Anastasia and Nick are back with a full episode, and it’s a packed one!

They kick off with a spoiler-free discussion of the new Carlos Alcaraz documentary on Netflix, sharing thoughts on Carlos’ mindset, why it’s refreshing to see athletes prioritize happiness, and a few can’t-miss moments (including a sweet encounter with Roger Federer!).

Then it’s onto the latest tennis news:

• The chaos unfolding at the Madrid Open 🎾
• Carlos Alcaraz’s tough clay season scheduling and injury news 🇪🇸
• Big first-round exits for top players like Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune
• Why Jannik Sinner’s absence might be changing the men’s tour energy
• Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s strong season so far 🔥
• Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff surviving early-round scares at Madrid
• Naomi Osaka’s next steps after an early Madrid exit—and the rising trend of players taking Challenger wildcards for match play
• Updates on Emma Raducanu, Maria Sakkari, and other names heating up the women’s tour
• Plus: a historic run at the Côte d’Ivoire Challenger 🏆

No Player of the Fortnight this week — and Anastasia and Nick explain why they’re waiting for a breakout story worth highlighting.

Don’t miss:

➔ A little tease about the next Meet the Professionals episode

➔ Some love for Challenger events (and why you should absolutely go to one near you!)

Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:14 Our thoughts on the Carlos Alcaraz Documentary

17:13 The Chaotic Madrid Open

38:54 What Happens After Early Exits?

48:25 Spotlight on Local Talent

51:10 Player of the Fortnite Dilemma

Relevant Links:

• Eliakim Coulibaly’s historic win: https://www.instagram.com/p/DI99yV4ti85/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• Challenger TV: https://www.atptour.com/en/atp-challenger-tour/challenger-tv
• WTA Unlocked: https://www.wtatennis.com/unlocked

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