Episode 12 - Indian Wells Masters

After a four-month hiatus, Simon and Kevin return to the podcast to discuss US Open winners, positioning for the WTA/ATP Finals, and who had the most disappointing season.

Simon and Kevin return after another break to review the winners of the 2022 French Open and discuss predictions for the current 2022 Wimbledon tournament. Afterwards, they discuss the social media feud between Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios, followed by the best and worst kits worn at the French Open 2022.

After 5 weeks away from podcasts, Simon and Kevin are back with Episode 15. We discuss the retirement announcements from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Tommy Robredo, and Kevin Anderson; Wimbledon banning Russian and Belarussian tennis players; Clay season review of players; and end it with the best looking active male tennis players from Serbia.

Kevin and Simon discuss the rise of Miomir Kecmanovic, Casper Ruud, and Carlos Alcaraz in the Miami Open, Iga Swiatek's win, Nick Kyrgios' fine, Jenson Brooksby racquet throw, and who has the most to gain or lose in this upcoming clay court season.

Simon and Kevin discuss Ashleigh Barty shockingly retiring at the age of 25, the ATP/WTA Finals in Indian Wells, Nadal's injury for 4-6 weeks and how it affects his season, and Osaka being heckled by a fan during her Indian Wells match.

Simon and Kevin cover some small topics before diving into the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open draws for the men and women. We discuss the WTA winners from last week, Zverev's probation decision, Djokovic not gaining entry to Indian Wells, and Murray reuniting with his former coach.

Kevin and Simon close the month of February with a dedication to Black History Month. We talk Arthur Ashe and his impact on tennis as well as give credit to other excellent players of African and African-American heritages. Followed by discussing Djokovic splitting from long-time coach Marian Vajda. We finish the episode discussing Russian players being allowed to compete, Simon's picks, and a short rant about the next generation of tennis.

Simon and Kevin discuss Alexander Zverev's emotional episode attacking the chair of the umpire in Acapulco and pending suspension; Daniil Medvedev takes the No.1 ranking from Djokovic; Buy or Sell on Kozlov, Sabalenka, Garin, Baez; Lastly, Simon closes the episode with his run of WTA picks for the week.

Simon and Kevin discuss Novak Djokovic's most recent statement regarding he will not be vaccinated and is willing to sit out tournaments; followed by the WTA not hosting tournaments in China as a stance for Peng Shuai, and then conclude with the usual picks for the week.

Podcast episodes are now available on Apple Podcasts. Also, please follow the @causingaracketpod on Instagram for updates. Simon and Kevin discuss Juan Martin Del Potro's retirement and career before getting into picks for the week.