About this episode
Join James Gray, Calvin Betton and George Bellshaw as they welcome Wimbledon doubles champion Lloyd Glasspool to Tennis Unfiltered. As well as a lengthy question and answer session, Lloyd shares insights into his recent Wimbledon triumph (and 3am celebrations), the unique dynamics of playing against former partners Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten, and the challenges faced by doubles players in gaining recognition. The conversation also touches on the broader issues within the tennis world, including the marketing of doubles and the ongoing debate about its value. Guest: Lloyd Glasspool, Wimbledon doubles champion; Ben Rothenberg, Bounces Hosts: James Gray, Calvin Betton, George Bellshaw CHAPTERS 00:00: Introduction and Overview of the Episode 05:03: Reflections on Wimbledon 2025 14:05: Commentary and Broadcasting in Tennis 18:05: Potential Pundits: Ex-Players as Commentators 28:40: The Impact of Player Withdrawals on Masters Events 33:44: The Challenges of Tennis Scheduling 43:31: The Future of Tennis: Addressing Climate Change 53:26: Wildcards in Washington: Fairness vs. Star Power 01:03:58: Dream Guests for the Podcast: Who Would You Choose? 01:08:10: Analysing Tennis Matches: A Coach's Perspective 01:13:09: Training Young Tennis Players: Balancing Fun and Discipline 01:21:07: HEAD TO HEAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices