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173: The Djokovic Dilemma, Boycott Buzz & João Fonseca's Brazilian Crowd Drama | EP 173
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- May 12, 2026
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- 3006
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Summary
Sam, John and Steve break down everything happening midway through the Rome Open, starting with 20-year-old Dino Prizmic shocking his idol Novak Djokovic, and what that loss could mean for Novak heading into Paris. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner continues to look like a machine built in a secret Italian lab, entering Paris with better odds than prime Rafa once had. Is it the field… or is Sinner just on another level? On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka loses to Sorana Cirstea while battling a lower-back issue, sparking a debate about whether Italian hotel beds are destroying players’ backs. Things also get heated during the Fonseca-Medjedovic drama, where Joao earns our Major respect for courageously asking Brazilian fans to calm things down after the atmosphere started drifting into football territory. Plus: Grand Slam boycott rumors, “cease and assist”, and Sam continuing his all-out war against Friday podcast releases. 00:00 Intro: We're Back! 00:50 Sam's Rant: Thursday better than Friday 04:57 Djokovic Upset Concerns 11:16 Fils Injury Watch 14:11 Our Family Tennis Favorites 15:40 Sinner Seeking Golden Masters 22:10 American Men Struggles 24:35 Jodar vs. Tien 26:23 Fonseca and Brazilian Crowd Controversy 29:19 Medjedovic Ice Cold Win 30:36 Sabalenka Upset and Back Issue 35:39 Major News: Rune Withdrawl and Slam Boycott 44:00 Mannarino Clay (Bad) Streak 45:28 Servebot Double-Bagel Pegula 46:13 The Name Debate 49:01 Wrap Up and Sign Off