Bleav in the ATP Tour with Jacob Cersosimo

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Listen in as former collegiate tennis player turned journalist Jacob Cersosimo gives you a fresh, player's look into the world of the ATP Tour, and what's really going on both on and off the court.

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203 episodes

Sinner surfs to Miami Open trophy

Can anyone beats Jannik Sinner? The answer is no. Grigor Dimitrov makes a splash in Miami, while Americans sweep on the women's side.

13m
Apr 01
Things are just as you'd expect at the Miami Open

In this episode I recap the first few round at the 2024 Miami Open. Some good upsets, but the same guys are still winning...

14m
Mar 28
Alcaraz, Swiatek surprise nobody in Indian Wells triumph

In this episode I recap Indian Wells and move on to the Miami Open. While the winners weren't surprising at Indian Wells, a few of the outcomes were. I talk about it all.

15m
Mar 18
Lucky Loser stuns Djokovic at Indian Wells

In this episode I break down the first few round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells...including a STUNNING loss by Novak Djokovic to Luca Nardi.

14m
Mar 12
Who won what ahead of Indian Wells?

In this episode I look ahead to Indian Wells and what to expect at the BNP Paribas Open. Also, how about the drama on tour the last couple of weeks? Let's chat about it.

22m
Mar 05
Who will stop Sinner?

It's hard to ignore the continued success of Jannik Sinner. He keeps winning. In this episode I recap a few ATP tournaments in which Sinner and Fritz prevailed, along with an impressive week in Argentina.

14m
Feb 19
Unexpected triumphs following historic Australian Open

In this episode I break down all the happenings following the Australian Open. From tournaments to news and the Davis Cup.

15m
Feb 11
SENSATIONAL SINNER: Jannik Sinner wins the 2024 Australian Open

In this episode I discuss the historic win by Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open. The young Italian wins his first Australian Open & first Grand Slam title, but you can't dismiss the incredible tournament by Daniil Medvedev. I also recap the tournament and touch on all the champions.

19m
Jan 28
AO Championship Weekend: The Stunner Down Under

In this episode I preview the men's and women's Australian Open finals. I recap how we got here. I give my thoughts on the semifinals, including Jannik Sinner's INCREDIBLE win over Novak Djokovic. Happy Championship Weekend!

13m
Jan 26
AO Week Two: Can anyone beat the big 4?

In this episode we talk all things Australian Open quarterfinals.

14m
Jan 22
AO Week One: Top seeds escape early exit

In this episode I recap the first two rounds of the 2024 Australian Open, and look forward to round three and beyond. Swiatek, Zverev, Medvedev, and Ruud all escape upsets in round two. We talk about it.

16m
Jan 18
Who will win the 2024 Australian Open?

In this episode I cover everything you need to know about the upcoming 2024 Australian Open. The draw, who's playing and who's not, matchups, projected matchups, everything. I also cover some news and pick who I think will win.

19m
Jan 11
New Year, Same Rafa: Nadal Returns to Tour

Rafael Nadal has returned to the ATP Tour...with a win. What will 2024 hold on tour?

17m
Jan 03
2023 Wrapped (ATP Tour edition)

In this episode I put a wrap on the 2023 ATP Tour season. I recap the 2023 ATP Awards, Novak Djokovic's 60 Minutes episode, and Rafa's comeback.

21m
Dec 21, 2023
Sinner solves Italy's decades long Davis Cup drought

In this episode I put a wrap on the ATP season and how Jannik Sinner ended the year on top by helping Italy win the Davis Cup.

14m
Nov 27, 2023
Djokovic sits alone on top of the tennis world

In this episode I recap the ATP Finals and put a wrap on the remarkable year that Novak Djokovic has had. It's hard to believe the things he's accomplished this calendar year, and we should've be shocked he broke another record this week.

16m
Nov 21, 2023
Title time in Turin...Who will end the season on top?

In this episode I chat about the ATP Finals. The year end finals are always unique and exciting as the best eight players battle for the final trophy of the season. Novak Djokovic also ends the year at number one (again) and we catch up on some news.

14m
Nov 14, 2023
Drama in Paris doesn't deter Djokovic from making (more) history

In this episode I recap the Rolex Paris Masters and why Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament. Weird, but not random, circumstances. Plus, nobody can stop Novak. The GOAT reaches another milestone ahead of the ATP Finals.

18m
Nov 07, 2023
Sinner seeks history while FAA repeats excellence in Switzerland

In this episode I recap two ATP 500 tournaments. Jannik Sinner battles through top players to make history, while FĂ©lix Auger-Aliassime has a VERY impressive week in Switzerland.

14m
Oct 31, 2023
Shelton cracks top 15 as American men break decades long drought

What's the status of American men's tennis? In this episode I break down Ben Shelton's first ATP Title and what milestone four American men reached. PLUS, an awesome win for Gael Monfils.

15m
Oct 24, 2023
Hurkacz holds off Korda in Shanghai for 2nd Masters 1000 title

In this episode I recap the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The second to last Masters 1000 tournament on tour this calendar year, and a place where the top seeds fell early leaving room for new names at the top.

15m
Oct 17, 2023
Been a minute, let's catch up

A lot has happened in the last month, in the tennis world and for this podcast host. In this episode I give an update on the pod and what's all been going on in tennis since the US Open.

18m
Oct 10, 2023
Djokovic claims #24 while Coco gets her first

In this episode I recap the 2023 #USOpen tournament including two historic finals. Novak Djokovic gets his 24th Grand Slam trophy while American Coco Gauff claims her first.

13m
Sep 11, 2023
Can Coco complete title run? Will Daniil shock both top seeds?

In this episode I preview the Championship matches at the U.S. Open. On the men's side it's Daniil Medvedev versus Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff faces Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final. I break down the end of the tournament and predict who will win the titles.

9m
Sep 09, 2023
Three American men make the last eight at the US Open

In this episode I talk about the quarterfinals at the US Open. Three American men made the quarterfinals on the bottom half of the draw, but can they take down Djokovic? Coco Gauff also continues her amazing run on the women's side.

10m
Sep 05, 2023
Early upsets shake up men's draw at US Open

In this episode I recap the first two rounds of the 2023 US Open and highlight the many upsets in the men's draw. Some shaky matches for a few high seeds, but it's smooth sailing so far for the top favorites.

11m
Sep 01, 2023
Who has the best chance to win the 2023 US Open?

In this episode I preview the 2023 US Open and who I believe will win the men's and women's title. I break down both draws and who has the easier path the final. I also get to some News at the end.

19m
Aug 27, 2023
Djokovic proves he's the best (again) while Coco Gauff breaks through in Ohio

In this episode I recap the Western and Southern open in Cincinnati. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz play in a historic championship match while Coco Gauff claims he first WTA 1000 title. Oh yeah, the US Open is in one week.

16m
Aug 21, 2023
Stars shine in Canada while a tough draw lies ahead in Cincinnati

In this episode I recap both the ATP and WTA events in Canada. A young Jannik Sinner prevails in Toronto - while Jessica Pegula shines in Montreal. Cincinnati is next, with a stacked field. I can almost hear the loud traffic in New York City as the US Open nears.

13m
Aug 15, 2023
Evans, Tsitsipas shine in weeks leading up to US Open

In this episode I break down tournaments in Washington D.C., Los Cabos, and Austria. Daniel Evans and Stefanos Tsitsipas thrive on hard courts as three huge tournaments near over the next month.

10m
Aug 10, 2023