# 174: Year-End Top 10 Predictions, Sinner 2026 vs. Djokovic 2011 and Most Beautiful Tennis Courts | EP 174

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Published: 2026-05-15T19:21:28+00:00
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## Resource

John, Sam, and Stevie debate their year-end ATP Top 10 predictions… and things immediately get messy. They somehow turn the Race to Turin into an argument, people start calling each other losers, and there’s already concern these picks may age horribly. The guys also hit the Fan Mailbag, including a hypothetical showdown between 2011 Djokovic and 2026 Jannik Sinner, a trip back to Madrid’s old ballgirl era, and a juicy Life Advice involving an aggressively planned family vacation that completely splits the group. Then, we’re joined by Nick Pachelli, author of The Tennis Court , for a hunt through some of the most beautiful courts in the world. From satellite scouting and random door-knocking to hidden gems most tennis fans have never heard of, Nick shares stories from years spent chasing the game’s coolest locations. Plus, Margaret returns for a Major Match update and gives us a “where are they now?” on the chaos... including what happened after the cameras stopped rolling and whether anyone deserves a second chance. 00:00 Intro: We're Back! 01:14 Most Beautiful Courts in the World! 02:01 How The Book Began 04:02 Finding Hidden Courts 06:09 Favorites Courts and Private Courts Access 09:45 Best US Courts 16:24 Where To Buy the Book 18:10 Favorite Not Seen Moments 20:47 Rankings Predictions Begin 22:00 Sam Picks Top 10 23:07 Stevie Makes His List 24:27 Isner's Time! 25:15 Comparing The Picks 27:29 Fan Challenge 28:44 Madrid Ball Crew Talk 31:41 Sinner 2026 Vs Djokovic 2011 34:08 Life Advice: Vacation With Annoying People 38:40 Margaret Match Update 44:28 Wrap Up And Goodbye!

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