Welcome to the Mid-Tournament Kiki, where we dive into the OFF-COURT drama 🎾 In this wild ride through the first week, we're breaking down the game, the set, and the match of tennis controversies. Get ready for all the plot twists, folks! We're talking about everything from gendered expectations in tennis to the unexpected rise of Nick Kyrgios as a commentator. Forget forehands and backhands; we're serving up questions about accountability and the glorification of 'bad boys' in the sport.  Allegations against Alexander Zverev are causing us to question the ATP's playbook on domestic violence. And speaking of unexpected doubles, Rafael Nadal and Ons Jabeur as ambassadors for Saudi tennis? It's like they've entered the world of tennis diplomacy, and we're here to dissect it all. Sports washing, nationalism, and flag fiascos - we're diving into the murky waters of controversy. Ever wondered WTF with all the flags in tennis? Yeah, us too! It's like trying to figure out the secret sauce in a grandma's recipe - mysterious and sometimes confusing.  We're tackling the serious stuff with a sprinkle of humor. So buckle up, listeners, because this podcast is a rollercoaster ride through the tennis world's backstage drama. Off-court antics, on-point humor – the Mid-Tournament Kiki has it all! 🚀🎤 Chapters Off-Court Drama and Parent Players Gendered Expectations in Tennis Nick Kyrgios as a Commentator The Bad Boys of Tennis Nick Kyrgios' Behavior and Allegations Alexander Zverev and Domestic Violence Allegations Rafael Nadal and Anze Kopitar as Ambassadors for Saudi Tennis Nationalism in Tennis Flags and Moral Authority Determining Authority Lack of Stance on Minoritized Groups Unclear Policies on Flag Display Lack of Transparency in Decision-Making Safety Concerns and Lack of Protection Instagram : Out_Wide_Podcast Jingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/ Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/