Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast Chris Hasek-Watt
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Slick, witty and controversial, Love Means Nothing hosted by Chris Hasek-Watt, is a weekly tennis podcast that offers a unique perspective.
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E41. Veterans, Selfies & Non-Competes
Struff wins Munich in the snow, Fuscovic selects an easy ATP 250 and gets the W, Rune revenge on Tsitsipas, Madrid leads up, Nadal plays a 16 year old first round, Nadal commits to Laver Cup for final farewell, Murguruza retires, Rybakina can’t drive, Thiem done.
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E40. Tsitsipas Monte Carlo Trilogy
- Tsitsipas wins his 3rd Monte Carlo
- Tsitsipas jumps into top 10
- Where was Badosa
- Umpires have it out for Rune
- Medvedev not happy with Umpires
- Why no Hawk Eye?
- Horrible calls
- Djokovic gets a B+ but still looks a bit slow
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E39. Danimal, Crack and South France
Dimitrov playing best tennis of his life, Sinner Unstoppable, from Penn to Dunlop, Daniel Collins must keep going, Andy Murray out, Evans wrong choice, Felix needs help, Shelton getting better by the hour, Sinner props, Musetti finding his game, big serves on clay, Garin unsportsmanlike conduct, Djoker and Goran split, Agassi making moves, men are not women, crime rates, Djoker oldest #1, Berretini gets big W, Saudi gets WTA finals.
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E38. Indian Wells Recap, Djokovic Concerns & Chipotle
- Djokovic's performance at Indian Wells and potential downfall
- Is Djokovic still motivated
- Seating Issues at Indian Wells
- Indian Well sticky/griddy court surface
- Alcaraz return to the top
- Sinner went away in the finals
- Rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz
- Does Alcaraz need Juan Carlos Ferrero more than he needs Alcaraz?
- Medvedev plays best when from behind
- Rune and Medvedev beef
- Tommy Paul's rise in the rankings and who's the best American player
- What happened to Tiafoe?
- Chipotle and Fritz
- Does RedBull not agree with Rybakina
- Coco Guaff's struggles but still near the top
- Netflix's Break Point gets cancelled
- Upcoming documentary on Alcaraz and Federer
- Simona Halep's suspension over
- Wozniacki's comments over Halep getting Wildcard
- Concerns about Humidity in Miami
- Players health regarding tennis balls and conditions
- Sabalenka's ex Boyfriend falls to his death in Miami
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E37. Rublev Gets Screwed, Osaka Threads, Humbert Big Man
Dubai Recap
Humbert plays like a big man
Rublev gets screwed and should sue
Bublik is a beauty
Humid in Acapulco
Rune is overrated
Alex de Minaur on a tear
Moutet's a twit
Osaka high IQ Threads
Wendy's Surge Pricing
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E36. One Handed Backhand is Dead, Cameo & Appearance Fees
In this episode, Chris discusses various tennis news and tournaments. He talks about the evolution of the one-handed backhand and the decline of players using it. He also discusses Carlos Alcaraz's performance in Buenos Aires and his recent struggles. Chris highlights Jannik Sinner's rise in the tennis world and his recent win in Rotterdam. He shares his thoughts on Lululemon's tennis outfits and comments on the fashion choices of players like Milos Raonic. Chris also discusses the Super Bowl, Renee Stubbs' tweets, and the controversy surrounding playing in Qatar. He shares his opinions on political matters.
Takeaways
The one-handed backhand is becoming less common in men's tennis, with players like Federer being the exception.
Jannik Sinner is emerging as a top player, while Carlos Alcaraz is experiencing a slump.
Lululemon's tennis outfits have received mixed reviews.
There are controversies surrounding playing in Qatar and the treatment of transgender athletes in sports.
Venus Williams receiving a wild card entry into Indian Wells raises questions about the fairness of such decisions.
01:00Tsitsipas and the Evolution of the One-Handed Backhand
05:09Carlos Alcaraz's Performance in Buenos Aires
08:06Alcaraz's Recent Struggles and the Rise of Jannik Sinner09:02Results of the Rotterdam Tournament
10:27Fashion Commentary on Lululemon's Tennis Outfits
11:57Discussion on Hubert Hurkacz and His Playing Style
12:27Concerns about Holger Rune's Performance
13:23Results of the Delray Beach Tournament
14:20Women's Tournament in Doha and Controversy Surrounding Playing in Qatar
15:43Thoughts on the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce's Behavior
17:09Renee Stubbs' Tweets and the Concept of Cameo
19:00Discussion on Maria Sakkari and Her Split from Coach
20:25Amelie Mauresmo's Legal Troubles
21:53Martina Navratilova's Tweets on Transgender Athletes and Political Views
23:20Opinions on Joe Biden and Donald Trump
26:36Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry into Indian Wells
28:27Morgan Riddle Experience at the Super Bowl and Harassment
Customer Reviews
Entertaining Listen
A fun tennis podcast which offers a refreshing break from the myriad of boring woke tennis podcasts which clutter the internet.
It’s a relatively new production but the content quality has steadily improved with time. Definitely worth giving it a listen.
Funny and Entertaining
This is by far my favourite tennis podcast. Definitely check it out if you want a casual, entertaining take on what is going on in the game of tennis.
What a Host
As a non-tennis enthusiast, Chris keeps the conversation interesting and the content authentic. Always good for a couple good laughs. Thumbs up on this pod!