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Tennis Is Back. Inside Life on Tour with Elliemajelly. United Cup, Vlogs, Venus Returns

Tennis Is Back. Inside Life on Tour with Elliemajelly. United Cup, Vlogs, Venus Returns

Author: Anastasia Folorunso, Nick Carter January 5, 2026 Duration: 1:16:44
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Season 3 starts with a guest I have been wanting to bring on for ages. Content creator Elliemajelly joins us to talk about what it’s really like traveling the tennis tour alongside her boyfriend, doubles player James Watt, and why tennis content is having a major moment right now. We also kick off the year with a United Cup Q&A (yes, the points are confusing), our new weekly newsletter Ground Pass Weekly, and a quick look at what’s next on the Aussie swing. Plus: the sponsor shakeups are wild, the player vlogs are multiplying, Arthur Fils shares a tough injury update, and Venus Williams is back.


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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Season 3

12:44 Elliemajelly: The Origin of a Unique Name

16:58 Transitioning from Corporate to Tennis Content Creation

24:55 Challenges of Recording at Tournaments

27:39 Future Plans and Aspirations in Tennis Content

30:11 Excitement for Upcoming Tournaments

33:00 The United Cup and Current Tennis Events

37:49 Innovations in Tennis: The United Cup Experience

46:45 The Return of Tennis: Highlights from the United Cup

52:47 Apparel Sponsorship Shifts: A New Era in Tennis Fashion

59:52 The Rise of Player Vlogs

01:12:00 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Highlights

01:14:10 Outro


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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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