Episode 1: The Turin Tractor Beam & Rybakina's Riyadh Riches
Welcome to the very first episode of Game. Set. Match. A Zack Tudor Podcast! We dive straight into the deep end of the end-of-season chaos, covering every major headline from the current and previous week in professional tennis. This week, all eyes were on the season-ending championships. We break down Carlos Alcaraz's dramatic three-set comeback win over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals in Turin, and detail the narrow path that remains in the race for the Year-End World No. 1 ranking against Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz is just one win away from clinching the top spot! Plus, a full recap of the WTA Finals in Riyadh: Elena Rybakina's historic, undefeated run to claim the largest prize money payout in women's sports history ($5.235M), and the surprising drama that played out during her trophy ceremony. We also cover: The shocking Novak Djokovic withdrawal (despite winning his 101st title!). The rise of alternate Lorenzo Musetti on home soil. Wonderful news from Ons Jabeur as she announces her pregnancy.