About this episode
It seems like we've been talking about the next generation of ATP players a lot recently, and Karen Khachanov keeps that trend going with a massive first Masters 1000 title in Paris. Elsewhere, the WTA officially ends its season with Ash Barty hoisting the trophy in Zhuhai. Although he was unable to keep his win streak going, Djokovic leaves Paris with the #1 ranking secured into 2019. We talk a bit about the upcoming ATP & #NextGen Finals, before finishing the episode with more news in the ongoing tennis culture crisis of ballkid abuse. 00:32 Khachanov rides momentum to dream week in Paris 04:09 Federer shows up and shows out vs Nole 08:01 Hats off to Ash Barty and her beautiful game 20:33 Luksika Kumkhum winning out loud 24:57 Rafa shuts it down, has ankle surgery? 27:42 Nole secures year-end #1 for a 5th time 31:55 What next for the Saudi exhibition? 34:28 James goes to bat for Isner at ATP finals 37:48 The #NextGenFinals sowing some good seeds 50:04 Yet again: THESE ARE CHILDREN!