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In this conversation, Lew and Finn discuss various aspects of the tennis world, focusing on recent tournaments, player performances, and predictions for the upcoming French Open. They delve into Novak Djokovic's achievement of reaching 100 titles, the implications of pre-Grand Slam tournaments, and the surprising outcomes in Hamburg. The conversation also highlights emerging talents like Maya Joint and the ongoing rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner. Additionally, they share insights on Iga Swiatek's preparation and make predictions for both the men's and women's draws at the French Open. In this episode, the hosts discuss their support for emerging tennis talents, particularly focusing on the French Open. They engage in a fun segment called 'Guess the Google,' where they explore popular Google searches related to tennis. The conversation then shifts to the peculiarities of tennis scoring, particularly the term 'love' for zero points. Finally, they address a listener's question about the meaning of 'love' in tennis, providing humorous insights and speculations.

Chapters

00:00 Novak Djokovic's Journey to 100 Titles

06:15 The Impact of Smaller Tournaments Before Grand Slams

09:17 The Ups and Downs of Players in Hamburg

12:14 Emerging Talents: Maya Joint's Victory in Rabat

15:12 Alcaraz vs. Sinner: The Rising Rivalry

18:15 Iga Swiatek's Preparation for the French Open

21:17 The French Open Predictions and Insights

29:17 Analyzing the Men's Draw: Favorites and Dark Horses

34:25 Aussie Players: Hopes and Realities

35:55 Women's Draw: Top Contenders and Surprises

40:25 Fun and Games: Guessing Google Searches

52:06 The Challenge of Umpiring: AI vs Human Judgment

01:05:41 Mail Bag