Episode #29 Season 25: Shaun Boyce & Justin Yeo
Guests: Justin Yeo
Host: Shaun Boyce
Runtime: ~10 minutes
Episode Theme: Predictions, surprises, and sharp takes from the halfway point of the 2025 Miami Open.
🎯 What This Episode Is Really About
We’re halfway through the Miami Open — and the tournament is heating up. Shaun and Justin break down who’s thriving, who’s already packing their bags, and which matchups are shaping up to define the back half of the draw.
It’s not just the big names (though there’s plenty of Djokovic and Sabalenka talk). This episode highlights the rising players, under-the-radar stories, and why ATP 1000 events like Miami are starting to feel like mini–Grand Slams.
From bold predictions to unexpected toddler picks (yes, seriously), it’s a fast, opinionated, and unfiltered check-in from the middle of the madness.
📌 Key Players, Storylines, and Takes We Cover
Djokovic, Zverev, and the Men’s Draw So Far
- Justin’s pre-tourney prediction: Djokovic vs. Zverev final
- Why Djokovic looks dialed in — and who might have a shot
- Menzik, the 19-year-old Czech turning heads
- Aussies on the rise: De Minaur and Walton making noise
The Philz Prediction (Yes, the Toddler Was Right)
- Justin’s two-year-old called Philz going deep — and he’s in the Round of 16
- Joke or genius? Either way, Philz is making moves
Women’s Draw Drama: Can Anyone Stop Sabalenka?
- Pegula’s steady run — but Raducanu stands in her way
- Sabalenka’s bounce-back mindset after Indian Wells
- Gauff’s absolute rout of Kenin: 6–0, 6–0
- Iga Sviatek’s path and potential matchup dynamics
- How emotional momentum plays into this part of the tournament
The Bigger Picture: Why Miami Feels Bigger Than Ever
- ATP 1000s growing in energy, attendance, and impact
- James Blake’s leadership and the evolution of the event
- The prize money conversation — and why Federer helped push it
- What more players in the draw means for fan excitement and sport growth
