Give Me A Break Pointcast [Tennis Podcast]

Tennis | Formula 1 | Sports | Entertainment
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Three tennis fans turned friends turned podcasters talk tennis (+ other sports and random things) Every week we discuss topics we want a break(point) from (get it?). We also highlight key stats in How's Stat?, we give an update on how our favourite players are doing in Love Watching, share things we found fun or interesting in Check This Out, and the crowd-favourite segment Was This Trophy Worth It? where we debate which trophies in tennis are worth fighting for. Join the conversation! (If you're only interested in F1, follow us on Give Me A BRAKE [F1 Podcast])

Episodes

  1. Tennis: Give Me A Break From Zverev Being Sinner's B*tch! | Madrid Open

    5 DAYS AGO

    Tennis: Give Me A Break From Zverev Being Sinner's B*tch! | Madrid Open

    Munee, Laurent, Rob are back and HOW IMPRESSIVE IS JANNIK SINNER!!! Jannik Sinner is dominating men's tennis - his achievements are nothing short of phenomenal. We discuss the consistency that has made Sinner the first player in history to win the first four ATP Masters 1000 titles in a year, including five in a row if we count Paris. His dominance isn't just about talent; it's about adaptability across all surfaces + conditions and having a hardcore mindset. Carlos Alcaraz is out with an injury for the rest of the clay season, can anyone stop Sinner in Rome and at Roland Garros? The pod discusses Alexander Zverev's disappointing performance in the Madrid final and question whether he is doing enough to level up. This episode breaks down: 👉 Sinner's incredible consistency and rise since late 2023 👉 Sinner's revenge tour following this three month ban in 2025 👉 Zverev's inability to challenge Sinner and changes he could make 👉 Marta Kostyuk WTA Madrid win and her awesome backflip 👉 Andreeva's heartbreak of losing the final 👉 Remembering Federer's legendary win on blue clay in Madrid 2012 This episode also has our regular segments: How's Stat❓: Highlighting key stats Love Watching 🫶: Updates on our favourite ATP and WTA players Check this out❗: Recent fun happenings and sports cross-overs and Was this trophy worth it?🏆: Review of the Madrid Open trophy 👉 Drop a comment to share your thoughts on Sinner's dominance at Masters 1000 tournaments #tennis #tennispodcast

    37 min
  2. Tennis: Midway Madrid

    29 APR

    Tennis: Midway Madrid

    Munee's on holiday this week so it's just Laurent and Rob discussing how things are progressing at Madrid Masters 1000. Stay tuned for a full episode on the Madrid tournment next week followed by a F1 Edition: Give Me A BRAKE with Munee and Rob reviewing Miami Grand Prix 2026. #tennis #tennispodcast

    19 min
  3. Tennis: Give Me A Break From Musetti's Nightmare Season! Barcelona, Munich, Stuttgart Results | Laureus Sports Awards Winners Announced

    22 APR

    Tennis: Give Me A Break From Musetti's Nightmare Season! Barcelona, Munich, Stuttgart Results | Laureus Sports Awards Winners Announced

    Munee's ATP Love Watch Lorenzo Musetti and Rob's Love Watch Jack Draper are not having the seasons we would have hoped. Laurent's Love Watch Alexander Zverev is making consistent results but has he levelled up? The pod discuss their thoughts and feelings on their Love Watching players and get into the results from ATP Barcelona, ATP Munich and WTA Stuttgart where Arthur Fils, Ben Shelton and Elena Rybakina win respectively. Meanwhile Sinner has entered ATP Madrid Masters where he could become the first player in history to win the first four Masters tournaments of the year. With Alcaraz and Djokovic withdrawing from Madrid, Sinner has a chance to meet Zverev in the final, who he has a great record against! The pod also discuss the winners of the Laureus Sports Awards 2026 with a special shout-out to Amanda Anisimova. 👉 Drop a comment to share your thoughts on the tennis news this week and if there's anything you want a break from! #tennis #tennispodcast

    33 min
  4. Tennis: Give Me A Break From Sinner's Dominance! Sinner beats Alcaraz at Monte-Carlo and regains World No.1

    15 APR

    Tennis: Give Me A Break From Sinner's Dominance! Sinner beats Alcaraz at Monte-Carlo and regains World No.1

    Jannik Sinner is back at World No. 1 defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Sinner's consistency in Masters 1000 tournaments and Alcaraz's edge in Grand Slams keeps the debate about who is the more dominant player and deserving of the World No. 1 title alive and well amongst tennis fans and the pod! In this episode, we break down the Sinner vs Alcaraz (SINCARAZ) rivalry and discuss what this Monte-Carlo Masters + Sunshine Double win means for Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and the ATP Tour. We also cover our regular segments: How's Stat❓: Highlighting key stats Check this out❗: Interesting things of note Love Watching 🫶: Update on favourite ATP and WTA players and Was this trophy worth it? 🏆: Review of the Monte-Carlo trophy. 👉 Drop a comment to share your thoughts on Sinner's recent dominance at Masters 1000 tournaments and whether you want a break from it or you're happy for it to continue! ⏰*TIMESTAMPS:* 00:00 Intro 00:31 Sinner's Dominance in Masters 1000 00:53 Dirty Sunshine Double? Is that even a thing? 02:40 Today's Topic: Sinner Dominance 03:25 Sinner beats Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo in tough conditions 04:09 Monte Carlo fimal excitement 06:47 Sinner and Alcaraz ranking dynamics 08:03 Sinner's Dominance Post-Ban 08:39 How's Stat? Sinner vs Alcaraz Rivalry 09:20 Career Trajectories: Sinner and Alcaraz 10:31 Sinner Alcaraz comparison with Ronaldo Messi 11:15 Madrid Open speculations 13:14 Check This Out: Sports crossovers in Monte-Carlo 14:38 Valentin Vacherot's inspired run at home tournament Monte-Carlo 17:07 Joao Fonseca shows steady improvements 17:58 Medvedev's Double Bagel Loss to Berrettini at Monte-Carlo 18:40 Check This Out: Rublev Hug Your Friend Challenge 21:40 The Importance of Hugs and Friendships 22:12 Love Watching: Player updates 26:34 Trophy Review: The Monte Carlo Masters 29:34 Sinner's Dominance and Future Prospects 🎾Follow us on Instagram   / givemeabreakpointcast   🎾Like & Subscribe on YouTube    / @givemeabreakpointcast   #tennis #tennisfan #tennispodcast #sinner #alcaraz

    31 min
  5. F1: Give Me A BRAKE From The New Regulations! [Ollie crash, Max leaving, FIA meeting, Kimi leading]

    7 APR ·  BONUS

    F1: Give Me A BRAKE From The New Regulations! [Ollie crash, Max leaving, FIA meeting, Kimi leading]

    We break down the chao in the Formula 1 world right now and discuss why we want a BRAKE from the drama caused by the new regulations! We discuss: 👉 Mercedes have an advantage with McLaren, Williams and Alpine using their engines providing invaluable driver data. 👉 Ollie Bearman's crash in the Japanese GP due to large closing speed with Franco Colapinto highlighting the safety concerns with the new regulations. 👉 Ferrari's strong start to the season with Lewis Hamilton getting his first podium in red in China after a run race battle with Charles Leclern. 👉 Aston Martin with the Honda engine are struggling as Adrian Newey steps down as Team Principal. 👉 Fernando Alonso's happy news off the track (nothing to celebrate on the track) 👉 Cadillac have made a huge investment to join the sport with their potential still unclear. 👉 Max Verstappen is NOT happy, he doesn't like the new regulations, Red Bull have not adapted very well. Max is oversharing his thoughts on wanting to leave the sport and pursue other forms of motor racing. 👉 Kimi Antonelli is leading the championship and is the youngest to do it, but would he be ahead if his team mate was Charles Leclerc or Carlos Sainz and not George Russell? Drop us a comment to let us know your thoughts on the new regs and what you want a BRAKE from this F1 season. ⏰TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Chaos of F1 2026 season 02:31 Introduction to New Regulations 04:18 Mercedes Advantage 05:33 Likelihood of the FIA Adjusting 2026 Regulations 06:29 The Controversy Surrounding Driver Safety and Regulations 08:22 Gamification of F1 09:45 Predicting the Future Based on Current Standings 10:02 Ferrari Race Battles 12:05 Kimi Antonelli Leading World Championship and Impact on George Russell 14:11 Max Verstappen's Discontent and Its Implications 17:27 Lewis Hamilton F1 Legacy And Beyond 20:31 Toto Wolff Support of Kimi 21:19 Max Verstappen's Impact on F1 23:51 Balancing Safety and Racing Integrity 24:12 Driver Performance Review 25:41 Drivers in the Prime of Their Careers Struggling With New Regulations 28:45 Cadillac's Steep F1 Investment 29:37 Final Thought on Topic For The Day: Give Me A BRAKE From New F1 Regs 30:58 Was This Trophy Worth It? 34:08 Toto Wolff Pride In Kimi Decision 34:34 Closing Statements: Looking Ahead 🏁🏎️ Give Me A BRAKE is the F1 Edition of Give Me A Break Pointcast Like & Subscribe on YouTube @givemeabreakpointcast Follow us on Instagram @givemeabreakpointcast Follow us on X @GMABPointcast

    35 min
  6. Tennis: Give Me A Break From Alcaraz Expectations (says Nadal) + Sinner & Sabalenka win Miami | Sunshine Double

    1 APR

    Tennis: Give Me A Break From Alcaraz Expectations (says Nadal) + Sinner & Sabalenka win Miami | Sunshine Double

    The pod discuss Carlos Alcaraz's shock loss in Miami and Indian Wells and the expectations surrounding him. Rafael Nadal has made comments in support of Carlos. They discuss Jannik Sinner's hard court Master's 1000 winning streak without dropping a set and Sinner and Sabalenka's joint Sunshine Double achievement. The pod also discuss Joao Fonseca, Amanda Anisimova, Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's nominations by the Laureus Sports Awards 2026 and other attention-grabbing news from the world of tennis. The trio also cover their regular segments: How's Stat❓: Highlighting key stats Check this out❗: Interesting things of note and Was this trophy worth it? 🏆: Review of the Miami Open trophy. 👉 Drop a comment to share your thoughts Alcaraz expectations and if you agree with Rafa's comment. ⏰*TIMESTAMPS:* 00:00 Intro 00:47 Alcaraz's absence and Nadal's comments 02:21 Rafa's defense of Alcaraz 02:48 Alcaraz's achievements 04:51 Sinner's achievements and Sunshine Double 07:14 Sincaraz dominance 08:03 The mentality of players against Alcaraz 09:06 Episode main debate: Do they want a break from Alcaraz expectatations? 11:15 Alcaraz new superyatch sponsor partnership 14:57 Check this out: Rafa Nadal and F1's Nico Rosberg 16:20 Arthur Fils makes tennis and NBA comparison 17:02 Tennis book recommendations 19:02 Laureus Sports Awards Nominations 22:26 Joao Fonseca Breakthrough Of The Year Nomination 26:10 Was The Miami Open Trophy Worth It? 🎾Follow on Instagram   / givemeabreakpointcast   🎾Like & Subscribe on YouTube    / @givemeabreakpointcast   #tennis #tennispodcast #alcaraz #sinner #sabalenka #nadal #sunshinedouble #miamiopen #indianwells #landonorris #joaofonseca #fonseca #anisimova

    30 min
  7. Tennis: Give Me A Break From Serena Williams Comeback Speculation! She's taking weight-loss meds - is that allowed in sports? | Miami Open results

    24 MAR

    Tennis: Give Me A Break From Serena Williams Comeback Speculation! She's taking weight-loss meds - is that allowed in sports? | Miami Open results

    Three tennis fans turned friends turned podcasters discuss if there's anything to those Serena Williams return from retirement rumours. She has re-entered the ITIA (International Tennis Integrity Agency) doping testing pool which all active players are required to be a part of. Serena also appeared in a #Superbowl ad promoting telehealth company Ro and weightloss medication #Zepbound. The pod discusses if there is an obvious performance enhancing element to taking weight loss medication and share their views on #WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency). + the #MiamiOpen, #SunshineDouble is underway. The pod discusses the latest results and preview the next episode. ⏰*TIMESTAMPS:* 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode 01:11 Serena Williams' Retirement and Speculation of Return 02:37 Venus Williams Retirement Speculation 04:01 Anti-Doping Testing Obligations for Active Players 04:52 Tennis Doping Cases in 2025 06:00 Serena's Recent Controvertial Promotion of GLP-1 Drug 08:53 Should GLP-1 Drugs Be Banned By WADA? 10:49 The Complexity of Anti-Doping Policies 16:02 Serena's Competitiveness Returning to Tennis 17:07 Comparative Analysis of Player Returns from Retirement 18:05 Statistics Highlighting Serena Williams' Legacy 20:29 Personal Stories at Wimbledon Watching Serena And Others 23:52 Miami Open 2026 Results 28:34 Tennis & Formula One Cross-Over Continues 30:09 Does The Pod Want A Break From Serena's Return From Retirement Speculation? 34:50 Closing Thoughts 35:18 Previewing Next Epsiode On Miami Open 2026 🎾Like & Subscribe on YouTube / @givemeabreakpointcast   🎾Follow on Instagram  / @givemeabreakpointcast   👉 Drop a comment to share your thoughts on Serena Williams return from retirement speculation. #tennis #tennisfans #serenawilliams #veruswilliams #sinner #alcaraz

    36 min
  8. Tennis: Give Me A Break From Sinner vs Alcaraz Finals! | Indian Wells review + Medvedev's resurgence

    17 MAR

    Tennis: Give Me A Break From Sinner vs Alcaraz Finals! | Indian Wells review + Medvedev's resurgence

    Three tennis fans turned friends turned podcasters discuss whether they need a break from #Sinner vs #Alcaraz in the finals of tennis tournaments. They discuss the hype around the match up and the justifications for it, but are also reassured by the level that Daniil #Medvedev brought to Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament, beating Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final and playing a high level match against Jannik Sinner in the final. The trio also cover their regular segments: How's Stat❓: Highlighting key stats Check this out❗: Interesting things of note Love Watching🫶: Update on favourite ATP and WTA players and a new segment called Was this trophy worth it? 🏆 ⏰TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:14 Overview of podcast cadence 00:26 Episode debate topic: Give me a break from Sinner v Alcaraz finals 01:37 Comparing the Sincaraz match up to other match ups on the men's tour 02:13 Sinner v Medvedev Indian Wells 2026 final 02:34 Medvedev's resurgence and Indian Wells Final match quality 03:55 Desire for variety in finals and avoiding excessive Sincaraz hype 04:38 Understanding fan hype for Sinner v Alcaraz 05:28 How's Stat?: Sinner vs Alcaraz finals head-to-head 06:43 Alcaraz's perspective on being the target 07:56 Check this out: Indian Wells controversies 11:14 Check this out: Tennis crossover with Formula One at Indian Wells trophy ceremony 12:07 Love Watching: Checking-in with favourite players 14:12 WTA Indian Wells Finals Recap: Sabalenka vs. Rybakina 17:39 Controversial Calls: The Hindrance Incident 20:47 Spirit of the Game: Fair Play vs. Winning 23:24 Was the trophy worth it? 30:58 Final thoughts on whether the pod wants a break from Sinner v Alcaraz finals 🎾Follow us on Instagram   / givemeabreakpointcast   🎾Like & Subscribe on YouTube    / @givemeabreakpointcast   👉 Drop a comment to share your thoughts on the Sinner vs Alcaraz match up and whether you want a break from seeing them in tournament finals? #tennis #tennisfan #tennispodcast

    33 min
  9. F1: Give Me A BRAKE From Ferrari! Bold Kimi Antonelli and George Russell prediction | Aus GP and 2026 season thoughts

    11 MAR ·  BONUS

    F1: Give Me A BRAKE From Ferrari! Bold Kimi Antonelli and George Russell prediction | Aus GP and 2026 season thoughts

    Two F1 fans turned friends turned podcasters discuss the Australian Grand Prix 2026 and share their thoughts on the new season. They debate whether they want a BRAKE from Ferrari strategist. Check out this episode to hear if they agree or if (like the Ferrari drivers and stategists) are on different pages! They also discuss Mercedes team dynamics with Toto Wolff, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. They discuss Ferrari and Aston Marton woes and want better for Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. There's disappointment for Oscar Piastri. And they wonder, does Formula 1 have a Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic? Drop us a comment, and let us know if there's anything you want a brake from this F1 season. ⏰TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro: Disappointment for Oscar Piastri in Australia 06:39 Chaotic Australian Grand Prix 2026 Race Start and Check This Out moment 08:00 Overtaking and New Regulations 10:02 Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari Communication Woes 12:17 Grid Changes with New F1 Team: Cadillac 14:12 Aston Martin Struggles 16:27 Thoughts on George Russell 18:37 Mercedes Team Dynamics Predictions for 2026 20:24 Kimi Antonelli and George Russell Predictions for 2026 23:49 Fernando Alonso Support 24:59 Mid-field Teams at Australian Grand Prix 2026 27:18 Give Me A Break From Ferrari Strategists, agree or disagree? * #f1 #formuła1 #ferrari #australiangp #lewis_hamilton #charlesleclerc #maxverstappen #georgerussell #kimiantonelli #lancestroll #mercedes #totowolff Like & Subscribe on YouTube @givemeabreakpointcast Follow us on Instagram @givemeabreakpointcast Follow us on X @GMABPointcast Give Me A Break Pointcast F1 Edition: Give Me A Brake

    31 min
  10. Tennis: Give Me A Break From Big 3 Comparisons! [Federer, Nadal Djokovic comparisons with Alcaraz & Sinner]

    6 MAR

    Tennis: Give Me A Break From Big 3 Comparisons! [Federer, Nadal Djokovic comparisons with Alcaraz & Sinner]

    Three tennis fans turned friends turned podcasters discuss whether they need a break from Big 3 comparisons (#Federer, #Nadal, #Djokovic) with other players, especially current era champions #Alcaraz, #Sinner and the greats from previous eras. Follow us on X @GMABPointcast Follow us on Instagram @givemeabreakpointcast Like & Subscribe on YouTube @givemeabreakpointcast Drop a comment to share your thoughts on Big 3 comparisons and whether you need a break or want more! ⏰TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:17 Concept and Structure of the Podcast 01:05 The Big Three Comparisons 02:26 Personal Stories and How They Met 06:47 Ranking the Big Three/Four 16:04 The Golden Era of Tennis 18:52 Consensus on Comparisons 20:28 Djokovic Longevity 22:57 Validity of Comparing Eras 25:42 How's Stat? (Stats Segment) 34:50 The Legacy of Nadal, Federer, Djokovic 39:53 Dominance of Djokovic in Tennis History 40:41 Unbreakable Records in Tennis 42:51 Check This Out: Medvedev's Unique Achievement 44:42 Love Watching (Players to Watch This Season) #tennis #tennisfan #tennispodcast

    55 min
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Three tennis fans turned friends turned podcasters talk tennis (+ other sports and random things) Every week we discuss topics we want a break(point) from (get it?). We also highlight key stats in How's Stat?, we give an update on how our favourite players are doing in Love Watching, share things we found fun or interesting in Check This Out, and the crowd-favourite segment Was This Trophy Worth It? where we debate which trophies in tennis are worth fighting for. Join the conversation! (If you're only interested in F1, follow us on Give Me A BRAKE [F1 Podcast])

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