Anastasia Folorunso

Off Season is a documentary series going behind the scenes of the tennis tour. Exploring what it takes for lower ranked players to make it. Feat. Ethan Quinn, Eliot Spizzirri, Hailey Baptiste & more. Ep 1 is out now. New episodes drop every other Sunday. youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?...

And sorry I am not here a lot but I run all our socials @groundpass.bsky.social and edit the podcast and videos and write our Substack. AND have a job. So posting to my personal feed is few and far between. And really not my priority.

C- Not too bad, Not too bad. No matter how you felt coming into Serena Williams’ return, that was a fun match and the buzz around the sport is great. A win-win for all. We will be at Queens all week (and for the ATP next week) so follow along.

If you hadn’t heard we are at Queens this year covering the sights and sounds of the tournament. Right now that mostly been rain. And there will be no play before 5pm local time. Follow along on instagram for more frequent updates from the grounds.

It’s been a busy day of shooting for the new episodes of OFF SEASON. Can you guess who we talked to?

New Episode is Live: - Rafa Jodar keeps Spanish hopes alive with Alcaraz out - Hailey Baptiste gets herself seeded - Naomi Osaka brings European summer to Madrid and more 🔗 ⬇️

The news that Carlos Alcaraz missing Rome and Roland Garros due to a wrist injury coming just as I was wrapping up shooting with Eliot Spizzirri who has been out since Dallas due to an injury (elbow) says a lot about where the men’s games is right now. Maybe something will shift now.

The Ground Pass Spring Merch is live. You can pick up our merch at www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Thanks to everyone who supports us by buying our merch. Pre-orders go through May 1st and merch starts shipping on the 11th.

Had thoughts so I wrote them down.

Back in New York and boy did I miss it. Will be on the road again soon but already thinking of our @groundpass.bsky.social Grand Slam screenings. Last year was the soft launch but excited to go bigger this year during Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Stay tuned.

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Finally! “Live” from Indian Wells it’s Ground Pass! We break down 9 days in the desert, the changes to the tournament, the Lululemon take over and the tennis. With sound bits from Coco Gauff, Learner Tien, Arthur Fils, Lilli Tagger and more. Links in reply ⬇️

6 hours or less of sleep for 9 days is finally catching up with me.

Was talking to Jessica Schiffer and lamenting on how little tennis you actually watch when you are covering a tournament, so was a bit quiet on here yesterday because I actually sat down and watch a few matches. Was a nice reset headed into week 2 at Indian Wells

I don’t know if anyone has compared Indian Wells to CES but I can think of no better analogy for the first few days of the tournament. I talk about what that feels like and share audio from my favourite moments from pre-tournament media day. 🔗⬇️

My favourite interview on the grounds so far has been with Lilli Tagger. The great thing about coming to these tournaments it’s getting to learn about new players and Lilli has such a unique background. All the interviews will be coming to Substack soon.

I can’t believe I am entering Day 6 at Indian Wells. It has been a whirlwind of shooting OFF SEASON running from interview to interview but it’s been such a worthwhile trip already. Can’t wait to share it all.

Gosh I wish there was 2 of me. Good Night

It’s my 3rd year at Indian Wells as media are words I just utter. It’s my first with Ground Pass Podcast on my credential. Something someone told me last year would never happen. Anyway can’t wait to show you all around the grounds. @groundpass.bsky.social #IBuiltThis

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Speaking of OFF SEASON, episode 4 drops on Sunday. We ask the question - Can a tennis player change their shots? Chris Eubanks explains why that can be tough as we follow Camila Osorio, Eliot Spizzirri and Colton Smith through their practice. Trailer ⬇️

Spent the morning catching up on my F1 podcasts and they are all reviewing the new season of DTS. Made me feel bad for tennis fans that Breakpoint doesn’t exist. Then I remember I made Off Season They say make what you want to see in the world, so I am doing it.

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We went to Delray Beach, smelled the ocean, watched great tennis, and came back to a blizzard in New York. 🥶 New Ground Pass episode covering February’s packed tennis calendar, Jessica Pegula’s Dubai title, the 250 debate, and a 30-match Alcaraz win streak. Links below.

Might be in Dallas but had a great morning watching Women’s tennis. 🤌🏾

Easiest way to tell I am back on site at a tournament

No vibes. Vibes are gone 😔

Thanks for featuring OFF SEASON Tennis.com 📰 by Stephanie Livaudais

If any tennis players want to join the OFF SEASON team let me know 😉

9 podcast episodes 15 daily reels 2 episodes of a documentary And endless social media posts. I edit all the podcasts and social media posts for @groundpass.bsky.social & Off Season Going to lay low for a couple of days but I’ll be back. Because the work isn’t done.

I wonder what colour the 25 jacket was.

OFF SEASON - Episode 2 drops Feb 1st. Here is your first look. After a few days of rest and reflection the work begins. Preparing for the first grand slam of the season, the Australian Open, involves a lot of fun and hard practice sessions. youtu.be/fTD3YC44M84?...

I didn’t have a podcast at the time but I remember the rhetoric back then. Where was all this energy when the cameras followed Sabalenka and she smashed her racket? Thr players need private spaces. They needed it then and they need it now. This is not a Big Brother house.

You know what I hate, when analysis is coloured by your personal preferences. Because it’s always the ones that call for “journalistic integrity” who are the biggest offenders. Clocked. Good Morning.

This is the stuff I nerd out about. I have worn an Apple Watch since day 1, I wear an Oura ring and have worn the whoop before. If I was in Australia getting to the bottom of this would become my entire job.

This is our only reason for existing. To bring you the under told stories. We might be small but as long as there are stories worth telling, like Eliot Spizzirri’s. We will be there. Good Night.

I know how to pick ‘em 😏

I have been around tennis players enough to know Eliot is one of the hardest working out there. This performance isn’t even surprising to me.

The block button is in heavy rotation these days. Because your rage bait bad take is not worth my time.

Sometimes I wish I could just care less but then I wouldn’t be me. Finally done editing and posting the latest episode of @groundpass.bsky.social It’s late but it’s good. Even edited in clips from press conferences. Look at me go 😊 Good Night

EQ!

It’s crazy what the kindest of one random stranger will do for my motivation. I swear I do all this for like 4 people and for them I will keep going!

I know how to pick ‘em 😅 So happy for Ethan and Eliot. Great start to their Australian Open. I spent a lot of my off season time with them because the practice so much together. More of that coming in episode 2.

The Off Season is Live! And I am really proud of it. Episodes will drop every other Sunday with extended interviews dropping soon to our YouTube Members and Patreons. youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?...

I’ll be in the chat.

Here is your first look at the Off Season! This is the work that came before the Australian Open. Premieres tomorrow at 4pm ET (January 18th) Will be live in the chat to watch along and answer any questions. youtu.be/gR34_TQyu90?...