Roland Garros 2024 Week 1

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06/01/24 • 72 min

In this episode, we finally reunite after what feels like an eternity apart, swapping tales of our recent travel escapades! We dive headfirst into the whirlwind of tennis, dissecting the French Open and the pre-game warm-up tournaments with the fervor of commentators who've had too much coffee. (Spoiler alert: we have.) We discuss Iga Swiatek's domination in the clay court warm-up tourneys, mourn Nadal's early French Open exit, and fawn over Naomi Osaka, as usual. Veering into serious territory, we provide updates on Alexander Zverev's domestic abuse trial, before swerving back into pop culture, with nods to Taylor Swift, Kendrick and Drake. Because clearly, what every tennis podcast needs is a healthy dose of celebrity gossip. Finally, retirement in sports gets a nod too, amidst our tournament predictions and upcoming exciting matchups!
00:00
How are we? Clay court warm-ups

22:31
The Blooming Rivalry that is Swiatek and Sabalenka

25:18
French Open: Nadal vs. Zverev

35:59
Update on Zverev's Domestic Abuse trial

42:12
Who are our picks?

47:07
Pop Culture tangent: Swifties are everywhere, Kendrick v. Drake

54:34
Year of retirements

01:03:21
Upcoming exciting matchups

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22:31
The Blooming Rivalry that is Swiatek and Sabalenka

25:18
French Open: Nadal vs. Zverev

35:59
Update on Zverev's Domestic Abuse trial

42:12
Who are our picks?

47:07
Pop Culture tangent: Swifties are everywhere, Kendrick v. Drake

54:34
Year of retirements

01:03:21
Upcoming exciting matchups

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Previous Episode

Indian Wells 2024 ON COURT Recap (Part 2)

Get ready for a rollercoaster of tennis action at Indian Wells! Venus Williams, Taylor Townsend, and Naomi Osaka hit the courts, delivering some jaw-dropping moments. We're talking upsets galore, from Aryna Sabalenka's tough loss to Coco Gauff's epic battle against Maria Sakkari.
But it's not all about the matches; we're diving into the drama too. Our hearts go out to Aryna Sabalenka for her sudden loss. Plus, we're marveling at the skills on display, from Naomi Osaka's grace to Taylor Townsend's all-court game.
Mixed doubles anyone? We're all for it! And speaking of doubles, let's give a shoutout to Coco Gauff for her fighting spirit, even when her serve's giving her grief.
Hold onto your seats because Carlos Alcaraz is stealing the show. Oh, and let's not forget the bee invasion! That buzzworthy moment brought the tournament to a temporary halt.
Gael Monfils wowed us with his mad skills, and scheduling got a bit sticky with all quarterfinal matches crammed into one day. Novak Djokovic's unexpected loss had us PUMPED.
But amidst the chaos, there were heartwarming moments too. Coco Gauff received a touching note from a fan, and she's headed to the Paris Olympics!
Indian Wells may have had its hiccups, but it delivered on thrills and surprises. And who can forget Carlos Alcaraz's epic win? His talent and resilience stole the spotlight, and we can't wait to see what's next for him. Tune in for all this and more! 🎾🔥
Chapters
00:00
Upsets and Exciting Matches
06:17
Taylor Townsend's Exciting Matches
14:06
Naomi Osaka's Artistry
16:21
Coco's Resilience and FIGHT

23:53
Luca Nardi’s Historic Upset
28:51
Bee Invasion at Indian Wells
30:42
Carlos Alcaraz's Impressive Run
35:47
Medvedev vs. Tommy Paul

39:42
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner
40:37
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev
46:46
Carlos Alcaraz Wins Indian Wells
51:01
Carlos Alcaraz's Vulnerability and Future

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Next Episode

Roland-Garros 2024 Recap: Paolini, Clay-Omi, and Sincaraz!

In this episode, Stef crushed a 500-mile trek in her Hokas! Then, we dive into Olympics hype—the Alcaraz and Nadal team-up makes our dreams come true! Ever wonder why the French is called Roland-Garros? We got you. We also touch on the addition of roofs to the main courts and the challenges of night sessions this fortnight.
WTA: Swiatek vs. Osaka fireworks, plus Paolini's big moment. Coco Gauff grabs doubles glory and rankings rise!
ATP: Djokovic's knee, Zverev's legal wrap-up, and Alcaraz's French Open triumph! Plus, Zendaya's 'Challengers' flick—grab your popcorn!
00:00
Stef's 500-Mile Walk

02:28
Sponsor us Hoka

05:06
Stef's experience watching the sports in Spain

09:24
Olympics 2024

12:31
The History and Transition of the French Open to Roland Garros

19:46
Roofs and Night Sessions: Enhancements to the French Open

23:47
The Impact of Timing on Tennis Matches

28:18
WTA: The Intense Match between Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka

39:49
The Rise of Jasmine Paolini

46:18
Upsets in the Tournament

56:32
ATP Recap and Djokovic's Knee Injury

01:00:56
Zverev's Off-Court Controversies Overshadow Performance

01:06:34
Alcaraz's Victory and the Change in ATP Rankings