No-Ad, No Problem is a podcast devoted to college tennis and growing the game. We’ll discuss news, results, and many related topics. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem.
#1 Virginia travels to #3 Texas in an early season rematch of the 2023 NCAA semifinal. Will Texas get revenge on its home courts or will Virginia keep it's win streak alive against the Longhorns? We breakdown the important storylines, projected lineups, and make predictions. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
It's our final preseason episode and we're going on the record with our predictions and answering your questions! We predict NCAA champions, discuss the impact of realignment, draw up the best mixed doubles pairings, and so much more! Predictions 2:00 - Women’s Team Winner 6:10 - Women’s Singles Winner 9:40 - Men’s Singles Winner Mailbag Questions 14:00 - Toughest schedules 18:00 - All-American Draw Size 20:00 - Mid-Majors who can make an impact 27:50 - Conference all-star team on TV 31:40 - Mus...
In our penultimate episode of season preview content, we discuss the two men’s favorites (in our opinion!) for the 2024 title: Texas and Virginia. Will Virginia win its third straight NCAA title or will Texas stop the streak? Please send in your questions and comments for our upcoming mailbag episode where we'll make 2024 predictions! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
In our second episode of men's season preview content, we discuss the three title contenders -- teams we think are in the hunt to win it all, but not yet ready to be named a favorite. On the next episode we'll discuss the title favorites! Please send in your questions and comments for our upcoming mailbag episode where we'll make 2024 predictions! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
We're previewing the 2024 men's season with three tiers of teams. First up: teams to watch...for better or worse. Who will be "America's team" and who might struggle? Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to kick off our preseason content! We'll host a mailbag and predictions episode at the end of the series so send in your questions on Twitter or Instagram. You can find Ethan @EthanMosz . Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you neve...
After 10 years as the primary broadcaster for the USTA Pro Circuit Challengers, Mike Cation shares what it takes to successfully transition from college to the pro tour. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on how to increase the popularity of college tennis and whether there was meaningful progress in 2023 to ensure more players can make a living playing pro tennis. In addition to his broadcasting role, Mike also co-hosts the Behind the Racket Podcast. You can follow Mike on Twitter @MikeCTennis and ...
Cannon Kingsley is ready to enjoy his final year at Ohio State, but the 3x All-American has one goal in mind: winning a national championship. Cannon discusses his US Open experience, how his level stacks up at ATP Challengers, and what to expect in 2024 from the Buckeyes. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Manny Diaz is entering his 36th season as the head coach for Georgia men's tennis. In that time, he's guided the bulldogs to 29 SEC championships and 4 NCAA team titles. Coach Diaz addresses how the team is adapting to higher-than-expected roster change, why Georgia is the best host for the NCAA team tournament, and why college tennis is more competitive than ever! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Rich Bonfiglio is a first-time head coach at Penn. He joined the program in January and led the Quakers to one of its best year-end rankings (#53) in years. He shares his vision for the program, his recruiting principles, and we discuss why more top juniors are choosing the Ivy League. Plus, Coach Bonfiglio addresses the importance of getting college tennis on TV. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Garrett Johns decided to use his fifth year of eligibility at Duke — but take the fall semester off. In that time off, he competed in 17 pro tournaments, across three different continents, and captured seven titles. Garrett discusses his experience of playing a full pro schedule and what to expect from Duke in 2024! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
We breakdown the final singles rankings of the fall! Who're the biggest movers? Who's making history and who might already be eliminated from the NCAA singles tournament? Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Texas senior Micah Braswell is playing the best tennis of his career. Two weeks ago, he became the second Longhorn to win the ITA National Fall Championships singles title. Micah discusses what's helped him play so well these past 6 months, what lessons he's learned in his three years in Austin, and why Texas should be the preseason #1 team. Plus, what's it like to be Boris Becker's body double?! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscrib...
UNC sophomore Reese Brantmeier won the singles and doubles titles at the ITA National Fall Championships in San Diego. She discusses her run to the titles, what's changed for UNC now that the Tar Heels are defending NCAA champions, and her timeline for a pro career. Plus, what's the motivation behind the high-socks and what artistic piece is Reese most proud of (hint: there's a San Diego connection!)? Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and sub...
The final national event of the 2023 fall season is here! The ITA National Fall Championships runs Wednesday through Sunday in San Diego. We discuss the favorites, unseeded dark horses, circle first round popcorn matches, and make predictions for both the men's and women's singles draws. 2:50 - Breaking News: Former junior #1 Gilles-Arnaud Bailly signs with Texas 8:00 - It's the final iteration of Fall Nats and it's missing a lot of top players 16:20 - Men's draw preview 36:25 - Women's draw pre...
Stanford sophomore Nishesh Basavareddy is only the fifth player born in 2005 to make an ATP Challenger final. The 18-year-old discusses his relationship with former doubles #1 Rajeev Ram, his assessment of how his game stacks up against top 200 players, what to expect from the Stanford Cardinal in 2024, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets joins the show to discuss the title runs of Eliot Spizzirri (Texas) and Robert Cash/JJ Tracy (Ohio State) at this year's first national event. Plus, we discuss the players who caught our attention, whether or not this is a weak freshmen class, and give our general takeaways as we prepare for the 2024 team season! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
The first national event of the 2023-2024 season is here! We preview the event with: An overview of All-American history and its place in the college tennis calendar The top players/teams to watch Our dark horses and predictions Let us know who you think will take home the title on Twitter or Instagram! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
In 2023, Amelia Rajecki helped NC State win its first ACC championship, earned the program record for most single-season wins, and made the NCAA singles semifinals, defeating #1 Fiona Crawley (UNC) en route. She discusses her upbringing in Nottingham, how a coach's honesty attracted her to NC State, and what her goals are for her final season. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
"Tough decision is an understatement." After a 3x All-American career at Duke, Chloe Beck has decided to forgo her fifth year of eligibility and turn pro. The former #2 player in the country reflects on growing up in a tennis family, why college tennis and Duke are "everything to her," and what's next as she embarks on her pro journey. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
The ITA has released its 2023-2024 pre-season rankings. We provide takeaways from the pre-season rankings and deep-dive on the top newcomers so you're familiar with the new faces during the fall season. Timestamps: 0:00 - What are the pre-season rankings and do they matter? 5:42 - Rankings takeaways: notable absences and open questions 15:30 - Women's Newcomers 29:52 - Men's Newcomers Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you nev...
Quinn Vandecasteele is one to watch this season. After playing #2 for Oregon in 2023, the rising senior finished the college season unranked by the ITA. Three months later, Vandecasteele has claimed his first pro title, qualified into an ATP Challenger, and competed in the US Open Qualifying. Vandecasteele discusses how he got into tennis, why he chose Oregon, and what he's looking to accomplish in his senior season after his breakout summer. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @No...
Mary Stoiana finished her sophomore season at Texas A&M as the SEC Player of the Year and the #2 ranked singles player in the country. Mary joins the show to discuss her breakout summer on the pro tour, which ended in a qualifying wild card to the US Open, and her plans for the future. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
$75K to play a year of college tennis? What's considered "pay to play?" Former Florida Associate Head Coach Tanner Stump -- now the founder of collegetenniscrashcourse.com -- joins the show to demystify the NIL rumors in college tennis. He addresses what types of players are making money, how much those players should expect, and how schools and coaches are adapting. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode...
We're recapping the biggest takeaways from the NCAA Division 1 Men's and Women's Tennis annual meeting. We discuss: The decision to award Baylor the fall NCAAs The pathway to qualify The committee's feelings on the 2023 tournament Bracket integrity and NIT Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
The Golden Gate Open, hosted at Stanford 8/12 - 8/19, will bring combined ATP and WTA tennis to Northern California for the first time. Tournament Principal Pablo Pires de Almeida takes us behind the scenes of what it takes to host a historic event. We discuss: History of pro tennis in the Bay Area How much it costs and how you fundraise The state of gender pay equality in tennis and the Golden Gate Open's commitment to equal prize money The entry list which includes former Top 10 players Kei Ni...
Hayley Carter was a 7X All-American at North Carolina where she ascended to the #1 singles and doubles ranking. After reaching a WTA doubles ranking of #25, Hayley returned to college coaching at Vanderbilt for two years. Now, she’s taking advantage of the third assistant role and returning to her alma mater. Hayley shares her reasons for joining UNC, the impact the third assistant role will have on college tennis, and recaps some career highlights. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instag...
Eliot Spizzirri held the #1 singles ranking for the entirety of the 2023 dual season. The ITA Player of the Year from the University of Texas joins the show to discuss: Battling through multiple wrist surgeries The most memorable moments from the season Whether he’ll return to Texas for his fifth year ATP Accelerator Program, NIL, and more! You can follow Eliot on Instagram at @espizz11 . Correction: This episode misquotes a previous episode with Jonah Braswell and incorrectly states that “NIL w...
After Florida Head Coach Bryan Shelton stepped down from the program in June, Jonah Braswell decided to explore his options in the transfer portal. With three years of eligibility remaining, Jonah was looking for a program that could help him achieve his dreams of playing pro tennis. Ultimately, Jonah decided to join his older brother, Micah, at Texas. Jonah discusses his reaction to the Shelton news, how he approached the transfer portal, and what he's looking forward to at Texas. Follow us on ...
Iowa State was the cinderella story of 2023 as the Cyclones reached the NCAA Elite 8 for the first time in history. Less than two months later, the Cyclones are down to only one player on the roster -- that didn't scare new Head Coach Jaron Maestas, though. He's ready to get to work and rebuild the program into something "just as great." Coach Maestas discusses how he weighed the decision to take the Iowa State job, what his goals are for the 2024 season, and the type of program he hopes to buil...
Maddy Sieg compiled a 32-4 record in her freshman season at USC that saw her become a 2X All-American and the only player to reach the NCAA singles and doubles semifinals. Maddy discusses how her mom -- also an All-American at USC -- inspired her to play tennis, the pressure of playing #1 as a freshman, and her decision to focus on the pro tour. You can follow Maddy on Instagram @maddysieg . Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so ...
