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Aldwin says goodbye to Ready Play Tennis Podcast on his final episode. Aldwin explains his departure and the guys reminisce on some of their favourite moments and memories over 100+ episodes.
The also discuss the upcoming Canadian Gay Open, a GLTA event where they have been bumped up to 'Open' level because of Jason's points, Jason starts-up again with a coach, and the guys discuss the future of Carlos and Ons after their titles in Madrid.
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What else can be said other than tennis seems quite alright in the hands of 20 year old Iga Swiatek and 18 year old Carlos Alcaraz. 
Iga becomes the first woman in no one knows how long (the guys ask for a fact check on this) to win four straight tournaments in a row, proving a dominant #1. Alcaraz for his part is dominating in his own right. He defeated Tsitsipas in a tense QF match-up before taking out De Minaur in a 3 hr 38 min marathon in the semis. Later that afternoon, he would defeat his countryman PCB to take his 3rd title in 2022 on home soil in Barcelona. 
Rising to #9 in the world, he makes his way into the Top 10 at the same age (a reminder, he's 18) and after winning the very same tournament as one Rafa Nadal (who did it back in 2005). That year, Rafa beat his fellow countryman Juan Carlos Ferraro, who happens to be Alcaraz's coach. The circle of Spanish Tennis life.
The guys also cover:
Jason's random pairing with a club player... and said player's subsequent coaching
Aldwin's run in with a listener at Pegasus
All the stories from Stuttgart and Barcelona
Rublev takes the title in Serbia over Djokovic, who's dealing with a mystery illness
An event took place in Istanbul with Potpova taking it.
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After rumblings 4-5 weeks ago, the All England Lawn & Tennis Club, which hosts Wimbledon confirmed on Wednesday its decision to ban all Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Championships as a response to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. 
Most seem to denounce the move, while some, including Ukraine tennis players welcome the response. The guys share their takes.
Others Items on the show this week:
Jason's birthday and shout outs from listeners (and ATP player Christian Harrison... shirtless!).
Aldwin & Jason's first match of 2022.
Run down of Monte Carlo and Tsitsipas' title defence.
The three name game featuring Spanish Players
Barcelona begins and what's up with Felix
Domi Thiem returns on Serbia as Djokovic performs magic to outlast Djere in his opener
Andreescu makes her return in Stuttgart
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As tennis transitions to the clay, some big stories emerged this week. Of the 'Big Four' stories, which would you rank among the top:
Bianca's return with a wildcard in Stuttgart?
Simona snatches up Patrick Mouratoglou from Serena as she eyes more grand slam glory?
Federer shows fitness photos as he eyes his return at 40?
Clijsters retires for good after her second return to tennis?
Check the title for your answer.
The guys cover the results in Charleston and the play of its champ Bencic. Is she petulant as some listeners think? Are you happy for her?
One player Aldwin is living for is Amanda Anisimova, making another deep run into the semis. 
Houston happened and Opelka proves things are bigger in Texas, taking his second title this year in the state. Jason challenges Aldwin to guess who won in Morocco.
The guys conclude by covering the myriad of stories taking shape in Monte Carlo, including:
Djokovic's early exit; does the Nole hate really need to continue?
Wawrinka's return
What up with those Adidas kits on Tsonga and Korda, and did Zverev ask for another cut off?
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While the name of this episode could have been recycled from last week, it was more important to give props to the dominance of the new WTA World #1. Once thought to have been 'gifted' the mantle after Ashleigh Barty's shock retirement, Iga took to reins and reigned supreme in Miami, dropping just 26 games in six matches as she marched to her third straight WTA 1,000 title and completing the 'Sunshine Double'.
That's not to knock Carlos Alcaraz one bit, who fought through a QF scare to take the title, defeating Casper Ruud, both of whom were contesting their first Masters 1,000 title. At just 18, Carlos becomes the first Spanish player to win the Miami Open... that's right, even Rafa hasn't won it, being five times denied in the Final. 
Other items the guys discuss as Jason returns from vacation in Italy:
Osaka brings out them positive vibes as she returns to the finals of a tourney for the first time since her AO 2021 title.
Will Venus and Serena ever return?
Why aren't Medvedev, Tsitsipas and Zverev snatching the opportunity?
Reflections on Barty's retirement from tennis.
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Your fave tennis girl, Aldwin, is flying solo this week as his partner in crime in enjoying a hard earned vacation in Italy.  Not to worry though because Aldwin gets into the nitty gritty discussing the draw development in Miami, Emma Raducanu's less than stellar play, Jenson Brooksby's 2nd round outburst, and the legacies that are Venus and Serena Williams at this year's Oscars.  Oh, and there's a little reveal at the end.  Miami, it's getting hot in here!