Hey guys thanks for stopping by. I present to you episode #44 of Down a Break Podcast. We reflect on both Indian Wells & Miami and catch up on other relevant tennis happenings - Reilly Opelka's dumb doubles takes, lawsuits, Barstool, Joao Fonseca, and more. 

1:05 - Intro/Skiing & Beer Combo

2:34 - Indian Wells 

8:45 - Miami

19:15 - Opelka & Doubles

23:28 - Barstool enters the tennis sphere

24:50 - Lawsuit - call your lawyer!

28:15 - Fan Mail

Hey guys - I really hope you did watch Madison win the Australian Open because it was a truly beautiful thing. She is undeniably awesome. Anyway, on this episode Dean and I catch you up on all things Melbourne both men's and women's. We take a look at the current state of American tennis and who deserves to be at the top.

Also it's almost not February which means outdoor tennis is coming soon. Hooray. 

3:03 - Ladies first / Madison 

8:14 - Danielle Collins puts on a SHOW for the crowd

10:15 - The Role of the Crowd

13:22 - Men's Recap

21:45 - Ranking the American Men

25:53 - Australian Media Was Having SIs (Severe Issues)

27:29 - Fit Check

29:01 - FAN MAIL IS BACK

Wazzap - it is the offseason, but it's a perfect time to run back the year and reflect on the good, the bad, and the Daniil Medvedev (ugly). We review the year end tournaments, talk about the Iga ban, finally rant on the "film" they call Challengers, and give our year end awards. Enjoy.

2:20 - ATP & WTA Finals Recap
7:45 - Novak & Kyrgios playing doubles together in Australia??
9:10 - Iga Ban
11:25 - Challengers Review (much awaited)
16:05 - Year End Awards & Superlatives

Hey guys it's your favorite tennis podcasters back with another episode about.... yup you guessed it - tennis. We talk Shanghai, we talk Wuhan, we talk Saudi Arabia... just classic stuff here. Also I give a fascinating take here - the top 10 NICEST players on tour. Let me know your thoughts, the list is fluid.

0:45 - I want to talk about us.
4:00 - Shanghai (Men)
10:15 - Wuhan (Women) (Lab Leak)
15:02 - 6 Kings Slam / Riyadh Open / Saudi Arabia
19:08 - NICEST PLAYERS ON TOUR RANKINGS
28:00 - New unique wrap up / closing

Hi guys. Dean and I both take full responsibility for the mini abandonment of our fans. 
But that doesn't matter any more because we're back and better than ever. We give a quick run down of the Olympics, Canada, and Cinci and then get right into the US Open because the hype is real right now. Enjoy the listen and hit us with some fan mail for the next episode. 

0:40 - Live show incoming? (With dancing??)
2:00 - Olympics recap
6:24 - Montreal / Most random Masters 1000 winner ever
9:05 - Cincinatti - Sinner & Tiafoe Shine
10:02 - SINNER STEROIDS!!!! 
13:40 - Dean goes to Day 1 of the Open // Our Predictions
18:38 - Is the US Open just a BB Haven now? 
22:28 - HIT EM WIT DA FIT CHECK!
26:20 - Fan Mail

Hey guys. You knew we'd be back, didn't you? They say you never know what you got till it's gone.... But you know I got it, y'all know what I'm on!
Ok anyway though, we missed this and we missed you so we're back talking CLAY COURT season, RAFA Nadal back in action, and French Open preview. 
I know we talk shit about Americans on clay, but huge shoutout to the boy Tommy who is currently in the semifinals of Rome. 
Anyway, ENjOY and share with your pets. 

1:07 - Miami 
2:45 - Danielle Collins with her RBF
5:33 - Monte Carlo
9:18 - Barcelona, Rafa Mania
12:55 - Cachin asks for Rafa's shirt... thoughts? 
20:00 - Djokovic suffers major injury...... from a WATER BOTTLE? !
27:00 - Daniel ACL Update
27:19 - Fan Mail

What's up guys & gals?! I don't know about you, but I thought Indian Wells was some of the best tennis content we've had in a long, long time. We talk about Novak's amazing loss, Tommy's amazing run, and Alcaraz' amazing dominance (and his sick shirt that I obviously bought). On the women's side we talk Coco, a little bit of Iga, and newcomer American Emma Navarro. Honestly this is a great episode so just listen ok!!

0:55 - Best Indian Wells ever?
2:05 - Novak goes down early
7:35 - The rest of the men (Tommy, Alcaraz, Sinner)
13:15 - BEE INVASION
15:23 - American Tennis SMH BRO
17:30 - The Women
22:30 - Miami Open 
25:45 - Fit Check
25:52 - Fan Mail

What's happening everybody! Great to be back on the mics as always. Dean and I recap some of the past 250s and 500s over the last couple weeks, talk about the Netflix match between Carlos and Rafa, and preview the Paradise Open. Stay until the end for mullets and skirts. 

1:40 - Ladies first
3:55 - "DeBoulter" is the new tennis couple 
4:42 - Prize Money issues... 
6:24 - The Men 
11:49 - Rublev vs Bublik Severe Drama 
15:55 - Novak on Campus @ UCLA chugging Miller Lites
17:55 - "Netflix Slam" 
21:00 - Indian Wells Preview
22:44 - Fan Mail

Wassup family. Better late than never they say, right? 
We are ecstatic to discuss a grand slam that was not won by Novak. It's like a whole new world. On the other side, we're confused and disappointed about what happened on the women's side..... let us know your thoughts there. Also yeah electric fan mail on this one. 

0:41 - We predicted this
1:55 - Sinner vs Novak
5:24 - Other noteworthy performances // Zverev, Medvedev, Alcaraz...
11:37 - the WOMEN... look Dean is just keeping in 100 right now
14:38 - Post-Australia tournaments
16:50 - Zverev...... trial....... not good stuff bro just not
19:18 - Fan mail

Another late night with... The Australian Open. Yup, it's Australian Open season which means sleeping hours go down the drain and tennis watching skyrockets. We're about halfway through down under and give our best Emma Raducanu, Arthur Cazaux and Adrian Mannarino takes here. 

I'm too tired for time stamps, so just listen to the whole episode. Give a listen with your dog.