Thats right Ground Pass went viral on TikTok because of the popularity of the Alex Eala run at the Miami Open. Let’s talk about it.

In this episode, Nick and Anastasia discuss the Miami Open, its unique atmosphere, and the ongoing challenges of scheduling due to rain delays. They compare the Miami Open to Indian Wells, highlighting the differences in appeal and experience for fans. The conversation shifts to emerging talents like Jakub Mensik and Alex Eala, who are making waves in the tennis world. They also touch on the dominance of Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Raducanu's journey, before transitioning to the upcoming clay season and the excitement surrounding it.

Relevant Links:

• Ground Pass “mini” pod about the differences between the Miami Open & Indian Wells: https://pod.fo/e/2bda20
• Courtside with Issac Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/courtsidewithisaac?igsh=MmNkNHBicGRtNTBh

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tournament Overview

02:29 The Miami Open vs. Indian Wells

05:20 Venue Experience and Accessibility

08:06 Comparing Miami Open to Other Tournaments

11:01 Ticketing and Logistics

13:46 Fan Experience and Atmosphere

19:35 Cultural Impact and Growing Markets

23:08 Indian Wells Semifinalists fall early

24:52 Jakub Mensik goes under the rader

29:22 The rise of Alex Eala and tennis in the Philippines

37:16 The Arthur Fils Corner

41:02 Emma Raducanu's Journey and Potential

46:49 Iga Swiatek vs. Aryna Sabalenka: The Miami Open Final

52:55 Celebrating Doubles: The Sunshine Double Achievers

55:45 Transitioning to Clay: The Upcoming Tournaments

01:04:37 Players of the Fortnite: Celebrating Talent

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Ground Pass was accredited for its first 1000 Level event. Which is a big deal. Thanks for following us on this adventure in this episode of the podcast we dissuss the main differences between Indian Wells and the Miami Open.

We also touch on the tennis for the first week which saw all the ATP Indian Wells semi finalists lose their first matches - Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, Holger Rune & Daniil Medvedev all had early exits.

The almost love story of Alex Eala and Coleman Wong gave us life.

Emma Raducanu gets to her first WTA 1000 quaterfinals and Mirra Andreeva & Amanda Anisimova have words.

Relevant Links:

• Ground Pass on Substack for all the Behind the Scenes content: https://groundpass.substack.com
• Skyview ride with tennis players: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHjR1uJusHo/?igsh=cXBqNGczM2V2ZXU3
• Things to do arounf the grounds of the Miami Open: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHhIcg0Pfso/?igsh=ajNsbTk4Yncwd3hu

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

02:35 - Ground Pass was accredited for its first 1000 level event.

04:54 - The Difference between Indian Wells and the Miami Open

26:29 - The 1st week of tennis at the Miami Open

37:16 - Outro

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Indian Wells is done and dusted for 2025 and what an experience it was, Anastasia joins Nick to talk through the 2nd week of the event and the semifinal groups. We also touch in the Arizona Challenger which is a must visit for next year.

Relevant Links:

• Ground Pass on Substack for all the Behind the Scenes content: https://groundpass.substack.com

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Groundpass: A Professional Peak

03:43 The problem with the 2nd week of Indian Wells

08:10 Budgeting for Indian Wells: Tips and Tricks

11:16 Comparing Tournament Prices: Indian Wells vs. Other Events

16:43 Women's Semi-Finals: Highlights and Anticipation

17:34 Mira Andreeva's Transformation

20:11 Aryna Sabalenka's Dominance

22:17 Coco Gauff's Struggles and Resilience

26:06 Emerging Stars: Jack Draper and Holger Rune

29:09 Carlos Alcaraz: The Pressure of Expectations

32:18 Daniel Medvedev's Comeback and Celebration

34:56 Doubles Dynamics and Player Partnerships

37:04 Dream Run in Doubles Tennis

40:28 Emerging Stars at the Arizona Challenger

44:54 Miami Open: A Platform for Future Talents

46:32 Player of the Fortnite Highlights

50:49 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects

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• Follow Ground Pass on Instagram and Bluesky/Twitter for real-time updates.
• Subscribe on Substack for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive content.
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