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Best Of Three

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Alvin and friends discuss a wide variety of tennis topics, both on and off the court.

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66:55

WTA Doha 1000 Recap: Muchova Breaks Through, Mboko...

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2026/02/15

The WTA Doha 1000 wrapped up with one of the most satisfying storylines of the season. Karolína Muchová wins her first WTA title in six years, Vicky Mboko announces herself as a top-10 player, and the next generation keeps forcing its way into the conversation. Alvin Owusu and Torrey Hawkins break down what we learned from Doha, why Muchová’s all-court game still causes matchup problems at the top of the game, and what makes Mboko so difficult to deal with already. We also zoom out to talk ab...

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67:33

Alcaraz’s Genius, Zverev’s Window & Sinner’s Response...

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2026/02/09

The Australian Open is in the books, and we’re joined by Patrick Parr for a wide-ranging post-AO conversation that goes well beyond the scoreboard. We unpack Alexander Zverev’s durability and why the French Open may represent his clearest Grand Slam opportunity, examine Carlos Alcaraz’s unmatched in-match adaptability, and break down why Jannik Sinner’s loss doesn’t change his long-term trajectory. We also dive into the next generation of American men — including Lerner Tien and Ben Shelton —...

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74:47

Australian Open 2026 Recap: What We Learned About...

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2026/02/05

The Australian Open is in the books, and we zoom out on what actually mattered. In this episode of Best of Three, we break down what the 2026 Australian Open told us about the state of both tours — from Aryna Sabalenka’s continued dominance and the growing depth of the WTA, to Carlos Alcaraz’s separation at the top of the men’s game and what this tournament revealed about Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner, and the next generation. We also dig into: Whether the women’s tour is more open than eve...

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57:48

Carlos Alcaraz Wins Australian Open 2026 | Beating...

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2026/02/01

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the Australian Open and complete the career Grand Slam before age 23. In this episode of Best of Three, we break down: Why this wasn’t a simple passing of the torchHow Alcaraz adjusted tactically after a brutal first setThe height, depth, and footwork changes that flipped the matchWhy Djokovic still forced Alcaraz to play his absolute bestThis wasn’t about flash — it was about discipline, legs, and playing the long game. Send us a text

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54:32

Elena Rybakina is your 2026 Australian Open Champion

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2026/01/31

Elena Rybakina is your 2026 Australian Open Champion, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a razor-thin three-set final (6-4, 4-6, 6-4). Alvin and Torrey break down one of the highest-level women’s finals in recent memory: • why this match truly was a coin flip (92 points apiece) • first-strike tennis vs high-tempo rally dominance • the tactical adjustments that swung the third set • what this result means for the WTA hierarchy heading into the hard-court sprint • Rybakina’s resurgence, Sabalenka’s c...

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50:32

Australian Open 2026 Mens Semis Recap: Djokovic...

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2026/01/30

Novak Djokovic delivers another reminder at the Australian Open, surviving an all-time semifinal battle with Jannik Sinner, while Carlos Alcaraz ALSO outlasts Alexander Zverev in a five-set war. Alvin Owusu and Torrey Hawkins break down belief, execution under pressure, break-point math, serving patterns, and legacy implications—plus what this all means heading into the men’s final. This wasn’t just tennis. This was history knocking. Send us a text

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54:49

Sabalenka vs Rybakina Final Set | Coco Gauff...

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2026/01/29

The women’s side of the Australian Open is delivering heavyweight tennis. We break down: • Sabalenka’s dominance and why she’s in a class of her own • Elena Rybakina surviving Pegula and setting up the final we’ve been waiting for • Coco Gauff’s loss to Svitolina – what’s real, what’s fixable, what matters long-term • Why 18-year-old Eva Jovic is very different from the usual “next American” hype • What Jessica Pegula’s consistency really means in today’s power era Power vs power. Control v...

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68:46

Australian Open 2026 Men’s QF Review & SF Preview |...

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2026/01/29

We break down the men’s quarterfinals at the 2026 Australian Open and preview the semifinals. Topics include: Djokovic vs Musetti (and what it says about Novak in 2026)Sinner vs Shelton and the “wrong generation” problemAlcaraz vs de Minaur breakdownZverev vs TienWhy Alcaraz and Sinner are separating from the fieldWhat kind of player can actually disrupt them🎾 Hosted by Alvin Owusu & Torrey Hawkins — former players, longtime coaches, and tennis lifers. Send us a text

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91:22

Australian Open 2026 R16 Review & Quarterfinal Preview

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2026/01/26

The Round of 16 is in the books at the 2026 Australian Open, and now the real fun begins. Alvin and Torrey break down the women’s and men’s quarterfinal matchups, starting with Aryna Sabalenka’s form and the rapid rise of Eva Jovic, then moving through Coco Gauff vs Elina Svitolina and the evolving ceiling of Mirra Andreeva. On the men’s side, we dig deep into Carlos Alcaraz vs Alex de Minaur, what “changing gears” actually means at the elite level, why Tommy Paul struggled to hurt Carlos, an...

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72:23

Australian Open 2026: Rounds 1–2 Breakdown | Next Gen...

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2026/01/22

We break down the first two rounds of the 2026 Australian Open on both the ATP and WTA tours. From why the top seeds largely survived, to what the early exits of several Next Gen players really mean, to the subtle differences between tour professionals and rising talent — this episode goes deep on what actually matters after Week 1 in Melbourne. Topics include: • Why Grand Slams expose young players differently than regular tour events • Fonseca & Alex Eala’s early exits and what...

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104:01

Australian Open 2026 Draw Show | Full Breakdown

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2026/01/16

The 2026 tennis season is officially underway, and we’re kicking it off with our full Australian Open Draw Show. In this episode of Best of Three, we break down: • The women’s draw first – contenders, dangerous floaters, and early-round landmines • The men’s draw second – blockbuster first rounds, brutal sections, and who really got tested • Which seeds are vulnerable • Which unseeded players could blow things up • And what the draw tells us about how this tournament might actually unfold If ...

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98:52

The State of American Women’s Tennis (2025) – Who’s...

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2026/01/12

American women’s tennis is quietly stacked—and complicated. In this special State of the Union episode of Best of Three, Alvin Owusu and Torrey Hawkins break down where US women’s tennis really stands heading into the new season. They dig into: Coco Gauff’s evolution into a consistent Grand Slam force (and what still limits her ceiling)Amanda Anisimova’s comeback year, mental toughness, and why her pedigree mattersJessica Pegula’s consistency, her realistic Grand Slam window, and what her nex...

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77:55

US Tennis State of the Union: Who’s Carrying the...

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2026/01/05

American men’s tennis looks stable at the top — but stability isn’t the same as momentum. In this State of the Union episode, Alvin and Torrey take a wide-angle look at where U.S. men’s tennis stands heading into the next season. They break down the established core (Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Frances Tiafoe), assess Ben Shelton’s rapid ascent, and ask the harder question: what happens after this generation? The conversation spans ceiling vs. longevity, talent vs. professionalism, and why dept...

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Jannik Sinner’s Skiing Background Explains Everything

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2025/12/29

Why does Jannik Sinner feel inevitable—especially indoors? In this episode of Best of Three, Alvin Owusu is joined by Patrick Parr for a deep dive into what actually separates Sinner from the rest of the ATP field. This isn’t about forehands or backhands. It’s about skiing, pressure, stillness, and why tennis feels slow to him. We unpack: How Sinner’s elite skiing background shaped his movement, balance, and mental calmWhy indoor tennis removes chaos—and why that heavily favors SinnerThe diff...

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43:36

The Pressure Generation | ATP 2025 Review Part 4

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2025/12/22

In Part 4 of our ATP 2025 Year-End Review, we look at the players aged 27–29 — the most complicated group in men’s tennis. They were supposed to take over from Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer. Then came The New Two. We dive into: • Zverev’s stagnant ceiling and why the next dip could get ugly • Fritz maximizing every ounce but needing just one more gear • Medvedev’s “one more run” and what actual change looks like • Tsitsipas falling fast — is a comeback even realistic? • Rublev as the gatekeepe...

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70:01

The New Middle Class of Men’s Tennis | ATP 2025...

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2025/12/15

What is a tennis player’s prime anymore? This week, we dig into the emerging “middle class” on the ATP Tour — the 25–26 year olds who are stepping into the best years of their tennis lives. Alex de Minaur, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Casper Ruud, Denis Shapovalov, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina — where are they headed in 2026 and beyond? We break down: • The science and mythology of peak vs prime in tennis • Why longevity has shifted the curve into weird territory • Who among this group has another l...

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38:38

Shelton, Draper, Rune & the “Blocked Generation” |...

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2025/12/08

What if you were good enough to be a Grand Slam contender… in any other era? Part 2 of our ATP Year-End Review looks at the players aged 22–24 — the cohort stuck directly behind Alcaraz and Sinner. This is the group that knows the assignment: solve the best duo men’s tennis has seen in 20 years… or sit in the waiting room forever. We dive into: • Ben Shelton — the competitive mutant who has climbed faster than his skill set was “supposed” to • Flavio Cobolli — burning competitive fire ...

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44:37

The Future of Men’s Tennis: ATP Young Guns Breakdown...

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2025/12/05

The men’s game is finally entering a new era — and the heat is coming from below. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner may be the “new two” at the top of the ATP mountain, but the base has started to rumble. In this episode, Torrey and Alvin break down the youngest wave of challengers ready to push the sport forward. We dig into the rapid rise of Learner Tien, the firepower of João Fonseca, the big-man upside of Jakub Mensik, and the smooth-handed swagger of Alex Michelsen. What did each show us ...

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101:18

WTA 2025 Review: A New Big Three? Sabalenka, Gauff,...

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2025/11/24

The 2025 WTA season is in the books, and it might be the clearest sign yet that women’s tennis has officially entered a new era. Arena Sabalenka finished as the undisputed force at the top, Coco Gauff found another gear, Amanda Anisimova became a two-slam finalist, and a wave of young talent made serious noise. Alvin and Torrey break down: • Why Sabalenka’s “Serena 2.0” season was both dominant and revealing • Whether Coco Gauff actually has another level — and what that could mean for 2026 •...

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74:18

ATP Tour Finals Breakdown: Sinner’s Edge, Alcaraz’s...

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2025/11/17

Sinner vs Alcaraz delivered again. We dive deep into the ATP Tour Finals—tactics, momentum swings, psychological edges, and why this rivalry already feels historic. We also zoom out to the full field: Felix resurging, Ben chasing the top tier, De Minuar’s rise, Fritz finding his ceiling, and what all of this means heading into Australia. If you’re a tennis nerd, settle in. If you’re not, you will be by the end. Send us a text

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