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Ben Rothenberg Talks WTA Genetic Testing, Washington Results and Tony’s Eyebrow Drama

9 Aug 20261h 13m

Tony welcomes tennis journalist and Bounces creator Ben Rothenberg back to the podcast. Here’s what they get into:  


  • Tony complains about his traumatizing eyebrow waxing and sweat incidents.
  • The new WTA genetics testing rule that Ben broke earlier this summer.
  • Ben describes the live Alex Eala experience from the Washington tournament. 
  • Talking Alex Eala’s game, future and if players can take better advantage of her serve. 
  • Rafael Jodar’s game and personality. 
  • The ATP Recession: What’s the bright side? 
  • Is Tony more like Djokovic than he thought? All this and more!  


Subscribe to Ben’s Substack, Bounces, and read his incredible reporting on the WTA’s new genetic testing rule


Check out the Out Wide podcast’s episode about the WTA’s controversial new genetic testing rule that we mention in the episode. 


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