The Miami Catch-Up: Hurkacz makes history; Back-to-back Barty brilliance; Osaka bageled; Players vs. Vaccines; Roland Garros uncertainty; GEMS life hitched; Charleston + clay season preview

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the second week of the Miami Open which saw Ash Barty defend her title and Hubert Hurkacz winning his first ATP Masters 1000.They discuss the Finals and other key matches from the past week, debate the current consensus surrounding vaccinations on tour, the uncertainty of the 2021 French Open happening in May and the joyous announcement of Monfils & Svitolina’s engagement.They also look ahead to next week’s events, where Dan Evans is the top seed in Cagliari and Ash Barty heads the field in Charleston._______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: passingshotpod@gmail.comWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 4th March 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport.From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2025 season.So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up your headphones and have a listen to our racket. Ready? Play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.