Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

In this episode of Ground Pass, hosts Anastasia and Nick discuss a busy week in tennis, including the Billie Jean King Cup finals, Team USA & GB’s performance, and the ATP Finals. 

We also get a guest voice memo from Kvittycat53 on Bluesky.social, who attended the Billie Jean King Cup tournament in Malaga and gives us some great insights to the tournament.

Anastasia also shares insights from her experiences at a Challenger event and look ahead to upcoming tournaments, emphasizing the importance of supporting lower-tier events and discovering new talent.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked
• ATP Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv

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In this episode, Anastasia and Nick discuss the recent WTA Finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the venue, fan support, and key player performances. They reflect on the thrilling final match between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen, emphasizing the significance of the event for the players and the tour. The conversation transitions to previewing the upcoming ATP Finals, discussing the top players and the tournament's location. In this episode, the hosts discuss the accessibility of tennis viewing options, particularly focusing on the ATP Finals and the recent changes in subscription models for Tennis Channel. They preview the ATP Finals, analyzing the groups and players, including Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and others. Its a jam packed episode.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• New Tennis Channel Subscription Details: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/tennis-channel-to-unveil-direct-to-consumer-streaming-platform-november-12
• ATP Finals Practice videos: https://www.youtube.com/live/ewI3Us1mg7E?si=76r0tTFxPpHBDila

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The WTA Finals are here. 

In this episode, Anastasia provides a comprehensive preview of the WTA Finals, discussing the significance of the tournament, the top eight players competing, and their seasons leading up to this event. The conversation covers the history of the WTA Finals, the current location in Riyadh, and the unique format of the tournament. Listeners gain insights into each player's performance, challenges, and potential for success in the finals.

What are the WTA Finals, Where is it being played, Who is participating?

We answer all those questions in this episode of Ground Pass.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Where to watch the WTA Finals: https://www.wtatennis.com/broadcast

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A ramble episode discussing our favorite stories from this week in Tennis

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard ATP Profile: https://www.atptour.com/en/players/giovanni-mpetshi-perricard/m0gz/overview

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In this episode of the Ground Pass Podcast, Anastasia discusses the latest happenings in the world of tennis, focusing on the importance of player stories and comebacks. She highlights the remarkable recovery of Paula Badosa and the unexpected return of Danielle Collins. The conversation also covers the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, player retirements, and the upcoming tournaments in the ATP and WTA tours, emphasizing the excitement and potential of the players as the season comes to a close.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Danielle Collins Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBPw9P7PaCP/?igsh=Y2JlYnI2bTd0NTdo
• Tennis in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s coveted Masters 1000 tennis tournament has stalled as Six Kings arrives in Riyadh 
• WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked 
• Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv 

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The dream team is back together! Anastasia and Nick reunite to discuss the recent retirement announcement of tennis legend Rafa Nadal. We reflect on his illustrious career, memorable matches, and the emotional impact of his departure from professional tennis. Then we catch up on Wuhan, highlighting the intriguing rivalry between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. We discuss the importance of context in understanding player performance beyond rankings, the journey of Qinwen towards the WTA finals. We hit on Novak Djokovic's return, umpire conflicts in matches in Shanghai, and the significant shift at Wimbledon towards electronic line calling.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Nadal v Djokovic Australian Open 2012 trophy ceremony: https://youtu.be/HhCzXwdUs_U?si=JSi9swlk9rWqOs5d
• Strokes of Genius documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8638420/
• Qinwen’s Vogue Cover: https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4148066/zheng-qinwen-becomes-first-athlete-to-grace-the-cover-of-vogue-china

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In this episode, Nick discusses the recent tennis tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, highlighting the performances of players like Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff, and Muchova. He reflects on the challenges of following tennis due to time zone differences and emphasizes the importance of coaching in the sport. The episode also marks the one-year anniversary of the Grand Pass podcast, celebrating the community of tennis fans that has formed around it.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

• Sinner v Alcaraz 8-minute China Open Final Highlight - https://youtu.be/Kv_obyZNKl4?si=9QJhiX9wM1iz6GU4
• Muchova v Gauff final highlights - https://youtu.be/wt4YtFaifg4?si=pgD6UL4pp9YY8kS8

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Scheduling Challenges

02:00 Beijing Finals and Key Matches

04:04 Alcaraz vs Sinner: A Rivalry to Watch

05:02 Tokyo Highlights and Emerging Players

06:51 WTA China Open: Coco Gauff's Triumph

08:58 Coaching Dynamics in Tennis

10:12 Celebrating One Year of Groundpass

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In this episode of Groundpass, Anastasia discusses the ongoing Asian swing in tennis, highlighting key tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, and the significance of this part of the season for players. She delves into the importance of breaking into the top 100 rankings, the recent performances of players like Yunchaokete Bu and Arthur Fils, and the impact of coaching changes, particularly for Naomi Osaka. The conversation also covers the Laver Cup, its format, and player perspectives on exhibition events, before wrapping up with insights on upcoming tournaments and player returns.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

How to pronounce Yunchaokete Bu - https://www.atptour.com/en/players/yunchaokete-bu/y09v/overview

Taylor Fritz’s thoughts on Laver Cup - https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass/post/DAbgfnDP-zN/?xmt=AQGzMskaMDZKZlwTNKyDQ-jgS7917cB1tABzQcilHFQ_Sg

6 Slam Kings tournament trailer - https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass/post/DAez0bggAa6/?xmt=AQGzoioo091zZgSs3u2ZAlEjnYpUCBNzQ7d2UDkm2jGzGA

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This week the conversation explores the current state of tennis in Asia, focusing on the Asian swing of tournaments, the challenges of viewing tennis across different time zones, and the rise of local players. Eddie, known as Tennis Asia, shares insights on marquee tournaments, the popularity of tennis in the region, and the experiences of attending these events. The discussion also highlights the importance of local players in boosting tennis's popularity and the upcoming tournaments that fans can look forward to. 

Mentioned on the Podcast:

Tennis Asia on X - https://x.com/tennisasia?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A

Tennis Asia on Youtube - https://youtube.com/@tennisasiatv?si=ONeBdqfitW2q6V3O

Tennis Asia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tennisasiatv?igsh=aGtsOGpnNHVseHpk

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On this episode of Ground Pass we throw it back to the US Open. On Labor Day Monday, Anastasia was joined by Will Boucek to talk doubles.

During the 2nd weeks of a slam, most of the outside courts are taken over by doubles which are accessible to ground pass ticket holders.

Anastasia and Will catch up on the doubles tournament at the time of recording and Will updates us on the impact of the experimental changes that have come to the doubles game this year.

Watch the video version of this on our YouTube page. Link below.

Mentioned on the Podcast:

Changes to doubles that started in Madrid - https://www.atptour.com/en/news/innovative-atp-doubles-trial-2024

Where you can find Will’s work - https://www.thetennistribe.com

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