The Lucky Letcord Podcast - Iga's Aura is Back and So is Carlitos

Feb 21 2023 38 mins

This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro joins host Chris Oddo to break down a fun week of February tennis across the globe. We start with Iga Swiatek's run of dominance in Doha and then enter a discussion of Aryna Sabalenka's goal of chasing the No.1 ranking.

Is it even possible?

What would it take?

What do we think of Sabalenka's attitude?

Next, we move to Rotterdam where Daniil Medvedev has made a strong statement of intent by claiming the title. Jannik Sinner, the runner-up who falls to 0-5 lifetime vs Medvedev, was also strong.

What did we see from Medvedev that we have not seen of late?

Next, it's over to Buenos Aires, where Carlos Alcaraz made a swift return to the podium by winning his 7th career title. How good did he look and what makes this teenager one of the most compelling watches in the sport right now?

Meanwhile, another player, Austria's Dominic Thiem, continues to struggle - what gives?

We also discuss Novak Djokovic's 377th week at No.1 and Taylor Fritz' push for the top five.