<![CDATA[Questionable Calls - The Tennis Lifestyle Podcast]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:04:30 GMTTue, 10 Feb 2026 04:25:06 GMT60Questionable CallsTennis is life. Seattle-based tennis players David Leong, Rishi Tekriwal, and Adam Zhu (and friends) talk all things tennis, from memorable match experiences to gear to trivia to strategy to ATP/WTA tournaments, and everything in between, with an emphasis on the everyday recreational experience. Will you agree with all of our takes? Probably not!episodicQuestionable Callsrtekriwal1927+riverside1@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Our Brackets Are In Shambles. An INSANE Roland Garros Week 1]]>Roland Garros Week 1 recap and opinions.

]]>ed2c2968-2d04-41f2-817a-2bb1b1f5efc4Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:35:24 GMT<p>Roland Garros Week 1 recap and opinions.</p>no00:24:45Our Brackets Are In Shambles. An INSANE Roland Garros Week 1bonus<![CDATA[Are Court Reservations Bad for Tennis? Cabals Across the Country ]]>We dive deeper into how court reservation systems work, and how they differ from walk-on courts. We also give our Roland Garros predictions.

Seattle Tennis Petitions:

https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/sav...

https://www.change.org/p/preserve-sea...

San Francisco Tennis Cabal-Related Tea:

  / the_rossi_park_tennis_cabal  

  / friendly_cabal_member_reaches_out  

https://www.rossiracquetclub.com/

]]>41723ffa-1383-4f26-b123-6893d0462116Mon, 25 May 2026 16:37:20 GMT<p>We dive deeper into how court reservation systems work, and how they differ from walk-on courts. We also give our Roland Garros predictions.<br /><br />Seattle Tennis Petitions:<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/sav" target="_blank">https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/sav</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhCcjJOTGxHSllSRmVjZVlxbkx3Wm8xUVZXZ3xBQ3Jtc0trWXFuR2tndDVLWG05Zm84N3o4czNNTEY0Q1hPeEt4dGNoWks2TE1LU0NGLWVEYm1RZGZjMzJINEVWWWRuaVRsczRFelY5OEE3S2JKUkxEQk5VR3NsTGJNZWxENlRRSjJjYks2bXJ5Tk1pcjAzZms2cw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fsign.moveon.org%2Fpetitions%2Fsave-and-grow-seattle-tennis&amp;v=144SEc3L3uc" target="_blank">...</a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.change.org/p/preserve-sea" target="_blank">https://www.change.org/p/preserve-sea</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUNOcFM1SnMyRDBfZkpKU3R0NXA3WTlKeVdzZ3xBQ3Jtc0trd3d3STk4UHFpeDItUlFVaV9CZjhDZzg1Z09KdTVSd3JpblZtb3hmVjZ1bTRwcGtEZzJGdW9QZjJZcF9rYms5STBaLWQyN2tWUEc3NE1fbjJYMEZtaXN4WURqYWRYYmhidkI3YWlFMWl2STBJdGV0aw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.change.org%2Fp%2Fpreserve-seattle-s-main-public-tennis-facilities&amp;v=144SEc3L3uc" target="_blank">...</a><br /><br />San Francisco Tennis Cabal-Related Tea:<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0hzZnY5TGRXZkw1ZFIyY05OWWNqMEtsakNkZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsVWRacXhiXzg2dTRsYkw5bzJqUlFidTFyUUt4M1pONm1tdVlhWXU4YVFJaWpxNzN0bVFCalprOU8tcHB6VlFUZmt5dndPSEpYaThZQUZZV1F5QjFEODlscXdRaFlEbHdTU0Z5bGtnV3g0SWwyOFRlNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Fsanfrancisco%2Fcomments%2F1tf3v18%2Fthe_rossi_park_tennis_cabal%2F&amp;v=144SEc3L3uc" target="_blank">  / the_rossi_park_tennis_cabal  </a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhVNmhYMDdxbkxpdHV5eXJuVklwN3NGZzRqZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttM1dOQm45Z1IxQTFlOEx1VTRnSE56Nm45YVBpZzhhMjJxMkxDbTk3d2dPMVhiYW5fdlhvS2lYRG1RR1FtcFRuTmxHbmFFVEVDMzJjd1FHc1ZxaVd3ejlBYUVGNjI1cHlCTlgtX08xZ2Y2SGFlT3ZKaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Fsanfrancisco%2Fcomments%2F1tg62az%2Ffriendly_cabal_member_reaches_out%2F&amp;v=144SEc3L3uc" target="_blank">  / friendly_cabal_member_reaches_out  </a><br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rossiracquetclub.com/" target="_blank">https://www.rossiracquetclub.com/</a></p>no00:54:37Are Court Reservations Bad for Tennis? Cabals Across the Country full<![CDATA[Rating Tennis Outfits and Giving Jack Draper My Number: A Conversation With @kayacourtside]]>We are joined by very special guest Kaya of @kayacourtside! She tells us about her tennis journey, the recreational experience in London, and her experiences attending tournaments in the UK/EU. She also gives us each the "what your gear says about you" treatment!

Follow Kaya on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kayacourtside

]]>103482f2-e778-4ba5-ad92-e43b593395e5Mon, 11 May 2026 06:48:38 GMT<p>We are joined by very special guest Kaya of @kayacourtside! She tells us about her tennis journey, the recreational experience in London, and her experiences attending tournaments in the UK/EU. She also gives us each the "what your gear says about you" treatment!</p><p></p><p>Follow Kaya on IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kayacourtside" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kayacourtside</a></p>no00:53:25Rating Tennis Outfits and Giving Jack Draper My Number: A Conversation With @kayacourtsidefull<![CDATA[Bonus: The Fight for Tennis' Future Continues. Post-Community Meeting Thoughts]]>We attended the second of three community meetings this week for people to give feedback on Seattle Parks and Rec's Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy Proposal. Here are our summary and thoughts.

]]>403c7e6b-8b3a-4fb9-9625-eeb3490c343aFri, 08 May 2026 06:43:19 GMT<p>We attended the second of three community meetings this week for people to give feedback on Seattle Parks and Rec's Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy Proposal. Here are our summary and thoughts.</p>no00:07:49Bonus: The Fight for Tennis' Future Continues. Post-Community Meeting Thoughtsbonus<![CDATA[Seattle's Pickleball-Tennis Proposal Public Meeting Recap]]>David recaps the Parks & Recreation Board of Commissioners Meeting that took place on 4/23. Meeting recording: https://www.seattlechannel.org/parksBoard/?videoid=x186439

]]>62a350ee-c7e6-4196-b605-6c00b2131ec0Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:35:40 GMT<p>David recaps the Parks &amp; Recreation Board of Commissioners Meeting that took place on 4/23. Meeting recording: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.seattlechannel.org/parksBoard/?videoid=x186439" target="_blank">https://www.seattlechannel.org/parksBoard/?videoid=x186439</a></p>no00:14:12Seattle's Pickleball-Tennis Proposal Public Meeting Recapbonus<![CDATA[The Pickleball-Tennis Civil War Heats Up in Seattle]]>Seattle is proposing to radically change their approach to serving the tennis and pickleball communities. We discuss the background and current policymaking affecting tennis/pickleball coexistence, as well as debunk some common misconceptions.

Racquet Sport Strategy Information (including meeting details): https://engageseattleparks.com/outdoor-racquet-sports-strategy/rs-engage

]]>ff14a666-3e99-41da-9637-1890e9aa079eTue, 21 Apr 2026 08:48:33 GMT<p>Seattle is proposing to radically change their approach to serving the tennis and pickleball communities. We discuss the background and current policymaking affecting tennis/pickleball coexistence, as well as debunk some common misconceptions.<br /><br />Racquet Sport Strategy Information (including meeting details): https://engageseattleparks.com/outdoor-racquet-sports-strategy/rs-engage</p>no00:55:09The Pickleball-Tennis Civil War Heats Up in Seattlefull<![CDATA[What is the least Questionable way to wait for a court?]]>We get a pro player to introduce our podcast! We talk about other tea that always comes along with playing tennis in seattle and following pro tennis.

]]>7892a5f7-9862-485a-b23c-87eac21c2c8dThu, 02 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT<p>We get a pro player to introduce our podcast! We talk about other tea that always comes along with playing tennis in seattle and following pro tennis.</p>no00:35:02What is the least Questionable way to wait for a court?full<![CDATA[Is Indian Wells better than US Open]]>The conversation covers the Indian Wells experience, including player access, demographics of the audience, freebies and sponsorship, ticketing and seating, and player autograph signings. It provides insights into the unique aspects of the tournament and the overall fan experience. The conversation covers the Indian Wells experience, including amenities, food, and encounters with tennis personalities. It also delves into the camera policy at the event and an interesting interaction on Twitter regarding tennis statistics.

]]>533e7aa0-1f88-4a92-ae16-e5c9efddd61aSun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the Indian Wells experience, including player access, demographics of the audience, freebies and sponsorship, ticketing and seating, and player autograph signings. It provides insights into the unique aspects of the tournament and the overall fan experience. The conversation covers the Indian Wells experience, including amenities, food, and encounters with tennis personalities. It also delves into the camera policy at the event and an interesting interaction on Twitter regarding tennis statistics. </p>no00:57:38Is Indian Wells better than US Openfull<![CDATA[How to Win More Matches at the 3.0-4.0 Level. Return to Portland.]]>We met Jannik Sinner in Seattle! Kind of. We went back to Portland, but how does this trip compare to last year's? We then discuss unsexy and sexy ways to level up your game, sprinkled with a little pro scene drama.

]]>607cf203-db73-41df-a044-94be200960a5Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:17:35 GMT<p>We met Jannik Sinner in Seattle! Kind of. We went back to Portland, but how does this trip compare to last year's? We then discuss unsexy and sexy ways to level up your game, sprinkled with a little pro scene drama.</p>yes00:48:01How to Win More Matches at the 3.0-4.0 Level. Return to Portland.full<![CDATA[What tennis players do when things get moist: Adapting to seasonal change]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/what-tennis-players-do-when-things-get-moist-adapting-to-seasonal-change/questionablecalls.podbean.com/a9c9ef36-ecae-3457-b5a3-0d6af6f3d6dbWed, 29 Oct 2025 06:58:39 GMT-no00:36:2134What tennis players do when things get moist: Adapting to seasonal changefull<![CDATA[Co-Ed Heats Up, Tennis Travel Hacks and Australian Open QF Thoughts]]>David and Rishi discuss travel hacks and Australian Open thoughts.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/tennis-travel-hacks-and-australian-open-qf-thoughts/questionablecalls.podbean.com/9cccd118-12d3-3a03-b63c-5a0d6fb93ca9Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:46:01 GMT<p>David and Rishi discuss travel hacks and Australian Open thoughts.</p> no01:00:4740Co-Ed Heats Up, Tennis Travel Hacks and Australian Open QF Thoughtsfull<![CDATA[WA State Open Recap: The Double Beatdown]]>First time WA Open matches. UTR matches. David achieved a tennis shot milestone. Adam is doing a mental and physical cleanse this week. 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/wa-state-open-recap-the-double-beatdown/questionablecalls.podbean.com/59584829-f0ed-3adb-8bab-4d2c60d54a9bTue, 05 Aug 2025 18:52:53 GMT<p>First time WA Open matches. UTR matches. David achieved a tennis shot milestone. Adam is doing a mental and physical cleanse this week. </p> no00:33:2425WA State Open Recap: The Double Beatdownfull<![CDATA[Trash Talking the Competition]]>This week we discuss the pros and cons of other tennis podcasts, recap the Canada Open, and choose our picks for The Cincinnati Open. Adam is a closeted one-handed backhander. We namedrop John Is**r about 6 too many times.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/scoping-the-competition/questionablecalls.podbean.com/16e14ac2-bfc3-3bec-95b9-75f16035ef73Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:13:25 GMT<p>This week we discuss the pros and cons of other tennis podcasts, recap the Canada Open, and choose our picks for The Cincinnati Open. Adam is a closeted one-handed backhander. We namedrop John Is**r about 6 too many times.</p> no00:49:3726Trash Talking the Competitionfull<![CDATA[String Theory and Ball Busters: Grass Season Shenanigans]]>Strung out on tennis gear? Join Adam, Rishi, and David as they dive into the wild world of strings and balls, debating types, gauges, poly bs gut, and the balls tierlist. Rishi claims serving’s a breeze (spoiler: it’s all in the toss), Adam is drilling for an upcoming tournament, and David’s ladder matches are heating up. Plus, we dissect Bublik’s Halle achievements and throw some spicy Wimbledon predictions. It’s a bit edgy, a lot funny, and totally questionable. 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/string-theory-and-ball-busters-grass-season-shenanigans/questionablecalls.podbean.com/bdfa0e4d-73c2-33f2-bba5-977d24d2dc0fTue, 24 Jun 2025 07:45:12 GMT<p>Strung out on tennis gear? Join Adam, Rishi, and David as they dive into the wild world of strings and balls, debating types, gauges, poly bs gut, and the balls tierlist. Rishi claims serving’s a breeze (spoiler: it’s all in the toss), Adam is drilling for an upcoming tournament, and David’s ladder matches are heating up. Plus, we dissect Bublik’s Halle achievements and throw some spicy Wimbledon predictions. It’s a bit edgy, a lot funny, and totally questionable. </p> no01:14:5820String Theory and Ball Busters: Grass Season Shenanigansfull<![CDATA[Do tennis players have an eating disorder? Doing our part to keep Portland weird.]]>Welcome back to the trio of debauchery. Taking a road trip from Seattle to Portland, two of us checked out the Nike and Adidas stores. Find out what our haul looked like. One of us has the weirdest post workout recovery process. Guess who?

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/do-tennis-players-have-an-eating-disorder-doing-our-part-to-keep-portland-weird/questionablecalls.podbean.com/9333a860-eb67-338a-9e80-5b85683e1a6cWed, 12 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT<p>Welcome back to the trio of debauchery. Taking a road trip from Seattle to Portland, two of us checked out the Nike and Adidas stores. Find out what our haul looked like. One of us has the weirdest post workout recovery process. Guess who? </p> no00:44:566Do tennis players have an eating disorder? Doing our part to keep Portland weird.full<![CDATA[Scumbag weather, effective practice plans. Jesus is my personal trainer 💪]]>In this week's episode, we take a moment of silence for a friend that recently passed away while playing tennis. We reflect on the highs and lows on and off the court. Deep dive into our tennis results and practices. Rome Open picks and dark horses to watch out for. 

 

 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/scumbag-weather-effective-practice-plans-jesus-is-my-personal-trainer-%f0%9f%92/questionablecalls.podbean.com/cf714f71-5d5e-3cf7-bacb-8d789890af24Tue, 06 May 2025 07:57:36 GMT<p>In this week's episode, we take a moment of silence for a friend that recently passed away while playing tennis. We reflect on the highs and lows on and off the court. Deep dive into our tennis results and practices. Rome Open picks and dark horses to watch out for. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> no00:35:1512Scumbag weather, effective practice plans. Jesus is my personal trainer 💪full<![CDATA[US Open Round 1 Reactions (EMOTIONAL!!! SHOCKING) - Live From New York]]>David and Rishi share their quick thoughts about what they saw on the grounds at the US Open this year. We meant to record more. We failed. We are ashamed.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/us-open-round-1-reactions-emotional-shocking-live-from-new-york/questionablecalls.podbean.com/7563ddc3-e798-392a-b02f-cc76e3121bc1Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:46:52 GMT<p>David and Rishi share their quick thoughts about what they saw on the grounds at the US Open this year. We meant to record more. We failed. We are ashamed.</p> no00:06:4828US Open Round 1 Reactions (EMOTIONAL!!! SHOCKING) - Live From New Yorkbonus<![CDATA[All of us are losers. Did Rishi turn to the dark side?]]>From practice matches to official USTA battles, we break down who we played, how we felt, and the ups and downs of our performances. Join us as we venture into tennis taboo territory. We're gonna throw everything at you, even the KITCHEN sink. 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/all-of-us-are-losers-did-rishi-turn-to-the-dark-side/questionablecalls.podbean.com/86725630-6cdc-3f34-8c4b-2942154d8f07Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:44:36 GMT<p>From practice matches to official USTA battles, we break down who we played, how we felt, and the ups and downs of our performances. Join us as we venture into tennis taboo territory. We're gonna throw everything at you, even the KITCHEN sink. </p> no00:48:519All of us are losers. Did Rishi turn to the dark side?full<![CDATA[What does the Super Bowl have to do with Tennis?]]>David and Rishi talk about the Super Bowl, the Australian Open recap, as well as their tennis for the week

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/what-does-the-super-bowl-have-to-do-with-tennis/questionablecalls.podbean.com/ae7a02cd-dca1-3f06-82b4-7bf60bec2baeMon, 09 Feb 2026 22:26:46 GMT<p>David and Rishi talk about the Super Bowl, the Australian Open recap, as well as their tennis for the week</p> no01:06:3541What does the Super Bowl have to do with Tennis?full<![CDATA[The 3.5 Nationals Dream Dies at Playoffs. Plus the High School Coaching Experience with Tyler Yezman.]]>We are joined by Tyler Yezman (@ty_yez) and Adam to chat about the experience of being a first-time high school tennis coach in Seattle! David's 3.5 league season has ended with a playoffs loss. Come along with us as we reflect on our first time high school coaching experience. If you are a high school tennis player, this one is for you! 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/the-nationals-dream-dies-at-playoffs-also-the-high-school-coaching-experience-with-tyler-yezman/questionablecalls.podbean.com/b3e95332-3721-3362-b5ba-e62aec5654bfMon, 09 Jun 2025 16:34:00 GMT<p>We are joined by Tyler Yezman (@ty_yez) and Adam to chat about the experience of being a first-time high school tennis coach in Seattle! David's 3.5 league season has ended with a playoffs loss. Come along with us as we reflect on our first time high school coaching experience. If you are a high school tennis player, this one is for you! </p> no00:55:2318The 3.5 Nationals Dream Dies at Playoffs. Plus the High School Coaching Experience with Tyler Yezman.full<![CDATA[Do tennis players get GAS? Confessions of a serial racquet-holic]]>In this episode, Adam and David talk about workouts, play styles, match scenarios, clothing brands, and racquet choices. David confesses that he is a serial racquet-holic. 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/do-tennis-players-get-gas-confessions-of-a-serial-racquet-holic/questionablecalls.podbean.com/a3fae2f2-c076-3131-b045-3b31d6ce66b5Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:18:35 GMT<p>In this episode, Adam and David talk about workouts, play styles, match scenarios, clothing brands, and racquet choices. David confesses that he is a serial racquet-holic. </p> no00:50:432Do tennis players get GAS? Confessions of a serial racquet-holicfull<![CDATA[Tennis in social media, and the recreational tennis scene overseas]]>The guys discuss the different types of tennis content in social media, and David recaps his Hong Kong tennis adventures.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/tennis-in-social-media-and-the-recreational-tennis-scene-overseas/questionablecalls.podbean.com/cbddb77a-7ce2-31d1-a893-4bd4e5f95370Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:42:40 GMT<p>The guys discuss the different types of tennis content in social media, and David recaps his Hong Kong tennis adventures.</p> no00:50:2335Tennis in social media, and the recreational tennis scene overseasfull<![CDATA[Is Tennis About Having Fun, or Winning?]]>David has an existential crisis. We preview this year's Roland Garros.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/passion-to-pressure-love-and-hate-for-the-game/questionablecalls.podbean.com/42b8c60e-f75a-330e-a278-2359374581daMon, 02 Jun 2025 07:24:06 GMT<p>David has an existential crisis. We preview this year's Roland Garros.</p> no00:43:2916Is Tennis About Having Fun, or Winning?full<![CDATA[What Grinds Our Gears: Tennis Pet Peeves and Wimbledon Finals Recap]]>On this week’s episode, we rant about our biggest tennis pet peeves - from grunting to “Questionable Calls” and share stories from our local tennis matches. To all the weekend warriors, this one’s for you. 

As promised, crazy celebrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIW8SETaH9o (Laughter guaranteed!)

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/what-grinds-our-gears-tennis-pet-peeves-and-wimbledon-finals-recap/questionablecalls.podbean.com/03581059-4176-3eb1-bd9d-67084c3b2329Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:10:37 GMT<p>On this week’s episode, we rant about our biggest tennis pet peeves - from grunting to “Questionable Calls” and share stories from our local tennis matches. To all the weekend warriors, this one’s for you. </p> <p>As promised, crazy celebrations: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIW8SETaH9o" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIW8SETaH9o</a> (Laughter guaranteed!)</p> no01:04:2623What Grinds Our Gears: Tennis Pet Peeves and Wimbledon Finals Recapfull<![CDATA[US Open Ticketing: The Inside Scoop]]>Get all of the insider knowledge for buying US Open tickets here! We discuss everything from which days of the tournament to attend, to what type of ticket to buy. We also recap our weekly matches, including more host-on-host action, as well as regional tournaments. Reference site: https://www.roadto45tennis.com/a-serious-tennis-fans-tips-for-the-us-open-tickets-more/

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/us-open-ticketing-the-inside-scoop/questionablecalls.podbean.com/f0722597-bf45-3aa4-afee-6cb18df2d914Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:07:22 GMT<p>Get all of the insider knowledge for buying US Open tickets here! We discuss everything from which days of the tournament to attend, to what type of ticket to buy. We also recap our weekly matches, including more host-on-host action, as well as regional tournaments. Reference site: https://www.roadto45tennis.com/a-serious-tennis-fans-tips-for-the-us-open-tickets-more/</p> yes00:41:2017US Open Ticketing: The Inside Scoopfull<![CDATA[Can PTPA drain the swamp? We get some help to answer that question]]>This week, we’re excited to welcome special guest Naveen to the pod! Together, we dive into the PTPA lawsuit that is shaking up the tennis world. We also break down predictions for the Miami Open, exploring surprise dark horses, potential champions, and everything in between. To round out the excitement, our hosts, Rishi and Adam battle it out on the courts. 

Good references for the PTPA Lawsuit:

Monday Match Analysis: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=1ff43b24ef434d15

The Tennis Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4v9XoT3qEBgcz0g5gK6eyi?si=9ff623012ed14e17

 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/can-ptpa-drain-the-swamp/questionablecalls.podbean.com/2db014ca-392b-3403-9583-2089daf6ee15Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:37:52 GMT<p>This week, we’re excited to welcome special guest Naveen to the pod! Together, we dive into the PTPA lawsuit that is shaking up the tennis world. We also break down predictions for the Miami Open, exploring surprise dark horses, potential champions, and everything in between. To round out the excitement, our hosts, Rishi and Adam battle it out on the courts. </p> <p>Good references for the PTPA Lawsuit:</p> <p>Monday Match Analysis: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=1ff43b24ef434d15</p> <p>The Tennis Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4v9XoT3qEBgcz0g5gK6eyi?si=9ff623012ed14e17</p> <p> </p> no00:58:478Can PTPA drain the swamp? We get some help to answer that questionfull<![CDATA[Shot ranking, ball choice, and Australian Open retrospective]]>In this pilot episode, David and Adam discuss various topics such as rank your shots, outfit choices, and ball quality, then move on to talk about pro players' strokes and share our thoughts on this year's Australian Open results and shenanigans.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/shot-ranking-ball-choice-and-australian-open-retrospective/questionablecalls.podbean.com/94bc5810-fde8-3783-8ba6-e1af577a92a5Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:15:02 GMT<p>In this pilot episode, David and Adam discuss various topics such as rank your shots, outfit choices, and ball quality, then move on to talk about pro players' strokes and share our thoughts on this year's Australian Open results and shenanigans.</p> no01:08:271Shot ranking, ball choice, and Australian Open retrospectivefull<![CDATA[Tennis Origins]]>On this episode, we dive into our personal journeys with tennis—starting from humble beginnings with Goodwill rackets to playing on the vibrant streets of San Francisco. Join us as we reminisce about our first swings, the lessons learned playing pick up tennis in the park, to where we are now. Check out 

Vision Tech: @SwingVision @optiswing

Online Coach: @BoundlessTennis

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/tennis-origins/questionablecalls.podbean.com/7033bdd2-438e-3982-8d4f-4c2e462e1d68Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:03:24 GMT<p>On this episode, we dive into our personal journeys with tennis—starting from humble beginnings with Goodwill rackets to playing on the vibrant streets of San Francisco. Join us as we reminisce about our first swings, the lessons learned playing pick up tennis in the park, to where we are now. Check out </p> <p><a href="https://swing.vision/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Vision Tech: @SwingVision</a> <a href="https://optiswing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@optiswing</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/boundless_tennis/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Online Coach: @BoundlessTennis</a></p> no00:45:337Tennis Originsfull<![CDATA[Who's your daddy? The co-ed experience and more racquet nerdgasming]]>Adam and David are back with another action-packed episode, sharing their latest match experiences—including a showdown against a teenager! They also take a deep dive into the ultimate gear nerd rabbit hole, dissecting not just racquets and strings but also shoes and bags. From performance-enhancing footwear to the perfect tennis bag setup, they break it all down with insights, banter, and maybe a few hot takes. Don't miss this gear-lover’s dream episode! 🎾🔥

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/whos-your-daddy-the-co-ed-experience-and-more-racquet-nerdgasming/questionablecalls.podbean.com/e288fcb3-7132-3174-bb34-0f07ba1669d4Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:24:32 GMT<p>Adam and David are back with another action-packed episode, sharing their latest match experiences—including a showdown against a teenager! They also take a deep dive into the ultimate gear nerd rabbit hole, dissecting not just racquets and strings but also shoes and bags. From performance-enhancing footwear to the perfect tennis bag setup, they break it all down with insights, banter, and maybe a few hot takes. Don't miss this gear-lover’s dream episode! 🎾🔥</p> no00:51:043Who's your daddy? The co-ed experience and more racquet nerdgasmingfull<![CDATA[Mental Gymnastics, Clay Drama, Can Adam pronounce Stuttgart?]]>This week, The Gang serves up a lively tennis recap! David dives deep into the psychology of the game, exploring strategies for playing when your opponent seems to have checked out, and debating the sting of losing big versus losing close. We round things off with clay court confessions, the latest Stuttgart updates, and a fiery breakdown of the highly anticipated Iga vs. Penko match-up. Complete with 'Questionable Calls' and bold Madrid predictions, this episode is packed with insights, drama, and plenty of tennis talk!

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/mental-gymnastics-clay-drama-can-adam-pronounce-stuttgart/questionablecalls.podbean.com/7a97cb63-c295-39c2-9145-ce112ef51397Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:22:42 GMT<p>This week, The Gang serves up a lively tennis recap! David dives deep into the psychology of the game, exploring strategies for playing when your opponent seems to have checked out, and debating the sting of losing big versus losing close. We round things off with clay court confessions, the latest Stuttgart updates, and a fiery breakdown of the highly anticipated Iga vs. Penko match-up. Complete with 'Questionable Calls' and bold Madrid predictions, this episode is packed with insights, drama, and plenty of tennis talk!</p> no00:43:2411Mental Gymnastics, Clay Drama, Can Adam pronounce Stuttgart?full<![CDATA[How to save money on tennis gear - Black Friday 2025]]>David and Rishi detail how to get the lowest prices possible from various tennis retailers, including hidden promo codes and stackable discounts. Join Capital One Shopping here and receive $80: http://capitaloneshopping.com/r/21212de9-4eac-4dec-909d-8545901e3b7b

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/black-friday-how-to-save-the-most-money-on-tennis-items/questionablecalls.podbean.com/62111303-3243-3a7a-8aab-6ba88b2997a9Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:23:58 GMT<p>David and Rishi detail how to get the lowest prices possible from various tennis retailers, including hidden promo codes and stackable discounts. Join Capital One Shopping here and receive $80: http://capitaloneshopping.com/r/21212de9-4eac-4dec-909d-8545901e3b7b</p> no00:36:4436How to save money on tennis gear - Black Friday 2025full<![CDATA[Tennis Tales from the Bay Area: A Journey to the French Open]]>Rishi and David swap tennis stories, from courtside at the French Open to battling wind at Bay area tennis courts. They dive into Parisian culture, food, and language, then wrap up with Rome results and a review of King Richard and the legacy of the Williams sisters.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/tennis-tales-from-the-bay-area-a-journey-to-the-french-open/questionablecalls.podbean.com/0881c3cf-89ee-39b7-887e-34e840f47797Wed, 21 May 2025 07:02:41 GMT<p>Rishi and David swap tennis stories, from courtside at the French Open to battling wind at Bay area tennis courts. They dive into Parisian culture, food, and language, then wrap up with Rome results and a review of King Richard and the legacy of the Williams sisters.</p> no00:40:4214Tennis Tales from the Bay Area: A Journey to the French Openfull<![CDATA[Year-End Ratings: How Do They Work? Sandbagging in Seattle and Tournament Prep]]>Rishi and David discuss the pros and cons of getting bumped up vs staying at your current level. The Boeing Holiday Classic is coming up, and David shares about the entry list and his chances of finally taking home that micro trophy. Is apologizing for net cord points won really necessary?

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/year-end-ratings-how-do-they-work-sandbagging-in-seattle-and-tournament-prep/questionablecalls.podbean.com/05e777ed-30a5-3530-80b6-00846a3e54fbTue, 09 Dec 2025 08:05:59 GMT<p>Rishi and David discuss the pros and cons of getting bumped up vs staying at your current level. The Boeing Holiday Classic is coming up, and David shares about the entry list and his chances of finally taking home that micro trophy. Is apologizing for net cord points won really necessary?</p> no00:46:0937Year-End Ratings: How Do They Work? Sandbagging in Seattle and Tournament Prepfull<![CDATA[Our last US Open 2025 episode. We promise.]]>We wrap up our US Open recaps with a deep dive into the championship weekend! Plus we get to finally reveal the winner of our snake draft. David rages against Boomers. Adam swears off Coke for good.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/our-last-us-open-2025-episode-we-promise/questionablecalls.podbean.com/e2f77e44-917a-3f1e-9ece-2ca93e3d4035Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:04:08 GMT<p>We wrap up our US Open recaps with a deep dive into the championship weekend! Plus we get to finally reveal the winner of our snake draft. David rages against Boomers. Adam swears off Coke for good.</p> no00:53:0030Our last US Open 2025 episode. We promise.full<![CDATA[Bonus Episode: Bay Club Brawl]]>On this bonus episode, David chop it up with a friend of the pod. @samir_ingle 

 

 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-bay-club-brawl/questionablecalls.podbean.com/7fa72572-46a9-3778-bdea-d0ee1294c60dWed, 28 May 2025 05:48:14 GMT<p>On this bonus episode, David chop it up with a friend of the pod. @samir_ingle </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> no00:29:4315Bonus Episode: Bay Club Brawlbonus<![CDATA[Tennis Freakout Lady Incident: The Real Story]]>This week, we break down the events that led to THAT viral tennis video, plus the never before heard off-court conversations in the aftermath. It's been one year since the infamous racquet throwing lady freakout incident, so we do an EXCLUSIVE deep dive based on firsthand eyewitness accounts. If you were ever wondering what truly happened leading up to and after the video clip, we've got it all!

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/tennis-freakout-lady-incident-the-real-story/questionablecalls.podbean.com/4bd030ca-ae5c-3521-bf8f-9b14747da545Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:37:24 GMT<p>This week, we break down the events that led to THAT viral tennis video, plus the never before heard off-court conversations in the aftermath. It's been one year since the infamous racquet throwing lady freakout incident, so we do an EXCLUSIVE deep dive based on firsthand eyewitness accounts. If you were ever wondering what truly happened leading up to and after the video clip, we've got it all!</p> no00:51:5232Tennis Freakout Lady Incident: The Real Storyfull<![CDATA[Can tennis players function as a team, and we finally live up to our name]]>As the tennis calendar winds down, we look into what is to come for the Davis Cup, United Cup and other smaller Asian tournaments. Rishi drops a HOT take. David plays his clone and Adam is drinking too much Dr.Pepper

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/can-tennis-players-function-as-a-team-and-we-finally-live-up-to-our-name/questionablecalls.podbean.com/1f30c0c5-374c-3f19-b8f7-28b9c0a30fafMon, 15 Sep 2025 07:01:20 GMT<p>As the tennis calendar winds down, we look into what is to come for the Davis Cup, United Cup and other smaller Asian tournaments. Rishi drops a HOT take. David plays his clone and Adam is drinking too much Dr.Pepper</p> no00:39:1931Can tennis players function as a team, and we finally live up to our namefull<![CDATA[Court Booking Made Easy: The Matcha App Story]]>https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matcha-tennis/id6746148030

 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/court-booking-made-easy-the-matcha-app-story/questionablecalls.podbean.com/5c3a00b3-d987-375e-a62d-bc3bce22237eThu, 16 Oct 2025 17:24:04 GMTThis episode’s all about Matcha Tennis, the app turning the currently tedious court booking process into a quick and fun experience. We chat with its creator about solving a universal tennis pain point — and yes, there’s plenty of match talk and chaos from the crew too. Download Matcha Tennis here: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matcha-tennis/id6746148030" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matcha-tennis/id6746148030</a> <p> </p> no00:41:4233Court Booking Made Easy: The Matcha App Storyfull<![CDATA[Epic Host-on-Host Action, Match Mentality]]>Rishi and David recap the much-hyped UTR ladder match we played against each other, as well as what went through our heads during the match. We briefly revisit grip, string, and ball talk. David and Adam are playing the Washington State Open this week!

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/epic-host-on-host-action-match-mentality/questionablecalls.podbean.com/ba058c1b-6287-3e2b-85c5-871be0a985d7Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:52:25 GMT<p>Rishi and David recap the much-hyped UTR ladder match we played against each other, as well as what went through our heads during the match. We briefly revisit grip, string, and ball talk. David and Adam are playing the Washington State Open this week!</p> no00:50:0824Epic Host-on-Host Action, Match Mentalityfull<![CDATA[US Open 2025 Foreplay]]>Rishi and David dive into tips and tricks for navigating fan week and round 1 of the US Open. See how our Cincinnati picks did and David got mad at Rishi??? Don’t worry, we move past the gear talk very quickly this time.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/us-open-2025-foreplay/questionablecalls.podbean.com/50dd99be-e9f7-361a-9cf8-c0e48b6c4e2dMon, 18 Aug 2025 05:36:04 GMT<p>Rishi and David dive into tips and tricks for navigating fan week and round 1 of the US Open. See how our Cincinnati picks did and David got mad at Rishi??? Don’t worry, we move past the gear talk very quickly this time.</p> no00:55:2027US Open 2025 Foreplayfull<![CDATA[Gripping Tales: tennis club policy changes and more host-on-host action]]>We recap matches of the week, discus new policies at the local club, and get grippy with it. 😏

We have stickers; DM us is you want one! Follow us on Instagram @Questionable.pod 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/more-host-on-host-action/questionablecalls.podbean.com/f0a07e40-0e54-3b05-aad8-d4a59b5e160dWed, 09 Apr 2025 06:49:09 GMT<p>We recap matches of the week, discus new policies at the local club, and get grippy with it. 😏</p> <p>We have stickers; DM us is you want one! Follow us on Instagram @Questionable.pod </p> no00:43:3310Gripping Tales: tennis club policy changes and more host-on-host actionfull<![CDATA[US Open 2025 fan experience recap]]>Join us as we relive our unforgettable experience at the USO in New York City. We share behind the scenes how we got to interact with the athletes and our experiences navigating the grounds. 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/us-open-2025-experience-recap/questionablecalls.podbean.com/c8b0c52e-f81d-36fa-a6a2-125df2e68877Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:27:06 GMT<p>Join us as we relive our unforgettable experience at the USO in New York City. We share behind the scenes how we got to interact with the athletes and our experiences navigating the grounds. </p> no00:51:2429US Open 2025 fan experience recapfull<![CDATA[The Rally Sum Theory of Tennis, New Racquets, and AO 2026 Predictions]]>Questionable Calls is now a video podcast! In this episode, David and Rishi discuss our plans for getting back into tennis this year, react (EMOTIONAL) to the infamous Kenya challenger match, and pick our predictions for the 2026 Austratian Open. Find us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/questionable.pod/

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/getting-back-into-tennis-new-racquets-and-ao-2026-predictions/questionablecalls.podbean.com/343c4fc3-46f3-38c1-b30d-a4de5085a6a3Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:05:35 GMT<p>Questionable Calls is now a video podcast! In this episode, David and Rishi discuss our plans for getting back into tennis this year, react (EMOTIONAL) to the infamous Kenya challenger match, and pick our predictions for the 2026 Austratian Open. Find us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/questionable.pod/</p> no00:54:2339The Rally Sum Theory of Tennis, New Racquets, and AO 2026 Predictionsfull<![CDATA["Weakness does not exist in my dojo" - Insert tears from Adam]]>On this week's episode, we catch up on our tennis matches, training sessions, and fitness journey. We are joined by another friend of the pod, Jesus. Part fitness trainer, part tennis player, all holy in everything gym related. @jesusrios1229

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/weakness-does-not-exist-in-my-dojo-insert-tears-from-adam/questionablecalls.podbean.com/8fc7e63d-da2e-32d8-872e-1a6bf938fdaaMon, 12 May 2025 09:43:14 GMT<p>On this week's episode, we catch up on our tennis matches, training sessions, and fitness journey. We are joined by another friend of the pod, Jesus. Part fitness trainer, part tennis player, all holy in everything gym related. @jesusrios1229</p> no00:52:0313"Weakness does not exist in my dojo" - Insert tears from Adamfull<![CDATA[A Questionable 2025 Retrospective]]>David and Rishi discuss dating and religion, and also recap the result of the Boeing tournament, look back on the year's tennis, and make predictions for the 2026 pro season.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/a-questionable-2025-retrospective/questionablecalls.podbean.com/c11eff59-b97c-3922-bc90-513845792375Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:20:00 GMT<p>David and Rishi discuss dating and religion, and also recap the result of the Boeing tournament, look back on the year's tennis, and make predictions for the 2026 pro season.</p> no00:45:0738A Questionable 2025 Retrospectivefull<![CDATA[The reality of the Wimbledon fan experience]]>David spills the beans on what it was like to attend Wimbledon in person, including the queue system, the rainy night in the tent, the grounds, and being in the sacred temple known as Centre Court. Adam lost his cramp virginity at a local tournament, unfortunately having to retire while ahead. David won all 8 of his week's matches, including going 3 for 3 on match tiebreaks. We make our picks for Wimbledon winner predictions.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/what-happens-in-wimbledon-stays-in-wimbledon-%f0%9f%98/questionablecalls.podbean.com/60d6195d-e0b4-3aba-bc4e-4444295bfd6aMon, 30 Jun 2025 04:47:53 GMT<p>David spills the beans on what it was like to attend Wimbledon in person, including the queue system, the rainy night in the tent, the grounds, and being in the sacred temple known as Centre Court. Adam lost his cramp virginity at a local tournament, unfortunately having to retire while ahead. David won all 8 of his week's matches, including going 3 for 3 on match tiebreaks. We make our picks for Wimbledon winner predictions.</p> no00:55:4421The reality of the Wimbledon fan experiencefull<![CDATA[Return of the Jedi]]>David, Rishi, and Adam kick back on Rishi’s couch to break down recent match play, training sessions, and comeback wins. They dive into the quirks of tennis scoring, from traditional formats to UTS and Next Gen experiments. Most importantly: Rishi’s return from the Dink side

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/mastering-the-tennis-mind-game/questionablecalls.podbean.com/99cb8a31-1d00-3cc5-a33b-796812141a0aFri, 20 Jun 2025 07:50:43 GMT<p>David, Rishi, and Adam kick back on Rishi’s couch to break down recent match play, training sessions, and comeback wins. They dive into the quirks of tennis scoring, from traditional formats to UTS and Next Gen experiments. Most importantly: Rishi’s return from the Dink side</p> no00:53:1019Return of the Jedifull<![CDATA[Wimbledon onsite experience continued: down with the system!]]>The trio continues recounting their Wimbledon experience and rage against the machine known as the ticketing system. David comes crawling back to Adam for stringing services. Rishi’s legs hate him this week. Adam is making a comeback from his cramping fiasco.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/wimbledon-onsite-experience-continued-down-with-the-system/questionablecalls.podbean.com/cab6528a-a263-3c9b-a15a-3822422e620aMon, 07 Jul 2025 04:56:22 GMT<p>The trio continues recounting their Wimbledon experience and rage against the machine known as the ticketing system. David comes crawling back to Adam for stringing services. Rishi’s legs hate him this week. Adam is making a comeback from his cramping fiasco.</p> no00:59:1522Wimbledon onsite experience continued: down with the system!full<![CDATA[How many kidneys does it take to book a court?]]>The band is complete! David, Adam, and Rishi are here to talk about the costs of the tennis lifestyle. From strings to shoes to court reservations, and the cost of everyone’s favorite fuzzy yellow balls.

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/how-many-kidneys-doe-it-take-to-book-a-court/questionablecalls.podbean.com/c62f62c4-c37a-3c8b-9bdd-c9271136fa0cTue, 11 Mar 2025 05:38:49 GMT<p>The band is complete! David, Adam, and Rishi are here to talk about the costs of the tennis lifestyle. From strings to shoes to court reservations, and the cost of everyone’s favorite fuzzy yellow balls.</p> no00:47:125How many kidneys does it take to book a court?full<![CDATA[Bag check! Pro players: separate but not equal]]>This is our first episode with our not so silent co-host Rishi! We talk recent matches, bag choices, and the recent US Open mixed doubles format change from the fan perspective. 

]]>https://questionablecalls.podbean.com/e/bag-check-pro-players-separate-but-not-equal/questionablecalls.podbean.com/c93ee0d6-082f-3ed2-bffb-7f93d5e0c801Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:37:34 GMT<p>This is our first episode with our not so silent co-host Rishi! We talk recent matches, bag choices, and the recent US Open mixed doubles format change from the fan perspective. </p> no00:40:134Bag check! Pro players: separate but not equalfull