World No. 34 and rising American star Alex Michelsen joins the pod!

Fresh off making his Laver Cup debut, Alex joins John, Jack, Sam and Steve to share his journey in tennis and reflect on his year so far. He talks about representing Team World, going up against top players like Carlos Alcaraz, and shares some fun off-court stories from his life on tour.

Plus, the boys cover some of the biggest headlines from Shanghai and debate what it means to 'make it' as a pro athlete.

00:00 Sponsor Message

01:33 Debate: What Defines a Professional Athlete?

09:36 Shanghai Masters Preview

13:10 Nalbandian and his Magic Run

22:42 Interview with Alex Michelsen

30:11 Post-Event Reflections and Travel Stories

31:16 Tennis Idols and Early Inspirations

32:21 Realizing Tennis Potential

33:20 Breakthrough Moments and Career Milestones

34:49 Facing Top Players and Building Confidence

36:38 Going Pro and Personal Insights

41:43 Sinner-Alcaraz Dominance

48:55 Time for the Hot Seat!

54:00 How Steve Benched Michelsen for Channelling Novak

56:59 Wrapping Up!