Give Me A Break Pointcast [Tennis Podcast]

Tennis | Sports | Entertainment

Three tennis fans turned friends turned podcasters talk tennis (+ other sports and random things)

Episodes

  1. 1H AGO

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

    In this week's episode 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 #tennisfan #tennispodcast #carlosalcaraz #alcaraz #janniksinner #sinner #arynasabalenka #sabalenka #rafanadal #nadal #rogerfederer #federer #novakdjokovic #djokovic #sebkorda #korda #sebikorda #sunshinedouble #miamiopen #indianwells #jamesblake #andreagassi #landonorris #joaofonseca #amandaanisimova #fonseca #anisimova

    30 min
  2. MAR 24

    Give Me A Break From Serena Williams Return From Retirement Speculation! [ + Miami Open results]

    Three tennis fans turned friends turned podcasters discuss if there's anything to those #SerenaWilliams comeback 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 #veruswilliams #alcaraz #sebkorda #zverev #rybakina #ostapenko #jasminepolini #casperruud #rorymcllroy #rafanadal #kimclijsters #elenarybakina #zverev

    36 min
  3. MAR 17

    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
  4. F1: Give Me A BRAKE From Ferrari Strategists! [Bold Kimi Antonelli prediction, 2026 season thoughts]

    MAR 11 ·  BONUS

    F1: Give Me A BRAKE From Ferrari Strategists! [Bold Kimi Antonelli prediction, 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

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Three tennis fans turned friends turned podcasters talk tennis (+ other sports and random things)