About this episode
The US Spring swing continues this week with the Austin Open, a WTA 250, but it’s all leading to the tentpole events of this period - The SunShine Double. Indian Wells and Miami Open are the highlights of US Spring Tennis season. Steeped in history and prestige its as close to the hype you will get in the US tennis calendar outside of the US Open. Indian Wells especially has over the years earned the moniker of The Fifth Grand Slam, in this episode we preview both tournaments and give you our guide to the events. When to go, what tickets to get and what you can or cannot bring. We will also be publishing a full guide on our website. Stay tuned to our social media to find out when that is live. Relevant Links: A Serious Tennis Fan’s Top 10 Tips for the 2024 US Open (Tickets and More) - https://www.roadto45tennis.com/a-serious-tennis-fans-tips-for-the-us-open-tickets-more/ Ground Pass on Site Substack: https://groundpass.substack.com Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back and Technical Improvements 01:36 Social Events and Personal Updates 06:47 Topic of the episode - 1000 level tennis tournaments 15:36 The Sunshine Double: Indian Wells and Miami Open 21:01 Ticketing Insights for Indian Wells 22:47 Practice Courts and Player Accessibility 34:12 Navigating Indian Wells: Essential Tips 38:24 Crowd Dynamics and Planning Your Visit 42:01 Experiencing the Magic of Night Sessions 45:33 Comparing Indian Wells and Miami Open 56:10 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Connect with Us: Follow Ground Pass on Instagram and Bluesky/Twitter for real-time updates. Subscribe on Substack for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes coverage and exclusive content. Got thoughts on this week’s tennis news? Let us know in the comments or send us a message! Enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more from Ground Pass ! Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.com Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast Podcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.