Mark Knowles is the guest on this episode of The Inside-In Tennis Podcast, and he has a lot to say recapping the thrilling conclusion to The Miami Open. Knowles explains how Czech teenager Jakub Mensik went on an remarkable run to claim the Masters 1000 title and defeat his idol Novak Djokovic in the final. The Tennis Channel broadcaster assesses Mensik's remarkable skillset, evaluates Djokovic's level at this stage of his career, and explains why the new generation of men's tennis has a lot of potential on the rise.
And Knowles discusses what made the difference for Aryna Sabalenka, as she defeated the player he coaches Jessica Pegula to win her first Miami Open title. The former doubles No. 1 breaks down the areas where Sabalenka has really improved, and explains how Pegula has found her level as the 2025 season picks up. Knowles dives into an array of other topics including Alexandra Eala's sensation run in Miami, Daria Kasatkina deciding to represent Australia, and Andrey Rublev working with International Tennis Hall of Famer Marat Safin. Hosted by Mitch Michals.