About this episode
As we head into finals weekend in Rome, the gang is back together to break down the latest stories from the Italian clay. Jack, John, Sam, and Stevie relive their best and worst memories in the Eternal City. In this week’s Mailbag special, the boys tackle your questions, reminiscing about fanny pack tourist missions and the time Sam got hustled on a selfie stick. They debate the importance of clay court shoes and ask: why don’t Americans win more clay titles in Europe? Plus, is Rome’s court… kinda mid? And finally, the Aura Draw is here but there’s still one wildcard slot up for grabs… 00:00 Introduction and Rome Finals Weekend Overview 00:22 Special Guests and Tournament Draw Announcement 02:09 Rome Story Time: Off-Court Memories 04:40 Hilarious Selfie Stick Incident 08:19 Favorite Restaurants and Dining Experiences in Rome 10:48 Memorable Matches and Doubles Titles 14:49 Rome Mailbag: Viewer Questions Answered 15:46 Wearable Technology in Tennis 17:46 The New Pope and Tennis 19:45 American Struggles on European Clay Courts 21:51 Rowdy Italian Tennis Crowds 22:38 Carlos Alcaraz's Early Warmups 24:15 Eating Italian Food While Competing 27:35 Clay Court vs. Hard Court Shoes 30:14 Ranking Rome's Center Court 32:22 Conclusion and Fan Mailbag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.