In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent Miami Open, focusing on Djokovic's near miss for his 100th title and the emergence of young talent in tennis. They also delve into the dominance of Sabalenka in women's tennis and the transition to clay courts. The conversation includes the challenges of watching tennis matches, the intriguing statistics from the Bagel Report, and engaging 'what if' scenarios in tennis history. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted discussion on the moonshot phenomenon in tennis and a listener's question about the tweener shot.

Takeaways

• Djokovic's near miss highlights the pressure of high-stakes matches.
• Young players are increasingly dominating the tennis scene.
• The Miami Open showcased unexpected upsets and rising stars.
• Sabalenka's consistent performance cements her status in women's tennis.
• Transitioning to clay courts presents unique challenges for players.
• Watching tennis matches can be frustrating due to streaming issues.
• The Bagel Report reveals interesting statistics about players' performances.
• 'What if' scenarios can change the narrative of tennis history.
• The tweener shot is both a tactical move and a crowd-pleaser.
• Moonshots in tennis can be a strategic choice to disrupt opponents.

Sound Bites

• "The longest rally went for 643 shots."
• "The moonshot is a game of chicken."
• "You may as well go for glory."

Chapters

00:00
The Nervous 90s in Sports

03:12
Djokovic's Near Miss and Mensik's Triumph

06:14
The Rise of Young Talent in Tennis

09:15
The Miami Open: A Tournament of Surprises

12:14
Women's Tennis: Sabalenka's Dominance

14:52
The Challenges of Watching Tennis

17:43
The Bakery Report: Bagels in Tennis

20:33
What If Scenarios in Tennis

30:55
The Impact of Kyrgios Winning Wimbledon

34:32
What If Barty and Delacqua Won Doubles?

37:09
The Big Three: What If Nadal Was Born Later?

42:39
Moon Shots in Tennis: A New Strategy?

51:42
The Tweener: A Cry for Help or Tactical Move?

Summary

In this episode, Lewis and Finn focus on Coco Gauff's remarkable double bagel victory. They explore the implications of such a rare achievement, the current state of women's versus men's tennis, and the performances of young players in recent tournaments. The conversation also touches on the Miami Open, the curious case of Nick Kyrgios, and the rise of Adam Walton as a lucky loser. We touchdown in Brazil as we discuss the Brazilian Sensation and for the first time ever, Guess the Grunt and Tennis Checkup segments are played. The episode concludes with Mail Bag

Chapters

00:00 Lewis Opening Monologue
03:10 Coco Gauff's understands the significance of a Double Bagel
08:51 Bagel Counter: Everyone gets a Bagel
14:33 Indian wells reflection
16:58 Recent Tournament Highlights
19:56 Week One of Miami Open
24:42 The Rise of the Lucky Loser
29:48 The Brazilian Sensation
34:54 Guess the Grunt Game
39:45 Heartbreak and Triumph in Tennis
45:25 The Tennis Checkup: A Doctor's Perspective
52:31 Mailbag: The People's Questions

In this episode, the hosts delve into the recent Indian Wells tennis tournament, discussing the semifinals, player performances, and the implications of tournament length. They reflect on the significance of seedings, the emergence of young talents, and controversies surrounding player behavior. The conversation also includes a segment on the 'Bagel Counter,' celebrating players who have lost matches with a score of 6-0, and a discussion on player achievements, particularly focusing on Nick Kyrgios, Sam Stosur, and Andy Roddick. The episode concludes with audience question from the one and only, Net Forever Baseline Never

Chapters

00:00 A double bagel fell through our fingers
03:54 Indian Wells is too long
05:57 Two male rockets through to the final
13:11 Women's semi final breakdown + Swiatek losing the plot
19:58 Roger Federer makes an appearance in the bagel counter
26:25 Overs or Unders: Player Performance Evaluation
40:54 Mailbag: Audience Questions and Insights