We went viral on TikTok because of the Miami Open - Alex Eala and the tournament round up

Thats right Ground Pass went viral on TikTok because of the popularity of the Alex Eala run at the Miami Open. Let’s talk about it. In this episode, Nick and Anastasia discuss the Miami Open, its unique atmosphere, and the ongoing challenges of scheduling due to rain delays. They compare the Miami Open to Indian Wells, highlighting the differences in appeal and experience for fans. The conversation shifts to emerging talents like Jakub Mensik and Alex Eala, who are making waves in the tennis world. They also touch on the dominance of Aryna Sabalenka and Emma Raducanu's journey, before transitioning to the upcoming clay season and the excitement surrounding it. Relevant Links: Ground Pass “mini” pod about the differences between the Miami Open & Indian Wells: https://pod.fo/e/2bda20 Courtside with Issac Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/courtsidewithisaac?igsh=MmNkNHBicGRtNTBh Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Tournament Overview 02:29 The Miami Open vs. Indian Wells 05:20 Venue Experience and Accessibility 08:06 Comparing Miami Open to Other Tournaments 11:01 Ticketing and Logistics 13:46 Fan Experience and Atmosphere 19:35 Cultural Impact and Growing Markets 23:08 Indian Wells Semifinalists fall early 24:52 Jakub Mensik goes under the rader 29:22 The rise of Alex Eala and tennis in the Philippines 37:16 The Arthur Fils Corner 41:02 Emma Raducanu's Journey and Potential 46:49 Iga Swiatek vs. Aryna Sabalenka: The Miami Open Final 52:55 Celebrating Doubles: The Sunshine Double Achievers 55:45 Transitioning to Clay: The Upcoming Tournaments 01:04:37 Players of the Fortnite: Celebrating Talent 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.