13: Casper Ruud Joins The Pod, Playing Rafael Nadal and Not Making World No. 1 | EP 13

With the news of Rafael Nadal's retirement, Jack, Sam, Stevie, and John reflect on the Spaniard's incredible legacy and share their memories on what it's like facing off against one of the GOATs.

The boys welcome fellow non-major winner, World No. 8 and 3-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud to the podcast. Casper discusses competing for a spot in this year's ATP Finals, playing against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in Grand Slam finals and THAT Netflix moment in the French Open tunnel. The boys quiz him on his Norwegian celebrity status, rate his favorite American fast food spots, and and hear why he’s glad he never became World No. 1, despite being just one point away.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:44 Sam's Weekend Adventures in Vegas
04:15 Discussing Rafa Nadal's Retirement
15:27 Casper Ruud Joins the Podcast
29:13 Family's Near Move to Florida
29:45 Tennis Legacy and Father-Son Rivalry
30:15 Breaking into the Top 40
31:52 Almost World Number One
32:57 Rafa Nadal's Impact and Retirement
35:44 Facing Rafa and Novak in Finals
43:50 Fun and Lighthearted Questions
54:14 John's Random Tennis Player of the Week