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If tennis had a sports talk radio, this is it. Former college tennis players, Simon Peters and Kevin Griffin, dive into professional tennis news, players, weekly matches, and betting. Prepare for witty banter and hot takes that will surely cause a racket.

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    • Oct 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Episode 17 - Season Review, Year-End Finals, and Most Disappointing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 21:00


    After a four-month hiatus, Simon and Kevin return to the podcast to discuss US Open winners, positioning for the WTA/ATP Finals, and who had the most disappointing season.

    Episode 16 - French Open and Wimbledon Double Review, Tomic and Kyrgios, Best/Worst Kits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 24:05


    Simon and Kevin return after another break to review the winners of the 2022 French Open and discuss predictions for the current 2022 Wimbledon tournament. Afterwards, they discuss the social media feud between Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios, followed by the best and worst kits worn at the French Open 2022.

    Episode 15 - We're back! Retirees, Wimbledon Bans, ATP/WTA Madrid, and Hottest Serbian Male Tennis Player

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 23:25


    After 5 weeks away from podcasts, Simon and Kevin are back with Episode 15. We discuss the retirement announcements from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Tommy Robredo, and Kevin Anderson; Wimbledon banning Russian and Belarussian tennis players; Clay season review of players; and end it with the best looking active male tennis players from Serbia.

    Episode 14 - Miami Open Finals, More Fines and Racquet Throwing, Clay Court Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 31:44


    Kevin and Simon discuss the rise of Miomir Kecmanovic, Casper Ruud, and Carlos Alcaraz in the Miami Open, Iga Swiatek's win, Nick Kyrgios' fine, Jenson Brooksby racquet throw, and who has the most to gain or lose in this upcoming clay court season.

    Episode 13 - Barty Retirement, Indian Wells Finals, Nadal Injury, Osaka Heckled

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 26:13


    Simon and Kevin discuss Ashleigh Barty shockingly retiring at the age of 25, the ATP/WTA Finals in Indian Wells, Nadal's injury for 4-6 weeks and how it affects his season, and Osaka being heckled by a fan during her Indian Wells match.

    Episode 12 - Indian Wells Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 29:19


    Simon and Kevin cover some small topics before diving into the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open draws for the men and women. We discuss the WTA winners from last week, Zverev's probation decision, Djokovic not gaining entry to Indian Wells, and Murray reuniting with his former coach.

    Episode 11 - Black History Month, Djokovic Splits from Coach, and Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 21:46


    Kevin and Simon close the month of February with a dedication to Black History Month. We talk Arthur Ashe and his impact on tennis as well as give credit to other excellent players of African and African-American heritages. Followed by discussing Djokovic splitting from long-time coach Marian Vajda. We finish the episode discussing Russian players being allowed to compete, Simon's picks, and a short rant about the next generation of tennis.

    Episode 10 - Zverev Blow Up, Medvedev becoming No.1, Buy or Sell, Picks for the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 33:35


    Simon and Kevin discuss Alexander Zverev's emotional episode attacking the chair of the umpire in Acapulco and pending suspension; Daniil Medvedev takes the No.1 ranking from Djokovic; Buy or Sell on Kozlov, Sabalenka, Garin, Baez; Lastly, Simon closes the episode with his run of WTA picks for the week.

    Episode 9 - Novak Djokovic Update, WTA and China, Picks for the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 32:00


    Simon and Kevin discuss Novak Djokovic's most recent statement regarding he will not be vaccinated and is willing to sit out tournaments; followed by the WTA not hosting tournaments in China as a stance for Peng Shuai, and then conclude with the usual picks for the week.

    Episode 8 - Apple Podcasts and Instagram, Juan Martin Del Potro, Picks for the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 24:44


    Podcast episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts. Also, please follow the @causingaracketpod on Instagram for updates. Simon and Kevin discuss Juan Martin Del Potro's retirement and career before getting into picks for the week.

    Episode 7 - Medvedev's Dream, Nadal on the Clock, Picks for this Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 27:43


    Kevin and Simon discuss Daniil Medvedev's post match press conference following the AO Final and Rafael Nadal violating the serve clock timer. Followed by our usual picks for the week and some banter at the end.

    Episode 6 - Australian Open Review, Broken Rules, and Picks for this Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 24:59


    Simon and Kevin talk a weekend of adult league tennis in Rancho Mirage, CA before diving into the Australian Open (AO) champions, two broken rules that occurred during AO, and picks for the Montpellier, France ATP 250 this week.

    Episode 5 - The Happy Gilmore of Tennis, Denis Shapovalov, Australian Open Quarterfinal Picks, Front Door or Back Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 26:22


    Simon and Kevin discuss Jake Michael's most recent ESPN article comparing Nick Kyrgios to the fictional Happy Gilmore, Kevin's take on Denis Shapovalov, Australian Open quarterfinal picks, and Simon's Front Door/Back Door pick.

    Episode 4 - Netflix Docuseries and Australian Open Second Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 27:54


    Simon and Kevin discuss the newly announced docuseries covering the ATP and WTA tennis tours that will be featured on Netflix, followed by results from the first round and picks for the second round.

    Episode 3 - Australian Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 29:04


    Simon and Kevin talk new clothing sponsorships for top players, updates to the Djokovic vaccination and visa saga, and picks to win following the Australian Open Main Draw release.

    Episode 2 - Novak Djokovic Vaccination Situation in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 26:09


    Simon and Kevin dive into the current situation in Australia regarding Novak Djokovic, his vaccination status and his visa paperwork. Followed by some betting picks for this week.

    Episode 1 - Introduction, Kyrgios, Barty, Kontaveit, Shapovalov, Auger Aliassime, Osaka, Tiafoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 23:03


    Episode One begins with a short introduction followed by diving right into analysis on ATP and WTA players ahead of the 2022 season.

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