Down a Break

Whaddap guys welcome back to the show. It's clay court season and we are in PARIS next to the Eiffel Tower. Always a fun time watching the boys and girls slide around and get dirty. Enjoy the episode and share it with your step-dad. 1:55 - Daniel & Dean tennis update (spoiler alert Daniel has been crushing Dean)8:07 - The Women12:35 - The Men 16:33 - Novak's Struggles17:56 - Novak and Andy BREAKUP OMGGGG21:50 - Joao Fonseca / Tommy / Other shit28:14 - TNT x HBO link up to provide a wonderful product for spectators

Hey guys thanks for stopping by. I present to you episode #44 of Down a Break Podcast. We reflect on both Indian Wells & Miami and catch up on other relevant tennis happenings - Reilly Opelka's dumb doubles takes, lawsuits, Barstool, Joao Fonseca, and more. 1:05 - Intro/Skiing & Beer Combo2:34 - Indian Wells 8:45 - Miami19:15 - Opelka & Doubles23:28 - Barstool enters the tennis sphere24:50 - Lawsuit - call your lawyer!28:15 - Fan Mail

Hey guys - I really hope you did watch Madison win the Australian Open because it was a truly beautiful thing. She is undeniably awesome. Anyway, on this episode Dean and I catch you up on all things Melbourne both men's and women's. We take a look at the current state of American tennis and who deserves to be at the top.Also it's almost not February which means outdoor tennis is coming soon. Hooray. 3:03 - Ladies first / Madison 8:14 - Danielle Collins puts on a SHOW for the crowd10:15 - The Role of the Crowd13:22 - Men's Recap21:45 - Ranking the American Men25:53 - Australian Media Was Having SIs (Severe Issues)27:29 - Fit Check29:01 - FAN MAIL IS BACK

Wazzap - it is the offseason, but it's a perfect time to run back the year and reflect on the good, the bad, and the Daniil Medvedev (ugly). We review the year end tournaments, talk about the Iga ban, finally rant on the "film" they call Challengers, and give our year end awards. Enjoy. 2:20 - ATP & WTA Finals Recap7:45 - Novak & Kyrgios playing doubles together in Australia??9:10 - Iga Ban11:25 - Challengers Review (much awaited)16:05 - Year End Awards & Superlatives

Hey guys it's your favorite tennis podcasters back with another episode about.... yup you guessed it - tennis. We talk Shanghai, we talk Wuhan, we talk Saudi Arabia... just classic stuff here. Also I give a fascinating take here - the top 10 NICEST players on tour. Let me know your thoughts, the list is fluid. 0:45 - I want to talk about us. 4:00 - Shanghai (Men)10:15 - Wuhan (Women) (Lab Leak)15:02 - 6 Kings Slam / Riyadh Open / Saudi Arabia19:08 - NICEST PLAYERS ON TOUR RANKINGS28:00 - New unique wrap up / closing

Hi guys. Dean and I both take full responsibility for the mini abandonment of our fans. But that doesn't matter any more because we're back and better than ever. We give a quick run down of the Olympics, Canada, and Cinci and then get right into the US Open because the hype is real right now. Enjoy the listen and hit us with some fan mail for the next episode. 0:40 - Live show incoming? (With dancing??)2:00 - Olympics recap6:24 - Montreal / Most random Masters 1000 winner ever9:05 - Cincinatti - Sinner & Tiafoe Shine10:02 - SINNER STEROIDS!!!! 13:40 - Dean goes to Day 1 of the Open // Our Predictions18:38 - Is the US Open just a BB Haven now? 22:28 - HIT EM WIT DA FIT CHECK!26:20 - Fan Mail

Hey guys. You knew we'd be back, didn't you? They say you never know what you got till it's gone.... But you know I got it, y'all know what I'm on!Ok anyway though, we missed this and we missed you so we're back talking CLAY COURT season, RAFA Nadal back in action, and French Open preview. I know we talk shit about Americans on clay, but huge shoutout to the boy Tommy who is currently in the semifinals of Rome. Anyway, ENjOY and share with your pets. 1:07 - Miami 2:45 - Danielle Collins with her RBF5:33 - Monte Carlo9:18 - Barcelona, Rafa Mania12:55 - Cachin asks for Rafa's shirt... thoughts? 20:00 - Djokovic suffers major injury...... from a WATER BOTTLE? !27:00 - Daniel ACL Update27:19 - Fan Mail

What's up guys & gals?! I don't know about you, but I thought Indian Wells was some of the best tennis content we've had in a long, long time. We talk about Novak's amazing loss, Tommy's amazing run, and Alcaraz' amazing dominance (and his sick shirt that I obviously bought). On the women's side we talk Coco, a little bit of Iga, and newcomer American Emma Navarro. Honestly this is a great episode so just listen ok!!0:55 - Best Indian Wells ever?2:05 - Novak goes down early7:35 - The rest of the men (Tommy, Alcaraz, Sinner)13:15 - BEE INVASION15:23 - American Tennis SMH BRO17:30 - The Women22:30 - Miami Open 25:45 - Fit Check25:52 - Fan Mail

What's happening everybody! Great to be back on the mics as always. Dean and I recap some of the past 250s and 500s over the last couple weeks, talk about the Netflix match between Carlos and Rafa, and preview the Paradise Open. Stay until the end for mullets and skirts. 1:40 - Ladies first3:55 - "DeBoulter" is the new tennis couple 4:42 - Prize Money issues... 6:24 - The Men 11:49 - Rublev vs Bublik Severe Drama 15:55 - Novak on Campus @ UCLA chugging Miller Lites17:55 - "Netflix Slam" 21:00 - Indian Wells Preview22:44 - Fan Mail

Wassup family. Better late than never they say, right? We are ecstatic to discuss a grand slam that was not won by Novak. It's like a whole new world. On the other side, we're confused and disappointed about what happened on the women's side..... let us know your thoughts there. Also yeah electric fan mail on this one. 0:41 - We predicted this1:55 - Sinner vs Novak5:24 - Other noteworthy performances // Zverev, Medvedev, Alcaraz...11:37 - the WOMEN... look Dean is just keeping in 100 right now14:38 - Post-Australia tournaments16:50 - Zverev...... trial....... not good stuff bro just not19:18 - Fan mail

Another late night with... The Australian Open. Yup, it's Australian Open season which means sleeping hours go down the drain and tennis watching skyrockets. We're about halfway through down under and give our best Emma Raducanu, Arthur Cazaux and Adrian Mannarino takes here. I'm too tired for time stamps, so just listen to the whole episode. Give a listen with your dog. 

Yes, we know you missed us. Winter break was a long one, but we are ready for the biggest year of DABP yet. That's why we started off with a banger and brought on good friend of the program Julia Newman. Julia joins the conversation as we talk Rafa's comeback and immediate return to the bench, pre-Aussie Open events, 2023 in review, and some foolishness at the end of course with fan mail. Give a listen and share with your second cousin twice removed. 0:49 - The rats bring her home in NYC1:50 - Tennis in the Middle East2:12 - Random Break Point conversation4:39 - Rafa makes us so happy but so sad7:30 - Hong Kong, Brisbane, United Cup15:20 - Rybakina dismantling the competition16:25 - DABP is huge into Emma Raducanu now, we flipped it17:51 - 2023 Awards Ceremony29:46 - Fan Mail

Hello loyal DABP followers. Good to see you. We're back for episode number 33 right before Thanksgiving. We know you're very thankful for us, we appreciate it. On this episode, we catch up on the WTA Finals, look at the current ATP Finals, and talk about a bunch of other super cool things. PEEP!1:03 - Daniel & Dean get back on the court together3:00 - Cancún WTA Finals.. naht good8:20 - Paris Master recap: Novak, Grigor14:05 - Americans being trash like wtf bro come on 16:36 - ATP Finals update23:10 - Fit Check25:00 - Fan Mail

Ayo - tennis podcast boys are back. We missed you guys and we missed the mics but we have returned. Yes the year is winding down, but we still have some strong tournaments left in Asia, Euro, etc. We talk Shelton stepping it TF up, women's current rankings, tennis being the most international sport, and a bunch more. ENJOY and share it with your dog sitter. 1:40 - "The distance is making it difficult."3:16 - Table tennis > tennis in Asia?4:04 - Dean says a quick word about pickleball 5:30 - Iga takes China7:12 - Men's China Open // Shanghai10:39 - Why is Andy Murray so angry?16:03 - American Men rankings - the list is fluid21:35 - Field Hockey is the 3rd most popular sport in the world?24:14 - Fan Mail

Hey guys. We have returned to RECAP the 2023 US Open whose champions were Coco Gauff (yay) & Novak Djokovic (boo). We talk about Shelton and hanging up the phone, how it's nearly impossible now to refrain from calling Novak the GOAT, and much much more. When is Rafa coming back? Why does the Davis Cup suck now? Is Laver Cup here to stay or na? 2:09 - Coco // Women's Semis & Finals7:52 - Novak // Men's Semis & Final9:58 - Novak HANGS UP THE PHONE 15:10 - San Diego randomly hosts a WTA 50016:30 - Women's prize money issues18:13 - Davis Cup worries21:35 - RAFA?! where art thou23:52 - Laver Cup ... also worried about this.25:50 - Fan Mail

You knew we were going to squeeze in another US Open episode, didn't you? The energy in NYC is just contagious so we had to. The big boys are still in and that DABP Coco G prediction is looking STRONG right now I MUST say...  We catch you up on all the action, drama, and must-knows in Flushing. Enjoy. 0:30 - Dean went to the US Open4:32 - Women's side 7:22 - Abrupt ACL Update8:16 - Men's side10:10 - It's all about Shelton 16:30 - Dean wants to talk about Medvedev21:54 - Commentator Grading Scale - Brought to you by Volkl26:35 - Chris Eubanks lives a double life 27:07 - Fan Mail

We made it to the US Open - for many, the most exciting tournament of the year and the summation of the summer hard court season. Dean and I give our sleeper picks, expectations, American hopes, and more. Of course we also talk in depth about the Novak / Alcaraz final in Cincinnati because it was truly epic. Do yourself a favor and turn on ESPN+ in your office tomorrow and watch some mf tennis. Enjoy. 0:40 - US Open Hype / Daniel's complicated relationship with NYC1:50 - Sinner wins National Bank Open4:23 - Pegula breaks through in Canada8:05 - Cincinatti & Alcaraz vs Novak Epic9:10 - Novak's beard14:32 - Coco ALSO breaks through16:00 - When did On Running get into streetwear? 18:39 - Paige Lorenze get with the shits come on 22:12 - US Open Sleeper Picks24:00 - American Check-in // Sock & Isner Retire27:03 - Fan Mail

Hey guys - we are BACK from our summer vacation with another episode.  We talk: - National Bank Open which happens be the worst tournament name ever - Our experience at the Citi Open in DC - Zverev needing a haircut- LAMPING 0:30 - Dean is sick :(1:40 - Catching up on some 250s5:35 - I quit gambling5:47 - Citi Open RECAP13:28 - Canadian Open 21:08 - Monfils back!?23:17 - FIT CHECK25:09 - Fan Mail

Wazzap tennis luvers. Dean and I are back on the track hitting you with the Wimbledon recaps and some other tings. May or may not include: - Novak definitely isn't done- Who is Vondrousova - Difference between horses and ponies - Serena is better than Roger?- Men & Women // Friends No time stamps this time so you just have to listen to the whole thing. PEACE

It's Wimbledon time, one of the best times of the year. Hopefully you feel the same way. It feels like an obvious Novak title here, but we're open and HOPEFUL for other results. Shoutout to that 16 year old girl who keeps winning ... pretty sick. Anyway, send in some more fan mail! How are the Germans doing these days!?0:50 - Intro / Federer coaching?4:50 - Women 7:36 - Dean doesn't like Gucci 9:25 - Gentlemen 17:20 - Disrespect from Tsitsipas21:11 - Fan Mail

HEYO - fresh off the completion of Roland Garros, we deliver a banger of an episode. We UNFORTUNATELY get right into the GOAT debate after Brovak wins his Jordan grand slam and takes out poor cramp boy Carlos Alcaraz in the semis. It's now time for the short & sweet grass court season, which is always fun. You're also not going to want to miss fan mail on this one... I promise. 0:35 - Sexier new mic1:07 - Knee update2:15 - Iga, OBVIOUSLY 4:53 - Drama on the women's side8:54 - GOAT Talk // Alcaraz Matchup // Men's Draw20:20 - Looking ahead to grass season22:55 - New couple on tour...25:45 - Fan Mail

Hey guys - sorry for the long time in between episodes. I'll take the blame here because I'm a cripple. I WILL get better though, don't worry. We catch up on the clay court precursors, talk Rolland Garros, and take a look at some of the top fits in Paris. Stay till the end for fan mail. You are NOT going to want to miss this. 0:40 - 1 year anniversary of DABP, thanks guys1:45 - Knee update3:05 - ROME Masters 100014:40 - Geneva & Lyon 250s18:25 - Novak gets political23:36 - FIT CHECK!25:32 - Fan Mail

Hey guys, we made it to Spain -- another beautiful "White Lotus"-type venue. We talk Iga & Sabalenka, Struff's incredible Lucky Loser run, and some fun other tidbits I noticed in the early rounds. We also get with the Met Gala times and hit a "fit check" to see what the pros are rocking. Stick to the end for fan mail from not only my mom....... but my dad. 1:43 - Madrid Open Women & Doubles Controversy6:55 - Madrid Open Men12:24 - American Men Struggling on the Clay 21:45 - Aix-En-Provence Challenge - Nicest Challenger Ever? 23:22 - Fan Mail

Hey guys, we are right smack in the middle of what I believe to best time of the tennis calendar -- the clay court swing. Beauteous venues, sliding around on the dirt, and losing all your tennis bets. We recap Monte Carlo, discuss Carlitos in Bartthhhelona, and preview Madrid. Plus we get some rather outlandish fan mail from the regulars. Enjoy. 1:15 - Tennis is a mental sport3:45 - Iga v. the World6:15 - Rublev gets the camel off his back8:07 - Novak taking L's13:16 - Rafa injury does NOT look good16:36 - Clay court Power Rankings19:45 - Fan Mail

Hey guys, it's good to see you again. Great support on the last episode - thanks for that. On this episode, we recap the end of Indian Wells, get into some red clay vs green clay stuff, and talk one of the most beautiful tournaments of the year - Monte Carlo. We didn't get to fan mail this episode :( PSYCH!!!!!! We would never. 1:05 Daniel's sad update2:20: Miami recap5:20: Kvitova!7:10 WTA Charleston - Green clay discussion11:30 Tiafoe takes Houston14:34 Dean struggling investments into FanDuel16:37 Most beautiful tournament sites18:09 Fan Mail

Hi friends - another action packed episode here as we are nearing the end of the Sunshine Double. We talk about Daniel's experience at the Miami Open, Bianca Andreescu's devastating injury, Tsitsipas being a weirdo, and much more. Oh yeah and of course we talk Alcaraz ... the kid is unstoppable right now it seems. Give a listen and enjoy. 2:20 - Indian Wells Recap8:00 - Alcaraz domination station 10:45 - Ranking the top American Men12:23 - Daniel hits Miami 21:17 - Wozniacki doesn't know anything about tennis23:01 - Tennis gambling 25:31 - Fan Mail 

So it's spring (kinda). Indian Wells is upon us which means the season is truly ramping up. This episode is all hits, no filler. We talk Rybakina... we talk Novak drama (still)... we talk Tommy Paul (obviously) and more. Also, hit us up for some more fan mail please. 2:15 - Dubai/Acapulco recap6:43 - Indian Wells women & Pegula Player's Tribune12:25 - USA disappointment / Novak withdrawal16:25 - Indian Wells men24:30 - Everybody uses Yonex now26:35 - Fan Mail

Down a Break Pod was happy to sit down with friend and family member Benjamin Maffa for a special episode this week. Items of conversation MAY or MAY NOT include: - Yibing Wu- The French and Indian War- Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show- Playing tennis with gloves on- SMASHING  rackets - The Beatles Worst Album

Hey it's us again. We recap the disappointment that was the Australian Open, take a look at the rankings, discuss the landscape of professional doubles, and run it back with a  historical segment of Top 10 backhands. Then we talk about some other random bullshit. You know how it is. Australian Open Recap: 2:00Doubles vs. Singles: 9:07Rankings update: 14:34Top Backhands of all time: 17:05Fan Mail: 25:28 

Ladies & GentlemenJust like that, Down a Break Pod is back with another show, offering the best Australian Open coverage in the current media landscape. Give it a listen and send it to your grandparents who probably live in Florida. 1:20 - new mic // angelic voice2:07 - coco, pegula, iga, etc 8:04 - nadal, tommy paul & shelton, rublev is a baby16:45 - murray brings the philly grit to melbourne 23:44 - how the %*#^ are we supposed to watch the australian open live? 25:54 - fan mail 

WE'RE BACK BABY. Yes, we took some time off during the holidays because even podcast boys need some R&R. And just like that, the Australian Open is upon us. We're fired up and we hope you are too. On this episode, we catch up a bit, preview the tournament, and talk about fashion because we are fashion icons ourselves. Also -new year, new DABP. We now have time stamps so you can skip all of the trash parts of the episode and listen to what you want AKA Dan Pacheco fan mail. 1:20 - United Cup & Australian Open Prep Tournaments7:20 - Australian Open Women11:05 - Australian Open Men16:25 - Fit Check19:20 - Break Point // Netflix24:37 - Fan Mail

Hey guys, we hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. We are thankful for all of our supporters and all of our future supporters. Even thankful for the haters. Anyway, Dean and I recap  the ATP Finals in Turin, talk about the relevance or non-relevance of Davis Cup, and shoutout some friends of the pod who are looking forward to the 2023 season. 

We have FINALLY secured a special guest on the show - and it was awesome. Friend of the pod Scott Brown, current head coach of M/W Squash @ Connecticut College, joins the boys to talk tennis, life, and more. Give it a listen and share with your ex. 

Hey guys, long time no see. In this episode, Dean and I run back a few of the recent tournaments, and look ahead to the Paris Master / ATP Finals in Turin. Simona also got caught for PEDs so she may be F'd. Fan mail for some laughs at the end. 

Our hero, Roger, finally calls it quits and we all cry. Mostly me but yes all of us. Dean and I break down the retirement, relive some of our favorite memories, and discuss the Laver Cup in Londontown. Of course some fun fan mail to close this mf out. 

Yes, we know Roger is retiring. But we recorded this before the announcement. In this double digit episode, Dean and I recap the electric tournament that was the US Open. Tiafoe almost pulled out the unthinkable, but the young man Carlito is up next... or up now actually. Tune in. 

Absolutely action packed episode here folks. Big US Open talk -  Serena bows out for the last time,  electric men's matches, and more. Somehow Bill Clinton made an appearance in this one too.....???? .....!!!!

End of August vibes for sure here. Dean and I recap the two Masters 1000s and look ahead to the US Open. Glog glog or glug glug? Find out.

Hey guys - it's been a while. On this episode, we catch up on some of the tournaments over the past few weeks, unfortunately admit to the high quality of tennis played by Nick Kyrgios, and have some fun with pickleball. Oh yeah Serena also is retiring so there's that. ENJOY!

As we wind down from the Wimbledon hype, Dean and I discuss some of the top forehands of the past 23 years and take a bunch of fan mail questions. Shoutout to... my mom. 

Big Wimbledon wrap on this one -- we talk about THE nightmare final that was Novak vs. Nick, the end of Iga's streak, and warrior man Rafa. Of course we finish off with your fan mail which is always a good time. Enjoy. 

Wimbledon has begun and we are all excited. Upsets already, draws are rigged, you know how it is... Fan mail also came through big time - shout out the the supporters and REAL DAY 1 listeners. Hit us up on IG @Downabreakpod. Deuces. 

WHAT'S GOOD?! Dean and I recap a couple of the Wimbledon prep tournaments, talk about Serena's return, and absolutely go off on Nick Kyrgios' new hat style. Hint: It's whack. 

Dean and I wrap up the French Open, discuss the dominant force that is Iga Świątek, Rafa taking home #14, and more. Also... celery juice and warm lemon water for breakfast????

Welcome to the show. Dean and I introduce ourselves, talk French Open, and peep some of the hottest fits on court right now.