SINNER RECLAIMS NO. 1 IN PARIS, WTA FINALS BREAKDOWN AND MORE WITH BRADLEY KLAHN | FULL PODCAST

Bradley Klahn joins the show to recap Jannik Sinner's run to the Paris Masters Title, and the Italian's improbable return to the No. 1 Ranking on the ATP. Klahn breaks down Felix Auger Aliassime's elite performance indoors, and his decision to rest during the final week as his battle with Lorenzo Musetti for the final spot at the ATP Finals hangs in the battle. The Stanford alum and former pro discusses Alexander Bublik's resurgent season, Valentin Vacherot's incredible breakthrough, and Novak Djokovic's decision to play in Athens.

Klahn also dives into the WTA Finals where the final qualifier Elena Rybakina has reached the semifinals. The commentator weighs in on Madison Keys impressive 2025, Iga Swiatek's improvment on fast courts, and ponders if anyone can top World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at this year's final tournament for the women. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Klahn on finding more closure a few years after retiring from playing
2:35 Injuries that are related to previous issues players might have
4:00 Klahn on the schedule and players managing their workload
5:25 Tennis can evolve and adjust with the times when it comes to training to
6:20 There is no subsititue for matches, even for players like Novak Djokovic
6:57 Jannik Sinner defeats Felix Auger Aliassime to win the Paris Masters
8:00 Sinner reclaims the No. 1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz
8:50 Cam Norrie's win over Alcaraz opened the door for Sinner to get back to the top spot
9:25 Alcaraz struggled to find his footing in Paris
10:00 Norrie was locked in and believed he had a chance vs Alcaraz
10:50 Alcaraz very much alive to regain the No. 1 ranking
11:30 Sinner going the distance and answering questions about his cardio
13:35 Felix Auger-Aliassime with another great run to the Paris Final
14:20 Klahn on how Auger-Aliassime found his form
15:45 Auger-Aliassime has the most indoor hard court wins on the ATP this decade
17:30 Auger-Aliassime looking to return to the ATP Finals
18:45 Valentine Vacherot's incredible run has him ranked in the Top 30
20:00 Vacherot's success illustrates the depth in the game and the quality of college tennis
21:31 Alexander Bublik's 2025 turnaround is one for the ages
22:30 One trip to Las Vegas turned around Bublik's entire career trajectory
23:27 Felix Auger Aliassime does not play Metz, opening the door for Lorenzo Musetti
25:00 Musetti needs to win Athens to qualify for the ATP Finals next week in Turin
26:25 Tennis is so unique in that a big event (Australian Open) is right around the corner
27:10 Athletes often have to be pleaded with to take a break
28:10 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka notches a win in Athens, still loves to compete
29:24 Novak Djokovic playing in the brand new Athens 250 event
30:10 What to expect from Djokovic in Greece
31:00 Reports are that Djokovic will play in the ATP Finals
31:30 Victoria Mboko and Anna Blinkova win the final WTA tour events
32:25 Mboko adjusted to her life-changing win in Canada very well
33:25 The WTA Tour Finals Is Underway and Elena Rybakina reaches the SF
34:20 Rybakina rides the momentum she's generated and defeats Anisimova and Swiatek
35:18 Coming from behind and beating Swiatek is as impressive as anything
36:00 Anisimova faces Swiatek for a spot in the semifinals
37:00 Is it awkward to adjust to playing in a tournament that uses the round robin format?
38:30 Keys eliminated from the WTA Finals, but still had the best season of her career
40:05 Jasmine Paolini playing both singles and doubles in the Finals
40:35 Jessica Pegula defeats Coco Gauff in tight match in group play
41:57 Aryna Sabalenka remains the favorite, and her record vs. the Top 10 explains why
42:18 How much time do tennis players completely take off before starting the off-season work?
43:15 Thanks to Bradley Klahn for appearing on The Inside-In Tennis Podcast!



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