It’s our year-in-review fashion and culture edition. I’m joined by new Ground Pass contributor Kaya Courtside to break down the exhibition season and what it’s really like covering tennis behind the scenes, from UTS Finals in London to the chaos and charm of these off-season events. Then I hand out my 2025 tennis style “awards,” from best dressed and outfit of the year to the meme moments that took over our feeds. Plus, quick tennis news: the WTA’s Mercedes-Benz era begins in 2026, Garbiñe Muguruza joins Madrid’s leadership team, Serena’s testing-pool headline sparks speculation, and Next Gen is around the corner. 

00:00 Introduction to the Year in Review

03:12 Introducing Kaya Courtside and UTS Finals

30:10 Exhibition Season and Upcoming Events

31:03 Fashion and Style Awards of 2025

36:11 Outfit of the Year and Brand Partnerships

41:58 Cultural Moments and Player Highlights

45:29 Tennis Photos and Memes of the Year

51:31 Most Stylish Tournament and Personality of the Year

58:52 WTA News and Future Predictions

01:04:44 Upcoming Projects and Wrap-Up

Links:

- GP Exhibition Deep Dive Episode - https://youtu.be/fjuxg3dzIXs?si=raOH2B8XOMWO7wrD

- The Real Challenger Documentary - https://youtu.be/fjuxg3dzIXs?si=raOH2B8XOMWO7wrD

- Off Season Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/offseasontv?igsh=MWJhaHZ4ano4NWlpeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

- Off Season Tiktok -

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