Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast

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- Wedding Updates - Banff Weather - I should be a stylist - Babies in Planes - Gossip Girl Recap - Love Stories - TNT Inks new deal for French Open - Prince Collaborations with Malbon, Reigning Champ and Sporty and Rich - Alcaraz/Nike Deal - Raducanu turns down Olympics - Sabalenka told not to play Olympics for Belarus - Draper win Queens and future model - Holger Rune Icon Photoshoot - Zverev Diabetes - Nadal would have been greatest football player ever - Rory Mclroy is cursed - 3 Putts - Federer Dartmouth commencement Chris Hasek-Watt Social Media https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ https://x.com/chrishasekwatt https://www.tiktok.com/@chrishasekwatt

- Alcaraz wins 1st French Open and 3rd Grand Slam - Zverev play a bit tight, particularly forehand - Alcaraz leap frogs Sinner - Umpire over rule disaster Social Handles: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chrishasekwatt https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

- Is women's tennis at an all time low? - Who is Paolini and where did she come from? - Size matter .. in doubles - Serena in her prime vs Iga in hers ... - Lululemon designers move to Wilson - Alcaraz vs Sinner - Rune stomach cramps - Zverev abusing opponents, not girlfriend - No closure around Nadal - Djokovic will be back!! - College tennis cheating - Federer Gold Swing minted - Moutet has something to rap about - Zendaya / On Running Collaboration - Fans and no alcohol - Is WNBA racist? - Night match controversy

- Louis Vuitton Campaign with Federer and Nadal - Drake/Kendrick Beef - Racial Profiling by Tennis Journalists - Dominic Thiem not getting a wildcard at Roland Garros - Diego Schwartzman - Raducanu unhappy with qualifiers - US Open Curse - Nadal is back - Rome Recap - Zverev best ever not to win a slam - Iga is weird - Tiafoe needs help - Kygrios coming back - Giorgi tax evasion - Agassi coach of Laver Cup - Osaka 'how to serve' video Follow Chris Hasek-Watt https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chrishasekwatt

This episode features special guest Ben Johnson from @TheTennis101. Topics include: - First video getting 3M views - Most beautiful tennis courts around the world - Goldstein Residence in LA - Monetizing tennis content - Brand collaborations - Coming up with creative concepts - Favorite tournaments - Best Tennis brands and apparel - Most stylish tennis players - Luxury brands in tennis - Challengers and other favorite tennis movies - Money in tennis and the next opportunities - Helping underprivileged children Follow Ben Johnson @TheTennis101 https://www.instagram.com/thetennis101 https://www.tiktok.com/@thetennis101 https://www.youtube.com/@thetennis101 Follow Chris Hasek-Watt https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chrishasekwatt

Juicy Arbutus Club Scandal, The anti-woke Podcast, Black Tie Gala, Chubby Cree, Double Standards, Tsitsidosa, Badosa's mom, Alexis Ohanian on Master Class, The Idea of You with Anne Hathaway, Met Gala Dresses, Madrid, Felix Auger Alliasme Coaching Issues, Rublev Sick, Samadhi, now I'm Free, You'll be BLACK, Dairy Boy (Paige Lorenze), Rome Preview, Osaka Threads Chip Wilson Email Subscription Social Accounts: X: /chrishasekwatt Instagram: /chrishasekwatt

Challengers Recap, Morgan Riddle crush, Nadal expectations for rest of year, Laver Cup, Rublev resurgence, Felix is back!?, Shapo making strides, Bublik or Moutet, Coffee breaks, Sinner’s hip, Djokovic keeps dropping team members, Tournaments lasting too long, Bruins over Canucks

Struff wins Munich in the snow, Fuscovic selects an easy ATP 250 and gets the W, Rune revenge on Tsitsipas, Madrid leads up, Nadal plays a 16 year old first round, Nadal commits to Laver Cup for final farewell, Murguruza retires, Rybakina can’t drive, Thiem done.

- Tsitsipas wins his 3rd Monte Carlo - Tsitsipas jumps into top 10 - Where was Badosa - Umpires have it out for Rune - Medvedev not happy with Umpires - Why no Hawk Eye? - Horrible calls - Djokovic gets a B+ but still looks a bit slow - Fashion critique

Dimitrov playing best tennis of his life, Sinner Unstoppable, from Penn to Dunlop, Daniel Collins must keep going, Andy Murray out, Evans wrong choice, Felix needs help, Shelton getting better by the hour, Sinner props, Musetti finding his game, big serves on clay, Garin unsportsmanlike conduct, Djoker and Goran split, Agassi making moves, men are not women, crime rates, Djoker oldest #1, Berretini gets big W, Saudi gets WTA finals.

- Djokovic's performance at Indian Wells and potential downfall - Is Djokovic still motivated - Seating Issues at Indian Wells - Indian Well sticky/griddy court surface - Alcaraz return to the top - Sinner went away in the finals - Rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz - Does Alcaraz need Juan Carlos Ferrero more than he needs Alcaraz? - Medvedev plays best when from behind - Rune and Medvedev beef - Tommy Paul's rise in the rankings and who's the best American player - What happened to Tiafoe? - Chipotle and Fritz - Does RedBull not agree with Rybakina - Coco Guaff's struggles but still near the top - Netflix's Break Point gets cancelled - Upcoming documentary on Alcaraz and Federer - Simona Halep's suspension over - Wozniacki's comments over Halep getting Wildcard - Concerns about Humidity in Miami - Players health regarding tennis balls and conditions - Sabalenka's ex Boyfriend falls to his death in Miami Chris Hasek-Watt Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

Dubai Recap Humbert plays like a big man Rublev gets screwed and should sue Bublik is a beauty Humid in Acapulco Rune is overrated Alex de Minaur on a tear Moutet's a twit Osaka high IQ Threads Wendy's Surge Pricing Saudi making moves

In this episode, Chris discusses various tennis news and tournaments. He talks about the evolution of the one-handed backhand and the decline of players using it. He also discusses Carlos Alcaraz's performance in Buenos Aires and his recent struggles. Chris highlights Jannik Sinner's rise in the tennis world and his recent win in Rotterdam. He shares his thoughts on Lululemon's tennis outfits and comments on the fashion choices of players like Milos Raonic. Chris also discusses the Super Bowl, Renee Stubbs' tweets, and the controversy surrounding playing in Qatar. He shares his opinions on political matters. Takeaways The one-handed backhand is becoming less common in men's tennis, with players like Federer being the exception. Jannik Sinner is emerging as a top player, while Carlos Alcaraz is experiencing a slump. Lululemon's tennis outfits have received mixed reviews. There are controversies surrounding playing in Qatar and the treatment of transgender athletes in sports. Venus Williams receiving a wild card entry into Indian Wells raises questions about the fairness of such decisions. 01:00Tsitsipas and the Evolution of the One-Handed Backhand 05:09Carlos Alcaraz's Performance in Buenos Aires 08:06Alcaraz's Recent Struggles and the Rise of Jannik Sinner09:02Results of the Rotterdam Tournament 10:27Fashion Commentary on Lululemon's Tennis Outfits 11:57Discussion on Hubert Hurkacz and His Playing Style 12:27Concerns about Holger Rune's Performance 13:23Results of the Delray Beach Tournament 14:20Women's Tournament in Doha and Controversy Surrounding Playing in Qatar 15:43Thoughts on the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce's Behavior 17:09Renee Stubbs' Tweets and the Concept of Cameo 19:00Discussion on Maria Sakkari and Her Split from Coach 20:25Amelie Mauresmo's Legal Troubles 21:53Martina Navratilova's Tweets on Transgender Athletes and Political Views 23:20Opinions on Joe Biden and Donald Trump 26:36Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry into Indian Wells 28:27Morgan Riddle Experience at the Super Bowl and Harassment

In this conversation, Chris and Pavy G discuss Djokovic's performance at the Australian Open and the reasons behind his struggles. They also delve into the rise of Jannik Sinner and the comparison with Carlos Alcaraz. The conversation touches on the influence of sponsorships and the establishment in promoting certain players. They also discuss Rafael Nadal's participation in the Australian Open and his ambassadorship with Saudi Arabia. The conversation concludes with a discussion on players who are in retirement but have not officially announced it. The conversation explores the topics of Nadal's ambassadorship, Djokovic's potential partnership with Saudi Arabia, the impact on other tournaments and the Labor Cup, the partnership between ATP and WTA, and the commercial value and prize money disparities in tennis. Takeaways Djokovic's hectic schedule and lack of rest may have contributed to his performance at the Australian Open. Jannik Sinner has emerged as a strong contender in the tennis world, surpassing Carlos Alcaraz in terms of consistency and mental strength. Sponsorships and the establishment play a significant role in promoting certain players and shaping their public image. Rafael Nadal's participation in the Australian Open and his ambassadorship with Saudi Arabia have raised questions about his intentions and motivations. Some players may continue to play professionally despite being in retirement due to financial considerations or other factors. Nadal's ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia raises questions about financial motivations and potential risks to his reputation. Djokovic's potential partnership with Saudi Arabia could bring more international attention to the country and help grow the game of tennis. The involvement of Saudi Arabia in tennis could lead to the creation of a new super series and the hosting of major tournaments. The partnership between ATP and WTA is unlikely due to differences in commercial value and financial struggles faced by the WTA. The debate around prize money disparities in tennis highlights the importance of commercial value and viewership in determining earnings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Hate Mail 01:14 Djokovic's Performance at the Australian Open 04:14 Djokovic's Hectic Schedule 07:02 Djokovic's Performance against Sinner 08:59 Rise of Jannik Sinner 14:13 Comparison of Sinner and Alcaraz 20:22 Sinner's Sponsorship and the Establishment 23:18 Rafael Nadal's Australian Open Participation 33:18 Nadal's Planned Participation and Saudi Ambassadorship 41:07 Players in Retirement but Not Announcing It 41:46 Nadal's Ambassadorship and Financial Motivations 47:07 Djokovic's Potential Partnership with Saudi Arabia 52:19 Saudi Arabia's Involvement in Tennis and Prize Money 56:00 Impact on Other Tournaments and Labor Cup 01:06:18 Partnership between ATP and WTA 01:13:18 Commercial Value and Prize Money Disparities