Live from the DC Open, the Most Fun Week in Tennis (with Ava)

Live from the DC Open, the Most Fun Week in Tennis (with Ava)

Author: Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter July 27, 2026 Duration: 33:56

We are live from the DC Open. The only tournament where you can record a podcast in the middle of the grounds and a player might pull up in the background.


Watch our first dispatch from the grounds: https://youtu.be/xbFo_LAHqkc?si=HlCS40XTU3EIjIfR  


Anastasia and Ava are on the grounds in Washington, credential mics on and with players walking by in the background. This one covers why DC's crowd is unlike anywhere else on tour, the case for combined events, Venus Williams one year after her comeback, Andy Murray showing up early to hit with Jack Draper, and the doubles story the tour would rather not talk about.




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Chapters:

00:00 Intro - Live from DC

03:11 A Case for Combined events

05:40 The only crowd on tour that looks like this

08:45 Add the DC Open to your must visit list

13:18 A summer gem of a tournament

14:42 Venus Williams, one year later

17:24 Andy Murray really missed tennis

26:14 The doubles crisis

29:09 Singles vs doubles, a beef is brewing


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Join hosts Anastasia Folorunso and Nick Carter for Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast, a conversation that goes beyond the baseline. This isn't just a recap of scores; it's a deep dive into the narratives that shape the sport. Each episode offers analysis of the ATP and WTA tours, the unique pressures of the Grand Slams, and the journeys of emerging talents, all while exploring how tennis intersects with broader culture and society. We unpack the strategy behind the big wins and share the lesser-known stories that happen off the court, aiming to provide context whether you're a lifelong fan or just finding your footing. The discussion is informed, accessible, and driven by a genuine passion for the game's intricacies and its personalities. Tune in to this podcast for a perspective that treats tennis not just as a sequence of matches, but as a continuous, evolving story. You'll find the podcast naturally covers the athletic, human, and cultural dimensions that make the sport compelling, all from a courtside seat that brings you closer to the action and its meaning.
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