June 29, 2022
Wimbledon R1: Serena crashes out, Berrettini heartbreak & Raducanu fights on
Tennis WeeklyAbout this episode
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Chris roundup the main action from Round One of Wimbledon. They discuss how Matteo Berrettini and Marin Cilic didn’t make it onto court as they both test positive for Covid-19. Will Wimbledon need to make a policy change to control the outbreak? Serena Williams makes her Wimbledon return and loses out in a dramatic 3h 11m epic to Harmony Tan who was playing just her 9th Grand Slam match ever. Chris and Joel react live as they record. It’s business as usual for Iga Swiatek who opens her campaign with a…you guessed it bagel on her way to a straight sets win. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are less than convincing in their open matches both dropping sets. With the draw opening up will it matter that they aren’t playing their best? Joel and Chris also discuss the reduced crowd attendance for Day 1 and 2 and what might be causing some of the half empty stadiums. They also reveal their Collect A Set picks, which have been sent spiraling after Serena’s exit and Berrettini’s withdrawal. Is Joel to blame for predicting a Williams win? ______________ LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUES Our Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K. With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot... Find your Local Tennis League here And don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee. ______________ DOWNLOADTENNIS.COM To stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores. Download on Apple Podcasts Download on Google Play Follow TNNS Live Scores on Twitter And check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com ______________ SOCIAL MEDIA Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media. Twitter: @tennisweeklypod Instagram: @tennisweeklypod Website: tennisweekly.co.uk Written, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim Mackenzie Crowdfunded by our listeners. Recorded on 28th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.