Down The Line
By Carson Breber
Down The LineJan 31, 2022
Rafa wins No. 21, Barty asserts dominance at Australian Open
Carson reacts to a historic Australian Open after Rafa set himself apart in the slam count, Medvedev had another great result and Ash Barty just kept on rolling.
The Djokovic Saga + Australian Open Preview
After a wild week of Novak Djokovic related drama, Carson weighs in on what to make of it all and then previews the Australian Open action ahead!
2021 Year End Awards + Looking back on bold predictions
Carson looks back at his bold predictions from before the 2021 season and hands out awards to the most deserving candidates!
Peng Shuai Update + Tour Finals Takeaways
Carson talks about the disturbing Peng Shuai situation and weighs in on what we should take away from the last big tournament of the year.
Alcaraz ascends again + early tour finals thoughts
As the last week of tennis gets underway, Carson reflects on the exciting action from last week and looks at what's to come in the tour finals!
Paris Takeaways
Carson gives his takeaways from the last Masters 1000 of the year, featuring thoughts on Djokovic's historic win and some of the tournament's more intriguing runs.
How Tiafoe reminded us of tennis's foolish sportsmanship expectations + Paris preview
Carson gives his take on the controversy surrounding Frances Tiafoe's conduct in Vienna, reflects on the rest of last week's action and breaks down what to look for in the last Masters 1000 of the year.
Thoughts on Australian Open COVID policy + race to Turin intensifies
Carson gives his thoughts on the recent leak on how unvaccinated players will be handled at the Australian Open, addresses the increasingly interesting race to the Year End Finals, and talks about last week's title winners.
Indian Wells Takeaways
After a chaotic week of tennis, Carson gives his biggest takeaways on what Indian Wells showed us about the state of tennis today!
What the Laver Cup showed us about European dominance in men's tennis
Carson reflects on Team Europe's thrashing of Team World as a symbol of European dominance in men's tennis and looks ahead to Indian Wells.
US Open swing winners and losers + a look at the most interesting players of 2021
With the US Open swing over, Carson breaks down the stretch's winners and losers and takes a look at the most intriguing performers of 2021 thus far.
Djokovic is denied history, Raducanu makes it at US Open
Following a historic US Open, Carson gives his takeaways from Medvedev's denial of Djokovic's attempt at the calendar year Grand Slam and Raducanu's furious march to the title over fellow teen Fernandez.
Alcaraz has arrived, Osaka is out, and Raducanu is rolling at the US Open
After a thrilling first week of the US Open, Carson breaks down the biggest storylines, from Djokovic's continued pursuit of the calendar year grand slam to the breakout young stars making names for themselves!
US Open Bold Predictions
As we sit one day away from the US Open, Carson highlights what he's most excited for and gives his boldest predictions for the next two weeks!
Rafa and Roger are out — what happens now?
Following the news that both Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer will be absent at the U.S Open, Carson looks at what this means for Novak Djokovic's chances to complete the Grand Slam and who is best poised to step up as his challenger, and reflects on what we just saw in Cincinnati and Toronto.
Sinner makes history and Mackie pulls off magic in Washington
After a fun week of tennis in Washington, Carson shares his thoughts on Sinner's historic title, Mackie McDonald's magical run to the final and Rafa's early departure, and then looks ahead to the upcoming Masters 1000 in Canada.
Olympic Tennis is Weird and so is Novak Djokovic
Carson reflects on the strange Olympics we just witnessed, debates whether Novak Djokovic's losses and outburst there matter, and shouts out some young guys who have been crushing it on tour as the hard court swing gets under way.
Djokovic Makes History, Barty Reigns Supreme at Wimbledon
On the heels of an exciting Wimbledon, Carson discusses why this particular accomplishment from Djokovic feels so surreal, how Berrettini cemented his status as a slam contender and how Ash Barty's quiet dominance has reached historic levels.
Wimbledon Preview
Carson highlights some key players to follow and hands out some bold predictions ahead of the third major of the year!
Takeaways from a Wild French Open
Carson gives his takeaways from Roland Garros, touching on Djokovic's remarkable title run and a chaotic women's draw!
French Open Week One Takeaways
Carson gives his takeaways from an eventful first week of the French Open!
Recapping Madrid & Rome
Carson looks back on the two most recent Masters 1000s and gives his takeaways!
Monte Carlo Takeaways
Carson gives his takeaways from the first big tournament of the clay court season!
Top Five Players Under 21, Monte Carlo Storylines
Carson ranks the best young players in tennis and some of the key storylines to pay attention to in this week's tournament in Monte Carlo!
Miami Madness + Clay Swing Preview
Carson reflects on a wild tournament in Miami and looks ahead to some interesting stories for the clay court swing!
Miami Early Takeaways, Ranking the Big Three's Best Challengers Ever
Carson discusses some of the biggest news out of week one in Miami and then ranks the greatest challengers ever to tennis's big three.
Karatsev Craziness, Musetti Mania and Miami Preview
Carson touches on the news of the last week and looks ahead to the first Masters 1000 of the year!
Federer's Return and Medvedev's Rise
Carson touches on a number of the biggest storylines from the past couple of weeks, from Federer's return to the court to Medvedev grabbing the world No. 2 ranking.
The Rise of Cerúndolo, Djokovic's Record and Other Weekly Takeaways
Carson gives his biggest takeaways from this week's action, including his thoughts on the run of a certain 19-year-old and the sustained dominance of a certain 33-year-old.
Australian Open Final Takeaways
Carson looks back on the first Grand Slam of the year and gives his takeaways.
Australian Open Week One Takeaways
Carson gives his takeaways from week one of Australian Open action, from Djokovic's superhuman abilities to Pegula's remarkable run.
Australian Open First Round Standouts
Carson goes through who looked sharp, rusty and flat out blunt in the first round of the Australian Open.
Australian Open Predictions
Carson gives his predictions ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year.
What to Look for in Pre-Australian Open Action
Carson gives his thoughts on everything to look out for in this week's action.
Intriguing Australian Open Storylines
Two weeks ahead of the year's first Grand Slam, Carson lays out a number of storylines that intrigue him.
COVID at the Australian Open + Opening Week Takeaways
With 72 players in quarantine in Melbourne, Carson gives his thoughts on the current status of COVID at the Australian Open and dishes out some takeaways from the first week of tennis action!
Ten Bold Predictions for the 2021 Season
With the season about to begin, Carson gives ten bold takes for the coming year!
2020 Yearly Awards + A Look Back at Some Bold Predictions
As the 2020 season wraps up, Carson hands out some awards and looks back at his bold predictions from before the season.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Summing Up the Top Guys' Seasons in Three Words + What Everybody Has to Gain in London
As the tour finals get underway, Carson looks back on what this year has looked like for everybody taking part and explains what they have to gain in London.
Everything Wrong With ATP's Prize Money Changes + Paris Takeaways
Carson sounds off on why ATP's decision to take away money from lower ranked players to pay the top guys is harmful, and gives his thoughts on all the action in Paris.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Thoughts on Djokovic, Vienna Takeaways + Paris Preview
Carson gives his thoughts after an alarming loss from Novak Djokovic, delves into his biggest takeaways from Vienna and previews Paris.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Weekly Roundup + Vienna Preview
Carson gives his thoughts on the tournaments in Cologne, Antwerp and Ostrava and previews the upcoming tournament in Vienna.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Let's Talk About the Young Guys
After an exciting week of tennis with notably strong performances from some of the young guys on tour, Carson gives out credit where it's due with the guys leading the future of the sport.
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Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Thoughts of a Fool Who Picked Against Rafa
Carson reflects on a dominant French Open victory from the King of Clay and the incredible run from 19-year-old Iga Swiatek.
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Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Cliff Richey Interview
Carson speaks with multiple time grand slam semifinalist and 1970 Grand Prix champion Cliff Richey about his career, the great players of the early 1970's and the mental health struggles that afflict so many athletes and Americans, including Richey himself.
French Open Week One Takeaways
Carson gives his biggest takeaways from the first four rounds of the French Open and previews the upcoming quarterfinals.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
French Open Preview
On the eve of the French Open, Carson gives his picks and predictions for who will make deep runs and highlights some intriguing first round matches.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Italian Open Takeaways
Carson gives his takeaways from the first big clay tournament of 2020, touching on a still undefeated Djokovic, the possibly vulnerable Rafa Nadal and a number of emerging young stars.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Thoughts on the US Open Finals
Following two dramatic US Open finals, Carson gives his raw thoughts on the both the men's and women's champions, and what set one apart from the other.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.
Breaking Down the Stakes for Each US Open Contender
Carson looks at the career-changing impact a US Open title could have on each player still standing on both the men's and women's sides.
Music provided by Rujay.
Instrumental: "Next Level" by SeriouzBeats.
Channel: YouTube.com/user/RujayTV.