No-Ad, No Problem: Recent Episodes
No-Ad, No Problem
No-Ad, No Problem is a podcast devoted to college tennis and growing the game. We’ll discuss news, results, and many related topics. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem.
With Kalamazoo and San Diego around the corner, Colette Lewis of zootennis.com joins the show to rank the top 5 college newcomers. From junior slam winners to Challenger finalists, we discuss who's most likely to make an impact this fall.
Plus, we react to the breaking news that 4X NCAA-winning coach Brian Boland rejoins the coaching ranks.
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Your favorite college players from this past season are out grinding on the pro tour. On this episode, we’re joined by @KebTennis from Twitter as he shares the five women who have had breakout summers so far on the pro circuit.
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Your favorite college players from this past season are out grinding on the pro tour. On this episode, we’re joined by @KebTennis from Twitter as he shares the five men who have had breakout summers so far on the pro circuit.
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Most of the biggest names in the transfer portal have signed with their new schools. What were the biggest storylines and what schools won with the best additions?
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Most of the biggest names in the transfer portal have signed with their new schools. What schools won with the best additions? Plus, we react to the news that 5 in 5 will pass!
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6 US Open wild cards were won last week at the collegiate playoff in Lake Nona. Plus, teams selected destinations for the 2027 ITA Kickoff weekend. We react to the wild card results, storybook storylines, and discuss draft takeaways.
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The top American collegiate players compete this week for a main draw wild card to the US Open. We provide history for the event, preview the field, and predict who will win the wild cards.
The event begins on Tuesday (6/16) and runs through Thursday (6/18) at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. Attendance is free and the event will be streamed on the Cracked Racquets YouTube channel.
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May Madness -- The Round to Athens is a cinematic time capsule giving you a front row seat to the 2026 NCAAs. Not Your Country Club Founder, Nate Walroth, joins the show to discuss the making of the the movie, what was left on the cutting room floor, and react to my favorite moments.
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Answering all of your post-NCAA questions about Athens, Orlando, broadcasting, and more!
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You asked, we answered! Addressing your top questions after the NCAA tournament in Athens. In Part 1, we address questions about lineup changes, Lucciana Perez's historical season, the coaching drama between Weaver and Szabo, and how certain teams will fare next season.
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In a season of parity, it’s two championship-pedigreed programs who exceed expectations and deliver their best performances in May. Virginia knocked off Texas 4-3 and Texas A&M beat Auburn 4-1.
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A historic day in Athens delivered three 4-3 epics and Auburn reaching its first NCAA final. We recap the semifinal action, reflect on a college tennis celebration, and preview championship Sunday.
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All top 4 seeds advanced to the Final Four and there was one 4-3 thriller to end the night. We recap day 2 in Athens and preview the semifinals.
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Three of the top seeds -- #1 Wake Forest, #2 Texas, and #4 Virginia -- advanced to the Final Four with 4-1 victories. The fourth, #6 TCU, upset #3 Ohio State in the lone 4-3 thriller.
We recap day 1 in Athens with Nate Walroth, founder of Not Your Country Club, and preview the familiar foes in the Final Four.
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Women's NCAA QF begins Friday in Athens! How does each match stack up, what’s the path to four for each team? Plus, we build our NCAA all-star lineup.
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Men’s NCAA QF begins Thursday in Athens! How does each match stack up, what’s the path to four for each team? Plus, we build our NCAA all-star lineup.
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Answering your questions about the final site, transfer news, NIL, and more!
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Breaking down all 16 matches from Super Regional weekend. We discuss the 4-3 thrillers, the upsets, and what we learned heading into QF action.
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Action begins this Friday! We preview each match, share the path to victory for the underdog, and make predictions for who will make the quarterfinals.
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Action begins this Friday as the top 8 seeds host across the country. We preview each match, share the path to victory for the underdog, and make predictions of who will make the quarterfinals.
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Recapping the first and second round of the NCAA tournament. What were the biggest upsets, best matches, and our takeaways about the seeds?
Plus, we pour one out for the teams and players who ended their seasons/careers.
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Answering all of your NCAA related questions. We touch on seeding, the bracket, most underrated players, and so much more! Thanks everyone for submitting — reach out with comments and feedback during NCAAs.
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NCAA action begins today! We break down the first and second rounds by talking about:
- Top 5 first round matches
- Seeds on upset alert
- Questions we need answered from top seeds
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NCAA action begins this Friday! We break down the first and second rounds by talking about:
- Top 5 first round matches
- Seeds on upset alert
- Questions we need answered from top seeds
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We react to the men’s and women’s NCAA brackets. Which seeds are happy? Annoyed? Sad? What lineup submissions have us scratching our head?
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It’s NCAA selection day! We recap the final P4 conference tournament with the Michigan State men making history by beating Ohio State 4-3 to win its first B1G tournament title since 1967. On the women’s side, Michigan won its fourth B1G tournament title in five years.
Plus, we discuss the disappointing news that Arkansas is cutting tennis and the viral picture that had people talking about Georgia women’s tennis.
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The final P4 conference tournament kicks off today with the Big Ten women playing in Columbus, Ohio. Can anyone break through the Ohio State/Michigan stranglehold on this title?
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Michigan State men's tennis just won its first Big Ten title since 1967! Harry Jadun, current head coach and former player for the Spartans, discusses what its taken to elevate the program, the special moment the team clinched, and community investment.
Plus, Harry previews the Big Ten tournament in Ojai, the strengths of each top team, and what it will take for the Spartans to carry their momentum.
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We recap the historic conference championships and provide our takeaways about the top teams and the implications for NCAAs. Congratulations to the winners:
- ACC: Wake Forest (men), NC State (women)
- Big 12: TCU x2
- SEC: Texas (men), Auburn (women)
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The post-season is here! We preview the ACC, Big 12, and SEC men’s conference tournaments. Who are the dark horses, what are the storylines you need to follow, and who will win?
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The post-season is here! We preview the ACC, Big 12, and SEC women’s conference tournaments. Who are the dark horses, what are the storylines you need to follow, and who will win?
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We recap the final weekend of regular season play for the ACC, Big 12, and SEC. What champions surprised us and who was expected? Later this week we’ll preview all three conference tournaments.
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Can Virginia women win an undefeated ACC regular season title? Only NC State is standing in their way. We preview the match between two very similar teams and then we discuss the Big 12 showdown between TCU men and Baylor.
Plus, we recap some of the rivalry matches that have already happened this week!
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Stanford opened its new facility in spectacular fashion as the men upset #3 Wake Forest on Friday. We discuss the new facility, Stanford’s upset, and recap other results from across the country.
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We discuss the latest news in college tennis with SMU player Gina Feistel suing the NCAA to become eligible. Then, we preview #4 Auburn at #6 Texas women and #6 Mississippi State at #11 Oklahoma men.
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The top team in the country looked every bit the part as the Bulldogs dominated Auburn 4-0 winning doubles and three straight set wins
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We preview and make predictions for two top 5 matches this weekend! Plus, John and Adam will be in person for the Auburn vs. Georgia match.
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Only in his third year on the job, Georgia Head Coach Drake Bernstein has won an NCAA team title and two ITA Indoors titles. Drake reflects on lessons learned from 2025, how he’s had to reset expectations with this new team, and previews the match with #4 Auburn on Saturday.
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In just his second year as Head Coach, Jordan Szabo has taken Auburn to new heights. Sitting at a program-best #3 in the ITA rankings and undefeated atop the SEC, Coach Szabo shares his learnings from Year 1, aspirations for Year 2, and what it will take to avenge their lone loss of the season versus Georgia in Athens on Saturday.
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The upsets continue in college tennis as top-ranked teams keep losing. The theme of the season is parity and it was on fully display at #1 Georgia women, #2 Ohio State women, #1 Ohio State men, and #3 Texas men all lost.
We recap the most stunning upsets and preview the week ahead.
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Last week, there were so many upsets across the country with #1 Ohio State men and #1 Georgia women losing and #2 Texas men going 0-2. We recap all of the upsets and are left asking ourselves…who is the #1 team in the country?
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Conference play has kicked off across the country and we go deep on match previews and predictions for two fascinating matches this week:
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5 Auburn women at #4 LSU on Saturday
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3 Virginia men at #21 Stanford on Sunday
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It was a jam-packed week of action across the country. We recap both men’s and women’s results that caught our eye, including:
- Illinois men beat #8 Baylor and #6 TCU in Champaign
- Georgia women get another 4-0 win over LSU
- NC State women, Georgia men make a top 10 push
...and so much more! Plus, we look ahead to the matches you can’t miss this week.
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The Texas Longhorns won their first ITA Indoors title in program history with a 4-2 win over Ohio State. The Longhorns snuck a doubles point, and found singles victories from #1 Sebastian Grozny, #2 Kalin Ivanovski (clinch) and #6 Lucas Marionneau. We recap the final with Nate from Not Your Country Club and share final takeaways from this year’s event in Dallas.
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Nate from Not Your Country Club joins again to recap Ohio State’s 4-2 win over Virginia and Texas’ 4-0 win over Baylor. Plus, we preview the Ohio State vs. Texas final and make predictions.
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It was an epic men's quarterfinal day at the ITA Indoors with three of the four quarterfinals ending in 4-3 thrillers. Most surprisingly, Baylor upset defending champion Wake Forest in Waco. Nate from Not Your Country Club joins the show to recap a thrilling Day 2 and share takeaways from around the grounds in Dallas.
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Host team SMU almost pulled off a historic upset against #1 Ohio State but ultimately saw the upset bid fall short. We recap all 8 matches from day 1 of the men’s ITA Indoor National Championship first round and look ahead to the Quarterfinals.
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Georgia defended its indoors title with two epic 4-3 wins in the semifinals and final. We recap their title run before focusing on the men who kick off Indoors on Friday in Texas.
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The semifinals are set at the ITA Indoor National Championship. We have one surprising semifinal with Ohio State vs. Texas A&M and one we expected in Georgia vs. Auburn.
We preview the semifinal matchups and dish out report cards for the 12 other teams.
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Live reacting to Friday's Day 1 results from the women's ITA Indoor National Championship!
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Both #1 teams lost this past weekend as Ohio State beat #1 Wake Forest in Columbus and North Carolina took out #1 Georgia in Chapel Hill. We discuss the late additions on the women’s side, the top teams losing, and preview women’s indoors this weekend.
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Catch up with me as I live react to the notable results from across the country. We saw upsets, thrillers, and new lineups!
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From match cancellations to stunning upsets, the 2026 ITA Kickoff Weekend will go down as the craziest ever! We recap the numerous upsets, name our favorite matches, and give takeaways for even the top teams who cruised.
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There are 14 host sites across the country. We break it all down by talking about:
- Best first round matches
- Popcorn Regions
- Hosts on Upset Alert
- Hosts on cruise control
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It was a double-header in Austin and the home team lost both. Pepperdine women, fielding four new additions, upset Texas 5-2 in thrilling fashion. Then, the Virginia men ended their Texas roadtrip with a 4-1 win over Texas in front of a great home crowd.
We recap our in-person experience, the action from both matches, and give takeaways for all four teams. Plus, we catch up on some of the other highlights across the country.
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Is this the most wide-open NCAA women's field in recent memory? We outline five teams who have a shot at winning the 2026 NCAA title.
- North Carolina
- LSU
- Oklahoma State
- Georgia
- Auburn
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Can anyone stop Wake Forest from repeating as NCAA champions? We discuss Wake Forest, Texas, and Ohio State in our final preseason preview episode!
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The top 5 showdown in Fort Worth was a dominant display by the Virginia Cavaliers. UVA swept all six singles matches and only dropped one set on the indoor purple courts.
Alex Gruskin joins the show to discuss our expectations for this match, what shocked us, and where each team goes from here.
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These five teams have a shot at winning the NCAA title this year, but we wouldn't call them the favorites:
- Texas A&M
- Texas
- Stanford
- NC State
- Vanderbilt
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We're kicking off the dual season this Thursday with a top-5 battle in Fort Worth! TCU Head Coach David Roditi discusses his 2026 squad, what to expect in the match vs. Virginia, and gives his take on the rising number of pay-for-play athletes in college sports.
Plus, who does Coach Roditi think is the favorite for the NCAA title?
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These three teams have a shot at winning the NCAA title this year, but we wouldn't call them the favorites:
- TCU
- Stanford
- Virginia
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Who are the teams to watch this season? What teams might make an unexpected run? We discuss the teams with compelling storylines as we preview the 2026 dual match season.
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Who are the teams to watch this season? What teams might make an unexpected run? We discuss 14 teams with compelling storylines as we preview the 2026 dual match season.
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Before we turn the page to 2026, we reflect back on the best moments of college tennis! We discuss standout player storylines, historic accomplishments, and team wins that we’ll forever remember.
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ITA CEO David Mullins is completing his first year in the role. He joins the podcast to discuss the most pressing topics in college tennis, including:
- Reflections on Year 1 as CEO
- Assessment of the NCAA Fall Pilot: Was it a success?
- Do former pros playing college tennis create an integrity challenge for the sport?
- How to grow college tennis in 2026, including how the USTA can help college tennis
- ITA's 2026 priorities, what you can expect, and how you can get invovled
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Americans Michael Zheng and Reese Brantmeier each made their own history on Championship Sunday at the NCAA tournament. Zheng becomes the 9th man to win back-to-back titles, and Brantmeier becomes the second in UNC history. We discuss their historic runs, how they are each great ambassadors for college tennis, and what’s next for the seniors.
Then, Virginia men are a surprising champion and Mans Dahlberg enters rarified UVA air with a team and doubles title to his name. NC State’s Gabbi Broadfoot and Victoria Osuigwe become NC State’s second NCAA doubles champion, affirming NC State as the best doubles program in women’s tennis.
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Three Americans will play in Sunday’s NCAA singles championship match: Michael Zheng (Columbia), Trevor Svajda (SMU), and Reese Brantmeier. We recap how they got there, preview their finals, and discuss the doubles all of the doubles action!
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The Ivy League has three schools represented in the NCAA semifinals and the USC women are the only school to have players in both singles and doubles semifinals. We recap NCAA quarterfinal action and preview Semifinal Saturday!
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The theme of this week has been upsets and that continued in NCAA day 3 action. The slate of NCAA quarterfinalists looks very different than what you would have projected in August. We discuss the players making history for their programs and preview the Elite 8 matchups.
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Two days in and both top seeds are gone. Keegan Rice of Virginia upset the top men’s seed to start today’s action. Seeds continued to fall and All-Americans were crowned as players advanced to the Round of 16.
Hear our recap live from the USTA National Campus!
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The first day of the NCAA singles tournament brought some massive upsets as #1 Valerie Glozman (Stanford) and #2 Duncan Chan (TCU) both lost in three sets. Chaos continued on the women’s sides as three other top 8 seeds lost, but order was mostly maintained on the men’s side.
Hear our recap of Day 1 and what we’re excited for on Day 2!
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The NCAA bracket is set and we give our preview and predictions! We touch on everything:
- Where did defending NCAA champion Michael Zheng end up?
- Dangerous unseeded players
- Popcorn first round matches
- Biggest storylines
- Predictions
Action begins on Tuesday from the USTA National Campus in Orlando and you can stream it all on ESPN+!
2:30 - Bracket Reactions
7:18 - Men’s Preview
37:45 - Women’s Preview
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The NCAA field is set after ITA Sectionals and Conference Masters concluded this past week. We discuss the qualifiers, biggest storylines from each event, and preview the field.
Plus, we share a glowing review of the ITA’s Jay Friend documentary and discuss the issue of defending champion Michael Zheng being unseeded and give our revised seeds.
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Savannah Dada-Mascoll is the winningest player in App State history and the senior continues to make history. By reaching the All-American consolation final, she became the first Mountaineer to reach the NCAA singles championship. She then backed up her result as the Co-Champion of the ITA Carolina Regional.
On this episode we learn more about Savannah’s:
- Reaction to qualifying for NCAAs
- Background with tennis and the surprising sport she almost chose over tennis
- Her pathway to App State and what she loves about the school
- Her goals for her senior season and beyond
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It’s never been sweeter to be a top college tennis player. Due to that, we’re seeing more ATP/WTA top 500 players choosing to play college. Does this help the sport become more popular and inspire more young US juniors to play tennis?
Nate Walroth, founder of Not Your Country Club, joins the show to discuss some of the hottest topics and changes in college tennis. Plus, what that means for the sport and US juniors.
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- Instragram @notyourcountryclub
- TikTok @notyourcountryclub
- Twitter/X @showfortennis
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36 singles spots and 17 doubles spots have been secured at NCAAs this November! We give the top 5 takeaways from women’s regionals and discuss the seven men’s regionals from this past week.
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Columbia Senior Michael Zheng sits at ATP #180. Will he return for his senior season to help Columbia try to earn its first NCAA team title?
Plus, 22 additional singles players earn their spots at NCAAs by reaching the ITA Regional finals. We debate the merits of Regionals as a pathway, discuss the winners, and share surprises.
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10 singles players and 4 doubles teams qualified for the NCAAs in November based on their results at the ITA All-American Championships. We recap the event, name the most surprising players and performances, and look ahead to how the remaining NCAA field will be filled out.
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The ITA All-American championships main draw begins Wednesday. At stake: 10 singles berths into the NCAA field in November. We discuss the takeaways from pre-qualifying and qualifying results and then react to the singles draw to name who we think will qualify for NCAAs.
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Teams across the country kicked off their fall season to prepare for All-Americans next week. We break down how the fall season works, the NCAA qualifying pathway, and results from Battle in the Bay and the Kitty Harrison Invitational.
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College tennis looks very different than it did in 2019. With players having more freedom of movement and the ability to get paid, coaches are getting creative in how they win.
We talk through the biggest moments from the past five years that stick out as inflection points that altered the norms of college tennis.
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College tennis is back! We discuss some of the surprising off court storylines, breakdown the preseason rankings, and talk about returning players we’re most intrigued by this fall.
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Last season, UCLA's Emon van Loben Sels had a breakout sophomore season. He went from a 3-3 recored at the bottom of the lineup his freshman season to leading the Bruins in total singles and doubles wins. Emon carried that momentum onto the pro tour where he just won his first pro singles title.
Emon joins the show to talk about what changed in his first two seasons with the Bruins, the emotions of winning his first pro title, and what to expect from UCLA in 2026!
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Electronic line calling is coming to NCAAs, potentially as early as this fall! That's one of the takeaways from the NCAA D1 Tennis Committee Annual Report. We discuss the other notable takeaways (e.g. championship format, fall pilot, new committee chair!) on this episode.
Plus: Jeff Nevolo is out at SMU and this open role might be the hottest in the country.
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On Wednesday, Oklahoma State quietly announced that Director of Tennis Chris Young would "not return" to the program and they would begin a national search for his replacement immediately.
On this episode, we:
- React to the biggest college tennis coaching news in years
- Speculate on what transpired this past week
- Brainstorm some possible replacements
- Consider next steps for players
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Last week, the NCAA released its report documenting tampering violations and a failure to cooperate with the investigation by Oklahoma State women’s tennis head coach and NCAA D1 Tennis Committee Chair Chris Young. These violations rose to the highest level of NCAA violations, a “severe breach of conduct.”
This episode:
- Provides context for the violations
- Details what happened and explains why these aren’t just run-of-the-mill violations
- Explains the penalties handed out
- Gives my biggest takeaways from the report and where Oklahoma State and college tennis go from here
Read the full report here.
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35 current or former college tennis players competed in the Wimbledon singles draw. From Carson Branstine (TAMU) to San Diego men (Tarvet, Holmgren), there were new faces emerging and captivating collegiate storylines across the grounds of SW19.
On this episode, we discuss the results that caught our eye and ask a big picture question: do college stars having pro success help grow the game of college tennis? Is it attracting new fans and more butts in seats? Let us know your thoughts!
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Who makes the women's college tennis players Mount Rushmore? Editor-in-Chief of Cracked Racquets Alex Gruskin joins the show and we debate our four picks from 2010 - 2025!
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28 teams skipped the ITA Kickoff Weekend draft, meaning they don't have a shot at winning the 2026 ITA Indoor National Championship. Typically you might see 5-10 teams across men and women skip.
Why did more teams than ever skip Kickoff and what are the reasons behind it?
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Congratulations to the inaugural US Open Wild Card playoff winners: Stefan Dostanic, Valerie Glozman, Reese Brantmeier and Alanis Hamilton, and Cooper Williams and Theo Winegar.
We talk about the winners, discuss whether the event was a success, and areas of opportunity moving forward.
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The USTA is hosting the inaugural US Open wild card playoff for American collegians this week! We break down the event details, the field, the bracket, and improvements for the future.
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The spring transfer portal is closed! We break down all of the recent men's news by discussing:
- Schools with the biggest movement (both in and out!)
- 5 most noteworthy transfers
- Head-scratching transfers
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The spring transfer portal is closed! We break down all of the recent women's news by discussing:
- Schools with the biggest movement (both in and out!)
- Top 5 most noteworthy transfers
- Head-scratching transfers
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Putting a final bow on the 2025 NCAA championships by providing three of our biggest takeaways and handing out nine different awards, including:
- Player and Freshman of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Best Individual Match Performance
- Player and Team to Watch
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Grading the 2025 NCAA Championships by sharing our thoughts on all of the non-tennis aspects of the event:
- Baylor as a host
- Scheduling
- No individuals
- and more!
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Top seeds Georgia (women) and Wake Forest (men) win the NCAA team title in Waco, Texas!
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Recapping NCAA Semifinal Saturday and previewing Championship Sunday!
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1 Georgia def. #5 UNC 4-0
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2 Texas A&M def. #3 Michigan 4-1
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1 Wake Forest def. #4 Stanford 4-2
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2 TCU def. #3 Texas 4-2
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Recapping a fantastic day of quarterfinal action and previewing Saturday's semifinals.
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1 Wake Forest def. #8 Columbia 4-1
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4 Stanford def. #12 Mississippi State 4-3
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2 TCU def. #7 Virginia 4-3
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3 Texas def. UCLA 4-1
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Recapping the first day of quarterfinal action and previewing the Saturday semifinals!
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Answering your questions about the NCAA tournament in Waco, Texas!
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Previewing each of the four men’s Elite 8 matches and predicting who we think will advance to the final four!
- (1) Wake Forest vs. (8) Columbia
- (4) Stanford vs. (12) Mississippi State
- (3) Texas vs. UCLA
- (2) TCU vs. (7) Virginia
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Previewing each of the four women's Elite 8 matches and predicting who we think will advance to the final four!
- (1) Georgia vs. (8) Duke
- (5) UNC vs. (13) LSU
- (3) Michigan vs. Oklahoma State
- (2) Texas A&M vs. (10) Tennessee
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The Elite 8 is set! We break down how each team got their by recapping all 8 Sweet 16 matches.
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The Elite 8 is set! We break down how each team got their by recapping all 8 Sweet 16 matches.
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Previewing all eight women’s NCAA Sweet 16 matches! We talk biggest questions, each team’s path to four points, and make predictions.
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Previewing all eight men’s NCAA Sweet 16 matches with Ethan Moszkowski! We talk biggest questions, each team’s path to four points, and make predictions.
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The Sweet 16 is set! We look back on the first weekend of the NCAA team championship and discuss:
- Biggest upsets
- Best matches
- Historic results
- Questions answered…and raised!
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We have the final 16 teams of the men's NCAA tournament which includes two unseeded teams facing off (UCLA vs. USC) for the first time in the Super Regional format. On this episode, we recap all of Sunday's eight men's matches.
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Recapping the teams who made the women's sweet 16 and first and second round men's action!
Full episode was lost due to technical issues so enjoy this re-recorded abbreviated pod.
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Recapping all 48 matches from Day 1 of the men's and women's NCAA team championship first round!
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Both the Ohio State women and UCLA men pulled off upsets in the Big Ten championship match. We recap The Ojai, UCLA’s historic win, and preview Selection Monday!
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Recapping each of the men’s and women’s P4 conference tournaments this past weekend! We give our three biggest takeaways from each event.
Your conference tournament winners:
- ACC: Stanford Men, UNC Women
- SEC: Texas Men, Georgia Women
- Big 12: Arizona Men, Texas Tech Women
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The PAC-12 conference tournament was played at the Ojai Valley Tennis club since 2012. After conference realignment, the future of college tennis at The Ojai was uncertain. How did the Ojai land the Big Ten conference tournament?
We’re joined by Ian Mondul who’s on the Board of the OVTC. He discusses:
- The Ojai’s history
- What makes the event special
- The process behind securing the Big Ten tournament
- What fans and Big Ten schools can expect this week in Ojai
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Breaking down the men's and women's ACC tournament. We discuss:
- Top storylines from the season
- NCAA implications
- Biggest open question
- Dark horse teams
- Predictions
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Breaking down the men's and women's SEC tournament. We discuss:
- Top storylines from the season
- NCAA implications
- Biggest open question
- Dark horse teams
- Predictions
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Regular season champions were crowned in the final weekend of the regular season in the ACC, SEC, and Big 12! We recap the action, chat about the champions, and other notable results to close out the season.
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Georgia and Texas A&M have combined to win the last 5 SEC regular season titles. This year? It'll be no different! The two 2024 NCAA finalists face off in College Station on Sunday in an SEC regular season finale that holds the ultimate prize: a conference title.
We discuss the stakes, walk through each projected matchup and make predictions!
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Last week was the penultimate weekend for the ACC and SEC. How did the results impact the landscape? Who missed out on massive NCAA top 16/8 seeding implications? We break down all the men's and women's action across the country.
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UTR Sports has a special affinity towards college tennis and that's shown as the company has continued to invest in events that bring more visibility to the sport, playing opportunities to the players, and resources to coaches.
Senior Vice President Chase Hodges, a 15x NAIA national champion as head coach of Georgia Gwinett, discusses how UTR Sports has expanded its collegiate offering well beyond a ubiquitous rating system.
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It's college tennis in March which means top 10 upsets and thrilling 4-3 matches! We recap some of the biggest upsets and give our top 3 weekend takeaways for men and women, including:
- TCU is giving 2024 energy
- Shakeup in the Big 12 gives Oklahoma State an opportunity
- NC State will be dangerous in May
- The strength and silliness of the ACC men
...and several others!
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10 NC State women take on #7 Duke and #4 UNC this weekend. After a slow start to the ACC season, who will emerge as the best of Tobacco Road?
On the men’s side, #8 Stanford takes on #6 Virginia in Charlottesville. Can Virginia turn around their post-Indoors slump or will Stanford get another marquee victory this season?
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16 Vanderbilt women upset #2 Texas A&M 5-2 and #19 UCF men take down #10 Arizona for the second time this season! We recap those upsets, many other 4-3 thrillers across the country, and preview the biggest matches of the week!
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Newly appointed ITA CEO David Mullins joins the show to discuss the future of college tennis. David stepped into the role in January at a challenging time for college athletics. We discuss:
- ITA’s Relationship with the NCAA and USTA
- Is getting college tennis on TV a priority?
- How will the House Settlement impact college tennis?
- Will sports wagering come to college tennis?
…and so many more topics!
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Tennessee's Elza Tomase was defaulted after getting broken for 0-2 in the third set. It was one of the stranger endings we've seen in college tennis. We recap the default and give takeaways for each team!
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Recapping Georgia's 6-1 win over Kentucky in Athens. Both teams were in desperate need for a win -- where do they each go from here? Plus, how did Ghibaudo's injury impact the outcome of the match and what's with the weird SEC scheduling this season?
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Georgia women's tennis Associate Head Coach Jarryd Chaplin discusses his transition to Georgia less than two years ago, how NIL has transformed recruiting, and what it will take for Georgia to win the NCAA team title.
Plus, he recaps last weekend’s success against Auburn and Florida and previews this weekend’s matches with Kentucky and Tennessee!
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Recapping the men’s and women’s action from across the country!
- Indoor champions look like NCAA champions
- Stunning upsets on both sides
- Previewing the week ahead for my trip to Athens, GA
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Previewing the top men's and women's matches across the country this weekend!
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Conference play has kicked off across the country. We break down all the results and preview the upcoming weekend.
- Hot topics: New Stanford facility, SEC scheduling, and Rankings
- Eligibility: Duke’s Liv Hovde — and a few others! — becomes eligible
- Results: Texas A&M beats Texas, Cal’s tough road weekend, and more!
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Colette Lewis makes her No-Ad, No Problem debut to discuss our in-person takeaways from a fantastic men’s Indoors in Dallas. We talk about the crowds, Electronic Line Calling, standout matches, and storylines to monitor for the rest of the season.
Read Colette's work at zootennis.com!
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Wake Forest wins a thrilling 4-3 match over TCU by taking doubles, #1 Stefan Dostanic (clinch), #4 Ioannis Xilas, and #6 Luca Pow. Join us for our final nightly recap of men’s indoors!
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Recapping the action from semifinal Monday and previewing Championship Tuesday!
Wake Forest earned a thrilling 4-3 win over Texas and TCU rolled Stanford 4-0.
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Recapping Day 2 of the ITA Men's Indoor Championships and previewing the semifinals!
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Recapping Day 1 action from the men's ITA Indoor National championship. Which teams pulled off the biggest upsets and which players stood out?
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The ITA Men's Indoor National Championship runs Friday - Tuesday in Dallas! On this episode, we preview the 8 first round matches, and then Grant Chen joins the show to discuss how his team is approaching Indoors and how SMU is planning to make it a special event.
- 4:00 - Seeding Takeaways
- 8:00 - First round preview and predictions
- 23:50 - Grant Chen Interview
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Georgia beat Texas A&M 4-1 to avenge its 2024 NCAA final loss and win its fifth ITA indoors title! We recap the final, name our all-tournament selections, and discuss our top 10 rankings.
- 2:00 - Georgia def. Texas A&M 4-1
- 11:00 - All-Tournament Team Selections
- 35:31 - Top 10 Rankings
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The final four is set: Georgia vs. Virginia and Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma! We preview each of Monday’s semifinal matches discussing:
- Biggest surprise
- Standout player
- Semifinal match calculus
- Most singles intriguing singles match
- Predictions
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Texas got its revenge from the 2024 NCAA championship match with a 4-1 win over #1 TCU in Austin. Hear our recap of the atmosphere (hey, Bevo!), momentum swings, and team takeaways.
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After earning Ivy League Coach of the Year in 2024 at Princeton, Jamea Jackson was hired as the third Head Coach in Arizona State women's tennis history.
Jamea joins the show to discuss the transition from Princeton (scholarships, NIL), earning ASU's first win over Pepperdine since 2013, and what it will take for the Sun Devils to compete for titles.
Plus, as former WTA #45, what fun connection does Jamea have to Electronic Line Calling?
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How do you order the men’s top 5 teams after this weekend’s results with three top 5 matches? We recap Ethan’s in-person experience in Charlottesville, debate the order of the top 5, and recap some stunning results across the country!
- 4:45 - Ohio State beats Virginia
- 12:00 - Virginia beats Texas
- 34:30 - Wake Forest beats Georgia, Ohio State
- 39:00 - Ordering the Top 5
- 44:00 - Other Results (San Diego, Pepperdine, Clemson, and more!)
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The weekend after Kickoff is always jam-packed with non conference matches and this weekend delivered! Three of the top five teams all lost, creating a lot of chaos as the top teams head to Illinois for Indoors.
- 2:30 - #8 UNC beats #1 Georgia 4-3
- 24:00 - #10 Auburn beats #3 Oklahoma State 4-0
- 28:48 - #7 Michigan beats #5 Virginia 4-2
- 35:25 - Other notable results
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We share our top 5 takeaways from men's kickoff weekend and preview two top 5 matchups in Charlottesville!
- 3:05 - 5 biggest men's kickoff takeaways
- 31:06 - #5 Virginia men vs. #3 Ohio State and #1 Texas preview
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Jordan Szabo has big goals. "I tell anyone that asks: we're trying to win it all!"
The Auburn women's tennis head coach discusses his team's recent victories against San Diego and USC, plus:
- Why he took the Auburn job and his goals for the program
- Are six-figure deals real in tennis?
- Changes he's like to see to recruiting and NIL
- How to build "the most professional tennis environment in college tennis"
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In his second year as Head Coach, Lloyd Bruce-Burgess has the UCF Knights into ITA Indoor National Championship for the first time in program history! Bruce-Burgess discusses:
- Upsetting #6 Arizona on the road
- Why he wants to face Ohio State at Indoors
- What the 10 year deal with the USTA/NCAA/UCF means to his program
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Sharing out top 5 takeaways from women's ITA Kickoff Weekend. Plus, are you traveling to Indoors? We break down the site selection process so you know where to go!
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The 14 men's and women's team advancing to the ITA Indoor National championships are set! Six non-hosts advanced on the men's side, with three from the women. Join us as we react to the final day of results!
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Reacting to mens' and women's results from a chaotic and thrilling ITA Kickoff Day 2!
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Reacting to mens' and women's first round results from the ITA Kickoff weekend!
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56 teams across the country will compete for one of the 14 remaining spots at the ITA Indoor National Championships in February. We walk through all of the 14 regions naming:
- Popcorn First Round Matches
- Most Interesting Region
- Hosts on Upset Alert
- Hosts that are Locks
- Best of the Rest!
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Breaking down the two title favorites in our preseason women's rankings! We project lineups, discuss strengths and weaknesses, and pose an open question as matches begin this month.
Timestamps
- 2:15 Early Results (Pepperdine vs. Duke/NC State, USC vs. Texas)
- 15:08 - #2 Texas A&M
- 39:15 - #1 Georgia
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The future of college tennis is hazy. There's a lot of questions: roster limits, NIL, a 10-year deal with the USTA, and the fall NCAA championship pilot.
Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to discuss these bigger picture topics as we kick start the 2025 season!
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LSU signed two highly-touted recruits this week, including the second-highest player by WTA rank in Kayla Cross from Canada. How will their addition impact LSU’s ceiling this spring?
We discuss:
- Why are there so many late January admits now?
- History behind a controversial LSU program
- LSU Roster Breakdown
- LSU’s 2025 ceiling and open questions
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Breaking down teams #3 - #6 in our preseason women's rankings! We project lineups, discuss strengths and weaknesses, and pose an open question as matches begin this month.
Timestamps
- 1:20 - Takeaways from early spring play
- 3:45 - College tennis season structure 101
- 6:15 - Stanford Cardinal
- 15:45 - Texas Longhorns
- 29:13 - Duke Blue Devils
- 39:10 - Oklahoma State Cowgirls
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Discussing the 2025 NCAA title favorites with Ethan Moszkowski! We project lineups, discuss strengths and weaknesses, and name our biggest question for each team.
1:00 - Who's team #5?
16:00 - #4 Wake Forest
26:13 - #3 Ohio State
41:41 - #2 TCU
1:00:05 - #1 Texas
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Breaking down teams #7 - #12 in our preseason women's rankings! We project lineups, discuss strengths and weaknesses, and pose an open question as matches begin this month. Plus, we got more arrival and departure news from impact players!
Timestamps
- 1:11 - Blokhina and Houghton leave Stanford
- 5:57 - Alexa Noel returns to Miami
- 8:40 - Former college players at the Australian Open
- 11:33 - Michigan and Pepperdine
- 19:50 - Cal
- 28:30 - UCLA
- 37:25 - Virginia
- 44:54 - North Carolina
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Reacting to the first men's ITA rankings of the 2025 season with Ethan Moszkowski!
- Which teams made big moves upwards or downwards?
- Is it really a two-team race for #1?
- Who surprised us in the top 10?
- Were Michigan State and Stanford snubbed?
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Discussing the ITA Coaches Poll and the teams that just missed our top 10 rankings!
Next up, we’ll have three episodes for our women’s preseason rankings:
- The Battle for Top 10: Which teams are jockeying for place in the top 10?
- The Contenders: If things go just right, they can win it all!
- The Favorites: Teams that are a cut above right now
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Kicking off 2025 with the biggest storylines from December! How will the addition of Liv Hovde to Duke and departure of Maya Joint from Texas shake up the women’s season?
Plus, I give my thoughts on the announcement that the USTA and the NCAA have agreed to a 10 year hosting deal to keep NCAAs in Orlando through 2037!
2:15 - WTA #254 Liv Hovde joins Duke
15:45 - WTA #116 Maya Joint leaves Texas
20:25 - NCAAs at USTA Lake Nona from 2028 through 2037
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DJ Bennett became the first Auburn player to reach the NCAA singles final. The newly minted All-American discusses her tumultuous, but ultimately quite successful, 2024!
DJ also talks about:
- NCAA expectations and reactions to being a 2x All-American
- Overcoming adversity with the departure of former Auburn head coach and how Jordan Szabo has turned the program around
- Why she chose Auburn and why she decided against entering the transfer portal
- Benefits of NIL
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Corey Craig is the breakout men's player of the fall! After two successful seasons at Boston University, the former Patriot League Player of the Year transferred to FSU for his junior season. After transferring, he made the QFs of All-Americans and NCAAs.
Corey joins the show to discuss his:
- Motivation to transfer and DMs from coaches
- How he built up his confidence going into the season
- Pressure of playing in NCAAs and becoming an All-American
- His goals for the spring and pro tennis
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The historic 2024 fall season is complete! We provide our final takeaways from Waco, discuss the biggest surprises from the final fall rankings, and hand out awards:
- Player of the Fall
- Breakout Player of the Fall
- Newcomer of the Fall
- Teams to Watch
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It was the final day of the NCAA tennis fall individual championships and we saw four historic winners crowned!
We recap each of the four championships, discuss the history the winners accomplished, and end with a sincere thank you to everyone who followed along this tournament!
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It’s time to crown a winner at the inaugural NCAA individual championships! On this episode, we:
- Recap Semifinal Saturday: thrilling tennis and unfortunate illness
- Preview Championship Sunday: History on the line!
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Quarterfinal Friday was pretty drama-free, with seven of the eight singles matches finishing in straight sets. We recap the day with:
- Singles QF Recap
- Singles Semifinal Preview and Predictions
- Doubles Recap and Preview
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Day 3 brought three #1 seed losses: #1 Mary Stoiana (TAMU) and both of the doubles top seeds! We recap all the action on a beautiful Day 3 in Waco, plus discuss why the NCAA is failing to deliver on the promise of a better promoted individual championships:
- Massive upsets
- Notable singles results
- Top seeds fall in doubles
- Singles quarterfinal preview
- NCAA's scheduling is undermining the promise of the fall championships
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Day 2 saw several top seeds upset, multiple three-set thrillers, and the start of doubles action on a colder and windier Wednesday in Waco.
- Questionable and disappointing scheduling decisions
- Top seeds upset
- Third set tiebreak thrillers
- Day 3 preview
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Recapping day 1 of the NCAA individual championships at Baylor University. Both All-American champs lost, but the rest was pretty chalk!
- Site struggles and atmosphere overview
- Upsets
- Best matches
- Day 2 preview
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The inaugural NCAA fall individual championships is here! We preview the men's singles and doubles brackets by talking:
- Bracket imbalance and notable absences
- Seeds on upset alert
- Popcorn first round matches
- Unseeded dark horse players
- Predictions
Be sure to say "hey!" if you're you're attending the event in-person!
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The inaugural NCAA fall individual championships is here! We preview the women's singles and doubles bracket by talking:
- Bracket imbalance and notable absences
- Seeds on upset alert
- Popcorn first round matches
- Unseeded dark horse players
- Predictions
Be sure to say "hello!" if you're you're attending the event in-person!
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Arizona State senior Murphy Cassone captured his first ATP Challenger title in Calgary, Canada and has risen to ATP #331. Murphy discusses how he was able to compete with "house money" in Canada, plus:
- Why he chose Arizona State
- The evolution of NIL in college tennis
- His decision to skip NCAAs in the fall
- Rivalry with Arizona's Colton Smith
- Growing @OnlyForehands_ on Instagram
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The final qualifying tournaments for the inaugural fall NCAA individual championships are here! The ITA Sectionals and Conference Masters Championships run November 7-10. We discuss the players we’re watching most closely in these final events!
- Pepperdine’s Per Nilsson takes the Florida job
- Current and recent collegians shine on the pro tour
- Top 5 men and women we’re watching in the Sectionals and Conference Masters events
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It's been a very busy news week for college tennis! We discuss recent ATP Challenger success, the current status of Brantmeier's lawsuit, the USTA ending its 40+ year tradition of awarding an American NCAA winner with a main draw wild card, and the newly announced NCAA host sites.
1:15: ATP Challenger success for college players; will Stanford's Nishesh Basavareddy turn pro?
7:38: House settlement is moving forward and the judge denies Brantmeier's preliminary injunction filing
14:06: Florida's Roland Thornqvist steps down effective immediately; who will be the next Florida coach?
24:33: The USTA ends a 40+ year tradition of awarding an American NCAA winner with a main draw US Open wild card
38:23: 2027 and 20208 NCAA host sites
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The ITA All-American Championships concluded and we have our first NCAA qualifiers. We discuss the biggest storylines surrounding All-Americans (withdrawals?! seed carnage!), discuss the very different runs from the historic champions, and overview which players caught our eye.
1:10 - Biggest All-American Storylines
15:30 - Men's NCAA Qualifiers
28:45 - Women's NCAA Qualifiers
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It’s here! The inaugural NCAA individual championships will be held this November at Baylor and the first of four qualifying events begins this weekend. We discuss how the NCAA arrived at the decision to split the event, the pathway for players to qualify, and if American winners will still earn a US Open wild card.
- 1:20 - History behind why the NCAA decided to split the team and individual championships
- 9:10 - Breaking down the four qualifying tournaments and criteria
- 32:50 - Will American winners still earn a US Open wild card and other open questions
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Naming our top five players to watch this 2024 fall season! Who do we expect will make the biggest jump in level? Who intrigues us the most? Plus, we predict who will win the inaugural NCAA fall singles championship!
5:30 - Women's Players to Watch
29:00 - Men's Players to Watch
47:30 - NCAA Singles Predictions
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Columbia junior Michael Zheng had a banner summer. He became the first Columbia player to reach the NCAA singles final, won his first pro singles title, and competed in his second straight US Open qualifying.
Michael joins the show to discuss the full circle moment of competing in US Open qualifying on the same courts he grew up on, why he chose Columbia, his runs in the NCAA and pro events this summer, and expectations for this upcoming season.
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We cover the recent US Open results of former college tennis players, discuss the changes to this season's ITA rankings, the messy rollout and mistakes, and give our takeaways from the rankings.
1:19 - US Open Storylines (Maya Joint, R16 singles success, doubles highlights)
13:20 - Changes to ITA preseason rankings, messy rollout, and mistakes
26:58 - Men's rankings deep-dive
34:52 - Women's rankings deep-dive
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Commonwealth allows anyone to buy shares and back an athlete's career, starting at just $50 a share. Last week, Commonwealth released its first tennis offering: recent Duke graduate Garrett Johns.
Commonwealth CEO Brian Doxtator joins the show to discuss his mission to eliminate predatory investor deals in tennis, how you can easily invest in Johns' nascent pro career, and how Commonwealth can transform the tennis funding landscape.
You can download the Commonwealth App, by searching CMNWLTH in the App store.
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It's the first day of the US Open main draw! We discuss the top five most intriguing storylines surrounding the twenty-seven former college tennis players in the singles main draw.
Who will make the deepest run? Who has the most momentum heading into the last slam of the year? Who could play the #1 seed on Arthur Ashe Stadium?
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After a decorated five years in college, Oklahoma State's Tyler Zink is off to a remarkable start to his pro career. He recently captured his first pro singles title at the $15K in Huntsville, Alabama. Tyler joins the show to discuss:
- Differences between playing pro and college tennis
- What it's like to play Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon
- How he found his love for tennis at Oklahoma State
- His mindset and goals for his pro career
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Gretchen Rush was a 4x All-American at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. At Trinity, she won the NCAA doubles title in 1983, made two NCAA singles finals, and helped the Tigers make four straight NCAA semifinal appearances. Rush made two slam singles quarterfinals and competed for Team USA at the 1984 Olympics while enrolled at Trinity. Rush would later make the mixed doubles Wimbledon final in 1988 and the singles quarterfinal in 1989.
Rush was one of the early pioneers for a women's college player in the NCAA era having success on tour so she joins the show to discuss balancing college and pro tennis, and provides her reflections on the sport that's given her so much. Topics include:
- Choosing pro vs. college route
- Why she chose Trinity and how a small school in Texas could compete against Stanford and UCLA
- Why she finished her four years at Trinity despite making the French Open quarterfinal in the same year she won the NCAA doubles title
- The transition from NAIAW to NCAA for women's tennis
- Differences between college tennis in the 1980s vs. 2020s
- Playing on center court Wimbledon against Navratilova, and what it means to represent Team USA at the Olympics
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Rising Michigan fifth-year Gavin Young just won his first pro singles title at the $25K in Edwardsville, Illinois. Gavin discusses the special atmosphere in Edwardsville, his unexpected journey to Michigan, goals for his final year, and plans for a pro career. Plus, is he overlooked?!
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It had been six years since Michaela Gordon last competed in an ITF pro tennis tournament until she showed up at the Monastir $15K this summer. The 4x All-American and 2x NCAA team champion at Stanford ('18, '19) had set up her life to move on from tennis. Those decisions included getting a masters degree from Stanford and beginning a career in venture capital. What changed?
Michaela joins the show to reflect on her Stanford career and share why she left her corporate job to pursue a pro tennis career.
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Filip Planinsek became Alabama's first NCAA singles champion when he claimed the title this year in Stillwater, Oklahoma. On this episode, Filip shares:
- His unexpected journey from Slovenia to Tuscaloosa
- How being "pissed" after the team's NCAA loss to Duke fueled his motivation for the singles tournament
- At what point in the tournament he knew he could win the title
- His plans for the fall and if he'll return to Alabama
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On Friday, the historic House Settlement was filed with the court. In this episode, we walk through the key settlement details of back pay, future revenue sharing, NIL governance, and roster limits. What does it mean to allow for 790+ more NCAA scholarships and how will all these changes impact college tennis?
Plus, key takeaways from the NCAA D1 Tennis Committee annual meeting.
1:40 - House settlement overview
13:00 - Roster limits
19:45 - Reactions to the changes
30:18 - D1 Tennis Committee meeting takeaways
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Sports attorney Mit Winter of Kennyhertz Perry joins to breakdown the lawsuits against the NCAA and the potential impact to college tennis players. We discuss:
- Recent House settlement progress and the impact that will have to scholarship limits
- Mit's prediction on how schools will treat non-revenue sports like tennis when it comes to scholarships or cutting programs
- The legal pathway that now exists to classify student-athletes as employees
- NCAA's response and defense to Reese Brantmeier's lawsuit
- What Reese Brantmeier's preliminary injunction argues and how its request could open the doors for players to immediately accept pro prize money
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David Lipe is in his thirteenth year as Tournament Director of the Edwardsville Futures, a men's $25K USTA Pro Circuit tournament in Edwardsville, Illinois. David joins to provide the inside scoop behind running a tournament which is a staple for current collegiate players and future stars. We discuss:
- What's preventing more lower-level pro events in the US?
- Most expensive line items in the budget and cost-saving tricks
- Wild card politics and how they're distributed
- How to turn out 500 people for a final
- Lessons on marketing college and pro events as a place to see future Wimbledon stars
Follow @FuturesEdwards on Twitter to keep up with the event beginning July 28 - August 4.
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It's a summer podcast recapping the biggest news and results in college tennis! Adam Drucker joins the show to discuss:
- USC hires Marc Lucero (men) and Pete Billingham (women) as Associate Head Coaches. What impact will Lucero have on the men's program?
- D3 scoring changes
- Borges, Shnaider, Giron claim ATP and WTA titles
- NCAA doubles champions Cash/Tracy (Ohio State) make the Newport ATP 250 final
- Stoiana, Akli breakthrough at the W75 Level
- M25, M15, W15 standouts, and more!
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Former college tennis stars shined bright at Wimbledon! We discuss what factors have led to former college tennis players having a breakthrough on the pro tour and then recap the historic success and cinderella runs -- including singles and doubles.
Plus, we touch on some of the non-Wimbledon runs happening at the ITF and Challenger level.
Adam Drucker, tennis enthusiast and former University of Georgia club tennis player, joins the show to break down all the action!
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Pat Maloney just completed his first year on the pro tour after helping Michigan reach back-to-back NCAA QFs in 2022 and 2023. After winning the Los Angeles M15 singles title -- the first of his nascent career -- he joins the show to discuss his stellar week in SoCal, how to prepare for a pro career, what lessons he's learned in year 1, and what's next in year 2.
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TCU Head Coach David Roditi reflects on bringing home the first NCAA title in program history back to his alma mater.
We discuss:
- Navigating the tumultuous ups and downs of the season
- Belief and trust in the team during the NCAA tournament
- Sebastian Gorzny's decision to transfer to Texas
- The state of college tennis economics
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Recapping all of the news from the college tennis world last week! Including:
- Transfer commitments
- USTA Collegiate Summer Team
- ITA Regional and National Awards
- ITA Kickoff Draft
- Pro Wild Cards for ITA Summer Championships
- Pro Results: Brits make a push for Wimbledon, Braswell shines in Wichita, and more!
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We put a final bow on the 2024 NCAA tournament as Ethan Moszkowski rejoins the show. We each share our three biggest takeaways from the event, differences between following the event in-person vs. virtually, and discuss standout player performances.
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The NCAA resolved several anti-trust lawsuits with a watershed settlement that will allow schools pay athletes directly. We explain the settlement in details, discuss what it means for college tennis, and address listener questions/reactions!
2:20 - Explaining the settlement (backpay to athletes, revenue sharing, no scholarship limits)
18:29 - How the settlement impacts college tennis
28:00 - Listener questions and reactions
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Recapping the four NCAA singles and doubles championship matches from Stillwater, Oklahoma!
0:45 - Takeaways (weather, simultaneous matches, crowd)
5:10 - Filip Planinsek (Alabama) wins the men's singles title
13:55 - Alexa Noel (Miami) wins the women's singles title
23:00 - Ohio State (Tracy/Cash) wins the men's doubles title
26:22 - Georgia (Vidmanova/Mert) wins the women's doubles title
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Recapping the NCAA singles and doubles semifinals and previewing the championship matches!
1:50 - Men's SF: Planinsek (Alabama) def. Baris (Mich St.)
7:40 - Men's SF: Zheng (Columbia) def. Smith (Arizona)
13:57 - Men's F Preview: Zheng (Columbia) vs. Planinsek (Alabama)
17:00 - Women's SF: Noel (Miami) def. Stoiana (TAMU)
21:53 - Women's SF: Lopata (UGA) def. Rajecki (NCSU)
27:17 - Women's F Preview: Noel (Miami) vs. Lopata (UGA)
31:08 - Men's Doubles Recap and Preview
35:12 - Women's Doubles Recap and Preview
37:26 - Issues with NCAA scheduling
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We’re halfway through the NCAA singles and doubles event. On this episode, we give takeaways about the event thus far, some of the shocking upsets we’ve seen, and what to expect in the quarterfinals.
0:35 - The state of NCAA individuals
9:21 - Men's tournament recap
23:38 - Men's QF preview
35:38 - Women's tournament recap
43:41 - Women's QF preview
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Two first-time NCAA champions were crowned Sunday's finals! We recap the matches, the multiple controversies, and provide takeaways for all the teams.
2:30 - #4 TCU def. #2 Texas 4-3 (men)
29:19 - #13 Texas A&M def. #7 Georgia 4-1 (women)
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Recapping semifinal Saturday and previewing the NCAA finals between two conference foes. Plus, we provide a retrospective for each loser from today's semifinal.
1:11 - Takeaways
3:20 - #4 TCU def. #1 Ohio State 4-2
16:33 - #2 Texas def. #6 Wake Forest 4-2
27:02 - #2 Texas vs. #4 TCU men's final preview
34:12 - #7 Georgia def. #6 Pepperdine 4-0
43:35 - #13 Texas A&M def. #16 Tennessee 4-1
51:02 - #7 Georgia vs. #13 Texas A&M women's final preview
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Top seeds were tested and the 2x defending champion was taken out! We recap each of the four men's NCAA quarterfinals and preview the semifinal matchups.
1:27 - #1 Ohio State def. #8 Columba 4-2
11:57 - #4 TCU def. #5 Kentucky 5-0
21:27 - #2 Texas def. #7 Tennessee 4-2
33:20 - #6 Wake Forest def. #3 Virginia 4-1
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The NCAA women's quarterfinals begin Friday, 5/17 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. We preview all four matches and discuss the biggest questions for each team, their match calculus, and make predictions!
2:30 - Who is the favorite?
7:16 - #2 Stanford vs. #7 Georgia
17:24 - #3 Michigan vs. #6 Pepperdine
24:45- #5 Virginia vs. #13 Texas A&M
33:00 - #8 UCLA vs. #16 Tennessee
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The NCAA men's quarterfinals begin Thursday, 5/16 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. We preview all four matches and discuss the biggest questions for each team, their match calculus, and make predictions!
3:26 - Who is the favorite?
6:10 - #1 Ohio State vs. #8 Columbia
16:27 - #4 TCU vs. #5 Kentucky
29:20 - #2 Texas vs. #7 Tennessee
39:33 - #3 Virginia vs. #6 Wake Forest
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Recapping each of the eight women's Sweet 16 matches! We discuss the stunning upsets, the blowouts, and give takeaways leading into Friday's quarterfinals.
0:45 - Takeaways
6:25 - #16 Tennessee def. #1 Oklahoma State 4-2
16:20 - #13 Texas A&M def. #4 North Carolina 4-1
24:40 - #7 Georgia def. #10 Cal 4-2
29:20 - #5 Virginia def. Vanderbilt 4-1
34:35 - #8 UCLA def. #9 Texas 4-1
38:46 - #2 Stanford def. #15 NC State 4-0
43:41 - #6 Pepperdine def. #11 USC 4-0
47:30 - #3 Michigan def. Miami 4-0
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Recapping each of the eight men's Sweet 16 matches! All top 8 seeds advanced to the Quarterfinals and we discuss the barnburners, the blowouts, and give takeaways.
1:15 - Takeaways
4:30 - #7 Tennessee def. #10 Florida State 4-3
12:15 - #8 Columbia def. #9 Arizona 4-3
18:18 - #5 Kentucky def. #12 Harvard 4-2
22:15 - #3 Virginia def. South Carolina 4-1
26: 33 - #6 Wake Forest def. Stanford 4-1
29:57 - #1 Ohio State def. #16 Mississippi State
32:23 - #2 Texas def. #15 Texas A&M 4-0
34:45 - #4 TCU def. #13 Duke 4-0
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The men's NCAA Sweet 16 matches happen Friday and Saturday across the country. On this episode, we break down each Sweet 16 matchup and discuss the match calculus for each teams, if we think there's upset potential, and make predictions!
5:50 - #1 Ohio State vs. #16 Mississippi State
10:29 - #8 Columbia vs. #9 Arizona
16:50 - #5 Kentucky vs. #12 Harvard
24:45 - #4 TCU vs. #13 Duke
30:38 - #3 Virginia vs. South Carolina
37:25 - #6 Wake Forest vs. Stanford
46: 15 - #7 Tennessee vs. #10 Florida State
50:36 - #2 Texas vs. #15 Texas A&M
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The Sweet 16 has been decided! We recap all of the men's regional action by going through the upsets, thrilling matches, and biggest takeaways.
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It's the first day of the 2024 NCAA tennis tournament! On this episode, we answer your final questions as we prepare for regional action across the country.
0:55 - Thoughts on UNC’s switch of Crawley and Scotty?
4:18 - Why is Brantmeier listed in the NCAA doubles event but not singles?
5:11 - Why are Elizabeth Scotty and Anika Yarlagadda not in the doubles draw despite being ranked #24?
9:52 - Who are the lowest seeded teams I could see winning the title?
16:00 - Why is Eleana Yu not on Stanford’s lineup?
17:30 - What do you make of Ohio State’s lineup shenanigans?
20:15 - What are the lineup rules for NCAA and what has changed?
21:48 - Should college events offer pro points?
24:02 - What are my hopes for Oklahoma State as a host?
29:51 - NCAA men’s All-Star team
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The brackets are set! We preview the 2024 NCAA men's tournament by breaking down this weekend's regionals. We give our high-level takeaways, best first round matchups, seeds on upset alert, and make predictions!
4:30 - Bracket Takeaways (Seeding, 400 mile rule, parity)
12:42 - #1 Ohio State Quarter
20:33 - #4 TCU Quarter
31:35 - #3 Virginia Quarter
46:00 - #2 Texas Quarter
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Head Coach Chris Young has helped Oklahoma State win everything this season. The Cowgirls are 27-0 and find themselves six home matches away from winning the first women's NCAA title (in any sport!) in school history.
Coach Young discusses what makes this team special, some memorable moments from the season, what's required to host NCAAs, and what it will take for the Cowgirls to win the title in May.
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Texas junior Pierre-Yves Bailly earned the Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player award for his undefeated performances in singles and doubles which helped Texas earn its first Big 12 tournament title since 2018.
Pierre discusses how Texas rebounded from their early season losses, his path to college tennis, playing on a team with his younger brother, and what it will take for Texas to win the NCAA title.
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Three Power 5 conferences concluded their championships this past weekend. We recap the finals, the off-court storylines and controversies, and update on NCAA seeding and bubble watch implications!
2:40 - ACC Recap
12:57 - Big 12 Reap
24:45 - SEC Recap
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Will the Virginia men win their fourth straight ACC conference tournament title and will the UNC women win their first since 2021?
We overview the ACC conference tournament in Cary, NC, discuss the most intriguing storylines from the season, what to watch for during the tournament, and breakdown top 8/16 seeding and NCAA bubble watch implications!
1:39 - Women's Preview
30:51 - Men's Preview
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The SEC women's tournament runs Wednesday through Sunday in Athens, Georgia! We break down the regular season storylines, what to watch for in the tournament, top 8/16 NCAA seeding and bubble watch, and make predictions.
Will we get a rematch of Georgia vs. Texas A&M in the final?
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Former 2X All-American Carson Branstine is returning to the Texas A&M roster for the remainder of the 2024 season. We break down Branstine’s history, impact this could have on 2024, and if this poses poses an existential threat to college tennis.
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It's the final match of the SEC regular season and it will determine the outcome of the conference regular season title. #6 Tennessee heads to Lexington to take on #5 Kentucky. How have these teams progressed this season, how do they matchup, and who will will the SEC title?
1:50 - Saying goodbye to a large, historic senior class
8:13 - Honorable mention matches
14:28 - #6 Tennessee at #5 Kentucky Preview
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Head Coach Harry Jadun isn't looking to build a "standard, vanilla program" -- he's looking to build "the best of the best."
Jadun joins the show to talk about how he's elevated the Spartans to a top 16 national ranking in his second year -- including how Ozan Baris has impacted the program, the importance of NIL, and what's resonating on the recruiting trail. Plus, he defines his team culture and what it will take to stay atop the college tennis rankings.
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Auburn sophomore Angella Okutoyi became Kenya's first African Games tennis gold medalist in 46 years. Now, she has 10 weeks to reach to the WTA top 400 to claim her Olympics berth.
In this episode, Okutoyi talks about her path to the gold medal (including a 4.5 hour match against a WTA top 70 player!), what this win means for Kenya, and provides insight into her tennis background and the support that helped her make it onto the world's biggest stages.
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Michigan State, the young upstart in the Big Ten, looks to take down a perennial power. We assess their 2024 seasons, the history between the two schools, and make predictions!
2:05 - TCU at Texas Recap
7:18 - Matches of the week: Honorable Mention
13:50 - #18 Michigan State at #19 Illinois Preview
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On Monday, UNC sophomore Reese Brantmeier filed a federal lawsuit against the NCAA challenging the NCAA bylaws preventing student-athletes from earning prize money in pro competitions. We discuss the revelatory facts of the case (who knew sharing a hotel room with your mom was so controversial!), what this could mean for college tennis, and where the lawsuit goes from here.
Then, we preview a highly-requested matchup: #2 TCU at #8 Texas in Austin. Do the Longhorns get their revenge from a few weeks ago?
2:15 - Brantmeier's lawsuit
32:25 - #2 TCU at #8 Texas preview
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9 Georgia knocks off #14 Texas A&M 4-3 in a thrilling, late-night match in Athens. Dasha Vidmanova (Georgia) battled through cramps and overcame a 1-5 third set deficit to clinch the win over #1 Mary Stoiana (Texas A&M). It was 4.5+ hour match…and it might just be the best match I’ve ever seen!
Listen as we recap the special atmosphere, the matches, and give takeaways for both teams.
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The #9 Texas men went on the road to face #38 Georgia under the lights in Athens. The result? A dramatic, roller coaster ride! We recap the atmosphere, the craziness of the singles matches, and provide takeaways for each team.
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University of Georgia junior Dasha Vidmanova reached a career-high of #4 in the nation last season. Now, she's using that experience to step into a leadership role on the team playing #1 singles. Dasha discusses what makes Czech tennis so good, how she's becoming more aggressive on court, and what to expect against Texas A&M on Friday!
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University of Georgia junior Thomas Paulsell has jumped from outside of last year's singles lineup to the #1 position. Thomas discusses the serendipitous tennis connection that attracted him to UGA at a young age, how he's balanced the pressure and privilege of ascending to the #1 spot, and what fans can expect in Thursday's match versus #9 Texas.
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Coach Drake Bernstein is in his first year as head coach for the University of Georgia women's tennis team. Coach Bernstein discusses his team's 2024 performance, aspirations to keep Georgia as the mecca of college tennis, and what his team needs to do in their upcoming match against SEC rival Texas A&M.
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8 Pepperdine makes a road trip through the midwest taking on #9 Ohio State and #2 Michigan. Can the Waves ride the strength of its top 3 to victory or will Michigan's depth prevail?
We talk about the importance of this match, break down the keys to victory for each team, and make predictions!
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This week, the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Austin to take on the Longhorns. Is this a must-win match for Texas and would Ohio State actually be better off dropping this road test? We break down the matchup, preview lineups, and make predictions.
1:30 - Virginia vs. Wake Forest Recap
7:35 - Steve Johnson (USC) retires from the pro tour
11:19 - Biggest movers in the singles rankings and more ITA secret errors
23:30 - #1 Ohio State at #12 Texas Preview
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Current UGA Associate Head Coach, Jamie Hunt, joins to talk about succeeding the legendary Manny Diaz as Georgia's head coach. Hunt reflects on the legacy Diaz leaves behind, his aspirations for Georgia's "Hunt Era," and the growth he's seen this season from his young squad.
Plus, what 2x grand slam finalist was almost a Bulldog?
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We discuss some of the biggest news in men’s tennis, including Manny Diaz’s retirement announcement and last week’s ITA rankings mishap! Plus, Ethan gives his three biggest takeaways from men’s Indoors.
Then, we preview #3 Wake Forest at #8 Virginia — an opening weekend conference match that could determine the ACC championship #1 seed.
2:48 - Manny Diaz Retires; Jamie Hunt is his successor
9:04 - Ethan’s ITA indoors takeaways
19:00 - ITA flubs their rankings and proposed changes
31:50 - #3 Wake Forest at #8 Virginia preview
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Recapping Ohio State's 4-3 win over TCU to earn the Buckeyes' third ITA national championship! Then, we give a takeaway from each of the 16 participating teams.
0:48 - Big picture takeaways
5:21 - OSU def. TCU 4-3 recap
17:30 - One takeaway per team
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Recapping Oklahoma State's 4-3 win over Michigan to earn the Cowgirls' first ITA national championship! Then, we talk through some standout players from Seattle and give a takeaway from each of the 16 participating teams.
1:22 - Championship recap
13:11 - Standout players
18:38 - One takeaway per team
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The men’s ITA Indoor National Championship takes place in New York City this week! We give our thoughts on the seeds, draw parity, and breakdown each first round matchup. Plus, we give our predictions for reach round, including who we think will take home the title.
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Six of the top ten men's teams lost last weekend! What to make of the chaos in men's tennis? We break down the results and preview South Carolina at #1 Ohio State.
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It's the first full edition of matches of the week! But first, we give our biggest kickoff weekend takeaways and discuss Auburn’s firing of women’s head coach Caroline Lilley.
Then, we preview two top-6 battles with #6 Tennessee at #5 TCU (men) and #6 Pepperdine at #3 Oklahoma State (women). We walk through what makes these compelling matches, storylines to watch, match calculus, and predictions!
0:37 - Kickoff takeaways
7:13 - Auburn fires Head Coach Caroline Lilley
12:48 - #6 Tennessee at #5 TCU (men)
32:00 - #6 Pepperdine at #3 Oklahoma State (women)
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The road to the ITA Indoor Championships begins with kickoff weekend! On this episode, we breakdown each region and give our:
- Lineup takeaways
- Most interesting regions
- Hosts on upset alert
- Predictions
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1 Virginia held off #3 Texas in Austin 4-3. This is Virginia's ninth-straight win over the Longhorns. We discuss our in-person(!) experience at the match and provide Texas and Virginia takeaways for how this result impacts the rest of the season.
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1 Virginia travels to #3 Texas in an early season rematch of the 2023 NCAA semifinal. Will Texas get revenge on its home courts or will Virginia keep it's win streak alive against the Longhorns? We breakdown the important storylines, projected lineups, and make predictions.
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It's our final preseason episode and we're going on the record with our predictions and answering your questions! We predict NCAA champions, discuss the impact of realignment, draw up the best mixed doubles pairings, and so much more!
Predictions2:00 - Women’s Team Winner
6:10 - Women’s Singles Winner
9:40 - Men’s Singles Winner
Mailbag Questions
14:00 - Toughest schedules
18:00 - All-American Draw Size
20:00 - Mid-Majors who can make an impact
27:50 - Conference all-star team on TV
31:40 - Must-see dual matches this season
34:40 - Can Michigan State beat Michigan?
37:40 - Who is impacted most by realignment?
48:10 - Hopes for NCAA individuals in Waco
51:45 - Should we add mixed doubles? If so, who would be the best team?
57:10 - Any news on Arthur Fery?
57:40 - Record number of NCAA doubles finalist appearances?
58:15 - Review Cal tennis
1:01:10 - Kris Kwinta vs. Dustin Taylor
1:04:18 - How will Georgia Tech do this season?
1:08:15 - Who should Michigan women targeted in the transfer portal?
1:10:50 - How will Oklahoma men finish?
1:13:35 - Who has less of a chance to win the Big Ten: Ohio State men or Michigan women?
1:15:18 - Can Texas go undefeated at #4 like Ohio State did last year?
1:16:22 - What singles position across Texas, Ohio State, Virginia will have the best record?
1:17:45 - Do Texas, Virginia, Ohio State go undefeated when winning the doubles point?
1:19:30 - Who has the most lineup volatility of Texas, Virginia, Ohio state?
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In our penultimate episode of season preview content, we discuss the two men’s favorites (in our opinion!) for the 2024 title: Texas and Virginia. Will Virginia win its third straight NCAA title or will Texas stop the streak?
Please send in your questions and comments for our upcoming mailbag episode where we'll make 2024 predictions!
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In our second episode of men's season preview content, we discuss the three title contenders -- teams we think are in the hunt to win it all, but not yet ready to be named a favorite. On the next episode we'll discuss the title favorites!
Please send in your questions and comments for our upcoming mailbag episode where we'll make 2024 predictions!
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We're previewing the 2024 men's season with three tiers of teams. First up: teams to watch...for better or worse. Who will be "America's team" and who might struggle? Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to kick off our preseason content!
We'll host a mailbag and predictions episode at the end of the series so send in your questions on Twitter or Instagram. You can find Ethan @EthanMosz.
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After 10 years as the primary broadcaster for the USTA Pro Circuit Challengers, Mike Cation shares what it takes to successfully transition from college to the pro tour. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on how to increase the popularity of college tennis and whether there was meaningful progress in 2023 to ensure more players can make a living playing pro tennis.
In addition to his broadcasting role, Mike also co-hosts the Behind the Racket Podcast. You can follow Mike on Twitter @MikeCTennis and his Podcast @BehindTRacquet.
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Cannon Kingsley is ready to enjoy his final year at Ohio State, but the 3x All-American has one goal in mind: winning a national championship. Cannon discusses his US Open experience, how his level stacks up at ATP Challengers, and what to expect in 2024 from the Buckeyes.
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Manny Diaz is entering his 36th season as the head coach for Georgia men's tennis. In that time, he's guided the bulldogs to 29 SEC championships and 4 NCAA team titles.
Coach Diaz addresses how the team is adapting to higher-than-expected roster change, why Georgia is the best host for the NCAA team tournament, and why college tennis is more competitive than ever!
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Rich Bonfiglio is a first-time head coach at Penn. He joined the program in January and led the Quakers to one of its best year-end rankings (#53) in years. He shares his vision for the program, his recruiting principles, and we discuss why more top juniors are choosing the Ivy League.
Plus, Coach Bonfiglio addresses the importance of getting college tennis on TV.
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Garrett Johns decided to use his fifth year of eligibility at Duke — but take the fall semester off. In that time off, he competed in 17 pro tournaments, across three different continents, and captured seven titles. Garrett discusses his experience of playing a full pro schedule and what to expect from Duke in 2024!
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We breakdown the final singles rankings of the fall! Who're the biggest movers? Who's making history and who might already be eliminated from the NCAA singles tournament?
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Texas senior Micah Braswell is playing the best tennis of his career. Two weeks ago, he became the second Longhorn to win the ITA National Fall Championships singles title. Micah discusses what's helped him play so well these past 6 months, what lessons he's learned in his three years in Austin, and why Texas should be the preseason #1 team.
Plus, what's it like to be Boris Becker's body double?!
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UNC sophomore Reese Brantmeier won the singles and doubles titles at the ITA National Fall Championships in San Diego. She discusses her run to the titles, what's changed for UNC now that the Tar Heels are defending NCAA champions, and her timeline for a pro career.
Plus, what's the motivation behind the high-socks and what artistic piece is Reese most proud of (hint: there's a San Diego connection!)?
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The final national event of the 2023 fall season is here! The ITA National Fall Championships runs Wednesday through Sunday in San Diego. We discuss the favorites, unseeded dark horses, circle first round popcorn matches, and make predictions for both the men's and women's singles draws.
2:50 - Breaking News: Former junior #1 Gilles-Arnaud Bailly signs with Texas
8:00 - It's the final iteration of Fall Nats and it's missing a lot of top players
16:20 - Men's draw preview
36:25 - Women's draw preview
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Stanford sophomore Nishesh Basavareddy is only the fifth player born in 2005 to make an ATP Challenger final. The 18-year-old discusses his relationship with former doubles #1 Rajeev Ram, his assessment of how his game stacks up against top 200 players, what to expect from the Stanford Cardinal in 2024, and so much more!
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Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets joins the show to discuss the title runs of Eliot Spizzirri (Texas) and Robert Cash/JJ Tracy (Ohio State) at this year's first national event. Plus, we discuss the players who caught our attention, whether or not this is a weak freshmen class, and give our general takeaways as we prepare for the 2024 team season!
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The first national event of the 2023-2024 season is here! We preview the event with:
- An overview of All-American history and its place in the college tennis calendar
- The top players/teams to watch
- Our dark horses and predictions
Let us know who you think will take home the title on Twitter or Instagram!
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In 2023, Amelia Rajecki helped NC State win its first ACC championship, earned the program record for most single-season wins, and made the NCAA singles semifinals, defeating #1 Fiona Crawley (UNC) en route. She discusses her upbringing in Nottingham, how a coach's honesty attracted her to NC State, and what her goals are for her final season.
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"Tough decision is an understatement."
After a 3x All-American career at Duke, Chloe Beck has decided to forgo her fifth year of eligibility and turn pro. The former #2 player in the country reflects on growing up in a tennis family, why college tennis and Duke are "everything to her," and what's next as she embarks on her pro journey.
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The ITA has released its 2023-2024 pre-season rankings. We provide takeaways from the pre-season rankings and deep-dive on the top newcomers so you're familiar with the new faces during the fall season.
Timestamps:
0:00 - What are the pre-season rankings and do they matter?
5:42 - Rankings takeaways: notable absences and open questions
15:30 - Women's Newcomers
29:52 - Men's Newcomers
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Quinn Vandecasteele is one to watch this season. After playing #2 for Oregon in 2023, the rising senior finished the college season unranked by the ITA. Three months later, Vandecasteele has claimed his first pro title, qualified into an ATP Challenger, and competed in the US Open Qualifying.
Vandecasteele discusses how he got into tennis, why he chose Oregon, and what he's looking to accomplish in his senior season after his breakout summer.
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Mary Stoiana finished her sophomore season at Texas A&M as the SEC Player of the Year and the #2 ranked singles player in the country. Mary joins the show to discuss her breakout summer on the pro tour, which ended in a qualifying wild card to the US Open, and her plans for the future.
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$75K to play a year of college tennis? What's considered "pay to play?" Former Florida Associate Head Coach Tanner Stump -- now the founder of collegetenniscrashcourse.com -- joins the show to demystify the NIL rumors in college tennis. He addresses what types of players are making money, how much those players should expect, and how schools and coaches are adapting.
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We're recapping the biggest takeaways from the NCAA Division 1 Men's and Women's Tennis annual meeting. We discuss:
- The decision to award Baylor the fall NCAAs
- The pathway to qualify
- The committee's feelings on the 2023 tournament
- Bracket integrity and NIT
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The Golden Gate Open, hosted at Stanford 8/12 - 8/19, will bring combined ATP and WTA tennis to Northern California for the first time. Tournament Principal Pablo Piers de Almeida takes us behind the scenes of what it takes to host a historic event. We discuss:
- History of pro tennis in the Bay Area
- How much it costs and how you fundraise
- The state of gender pay equality in tennis and the Golden Gate Open's commitment to equal prize money
- The entry list which includes former Top 10 players Kei Nishikori and Coco Vandeweghe
You can learn more and get tickets at goldengateopen.com.
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Hayley Carter was a 7X All-American at North Carolina where she ascended to the #1 singles and doubles ranking. After reaching a WTA doubles ranking of #25, Hayley returned to college coaching at Vanderbilt for two years.
Now, she’s taking advantage of the third assistant role and returning to her alma mater. Hayley shares her reasons for joining UNC, the impact the third assistant role will have on college tennis, and recaps some career highlights.
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Eliot Spizzirri held the #1 singles ranking for the entirety of the 2023 dual season. The ITA Player of the Year from the University of Texas joins the show to discuss:
- Battling through multiple wrist surgeries
- The most memorable moments from the season
- Whether he’ll return to Texas for his fifth year
- ATP Accelerator Program, NIL, and more!
You can follow Eliot on Instagram at @espizz11.
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After Florida Head Coach Bryan Shelton stepped down from the program in June, Jonah Braswell decided to explore his options in the transfer portal. With three years of eligibility remaining, Jonah was looking for a program that could help him achieve his dreams of playing pro tennis.
Ultimately, Jonah decided to join his older brother, Micah, at Texas. Jonah discusses his reaction to the Shelton news, how he approached the transfer portal, and what he's looking forward to at Texas.
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Iowa State was the cinderella story of 2023 as the Cyclones reached the NCAA Elite 8 for the first time in history. Less than two months later, the Cyclones are down to only one player on the roster -- that didn't scare new Head Coach Jaron Maestas, though. He's ready to get to work and rebuild the program into something "just as great."
Coach Maestas discusses how he weighed the decision to take the Iowa State job, what his goals are for the 2024 season, and the type of program he hopes to build in Ames.
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Maddy Sieg compiled a 32-4 record in her freshman season at USC that saw her become a 2X All-American and the only player to reach the NCAA singles and doubles semifinals.
Maddy discusses how her mom -- also an All-American at USC -- inspired her to play tennis, the pressure of playing #1 as a freshman, and her decision to focus on the pro tour. You can follow Maddy on Instagram @maddysieg.
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How much NIL money can a top recruit expect?
Tanner Stump is the former Florida Associate Head Coach. With the Gators, Stump won the 2021 ITA Assistant Coach of the Year award as he coached Florida to its first team NCAA title. Plus, he coached back-to-back NCAA singles champions Sam Riffice and Ben Shelton. Tanner now runs College Tennis Crash Course -- a valuable resource for coaches looking to increase their recruiting expertise.
Stump joins the show to discuss the recent June 15th recruiting milestone, how coaches prepared for it, and what comes next. Plus, he addresses some burning recruiting questions like NIL!
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Freshman Fangran Tian of UCLA made history when she became the first Chinese player to win the NCAA singles title. Tian discusses her tennis journey in China, how Covid-19 altered her path, and what her plans are for pro tennis.
Plus, Ryan Li of The Credentialed Podcast joins to share more about junior tennis in China, how people view college tennis, and how Tian's win has been received.
You can follow Tian on Instagram @tianfangran. Follow Ryan @motivator_ryan and The Credentialed Podcast @the_credentialed_podcast.
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In her sophomore campaign at UNC, Carson Tanguilg clinched UNC's first NCAA team title and won the NCAA doubles title with Fiona Crawley. She and Crawley are the first women's duo to win both titles in the same year since 2010.
Carson discusses how basketball played an important role in her transition to college tennis, how she rebounded from late-season losses to play her best tennis deep into the NCAA tournament, what it means to receive a US Open wild card, and her pro plans after college.
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Layne Sleeth is a Sooner legend. The 2X All-American helped the Sooners reach the 2022 NCAA team final and then became the first Sooner to advance past the NCAA R16 in her run to the 2023 NCAA singles final.
Layne discusses her junior tennis career, why she transferred from Florida to Oklahoma, what made her career as a Sooner so special, and why she decided to turn pro.
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2023 marked the third time the USTA hosted the NCAA tournament. Shockingly, it was the worst iteration yet.
We discuss why tennis is in a precarious state relative to other college sports and why the sport needs leadership from its governing bodies more than ever. Then, we detail how the USTA failed to make the NCAA tournament a marquee, well-run event.
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Teodor Giusca just completed his fifth year as a grad student at Georgia after spending four seasons at Clemson. Teodor unveils how the transfer portal works, the challenges fifth year students can have, and what made his final year at Georgia so special.
Plus, is the ACC or SEC the better tennis conference and who will have the better pro career: Ethan Quinn or Ben Shelton? Teodor gives his honest take!
Follow Teodor on Instagram @giuscateodor as well as his new podcast @racketrundown!
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After 11 days at the USTA National Campus, we put a bow on the 2023 college tennis season by recapping the NCAA individual event. Two freshmen in Fangran Tian of UCLA and Ethan Quinn of Georgia won the singles titles. UNC continued its dominance by having two teams in the doubles final, and Ohio State got revenge on Texas in a repeat final from 2022.
We recap the tournament, share our thoughts on the winners, and discuss some of the history made by each of the winners.
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Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to reflect on the historic title runs of the UNC women and Virginia men. He shares his takeaways from Lake Nona about these two championship teams, what we can expect from UNC next season, and what makes UVA so good in May.
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1 UNC avenged its only loss this season 4-1 against NC State in the NCAA team final to earn its first team title. We recap the thrilling atmosphere, talk about key inflection points, and reflect on the seasons of these top programs.
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Will #3 Ohio State win its first NCAA title or will #5 Virginia claim back-to-back titles? We recap how each team advanced tot he final and go through match calculus for the final!
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We recap #1 UNC and #3 NC State's 4-0 semifinal wins. Plus, we preview round three of the highly-anticipated all-ACC battle. Will UNC's reiminagined lineup play a factor? Both teams are looking to make history and win its first women's tennis NCAA title.
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We recap the delayed men’s NCAA quarterfinals which saw top seeds #1 Texas, #2 TCU, and #3 Ohio State all advance. In a rematch of last year’s final, #5 seed Virginia upset #4 Kentucky. Plus, we preview Saturday’s semifinals and give our match calculus for each team.
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The NCAA tennis men's quarterfinals begin on Thursday at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, FL. We preview the four quarterfinal matches and name our picks to advance to the Final Four!
1:10 - #1 Texas vs. #9 South Carolina
8:49 - #4 Kentucky vs. #5 Virginia
21:00 - #3 Ohio State vs. #6 Georgia
32:12 - #2 TCU vs. #7 Michigan
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The NCAA tennis quarterfinals begin on Wednesday at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, FL. We recap the Sweet 16, share our thoughts on the Super Regional format, discuss the changes we hope to see in Lake Nona, and preview the four quarterfinal matches!
3:20 - Super Regional Format Thoughts
12:30 - Improvements for Lake Nona
31:00 - #1 UNC vs. #8 Texas
38:05 - #4 Georgia vs. #5 Michigan
46:45 - #3 NC State vs. #11 Iowa State
55: 45 - #2 Texas A&M vs. #7 Stanford
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Georgia redshirt freshman Ethan Quinn is the #2 player in the country and the 2023 SEC Freshman of the Year. Ethan discusses his decision to redshirt at Georgia, what contributed to his early season struggles, and what's clicking for him and #6 Georgia as they get ready to face #11 Harvard in the Sweet 16.
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In just two seasons, Alexandra Yepifanova has accumulated a 41-6 dual match record at the top two singles positions for Stanford. She's helped the Cardinal win back-to-back Pac-12 tournament titles and was just named the 2023 Pac-12 Player of the Year.
Alexandra discusses Stanford's hard-fought win over Oklahoma State in the NCAA second round, previews the Sweet 16 match with #10 Ohio State, and shares how Stanford has positively impacted her outlook on life beyond tennis.
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Arthur Fery is a junior at Stanford and the 2023 Pac-12 Player of the Year. Arthur discusses his illustrious Stanford career, the recent NCAA upset win over Columbia, the upcoming sweet 16 match against #4 Kentucky, and his plans for a professional career.
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Stefan Dostanic is a 2x All-American and the 2022 Pac-12 Player of the Year. The USC senior joins the show to discuss:
- Winning USC's fourth straight Pac 12 title
- The late season eligibility of freshman Learner Tien
- Taking on a leadership role at USC as the #1 player
- His success on the pro tour and comparison to college tennis
- Preparing for NCAAs
- His toughest collegiate opponent and USC moving to the Big Ten
You can follow Stefan Dostanic on Instagram @okcstefan.
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You asked, we answered! Ethan joins the show to share our NCAA all-star team which is much harder than it sounds! Plus, we answer some great listener questions including:
- When will we see AI take over team selections?
- Spizzirri's chances at a Triple Crown?
- Where we draw our title contender cut-line
- ...and so much more!
Thank you all for submitting your questions. Please continue to share over the course of NCAAs and we'll weave them into episodes moving forward!
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The 2023 NCAA men’s and women’s brackets were revealed on Monday. Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to preview both draws. We name our popcorn first round matches, hosts on upset alert, and predict who advances to the Sweet 16!
Send in your questions for our upcoming Mailbag episode on Twitter or Instagram!
General Takeaways - 1:23
Women - 13:38
Men - 54:00
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It’s the final weekend of conference tournaments before the NCAA Selection Show on Monday. Peri Sheinin, host of On the Rise Podcast and broadcaster for Cracked Racquets Big Ten CrossCourt Cast, joins the show to preview the Pac-12 and Big Ten tournaments.
- Will the addition of Learner Tien elevate USC to national title contender status?
- Can the UCLA women upset Stanford to keep top 16 hopes alive?
- Will Michigan or Ohio State reign supreme in the Big Ten?
11:40 - Pac-12
29:38 - Big Ten
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Three Power 5 conference tournaments kick off this week. We preview the ACC, Big 12, and SEC events by naming our most intriguing storylines and making predictions.
4:20 - Big 12
18:25 - SEC
36:55 - ACC
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It's the final week of regular season play for the ACC and the Big 12. Each conference has two of the top three teams in the country on the women's and men's side, respectively -- which means we had to preview these showdowns in this week's episode!
Timestamps
2:50: Peyton Stearns reaches #89, NCAA title contenders
30:15: #1 UNC vs. #3 Duke
56:30: #1 Texas vs. #2 TCU
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It's a top 5 battle to determine the Big Ten regular season champion. #3 Ohio State heads to #4 Michigan for their second meeting of the year. Will Michigan's singles depth hold up and what lineup machinations should we expect? We predict who will ultimately emerge in the Big Ten driver's seat with a path to a securing a top 4 NCAA seed!
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It's been a busy week in college tennis! We break down hot topics, including:
- Fiona Crawley (UNC) and Diana Shnaider (NC State) compete in the Charleston WTA 500
- Should Diana Shnaider leave college tennis early?
- The impact of the 2,472 Georgia fans
- Trash talk in college tennis
Then, at 41:50, we preview the #7 NC State women taking on #6 Duke in Durham. Will the Wolfpack have WTA top 100 player Diana Shnaider in the lineup and can they pull off the upset?
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It's an important week for the Georgia tennis program as both the men's and women's teams face top 5 opponents in SEC play. How will the Bulldogs fare and what will these matches tell us about their chances to win a NCAA team title?
2:30 - #4 Georgia at #2 Texas A&M (women)
34:55 - #4 Kentucky at #8 Georgia (men)
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The #2 Texas A&M women lost a key contributor to their lineup. We discuss how that impacts the women's title contenders.
Plus, we preview two great matches:
10 USC men at #1 TCU (7:30) - Will USC's Learner Tien ever become eligible and is USC a contender without him?
#9 UVA women at #13 Miami (36:00) - UVA is in sole position for ACC #2 seed...can they hold on in Miami?
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Universal Tennis launches a NIT for college tennis that directly overlaps with NCAA team event and we break down our reactions and its impact to the season. Plus, it’s an all-Texas affair! We preview the Texas men at Stanford and the Texas women playing host to Oklahoma in a rematch of the 2022 NCAA championship.
1:45 - NIT, South Carolina beats Ohio State
16:30 - Texas vs. Oklahoma (women)
38:00 - Texas vs. Stanford (men)
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The North Carolina women captured a historic fourth straight ITA Indoors title this past weekend. Ethan Moszkowski joins the show and we share our takeaways from Seattle, what teams impressed us, and what UNC needs to do to capture its first NCAA title. Then, we turn our attention to Chicago and preview the men's ITA Indoor championship kicking off on Friday. We recap the favorites, preview the draw, and make predictions!
32:30 - Men's Indoors Preview
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1 Ohio State takes a road trip to the east coast to face #9 Wake Forest and #5 Virginia. On this episode, former Virginia men's tennis player Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to preview Saturday's match against UVA in Charlottesville. Hear our take on the implications of this match, how we see lineups shaking out, and where we differ on predictions!
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Want more context on the infamous, viral hook? Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to break it all down. Plus, we discuss Texas' Eliot Spizzirri's rise to #1 and make predictions about the women's ITA Indoors in Seattle!
2:45 - Viral hook
18:00 - Eliot Spizzirri ascends to #1
28:30 - Previewing the women's ITA Indoor Championships
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It's a jam-packed week of matches as teams compete in tough, non-conference battles to prepare for ITA indoors. We preview a rematch of the NCAA men's team final as #5 Kentucky heads to Charlottesville to take on #1 Virginia. How will the new faces adapt to playing their first road as Wildcasts versus a veteran UVA team?
Then, we travel to the west coast to preview #8 Pepperdine at #6 Stanford. The stakes are high for Stanford given the struggles of their conference rivals and Pepperdine will want to extend its win streak over the Cardinal.
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This weekend, 60 of the best men's and women's programs in the country will compete to qualify for the ITA National Team Indoors. On this edition of matches of the week, we preview two of the best first round matches.
Men: North Carolina hosts Oklahoma State in a rematch of the 2021 NCAA regional. Oklahoma State head coach, Dustin Taylor, will renew his rivalry from his UVA days with the familiar Tar Heels.
Women: Two top 25 teams, UCLA and Iowa State, face off in the Miami region. Both teams had disaster 2022 kickoff weekends and are looking for a better start in 2023.
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It's the first official episode of 2023 matches of the week! Each week, we'll preview two compelling matches, project lineups, and make predictions. This week, we preview #16 Harvard men at #20 Duke and #10 Pepperdine women at #12 Cal.
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On Wednesday, the ITA and ATP announced an agreement to reward top men’s college tennis players with wild cards to ATP challenger events. On this emergency podcast, we run through how this collaboration will work, our immediate reaction to this welcomed and exciting news, and how it will impact college tennis.
You can read the release on the ITA's website here!
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The NCAA has approved a two-year pilot program to hold the DI men’s and women’s individual tennis championships in the fall of 2024 and 2025. Ethan and John break down their reactions, what it means for college tennis, and the open questions still to be answered. Plus, the 2023 dual season has begun! We break down the best January rivalry in men’s tennis: Florida versus Texas.
33:15 - Florida vs. Texas Preview
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We're ringing in the new year and the start of the college tennis dual season by going on the record with 2023 predictions. We talk about teams who will make big jumps in the rankings, name our NCAA singles and team champions, and so much more along the way!
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Mike Hastin (@MikeTheProducer) has worked for Tennis Channel for 13 years and is now the Executive Director of Studio Production. During his tenure, he’s produced College Match Day and the NCAA Championships. Alex Gruskin (@AlGruskin) of Cracked Racquets also joins the show as we talk with Mike about college tennis tv ratings, how much it costs to broadcast the NCAA championships, and what could be done to secure long-term viability for college tennis on TV!
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The 2023 college tennis dual season begins next month! Will any teams make a surprise run like the Oklahoma women in 2022? Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to discuss hot topics and break down our dark horse predictions for the 2023 season.
Timestamps
3:41: Diana Shnaider is #109 in the WTA rankings
16:30 - Coaching changes in college tennis
29:00 - Dark horse teams
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He’s the most prolific tennis podcaster in the world and the voice of college tennis. On this episode, Alex Gruskin (@AlGruskin on Twitter) chronicles his five-year career evolution as the Editor-in-Chief at Cracked Racquets, how a fight over pickle juice almost ended it all, and what's next for 2023 and beyond!
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The 2022 college tennis fall season is officially over! We recap the last few months by ranking the top five men's and women's players and awarding superlatives to players across the country including the biggest surprises, underrated storylines, and who's a question mark heading into the dual match spring season.
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Previewing the final national college tennis event of the fall season: the ITA National Fall Championships in San Diego! Whew, that's a mouthful. We talk about the biggest surprises from Regionals, pick our top players to watch in San Diego, and Ethan joins the hype train for a certain women's player.
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Hundreds of matches, players we did't see coming, and ultimately unsurprising champions. Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to recap the ITA All-American Championships! Plus, we discuss North Carolina's dominance, the Ethan Quinn hype, an abundance of newcomers on the men's side, and so much more!
Timestamp: We start with the women and turn to the men at 41: 25.
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Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to preview the largest college tennis event of the fall season: the ITA All-American Championships! We name winners, dark horses, and talk about why All-Americans has a branding problem. Plus, we discuss the impact Federer had on college tennis, the UVA ring ceremony, and catch up on current collegians playing in pro events.
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Familiar faces continued their great play from NCAAs in May and newcomers made their mark in another week of excellent college tennis fall events. We break down the collegiate results this past week, action from current collegians in the pros, and just how big UVA's NCAA rings are! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem and make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
College tennis is back! There were 31+ D1 events this past weekend and following all of them is basically a scavenger hunt. We breakdown the notable results and key takeaways to make sure you're caught up. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem and make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
The ITA released the 2022-2023 preseason individual rankings this week which mark the official start of the fall college tennis season. Ethan Moszkowski joins the show and we discuss how the preseason rankings work, what we learned from some notable absences, what newcomers to keep an eye on, and so much more!
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This week, we're discussing the hottest topics in college tennis. First, Toddy Petty resigned from his role as the women's tennis Head Coach at Texas Tech amid an investigation into allegations of player abuse and mistreatment. Next -- and more excitingly -- collegians are having lots of success at the US Open.
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USA Today article on Petty's resignation: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2022/08/18/texas-tech-todd-petty-womens-tennis/10148591002/
College tennis is firmly in its transferpalooza era with many top programs building rosters from the transfer portal. On today's episode, we're joined by former member of the University of Virginia men's tennis team, Ethan Moszkowski, to break down the most intriguing transfers for this upcoming season.
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The ITA sent out a memo to all D1 coaches in an attempt to whip the vote ahead of the August 1st NCAA survey about moving the NCAA individual tournament to the fall. In this episode, we discuss the ITA's strong advocacy for the proposal to move the NCAA individual event, my biggest takeaways, and questions that remain unanswered.
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Joey Dillon is a 4.07 UTR tennis player based in Columbus, Ohio who's spent years working in tennis media. Now, he's achieving his dreams on the court by competing on the pro tour. After playing in four ITF qualifying events, Joey joins the podcast to share more about his tennis journey and experience playing in the minor leagues of professional tennis.
You can follow Joey at @JoeyDillon on Twitter and Instagram and follow his work covering tennis every Tuesday with @TheIXNewsletter.
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In the inaugural episode of the No-Ad, No Problem podcast, I discuss the recent NCAA Tennis Committee's annual meeting and its impact to college tennis. The committee discussed fundamental changes including moving the NCAA individual tournament to November, prioritizing TV and bracket integrity, and upcoming 2023 changes.