Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

• Rome Open 2025 | Sinner Returns, Iga Struggles, and Team Coachella Rises | Ground Pass Podcast

  This week on Ground Pass, we’re catching up on all things clay season and diving into the beautiful chaos that is the Rome Open. But first, we recap the wild scenes from Madrid—including a super-detailed voice memo from Ramiro at @courtsatisfaction breaking down everything from seating to surprise side events.⏱️ In This Episode:0:00 – Kicking off + the Ground Pass update2:50 – Madrid wrap + listener voice memo17:00 – Rome is stunning: travel vibes + stadium drama28:00 – Darth Sinner + Alcaraz’s tennis puppy energy32:40 – No Djokovic in Rome—what’s going on?38:00 – Jack Draper on clay is the real deal41:00 – Emma Raducanu’s comeback + mental reset44:00 – Iga Swiatek: time to figure things out52:00 – Sabalenka: world #1 and thriving55:00 – American women rising: Stearns + Baptiste57:30 – Team Coachella = Coco Gauff + Alex Eala 🕶️🎶1:00:30 – The doubles story you’re not hearing: Evan King + Chris Harrison1:03:40 – Player of the Fortnight: Bianca Andreescu + Fabian Marozsan✨ We’ve got stories, travel tips, and maybe a few statue jokes along the way.🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a rating, and check out our new Patreon for behind-the-scenes content.Links mentioned:– Karue Sell - Meet the Professionals episode– Our Patreon– Instagram @court.satisfaction– Match Stories: Osaka v Golubic💬 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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• Meet the Professionals: Karue Sell — From College Star to Coach to Turning Pro at 30

  What if you could restart your tennis career—with a camera in one hand and a racquet in the other?In this episode of Meet the Professionals, Anastasia and Nick sit down with Karue Sell, who has lived every version of tennis: a top junior in Brazil, NCAA standout at UCLA, coach on the ATP tour, hitting partner for Naomi Osaka, YouTuber behind MyTennisHQ, and now… a 30-year-old chasing ATP points again.We talk about:Why college tennis helped him avoid burnoutThe hustle behind building a tennis YouTube channelCoaching vs. playing: what’s harder?Turning pro again—and filming the whole thingWhy storytelling is tennis’ biggest growth opportunityKarue gets real about finances, motivation, injuries, and how he’s redefining success in tennis on his own terms. This is one for the dreamers, the doers, and everyone in between.New to Ground Pass?We’re the podcast for anyone who’s tennis-curious—from brand new fans to lifelong watchers.🎾 Hit follow, leave a rating, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Follow Karue:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Karue-SellInstagram → instagram.com/karuesellConnect with Us:Follow Ground Pass on Instagram and Bluesky/Twitter for real-time updates.Subscribe on Substack for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive content.Got thoughts on this week’s tennis news? Let us know in the comments or send us a message!Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more from Ground Pass!Subscribe 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/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Madrid Open Chaos, Carlos Alcaraz Injury, and Challenger Highlight

  Anastasia and Nick are back with a full episode, and it’s a packed one!They kick off with a spoiler-free discussion of the new Carlos Alcaraz documentary on Netflix, sharing thoughts on Carlos’ mindset, why it’s refreshing to see athletes prioritize happiness, and a few can’t-miss moments (including a sweet encounter with Roger Federer!).Then it’s onto the latest tennis news:The chaos unfolding at the Madrid Open 🎾Carlos Alcaraz’s tough clay season scheduling and injury news 🇪🇸Big first-round exits for top players like Novak Djokovic and Holger RuneWhy Jannik Sinner’s absence might be changing the men’s tour energyAlejandro Davidovich Fokina’s strong season so far 🔥Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff surviving early-round scares at MadridNaomi Osaka’s next steps after an early Madrid exit—and the rising trend of players taking Challenger wildcards for match playUpdates on Emma Raducanu, Maria Sakkari, and other names heating up the women’s tourPlus: a historic run at the Côte d’Ivoire Challenger 🏆No Player of the Fortnight this week — and Anastasia and Nick explain why they’re waiting for a breakout story worth highlighting.Don’t miss:➔ A little tease about the next Meet the Professionals episode➔ Some love for Challenger events (and why you should absolutely go to one near you!)Chapters00:00 Intro04:14 Our thoughts on the Carlos Alcaraz Documentary17:13 The Chaotic Madrid Open38:54 What Happens After Early Exits?48:25 Spotlight on Local Talent51:10 Player of the Fortnite DilemmaRelevant Links:Eliakim Coulibaly’s historic win: https://www.instagram.com/p/DI99yV4ti85/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tvWTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlockedSubscribe 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/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ben Shelton Makes History, Holger Rune Wins Barcelona, and More – Ground Pass Mini Pod

  This week, it’s just Anastasia on the mic for a quick solo catch-up on everything that’s gone down on the tour.We’re talking:•Ben Shelton making American clay-court history 🧱🇺🇸•Jelena Ostapenko continuing her mental hold over Iga Swiatek 😳•Carlos Alcaraz reaching back-to-back finals… but it’s Holger Rune who steals the show in Barcelona 🏆•And yes—Alexander Zverev might just have his mojo back after winning Munich 👀It’s a short, sharp dose of stories, energy, and opinion—everything you need to stay in the loop this week.Relevant Links:Will Beger on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willbeger?igsh=MWt6ZHkwMjJtZ3lubQ==Best UTS court ever: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIEt8jStIAN/?igsh=MW9xNHJ2eGMwaDVtZw==Tennis Inside-In episode with Andrea Petkovic: https://youtu.be/aVcrADBEhYU?si=lYfsJNaZc0_UYImzRenee Stubbs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rennae-stubbs-tennis-podcast/id1393881115Jelena Ostapenko won the Abu Dhabi Open WTA 500 in doubles with Ellen PerezChapters00:00Introduction02:31Ben Shelton’s history making clay run06:33Jelena Ostaenko / Iga Swiatek H2H10:34Ostapenko wins Stuttgart over Sabalenka15:19Alex Eala returns17:19Holger Rune gets a win over Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona 22:20Who won this week23:41Whats Next: Madrid Open24:47Sinner is coming back25:07Outro Connect with Us:Subscribe on Substack for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive content.Got thoughts on this week’s tennis news? Let us know in the comments or send us a message!Subscribe 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/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Carlos Alcaraz wins Monte Carlo and Team USA delivers at Billie Jean King Cup

  In this episode, Anastasia and Nick catch up on all the latest from the tennis world—from the red clay of Monte Carlo to the team spirit of the Billie Jean King Cup.They break down Team USA’s surprising BJK Cup performance, share highlights from Anastasia time at the Charleston Open, and unpack the energy (and drama) of Monte Carlo. Expect a closer look at standout players like Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, recent coaching shake-ups, and rising American names like Hailey Baptiste and Bernarda Pera.It’s a mix of insights, on-the-ground reflections, and everything you need to know heading into the next stretch of the tennis season.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Relevant Links:Alex De Minaur’s shorts: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIYQU7po93g/?img_index=1&igsh=MWdpN2RudWF5bGZoMonte Carlo Stringer Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DITY8TVpbsa/?igsh=MWd0eXh6N25qamt5bw==Chapters00:00 No, this is not an F1 podcast01:35 Question Of the Week03:44 Still gushing over our MTP with Abigail Johnson05:06 Quick Charleston recap, more to come09:56 Monte Carlo brought the sunshine13:46 James - The Tennis Ranter on Monte Carlo19:23 The Tennis at Monte Carlo37:59 The Stringers of Monte Carlo41:23 Team USA proves 'them' wrong - Billie Jean King Cup01:00:24 The Year of the Super coaches continues01:08:20 Challengers coming to Tennis Channel01:10:06 Whats coming up this week on Tour01:12:39 Players of the Fortnight Connect with Us:Follow Ground Pass on Instagram and Bluesky/Twitter for real-time updates.Subscribe on Substack for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive content.Got thoughts on this week’s tennis news? Let us know in the comments or send us a message!Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more from Ground Pass!Subscribe 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/@groundpasspodcastPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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