{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/6903de6695ee8b18151aeee2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside the Tennis “WAG-scape” with Hard Court’s Jessica & Emily Snyder","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1761860622880-2777f43d-1872-4922-a806-87aa0dda27b3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this bonus episode of&nbsp;<em>Ground Pass</em>, Anastasia is joined by Jessica from&nbsp;<em>Hard Court</em>&nbsp;and Emily Snyder — partner of Shanghai Masters champion Valentin Vacherot — for a deep dive into the evolving “WAG-scape.” They discuss how tennis girlfriends and wives are reshaping fan culture, influencer partnerships, and visibility in the sport. Emily shares her whirlwind love story, how she balances her own career in sports business, and what life looks like as her boyfriend rockets into the ATP Top 40.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro to the WAG-scape</p><p>09:29 Who is a WAG?</p><p>10:37 How did Emily &amp; Valantin meet?</p><p>17:09 Emily's Intro to the tennis world</p><p>23:50 Emily's Career Development</p><p>37:45 How Emily supports Val in his career</p><p>44:12 What's next for Emily</p><p>47:16 Outro</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>WAG-scape article on Hardcourt Substack - <a href=\"https://open.substack.com/pub/hardcourt/p/a-definitive-guide-to-the-tennis?r=47h9qh&amp;utm_medium=ios\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.substack.com/pub/hardcourt/p/a-definitive-guide-to-the-tennis?r=47h9qh&amp;utm_medium=ios</a></li><li>Emily on TikTok - <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@emilysnyderr?_t=ZP-90zYVXelZrL&amp;_r=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@emilysnyderr?_t=ZP-90zYVXelZrL&amp;_r=1</a></li><li>Emily on Instagram - <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/emilysnyyder?igsh=NGIyOGhxZm5ybnl2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/emilysnyyder?igsh=NGIyOGhxZm5ybnl2</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>We have Merch!!!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Ground Pass Shop - <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Don’t forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment ⭐️</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to Our Substack at - <a href=\"https://groundpass.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://groundpass.substack.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Visit Our Website at - <a href=\"http://www.groundpasspodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.groundpasspodcast.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Email us at - <a href=\"mailto:groundpasspodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">groundpasspodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us for daily updates on Social:</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>&nbsp;</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>&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass</a>&nbsp;</p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast</a>&nbsp;</p><p>X: <a href=\"https://x.com/groundpasspod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/groundpasspod</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}