Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

• Wimbledon Finals Are Set: Alcaraz vs Sinner, Anisimova vs Swiatek, what's next for Djokovic

  We’re down to the final four—now two! Anastasia and Nick recap the Wimbledon 2025 semifinals and preview a finals weekend filled with storyline-rich matchups: Amanda Anisimova’s comeback arc continues after her stunner against Aryna Sabalenka, while Iga Swiatek dismantles Belinda Bencic with the kind of form that wins majors.On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz squeezes past Taylor Fritz, and Jannik Sinner breezes past an injured Novak Djokovic in a match that felt like watching Novak 2.0 take over the baton. We also break down a wild doubles semifinal (shoutout to Hijikata & Pèll!), toast to Arthur Ashe’s legacy, and explain why heading to smaller tourneys like Newport is still a tennis fan’s best move.This one’s packed. Let’s get into it.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro02:38 Semifinals recap37:32 Newport Tournament Insights42:53 Final's Preview47:35 The Rise of American Women's Tennis50:08 Outro💬 Don’t forget to give us 5 stars and drop us a comment ⭐️Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/GroundPassPodcastSubscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comVisit 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/@groundpasspodcastX: https://x.com/groundpasspodPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sports Is Cruel: Dimitrov, Sinner, and the Agony of Round 4

  Wimbledon Round 4 delivered high drama—and heartbreak. In this episode, Anastasia and Nick unpack a brutal day of tennis headlined by Grigor Dimitrov’s devastating injury while leading Jannik Sinner. They also dive into standout performances from Mirra Andreeva, Iga Swiatek, and Ben Shelton, the rise of Flavio Cobolli, and the unexpected power of listening to matches on the radio. Plus, a quick dispatch from the Hall of Fame Open in Newport and the latest on electronic line calling drama. Sports is cruel—but we’re still watching.Chapters00:00 Intro01:42 Round 4 wrap up28:13 Looking ahead to the quaterfinals33:53 Outro💬 Don’t forget to give us 5 stars and drop us a comment ⭐️Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/GroundPassPodcastSubscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comVisit 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/@groundpasspodcastX: https://x.com/groundpasspodPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Wimbledon 2025: Upsets, Brits Rising, and the Lost Boys (Round 3 Recap)

  NOTE: Said Aryna was the only player left in the top 11 but meant in her section of the draw not the whole tournament. She is the only player left in the top ten in the top half of the draw. The seeds keep falling, the storylines keep building, and Ground Pass is here to break it all down. Anastasia is joined by tennis broadcaster Mitch Michals to unpack Round 3 of Wimbledon 2025—including the end of Barbora Krejcikova’s title defense, Emma Raducanu’s battle with Aryna Sabalenka, and the rising tide of British players led by Sonay Kartal and Cam Norrie.We talk about Hailey Baptiste’s breakout summer, Naomi Osaka’s emotional post-match, and the real reasons why grass court season leads to all this unpredictability. Plus: Iga’s statement victory, and why the Lost Boys generation may never catch up.Catch up before the round of 16 kicks off.💬 Don’t forget to give us 5 stars and drop us a comment ⭐️Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/GroundPassPodcastSubscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comVisit 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/@groundpasspodcastX: https://x.com/groundpasspodPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Wimbledon Round 2 Recap: Historic Wins, Veteran Surprises & Seed Watch

  Here’s to all the seeds we lost in Round 2. Wimbledon 2025 is fully in its unpredictable era, and Ground Pass is here for every twist.In this episode, Anastasia recaps the standout moments from Day 3 and Round 2—including big breakthroughs, major exits, and a little tennis history in the making.Highlights include:🇹🇷 Zeynep Sönmez becomes the first Turkish player to reach a Grand Slam third round🇭🇷 Marin Čilić turns back the clock with a win over Jack Draper—his first Top 5 victory at age 36🎾 The “seeds we lost” update: we’re moving past denial and into acceptance🧠 Why some wins are more than just rankings—and how Round 2 reshaped the draw🔥 A preview of which matchups are heating up for Round 3Round 2 had drama, surprise, and legacy moments—and we break it all down in classic Ground Pass style.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods.📍 Follow on social media for daily updates and behind-the-scenes content all tournament long.💬 Don’t forget to give us 5 stars and drop us a comment ⭐️Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/GroundPassPodcastSubscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comVisit 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/@groundpasspodcastX: https://x.com/groundpasspodPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• First Round Fireworks at Wimbledon 2025: Upsets, Farewells & Fresh Fits

  The grass is not greener for the seeds this year.In this episode of Ground Pass, Anastasia is joined by special guest Ian Modul of 40 Love Tennis to break down a first round full of upsets, breakthroughs, and style moments at Wimbledon 2025. With Nick on-site in London, he shares his take via voice note at the end of the show—but in the meantime, Anastasia and Ian cover all the early drama from SW19.We get into:The shock exits of top seeds like Jessica Pegula, Qinwen Zheng, Alexander Zverev, and moreBreakout performances from Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Jack Draper, and Victoria MbokoTaylor Fritz’s overnight comeback and the return of the Wimbledon curfew debatePetra Kvitova’s final Wimbledon appearanceWhich qualifiers and lucky losers could make deep runsFashion wins (shoutout to those Adidas kits) and day-by-day vibes from the groundsPlus: what to expect as the second round unfolds and which storylines are worth tracking.🎧 Whether you’re catching up over strawberries and bagels or watching from the Queue, this recap has everything you need from Round 1.And don’t miss Nick’s live-from-Wimbledon dispatch at the end of the episode!00:00 Intro01:54 Upsets and Surprises in Round One28:57 The Wimbledon Curfew37:34 Upsets continue into Day 246:52 Fashion at Wimbledon: A Stylish Review55:25 Mboko - the Lucky Loser!01:11:34 Looking Ahead to Round Two Matches01:20:50 Outro01:22:41 Nick's Voice Note from Wimbledon💬 Don’t forget to give us 5 stars and drop us a comment ⭐️Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/GroundPassPodcastSubscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.comVisit 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/@groundpasspodcastX: https://x.com/groundpasspodPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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