Futility

Yes, it’s been a minute, but we’re back to catch up on Monte Carlo, Charleston, and sadly yes, all the way back to Miami. The top men have utterly failed to capitalize on Sinner’s mandatory vacation, while on the women’s side, Sabalenka extends her rankings lead and Pegula snatches #3 with her strong start to the year. We’ve also got: Kasatkina’s move to Australia, the top WTA and ATP players sending a letter to the Slams a few weeks after the PTPA lawsuit, a few listener questions, and more.  1:10 Monte Carlo updates: why, Grigor, why? 9:10 Charleston results 14:20 Miami: Eala stuns Iga, Aryna extends her lead 25:30 Don’t count your chickens before they hatch  28:20 Dasha Kasatkina is now representing Australia  31:00 The players do love an epistle  37:20 Coaching and baby news 40:35 A listener question