Round 4 at Roland Garros 2025 gave us everything: a fairytale wild card run, a clay-court classic, and a few surprise quarterfinalists.

Anastasia and Nick dive into Lois Boisson’s stunning upset of Jessica Pegula and why she’s now the name on everyone’s lips in Paris. We break down Mirra Andreeva’s win over her friend Daria Kasatkina, Iga Świątek’s revealing press conference after surviving Elena Rybakina, and what Sasha Bublik’s tears tell us about his growth as a player.

Also in this episode:

– Why Tiafoe’s in US Open mode

– Musetti vs. Shelton and what’s next

– A preview of the quarterfinals we’re most excited about

– Grass season is officially here!

We’ll be back after the quarters with more — and tips for anyone headed to Queen’s Club.

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Wimbeldon Bublik v Rublev point - https://youtu.be/U1aUToJEn8c?si=QXYqrlqjWXo4S5gI

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Ground Pass went live in Brooklyn for a special crossover event with The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast and Caitlin Thompson of Racquet magazine to break down Week 1 of Roland Garros 2025.

From early upsets to the rise of American players, and whether there’s just too much tennis, we covered it all—with a crowd, coffee, and some hot takes.

🎾 Topics include:

– The biggest surprises so far at RG

– TNT’s new coverage and what it means for casual fans

– A live audience Q&A

– And a few strong opinions from three people who really love this sport

Recorded live at McCarren Park Clubhouse in Brooklyn, NY.

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Round 3 brought us drama, injuries, breakthroughs—and short shorts. Anastasia and Nick dive into the biggest stories from Roland Garros, including Arthur Fils’ heartbreaking withdrawal, Jack Draper’s top-5 energy, and Hailey Baptiste and Ethan Quinn continuing their rise. Plus: the Iga-Rybakina clash looms, Musetti vs Rune promises vibes and tension, and we gear up for grass season (yes, already). Also: a preview of Ground Pass’s first live podcast event with The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast.

🎾 Matches discussed:

– Svitolina vs Pera

– Alcaraz vs Dzumhur

– Draper vs Fonseca

– Sabalenka vs Anisimova preview

– Swiatek vs Rybakina preview

– Musetti vs Rune

– Keys vs Baptiste

– Andreeva vs Kasatkina

👀 Plus: Who to watch in doubles, why American tennis is on the rise, and what’s next on the Ground Pass calendar.

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Our favorite tradition is back — the Ground Pass Grand Slam Fashion Roundup — and Roland Garros is serving looks. Anastasia is joined by special guest Kaya (@kayacourtside), the tennis style expert taking over TikTok and Instagram, to break down all the kits from Round 2.

We get into:

🎾 Which brands nailed it (Wilson, we see you)

👟 Custom kicks and collabs we want more of

🧢 Why Nike’s men’s kits had us yelling “Hamburglar”

🔥 The rise of tennis as a lifestyle and fashion sport

🚨 Plus, the best on-court storylines heading into Round 3

If you care about tennis and a well-placed pleat, this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fashion in Tennis

02:38 The Intersection of Tennis and Fashion

03:42 Nike's Women's Collection Review

08:20 Nike's Men's Collection Review

10:43 Adidas: A Safe Choice

12:22 New Balance's Standout Performance

15:33 Wilson's Winning Designs

18:10 Yonex

18:56 Asics

21:48 Lululemon's Entry into Tennis Fashion

24:53 On's Gradient Kits: A Love or Hate?

28:03 Analyzing Lacoste's Cohesive Collection

30:53 Emerging Brands and Unique Styles

37:26 Luxury Fashion and Tennis

40:35 The problem with Fashion in Tennis

42:30 Winners and Losers in Tennis Fashion

48:26 Quick Round 2 Round Up

51:10 Current Trends and Upcoming Matches

54:32 Outro

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Round 1 of Roland Garros 2025 delivered—and we’re breaking it all down.

From Gael Monfils lighting up Chatrier to a wave of early upsets (Fritz! Cerundolo! Navarro!), Anastasia and Nick cover the most surprising results, wildest crowd moments, and best performances of the opening round.

They also dive into:

• Medvedev’s mid-match string change

• Hailey Baptiste’s biggest win to date

• Ethan Quinn’s unexpected advancement

• The rise of Victoria Mboko and Alex Eala’s doubles run

• Iga Swiatek’s statement start

Plus, they reveal their top must-watch match picks for Round 2—and yes, one involves a certain Monfils successor.

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Our first-ever live episode—recorded in real time as Roland Garros Day 1 unfolded—and wow, there was a lot to talk about.

Anastasia and Nick break down:

• Marta Kostyuk’s shocking loss
• Victoria Mboko’s rise
• A wild five-setter from Ben Shelton
• The emotional (and actually good?!) Rafa Nadal tribute
• Peyton Stearns, Mpetshi Perricard, Paolini, and other standout performances
• A full breakdown of how to watch the French Open this year (it’s confusing but we’ve got you)

Plus, we each pick one must-watch match for Day 2—yes, Naomi Osaka vs. Paula Badosa made the cut.

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It’s Grand Slam time! 🎾

Anastasia is joined by guest co-host Mitch Michals (Inside-In Podcast) for a full Roland Garros 2025 draw breakdown. They kick things off by explaining what a tennis draw is, how seeding works, and why wildcards cause drama every year—before diving into the first-round matchups that caught their eye. Osaka vs. Badosa, Sinner vs. Rinderknech, Baptiste vs. Haddad Maia, and more. Plus, they predict some spicy possible 4th round showdowns (Sinner vs. Fils, Musetti vs. Rune), share why the French crowd is a vibe, and ask: will we finally get that Sincaraz final?

👉 Listen to the end to hear our Roland Garros content schedule and let us know your favorite first-round matchup.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Grand Slam Season

02:13 Understanding the Draw

11:22 The French Open Draw Process

15:36 First Round Matches to Watch

32:43 Breaking down some projected Matches

52:30 Outro

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• Taylor Fritz telling Rinderknech to enjoy his flight home - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/gp-easter-egg
• Match Stories - Lost Boys - https://youtu.be/9maE1Nb8e3o?si=4B0SGnvAIsHtFWNi

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The 2025 Rome Open had it all—career-defining wins, surprise storylines, and a whole lot of clay. In this Ground Pass mini pod, we break down Jasmine Paolini’s stunning singles and doubles sweep, Jannik Sinner’s return after suspension, and Coco Gauff’s ongoing stat struggles. Plus: why the men’s vs. women’s tennis debate needs to stop, who’s trending ahead of Roland Garros, and the vibes from one of the best stops on tour.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

3:30 - WTA Storylines: Jasmine Paolini, Coco Gauff, Qinwen and more

12:50 - Italian Tennis Rennaissance

17:47 - Mini Rant: Let’s Retire the Gender Debate

21:01 - ATP Storylines: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

30:10 - Other Winners: Draper, Stearns, Musetti, Osaka, Raducanu

34:59 - Coming up this week on tour

36:10 - Outro

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