Feb 17 2025 65 mins 2
Anastasia is back from the Delray Beach Open and catching up with Nick about the trip, plus all the big stories from the past week in tennis!
In This Episode:
- Delray Beach Recap: Anastasia shares her final thoughts on the tournament, standout moments, and behind-the-scenes insights from her time on-site.
- Tour Highlights:
- Doha WTA 1000 & Buenos Aires ATP 250: Amanda Anisimova and Joao Fonseca claimed titles—what their wins mean and how they pulled it off.
- Jannik Sinner’s Suspension: Breaking down what happened and its implications for the season.
- Elena Rybakina’s Coach Ban: A surprising development—what led to it and how it might impact her going forward.
- Mixed Doubles Changes at the US Open: A shake-up in the format—what’s changing and what it means for the event.
- Diego Schwartzman’s Retirement: Reflecting on his career, impact, and legacy on tour.
Relevant Links:
- Ground Pass on Site Substack: https://groundpass.substack.com
- The Athletic article: WTA bans Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina’s former coach, for one year after code of conduct investigation
00:00 Welcome Back and Episode Overview
01:50 Delray Beach Open Insights
08:54 The U.S. Spring Swing
11:07 Madison Keys can't play the Austin 250
16:36 Substack Launch and Coverage Plans
19:33 Doha and Other Tournament Updates
25:48 Amanda Anisamova & Joao Fonseca win titles
32:52 Rapid Fire News Roundup
37:00 Yannick Sinner's Suspension and Its Implications
41:49 Elena Rybakina's Coaching Issues
44:38 Changes in US Open Mixed Doubles
54:18 Farewell to Diego Schwartzman
57:12 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Highlights
58:57 Players of the Fortnight
01:04:27 Outro
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