Quarterfinal Friday was pretty drama-free, with seven of the eight singles matches finishing in straight sets. We recap the day with:Singles QF RecapSingles Semifinal Preview and PredictionsDoubles Recap and PreviewFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Day 3 brought three #1 seed losses: #1 Mary Stoiana (TAMU) and both of the doubles top seeds! We recap all the action on a beautiful Day 3 in Waco, plus discuss why the NCAA is failing to deliver on the promise of a better promoted individual championships:Massive upsetsNotable singles resultsTop seeds fall in doublesSingles quarterfinal previewNCAA's scheduling is undermining the promise of the fall championshipsFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't fo...
Day 2 saw several top seeds upset, multiple three-set thrillers, and the start of doubles action on a colder and windier Wednesday in Waco.Questionable and disappointing scheduling decisionsTop seeds upsetThird set tiebreak thrillersDay 3 previewFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Recapping day 1 of the NCAA individual championships at Baylor University. Both All-American champs lost, but the rest was pretty chalk!Site struggles and atmosphere overviewUpsetsBest matchesDay 2 previewFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
The inaugural NCAA fall individual championships is here! We preview the men's singles and doubles brackets by talking:Bracket imbalance and notable absencesSeeds on upset alertPopcorn first round matchesUnseeded dark horse players PredictionsBe sure to say "hey!" if you're you're attending the event in-person!Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
The inaugural NCAA fall individual championships is here! We preview the women's singles and doubles bracket by talking:Bracket imbalance and notable absencesSeeds on upset alertPopcorn first round matchesUnseeded dark horse players PredictionsBe sure to say "hello!" if you're you're attending the event in-person!Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Arizona State senior Murphy Cassone captured his first ATP Challenger title in Calgary, Canada and has risen to ATP #331. Murphy discusses how he was able to compete with "house money" in Canada, plus:Why he chose Arizona StateThe evolution of NIL in college tennisHis decision to skip NCAAs in the fallRivalry with Arizona's Colton SmithGrowing @OnlyForehands_ on InstagramFollow Murphy on Instagram @MurphyCassone and his educational Instagram @OnlyForehands_ to learn drills from the highest le...
The final qualifying tournaments for the inaugural fall NCAA individual championships are here! The ITA Sectionals and Conference Masters Championships run November 7-10. We discuss the players we’re watching most closely in these final events!Pepperdine’s Per Nilsson takes the Florida jobCurrent and recent collegians shine on the pro tourTop 5 men and women we’re watching in the Sectionals and Conference Masters eventsFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't fo...
It's been a very busy news week for college tennis! We discuss recent ATP Challenger success, the current status of Brantmeier's lawsuit, the USTA ending its 40+ year tradition of awarding an American NCAA winner with a main draw wild card, and the newly announced NCAA host sites. 1:15: ATP Challenger success for college players; will Stanford's Nishesh Basavareddy turn pro?7:38: House settlement is moving forward and the judge denies Brantmeier's preliminary injunction filing14:06: Flor...
The ITA All-American Championships concluded and we have our first NCAA qualifiers. We discuss the biggest storylines surrounding All-Americans (withdrawals?! seed carnage!), discuss the very different runs from the historic champions, and overview which players caught our eye. 1:10 - Biggest All-American Storylines15:30 - Men's NCAA Qualifiers28:45 - Women's NCAA QualifiersFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never m...
It’s here! The inaugural NCAA individual championships will be held this November at Baylor and the first of four qualifying events begins this weekend. We discuss how the NCAA arrived at the decision to split the event, the pathway for players to qualify, and if American winners will still earn a US Open wild card. 1:20 - History behind why the NCAA decided to split the team and individual championships9:10 - Breaking down the four qualifying tournaments and criteria32:50 - Will America...
Naming our top five players to watch this 2024 fall season! Who do we expect will make the biggest jump in level? Who intrigues us the most? Plus, we predict who will win the inaugural NCAA fall singles championship!5:30 - Women's Players to Watch29:00 - Men's Players to Watch47:30 - NCAA Singles PredictionsFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Columbia junior Michael Zheng had a banner summer. He became the first Columbia player to reach the NCAA singles final, won his first pro singles title, and competed in his second straight US Open qualifying. Michael joins the show to discuss the full circle moment of competing in US Open qualifying on the same courts he grew up on, why he chose Columbia, his runs in the NCAA and pro events this summer, and expectations for this upcoming season. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis a...
We cover the recent US Open results of former college tennis players, discuss the changes to this season's ITA rankings, the messy rollout and mistakes, and give our takeaways from the rankings. 1:19 - US Open Storylines (Maya Joint, R16 singles success, doubles highlights)13:20 - Changes to ITA preseason rankings, messy rollout, and mistakes26:58 - Men's rankings deep-dive34:52 - Women's rankings deep-diveFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to ...
Commonwealth allows anyone to buy shares and back an athlete's career, starting at just $50 a share. Last week, Commonwealth released its first tennis offering: recent Duke graduate Garrett Johns. Commonwealth CEO Brian Doxtator joins the show to discuss his mission to eliminate predatory investor deals in tennis, how you can easily invest in Johns' nascent pro career, and how Commonwealth can transform the tennis funding landscape.You can download the Commonwealth App, by searching CMNW...
It's the first day of the US Open main draw! We discuss the top five most intriguing storylines surrounding the twenty-seven former college tennis players in the singles main draw. Who will make the deepest run? Who has the most momentum heading into the last slam of the year? Who could play the #1 seed on Arthur Ashe Stadium? Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
After a decorated five years in college, Oklahoma State's Tyler Zink is off to a remarkable start to his pro career. He recently captured his first pro singles title at the $15K in Huntsville, Alabama. Tyler joins the show to discuss:Differences between playing pro and college tennisWhat it's like to play Carlos Alcaraz at WimbledonHow he found his love for tennis at Oklahoma StateHis mindset and goals for his pro careerFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't f...
Gretchen Rush was a 4x All-American at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. At Trinity, she won the NCAA doubles title in 1983, made two NCAA singles finals, and helped the Tigers make four straight NCAA semifinal appearances. Rush made two slam singles quarterfinals and competed for Team USA at the 1984 Olympics while enrolled at Trinity. Rush would later make the mixed doubles Wimbledon final in 1988 and the singles quarterfinal in 1989. Rush was one of the early pioneers for a wo...
Rising Michigan fifth-year Gavin Young just won his first pro singles title at the $25K in Edwardsville, Illinois. Gavin discusses the special atmosphere in Edwardsville, his unexpected journey to Michigan, goals for his final year, and plans for a pro career. Plus, is he overlooked?! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
It had been six years since Michaela Gordon last competed in an ITF pro tennis tournament until she showed up at the Monastir $15K this summer. The 4x All-American and 2x NCAA team champion at Stanford ('18, '19) had set up her life to move on from tennis. Those decisions included getting a masters degree from Stanford and beginning a career in venture capital. What changed?Michaela joins the show to reflect on her Stanford career and share why she left her corporate job to pursue a pro tenni...