E36. One Handed Backhand is Dead, Cameo & Appearance Fees
Update: 2024-02-20
Description
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.
01:00 Tsitsipas and the Evolution of the One-Handed Backhand
05:09 Carlos Alcaraz's Performance in Buenos Aires
08:06 Alcaraz's Recent Struggles and the Rise of Jannik Sinner09:02 Results of the Rotterdam Tournament
10:27 Fashion Commentary on Lululemon's Tennis Outfits
11:57 Discussion on Hubert Hurkacz and His Playing Style
12:27 Concerns about Holger Rune's Performance
13:23 Results of the Delray Beach Tournament
14:20 Women's Tournament in Doha and Controversy Surrounding Playing in Qatar
15:43 Thoughts on the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce's Behavior
17:09 Renee Stubbs' Tweets and the Concept of Cameo
19:00 Discussion on Maria Sakkari and Her Split from Coach
20:25 Amelie Mauresmo's Legal Troubles
21:53 Martina Navratilova's Tweets on Transgender Athletes and Political Views
23:20 Opinions on Joe Biden and Donald Trump
26:36 Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry into Indian Wells
28:27 Morgan Riddle Experience at the Super Bowl and Harassment
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.
01:00 Tsitsipas and the Evolution of the One-Handed Backhand
05:09 Carlos Alcaraz's Performance in Buenos Aires
08:06 Alcaraz's Recent Struggles and the Rise of Jannik Sinner09:02 Results of the Rotterdam Tournament
10:27 Fashion Commentary on Lululemon's Tennis Outfits
11:57 Discussion on Hubert Hurkacz and His Playing Style
12:27 Concerns about Holger Rune's Performance
13:23 Results of the Delray Beach Tournament
14:20 Women's Tournament in Doha and Controversy Surrounding Playing in Qatar
15:43 Thoughts on the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce's Behavior
17:09 Renee Stubbs' Tweets and the Concept of Cameo
19:00 Discussion on Maria Sakkari and Her Split from Coach
20:25 Amelie Mauresmo's Legal Troubles
21:53 Martina Navratilova's Tweets on Transgender Athletes and Political Views
23:20 Opinions on Joe Biden and Donald Trump
26:36 Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry into Indian Wells
28:27 Morgan Riddle Experience at the Super Bowl and Harassment
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