{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/6972fa946982fb769812fa1d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Australian Open 2026: Round 1 & 2 review and a look ahead to Round 3","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1769142063481-34f310e2-f8da-4368-bebe-56dcf7ac64e2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Round 1 and 2 at the Australian Open delivered everything. Qualifiers are flipping the script, the crowds are breaking records daily, and the WTA Next Gen is making a serious statement. We talk Alex Eala’s superstar support, Zeynep Sonmez’s red-and-white takeover, Bartunkova’s breakout, and the early upsets (plus a little Putinseva theater). Then we look ahead to a loaded Round 3 slate, including Quinn vs Mensik, Spizzirri vs Sinner, Baptiste vs Gauff, and Wawrinka vs Fritz.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Off Season: Episode 1 - <a href=\"https://youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?si=1LG59ziOx1V-mYfR\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?si=1LG59ziOx1V-mYfR</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro - Aus Open Rd 1 &amp; 2 review</p><p>02:36 Follow Grand Slam matches through radio</p><p>05:33 The US ESPN issue</p><p>08:45 A look pack at Round 1 &amp; 2</p><p>46:54 Exciting Round Three Matches Preview</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"}