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Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

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S1 Ep 41Tennis Exhibitions - Good for the Sport

A couple of exhibitions filled the void of competitive tennis in the US over the off season last week. Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, Madison Keys & Sloane Stephens entertained sold out crowds in Madison Square Garden, New York, NY and Charlotte, NC.What are tennis exhibitions and our thoughts on the genre; Anastasia breaks it down.Mentioned on the Podcast:YouTube Link to this Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/GIpJ2i_wpo4 Served Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servedpodcast?igsh=eHk1Z3pyNnZlY2dwChristian’s Court Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianscourt?igsh=bG4ydGdqa3plcW1kThe cutest video ever: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDSV-w5xAYm/?img_index=3&igsh=ejZheHltcGlpNHgxForm for Ground Pass Year in Review: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/blog/ground-pass-year-in-reviewVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 202428 min

S1 Ep 40Ground Pass Tennis Year in review - Reflecting on the 2024 Tennis Season

It’s time to pick our favorite moments from the 2024 season. Join Nick and Anastasia as they go through their favorite moments and what they are looking forward to in 2025. When you are done, share yours with us. Link below to a form you can fill.Mentioned on the Podcast:Nick’s Wimbledon Ticket Guide: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/blog/znfq0dmuw8v0f1b7gqqos44a5uuikg Nick picking Rebecca Sramkova: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7aZMkAgeX2/?igsh=MTV2cnJvOW52d2gybg==Form for Ground Pass Year in Review: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/blog/ground-pass-year-in-reviewVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 20241h 4m

Iga Świątek doping case - We can all be better fans

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It was revealed on Thursday, November 28th that Iga Swiatek failed a doping test in August and was subsequently cleared of all wrong down. The reaction was fast and swift. We took our time here at Ground Pass to respond but here is ours. We can all be better fans.Mentioned on the Podcast:ITIA Documents: https://www.itia.tennis/news/sanctions/polish-tennis-player-iga-swiatek-accepts-one-month-suspension-under-tennis-anti-doping-programme/Taylor Fritz’s post: https://x.com/taylor_fritz97/status/1862212220291358860?s=46&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7AGill Gross’ Video: https://youtu.be/pMO5akJqaJQ?si=f1cJMBMdeS0AH-gnVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 202414 min

S1 Ep 39The Italians do the double & the Off Season Begins - Wrapping the Davis Cup

In this episode of Ground Pass things get a little loopy, haha. We are definitely settling into the off season vibes.We try to keep the conversation on the rails though as we wrap up the tennis at Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup where Italy did the double lead by Jasmine Paolini and Jannik Sinner.We also give a quick preview of what we have coming to you this off season. There might be no tennis but there will still be Ground Pass.Mentioned on the Podcast:WTA Weekly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wta-weekly-paolini-inspired-italy-storm-to-billie-jean/id1652349752?i=1000677880550Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202445 min

S1 Ep 38Tennis Week Recap: Billie Jean King Cup and ATP Finals

In this episode of Ground Pass, hosts Anastasia and Nick discuss a busy week in tennis, including the Billie Jean King Cup finals, Team USA & GB’s performance, and the ATP Finals. We also get a guest voice memo from Kvittycat53 on Bluesky.social, who attended the Billie Jean King Cup tournament in Malaga and gives us some great insights to the tournament.Anastasia also shares insights from her experiences at a Challenger event and look ahead to upcoming tournaments, emphasizing the importance of supporting lower-tier events and discovering new talent.Mentioned on the Podcast:WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlockedATP Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tvVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202439 min

S1 Ep 37A Ground Pass WTA Finals Review & ATP Finals Preview

In this episode, Anastasia and Nick discuss the recent WTA Finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the venue, fan support, and key player performances. They reflect on the thrilling final match between Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen, emphasizing the significance of the event for the players and the tour. The conversation transitions to previewing the upcoming ATP Finals, discussing the top players and the tournament's location. In this episode, the hosts discuss the accessibility of tennis viewing options, particularly focusing on the ATP Finals and the recent changes in subscription models for Tennis Channel. They preview the ATP Finals, analyzing the groups and players, including Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, and others. Its a jam packed episode.Mentioned on the Podcast:New Tennis Channel Subscription Details: https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/tennis-channel-to-unveil-direct-to-consumer-streaming-platform-november-12ATP Finals Practice videos: https://www.youtube.com/live/ewI3Us1mg7E?si=76r0tTFxPpHBDilaVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 20241h 2m

S1 Ep 36WTA Finals Preview: What to Expect - Ground Pass Edition

The WTA Finals are here. In this episode, Anastasia provides a comprehensive preview of the WTA Finals, discussing the significance of the tournament, the top eight players competing, and their seasons leading up to this event. The conversation covers the history of the WTA Finals, the current location in Riyadh, and the unique format of the tournament. Listeners gain insights into each player's performance, challenges, and potential for success in the finals.What are the WTA Finals, Where is it being played, Who is participating?We answer all those questions in this episode of Ground Pass.Mentioned on the Podcast:Where to watch the WTA Finals: https://www.wtatennis.com/broadcastVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 202434 min

S1 Ep 35"It's the longest season in sports, I think." - Jack Draper, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Qinwen Zheng have a great week

A ramble episode discussing our favorite stories from this week in TennisMentioned on the Podcast:Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard ATP Profile: https://www.atptour.com/en/players/giovanni-mpetshi-perricard/m0gz/overviewVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202427 min

S1 Ep 34Tennis Tales: Danielle Collins 2025, Stan Wawrinka is still going, Six Slam Kings and the other stories that caught our attention this week

In this episode of the Ground Pass Podcast, Anastasia discusses the latest happenings in the world of tennis, focusing on the importance of player stories and comebacks. She highlights the remarkable recovery of Paula Badosa and the unexpected return of Danielle Collins. The conversation also covers the Six Kings Slam exhibition event, player retirements, and the upcoming tournaments in the ATP and WTA tours, emphasizing the excitement and potential of the players as the season comes to a close.Mentioned on the Podcast:Danielle Collins Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBPw9P7PaCP/?igsh=Y2JlYnI2bTd0NTdoTennis in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s coveted Masters 1000 tennis tournament has stalled as Six Kings arrives in Riyadh WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 202433 min

S1 Ep 33Siempre, Rafa Nadal and Qinwen’s star is rising

The dream team is back together! Anastasia and Nick reunite to discuss the recent retirement announcement of tennis legend Rafa Nadal. We reflect on his illustrious career, memorable matches, and the emotional impact of his departure from professional tennis. Then we catch up on Wuhan, highlighting the intriguing rivalry between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. We discuss the importance of context in understanding player performance beyond rankings, the journey of Qinwen towards the WTA finals. We hit on Novak Djokovic's return, umpire conflicts in matches in Shanghai, and the significant shift at Wimbledon towards electronic line calling.Mentioned on the Podcast:Nadal v Djokovic Australian Open 2012 trophy ceremony: https://youtu.be/HhCzXwdUs_U?si=JSi9swlk9rWqOs5dStrokes of Genius documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8638420/Qinwen’s Vogue Cover: https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4148066/zheng-qinwen-becomes-first-athlete-to-grace-the-cover-of-vogue-chinaVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 20241h 12m

S1 Ep 32Ground Pass Tour Catch up - Coco Gauff & Carlos Alcaraz win in Beijing & Happy Birthday Ground Pass

In this episode, Nick discusses the recent tennis tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, highlighting the performances of players like Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff, and Muchova. He reflects on the challenges of following tennis due to time zone differences and emphasizes the importance of coaching in the sport. The episode also marks the one-year anniversary of the Grand Pass podcast, celebrating the community of tennis fans that has formed around it.Mentioned on the Podcast:Sinner v Alcaraz 8-minute China Open Final Highlight - https://youtu.be/Kv_obyZNKl4?si=9QJhiX9wM1iz6GU4Muchova v Gauff final highlights - https://youtu.be/wt4YtFaifg4?si=pgD6UL4pp9YY8kS8Chapters00:00 Introduction and Scheduling Challenges02:00 Beijing Finals and Key Matches04:04 Alcaraz vs Sinner: A Rivalry to Watch05:02 Tokyo Highlights and Emerging Players06:51 WTA China Open: Coco Gauff's Triumph08:58 Coaching Dynamics in Tennis10:12 Celebrating One Year of GroundpassVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcastFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 202411 min

S1 Ep 31Ground Pass Tour Catch up - China Open, Japan Open (ATP & WTA)

In this episode of Groundpass, Anastasia discusses the ongoing Asian swing in tennis, highlighting key tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, and the significance of this part of the season for players. She delves into the importance of breaking into the top 100 rankings, the recent performances of players like Yunchaokete Bu and Arthur Fils, and the impact of coaching changes, particularly for Naomi Osaka. The conversation also covers the Laver Cup, its format, and player perspectives on exhibition events, before wrapping up with insights on upcoming tournaments and player returns.Mentioned on the Podcast:How to pronounce Yunchaokete Bu - https://www.atptour.com/en/players/yunchaokete-bu/y09v/overviewTaylor Fritz’s thoughts on Laver Cup - https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass/post/DAbgfnDP-zN/?xmt=AQGzMskaMDZKZlwTNKyDQ-jgS7917cB1tABzQcilHFQ_Sg6 Slam Kings tournament trailer - https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass/post/DAez0bggAa6/?xmt=AQGzoioo091zZgSs3u2ZAlEjnYpUCBNzQ7d2UDkm2jGzGAVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202429 min

S1 Ep 30All about the Asian Swing w/ Eddie (Tennis Asia)

This week the conversation explores the current state of tennis in Asia, focusing on the Asian swing of tournaments, the challenges of viewing tennis across different time zones, and the rise of local players. Eddie, known as Tennis Asia, shares insights on marquee tournaments, the popularity of tennis in the region, and the experiences of attending these events. The discussion also highlights the importance of local players in boosting tennis's popularity and the upcoming tournaments that fans can look forward to. Mentioned on the Podcast:Tennis Asia on X - https://x.com/tennisasia?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7ATennis Asia on Youtube - https://youtube.com/@tennisasiatv?si=ONeBdqfitW2q6V3OTennis Asia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tennisasiatv?igsh=aGtsOGpnNHVseHpkVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 20241h 10m

S1 Ep 29US OPEN 2024: Ground Pass On Site - Doubles Edition

On this episode of Ground Pass we throw it back to the US Open. On Labor Day Monday, Anastasia was joined by Will Boucek to talk doubles.During the 2nd weeks of a slam, most of the outside courts are taken over by doubles which are accessible to ground pass ticket holders.Anastasia and Will catch up on the doubles tournament at the time of recording and Will updates us on the impact of the experimental changes that have come to the doubles game this year.Watch the video version of this on our YouTube page. Link below.Mentioned on the Podcast:Changes to doubles that started in Madrid - https://www.atptour.com/en/news/innovative-atp-doubles-trial-2024Where you can find Will’s work - https://www.thetennistribe.comVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202426 min

S1 Ep 28US OPEN 2024 Review: Champions - Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka

The last Grand Slam of the year is over and we have our champions. We have a repeat of the Australian Open champions and the Cincinnati champions and arguably our new hardcourt King and Queen.Anastasia and Nick review the final grand slam of the year. What it was like to attend and watch on tv and what the rest of the season holds.Mentioned on the Podcast:Amazon TV Show about Juniors road to the Orange Bowl - Top Class Tennis - https://www.amazon.com/Uninterrupteds-Top-Class-Tennis-Season/dp/B0D19RPWKRMini Aryna Sabalenka - https://youtu.be/tAExylQtzqw?si=dbByRNQFmBrEU_c9Nick’s Wimbledon ballot breakdown - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/blog/znfq0dmuw8v0f1b7gqqos44a5uuikgVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 20241h 6m

S1 Ep 27US OPEN Week 1 review and look ahead to Week 2

Anastasia is joined by Ian of Forty Love to talk about the week that was at the US Open and what to expect from week 2.They discuss what the grounds have been like in the first week, What the tennis has been like over the first few days of the slam, and a look ahead to the 2nd week of the US Open.We of course could not end this podcast conversation without talking about the fashion at the Open. Which were our favourite kits and which didn’t quite hit the mark?Mentioned on the Podcast:Forty Love on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9kTennis Today Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1725696267Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 202454 min

S1 Ep 26US Open Fan Week Review and Preview of the matches to watch on Day 1 & 2

Fan week brought all the good vibes but it’s time to get down to business.Nick and Anastasia recap the week that was and go through the schedule of the first 2 days of the US Open. Its going to be blockbuster.Mentioned on the Podcast:US Open Fan Week Website - https://www.usopen.org/en_US/about/us_open_fan_week.htmlUS Open Schedule - https://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/schedule/schedule8.htmlVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 202450 min

Ground Pass On Site - US Open - Fan Week

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Its the last Slam of the year and Ground Pass is On Site for the US Open.Anastasia is joined on site by Coach B - Brian Bradley, a return guest on the pod.They discuss the qualifying tournament and what it means to the players participating.There is still 3 more days left of Fan Week. if you are in the area get yourself over to Flushing Meadows Mentioned on the Podcast:Coach B on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbtv?igsh=bmVsN216NDAzZnd1Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 20248 min

S1 Ep 25US Open Tournament Guide & Cincinnati Open Tournament Review.

Anastasia and Nick discuss Anastasia's recent trip to the Cincinnati Open and the upcoming US Open. They reflect on the origins of the Groundpass podcast and the importance of watching tennis live. Then we breakdown the US Open and how to plan a day during the free Fan Week, which includes qualifying matches and player practices. During the second part of the conversation, Anastasia and Nick discuss the US Open tournament as a whole and provide tips and insights for attending. Mentioned on the Podcast:Served Podcast Live from Cincinnati - https://youtu.be/SrXvpc-HREE?si=GBwdePPu3EyzyY4CUS Open Fan Week Website - https://www.usopen.org/en_US/about/us_open_fan_week.htmlVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster CylinderChapters00:00 Introduction and Anastasia's Trip to the Cincinnati Open08:51 The Unique Atmosphere of the Cincinnati Open13:48 Diverse Food Options at the Cincinnati Open20:34 Ticket Prices and Comparisons to Other Tournaments24:26 The Origins of the Groundpass Podcast31:45 Preparing for the US Open Fan Week34:04 Enjoying the Free Fan Week at the US Open36:54 Enhancing Your Tennis Experience by Attending Live Matches46:20 Ticket Prices and Availability56:52 Tips for Getting US Open Tickets01:05:38 Alternative Tournaments During the US Open Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 20241h 7m

S1 Ep 24On Site at the Cincinnati Open and a recap of Canada, Oh Canada.

Anastasia is joined by Mitch Michals from the Tennis Channel Inside-in podcast.Ground Pass is On Site and the Cincinnati Open, we preview the event, give a quick guide to the tournament and talk about who is in and who is out: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff & Jasmine Paolini. And how could we miss Naomi Osaka in Qualifying.We also hit on the top stories coming out of Canada:Sebi Korda, Amanda Anisimova, Jessica Pegula & Andrey Rublev all coming out on top. Where you can find Mitch:Inside-In Podcast - https://podfollow.com/1562215629X - https://x.com/moneymitchm21Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202456 min

S1 Ep 23Novak Djokovic completes tennis - Olympic Tennis 2024 Review

He has won every Slam, every masters 1000, ATP finals and now Novak Djokovic has finally won an Olympic gold medal completing the career Golden Slam.He is not the only one breaking records, this Olympics was full of them with Carlos Alcaraz, Sara Errani & Mirra Andreeva breaking records of their own.Here is our review.Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 202437 min

Meet the Player(s) - Henry Patten & Harri Heliovaara

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Meet Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara Mens Doubles Wimbledon Champions 2024.The pair started playing together earlier this year and started winning tournaments pretty much immediately. They quietly made their way through the Wimbledon doubles draw and played one of the matches of the tournament to win the title.Once pretty much unknown they have been thrust into the spotlight and are helping shine a light on the doubles game as they make their way through the US Swing.The Mens doubles tour has seen some new trials and innovations come through this year and Harri recently was mic'd up for their first match at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Hopefully teams like Henry and Harri and these new innovations can reinvigorate the doubles game and get us all watching more doubles.Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 202410 min

Meet The Player(s) - Mattia Bellucci

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Mattia Bellucci is a 23 year old player from Italy. We talked to him after his 1st round qualifying match at the Mubadala DC Citi Open.Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 20246 min

S1 Ep 22Olympics Update: Nadalcaraz is happening & more

The Olympics is well underway and the main story is all about the doubles. Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz and Andy Murray and Dan Evans are having quite the run at the tournament.In this mini pod with Anastasia, she talks about that and more and also news from the grounds of the Mubadala Citi DC Open.Mentioned on the Podcast:Meet the Player: Mattia Bellucci - https://youtu.be/5fEWXVYtYRI?si=0h4mavsFyxO6GMnkVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 202424 min

S1 Ep 21Paris 2024 Olympics Preview and more

It’s finally here! The Paris 2024 Olympics starts now. We preview the games and other tennis tournaments happening this week.Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 202454 min

S1 Ep 20Wimbledon Finals Weekend Review

What a weekend!Nick and Anastasia review the Finals weekend where Carlos Alcaraz completes the Channel Slam winning Wimbledon by defeating Novak Djokovic.Barbora Krejcikova fulfills a dream. Jasmine Paolini steals the heart of Wimbledon and we have a stellar Double(s) Finals with Henry Patten & Harri Heliovaara and Katerina Siniakova & Taylor Townsend coming out the champions.And let’s not forget the historic wins by Alfie Hewett and Diede De Groot.What a weekend indeed!Mentioned on the Podcast:Taylor Townsend’s Story - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/sports/tennis/taylor-townsend-australian-open.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7U0.ZCzf.e_BpRll94aOo&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareTweet from Venus Gauff - https://x.com/venusgauff/status/1806437377004507434?s=46&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 202459 min

S1 Ep 19Wimbledon Week 1 recap and tournament guide

Nick is back and Anastasia quizzes him about his trip to Wimbledon.We talk about the grounds, atmosphere of the tournament and how to get tickets for next year. The we talk about the stories that dominated the first week of Wimbledon and preview the Singles quarterfinal matchups.____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 202456 min

Ground Pass On Site - Wimbledon - Day 4 Recap

Better late than never, Nick recaps his *perfect* day at Wimbledon____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 202410 min

Ground Pass On Site - Wimbledon - Day 3 Recap

Day 3 was rain filled but with some great tennisToday Nick:Got to check out Aorangi for the first timeEnjoy 2 sets of Gael Monfils v Stan WawrinkaAnd spotted a few players on the grounds____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 20244 min

Ground Pass On Site - Wimbledon - Day 2 Recap

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Ground Pass On Site is back and this time we are at Wimbledon. Nick is attending the tournament and will bring us short daily updates about the experience being at SW19.Today Nick:Visited the Wimbledon Museum (of course he did ;) )Saw Jessica Pegula win her first round matchRan over to catch Iga practice And gave a watchlist for Day 3 ground pass holders____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 20247 min

S1 Ep 18Wimbledon Countdown: Andy Murray's Last Stand and First Round Thrillers

Welcome back to Ground Pass! In this exciting episode, Anastasia returns from her break and joins Nick to dive into the upcoming Wimbledon tournament. They discuss the thrilling stories and matches to watch out for. The duo shares their excitement for Wimbledon, reminiscing about its nostalgic charm and the brief yet intense grass court season.Nick talks about his upcoming trip to Wimbledon, including his plans to catch matches on Court Two and Centre Court. They also discuss the latest news and player updates, including Andy Murray's potential last Wimbledon appearance and Novak Djokovic's recovery from knee surgery. The conversation shifts to the standout performances in recent tournaments, highlighting players like Taylor Fritz and Alejandro Tabilo.Mentioned on the Podcast:Last episode of the podcast featuring Nick philosophical ramblings - https://pod.fo/e/24b084Damien’s post about catching a train to watch the tennis - https://x.com/damiankust/status/1807370187114463729?s=46&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 20241h 1m

S1 Ep 17Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul: The Americans have arrived

Welcome back to another mini pod on Ground Pass! This week, we dive deep into the captivating stories from the grass court season. Nick highlights the incredible journey of Fran Jones, a player defying the odds despite a genetic condition, and Billy Harris, who travels in a converted Ford transit van to save on costs while competing at the highest levels. We also celebrate Jack Draper's rise as Britain's number one and his impressive performance at Queen's Club.Nick doesn't stop there; he shares insights on Tommy Paul's victory at Queen's, the American success stories at Berlin and Queen's, and Jessica Pegula's triumphant return to form. We also get a glimpse into the upcoming Wimbledon wild cards and the final warm-up week before the prestigious tournament begins.Whether it's the grit of overcoming personal challenges or the thrill of competing on the biggest stages, this episode is packed with inspiring tennis tales that will leave you eager for more. Tune in to hear about the players making waves and the stories that make tennis so compelling.__________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202429 min

S1 Ep 16Jack Draper and Katie Boulter: The new British hopes on the Grass

Welcome to the most British episode of Ground Pass yet! Nick takes over as Anastasia takes a break, diving into the start of the grass court season. From the history of grass courts to this week's tournament winners, Nick covers it all. Learn about the unique challenges of playing on grass, the surprising origins of Wimbledon, and the standout performances from Jack Draper, Katie Boulter, and other notable players. This episode is packed with insights and updates from Stuttgart, Nottingham, and 's-Hertogenbosch, along with a look ahead to key upcoming tournaments in Berlin, Queen's Club, Halle, and Birmingham.____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202426 min

S1 Ep 15Carlos Alcaraz fulfils a dream - He is the champion at Roland Garros

Nick and Anastasia reunite to break down the exhilarating action at Roland Garros. From Iga Swiatek’s dominant performance in the women's final to Carlos Alcaraz’s thrilling victory in the men's final, they cover it all. Nick shares his unique experience of watching the finals with friends, offering fresh perspectives on the matches and the players. They also delve into the implications of Iga’s dominance on clay and speculate on the future of young talents like Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.In this episode, they also discuss:- The unexpected doubles victory of Coco Gauff and Katerina Siniakova- Jasmine Paolini’s commendable run to the singles and doubles finals- Diede de Groot’s incredible 15th consecutive Grand Slam title in wheelchair tennisNick and Anastasia reflect on their favorite moments from the tournament, including Iga Swiatek saving match point against Naomi Osaka and the electrifying match between Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and David Goffin. As the clay season wraps up, they look ahead to the grass court season, with Nick promising mini-pods to keep listeners updated.____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202450 min

S1 Ep 14Iga Swiatek wins her 4th Roland Garros title and we look back at the French Open fashion on court

Anastasia was joined by Ian Mondul of Forty-Love & the Tennis Today podcast. We discuss the Women’s final at Roland Garros; Iga Swiatek’s dominance and Jasmine Paolini’s phenomenal run.And then we get to the fashion on court at the French Open. As tennis is having a moment in the wider culture, with movies like Challengers making a breakthrough, the “tennis look” is making its way into day to day fashion outfits; but is it making it on to the court? Ian and Anastasia dissect who is hitting the mark and who is not at this tournament.Mentioned on the Podcast:Forty-Love on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9kTennis Today podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tennistodaypodcast?igsh=NnFkZDlwZmtncGJz____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9, 202454 min

S1 Ep 13Day 11 of RG - Mirra Andreeva & Jasmine Paolini make breakthrough, Novak Djokovic is out.

Nick and Anastasia catch up on the tennis at Roland Garros. We talk about the upcoming Sincaraz show down. Novak Djokovic’s knee injury, Iga Swiatek looking unbeatable, Mirra Andreeva & Jasmine Paolini making break throughs, doubles and more.Mentioned on the Podcast:Alex DeMinaur meeting Paul - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7rr4EvMdvB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Anastasia’s Interview with Jasmine Paolini - https://youtu.be/hapOPDnbRV4?si=2oiUw6Muogfafh6t____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 202450 min

S1 Ep 12Day 8 of RG - On Site at the French Open with guest Craig Shapiro

It’s week 2 of the French Open and the cream is rising to the top. We are joined by Guest Craig Shapiro aka The Fifth Slam who is on the ground at Roland Garros. We talk about the ground’s, fans, sights and sounds of the tournament. We also look back at the past week of matches and look forward at who the contenders are.Mentioned on the Podcast:The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-craig-shapiro-tennis-podcast/id1513576523Craig’s website: https://shaptennispod.comCraig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cshaptennispod?igsh=MTM3b2hyNW9sM2p5bw==Craig’s Newsletter: https://shaptennispod.com/pages/newsletter____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 202443 min

S1 Ep 11Day 4 of Roland Garros - Osaka vs Swiatek, match of the year?

The French Open is underway and Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek might has just provided the match of the year.We talk about:Naomi Osaka v Iga SwiatekRain in Paris and ground pass ticket holdersRain, andThe French Crowd____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 202433 min

BONUS - Who is Stan Smith Movie Review

In this bonus episode of Ground Pass, we bring you an exclusive interview with Danny Lee, director of the documentary "Who is Stan Smith?", and the legendary tennis player himself, Stan Smith. Join us as we delve into the making of the documentary, the history of the iconic Stan Smith shoe, and Stan's illustrious tennis career.We explore the journey behind the documentary, the cultural impact of the Stan Smith shoe, and the deep friendships that have shaped Stan's life, including his relationship with Arthur Ashe. Danny shares his personal connection to tennis and how the pandemic reignited his passion for the sport, leading to this unique filmmaking opportunity.Stan reflects on his Davis Cup days, the groundbreaking 1973 boycott, and the importance of making tennis more accessible. He also discusses the increasing success of college tennis players and offers advice for current athletes advocating for change in the sport.Whether you're a tennis enthusiast or a fan of sports documentaries, this episode offers a fascinating look into the life of Stan Smith and the legacy of his famous shoe.Mentioned on the Podcast:Find a Who is Stan Smith Screening - https://www.whoisstansmith.com/find-a-screening____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202432 min

S1 Ep 10Recap of Lyon, Geneva & Rabat and Day 1 of Roland Garros

Nick breaks for the winners of Finals Saturday and some of the results of Day 1 of Roland Garros aka the French Open. Andy Murray loses to Stan Wawrinka, Alejandro Tabilo & Nicolas Jarry are out and Carlos Alcaraz is fine.Day 1 of Roland Garros was fun.____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 20249 min

S1 Ep 10What happened in Rome and looking ahead to Roland Garros

Rome was a tail of 2 sides, a chaotic ATP draw which fell apart lovely in the end with Sasha Zverev winning the title and a reliable WTA draw what saw Iga Swiatek win the title and the Dirty DoubleMentioned on the Podcast:Fedal Louis Vuttion campaign - https://youtu.be/bLWMMtFMvTc?si=u4KJousbhG1p7ccZ____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202458 min

BONUS - Challengers Movie Review

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Finally got around to reviewing Challengers. Anastasia talks to 2nd Assistant Director Jeff Pitman and Coach and digital creator Coach B.Mentioned on the Podcast:Coach B on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachbtv?igsh=bmVsN216NDAzZnd1____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 20241h 0m

S1 Ep 9MINI POD #3 - What happened, happened. We are in Rome! And Nadal and Djokovic are out

Quite the eventful first week of the Rome Master and WTA 1000 level event. Capped off today with the exit of Novak Djokovic from the tournament. Let’s catch up on the week that was.Mentioned on the Podcast:Unfiltered Tennis Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tennis-unfiltered/id1436005289____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202418 min

S1 Ep 9Recap of the Madrid Open, Preview of the Rome Masters

Quick recap of the Madrid Open and preview of the Rome Masters/ WTA 1000. Bit of a sleep deprived pod but we did it.Mentioned on the Podcast:Madrid Open Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MMOPENMadrid Open Twitch - twitch.tv/mutuamadridopenVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 202457 min

S1 Ep 8MINI POD #2 - Rafa Nadal & Danielle Collins headline week 1 of the Madrid Open

Back with a mini pod breaking down the highlights if the 1st week of the Madrid Open.Mentioned on the Podcast:Madrid Open Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MMOPENMadrid Open Twitch - twitch.tv/mutuamadridopenVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 202422 min

S1 Ep 8Double Double - A rematch of a Ruud / Tsitsipas Final and Emma Raducanu is back

Doubles, Doubles, Doubles.We are joined on the podcast by Will Boucek to discuss the changes coming to doubles matches starting at the Madrid Open. This joint WTA & ATP 1000 level event will act as a testing ground in the hopes to revive the Doubles game.Mentioned on the Podcast:Tennis Major’s Article with Jamie Murray - https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/jamie-murray-about-doubles-it-just-feels-like-its-slowly-going-downhill-745822.htmlWill’s Doubles Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5Z9qx8VGW-I5C4xHaaeEjpYuoRG-aV0FubWKPcS2Mv4K5Mw/viewformTennis Tribe interview with Matt Ebden - https://www.thetennistribe.com/matt-ebden-interview/Doubles Only Tennis Podcast - https://thetennistribe.buzzsprout.comServed Podcast with Andy Roddick & Bryan Brothers - https://pod.fo/e/2336c7Roger and his Cows - https://www.si.com/tennis/2013/07/23/roger-federer-cow-swiss-openMarton Fucsovics’ natural state - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/episodes/s1e8Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 20241h 26m

S1 Ep 7MINI POD #1 - Tsitsipas takes Monte Carlo trophy and Emma Raducanu plays BJK Cup

Its the first of our Mini Pods and Nick breaks down what happened this week on the tennis tour and what is coming up this week.Mentioned on the Podcast:James’ Monte Carlo Review - https://popcorntennis.com/2022/04/19/a-fans-guide-to-the-monte-carlo-masters/Barcelona ATP 500 Draw - https://www.protennislive.com/posting/2024/425/mds.pdfStuttgart WTA 500 Draw - https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2024/1051/MDS.pdfRouen WTA 250 - https://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/draws/2024/2066/MDS.pdfMunich ATP 250 Draw - https://www.protennislive.com/posting/2024/308/mds.pdfVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 202418 min

S1 Ep 7New Beginnings for Ground Pass, and will Danielle Collins ever loose again

We have a website and an email! Things are looking up for the Ground Pass podcast.Exciting new changes and additions are coming to the Ground Pass Podcast. Listen in to see whats coming up.We also wrap up our experience on location at the sunshine double and look forward to the clay season ahead. As always this was a fun one.Mentioned on the Podcast:James’ Monte Carlo Review - https://popcorntennis.com/2022/04/19/a-fans-guide-to-the-monte-carlo-masters/BJK Cup schedule - https://www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/draws--results?stage=FC-QLS&year=2024&region=W-FC-2024-QLSQualifiersVisit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - [email protected] us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 20241h 16m

S1 Ep 6A rain delay at the Miami Open

This was a bit of a rambling episode but good fun listening back at it.Recorded on March 22nd which was almost a complete wash out at the Miami Open, Nick and Anastasia recap the end of Indian Wells, the differences between Indian Wells and the Miami Open and go on a bit of a tangent on the new stars if the ATP and past transitions.Follow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202456 min

Ground Pass On Site - Miami Open - Day 8 Recap

The Last Recap from MiamiFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202415 min