Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

• The Joy of Venus Williams & the Citi Open Vibe with Ava Wallace

  Washington Post sports writer Ava Wallace joins Anastasia from Ground Pass to unpack the 2025 Citi Open. From Venus Williams’ joyful return to the pro tennis tour, to Leylah Fernandez’s run to the final, to a finals lineup nobody predicted — this is a full, unfiltered recap of one of the most vibrant tournaments on the U.S. summer swing.Topics include:– Venus’ comeback and her impact on the sport– The challenge of playing at home for Hailey Baptiste & Frances Tiafoe– Why the Citi Open crowds are the best in tennis– A closer look at Kalinskaya, De Minaur, and Corentin Moutet– The burnout problem with the tour schedule– What makes DC such a special stop on the tennis calendarPlus: a quick look ahead to the Canadian Masters and the road to the US Open.Chapters00:00 Intro01:00 The Citi Open - The Heat , Humidity and Fans04:51 Venus Williams: The Joy of Playing Tennis Again19:08 The Tennis and The Players at the Citi Open30:23 Whats Next on Tour💬 Don’t forget to give us 5 stars and drop us a comment ⭐️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/@groundpasspodcastX: https://x.com/groundpasspodPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Shapovalov Wins, Jabeur Steps Away, and DC Heats Up

  In this solo mini pod, Nick recaps the week in tennis while Anastasia is on-site at the Citi Open. We break down the winners across ATP and WTA clay events, including Shapovalov’s hard-court return in Los Cabos. Plus, we dive into important injury news from Ons Jabeur and Zheng Qinwen, and look ahead to what’s shaping up to be an electric week in Washington DC. Expect doubles drama, wild card legends, and a stacked women’s field.CHAPTERS00:00 Weekly Tennis Update: Highlights and Events02:54 ATP Updates06:13 WTA Updates08:31 Injury Updates and Player Withdrawals11:41 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Tournaments15:31 Excitement at the Washington Open21:20 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects💬 Don’t forget to give us 5 stars and drop us a comment ⭐️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/@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 Recap: Swiatek’s Double Bagel, Sinner’s Breakthrough & the Start of a New Era

  We’re back with our full Wimbledon 2025 recap! Iga Swiatek drops a double bagel in the women’s final, Jannik Sinner wins his first Slam—and the new era of tennis is officially here. We unpack both finals, the best and worst moments from the tournament, and why this felt like a true generational handoff. Plus, we take you inside the Newport Open, talk about Bill Ackman’s infamous doubles wildcard, and preview the absolutely stacked Citi Open. Our Players of the Fortnight: Caty McNally and Eliot Spizzirri. Let’s go.🎥 More from this episode:➤ Meet the Player: Caty McNally - https://youtu.be/hzzLNzENGcY?si=ZQMI9b6e2Sn9yaLh➤ Meet the Player: Chris Eubanks - ➤ Citi Open Tournament Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/tournament-guides/citi-open➤ Cinnicinati Open documentary trailer - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/tournament-guides/citi-open00:00 Wimbledon Tournament Overview - Intro01:25 Men's and Women's Finals Analysis18:46 Emergence of a New Era in Tennis22:09 Best and Worst Moments of Wimbledon35:14 Looking Ahead: Newport Open and US Summer Swing36:51 Meet the Players: Insights from Chris Eubanks44:01 Controversy at the Hall of Fame Open49:33 Upcoming Tournaments: Citi Open and Beyond52:32 Wimbledon Doubles Highlights56:24 Cincinnati Open: A New Era58:19 Whats coming up this week01:01:47 Player of the Fortnight: Rising Stars in Tennis01:07:41 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 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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