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

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Alcaraz vs Fonseca, Świątek’s Confidence Dip, and Gauff’s Forehand Questions
March 20, 2026

Alcaraz vs Fonseca, Świątek’s Confidence Dip, and Gauff’s Forehand Questions

Carlos Alcaraz’s straight-set win over João Fonseca in Miami looks routine on paper, but the match offers a clearer view into the developmental gap between emerging talent and established elite. We break down what separates “...
Sabalenka vs Rybakina and the Tactical Hierarchy Emerging After Indian Wells
March 15, 2026

Sabalenka vs Rybakina and the Tactical Hierarchy Emerging After Indian Wells

Indian Wells offered more than just two championship matches — it provided a revealing snapshot of how the tactical hierarchy of professional tennis is evolving. In the women’s final, Aryna Sabalenka’s victory over Elena Ryba...
Jannik Sinner vs João Fonseca — and the Pressure on Carlos Alcaraz
March 12, 2026

Jannik Sinner vs João Fonseca — and the Pressure on Carlos Alcaraz

Recorded during the middle of the Indian Wells tournament, this episode explores one of the most overlooked tactical questions in modern tennis: where should players actually stand on the court relative to their skill sets? A...
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...