Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast

By Chris Hasek-Watt

Tennis. Fashion. Politics. Business. Unfiltered.

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May 18, 2024 E44. @TheTennis101 with Ben Johnson
This episode features special guest Ben Johnson from @TheTennis101. Topics include:
- First video getting 3M views
- Most beautiful tennis courts around the world
- Goldstein Residence in LA
- Monetizing tennis content
- Brand collaborations
- Coming up with creative concepts
- Favorite tournaments
- Best Tennis brands and apparel
- Most stylish tennis players
- Luxury brands in tennis
- Challengers and other favorite tennis movies
- Money in tennis and the next opportunities
- Helping underprivileged children
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48min
May 09, 2024 E43. Breakups, Double Standards and Women in their 40's
Juicy Arbutus Club Scandal,
The anti-woke Podcast,
Black Tie Gala,
Chubby Cree,
Double Standards,
Tsitsidosa,
Badosa's mom,
Alexis Ohanian on Master Class,
The Idea of You with Anne Hathaway,
Met Gala Dresses,
Madrid,
Felix Auger Alliasme Coaching Issues,
Rublev Sick,
Samadhi, now I'm Free,
You'll be BLACK,
Dairy Boy (Paige Lorenze),
Rome Preview,
Osaka Threads
Chip Wilson Email Subscription
Social Accounts:
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30min
May 02, 2024 E42. Nadal Farewell, Challengers, Madrid
Challengers Recap, Morgan Riddle crush, Nadal expectations for rest of year, Laver Cup, Rublev resurgence, Felix is back!?, Shapo making strides, Bublik or Moutet, Coffee breaks, Sinner’s hip, Djokovic keeps dropping team members, Tournaments lasting too long, Bruins over Canucks
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46min
April 24, 2024 E41. Veterans, Selfies & Non-Competes
Struff wins Munich in the snow, Fuscovic selects an easy ATP 250 and gets the W, Rune revenge on Tsitsipas, Madrid leads up, Nadal plays a 16 year old first round, Nadal commits to Laver Cup for final farewell, Murguruza retires, Rybakina can’t drive, Thiem done.
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18min
April 15, 2024 E40. Tsitsipas Monte Carlo Trilogy
- Tsitsipas wins his 3rd Monte Carlo
- Tsitsipas jumps into top 10
- Where was Badosa
- Umpires have it out for Rune
- Medvedev not happy with Umpires
- Why no Hawk Eye?
- Horrible calls
- Djokovic gets a B+ but still looks a bit slow
- Fashion critique
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25min
April 08, 2024 E39. Danimal, Crack and South France
Dimitrov playing best tennis of his life, Sinner Unstoppable, from Penn to Dunlop, Daniel Collins must keep going, Andy Murray out, Evans wrong choice, Felix needs help, Shelton getting better by the hour, Sinner props, Musetti finding his game, big serves on clay, Garin unsportsmanlike conduct, Djoker and Goran split, Agassi making moves, men are not women, crime rates, Djoker oldest #1, Berretini gets big W, Saudi gets WTA finals.
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28min
March 23, 2024 E38. Indian Wells Recap, Djokovic Concerns & Chipotle
- Djokovic's performance at Indian Wells and potential downfall
- Is Djokovic still motivated
- Seating Issues at Indian Wells
- Indian Well sticky/griddy court surface
- Alcaraz return to the top
- Sinner went away in the finals
- Rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz
- Does Alcaraz need Juan Carlos Ferrero more than he needs Alcaraz?
- Medvedev plays best when from behind
- Rune and Medvedev beef
- Tommy Paul's rise in the rankings and who's the best American player
- What happened to Tiafoe?
- Chipotle and Fritz
- Does RedBull not agree with Rybakina
- Coco Guaff's struggles but still near the top
- Netflix's Break Point gets cancelled
- Upcoming documentary on Alcaraz and Federer
- Simona Halep's suspension over
- Wozniacki's comments over Halep getting Wildcard
- Concerns about Humidity in Miami
- Players health regarding tennis balls and conditions
- Sabalenka's ex Boyfriend falls to his death in Miami

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55min
March 02, 2024 E37. Rublev Gets Screwed, Osaka Threads, Humbert Big Man
Dubai Recap
Humbert plays like a big man
Rublev gets screwed and should sue
Bublik is a beauty
Humid in Acapulco
Rune is overrated
Alex de Minaur on a tear
Moutet's a twit
Osaka high IQ Threads
Wendy's Surge Pricing
Saudi making moves

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28min
February 20, 2024 E36. One Handed Backhand is Dead, Cameo & Appearance Fees
In this episode, Chris discusses various tennis news and tournaments. He talks about the evolution of the one-handed backhand and the decline of players using it. He also discusses Carlos Alcaraz's performance in Buenos Aires and his recent struggles. Chris highlights Jannik Sinner's rise in the tennis world and his recent win in Rotterdam. He shares his thoughts on Lululemon's tennis outfits and comments on the fashion choices of players like Milos Raonic. Chris also discusses the Super Bowl, Renee Stubbs' tweets, and the controversy surrounding playing in Qatar. He shares his opinions on political matters.
Takeaways
The one-handed backhand is becoming less common in men's tennis, with players like Federer being the exception.
Jannik Sinner is emerging as a top player, while Carlos Alcaraz is experiencing a slump.
Lululemon's tennis outfits have received mixed reviews.
There are controversies surrounding playing in Qatar and the treatment of transgender athletes in sports.
Venus Williams receiving a wild card entry into Indian Wells raises questions about the fairness of such decisions.
01:00Tsitsipas and the Evolution of the One-Handed Backhand
05:09Carlos Alcaraz's Performance in Buenos Aires
08:06Alcaraz's Recent Struggles and the Rise of Jannik Sinner09:02Results of the Rotterdam Tournament
10:27Fashion Commentary on Lululemon's Tennis Outfits
11:57Discussion on Hubert Hurkacz and His Playing Style
12:27Concerns about Holger Rune's Performance
13:23Results of the Delray Beach Tournament
14:20Women's Tournament in Doha and Controversy Surrounding Playing in Qatar
15:43Thoughts on the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce's Behavior
17:09Renee Stubbs' Tweets and the Concept of Cameo
19:00Discussion on Maria Sakkari and Her Split from Coach
20:25Amelie Mauresmo's Legal Troubles
21:53Martina Navratilova's Tweets on Transgender Athletes and Political Views
23:20Opinions on Joe Biden and Donald Trump
26:36Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry into Indian Wells
28:27Morgan Riddle Experience at the Super Bowl and Harassment
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34min
February 12, 2024 E35. Djokovic's Hectic Schedule, The Establishment & Oil Money
In this conversation, Chris and Pavy G discuss Djokovic's performance at the Australian Open and the reasons behind his struggles. They also delve into the rise of Jannik Sinner and the comparison with Carlos Alcaraz. The conversation touches on the influence of sponsorships and the establishment in promoting certain players. They also discuss Rafael Nadal's participation in the Australian Open and his ambassadorship with Saudi Arabia. The conversation concludes with a discussion on players who are in retirement but have not officially announced it. The conversation explores the topics of Nadal's ambassadorship, Djokovic's potential partnership with Saudi Arabia, the impact on other tournaments and the Labor Cup, the partnership between ATP and WTA, and the commercial value and prize money disparities in tennis.

Takeaways

Djokovic's hectic schedule and lack of rest may have contributed to his performance at the Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner has emerged as a strong contender in the tennis world, surpassing Carlos Alcaraz in terms of consistency and mental strength.
Sponsorships and the establishment play a significant role in promoting certain players and shaping their public image.
Rafael Nadal's participation in the Australian Open and his ambassadorship with Saudi Arabia have raised questions about his intentions and motivations.
Some players may continue to play professionally despite being in retirement due to financial considerations or other factors. Nadal's ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia raises questions about financial motivations and potential risks to his reputation.
Djokovic's potential partnership with Saudi Arabia could bring more international attention to the country and help grow the game of tennis.
The involvement of Saudi Arabia in tennis could lead to the creation of a new super series and the hosting of major tournaments.
The partnership between ATP and WTA is unlikely due to differences in commercial value and financial struggles faced by the WTA.
The debate around prize money disparities in tennis highlights the importance of commercial value and viewership in determining earnings.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Hate Mail
01:14 Djokovic's Performance at the Australian Open
04:14 Djokovic's Hectic Schedule
07:02 Djokovic's Performance against Sinner
08:59 Rise of Jannik Sinner
14:13 Comparison of Sinner and Alcaraz
20:22 Sinner's Sponsorship and the Establishment
23:18 Rafael Nadal's Australian Open Participation
33:18 Nadal's Planned Participation and Saudi Ambassadorship
41:07 Players in Retirement but Not Announcing It
41:46 Nadal's Ambassadorship and Financial Motivations
47:07 Djokovic's Potential Partnership with Saudi Arabia
52:19 Saudi Arabia's Involvement in Tennis and Prize Money
56:00 Impact on Other Tournaments and Labor Cup
01:06:18 Partnership between ATP and WTA
01:13:18 Commercial Value and Prize Money Disparities

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1h 18min

FAQs about Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast:

How many episodes does Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.