41: 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 Discussion

00:38 Player Experiences and Qualifying Rounds

01:25 Navigating the Tournament as a Retired Player

05:26 Fan Experience and Tournament Atmosphere

07:57 Memorable Matches and Personal Highlights

08:42 Debate: Indian Wells vs. Other Tournaments

11:35 Favorite Courts and Facilities

12:33 Doubles Matches and Unique Experiences

13:17 Personal Memories and Reflections

22:05 Worst Memories at Indian Wells

23:38 Memories from Indian Wells

25:00 2025 Indian Wells Field Overview

26:49 Carlos Alcaraz: The Man to Beat?

27:31 Court Surface Changes at Indian Wells

30:51 Novak Djokovic's Return

34:41 Top Players Outside the Top 8 Seeds

40:08 American Players to Watch

42:11 Predicting the Champions

44:36 Indian Wells Trivia and Fun

47:01 Wrapping Up and Announcements