This week Erik and Aidan discuss the conclusion of the Cincinnati Masters, which promised a bang and ended with a fizzle. The tournament had overall delivered through the majority of the tournament. Most of the top players had performed and we even had a shocking underdog run. Unfortunately, as the days dragged on, more and more players began to struggle with the conditions. Shelton and Zverev both seemed completely drained when they eventually fell out of the tournament, and when we reached the final, Sinner was unable to perform against Alcaraz, playing only 5 games before he had to retire, giving Alcaraz his first Cincinnati Title.Contents: Intro 0:00Ball "Kids" 1:07Cincinnati Recap 2:27Atmane's Shock Run 11:27Tournament Renovation 13:47Race to Turin Update 16:35What's New 20:16Bet of the Week 25:25Match of the Week 27:20
This week Erik and Aidan recap the result of the Canadian Open, where American Ben Shelton emerged victorious! The young American was definitely a top contender, but this was still an unexpected result, achieving a finals victory over Russian Karen Khachanov. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Masters was already underway, with the first couple of rounds already completed. Whether it is fatigue or simply the tough conditions in Ohio at this time of the year, many top seeds have already fallen out of the tournament. With the return of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz however, this tournament may prove to be much more of a challenge for any underdog contender. Be sure to check back next week for a recap of the full Cincinnati tournament!
This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first few rounds of the ATP Canada Masters that is currently taking place in Toronto. With top seeds like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic absent from the tournament, it is a great opportunity for another top player or underrated newcomer to step up and take the tournament as an underdog. Favorites like Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev seem to be on a collision course, but other threats like Alex De Minaur and Ben Shelton seem to be waiting in the wings for a chance to strike for the title. Be sure to check back next week when we recap the result of the tournament and look forward to Cincinnati!Contents: Intro 0:00Early Upsets 3:55Fritz vs Diallo 9:55Michelsen Analysis 11:25Khachanov's Chance? 13:30Popyrin's Inconsistency 14:27Rublev's Luck 15:42Dan Evans Beef 16:33Quarterfinals Preview 18:33What's New? 25:20Bets of the Week 28:45Matches of the Week 31:00
This week Erik and Aidan discuss some headlines from the last couple of weeks in tennis. Up first, a dramatic final in Washington DC led to what many consider a heartwarming moment from Alex De Minaur and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. A classy move from the Australian player. Meanwhile, in a pair of clay tournaments in europe, two players split the two tourneys, with both Bublik and Darderi each sneaking away with two titles to their names. Finally, as the next Masters 1000 approaches in Canada, the discussion goes over the expectation for the tournament, particularly as a large number of top players will not be making an appearance.
Contents: Intro 0:00Washington DC Open Recap 2:30Kitzbuhel Recap 13:20Umag Recap 15:10Canada Preview 17:30Segments 24:45Outro 35:08
This week Erik and Aidan discuss the two top players on the ATP tour today, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. These two players have completely separated themselves from the pack and are already putting themselves in the history books with other top players like the Big three of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. The pair discuss these comparisons, considering where these two players already find themselves in tennis history, and how that will develop in the future. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!Contents: Intro 0:00The Rise of Alcaraz and Sinner 4:10A Historic Rivalry 10:00The future of the rivalry 13:00A Rising Challenger? 17:20Better than Nadal? 18:30Alcaraz Magic 23:00Surface Skill Levels 25:45Injury Concerns 27:30Sinner Doping Scandal 29:20Big 3 Comparisons 33:20All-Time Rankings 37:55Segments 41:55Outro 52:45
This week Erik and Aidan discuss the last few rounds of Wimbledon, with a major focus on the final which featured the two most hyped players in tennis, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Both had an interesting run to make the final, with Sinner having an opponent retire while trailing massively, and Alcaraz dropping sets throughout the tournament. The discussion moves from what happened, to what this means to the future, and how these two players are already putting themselves in the history books with the big 4 players, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray.Contents:Intro 0:00Alcaraz-Sinner Rivalry 3:20Sinner Injury Conspiracy 7:27Alternative Wimbledon Outcome 10:24Three Tiers of Tennis 11:23Taylor Fritz Run 14:22Sinner-Alcaraz and the Big 3 17:38Grass Season Superlatives 19:30Segments 28:00Bet of the Week 33:45
This week Erik and Aidan jump into the first week of Wimbledon, discussing the crazy first few rounds which featured the fall of many high seeded players. This included some of the tournament favorites, like Zverev, Medvedev, Musetti, and Draper. Meanwhile, the top two seeds of Alcaraz and Sinner were able to survive and move on, despite a five set scare for Alcaraz in the opening round and Sinner falling two sets behind against Dimitrov. Now going into week two the guys preview the final few rounds and give some predictions about what they expect to happen later on in the tournament. Be sure to check back next week for a recap of the final few rounds and the tournament overall!Contents:Intro 0:00
Wimbledon Experience 1:00
Early Upsets 5:25Sinner Stumbles and Alcaraz Survives 16:00
Djokovic's 100th Wimbledon Win 19:40
Week 2 Preview 20:50
Segments 32:40
With the release of the Wimbledon Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have an easier run to the final, and what top players could make an exit earlier than their projected quarterfinals. Djokovic seems to have the easiest path, while Jack Draper has to go through the gauntlet. Be sure to check back later in the week for a full episode discussing these topics!
This week Erik and Aidan kick off the episode by discussing the pair of ATP 500 tournaments that happened this past week in Halle and London at Queen's Club. In Halle, the story of the week was Sinner getting upset by Alexander Bublik in the second round. Immediately, this loss has driven speculation about both Sinner's level on grass and his mental state after his loss at Roland Garros. On the other side, Alcaraz won the title at Queen's club for a second time, giving him even more momentum going into Wimbledon in a couple of weeks. The pair then discuss some of their 2025 predictions that they made at the end of last year, and look back at how accurate their commentary from that time has been through six months. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!
This week Erik and Aidan discuss one of the greatest matches of all time that capped off a great tournament at Roland Garros 2025. In a match that is definitely a contender for the best comeback in the history of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner produced spectacular shots, dramatic moments, and overall an instant classic match with everything you could hope for as a tennis fan. Wider implications to comment on include how this rivalry will guide the future of tennis, appreciating tennis in the current moment, and a discussion of whether tennis players are the greatest athletes in the world. It's a super fun episode, and if you enjoy be sure to check back next week for another update as the grass season kicks off!
This week Erik and Aidan discuss one of the greatest matches of all time that capped off a great tournament at Roland Garros 2025. In a match that is definitely a contender for the best comeback in the history of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner produced spectacular shots, dramatic moments, and overall an instant classic match with everything you could hope for as a tennis fan. Wider implications to comment on include how this rivalry will guide the future of tennis, appreciating tennis in the current moment, and a discussion of whether tennis players are the greatest athletes in the world. It's a super fun episode, and if you enjoy be sure to check back next week for another update as the grass season kicks off!
This week Erik and Aidan discus the first week of the 2025 Roland Garros tournament. First up, the tournament included some surprising upsets in the early rounds, with top players and two former finalists at the French Open being eliminated before round 3. This shows that the tour is truly changing and despite their young age these players may never again get a chance to win a Slam. Meanwhile, the Americans made a surprisingly good showing, with two through to the quarterfinals and many more making it through at least the first couple of rounds. A positive sign given the history of poor performance on clay. Finally, Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner have cruised so far, meaning the final few rounds could have exciting matchups sure to draw eyes to the sport. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!
This week Erik and Aidan have a bunch of topics to cover as Roland Garros kicks off. In a historic achievement last week, Novak Djokovic became only the third man to win 100 or more titles in his career, collecting his first championship of the season at the Geneva Open. Meanwhile, Richard Gasquet brings his illustrious career to a close this week at Roland Garros, marking the end for another player who was overshadowed by the big 3. Finally, a new challenger emerged in Hamburg as an underdog Italian proved his mettle.
With the release of the Roland Garros Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have an easier run to the final, and what top players could make an exit earlier than their projected quarterfinals. Be sure to check back later in the week for a full episode discussing these topics!
This week Erik and Aidan recap the second week in Rome at this Italian Masters. The first week of the tournament set up some exciting matchups down the stretch, as most of the top seeds made it to the later rounds. Some standout performances included Sinner's who returned from his 3 month hiatus as though he had never left, storming to the final with some impressive performances on the way. Meanwhile, other top seeds began to fall, with players like Zverev having complaints about the players and the Italian Open equipment. It may have been the best tournament of the year so far, so enjoy the recap and be sure to check back next week for another episode!
This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first week of the Italian Open taking place in Rome. Coming into this tournament, the major headline was the return of Jannik Sinner, and he has not disappointed thus far. In terms of upsets, the biggest disappointment has likely been the Americans, with every seeded player outside of Tommy Paul finding an early exit. On the other hand, most top players have survived to the round of 16, leading to some premier matchups for us to look forward to in the second week. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!
This week Erik and Aidan discuss last week's Madrid Open, a tournament full of excitement despite the fact that both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were absent from the event. Novak Djokovic and last year's finalist Felix Auger Aliassime went out early, while another canadian Gabriel Diallo made a shock deep run. In the end, we saw Draper make a surprising final, while Casper Ruud captured his first Masters 1000 title. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!
This week Erik and Aidan welcome on Cole Shoults. Cole has gained popularity on his social media accounts recently where he documents his journey of striving to play pro tennis at 24 years old. He travels all over the country training with ATP coaches and shares what he learns with his followers. Cole played division one tennis at Toledo University, and is also the co owner of launchpad tennis. The discussion today covers the mindset of professional players, and what it is like to be on the grind toward a pro tennis career. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!
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This week Erik and Aidan discuss an interesting week of tennis during which the top players were split between the ATP 500 tournaments in Barcelona and Munich. This was not an even split however, as Zverev was the only top 10 player to show up in Germany, giving some other players a better chance to find success there. In Barcelona, the tournament featured nearly all of the top seeds in the later rounds, but while the matchups were high level, most of the matches were disappointing in terms of the scoreline. Only a few matches delivered nailbiting and stressful moments, but an upset in the final added some excitement to the end of the tournament. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!
This week Erik and Aidan are back with a classic recap episode discussing the Monte Carlo Masters which took place this past week in Monaco. It was an interesting tournament, with a unique mix of early exits and strong late round matchups. The tournament kicked off with top seeds like Djokovic and Zverev being eliminated, with others like Medvedev barely surviving through a round or two. Other players like Alex De Minaur vastly outperformed expectations, throwing in performances like his matchup with Grigor Dimitrov, one of the most one sided matches in recent memory. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!Contents
Intro 0:00
Trivia 0:25
Draper's Performance 2:13Early Upsets 5:32Tsitsipas Disappointment? 10:50
Surprise Runs 11:35
Letdown for Americans 20:51
Alcaraz Wins the Title 22:26
What's New in Tennis 29:03
Bet of the Week 33:45
Match of the Week 36:01
