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  • Who's Next in the New Big Three? Shelton and Fils Stake a Claim, Plus Rybakina's 2nd Porsche

    Who's Next in the New Big Three? Shelton and Fils Stake a Claim, Plus Rybakina's 2nd Porsche
    2026/04/20

    Nick is on his own for the mini pod this week while I'm off the grid, and there is a lot to get through. Rybakina picks up her second Porsche in Stuttgart after surviving a Leylah Fernandez match that nearly became the women's match of the year. Karolina Muchova finally gets Coco Gauff. Mirra Andreeva keeps rolling on indoor clay. Marta Kostyuk wins Rouen in an all-Ukrainian final alongside 19-year-old Veronika Podrez. Arthur Fils takes Barcelona as Alcaraz pulls out, and Ben Shelton wins on European clay in Munich. Plus what's happening with Marketa Vondrusova and a Madrid preview missing two of its biggest names.


    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    01:01 Stuttgart: A Premier WTA Event

    04:31 Zeynep Somnez and Leylah Fernandez shine

    09:26 Karolina Muchova's big win

    16:59 Ruan WTA 250: New Faces and Rising Stars

    19:27 Quick re-cap of Rouen

    23:02 Injury Challenges for Alcaraz

    25:03 The Impact of Player Withdrawals

    26:17 No Novak Djokovic yet

    27:38 Arthur Fils wins in Barcelona

    29:04 Name to remember - Rafa Jodar

    30:16 On to Munich - Fonseca takes steps forward

    32:47 Ethan Quinn & Ben Shelton's Breakthrough on Clay

    36:23 Off Court News

    39:15 Madrid Open Preview

    41:17 Outro


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  • Clay Season Is Here. Sinner vs Alcaraz, Vacherot’s Monte Carlo Run, and Lilli Tagger’s Breakthrough

    Clay Season Is Here. Sinner vs Alcaraz, Vacherot’s Monte Carlo Run, and Lilli Tagger’s Breakthrough
    2026/04/13
    This week on Ground Pass, Anastasia and Nick settle in for the start of the European clay season and break down a busy week across Monte Carlo and Linz. They get into another chapter of the Sinner vs Alcaraz rivalry, the magic of Valentin Vacherot’s run at his home Masters, and why Monte Carlo keeps ending up on every tennis fan’s travel wish list.They also talk about Lilli Tagger’s breakout week in Linz, Mirra Andreeva’s title run, Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, Holger Rune’s return timeline, Coco Gauff and the conversation around how athletes are discussed online, plus the latest from Ground Pass including the new spring merch drop and what to watch this coming week.Links:Send us a voice memo: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/voice-memo Christian’s Court Video: https://youtu.be/bwGyprsE8-4?si=siQvc7zIihQckyalHard Court Substack article: https://substack.com/@hardcourt/note/c-241769609?r=47h9qh&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-actionYevheniia Petrova, designer of the Ground Pass shirts: https://www.instagram.com/yev.hen.iia?igsh=Z2xrb2VjZXBzdGZlNew Merch: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shopChapters:00:00 Home Sweet Home: A Week of Rest02:47 A Voice Memo from Monte Carlo10:06 The fairytale continues for Valentin Vacherot13:58 Sincaraz Finals are back26:51 American Players on Clay: A Struggle30:40 Another hometown run in Linz - But first Ostapenko33:57 Lilli Tagger has arrived36:49 An inspired Austrian Anastasia Potapova38:14 Mirra Andreeva's Resilience in Finals41:44 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers Overview44:58 Holger Rune's Comeback Announcement47:14 Coco Gauff's Social Media Controversy52:45 Monte Carlo Merch Controversy59:23 Our New Merch is live01:01:36 Coming up "This Week in Tennis"01:14:22 Players of the Fortnight01:19:51 OutroWe have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop 💬 Don’t forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment ⭐️Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.com Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Follow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspodDisclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Why the Charleston Open Feels Different

    Why the Charleston Open Feels Different
    2026/04/07
    Anastasia is back from the Charleston Open with a full on-site recap of one of the most beloved stops on the WTA calendar. She breaks down Jessica Pegula’s title defense, Yulia Starodubtseva’s breakthrough run, and why Charleston continues to stand out as a fan favorite. Featuring interviews from the grounds with Nick McCarvel, Christian Basnight, Alvin Owusu, Ava Wallace, and tournament director Bob Moran, this episode explores what makes Charleston feel calm, thoughtful, and uniquely built around women’s tennis.Links:Link to Hotel Coco Reel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWmXMSsD7XV/?igsh=MTZkc2czeW9jdTl5dg==Nick’s Meet the Professional Episode - https://youtu.be/Kl937_u-C-U?si=QGnty0rdB_Wsbs9J Nick McCarvel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickmccarvel?igsh=MXU4YW1uZXQ0MGhudw==Christian Court on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ChristiansCourtBest of Three Pod - https://www.youtube.com/@BestOfThreePodAva Wallace on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/avarwallace?igsh=YXo4ZHVtNTRwNXNzOff Season Ep 6 - https://youtu.be/HFIXsZRK06I?si=dP2o0q0QJRI8uOWKGround Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ground Pass Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcastChapters:00:00 Intro00:34 The Tennis at the Charleston Open08:41 Nick McCarvel on Charleston14:47 Christian Basnight on Charleston22:39 Alvin Owusu on Charleston35:59 Ava Wallace on Charleston43:38 Bob Moran - Charleston Open Tournament Director01:00:05 Other News and what’s up this week in tennis01:09:22 OutroWe have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop 💬 Don’t forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment ⭐️Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.com Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Follow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspodDisclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Miami Open recap, Sunshine Double storylines, and what beginners should know

    Miami Open recap, Sunshine Double storylines, and what beginners should know
    2026/03/31
    After a month apart, we’re finally back together to catch up on everything that happened across the Miami Open. We talk through the tournament’s unique ground pass experience, why Miami feels so different from Indian Wells, and the players and storylines that defined the back half of the Sunshine Double.We also answer a listener question about why men sometimes play best-of-three and sometimes best-of-five, break down what Miami is really like for fans on the grounds, and get into the biggest tennis themes of the week. That includes Aryna Sabalenka’s continued dominance, Jannik Sinner looking untouchable again, questions around Iga Swiatek after Miami, Arthur Fils making his case as part of the next big men’s tier, and a wave of rising teens making noise on both tours.Plus, we preview Charleston, Houston, and the start of clay season, check in on the Off Season players, and give our Players of the Fortnight.Links:Substack about comebacks - https://open.substack.com/pub/groundpass/p/absence-makes-you-play-better-tennis?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer Off Season Ep 5 - https://youtu.be/Ceo9n7HvTQ4?si=v3gHLlW-GJjW-Kcx Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ground Pass Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcastChapters:00:00 Reconnecting After a Break01:49 Understanding Tennis Match Formats07:53 The Miami Open Experience11:43 Diversity and Atmosphere at the Miami Open21:51 Charleston vs. Miami: A Ground Pass Comparison29:39 The Tennis at the Miami Open38:48 Carlos Alcaraz's Recent Struggles40:30 Iga Swiatek's Press Conference Insights47:42 The Rise of Young Tennis Stars49:11 Is Arthur Fils the 3rd guy?51:53 Tennis News - Madrid Open Practice Courts55:27 The Need for Female Tournament Directors01:01:21 Coming Up This Week in Tennis01:07:00 Player of the Fortnight Highlights01:14:27 OutroWe have Merch!!! And its on SALE!Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop 💬 Don’t forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment ⭐️Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.com Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Follow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspodDisclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • From Indian Wells to Miami. Inside the Sunshine Double

    From Indian Wells to Miami. Inside the Sunshine Double
    2026/03/17
    Anastasia checks in from the Miami Open after a whirlwind stretch through Indian Wells and the start of the Sunshine Double. In this mini-pod, she recaps what Indian Wells felt like on the ground, from ticketing issues and practice court culture to the players and storylines that defined the tournament. She also looks ahead to Miami, where the vibes, food, fans, and draw all promise a very different week. Plus: the rise of the next wave of American men, Medvedev’s resurgence, Sabalenka and Rybakina’s rivalry, Taylor Townsend’s impressive run, and updates on the Off Season athletes competing in Miami.Links:Substack about comebacks - https://open.substack.com/pub/groundpass/p/absence-makes-you-play-better-tennis?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer Off Season Ep 5 - https://youtu.be/Ceo9n7HvTQ4?si=v3gHLlW-GJjW-Kcx Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ground Pass Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcastChapters:00:00 Welcome to Groundpass: Miami Open Edition03:13 Recapping Indian Wells: Highlights and Insights06:00 The Atmosphere of Indian Wells: A Unique Experience12:09 Transitioning Generations: American Men's Tennis14:59 Rivalries and Rising Stars: Women's Tennis Highlights20:05 Exploring the Miami Open: A Different Vibe26:07 Food and Culture at the Miami Open29:49 Upcoming Matches and Player Insights34:04 Closing Thoughts and Future ExpectationsWe have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop 💬 Don’t forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment ⭐️Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.com Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Follow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspodDisclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • “Live” from Indian Wells its Ground Pass!

    “Live” from Indian Wells its Ground Pass!
    2026/03/11

    “Live” from Indian Wells its Ground Pass!

    Join Anastasia and guest co-host Ian Mondul on the pod recorded from Tennis Paradise in the desert.

    Things we discuss:

    • What the Tournament has been like so far and the changes this year
    • The Lululemon take over
    • The Tennis so far: The Americans, Alex Eala and Joao Fonseca Mania
    • Soundbites from the press room from Coco Gauff, Learner Tien, Lilli Tagger, Felix Auger Aliassime and Arthur Fils


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    • Substack from Indian Wells - https://open.substack.com/pub/groundpass/p/the-5th-slam-indian-wells-the-world?r=47h9qh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
    • Off Season Ep 4 - https://youtu.be/8UTohuZL-oY?si=8ue6NlazOwcIEf23
    • Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop
    • Ground Pass Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcast



    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    02:30 How Indian Wells has changed

    18:18 The Tennis so Far

    47:30 Off Season: In Season

    50:30 Outro


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  • Meet the Professionals. Mike Cation on Challenger Tennis, Commentary, and Careers

    Meet the Professionals. Mike Cation on Challenger Tennis, Commentary, and Careers
    2026/03/02

    Meet the Professionals with Mike Cation, the voice of Challenger tennis. We talk commentary reps, relationships, journalistic ethics, and how to break into tennis jobs through volunteering and college tennis. Plus a quick tour check-in as Medvedev wins Dubai by walkover and Tiafoe reaches the Acapulco final.


    Links:

    • Off Season Ep 4 - https://youtu.be/8UTohuZL-oY?si=8ue6NlazOwcIEf23
    • Ground Pass Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com/
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    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    05:12 Current Events in Tennis: Dubai and Austin Tournaments

    10:18 Meet the Professional: Mike Cation's Journey in Tennis Commentary

    19:23 Building Relationships in Tennis: The Key to Success

    21:30 The Art of Commentary: Skills and Learning Process

    28:55 The Role of a Commentator: Insights and Relationships with Players

    36:21 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Sports Media

    40:59 Advice for Aspiring Tennis Professionals


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  • February Is the Best Month in Tennis (And We Can Prove It)

    February Is the Best Month in Tennis (And We Can Prove It)
    2026/02/23
    Anastasia is back from Delray Beach and has thoughts. A lot of them. This week, we get into why February might just be the best month on the tennis calendar, what it was actually like on the ground at the Delray Beach Open, and why the draw felt more like a 500 than a 250. We also break down Jessica Pegula winning Dubai, the WTA’s new Tour Architecture Council, the debate around getting rid of 250-level events, and whether anyone can actually stop Carlos Alcaraz right now. Plus: player clips from Taylor Fritz, Casper Ruud, and Coleman Wong on tour life, 250s, and representing Hong Kong on the pro circuit. And we have an update on what the OFF SEASON cast is up to as the US spring swing kicks off.Links:Off Season Ep 3 - https://youtu.be/K77vLeZhyho?si=Cwx2jn7oeG6Gl4Kn Ground Pass Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com/Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ground Pass Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcastChapters:00:00 Technical Difficulties and Weather Woes01:59 Delray Beach Tournament Overview09:52 The Future of 250 Tournaments24:39 Dubai Tournament Highlights29:38 The WTA rethinking their schedule33:20 Jessica Pegula's Consistency and Victory38:11 The Impact of Alex Eala on Tennis42:32 Doha: Sinner searching, Alcaraz unstoppable48:46 Goran Ivanisevic is back51:07 February: The Best Month for Tennis56:17 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Highlights01:03:05 OutroWe have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop 💬 Don’t forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment ⭐️Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.com Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Follow us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspodDisclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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