About this episode
For many, the 2025 ATP season has been about one heated rivalry and, well … not much else. We’re not necessarily here to contradict that narrative. But, there were five first-time Masters 1000 winners, and that’s not nothing! We’ll take you through the year’s highlights, month by month; question some tennis conventional wisdom; and go through your most memorable and funniest moments (math is hard!). Also, find out how our breakout picks fared and which ATP Awards need a rethink. 4:30 How we finished 2024 10:00 Themes of this season: duopoly, futility 15:00 The season’s notable moments in chronological order 35:35 Italy’s Davis Cup threepeat / RIP Nicola Pietrangeli 39:30 How did we do with our 2025 breakout picks? 43:40 ATP Awards: wheel and come again 48:05 Your most memorable moments of the ATP season 60:30 Your funniest moments: leave Jack alone! 65:50 Retirements, comebacks, and first-time titlists