This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first week of the Italian Open taking place in Rome. Coming into this tournament, the major headline was the return of Jannik Sinner, and he has not disappointed thus far. In terms of upsets, the biggest disappointment has likely been the Americans, with every seeded player outside of Tommy Paul finding an early exit. On the other hand, most top players have survived to the round of 16, leading to some premier matchups for us to look forward to in the second week. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan discuss last week's Madrid Open, a tournament full of excitement despite the fact that both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were absent from the event. Novak Djokovic and last year's finalist Felix Auger Aliassime went out early, while another canadian Gabriel Diallo made a shock deep run. In the end, we saw Draper make a surprising final, while Casper Ruud captured his first Masters 1000 title. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan welcome on Cole Shoults. Cole has gained popularity on his social media accounts recently where he documents his journey of striving to play pro tennis at 24 years old. He travels all over the country training with ATP coaches and shares what he learns with his followers. Cole played division one tennis at Toledo University, and is also the co owner of launchpad tennis. The discussion today covers the mindset of professional players, and what it is like to be on the grind toward a pro tennis career. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

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