Columbia junior Michael Zheng had a banner summer. He became the first Columbia player to reach the NCAA singles final, won his first pro singles title, and competed in his second straight US Open qualifying. Michael joins the show to discuss the full circle moment of competing in US Open qualifying on the same courts he grew up on, why he chose Columbia, his runs in the NCAA and pro events this summer, and expectations for this upcoming season. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram ...
Sep 05, 2024•32 min
We cover the recent US Open results of former college tennis players, discuss the changes to this season's ITA rankings, the messy rollout and mistakes, and give our takeaways from the rankings. 1:19 - US Open Storylines (Maya Joint, R16 singles success, doubles highlights) 13:20 - Changes to ITA preseason rankings, messy rollout, and mistakes 26:58 - Men's rankings deep-dive 34:52 - Women's rankings deep-dive Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rat...
Sep 03, 2024•43 min
Commonwealth allows anyone to buy shares and back an athlete's career, starting at just $50 a share. Last week, Commonwealth released its first tennis offering: recent Duke graduate Garrett Johns. Commonwealth CEO Brian Doxtator joins the show to discuss his mission to eliminate predatory investor deals in tennis, how you can easily invest in Johns' nascent pro career, and how Commonwealth can transform the tennis funding landscape. You can download the Commonwealth App, by searching CMNWLTH in ...
Aug 29, 2024•37 min
It's the first day of the US Open main draw! We discuss the top five most intriguing storylines surrounding the twenty-seven former college tennis players in the singles main draw. Who will make the deepest run? Who has the most momentum heading into the last slam of the year? Who could play the #1 seed on Arthur Ashe Stadium? Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Aug 26, 2024•37 min
After a decorated five years in college, Oklahoma State's Tyler Zink is off to a remarkable start to his pro career. He recently captured his first pro singles title at the $15K in Huntsville, Alabama. Tyler joins the show to discuss: Differences between playing pro and college tennis What it's like to play Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon How he found his love for tennis at Oklahoma State His mindset and goals for his pro career Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don'...
Aug 22, 2024•28 min
Gretchen Rush was a 4x All-American at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. At Trinity, she won the NCAA doubles title in 1983, made two NCAA singles finals, and helped the Tigers make four straight NCAA semifinal appearances. Rush made two slam singles quarterfinals and competed for Team USA at the 1984 Olympics while enrolled at Trinity. Rush would later make the mixed doubles Wimbledon final in 1988 and the singles quarterfinal in 1989. Rush was one of the early pioneers for a women's co...
Aug 19, 2024•38 min
Rising Michigan fifth-year Gavin Young just won his first pro singles title at the $25K in Edwardsville, Illinois. Gavin discusses the special atmosphere in Edwardsville, his unexpected journey to Michigan, goals for his final year, and plans for a pro career. Plus, is he overlooked?! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Aug 15, 2024•31 min
It had been six years since Michaela Gordon last competed in an ITF pro tennis tournament until she showed up at the Monastir $15K this summer. The 4x All-American and 2x NCAA team champion at Stanford ('18, '19) had set up her life to move on from tennis. Those decisions included getting a masters degree from Stanford and beginning a career in venture capital. What changed? Michaela joins the show to reflect on her Stanford career and share why she left her corporate job to pursue a pro tennis ...
Aug 05, 2024•32 min
Filip Planinsek became Alabama's first NCAA singles champion when he claimed the title this year in Stillwater, Oklahoma. On this episode, Filip shares: His unexpected journey from Slovenia to Tuscaloosa How being "pissed" after the team's NCAA loss to Duke fueled his motivation for the singles tournament At what point in the tournament he knew he could win the title His plans for the fall and if he'll return to Alabama Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't for...
Jul 31, 2024•30 min
On Friday, the historic House Settlement was filed with the court. In this episode, we walk through the key settlement details of back pay, future revenue sharing, NIL governance, and roster limits. What does it mean to allow for 790+ more NCAA scholarships and how will all these changes impact college tennis? Plus, key takeaways from the NCAA D1 Tennis Committee annual meeting. 1:40 - House settlement overview 13:00 - Roster limits 19:45 - Reactions to the changes 30:18 - D1 Tennis Committee me...
Jul 29, 2024•43 min
Sports attorney Mit Winter of Kennyhertz Perry joins to breakdown the lawsuits against the NCAA and the potential impact to college tennis players. We discuss: Recent House settlement progress and the impact that will have to scholarship limits Mit's prediction on how schools will treat non-revenue sports like tennis when it comes to scholarships or cutting programs The legal pathway that now exists to classify student-athletes as employees NCAA's response and defense to Reese Brantmeier's lawsu...
Jul 25, 2024•29 min
David Lipe is in his thirteenth year as Tournament Director of the Edwardsville Futures, a men's $25K USTA Pro Circuit tournament in Edwardsville, Illinois. David joins to provide the inside scoop behind running a tournament which is a staple for current collegiate players and future stars. We discuss: What's preventing more lower-level pro events in the US? Most expensive line items in the budget and cost-saving tricks Wild card politics and how they're distributed How to turn out 500 people fo...
Jul 23, 2024•32 min
It's a summer podcast recapping the biggest news and results in college tennis! Adam Drucker joins the show to discuss: USC hires Marc Lucero (men) and Pete Billingham (women) as Associate Head Coaches. What impact will Lucero have on the men's program? D3 scoring changes Borges, Shnaider, Giron claim ATP and WTA titles NCAA doubles champions Cash/Tracy (Ohio State) make the Newport ATP 250 final Stoiana, Akli breakthrough at the W75 Level M25, M15, W15 standouts, and more! Follow us on Twitter ...
Jul 22, 2024•37 min
Former college tennis stars shined bright at Wimbledon! We discuss what factors have led to former college tennis players having a breakthrough on the pro tour and then recap the historic success and cinderella runs -- including singles and doubles. Plus, we touch on some of the non-Wimbledon runs happening at the ITF and Challenger level. Adam Drucker, tennis enthusiast and former University of Georgia club tennis player, joins the show to break down all the action! Follow us on Twitter @JTweet...
Jul 15, 2024•48 min
Pat Maloney just completed his first year on the pro tour after helping Michigan reach back-to-back NCAA QFs in 2022 and 2023. After winning the Los Angeles M15 singles title -- the first of his nascent career -- he joins the show to discuss his stellar week in SoCal, how to prepare for a pro career, what lessons he's learned in year 1, and what's next in year 2. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Jul 08, 2024•33 min
TCU Head Coach David Roditi reflects on bringing home the first NCAA title in program history back to his alma mater. We discuss: Navigating the tumultuous ups and downs of the season Belief and trust in the team during the NCAA tournament Sebastian Gorzny's decision to transfer to Texas The state of college tennis economics Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Jun 24, 2024•43 min
Recapping all of the news from the college tennis world last week! Including: - Transfer commitments - USTA Collegiate Summer Team - ITA Regional and National Awards - ITA Kickoff Draft - Pro Wild Cards for ITA Summer Championships - Pro Results: Brits make a push for Wimbledon, Braswell shines in Wichita, and more! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
Jun 17, 2024•38 min
We put a final bow on the 2024 NCAA tournament as Ethan Moszkowski rejoins the show. We each share our three biggest takeaways from the event, differences between following the event in-person vs. virtually, and discuss standout player performances. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Jun 10, 2024•52 min
The NCAA resolved several anti-trust lawsuits with a watershed settlement that will allow schools pay athletes directly. We explain the settlement in details, discuss what it means for college tennis, and address listener questions/reactions! 2:20 - Explaining the settlement (backpay to athletes, revenue sharing, no scholarship limits) 18:29 - How the settlement impacts college tennis 28:00 - Listener questions and reactions Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don'...
Jun 03, 2024•32 min
Recapping the four NCAA singles and doubles championship matches from Stillwater, Oklahoma! 0:45 - Takeaways (weather, simultaneous matches, crowd) 5:10 - Filip Planinsek (Alabama) wins the men's singles title 13:55 - Alexa Noel (Miami) wins the women's singles title 23:00 - Ohio State (Tracy/Cash) wins the men's doubles title 26:22 - Georgia (Vidmanova/Mert) wins the women's doubles title Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so yo...
May 26, 2024•33 min
Recapping the NCAA singles and doubles semifinals and previewing the championship matches! 1:50 - Men's SF: Planinsek (Alabama) def. Baris (Mich St.) 7:40 - Men's SF: Zheng (Columbia) def. Smith (Arizona) 13:57 - Men's F Preview: Zheng (Columbia) vs. Planinsek (Alabama) 17:00 - Women's SF: Noel (Miami) def. Stoiana (TAMU) 21:53 - Women's SF: Lopata (UGA) def. Rajecki (NCSU) 27:17 - Women's F Preview: Noel (Miami) vs. Lopata (UGA) 31:08 - Men's Doubles Recap and Preview 35:12 - Women's Doubles Re...
May 25, 2024•41 min
We’re halfway through the NCAA singles and doubles event. On this episode, we give takeaways about the event thus far, some of the shocking upsets we’ve seen, and what to expect in the quarterfinals. 0:35 - The state of NCAA individuals 9:21 - Men's tournament recap 23:38 - Men's QF preview 35:38 - Women's tournament recap 43:41 - Women's QF preview Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
May 23, 2024•54 min
Two first-time NCAA champions were crowned Sunday's finals! We recap the matches, the multiple controversies, and provide takeaways for all the teams. 2:30 - #4 TCU def. #2 Texas 4-3 (men) 29:19 - #13 Texas A&M def. #7 Georgia 4-1 (women) Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
May 20, 2024•53 min
Recapping semifinal Saturday and previewing the NCAA finals between two conference foes. Plus, we provide a retrospective for each loser from today's semifinal. 1:11 - Takeaways 3:20 - #4 TCU def. #1 Ohio State 4-2 16:33 - #2 Texas def. #6 Wake Forest 4-2 27:02 - #2 Texas vs. #4 TCU men's final preview 34:12 - #7 Georgia def. #6 Pepperdine 4-0 43:35 - #13 Texas A&M def. #16 Tennessee 4-1 51:02 - #7 Georgia vs. #13 Texas A&M women's final preview Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and In...
May 19, 2024•59 min
Top seeds were tested and the 2x defending champion was taken out! We recap each of the four men's NCAA quarterfinals and preview the semifinal matchups. 1:27 - #1 Ohio State def. #8 Columba 4-2 11:57 - #4 TCU def. #5 Kentucky 5-0 21:27 - #2 Texas def. #7 Tennessee 4-2 33:20 - #6 Wake Forest def. #3 Virginia 4-1 Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
May 17, 2024•47 min
The NCAA women's quarterfinals begin Friday, 5/17 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. We preview all four matches and discuss the biggest questions for each team, their match calculus, and make predictions! 2:30 - Who is the favorite? 7:16 - #2 Stanford vs. #7 Georgia 17:24 - #3 Michigan vs. #6 Pepperdine 24:45- #5 Virginia vs. #13 Texas A&M 33:00 - #8 UCLA vs. #16 Tennessee Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episod...
May 16, 2024•47 min
The NCAA men's quarterfinals begin Thursday, 5/16 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. We preview all four matches and discuss the biggest questions for each team, their match calculus, and make predictions! 3:26 - Who is the favorite? 6:10 - #1 Ohio State vs. #8 Columbia 16:27 - #4 TCU vs. #5 Kentucky 29:20 - #2 Texas vs. #7 Tennessee 39:33 - #3 Virginia vs. #6 Wake Forest Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem . Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!...
May 15, 2024•55 min
Recapping each of the eight women's Sweet 16 matches! We discuss the stunning upsets, the blowouts, and give takeaways leading into Friday's quarterfinals. 0:45 - Takeaways 6:25 - #16 Tennessee def. #1 Oklahoma State 4-2 16:20 - #13 Texas A&M def. #4 North Carolina 4-1 24:40 - #7 Georgia def. #10 Cal 4-2 29:20 - #5 Virginia def. Vanderbilt 4-1 34:35 - #8 UCLA def. #9 Texas 4-1 38:46 - #2 Stanford def. #15 NC State 4-0 43:41 - #6 Pepperdine def. #11 USC 4-0 47:30 - #3 Michigan def. Miami 4-0 ...
May 14, 2024•51 min
Recapping each of the eight men's Sweet 16 matches! All top 8 seeds advanced to the Quarterfinals and we discuss the barnburners, the blowouts, and give takeaways. 1:15 - Takeaways 4:30 - #7 Tennessee def. #10 Florida State 4-3 12:15 - #8 Columbia def. #9 Arizona 4-3 18:18 - #5 Kentucky def. #12 Harvard 4-2 22:15 - #3 Virginia def. South Carolina 4-1 26: 33 - #6 Wake Forest def. Stanford 4-1 29:57 - #1 Ohio State def. #16 Mississippi State 32:23 - #2 Texas def. #15 Texas A&M 4-0 34:45 - #4 T...
May 13, 2024•40 min
The men's NCAA Sweet 16 matches happen Friday and Saturday across the country. On this episode, we break down each Sweet 16 matchup and discuss the match calculus for each teams, if we think there's upset potential, and make predictions! 5:50 - #1 Ohio State vs. #16 Mississippi State 10:29 - #8 Columbia vs. #9 Arizona 16:50 - #5 Kentucky vs. #12 Harvard 24:45 - #4 TCU vs. #13 Duke 30:38 - #3 Virginia vs. South Carolina 37:25 - #6 Wake Forest vs. Stanford 46: 15 - #7 Tennessee vs. #10 Florida Sta...
May 09, 2024•56 min
