{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/680ee9e650eb10252877c99f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Madrid Open Chaos, Carlos Alcaraz Injury, and Challenger Highlight","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1745806784079-d8f7f3d9-192f-4d17-bbed-13d3aab29391.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Anastasia and Nick are back with a full episode, and it’s a packed one!</p><p>They kick off with a spoiler-free discussion of the new Carlos Alcaraz documentary on Netflix, sharing thoughts on Carlos’ mindset, why it’s refreshing to see athletes prioritize happiness, and a few can’t-miss moments (including a sweet encounter with Roger Federer!).</p><p><br></p><p>Then it’s onto the latest tennis news:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The chaos unfolding at the Madrid Open 🎾</li><li>Carlos Alcaraz’s tough clay season scheduling and injury news 🇪🇸</li><li>Big first-round exits for top players like Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune</li><li>Why Jannik Sinner’s absence might be changing the men’s tour energy</li><li>Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s strong season so far 🔥</li><li>Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff surviving early-round scares at Madrid</li><li>Naomi Osaka’s next steps after an early Madrid exit—and the rising trend of players taking Challenger wildcards for match play</li><li>Updates on Emma Raducanu, Maria Sakkari, and other names heating up the women’s tour</li><li>Plus: a historic run at the Côte d’Ivoire Challenger 🏆</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>No Player of the Fortnight this week</strong>&nbsp;— and Anastasia and Nick explain why they’re waiting for a breakout story worth highlighting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Don’t miss:</strong></p><p>➔ A little tease about the next&nbsp;<em>Meet the Professionals</em>&nbsp;episode</p><p>➔ Some love for Challenger events (and why you should absolutely go to one near you!)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Chapters</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>04:14 Our thoughts on the Carlos Alcaraz Documentary</p><p>17:13 The Chaotic Madrid Open</p><p>38:54 What Happens After Early Exits?</p><p>48:25 Spotlight on Local Talent</p><p>51:10 Player of the Fortnite Dilemma</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Eliakim Coulibaly’s historic win: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DI99yV4ti85/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/p/DI99yV4ti85/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==</a></li><li>Challenger TV: <a href=\"https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv</a></li><li>WTA Unlocked: <a href=\"https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to Our Substack at - </strong><a href=\"https://groundpass.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://groundpass.substack.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>Visit Our Website at - </strong><a href=\"http://www.groundpasspodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.groundpasspodcast.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>Email us at - </strong><a href=\"mailto:groundpasspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>groundpasspodcast@gmail.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow us for daily updates on Social:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Threads: <a href=\"https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass</a></p><p>Blue Sky: <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder</p>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}