{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/69520b86c9578c8cda4660d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"United Cup Preview, Heated Rivalry Hype, and Alcaraz–Ferrero Fallout","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1766984123707-2a95790a-3dad-43a0-93e9-d98ddc532f55.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Season 2 ends with a proper tennis reset. We preview the United Cup and the early-week matchups we cannot wait for, then zoom out to the cultural moment of&nbsp;<em>Heated Rivalry</em>&nbsp;and why tennis still struggles to embrace sports entertainment without nitpicking it to death. Plus, we unpack the Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero split, the latest on Jack Draper missing the Australian swing, and the small sign Nike might be taking tennis kits seriously again. Also, a quick tease of what’s coming next for Ground Pass in 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Marca Article with Juan Carlos Ferrero: <a href=\"https://www.marca.com/tenis/2025/12/24/ferrero-forma-jugar-carlos-me-tenia-enamorado-mejor-historia.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.marca.com/tenis/2025/12/24/ferrero-forma-jugar-carlos-me-tenia-enamorado-mejor-historia.html</a>&nbsp;</li><li>MTP - Nick McCarvel: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/Kl937_u-C-U?si=HjdkOeTpSeSX1fWw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/Kl937_u-C-U?si=HjdkOeTpSeSX1fWw</a>&nbsp;</li><li>MTP - Brad Stine: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/tcodbF-e3EY?si=ZkO6hcPyCucBHbot\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/tcodbF-e3EY?si=ZkO6hcPyCucBHbot</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Off Season Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/offseasontv/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/offseasontv/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>03:46 Heated Rivalry and Its Impact on Sports Media</p><p>18:52 Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero's Split</p><p>30:26 United Cup Preview</p><p>36:18 Team Dynamics and Predictions for the United Cup</p><p>41:55 Analyzing the United Cup's Impact on Player Performance</p><p>47:13 Key Matches to Watch in the United Cup</p><p>53:36 Tennis News and Ground Pass Updates</p><p>58:40 Nike's Potential Return to Tennis Fashion</p><p>01:01:48 Ground Pass Update</p><p>01:09:52 What's Next On Tour?</p><p>01:13:01 Outro</p><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>","author_name":"Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter"}