53: Federer Comeback? Alcaraz’s Return and Shelton’s Doubles Drama | EP 53
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Clay season is well underway and it’s Carlos Alcaraz who dominated in Monte Carlo. With Jack away spreading the good word of pickleball in Vietnam, John, Sam and Stevie break down Carlos’ play style, mental toughness, and debate whether or not he's the clear favorite for the French Open. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic and Alex Zverev’s early crash out on the monegasque clay, is it time to hit the panic button? Less than a day since Rory Mcilroy completed golf’s Grand Slam at Augusta, the boys debate the pressures of the Masters vs. Wimbledon. Is Federer really teasing a return to the court? Who are the sleepers of clay court season? Plus what happened in Ben Shelton’s viral doubles moment? 00:00 - Intro and Episode Overview 00:25 - Masters Recap and Rory's Pressure Moment 03:30 - Comparing Federer and Rory’s Grand Slam Pressure 06:30 - Federer at The Masters – Wimbledon Comparison 08:00 - Alcaraz’s Monte Carlo Domination 10:00 - Alcaraz's Resilience and Mental Strength 13:00 - Alcaraz as Tennis' Must-Watch Star 14:10 - Musetti’s Monte Carlo Run 15:45 - Ben Shelton vs Vavassori Doubles Drama 17:30 - Who Will Have the Best Clay Run? 19:55 - Djokovic and Zverev: Time to Panic? 24:09 - Federer Exhibition Buzz and Netflix Slam 27:50 - Road Biker Rant Recap and March Madness Winners 29:05 - Barcelona & Munich Tournament Preview 34:18 - Stuttgart WTA Preview and Prize Car Memories 37:45 - Trivia: Who Beat De Minaur 0 & 0? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.