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What’s in store for this episode besides me asking you to things? I chat:

* Serena and Carlos playing together

* American men heating up just in time

* Who is going to win the women’s event?

Lastly, listen to Tony guest with Aaron from Healing Arts from the Borderland.

There’s a lot more content to come from the US Open in the next few weeks. Don’t miss a thing by following us on Instagram, Twitter or the aforementioned Substack!

• Tony complains about his traumatizing eyebrow waxing and sweat incidents.
• The new WTA genetics testing rule that Ben broke earlier this summer.
• Ben describes the live Alex Eala experience from the Washington tournament. 
• Talking Alex Eala’s game, future and if players can take better advantage of her serve. 
• Rafael Jodar’s game and personality. 
• The ATP Recession: What’s the bright side? 
• Is Tony more like Djokovic than he thought? All this and more!  

Subscribe to Ben’s Substack, Bounces, and read his incredible reporting on the WTA’s new genetic testing rule. 

Check out the Out Wide podcast’s episode about the WTA’s controversial new genetic testing rule that we mention in the episode. 

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• Why would Taylor Townsend play US Open mixed with Zverev? 
• Will we see Vanus and Serena in the mixed and women’s doubles draw? 
• Which teams we think will do well at the US Open mixed event.
• How we would change (and improve!) the event this year. 
• Hanlon’s recent trip to Kosovo and why tennis tells a lot about local culture.
• More random tennis news.

Read my latest substack about a bizarre week in tennis this week. And like and subscribe the podcast if you’re enjoying our episodes. 

Also, be sure to check out the Out Wide podcast’s episode about the WTA’s controversial new genetic testing rule. It’s well researched and must listen. 

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We get into it all, plus talk Carlos on a yacht with a new girl, the fabulous wedding of Daria Kasatkina and so much more! 

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• The women’s final 
• The men’s final (ish) 
• The Wimbledon queue 
• Why the Southern Village is the best part of Wimbledon
• And so much more! 

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• Finally working out at a local gym
• Getting yelled at on Henman Hill
• Fery vs Zverev
• Sinner vs Djokovic
• Alfie Hewitt's wheelchair tennis match
• Finishing the day laughing with Michelle Collins

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• How the ATP is holding up without Carlos Alcaraz (hint: Not well!) 
• His experience watching a Brit (Fery) play on Centre Court at Wimbledon (madness!)
• Watching queer icons Greg Slade and Demi Schuurs play live (!!)
• Why he’s loving the legends tournament (seriously)
• His experience going to watch the thirst trap-loving French doubles team play live 

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And don’t forget to check out my Substack article about the Opstapenko/Siegemund mixed doubles drama! 

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• Meet up with guest cohost Brennan, who gives us his snap-takes to the day’s biggest news
• A breakdown of Aryna vs Naomi 
• AirBnB updates :)
• The press conferences I attended
• And so much more! 

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I talk about why women’s qualifying day was top tier, which players I spoke to and most importantly, how excited I am to get AC soon. Listen to hear it all! 

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Tony and T. Kyle break it all down, plus talk about living life for yourself and having fun in a tough world. You don’t want to miss this one. 

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• The busted men’s final 
• The shocking women’s tournament 
• Serena’s comeback 
• TNT’s coverage and so much more! 

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We chat about: 

• The pressures (and joys) of being an out gay pro player 
• How therapy and tennis intersect
• Edward’s amazing new book, The Open Era, and why it put Tony though it
• Tony’s issues with left-handed people 
• The Open Era vs Heated Rivalry 
• Why Tony loves a fist bump 

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They kiki about: 

• Serena’s rumored comeback update 
• Jannik Sinner’s wild loss 
• Comparing Summer House’s Lindsay Hubbard to this tournament 
• What happens to the men’s side now? 
• Is this Osaka’s most impressive tournament of 2026? 
• Tennis players and why they need more fiber. 

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We discuss: 

• How Myles interviewed Serena Williams recently (!!)
• “Girl, Call Your Therapist” First Rounds 
• "Tennis Trade" First Rounds 
• Overall Roland Garros Draw Previews 
• Sinner’s Cakewalk Draw 
• And So Much More! 

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The trio chat about: 

• Why Tony is hungover and needs help through the episode
• A Jason Collins tribute 
• Carlos Alcaraz breaking the internet with his Vanity Fair spread 
• Is Taylor Fritz famous? How he’s become a gossip mag topic. 
• Our top 5 tennis horror movies - and they’re SCARY 
• Svitolina, Gauff, Darderi and Sinner updates from Rome

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He even got to ask Ellen about his favorite topic: Calves. Weird? Yes. Did he love it? Also yes. 

Here’s what they get into: 

• Her partnership with lesbian icon Demi Schuurs 
• What reality show she would crush it on
• Introducing a new segment: “Girl Call Your Therapist”
• Ellen’s thoughts on the US Open mixed doubles format
• Her experience at a legendary gay wedding 
• How Tony became an Ellen fan at Indian Wells 2025 
• What it’s like playing Siegemund, Su Wei, Ostapenko and other tricky doubles players 
• Tennis daddies, her favorite drink and so much more

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• How Arthur Fils is the new Puerto Vallarta of Tennis 
• Which car is Elena Rybakina? I talk about her win in Stuttgart. 
• Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird divorce leaves lesbians reeling 
• Madonna is back with new music 
• Plus my (slightly negative) response to the Drag Race finale

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Tony and Greg get into:

• Being inspired to come out by other tennis players like Mika Brunold and Joao Lucas Reis
• Tony’s experience watching Greg play in person 
• Reality TV, music choices and true crime documentaries suggestions
• Greg’s career so far and future goals 

Greg is a blast to watch play and talk to, so be sure to follow him on Instagram. For more from us, follow along on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. 

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• Why Monte Carlo is the Hot Straight Guy Tournament 
• We (somehow) Compare Vacherot to Lady Gaga
• David Talks About His Time in Charleston 
• How Jess Pegula is Changing the Narrative About Her
• We Respond to Madison Keys Talking About ‘Summer House’ Drama 
• Plus Tony and David Have Their First Feud and Much More 

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• Arthur Fils gave the gays everything we could want in his incredible run to the SFs
• Aryna completes the Sunshine Double to regain control of the WTA
• RuPaul's Drag Race elimination drama, Survivor 50 update and more reality tv news.
• Plus, Coco gets off the Coco-coaster, women's doubles delivers again and so much more!

For more from us, follow along on social media @thegaytennispod across platforms!

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• Why queer tennis podcasts are important
• The latest from the Miami Open
• Traitors meets tennis in 2026 - who are teaming up with?
• Maria Sharapova matches were queer tennis
• Why did Tony mention Nancy Grace? We don't know.

And so much more! The Out Wide podcast is an important and fun listen, so go follow them! And for more from us? You can find us @thegaytennispod on all social media platforms. Message us on IG and tell us what you think of the episode.

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• Sabalenka’s *huge* win in an instant classic match against Rybakina
• How Rybakina and Pegula are becoming Tony’s favorite watches in 2026
• Tennis trade matches of the week at Indian Wells
• The documentary about a show they both love: America’s Next Top Model 
• Why this season of The Traitors didn’t hit for either of them
• Gayest Moments of the Week 

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Tony and Tom talk all about the book and tennis, including: 

• How the Golden Girls plays a big role in Thirty Love
• Why Tony loves the names Tom chose for Leo and Gabe
• How Tom grew up hitting tennis against a tennis wall (close to Tony’s heart!) 
• Comparing the book to Heated Rivalry 
• So much more! 

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I also talk briefly about what an amazing week of tennis this was in general. For more from us, follow along on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. And if you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review 5 stars. Thank you!

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• Top 5 ATP and WTA dramatic moments of the AO 
• Red lights on court - yay or nay? 
• Which ATP top 10 player’s ranking will drop the most this season? 
• Worst match of the AO? 
• Where does Jess Pegula go from here? 
• Which slam has the ******** trophies?
• So many more! 

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• Am I over Carlos Alcaraz? 
• Best kit of the AO? 
• Would I support a Maria Sharapova comeback? 
• Is Ferrero happy for Carlos? 
• Does Carlos give top or bottom energy? 
• Who was the youngest person to win the doubles career slam? 
• And more!

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• Carlos Alcaraz makes (real) tennis history!
• How Rybakina impressed us both (and Sabalenka got quiet?!)
• Anisimova gave us another great meme
• Tony says nice things about Djokovic for 10 seconds
• Serena's Today Show interview (!!!)
• And so much more!

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• Naomi Osaka's "come on" heard around the world - and the discourse around it.
• Naomi Osaka's walk-on outfit - and the discourse around it.
• The American players being asked about politics, and why the phrasing of the question matters.
• Tomas Machac versus good looking guys with one-handed backhands
• Carlos Alcaraz goes viral (again) and Tony has a surprise prediction about him
• Venus and Alexandrova was a bust (but we still loved it!)

All this and more! Follow along for more Australian Open coverage on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!

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• How he imagines Venus and E-Kat got paired up
• What he'll be watching for
• Possible team names for the duo
• And other big news from Day 1 at the Australian Open

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• How fun is the women's side of the draw?
• Who caught our eye in the first two weeks of play
• Can anyone beat Sinner or Alcaraz?
• First round matches to watch
• So much more!

For more from us throughout the entire Australian Open, follow along on Twitter and Instagram.

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• Coco Gauff leads Team USA at the United Cup and watches Heated Rivalry (!)
• The horniest tennis season, AO summer, has officially begun
• Venus returns!
• Danielle Collins crushes commentating debut on Tennis Channel
• Tony watched Mika Brunold play a challenger match and had a great time
• ITF Kenya gets in hot water over an iconic wildcard
• What music we're into as 2026 starts (hint: It's mostly throwbacks)

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• Why this show became a phenomenon 
• Heated Rivalry vs Challengers 
• The importance of supportive women to gay men
• Ben’s hockey background 
• Gay male professional athletes coming out 
• What we want from Heated Rivalry Season 2

Follow Ben on Twitter, and read his latest Second Serve article. And here’s a link to the Challengers Review episode we mention. For more from us, you can follow along Twitter or Instagram. 

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• Is 'Serena Doubles Watch' on?
• A Look Back: 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles
• Penko Rolling Her Eyes Was Tony’s Moment of the Year 
• Venus Came Back and Came to Play 
• Demi Schuurs & Ellen Perez Create a Gay Fan Doubles Dream Team

Read Hanlon’s story about the top 10 doubles stories of 2025. And for more from us, follow along on Twitter or Instagram.

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In this episode, we:

• Discuss Heated Rivalry, the gay hockey show taking over the world (literally?)
• Tony and David draft WTA stars to create the perfect Real Housewives cast for next tennis season
• Tony shares why some trees are gay
• See which players didn't make our cast lists!

Who do you think needs to be on the cast for 2026? Tell us on Instagram or Twitter!

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• Mika Brunold comes out! One year after Joao Lucas Reis, another young male pro player comes out as gay. Mika made his announcement in a mature, inspiring Instagram post. Hear more about it in this episode.
• We found our favorite gay tennis wedding cake on Instagram, and Ellen Perez was there to see it in person.
• Alison Van Uytvanck and her partner had a baby!
• Heated Rivalry has broken the internet and the gays can't get enough.
• More fun gay tennis news!

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• How a gay interaction inspired him to do better.
• Why the women's semis at every slam this year turned him out.
• How Madison Keys made him love tennis again.
• Talk about how to be successful with family over Thanksgiving.
• The best viral moments of 2025 - and they're almost all from the WTA.

And so much more! If you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us 5 stars (annoying I know) and follow along on social media @thegaytennispod.

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• How toxic straight bros continue to ruin pickleball
• Why Tony enjoyed the ATP finals this year
• A breakdown of all the matches of this year's ATP finals
• GAY-TP picks: Which queer people Tony thinks had the best year in 2025

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• WTA Finals recap
• Rybakina vs WTA
• The importance of Aryna Sabalenka
• Musetti's traumatic run to the ATP finals
• ATP finals preview
• Learner Tien making moves
• And so much more!

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• We were quoted in the NY Post (a tragic but exciting moment for me)
• Musetti has a top knot again
• There's lots of good music out
• Tony talks about his Halloween and tennis tournament last weekend

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This is one of my favorite episodes of all time, so I hope you join us in celebrating what Serena accomplished in 2015. We breakdown: 

• Serena vs Venus in the QF
• Serena vs Vinci in the SF
• Serena’s impact on 2015 culture 
• The awards she won 
• And so much more! 

Want to listen back to the first 3 parts of our series? Find them Here: 

• Part 1: Australian Open + Indian Wells Return
• Part 2: Clayrena's Return
• Part 3: Wimbledon, Drake & The Slam

Read the USA Today article we discuss, and find the Tennis Watchers Substack here. 

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We also chat other fall tennis topics:

• Kasatkina ending her season
• Jennifer Lopez talks tennis
• Anisimova keeps winning
• Cousins take over Shanghai
• And now you can watch our interview with Danielle Collins on YouTube!

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• "Danimal Mode" and some of Danielle's best matches
• Their favorite memes of Danielle
• Danielle's run to the final (and under-appreciated runner up speech) at the 2022 Australian Open
• Meeting her favorite actress
• How she uses astrology in her day-to-day life

And if you're not already following her (who isn't?), follow Danielle on Instagram for some exciting updates ahead. We're celebrating Danielle all week between parts 1 and 2 on Instagram and Twitter.

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In Part 1, Tony and Danielle talk about:

• Her relationship with the queer community
• Her favorite Taylor Swift era (and other pop divas)
• What reality TV she watches
• Her controversial (?) Australian Open moment earlier this year

Stay tuned for Part 2 next Sunday (10/5/25) where we dive deeper into her career and favorite matches.

And if you're not already following her (who isn't?), follow Danielle on Instagram for some exciting updates ahead. We're celebrating Danielle all week between parts 1 and 2 on Instagram and Twitter.

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• Two traumatic experiences to start the weekend (one including a dog)
• The pros and cons of flying with friends
• His experience at Laver Cup, including the fan zone and tennis
• Exploring SF at the Golden Gate Bridge, Dolores Park, and more

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• Serena inducting Maria into the HoF
• Being in NYC during the US Open
• Defending Venus Williams in the comments section
• The biggest US Open storylines
• T. Kyle's thoughts on Aryna (it's complicated)
• Hillary Duff's return to pop music
• Katy Perry's tour
• So much more!

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• Best men's and women's kits
• Choosing between Musetti, Berrettini and Cobolli
• Gayest moments of the tournament
• Thoughts on both finals
• Favorite commentators this tournament
• Tennis villains
• Will Iga win it again within the next 3 years?
• The dreaded best of 5 debate
• So much more!

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Before we release our US Open Q&A later this week, Tony hopped on the mic to chat about the women’s semis and final - which was full of awe-inducing winners. 

Hear his thoughts in this episode and then tune in later this week for our Q&A session. Follow along on Twitter or Instagram for more! 

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They laugh their way through all the drama of week 1, including: 

• Ostapenko’s behavior against Taylor Townsend 
• Taylor Townsend vs Krejcikova 
• Medvedev and Tsitsipas continue to crash out 
• Coco Gauff’s battling through tough moments 
• Ben Shelton retires in tears
• Carlos Alcaraz, Iga and so much more! 
• Plus, hear our gayest moments of the week (and they’re good!) 

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• Tony's predictions on the celebrities going to this year's US Open.
• His tips on how to enjoy Honey Deuces this year.
• The most homophobic early matches at this year's tournament.
• The "busted brick" section of the draw.
• Which section reminds Tony of the Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball?
• Plus, he discusses the rainbow crosswalks near the Pulse nightclub shooting and offers his gayest moment of the week!

We've got a lot of content coming up during the US Open, so join the fun by following us on Twitter and Instagram. And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on!

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They discuss: 

• How could the tournament have been gayer? Hint: Drag queens. 
• How did the fast four scoring go over? 
• Should ESPN have used different commentators?
• Did the tournament feel too much like an exhibition? 
• And what are the other slams going to do in response? 

Hear Tony and Brennan answer all these questions and more! We've got a lot of content coming up during the US Open, so join the fun by following us on  or ! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on!

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Read Hanlon’s (thorough as hell!) US Open Mixed Doubles Preview, and don’t miss his LGBTQ+ Tennis Roundtable featuring prominent community members in tennis. 

Here’s what you can expect from this episode: 

• Hanlon talks about his collegiate tennis experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community
• Tony explains why he likes the new scoring system for mixed doubles at the US Open (controversial, I know) 
• They discuss how the draw is made for this year's tournament
• Plus, find out which players Tony and Hanlon see themselves as

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• Tennis fans are joking that Jannik Sinner got a BBL (he didn't).
• Mboko has a dream run at home in Canada.
• Should tennis stop having runner up speeches?
• Ben Shelton is giving Andy Roddick vibes (especially Andy's era with Mandy Moore).
• Lindsay Lohan is officially back and Tony is thrilled.
• The US Open is having a mid-life crisis.

Join the fun by following us on Twitter or Instagram!

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• What player is having the worst summer? 
• Who is the hottest coach? 
• What WTA player *should* be in the top 10? 
• Where does Venus place in history? 
• As gay fans, how do players’ looks impact our fandom? 
• Thoughts on Ons Jabeur.
• And SO many more questions!

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Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament.

In Part 3, we gab over:

• Serena's tough Wimbledon draw, including an epic against Heather Watson and tussle with Vika Azarenka
• The lead up to the US Open and calendar year hype (NYT, Sports Illustrated and more!)
• A hilarious TMZ article exposing her and Drake kissing after Drake was watching her at tournaments
• Her stop at the Swedish Open (!?) before playing in Canada and Cincinnati ahead of the 2015 US Open

Don't miss this fun breakdown with tons of random stories from this historic season that saw Serena truly become mother. 

Need to catch up on Part 1 about Serena's run to the AO title, her return to Indian Wells and 8th title in Miami? Listen on Spotify or Apple.You can also catch part 2 about the clay season on Spotify or Apple.

Stay tuned for more installments as we look back at Serena’s 2015 season by subscribing to the podcast! And for more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram!

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In this bonus episode, they discuss:

• Maria's funny anecdote about her 4th round Wimbledon win in 2004.
• Her "trick shots"
• Her *perfect* answer on pickleball
• And how well Maria poured a beer on the show

It's a must-listen even for people who weren't huge Maria Sharapova fans - she absolutely crushed this interview. We get into it all! For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Listen to hear more about:

• Is grass still the gayest season?
• What were the highs and lows of Wimbledon?
• Was Naomi Osaka's run a success?
• Where does Amanda Anisimova go from here?
• And most importantly, is Scheena Shay from Vanderpump Rules a good reality star?

We get into it all! For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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• Musetti lost: Is it because he shaved his leg hair?
• Alcaraz vs Fognini
• Seeds are losing everywhere: Where do we go from here?
• What 3 WTA players are Tony obsessing over because of their draws? Hint: One is Alexandrova.

Learn that and more in our latest episode!

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Then join them as they discuss the recently-announced cast for the US Traitors season 4, including Monet Xchange, Colton Underwood (why?) and many more. 

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Tony has one of his closest friends (and self-identified pusher), David, on the podcast to talk all sorts of tennis mess. Here's what they get into:

• Coming out together in college
• Playing sports as gay kids/adults
• How David is a successful pusher in tennis and why Tony thinks you *must* respect the pusher game
• Tony explains why he sees both sides of the Coco vs Aryna Roland Garros drama
• Plus hear their gayest moments of the week

This is a fun one you don't want to miss! For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review!

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Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament.

In this special Clay-Rena Part 2, we talk about Serena's clay court season, including:

• Serena's Vogue cover story about her friendship with Caroline Wozniacki
• Her iconic battles (and arguments!) with friend Vika Azarenka
• Her first loss on tour of the year to Petra Kvitova in Madrid
• And of course, her wild ride to her third Roland Garros title, which included five 3-set wins

Don't miss this fun breakdown with tons of random stories from this historic season that saw Serena truly become mother. We even get into her 2013 match with Sloane at the Australian Open. You can hear a short bonus episode about that here.

Need to catch up on Part 1 about Serena's run to the AO title, her return to Indian Wells and 8th title in Miami? Listen on Spotify or Apple.

Stay tuned for more installments as we look back at Serena’s 2015 season by subscribing to the podcast! And for more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram!

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We know you’ll enjoy this conversation. 

Follow Katie on Instagram to get more on her amazing work. And get links to buy her book, Backhanded Compliments, here. Or you can buy it on Amazon now! 

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Then he talks about the women's semi-finals and previews the men's semi-finals that are set to play tomorrow. Get his thoughts on Sabalenka vs Swiatek and Gauff vs Boisson. Plus, hear what Agassi said about Musetti that caught Tony's ear.

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review!

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Topics include: 

• Pride Month has begun! 
• Sunday’s matches at RG, including Iga vs Rybakina, Sabalenka vs Anisimova and more. 
• Amelie Mauresmo dodging questions about fair scheduling 
• TNT’s coverage of Roland Garros 

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Follow along with David’s reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram!

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We break down:

• Tony's history with Errani
• How she won him over
• The match that will go down as the best match at RG 2025 (no matter what happens from here)

Follow along with David’s reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram!

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• The Djokovic/Murray stunt has officially ended. Does anyone care? 
• She needed that: Tony gets a new favorite saying from Diana Shnaider’s split with coach Dinara Safina. 
• More Pope talk from Rome: Musetti, Sinner and Fognini all have moments in Rome. 
• Who are the favorites heading into Roland Garros? 

Follow along with David’s reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Fairlight is truly a multimedia experience of an electro-pop musical performed on a tennis court with video components...and it explores the history of homophobia in tennis through the years. Learn more about it here.

Before the interview, Tony talks about his experience getting Roland Garros tickets and a small procedure he had earlier this week. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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-Discuss Tony's first mistake ever :)

-What gifts we'd give birthday boy Carlos Alcaraz and birthday girl Aryna Sabalenka

-Chat about Met Gala looks from Serena and Venus 

-Recap the Madrid Open second week 

-Explain why we can’t wait for the TNT Sports coverage of Roland Garros (hint: It has something to do with Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport)

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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• Part 1: Tony talks about Madrid, Musetti's new kit and players taking pictures of ball marks and posting them online. He also chats about his Catholic upbringing (yikes).
• Part 2: Our continued conversation from last week with Myles David! We touch on Harriet Dart's smelly-gate, Stuttgart and so much more.

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• Monte Carlo: Still a Straight Ally 
• Houston tournament and Jenson Brooksby 
• Lorenzo Musetti's leg shaving habits
• Myles talking to players at the Miami Open (including Djokovic and Osaka) 
• Our Gayest Moments of the Week 
• So much more! 

As usual, we went long! To listen to part 2 of our conversation, head over to the Tuned into Tennis feed. In that episode, we talk Stuttgart, Harriet Dart’s smellygate and more. Find part 2 here.

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• Alcaraz getting tweeted by the official Grindr twitter account
• Tony saving a dog like Danielle Collins
• Kasatkina playing for Australia
• Coaching news: Daddy Goran is back (!) and so are the Safin(a) siblings

Then in part 2, @jonahtennis joins Tony to talk about the WTA event in Charleston. More specifically they chat about the match Tony dubbed The Gay Tennis Fan Civil War: When Danielle Collins played Jelena Ostapenko. The duo also share their experiences at Charleston and discuss Tony creeping out Sloane Stephens there years ago.

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Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament. 

In Part 1, we talk through Serena’s jam packed January - March 2015, which included: 

• Serena’s famous espresso request in Hopman Cup
• Her big Australian Open slam win over Sharapova (and the truly iconic “come on” match)
• Her return to Indian Wells after 14 years of boycotting it
• Winning the Miami Open for the 8th and final time

Serena’s return in Indian Wells was a cultural moment. Read Serena’s piece on it in Time here, plus an ESPN article about what went on behind the scenes. Venus, who returned a year later, also wrote a piece about IW in The Player’s Tribune - it's definitely worth a read. 

Stay tuned for more installments as we look back at Serena’s 2015 season by subscribing to the podcast! And for more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Listen as they talk: 

• Favorite Serena Williams moments 
• Playing tennis growing up
• T. Kyle's viral "Piper No" sound clip 
• Tennis video games
• Pickleball, WTA rebrand, pop culture queens and much more!

Listen to T. Kyle's pop music podcast Legends Only and follow him on Instagram. And for more from us, follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Here’s what you can expect: 

• A reading of Iga Swiatek’s lengthy Instagram post from earlier this week.
• An old quote from Jack Draper resurfaced on Twitter this week just as Tony was becoming a stan. 
• Barracuda, an iconic NYC gay bar, is closing and we’re concerned about the state of gay bars across the country. 

You’ll also hear a few personal stories about bad interviews and the joy the 'No Challenges Remaining' podcast brought Tony over the years. 

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• The winners of IW and The Traitors
• The biggest surprises of both
• What we want to see moving forward
• Much more!

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Listen to the episode to hear:

• The pros: All the highlights, from the practice courts to the merch store (!)
• The cons: Some surprising negatives that certainly didn't feel like paradise.
• Palm Springs: Tony explores all Palm Springs has to offer outside of tennis, which is a lot.

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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• WTA Rebranding: What works and what doesn't? 
• The state of the WTA post the Madison Keys' slam win
• Tomas Machac winning a title for the short shorts brigade!
• Who is the most boyfriend material on the ATP? And why does Tony think it's FAA? 
• Stefanos makes a statement
• Musetti withdraws, straight guys host a hot ATP player bracket, reality TV round-up and so much more! 

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Plus, Tony becomes an international correspondent to chat about the viral Queen of Pakistan and online sensation Montoya. Get some quick-hit tennis news from the last week, too! 

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Here's what you can expect: 

-A review of The Traitors US season so far. 

-An Australian Open review using The Traitors US plot lines: Who went too soon? Whose star is shining brightest? Are the changes to the tournament working?  

-A look ahead at what we hope to see in tennis and The Traitors US moving forward. 

As a reminder, David and Tony already cast their Pro Tennis versions of The Traitors last year. Listen to David's list here, and get Tony's ideal tennis version here. 

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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And catch Tony on The History of the 90s podcast talking about Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf and much more.

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• Why we think we can transform Alexandrova's career
• Did Carlos Alcaraz become a man during this tournament?
• Donna Vekic is now one of the most important players on the WTA tour
• A look at the QFs and beyond

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• Tony recounts a marathon day of gay/straight experiences. 
• Rybakina is bringing the drama and we talk about it all. 
• Tommy Paul and his thirst traps make their way through the Australian summer.
• Is Jack Draper going through his grunge era? We explain. 
• Sabalenka is on the move again, and we want to join her team! 

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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• The controversial Musetti haircut making waves through the gay tennis community.
• The Haddad Maia second serve that shocked the world.
• FAA starting his year off messy as hell (in a good way, we think).
• Most importantly, we saw the movie Queer, a movie we've been looking forward to for months. Hear our review (no big spoilers!)

Join the conversion with us on Instagram and Bluesky! And if you're liking the podcast, please rate and review.

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Listen as they present awards for:

• The Wendy Williams "What Was That?" Moment
• The Jacob Elordi Babygirl Award
• 365 Party Girl of the Year
• Mother Moment of the Year
• Match of the Year
• Player of the Year
• Ariana Grande Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
• The Tyra Banks "We Were All Rooting For You" Award
• King of the Short Shorts Brigade Award

Check out Coach B on Instagram, and join in the Instagram fun with us here.

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In this episode, David and Tony:

• Talk about the impact of Joao publicly coming out
• Discuss the initial reaction from players and fans
• Ask what this means for the future of the tour and Joao
• Open up about their own coming out stories

Join us for a fun conversation about the exciting updates for our community. You can follow more of David's work, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Bluesky!

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A few general themes:

-This movie is more sexual than we remember

-The same tennis personalities from 2004 are still leading the way today

-What's realistic (and what's not) in terms of tennis

Get more from The Gay Tennis Podcast on Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. And don't forget to check Myles out on YouTube and Instagram as Tuned Into Tennis.

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Join us as we discuss them in a short but fun episode! 

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• Serena Williams
• Venus Williams
• Monica Seles (!) 
• Danielle Collins 

Lars crushes it in every way, including giving a detailed reading for each WTA queen. Learn more about him and get your very own reading here: https://www.larsstars.com/. You won’t regret it!

You can also follow him on IG @lars_stars or @larsmellis. And don't forget to get his NEW BOOK, Your Personal Horoscope 2025!

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More importantly, we're working on our FIRST Q&A episode! We want to hear from you. Send us a voice note to gaytennispodcast@gmail.com. Ask us anything about the 2024 season, and we'll answer our favorite questions on an upcoming episode! We talk more about it in this episode.

We also provide a few unpopular opinions regarding Stefanos Tsitsipias and other off-court news.

Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review.

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• Danielle Collins un-retiring (!)
• Taylor Fritz bleaches his hair
• Dominic Thiem and his peach retire
• Sabalenka takes over the world #1 ranking
• Who would win in a Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud model off?
• Daria Kasatkina is the WTA tour's best friend

We answer all your pressing fall tennis questions in this episode. Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review!

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• Rafa's forgotten days as the heartthrob of the ATP
• How he changed the game and landscape of tennis
• His time as a fashion icon and pioneer of the short shorts movement
• How meeting Rafa turned into a family fight

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Oh, and in this episode we say Anna Kournikova is married to Enrique Iglesias - we misspoke - they've reportedly been together for several years but never married.

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We cast: 

• Britney Spears 
• Justin Timberlake (gross)  
• Mom Lynn
• Dad Jamie (gross) 
• Sister Jamie Lynn
• Grandma 
• Assistant/Friend Felicia 

What do you think of our picks? Who would you cast? Tell us on Twitter and Instagram. And follow the hilarious, brilliant Coach B on Instagram. 

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The Jannik Sinner/WADA appeal announcement also came out minutes before we recorded - so get our instant reaction. Then we briefly talk pop culture news about Carly Rae Jepson, Chappell Roan and the Queer movie press tour.

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• Billie Jean King's three proposed changes to tennis
• Laver Cup (mostly off-court news bc who cares who wins?)
• Bye Brad! Coco's latest coaching news (!)
• BOSS fashion show with Fritz and Berrettini
• New conversion therapy law in Kentucky
• GLTA tournaments: Why they're fun and stressful

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• Naomi Osaka's coaching news (!)
• Taylor Swift at the US Open
• Best kits at the US Open
• Where the American men go from here
• Tony (shockingly) talks about Musetti
• The state of RHONJ and its cast

Nobody talks tennis like us, and David brings his blend of humor and insightful tennis knowledge once again.

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We break down the draw with a mix of laughs and helpful insights on what's to come. Listen now to find out everything you need to know about the US Open 2024!

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Join us to learn which matches you must watch (every Danielle Collins match!) and when to take cover (Osaka vs Ostapenko!). You'll even learn which dynamic duo from the WTA we feel closest to.

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• Sinner's massage was not a happy ending
• Jack Draper getting dragged online
• Carlos smashes a racket (lol)
• Plus Alison Van Uytvanck retires with a perfect 5-0 record in singles finals
• What is VMAN Magazine and why do we love it now?

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Will is the creator of thetennistribe.com and doubles strategist to the pros. Join us as he answers Tony’s basic doubles questions and even humors us for a round of “gay doubles questions”. Will also runs a a newsletter and podcast from his website, so follow along to improve your doubles game!

We talk:

• Will’s role in helping team USA at the Olympics
• Why pro doubles is underrated
• Doubles strategy for locals like Tony
• Who gay fans should watch (and why!)
• How to beat Sara Errani in doubles

Want more from us? Follow along on Twitter or Instagram. 

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Our Olympic tennis episode includes:

• The girls are fighting: Explaining the Danielle Collins vs Iga Swiatek beef, plus Emma Navarro and Coco Gauff's complaints.
• We don't want peace: Djokovic wins gold.
• Men's doubles breakdown, including the forgotten drama between Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz vs. Rajeev Ram at Davis Cup 2022. Read more about it here.
• Our favorite event: The mixed doubles delivered!
• We explain how to beat Sara Errani in doubles since it seems like the WTA players can't figure it out.

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• Serena and Rafa reuniting at the Opening Ceremony
• How brat summer has gone mainstream
• Previewing all 5 tennis events - most importantly a stacked mixed doubles draw
• We create our own ATP Boy Band (who knows why?)
• An interesting conversation about being out and playing college tennis with our friend Anthony (pellegrini_ant)

Come for the Olympics, stay for our pop music takes and personal anecdotes about coming out. You can follow guest co-host Anthony on Instagram. For more from us, follow along on Twitter or Instagram.

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Where else can you hear Andrey Rublev get compared to Shannon Beador? Or get takes on which players would be the most fun at a drag brunch?

Join us for a fun discussion in the middle of a busy summer of tennis. Time stamps:

10.20 - Olympics Questions

20.20 - Gay Culture/Reality TV Questions

42 - Wimbledon Questions

Check out tennis.com or @DKTNNS on Twitter for more from David. And for more from us, follow along on our Instagram and Twitter.

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In this episode, we chat:

• Rafa's return to singles and doubles
• We resurface an old Serena tweet about Rafa's peach
• Marcos Giron adds Agassi and rocks the short shorts/sleeveless shirt combo like nobody else can
• Why Sam Querrey is our favorite serve bot (?)
• Berrettini, Diana Shnaider and so much more!

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Here's what we discuss:

-Ostakpenko and Lil Wayne's budding friendship

-Pod fave Musetti introduces himself to the locals

-Alcaraz's star continues to shine bright

-Krejcikova wins but where do we go from here?

-Wimbledon doubles recap

For more from us, follow along on Twitter or Instagram. And please leave us a 5-star review if you're enjoying the pod!

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Want to watch Serena's Hot Ones episode? Watch the entire episode on YouTube.

For more from us, follow along on Instagram or Twitter/X.

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• Breaking down Carlos Alcaraz vs. Frances Tiafoe by way of Troye Sivan
• Why Tony's delusional picks made sense to him at the time
• The 3 messiest matches of Wimbledon so far
• Andy Murray's farewell was a moment (Sue Barker! Venus Williams!)
• How hot Juan Carlos Ferrero looks in Alcaraz's box
• A little Summer House tea to wrap up the episode

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In this episode, Tony and Myles discuss:

• Twink representation on the ATP Tour
• Our favorite Wimbledon ladies finals (and memes!!)
• Bi-sexual queen Kasatkina winning her first grass court title
• Gay Rights Storylines (Ostapenko vs Tomljanovic, the rise of Diana Shnaider and more)
• Homophobic Storylines (injuries, FAA vs Kokkinakis in the 1st round and more)

Follow along with our Wimbledon coverage on Instagram and Twitter/X!

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-Gay Pride Wheel of Discourse: Messy gay topics for Pride

-Bianca vs. Naomi: The contrast of styles we need this Pride month

-Matteo vs. Jack: The hottest match of 2024?

-We did a deep dive into Aryna Sabalenka's new boyfriend

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We chat about Carlos saving tennis by beating Zverev in the final, Coco snatching her first doubles slam and Iga proving too tough for the girls yet again on the clay. 

We also have some fun pride topics and talk about our favorite pop diva (Britney), so join in the fun! And follow along for more from us on Twitter/X and Instagram! 

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• Iga vs. Osaka
• Iga vs. The Press
• Our favorite kits
• Nadal vs. Zverev
• The hottest men's match ups so far (it's Pride, leave us alone!)
• Recent Bravo news

Then we dig into our favorite women's matches at Roland Garros round by round in the 2000s. We talk about petty Serena moments, the best finals of the 200s and much more. For more, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @thegaytennispod.

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-How Dua Lipa's album reminds him of Amanda Coetzer (seriously)

-Tsitsidosa split: Where do they go from here?

-Madonna shuts down Rio

-Iga wins him over in multiple ways (!)

-Rosie joins AJLT

-Plus tennis player roasts, Taylor Fritz on clay and more!

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Listen to hear our thoughts on:

-Rafa's return, loss and what it means for his season. We debate his form and possible RG seeding.

-Sloane Stephens being back in the winner's circle!

-ALL the fun from Stuttgart, including Rybakina, Coco, Kostyuk and ball kids falling.

-Our favorite new find in Alejandro Moro Canas

-Snow at a tennis tournament?!

It's a fun and action-packed episode! For more, follow along on Instagram or X/Twitter!

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Other topics include David’s experiences on tour, America's Next Top Model (!) and Indian Wells vs. Miami Open. Join us for a blend of pro tennis and reality TV! 

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• Naomi's impact on the game
• Openness about mental health
• Return to the tour
• Music taste
• Level of gay icon-ness
• Much more!

Then we talk generally about Ben's experience on tour, including asking Serena about Britney Spears and the short shorts trend on the ATP. We even 'pick a number' during an NCR throwback.

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The Australian Open account shared an interview with Sloane Stephens, and per usual, Sloane crushed it. In it, she hilariously talks about winning another slam, her old beef with Victoria Azarenka (!) and much more. You can watch the video here.

We recap the video and then remind everyone about how dramatic, iconic and ridiculous the 2013 Australian Open was for the ladies. Enjoy this short bonus episode from us!

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In this episode, we cast an all tennis version of the show. Who will we cast? And who will go all the way? Listen now to find out! This is one of our most fun episodes yet.

And to keep with the reality TV theme, we also discuss the "reality show" promo the ATP released this week. If you haven't seen it, check it out here.

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We end the episode with our Gayest Moments of the Week: Lil Nas X and The Traitors US. Join us for more on Twitter and Instagram.

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In our first episode of the new season, we chat about:

-The gay couple who made a scene at the Charlotte airport

-Why the AO swing is our favorite time of year

-The returns of Nadal, Osaka, Anisimova and Kerber

-Alex De Minaur channeling his inner Coco Gauff

-Our love for Grigor grows (and his game keeps getting better!)

PLUS: Tony apologizes to Victoria Azarenka during his gayest moment of the week.

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-Recapping the WTA season in terms of Real Housewives 

-Gayest Matches of the Year 

-Wendy Williams "What Was That?” Moments of the Year

-George Santos Double Fault Awards

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-Our thoughts on Patrick Dempsey as Sexiest Man Alive

-A breakdown of the 21 athletes included in People's list

-Which tennis players made the list - and how we feel about them

-What other athletes y'all should be following on Instagram

See pictures and follow along: https://people.com/sexiest-men-in-sports-2023-photos-8386247

Plus we talk about the dreadful ATP Finals photos (and Tony defends Stef's poncho). Tell us if you agree or disagree with our takes on Twitter or Instagram!

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Share your thoughts with us! Are you interested in the Billie Jean King Cup? Tell us on Instagram or Twitter/X.

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We also discuss Laura Siegemund’s drama-filled celebration this past week (watch it here!).

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Whether they need more confidence or big stage presence, these 4 players desperately need help from a gay friend. Listen to find out who we picked!

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• Why tennis players are annoyed with pickleball
• Why straight people love pickleball
• If pro pickleball will stand the test of time
• Pro tennis players and pickleball
• What tennis can learn from pickleball

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Here are the match ups (starting around the 14-minute mark): Fritz vs. Rublev, Tiafoe vs. Ruud, Paul vs. Hurkacz, Auger-Aliassime vs. Davidovich Fokina, Shelton vs. Fils and Cerundolo vs. Monfils. And check out the rosters/photos to brush up on everyone: Team World and Team Europe.

We also discuss Sakarri winning her maiden 1000 title, what the pro tennis schedule should be after the US Open, and of course, our gayest moments of the week. Hint: Gay pop music is back! Follow us on twitter and Instagram @thegaytennispod.

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We also discuss:

- The US Open women’s final drawing more viewers than the men’s final

- Some good news for a couple of queer women on the WTA tour   

- Tennis thirst traps posted after the US Open (hello Grigor and Ben!)

- The WTA finals taking place in Cancun, and the potential future influence of Saudi Arabia

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Jonah went viral for tweeting about his experience with her at the US Open, culminating in an interview with USA Today. Read the article here. We also discuss our favorite Penko matches, and this one against Garbine Muguruza gets our vote. Follow along on Twitter/X and Instagram for more.

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Here's what else we discuss:

-Madison Keys (!)

-The climate change demonstration: The good, the bad and the sticky

-Novak winning, Carlos losing

-How Aryna could have won

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-Djokovic tricking us again by going down 0-2 in sets

-Why Coco Gauff and Jelena Ostapenko are our stars of the tournament

-An iconic pride day that saw Jack Sock and John Isner get sent into retirement

-Matches we're looking forward to in week 2

-What Adidas did to our favorite players with their kits this tournament

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-The matches you can't miss

-A draw breakdown like you won't hear anywhere else

-The "gay" matches to look out for (possible Cornet vs Ostapenko!)

-Our predictions

-Plus, our take on the Saudi Arabia tennis news, John Isner's retirement and Donald Trump's arrest (!)

-The gayest moments of the week

-And much more!

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Here's what else we chat about: 

-The ATP daddy conversation continues! 

-Robert Farah, our very first tennis thirst trap follow, retiring this week

-Taylor Townsend and Alycia Parks winning big in Cincinnati

-The Ostapenko vs Rybakina match, which we're labeling the gayest match of the year (it was)

-Will Alcaraz extend Novak's career? 

-The iconic buzzing Karen who heckled Stefanos 

-Vanity Fair Highlights American Tennis Players: How hot is US tennis right now? 

-Are tennis skirts the new ugg boot on college campuses? 

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-Our thoughts on Coco Gauff's resurgence 

-Alex Di Menaur's Atlanta Open boost

-How Nick Kyrgios continues to be the Donald Trump of tennis

-Why we didn't hate Serena's gender reveal 

-When we stumbled across an ATP daddy (!)

-Our thoughts on player nicknames

-The biggest results from Canada (Pegula! Tommy Paul!)

And as always, the gayest moments of the week. Enjoy! 

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• The Atlanta Open pros and cons
• How Coco Gauff stole the show
• About the Pride Night that wasn't very proud
• Seeing Chris Eubanks, Ben Shelton, Thanasi Kokkinakis, and more play live
• The gayest moments of the week

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-Explain the Amarissa Toth villain origin story

-Recast the Barbie movie with pro tennis players

-Discuss two important pro tennis weddings

-Enjoy seeing Serena on the soccer field (plus talk the Women's World Cup!)

And we give our gayest moments of the week.

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-How rain has impacted play in the first week

-We review our good picks (Svitolina, Pegula) and bad ones (Tiafoe, Coco)

-Our favorite matches so far

-What we're looking forward to in the second week

-The gayest (and straightest!) moments of the week

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-If anyone died at Stonewall (IYKYK)

-Each quarter of the men's and women's draws

-Who we think will win Wimbledon

-The gayest moments of the week

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Then we discuss Anett Kontaveit's surprise retirement before chatting about the latest pro tennis results.

ATP weekly break down: 

-Alcaraz wins his first grass court title.

-Bublik wins a title. Tony and Scot disagree on enjoying his tennis.

-Our first big gay prediction on grass: Who do we think wins Wimbledon in his career? 

-Seb Korda's confidence on grass.

-Is Francisco Cerundolo the next ATP heartthrob? We debate it. 

-Is Tommy Paul the new Angelique Kerber? Hear us out. 

WTA break down: 

-Ostapenko wins! And we love it. 

-Sleepy Kvitova gets a big win over Vekic. 

-Does Sabalenka's loss to Kudermetova matter? 

-Tony fights to include Alexandrova in this episode.

As always, we end with the gayest moments of the week. 

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• Why the GOAT is subjective
• Comparing eras is difficult
• What the future holds (virtual reality?!)
• The strong case for Novak Djokovic
• Serena, Roger, Margaret Court...and so many others

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-Why the grass court season is the gayest season of the year (it's a fact)

-Serena giving Oracene vibes while cheering on Venus

-The return of Venus, Nick Kyrgios and Matteo Berrettini

-Frances Tiafoe making big moves

-Why we're disappointed in Bublik

-What Tony thinks Alexandrova needs to make the top 10

-The gayest (and straightest?!) moments of the week!

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