GROUND PASS - YEAR IN REVIEW
What a year 2024 has been.
Its been a fun and eventful season of tennis and in the latest episode of Ground Pass, Nick and I make our picks of the favorite moments we had during the season.
Here is the TLDR:
Anastasia and Nick close out 2024 with a light-hearted but wide-ranging Ground Pass Season in Review.
They hand out end-of-year awards, debate favorite tournaments and matches, revisit the players who surprised them most, and preview what’s ahead in 2025.
From Indian Wells sunsets and Wimbledon memories to under-the-radar challenger stories, this one wraps up the year on a personal, funny, and reflective note.
Key Highlights
Favorite Tournament Attended: Nick chooses Wimbledon 2024 for its magic and crowd energy; Anastasia picks Indian Wells for its desert scenery and “tennis nirvana” vibe.
Favorite Tournament to Watch: United Cup (Anastasia) and Stuttgart Open (Nick) — two events that blended fun crowds and elite fields.
Favorite Match Watched on TV: Nick — Jasmine Paolini vs. Donna Vekić (Wimbledon SF); Anastasia — David Goffin vs. Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard (Roland Garros R1).
Best Outside-Court Match in Person: Nick — Svitolina vs. Linette at Wimbledon; Anastasia — Andy Murray vs. Tomáš Macháč at the Miami Open.
Favorite New Player of 2024: Jacob Fearnley and Iva Jovic.
Player Who “Disappeared”: Dino Prizmić and Brenda Fruhvirtová — both young talents halted by injury.
Ground Pass Players of the Year:
ATP: Arthur Fils — the “King of New York,” 2024 champion in Hamburg and Tokyo.
WTA: Rebecca Šramková — three WTA 250 finals and a Billie Jean King Cup hero for Slovakia.
Looking Ahead to 2025: The hosts discuss coaching changes (Swiatek + Fissette, Rybakina + Ivanisević, Osaka and Gauff’s new teams) and why next season feels like a fresh start for both tours.
Personal Tennis Goals: Anastasia plans to play more tennis and attend smaller events; Nick aims to win a competitive match and visit a local ITF or Challenger event.
Now it’s your turn. Use the Image below to filling in yours. You can email us your picks at groundpasspodcast@gmail.com or post it to social media, tag our accounts and we will share. Can’t wait to see your picks.
