About this episode
Iga Swiatek further cements her position as the highly feared queen of Roland Garros and Carlos Alcaraz completes a “Surface Slam” amid injury problems and less than ideal preparation. The years-long ordeal surrounding domestic violence allegations and criminal charges against Zverev has been resolved, at least legally, but the tennis community will continue to reckon with its comprehensive failure in their handling of it. We’ve also got doubles news, WTA CEO announcement, and more takeaways from the tournament like umpire headcams (did they get headcam premium pay?). 2:50 Alcaraz wins his first French title, that other guy loses another Slam final up 2 sets to 1 8:05 Zverev assault case has been settled 13:40 The sport has utterly failed in its handling of domestic violence 22:15 Carlos & Jannik in ascendance, Novak out with meniscus tear 32:55 Iga thoroughly dominates the field post-Naomi 41:20 Coco Gauff wins her first Slam doubles title - and Siniakova her 8th! 45:45 WTA announces a new CEO 47:00 Tournament et ceteras: first up, the umpire head cams 49:05 The Djokovic/Jockovic vowel shift 53:30 Danielle Collins addresses the incredulity about her impending retirement 61:10 PTPA announces additional funds raised for its commercial arm, Winners Alliance