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Ground Pass: A Tennis PodcastAustralian Open Fashion Breakdown. Naomi Osaka’s Runway. Sabalenka x Gucci. Best Kits So FarIt is the Grand Slam fashion episode. I am joined by Ian Mondul of 40 Love Tennis to break down the Australian Open fits that are actually moving the needle. We talk Naomi Osaka’s runway moment and why it is more tennis heritage than people think, Sabalenka’s new Gucci partnership, Musetti’s perfect Bottega era, and the brand-by-brand kit audit from Nike and Adidas to Wilson, New Balance, Lacoste, and more. Plus a quick detour into the heat drama from Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri and why this match put Eliot on the map.Links:40Love o...
2026-01-261h 32
Ground Pass: A Tennis PodcastUS Open Threads, Part 2: Hits & Misses with Ian Mondul (40 Love)The second part of our US Open Threads series dives into the fashion highs, lows, and surprises of the 2025 US Openwith Ian Mondul of 40 Love. Anastasia and Ian go through their faves (Musetti, Sabalenka, Venus, Townsend, Sinner/Alcaraz), the biggest misses (Draper’s Vuori debut, Tiafoe’s tiger stripes, Adidas Y-3 backlash), plus surprises like Paolini’s shimmering ASICS dress and doubles teams turning out in matching kits.We wrap with overall takes on the rise of individuality in tennis fashion, why women’s kits outshone men’s, and the colors that ruled the Open: red and purple.
2025-09-071h 12
No-Ad, No ProblemHow The Ojai secured the Big Ten tournamentThe PAC-12 conference tournament was played at the Ojai Valley Tennis club since 2012. After conference realignment, the future of college tennis at The Ojai was uncertain. How did the Ojai land the Big Ten conference tournament?We’re joined by Ian Mondul who’s on the Board of the OVTC. He discusses:The Ojai’s historyWhat makes the event specialThe process behind securing the Big Ten tournament What fans and Big Ten schools can expect this week in OjaiFollow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never m...
2025-04-2126 min
Ground Pass: A Tennis PodcastFit Check: The Ground Pass breakdown of all the looks coming out of the Australian OpenIn this episode, Ian Mondul and Anastasia Folorunso discuss the latest trends in tennis fashion at the Australian Open. They explore the offerings from major brands like Nike, Wilson, Adidas, New Balance, and more, evaluating their designs, colors, and overall impact on the sport's fashion landscape. The conversation also highlights standout players like Coco Gauff and the significance of brand signings in shaping tennis fashion. In this conversation we delve into the world of tennis fashion, analyzing the apparel choices of various brands and players during the Australian Open. They discuss the trends, misses, and hits in tennis fashion...
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Cracked Interviews [Tennis Podcast]Ian Mondul Offers Insight Into the 123rd Edition of the Ojai Valley Tennis TournanmentOjai Valley Tennis Tournanment Social Media Manager Ian Mondul joins the show to offer insight into the 123rd Edition of the event. He shares details about the tournament's extensive history, discusses the broadness of the competitions available on-site, plus SO much more!!Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!!Episode Bookmarks:The Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament History - 3:37The Ojai facility - 10:30The week schedule/quality of the fields - 14:30B...
2025-01-1034 min
Tennis Today PodcastUS Open Fan Week & Jannik Sinner ControversyTony & Ian are back with a new episode after over 2 months! After chatting about what we've been up to this Summer, Tony talks about his week at US Open Fan Week. We discuss some of the storylines going into the US Open & what we're looking forward to. We dive into the drama around Jannik Sinner's positive drug tests & some of the backlash/conversation we're seeing on the heels of the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-261h 02
Ground Pass: A Tennis PodcastIga Swiatek wins her 4th Roland Garros title and we look back at the French Open fashion on courtAnastasia was joined by Ian Mondul of Forty-Love & the Tennis Today podcast. We discuss the Women’s final at Roland Garros; Iga Swiatek’s dominance and Jasmine Paolini’s phenomenal run.And then we get to the fashion on court at the French Open. As tennis is having a moment in the wider culture, with movies like Challengers making a breakthrough, the “tennis look” is making its way into day to day fashion outfits; but is it making it on to the court? Ian and Anastasia dissect who is hitting the mark and who is not at this to...
2024-06-0954 minTennis Today PodcastInterview w/ Stan Smith & Danny LeeTony & Ian get a chance to interview with tennis legend, Stan Smith, & the movie director Danny Lee about their film "Who Is Stan Smith?". Stan gives us a little lesson on tennis fashion history & how shorts were introduced on the tour. Danny gives us some insight on the decision to tell Stan's story & the story behind the Adidas Stan Smith shoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0951 minTennis Today PodcastChallengers Movie Review (with Spoilers!)Tony & Ian take a break from tour commentary to review the movie "Challengers". This episode contains spoilers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0347 minTennis Today PodcastThe Ojai, Nadal's Farewell Tour, & Zendaya HatersIn this episode Ian goes into further detail on what makes The Ojai so special & what people can expect coming up for the tournament. Tony & Ian discuss the news over the last week or 2 of the European clay season including some of the drama from Monte Carlo. We lament the official beginning of the Nadal farewell tour that began in Barcelona this week. Tony sounds off on the hate he's been seeing against Zendaya & the press run leading up to the movie 'Challengers' that arrives next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-181h 00Tennis Today PodcastClay Season Begins, & Should Miami Open Be A Clay Event?Back after a brief hiatus, Tony & Ian talk about the official beginning of the clay court season. After his recent win at Miami Open, we discuss if Jannik Sinner can keep it going on clay & what his path to world number 1 would be. We're crazy for Danielle Collins & her current win streak as she sails off into the sunset of retirement. While chatting about some of the issues with the Miami Open tournament & we imagine what it would be like if it were a clay court event. #shortswatch goes mainstream, Ben Shelton soon to be the top ranked American player...
2024-04-0956 minTennis Today PodcastSaudi Arabia's Bid, Indian Wells Recap, & MoreAfter spending a week in the desert, Tony & Ian recap a wild week of tennis at the BNP Paribas Open & the other tennis events that popped up in the area. There are at least 4-5 mentions of notable #shortswatch (shorts length) from the tournament that we bring up. We revisit our tips & add some things that we learned that will come in handy for next year or those gearing up for the Miami Open. In our readout of tennis news, we also discuss Netflix's upcoming Carlos Alcaraz documentary, Simona Halep's ban being overturned, & the Saudi Arabia PIF bid to takeover...
2024-03-191h 17Tennis Today PodcastThe Netflix Slam, Rublev's Default, & Your Indian Wells QuestionsIn this episode Tony & Ian catch up on 2 weeks of action & news. We have a short debate, literally about the correct length for tennis shorts. Ian gives his thoughts on the Netflix Slam event. We talk about the rise of some of the ATP's newest young stars that have emerged in the last few weeks. We weigh in on whether Andrey Rublev's default in Dubai was warranted. & finally we wrap up with listener questions about going to Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-051h 14Tennis Today PodcastBonus: Helpful Tips For BNP Paribas OpenAre you planning to go to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells but you need some pointers to feel confident you're doing it right? We're here to help you make the most out of these 2-3 weeks of the calendar in Southern California. Tony & Ian go into almost everything you'll need to know about how to go about your trip to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. We put all of our tips into 3 categories; helpful insight for deciding what days to go, planning & what to bring once you've decided when you're going, & how to get the most out...
2024-02-231h 15Tennis Today PodcastWho Is The Top American Player Right Now?In this week's episode, Tony & Ian debate who the best American player is in tennis right now. We also discuss other categories in the ranks of the Americans such as most underrated, highest potential, newcomer to watch, next grand slam winner, most fun to watch, & more. We revisit the conversation about coaching changes with Maria Sakkari moving on from her coach this past week. We also talk about the disappearance of the one-handed backhand & its future in tennis. Ian makes his case for Venus Williams getting a wildcard at Indian Wells & we close by recapping the results from the previous...
2024-02-201h 10Tennis Today PodcastCoaching Carousels, Exhibition Matches, & Tennis MoviesIn this episode Tony & Ian talk about the coaching changes that took place over the last week including Holger Rune & Jess Pegula, & we debate the importance of coaching in tennis. We also discuss exhibition matches such as the Netflix Slam in Las Vegas, the 6 Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, & the Ultimate Tennis Showdown & discuss why we'd like to see more exhibition matches. This brings us back to an important conversation around sports washing with tennis finding itself at an intersection with Saudi Arabia. We reveal our new side quest to rank the best tennis movies between now & when the new...
2024-02-131h 01Tennis Today PodcastDefending Andy Murray, The Bachelor Tennis Date Ideas, & Nike Shoe DropsNow that Australian Open is over, Tony & Ian get to dedicate a whole episode to the obscure happenings of the tennis world in a week free of the Grand Slam news. We stand with Andy Murray & other players on their right to keep playing when journalists are calling for their retirement. Tony gives us the final update on his coffee journey & his search for Max Purcell's preferred drink. Ian gives his unsolicited tennis date ideas for ABC's The Bachelor. We get really deep into the retro shoe releases from Nike on the heels of the Agassi's Air Tech Challenge II...
2024-02-0655 minTennis Today PodcastAO Final Thoughts & Looking AheadIn the last episode covering the Australian Open, Tony & Ian recap the men's & women's finals as well as give their thoughts on the tournament overall including some of the hot topics such as the attendance & the courtside bar. We discuss the best of/worst of AO & cover how the ATP & WTA rankings shake out after the conclusion of the tournament. We talk about the week ahead as we transition to a weekly format & Tony tells us about his coffee journey trying to find a place to order coffee the way Max Purcell would, with confidence. Hosted on Acast...
2024-01-3055 minTennis Today PodcastAO Semifinal Recap & Championship PreviewTony & Ian recap the semifinals from the Australian Open, discuss the upcoming championship matches, & make our final picks on who will be crowned this weekend (& find out which one of us owes the other lunch). We revisit some of the conversation around the Medvedev & Zverev rivalry & Tony give a glowing review of AO Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2757 minTennis Today PodcastAO Men's Semifinal Preview & Zverev AllegationsTony & Ian pick up where last episode left off by discussing the men's semifinal matches at the Australian Open. We go in detail with the storyline behind the rivalry of Medvedev vs Zverev including a conversation about the Netflix Break Point season 2 episode that covers part of their story. We also address the elephant in the room of sports-washing the allegations made against Zverev. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-251h 01Tennis Today PodcastAO Quarterfinal Recap & Women's Semifinal PreviewTony & Ian start the episode with some Nadal news as well as talk about Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova's article in opposition of the WTA Finals being hosted by Saudi Arabia. We spend the rest of the time recapping the Australian Open quarterfinals, asking what's up with the lack of consistency from Alcaraz, & discussing the women's semifinal matches in part 1 of a 2 part conversation about the semifinal match ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2552 minTennis Today PodcastAO Quarterfinal Picks & Round 4 RecapAfter catching up on some sleep from the early rounds, Tony & Ian make their picks for who advances to the semifinals of the Australian Open as well as recap some of the results from round 4. Somehow we find ourselves discussing what Tony has been eating during the tournament again, in what's soon to be a sponsored segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-2359 minTennis Today PodcastAO Round 3 Recap & Round 4 PreviewTony & Ian recap some of the results from round 3 at the Australian Open & preview the matches we're most looking forward to in round 4. Ian discovers that Tony is surviving these long nights off of a diet of In-N-Out burgers & we discuss our go-to orders. Tony gives us a brief review of the AO Dunlop ball & the new Wilson Blade V9 he's using. We give our opinion on how players like Ben Shelton receive criticism for their on-court exuberance. Tony tells a story that exemplifies the upside to Netflix's Break Point & we discuss the positive impact the show can have.
2024-01-211h 14Tennis Today PodcastAO Round 2 Recap & Round 3 PreviewTony & Ian recap an EPIC day at the Australian Open. We chat about some of our favorite outfits we've seen in the tournament so far & our love for the 10 point tiebreak. We spend most of our time covering the results from round 2 as well as preview the matches we're most excited to see in round 3. Tony unveils his plan to test out tennis balls from week to week to match how frequently the pros switch & see what effects it has on his wrists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-191h 09Tennis Today PodcastDiscussing AO Round 1 Results & Break Point Season 2Tony & Ian catch up on some of the notable results from the first 2 days at the Australian Open as well as dive into a little bit of Break Point Season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-161h 04Tennis Today PodcastAnalyzing AO 2024 First Round MatchesIn our first episode, Tony & Ian discuss the first round matches at the Australian Open 2024 that we are most looking for to. We also touch on some of the scheduling changes from the ATP & WTA going into AO, the comeback of Naomi Osaka & Emma Raducanu, & discuss the impact of some of the younger generations of players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1442 min