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Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Episode 395: Andreeva, Draper, and a Rebrand
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Ben and Tumaini are back together again after tennis traveled through the desert of Indian Wells, discussing crowning a new queen teen, a steady Brit, and women's tennis going for a new look.
We discuss Mirra Andreeva's success, her improvements, her admirable coach Conchita Martinez, and how her Russia nationality might play into her role as a new star.
We also discuss Aryna Sabalenka's saltiness in defeat, and Iga Swiatek's long defense of herself after a semifinal tantrum.
We also discuss Jack Draper and his journey (which Tumaini has covered closely), and how he's emerging at a time when other top men are flailing.
And lastly we discuss the WTA's rebrand, and what we think should be their priorities going forward.
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Seriously mate what saltiness r u even talking about sabalenka perhaps the best on tour when giving losing speech
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
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