Tennis in Full Swing: WTA Finals, Paris Masters & the Rise of the Next Gen

Just when most people think the tennis season is winding down, the tour delivered one of its liveliest weeks of the year. This episode dives into the spectacle of the WTA Finals in Riyadh and the chaos-turned-clarity of the Paris Masters.

Anastasia and Nick unpack why the WTA Finals have evolved into tennis’s own Met Gala moment—from the now-iconic player photoshoot to Taylor Townsend’s headline-making custom looks. The duo also react to the opening matches, which saw Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina sweep through early rounds while Madison Keys debuted a new serve that raised eyebrows.

Over in Paris, the ATP’s final Masters 1000 didn’t disappoint. Valentin Vacherot continued his dream run, Alexander Bublik quietly broke into the top 15, and Felix Auger-Aliassime’s late-season surge kept the Turin race alive. Jannik Sinner lifted another trophy, reclaiming world No. 1—for now.

And while the spotlight stayed on the season’s closers, Ground Pass turned to the next generation: Victoria Mboko captured another title in Hong Kong, Janice Tjen added her first WTA crown in India, and Lily Tagger emerged as a player to watch. The future of tennis looks bright—and Ground Pass is here for every match, bubble court, and breakthrough