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Anastasia (recording from California) and Nick tackle the Asia swing’s time-zone brain melt, introduce our new Substack series On Tour With… (featuring Ethan Quinn’s first trip to Asia), and relive a wild team-events fortnight: Spain-Denmark grit, Belgium’s upset over Australia, and a tense USA-GB semifinal at the BJK Cup. We also unpack the Taylor Townsend IG controversy, share a listener voice note straight from the Korea Open (Pimm’s + Coke?!), debate the value of the Laver Cup, and crown our Players of the Fortnight: Rafael Collignon and Janice Tjen.
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02:45 Recap of Previous Episodes and Meet the Professionals
05:31 The Asian Swing & New Substack Series: On Tour With
12:54 Cultural Sensitivity and Recent Controversies
24:07 A Voice Note from the Korea Open
30:47 Emerging Players from Underrepresented Countries
32:47 Team Tennis - Davis Cup, BJK Cup & Laver Cup
33:42 Davis Cup Recap
43:17 Billie Jean King Cup
51:15 The Laver Cup: A Different Kind of Team Spirit
01:10:35 Next Week on Tour...
01:14:10 Player of the Fortnight
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Anastasia sits down at the Cincinnati Open with Brian Garber, coach of Ethan Quinn, for a candid conversation about the realities of life as a pro tennis coach. From starting out feeding balls to kids and ladies’ teams, to learning under Brad Stine, to now guiding one of America’s most promising young players, Brian shares his coaching philosophy, the importance of relationships, and what it takes to survive the grind of the ATP Tour.
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Anastasia and Nick wrap up the final Grand Slam of the year with a full US Open 2025 review. From Carlos Alcaraz defeating Jannik Sinner in their third final of the season, to Aryna Sabalenka defending her title against Amanda Anisimova, we break down the biggest matches and storylines.
We also highlight Taylor Townsend’s run, Granollers & Zeballos’ doubles win, the fan experience on site (ticket prices, Armstrong vs Ashe, presidential delays), and our Players of the Fortnight. Plus, what’s next on the WTA and ATP tours with Guadalajara, São Paulo, and the Davis Cup tie in Delray Beach.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Grand Slam Season Reflection Intro
02:29 Men's Doubles Final Heartbreak
07:08 Women's Singles Final Analysis
17:16 The Future of Women's Tennis
23:19 Men's Singles Final Recap
36:56 Tournament Review: Highlights and Lowlights
01:08:34 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Of the Fortnight
01:13:11 Player of the Fortnight: Celebrating Achievements
01:17:44 Outro
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The second part of our US Open Threads series dives into the fashion highs, lows, and surprises of the 2025 US Openwith Ian Mondul of 40 Love. Anastasia and Ian go through their faves (Musetti, Sabalenka, Venus, Townsend, Sinner/Alcaraz), the biggest misses (Draper’s Vuori debut, Tiafoe’s tiger stripes, Adidas Y-3 backlash), plus surprises like Paolini’s shimmering ASICS dress and doubles teams turning out in matching kits.
We wrap with overall takes on the rise of individuality in tennis fashion, why women’s kits outshone men’s, and the colors that ruled the Open: red and purple.
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Chapters
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04:15 Faves (Musetti, Sabalenka, Townsend, Venus, Sinner, Alcaraz, doubles teams)
33:26 Misses (Draper, Tiafoe, On, Adidas Y-3)
53:39 Surprises (ASICS shimmer, Lehecka, Townsend, Nike walkout kits)
1:03:04 Overall takes: sleeveless era, individuality, women’s kits better than men’s
01:11:00 Outro
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Anastasia and Nick break down all the semifinal action from the US Open and set the stage for finals weekend. We cover Sabalenka’s battle with Pegula, Anisimova’s win over Osaka, Alcaraz’s straight-sets victory over Djokovic, and Sinner’s strong run past Felix Auger-Aliassime. Plus: doubles storylines, including Dabrowski & Routliffe’s win and Salisbury & Skupski’s historic run.
We close with previews of the women’s final — Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova — and the blockbuster men’s final: Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz for the trophy and the No. 1 ranking.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and New Setups
01:57 Semifinals Recap
03:54 Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula
10:44 Amanda Anisimova V Naomi Osaka
22:38 Men's Semi-Finals: Djokovic vs. Alcaraz
37:57 Jannik Sinner V Felix Auger Aliassime
48:56 Women's Double Final Recap & Men's Doubles Final Preview
53:52 Men's Doubles Final Preview: British Hopes
58:16 Finals Preview
58:37 Women's Final Preview: Sabalenka vs. Anisimova
01:05:28 Men's Final Preview: Sinner vs. Alcaraz
01:08:56 Thank you and Outro
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In Part 1 of our US Open Threads series, Anastasia is joined by journalist Jessica Schiffer (Hard Court) to explore how tennis and high fashion are becoming inseparable. From luxury house partnerships (Gucci/Sinner, LV/Alcaraz, Miu Miu/Coco, Burberry/Tommy) to Jack Draper’s brand shift, the rise of WAG-fronted campaigns, and jewelry deals, we break down what feels authentic—and what doesn’t. We also gush over Lorenzo Musetti’s Bottega era and take a victory lap for Venus Williams’s US Open looks (Khaite, Phillip Lim, Who Decides War) including her Althea Gibson nod and that iconic racquet bag. Plus: why the ATP is formalizing style with pre-Open styling suites, and what we want next for the WTA.
Part 2—our brand-by-brand Hits & Misses—is up next.
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Guest: Jessica Schiffer, founder of Hard Court, the weekly tennis style/business newsletter.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:29 Who is Jessica Schiffer of Hard Court
06:00 Jack Drapers new Deal
07:31 Brand Partnerships and Player Identity
09:21 The Rise of WAGs in Tennis
12:43 Luxury Brands and Tennis Collaborations
19:57 Jewelry Trends in Tennis Fashion
24:31 The Allure of Lorenzo Musetti
28:31 Venus Williams: A Fashion Icon at the US Open
35:37 ATP's Fashion Marketing Initiative
40:19 WTA's Fashion Opportunities and Challenges
44:25 Outro
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The US Open semifinals are here, and Ground Pass has you covered. Anastasia is joined by Mitch Michals to break down the quarterfinals and preview tonight’s semifinals in New York.
They dive into:
The semifinal lineup is set — and it’s a movie.
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00:00 Quarterfinal Recap and Semifinals Preview
02:51 Men's Quater finals Recap
03:00 Jannik Sinner V Lorenzo Musetti
06:26 Felix Auger Aliassime v Alex De Minaur
11:10 Taylor Fritz V Novak Djokovic
16:47 Carlos Alcaraz V Jiri Lecheka
21:50 Women's Quaterfinal recap - Sabalenka walkover
26:56 Osaka v Muchova
31:46 Anisimova v Swiatek
37:48 Semi Final Preview - Womens
43:43 Semi Final Preview - Men
49:17 Women's Doubles Final Preview
52:27 Outro
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Anastasia and Nick take you through all the stories from Rounds 3 & 4 of the US Open 2025. From Taylor Townsend’s showdown with Barbora Krejčíková to Naomi Osaka’s big night against Coco Gauff, plus Felix Auger-Aliassime’s run and Jannik Sinner lighting up Ashe. We also get into doubles, the new virtual queue, and set up the quarterfinal matches.
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
2:48 – Calm after the storm
4:05 – Taylor Townsend v Barbora Krejčíková
14:28 – US Open or Czech Open
20:20 – Naomi Osaka
26:14 – Coco Gauff
31:01 – Felix Auger-Aliassime
38:07 – Jannik Sinner/Ashe
51:24 – Virtual queue
55:18 – Doubles
58:44 – Quarterfinal matches
1:06:26 – Conclusions
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Anastasia and Nick are back on Ground Pass with a full roundup of Rounds 1 and 2 at the US Open. From Taylor Townsend’s fiery clash with Jelena Ostapenko, to Venus Williams lighting up the night session, to Emma Raducanu’s return and Carlos Alcaraz cruising into form — we break down the biggest wins, surprises, and early exits shaping the tournament.
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Its the start of the middle weekend at the US Open and the grounds are littered with doubles. Doubles here there and everywhere. If you are trying to navigate the teams and who to follow we got you covered.
From favorites Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova to sleepers like Panova/Guo. And even the Legend Venus Williams is in the mix.
On the mens side is a very British affair with Salisbury/Skupski trying to make a run and even THE MARCUS WILLIS is in the draw.
Anastasia is joined my Will Boucek of @thetennistribe to break it all down.
Chapters:
Introduction - 00:00
Doubles vibes at the US Open - 01:58
Womens Doubles - 05:15
Mens Doubles - 16:54
How to fix Doubles - 29:00
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Alex Eala rise like a phoenix, Daniil Medvedev crashes and burns, Venus Williams' reminds us of her greatness and Carlos Alcaraz cuts his hair. These are the Match Stories that caught our attention in round 1 of the US Open
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Alex Eala
07:46 - Daniil Medvedev
16:59 - Venus Williams
20:14 - Coco Gauff
23:45 - Gael Monfils
25:27 - Carlos Alcaraz
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On this episode of Ground Pass, Anastasia is joined by Eugene and Lucy from Black Spin Global to break down Serena Williams’ surprise appearance at Maria Sharapova’s Hall of Fame induction. The conversation dives into the history and growth of the Black Spin Global platform, and the players of color to keep an eye on at this year’s US Open.
At Ground Pass, we love shining a light on the people in the tennis media space doing great work—and Eugene and Lucy are two of the very best.
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When you do something twice, it becomes a tradition… right? Right?!
We’re back on the grounds of the US Open for our 2nd annual preview episode with Coach B — Brian Bradley. He may live in Los Angeles, but as a born-and-raised New Yorker, the Open is always a homecoming.
Anastasia and Coach B chat about:
If you tuned in last year, you know how much fun this is. If not, consider this your perfect warm-up for the last Grand Slam of the season.
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The summer swing is heating up—literally. Anastasia recaps the finals of the Cincinnati Open, where Iga Swiatek battled Jasmine Paolini for the women’s title and Jannik Sinner faced off against Carlos Alcaraz in yet another chapter of their growing rivalry.
But this episode isn’t just about the scorelines. Anastasia dives into the best and worst moments from a week that had it all:
From thrilling tennis to off-court quirks, this is your full Cincinnati Open wrap-up before the road heads to New York and the US Open.
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This week on Ground Pass, Anastasia and Nick are back with a full-length episode packed with tennis storylines from the Canadian Open and a preview of what’s ahead in Cincinnati. We break down Naomi Osaka’s new coaching setup, Amanda Anisimova’s bounce-back, and why Victoria Mboko’s win over Coco Gauff was absolute cinema. Plus, a big rant on why Alexei Popyrin’s 2024 Canada title deserves more respect, doubles teams you should be watching, and a lot of dispatch updates ahead of our on-site coverage at the Cincinnati Open. Also, the US Open has… a dating show?? We’ve got thoughts.
Don’t forget to follow us on Substack for our Ground Pass On Site series from Cincinnati, and hit up our new YouTube Memberships to fuel Anastasia’s coffee habit.
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back to Ground Pass
03:40 Canadian Open - the two city tournament
13:54 The Tennis In Canada - WTA
30:57 The Tennis in Canada - ATP
43:10 Cincinnati Open Preview
53:00 YouTube Memberships and Community Engagement
56:22 The US Open Dating Show Discussion
01:04:54 Player of the Fortnight: Victoria Mboko
01:06:51 Player of the Fortnight: Alexei Popyrin
01:11:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes
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Washington Post sports writer Ava Wallace joins Anastasia from Ground Pass to unpack the 2025 Citi Open. From Venus Williams’ joyful return to the pro tennis tour, to Leylah Fernandez’s run to the final, to a finals lineup nobody predicted — this is a full, unfiltered recap of one of the most vibrant tournaments on the U.S. summer swing.
Topics include:
– Venus’ comeback and her impact on the sport
– The challenge of playing at home for Hailey Baptiste & Frances Tiafoe
– Why the Citi Open crowds are the best in tennis
– A closer look at Kalinskaya, De Minaur, and Corentin Moutet
– The burnout problem with the tour schedule
– What makes DC such a special stop on the tennis calendar
Plus: a quick look ahead to the Canadian Masters and the road to the US Open.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:00 The Citi Open - The Heat , Humidity and Fans
04:51 Venus Williams: The Joy of Playing Tennis Again
19:08 The Tennis and The Players at the Citi Open
30:23 Whats Next on Tour
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In this solo mini pod, Nick recaps the week in tennis while Anastasia is on-site at the Citi Open. We break down the winners across ATP and WTA clay events, including Shapovalov’s hard-court return in Los Cabos. Plus, we dive into important injury news from Ons Jabeur and Zheng Qinwen, and look ahead to what’s shaping up to be an electric week in Washington DC. Expect doubles drama, wild card legends, and a stacked women’s field.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Weekly Tennis Update: Highlights and Events
02:54 ATP Updates
06:13 WTA Updates
08:31 Injury Updates and Player Withdrawals
11:41 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Tournaments
15:31 Excitement at the Washington Open
21:20 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects
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We’re back with our full Wimbledon 2025 recap! Iga Swiatek drops a double bagel in the women’s final, Jannik Sinner wins his first Slam—and the new era of tennis is officially here. We unpack both finals, the best and worst moments from the tournament, and why this felt like a true generational handoff. Plus, we take you inside the Newport Open, talk about Bill Ackman’s infamous doubles wildcard, and preview the absolutely stacked Citi Open. Our Players of the Fortnight: Caty McNally and Eliot Spizzirri. Let’s go.
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➤ Meet the Player: Caty McNally - https://youtu.be/hzzLNzENGcY?si=ZQMI9b6e2Sn9yaLh
➤ Meet the Player: Chris Eubanks -
➤ Citi Open Tournament Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/tournament-guides/citi-open
➤ Cinnicinati Open documentary trailer - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/tournament-guides/citi-open
00:00 Wimbledon Tournament Overview - Intro
01:25 Men's and Women's Finals Analysis
18:46 Emergence of a New Era in Tennis
22:09 Best and Worst Moments of Wimbledon
35:14 Looking Ahead: Newport Open and US Summer Swing
36:51 Meet the Players: Insights from Chris Eubanks
44:01 Controversy at the Hall of Fame Open
49:33 Upcoming Tournaments: Citi Open and Beyond
52:32 Wimbledon Doubles Highlights
56:24 Cincinnati Open: A New Era
58:19 Whats coming up this week
01:01:47 Player of the Fortnight: Rising Stars in Tennis
01:07:41 Outro
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We’re down to the final four—now two! Anastasia and Nick recap the Wimbledon 2025 semifinals and preview a finals weekend filled with storyline-rich matchups: Amanda Anisimova’s comeback arc continues after her stunner against Aryna Sabalenka, while Iga Swiatek dismantles Belinda Bencic with the kind of form that wins majors.
On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz squeezes past Taylor Fritz, and Jannik Sinner breezes past an injured Novak Djokovic in a match that felt like watching Novak 2.0 take over the baton. We also break down a wild doubles semifinal (shoutout to Hijikata & Pèll!), toast to Arthur Ashe’s legacy, and explain why heading to smaller tourneys like Newport is still a tennis fan’s best move.
This one’s packed. Let’s get into it.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:38 Semifinals recap
37:32 Newport Tournament Insights
42:53 Final's Preview
47:35 The Rise of American Women's Tennis
50:08 Outro
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