86: Mid-Season Awards, Toronto Withdrawals & The Doubles Debate | EP 86

John, Sam, Stevie, and a late-arriving Jack are here to kick off your week! Sam and John’s Sinner/Doubles hot take took the tennis world by storm over the weekend, and the heated debate continues in today’s episode. With a flood of withdrawals, the Toronto Open is shaping up to look very different, and the boys break down the big dropouts. Looking ahead to D.C. Andre Agassi is back in the headlines as he prepares to mentor Holger Rune, while the crew weighs in on the status of a slightly underwhelming Hopman Cup. Plus with the third Slam of the year now in the rearview, The gang host their very own mid-season tennis awards featuring some highly questionable categories like “Coolest Coaching Entourage” and “Player Most Likely to Gain 100 Pounds.” 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Debate: Sinner vs. Doubles Champions 07:28 Midseason Awards Discussion 17:28 Most Likely to Gain Weight After Playing 18:58 Midseason Awards and Player Updates 19:53 Discussion on Player Performances 25:28 Hopman Cup: A Blast from the Past 29:20 Upcoming Tournaments and Player Withdrawals 35:19 Coaching Trials and Final Thoughts