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We decided that we are going to start posting our Tracksuit Rundown on other platforms, not just YouTube. These are weekly episode where we discuss the most notable tennis current events.

In this week's Tracksuit Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - Miami Open Recap 9:21 - Estoril Open Drama 16:45 - Monte-Carlo Masters Predictions 27:49 - Point of the Week JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kKm7KbC5Wy Links To Just Slap Tennis Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justslappodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7w5zXroZIXThPJMpxHmEjM For business inquiries please email: contact@justslaptennis.com

In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Alex sits down with former #5 in the world, semifinalist of the US Open, quarter finalist of the French Open, and current Tennis Director of IMG Academy -- Jimmy Arias.

Discussion points:

0:00 - Intro

2:58 - Developing Character Through Tennis

11:08 - Introduction to Tennis and Nick Bollettieri

19:22 - What Modern Day Coaching and Tennis is Missing

24:00 - Relationship with Father

30:00 - Reflections and Changes After Getting Sick

40:20 - IMG: Pro Development vs Client-Service Model

45:15 - What Separates the Top Pros from the Rest

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In this episode Alex sits down with the #1 ranked Junior (ITF) tennis player in the world, Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez. This episode was filmed during the Eddie Herr International Championships at IMG Academy, which was Rodrigo's last junior tournament of his career before fully transitioning to the ATP tour (pro circuit). In this episode we discussed: 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Eddie Herr International Championships 2:54 - Hobbies and Free Time 6:05 - Next Steps 6:53 - Playing Top ATP Pros 8:11 - Areas of Development and Strengths 10:44 - Enjoying Tennis 11:24 - Being at the Forefront of Mexican Tennis JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kKm7KbC5Wy Links To Just Slap Tennis Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justslappodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwDSZkBACxU0cTSP0_OKzQ

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In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Alex sits down with former Junior World #1 and 2019 Junior Wimbledon Champion -- Shintaro Mochizuki. This episode was filmed a couple of months ago during our trip to IMG Academy, where Shintaro was training for the Hard Court swing and for the 2023 US Open. This past week Shintaro has had a major breakthrough at the Japan Open where he beat world #31 Tomas Martin Etcheverry, #10 Taylor Fritz, and #41 Alexei Popyrin. In this episode we discussed: 0:00 - Intro 2:53 - Difference Between Juniors and the ATP Tour 6:03 - Where Shintaro Gets His Self-Drive 8:00 - Goals: 3 months, 2 years, 5 years... 9:43 - Tennis Idols 12:55 - Nutrition and Diet 17:30 - Preparing for 5 Set Matches Follow ADVANTAGE GREEN BETS on Twitter: twitter.com/advgreenbets JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kKm7KbC5Wy Links To Just Slap Tennis Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justslappodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwDSZkBACxU0cTSP0_OKzQ For business inquiries please email: contact@justslaptennis.com

In this episode Alex sits down with Margie Zesigner -- head of Girls/Women's Tennis at IMG Academy. In this episode, Margie and Alex discuss: 0:00 - Intro 3:40 - Purpose Through Coaching 8:27 - How to Ensure Athletes Develop Holistically 11:00 - Advice on dealing with early success and pressure 24:38 - Practice vs Competition Players 28:00 - The Importance of a Team in Tennis 31:35 - The Most Impressive WTA Player.... 39:00 - The Future of IMG Women's Tennis JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kKm7KbC5Wy Links To Just Slap Tennis Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justslappodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwDSZkBACxU0cTSP0_OKzQ For business inquiries please email: contact@justslaptennis.com

In this special episode, Steven and Alex go to IMG Academy in Bradenton Florida and sit down (for a second time) with the legendary coach David "Red" Ayme. Huge huge thank you to IMG Academy and Coach Red for making this happen! Episode Topics: 0:00 - Intro 4:34 - Nick Bollettieri's Passing and Legacy 11:00 - IMG Academy's "Complete Ecosystem" 16:50 - IMG Academy's Generational Success 23:07 - "Healthy" vs "Unhealthy" Competition 25:25 - Is IMG Academy Too Big? 29:52 - What Qualities You NEED to Have to Succeed at IMG 31: 40 - Sebastian Korda 34:45 - Tommy Haas Stories 50:40 - Rapid Fire Questions Links To Just Slap Tennis Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justslappodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwDSZkBACxU0cTSP0_OKzQ For business inquiries please email: contact@justslaptennis.com

In this 50th episode special, Steven and Alex sit down and talk to the brilliant Katrina Adams. Katrina tells us her story from the very beginning. She recounts how she began tennis in West Chicago and the lessons she learned as she moved up through high school, college, and into the pros.

After her pro career Katrina maintained her love and passion for the game and helped build up the sport off of the court. She was appointed as CEO, President and Chairman of the USTA and made history by becoming the first African American, youngest ever, and first individual to be appointed for two terms in the organization's history.

Finally, we discuss Katrina's current focuses, which include being the Executive Director of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program and her recent book, Own the Arena.

Huge thank you to Katrina for her time and for sharing her wisdom and experiences with us. We hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, Steven and Alex sit down with Juan Jose Climent. Juanjo is currently Max Cressy's full time coach and is the co-founder and author of TAP Mindset, a program that is democratizing mental training for athletes all over the world. In the episode Juanjo delves into how his and Max Cressy's relationship started and discusses some of the ins and outs of what it's like coaching at the highest level. He breaks down differences between lower level tournaments and Grand Slams, and what he sees the best in the world doing while competing.

Juanjo tells us about TAP and how it will help athletes all over the world with their mental conditioning and overall growth as individuals. He breaks down the importance of the tools embedded within his program and why he believes they will be prominent part of everyone's routines in their near future.

Huge thank you to Juanjo for giving us his time and coming on the podcast!

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In this episode Alex sits down with former #24 in the world, American tennis player -- Christina McHale. Christina discusses her recent retirement and her plans moving forward now that she has stepped away from the pro tour. She discusses her current endeavors and her interest in tennis media.

Alex and Christina also delve into Christina's tennis career, where Christina provided insight into what it was like being a top rank pro tennis player on tour. She recounted some of her major matches, such as her 2016 battle against Serena Williams at Wimbledon, and tells us about how she would handle the different pressures and challenges of being a pro athlete traveling the world.

A huge thank you to Christina for coming on the podcast. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:48 - Post Retirement Plans

11:20 - Christina's Tennis Career

17:30 - Playing Serena Williams at Wimbledon

21:28 - Navigating Pressure and Challenges as a Pro

25:05 - Tennis Finances

32:50 - Coaching in Pro Tennis

36:20 - Building Relationships While on Tour

43:45 - Personality Traits Developed Through Tennis

49:30 - Dealing with Hate on Social Media

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In this episode of the Just Slap Podcast Steven and Alex sit down with the legendary Wally Green. Wally Green is a professional ping pong player and entrepreneur who has an incredible story and some of the wildest life experiences we have ever heard. 

Growing up in Brooklyn in the projects, Wally talks about his upbringing and how it was full of violence and hate. He tells us how he joined a gang at the mere age of 13 years old and how he was in possession of things like guns even in his early childhood. He delves into how he was accidentally introduced to ping pong and how ping pong went on to shape and change his life. Wally recalls moving to Germany to pursue ping pong full time and his first experiences as a professional ping pong player traveling the world playing the sport. He tells us how he came across opportunities like being sponsored by Rockstar Games, and recalls the crazy story of how he decided to fly to North Korea to play the Pyongyang Open, where he used ping pong as a campaign towards diplomacy for peace. 

Wally Green is a truly incredible individual who has made it his life's mission to instill positivity and love in the world. We had an incredible time meeting and speaking with him. We hope you enjoy the podcast. 

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In this episode Steven and Alex sat down with the brilliant Dr. Ioonna Felix. Dr. Felix is a board certified sports and orthopedic physical therapist. She has experience as Site Manager at Hospital for Special Surgery (having led multiple clinical teams and rehabilitative/performance services) and has recently been brought on as Regional Director for the Eastern Section USTA. 

Dr. Felix delves into some of the most common tennis injuries both professional and amateur tennis players face throughout their tennis careers. Discussing common injuries like the tennis elbow, she provides insight into how tennis players can avoid such common injuries and what players should do in order to properly rehabilitate the injury once it's there. Dr. Felix also delves into how tennis has shifted from a physical performance and injury prevention perspective. She explains how top players like Novak Djokovic are able to maintain such high performance at an older age and remain relatively injury free. 

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In this very special episode Steven and Alex sit down with former University of Alabama men's tennis player, former Russian Junior Champion, and rising professional tennis player -- Alexey Nesterov. Alexey and Alex have been friends since early childhood, having met at the academy where they both started playing tennis. 

Alexey delves deep into the power of TAP, a new system and set of tools that he learned while training at the Weil Tennis Academy in California. He explains how TAP has changed his life on and off the court and explains how making habit of things like meditation, visualization, reading, and writing can impact your life as a high performance athlete. 

Alexey also delves into his experiences as a junior and college tennis player. He recalls the ups and downs of playing for University of Alabama and gives advice to college tennis players who feel they aren't maximizing their college athletics experiences.

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Happy New Year everyone!! In this episode, Steven and Alex sit down and discuss Alex's experience playing tennis with John  McEnroe. Alex and Steven also discuss the recent Roger Federer Wimbledon story and the passing of tennis legend, Nick Bollettieri. 

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In this episode, Steven and Alex sit down the the legendary college tennis coach, David Geatz. David has had a long and incredible career in the college tennis space. Starting his career in his early twenties, David has coached at the University of New Mexico, University of Minnesota, Ohio State University, Cornell University, and finally at the University of Pennsylvania. David has had numerous incredible accomplishments such as winning the Big 10 with Minnesota and, just recently, qualifying for the NCAA tournament with UPenn (the first time in program history). 

David is an incredible individual who cares about the growth and development of his players, both on and off the court. It was a great honor and a privilege to sit down with David and discuss his career and experiences with him. We hope you guys enjoy! 

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In this episode, Steven and Alex sit down with former junior #1 and University of Pennsylvania graduate, Dima Shatalin. Dima and Alex knew each other since a very young age and grew up training at the same academy. Dima excelled at the sport as soon as he picked up a racquet and quickly became on of the best junior tennis players in the world. At only 12 years old he signed a 3-year deal with Nike, receiving thousands of dollars and free gear. He has played and beaten some of the top players that we see today on tour (e.g. Tsitsipas).

Dima talks about his journey as a top junior tennis player and describes some of his experiences with pros who are now in the top 10. He tells us about his struggles with injuries and how that impacted his tennis career early on. Dima has a unique perspective on tennis because of his incredible experiences, so he sheds light on the mental aspect of the sport and what it takes to be a top player. 

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Just Slap Podcast is back! In this episode Steven and Alex sit down in person for the first time in almost a year and talk about all the changes Just Slap Tennis is making. They discuss investment they are making into the channel and what Just Slap Tennis viewers can expect in the near future!

Thank you so much to all of you that support the channel and are here with us on this journey. We love you more than you could possibly know. You guys mean the world to us. 

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Hope you guys enjoy this first live Just Slap Podcast episode. We hope to do more of these in the future. In this episode we are took a deep dive into Wimbledon 2022 and all major events that happened in the last three weeks. 

Topics discussed: 

1. Rybakina wins Wimbledon... Russian achievement? 

2. Kyrgios vs Tsitsipas drama 

3. Fritz lucky loser?

4. Kyrgios-Djokovic bromance 

5. Lleyton Hewitt Hall of Fame Induction 

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In this episode Steven sits down with current ATP pro and Behind the Racquet Founder and CEO, Noah Rubin. Noah first describes his introduction to tennis and how involved his family was in his tennis career. He describes the hardships of raising a tennis player and the difficult decisions players and parents have to make in order to obtain a high level on court. Noah talks about his career as a pro and details the financial hardships of being a pro on tour. He shares his ideas on how to create financial stability for tennis players and why that should be a priority for tennis organizations moving forward. Finally, Noah delves into mental health in tennis, the inception of Behind the Racquet, and the impact it has had on the pro tour. 

Timestamps: 

0:00 - intro

3:40 - being coached by a parent 

9:30 - creating financial stability for tennis players

12:30 - update on season and goals 

15:32 - Behind the Racquet 

27:10 - playing US Open as a New Yorker 

30:00 - Wake Forrest University 

34:00 - handling losses 

38:28 - most difficult matchup 

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former ATP ranked 21 in the world, Taylor Dent. Taylor tells what it was like growing up in an extremely athletically gifted and successful family and how being the son of professional tennis players (Grand Slam champion and finalist) set the tone for his approach to tennis from a very young age. Taylor delves into his professional career and journey as a pro, explaining some of the developments he made in his game along the way. He reveals the toughest players he has faced on tour and how he adapted to the many ways the sport was involving throughout his career. Lastly, Taylor delves into his transition into coaching and gives us insight into what building his own academy and tennis club -- the Birch Racquet and Lawn Club -- was like. 

Timestamps:

0:00 - intro

02:05 - growing up in a tennis household

08:55 - record for fastest serve at Wimbledon

14:05 - toughest opponent on tour

15:40 - how is tennis evolving

18:30 - who is the next big name?

21:00 - deciding to open up an academy

28:45 - style of coaching

31:50 - is college tennis good for American tennis?

35:34 - playing at the Olympics

39:07 - rapid fire questions

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former 119 ranked ATP pro, Glenn Weiner. Glenn recalls the beginning of his tennis career and how he got involved in the sport. He explains how after moving to California as a child he became very dominant as a Junior, which prompted him to make a big commitment and move full time to play at IMG academy at 16 years old.   

Glenn then recalls his journey as a pro player and what the transition into pro tennis was like for him. He explains some of the major differences he felt between singles and doubles and gives us insight into what he would've done differently looking back. Glenn also talks about his journey as a coach and his experiences coaching players like Kei Nishikori, Yoshihito Nishioka, and Michael Mmoh.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with Princeton University Men's Tennis coach, Billy Pate. Billy has been involved in college tennis for 27 years, which included two years as an assistant coach at Notre Dame and ten years as a head coach at University of Alabama.  In the episode Coach Pate tells Steven and Alex how he got involved in college tennis and why he didn't fall in love with the job right away. He talks about recruiting for Princeton Univeristy and how it is different from recruiting for other Division 1 schools. Lastly, coach Pate discusses the direction college tennis is heading in and gives young aspiring college tennis players advice on their journey ahead.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with award winning writer, producer, director, and sports journalist, Stephane Floricien. Stephane tells us how he got into sports journalism and how sport has taken him places he has only dreamed of in the past. Stephane tells us about his passion for tennis and how he started his journalism journey after playing college tennis in the United States. He recalls the times he has interviewed players like Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Pete Sampras, and more. He gives us insight into the behind the scenes of the tennis journalism world and also gives us an idea of where he thinks tennis media is heading.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former #33 ATP ranked player in the world, Alex Bogomolov Jr. Alex first talks about his introduction to the sport and what it was like being coached by his father, who was one of the best coaches in the Soviet Union having coached top players in the world like Kafelnikov and Medvedev. Alex then goes into talking about the beginning of his pro career and how he was deciding to go between college and pro. He describes the ups and downs of his career and how during his journey to the top  there were a few times when he believed he wasn't going to make it. Lastly, Alex tells us plenty of stories about his life on tour and gives us insight into what really happened when people weren't on the court.

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In this episode Alex sits down with the man behind the Tweener Head YouTube channel, Phil Fama. Phil and Alex discuss everything from how Phil got into tennis, the reason he started Tweener Head, his experiences interviewing pro tennis players (Paula Badosa, Iga Swiatek, Camila Giorgi, etc.), and some of the challenges he has faced in the past 4 years with his channel. Phil and Alex also discuss some of the major problems they see with tennis media today and what major tennis media platforms are doing to prevent the growth of the sport.

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In this episode Steven and Alex talk about the recent misbehavior that has been happening on court the past few tournaments. They specifically talk about Nick Kyrgios getting fined at Indian Wells and Miami Open, compare it to the Sascha Zverev situation in Acapulco, and discuss whether or not Kyrgios' Miami Open fine was appropriate.  

Steven and Alex also talk about Iga Swiatek's current dominance, Ashleigh Barty retiring on top, and Carlos Alcaraz winning his first Masters 1000 title. Steven brings up the question of whether or not Carlos Alcaraz is the new Rafael Nadal and they both imagine what would happen if Rafael Nadal decided to coach Alcaraz.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with a coaching legend, David "Red" Ayme. Coach Red, a self-taught tennis player from Louisiana, is currently the head coach at IMG's Bollettieri Tennis Program having coached there alongside Nick Bollettieri for over 35 years.  Coach Red has worked with some of the best players in the world, including world #1 Boris Becker and Marcello Rios. Coach Red also spent a decade coaching and traveling alongside former #2 in the world Tommy Haas. Throughout the episode Coach Red recounts his experiences with these top players and explains some of the processes that made Becker, Rios, and Haas some of the world's best. He also delves into the state of American tennis and explains basics that every tennis player needs to know.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former top 50 ranked WTA player, Anna Tatishvili. Anna talks about how she started playing tennis in Georgia but ended up moving to the US to pursue her tennis career full time after she had a lot of success as a junior player. Anna reveals the moments she knew she was good enough to make it as a top pro and also talks about some of the hardships she has faced throughout her career, specifically with injury. Finally, Anna talks about her transition into coaching tennis and how she is enjoying the other sides of the sport.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with NCAA tennis legend and former ATP ranked 503, Mitchell Frank. Mitchell first talks about his introduction to the sport and why he knew college tennis was the right path for him to take. Mitchell discusses the success he saw as a freshman at UVA and what it was like clinching the NCAA title as well as being ranked number one in the country. Mitchell also delves into the hardships he faced as a tennis player and the ways tennis took a toll on his mental health when he was competing. He described the pressure that came with his early success and how that pressure affected him. Finally, Mitchell discusses his transition into coaching and the importance of giving back so that others can thrive and develop to their full potential.

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In this episode Steven and Alex discuss Novak Djokovic's recent interview with BBC, which was the first time he spoke out publicly since he was deported from Australia during the Australian Open 2022. Steven and Alex give their thoughts on the interview and on what they think Novak's nexts steps will be. In addition, they discuss Felix Auger-Aliassime winning his first ATP title, Alastair Gray winning to 25k future events in a row, and play a game of "Would You Rather" tennis edition.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with current Dartmouth Men's Tennis Assistant coach, Raleigh Grossbaum, and discuss his journey to becoming a tennis coach. Raleigh specifically talks about how he fell in love with the sport and what sparked his passion for understanding tennis on a deeper, more scientific level. Raleigh also discusses his transition into coaching college tennis and the ups and downs he has experiences the last couple of years on this new path. Lastly, Raleigh delves into how he makes his decisions and why he prioritizes learning opportunity over financial gains.

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In this episode Steven and Alex recap the 2022 Australian Open and discuss Nadal winning his 21st Grand Slam, Ashleigh Barty winning the singles title as an Aussie, and the unstoppable Kyrgios-Kokkinakis duo. They also discuss the atmosphere of this Australian Open and how the Australian crowd takes the award for rowdiest and craziest tennis fans.

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with tennis coach and TikTok personality, Greg Johnstone, and discuss topics ranging from Greg's introduction to tennis, his experiences as a college athlete, and his transition into becoming a tennis coach. Greg reflects on some of the hardships he experienced as a tennis player during his college days and how coaching helped him fall back in love with the sport. 

Greg also discusses his introduction to social media and how he took inspiration from Gary Vaynerchuk to begin his journey on TikTok. Greg creates and posts short comedy skits and currently has 2 million followers on TikTok.  

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former NCAA Coach (Fordham University, St. John's University, and Nicholls State University), Frank Russo, and talk about Frank's experiences coaching and playing NCAA Division 1 tennis. Frank recalls one of the craziest college tennis matches of all time where he took St. John's to the NCAA tournament. He also recalls some of his most controversial moments as a junior and college tennis player and debates current changes that are happening in college sports.  Links To Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justslappodcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7w5zXroZIXThPJMpxHmEjMTwitter: https://twitter.com/justslappodcast For business inquiries please email: justslapbusiness@gmail.com

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In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with their former teammate, Max Green, and discuss the beginning of a new show that is going to be hosted by Max -- Advantage Green. They also ask Max about the upcoming 2022 season, and play a game where they rate different players on tour.

In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with current 178th WTA ranked and former NCAA Champion, Jamie Loeb, and discuss Jamie's introduction to tennis, what she has learnt while on tour, her passions outside of the sport, and more.

In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former TCU #1 and current ATP 523, Alastair Gray, and discuss Alastair's transition from top juniors to college, his experience on tour so far, and how to properly break a racket.

In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with former ATP 167th ranked player, Guillermo Olaso, and discuss life as a top 200 player, tennis in Spain, the transition from professional tennis into coaching, and more.   

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In this episode Steven and Alex talk about the end of the 2021 season, Peng Shuai's disappearance, and King Richard.

In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with USTA and WWE nutritionist, Tara Collingwood, to discuss sports nutrition and what it takes to achieve peak performance.   

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In this episode Steven and Alex discuss Indian Wells highlights, Roger Federer slipping out of the top 10, and their dream tennis matches.

In this episode Steven and Alex talk to former teammate Fabian Hansch Mauritzson about his transition into pro tennis, finding training outside of tennis, and his experiences as tennis player growing up in Sweden.

In this episode Steven and Alex sit down with Michael Sowter, Fordham University's Director of Tennis, and discuss college tennis, the best way to get recruited onto a college team, the best ways to manage a team, and more.  

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In this episode Steven and Alex talk to former teammate, Finn Kemper, about his experiences as a junior tennis player, college tennis life as an international, transferring into a different program, and more.

In this episode Steven and Alex review the US Open and discuss the incredible performances of both Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez. They also discuss the Medvedev - Djokovic final, Medvedev's celebration after winning the Open, and how Universal Tennis Rating can impact players before a tennis match. 

In this episode Steven and Alex discuss some of their predictions for the 2021 US Open and the fact that men's tennis is changing with the rise of younger players and the gradual decline of the Big 3.

In this episode Steven and Alex discuss the beginning of the US Open, the Tsitsipas-Zverev Cincinnati Open coaching controversy, and whether or not Jake Paul could accomplish in tennis what he has accomplished in boxing.

In this episode Steven and Alex are joined by former D1 teammates Allen Thornes, Max Green, and Jeremy Chung where they discussed their tennis careers, growing up playing tennis in Southern California, their experiences as college athletes and more.

In this episode Steven and Alex discuss Olympics tennis results, Nadal's comments on Djokovic's behavior, Russian athletics, and the financial reality professional tennis players face.

In this episode Steven and Alex discuss whether or not on court coaching should be allowed in pro tennis, trying to buy Nick Bollettieri a beer, and the differences between college and pro tennis players.

In this episode Steven and Alex discuss Djokovic and Barty winning Wimbledon, the upcoming Olympics, and whether they would rather win Olympic gold or a grand slam.