We’re Going Five

By TSH Tennis

Just 3 hardcore tennis fans that talk about what’s happening in the world of tennis on a weekly basis.

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August 24, 2025 US Open 2025: Did Sinner or Alcaraz Get Lucky? | Full Draw Breakdown + SURPRISING Predictions
US Open 2025 draw chaos! Djokovic’s path looks tricky, Sinner–Alcaraz on a collision course, and upsets loom everywhere on the men & women draws. Our bold predictions, dark horses, and Round-of-16 calls are in. Watch now!

Welcome to our ultimate US Open 2025 preview from New York! We debate who lucked out, who got screwed big time, map the spiciest early-round landmines, and lay out the clearest (and cruelest) paths to the trophy for Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Zverev, Draper, and Shelton. Plus a full WTA heat check with Gauff, Iga, and Sabalenka, NEXT-GEN watch, and our BOLD champion picks.

💥 Who Got Lucky? Who Got Screwed?
We name names on-air and defend the takes. Expect disagreements… and receipts.

🔥 First Round Fireworks
We make our picks for: Musetti vs Perricard, Djokovic vs Tien, Alcaraz vs Opelka, Medvedev vs Bonzi, Tsitsipas vs Muller, Bublik vs M. Clic, Korda vs Norrie, Rune vs Botic… and more. Our upset radar is ON!

🌶️ Spicy Second Round
We also pick these tricky matchups: Brooksby–Cobolli, Bublik–Sonego, FAA–Monfils, Tsitsipas–Medjedovic, Rune–Struff, Mensik–Marozsán, Fonseca–Macháč and more. Week-one chaos guaranteed.

🐺 Who Goes Further? Big Dawgs Edition
Draper vs Shelton • Fritz vs Zverev • Ruud vs De Minaur • Rublev vs Rune • Medvedev vs Tsitsipas — we pick winners and explain why.

🌟 NEXT GEN Watch
Fonseca vs Mensik vs Michelsen — who’s primed for a Flushing Meadows breakout?

✅ HAPPENING OR NOT? (Round of 16)
Will these Round of 16 projects happen or not?
Men: Sinner–T. Paul, Draper–Musetti, Zverev–Rublev, De Minaur–Khachanov, Djokovic–Rune/Tiafoe, Fritz–Mensik, Shelton–Ruud, Alcaraz–Medvedev.
Women: Sabalenka–Tauson, Rybakina–Paolini, Pegula–Bencic, Andreeva–Navarro, Keys–Muchová, Gauff–Kasatkina, Anisimova–Svitolina, Swiatek–Alexandrova.

🔥 Overreactions…or Not?
• US Open Mixed Doubles should be in all Slams
• Doubles is a different sport and deserves more promo
• Elite doubles players > elite singles at doubles
• Monica Seles is the coach Djokovic needs to win another slam (!)

✈️ First Flight Home
We nominate the seeds most likely to crash out early (Haroon’s eye is on an Italian… who’s on yours?).

🫣 Dark Horse
Someone who is outside the Top 8 but into at least the QF? We pick some youngsters… and a couple of cheeky long shots.

🏆 Champion Picks
We go all in on our US Open champion picks!
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1h 47min
August 19, 2025SINNER RETIRES & ALCARAZ FINALLY CROWNED CHAMPION IN CINCINNATI! | Full Reaction + Tournament Recap
Alcaraz FINALLY wins Cincy! But maybe not the way he wanted. Sinner’s health scare that has everyone talking. Carlitos breaks more records. Atmane’s cinderella story and so many upsets everywhere. Watch now!

🎾 Inside Episode 36
Cincy Masters King: Carlos Alcaraz’s title run, crazy records, the Sinner showdown, and the live-No.1 question heading into New York. We break down the rivalry and the sportsmanship.
Sinner’s Disappointment: What happened to Jannik Sinner in the final?
Biggest Winners of the Week:
France should be proud of its players in Cincy!
A few honorable mentions.
Upset or Not an Upset?
Mannarino def. Machac, Rinderknech def. Ruud, Bonzi def. Musetti & Tsitsipas, Walton def. Medvedev, Opelka def. De Minaur—real shocks or just matchup math?
Cool Dude Moments:
Holger Rune’s class act.
Sinner-Alcaraz bromance moments continue.
Atmane’s birthday present for Sinner
Basilashvili’s WILD racket celebration.
Buying or Selling?
Musetti , Medvedev, Tsitsipas , Ruud, Coco Gauff— we make our calls!
Ranking Risers & Sliders
We talk about who’s making the biggest leaps up and who’s going down big.
Overreaction or Not?
Another Alcaraz–Sinner Slam final incoming at the US Open?
Is Joao Fonseca not the real deal?
Does Alcaraz hold the edge against Sinner going into New York right now?
Receipts Time
Where we were wrong and where we were right
Winston-Salem Picks
Ismaeel, Yousef & Haroon make their calls on the show.
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1h 4min
August 17, 2025WILL ALCARAZ TAKE REVENGE FROM SINNER FOR WIMBLEDON? | Cincinnati ATP Masters Final Preview
THE BEST RIVALRY IN SPORTS IS BACK! Sinner looks untouchable. Alcaraz won’t be denied. And another blockbuster final for the records. Can Jannik’s insane form survive Carlos’s clutch killer instinct? 🎾🔥

🎾 What We Cover:
Sinner’s Insane Form & Streaks — Youngest ever to reach 8 straight Masters + Slam finals, 25 consecutive hard-court wins, and 9 straight Masters QFs (first outside the Big 3). How good is he looking right now?
Alcaraz Check-In — What’s clicking in Carlos’ game on hard courts right now? Serve patterns, return aggression, and the key for him to win the finals.
Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Showdown — Wild but true: the last time both lost at the same event was the 2023 ATP Finals. Who blinks first this time? Key tactics, pressure points, and momentum swings to watch.
Who Ya Got? — Team Sinner or Team Alcaraz? We make our picks and one of us might shock you!
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31min
August 09, 2025Is Ben Shelton America’s BIGGEST CHANCE for a Slam? | ATP & WTA Canadian Open Recap
Ben Shelton wins the ATP Toronto Masters after THREE final-set tiebreaks 🏆 Karen Khachanov surges back into the Top 10, Victoria Mboko shocks Montreal with a historic WTA 1000 run, Novak Djokovic skips Cincinnati + Will anyone outside Sinner & Alcaraz win the ATP Cincinnati Masters? Dive in!

🎾 Inside Episode 34

Ben Shelton, Toronto Masters King
First Masters 1000 title; completes the ATP 1000/500/250 set
New career-high World Number 6 & overtakes Novak Djokovic
Ice in his veins run: 3 of 6 matches decided in final set tiebreaks against Brandon Nakashima, Flavio Cobolli, Karen Khachanov)
Two Top-10 wins on his path to the title against Alex de Minaur & Taylor Fritz
Youngest ATP Masters champ since Andy Roddick

Karen Khachanov’s Big-Match Return
First Masters final since Paris-Bercy 2018
Back into the Top 10 rankings
How clutch was he? Knocked out Ruud, Michelsen, then edged Zverev in a final-set TB
Pushed Shelton to another final-set breaker in the championship match

Victoria Mboko’s Historic Montreal Title
First career WTA trophy and it’s a WTA 1000!
Beats four Grand Slam champions in one tournament: Sofia Kenin → Coco Gauff → Elena Rybakina → Naomi Osaka
Second-youngest to do it since Serena Williams in 1999
Skyrockets in the WTA Rankings from No. 337 in January to No. 25 by August (300+ spots in 8 months)

Spicy / No Spicy
Was Osaka’s lack of a public congrats to Mboko on stage… a bad look or a nothing-burger?

Cool Dude Moments
Why did the Toronto crowd erupts during Shelton–Khachanov final?
Why did Shelton give Khachanov a first serve—twice?

Buying or Selling?
Two-week Masters events: growth engine or momentum killer?

Other Headlines
Novak Djokovic will skip Cincinnati—enters the US Open with no match play since Wimbledon
Grigor Dimitrov’s 58-Slam streak ends (from 2011 through Wimbledon 2025)

Overreaction or Not?
Khachanov makes the ATP Finals
Shelton overtakes Fritz as US No. 1
Shelton is America’s best Slam chance
Mboko is already a US Open favorite

Who Ya Got in Cincy?
• • The boys in studio make their picks!
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44min
July 24, 2025 Did Gael Monfils Make The Most of His Talent? | Incredible Conversation With Coach Mikael Tillstrom!
He’s coached Monfils, Wawrinka, Shapovalov, and beat legends like Ivanisevic, Edberg, and Muster as a player—now Mikael Tillström reveals the mindset of champions, epic training secrets, and wildest box moments.

🎾 Inside This Episode
Former ATP No. 39 in singles, No. 15 in doubles, and Davis Cup champ Mikael Tillström sits down with us for a no-holds-barred conversation on life as a pro and the art of elite coaching. From brutal 5-set marathons to rebuilding Monfils' career in his 30s, Tillström takes us deep into the grind, the glory, and the genius behind world-class tennis.

🔥 What’s Inside:
• His coaching philosophy with players
• The importance of building trust with a player and how it can be done
• How to set goals for top players

The Monfils Partnership:
• What it was like coaching Gael Monfils and why it worked so well
• Why Monfils turned to him for one last run—and what actually worked
• Is Monfils just genetically gifted or does he really work hard?
• Did Gael Monfils really make the most of His talent?
• The truth about Monfils’ recovery.

What makes a “GREAT” player?
• Inside Wawrinka’s mindset and how it differs from even the “very good” guys
• How can players overcome self-doubt?
• The defining traits of a great champion
• The mental secrets behind bouncing back from heartbreak
• What makes a great coach? And what makes a champion truly different?

Playing Legends of the Game:
• Playing Federer at the Sydney Olympics, Agassi in his prime, and facing Sampras

Thoughts on the ATP Tennis Tour Now:
• Thoughts on the Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz rivalry
• Can Novak Djokovic still win another slam?
• Who’s the next player to win a Grand Slam outside of Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic?
• Who’s the GOAT?

Rapid Fire Round:
• Best shots he ever faced.
• Best match he ever watched?

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1h 26min
July 20, 2025Is Tennis Now All Robots & No Artists? | Wildly Entertaining Conversation with Coach Conor Casey!
He beat World No. 1 Rajeev Ram in doubles, took Paradorn Srichaphan to 3 sets, and somehow ended up coaching CEOs and camp kids, welcome to the wild tennis mind of Conor Casey. Unfiltered, hilarious, and brutally insightful, this is the rawest tennis interview you’ll watch this year.

In this chaotic, no-holds-barred TSH Tennis sit-down, former college national indoor champion Conor Casey goes deep on everything from ATP locker room secrets and indoor vs. outdoor beef, to the real story behind Adderall use in tennis, coaching psychology, and the Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry. You’ll laugh, rethink your serve, and maybe even question your GOAT pick.

🎾 What’s Inside
The myth and madness of being an “indoor national champ”
Why American players dominate the net
Facing Jarko Nieminen, Mario Ancic, and dropping bombs in Congo
Raw thoughts on Sinner’s alleged doping case
Why coaching CEOs might be harder than coaching lefties
The skit life: tennis characters that hit too close to home
Medvedev’s technique, Tsitsipas’ grip, and the art of the ugly stroke
Double fault mind games and Fritz’s 6–0 logic
Why Conor never says sorry in doubles
Padel vs. Tennis: Can both survive?

And of course — rapid-fire rankings, summer camp meltdowns, and what it takes to be a great modern coach.
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1h 37min
July 14, 2025Sinner DOMINATES Alcaraz to Complete The ICONIC Redemption Arc! | Wimbledon 2025 Finals Recap
Did Jannik Sinner take Wimbledon from Carlos Alcaraz, or did Alcaraz hand it over? We break down the final, debate the future of their rivalry, and ask the question on every fan's mind: is this the new golden era?

🎾 What We Cover
Sinner vs Alcaraz: The Final Breakdown – Why Sinner’s game thrived on grass, whether Alcaraz underperformed, and the sportsmanship moment that stole everyone’s hearts.
What If Dimitrov Wasn’t Injured? – Would the Wimbledon result have been different?
Is This Sinner’s Era on Grass? – With a 2-0 head-to-head at Wimbledon, is this matchup now one-sided on the lawn?
Overreactions or Not?
Is Sinner the King of Wimbledon?
Will Sinner win more slams than Alcaraz in the next 5 years?
Is grass actually the worst surface to watch?
Are we heading for a 3-year Sinner-Alcaraz monopoly on slams?
US Open Crystal Ball – Who’s your super early favorite for the New York major?
Iga Świątek’s Wimbledon Breakthrough – How she finally mastered grass and why Amanda Anisimova thinks it’ll make her even tougher.
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1h 13min
July 12, 2025SINNER vs ALCARAZ - Dream Wimbledon Final! | Semifinal Recap + Final Preview
Sinner CRUSHES Djokovic, Alcaraz slams Fritz, and now the two hottest names in tennis face off in a dream Wimbledon 2025 final! Will Jannik finish the revenge arc or is Carlos still untouchable?

🎾 What We Cover
Djokovic vs Sinner Recap: Is Sinner officially the “Djokovic Killer”? How much did Novak’s injuries factor in? What if Dimitrov stayed healthy … or if Novak hadn’t slipped vs Cobolli? And... is this his Wimbledon goodbye?
Alcaraz vs Fritz Breakdown: Carlos is now 3-0 vs Fritz. Was this the cleanest win of the tournament? What Fritz did well … and why it still wasn’t enough.
Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Final Showdown – We preview Sinner’s revenge narrative, Sinner’s grass evolution, and what makes this one of the most anticipated matchups in recent Slam memory.
Who Ya Got? – Someone makes the case for Carlos. And someone thinks Jannik is peaking at just the right time?
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50min
July 10, 2025 Will DJOKOVIC TAKE REVENGE FROM SINNER? ALCARAZ or FRITZ? | Wimbledon 2025 Men's Semifinal Preview
Wimbledon 2025 Semifinals are HERE: Djokovic vs Sinner. Alcaraz vs Fritz. Who survives the grind and reaches the title match? Breakdown, drama, and bold predictions — don’t miss this one!

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The final four are locked in, and the tension at SW19 is unreal. We break it all down:
Jannik Sinner (World No. 1) vs Novak Djokovic (24-time Slam champ)!
🎾 Novak Djokovic – 13h 22m on court, but the 24-time Grand Slam legend is still standing. Can experience and grit carry him past the red-hot World No. 1?
🔥 Jannik Sinner – 41-3 in his last 7 Slams. Just 9h 49m on court. But his road hasn’t been drama-free — we unpack the Sinner-Dimitrov moment and what it tells us.
⚔️ Who takes this epic semi: the GOAT or the new king in town?

Carlos Alcaraz (defending champ) vs Taylor Fritz (Hottest Player on Grass)!
💥 Carlos Alcaraz – Does 13h 41m on grass matter when you’re built like Carlitos?
💣 Taylor Fritz – 12h 59m into the tournament and playing lights out. Is this the moment Fritz shakes up the Big 3 narrative?
We debate matchups, mental edges, fatigue, and momentum — then drop our fearless Wimbledon final predictions.
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44min
June 29, 2025 WHO WINS WIMBLEDON? | Full Draw Breakdown & Predictions!
Wimbledon Chaos Incoming?! Djokovic’s draw looks golden, Sinner and Alcaraz could clash again, and the women’s side is wide open! Plus: who got lucky, who got screwed, and who’s our dark horse pick?

Welcome to our ultimate Wimbledon 2025 preview! We debate and make our predictions!

💥 Who Got Screwed by the Draw?
Yousef, Haroon, and Ismaeel break down the roughest roads to Wimbledon glory — did Sinner, Draper, or Zverev draw the short straw this year?

🍀 Who Got Lucky?
We spotlight the players smiling at their section of the draw — and why Djokovic and Alcaraz might already be penciling in Week 2.

🔥 Who Goes Further – Big Dawgs Edition:
Draper or Fritz? Medvedev or Zverev? Holger vs Musetti? We go head-to-head on which top seeds have the clearest path.

👀 NEXT GEN Watch:
Which rising stars are primed to break out at SW19? Mensik, Fearnley, Tien, Fonseca — we’ve got bold picks for the next wave.

🎯 Round of 16 Predictions – ATP & WTA
We predict who survives the first week — and who stumbles. From Sinner and Paul to Sabalenka vs Svitolina, it’s all mapped out here.

💣 Dark Horse Picks:
Who outside the Top 10 can make a deep run? Who is flying under the radar?

🏆 Wimbledon 2025 Champion Picks:
Can Alcaraz defend his crown? Can Djokovic get #25? Could Sinner, Gauff, or Sabalenka lift the trophy? We reveal our winners.

👑 GOAT Talk Returns
Will anyone ever match Roger Federer’s 8 Wimbledon titles?
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1h 31min

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