{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/69cc54f4d0d5402d881c17d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Miami Open recap, Sunshine Double storylines, and what beginners should know","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651ccfef9b495d0012f9d190/1774998388926-bb4e614e-bf44-4884-94f3-72a85ab3300a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After a month apart, we’re finally back together to catch up on everything that happened across the Miami Open. We talk through the tournament’s unique ground pass experience, why Miami feels so different from Indian Wells, and the players and storylines that defined the back half of the Sunshine Double.</p><p><br></p><p>We also answer a listener question about why men sometimes play best-of-three and sometimes best-of-five, break down what Miami is really like for fans on the grounds, and get into the biggest tennis themes of the week. That includes Aryna Sabalenka’s continued dominance, Jannik Sinner looking untouchable again, questions around Iga Swiatek after Miami, Arthur Fils making his case as part of the next big men’s tier, and a wave of rising teens making noise on both tours.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, we preview Charleston, Houston, and the start of clay season, check in on the Off Season players, and give our Players of the Fortnight.</p><p><br></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Substack about comebacks - <a href=\"https://open.substack.com/pub/groundpass/p/absence-makes-you-play-better-tennis?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=post%20viewer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.substack.com/pub/groundpass/p/absence-makes-you-play-better-tennis?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=post%20viewer</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Off Season Ep 5 - <a href=\"https://youtu.be/Ceo9n7HvTQ4?si=v3gHLlW-GJjW-Kcx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/Ceo9n7HvTQ4?si=v3gHLlW-GJjW-Kcx</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Ground Pass Shop - <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Ground Pass Patreon - <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcast</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Reconnecting After a Break</p><p>01:49 Understanding Tennis Match Formats</p><p>07:53 The Miami Open Experience</p><p>11:43 Diversity and Atmosphere at the Miami Open</p><p>21:51 Charleston vs. Miami: A Ground Pass Comparison</p><p>29:39 The Tennis at the Miami Open</p><p>38:48 Carlos Alcaraz's Recent Struggles</p><p>40:30 Iga Swiatek's Press Conference Insights</p><p>47:42 The Rise of Young Tennis Stars</p><p>49:11 Is Arthur Fils the 3rd guy?</p><p>51:53 Tennis News - Madrid Open Practice Courts</p><p>55:27 The Need for Female Tournament Directors</p><p>01:01:21 Coming Up This Week in Tennis</p><p>01:07:00 Player of the Fortnight Highlights</p><p>01:14:27 Outro</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We have Merch!!!&nbsp;And its on SALE!</p><p><br></p><p>Ground Pass Shop - <a href=\"https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/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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