Ground Pass is turning 2! 🎉 In this special birthday episode, Anastasia and Nick look back on how Ground Pass began, what it stands for, and how it’s grown into a home for new and curious tennis fans.

They revisit the mission to make tennis more accessible, share the stories that shaped the show (including that first-ever voice memo), and reveal what it’s like building the podcast with just the two of them behind the mic. You’ll hear their first live tennis memories, favorite moments, dream collaborations, and what they want Year 3 to look like — more listener stories, more guides, and more chances to help fans experience tennis from the ground up.

Plus, audience Q&A! From Ben Shelton’s first Slam to Coco Gauff’s serve, US Open ticket tips, and the reality behind Ground Pass merch — your questions answered.

🎂 Happy Birthday to us… and to all Ground Passers who’ve been here since day one or just joined the family.

Chapters:

00:00 Birthday Celebrations and Groundpass Introduction

02:48 The Origins of Groundpass

18:16 The Evolution of Ground Pass

30:47 Get to know Anastasia & Nick

51:35 Audience Q&A

01:04:10 The Future of Ground Pass

Links:

• Our Merch graphic designer: Yevheniia Petrova - https://www.instagram.com/yev.hen.iia?igsh=Z2xrb2VjZXBzdGZl 
• Match Stories: The Lost Boys - https://youtu.be/9maE1Nb8e3o?si=hepJlBSTSWaOzs7Z 
• Ground Pass Tournament Guides - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/tournament-guides 

Also We have Merch!!! And its on Sale for our birthday!

Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop 

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