Ground Pass On-Site
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Ground Pass On Site: Delray Beach Open. Day 2. (I hit the wall)
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After 2 weeks on the road, going from Dallas straight to Delray this was bound to happen. My brain is juggling schedules, video ideas, notes, who I st...
Ground Pass On Site: Delray Beach Open – Day 1
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m am back Delray Beach, and I really missed it here. Last time you saw us, we were in Dallas. I loved Dallas. It was my first time, and there is s...
Ground Pass On Site: Dallas Open. Final Dispatch
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matches had already started by the time I hit record today, because I spent my morning doing something I’m really excited about. I recorded an inter...
Ground Pass On Site: Dallas Open – Day 2
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 and the tournament officially came alive.What felt like the calm before the storm yesterday turned into a packed house, a buzzing fan zone, and ...
Ground Pass On Site. Day 1. Dallas Open.
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the calm before the storm.We are officially back on site for our first tournament of 2026, and we’ve landed at the Dallas Open. This is a...
Ground Pass On Site: Cincinnati Open – Day 7
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saved the best for last. You probably don’t know this about me, but I love plants. I pretty much live in a greenhouse. So when I first stepped onto ...
Ground Pass On Site: Cincinnati Open – Day 6
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s start the Day 6 recap with an apology. I have failed you.I had grand ideas of doing a full-on mukbang while covering the food at the Cincinnat...
Ground Pass On Site: Cincinnati Open – Day 5
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s focus: Fan Zones.If you’re heading to the Cincinnati Open, you won’t have to worry about finding a spot to rest in the shade, meet up wi...
Ground Pass On Site: Cincinnati Open – Day 4
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s focus: Outer Courts.There are seven main outer courts at the Cincinnati Open. Court 4 and Court 10 are the largest—Court 10 being the famo...
Ground Pass On Site: Cincinnati Open – Day 3
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s focus: Show Courts.The Cincinnati Open has four show courts this year—three returning favorites and one brand new addition:* Center Court*...
Ground Pass On Site: Cincinnati Open – Day 2
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As I mentioned in yesterday’s dispatch, I’m breaking down one feature of the new Cincinnati Open grounds each day while I’m here. Today’s focu...
Ground Pass On Site: Cincinnati Open – Day 1
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wow.That’s all I could say when I stepped onto the new and improved Cincinnati Open grounds for the first time. And from what I’ve heard, a lot of...
Ground Pass On Site: Citi DC Open – Day 6
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Venus is out of the Citi DC Open… so we are too.Hahaha. In all seriousness—what a run.Watching Venus Williams compete this week was like living th...
Ground Pass On Site: Citi DC Open – Day 5
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was just one of those days.A Wednesday. Middle of the week. The order of play? Not exactly inspiring at first glance—so, like most other attendee...
Ground Pass On Site: Citi DC Open – Day 4
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have to start from the end and work our way back—because what Venus Williams did on Center Court last night was nothing short of inspirational.Th...
Ground Pass On Site: Citi DC Open – Day 3
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I got to the grounds early on Day 3—the first day of the main draw—hoping for a calm start and some time to catch up on everything. But I wildly u...
Ground Pass On Site: Citi DC Open – Day 2
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OK—let’s get a little personal.I’ve said this on the podcast before, but I got into tennis because of the Williams sisters. They looked like me,...
Ground Pass On Site: Newport Open — Day 3
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back in New York now, watching the Wimbledon men’s final — but already missing the relaxed, summery energy of Newport.Day 3 at the Hall of Fame Op...
Ground Pass On Site: Newport Open — Day 2
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many times can I say it’s super hot before it loses meaning? Because wow — it was super hot. Add in some classic East Coast humidity and the o...
Ground Pass On Site: Newport Open — Day 1
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ground Pass On Site is back! After a little break since Charleston, it feels good to be back at a tournament. And not just any tournament — this is ...
Ground Pass On Site is back on the road 🎾
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a minute since Charleston, but Ground Pass On Site is officially back and kicking off the summer swing in style—from the grass courts of...
Ground Pass On-Site: Charleston – Day 4 Recap
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That’s a wrap on Charleston! I’m back home now in cold, cold New York, recovering from a mild cold and already dreaming about the heat and humidit...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 3 at the Charleston Open
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The humidity has arrived in Charleston. It was one of those days where the air sticks to your skin, but the tennis—and the moments—made it all wor...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 2 at the Charleston Open
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 in Charleston started with coffee and a quick trip into downtown Charleston, which—believe it or not—was my first time in this part of South...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 1 at the Charleston Open
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First time at a WTA-only tournament… and already, the girls do it better.We’ve made it to Charleston—and it’s our first time ever covering a W...
Ground Pass On-Site: Planning for the Next Tournament 🎾🗂️
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first official recording from “The Office”—Ground Pass’ new home base!Over the last couple of months, I’ve been slowly buildi...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 3 at the Miami Open 🎾🌴
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our last day on the grounds, catching the final day of ATP qualifying and the first day of the WTA main draw. This was a short trip, but we wan...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 2 at the Miami Open 🎾🌴
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back on-site today to see which WTA players secured their spot in the main draw and to check out the first round of ATP qualifying. Arrived a little l...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 1 at the Miami Open 🎾🌴
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a turnaround—I have a whole new level of respect for players who jump from one tournament to the next and have to be ready to compete immediate...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 7 at Indian Wells 🎾🏆
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Singles Finals Day at Indian Wells, and we’ve got two exciting matchups.The Women’s Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Mirra Andreeva 🐻This matc...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 6 at Indian Wells 🎾🌴
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is our update from Day 6 at Indian Wells (Saturday, March 8th)—a little later than planned because, honestly, things got way too busy on-site t...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 5 at Indian Wells 🎾🏃♂️
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll admit it—trying to post these daily while covering the tournament for both Ground Pass and Black Spin Global might have been a little ambitio...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 4 at Indian Wells 🎾🌧️
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Better late than never. Not gonna lie my batteries are running on empty but we keep moving. This is Day 4’s update and will be followed shortly but ...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 3 at Indian Wells 🎾
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day 3 at Indian Wells, and let me tell you—tournament life is not all sunshine and perfect mic placement. Today was one of those days where I almost...
Ground Pass On-Site: Day 2 at Indian Wells 🎾🌴
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 at Indian Wells brought a thrilling combination of great tennis, enthusiastic crowds, and behind-the-scenes moments that made the experience tru...
Ground Pass On-Site: Live from Indian Wells 🌵🎾
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This trip came together at the last minute, but when it comes to Indian Wells, it’s impossible to stay away. There’s no place quite like it—stun...
Ground Pass On-Site: Wrapping Up Delray Beach 🎾
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Delray Beach Open is in the books, and before we move on to the next stop, let’s take a moment to look back at what makes this tournament specia...
Ground Pass On-Site: Delray Beach Open – Day 4 🎾
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today started off quietly with a few withdrawals, but the action picked up as the day went on, delivering some high-quality matches and insightful con...
Ground Pass On-Site: Delray Beach Open – Day 3 🎾
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First off, we hope you’re enjoying our new Ground Pass On-Site series here on Substack! If you’ve been following along, let us know what you think...
Ground Pass On-Site: Delray Beach Open – Day 2 🎾
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our first full day on-site at the Delray Beach Open had a little bit of everything—big-time battles, player insights, and a deep dive into what make...
A New Home for Ground Pass On-Site: Delray Beach Open – Day 1 🎾
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎾 Ground Pass On-Site: Exclusive with the Bryan Brothers at the Delray Beach Open 🎾Hello from Delray Beach! 🌴 The first Ground Pass On-Site e...