Aldwin says goodbye to Ready Play Tennis Podcast on his final episode. Aldwin explains his departure and the guys reminisce on some of their favourite moments and memories over 100+ episodes. The also discuss the upcoming Canadian Gay Open, a GLTA event where they have been bumped up to 'Open' level because of Jason's points, Jason starts-up again with a coach, and the guys discuss the future of Carlos and Ons after their titles in Madrid. Email readyplaytennispodcast@gmail.com and share your best wishes to Aldwin. IG: @readyplaytennispodcast ..read more

What else can be said other than tennis seems quite alright in the hands of 20 year old Iga Swiatek and 18 year old Carlos Alcaraz.  Iga becomes the first woman in no one knows how long (the guys ask for a fact check on this) to win four straight tournaments in a row, proving a dominant #1. Alcaraz for his part is dominating in his own right. He defeated Tsitsipas in a tense QF match-up before taking out De Minaur in a 3 hr 38 min marathon in the semis. Later that afternoon, he would defeat his countryman PCB to take his 3rd title in 2022 on home soil in Barcelona.  Rising to #9 in t ..read more

After rumblings 4-5 weeks ago, the All England Lawn & Tennis Club, which hosts Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday its decision to ban all Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships as a response to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.  Most seem to denounce the move, while some, including Ukraine tennis players welcome the response. The guys share their takes. Others Items on the show this week: Jason's birthday and shout outs from listeners (and ATP player Christian Harrison... shirtless!). Aldwin & Jason's first match of 2022. Run down of Monte Carlo and Tsitsipas ..read more

As tennis transitions to the clay, some big stories emerged this week. Of the 'Big Four' stories, which would you rank among the top: Bianca's return with a wildcard in Stuttgart? Simona snatches up Patrick Mouratoglou from Serena as she eyes more grand slam glory? Federer shows fitness photos as he eyes his return at 40? Clijsters retires for good after her second return to tennis? Check the title for your answer. The guys cover the results in Charleston and the play of its champ Bencic. Is she petulant as some listeners think? Are you happy for her? One player Aldwin is living for is Amand ..read more

While the name of this episode could have been recycled from last week, it was more important to give props to the dominance of the new WTA World #1. Once thought to have been 'gifted' the mantle after Ashleigh Barty's shock retirement, Iga took to reins and reigned supreme in Miami, dropping just 26 games in six matches as she marched to her third straight WTA 1,000 title and completing the 'Sunshine Double'. That's not to knock Carlos Alcaraz one bit, who fought through a QF scare to take the title, defeating Casper Ruud, both of whom were contesting their first Masters 1,000 title. At just ..read more

Your fave tennis girl, Aldwin, is flying solo this week as his partner in crime in enjoying a hard earned vacation in Italy.  Not to worry though because Aldwin gets into the nitty gritty discussing the draw development in Miami, Emma Raducanu's less than stellar play, Jenson Brooksby's 2nd round outburst, and the legacies that are Venus and Serena Williams at this year's Oscars.  Oh, and there's a little reveal at the end.  Miami, it's getting hot in here ..read more

What a week it was in the desert. Who knew Taylor would take out Rafa and end his 20 match winning streak? And who knew Iga would continue her dominance in the desert. The guys break down all the action at Indian Wells, including Taylor's first Master's title and the injury which almost kept him out of that final, what's next for Rafa, Kyrgios makes a run. On the ladies side, aside from Iga's dominance, Sakkari continues her strides, and Halep's got some edge. Aldwin gives Jason an Indian Wells quiz, they recount their first 'domestic' related to a topic to cover (or not to cover) on the episo ..read more

After a week break, the guys return and there's a shit ton to talk about. The biggest story of the week was the fan heckling of Naomi Osaka during her 2nd round loss to Kudermetova 6-0, 6-4. The female fan yelled out 'you suck' multiple times before Kudermetova's service game, leading to a discussion between Naomi and the umpire. The incident clearly shook her and impacted the result. The guys reflect on her journey with mental health, the inappropriate behaviour of fans, and how the 2018 US Open Final might have impacted her reaction in the match Other Items on the Desert Dish Menu: Amanda A ..read more

REGISTER and VOTE and help us win Best Tennis Podcast for the Sports Podcast Awards. VOTING CLOSES on Sunday, March 6th! Under the fog of war -- a shocking invasion of sovereign Ukraine by an aggressor in Russia, the ATP's 27th #1 player in the world is Russia's Daniil Medvedev. While his childhood dream comes true, it's bittersweet when many are not happy with the actions of his homeland. The guys cover this history of the ATP #1 and how monumental Daniil's achievement is after 18 years of 'Big 3' (plus Andy Murray) dominance.  Should Russian players like Medvedev, winner in two consecut ..read more

REGISTER and VOTE and help us win Best Tennis Podcast for the Sports Podcast Awards. After an incredible night of tennis where he would win a hard fought battle and the latest ATP match ever at 4:55 AM, Sascha Zverev would soon have that history forgotten with aggressive 'acting out' behaviour directed at a chair umpire in a first round doubles match.  After a what he perceived to be a bad missed call and subsequent loss of the match, the umpire experienced Zverev's expletive laden rant and smashing of the racquet against the umpire's chair, close enough to risk harm. The jury of public o ..read more