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Alvin and friends discuss a wide variety of tennis topics, both on and off the court.

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Jean-Yves Aubone on Intense Tennis and the Push to Modernize Professional Tennis
March 8, 2026

Jean-Yves Aubone on Intense Tennis and the Push to Modernize Professional Tennis

In this episode of the Best of Three podcast, Alvin Owusu and Torrey Hawkins sit down with Jean-Yves Aubone, Director of Player & Coach Relations for the Intense Tennis League. The conversation explores why a new format has e...
Jack Draper’s Ceiling, Francis Tiafoe’s Window, and the Reality of a Serena Return
March 1, 2026

Jack Draper’s Ceiling, Francis Tiafoe’s Window, and the Reality of a Serena Return

With Miami approaching, we assess three players at very different stages of leverage. Jack Draper, now 24, already owns a Masters 1000 title and deep Slam credentials. The gap between him and sustained Top 5 status is narrower than it appears. This episode breaks down the marginal gains conversatio…
Carlos Alcaraz’s Depth Revolution & Jessica Pegula’s Sustainable Ceiling
Feb. 22, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz’s Depth Revolution & Jessica Pegula’s Sustainable Ceiling

Carlos Alcaraz’s Doha title signals more than form — it signals evolution. We analyze how his depth control, tempo manipulation, and backhand assertion are redefining his dominance. His ability to gain time without sacrificin...
WTA Doha 1000 Recap: Muchova Breaks Through, Mboko Arrives, and the Next Gen Is Here
Feb. 15, 2026

WTA Doha 1000 Recap: Muchova Breaks Through, Mboko Arrives, and the Next Gen Is Here

The WTA Doha 1000 wrapped up with one of the most satisfying storylines of the season. Karolína Muchová wins her first WTA title in six years, Vicky Mboko announces herself as a top-10 player, and the next generation keeps fo...
Alcaraz’s Genius, Zverev’s Window & Sinner’s Response | Post Australian Open Breakdown
Feb. 9, 2026

Alcaraz’s Genius, Zverev’s Window & Sinner’s Response | Post Australian Open Breakdown

The Australian Open is in the books, and we’re joined by Patrick Parr for a wide-ranging post-AO conversation that goes well beyond the scoreboard. We unpack Alexander Zverev’s durability and why the French Open may represent...
Australian Open 2026 Recap: What We Learned About Alcaraz, Rybakina, Zverev & the Tours
Feb. 5, 2026

Australian Open 2026 Recap: What We Learned About Alcaraz, Rybakina, Zverev & the Tours

The Australian Open is in the books, and we zoom out on what actually mattered. In this episode of Best of Three, we break down what the 2026 Australian Open told us about the state of both tours — from Aryna Sabalenka’s continued dominance and the growing depth of the WTA, to Carlos Alcaraz’s sepa…