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PODCAST

Ready Play Tennis Podcast

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Two tennis friends, Jason and Aldwin, serve up the latest tennis tea, dishing about the latest headlines on the ATP and WTA tours and more locally on the GLTA through their unique, sassy, and at times, shady lens.

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58:18

Vika, Ostrava, and Boris Becker drama!

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2020/10/28

The women wrap up their second last tournament of the year at Ostrava!!! and though Aryna Sabalenka hoisted the trophy at the last premier event on the WTA calendar, Jason and Aldwin sing the praises of their comeback player of the year, Vika Azarenka. After the two provide some follow-up on the GLTA and Sam Querrey stories they covered last week, they send congrats and warm wishes to the recently retired Julia Goerges and discuss Boris Becker's alleged refusal to give up his precious Slam

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01:01:11

GLTA Gossip & Sam Querrey's Great Escape

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2020/10/21

The 'GLTA Players Lounge' group on Facebook erupted in the gayest of gossip this week when a group member revealed the GLTA (Gay Lesbian Tennis Alliance) Board's unilateral decision to not hold elections as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you might expect, Aldwin and Jason are living for that juicy gossip and offer their analysis of the varying opinions posted on that decision, reflect on the GLTA Tour as a whole and where there is opportunity to improve coordination and communications. Better

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52:11

French Open 2020: The Wrap Up

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2020/10/14

That's it folks! This abbreviated Grand Slam Season is ovah and we've got two French Open Champions to show for it! Félicitations go to Polish phenom Iga Swiatek for trouncing the competition this past fortnight and Rafael Nadal for pummeling his way through the draw (Novak Djokovic, we feel for you girl) and winning his 7 billionth French Open title. (That is obvi a clear exaggeration but come on, 13 Roland Garros titles on one of the most difficult surfaces to win a Slam on? As John McEnroe

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56:49

French Open 2020: The Who's Who of, Who's That?!

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2020/10/07

It's midway through an unusual (and cold) French Open 2020, the third and final slam of the season (let that sink in). The guys struggle with the new crop of 'Who's that?' up and comers. Who's this Iga Swiatek getting off handling Halep-ae and our bestie Genie like that? More importantly, who's that snack with the Frenchiest of names (Hugo Gaston) handling his business and his nerve against Wawrinka and giving us the match of the tournament (thus far) against Dominic Thiem? Will these and other

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58:30

French Open 2020 Preview (But Our Vision Betta Den Dat!)

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2020/09/30

Yo, yo, yo, hittin' balls on da clay heavy top spin, b****, bettah make your play Serve so wide, Johnny Mac think you cray Ace, drop shot all day errday. FO 2020, but our vision bettah den dat. We out. Thank you Denis Shapovalov for being our lyrical inspiration for this most exciting pod episode intro! Here we are bitches! French Open 2020, second Slam of the year and what? In September? We know it's cray but we gotta roll with the punches. Before diving into the terre battue, Jason and

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57:24

When in Rome

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2020/09/23

The guys kick-off this week's episode talking about their own tests on court. Aldwin may have finally found his flawless forehand form, aided by a new grunt, while Jason struggles in his Aldwin-free return to Winter Team Tennis Redux (Fall Edition). When in Rome, the WTA and ATP tours turn to clay, and the guys share their standouts on both the ladies and mens side. Can anyone stop 'Halep-pae' or Djoko, the latter who is still undefeated-ish in 2020? (You know... cause he lost to a Line

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01:03:58

A Slammin' Success: Your Complete US Open Review

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2020/09/16

Who could possibly believe that we would be here? Six months following a complete shuttering of both the ATP and WTA tours and here we frickin' are, at the end of a shortened yet incredible North American hard court swing and with two marvellous Grand Slam Champions! Naomi Osaka and Dominic Thiem are your bright and shiny 2020 US Open Champions y'all and Jason and Aldwin give you the full low down on their journey to hoisting those coveted trophies (no asterisk needed thank you very much). The

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01:10:11

The Djoko No-No

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2020/09/09

The tennis world is a buzz at the unraveling of Djoker's opportunity at his 18 grand slam title after inadvertently striking a ball into the throat of a lines woman. For the NoleFam, the 'safe bubble' that saw Nole as overwhelming favourite has suddenly burst, and the guys are living for all the juicy drama... and the drama they themselves (well Jason) created with 'King Kyrgios' on IG. With Djoko's 'No-No', and no big three in the QF of a slam since 2003, a first time champion will emerge on the

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01:05:08

Wrapping Up the Western & Southern & US Open Preview

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2020/09/02

The return of professional tennis is in full swing and the boys are here to serve y'all the best successes and storylines coming out of the sensational Cincinatti tournament! (How's that for alliteration?) But first, a jaw-dropping headline: UTS participant, the "Rebel" otherwise known as French tennis bad boy Benoit Paire has become the first player to test positive for Covid-19 in "the bubble." Jason and Aldwin squeeze the pulp on that juicy-ass story as they share some inside scoop on what one

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46:59

Girl Talk with Genie Bouchard

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2020/08/26

In their first player interview, the guys score some sassy and sparkly 'girl talk' with the incomparable tennis starlet and former Wimbledon finalist, Genie Bouchard. As Genie points out, this is indeed a tennis podcast. Aldwin and Jason chat with her about her recent success in Prague (flicking that fierce braided pony all over the court!), her experience during World Team Tennis with her fabulous Girl Gang, building a relationship with her new coach and six time grand slam doubles champion

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59:28

Start Spreading the News! (Not Covid)

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2020/08/19

Hot off the press! Start spreading the news! The one, the only, Ms. Genie Bouchard is confirmed to be on a future show! (Fans cheering wildly!) Jay and Aldwin threw a line out on IG to the resurgent Canadian tennis star last week attempting to entice her on the show and she typed back: "100% Just Tell Me When." GAGGED. The two start this week's episode by talking about how jazzed they are to welcome Genie and prepare mentally for what's bound to be a fun, flirty, and fabulous interview! Once

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01:04:57

There's Something About Monica

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2020/08/12

On the 25th anniversary of her triumphant return to 'our home and native land' at the Canadian Open in 1995, the guys recognize and honour the achievements of the great Monica Seles. An incredible 'ground and pound' game and undeniable dominance led her to eight grand slams before turning 20, Monica's journey would take an unexpected and tragic turn, change the course of her career. Leaning into the issue of mental health in sport, Aldwin and Jason analyze what might have been if not for the

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01:04:49

Dear Tennis: Let's Take a Breath Here

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2020/08/05

The guys pull a quote from 'King Kyrgios' to name their latest episode. As we all struggle to keep up, our tennis 'saviour' Kyrgios cuts a video to read a statement (and cast some shade on Djoko and Borna) on why he's bowing out of the U.S. Open (*eye-roll*)... martyr much?! With Nadal out too and Bianca ready to defend, are Novak and Serena set to snatch the U.S. Open crown or will a new champion emerge? Are tournament winners in 2020 destined for an asterisk beside their name? With no fans,

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01:01:54

Revisiting the Drama - Serena vs. Osaka

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2020/07/22

This week the guys dissect the drama-filled, emotional encounter between 20 year old upstart Naomi Osaka and the queen (and legend) Serena Williams at the 2018 US Open Final. With the stage set for Serena, the overwhelming favourite, to tie Margaret Court's record of 24 grand slam titles, the match would devolve into something much more dramatic than anyone anticipated. Was Serena robbed, or simply outplayed? Were issues of sexism or race at play, or was it just a case of bad behaviour? Aldwin

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50:00

The Big 3 and Beyond

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2020/07/15

Fed, Rafa, Djoko, (and maybe Murray?), The Big 3 have dominated the game like an aggressive, hungry top for the past twenty years. With little sign that these legends are slowing down and fuelled by their desire to cement themselves as the stand-alone GOAT, how much longer is the tennis world going to enjoy this trifecta of champions? How have they gotten there? How many more Rolex watches do they need? Is Andy Murray part of this equation or is this only a three variable algebraic expression

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01:02:31

Wimbledon, Wimbledon, Wherefore Art Thou Wimbledon?

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2020/07/08

For the first time since World War II, tennis will not be played on the hallowed grounds of the sport's most prestigious tournament and Jason and Aldwin are seriously in their feelings about it. Taking a trip down memory lane, the two reminisce over some of the Slam's iconic trademarks and traditions that captured their childhood imaginations: from the stringent all-white clothing policy to NBC's coverage of the Championship (not to mention that epic theme music!) and of course, those luscious and

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59:25

Adria Tour Fallout

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2020/07/01

And you thought Dmitrov testing positive for COVID-19 was a bad omen for the Adria Tour? Sweetie, that was only the tip...of the iceberg. Jason and Aldwin delve right into the details, discussing the onslaught of new positive cases and official player statements as a result of Djoko's Balkan debacle. The two also recount getting trolled by a few hardcore Zverev supporters on IG. "Branch Covidian Czars?" We prefer "Czars of Social Distancing" thank you very much! Finally, some Canadian tennis

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58:31

COVID, Djokovic and the Unfortunate 'Positive' Results

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2020/06/24

Shit hits the fan in the tennis world after Jason and Aldwin come back from staging their own UTS Showdown on Sunday. Celebrated tennis star Grigor Dmitrov tests positive for COVID-19 (as does Borna Coric, Viktor Troicki and Nole himself as the public later finds out) and the boys dive head first into discussing the virus transmission fest that was the Adria Tour and all the "boneheads" (Nick Kyrgios' preferred term) that took part. Was that you Goran Ivanisevic that slid into our IG DM's offering

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54:16

Your Ultimate Tennis Showdown Lowdown

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2020/06/17

The Greek God? The Hammer? The Wall? Is it WWE or professional tennis? Aldwin and Jason give the lowdown of the showdown and return of tennis (somewhat) with Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS), organized by and hosted at Patrick Mouratoglou's tennis academy in Nice, France (must be Nice!). The new fast-paced format brands each player participating in this round robin tournament format. The guys assess the 'moniker' assigned to each player, come up with some new ones, and share monikers for one

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48:10

Footwork, Followers and Friends in Motor Tennis City

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2020/06/10

"Correction, RPTP goes weekly!" Aldwin and Jason smash into weekly programming with a look at the highly anticipated Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) and a potential Cincinnati-US Open double-header. Are fans ready for this season's tennis switch-ups? The guys also call out a few IG bots (Tom Hill, we see you boo), share support for the Black Lives Matter, and take a drive down memory lane to the Motor City Tennis Classic. Who's path to the B final was peppered with lopsided scorelines? Who got

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