Break Point Podcast

Woohoo, the boys are back in town! Marcus and Frankie Preview the 5th Slam, Indian Wells. All the big boys are playing this year with the return of Novak Djokovic. Hear our dual takes while Marcus reports live from Indian Wells on Instagram!

Episode 104 : Frankie & Marcus wanted to make this the 100th special edition episode of the BPP, but some important tournament in Australia got in the way. We bring it back to the origins of the BPP, what it was intended to be, what is has become, and how we are feeling about the men's game, tennis media, and where we will go next. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on...

Episode 103 : Frankie & Marcus wrap up the 2024 AO, where Jannik Sinner finally put it all together and wins his first Grand Slam title. Frankie is beyond ecstatic, as noticeable in this episode. We break down how he beat Daniil in the final, the secret to him winning the AO, and why the rest of the field should be scared for the foreseeable future. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow an...

Episode 102 : Frankie & Marcus talk through the entertaining 1st week of this years Australian Open, with some big upsets, disappointments, and surprises in the draw. We are super excited for the QFs and on, and you should be too. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Episode 101 : Frankie & Marcus preview one of our favorite tournaments of the year - the Australian Open. Who are the dark horses? What upsets are we picking to happen? Who will ultimately take the title? Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Episode 100 : Frankie & Marcus debate how Rafael Nadal will bounce back in 2024 after missing the 2023 season due to a hip operation. Will he return to the top 5? Win a Grand Slam? Retire at the end of 2024? Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Episode 99 : Happy New Year BPP Universe! Welcome to 2024! This year the tennis calendar is going to be WILD, and Frankie & Marcus are here for it. We break down our predictions for each Slam this year, who is going to break out, who is going to drop out of the top 10, and who will potentially take home Olympic Gold. How will Rafa Nadal fare this season? Will we see Nick Kyrgios on the court t...

Episode 98 : Frankie & Marcus rip on the ATP Chair Umpires, and the ridiculous rules they have had to employ in 2023. What needs to change to make the game easier for everyone involved? Tune in to find out! Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Episode 97 : Frankie & Marcus wrap up the 2023 ATP year with the BPP version of the Oscar's, dishing out awards for: Player of the Year Coach of the Year Comeback Player of the Year Most Improved Disappointment of the Year Newcomer of the Year Tournament of the Year We list off the nominees, honorable mentions, and lastly, the winners of each. We had fun with this and hope you will too - h...

Episode 96 : Frankie & Marcus wrap up the thrilling 2023 Davis Cup, where Italy, led by Jannik Sinner, takes the crown home for the first time in 40 years, defeating Novak Djokovic and Serbia in the process. We review the stunning play by Sinner, the rise of Italian tennis, and what can be done in the future to make Davis Cup more attractive for the tennis world. Thanks for tuning in, make sur...

Episode 95 : Frankie & Marcus discuss the all time performance put on by Novak Djokovic in the KO stage of the 2023 ATP Finals, the rise and future of Jannik Sinner, and what 2024 will look like for the remaining top players on tour. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Episode 94 : Frankie & Marcus are back! After the first days of the Turin ATP World Tour Finals, we tackle the results in each group so far, who we think will make it out, and who will ultimately take home the crown. Will it be Novak Djokovic again? Or will someone challenge him for the throne? Tune in to find out! Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts &...

Episode 93 : Official Podcast Guest Co-Host Arabelle joins Frankie in this week's episode wrapping up the Paris Masters. Novak Djokovic added to his trophy collection taking down Grigor Dimitrov in the final, while Carlos Alcaraz bounced out early. Tune in for this and more of Arabelle's tennis takes! Socials ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Episode 92 : What is the PTPA that we have all been hearing about from Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil? Frankie & Marcus lay it all out for you in this special episode, voicing our opinions on the matter on how the ATP should start listening before it is too late. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Website⁠ ⁠In...

Episode 91 : Frankie & Marcus discuss one of the newest, hottest names in tennis who is an absolute show stopper at the young age of 19 - and also America's next tennis hope to win a slam since 2003 - Ben Shelton. Ben is an explosive, fiery, and entertaining player who has taken the sports world by storm with his phone celebration, 150 MPH serve, and ability to just have fun out there. We...

Episode 90 : Frankie & Marcus chat about the current ATP swing in Asia, with some impressive results coming from the likes of Jannik Sinner and Alex Zverev. Who will take the Shanghai 1000 Masters title? Tune in to find out! Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Episode 89 : Frankie & Marcus chat about the change we are seeing the game of tennis. Less lateral side to side baselining, more up and down drop shots, net play, and more. Who was this change sparked by? Are other players adapting fasting enough? Will the trend continue? Listen to find out! Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platfo...

Episode 88 : Frankie & Marcus tackle one of the lesser discussed topics in the tennis world, and that is the criteria players are inducted to the Tennis Hall of Fame. Should you be inducted for winning a Grand Slam? What about being world #1? How does impact off the court affect your status? We discuss all the above and more in this weeks episode. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and...

Episode 87 : Frankie & Marcus wrap up the 2023 US Open, where we saw Coco Gauff win her first career Major, and Novak Djokovic win his record setting 24th slam title. We chat about the headlines from the open, each of the finals played, what this means for the rest of 2023 and the beginning of the 2024 season, and more. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podca...

Episode 86 : Frankie, Marcus, and special guest Pete Siozios preview this years 2023 US Open Men's Draw, going quarter by quarter in discussing our favorites, dark horses, potential upsets, and, of course, who is going to win it all. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Login at https://racquetbracket.tennis.com and join th...

Episode 85 : Frankie & Marcus dive into the last 2 sensational Masters events on the both the men's and women's sides in Canada & Cincinnati. We chat about Jannik Sinner's first 1000s title, if Iga Swiatek is a liability after 2 SF losses, the greatness of Novak Djokovic, and if Carlos Alcaraz has been exposed. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all majo...

Episode 84 : Frankie & Marcus begin their myth busters mini-series! Tune in to listen to some astonishing facts about tennis you thought could never be true. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠

Episode 83 : While Frankie is tanning his olive-colored skin in the Mediterranean Sea in Greece, Marcus breaks down the epic weekend we had at the 2023 Championships, detailing how Markéta Vondroušová became the unexpected Ladies Champion, and the epic final between King Carlos and Novak Djokovic and how it will shape the Men's game of years to come. Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow a...

Frankie and Marcus are reunited and break down the watered-down action here at Wimbledon 2023. Hopefully, they get all their analysis in before the curfew (episode suspended). Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ https://racquetbracket.tennis.com/en/leagues

Episode 81: Frankie previews the Wimbledon 2023 while Marcus jet sets across Europe. Is Novak Djokovic the greatest grass court player ever? What's up with Stefanos Tsitsipas? Can Iga win Wimbledon? All these questions and more answered! Thanks for tuning in, make sure to follow and subscribe on all major podcasts & social media platforms! Socials ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠...