Discover
We’re Going Five
62 Episodes
Reverse
What’s Carlos Alcaraz’s Future Without Juan Carlos Ferrero?
One of the most important partnerships in modern tennis has come to an end. Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero part ways and it raises big questions about identity, direction, and what comes next for both sides. In this episode, Yousef, Ismaeel, and Haroon break down why the split happened, what Alcaraz risks and gains without Juanki, and who could realistically step into one of the toughest coaching roles in the sport.
This isn’t about headlines or drama. It’s about structure, trust, development, and whether lightning can strike twice.
SUBSCRIBE for weekly tennis breakdowns ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
⸻
🎾 Inside the Episode
• Thoughts on the Alcaraz–Ferrero partnership coming to an end
• Why the breakup may have been inevitable at this stage
• What Alcaraz loses without Juanqui — and what he might finally gain
• How much of Carlos’ identity was built by Ferrero
• The short-term vs long-term risks of changing coaches at the top
• Who should be Carlos Alcaraz’s next coach? Realistic options, not fantasy picks!
• What kind of coach Alcaraz actually needs now?
• Who Juan Carlos Ferrero should coach next?
• What Ferrero brings that very few coaches in the world can?
• How this split reshapes the Sinner/Alcaraz rivalry
• What the future of men’s tennis looks like without the Alcaraz–Juanki duo?
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100
Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Why did Alcaraz & Ferrero part ways?
28:40 Who should be Carlos Alcaraz's next coach?
34:36 Who should Juan Carlos Ferrero coach next?
2nd Edition of The WEEGOS Awards!
The biggest, wildest, and most unserious awards night in tennis is back! THE WEEGOS AWARDS SHOW! Fans voted, we debated, chaos ensued. From “I OWN YOU” moments to gladiator runs, from upsets that shook the sport to matches that tore the roof off the stadium — we celebrate the entire 2025 season the only way we know how. From Alcaraz to Sinner to Djokovic to Vacherot to Keys to Ansimova to Fonseca & so many more! Tune in and see if your favorite player won him or herself a prestigious Weegos Award!
SUBSCRIBE for weekly tennis stories ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 Inside the Episode — The 2025 WGF Tennis Awards
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:47 The “I Own You” Award
2:02 The “Houston, We Have A Problem” Award
3:29 The “What if if if” Award
5:25 The “Gave the Most Food” Award
7:09 The “Geezer Grinding” Award
9:10 The “Good Guy Grigor” Award
10:55 The “Brand Basher” Award
12:12 The “Spicy No Spicy” Award
15:23 The “Bad Luck Brian” Award
17:25 The “Slam of the Year” Award
19:00 The “Home of Tennis” Award
20:37 The “Okay, I See You” Award
22:19 The “Cakewalk Run” Award
24:30 The “Gladiator Run” Award
27:11 The “We Back Big Dawg” Award
28:35 The “Lost in the Sauce” Award
30:50 The “Tear Down the Roof” Award
32:32 The “Most Inspiring” Award
34:42 The “What in the World Was That?” Award
38:03 The “Isner Mahut” Award
40:45 The “You Have My Respect” Award
42:40 The “Clutch King” Award
44:52 The “Blockbuster Bout” Award
47:20 The “Nakashima Court 14” Award
49:27 The “Back From The Dead” Award
51:05 The “Stakhovsky Soderling” Award
53:14 The “Top Underdawg Run” Award
55:28 The “Are You Craze” Award
57:36 The “Cracked Me Up” Award
59:28 The “Needs a New Coach” Award
1:01:10 The “5 Set Lover” Award
1:02:41 The “Stickman Save of the Year” Award
1:05:05 The “Core Memory” Award
📣 Join the debate: Which award did we get right? Which one did we absolutely butcher? And what was your personal tennis moment of the year?
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100 Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
#weregoingfive #tshtennis
Italy Completes the Three-Peat
The 2025 season closes with Davis Cup chaos, heroic battles, emotional scenes, and a third straight Italian triumph. We debate the biggest overreactions heading into 2026, rank the most impressive seasons of the year, compare player duos head to head, and break down every step of Italy’s historic run. Berrettini clutch. Cobolli unforgettable. Spain gritty. This one had everything.
SUBSCRIBE for weekly tennis stories ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 Inside the Episode
• Overreaction or Not — career Grand Slams, Djokovic in 2026, Medvedev’s return, Zverev finals, Draper breakthroughs, Next Gen hopes, and Davis Cup fixes
• Top 5 Most Impressive Seasons of 2025 — Sinner? Alcaraz? Djokovic? And who?
• Who Had the Better Season? Zverev or Fritz? Draper or Shelton? Demon or Musetti? Rune or Ruud? Fonseca or Cobolli? Tsitsipas or Rublev?
• Season Recap Trivia — 2025 in fun quick-fire form!
• Italy’s Davis Cup Three-Peat — Berrettini’s dominance, Cobolli’s marathon, emotional sportsmanship, historic streaks • Spain’s Road to the Final — Carreño Busta grinding, Munar stepping up, the doubles team delivering
• MVP Debate — who defined this Davis Cup run?
• Cool Dude Moments of the Week
• Where We Were Right & Wrong
📣 Join the debate: Who was the MVP of the Davis Cup Finals? And which player had the most impressive 2025 season?
👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly ATP-WTA breakdowns, predictions, and behind-the-scenes stories.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100 Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Overreaction or Not?
21:35 Top 5 Most Impressive Seasons in 2025?
27:45 Who had the better season: Zverev or Fritz?
30:03 Who had the better season: Draper or Shelton?
31:45 Who had the better season: De Minaur or Musetti?
34:33 Who had the better season: Rune or Ruud?
36:08 Who had the better season: Cobolli or Fonseca?
38:58 Who had the better season: Tsitsipas or Rublev?
42:48 2025 Season 2025 Trivia Game!
57:00 Italy Completes the Davis Cup Three-peat!
1:11:19 Davis Cup Cool Dude Moments!
1:18:03 Where we were right & wrong
1:19:29 Check out our interviews with Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom
SINNER MAKES ITALY PROUD AGAIN AT THE ATP Finals!
Jannik Sinner closes the season with a masterpiece in Turin. Thirty-one straight indoor wins. First man ever to win the ATP Finals back-to-back without dropping a set. Ninth man in history to defend the year-end championships. And he takes out Alcaraz in a razor-thin final where both pushed the limits of the sport. This episode delves into the pressure moments and what they mean for the Sinner–Alcaraz era going into 2026.
SUBSCRIBE for weekly tennis stories ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 Inside the Episode
• Sinner makes ATP Finals history — undefeated title run, 31 straight indoor wins
• Broken for the first time all week by Alcaraz, but answers instantly
• First player ever to win the event twice in a row without dropping a set
• Tiebreak nerves, serving numbers, ground stroke speed, all the details
• Sinner’s season ends with four Big Titles: Australian Open, Wimbledon, Paris, Turin
• Sinner finishes with nine titles — most since Andy Murray’s 2016 run
• Alcaraz claims eight titles, including two Slams and three Masters
• Who had the better season, Alcaraz or Sinner?
• Overreaction or Not: GOAT of ATP Finals? Best ball-striker ever? Edge going into 2026?
• Davis Cup picks for next week
• Full Kristof interview link at the end
📣 Join the debate:
Who had the better 2025 season — Alcaraz or Sinner? And who enters 2026 as the player to beat?
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100 Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:13 Jannik Sinner Makes ATP Finals History!
20:17 Who had a better season, Sinner or Alcaraz?
27:31 Overreaction or Not?
42:11 Where we were right & wrong
42:41 Who Wins the Davis Cup?
Jannik Sinner destroys Alex De Minaur, Carlos Alcaraz steamrolls Felix Auger Aliassime… but what does it REALLY mean for the ATP Finals title race? A HISTORIC final coming our way and we break it all down. Watch now!
SUBSCRIBE for the best tennis stories every week ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 Inside this episode
Sinner vs De Minaur
- How good was Jannik Sinner in that match?
Alcaraz vs Auger Aliassime
- What this version of Alcaraz means for the final?
ATP Finals Final Preview
- What will it take for Sinner & Alcaraz to take home the title?
Where we were right & wrong (Receipts time 👀)
Sinner vs De Minaur — we said what?
Alcaraz vs Auger Aliassime — were our earlier predictions not bold enough?
Who ya got for the ATP Finals title? We make our picks!
👇 Your turn! Who’s your pick to win the ATP Finals title: Sinner or Alcaraz? And what did you think of Sinner vs De Minaur and Alcaraz vs Auger Aliassime?
Drop your takes in the comments because as always, we read every single one!
Bonus: direct link to our full Kristof interview at the end of the episode.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100 Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
#weregoingfive #tshtennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Thoughts on Sinner beating De Minaur?
13:09 Thoughts on Alcaraz beating Auger Aliassime?
24:35 Thoughts on the ATP Finals Final?
31:36 Where we were right & wrong?
32:21 Who Ya Got in the ATP Finals?
Carlos Alcaraz crowns his season with a historic second Year End World No.1 at just 22 years old — younger than any of the Big Three when they did it. Sinner keeps steamrolling indoors. De Minaur and Auger Aliassime fight through the fire. The semifinals are set, the numbers are wild, and the debate is heating up.
SUBSCRIBE for weekly tennis stories ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 Inside the Episode
• Alcaraz locks Year End No.1 — second-youngest ever, joining a legendary list
• De Minaur joins him in the semifinals after a roller coaster group stage
• Sinner continues his indoor demolition — 29 straight wins, unbroken in Turin
• FAA’s courage, tiebreak wizardry, and semifinal push
• Zverev vs Sinner rivalry trends, Shelton battles, Musetti’s swings
• Who has looked the most dominant?
• Does anyone actually have a path to stopping Sinner?
• Revisiting our picks — who got their groups right?
• ATP Finals semifinal predictions: Sinner vs De Minaur, Alcaraz vs FAA
• Bonus: ATP honors eight recently retired stars in Turin
• Full Kristof interview link at the end
📣 Join the debate:
Who wins the ATP Finals — Sinner or Alcaraz? And who finishes the year as the most impressive performer overall?
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100 Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
Djokovic Makes History in His New Home!
Djokovic rewrites the record books again: his 72nd hard-court title and 101st overall. From shirt rips to history made, we break down how Novak’s "home” crowd pushed him past Musetti. Rybakina conquers Riyadh in flawless fashion, Tien closes his breakout season with another trophy, and the ATP Finals race hits boiling point, Sinner vs Alcaraz for Year-End World No.1.
SUBSCRIBE for weekly tennis stories ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 Inside the Episode
• Djokovic makes history in his “new home” — 72nd hard court title, 101st overall
• Thoughts on Musetti — six straight final losses and into Turin by withdrawal
• Rybakina lifts the WTA Finals in Riyadh — undefeated, $5.2M payday
• Tien caps a stunning 2025 season with the Metz title — first American teen champ since Roddick
• ATP Finals Preview — who escapes Group 1 (Alcaraz, Musetti, Fritz, De Minaur)? • ATP Finals Preview — who dominates Group 2 (Sinner, Zverev, Shelton, Auger-Aliassime)?
• Year-End No.1 math — how Alcaraz or Sinner can finish on top
• Cool Dude Moments — Sinner predicts Fonseca’s Top 25 rise, 4h27m epic in Lima
• Overreaction or Not — Djokovic’s 103-title chase, Rybakina’s No.1 ambitions, Sabalenka’s slump
• Where We Were Right & Wrong — Athens & Metz picks revisited
• Who Ya Got — ATP Finals champion predictions
• Bonus — Full Kristof interview link at the end
📣 Join the debate: Who gets the Year-End No.1 — Sinner or Alcaraz? And who takes the ATP Finals crown in Turin?
👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly tennis breakdowns, player analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the ATP & WTA tours.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100
Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
#weregoingfive #tshtennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Djokovic Makes History in his NEW HOME!
16:13 Rybakina Lifts the WTA Title in Riyadh!
24:13 Tien Wins Metz in Epic Fashion!
39:50 ATP Finals Preview: Group 1
47:47 ATP Finals Preview: Group 2
54:34 Scenarios for Alcaraz to Claim Year End No.1?
56:00 Scenarios for Sinner to Claim Year End No.1?
59:06 Who Wins the Year End World No.1 title?
1:02:44 Cool Dude Moment of the Week
1:06:16 Overreaction or Not?
1:18:25 Where we were right & wrong?
1:20:45 Who Wins the ATP Finals in Turin?
Sinner conquers Paris & World No. 1! Does Year-End No.1 swing his way or can Alcaraz snatch it back? Felix Auger Aliassime & Lorenzo Musetti fighting for the last ATP Finals spot, shock upsets, moonwalks, racquet smashes—we break it all down!
SUBSCRIBE for the best tennis stories every week ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 Inside the Episode
Sinner Conquers Paris in dominant style
Thoughts on Félix Auger-Aliassime — playing like a Top-5 threat again?
Who deserves Year-End World No.1 more: Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz?
Final ATP Finals Spot: Lorenzo Musetti or Félix Auger-Aliassime?
Biggest Winners of the Week — a couple long over due winners!
Upset of the Week — Cameron Norrie over Alcaraz
Spicy or Not Spicy — Zizou Bergs’ moonwalk after match point vs. Alex Michelsen’s racquet smash. Harmless fun or over the line?
Favorite Masters Champion of 2025 — your picks and ours.
Overreaction or Not?
Sinner will break Djokovic’s 35 straight wins on indoor hard.
Auger-Aliassime finishes the season inside the Top 5.
Bublik enters the Top 10 in 2026.
Other News —
ATP Race will count through Paris starting next season
Aryna Sabalenka locks Year-End WTA No.1.
Receipts Time — Where we right & wrong with our Paris predictions!
Who Ya Got? — ATP Athens and ATP Metz picks
Bonus — Link to our full Kristof interview at the end of the show.
📣 Join the debate in the comments:
Who deserves the Year-End No.1—Sinner or Alcaraz? And who gets the last ATP Finals ticket—Musetti or Auger-Aliassime?
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100
Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:13 Jannik Sinner Wins the Paris Masters in style!
19:20 Who Deserves World No.1 More, Sinner or Alcaraz?
24:13 Who Deserves the last ATP Finals spot, Musetti or FAA?
30:55 Biggest Winners in Paris
40:46 Upset of the Week: Norrie beating Alcaraz
49:46 Favorite Masters Champion of the Year?
54:03 Overreaction or Not?
59:59 Other Interesting News
1:02:07 Where we were right & wrong?
1:03:01 Who Ya Got in Athens?
1:04:22 Who Ya Got in Metz?
#weregoingfive #tshtennis
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100
Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Sinner Unstoppable in Vienna
19:38 Fonseca Flying High in Basel
34:34 Inspiring Stories of the Week
40:57 Biggest Winners in Basel & Vienna
45:20 Overreaction or Not?
52:22 Thoughts on Saudi Arabia Getting the 10th Masters?
59:20 Paris Masters Preview
1:02:46 First Round Fireworks in Paris
1:05:15 Where we were right & wrong
1:06:14 Who Ya Got in Paris?
1:09:08 Check out our interviews with Conor Casey & Mikael Tillstrom
Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic… one wild week. Golden rackets, eye-watering prize money, big headlines—and a super tight ATP Finals race. Medvedev in the spotlight, Ruud rolling indoors, and Rune news that stings. Dive in.
🎾 Inside the Episode:
Six Kings Slam talk: Jannik Sinner’s statement week vs Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic, the golden racket, the money BAG, and what it means for Turin & 2026.
“Meddy” watch: Is Daniil Medvedev finally out of the cold?
Casper Ruud’s Stockholm surge: first indoor hard title and a level we haven’t seen before?
Devastating Holger Rune news: we break down his injury and future outlook.
Is the tennis season too intense? Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz think so— we weigh in.
The last ATP Finals ticket: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Casper Ruud, or Daniil Medvedev—who grabs it and why.
Biggest Winners of the Week- Hint: it’s a lot of French speakers—who moved the needle most.
Overreaction or Not? “Sinner goes undefeated to year-end” and “Djokovic’s Six Kings Slam retirement exit is a warning sign.”
First-round fireworks in Basel & Vienna: Valentin Vacherot–Fritz, Joao Fonseca–Perricard, Stefanos Tsitsipas–Lorenzo Musetti, FAA–Diallo.
Receipts: Where we were right & wrong (Brussels, Almaty, Stockholm).
Who You Got: Vienna & Basel edition.
Bonus: Link to the full Kristof interview at the end of the show.
👇 Join the debate
Who gets the final Turin spot—FAA, Ruud, or Medvedev? And is the ATP calendar pushing players too far? Drop your takes in the comments, because as always we read every single one!
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100
Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Sinner Defends His Six Kings Slam Title 1
1:54 Meddy Finally Ends His Title Drought 17:45 Casper Ruud Dominates in Stockholm
24:48 Devastating Holger Rune Injury News
33:34 Is The Tennis Season Too Intense?
42:25 Who Grabs The Last ATP Finals Spot?
45:42 Biggest Winners of the Week 53:06 Overreaction or Not?
57:33 First Round Fireworks in Basel in Vienna
1:03:31 Where we were right & wrong
1:06:12 Who Ya Got in Vienna?
1:08:21 Who Ya Got in Basel?
1:11:22 Check out our conversations with Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom
A qualifier rocks Shanghai for the most heartwarming story in the history of tennis! Top seeds falling everywhere, cousins battling for the title, our biggest winners, overreactions and picks. Watch now!
SUBSCRIBE for the best tennis stories every week: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎥 Inside the Episode
Shanghai shockwave: Valentin Vacherot goes from alternate-in-qualies to center stage
Arthur Rinderknech on a heater & has a life-changing week.
Cool Dude Moments: Djokovic, Vacherot, Rinderknech and unexpected reactions from some coaches.
Buying or Selling: Jannik Sinner cramping, Medvedev’s resurgence, Zverev’s self-critique, is Djokovic quietly peaking?
Biggest Winners of the Week:
Match of the Tournament?
Overreaction or Not? Vacherot = century’s biggest underdog story? Medvedev to Turin? Tien top-20 soon? Vacherot top-15 next year? Tien-Medvedev the best rivalry after Sinner–Alcaraz?
WTA Spotlight: Coco Gauff crowned in Wuhan and doing something nobody has ever done?
Receipts: Where Ismaeel, Haroon, Yousef were right & wrong.
Who Ya Gots: Brussels, Almaty, Stockholm, and the Six Kings Slam.
💬 Debate time: Who had the better run—Valentin Vacherot or Arthur Rinderknech? And is Vacherot’s Shanghai run the greatest tennis underdog story you’ve seen?
#ShanghaiMasters #ValentinVacherot #ArthurRinderknech #Djokovic #Rune #Medvedev #Sinner #LearnerTien #ZizouBergs #CocoGauff #WuhanOpen #ATPMasters1000 #WTATour #TennisPodcast #TennisHighlights #Rankings #NextGen #RoadToTurin #FrenchTennis
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive
Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100
Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
#weregoingfive #tshtennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Valentin Vacherot Winning the Shanghai Masters!
42:57 Cool Dude Moment of the Week
51:41 Buying or Selling?
59:58 Biggest Winners in Shanghai
1:05:54 Which was your match of the tournament in Shanghai?
1:11:09 Overreaction or Not?
1:23:20 Coco Gauff Wins in Wuhan!
1:26:41 Where we were right & wrong
1:28:03 Who Ya Got in Brussels?
1:29:51 Who Ya Got in Almaty?
1:30:52 Who Ya Got in Stokholm?
1:32:34 Who Wins the Six Kings Slam?
1:34:23 Check out our interviews with Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom
Alcaraz wins Tokyo on one ankle. Sinner takes Beijing. Learner Tien surges to his first ATP final. Umpire drama, crowd chaos, and a spicy Shanghai preview—this one has everything tennis fans live for. Watch now!
SUBSCRIBE for the best tennis stories every week ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Alcaraz Domination in Tokyo
16:39 Sinner Conquers Beijing
28:59 Biggest Winners in Tokyo & Beijing
36:51 Upset or Not An Upset?
39:54 Spicy No Spicy?
51:45 Thoughts on Alcaraz’s Withdrawal from Shanghai
54:29 Shanghai Masters Preview
57:26 Shanghai Quarters: Happening or Not?
1:00:27 Who Makes the Shanghai Masters Semifinals?
1:01:25 Overreaction or Not?
1:14:33 Where we were right & wrong?
1:15:33 Who Ya Got in Shanghai?
Alcaraz Dominates Tokyo: from first-round ankle scare to beating Bergs, Nakashima, Ruud, and Fritz for his 8th title of 2025 (10 finals!) and 24th career trophy—plus the exact scoreline path.
Fritz’s Run: How close is he to a big breakthrough?
Sinner Conquers Beijing: third title of 2025, are we appreciating his greatness?
Learner Tien Hype Meter: first ATP final, wins over Cobolli, Medvedev, Musetti—ranking jump to #36… is the buzz real?
Biggest Winners of the Week: Medvedev’s form check, Atmane’s qualifying heater, Ruud’s statement wins & a big comeback story.
Upset or Not? Brooksby–Rune, Medvedev–Zverev, Tien–Cobolli, Mannarino–Bublik—shocks or expected?
Spicy / Not Spicy: Medvedev “lack of effort” call while cramping, Bencic–Gauff chatter, Musetti vs the crowd, and Alcaraz vs the umpire.
Shanghai Masters Preview: Draw chaos! Sinner & Djokovic on the same side, Fritz & Shelton lurking; Moutet seeding twist; Zverev, Musetti, Auger, De Minaur pile-up.
Quarterfinals Happening or Not?: Medvedev–De Minaur, Zverev–Musetti, Shelton–Djokovic, Fritz–Sinner.
Overreactions?
“Alcaraz won’t lose again in 2025,”
“Tien > Fonseca hype.”
“No.1 race to be decided at ATP Finals.”
“Tien Top 10 next year.”
“Serve clock is useless.”
Receipts Time + Shanghai Semifinal Picks: Where we were right & wrong, then Ismaeel, Haroon, and Yousef lock in their semifinalists.
Who Ya Got in Shanghai? We make our picks!
👇 Your turn
Who’s your Shanghai semifinalists & champion? And are you buying the Tien Top-10 call? Drop your takes because as always we’re reading every single one!
🔗 Links & Extras
• 🎧 Full Kristof interview (at the end of the show)
• 📺 Related playlists: WGF Weekly | Player Breakdowns | Tournament Previews
#ShanghaiMasters #TokyoOpen #ChinaOpen #Alcaraz #Sinner #LearnerTien #TaylorFritz #Medvedev #CasperRuud #Atmane #ATP #TennisPodcast #TennisDrama #TennisHighlights #Rankings #DrawPreview #WGF
Team World rule the Laver Cup 2025! Taylor Fritz stuns Carlos Alcaraz & Sascha Zverev, De Minaur goes unbeaten, Agassi buzz grows & we pick our Laver Cup MVP! Medvedev spiraling? Who will surprise & disappoint us this Asian Swing + Tokyo/Beijing picks! Watch now!
SUBSCRIBE for the best tennis stories every week ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
Laver Cup Winners: Team World go back-to-back. What was the coolest thing about the Laver Cup 2025? Who impressed the most? Agassi chatter + who’s your MVP?
Exhibition or Real Thing? We debate whether the Laver Cup should count as a serious competition or just showtime.
Fixing the Format: Listen to our cool ideas to fix the Laver Cup!
Medvedev Watch: Another upset, can Daniil regain Top-4 form or is it reset-time?
Asian Swing Heat Check:
Iga Świątek wins the Korean Open—that’s 25 career titles, the only 2000-born player at that mark.
Chengdu: Musetti into the final vs Tabilo.
Hangzhou: Bublik reaches the final vs Royer.
Who Will Impress / Disappoint this Asian swing? Our bold calls.
Overreaction or Not?
Laver Cup matches shouldn’t count in official H2H.
Not getting Alcaraz vs Fonseca was a crime.
Medvedev should shut down 2025 and reboot for 2026.
If Agassi coaches Fritz, he’s a Slam champ.
Tokyo & Beijing Picks: Men’s and women’s draws—Ismaeel, Haroon, and Yousef make their calls.
🔗 Related
• 🎙 Full Kristof interview : https://youtu.be/5ly1qsWqsDQ?si=ygpc1jNeyeY3nfFL
📣 Follow, like & subscribe for weekly ATP/WTA deep dives, hot takes, and smarter tennis talk.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9j
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJB
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/
Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.five
Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfive Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100
Check out more from TSH Tennis here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennis
Twitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis
#weregoingfive #tshtennis
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Team World Wins The Laver Cup!
14:35 Is the Laver Cup An Exhibition or Serious Tournament?
19:37 Would You Change Anything to the Laver Cup Structure?
24:25 What’s Going On With Daniil Medvedev?
34:08 Asian Swing Updates!
38:25 Who Will Impress us in the Asian Swing?
41:57 Who Will Disappoint us in the Asian Swing?
47:51 Overreaction or Not?
58:00 Who Ya Got in Tokyo?
59:40 Who Ya Got in Beijing?
1:05:27 Ra Optics Community Giveaway Winner!
1:06:03 Go Watch our Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom Episodes!
#LaverCup #TeamWorld #Alcaraz #Fritz #DeMinaur #Medvedev #Agassi #AsianSwing #TokyoOpen #ChinaOpen #Beijing #WTA #ATP #TennisPodcast #TennisNews #TennisHighlights
Alcaraz vs Sinner battle for World Number 1 in New York is done and dusted with! Did Carlos seize control of the rivalry, or is Jannik one tweak away? We break down the US Open final, the head to head (10–5, 7–1 last 8, 4–0 on hard), and what it all means for the 2026 Grand Slam Season!
SUBSCRIBE for elite tennis every week ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 What We Cover
The US Open Final: Why did Alcaraz win? The tactics and the points that flipped momentum.
Alcaraz continues to make history! 6 Grand Slam titles, Multiple Slams on EVERY surface and back to ATP World Number One!
Sinner vs Alcaraz Rivalry Reality Check: The lopsided 7-1 advantage in the head to head & what do they actually say about this matchup?
When’s the Next Classic? How often can we expect finals at this level and is this the best result for the storyline?
🔥 Overreaction or Not?
“Felix Auger-Aliassime can win a Grand Slam.”
“Sinner & Alcaraz will win every Slam in 2026.”
“Alcaraz is a better hard-courter than Sinner”.
“Peak Alcaraz is the best ever.”
“The women play more brave tennis than the men.”
“The Sinner–Alcaraz level is the best we’ve ever seen.”
🎁 Ra Optics Giveaway (Rublev’s Go To Glasses!)
We teamed up with Ra Optics to celebrate the US Open! One winner gets the brand new Rublev x RA “Tempest” glasses—built on the Science of Light to:
Winners announced in our next episode (see pinned comment for T&Cs; not affiliated with YouTube/Instagram).
🤔 Polls & Debates
Which is more likely: Djokovic wins another Slam or 1990s Generation adds one?
Would you rather: a different champion at every Slam or two players share them all?
Super Early: Who ya got for the ATP Finals?
🏆 Women’s Spotlight
Thoughts on Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open victory & the mental fortitude it took to overcome adversity and reach the top of the mountain again
Amanda Anisimova’s resilience and redemption to go from double bagel in Wimbledon to US Open revenge vs Swiatek then handing Osaka the loss.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Thoughts on Alcaraz vs Sinner Final
37:40 Overreaction or Not?
51:57 Community Giveaway Powered by Ra Optics!
54:03 Which is More Likely to Happen? Djokovic vs 1990s Gen
57:55 Would You Rather? Different Slam Champs or Same Ones.
1:00:33 Super Early ATP Finals Predictions!
1:02:16 Thoughts on Sabalenka’s US Open Victory
1:14:37 Check out Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom Episodes!
#USOpen #Alcaraz #Sinner #Djokovic #Rublev #Sabalenka #Anisimova #ATPTour #TennisPodcast #TennisAnalysis
THE BEST RIVALRY IN SPORTS IS BACK! Alcaraz outclasses Djokovic, Sinner stops the Auger-Aliassime magic and now the US Open 2025 final we wanted: Alcaraz vs Sinner. Will Jannik repeat or will Carlos get revenge? We break it all down!
SUBSCRIBE for elite tennis breakdowns, rivalries & drama: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
🎾 What We Cover
• Alcaraz vs Djokovic — How good was Carlitos and what made the difference? Can Novak beat Sinner or Alcaraz in best-of-five anymore?
• Sinner vs Auger-Aliassime — Why did Felix really impress Yousef? What makes Sinner so good? Have we ever seen anyone hit this hard all the time with such few mistakes?
• Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Final — Revenge vibes for Alcaraz or is Sinner peaking? Will time on court matter? What to look out for in the final?
• Who Ya Got? — We each make our case. You decide who you think will be on the right side of history.
US Open 2025 semifinals HERE WE GO! Another historic battle between Djokovic & Alcaraz coming, Sinner looks untouchable, & Felix is having a magical run. Who will shine in New York? Full breakdown & (no-spoiler) picks that might age spicy 👀
SUBSCRIBE for the BEST tennis breakdowns and stories: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1
We break down the EPIC final-four frenzy at Flushing Meadows:
Carlos Alcaraz (Hottest Player on Tour) vs Novak Djokovic (24-time Slam champ)!
• Carlos Alcaraz — Youngest man to reach a Slam semi without dropping a set since 2008 Nadal. Has he ever looked this dominant at a slam? Or has this been a cake walk run for Carlitos?
• Novak Djokovic — “I’m as fresh as ever.” Oldest to reach the semis at all four Slams (again). How good was his performance against Taylor Fritz? Is he fresh enough to take down Carlitos?
• WHO YA GOT? — Djokovic leads 5–3 overall and 3-0 on hard. How much will this factor in? We make our picks!
Jannik Sinner (World No. 1) vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (Top Seeds Slayer)!
• Jannik Sinner — 41–3 across his last seven majors. Is he really an “AI-generated player”? Has anyone EVER been this dominant?
• Felix Auger-Aliassime — Did he have the toughest road to the semis? Is this going to be his breakout run?
• WHO YA GOT? — Can FAA upset the Sinner machine? We make our call!
US Open 2025 draw chaos! Djokovic’s path looks tricky, Sinner–Alcaraz on a collision course, and upsets loom everywhere on the men & women draws. Our bold predictions, dark horses, and Round-of-16 calls are in. Watch now!
Welcome to our ultimate US Open 2025 preview from New York! We debate who lucked out, who got screwed big time, map the spiciest early-round landmines, and lay out the clearest (and cruelest) paths to the trophy for Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Zverev, Draper, and Shelton. Plus a full WTA heat check with Gauff, Iga, and Sabalenka, NEXT-GEN watch, and our BOLD champion picks.
💥 Who Got Lucky? Who Got Screwed?
We name names on-air and defend the takes. Expect disagreements… and receipts.
🔥 First Round Fireworks
We make our picks for: Musetti vs Perricard, Djokovic vs Tien, Alcaraz vs Opelka, Medvedev vs Bonzi, Tsitsipas vs Muller, Bublik vs M. Clic, Korda vs Norrie, Rune vs Botic… and more. Our upset radar is ON!
🌶️ Spicy Second Round
We also pick these tricky matchups: Brooksby–Cobolli, Bublik–Sonego, FAA–Monfils, Tsitsipas–Medjedovic, Rune–Struff, Mensik–Marozsán, Fonseca–Macháč and more. Week-one chaos guaranteed.
🐺 Who Goes Further? Big Dawgs Edition
Draper vs Shelton • Fritz vs Zverev • Ruud vs De Minaur • Rublev vs Rune • Medvedev vs Tsitsipas — we pick winners and explain why.
🌟 NEXT GEN Watch
Fonseca vs Mensik vs Michelsen — who’s primed for a Flushing Meadows breakout?
✅ HAPPENING OR NOT? (Round of 16)
Will these Round of 16 projects happen or not?
Men: Sinner–T. Paul, Draper–Musetti, Zverev–Rublev, De Minaur–Khachanov, Djokovic–Rune/Tiafoe, Fritz–Mensik, Shelton–Ruud, Alcaraz–Medvedev.
Women: Sabalenka–Tauson, Rybakina–Paolini, Pegula–Bencic, Andreeva–Navarro, Keys–Muchová, Gauff–Kasatkina, Anisimova–Svitolina, Swiatek–Alexandrova.
🔥 Overreactions…or Not?
• US Open Mixed Doubles should be in all Slams
• Doubles is a different sport and deserves more promo
• Elite doubles players > elite singles at doubles
• Monica Seles is the coach Djokovic needs to win another slam (!)
✈️ First Flight Home
We nominate the seeds most likely to crash out early (Haroon’s eye is on an Italian… who’s on yours?).
🫣 Dark Horse
Someone who is outside the Top 8 but into at least the QF? We pick some youngsters… and a couple of cheeky long shots.
🏆 Champion Picks
We go all in on our US Open champion picks!
Alcaraz FINALLY wins Cincy! But maybe not the way he wanted. Sinner’s health scare that has everyone talking. Carlitos breaks more records. Atmane’s cinderella story and so many upsets everywhere. Watch now!
🎾 Inside Episode 36
Cincy Masters King: Carlos Alcaraz’s title run, crazy records, the Sinner showdown, and the live-No.1 question heading into New York. We break down the rivalry and the sportsmanship.
Sinner’s Disappointment: What happened to Jannik Sinner in the final?
Biggest Winners of the Week:
France should be proud of its players in Cincy!
A few honorable mentions.
Upset or Not an Upset?
Mannarino def. Machac, Rinderknech def. Ruud, Bonzi def. Musetti & Tsitsipas, Walton def. Medvedev, Opelka def. De Minaur—real shocks or just matchup math?
Cool Dude Moments:
Holger Rune’s class act.
Sinner-Alcaraz bromance moments continue.
Atmane’s birthday present for Sinner
Basilashvili’s WILD racket celebration.
Buying or Selling?
Musetti , Medvedev, Tsitsipas , Ruud, Coco Gauff— we make our calls!
Ranking Risers & Sliders
We talk about who’s making the biggest leaps up and who’s going down big.
Overreaction or Not?
Another Alcaraz–Sinner Slam final incoming at the US Open?
Is Joao Fonseca not the real deal?
Does Alcaraz hold the edge against Sinner going into New York right now?
Receipts Time
Where we were wrong and where we were right
Winston-Salem Picks
Ismaeel, Yousef & Haroon make their calls on the show.
THE BEST RIVALRY IN SPORTS IS BACK! Sinner looks untouchable. Alcaraz won’t be denied. And another blockbuster final for the records. Can Jannik’s insane form survive Carlos’s clutch killer instinct? 🎾🔥
🎾 What We Cover:
Sinner’s Insane Form & Streaks — Youngest ever to reach 8 straight Masters + Slam finals, 25 consecutive hard-court wins, and 9 straight Masters QFs (first outside the Big 3). How good is he looking right now?
Alcaraz Check-In — What’s clicking in Carlos’ game on hard courts right now? Serve patterns, return aggression, and the key for him to win the finals.
Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Showdown — Wild but true: the last time both lost at the same event was the 2023 ATP Finals. Who blinks first this time? Key tactics, pressure points, and momentum swings to watch.
Who Ya Got? — Team Sinner or Team Alcaraz? We make our picks and one of us might shock you!
Ben Shelton wins the ATP Toronto Masters after THREE final-set tiebreaks 🏆 Karen Khachanov surges back into the Top 10, Victoria Mboko shocks Montreal with a historic WTA 1000 run, Novak Djokovic skips Cincinnati + Will anyone outside Sinner & Alcaraz win the ATP Cincinnati Masters? Dive in!
🎾 Inside Episode 34
Ben Shelton, Toronto Masters King
First Masters 1000 title; completes the ATP 1000/500/250 set
New career-high World Number 6 & overtakes Novak Djokovic
Ice in his veins run: 3 of 6 matches decided in final set tiebreaks against Brandon Nakashima, Flavio Cobolli, Karen Khachanov)
Two Top-10 wins on his path to the title against Alex de Minaur & Taylor Fritz
Youngest ATP Masters champ since Andy Roddick
Karen Khachanov’s Big-Match Return
First Masters final since Paris-Bercy 2018
Back into the Top 10 rankings
How clutch was he? Knocked out Ruud, Michelsen, then edged Zverev in a final-set TB
Pushed Shelton to another final-set breaker in the championship match
Victoria Mboko’s Historic Montreal Title
First career WTA trophy and it’s a WTA 1000!
Beats four Grand Slam champions in one tournament: Sofia Kenin → Coco Gauff → Elena Rybakina → Naomi Osaka
Second-youngest to do it since Serena Williams in 1999
Skyrockets in the WTA Rankings from No. 337 in January to No. 25 by August (300+ spots in 8 months)
Spicy / No Spicy
Was Osaka’s lack of a public congrats to Mboko on stage… a bad look or a nothing-burger?
Cool Dude Moments
Why did the Toronto crowd erupts during Shelton–Khachanov final?
Why did Shelton give Khachanov a first serve—twice?
Buying or Selling?
Two-week Masters events: growth engine or momentum killer?
Other Headlines
Novak Djokovic will skip Cincinnati—enters the US Open with no match play since Wimbledon
Grigor Dimitrov’s 58-Slam streak ends (from 2011 through Wimbledon 2025)
Overreaction or Not?
Khachanov makes the ATP Finals
Shelton overtakes Fritz as US No. 1
Shelton is America’s best Slam chance
Mboko is already a US Open favorite
Who Ya Got in Cincy?
• • The boys in studio make their picks!




