Wait...they know the GIF???
No one is safe. Not even Penko.
Things we learned on Episode No.2 of The Player's Box Podcast:
- Madison's shoes were stolen before the Australian Open final so she had to wear brand new shoes for the final.
- Desirae Krawczyk played with Jess at the 2019 French Open and her shoes disappeared from the locker room ahead of their second round match. Kathy Rinaldi found her a pair that were too big, she put two pairs of socks on to get them to fit, and they won.
- Balls. 'Nuff said.
- Laura Robson sent Madison Keys a wellness check after her first round loss and Madi was in the midst of debating whether she should cut off all her hair into a bob. "Carlos cut HIS hair, so should I could MY hair?" Laura responded by sending the Fleabag clip. Madison did not get a bob.
- If you're not sponsored by a major brand, it's impossible to find grass court shoes.
- Desirae talks through how doubles players choose who to play with week-to-week and reveals she has a "no-hit list" of players she won't practice with.
- "It's true though! She challenges everything!" – Jessica Pegula
- "No flop. Great undercarriage. Has to have a great undercarriage." – Jennifer Brady
- A missed backhand on game point in last year's final still haunts Jess. I'm guessing it was the set point:
