Indian Wells Chronicles, Fifth Slam Debate & Breaking Down the Draw | EP 41

The boys are back to break down all things Indian Wells—the tournament that might just be the "Fifth Slam" (or not, depending on who you ask). Steve Johnson shares his struggles as a civilian trying to navigate the grounds, while Sam Querrey reveals his high school squad’s sneaky ticketing tactics and Jack Sock reminisces about wild doubles rides with John Isner.Who’s the man to beat this year? Alcaraz? Djokovic? Maybe Berrettini with his Hottie Bracket trophy and an Olive Garden gift card? The crew makes their predictions, picks their dark horses, and debate if winning Miami is actually better than winning Indian Wells.Plus, Sam and Steve are on the ground hunting for locker room gossip—so stay tuned!00:00 Introduction to Indian Wells Discussion00:38 Player Experiences and Qualifying Rounds01:25 Navigating the Tournament as a Retired Player05:26 Fan Experience and Tournament Atmosphere07:57 Memorable Matches and Personal Highlights08:42 Debate: Indian Wells vs. Other Tournaments11:35 Favorite Courts and Facilities12:33 Doubles Matches and Unique Experiences13:17 Personal Memories and Reflections22:05 Worst Memories at Indian Wells23:38 Memories from Indian Wells25:00 2025 Indian Wells Field Overview26:49 Carlos Alcaraz: The Man to Beat?27:31 Court Surface Changes at Indian Wells30:51 Novak Djokovic's Return34:41 Top Players Outside the Top 8 Seeds40:08 American Players to Watch42:11 Predicting the Champions44:36 Indian Wells Trivia and Fun47:01 Wrapping Up and Announcements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.