We’re backkk! Did you miss us? And it’s time for a new season for tennis players and this podcast. Luckily, we’re keeping it simple for our first episode back and doing a review of the Australian Open Draw! Who has a good draw? What matchups do we want to see? And which round one will have us at odds? 👀

We also discuss the California wildfires, so if you are able, here are various links to donate. And if you have been personally affected and have a link for donations, please reach out to us and we’ll add it!

Links to Donate to help with the California Fires:

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/?refresh

California Fire Foundation: https://cpf.salsalabs.org/cff-donation/index.html

Pasadena Humane: https://pasadenahumane.org/

Canine Rescue Club: https://www.caninerescue.club/

GoFundMe California Wildfires: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/california

New to tennis or trying to get a friend into the sport? Check out our ATP 101 and 102 episodes to understand who/what we're talking about.

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Australian Open Preview!