Anastasia is on the road in Florida after covering the Dallas Open in person and she is breaking down what made it such a great “small tournament, big tennis” week. We talk atmosphere, access, and why Dallas felt like a stadium-within-a-stadium event. Then we jump to Doha where Karolina Muchova wins the title, Victoria Mboko breaks into the Top 10, and Mirra Andreeva’s poise keeps leveling up. Plus, Qinwen Zheng returns, Rotterdam and Buenos Aires check-ins, Destanee Aiava’s retirement post, and a packed “what’s next” slate led by Dubai, Doha (men), Rio, and a seriously stacked Delray field. Players of the Fortnight: Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jack Pinnington Jones.

Links:

• Off Season Ep 3 - https://youtu.be/K77vLeZhyho?si=Cwx2jn7oeG6Gl4Kn 
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• Bryan Shelton Interview - https://youtu.be/U1IOObky2UE?si=KogAEfpDK4rcMMIR 
• Destanee Aiava instagram post - https://www.instagram.com/p/DUu-THaE6KR/?igsh=MThrdTFqa3ZmcHN2Nw==

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:24 Dallas Open Experience

16:44 Doha: The feel good Tournament

29:42 Tournament Updates: Rotterdam and Buenos Aires

34:16 Destanee Aiava retires at 26

38:14 Upcoming Tournaments: Dubai and Delray Beach Preview

49:15 Players of the Fortnight: Rising Stars in Focus

53:52 Outro

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Anastasia is on the ground in Dallas for her first Dallas Open, kicking off the season’s first mini-pod from a hotel room after a long travel day. She recaps a busy post–Australian Open week across the tours, from Emma Raducanu’s return to a final in Cluj-Napoca and Katie Boulter’s title in Ostrava, to Sara Bejlek’s breakthrough WTA 500 win in Abu Dhabi. On the ATP side, Felix Auger-Aliassime stays red hot indoors by defending his Montpellier crown, plus a quick Davis Cup check-in and what’s next with Doha and the February swing. Finally, it’s an OFF SEASON roundup week, with Hailey Baptiste surging in Abu Dhabi, Ethan Quinn delivering in his first Davis Cup appearance, and Colton Smith defending his Challenger title.  

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• Off Season Ep 1: https://youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?si=YA0OxZ7OKP_9rUKF 
• Off Season Ep 2: https://youtu.be/XwysI8QBSgk?si=Yr2b6fmxsM8qwk2t 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:47 Dallas Open Coverage Begins

03:56 WTA Highlights: Brits Shine

09:06 ATP Insights: Indoor Kings and Davis Cup

13:31 Off-Season Athletes Making Waves

17:55 Upcoming Tournaments and Events

21:48 Merchandise Updates and Community Engagement

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We made it through 15 days of Melbourne and the finals delivered. Elena Rybakina outlasts Aryna Sabalenka in a fire-and-ice classic to claim her second Slam. Then Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to complete the Career Grand Slam at 22. We also shout out Tokito Oda, celebrate doubles champs Neal Skupski and Chris Harrison, talk “Player of the Fortnight,” and look ahead to what’s next on tour.

Links:

• Off Season YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OffSeasondoc

Chapters:

00:00 Sweater Talk and Introduction

00:38 Historic Australian Open Review

02:21 Women's Final: Elena Rybakina's Triumph

17:38 Men's Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic

32:22 Tournament Reflections and Fan Experience

43:54 Other Tournament News

51:31 Coming up next on Tour

56:46 Player of the Fortnight

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We finally gets the semi-finals we were waiting for. We break down Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic, including the cramping debate, the breakpoint chaos, and what it all means for a historic final. Plus, quick hits on Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina, Elena Rybakina vs Jessica Pegula, the doubles and wheelchair finals, and a few tournaments we are tracking beyond Melbourne. Also, last call for the Ground Pass sweatsuit drop.

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Chapters:

00:00 Australian Open Semi-Finals Recap

04:07 Women's Semi-Finals Overview

13:38 Men's Semi-Finals Highlights

19:49 Djokovic vs. Sinner: A Clash of Generations

23:50 Historic Final: Alcaraz vs. Djokovic

28:20 Doubles and Wheelchair Events Overview

34:14 Other Tournaments happening

37:03 Outro

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The Australian Open quarterfinals are done. The seeds mostly held, the men’s side stayed tidy, and the women gave us the sharper tension. We break down Alcaraz vs De Minaur, Zverev vs Learner Tien, Sinner’s control against Shelton, and Djokovic’s strange path into the semis after Musetti’s injury. On the WTA side, we talk Jovic’s lesson-filled loss to Sabalenka, Svitolina’s shocker over Gauff, Rybakina finding her edge, and Pegula’s ultra-clean run. Plus: doubles unpredictability, quick notes from the Philippines Open and San Diego, and a bigger question. Do fans actually want the behind-the-scenes hallway cameras?

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• Off Season YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OffSeasondoc

Chapters:

00:00 Quarterfinal Review and Tournament Overview

02:12 Men's Quarterfinal Highlights

11:02 Musetti's Injury and Djokovic's Path

16:10 Women's Quarterfinal Insights

27:21 Doubles Drama and Surprises

30:31 Semifinals Lineup

31:30 Other Tournaments in the mix

35:08 Ground Pass Admin

37:52 Behind the Scenes Cameras: A Controversial Topic

46:00 Outro

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Round three and four are in the books, and we are looking ahead to a stacked quarterfinal slate. We talk WTA Next Gen fearlessness (Mboko, Jovic, Andreeva), the conversation around confidence and “earning it,” and why Learner Tien is still not getting the respect he deserves. Plus: the Sinner heat and roof drama, Djokovic’s “luck” conversation, a quick doubles check-in, and a shoutout to the Philippines Open and the energy Alex Eala is bringing to tennis in Southeast Asia.

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• Tennis Asia: https://youtube.com/@tennisasiatv?si=ERjg30f0d-OZzJvD

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Australian Open Review

02:30 Round Three and Four Highlights

04:39 Emerging Talents in Women's Tennis

10:08 Men's Side: Learner Tien

16:38 Luck of the Draw

24:35 Doubles Dynamics

29:11 Quarterfinals Preview

37:23 Emerging Tennis Markets: The Philippines and Beyond

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It is the Grand Slam fashion episode. I am joined by Ian Mondul of 40 Love Tennis to break down the Australian Open fits that are actually moving the needle. We talk Naomi Osaka’s runway moment and why it is more tennis heritage than people think, Sabalenka’s new Gucci partnership, Musetti’s perfect Bottega era, and the brand-by-brand kit audit from Nike and Adidas to Wilson, New Balance, Lacoste, and more. Plus a quick detour into the heat drama from Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri and why this match put Eliot on the map.

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• 40Love on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9k
• Off Season: Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?si=1LG59ziOx1V-mYfR 
• Hardcourt Newsletter - https://substack.com/@hardcourt?r=64928&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=light
• Tim Henman on TNT - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTvXne_kZDo/?igsh=MWczbnRwNHEzNGN2OQ==

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Weather Check

02:29 Australian Open Day 7 Recap

03:24 Stan Wawrinka's Last Match

07:56 Naomi Osaka's Withdrawal

09:26 Elliot Spizzirri vs. Jannik Sinner

19:58 Australain Open Threads

22:22 Naomi Osaka's Runway

36:58 Embracing Individuality in Tennis Fashion

38:26 Luxury Collaborations: A New Era in Tennis

47:24 Brand by Brand break down

47:40 Nike & Adidas

55:27 New Balance and Yonex

01:01:03 Wilson

01:05:04 Lululemon and ASICS

01:10:43 Fila, Lacoste & ON

01:17:38 The Others - Jomo, Head, CP Company, Penguin

01:24:23 Our Favorite Outfits of the Tournament

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Round 1 and 2 at the Australian Open delivered everything. Qualifiers are flipping the script, the crowds are breaking records daily, and the WTA Next Gen is making a serious statement. We talk Alex Eala’s superstar support, Zeynep Sonmez’s red-and-white takeover, Bartunkova’s breakout, and the early upsets (plus a little Putinseva theater). Then we look ahead to a loaded Round 3 slate, including Quinn vs Mensik, Spizzirri vs Sinner, Baptiste vs Gauff, and Wawrinka vs Fritz.

Links:

• Off Season: Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?si=1LG59ziOx1V-mYfR 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro - Aus Open Rd 1 & 2 review

02:36 Follow Grand Slam matches through radio

05:33 The US ESPN issue

08:45 A look pack at Round 1 & 2

46:54 Exciting Round Three Matches Preview

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The Australian Open is officially underway and we are feeling the FOMO. We get into Federer taking over Melbourne, why the One Point Slam was the best pre-tournament idea in years, and what Aussie Open Fan Week says about where tennis is headed. Then we run through Adelaide, Auckland, and Hobart winners, the WTA Next Gen wave, how the draw works, the qualifiers we’re watching, and the first-round matchups we are circling. Plus: how we’re watching from home and what’s coming next from Ground Pass, including the OFF SEASON premiere on January 18 at 4 PM ET. - https://youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?si=e0kDZH3qfxfaojX7

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• One Point Slam video - https://www.youtube.com/live/TengZOvRTlc?si=41jm60KZfHx1lZ-N 
• Our Draw explanation show - https://youtu.be/2-F1wmPcnLQ?si=Xu1YJk2q0xtu7u9R 

Chapters:

00:00 Intro - Welcome to the Australian Open

05:01 Recent Tournament Recap: Adelaide, Auckland & Hobart

10:10 Next Gen Players Making Waves

20:55 Looking back at the Australian Open Fan Week

32:13 Our Australian Open Preview

41:52 Spotlight on Qualifiers

47:27 Exciting Matches to Watch

52:26 How to Watch the Australian Open

54:53 Upcoming Projects and Wrap-Up

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Qualifying is here, so we’re jumping in early with a full Australian Open preview featuring Lucy Deuce (Black Spin Global). We answer a Ground Pass Hotline question about watching player practices at tournaments, share a listener voice memo from the United Cup in Sydney, and break down the first week of the season across Brisbane, Auckland, Hong Kong, and the United Cup. Plus: who looks ready for a deep run, who might need more reps, the WTA next wave showing up fast, what makes Grand Slam qualifying so brutal, and the names we’re watching this week as the main draw gets close.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

03:35 Groundpass Hotline: Viewer Questions

11:19 A Voice Note from the United Cup

15:57 Week 1 of the 2026 Season - United Cup, Brisbane & Auckland

23:31 Who is looking good & who is not in week 1

33:28 The Storylines you might have missed in week 1

40:27 Australian Open Preview

47:08 A Tangent: The Role of Coaches in Tennis

52:42 Key Storylines for the Australian Open

57:55 A Sincaraz Tangent 

01:03:30 Understanding the Qualifying Rounds

01:05:43 Spotlight on Qualifying Players

01:16:26 How to Watch the Australian Open

01:19:30 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Highlights

01:23:35 Player of the Fortnight

01:30:03 Outro

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