{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/691258f4dac02c1fcf714e40?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The WTA Finals Recap & ATP Finals Chaos: From Rybakina’s Rise to Djokovic’s Exit","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1762809342916-346e33fd-a6cb-47c4-8bcb-8f4bea82a47f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Anastasia and Nick break down the thrilling close to the WTA season — Elena Rybakina’s flawless run in Riyadh, Aryna Sabalenka’s fiery consistency, and what Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek’s “rebuilding” phases really mean heading into 2026. Then they pivot to the ATP Finals, unpacking Novak Djokovic’s late withdrawal, Lorenzo Musetti’s mad dash to Turin, and why the Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry now defines men’s tennis. Plus: doubles shakeups, the ATP’s new Spotify deal, and the so-called “Battle of the Sexes” rematch.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:55 Audience Q&amp;A</p><p>09:00 WTA Finals review</p><p>52:22 ATP Finals Preview</p><p>01:12:46 The News Around Tennis</p><p>01:35:35 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Morgan’s Mexico City GP vlog - <a href=\"https://youtu.be/HDb8Ng-f2xo?si=YgjIfWUEWXeSwwb9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/HDb8Ng-f2xo?si=YgjIfWUEWXeSwwb9</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Players box Podcast - <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlayersBoxPodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePlayersBoxPodcast</a></li><li>Doubles reels - <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ1b3-dDhi5/?igsh=MXYxNDhnZTgzamxjdA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ1b3-dDhi5/?igsh=MXYxNDhnZTgzamxjdA==</a></li><li>Hardcourt article - <a href=\"https://open.substack.com/pub/hardcourt/p/the-tennis-tours-content-conundrum?r=64928&amp;utm_medium=ios\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.substack.com/pub/hardcourt/p/the-tennis-tours-content-conundrum?r=64928&amp;utm_medium=ios</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>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></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><p><br></p>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}