There are quite a few key tournaments going on right now, especially Dubai (WTA), Doha (ATP), and Marseille (ATP). We dive into Muguruza shining in Doha, Elise’s epic comeback, and the unlikely semifinal between Krejcikova and Teichmann, without forgetting some obstacles these players had to pass to get there, including Coco Gauff, the teen American star who proved yet again what an asset she is to the pro tour. We then discuss Doha, which undoubtedly included a recap of Roger Federer’s return to the tour a couple of days ago! Our RF inspired outfits are a key element of this conversation, along with our analysis of Federer’s post-unforced error laughs, and his outlook on the next few months, and focus towards the grass court season. We preview both the Doha semifinals and all four semifinalists, discussing “loved-by-everyone” RBA and Fritz’s revenge vs. Shapovalov in the quarterfinals. We also unpack everything behind Basilashvili’s domestic violence case, providing our perspectives on the ATP’s shameful lack of action and the tennis world’s continued ignorance of domestic abuse. We round out the tennis talk with a discussion about whether Tsitsipas can take the Marseille title for a third year in a row or if the winner of Medvedev vs. Sinner or a bottom half dark horse will stand in his way. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about the tournaments in Santiago and Guadalajara; we talk Holger Rune carrying Danish teenage success into another week and wildcard Eugenie Bouchard pulling through. After that, Aces and Double Faults are back! Our Ace for this episode is Serena Williams speaking out to support her good friend Meghan Markle following her blockbuster Oprah interview, and the Double Fault is a controversial and wacky Instagram post from (big surprise) the one and only Benoit Paire. Tennis is never without drama, and this episodes dishes out on all of it. 

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