Hold On to Your Racket with Josefina Gurevich and Shravya Pant
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWelcome to “Hold On to Your Racket,” the podcast for Gen Z tennis fans, hosted by Josefina Gurevich and Shravya Pant. Shravya and Josefina are two highschool gals and tennis fanatics united together by their on-the-court and off-the-court companionship. Their episodes include the latest tennis news, tournament developments, and fun tennis-themed games and tidbits, never without a good laugh. They’re the female Gen Z voices in modern day tennis you’ve been looking for, so get ready to serve it out.
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Episodes
Episode 113: Tur(i)n It Up
November 12, 2023 23:34 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBThis week the Hold On to Your Racket duo is talking the ATP Finals in Turin. We break down both groups, Red and Green, from Jannik Sinner’s steady rise and Daniil Medvedev’s incognito success this season to Novak's continued historic glory and Rune's fresh appearance. Before we break down the year-ending men’s tournament, however, HOTYR discusses Hot Headlines. This includes Turin contestant Alexander Zverev’s recent court-issued fine in response to the abuse of his ex-girlfriend, a farewell...
Episode 112: We Can(Cun) Do It!
October 29, 2023 00:08 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBHold On to Your Racket is back! …And with an exciting WTA Finals preview. Set in Cancun, this exciting event celebrates an entire season of phenomenal women’s tennis. We cover everything from the controversy over the tournament’s stadium construction to breaking down each participant’s 2023 season. Tune in for a glittering in-depth preview! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holdontoyourracket/message
Episode 111: I Reckon It's About Time
January 12, 2023 04:33 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBAfter yet another hiatus, HOTYR has an episode for you… and jeez was it a good time to make one. So… NAOMI OSAKA IS HAVING A BABY?? Yes, so just by that you should tune in to this episode and hear our thoughts on her bun in the oven, as well as her newfound drive for tennis. In addition to that massive piece of news, we are counting down the days until the release of Break Point, Netflix’s tennis docuseries. January 13! Save the date! P.S. We have some BTS content of the Netflix series from ...
Episode 110: Fort Totally Worth It
November 01, 2022 05:49 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIt has been way too long!! Do not worry, the Hotties are back with some WTA Final action and Hot Headline catch-up. We just took an intermission to settle into our very demanding academic lives, but we promise the podcast is not going anywhere. Very eager to get back into the groove, we start by discussing some Halep drama regarding her not being aware of taking an illegal enhancing substance (??), then the three babies born to former #1 players, and the other baby born in October belonging t...
Episode 109: This One's for Roger
September 20, 2022 18:16 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThere has only been one headline on everyone’s minds this week. Roger. Federer’s. Retirement. As GenZ’ers, Roger’s career has meant something different to us, but he has had an undeniable cross-generation impact on tennis. In this episode of Hold On to Your Racket, we’re paying homage to not only an absolute legend, but the era of tennis he and Serena are taking with them. There’s no saying what’ll be in the future, but one thing is for sure: Josefina is still very much in denial about this ...
Episode 108: Damn, Gravy, USO Vicious
September 10, 2022 16:40 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIt’s a magical weekend at the US Open as we’ve got two exciting finals upon us. We discuss what to expect with Carlos’ electrifying game, Iga’s continued dominance, Casper’s solid play and admirable humility, and Ons’ impressive consistency on the big stage. With a new era of ATP tennis peaking through and 2022's top two in form WTA players facing off in the last grand slam of the year, the US Open once again does not disappoint! Be sure to also tune in for Hot Headlines, where we bid a fina...
Episode 107: Big Apple, Big Dreams
August 29, 2022 04:05 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBHOTYR’s favorite slam is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited. My dear co-host, Josefina, is away on a well deserved vacation this week so instead I, Shravya, am joined by a HOTYR local, dear friend and loyal Nolefam member Miller. We begin our lively conversation with a rundown of some of the latest headlines, namely Djokovic confirming his absence from the US Open (a tough pill to swallow for my crocfam guest cohost) and Victoria Azarenka being booted from the Tennis Plays for Peac...
Episode 106: Rockin' With Robin
August 25, 2022 17:08 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBWe are so excited to share this interview with you all. For the first time in HOTYR history, we got to sit down with a real life professional tennis player (yes, they actually exist): Robin Montgomery! What better perspective to hear from than a fellow tennis obsessed GenZ-er? We discuss Robin’s young tennis career, including her impressive 2021 US Open girls singles and doubles championship double whammy and the transition from the junior to the pro circuit. We discuss the day in the life o...
Episode 105: Having a Ball
August 20, 2022 11:52 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBCincy tennis baby! We start with a little blast from the past; while getting ready to leave for college, Shravya discovered a little elementary school project, a book she wrote in first grade titled “How to Be a Good Tennis Player.” Next time your fave is in their flop era, lend them this book. We then chat about the action in Cincy this week, with a resurgent WTA field (and some drama about balls?) and an exciting array of ATP players coming through strong this year. Caroline Garcia's hot s...
Episode 104: O Canada! O Serena!
August 13, 2022 04:28 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBAnother classic episode of HOTYR with your two favorite teenage mutant ninja turtle hosts, minus the mutant ninja turtle part. This episode has an extra layer of pizzazz because Shravya made a little trip up to Toronto to watch some tennis, so we have some up-close and personal accounts of the tennis in the Maple Leaf Country. We open up with a heartfelt discussion of an icon leaving the sport, that icon being Serena Williams. We go into her article with Vogue, and what role gender has playe...
Episode 103: The Blair Flair
August 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIt’s like we’ve met our idol…because the one and only Blair Henley was our guest this episode! Blair has become one of the most recognizable faces in tennis media, working at some of the top tournaments (including the Grand Slams, tour finals, Masters 1000 events, and much more) to bring the player content we know and love. We chat with Blair about her career, all the way from her college tennis experience, freelance tennis writing days, and first tournament media trips to jet setting around...
Episode 102: Little Miss Random Clay Swing
July 25, 2022 18:01 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBSeriously…we thought we were done with the dirt. Nevertheless, we persisted. This GenZ tennis podcasting duo is back to chat some of the best tennis highlights, both on and off the court, of the past two weeks. Recent action has shown us Musetti magic, Bernarda on fire, Fran’s title debut, Domi’s return to form, and some strong play from Anett, Matteo, and Casper; faves doing well all around! Off the court, we have some important developments to discuss, namely Daria Kasatkina and Andrey Rubl...
Episode 101: In a Wimby Tizzy
July 11, 2022 03:04 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBWe’re wrapping up Wimbledon in classy fashion with this episode and an awesome event thrown by Wimbledon, the Hill in NY, featuring live viewing of the finals at an NYC replication of Henman Hill. We dive right into the conversation that needs to be had, the Kyrgios allegations. We discuss victim erasure in the media and different conversations (or lack thereof) that are being had regarding Chiara Passari, Nick’s ex-girlfriend, taking him to Canberra court. It’s disappointing how little the ...
Episode 100: Who Will Win-bledon?
June 30, 2022 16:57 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBA monumental episode for Hold On to Your Racket! ONE. HUNDRED. EPISODES. We hit this big step in the HOTYR journey with a stellar episode. We discuss mostly Wimbledon, since it is currently happening in case you didn’t know. We start it out with some unfortunate withdrawals due to Covid from Matteo and Marin, then close out Hot Headlines with some talk about what Iga has been doing with her spotlight. She’s been organizing a charity to aid with Ukrainian relief efforts. Of course, the talk of...
Episode 99: Touch Some Grass
June 21, 2022 18:11 - 49 minutes - 45 MBSummer has officially started and the grass is greener than ever; welcome to the grass season! As we soak up the summer sun and embark on two months of tennis coaching (oh boy), we turn from our Red Ball classes to the professional level, discussing the latest on the ATP and WTA tours when it comes to the grass. A celebration of Serena’s return and Rafael Nadal’s baby are both in order, as well as a look at the 2022 grass champions so far and some special love for Tim van Rijthoven. Who’s in...
Episode 98: Expect the Expected
June 07, 2022 16:30 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBRoland Garros has ended and we are here to wrap it up. We discuss some notable headlines, ranging from WTA players speaking out about menstruation to protestors walking on to Court Philippe-Chatrier to fabricated locker room beef. We also chat about Rafa’s historic #22 in 2022 and Iga’s continued win streak, while highlighting the impressive runs of Coco, Casper, and more. Also catch a glimpse of the latest updates on Josefina’s love life ;) Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...
Episode 97: Merci, Jo
May 25, 2022 14:35 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBBonjour, mes amis! We are back with a quick turnaround to celebrate the fun and chaos of the French Open! Join us as we discuss the action in the early rounds in Paris (Stef’s routine comeback, OJ and Barbie K’s early exits, Shapo’s rush to get back to rapping, and more), the ATP and WTA’s formal decision about Wimbledon, player responses to the point drop (Naomi, don’t just quit the grass!), and a tribute to Jo-Willy. It’s rare we get to bask in the fun of the early stages of a slam, so tun...
Episode 96: Point-Drop Mic Drop
May 20, 2022 21:04 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBWe’re coming close to a huge HOTYR milestone: 10k plays!! Very exciting and what an episode to close it out… juicy hot headlines and an in-depth Clay Slam preview await. We hit it off with the big topic: the ATP and WTA stripping Wimbledon of ranking points in response to their Russian/Belarussian player ban. We discuss the impact and grounds behind this move and what role politics play in the sports world today. In addition to that, we emphasize a few exciting announcements, including the E...
Episode 95: Dramarama Roma
May 13, 2022 14:16 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBBuongiorno! HOTYR takes Italia in this episode covering the action at the Italian Open in Rome. We discuss who’s remaining in the field on the ATP and WTA sides of the tournament, including Shapo’s surprising victory (plus a theory we have about what exactly led to his success...) and our favorite cup of OJ’s (Ons Jabeur, if you didn’t get the joke) continued clay success. We also highlight the Italian Open’s egregious pay inequality between its WTA and ATP prize money, as well as Naomi Osak...
Episode 94: Spain With the 'S'?
May 05, 2022 00:48 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBAfter a bit of rest since our last episode, we are back! Thank you to everyone who tuned into Episode 93 and shared the love; we really appreciate it and are excited to welcome some new listeners to HOTYR! This episodes dives into the ATP And WTA clay season action so far, particularly in Madrid, but we also explore some important off-court discussions. For example, what’s up with the Wimbledon ban? Is it effective? How can the tennis world ensure that we’re being empathetic towards Ukrainia...
Episode 93: Riddled With Morgan
April 24, 2022 18:11 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBSpecial guest alert: Morgan Riddle! The woman on a mission to make tennis cool again, social media influencer with nearly 50k followers on Instagram and over 230k followers on TikTok, “Tennis Tour 101” TikTok creator, and girlfriend of Taylor Fritz (ATP #13, highest ranked American male player) joins us on this very special episode of HOTYR. We discuss Morgan’s career, how she got into influencing and found herself in the world of tennis, and advice for fellow badass, ambitious females like h...
Episode 92: Coach Poach
April 10, 2022 18:52 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIt’s clay season, baby! We discuss the biggest ongoing and upcoming clay tournaments of recent, Charleston and Monte-Carlo, predicting our clay standouts (and dropouts…) of the season. We also talk the PMou coach poach, Serena’s comeback at Wimbledon, Matteo’s unfortunate injury, and Ons’ impressive return to form. We’re one with the clay today! Just listen to Josefina - you can hear it in her voice ;) Enjoy, hotties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ho...
Episode 91: Hard Rock or Chris Rock?
April 02, 2022 20:25 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBChris Rock, Hard Rock, drama, oh my! From the Oscars fiasco and its unfortunate tainting of the King Richard movie to the finals in Miami, we’ve got you covered on the latest news on and off the court. Domi’s (brief) return and continued bad luck, an exciting new WTA partnership, and news around the ATP’s investigation into Alexander Zverev are also part of our Hot Headlines discuss. Josefina discusses her exciting weekend excursion to Hard Rock Stadium and then we survey the finals. Four fa...
Episode 90: This One's for Ash
March 25, 2022 14:58 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBWell! You already know what this episode is about. The Barty Party has now come to an end (that was hard to type). We unpack Ash’s retirement and her wonderful video farewell, discussing all things balance, passion, and breaking down the barriers of what it means to be a “successful” professional athlete. We don’t hesitate to lay all the (sometimes misogynistic) critiques of her decision to bed and reflect on Ash’s career and inspiring attitude, one that can teach us all a few things. We als...
Episode 89: This Desert Isn't Dry
March 20, 2022 03:54 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBOn this episode of HOTYR, we speak not only from expertise but also experience, because we had our very own Shravya at Indian Wells for the week!! Before we get to tennis though, we get into our Women’s Month shout-out: Oracene Price, the severely underhyped superwoman in the lives of icons Venus and Serena Williams. We also discuss Nick Kyrgios and his most recent behavior (or lack thereof), as well as a recent announcement from Wimbledon regarding Russian participation in their tournament....
Episode 88: Our Desert Oasis
March 11, 2022 20:15 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWelcome to the desert, hotys! As we approach one of our favorite parts of the tennis season, the Sunshine Double, the two of us are quite excited to chat about the latest Hot Headlines and action underway at Indian Wells. We discuss the stacked WTA and sans-Djokovic (but with Rafa and Daniil!) draws and our predictions for players like Swiatek, Rafa, Leylah, and the new world #1, Medvedev. We also overview Serena’s CNN interview, the ATPs slap-on-the-wrist consequences for Zverev’s umpire ab...
Episode 87: Slava Ukraini
March 02, 2022 14:28 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWelcome back, hotties. This episode comes at a difficult moment in the current state of geopolitics and the news, so we want to dedicate much of our discussion towards the calls for peace and brave activism from both Ukrainian and Russian voices in the tennis world. Sport is, after all, a microcosm of the world’s social causes. We discuss the Yastremska sisters’ heartbreaking flight from home and emotional moments on court, Elina Svitolina’s activism, and the brave outspokenness of the likes...
Episode 86: Tiresome Two-Fifties
February 20, 2022 18:37 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode we discussed plenty of news, and PLENTY of tennis. These past few weeks have practically been nothing but 250s. ATP 250s, that is. Before we dive into Tennis Talk, we address the trending issue of a lack of WTA tournaments compared to ATP. Even before that, however, we reluctantly discuss yet another one of Djocovid’s latest ignorant stunts…his interview with BBC. Luckily for us and our listeners…there’s more to talk about Hot Headlines-wise. We take a moment to appreciate Ve...
Episode 85: This One's for Delpo
February 11, 2022 19:01 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBOh boy. So many emotions in this episode. The two of us sit down for the first time since the hectic Australian Open and dive right into the latest in the tennis world, beginning with Juan Martin del Potro’s, the Gentle Giant, retirement. Even as GenZers, we have such fond memories of his time on the tour and reflect on his final match and illustrious career. Other Hot Headlines include King Richard’s six Oscar nominations, the return of Fedal at Laver Cup, and Peng Shuai’s L’Equipe intervie...
Episode 84: Truly a Happy Slam
February 01, 2022 04:27 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHappy Slam by name, Happy Slam in truth – what a magical Australian Open! We sit down several timezones away from Melbourne to discuss the magic of Rafa’s win, the everlasting Barty Party, and celebrate Dylan Alcott’s trailblazing career. We discuss GOAT debates and Rafa’s undying competitive fire, love for the game, and heartwarming show of emotions on court after proving his own modest expectations wrong with his historic championship victory. With that comes a look into Daniil Medvedev’s ...
Episode 83: Breaking Hearts and Necklaces
January 24, 2022 04:32 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIt’s the second week of tennis Down Under and we’re loving the vibes! All our vaxxed besties are firing it up on the court, and we’re here to provide you the latest on the Round of 16 results and quarterfinal action to come. We talk Barbie K’s necklace drama, Fritz tearing up after defeating his dad(dy), Shapo’s success in taking out the trash, Cressy being crowned the ATP white boy of the month, and continued strong play from our faves like Iga, Gael, and Matteo. Join us as we revel in the ...
Episode 82: Don't Kanga-Ruin This For Us
January 15, 2022 01:06 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBAs you may have noticed, considering the recent news we are quite reluctantly bringing up the Djokovic Drama once again. Nonetheless, we provide the necessary updates as well as some good news concerning an upcoming tennis docuseries on Netflix! After these Hot Headlines, we finally get to discuss our favorite part…TENNIS. There has been so much tennis going on recently, with Sir Andy, Madi Keys, and The Kokk coming up with some stellar game, and so much tennis coming up Down Under. We cover...
Episode 81: Novaxx = No Entry
January 07, 2022 19:22 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThere is one thing on everyone’s minds right now, and that’s Novak Djokovic’s trouble in Australia. It’s quite a confusing story, considering all the different organizations and people that have gotten involved…including the Serbian President. We do our best to break it all down and give you all the sides of the story, as there are quite a few people at fault here beyond just Novak, plus our take on the whole situation. It’s definitely a wild ride and the ridiculousness of it all makes for a...
Episode 80: Flink, and It's Over
December 20, 2021 18:36 - 1 hour - 67 MBWhat an absolutely phenomenal episode we have lined up for you. For our ATP 2021 season recap, we have special guest, International Tennis Hall of Fame inducted journalist, Steve Flink. First we discuss Steve’s career and his outlook on an upcoming, young generation of tennis fans (aka us!). Then we take a deep dive into the hottest headlines of the year (including discussions about the Zverev allegations, latest developments in the Peng Shuai story, and the ATP's lack of action in both of t...
Episode 79: Rolling in the Deep
December 13, 2021 16:08 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBWe’re rolling in the deep in this episode because boy was there some ~depth~ on the WTA Tour this season. We revisit some of the most notable champions, breakouts, and moments from the 2021 WTA season, including the Barty Party blast, Sakkattack/Badawesome/Mugurific/Anett-tastic/Krej-scintillating performances, and Gen Z representation. We also discuss the latest updates on the Peng Shuai story, as well as celebrate the announcement of Amélie Mauresmo’s position as the new Roland Garros tour...
Episode 78: #WhereIsPengShuai
November 19, 2021 18:55 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThe focus of this episode first and foremost is to discuss the story of Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis star who came out with allegations of sexual assault against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli last week and is now missing. This story has garnered attention beyond just the tennis world, with the WTA, fellow tennis players, politicians, and the media speaking out. Peng Shuai’s disappearance also represents a lot about the state of #MeToo and censorship in China. We hope and pray for her saf...
Episode 77: Final-ly Some WTA
November 12, 2021 19:07 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHold on to your rackets, folks, because it's WTA FINALS TIME, BABY! If you couldn't tell, we are beyond excited. We’re back with consistent episodes?? YUP! Luckily the focus of this episode is the WTA (insert heart eyes emoji)!! So we start it out with some recap of recent tennis like the RTF triumph at BJK Cup and Djoko's revenge at the Paris Masters. Then we check-in on some current tournaments like Stockholm, where Sir Andy took out our favorite ATP ginger, and the Linz defeat of Emma (we...
Episode 76: Hooray for Tay-Tay, No Wait for Kontaveit
November 04, 2021 03:42 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIndoor season madness continues with action at the Paris Masters and the Billie Jean King Cup! We start off by discussing two important Hot Headlines: player vaccination requirements for the Australian Open and Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai’s recent sexual accusations against Zhao Gaoli and the government’s efforts to silence her. In Tennis Talk we update you on Finals action at the Billie Jean King Cup, discussing Team Russia’s firepower, USA’s narrow semifinal qualification, and the clo...
Episode 75: A Temporarily Deserted Podcast
October 20, 2021 13:48 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBSadly, the two of us were sick all throughout Indian Wells and our voices were…not ideal for podcasting. Now that we have recovered we are back to do what we do best and talk tennis! We start with an important discussion about domestic violence on the ATP tour, discussing the stories of Zverev, Basilashvili, Seyboth Wild, and Kyrgios that have come to surface. We recap the desert action and discuss Badosa’s breakthrough win, the depth on the WTA tour right now, and other notable IW players li...
Episode 74: Lamer Cup
September 28, 2021 14:02 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBAs we say in this episode, the Laver Cup served boring this year. Nevertheless, we’re here to recap the important parts of some of the best ATP and WTA action last week, as well as a few key moments from the Team Europe vs. Team World showdown (blowout): Annett’s title roll, Sakkari’s top ten debut, Hubi grabbing two trophies in Moselle, Kwon making history for South Korea, and key reflections on Opelka’s comment about Zverev and the Laver Cup ignoring the Zverev allegations. We also discuss...
Episode 73: L2 + Lift Those Trophies
September 16, 2021 15:39 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBAfter a crazy couple of weeks in Queens, the US Open has come to an end. We relive and recap the feats of Emma Raducanu and Daniil Medvedev, discuss the former’s teenage dream and the latter’s successful quest to stop history (and make his own history while he was at it). Amidst our discussion of the finals arise conversations around the love New York showed for Novak, how the media portrays young female athletes, the long-awaited crack at the Big 3 generation, and Emma and Leylah’s ability t...
Episode 72: Ashes to Ashe-s
September 06, 2021 14:18 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBAs week 1 of the US Open wrapped up and we move into quarterfinal territory, we discuss all the craziness that has gone on in Flushing Meadows these past eight days. First we discuss some of this week’s Hot Headlines, including Naomi Osaka’s third round loss, behavior on court, post-match comments about taking a break from tennis, and the importance of prioritizing mental health. We also talk about US Open Pride Day and ATP players’ supportive comments about the sentiment, including words fr...
Episode 71: Hold On to Your Bracket
August 31, 2021 14:19 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBDear HOTYR listeners, the US Open has finally begun! Action at our favorite tournament has kicked off with a slate of thrilling first rounders and interesting draws in Flushing Meadows. In this episode, we discuss some key Hot Headlines including Ben Rothenberg’s article detailing part two of Olya Sharypova’s harrowing account of domestic abuse allegations towards her ex-boyfriend Alexander Zverev. We also discuss the US Open’s vaccine mandate for fans but the lack of vaccination requirement...
Episode 70: The Gameshow
August 22, 2021 20:25 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIt's our one year podcast anniversary! Can you believe it? To celebrate, the two of us held a HOTYR Anniversary Gameshow where HOTYR listeners and tennis enthusiasts from around the world participated in an array of tennis-themed games to test their tennis wit. Tricky trivia questions and a couple of fun games of our own creation stretched the minds of our tennis-obsessed contestants. We had so much fun interacting with our listeners and fellow fans of the sport. Listen along to participate ...
Episode 69: ROC and Roll
August 06, 2021 11:29 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBTennis at the Olympic Games has concluded and the US Open hard court swing has begun! After a long week of playing tennis, the two of us sat down to recap Russia’s dominance on the podiums and other breakthrough players in the Olympics. We also check in on the action going on at the Citi Open (ATP 500) and the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic (WTA 500) going on in Washington, D.C. and San Jose, California. PLUS, the two of us are attending the Citi Open this weekend, so this episode contains ...
Episode 68: Golden Girls
July 23, 2021 13:03 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThe Olympics are (finally) here! Despite some subdued fanfare in the tennis world surrounding this event, we’re here to bring sufficient hype to the games. We preview the draws and discuss what makes the Olympics so special, as well as noting which players have opportunity to make history in Tokyo. Djokovic’s chase for calendar gold, chances for ATP and WTA breakthroughs, and Osaka’s return (and recent Netflix documentary) are all part of our discussion today, so come join us for a fun (and ...
Episode 67: All Dolled Up
July 14, 2021 02:12 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBTropical storms, power outages, Wi-Fi issues, and tech difficulties have made it incredibly difficult for us to record these past couple of weeks, but we finally did it! The two of us discuss the highs and lows of Wimbledon, including Ash Barty and Novak Djokovic’s history-making championship runs, Matteo Berrettini’s contribution to a successful weekend for Italian sport, Karolina Pliskova’s resurgence, and key breakthroughs from players like Raducanu, Shapovalov, and Sabalenka. We end on a...
Episode 66: Slippery Slope
July 02, 2021 03:43 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIt’s been a slippery first few days of Wimbledon to say the least. In this episode we recap the action of the first two rounds, highlighting upsets and strong play from the field. We look ahead towards Round 3 and assess how the draw is shaping out: opportunity for Barty to continue her dominance, chances for Frances, Coco, Sebi, and Sloane to make American breakthroughs, and stacked sections like Sabalenka’s quarter and Medvedev’s tough opponents to come. We celebrate our grandfather’s seco...
Episode 65: Strawberries, Cream, and Grass Court Dreams
June 27, 2021 16:17 - 39 minutes - 36 MBStrawberries and cream, let’s hope Wimbledon doesn’t crush our grass court dreams! We’re back to preview Wimbledon as we analyze the women’s and men’s singles draws. We try to remain logical with most of our picks, but, come on now, this is tennis: craziness is bound to happen. We celebrate the return of Barty Party (and how Ash is honoring the 50 year anniversary of a historic accomplishment), highlight the sections packed with this grass season’s most notable players (yup, Jelena Ostapenko...
Episode 64: Stop and Smell the Grass
June 22, 2021 04:55 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis episode mostly consisted of laughs and self-promos, but of course the usual tennis info and hot takes are present as ever. We’re welcoming the grass season on the podcast with a recap of last week’s tournaments and latest news in the tennis world. We’ve had plenty of withdrawals, whether it be for Wimbledon or the Olympics, and we discuss our take on the slew of players deciding not to attend the greatest event in global sports. After that and highlighting our recent collaboration with ...