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The Official WTA & ATP Tour Wrap for Week of 14 April, “My [Tennis] Black Book: Federer, Nadal, Serena, Djokovic” Weekly Update, “My [Tennis] Work Book” & its Officially Clay Season: Monte Carlo to the Porsche Grand Prix

This is episode 154 of ⁠⁠Beyond Top 10 Tennis⁠⁠ as we come LIVE to you from ⁠⁠AM8 International⁠⁠ with the latest Rankings & Results on the WTA and ATP tours with [NEW] insights shared. From ⁠⁠Top 10⁠⁠ Rankings to the Results of the past Week, Dr Berge reviews all ⁠⁠key⁠⁠ matches and ⁠⁠key⁠⁠ players from last week on the WTA tour: BJK Cup Qualifier Results; followed by this week’s tournaments on the WTA tour (still in-action): Porsche Grand Prix (Germany), Rouen Metropole Open (France) & Oeiras Open (Portugal); PLUS last week on the ATP tour: Rolex Monte Carlo Masters (France); followed by this week’s tournaments on the ATP tour (still in-action): Barcelona Open (Spain) & BMW Open (Germany).

This week’s episode discusses Dr Berge’s NEW BOOK RELEASE: My [Tennis] Work Book with WORK BOOK + BLACK BOOK data points that have already come to LIFE this season!

The Video for episode 154 is available on both Spotify & YouTube whilst remaining available wherever you enjoy listening. ⁠⁠Key⁠⁠ Players this week include: Alcaraz (W) & Musetti (R/u) congratulations to both!

Tune in to Beyond Top 10 Tennis and jump to Episode #154 to learn more.

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Episode #153 Transcript Summary: WTA and ATP Tour [Tennis] Player Insights

Detailed Summary of Episode 153 – Beyond Top 10 Tennis

📍 Live from AM8 International
This is episode 153 of ⁠⁠⁠Beyond Top 10 Tennis⁠⁠⁠ as we come to you LIVE from ⁠AM8 International⁠ with the official ATP & WTA wrap for the week of 7 April 2025, including Top 10 updates, results, rankings and WORK BOOK + BLACK BOOK insights 📊.

Dr Ashley M. Berge provides a deep dive into the latest WTA and ATP results from:

  • 🌍 Charleston Open (SC, USA)
  • 🌍 Copa Colsanitas Zurich (Colombia)
  • 🌍 International Open (Spain)
  • 🌍 Megasaray Open (Turkey)
  • 🌍 Clay Court Championship (TX, USA)
  • 🌍 Grand Prix Hassan II (Morocco)
  • 🌍 Tirac Open (Romania)
  • 🇲🇨 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters (France) – now included as Round of 64 (1st round) matches were covered

🏆 Key Champions and Finalists:

  • WTA: Pegula (W), Kenin (R/u), Osorio (W), Kawa (R/u), Semenistaja (W), Galfi (R/u), Sierra (W), Romero Gormaz (R/u)
  • ATP: Brooksby (W), Tiafoe (R/u), Darderi (W), Griekspoor (R/u), Cobolli (W), Baez (R/u)

📕 This episode also celebrates Dr Berge’s latest release, “My [Tennis] Work Book”, the follow-up to her acclaimed “My [Tennis] Black Book: Federer, Nadal, Serena, Djokovic” with ongoing data references throughout the episode 🔍.

⏱️ Timestamps + Key Themes

🟣 WTA Tour – Tournament Results + BJK Cup

[00:00] 🎧 Welcome from AM8 International

  • Introduction + overview of this week’s format
  • Announcement of 📘 My [Tennis] Work Book — the on-court application tool

[03:15] 🏆 Charleston Open (USA)

  • Pegula (W) def. Kenin (R/u)
  • Pegula’s discipline in rally length and energy pacing
  • Kenin’s finalist form noted

[08:25] 🇨🇴 Copa Colsanitas Zurich (Colombia)

  • Osorio (W) shines at home
  • Kawa (R/u) posts best WTA-level showing

[12:30] 🇪🇸 International Open (Spain)

  • Semenistaja (W) def. Galfi (R/u)
  • Galfi’s backhand return variation discussed

[16:40] 🇹🇷 Megasaray Open (Turkey)

  • Sierra (W) vs Romero Gormaz (R/u)
  • Emphasis on clay court coverage + angular dominance

🔴 BJK CUP 2025 – In-Progress Draw & Previews

[21:40] 🌍 Billie Jean King Cup – Week Preview

  • Team matchups + surfaces include, but are not limited to:
    • 🇺🇸 USA vs 🇧🇪 Belgium
    • 🇨🇿 Czech Republic vs 🇺🇦 Ukraine
    • 🇫🇷 France vs 🇬🇧 Great Britain
    • 🇨🇦 Canada vs 🇷🇸 Serbia
  • Featured players: Gauff, Fernandez, Boulter, Kostyuk
  • Team formats + leadership pressure roles
  • Clay vs hard indoor implications

🟡 WORK BOOK vs BLACK BOOK Segment

[30:40] 📚 New Book Insight

  • Difference between analysis (BLACK BOOK) and execution (WORK BOOK)
  • Use cases: Sakkari, Azarenka, Tommy Paul, Cerundolo
  • Players who should be using it and how

🔵 ATP Tour – Tournament Results

[38:30] 🇺🇸 Clay Court Championship (Houston, TX)

  • Brooksby (W) beats Tiafoe (R/u)
  • Tiafoe’s second-serve drop discussed
  • Brooksby’s short-angle exploitation

[43:30] 🇲🇦 Grand Prix Hassan II (Morocco)

  • Darderi (W) outlasts Griekspoor (R/u)
  • Physical point progression key

[47:15] 🇷🇴 Tirac Open (Romania)

  • Cobolli (W) def. Baez (R/u)
  • Baez’s rhythm imbalance analyzed

📈 Top 10 Rankings Movement

[59:10] 💹 Rankings Recap

  • Pegula’s rise
  • Darderi and Semenistaja gain
  • Shifts in Top 10 structure explained

✅ Wrap-Up (~1:14:00–End)

[1:14:00+] 🎤 Final thoughts

  • Explore My [Tennis] Work Book for structured analysis
  • Thank you to players, fans & listeners
  • 🎥 Watch on YouTube + Spotify
  • Available on all platforms
  • Join the movement beyond Top 10 Tennis 🌍🎾

🧩 Episode Themes

  • 📘 From BLACK BOOK to WORK BOOK: Strategy meets execution
  • 🧠 Data-Driven Improvement: Real examples from top players
  • 🏆 Clay Season Begins: What we learn from early results
  • 🌍 Team Format Impact: National pressure & leadership tests
  • ⚠️ Monte Carlo Shocks: High-level early exits
  • 🔁 Top 10 Stability vs Breakthrough Wins

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To get your very own Black Book and Work Book, head here and/or here. To learn more about our data, predictive analytics and how to optimise your own performance, head on over to AM8 International. To learn more about AM8 International check out our selection of Books and/or options to join Dr B’s Pack to gain exclusive access to the best in the world. Not quite ready? Head on over to Beyond Top 10 Tennis for free access to 150+ episodes directly from Dr Berge of what it really takes to win multiple Grand Slams to securing that Top 10 tennis ranking with new episodes each week. More? Join Dr Berge’s Newsletter on Substack, come say “hi” on Topicthread, X, Spotify, YouTube or Instagram that may very well include quick snippets you can apply in your game, today, or even consider leaving a review on Amazon or Google.

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The Official WTA & ATP Tour Wrap for Week of 7 April, “My [Tennis] Black Book: Federer, Nadal, Serena, Djokovic” Weekly Update, “My [Tennis] Work Book” & Charleston to Monte Carlo Results, Performances and Ranking Insights

This is episode 153 of ⁠⁠Beyond Top 10 Tennis⁠⁠ as we come LIVE to you from ⁠⁠AM8 International⁠⁠ with the latest Rankings & Results on the WTA and ATP tours with [NEW] insights shared. From ⁠⁠Top 10⁠⁠ Rankings to the Results of the past Week, Dr Berge reviews all ⁠⁠key⁠⁠ matches and ⁠⁠key⁠⁠ players from last week on the WTA tour: Charleston Open (SC, USA), Copa Colsanitas Zurich (Columbia), International Open (Spain) & Megasaray Open (Turkey); followed by this week’s tournaments on the WTA tour (still in-action): BJK Cup team previews; PLUS last week on the ATP tour: Clay Court Championship (TX, USA), Grand Prix Hassan II (Morocco) & Tirac Open (Romania); followed by this week’s tournaments on the ATP tour (still in-action): Rolex Monte Carlo Masters (France).

This week’s episode discusses Dr Berge’s NEW BOOK RELEASE: My [Tennis] Work Book to mark with WORK BOOK + BLACK BOOK data points with notes on Sakkari, Paul, Azarenka to Cerundulo and more.

The Video for episode 153 is available on both Spotify & YouTube whilst remaining available wherever you enjoy listening. ⁠⁠Key⁠⁠ Players this week include: Pegula (W), Kenin (R/u), Osorio (W),    Kawa (R/u), Semenistaja (W), Galfi (R/u), Sierra (W), Romero Gormaz (R/u), Brooksby (W), Tiafoe (R/u), Darderi (W), Griekspoor (R/u), Cobolli (W) & Baez (R/u)– congratulations to all!

Tune in to Beyond Top 10 Tennis and jump to Episode #153 to learn more.

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Episode #152 Transcript Summary: WTA and ATP Tour [Tennis] Player Insights

Detailed Summary of Episode 152 – Beyond Top 10 Tennis

📍 Live from AM8 International
🎾 This week’s deep dive on Beyond Top 10 Tennis (ep.152) delivers the Official WTA & ATP Wrap for the week of March 31st, covering 30+ Round of 16 onward results across the Miami Open 🏝️, Puerto Vallarta OpenMegasaray Open, and more.

🏆 Dr Ashley M. Berge celebrates Champions:

  • Aryna Sabalenka (WTA Miami Winner) 🥇
  • Jakub Mensik (ATP Miami Winner) 🥇
  • Cristian, Danilovic, Jimenez Kasintseva (WTA Winners) 🌟
  • Runners-Up: Jessica Pegula, Novak Djokovic, Fruhvirtova

📚 Key mention of Dr Berge’s NEW BOOK RELEASE:
➡️ My [Tennis] Work Book — the follow-up to her hit My [Tennis] Black Book: Federer, Nadal, Serena, Djokovic 📖🔬
This episode breaks down player-by-player performances 📊, sheds light on missed opportunities (like Zverev), breakthrough results, rankings shifts, and key insights heading into this week’s events across Charleston 🇺🇸, Columbia 🇨🇴, Spain 🇪🇸, Texas 🇺🇸, and more.

📌 Episode 152 – Timestamps


🕐 00:00–06:00 | Intro & Book Shout-Out
📘 Introduction of the Work Book as the continuation of the Black Book legacy.
🎾 Explains how this duo of books offers revolutionary tools to understand player performance, rankings movement, and predictive success.


📍 06:00–14:00 | Miami Open Champions & Key Results
🏆 Aryna Sabalenka wins WTA Miami convincingly
🥈 Jessica Pegula reaches final with standout form
👑 Jakub Mensik captures ATP Miami with dominant tennis
🥈 Novak Djokovic finishes runner-up — still strong, but edged in key moments
📉 Alcaraz & Zverev underwhelm; Alcaraz fell short while Zverev missed capitalising on Sinner’s absence
🔥 Swiatek eliminated in the Quarterfinals by an impressive up-and-comer


🌎 14:00–22:00 | Other Tournaments – WTA
🇲🇽 Puerto Vallarta Open:

  • 🏆 Cristian overcomes a tricky draw
  • 🥈 Fruhvirtova shows promise — big match experience helps progression

🇹🇷 Megasaray Open:

  • 🏆 Danilovic impresses with resilience and calm under pressure
  • 🥈 Jimenez Kasintseva shows future potential

📊 22:00–32:00 | Rankings & Player Movements
📈 Emphasis on players climbing due to late-stage results
🧠 Intelligent analysis using the Black Book and Work Book frameworks — players’ losses and wins are contextualised via her unique data model
👀 Ranking boosts for Mensik, Cristian, and Danilovic
💬 Ranking insights for those falling: Zverev, Alcaraz, etc.


📅 32:00–46:00 | New Tournaments – This Week’s Action
🎾 WTA:

  • 🇺🇸 Charleston Open
  • 🇨🇴 Copa Colsanitas Zurich
  • 🇪🇸 International Open
  • 🇹🇷 Ongoing Megasaray

🎾 ATP:

  • 🇺🇸 Clay Court Championships (Houston)
  • 🇲🇦 Grand Prix Hassan II (Morocco)
  • 🇷🇴 Tirac Open (Romania)

🏃 Player fitness, momentum, and recovery between events discussed — a key part of ranking strategy


🧠 46:00–56:00 | Deep Data: Djokovic, Pegula, Sabalenka
📚 Djokovic’s performance contextualised with his ranking implications
🔍 Pegula’s form and how it stacks up historically
💡 Sabalenka’s game style, performance patterns and championship flow


📈 56:00–1:06:00 | Work Book Preview – Data-Driven Future
📘 My [Tennis] Work Book unlocks layered ranking intelligence
🛠️ Explanation of how to use both the Black Book and Work Book as companion tools
🔄 Shows how past match results forecast upcoming draws and player risks


🎯 1:06:00–End | Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways
🌟 Recap of Miami’s top outcomes
⚠️ Emphasis on players who’ve missed opportunities (Zverev, Alcaraz)
📢 Reminder to check out My [Tennis] Work Book — out now
🎬 Outro & call to tune in next week for the full event results and upcoming previews

Note: you just read an automated summary of episode #152 — if you found this helpful and/or pieces were not as accurate as you’d like, please let us know and be mindful that intermittently these automated summaries will be shared for those of you who seek a quick snapshot of our episodes.

To get your very own Black Book and Work Book, head here and/or here. To learn more about our data, predictive analytics and how to optimise your own performance, head on over to AM8 International. To learn more about AM8 International check out our selection of Books and/or options to join Dr B’s Pack to gain exclusive access to the best in the world. Not quite ready? Head on over to Beyond Top 10 Tennis for free access to 150+ episodes directly from Dr Berge of what it really takes to win multiple Grand Slams to securing that Top 10 tennis ranking with new episodes each week. More? Join Dr Berge’s Newsletter on Substack, come say “hi” on Topicthread, X, Spotify, YouTube or Instagram that may very well include quick snippets you can apply in your game, today, or even consider leaving a review on Amazon or Google.

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The Official WTA & ATP Tour Wrap for Week of 31 March, “My [Tennis] Black Book: Federer, Nadal, Serena, Djokovic” Weekly Update, “My [Tennis] Work Book” & Miami Open Player Results, Performances and Ranking Insights

This is episode 152 of ⁠⁠Beyond Top 10 Tennis⁠⁠ as we come LIVE to you from ⁠⁠AM8 International⁠⁠ with the latest Rankings & Results on the WTA and ATP tours with [NEW] insights shared. From ⁠⁠Top 10⁠⁠ Rankings to the Results of the past Week, Dr Berge reviews all ⁠⁠key⁠⁠ matches and ⁠⁠key⁠⁠ players from last week on the WTA tour: Miami Open (FL, USA), Megasaray Open (Turkey)& Puerto Vallarta Open (Mexico); followed by this week’s tournaments on the WTA tour (still in-action): Charleston Open (SC, USA), Copa Colsanitas Zurich (Columbia), International Open (Spain) & Megasaray Open (Turkey); PLUS last week on the ATP tour: Miami Open (FL, USA); followed by this week’s tournaments on the ATP tour (still in-action): Clay Court Championship (TX, USA), Grand Prix Hassan II (Morocco) & Tirac Open (Romania).

ALL Round of 16 results onwards in Miami are shared – 30 matches plus those already in action this week with WORK BOOK + BLACK BOOK data points.

This week’s episode discusses Dr Berge’s NEW BOOK RELEASE: My [Tennis] Work Book to mark yet another groundbreaking release!

The Video for episode 152 is available on both Spotify & YouTube whilst remaining available wherever you enjoy listening. ⁠⁠Key⁠⁠ Players this week include: Sabalenka (W), Pegula (R/u), Cristian (W), Fruhvirtova (R/u), Danilovic (W), Jimenez Kasintseva (R/u), Mensik (W) & Djokovic (R/u)  – congratulations to all!

Tune in to Beyond Top 10 Tennis and jump to Episode #152 to learn more.