{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/69654ce5be0ffc81fb030566?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Australian Open 2026 Preview. Qualifying Watch List, Storylines, and Who’s Peaking Early","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1768245852783-e63373ef-169b-40df-a2fc-9d3b8fec6349.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Qualifying is here, so we’re jumping in early with a full Australian Open preview featuring Lucy Deuce (Black Spin Global). We answer a Ground Pass Hotline question about watching player practices at tournaments, share a listener voice memo from the United Cup in Sydney, and break down the first week of the season across Brisbane, Auckland, Hong Kong, and the United Cup. Plus: who looks ready for a deep run, who might need more reps, the WTA next wave showing up fast, what makes Grand Slam qualifying so brutal, and the names we’re watching this week as the main draw gets close.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Lucy Deuce on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lucyydeuce?igsh=MWM2MGVrZDhsbjd1cA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/lucyydeuce?igsh=MWM2MGVrZDhsbjd1cA==</a>&nbsp;|| Tiktok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@lucy.deuce?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-9315gur7Ev0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@lucy.deuce?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-9315gur7Ev0</a></li><li>Brad Stine Interview - <a href=\"https://youtu.be/tcodbF-e3EY?si=-drGONmLmLyMsvs4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/tcodbF-e3EY?si=-drGONmLmLyMsvs4</a></li><li>Sincaraz from the plane - <a href=\"https://x.com/skysports/status/2010721025051209946?s=46&amp;t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/skysports/status/2010721025051209946?s=46&amp;t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A</a></li><li>Prime france show - <a href=\"https://youtu.be/m8MMXHsO34o?si=36YJQJsvtFMi5UaX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/m8MMXHsO34o?si=36YJQJsvtFMi5UaX</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>03:35 Groundpass Hotline: Viewer Questions</p><p>11:19 A Voice Note from the United Cup</p><p>15:57 Week 1 of the 2026 Season - United Cup, Brisbane &amp; Auckland</p><p>23:31 Who is looking good &amp; who is not in week 1</p><p>33:28 The Storylines you might have missed in week 1</p><p>40:27 Australian Open Preview</p><p>47:08 A Tangent: The Role of Coaches in Tennis</p><p>52:42 Key Storylines for the Australian Open</p><p>57:55 A Sincaraz Tangent&nbsp;</p><p>01:03:30 Understanding the Qualifying Rounds</p><p>01:05:43 Spotlight on Qualifying Players</p><p>01:16:26 How to Watch the Australian Open</p><p>01:19:30 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Highlights</p><p>01:23:35 Player of the Fortnight</p><p>01:30:03 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. 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