Painting Lines Podcast

This week Erik and Aidan discuss a busy week of Tennis following the Asian Swing. With three ATP 250s, talent was spread out, giving some struggling players chances to succeed. Meanwhile, Top ATP players convened for the second Six Kings Slam. However, as an exhibition, the tournament garnered less interest from hard core tennis fans. Meanwhile, those still hoping to make a run to Turin at the end of the season each found success. Felix Auger Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev, and Casper Ruud each collected 250 points to inch closer to the top 8 ranking positions.Contents: The Six Kings Slam 0:00Medvedev...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss one of the wildest tournaments in the history of tennis. With the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner dropping early with a cramping issue, the tournament seemed wide open. Djokovic eventually fell apart late in the tournament, which opened the door for one of the craziest Masters tournament finals in history. Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech, cousins that entered the tournament as unranked players, made the runs of their lifetime, defeating top opponents en route to a Cinderella story in the final. In winning, Vacherot became the lowest ranked player ever to...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the opening rounds of the Shanghai Masters 1000 event that is going on this week. With Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from the tournament before it started, Jannik Sinner seemed to have an easy walk to the title. However, struggling with the conditions, the top seed was forced to retire, leaving a wide open draw. Other top players like Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz have also fallen, perhaps creating a chance for Novak Djokovic to pull off a cinderella run at 38 years old to take this Masters 1000 title. But other young talents are waiting in the...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the two ATP 500s in the asian swing which happen in the buildup to the Masters 1000 event in Shanghai. These two events, one in Tokyo and one in Beijing, split up the top two players, meaning we would not be seeing a Sinner-Alcaraz matchup this week. However, this also meant in order to win one of these tournaments, you would likely have to beat one of these two players. That proved to be a tall order. While the tournaments did provide some excitement, with early upsets and shocking runs from players like Learner...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the Laver Cup this week, perhaps the strangest tournament in Tennis. It sits in an odd place, as essentially an exhibition, but with matches counting toward players head to head record. The selection process also feels quite strange and biased. This year, the tournament was held in San Francisco, and swung back and forth over the three days, with certain players stepping up and pulling out upsets to achieve victory this year. Let us know your thoughts on our choices and be sure to check back next week for another episode!Contents: Intro 0:00...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the Laver Cup this week, perhaps the strangest tournament in Tennis. It sits in an odd place, as essentially an exhibition, but with matches counting toward players head to head record. The selection process also feels quite strange and biased. This year, the tournament was held in San Francisco, and swung back and forth over the three days, with certain players stepping up and pulling out upsets to achieve victory this year. Let us know your thoughts on our choices and be sure to check back next week for another episode!

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the repercussions of the 2025 Slam season. Two players, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have completely separated themselves from the rest of the pack. However, the feeling is that like the previous era, another player may rise to compete with these top two guys. When examining the other top players, 5 stand out due to their youth and potential as possible future Slam winners and/or members of the next big 3. Let us know your thoughts on our choices and be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the closing rounds and final of the 2025 US Open. The final Major event of 2025, this tournament wraps up what has been a very exciting Slam season. For the third straight time, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner found themselves matched up in the final, with the winner taking the number 1 ranking. It was a high level match, and while the score wasn't super close, it was still great to watch. Other highlights from the tournament include the shock run to the semifinals by Felix Auger-Aliassime, the consistency of 38-year old Djokovic, and the number...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the opening rounds of the 2025 US Open Championships. While the first round did not see to many shocking victories for the underdogs, the top seeds started falling by round 2, and as the tournament has continued on, players ranked within the top 10 have disappeared from the tournament, leaving only a few top players remaining. Meanwhile, the title contenders Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have continued to cruise through the first few rounds. Be sure to check back next week for a recap of the second week of the tournament!Contents: Intro 0:00GMP Overrated? 1:41Medvedev...

With the release of the US Open Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have an easier run to the final, and what top players could make an exit earlier than their projected quarterfinals. Zverev seems to have the easiest path, while Sinner has to go through the gauntlet. Be sure...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the conclusion of the Cincinnati Masters, which promised a bang and ended with a fizzle. The tournament had overall delivered through the majority of the tournament. Most of the top players had performed and we even had a shocking underdog run. Unfortunately, as the days dragged on, more and more players began to struggle with the conditions. Shelton and Zverev both seemed completely drained when they eventually fell out of the tournament, and when we reached the final, Sinner was unable to perform against Alcaraz, playing only 5 games before he had to retire...

This week Erik and Aidan recap the result of the Canadian Open, where American Ben Shelton emerged victorious! The young American was definitely a top contender, but this was still an unexpected result, achieving a finals victory over Russian Karen Khachanov. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Masters was already underway, with the first couple of rounds already completed. Whether it is fatigue or simply the tough conditions in Ohio at this time of the year, many top seeds have already fallen out of the tournament. With the return of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz however, this tournament may prove to be...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first few rounds of the ATP Canada Masters that is currently taking place in Toronto. With top seeds like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic absent from the tournament, it is a great opportunity for another top player or underrated newcomer to step up and take the tournament as an underdog. Favorites like Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev seem to be on a collision course, but other threats like Alex De Minaur and Ben Shelton seem to be waiting in the wings for a chance to strike for the title. Be...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss some headlines from the last couple of weeks in tennis. Up first, a dramatic final in Washington DC led to what many consider a heartwarming moment from Alex De Minaur and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. A classy move from the Australian player. Meanwhile, in a pair of clay tournaments in europe, two players split the two tourneys, with both Bublik and Darderi each sneaking away with two titles to their names. Finally, as the next Masters 1000 approaches in Canada, the discussion goes over the expectation for the tournament, particularly as a large number of...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the two top players on the ATP tour today, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. These two players have completely separated themselves from the pack and are already putting themselves in the history books with other top players like the Big three of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. The pair discuss these comparisons, considering where these two players already find themselves in tennis history, and how that will develop in the future. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!Contents: Intro 0:00The Rise of Alcaraz and Sinner 4:10A Historic...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the last few rounds of Wimbledon, with a major focus on the final which featured the two most hyped players in tennis, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Both had an interesting run to make the final, with Sinner having an opponent retire while trailing massively, and Alcaraz dropping sets throughout the tournament. The discussion moves from what happened, to what this means to the future, and how these two players are already putting themselves in the history books with the big 4 players, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray.Contents:Intro 0:00Alcaraz-Sinner...

This week Erik and Aidan jump into the first week of Wimbledon, discussing the crazy first few rounds which featured the fall of many high seeded players. This included some of the tournament favorites, like Zverev, Medvedev, Musetti, and Draper. Meanwhile, the top two seeds of Alcaraz and Sinner were able to survive and move on, despite a five set scare for Alcaraz in the opening round and Sinner falling two sets behind against Dimitrov. Now going into week two the guys preview the final few rounds and give some predictions about what they expect to happen later on...

With the release of the Wimbledon Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have an easier run to the final, and what top players could make an exit earlier than their projected quarterfinals. Djokovic seems to have the easiest path, while Jack Draper has to go through the gauntlet. Be sure...

This week Erik and Aidan kick off the episode by discussing the pair of ATP 500 tournaments that happened this past week in Halle and London at Queen's Club. In Halle, the story of the week was Sinner getting upset by Alexander Bublik in the second round. Immediately, this loss has driven speculation about both Sinner's level on grass and his mental state after his loss at Roland Garros. On the other side, Alcaraz won the title at Queen's club for a second time, giving him even more momentum going into Wimbledon in a couple of weeks. The pair then...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first week of the clay season and what's next for some of the top guys after an exciting Roland Garros. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan discuss one of the greatest matches of all time that capped off a great tournament at Roland Garros 2025. In a match that is definitely a contender for the best comeback in the history of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner produced spectacular shots, dramatic moments, and overall an instant classic match with everything you could hope for as a tennis fan. Wider implications to comment on include how this rivalry will guide the future of tennis, appreciating tennis in the current moment, and a discussion of whether tennis players are the greatest athletes in...

This week Erik and Aidan discus the first week of the 2025 Roland Garros tournament. First up, the tournament included some surprising upsets in the early rounds, with top players and two former finalists at the French Open being eliminated before round 3. This shows that the tour is truly changing and despite their young age these players may never again get a chance to win a Slam. Meanwhile, the Americans made a surprisingly good showing, with two through to the quarterfinals and many more making it through at least the first couple of rounds. A positive sign given the history...

This week Erik and Aidan have a bunch of topics to cover as Roland Garros kicks off. In a historic achievement last week, Novak Djokovic became only the third man to win 100 or more titles in his career, collecting his first championship of the season at the Geneva Open. Meanwhile, Richard Gasquet brings his illustrious career to a close this week at Roland Garros, marking the end for another player who was overshadowed by the big 3. Finally, a new challenger emerged in Hamburg as an underdog Italian proved his mettle.

With the release of the Roland Garros Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have an easier run to the final, and what top players could make an exit earlier than their projected quarterfinals. Be sure to check back later in the week for a full episode discussing these topics!

This week Erik and Aidan recap the second week in Rome at this Italian Masters. The first week of the tournament set up some exciting matchups down the stretch, as most of the top seeds made it to the later rounds. Some standout performances included Sinner's who returned from his 3 month hiatus as though he had never left, storming to the final with some impressive performances on the way. Meanwhile, other top seeds began to fall, with players like Zverev having complaints about the players and the Italian Open equipment. It may have been the best tournament of the...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first week of the Italian Open taking place in Rome. Coming into this tournament, the major headline was the return of Jannik Sinner, and he has not disappointed thus far. In terms of upsets, the biggest disappointment has likely been the Americans, with every seeded player outside of Tommy Paul finding an early exit. On the other hand, most top players have survived to the round of 16, leading to some premier matchups for us to look forward to in the second week. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!<...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss last week's Madrid Open, a tournament full of excitement despite the fact that both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz were absent from the event. Novak Djokovic and last year's finalist Felix Auger Aliassime went out early, while another canadian Gabriel Diallo made a shock deep run. In the end, we saw Draper make a surprising final, while Casper Ruud captured his first Masters 1000 title. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan welcome on Cole Shoults. Cole has gained popularity on his social media accounts recently where he documents his journey of striving to play pro tennis at 24 years old. He travels all over the country training with ATP coaches and shares what he learns with his followers. Cole played division one tennis at Toledo University, and is also the co owner of launchpad tennis. The discussion today covers the mindset of professional players, and what it is like to be on the grind toward a pro tennis career. Be sure to check back next week...

This week Erik and Aidan discuss an interesting week of tennis during which the top players were split between the ATP 500 tournaments in Barcelona and Munich. This was not an even split however, as Zverev was the only top 10 player to show up in Germany, giving some other players a better chance to find success there. In Barcelona, the tournament featured nearly all of the top seeds in the later rounds, but while the matchups were high level, most of the matches were disappointing in terms of the scoreline. Only a few matches delivered nailbiting and stressful moments, but...

This week Erik and Aidan are back with a classic recap episode discussing the Monte Carlo Masters which took place this past week in Monaco. It was an interesting tournament, with a unique mix of early exits and strong late round matchups. The tournament kicked off with top seeds like Djokovic and Zverev being eliminated, with others like Medvedev barely surviving through a round or two. Other players like Alex De Minaur vastly outperformed expectations, throwing in performances like his matchup with Grigor Dimitrov, one of the most one sided matches in recent memory. Be sure to check back...

This week Erik interviews Luis Flores, a former NCAA Division 1 Champion at the University of Georgia and ATP Pro. Luis shares his stories from college and the pros, from playing for the national title to competing at the prestigious grass of Wimbledon at the All England Club. He also discusses his current business in Mexico focused on combining sport with a relaxing vacation. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!Luis' LinksInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/luisflowers11/https://www.instagram.com/sportstulumretreats/

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the second half of the Miami Open. There were some great matches despite the tournament being a bit thrown off by the rain, with a mix of older players and new young talent finding success. The standout part of the last few rounds was the final, where GOAT Novak Djokovic took on 19-year old Jakub Mensik. It was a symbolic battle of old vs young with Djokovic seeking his 100th title and Mensik looking to achieve his first. In the end Mensik was able to get it done and show that the big 3...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the first week of a wild Miami Open. With last year's winner Jannik Sinner still out of the picture due to his ban, this seemed to be a perfect opportunity for top players to step up with a huge title on the line. However, it turns out the Indian Wells Masters last week was nothing to go on, as all of the top players that reached the final rounds in California last week were eliminated in their first round matchups. Other top players also found themselves ousted early, leaving the tournament truly up...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the second week of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Wrapping up the first Masters 1000 tournament of the year we had an exciting week of tennis. After some crazy early eliminations, there were a few surprising names through to the later rounds. However, by the time we reached the semifinals it seemed as though the tournament was settling back into old patterns. This was then thrown on its head after two upsets in the semis setup a surprise final with both players hoping to achieve their first Indian Wells title. Be sure...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the opening rounds from the BNP Paribas Open which kicked off this week in sunny Indian Wells. Often called the "fifth slam" this tournament is the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the year and is also the first part of the "Sunshine Double." So far, this tournament has had no shortage of surprises. From top-seeded Zverev losing in the opening round, to former champion and GOAT Djokovic being ousted early for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, some storylines running through the first few rounds have been quite shocking. With some in...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the the final tournaments leading up to the start of the Masters 1000 season with the Sunshine Double kicking off this week in Indian Wells. Some results of these tournaments were pretty shocking, with Tsitsipas emerging victorious in Dubai while Zverev came up empty in the South American swing and in Mexico. Heading into Indian Wells it feels as though anyone has a chance to succeed given the fact that very few players have show consistency this year. Carlos Alcaraz, 2-time defending champion, looks to become only the third player to achieve a threepeat...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the two big tournaments that happened that week. The first took place in the middle east, with top players meeting in Doha for the Qatar Open. In a stacked tournament, Carlos Alcaraz shockingly did not emerge victorious, while other top seeds exited very early. Meanwhile in Rio, Zverev's early exit meant an open draw for many other players. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the biggest headlines from the past week in tennis. With threee tournaments going on, there were many matches to discuss, along with unrelated but massive news regarding Jannik Sinner's doping case. Sinner will face a three month ban from the tour, but may still remain the world number one through this period. In other news, a start arose in Buenos Aires, with Joao Fonseca pulling of a massive victory at a super young age. In Marseille, there was another disappointing result for Medvedev, and in Del Ray beach the Americans fell early leading...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the last week in tennis which featured two ATP 500 tournaments. Starting off with Dallas, there were some surprising runs, like Denis Shapovalov making it to the final, while Casper Ruud was able to impressively back up his ranking in a tournament many expected him to go out early. In Europe, Medvedev continued his dismal season while shocker Belucci made a run. But in the end, it seemed inevitable that Alcaraz would come out on top. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss what has happened following the Australian Open, with the biggest topic being the ATP 250 which happened in Marseille. After one of the biggest tournaments of the year, this small indoor tournament was an interesting one as it gave some players eliminated early from last weeks slam to regain some confidence before the season gets in full swing. In an impressive run, Felix Auger Aliassime won his second tournament of the year, perhaps signaling he is back to his top 10 levels of previous years. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!<...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss recap the second week of the Australian Open, wrapping up what was definitely an interesting tournament. With some parts of the bracket turning out exactly as expected, and others being complete shockers, there was a lot to talk about in this episode. With the final going how it did, there was also a lot to discuss about the impact on the future of tennis. Will Zverev ever win a Slam? Will Sinner continue to dominate? Whatever happens, be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the first week of the Australian Open which was a wild one to be sure. One of the biggest standouts was the success of the young next gen players, most of which made it through a round or two. This combined with the upset of some top seeds made for some unique matchups going into the later rounds of the tournament. There was also drama off the court which fueled conversation as well. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik are excited to welcome on fellow tennis content creator Eliza Westcoat AKA Liza West! Liza is a former Wimbledon Ball Kid that has gone on to become a tennis social media content creator focused especially on tennis fashion. The episode covers some of Liza's opinions on top tennis brands, the outfits of tennis icons, then moves into the contemporary side as the discussion moves into todays game and the Australian Open. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the first two tournaments of 2025 which took place last week in Brisbane and Hong Kong. These tournaments often serve as a sort of warm up for top players before we dive into the Australian Open later this month. With top names like Djokovic and Rublev participating, it was sure to be an exciting week of play, and from upsets to shocking runs, we definitely got our fair share of surprises. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the top players from 2024 and what they expect from each of these players going into the new year. This video is a must watch if you are confused about who the top players will be this upcoming season. From players at the top of the game that are perhaps holding a deadlock on the top rankings, to guys that are trending downward. They also discuss some young new players to watch and some anomalous players that could have shocking results this year. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the recent Next Gen Finals. This tournament was exciting all the way through from day one until the finals, with shocking upsets and great matches. Additionally, this tournament is formatted slightly different which is another topic of conversation. This tournament wraps up 2024, and sets us up for the Brisbane international starting off 2025. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik interview Daniel Cline, the CEO of Serve Club, a new way to find playing partners for Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel. This helps deal with an age old problem for racket sports which is finding a person to hit with. Serve Club is unique as it not only offers an easy way to connect with other players, but also with coaches and events. The guys break down what the app contains as well as how it came to be in an interesting episode. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the upcoming Next Gen Finals in Jeddah later this month. They focus on each of the players and break down how they were able to qualify for this tournament. From top 20 players to others dominating the Challenger Circuit, this episode gives a breakdown of some players that could be the future of tennis. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik give their thoughts on a few of the big headlines from the past week. First they cover the return of Nick Kyrgios later this month at the Brisbane International and consider the level that he may play at. Then they move on to the discussion of exhibition tournaments, particularly the recent matchups between Djokovic and Del Potro in Argentina, as well as the Nordic Battle between Ruud and Rune. The conversation covers the positives and negatives of these types of matches and who benefits from them. Be sure to check back next week for...

This week Aidan and Erik give their year end awards for the 2024 ATP Season. From some as simple as player of the year, to who would be the best hang, it's a fun episode that recaps a great 2024 season and looks forward to what will come up in 2025. Drop a comment with who your picks would be in these categories, and be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik give a recap of this year's ATP Finals in Turin. This tournament which features the top 8 players in the world was the final chance for the highest ranked players to prove why they belonged at the top this year. For some they truly showed out, such as Taylor Fritz making a run to the championship and boosting his ranking to a career high number four. For others they struggled, with players like Carlos Alcaraz and Danil Medvedev shockingly not making it out of the group stage. The discussion covers all this and more in...

This week Aidan and Erik are excited to welcome Ivan Yatsuk to the podcast. Ivan is a former high level division 1 college Tennis player, playing at both the University of South Florida and Northwestern. After graduating, Ivan and his colleagues started a tennis recruiting website called recruited.pro, which is changing the game for college tennis recruiting. The conversation first delves into Ivan's tennis background, before jumping into the business side of recruited.pro and the unique service it offers up and coming tennis athletes. It's a fun one, and be sure to check back next week for another...

This week Aidan and Erik give a recap of this year's Paris Masters which took place this last week. With some top players like Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner out, this was an opportunity for a new champion to emerge, and this became even more open after the early elimination of players like Danil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz. As the final Masters 1000 of the season, this tournament was the last chance for top players to show out and collect a big title before the season was finished, and while some players floundered, others seized their chance. Be sure to...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the Vienna Open and Swiss Indoors tournaments which occurred over this past week. While neither tournament featured huge names like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, or Novak Djokovic, they still were high caliber tournaments and chances for players to show their level as this season comes to a close. Shockingly, we saw very few super high seeds end up in the final rounds of these tournaments, with favorites like Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev missing out to younger talent. With tons of new names to discuss, it was definitely exciting. Be sure to check...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the three tournaments that occurred just after the Asian Swing's conclusion at the Shanghai Masters. The top talent was split, with most of the top 5 taking a break and not playing, while other players in the top 20 attempted to secure a 250 victory either in Kazakhstan, Belgium, or Sweden. With players like Tommy Paul and Grigor Dimitrov going at it in Stockholm, other tournaments found much more shocking players in later rounds, such as Roberto Bautsita Agut winning in Antwerp. The discussion covers each of these tournaments and considers the implications of a much...

This week Aidan and Erik give a recap of the 2024 Shanghai Rolex Masters. From some shock upsets through the first few rounds, to the elimination of Carlos Alcaraz, to another matchup between Danil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner, this tournament gave a lot to talk about. While the final couple of rounds went about as expected, this tournament leaves a lot to look forward to in the final couple of months of the 2024 tennis season. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik delve into the history of the Shanghai Rolex Masters, the newest Masters 1000 event on the ATP schedule. From its origin on the calendar in 2009, to past winners such as Djokovic, Murray, and Federer, this episode explains why this event is a significant part of the ATP calendar. They also give a recap on the winners of last week's tournaments in Beijing and Tokyo, and look at how those players may build into this week in Shanghai. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the first week and a half of the Asian swing, with some exciting tournaments happening last week in Hangzhou and Chengdu, while we are currently in the midst of the Tokyo and Beijing Opens. The discussion covers the shock win by Marin Cilic, the success of Chinese players so far in these events, and the players in both Japan and China this week, with far more of the high ranked players appearing in Beijing compared to Tokyo, with surprising results as well. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the Laver Cup, an annual event featuring top ATP players in a team tennis exhibition that pits the European players against players from the rest of the world. Led by captains John Mcenroe and Bjorn Borg in their final year as the laver cup captatins, we saw some of the world's best duke it out and the tournament came down to the wire. The discussion covers both the basics of what the laver cup is, who participated, and the end result, as well as going over some of the specific matches that stood...

This week Aidan and Erik take the off week to give their responses to some of the comments they have received on social media posts. From discussing fun nicknames to considering the place of Tennis in the Olympics, these comments give a fun perspective on what other tennis fans think about some of the painting lines posts. A fun discussion about comparing different tennis eras also ensues. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the final few rounds and eventual winner of the 2024 US Open Championships. After a wild first week with two massive upsets that shocked the tennis world, week two picked up from the wreckage, with top seeds dealing with unexpected opponents in later rounds, while shock runs from low seeds made for an exciting buildup to the championship, where we nearly saw the first American Slam Champion in over 20 years. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss the first week at the US Open, recapping one of the most shocking tournaments in recent memory, with top seeds and favorites Alcaraz and Djokovic both making early exits, leading to an unexpected draw in which unseeded players and low seeds have made deep runs, along with a few different americans showing out at their home grand slam. They go through round by round giving their thoughts on the biggest matches from each round, before previewing the last few rounds and matchups they are excited to see. Be sure to check back next...

This week Aidan and Erik give their thoughts on the Sinner doping scandal that shocked the tennis world this past week. Should he be banned? Is it fair to other players? Was it covered up? The guys give their thoughts as well as giving an update on the return of Nick Kyrgios and more in this fun episode. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik recap the 2024 Cincinnati Masters, one of the most wild tournaments of the year. What stood out the most were the number of issues that occurred between players and the chair umpires, as well as shocking upsets and runs from players like Frances Tiafoe who were not expected to do well in this tournament. So as we build toward the last Grand Slam of the year, how will this momentum go in NYC?. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik recap the 2024 Canadian Masters which took place this past week in Montreal. From top seeds like Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas being eliminated in their first matches, to the crazy runs from players like Matteo Arnaldi and Sebastian Korda, this tournament had its fair share of unexpected outcomes which makes this an episode you do not want to miss. What happened in this tourney could give us an idea of what to expect from this summer hardcourt season overall in the buildup to the US Open and in the Asian swing later in the...

This week Aidan and Erik recap Men's Tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz to win the gold medal. This was a tournament that Djokovic said he had his eye on for the full year but after going titleless to this point it seemed he may not be able to pull it off, especially after undergoing surgery prior to Wimbledon. They discuss upsets from the tournament, some players that are trending up and down, and close it out with some comments on the Washington DC tournament and the Olympics overall. Be sure to check back...

This week Aidan and Erik discuss a few different topics, from the tournaments that finished up last week, to the start of the olympics, to other rarely covered topics on this pod like doubles. With so much going on it can be tough to follow, so check in here to stay up to date with all the wild stuff going on in the ATP Tour. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik discuss a busy week on the tour, giving updates from four different tournaments on both grass and hard courts. From Nadal making a great run in Bastad, to upsets of Ruud and Rublev, to young players like Fils and Michelsen showing that the next generation of tennis has arrived, it was a great week of tennis. As we build into the olympic games, Djokovic searches for his final accomplishment while we will be saying goodbye to Andy Murray. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik give a recap of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships final few rounds from the quarterfinals to the final and also talk about some notable things that happened during the tournament. While in the end it felt as though the tournament went very much how it was expected to, there were some interesting matches in these last few rounds that kept the tournament exciting. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik give an update on the first week of Wimbledon, which went generally as expected. The so called "early upsets" were generally against players who were not truly title contenders and often struggle on grass. Conversely, the majority of the title favorites survived through to the quarterfinals or at least through a few rounds, so despite the tournament having many exciting matches, the results were generally unsurprising.

This week Aidan and Erik are back with a classic solo episode where they break down the state of the tour entering the Wimbledon Championships. They give their opinions on who they expect to do well, giving commentary on some top contenders, some dark horses, and some complete question marks going through the first few rounds of the tournament. Be sure to check back next week for an update after the first week of the Slam!

This week Sam Querrey joins the podcast! The Former American No.1 and World No.11 player hops on to discuss his career in tennis and his transition to pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in America. From playing in the Olympics, to beating Djokovic at Wimbledon, to his current life of Pickleball and content creation, Sam gives great insight into life as a top professional athlete and expresses interesting opinions about the tour today. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Parth and Quinn join our hosts for a fantasy draft of the best seasons of all time. From obvious picks like Djokovic 2011 and Federer 2006 to some more unorthodox choices like Sampras 1994 and Murray 2016, this episode is sure to keep you engaged and on your toes. Be sure to let us know your pick for the best team and check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik give a recap of the last few rounds of this year's French Open. Outside of Djokovic withdrawing from this tournament, this seemed almost a throwback to a big 4 era tournament, where the top 4 seeds were the final 4 in a Grand Slam. Erik was excited about this while Aidan was unsure. With some spectacular matches to discuss in the semis and final, it is a fun episode and be sure to check back next week for another one!

This week Aidan and Erik break down the first week at Roland Garros. From first round matchups of legends like Murray and Wawrinka, to Nadal's 4th ever loss at RG, the early rounds have plenty of stories to cover. While there have been only a few major upsets through R3, this only leaves more excitement for the final rounds. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the clay surface in general, breaking down what it means to play on clay, and how it impacts the game at the highest level. This includes a discussion of Americans on Clay, clay court playing styles, and clay court specialists. Then they dive into a preview of the 2024 French Open, giving their thoughts on the pros and cons of each of the top contenders. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Erik and Aidan dive into a recap of the Italian Open which happened in Rome over the past couple of weeks. With some surprising upsets and shock runs, it was definitely an interesting tournaments. From a double Chilean semifinal, to Djokovic's early exit, and what's to come at the French, the guys give an update on all of the news in the ATP world. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

With the news of Dominic Thiem's retirement, Aidan and Erik delve into his career path. From a young prospect that was the youngest in the top 50, to a top 5 player, and eventually a grand slam winner. With his career taking a path that seemed on the up and up only to be derailed by injuries, Dominic Thiem has a story that should be heard, and Aidan and Erik make sure to hit all the highlights. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

This week Aidan and Erik give a recap of the exciting and unexpected Madrid Masters tournament. Featuring the biggest players in the world, this tournament showed us that injuries can be a massive factor in the deciding of a tournament, as Felix Auger-Aliassime made a run to the final after his opponents simply dropped out of the way. On the other hand, Andrey Rublev seemed to recover his form and battled through tough opponents like Carlos Alcaraz to secure his position in the final. With lots of twists and turns, Erik and Aidan go round by round, breaking down...

This week Aidan and Erik take a break from the contemporary to take a quick look into the past and examine the top 5 tennis comeback seasons of all time. In a variety of different eras, the discussion goes over comebacks from injuries to suspensions, and goes over the heights that were reached by these players after some of the worst times of their career. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik give an update on the clay court season, with a few tournaments going on this week, the biggest being the ATP 500 in Barcelona. In a shock repetition, we saw the same two finalists Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas, but this time there was a very different result, with Ruud adjusting his strategy and finding success against the Greek. With some hot controversial takes and commentary on what is to come in the next few weeks, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik give their thoughts and reflection on the first clay court masters 1000 of the year, the Monte Carlo Masters. With the biggest names in tennis on display, the dudes break it down round by round, discussing the shocking upsets, crazy calls, and the impact that this tournament will have on the remainder of the year. On display were the two finalists Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas, who showed a great return to form in this tournament. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik kick off the clay court season by providing a quick contemporary history lesson about what has been going on in the ATP tour top 25 since the year end of 2022. After briefly going over the first sequence of clay court tournaments for the year, they delve deeply into who is on the rise, who has fallen, and who has stayed consistently great over the last 15 months. Whether it is the rise of Sinner from outside the top 10 to the best in the world, or the fall of Felix Auger Aliassime from number 6 to outside the top 30, Aidan...

Aidan and Erik are back this week to cover the exciting last few weeks of tennis as the Masters 1000 season is kicked off with the sunshine double in Indian Wells and Miami. Starting things off discussing Alcaraz's back to back titles in California, featuring a massive win over red hot sinner in the semis, and the major upset of Djokovic by Luca Nardi. Then moving on to Florida, where Sinner continues his run of nearly unbelievable form by dominating his opponents and making top players like Medvedev and Dimitrov look lost on the court. Be sure to check back...

This week Erik and Aidan continue their interview with Rohan Mandaiker from Stapleton Sports Group. Rohan is a sports agent who works with college and professional tennis players as well as athletes from other sports to market themselves as well as negotiating contracts and other deals. Rohan provides some great insight on the background of the tennis industry and what it is like being an agent. He also gives his perspective on young players on the tour as well as scouting and the college tennis scene. Be sure to go back and checkout the first part of our interview...

This week Erik and Aidan are excited to welcome on Rohan Mandaiker from Stapleton Sports Group. Rohan is a sports agent who works with college and professional tennis players as well as athletes from other sports to market themselves as well as negotiating contracts and other deals. Rohan provides some great insight on the background of the tennis industry and what it is like being an agent. He also gives his perspective on young players on the tour as well as scouting and the college tennis scene. Be sure to check back next week for part 2 of our interview...

Aidan and Erik return this week to give an update on what has been going on in the last couple of weeks after the slow period following the Australian Open. There are six main tournaments to discuss, including Del Ray Beach, Rio, Qatar, Rotterdam and Los Cabos. With many changes like Sinner moving up to number 3, Rune firing Boris Becker, and some action packed tournaments, it is certain to be an exciting coming weeks and a fun podcast. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik give a recap of the three tournaments that have happened in the weeks following the Australian Open, and discuss the unfortunately boring time of tennis that occurs after the Australian Open and before the sunshine double begins. Tennis sits in a time where small tournaments occur but with little hype or buildup for them. After discussing Tommy Paul's win in Dallas over Marcos Giron, and Ugo Humbert's win over Grigor Dimitrov, Aidan and Erik discuss what is to come in the upcoming tournaments and preview what they will be watching for. Be sure to check back...

Aidan and Erik jump into the post AO slump of tennis by starting a new series in which they discuss the "Best on Tour." In this episode they cover the top 3 forehands, backhands, and drop shots on tour in their opinions. While for many they are in agreement, for others they felt there was more ambiguity on who stood out as the best. This led to a fun discussion and overall smooth 30 minutes. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik give a recap of the last few rounds of the Australian Open, starting off by recapping their pick'em from last week's episode, given the shocking upsets that occurred in week two, to commenting on the elimination of the top two seeds Djokovic and Alcaraz. They remark on whether or not time on court played as much of a role as they had predicted as Sinner and Medvedev met in the final, and what this could mean for the rest of the year. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik give an update on the first week of the Australian Open, a week that started off with excellent matches but a shockingly low number of upsets. Day by day they break down the matches that stood out to them before jumping into a Grand Slam Pick'em where they forecast some expected results from the 3rd and 4th rounds of the tournament. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik start the new year with a lot of new updates in the tennis world. A few different tournaments have finished up as 2024 begins, including the Brisbane International, Hong Kong Open, and the United Cup. The discussion starts in Brisbane, discussing Dimitrov's win, Rune's run, and the early exit from Ben Shelton. The discussion also covers Nadal's injury and withdrawal from the Australian Open. The discussion then moves onto Hong Kong and the United Cup before finishing up with some segments. Be sure to check in next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik return from the hollidays this week and are pumped this week to welcome on Gill Gross, a great broadcaster and tennis content creator. The interview starts off by looking at Gill's background in tennis, from being a ballboy at the US Open to his broadcasting work at Syracuse and eventually the US Open Radio. Then, leaning on Gill's knowledge of the sport's current standing, the podcast turns toward Gill's perspective on not only the past season of tennis, but also projecting what is to come in 2024. Going over underrated players, next years big stars, and much...

Aidan and Erik discuss the 2023 season in full, breaking down their picks for the end of season awards, including newcomer of the year, comeback player of the year, match of the year and more. In some places, they agree that there was one player that was undisputed as the king of the category, but in other places they disagree, and usually include a couple of honorable mentions that they also considered picking for that category. Let us know if you agree, disagree, or are on the fence with their picks, and be sure to check back next week for...

Aidan and Erik discuss the Next Gen Finals for 2023, discussing the known and unknown about each of the top 8 players under 21. Well, not really the top 8 under 21. With so much talent the top 4 guys were able to sit out the event and still the level of player was crazy in this event. With guys like Arthur Fils, Luca Van Assche, Alex Michelson and Hamad Medjedovic, the level in this event was off the charts. If you were unfamiliar with some of the guys in the event and want to learn more as well as hear our thoughts, make sure...

Aidan and Erik discuss the final eight in the davis cup. Starting things off in the quarterfinals they talk about the reigning champ Canada's early elimination and how big of an impact the lack of Felix Auger Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov was for the team. Another notable absence was Andy Murray for Great Britain's team. In the semifinals there was a heavyweight matchup between Italy and Serbia, with a shocking result coming out of the match between Djokovic and Sinner, possibly forecasting the future for these two players. As per the title, Italy won the final tie to become...

Aidan and Erik discuss the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals, giving their overall perspective on the tournament and its result. They break down each day of the tournament in detail, remarking on the upsets and expected victories, and what these results could mean not only for this tournament, but for the 2024 ATP season. This tournament featured exciting twists and turns, such as Zverev upsetting Alcaraz, and drama, with Tsitsipas withdrawing during the Round Robin stage. If you are looking for an in depth analysis of each of these events, tune in and be sure to check back next week for another...

Aidan and Erik discuss the ATP finals, first going through each of the players that has qualified and detailing what got them to this point and how they qualified. Then they make some bold predictions about what they expect to see in the tournament and who they think will come out on top. After detailing their thoughts, they hop into segments for some crazy bets to round it out. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

Aidan and Erik discuss the 2023 Paris Masters tournament, going round by round and match by match breaking down the upsets, shcok runs and surprises of the tournament. They reflect on the crazy predictions given last week by Quinn and Parth and how they turned out. Topics include the return to form of Holger Rune and Stefanos Tsitsipas, as well as the deep run that was made by Dimitrov to his first Masters 1000 final since 2017. After the seemingly inevitable victory from Djokovic, what does this mean for the ATP Finals in Turin? Listen and find out their thoughts, and be...

Aidan and Erik are pumped to be joined this week by Quinn Hirsohn and Parth Desai, two former college tennis players who played for Pomona-Pitzer in Los Angeles. Kicking things off they give some background about their experience growing up playing tennis, progressing through the Junior levels and eventually reaching college. They tell stories about what their best times were and give advice on how to get recruited to college yourself. Then the discussion delves into the current situation of tennis: The rapid rise of Ben Shelton, FAA and Rune rebounding, as well as some bold predictions for the...