Episode 145 of Tripp's Tennis Talk is a 2026 pre-season podcast. Each interview subject answered the same list of questions. Today's guests are returning champions Rory, Tami, Wilburn, and Monica (aka Mom), as well as debutant Emilio.

Here are the questions:

The usual year-end #1 prediction.
And the usual major winners question.
Who will win the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry in 2026: Alcaraz, Sinner, or Tie?
Will any player defeat both Alcaraz and Sinner in 2026? Who could? What would it take?
What will the defining WTA rivalry be in 2026?
How should Coco Gauff actually go about fixing her serve? How should fans and media react?
Throw a dart at a player outside the top 50 and say “this person will do something in 2026.”
Do you personally care about “tennis scheduling?”
Which current tennis bachelor(s) could you see getting married next?
Which individual person does the best work in tennis media right now?
What is the strongest shot in your personal tennis game? The weakest?
Name three professional tennis players. Bonus points for creativity!

Timestamps are approximate.

0:00 Intro

5:30 Rory

40:45 Tami

1:19:30 Madeline and Emilio

1:56:00 Mom

2:47:00 Reaction to the answers

2:53:25 Lamarr Tribute

Intro and Outro music - "Auld Lang Syne" arrangement by E's Jammy Jams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYS7m3VPLa4

Transition music - "End of the Line" by Tristan Clark from EVITERNITY II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2O7bpcwV90

Lamarr tribute music - "Aurora Awakes" by John Mackey, performance by UNT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ulk28Z4bwk

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