Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast

This episode features special guest Ben Johnson from @TheTennis101. Topics include: - First video getting 3M views - Most beautiful tennis courts around the world - Goldstein Residence in LA - Monetizing tennis content - Brand collaborations - Coming up with creative concepts - Favorite tournaments - Best Tennis brands and apparel - Most stylish tennis players - Luxury brands in tennis - Challengers and other favorite tennis movies - Money in tennis and the next opportunities - Helping underprivileged children Follow Ben Johnson @TheTennis101 https://www.instagram.com/thetennis101 https://www.tiktok.com/@thetennis101 https://www.youtube.com/@thetennis101 Follow Chris Hasek-Watt https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chrishasekwatt

Juicy Arbutus Club Scandal, The anti-woke Podcast, Black Tie Gala, Chubby Cree, Double Standards, Tsitsidosa, Badosa's mom, Alexis Ohanian on Master Class, The Idea of You with Anne Hathaway, Met Gala Dresses, Madrid, Felix Auger Alliasme Coaching Issues, Rublev Sick, Samadhi, now I'm Free, You'll be BLACK, Dairy Boy (Paige Lorenze), Rome Preview, Osaka Threads Chip Wilson Email Subscription Social Accounts: X: /chrishasekwatt Instagram: /chrishasekwatt

Challengers Recap, Morgan Riddle crush, Nadal expectations for rest of year, Laver Cup, Rublev resurgence, Felix is back!?, Shapo making strides, Bublik or Moutet, Coffee breaks, Sinner’s hip, Djokovic keeps dropping team members, Tournaments lasting too long, Bruins over Canucks

Struff wins Munich in the snow, Fuscovic selects an easy ATP 250 and gets the W, Rune revenge on Tsitsipas, Madrid leads up, Nadal plays a 16 year old first round, Nadal commits to Laver Cup for final farewell, Murguruza retires, Rybakina can’t drive, Thiem done.

- Tsitsipas wins his 3rd Monte Carlo - Tsitsipas jumps into top 10 - Where was Badosa - Umpires have it out for Rune - Medvedev not happy with Umpires - Why no Hawk Eye? - Horrible calls - Djokovic gets a B+ but still looks a bit slow - Fashion critique

Dimitrov playing best tennis of his life, Sinner Unstoppable, from Penn to Dunlop, Daniel Collins must keep going, Andy Murray out, Evans wrong choice, Felix needs help, Shelton getting better by the hour, Sinner props, Musetti finding his game, big serves on clay, Garin unsportsmanlike conduct, Djoker and Goran split, Agassi making moves, men are not women, crime rates, Djoker oldest #1, Berretini gets big W, Saudi gets WTA finals.

- Djokovic's performance at Indian Wells and potential downfall - Is Djokovic still motivated - Seating Issues at Indian Wells - Indian Well sticky/griddy court surface - Alcaraz return to the top - Sinner went away in the finals - Rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz - Does Alcaraz need Juan Carlos Ferrero more than he needs Alcaraz? - Medvedev plays best when from behind - Rune and Medvedev beef - Tommy Paul's rise in the rankings and who's the best American player - What happened to Tiafoe? - Chipotle and Fritz - Does RedBull not agree with Rybakina - Coco Guaff's struggles but still near the top - Netflix's Break Point gets cancelled - Upcoming documentary on Alcaraz and Federer - Simona Halep's suspension over - Wozniacki's comments over Halep getting Wildcard - Concerns about Humidity in Miami - Players health regarding tennis balls and conditions - Sabalenka's ex Boyfriend falls to his death in Miami Chris Hasek-Watt Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

Dubai Recap Humbert plays like a big man Rublev gets screwed and should sue Bublik is a beauty Humid in Acapulco Rune is overrated Alex de Minaur on a tear Moutet's a twit Osaka high IQ Threads Wendy's Surge Pricing Saudi making moves

In this episode, Chris discusses various tennis news and tournaments. He talks about the evolution of the one-handed backhand and the decline of players using it. He also discusses Carlos Alcaraz's performance in Buenos Aires and his recent struggles. Chris highlights Jannik Sinner's rise in the tennis world and his recent win in Rotterdam. He shares his thoughts on Lululemon's tennis outfits and comments on the fashion choices of players like Milos Raonic. Chris also discusses the Super Bowl, Renee Stubbs' tweets, and the controversy surrounding playing in Qatar. He shares his opinions on political matters. Takeaways The one-handed backhand is becoming less common in men's tennis, with players like Federer being the exception. Jannik Sinner is emerging as a top player, while Carlos Alcaraz is experiencing a slump. Lululemon's tennis outfits have received mixed reviews. There are controversies surrounding playing in Qatar and the treatment of transgender athletes in sports. Venus Williams receiving a wild card entry into Indian Wells raises questions about the fairness of such decisions. 01:00Tsitsipas and the Evolution of the One-Handed Backhand 05:09Carlos Alcaraz's Performance in Buenos Aires 08:06Alcaraz's Recent Struggles and the Rise of Jannik Sinner09:02Results of the Rotterdam Tournament 10:27Fashion Commentary on Lululemon's Tennis Outfits 11:57Discussion on Hubert Hurkacz and His Playing Style 12:27Concerns about Holger Rune's Performance 13:23Results of the Delray Beach Tournament 14:20Women's Tournament in Doha and Controversy Surrounding Playing in Qatar 15:43Thoughts on the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce's Behavior 17:09Renee Stubbs' Tweets and the Concept of Cameo 19:00Discussion on Maria Sakkari and Her Split from Coach 20:25Amelie Mauresmo's Legal Troubles 21:53Martina Navratilova's Tweets on Transgender Athletes and Political Views 23:20Opinions on Joe Biden and Donald Trump 26:36Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry into Indian Wells 28:27Morgan Riddle Experience at the Super Bowl and Harassment

In this episode, Chris discusses various tennis news and tournaments. He talks about the evolution of the one-handed backhand and the decline of players using it. He also discusses Carlos Alcaraz's performance in Buenos Aires and his recent struggles. Chris highlights Jannik Sinner's rise in the tennis world and his recent win in Rotterdam. He shares his thoughts on Lululemon's tennis outfits and comments on the fashion choices of players like Milos Raonic. Chris also discusses the Super Bowl, Renee Stubbs' tweets, and the controversy surrounding playing in Qatar. He shares his opinions on political matters. Takeaways The one-handed backhand is becoming less common in men's tennis, with players like Federer being the exception. Jannik Sinner is emerging as a top player, while Carlos Alcaraz is experiencing a slump. Lululemon's tennis outfits have received mixed reviews. There are controversies surrounding playing in Qatar and the treatment of transgender athletes in sports. Venus Williams receiving a wild card entry into Indian Wells raises questions about the fairness of such decisions. 01:00Tsitsipas and the Evolution of the One-Handed Backhand 05:09Carlos Alcaraz's Performance in Buenos Aires 08:06Alcaraz's Recent Struggles and the Rise of Jannik Sinner09:02Results of the Rotterdam Tournament 10:27Fashion Commentary on Lululemon's Tennis Outfits 11:57Discussion on Hubert Hurkacz and His Playing Style 12:27Concerns about Holger Rune's Performance 13:23Results of the Delray Beach Tournament 14:20Women's Tournament in Doha and Controversy Surrounding Playing in Qatar 15:43Thoughts on the Super Bowl and Travis Kelce's Behavior 17:09Renee Stubbs' Tweets and the Concept of Cameo 19:00Discussion on Maria Sakkari and Her Split from Coach 20:25Amelie Mauresmo's Legal Troubles 21:53Martina Navratilova's Tweets on Transgender Athletes and Political Views 23:20Opinions on Joe Biden and Donald Trump 26:36Venus Williams' Wild Card Entry into Indian Wells 28:27Morgan Riddle Experience at the Super Bowl and Harassment

In this conversation, Chris and Pavy G discuss Djokovic's performance at the Australian Open and the reasons behind his struggles. They also delve into the rise of Jannik Sinner and the comparison with Carlos Alcaraz. The conversation touches on the influence of sponsorships and the establishment in promoting certain players. They also discuss Rafael Nadal's participation in the Australian Open and his ambassadorship with Saudi Arabia. The conversation concludes with a discussion on players who are in retirement but have not officially announced it. The conversation explores the topics of Nadal's ambassadorship, Djokovic's potential partnership with Saudi Arabia, the impact on other tournaments and the Labor Cup, the partnership between ATP and WTA, and the commercial value and prize money disparities in tennis. Takeaways Djokovic's hectic schedule and lack of rest may have contributed to his performance at the Australian Open. Jannik Sinner has emerged as a strong contender in the tennis world, surpassing Carlos Alcaraz in terms of consistency and mental strength. Sponsorships and the establishment play a significant role in promoting certain players and shaping their public image. Rafael Nadal's participation in the Australian Open and his ambassadorship with Saudi Arabia have raised questions about his intentions and motivations. Some players may continue to play professionally despite being in retirement due to financial considerations or other factors. Nadal's ambassadorship to Saudi Arabia raises questions about financial motivations and potential risks to his reputation. Djokovic's potential partnership with Saudi Arabia could bring more international attention to the country and help grow the game of tennis. The involvement of Saudi Arabia in tennis could lead to the creation of a new super series and the hosting of major tournaments. The partnership between ATP and WTA is unlikely due to differences in commercial value and financial struggles faced by the WTA. The debate around prize money disparities in tennis highlights the importance of commercial value and viewership in determining earnings. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Hate Mail 01:14 Djokovic's Performance at the Australian Open 04:14 Djokovic's Hectic Schedule 07:02 Djokovic's Performance against Sinner 08:59 Rise of Jannik Sinner 14:13 Comparison of Sinner and Alcaraz 20:22 Sinner's Sponsorship and the Establishment 23:18 Rafael Nadal's Australian Open Participation 33:18 Nadal's Planned Participation and Saudi Ambassadorship 41:07 Players in Retirement but Not Announcing It 41:46 Nadal's Ambassadorship and Financial Motivations 47:07 Djokovic's Potential Partnership with Saudi Arabia 52:19 Saudi Arabia's Involvement in Tennis and Prize Money 56:00 Impact on Other Tournaments and Labor Cup 01:06:18 Partnership between ATP and WTA 01:13:18 Commercial Value and Prize Money Disparities

David Sacks from the All In Podcast for next President, Who's the next face of tennis? Sinner or Alcaraz? Will Sinner or Alcaraz top $40M of earning in 2024? Did Djokovic have Covid during the Australian Open, The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, joins Board of TKO for $50M and gets rights to "The Rock" Trademark, Zverev making life harder on himself, Ben Rothenberg wins wokest tennis journalist award, Rohan Bopana winning Australian Open Doubles good or bad for the game? Sabalenka transforms from angry to happy, Is Sabalenka husband a warlord? Montpellier ATP 250 Review, Shapo's game seems to be improving, Shevchenko moves from Russia to Kazakhstan. Ever heard of the Bahamas? Andy Murray slaps back at journalist, Saudi offer $100M total prize money in new tournament, PGA strikes deal that can potentially give players equity, Peter Thiel announces Enhanced Games where enhancers are fair game, The next Bachelor is a tennis coach, Taylor swift and Travis Kelce makes me happy. Follow Chris Hasek-Watt: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ www.youtube.com/@chrishasekwatt www.lovemeansnothingpod.com Links: All In: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e164-zucks-senate-apology-elons-comp-package-voided/id1502871393?i=1000643984249 The Rock: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-02/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-s-tko-deal-is-what-athletes-want?embedded-checkout=true The Bachelor: https://people.com/the-bachelor-joey-graziadei-everything-to-know-7734903#:~:text=The%20ball%20is%20now%20in,slated%20to%20air%20in%202024.

Cazaux appears from nowhere, Medvedev proves he's a night owl, Felix Auger Alliasme disappointment, Kecmanovic most clutch player of tourny, Djokovic performance so far, Who's wearing the shortest shorts? Why would any player wear ankle socks? Tsitsipas serve and Kyrgios predictions, Badosa in your box, Jannick Sinner dominance down under - so far, Kyrgios commentating gets an A so far, Nadal joining as Tennis Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sports Illustrated down fall, Ben Rothenberg and his woke ways, Zverev getting asked the hard questions, Anisimova prefers Florida and Ciders but naturally talented, Andreeva Potential, Shift in Journalism, Reddit upcoming IPO, Tennis Sports Betting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

In this episode, Chris and David discuss the biggest surprises and standout performances at the Australian Open. They highlight the rise of Arthur Cazot, a relatively unknown player who has made a deep run in the tournament. They also discuss the late-night match between Medvedev and RoosterVory, as well as the disappointing performance of Felix Auger-Aliassime. The conversation covers the impressive performances of Adrian Mannarino and Miomir Kecmanovic, as well as the doubts surrounding Novak Djokovic. They also touch on the potential of Stefanos Tsitsipas and the life decisions of Taylor Fritz. Finally, they discuss Jannik Sinner's dominance and potential challenges in the tournament. The conversation covers various topics in the tennis world, including predictions for the men's draw, contrasting styles in men's matches, coaches commentating on matches, current players as commentators, the influence of Navratilova and Evert on the women's game, players' involvement with Saudi Arabia, players' financial decisions, Zverev's assault allegations, coverage bias in tennis broadcasting, Anisimova's return to tennis, upsets in the women's draw, and Andreeva's impressive performance and potential. In this conversation, Chris and David discuss various topics related to brands, marketing, journalism, IPOs, and sports betting. They explore the influence of brands on consumer behavior, the decline of Sports Illustrated, the shift in journalism towards new media formats, the upcoming IPOs of Reddit and AmorSports, and the potential for sports betting in tennis. 00:00 Introduction and Biggest Surprises 03:04 Arthur Cazot's Rise and Background 08:21 Medvedev's Late Night Match and Potential Opponents 13:06 Felix Auger-Aliassime's Disappointing Performance 18:12 Adrian Mannarino's Strong Performance 19:56 The Clutch Performance of Miomir Kecmanovic 23:06 Novak Djokovic's Performance and Doubts 26:41 Stefanos Tsitsipas' Potential and Girlfriend Drama 28:47 Taylor Fritz's Life Decisions and IQ 32:33 Jannik Sinner's Dominance and Potential Challenges 35:04 Men's Draw Predictions 36:05 Contrasting Styles in Men's Matches 36:31 Coaches Commentating on Matches 01:07:49 Wrap Up and Future Episodes Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

In this episode, Chris discusses various topics related to tennis, including Richard Gasquet's drop in the rankings, the controversy surrounding his cocaine test, and his thoughts on the second season of the show 'Breakpoint.' He also talks about Ons Jaber's sponsorship change, Amr Sports going public, and Chip Wilson's controversial statements. Chris then analyzes the men's and women's draws for the Australian Open, sharing his predictions and insights. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections 01:53 Richard Gasquet's Ranking Drop 03:21 Gasquet's Cocaine Controversy 04:18 Review of 'Breakpoint' Season 2 06:09 Pegula's Family Background 07:08 Ons Jaber's Sponsorship Change 08:33 Amer Sports Going Public 10:28 Chip Wilson's Controversial Statements 13:46 Men's Australian Open Draw Analysis 22:54 Women's Australian Open Draw Analysis 28:41 Conclusion SUBSRIBE!!

- Era's of tennis fashion - Nike's tennis dominance to downfall - New up and coming brands - Player signings and endorsements - Wilson x Kith Collaboration - Sinner and Gucci - Alcaraz and Louis Vuitton - Berrettini and Boss - Federer best male dresser - Donna Vekic style off court - Dimitrov moving from Nike to Lacoste - Wilson upping their game - Kokkanakis and CottonOn - Comparing Brands Watch on youtube: Eliza Wastcoast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/itselizasworld/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@itslizasworld Chris Hasek-Watt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt

Takeaways 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Nadal's Return 03:03 Assessing Nadal's Performance and Injury Concerns 07:24 Evaluating Dominic Thiem's Comeback and Future Prospects 09:27 Analyzing the Intensity of the Tennis Schedule 12:16 Reviewing Djokovic's Participation in the United Cup 15:14 Discussing the Rise of Holger Rune and Grigor Dimitrov's Performance 18:37 Debating the Athleticism of Tennis Players 22:02 Determining the Best Athlete of Djokovic's Era 25:49 Assessing the Potential of J.C. Shang and Frances Tiafoe 27:36 Reviewing the Hong Kong Tournament and Stefanos Tsitsipas' Loss 31:45 Debating the Greatest One-Handed Backhand 32:26 Discussion on the best one-handed backhand 36:03 Assessment of Stefanos Tsitsipas' backhand 37:45 Predictions for Alexander Zverev's performance 39:51 Evaluation of Jannik Sinner's recent success 43:09 Analysis of Carlos Alcaraz's potential 45:09 Discussion on players' performance in different conditions 49:50 Disappointment with Felix Auger-Aliassime's performance 56:56 Assessment of Nick Kyrgios' career 01:02:44 Disappointment with Nick Kyrgios 01:05:24 Naomi Osaka's Return to the Tour 01:09:04 Hot Takes for Next Year Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw Website: https://www.lovemeansnothingpod.com/

Topics Include: - Baby It’s Cold Outside verses WAP - Fake beef or marketing stunt between Travis Scott and McEnroe - Netflix Live Stream Nadal verses Alcaraz - ATP Awards - Darren Cahill or Ivanesevic - Djokovic on 60 Minutes - Kyrgios Only Fans - WTA CEO fired - Becker Drama Articles: 60 Minutes: Novak Djokovic: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/novak-djokovic-60-minutes-video-2023-12-10/ The athletic (Kyrgios): https://theathletic.com/5121518/2023/12/11/nick-kyrgios-tennis-aussie/?amp=1 Jay Shetty (Kyrgios): https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/on-purpose-with-jay-shetty/id1450994021?i=1000638157458

After a 3 week hiatus, I'm back with another episode of the Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast. Topics include: - Lactation Consultancy - Kyrgios interview on Piers Morgan (https://youtu.be/dtRJIm1bbU4?si=u95DD_Tk7szgTWD7) - Tennis Grand Slam Plot Bombshell (https://theathletic.com/5094051/2023/11/28/tennis-grand-slams-premier/) - Racquet Magazine future up in the air (https://defector.com/racquet-magazine-future-up-in-the-air-after-one-cofounder-removes-the-other) - ATP Final Recap in Turin - Becker comments on Rune and Alcaraz - Djokovic #1 for 400 weeks - ATP Award Nominees - Medvedev Lacoste Line - Mark Cuban sells majority stake in Dallas Mavericks - Investing Legends Charlie Munger passes at 99 years old - Elon is becoming my hero ( https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MYxNoaVRjoKw?t=32m28s) Chris Hasek-Watt Website: https://www.lovemeansnothingpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw

Back with another episode of the Love Means Nothing Tennis Podcast. Topics include: - Getting in trouble on a previous Pod with Pavvy G - My apology to Rennae Stubbs - What Wokism means to me - The Beckhams and the popular Netflix series (https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81223488) - ATP 1000 Paris. Djokovic wins, Sinner pulls out, Medvedev flips the bird - ATP Finals. Prize money and point, Djokovic beats Rune. Alcaraz loses again. - Rune pulls a Ronaldo with shorts - Players from cold climates having success indoors - WTA Finals disaster in Cancun - Iga Swiatek finishes #1 - Naomi and Cordae 30 Questions-https://youtu.be/W68U885ZwBM - WTA CEO on the chopping block - Canada Women win Billie Jean King - Patrick Mouratoglou takes some responsibility in Halep doping - Louis Vuitton drops $1M bag CHRIS HASEK-WATT Website: www.lovemeansnothingpod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrishasekwatt/ X: https://twitter.com/chrishasekwatt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkVLrrw7glJG4cGvTl1IJmw