Episodes
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Revisiting the Drama - Serena vs. Osaka
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
This week the guys dissect the drama-filled, emotional encounter between 20 year old upstart Naomi Osaka and the queen (and legend) Serena Williams at the 2018 US Open Final. With the stage set for Serena, the overwhelming favourite, to tie Margaret Court's record of 24 grand slam titles, the match would devolve into something much more dramatic than anyone anticipated. Was Serena robbed, or simply outplayed? Were issues of sexism or race at play, or was it just a case of bad behaviour?
Aldwin and Jason also fulfill their role as 'Branch COVIDian Czars', giving an update on all things COVID-19 in tennis. How will ATP and WTA tournament organizers keep players from breaking quarantine rules and keep everyone safe?
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
The Big 3 and Beyond
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Fed, Rafa, Djoko, (and maybe Murray?), The Big 3 have dominated the game like an aggressive, hungry top for the past twenty years. With little sign that these legends are slowing down and fuelled by their desire to cement themselves as the stand-alone GOAT, how much longer is the tennis world going to enjoy this trifecta of champions? How have they gotten there? How many more Rolex watches do they need? Is Andy Murray part of this equation or is this only a three variable algebraic expression? (Andy, chime in and let us know what you think!).
And what about beyond the horizon, when the sun ultimately sets on the careers of these three tennis giants? Who among the next gen of players is thirsty and driven enough to dare and emulate their success? Zverev? Thiem? Tsitsipas? And what about our Canadian contenders: Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime? What place are they ready to carve out for themselves in the tennis history books? Jason and Aldwin get up in all o' dat and more as they dive into some deep sea big three analysis.
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wimbledon, Wimbledon, Wherefore Art Thou Wimbledon?
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
For the first time since World War II, tennis will not be played on the hallowed grounds of the sport's most prestigious tournament and Jason and Aldwin are seriously in their feelings about it. Taking a trip down memory lane, the two reminisce over some of the Slam's iconic trademarks and traditions that captured their childhood imaginations: from the stringent all-white clothing policy to NBC's coverage of the Championship (not to mention that epic theme music!) and of course, those luscious and often-time chewed-up grass courts.
Find a cozy nook and serve yourself some fresh-ass strawberries and cream as you listen to the duo's thoughtful analysis of their marquis Wimby matches and a few others that rub and tugged at their heart strings (We love and miss you Jana Novotná!).
Jason and Aldwin, along with the rest of the tennis world are just not the same without the Wimby fortnight. Here's looking to next year when Henman Hill (or Murray Mound) is once again packed and the All-England Club is ready to crown it's first Champions of the decade.
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Adria Tour Fallout
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
And you thought Dmitrov testing positive for COVID-19 was a bad omen for the Adria Tour? Sweetie, that was only the tip...of the iceberg. Jason and Aldwin delve right into the details, discussing the onslaught of new positive cases and official player statements as a result of Djoko's Balkan debacle. The two also recount getting trolled by a few hardcore Zverev supporters on IG. "Branch Covidian Czars?" We prefer "Czars of Social Distancing" thank you very much! Finally, some Canadian tennis talk in honour of our beloved country's birthday leads to a surprise challenge being issued. Genie, Vasek, slide into our DMs!