The 2025 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters is here, and the clay courts of Monaco are about to heat up!

This ATP 1000 event is a fan-favorite stop on the road to Roland Garros, and this year’s field is stacked with past champions, top contenders, and a few Americans looking to end a 69-year drought.

Join us on the Crush and Rush Tennis Podcast as Phil Naessens and Craig Doyle break it all down—plus share some betting picks to spice things up!

The Madrid Masters begins on Wednesday. This Week in Tennis hosts Craig Doyle and Phil Naessens break down the men’s side of the draw—topics include;

Novak Djokovic skips Madrid–will the fans even notice?

10 different men have won ATP titles on the dirt this season–will we see an eleventh?

Playing in Madrid is difficult because of the altitude.

Jannik Sinner has a difficult draw.

Carlos Alcaraz has a sore arm and 1000 points to defend. Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas are both playing well.

The top half of the draw is difficult. The guys share their thoughts on the favorites, sleepers, and maybe some surprises in store.

The bottom half of the draw features some interesting matches and tough clay court players. Can Alcaraz defend the 1000 points?

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On this edition of This Week in Tennis, hosts Craig Doyle and Phil Naessens discuss the following topics;

New changes on the ATP Tour. Will Saudi money save professional tennis or turn it into another PGA/LIV Tour with divided stars and a lessened product?

Why is tennis the hardest sport to play? Play answers a friend's question.

Aryna Sabalenka–tough as nails.

What is the future of the current collection of US male tennis players? We share our thoughts and looking forward to hearing yours.

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