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PODCAST

Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter

Ground Pass is your courtside seat to the world of tennis — covering the ATP, WTA, Grand Slams, and rising stars. From big wins to behind-the-scenes stories, we make tennis make sense, no matter your level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:49

Australian Open 2026: Round 1 & 2 review and a look...

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2026/01/23

Round 1 and 2 at the Australian Open delivered everything. Qualifiers are flipping the script, the crowds are breaking records daily, and the WTA Next Gen is making a serious statement. We talk Alex Eala’s superstar support, Zeynep Sonmez’s red-and-white takeover, Bartunkova’s breakout, and the early upsets (plus a little Putinseva theater). Then we look ahead to a loaded Round 3 slate, including Quinn vs Mensik, Spizzirri vs Sinner, Baptiste vs Gauff, and Wawrinka vs Fritz.Links:Off Season: Episode

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1:01:42

Australian Open Is Here. Federer FOMO, One Point...

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2026/01/17

The Australian Open is officially underway and we are feeling the FOMO. We get into Federer taking over Melbourne, why the One Point Slam was the best pre-tournament idea in years, and what Aussie Open Fan Week says about where tennis is headed. Then we run through Adelaide, Auckland, and Hobart winners, the WTA Next Gen wave, how the draw works, the qualifiers we’re watching, and the first-round matchups we are circling. Plus: how we’re watching from home and what’s coming next from Ground Pass,

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1:32:09

Australian Open 2026 Preview. Qualifying Watch List,...

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2026/01/12

Qualifying is here, so we’re jumping in early with a full Australian Open preview featuring Lucy Deuce (Black Spin Global). We answer a Ground Pass Hotline question about watching player practices at tournaments, share a listener voice memo from the United Cup in Sydney, and break down the first week of the season across Brisbane, Auckland, Hong Kong, and the United Cup. Plus: who looks ready for a deep run, who might need more reps, the WTA next wave showing up fast, what makes Grand Slam

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1:16:44

Tennis Is Back. Inside Life on Tour with...

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2026/01/05

Season 3 starts with a guest I have been wanting to bring on for ages. Content creatorElliemajellyjoins us to talk about what it’s really like traveling the tennis tour alongside her boyfriend, doubles playerJames Watt, and why tennis content is having a major moment right now. We also kick off the year with a United Cup Q&A (yes, the points are confusing), our new weekly newsletterGround Pass Weekly, and a quick look at what’s next on the Aussie swing. Plus: the sponsor shakeups are wild, the

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1:15:07

United Cup Preview, Heated Rivalry Hype, and...

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2025/12/29

Season 2 ends with a proper tennis reset. We preview the United Cup and the early-week matchups we cannot wait for, then zoom out to the cultural moment ofHeated Rivalryand why tennis still struggles to embrace sports entertainment without nitpicking it to death. Plus, we unpack the Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero split, the latest on Jack Draper missing the Australian swing, and the small sign Nike might be taking tennis kits seriously again. Also, a quick tease of what’s coming next for

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1:24:16

Meet the Professionals: Brad Stine on Coaching...

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2025/12/22

What do Jim Courier and Tommy Paul have in common? Brad Stine. In this Meet the Professionals episode, Brad takes us from the early 90s to today’s tour, breaking down what great coaching actually looks like. We talk trust, team size, travel, on-court coaching, and why tennis coaches still do not get the household-name shine of NBA or NFL coaches.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:56 Meet Brad Stine: Introduction to Coaching and Early Aspirations04:31 The Journey into Coaching06:36 Transitioning to the Pro ATP

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1:10:25

Tennis Style Awards: Coco’s Miu Miu Year, Musetti’s...

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2025/12/16

It’s our year-in-review fashion and culture edition. I’m joined by new Ground Pass contributor Kaya Courtside to break down the exhibition season and what it’s really like covering tennis behind the scenes, from UTS Finals in London to the chaos and charm of these off-season events. Then I hand out my 2025 tennis style “awards,” from best dressed and outfit of the year to the meme moments that took over our feeds. Plus, quick tennis news: the WTA’s Mercedes-Benz era begins in 2026, Garbiñe Muguruza

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26:54

Meet the Professionals: Nick McCarvel on Building a...

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2025/12/08

In this episode ofMeet the Professionals, I sit down with tennis host, commentator, and writerNick McCarvelto unpack what it really looks like to build a career in tennis media.Nick shares how a childhood dream in Montana turned into bylines at theNew York Timesand USA Today, and how that writing work eventually led him to the mic as an on-court host at Grand Slams and big events around the world. We talk about cold-calling editors, early social media experiments, and why persistence (and a lot of

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1:03:34

Ground Pass Awards 2025: Our Tennis Season In 12...

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2025/12/03

It is time for the Ground Pass Awards. Anastasia and Nick are handing out their very own trophies for the 2025 tennis season. Think Oscars energy with a very casual dress code.They run through favorite tournament of the year, best match, biggest plot twist, and the off court moments that broke the internet. From the Citi Open and Charleston to Ilkley, from the Sincaraz Roland Garros final to Madison Keys in Melbourne, it is a full season recap through the lens of Ground Pass.You will also hear their

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1:09:00

The Davis Cup Review. Underdogs, Tiebreak Thrillers,...

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2025/11/24

This week, Anastasia and Nick break down a wildly entertaining Davis Cup. Spain overachieved. Belgium stole our hearts. Germany survived doubles chaos. And Italy completed a dominant run without Jannik Sinner. We also talk Carlos Alcaraz’s viral living room photo, Arthur Fils’ injury update, Fabio Fognini’s Dancing with the Stars era, Rafa Nadal’s return to the court, and Roger Federer’s Hall of Fame induction. We wrap up with the Ground Pass Gift Guide and preview the upcoming Ground Pass

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40:15

Sincaraz, Indoor Royalty & a Davis Cup Send-Off

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2025/11/17

The ATP Finals in Turin are officially in the books, and yes… the Sincaraz final we all predicted actually delivered. Anastasia breaks down how we got there: Ben Shelton’s muted week, Taylor Fritz’s quietly excellent season, Alex de Minaur’s redemption arc, Lorenzo Musetti’s hometown surge, and Felix Auger-Aliassime’s rise back into the top five.She also digs into Alexander Zverev and the “Lost Boys” generation, why Sinner’s indoor dominance is starting to feel inevitable, and how the doubles event

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1:37:45

The WTA Finals Recap & ATP Finals Chaos: From...

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2025/11/10

Anastasia and Nick break down the thrilling close to the WTA season — Elena Rybakina’s flawless run in Riyadh, Aryna Sabalenka’s fiery consistency, and what Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek’s “rebuilding” phases really mean heading into 2026. Then they pivot to the ATP Finals, unpacking Novak Djokovic’s late withdrawal, Lorenzo Musetti’s mad dash to Turin, and why the Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry now defines men’s tennis. Plus: doubles shakeups, the ATP’s new Spotify deal, and the so-called “Battle of the

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1:22:55

Tennis in Full Swing: WTA Finals Surprises & Paris...

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2025/11/03

Anastasia and Nick recap a jam-packed week in tennis, from the glitz and glamour of the WTA Finals in Riyadh to the drama and breakthroughs at the Paris Masters. They debate the WTA’s fashion moment of the year, break down Madison Keys’ surprising serve change, and celebrate rising stars like Vicky Mboko and Janice Tjen. Plus, Valentin Vacherot continues to stun, FAA fights to reach Turin, and Bublik becomes a serious contender. It’s all happening—even after the US Open.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:08

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52:38

Inside the Tennis “WAG-scape” with Hard Court’s...

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2025/10/30

In this bonus episode ofGround Pass, Anastasia is joined by Jessica fromHard Courtand Emily Snyder — partner of Shanghai Masters champion Valentin Vacherot — for a deep dive into the evolving “WAG-scape.” They discuss how tennis girlfriends and wives are reshaping fan culture, influencer partnerships, and visibility in the sport. Emily shares her whirlwind love story, how she balances her own career in sports business, and what life looks like as her boyfriend rockets into the ATP Top

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1:14:49

WTA Finals Preview & Paris Masters Kickoff:...

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2025/10/27

Anastasia and Nick are back for a full episode as the 2025 tennis season winds down. This week, they preview the WTA Finals in Riyadh — from format and field breakdowns to the Elena Rybakina vs. Mirra Andreeva qualification drama — and dive into the final Masters of the year in Paris. Plus: the ATP’s new Saudi Masters event, Davis Cup updates, and how the fall swing revealed just how worn out players are after a long year.Chapters:00:00 Intro04:06 Audience Q&A07:39 WTA Finals Preview36:38

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1:21:56

The Exhibition Episode — Why They Matter (and Why...

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2025/10/21

This week, Anastasia and Nick take on one of the most debated topics in tennis —exhibitions.From theSix Kings Slamin Saudi Arabia toLaver Cup, Hopman Cup,andUTS, they unpack why players play them, why fans argue about them, and how events like these actually shape tennis culture.They explore the three main types of exhibitions — money events, charity exhibitions, and rival tours — and what makes each unique. Plus, a packed week in tennis.And Players of the Fortnight:Valentin Vacherot and Tereza

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42:16

The Cousin Final & The Art of Winning Ugly

Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Anastasia breaks down the most surprising and satisfying weekend in tennis — the all-American final in Wuhan and the cousin showdown in Shanghai. From Coco Gauff perfecting the art of “winning ugly” to Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech’s once-in-a-lifetime Masters final, this episode captures everything that made the weekend unforgettable.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:21 Coco Gauff's Journey to the Wuhan Final05:53 Jessica Pagula's Gritty Path to the Final10:46 The All-American Final: Gauff vs

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1:09:43

Beijing to Shanghai: Anisimova’s surge, Learner...

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2025/10/06

Beijing wrapped, Shanghai rolls—and we’ve got a voice note fromEddie McGhee (Tennis Asia)on what it’s likeon the groundin Shanghai: humidity, facial-recognition entry, and a downtown fan zone screen. Plus: Anisimova’s title, Learner Tien’s breakout, Double-H back in the winner’s circle, Americans in Shanghai, and Players of the Fortnight:Eva LysandJerry Shang. Q&A lightning round too.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:59 Catching Up on Asian Tennis17:30 Voice Note from Eddie of Tennis Asia30:50 WTA

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1:13:26

Ground Pass Turns 2: The Story, The Mission, and...

Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast ·

2025/10/04

Ground Pass is turning 2! 🎉 In this special birthday episode, Anastasia and Nick look back on how Ground Pass began, what it stands for, and how it’s grown into a home for new and curious tennis fans.They revisit the mission to make tennis more accessible, share the stories that shaped the show (including that first-ever voice memo), and reveal what it’s like building the podcast with just the two of them behind the mic. You’ll hear their first live tennis memories, favorite moments, dream

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36:47

Mini Pod: The Asian Swing, “On Tour With,” and Ground...

Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast ·

2025/09/30

This week’s mini pod covers three big topics:🎾The Asian Swing– ATP action in Tokyo & Beijing, WTA 1000 in Beijing, Challenger winners, and the growing “Ground Pass Effect.”✈️Our New Substack Series – On Tour With…featuring players like Ethan Quinn and Hailey Baptiste, following their first (or second) Asian swing experiences.🎂Ground Pass Turns 2!We’re celebrating with special birthday content, a bonus episode, merch discounts, and listener Q&A.📅 Don’t forget: send your questions and voice

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