Ep 20 - Sinner and Sabalenka Dominate Miami, Monte Carlo 1000 Masters Preview and The Launch of ATP Fantasy

Welcome back to Talkn Tennis — your weekly tennis fix as we wrap up an unforgettable Miami Open and gear up for the start of the clay-court season 🌴➡️🧱

In this Birthday Edition, the boys break down a historic fortnight where both Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka completed the rare Sunshine Double, dominating Indian Wells and Miami in style.

We also dive into the launch of ATP Fantasy, explaining how it works, our early picks, and how you can join our listener league.

🔥 What We Cover:

🏆 Miami Open Recap

• Sabalenka vs Gauff Final – Sabalenka claims back-to-back Miami titles
• Sunshine Double history & where Sabalenka now ranks among legends
• Sinner’s dominance continues with a flawless Miami run
• First-ever men’s Sunshine Double without dropping a set
• Lehecka’s breakthrough & semi-final storylines

📈 Rankings Revisited – Buy/Sell Update

• Who’s winning the 2026 Buy/Sell battle so far
• Biggest movers: Fils, Fonseca, Báez & more
• Early-season surprises & disappointments

🎮 ATP Fantasy Launch

• How the new ATP Fantasy format works
• Scoring system explained
• Our first draft picks for the clay season
• Join the Talkn Tennis listener league

🧱 Monte Carlo Masters Preview

• Clay season officially begins in Monte Carlo 🇲🇨
• Djokovic withdraws + key absences (Fritz, Rune, Shelton, Paul)
• Can Alcaraz defend his title?
• Sinner closing in on World No.1 👀
• Wildcards including Monfils, Wawrinka & Berrettini

🔍 Clay Court Specialists to Watch

• Casper Ruud
• Francisco Cerúndolo
• Lorenzo Musetti
• Sebastián Báez
• Jasmine Paolini

🌍 Tournaments This Week

• Houston
• Marrakech
• Bucharest
• Charleston & Bogotá (WTA)

🎲 Fan-Favourite Segments

• Battle of the Spuds 🥔
• Who Am I? – Monte Carlo Edition

🎤 Plus:

• Listener shoutouts & rivalries heating up
• Classic Talkn Tennis chaos
• Plenty of questionable takes

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Disclaimer: Chris’ bold claim that he’d pay $100 to anyone who beats him in ATP Fantasy was, in fact, an April Fool’s joke… and unfortunately (or fortunately for Chris), it will not be honoured.