Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

In this episode of Ground Pass, hosts Anastasia and Nick discuss a busy week in tennis, including the Billie Jean King Cup finals, Team USA & GB’s performance, and the ATP Finals. We also get a guest voice memo from Kvittycat53 on Bluesky.social, who attended the Billie Jean King Cup tournament in Malaga and gives us some great insights to the tournament.Anastasia also shares insights from her experiences at a Challenger event and look ahead to upcoming tournaments, emphasizing the importance of supporting lower-tier events and discovering new talent.Mentioned on the Podcast:WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlockedATP Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tvVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Anastasia and Nick discuss the recent WTA Finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the venue, fan support, and key player performances. They reflect on the thrilling final match between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen, emphasizing the significance of the event for the players and the tour. The conversation transitions to previewing the upcoming ATP Finals, discussing the top players and the tournament's location. In this episode, the hosts discuss the accessibility of tennis viewing options, particularly focusing on the ATP Finals and the recent changes in subscription models for Tennis Channel. They preview the ATP Finals, analyzing the groups and players, including Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and others. Its a jam packed episode.Mentioned on the Podcast:New Tennis Channel Subscription Details: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/tennis-channel-to-unveil-direct-to-consumer-streaming-platform-november-12ATP Finals Practice videos: https://www.youtube.com/live/ewI3Us1mg7E?si=76r0tTFxPpHBDilaVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WTA Finals are here. In this episode, Anastasia provides a comprehensive preview of the WTA Finals, discussing the significance of the tournament, the top eight players competing, and their seasons leading up to this event. The conversation covers the history of the WTA Finals, the current location in Riyadh, and the unique format of the tournament. Listeners gain insights into each player's performance, challenges, and potential for success in the finals.What are the WTA Finals, Where is it being played, Who is participating?We answer all those questions in this episode of Ground Pass.Mentioned on the Podcast:Where to watch the WTA Finals: https://www.wtatennis.com/broadcastVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A ramble episode discussing our favorite stories from this week in TennisMentioned on the Podcast:Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard ATP Profile: https://www.atptour.com/en/players/giovanni-mpetshi-perricard/m0gz/overviewVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Ground Pass Podcast, Anastasia discusses the latest happenings in the world of tennis, focusing on the importance of player stories and comebacks. She highlights the remarkable recovery of Paula Badosa and the unexpected return of Danielle Collins. The conversation also covers the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, player retirements, and the upcoming tournaments in the ATP and WTA tours, emphasizing the excitement and potential of the players as the season comes to a close.Mentioned on the Podcast:Danielle Collins Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBPw9P7PaCP/?igsh=Y2JlYnI2bTd0NTdoTennis in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s coveted Masters 1000 tennis tournament has stalled as Six Kings arrives in Riyadh WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dream team is back together! Anastasia and Nick reunite to discuss the recent retirement announcement of tennis legend Rafa Nadal. We reflect on his illustrious career, memorable matches, and the emotional impact of his departure from professional tennis. Then we catch up on Wuhan, highlighting the intriguing rivalry between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. We discuss the importance of context in understanding player performance beyond rankings, the journey of Qinwen towards the WTA finals. We hit on Novak Djokovic's return, umpire conflicts in matches in Shanghai, and the significant shift at Wimbledon towards electronic line calling.Mentioned on the Podcast:Nadal v Djokovic Australian Open 2012 trophy ceremony: https://youtu.be/HhCzXwdUs_U?si=JSi9swlk9rWqOs5dStrokes of Genius documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8638420/Qinwen’s Vogue Cover: https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4148066/zheng-qinwen-becomes-first-athlete-to-grace-the-cover-of-vogue-chinaVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Nick discusses the recent tennis tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, highlighting the performances of players like Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff, and Muchova. He reflects on the challenges of following tennis due to time zone differences and emphasizes the importance of coaching in the sport. The episode also marks the one-year anniversary of the Grand Pass podcast, celebrating the community of tennis fans that has formed around it.Mentioned on the Podcast:Sinner v Alcaraz 8-minute China Open Final Highlight - https://youtu.be/Kv_obyZNKl4?si=9QJhiX9wM1iz6GU4Muchova v Gauff final highlights - https://youtu.be/wt4YtFaifg4?si=pgD6UL4pp9YY8kS8Chapters00:00 Introduction and Scheduling Challenges02:00 Beijing Finals and Key Matches04:04 Alcaraz vs Sinner: A Rivalry to Watch05:02 Tokyo Highlights and Emerging Players06:51 WTA China Open: Coco Gauff's Triumph08:58 Coaching Dynamics in Tennis10:12 Celebrating One Year of GroundpassVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Groundpass, Anastasia discusses the ongoing Asian swing in tennis, highlighting key tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, and the significance of this part of the season for players. She delves into the importance of breaking into the top 100 rankings, the recent performances of players like Yunchaokete Bu and Arthur Fils, and the impact of coaching changes, particularly for Naomi Osaka. The conversation also covers the Laver Cup, its format, and player perspectives on exhibition events, before wrapping up with insights on upcoming tournaments and player returns.Mentioned on the Podcast:How to pronounce Yunchaokete Bu - https://www.atptour.com/en/players/yunchaokete-bu/y09v/overviewTaylor Fritz’s thoughts on Laver Cup - https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass/post/DAbgfnDP-zN/?xmt=AQGzMskaMDZKZlwTNKyDQ-jgS7917cB1tABzQcilHFQ_Sg6 Slam Kings tournament trailer - https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass/post/DAez0bggAa6/?xmt=AQGzoioo091zZgSs3u2ZAlEjnYpUCBNzQ7d2UDkm2jGzGAVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the conversation explores the current state of tennis in Asia, focusing on the Asian swing of tournaments, the challenges of viewing tennis across different time zones, and the rise of local players. Eddie, known as Tennis Asia, shares insights on marquee tournaments, the popularity of tennis in the region, and the experiences of attending these events. The discussion also highlights the importance of local players in boosting tennis's popularity and the upcoming tournaments that fans can look forward to. Mentioned on the Podcast:Tennis Asia on X - https://x.com/tennisasia?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7ATennis Asia on Youtube - https://youtube.com/@tennisasiatv?si=ONeBdqfitW2q6V3OTennis Asia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tennisasiatv?igsh=aGtsOGpnNHVseHpkVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Ground Pass we throw it back to the US Open. On Labor Day Monday, Anastasia was joined by Will Boucek to talk doubles.During the 2nd weeks of a slam, most of the outside courts are taken over by doubles which are accessible to ground pass ticket holders.Anastasia and Will catch up on the doubles tournament at the time of recording and Will updates us on the impact of the experimental changes that have come to the doubles game this year.Watch the video version of this on our YouTube page. Link below.Mentioned on the Podcast:Changes to doubles that started in Madrid - https://www.atptour.com/en/news/innovative-atp-doubles-trial-2024Where you can find Will’s work - https://www.thetennistribe.comVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last Grand Slam of the year is over and we have our champions. We have a repeat of the Australian Open champions and the Cincinnati champions and arguably our new hardcourt King and Queen.Anastasia and Nick review the final grand slam of the year. What it was like to attend and watch on tv and what the rest of the season holds.Mentioned on the Podcast:Amazon TV Show about Juniors road to the Orange Bowl - Top Class Tennis - https://www.amazon.com/Uninterrupteds-Top-Class-Tennis-Season/dp/B0D19RPWKRMini Aryna Sabalenka - https://youtu.be/tAExylQtzqw?si=dbByRNQFmBrEU_c9Nick’s Wimbledon ballot breakdown - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/blog/znfq0dmuw8v0f1b7gqqos44a5uuikgVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anastasia is joined by Ian of Forty Love to talk about the week that was at the US Open and what to expect from week 2.They discuss what the grounds have been like in the first week, What the tennis has been like over the first few days of the slam, and a look ahead to the 2nd week of the US Open.We of course could not end this podcast conversation without talking about the fashion at the Open. Which were our favourite kits and which didn’t quite hit the mark?Mentioned on the Podcast:Forty Love on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9kTennis Today Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1725696267Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fan week brought all the good vibes but it’s time to get down to business.Nick and Anastasia recap the week that was and go through the schedule of the first 2 days of the US Open. Its going to be blockbuster.Mentioned on the Podcast:US Open Fan Week Website - https://www.usopen.org/en_US/about/us_open_fan_week.htmlUS Open Schedule - https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule8.htmlVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its the last Slam of the year and Ground Pass is On Site for the US Open.Anastasia is joined on site by Coach B - Brian Bradley, a return guest on the pod.They discuss the qualifying tournament and what it means to the players participating.There is still 3 more days left of Fan Week. if you are in the area get yourself over to Flushing Meadows Mentioned on the Podcast:Coach B on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbtv?igsh=bmVsN216NDAzZnd1Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anastasia and Nick discuss Anastasia's recent trip to the Cincinnati Open and the upcoming US Open. They reflect on the origins of the Groundpass podcast and the importance of watching tennis live. Then we breakdown the US Open and how to plan a day during the free Fan Week, which includes qualifying matches and player practices. During the second part of the conversation, Anastasia and Nick discuss the US Open tournament as a whole and provide tips and insights for attending. Mentioned on the Podcast:Served Podcast Live from Cincinnati - https://youtu.be/SrXvpc-HREE?si=GBwdePPu3EyzyY4CUS Open Fan Week Website - https://www.usopen.org/en_US/about/us_open_fan_week.htmlVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster CylinderChapters00:00 Introduction and Anastasia's Trip to the Cincinnati Open08:51 The Unique Atmosphere of the Cincinnati Open13:48 Diverse Food Options at the Cincinnati Open20:34 Ticket Prices and Comparisons to Other Tournaments24:26 The Origins of the Groundpass Podcast31:45 Preparing for the US Open Fan Week34:04 Enjoying the Free Fan Week at the US Open36:54 Enhancing Your Tennis Experience by Attending Live Matches46:20 Ticket Prices and Availability56:52 Tips for Getting US Open Tickets01:05:38 Alternative Tournaments During the US Open Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anastasia is joined by Mitch Michals from the Tennis Channel Inside-in podcast.Ground Pass is On Site and the Cincinnati Open, we preview the event, give a quick guide to the tournament and talk about who is in and who is out: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff & Jasmine Paolini. And how could we miss Naomi Osaka in Qualifying.We also hit on the top stories coming out of Canada:Sebi Korda, Amanda Anisimova, Jessica Pegula & Andrey Rublev all coming out on top. Where you can find Mitch:Inside-In Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1562215629X - https://x.com/moneymitchm21Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He has won every Slam, every masters 1000, ATP finals and now Novak Djokovic has finally won an Olympic gold medal completing the career Golden Slam.He is not the only one breaking records, this Olympics was full of them with Carlos Alcaraz, Sara Errani & Mirra Andreeva breaking records of their own.Here is our review.Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara Mens Doubles Wimbledon Champions 2024.The pair started playing together earlier this year and started winning tournaments pretty much immediately. They quietly made their way through the Wimbledon doubles draw and played one of the matches of the tournament to win the title.Once pretty much unknown they have been thrust into the spotlight and are helping shine a light on the doubles game as they make their way through the US Swing.The Mens doubles tour has seen some new trials and innovations come through this year and Harri recently was mic'd up for their first match at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Hopefully teams like Henry and Harri and these new innovations can reinvigorate the doubles game and get us all watching more doubles.Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mattia Bellucci is a 23 year old player from Italy. We talked to him after his 1st round qualifying match at the Mubadala DC Citi Open.Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Olympics is well underway and the main story is all about the doubles. Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz and Andy Murray and Dan Evans are having quite the run at the tournament.In this mini pod with Anastasia, she talks about that and more and also news from the grounds of the Mubadala Citi DC Open.Mentioned on the Podcast:Meet the Player: Mattia Bellucci - https://youtu.be/5fEWXVYtYRI?si=0h4mavsFyxO6GMnkVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.