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Sinner DOMINATES Alcaraz Indoors & Makes History! | Six Kings Slam, Almaty, Stockholm & Brussels Recap!

Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic… one wild week. Golden rackets, eye-watering prize money, big headlines—and a super tight ATP Finals race. Medvedev in the spotlight, Ruud rolling indoors, and Rune news that stings. Dive in.🎾 Inside the Episode:
Six Kings Slam talk: Jannik Sinner’s statement week vs Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic, the golden racket, the money BAG, and what it means for Turin & 2026.
“Meddy” watch: Is Daniil Medvedev finally out of the cold? 
Casper Ruud’s Stockholm surge: first indoor hard title and a level we haven’t seen before?
Devastating Holger Rune news: we break down his injury and future outlook.
Is the tennis season too intense? Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz think so— we weigh in.
The last ATP Finals ticket: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Casper Ruud, or Daniil Medvedev—who grabs it and why.
Biggest Winners of the Week- Hint: it’s a lot of French speakers—who moved the needle most.
Overreaction or Not? “Sinner goes undefeated to year-end” and “Djokovic’s Six Kings Slam retirement exit is a warning sign.”
First-round fireworks in Basel & Vienna: Valentin Vacherot–Fritz, Joao Fonseca–Perricard, Stefanos Tsitsipas–Lorenzo Musetti, FAA–Diallo.
Receipts: Where we were right & wrong (Brussels, Almaty, Stockholm).
Who You Got: Vienna & Basel edition. 
Bonus: Link to the full Kristof interview at the end of the show.
👇 Join the debate
Who gets the final Turin spot—FAA, Ruud, or Medvedev? And is the ATP calendar pushing players too far? Drop your takes in the comments, because as always we read every single one!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Sinner Defends His Six Kings Slam Title 1
1:54 Meddy Finally Ends His Title Drought 17:45 Casper Ruud Dominates in Stockholm
24:48 Devastating Holger Rune Injury News
33:34 Is The Tennis Season Too Intense?
42:25 Who Grabs The Last ATP Finals Spot?
45:42 Biggest Winners of the Week 53:06 Overreaction or Not?
57:33 First Round Fireworks in Basel in Vienna
1:03:31 Where we were right & wrong
1:06:12 Who Ya Got in Vienna?
1:08:21 Who Ya Got in Basel?
1:11:22 Check out our conversations with Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom
 

Is Valentin Vacherot The Best UNDERDOG STORY Tennis Has Ever Seen? | ATP Shanghai Masters 1000 Recap

A qualifier rocks Shanghai for the most heartwarming story in the history of tennis! Top seeds falling everywhere, cousins battling for the title, our biggest winners, overreactions and picks. Watch now!SUBSCRIBE for the best tennis stories every week: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1🎥 Inside the Episode
Shanghai shockwave: Valentin Vacherot goes from alternate-in-qualies to center stage
Arthur Rinderknech on a heater & has a life-changing week.
Cool Dude Moments: Djokovic, Vacherot, Rinderknech and unexpected reactions from some coaches.
Buying or Selling: Jannik Sinner cramping, Medvedev’s resurgence, Zverev’s self-critique, is Djokovic quietly peaking?
Biggest Winners of the Week:
Match of the Tournament?
Overreaction or Not? Vacherot = century’s biggest underdog story? Medvedev to Turin? Tien top-20 soon? Vacherot top-15 next year? Tien-Medvedev the best rivalry after Sinner–Alcaraz?
WTA Spotlight: Coco Gauff crowned in Wuhan and doing something nobody has ever done?
Receipts: Where Ismaeel, Haroon, Yousef were right & wrong.
Who Ya Gots: Brussels, Almaty, Stockholm, and the Six Kings Slam.
💬 Debate time: Who had the better run—Valentin Vacherot or Arthur Rinderknech? And is Vacherot’s Shanghai run the greatest tennis underdog story you’ve seen?#ShanghaiMasters #ValentinVacherot #ArthurRinderknech #Djokovic #Rune #Medvedev #Sinner #LearnerTien #ZizouBergs #CocoGauff #WuhanOpen #ATPMasters1000 #WTATour #TennisPodcast #TennisHighlights #Rankings #NextGen #RoadToTurin #FrenchTennisListen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZIET9jListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qEC0ZeVH014svbE7VFAJBFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weregoingfivepod/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@were.going.fiveFollow on Twitter: https://x.com/weregoingfiveFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568066890100Check out more from TSH Tennis here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsh.tennis/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tsh.tennisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesportshub.tennisTwitter: https://x.com/TSH_Tennis#weregoingfive #tshtennis
 
Timestamps:
 
0:00 Intro
1:00 Valentin Vacherot Winning the Shanghai Masters!
42:57 Cool Dude Moment of the Week
51:41 Buying or Selling?
59:58 Biggest Winners in Shanghai
1:05:54 Which was your match of the tournament in Shanghai?
1:11:09 Overreaction or Not?
1:23:20 Coco Gauff Wins in Wuhan!
1:26:41 Where we were right & wrong
1:28:03 Who Ya Got in Brussels?
1:29:51 Who Ya Got in Almaty?
1:30:52 Who Ya Got in Stokholm?
1:32:34 Who Wins the Six Kings Slam?
1:34:23 Check out our interviews with Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom

Sinner & Alcaraz are SO SELFISH! | Beijing & Tokyo Recap + Shanghai Preview

Alcaraz wins Tokyo on one ankle. Sinner takes Beijing. Learner Tien surges to his first ATP final. Umpire drama, crowd chaos, and a spicy Shanghai preview—this one has everything tennis fans live for. Watch now!
 
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:34 Alcaraz Domination in Tokyo
16:39 Sinner Conquers Beijing
28:59 Biggest Winners in Tokyo & Beijing
36:51 Upset or Not An Upset?
39:54 Spicy No Spicy?
51:45 Thoughts on Alcaraz’s Withdrawal from Shanghai
54:29 Shanghai Masters Preview
57:26 Shanghai Quarters: Happening or Not?
1:00:27 Who Makes the Shanghai Masters Semifinals?
1:01:25 Overreaction or Not?
1:14:33 Where we were right & wrong?
1:15:33 Who Ya Got in Shanghai?
 
Alcaraz Dominates Tokyo: from first-round ankle scare to beating Bergs, Nakashima, Ruud, and Fritz for his 8th title of 2025 (10 finals!) and 24th career trophy—plus the exact scoreline path.
 
Fritz’s Run: How close is he to a big breakthrough?
 
Sinner Conquers Beijing: third title of 2025, are we appreciating his greatness?
Learner Tien Hype Meter: first ATP final, wins over Cobolli, Medvedev, Musetti—ranking jump to #36… is the buzz real?
Biggest Winners of the Week: Medvedev’s form check, Atmane’s qualifying heater, Ruud’s statement wins & a big comeback story.
Upset or Not? Brooksby–Rune, Medvedev–Zverev, Tien–Cobolli, Mannarino–Bublik—shocks or expected?
Spicy / Not Spicy: Medvedev “lack of effort” call while cramping, Bencic–Gauff chatter, Musetti vs the crowd, and Alcaraz vs the umpire.
 
Shanghai Masters Preview: Draw chaos! Sinner & Djokovic on the same side, Fritz & Shelton lurking; Moutet seeding twist; Zverev, Musetti, Auger, De Minaur pile-up.
 
Quarterfinals Happening or Not?: Medvedev–De Minaur, Zverev–Musetti, Shelton–Djokovic, Fritz–Sinner.
 
Overreactions?
“Alcaraz won’t lose again in 2025,”
“Tien > Fonseca hype.”
“No.1 race to be decided at ATP Finals.”
“Tien Top 10 next year.”
“Serve clock is useless.”
 
Receipts Time + Shanghai Semifinal Picks: Where we were right & wrong, then Ismaeel, Haroon, and Yousef lock in their semifinalists.
 
Who Ya Got in Shanghai? We make our picks!
 
👇 Your turn
 
Who’s your Shanghai semifinalists & champion? And are you buying the Tien Top-10 call? Drop your takes because as always we’re reading every single one!
 
 
🔗 Links & Extras
 
• 🎧 Full Kristof interview (at the end of the show)
 
• 📺 Related playlists: WGF Weekly | Player Breakdowns | Tournament Previews
 
#ShanghaiMasters #TokyoOpen #ChinaOpen #Alcaraz #Sinner #LearnerTien #TaylorFritz #Medvedev #CasperRuud #Atmane #ATP #TennisPodcast #TennisDrama #TennisHighlights #Rankings #DrawPreview #WGF
 
 

Can Agassi Lead Taylor Fritz to a Grand Slam Title? | Laver Cup Recap + Beijing & Tokyo Predictions!

Team World rule the Laver Cup 2025! Taylor Fritz stuns Carlos Alcaraz & Sascha Zverev, De Minaur goes unbeaten, Agassi buzz grows & we pick our Laver Cup MVP! Medvedev spiraling? Who will surprise & disappoint us this Asian Swing + Tokyo/Beijing picks! Watch now!
 
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Laver Cup Winners: Team World go back-to-back. What was the coolest thing about the Laver Cup 2025? Who impressed the most? Agassi chatter + who’s your MVP?
Exhibition or Real Thing? We debate whether the Laver Cup should count as a serious competition or just showtime.
Fixing the Format: Listen to our cool ideas to fix the Laver Cup!
Medvedev Watch: Another upset, can Daniil regain Top-4 form or is it reset-time?
Asian Swing Heat Check:
Iga Świątek wins the Korean Open—that’s 25 career titles, the only 2000-born player at that mark.
Chengdu: Musetti into the final vs Tabilo.
Hangzhou: Bublik reaches the final vs Royer.
Who Will Impress / Disappoint this Asian swing? Our bold calls.
Overreaction or Not?
Laver Cup matches shouldn’t count in official H2H.
Not getting Alcaraz vs Fonseca was a crime.
Medvedev should shut down 2025 and reboot for 2026.
If Agassi coaches Fritz, he’s a Slam champ.
Tokyo & Beijing Picks: Men’s and women’s draws—Ismaeel, Haroon, and Yousef make their calls.
 
🔗 Related
 
• 🎙 Full Kristof interview : https://youtu.be/5ly1qsWqsDQ?si=ygpc1jNeyeY3nfFL
 
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:37 Team World Wins The Laver Cup!
14:35 Is the Laver Cup An Exhibition or Serious Tournament?
19:37 Would You Change Anything to the Laver Cup Structure?
24:25 What’s Going On With Daniil Medvedev?
34:08 Asian Swing Updates!
38:25 Who Will Impress us in the Asian Swing?
41:57 Who Will Disappoint us in the Asian Swing?
47:51 Overreaction or Not?
58:00 Who Ya Got in Tokyo?
59:40 Who Ya Got in Beijing?
1:05:27 Ra Optics Community Giveaway Winner!
1:06:03 Go Watch our Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom Episodes!
#LaverCup #TeamWorld #Alcaraz #Fritz #DeMinaur #Medvedev #Agassi #AsianSwing #TokyoOpen #ChinaOpen #Beijing #WTA #ATP #TennisPodcast #TennisNews #TennisHighlights

Is Peak Alcaraz The Best Tennis Player We've Ever Seen? | US Open Final Recap

Alcaraz vs Sinner battle for World Number 1 in New York is done and dusted with! Did Carlos seize control of the rivalry, or is Jannik one tweak away? We break down the US Open final, the head to head  (10–5, 7–1 last 8, 4–0 on hard), and what it all means for the 2026 Grand Slam Season!SUBSCRIBE for elite tennis every week ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1🎾 What We Cover
The US Open Final: Why did Alcaraz win? The tactics and the points that flipped momentum.
Alcaraz continues to make history! 6 Grand Slam titles, Multiple Slams on EVERY surface and back to ATP World Number One!
Sinner vs Alcaraz Rivalry Reality Check: The lopsided 7-1 advantage in the head to head & what do they actually say about this matchup?
When’s the Next Classic? How often can we expect finals at this level and is this the best result for the storyline?
🔥 Overreaction or Not?
“Felix Auger-Aliassime can win a Grand Slam.”
“Sinner & Alcaraz will win every Slam in 2026.”
“Alcaraz is a better hard-courter than Sinner”.
“Peak Alcaraz is the best ever.”
“The women play more brave tennis than the men.”
“The Sinner–Alcaraz level is the best we’ve ever seen.”
🎁 Ra Optics Giveaway (Rublev’s Go To Glasses!)We teamed up with Ra Optics to celebrate the US Open! One winner gets the brand new Rublev x RA “Tempest” glasses—built on the Science of Light to:Winners announced in our next episode (see pinned comment for T&Cs; not affiliated with YouTube/Instagram).🤔 Polls & Debates
Which is more likely: Djokovic wins another Slam or 1990s Generation adds one?
Would you rather: a different champion at every Slam or two players share them all?
Super Early: Who ya got for the ATP Finals?
🏆 Women’s Spotlight
Thoughts on Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open victory & the mental fortitude it took to overcome adversity and reach the top of the mountain again
Amanda Anisimova’s resilience and redemption to go from double bagel in Wimbledon to US Open revenge vs Swiatek then handing Osaka the loss.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Thoughts on Alcaraz vs Sinner Final
37:40 Overreaction or Not?
51:57 Community Giveaway Powered by Ra Optics!
54:03 Which is More Likely to Happen? Djokovic vs 1990s Gen
57:55 Would You Rather? Different Slam Champs or Same Ones.
1:00:33 Super Early ATP Finals Predictions!
1:02:16 Thoughts on Sabalenka’s US Open Victory
1:14:37 Check out Kristof Vliegen & Mikael Tillstrom Episodes!
#USOpen #Alcaraz #Sinner #Djokovic #Rublev #Sabalenka #Anisimova #ATPTour #TennisPodcast #TennisAnalysis

SINNER or ALCARAZ FOR THE US OPEN & WORLD #1 THRONE? | Semifinal Recap + Final Preview

THE BEST RIVALRY IN SPORTS IS BACK! Alcaraz outclasses Djokovic, Sinner stops the Auger-Aliassime magic and now the US Open 2025 final we wanted: Alcaraz vs Sinner. Will Jannik repeat or will Carlos get revenge? We break it all down! SUBSCRIBE for elite tennis breakdowns, rivalries & drama: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1 🎾 What We Cover • Alcaraz vs Djokovic — How good was Carlitos and what made the difference? Can Novak beat Sinner or Alcaraz in best-of-five anymore? • Sinner vs Auger-Aliassime — Why did Felix really impress Yousef? What makes Sinner so good? Have we ever seen anyone hit this hard all the time with such few mistakes? • Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Final — Revenge vibes for Alcaraz or is Sinner peaking? Will time on court matter? What to look out for in the final? • Who Ya Got? — We each make our case. You decide who you think will be on the right side of history.

ALCARAZ vs DJOKOVIC. SINNER vs ALIASSIME. WHO MAKES THE US OPEN FINAL?

US Open 2025 semifinals HERE WE GO! Another historic battle between Djokovic & Alcaraz coming, Sinner looks untouchable, & Felix is having a magical run. Who will shine in New York? Full breakdown & (no-spoiler) picks that might age spicy 👀SUBSCRIBE for the BEST tennis breakdowns and stories: https://www.youtube.com/@tshtennis?sub_confirmation=1We break down the EPIC final-four frenzy at Flushing Meadows:Carlos Alcaraz (Hottest Player on Tour) vs Novak Djokovic (24-time Slam champ)!• Carlos Alcaraz — Youngest man to reach a Slam semi without dropping a set since 2008 Nadal. Has he ever looked this dominant at a slam? Or has this been a cake walk run for Carlitos?• Novak Djokovic — “I’m as fresh as ever.” Oldest to reach the semis at all four Slams (again). How good was his performance against Taylor Fritz? Is he fresh enough to take down Carlitos?• WHO YA GOT? — Djokovic leads 5–3 overall and 3-0 on hard. How much will this factor in? We make our picks!Jannik Sinner (World No. 1) vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (Top Seeds Slayer)!• Jannik Sinner — 41–3 across his last seven majors. Is he really an “AI-generated player”? Has anyone EVER been this dominant?• Felix Auger-Aliassime — Did he have the toughest road to the semis? Is this going to be his breakout run? • WHO YA GOT? — Can FAA upset the Sinner machine? We make our call!

US Open 2025: Did Sinner or Alcaraz Get Lucky? | Full Draw Breakdown + SURPRISING Predictions

US Open 2025 draw chaos! Djokovic’s path looks tricky, Sinner–Alcaraz on a collision course, and upsets loom everywhere on the men & women draws. Our bold predictions, dark horses, and Round-of-16 calls are in. Watch now!Welcome to our ultimate US Open 2025 preview from New York! We debate who lucked out, who got screwed big time, map the spiciest early-round landmines, and lay out the clearest (and cruelest) paths to the trophy for Sinner, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Zverev, Draper, and Shelton. Plus a full WTA heat check with Gauff, Iga, and Sabalenka, NEXT-GEN watch, and our BOLD champion picks.💥 Who Got Lucky? Who Got Screwed?We name names on-air and defend the takes. Expect disagreements… and receipts.🔥 First Round Fireworks We make our picks for: Musetti vs Perricard, Djokovic vs Tien, Alcaraz vs Opelka, Medvedev vs Bonzi, Tsitsipas vs Muller, Bublik vs M. Clic, Korda vs Norrie, Rune vs Botic… and more. Our upset radar is ON!🌶️ Spicy Second RoundWe also pick these tricky matchups: Brooksby–Cobolli, Bublik–Sonego, FAA–Monfils, Tsitsipas–Medjedovic, Rune–Struff, Mensik–Marozsán, Fonseca–Macháč and more. Week-one chaos guaranteed.🐺 Who Goes Further? Big Dawgs EditionDraper vs Shelton • Fritz vs Zverev • Ruud vs De Minaur • Rublev vs Rune • Medvedev vs Tsitsipas — we pick winners and explain why.🌟 NEXT GEN WatchFonseca vs Mensik vs Michelsen — who’s primed for a Flushing Meadows breakout?✅ HAPPENING OR NOT? (Round of 16)Will these Round of 16 projects happen or not? Men: Sinner–T. Paul, Draper–Musetti, Zverev–Rublev, De Minaur–Khachanov, Djokovic–Rune/Tiafoe, Fritz–Mensik, Shelton–Ruud, Alcaraz–Medvedev.Women: Sabalenka–Tauson, Rybakina–Paolini, Pegula–Bencic, Andreeva–Navarro, Keys–Muchová, Gauff–Kasatkina, Anisimova–Svitolina, Swiatek–Alexandrova.🔥 Overreactions…or Not?• US Open Mixed Doubles should be in all Slams• Doubles is a different sport and deserves more promo• Elite doubles players > elite singles at doubles• Monica Seles is the coach Djokovic needs to win another slam (!)✈️ First Flight HomeWe nominate the seeds most likely to crash out early (Haroon’s eye is on an Italian… who’s on yours?).🫣 Dark HorseSomeone who is outside the Top 8 but into at least the QF? We pick some youngsters… and a couple of cheeky long shots.🏆 Champion PicksWe go all in on our US Open champion picks!

SINNER RETIRES & ALCARAZ FINALLY CROWNED CHAMPION IN CINCINNATI! | Full Reaction + Tournament Recap

Alcaraz FINALLY wins Cincy! But maybe not the way he wanted. Sinner’s health scare that has everyone talking. Carlitos breaks more records. Atmane’s cinderella story and so many upsets everywhere. Watch now!🎾 Inside Episode 36Cincy Masters King: Carlos Alcaraz’s title run, crazy records, the Sinner showdown, and the live-No.1 question heading into New York. We break down the rivalry and the sportsmanship.Sinner’s Disappointment: What happened to Jannik Sinner in the final? Biggest Winners of the Week:
France should be proud of its players in Cincy!
A few honorable mentions. 
Upset or Not an Upset?
Mannarino def. Machac, Rinderknech def. Ruud, Bonzi def. Musetti & Tsitsipas, Walton def. Medvedev, Opelka def. De Minaur—real shocks or just matchup math?
Cool Dude Moments:
Holger Rune’s class act.
Sinner-Alcaraz bromance moments continue. 
Atmane’s birthday present for Sinner
Basilashvili’s WILD racket celebration.
Buying or Selling?
Musetti , Medvedev, Tsitsipas , Ruud, Coco Gauff— we make our calls!
Ranking Risers & Sliders
We talk about who’s making the biggest leaps up and who’s going down big. 
Overreaction or Not?
Another Alcaraz–Sinner Slam final incoming at the US Open?
Is Joao Fonseca not the real deal?
Does Alcaraz hold the edge against Sinner going into New York right now?
Receipts Time
Where we were wrong and where we were right
Winston-Salem Picks
Ismaeel, Yousef & Haroon make their calls on the show.

WILL ALCARAZ TAKE REVENGE FROM SINNER FOR WIMBLEDON? | Cincinnati ATP Masters Final Preview

THE BEST RIVALRY IN SPORTS IS BACK! Sinner looks untouchable. Alcaraz won’t be denied. And another blockbuster final for the records. Can Jannik’s insane form survive Carlos’s clutch killer instinct? 🎾🔥
 
 
🎾 What We Cover:
 
Sinner’s Insane Form & Streaks — Youngest ever to reach 8 straight Masters + Slam finals, 25 consecutive hard-court wins, and 9 straight Masters QFs (first outside the Big 3). How good is he looking right now?
Alcaraz Check-In — What’s clicking in Carlos’ game on hard courts right now? Serve patterns, return aggression, and the key for him to win the finals.
Alcaraz vs Sinner: The Showdown — Wild but true: the last time both lost at the same event was the 2023 ATP Finals. Who blinks first this time? Key tactics, pressure points, and momentum swings to watch.
Who Ya Got? — Team Sinner or Team Alcaraz? We make our picks and one of us might shock you!