About this episode
Ash Barty finesses the year-end number one ranking with a tidy and patient display in Shenzhen, with it snatching the largest ever payout in tennis history. Djokovic edges closer to both the year-end number one and the Masters 1000 record with a fifth victory in Paris. Plus, we chat about Shapovalov, Svitolina, and the surface problems that caused a slew of retirements in Shenzhen. Oh, and we've got a dramatic reading for you, too! 04:20 Djokovic dominates in Paris, closes in on year-end #1 14:42 Barty caps breakout year, makes money moves in Shenzhen 18:05 How Ash did it, and why people like/don't like her 23:09 The professionalism of Elina Svitolina 28:43 What's the deal with these retirements and slow ass courts? 33:45 WTA Legacy Fund & taking care of the Tour's elders 39:31 Evolution of WTA Prize Money: It takes more than $4.42 million 44:13 Mariana Alves retires after game-changing start to her umpiring career 46:36 Dramatic reading: Setting the record straight about Chicago's Kamau Murray