Alex Eala rise like a phoenix, Daniil Medvedev crashes and burns, Venus Williams' reminds us of her greatness and Carlos Alcaraz cuts his hair. These are the Match Stories that caught our attention in round 1 of the US Open

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Alex Eala

07:46 - Daniil Medvedev

16:59 - Venus Williams

20:14 - Coco Gauff

23:45 - Gael Monfils

25:27 - Carlos Alcaraz

27:00 - Outro

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On this episode of Ground Pass, Anastasia is joined by Eugene and Lucy from Black Spin Global to break down Serena Williams’ surprise appearance at Maria Sharapova’s Hall of Fame induction. The conversation dives into the history and growth of the Black Spin Global platform, and the players of color to keep an eye on at this year’s US Open.

At Ground Pass, we love shining a light on the people in the tennis media space doing great work—and Eugene and Lucy are two of the very best.

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When you do something twice, it becomes a tradition… right? Right?!

We’re back on the grounds of the US Open for our 2nd annual preview episode with Coach B — Brian Bradley. He may live in Los Angeles, but as a born-and-raised New Yorker, the Open is always a homecoming.

Anastasia and Coach B chat about:

• The unique energy of Fan Week
• Qualifiers to keep on your radar
• The first-round matches that deserve a spot on your watch list

If you tuned in last year, you know how much fun this is. If not, consider this your perfect warm-up for the last Grand Slam of the season.

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The summer swing is heating up—literally. Anastasia recaps the finals of the Cincinnati Open, where Iga Swiatek battled Jasmine Paolini for the women’s title and Jannik Sinner faced off against Carlos Alcaraz in yet another chapter of their growing rivalry.

But this episode isn’t just about the scorelines. Anastasia dives into the best and worst moments from a week that had it all:

• 🎾 Best: Terence Atmane making waves, Ella Siegel’s rise, and Iga’s unforgettable “Wicked” press conference.
• ☕ Worst: $7 coffee and the unbearable #CincyOven heat wave that tested both players and fans.

From thrilling tennis to off-court quirks, this is your full Cincinnati Open wrap-up before the road heads to New York and the US Open.

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This week on Ground Pass, Anastasia and Nick are back with a full-length episode packed with tennis storylines from the Canadian Open and a preview of what’s ahead in Cincinnati. We break down Naomi Osaka’s new coaching setup, Amanda Anisimova’s bounce-back, and why Victoria Mboko’s win over Coco Gauff was absolute cinema. Plus, a big rant on why Alexei Popyrin’s 2024 Canada title deserves more respect, doubles teams you should be watching, and a lot of dispatch updates ahead of our on-site coverage at the Cincinnati Open. Also, the US Open has… a dating show?? We’ve got thoughts.

Don’t forget to follow us on Substack for our Ground Pass On Site series from Cincinnati, and hit up our new YouTube Memberships to fuel Anastasia’s coffee habit.

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• Served Iga interview: https://youtu.be/AGs3pPCMh3c?si=Q0PCAToRGo0hBb1M

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Ground Pass

03:40 Canadian Open - the two city tournament

13:54 The Tennis In Canada - WTA

30:57 The Tennis in Canada - ATP

43:10 Cincinnati Open Preview

53:00 YouTube Memberships and Community Engagement

56:22 The US Open Dating Show Discussion

01:04:54 Player of the Fortnight: Victoria Mboko

01:06:51 Player of the Fortnight: Alexei Popyrin

01:11:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes

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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 calendar

Plus: a quick look ahead to the Canadian Masters and the road to the US Open.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:00 The Citi Open - The Heat , Humidity and Fans

04:51 Venus Williams: The Joy of Playing Tennis Again

19:08 The Tennis and The Players at the Citi Open

30:23 Whats Next on Tour

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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.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Weekly Tennis Update: Highlights and Events

02:54 ATP Updates

06:13 WTA Updates

08:31 Injury Updates and Player Withdrawals

11:41 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Tournaments

15:31 Excitement at the Washington Open

21:20 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects

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