Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter
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  • Tennis
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Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for curious newcomers and longtime followers alike. We cover the sport from a non-technical point of view. Anastasia is your guide to what it’s like to experience tournaments in person, with insight into the fashion and culture around tennis, while Nick is our resident history buff. We keep things fun and light because it’s just tennis, and tennis should be enjoyed with friends. So hello, friends. Welcome to your guides to tennis from the grounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Sep 28

    Carlos Alcaraz loves Laver Cup and Leylah Fernandez keeps winning in Asia

    Laver Cup brought the fun back into tennis this week with Carlos Alcaraz in full highlight reel form. And Singapore delivered on the tennis storylines, concussions and all. My Davis Cup picks - https://youtu.be/WnDw9_XLXao?si=ucBtnKACae_0BMT6 Laver Cup has single handedly gotten me excited again about the ATP tour and upcoming events in Tokyo and Beijing. Team Europe took the crown but Team World Captain Andre Agassi brought the vibes. And on the WTA Leylah Fernandez does what she does during the Asian Swing, win titles. But the real story was of Tatiana Prozorova and a possible concussion. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and podcast anniversary 02:57 Discussion on tennis TV subscriptions and coverage 07:31 Changes in tennis broadcasting and accessibility 09:39 Ground Pass newsletter and tennis history corner 11:34 Laver Cup overview and format analysis 14:25 Laver Cup as a rival to traditional team events 17:20 Player interactions and behind-the-scenes moments 22:06 Andre Agassi is a gift to Laver Cup 25:03 Understanding the Asian Swing 26:44 Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore but Tatiana Prozorova was the story 34:10 Head injury protocols and player safety 36:04 WTA Doubles race is getting fun 41:31 Davis Cup and team USA strategy 45:37 Player selection and team strategy in Davis Cup 51:57 Billie Jean King Cup results and analysis 54:26 Arthur Fils playing qualies in Tokyo 56:31 Jannik Sinner might need knee surgery 59:48 Season overview and player storylines 01:03:08 What's next in tennis: Beijing, Tokyo, and Asian Games 01:08:05 Player motivation and the mental reset in tennis 01:10:16 Outro - send us your questions Links: • Ground Pass Newsletter on Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com 💬 Thank you for Listening. Leave us a 5⭐️ star rating and drop us a comment we would love to hear from you. For Bonus Content and find out what tournament we are off to next, subscribe to our free newsletter - https://groundpass.substack.com To Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Shop the Ground Pass Merch - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Where You can Find us Online: Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast X: https://x.com/groundpasspod About Us: Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for the rest of us. Hosted by Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter, it breaks down the pro tour for casual fans and anyone new to the sport, no jargon, no gatekeeping. From Grand Slam drama to the players you should know, we make tennis easy to follow and fun to obsess over. Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Carlos Alcaraz loves Laver Cup and Leylah Fernandez keeps winning in Asia

  2. Sep 22

    Team USA Davis Cup disappointment and a quiet tennis week

    For the second year in a row Team USA has not made the Final 8 of the Davis Cup, even with top players Ben Shelton and Learner Tien on the team. Houston we have a problem. Missed our other US Open Recap? Find it here - https://youtu.be/P85BFnvKBUU?si=ey4D07SM-8g8tsBl  Its was a slow week, sort of, post US Open but we still has the WTA in Guadalajara and Sao Paolo with Iva Jovic trying to defend her title in Mexico. And the Davis Cup took over the ATP tour. I build my perfect US Davis Cup team, let me know what you think. Also some news updates on what’s next for Jack Draper, Jannik Sinner and more. Chapters 00:29 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:05 Iva Jovic Defends her Guadalajara title 07:27 The US has a Davis Cup problem 16:43 Ground Pass US Davis Cup Team 22:09 Draper out for the season and questions about Sinner 27:33 Up Next on Tour 33:05 Outro Links: Ground Pass Newsletter on Substack - https://groundpass.substack.comHolger Rune mini doc - https://youtu.be/JMEui5IuhaI?si=PRlF45-WFBOkwB2x  💬 Thank you for Listening. Leave us a 5⭐️ star rating and drop us a comment we would love to hear from you. For Bonus Content and find out what tournament we are off to next, subscribe to our free newsletter - https://groundpass.substack.com To Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Shop the Ground Pass Merch - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop  Where You can Find us Online: Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com  Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass  Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast  X: https://x.com/groundpasspod About Us: Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for the rest of us. Hosted by Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter, it breaks down the pro tour for casual fans and anyone new to the sport, no jargon, no gatekeeping. From Grand Slam drama to the players you should know, we make tennis easy to follow and fun to obsess over. Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Team USA Davis Cup disappointment and a quiet tennis week

  3. Sep 15

    US Open Recap - The Winners, Losers and were the influencers really a problem?

    The US Open 2026 is finally over and some of us are happy about that. Find out who in our US Open Recap. Missed our other US Open Shows? Find them here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEVwWfsDIfA&si=kFbIKK47ljI2M01w  Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev are the US Open Champions no one saw coming and so ends the most unpredictable Grand Slam season. Anastasia and Nick are joined by Lucy, of Lucy Deuce, to look back at this US Open. Does Aryna Sabalenka have a problem? Did Ben Shelton have a chance at the title? Were the influencers really a problem? We answer all those questions and more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Depth of the WTA Top Ten 03:52 Elena Rybakina wins twice and does Aryna Sabalenka have a problem? 19:31 Did Ben Shelton have a chance against Alexander Zverev? 30:43 A look back at all the slam winners of 2026 37:48 Review of the US Open on TV 51:01 The biggest stories from this US Open 51:31 The Influencers were not the problem 56:03 Nick solves the tennis 5 sets issue! 01:04:24 The US Open Tickets are too damn high 01:08:14 Outro Links: Shop the Ground Pass Hat - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Lucy Deuce - https://www.instagram.com/lucyydeuce?stkn=MWM2MGVrZDhsbjd1cA== 💬 Thank you for Listening. Leave us a 5⭐️ star rating and drop us a comment we would love to hear from you. For Bonus Content and find out what tournament we are off to next, subscribe to our free newsletter - https://groundpass.substack.com To Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Shop the Ground Pass Merch - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop  Where You can Find us Online: Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com  Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass  Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast  X: https://x.com/groundpasspod About Us: Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for the rest of us. Hosted by Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter, it breaks down the pro tour for casual fans and anyone new to the sport, no jargon, no gatekeeping. From Grand Slam drama to the players you should know, we make tennis easy to follow and fun to obsess over. Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US Open Recap - The Winners, Losers and were the influencers really a problem?

  4. Sep 12

    US Open 2026: Shelton vs Zverev, Sabalenka vs Rybakina, and How We Got Here

    Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov to set the men's final. Aryna Sabalenka went through Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina came through Coco Gauff to set the women's. Ian joins Anastasia to recap the quarterfinals and semifinals, including Shelton's 3:33 a.m. win over Carlos Alcaraz, Khachanov's run past Alexander Blockx, and Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen at the net. They also get into the walkouts, how much fans are told about the players on court, and both finals. Recorded before the women's and men's finals. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 02:13 US Open atmosphere and player performances 04:14 Behind the scenes: industry events, brand activations, and media coverage 07:15 The first week and fan engagement 12:18 Quarterfinal recap and standout moments 20:15 Semifinal matchups and player form 30:15 Walkouts and match build-up 40:24 Fan knowledge and media representation 50:19 Final thoughts on the men's and women's finals Links: Shop the Ground Pass Hat - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ojai Tennis Shop - https://theojai.net/merch/ UTR Next Gen account - https://www.instagram.com/utrnextgen/ 💬 Don’t forget to give us a leave is a 5 ⭐️ rating and drop us a comment  Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop  Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com  Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com  Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass  Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast  X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US Open 2026: Shelton vs Zverev, Sabalenka vs Rybakina, and How We Got Here

  5. Sep 8

    US Open Round 4 - Comebacks, Armstrong, and the US Open Ticket Market

    Qinwen Zheng came back from 5-0 down for the second straight match, Tiafoe remains undefeated on Armstrong, and the ticket market at the US Open is in free fall. US Open Round 3 Recap: https://youtu.be/P0PYAjyTDbE?si=BlBESdwZntSxyx6e  Anastasia and Ian go through Round 4 at the US Open: Zheng's back to back comebacks, why the reigning Wimbledon champion still walks the grounds unnoticed, Sabalenka gets past Taylor Townsend, Mirra Andreeva's keeps her composure, Coco Gauff's looks like she is winning the US open, Emma Navarro's triumphant return, Frances Tiafoe's undefeated record on Louis Armstrong, Alex Michelsen's run, and Alexander Blockx as the last of the "Baby Gen" still in the draw. Then Anastasia reports from the grounds on the Labor Day weekend crowd and what tickets were actually selling for, before both quarterfinal previews. Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:01 Qinwen Zheng is the Comeback Queen 09:03 Wimbledon Champion Linda Noskova still goes unnoticed 16:59 Sabalenka's uneventful match against Taylor Townsend 19:06 A composed Mirra Andreeva could be dangerous 22:34 Coco Gauff still looks good 24:49 Emma Navarro's Return and Personal Story 28:29 Frances Tiafoe undefeated on Louis Armstrong 33:03 Alex Michelsen is on a heater 35:34 Alexander Blockx the last baby gen standing 38:57 Labor Day Weekend Vibe and Ticket Market Insights 47:28 Women's Quarterfinals and Predictions 51:10 Men's Quarterfinals Preview and Key Matchups 53:43 Outro Links US Open Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/us-open-guide Linda Noskova Wimbledon Interviews: post Wimbledon 4th round - https://youtu.be/UayoDm-du6A?is=fCSd6Q0bfUlmFHLP post Wimbledon Semis round - https://youtu.be/UayoDm-du6A?is=fCSd6Q0bfUlmFHLPTaylor Townsend’s walk out - https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc87nzHlKBG/?img_index=1&stkn=Y2Q3bWNzOXZtaTdjGround Pass Newsletter on Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com 💬 Don’t forget to give us a leave is a 5 ⭐️ rating and drop us a comment  Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop  Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com  Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com  Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass  Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast  X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US Open Round 4 - Comebacks, Armstrong, and the US Open Ticket Market

  6. Sep 6

    US Open Round Three: Ashe, Armstrong, and Who Gets Moved

    Eala and Jović opened the Ashe night session while Naomi Osaka played Armstrong. We recap US Open round three from the grounds, on the worst day for the Americans. ▶ Round 2 Recap: https://youtu.be/9rBDwwJCLXw?si=3ELLEmErZaPO5uTW  Anastasia is joined in this episode by Ava Wallace of The Athletic and Blair Henley co-host of the Love All podcast and On Court Presenter at the US Open on the recap. In this episode: - The Ashe night session call: Eala vs Jović in the opening slot, Osaka on Armstrong - Madison Keys in press after the Zheng comeback, and what she said about needing to change something. - Taylor Townsend's post-match interview, the language that made it to air, and Townsend on coming in scared and defending a big points haul. Townsend's fourth round preview and her fit plan for the walk-on. - Taylor Fritz out, and the American men's drought question - Tsitsipas and Medvedev, and finding form this late in the year. - Alexander Blockx over Cobolli on Armstrong, from a set down. - A doubles upset from a collegiate wildcard pair. - Frances Tiafoe on Armstrong and where the real tennis fans sit. - The night session ground pass sold only at the gate, and what we still need to confirm about it. Chapters 00:00 Intro - Round 3 Recap from the grounds 01:44 Just watching Tennis 12:45 Blair Henley on Louis Armstrong vibes and Taylor Townsend 24:24 Ava Wallace on Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz 44:15 Hot Tip for Cheap US Open tickets 41:24 Alex Eala and Iva Jovic recap 44:44 Outro Links US Open Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/us-open-guide Taylor Townsend’s 4th round match look - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dcdsjn4gVSE/?igsi=MWdlMTBhNng4aDAxMQ==Ground Pass Newsletter on Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com 💬 Don’t forget to give us a leave is a 5 ⭐️ rating and drop us a comment  Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop  Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com  Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com  Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass  Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast  X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about  Links US Open Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/us-open-guide  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US Open Round Three: Ashe, Armstrong, and Who Gets Moved

  7. Sep 4

    US Open Round Two: The Influencer Debate, Prediction Markets, and Court 17 (with Ian Mondul)

    Round two recap with Ian Mondul. The influencer debate at Ashe, the prediction market partnership, Sabalenka's press conferences, and the outside courts. Watch next: US Open Round One Recap → https://youtu.be/2HuFYysvopo?si=cNp4QuN-YnELAvKD  Anastasia and Ian Mondul recap round two at the US Open. They split on the influencer conversation coming out of the grounds, and land in the same place on the tournament's prediction market partnership. Also covered: Sabalenka's press conferences, the race for world number one, Gauff and Badosa, and why the outside courts are the best ticket on the grounds. Chapters 00:30 Intro 09:20 US Open Round 2 Recap - Upsets on the Mens side 18:52 US Men have a great opportunity 25:10 Aryna Sabalenka is an edgy Tiger 30:59 Coco Guaff is a strong contender 33:10 Qinwen Zheng is back! 35:47 Stadium 17 brings the vibes 37:17 Around the Grounds of the US Open 37:53 Influencer US Open take over 49:28 The US Open gets into the prediction market 53:46 Apparel chat with Ian coming soon 56:50 Round 3 Matches to watch 01:03:43 Outro Links US Open Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/us-open-guide  💬 Don’t forget to give us a leave is a 5 ⭐️ rating and drop us a comment  Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop  Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com  Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com  Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass  Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast  X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    US Open Round Two: The Influencer Debate, Prediction Markets, and Court 17 (with Ian Mondul)

  8. Sep 4

    Djokovic Is Out, Alcaraz Is Back (US Open First Round, On Site)

    Djokovic loses a first round at a major for the first time in twenty years, Alcaraz returns from a wrist injury, and Monfils wins on his fortieth birthday. A Look at the new Arthur Ashe: https://youtu.be/tn-V6veuRrY?si=YhT4wT-m9RX0_1vD  First round recap after three days of rain. We cover Djokovic's loss and what it looked like from the press seats, Alcaraz back on court and the Nike kit, Gauff's start and the four way race for world number one, Pegula on the first Sunday, Fils going out to Tsitsipas, and Monfils on Louis Armstrong. Second half gets into the crowded grounds videos and what they leave out, the influencer backlash and where it's actually coming from, and the tournament's new prediction market partner. Chapters 00:00 US Open Round One Recap 03:07 Weather Impact on the Tournament 05:53 Voice Memo from Winston Salem 09:00 Novak Djokovic's Shocking Loss 11:50 Carlos Alcaraz's Impressive Return 14:58 Coco Gauff's Strong Performance 17:59 Players' Adaptation to Schedule Changes 31:59 Match Play Dynamics and Player Preferences 33:37 Upsets and Surprises: The US Open First Round 35:54 The Return of Monfils and His Impact 39:28 Emerging Talents and First Round Highlights 44:06 Tournament Vibes: Crowds and Influencer Culture 51:01 Late Night Matches and Their Implications 58:47 Betting Partnerships and Their Controversies Links: Buse Winston Salem video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dcdsjn4gVSE/?igsi=MWdlMTBhNng4aDAxMQ==Ground Pass On Site - US Open Day 1 - https://groundpass.substack.com/p/ground-pass-on-site-us-open-2026 💬 Don’t forget to give us a leave is a 5 ⭐️ rating and drop us a comment  Want to Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/support Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop  Where You can Find us Online: Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com  Website - www.groundpasspodcast.com  Email - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass  Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast  X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, we will receive a small percentage of your purchase. Check out our website for a full disclaimer: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/about  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Djokovic Is Out, Alcaraz Is Back (US Open First Round, On Site)
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Ground Pass is a tennis podcast for curious newcomers and longtime followers alike. We cover the sport from a non-technical point of view. Anastasia is your guide to what it’s like to experience tournaments in person, with insight into the fashion and culture around tennis, while Nick is our resident history buff. We keep things fun and light because it’s just tennis, and tennis should be enjoyed with friends. So hello, friends. Welcome to your guides to tennis from the grounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Non Traditional
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    Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast

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