Episodes

Nov 30, 2023

Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs joins the podcast to discuss the big news that his event is upgrading to a 500 level competition in 2025. Lebedevs discusses the planning that goes into such a great event, and how partnering with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys has helped elevate the tournament in the eyes of the fans and the players. And he discusses the importance for more tennis events in the United States, while explaining why new and innovative ideas are crucial for growing the game and increasing fan interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2023

Tim Stallard, executive director of The Bush Tennis Center in Midland, Texas, joins the show for a conversation about how he developed a passion for the game and and for helping others over several decades of work. Stallard explains how he was drawn to tennis at a young age, got into coaching, and helped grow the sport in the southern region of the country. He discusses his experience at the Challenger level, and recalls a certain player he gave a wild card to before she became a global superstar. Stallard also discusses why it was important to bring the pros to San Antonio, which is hosting the "International Team Tennis Championship" November 10-12. And the coach dives into what it was like coaching former all-star NFL quarterback Drew Brees and tennis hall-of-famer Andy Roddick during their formative years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2023

Former player and current coach Roger Smith joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from the Bahamas to living his dream on the pro tour. Smith details how he emerged from his small island with a tennis dream and explains how his college experience at Ohio State propelled him to high heights. He re-lives some of his favorite matches, such as his upset win over world #1 Ivan Lendl. And Smith explains why he was so drawn to coaching when he retired, and what his overarching message is to those he teaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2023

Best selling author and award winning coach Frank Giampaolo returns to the podcast to discuss how athletes can master their emotions to achieve peak performance. Giampaolo breaks down the various roadblocks tennis players face, and how he and others are working hard to overcome these challenges and enable players to reach their full potential. The author has done extensive work with the Southern California Junior Tennis Organization, and has written books with lessons for players, parents, and those willing to learn about the mental side of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023

This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast is Eric Diaz, former Georgia Bulldogs player and current coach of rising American Alex Michelsen. Diaz discusses the lessons he learned from his father, legendary college coach Manny Diaz, and how he applies those teachings in his own career. He also details his history with Michelsen, his decision to turn pro early, and what makes the teenager special. Diaz, who's now based at the Coto Tennis Club in Southern California, also explains what a day in the life entails for the players in his program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2023

Kamau Murray chats with Michael Parks, father of rising American star Alycia Parks, about his family's journey in pro tennis. Parks details the unconventional way his daughter discovered the game, the challenges & adversity they've experienced, and the powerful influence & advice that helped his family along the way. The former professional basketball player also offers his thoughts on how to incorporate education into a junior tennis career, why faith is a driving force in his family's life, and what the next steps are for his daughter after breaking into the Top 50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023

Tennis analytical guru Craig O’Shannessy returns to the podcast to recap all the action from the 2023 US Open, which saw Novak Djokovic & Coco Gauff claim the trophies. O’Shannessy explains how Novak Djokovic was able to conquer the challenges and pressures in yet another title run, and why American Ben Shelton is well on his way to establishing himself as major threat. The Director of “Brain Game Tennis” analyzes how Coco Gauff came back in the final against Aryna Sabalenka, and what the American teenager has improved mightily en route to her first grand slam title. And O’Shannessy explains why the match itself should be required viewing for all junior tennis players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2023

Tennis coach and analytical strategist Craig O'Shannessy joins the podcast to discuss the budding rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. O'Shannessy dives into what makes each player special, and how likely a trilogy match will be at the US Open. And the creator of "Brain Game Tennis" also examines which American men's player can make a deep run in New York, and how the field looks on the women's side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2023

Listen to one of the most popular episodes from our archives, as Canadian veteran Vasek Pospisil explains how he's continued to make a living in the competitive tennis world, and why he still has a lot left in the tank. In a conversation from last year, Pospisil also dives into topics such as the need for a player's union, how to bring more money into the sport, and where he sees the game going in the future. Host Kamau Murray begins the show with some thoughts on Coco Gauff's title win in Washington D.C., the pressure on Canadian players in their lone opportunity to play at home, and who has impressed him the most on the road to the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023

Former NCAA national champion veteran tour player Bradley Klahn joins the show to discuss the genesis of his love-affair with tennis, and why he's still committed to finishing his career on his own terms. Klahn explains how tennis was one of the last sports he picked up, and why Stanford was his destination for college, where he graduated early en route to collecting the biggest prize in the game. The California native dives into his early pro experiences, the adversity & injuries he faced along the journey, and how commentary has helped his approach to playing. It's a wide-ranging chat that will leave you informed and inspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2023

This week's podcast features two players are different trajectories in pursuit of the same tennis goals. Kamau Murray sits down with Ethan Quinn, the winner of the NCAA men's singles title this past year as he begins his pro career. Quinn explains how he fell in love with the game, the decision to go to Georgia, and what ultimately led to his choice to turn pro in 2023. The young man from Fresno also shares some of his favorite moments being coached, and what the transition has been like on the tour. And then Illya Marchenko joins the show for an in-person interview. Marchenko has been a pro since 2005, and he describes how he was able to make it to the big-time from the Ukraine. The veteran also recounts his experience facing Nick Kyrgios, why he decided to start a successful tennis YouTube channel, and why he is starting a foray into coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023

Kamau Murray is on-site from his own club, as the XS Tennis Center is hosting a men's tournament as part of the Oracle Challenger Series. Ernesto Escobedo sits down for a chat about finding a renewed love of tennis, his decision to represent Mexico, and why there's no secret other than hard work in establishing a pro career. And former Michigan standout Andrew Fenty joins the show to discuss the start of his rookie year on tour, and what the biggest adjustments have been since college. Fenty, a product of the Washington D.C. area, explains what advice Frances Tiafoe & Denis Kudla have given him as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 2023

Journalist Peter Bodo joins Kamau Murray to preview the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, with a look at whether Novak Djokovic can add another title to his collection at the All England Club. Bodo examines which male players can stand in Djokovic's way, whether Frances Tiafoe is legit contender to go all the way, and if Elena Rybakina can repeat on the women's side. Bodo also shares some of his favorite stories covering the event over the years as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2023

American Austin Krajicek joins the podcast to discuss the biggest triumph of his career, winning this year's Roland Garros men's doubles title with Ivan Dodig. Krajicek explains how he transitioned from college to the pros, why he decided to put all of his energy into doubles, and how he rebounded from last year's heartbreak in the French Open final to claim the trophy in 2023. It's an all encompassing chat with a player who grinded for years to rise all the way to world #1 in men's doubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2023

Georgia men's tennis head coach Manny Diaz joins Kamau Murray for an insightful chat about his tenure with the Bulldogs, and how he built a successful culture in over three decades with the program. Diaz recalls his experiences coaching John Isner & other standouts, details what a day in the life of an athlete on his team entails, and professes his philosophy in player development & a commitment to team success. The coach also dives into topics such as the transfer portal's effect on the tennis world, & how the game can be grown with media exposure. Manny Diaz is one of the most successful college tennis coaches of his era, and this podcast takes you inside the mind of the man who built a juggernaut in Athens, Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2023

Former top 5 singles player and current Tennis Channel broadcaster Jimmy Arias joins the podcast to discuss how he emerged from Buffalo to become of the best tennis players in the world. Arias discusses his origin story, how he met & started working with Nick Bollettieri, and shares some of his favorite stories from life on the ATP. The commentator also breaks down this year's Roland Garros, and makes some predictions as the tournament heats up. Arias, who also serves as Director of Player Development for IMG, sheds light on some of the best prospects & where the game is as a whole in the current day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2023

Kamau Murray chats with Canadian coach Rob Steckley about his path to big-time coaching, and how he made the successful transition from playing to developing others. Steckley discusses his time working with French Open finalist Lucie Safarova & top 10 ATP player Denis Shapovalov, and how he developed his style over time. It's an educational conversation between two coaches who have made it to the highest level of the profession, with many stories & laughs to be had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2023

Stella Sampras joins the show to discuss her groundbreaking tenure as UCLA's women's tennis coach, where she just recently notched her 500th victory at the helm. Sampras goes in depth about her coaching style, how she fosters a competitive environment that puts the team first, and how she strives to get the best out of her players. The coach also explains how she recruits, when she knows a player is ready for the pro game, and what it was like guiding Australian Open finalist Jen Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2023

This week's guest is Coco Vandeweghe, one of the most consistent American players of her generation & someone who has a different approach than a lot of her peers. Vandeweghe explains why she's not big acting friendly during the heat of competition, and why her accomplished sporting family pushed her to find her passion & be the best at it from an early age. The American also re-lives some of her career defining moments, discusses why her coaches have all had colorful personalities, and shares stories from her time as a traveling professional. It's a conversation you're not going to want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023

Luke Jensen joins the Kamau Murray to reminisce about some of the most memorable moments & highlights of his life in tennis. Jensen details how the sport united his family in the Midwest, why he prioritized doubles, and that thrilling Roland Garros title with his brother Murphy. Jensen & Murray share stories about the highs & lows of the professional game, including their epic encounter as coaches in World Team Tennis during the 2020 season. And the former major champion explains why coaching the Syracuse women's team was as fulfilling of an experience as he's had in his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023

Kamau Murray is joined by Peter Smith, a legend in the game of college tennis, and somebody that continues to dedicate his life to teaching the sport. Smith discusses his time leading program's at the NCAA level, which started at Long Beach State, as the youngest coach in history. His path led him to several stops before he took over USC and established a dynasty, winning five team national championships. The member of this year's ITA Men's College Hall of Fame class explains how developed his coaching style, why he was put on this earth to teach the game, and what it was like working with Steve Johnson as he won 72 straight matches for the Trojans. Smith also delves into his current role as the General Manager & Director of Tennis at the legendary Jack Kramer Tennis Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2023

Tennis analyst & coach Craig O'Shannessy returns to break down the 2023 Miami Open, and offer up his take on the event's most exciting matches & interesting outcomes. The Director of Brain Game Tennis discusses the epic match between Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz, how each young player has progressed, and why Karen Khachanov has really caught his eye with his improvements. O'Shannessy & host Kamau Murray then turn their attention towards clay court season, explaining which WTA players are primed to have a great spring on the red surface. The coaches also discuss the return of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal trying to return to full-health, and whether a young player can have a big breakthrough on the clay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2023

Craig O'Shannessy, Australian tennis coach & director of "Brain Game Tennis" joins Kamau Murray to recap the 2023 Indian Wells tournament. The guys recap how Carlos Alcaraz played dazzling and cerebral tennis to win the title, Daniil Medvedev's struggles in the final, and which other players stood on in an action-filled event. O'Shannessy discusses the state of the female game after Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the women's title, and how Iga Swiatek can correct the struggles that she made in the semifinals. Both coaches then preview the Miami Open before making their picks for the second leg of the sunshine double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023

Kamau Murray is joined by Brian Teacher, the 1980 Australian Open men's singles champion who's new passion is changing how the game is coached and taught with technology. Teacher explains how it all came together to win a grand slam trophy, and what it was like competing against Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, & other legends of his era. And the SoCal native explains how he's helping to change the game with Full Court Tennis, an app that makes it easy to coach & teach remotely for players at all levels. Whether you're a professional looking for improvements that will take you to the next level, or a recreational player just trying to better your game, Brian Teacher's app has got you covered and he explains why in great detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2023

Kamau Murray chats with award-winning coach & renowned author Frank Giampaolo in a wide-ranging conversation about maximizing tennis potential. Giampaolo explains how parents & coaches can develop players that enjoy the game & find success, while becoming problem solvers in their own regard. A best-selling author, Giampaolo's latest book "The Psychology of Tennis Parenting" is available on Amazon today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2023

Former USTA President & CEO Katrina Adams joins the show for a thoughtful chat about the sport of tennis, growth, & how it can open doors to a better & more fulfilled life. Adams explains how she was drawn to tennis as a kid in Chicago, & how she ended up staying local for college at Northwestern. After a decade on tour, Adams dives into her trailblazing run with the USTA, where she became a pioneer as the USTA CEO & President for two successful terms. Adams, who also serves on the board of directors for the International Tennis Hall of Fame, discusses the importance of having diversity of thought in the game, and how tennis has made her life & countless others significantly better. As the first black woman & youngest person ever to lead the USTA, Adams has a lot say with her good friend Kamau Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023

This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast is Martin Blackman, who currently serves as the General Manager of Player Development with the USTA & has had an huge role in shaping the current wave of American tennis stars making an impact on the world stage. Blackman goes in depth about his upbringing in Barbados, and how he was given the opportunity of a lifetime to train at the Bollettieri Tennis Academy alongside Jim Courier, Andre Agassi, and many other elite prospects. That opportunity led him to Stanford and a brief pro career before he found his true calling, working with younger generations & developing their skills on & off the court. Blackman explains why college is now a viable pathway for pro success, the importance of having pro events in the United States, and why team competitions like the Davis Cup & Billie Jean King Cup are meaningful experiences. Listen to the man who helped shape some of the rising stars on the ATP & WTA on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023

Kamau Murray is joined by the legend Stan Smith on this week's podcast. Smith explains how he rose to prominence in the tennis world, rising up the junior, collegiate, & professional ranks to become a champion at every level. The Hall of Famer shares stories of playing with and against tennis legends like Arthur Ashe, Ilie Năstase & countless others. Stan Smith is also known as an O.G. in the world of sneakers, as his signature Adidas shoe was the first of it's kind. Smith shares the origin story of the shoe, how it has remained relevant and popular with young people, and what it was like to get name-checked in a Jay-Z song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2023

South Carolina men's tennis coach Josh Goffi joins Kamau Murray for a wide-ranging interview on what it's like to shape the game & lives of young men in the world of tennis. The son of a world renowned teacher himself, Goffi explains what his childhood was like, having known John McEnroe as a student at his father's academy. Goffi also details why he chose coaching after a brief pro career, what his recruiting strategy is, and how he came to coach two current pros in Paul Jubb & Francisco Cerundolo. And did you know that Goffi has a victory over Stan Wawrinka? That career-win & more are covered on this week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023

Kamau Murray is joined by the best tennis player in Hollywood, actor & producer Boris Kodjoe. A former tennis prodigy, Kodjoe recalls how he discovered the game growing up in Germany, and how he credits the sport for providing him his life as a TV star in the United States. The "Station 19" TV star discusses what it was like meeting Boris Becker as a youth, the advice he offers to Frances Tiafoe & other athletes, and which current talents he thinks are destined to win major championships. And Kodjoe also explains why it was important to create the Love All Scholarship Program in conjunction with Tennis Channel, which provides young African American tennis players an opportunity to attend the prestigious Mouratoglou Academy in France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2023

Two-time Australian Open champion Johan Kriek joins the show to explain how he made it top of the game, and why elite tennis players can come from anywhere in the world. Kriek discusses what it was like growing up in South Africa, what it will take to grow the game in his homeland & other parts of the world, and what his post-playing career is like as a teacher of the sport he's dedicated his life to. He also shares several of his favorite on & off court stories with Kamau Murray, & picks his favorites for the 2023 Australian Open on deck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 2022

This week's guest is former WTA Tour Supervisor Yannick Yoshizawa, who discusses his tennis roots & how he's on the forefront for the technology that is changing the sport as we know it. Yoshizawa explains how the sport took him from Brazil to the University of South Florida, and what propelled him to work with the women's tour after his playing career ended. The VP of Sense Arena For Tennis also goes into detail about how his new company is using cutting edge VR technology to give athletes a new way to develop & prepare for competition. It's a chat you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2022

This week's episode features renowned tennis coach Casey Curtis, the man that developed the game & lethal serve of Canadian major finalist Milos Raonic. Curtis explains how his parternship with Raonic came to be, how they perfected one of the best serves in tennis history, & why they elected to remain in Canada to train in a much colder climate. The veteran coach gives his opinions on various topics related to high performance coaching, explains why he elected to relocate to Florida, & gives his outlook for Canadian tennis in the near future. But first, Kamau reflects on the passing of pioneer tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, and shares a personal story of what that legendary figure means to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2022

This week's guest is one of the most accomplished coaches in tennis history, current Tennis Channel Commentator Paul Annacone. Having worked with legends such as Pete Sampras & Roger Federer, Annacone discusses how he transitioned from a solid pro career into the upper echelon of coaches, and why he continues to learn and adapt his style in the present day while working with top ranked American male Taylor Fritz. Annacone discusses what makes Fritz standout among his peers, ways to continue to grow the game, & why communication & commitment are his keys to proper player development and ultimately success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2022

This week's show features Marijn Bal, Vice President of IMG Tennis and one of the most respected agents in the world of tennis. Bal discusses what really goes on behind the scenes, and how he worked tirelessly to pursue a career in tennis that he dreamed of as a boy from The Netherlands. Listen to this fascinating chat on how to grow the sport, what it takes to succeed in the sports world, and stories from working with clients such as Petra Kvitova & Monica Puig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2022

Craig O'Shannessy, one of the leaders in analyzing tennis strategy & teaching the game, joins Kamau Murray for some instant reactions from the site of the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. O'Shannessy recaps Rafael Nadal's struggles in his first two matches, explains why Taylor Fritz & Felix Auger-Aliassime are having success, & goes into detail regarding Novak Djokovic's refreshed body and mind. The "Brain Game Tennis" founder also predicts how the rest of the tournament will go, and which matches he is most looking forward to witnessing live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2022

2020 USA Olympic Tennis Coach David Nainkin joins Kamau Murray for an all-encompassing chat about the state of American tennis, & how he has worked to develop the next generation of successful players. Nainkin works for the USTA and details his time with players such as Mardy Fish, Sloane Stephens, & Sam Querrery, and also shares why he believes this new crop of talented individuals has been able to succeed beyond their supposed expectations. Don't miss this conversation between two of the sharpest coaching minds in the world of tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2022

Renowned journalist Simon Cambers joins the podcast to discuss the release of his new book, "The Roger Federer Effect." Cambers has 20 years of experience covering tennis, and he discusses the idea to profile the Swiss Maestro and the lasting impact Federer has made on the game & future generations of tennis players. "The Roger Federer Effect" is available online and in bookstores everywhere, and you won't want to miss this interview for some revealing stories about one of the greatest sports icons of all-time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2022

The biggest rising superstar in tennis joins the show, as Coco Gauff chats with Kamau Murray about her path from up-and-coming teen sensation to a top five tennis player in the world. Gauff explains where her drive comes from, how she broke through at this year's French Open, and what it was like to get her own signature New Balance shoe. And fellow American Danielle Collins joins the show to discuss how she's able to return to the court without missing a beat, and why she's such a naturally competitive person. Collins shares her love for her "Danimal" nickname, and what interests she has off the court that few in the tennis world know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2022

From the grounds of the inaugural WTA San Diego Open, Kamau Murray chats in-person with a pair of accomplished players. Donna Vekic returns to the show to discuss how she's found her rhythm again on court, and what it was like to finally beat her on-court nemesis Karolina Pliskova en route to an appearance in the final of the event. Vekic also discusses her DNNA candle line & why she is very grateful for great friendships on tour. And doubles mainstay Alexa Guarachi Murray to discuss how she was able to make the transition from college tennis at Alabama to the pro game. Guarachi discusses what she looks for in a good doubles partner, why it takes time for teams to achieve success on the court, & how she balances her job with being a newlywed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2022

Listen to Kamau Murray's two interviews with Tunisian legend Ons Jabeur, who rose up the ranks in the last two years to reach a pair of major finals and the number two ranking in the WTA. Jabeur sat down with Murray in Chicago last fall to discuss how her game was coming together, her upbringing in Tunisia, and what she hoped to accomplish on the court. Seven months later she re-joined Murray in Charleston, as she looked towards the clay & grass court seasons. Jabeur is a pioneer on the court and a fun-loving person off of it, and it's easy to see why she has such a following worldwide. Take a listen to these two classic interviews on the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2022

Noah Rubin joins Kamau Murray for a chat about the ups and downs of his tennis career, and why there isn't just one path a life in the pro game. Rubin explains why he's stayed loyal to his home of New York, and what it was like for him & his father to claim the Wimbledon Boys Junior Title in 2014. The American also discusses the struggles of maintaining a living in life outside the Top 100, and why he decided to start his "Behind The Racquet" media platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2022

Kamau Murray is joined by San Diego ATP & WTA Tournament Director Ryan Redondo on this week's show, with pro tennis returning to southern California this month. Redondo explains how he got involved in the game as a player, and why he decided to make the transition into coaching, culminating in three "Coach of the Year" honors while running men's program at the University of Pacific. The San Diego native explains why he wanted to bring pro tennis to his native area, & the challenges of putting on such events. Redondo also explains why junior tennis development is so crucial to him, and how tying in both the pro & junior games is crucial to the ultimate growth of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2022

Alize Lim joins the podcast to chat about her latest endeavor, hosting "Academy Life" on Tennis Channel International, Lim, who turned pro in 2007, explains what she witnesses & learns as she travels to some of the best tennis breeding grounds in the world, and highlights her experiences with teaching legends such as Chris Evert & Nick Bollettieri. And Lim also discusses the difficulties in saying goodbye to playing the game, and why she hasn't officially closed the book on her own career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2022

Chanda Rubin & Kamau Murray discuss the legendary career of 23-time major champion Serena Williams on this episode, as she prepares to play her final tournament at the US Open. Rubin explains what it was like to compete against Williams, the special qualities that led to her iconic career, & the challenges that aging athletes face as their time in their sport winds down. And both Murray & Rubin make their US Open women's pick to claim the crown in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2022

Vasek Pospisil is the guest on this week's show, and he has a lot to say about his fifteen year pro career. The Canadian explains his roots in his homeland, & how he worked his way up the tennis circuit. He also explains why fighting for a player's union is so important to him, and how it could help everyone at the professional level. And Pospisil discusses what it will take to climb back up the rankings at this point in his career, & why he's confident he can accomplish more of his goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2022

Mark Knowles joins Kamau Murray on this episode for a lengthy chat about his tennis beginnings in The Bahamas, & how he found his footing in the Bollettieri Tennis Academy en route to the pro tour. Knowles discusses what kept him from achieving more as a singles player, while also diving into why his doubles career was able to flourish, with three major titles & a run as the #1 player in the world. The guys also discuss Knowles' transition to coaching, what it was like to work with players like Mardy Fish & Milos Raonic, and whether the Bahamian sees a life in tennis as the best option for his own kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2022

Craig Boynton joins Kamau Murray to discuss his coaching experiences on the ATP, which included working with several of the top American men of the 21st century. Boynton explains his different methods & relationships with John Isner, Stevie Johnson, & Sam Querrey, & how he adjusted his style to suit each player specifically. As the current coach of rising star Hubie Hurkacz, Boynton discusses what makes the Polish player so special, & how he's quickly gaining the respect of his peers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2022

Michael Joyce was a Junior Wimbledon finalist who reached a career high of #64 in the rankings during his 12 year pro career. But he became well known & highly regarded as coach on the WTA, working with Maria Sharapova during three of her grand slam titles, and guiding other players such as Victoria Azarenka & Jessica Pegula. He chats with Kamau Murray about his experiences with those players, what he's learned from both the court and the coach's box, & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2022

This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray is none other than Leif Shiras, former pro and current "Swiss Army Knife" at Tennis Channel. Shiras discusses his work as both a play-by-play man & color commentator, and takes a look back the 2022 Wimbledon Championships that saw Novak Djokovic defend his throne. The guys also discuss the impactful absences of some players from Wimbledon, which young ATP player is ready to step up, and who the contenders will be for the US Open in a few short weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2022

There's only one person who's ever coached teams to both a men's & women's NCAA tennis title, and he's this week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray. Bryan Shelton joins the program to discuss how he excelled in the game growing up in the south, his pro ambitions, and his Cinderella run to the 4th round at Wimbledon. Shelton also discusses how his women's team at Georgia Tech shared similar championship DNA with his current Florida men's team, and explains how his son Ben got involved in the game & rose to the status of NCAA singles champion. You're not going to want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2022

This week's guest is one of the newest coaches in the pro game, but someone already making an impact with his unique approach to the sport. Joseph Gilbert is the man behind the ascent of American player Jenson Brooksby, and he chats with Kamau Murray about how he developed one of the most unorthodox styles in tennis, one that has taken the pro tour by storm. Gilbert also discusses his approach to running an academy, his thoughts on the pro lifestyle, and why he's extremely fascinated by interviews & press conferences as both a coach and a fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2022

Kamau Murray chats with Andrew Krasny, Tennis Channel host & emcee of tennis tournaments around the globe in an hour long discussion on the game & moments that have shaped it's history. Krasny discusses how he infiltrated the tennis circle, the challenges & fun parts of his job as an emcee, & why it's very valuable that mental health is at the forefront of modern day tennis. The guys also discuss some of their favorite tour stops on a highly entertaining episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2022

Kamau Murray is joined by fellow coaching mainstay and former player Nick Saviano, for a long-ranging conversation on player development, an athlete's mindset, and following your dreams. Saviano discusses his transition from player to coach, deciding to go out on his own, and balancing his job with his commitment to his family. He also recounts working with Genie Bouchard during her outstanding run in 2014, and which attributes from the game's all-time greats make up his perfect player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2022

Listen to an exclusive interview with Amélie Mauresmo on this week's podcast, as she discusses her career & current role as the tournament director at the French Open. Mauresmo describes how she fell in love with the game, the importance of being the first (& only) #1 player in the world from France, & how the game has changed since she stopped playing. The two-time Grand Slam champion also explains how she adjusted to life after her pro career was complete, & what she hopes to accomplish in her current role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2022

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray features Tennis Channel mainstay Steve Weissman for a wide-ranging conversation. Weissman discusses how his sports broadcasting career & passion for tennis intersected, leading to his stellar work as a TC commentator. The conversation includes thoughts & predictions for this year's edition of Roland Garros, how tennis can grow in popularity, and the similarities and differences between covering this sport and professional football, as Weissman also works as an anchor for NFL Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2022

On this episode of the Tennis.com Podcast, Kamau Murray is joined by rising Italian female player Jasmine Paolini, who talks about her upbringing in the game. Paolini explains when she realized she could play at a high level on tour, who her toughest foes have been, and what she enjoys about life on and off the court. And longtime coach David Witt comes on the show to discuss coaching in several different WTA eras, what it was like working with the legendary Venus Williams, & how his current pupil Jessica Pegula has been able to really hit her stride the last few seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2022

On this week’s podcast, Kamau Murray chats with three American women who have been steadily making a name for themselves on the WTA. Madison Brengle, Sachia Vickery & Francesca Di Lorenzo join the show to discuss their journey to pro tennis, when they realized they had something special, and what drives each of them to achieve new goals. And each pro dishes on their favorite spots on tour, and where they can’t wait to go next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2022

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray features three ladies who have persevered through injuries & hardships to make a return to the WTA. Ana Konjuh, Louisa Chirico, & Allie Kiick appear to talk about their highs, lows, and paths to returning to the game they love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2022

Kamau Murray speaks with 2006 Australian Open finalist & former Top 10 player Marcos Baghdatis on this week's episode in an all encompassing chat about his career, current endeavors, and passion for the game. The Cypriot discusses his beginnings in the game & deciding to leave home for tennis, how he carved out a pro career, and what regrets if any that he has. Baghdatis also chats about his current role as the tournament director of the IMG Future Stars event in Athens, & he creates the perfect player based on the pros he competed against in his era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2022

The 2022 WTA Charleston Open was a sensational tournament, and this episode of the podcast features both finalists of the event. Ons Jabeur joins Kamau Murray for a chat about her breakthrough 2021 season, her love for clay, and why she just can't get enough perfume. And Belinda Bencic discusses her unique movement on court, the life-altering event of winning Olympic Gold, and who her dream mixed doubles partner would be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2022

This week Kamau Murray is in Charleston, and he speaks with two hometown ladies who have put pro tennis on the map. Shelby Rogers returns to the show to discuss being the last person to defeat the recently retired Ash Barty, her strategy & approach to clay court tennis, and some of her favorite and least favorite tour stops. And Emma Navarro joins to recap her national championship freshman season at Virginia, adjusting to the pro level of competition, and discuss her short-term goals. Plus hear Murray's thoughts on the Miami Open, and the emergence of Iga Switaek & Carlos Alcaraz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022

Kamau Murray is joined by the Tournament Director of the Charleston Open Bob Moran for an all-encompassing chat about one of the mainstays on the WTA schedule. Moran discusses how the event endured the challenges of the pandemic, the new facilities on site, & how much leg work goes into running & promoting such a standout event. He also discusses ways to improve and enhance the tennis calendar, as well as how the recent partnership with Tennis Channel was a gamechanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2022

Kamau Murray is joined on this week's show by Stephen Amritraj, who is the Chief Tennis Officer at Universal Tennis. Amritraj discusses his upbringing in the game, transitioning from playing to coaching, and working for a new-age company that is re-defining and reshaping the tennis landscape for the better. Topics discussed include how Universal Tennis is creating a more fair & accurate ranking system, how the organization is improving the junior tennis scene, and why the company's entry into the pro circuit with televised 25k tournaments will be a huge asset to the sport. Amritraj also shares what it's like to be married to an active pro tennis player in American mainstay Alison Riske. You're not going to want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2022

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray features a longtime veteran in the game, coaching mainstay Craig Kardon. Having worked in the sport for several decades, Kardon discusses his time with legends such as Martina Navratilova & Lindsay Davenport, and his methods when working in all tennis situations. He also discusses ways to improve the game, and why he still loves to coach in this knowledgeable conversation between two men who have excelled at the highest level of their profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2022

Tennis royalty joins the show this week, as Rosie Casals chats with Kamau Murray about her role as a founding member of the WTA Original 9. Casals explains just how those nine women came together to fight for equality and pioneer a new chapter in tennis history, and why there's still much left to fight for. She also discusses her experiences playing with and against Billie Jean King, and why it's imperative to connect the different generations of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2022

On this week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast, Kamau Murray take a stroll down memory lane with a man that helped shaped his tennis journey & gave him a chance at life. Dr. Carl Goodman was the men's tennis coach at Florida A&M University where he coached Murray and plethora of others at the HBCU school. The former coach & pupil re-connect for a wide-ranging conversation on Goodman's time at FAMU, building the tennis program on the foundation of education & toughness, and the unfortunate loss of the tennis program at the university. Goodman also discusses his new role at Bowie State University in Maryland, and some of his favorite memories in the sport he's so passionate about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2022

On this week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast, Kamau Murray is joined by the legendary tennis coaching pioneer Willis Thomas Jr., for a wide ranging conversation about his life in the game. Thomas Jr. discusses his experience as Arthur Ashe's doubles partner as a youth, and how he knew the future Wimbledon champ would be special. He also explains what it was like coaching some of the most influential women in tennis history such as Zina Garrison & Katrina Adams, and the challenges these & other women faced in their sport. It's a highly enlightening discussion about tennis, life, and paving the way for others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2022

On this week's episode Kamau Murray is joined by former ATP player & budding tennis media personality Prakash Amritraj, for a wide-ranging conversation. Amritraj discusses growing up the son of legend & pioneer Vijay Amritraj, and the transition from playing to working in the sport as a TV commentator. He also explains his many interests off the court, his commitment to health & wellness, & some of his favorite interview moments & travel destinations over the years. The guys also dissect the Djokovic saga from Australia, & touch on the player/media relationship and how it can be improved for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2022

There's a new pro tennis tournament in America, and Kamau Murray chats with the tournament director to discuss the exciting new event. Peter Lebedevs joins the show to discuss the new ATP Dallas Open, which kicks off this Sunday, February 6th. Lebedevs explains how the tournament came to be, why Dallas was the perfect location, John Isner's importance as a de facto host of the event, and some of his other experiences putting together various tournaments throughout the years. And don't miss Kamau Murray's recap of the Australian Open, which will be regarded as a classic for many years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2022

This week on the Tennis.com Podcast Kamau Murray chats with two men who've had an impact on some of the greatest tennis ever played at the professional level. Gordon Uehling & Brett Hobden are the co-founders of Gotta Tennis, a company specializing in tennis analytics that can provide important & useful data to players of all levels. Uehling & Hobden discuss how their business came to be, and how they formed a business relationship with Novak Djokovic, helping him to reach even greater heights with their data driven approach. It's a fascinating chat and one that will be sure to inform, enlighten, & entertain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2022

Kamau Murray is joined by the one and only Pat Cash, to discuss a wide range of topics from this year's Australian Open to some of the all-time greats he shared the court with. The 1987 Wimbledon champion explains why he broke the mold and climbed into the royal box to celebrate his title, unknowingly setting a trend that continues to this day. The Aussie also explains which players were his toughest foes, his experience coaching CoCo Vandeweghe, and why he decided to work with his current pupil, the talented Qiang Wang. It's a conversation that hits on all cylinders, and doesn't let up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2022

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast features Alex Hunt, a young man who continues to smile in the face of adversity. Hunt, who was born with one arm, chased his tennis dreams and attacked life with the same ferocity he uses in his favorite sport. In this chat with Kamau Murray, you'll hear the native New Zealander discuss how his family support kept him positive, the coaching and friendship influences that pushed him forward, and how his own resourcefulness has led him to defy the odds on the court. And don't miss Kamau Murray's thoughts on the Novak Djokovic drama in Australia, and whether it is finally Ashleigh Barty's time to conquer her home country's slam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2022

Kamau Murray chats with fellow coach and current USTA Manager of The Excellence Program Sean Holcomb-Jones on an all-encompassing podcast episode. Holcomb-Jones has been a dedicated teacher of the sport he played collegiately, and he has plenty to stay about the next generation of American youths and how the sport can attract a wide & diverse range of talent. Topics include the difference between coaching & teaching, which young hopefuls have the most promise at the moment, how Americans can keep talented tennis players in their developmental program, & how to blend culture & the game these two pros know & love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2021

On this week's episode, Kamau Murray goes 1-on-1 with legendary tennis coach & teacher Rick Macci. The USPTA Hall of Famer discusses a wide range of topics, including how he developed a professional relationship turned close friendship with Richard Williams, and became instrumental in the development of future all-time greats Venus & Serena Williams. Macci explains how he became an established member of the tennis community, his approach to the game, and how he dealt with coaching his own kids. It's a wide ranging conversation between two coaching titans that you won't find anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2021

This week's edition of the Tennis.com Podcast features longtime tennis coach & consultant Marc Lucero, for a deep dive into his path from law school to the big-time coaching boxes with some of the game's most famous players. Lucero joins Kamau Murray for a conversation on the various coaching minds in the sport, the similarities & differences between coaching women and men, and whether you're able to really enjoy a good player's good run with so much work to do. And both men share their experiences on beginning their broadcasting careers as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2021

Kamau Murray chats with a pair of American tennis players on this week's show, with Donald Young & Sabrina Santamaria joining for in-person interviews. Listen as they discuss life on tour, carving out their pro careers, what their first big purchase was, and goals for the immediate future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2021

From the World TeamTennis 2021 season site at Indian Wells, Kamau Murray sits down with several of the competing players to chat about their careers, aspirations, and what makes them tick. Hear Caroline Dolehide explain her path to WTA mainstay, and what she hopes to accomplish (& purchase) as she continues to elevate in the game. Listen to Barbadian veteran Darian King discuss what keeps him competing, and what his perfect tennis would look like. And young American Ulises Blanch gives his perspective about what it’s like trying to work his way up the tennis rankings, and how the sport can better assist the lower ranked players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2021

This week's Tennis.com Podcast features two of the fastest rising young players in the men's game. Brandon Nakashima & Holger Rune join Kamau Murray live from the 2021 Next Gen ATP Finals to break down the beginning of their pro careers, adjusting to life on tour, and their interests off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2021

This week's episode gets you ready for more star-studded action in "Tennis Paradise" as Kamau Murray is joined by his four fellow World TeamTennis coaches, on the eve of their season commencing in Indian Wells. Listen as Luke Jensen, Rick Leach, John Lloyd, John-Laffnie De Jager discuss their favorite World TeamTennis moments, the passion they have for the sport, and what they're looking forward to in their respective teams' 2021 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2021

Kamau Murray chats with two elite members of the WTA , as he sits down with Garbine Muguruza & Andrea Petkovic on this week's podcast. Muguruza explains what it was like to realize her childhood dream & win the French Open, how her life changed when she became a major champion, & pulls back the curtain to reveal her hobbies, interests, and much more. And Andrea Petkovic reveals how she's lasted so long in the sport of tennis, if she ever thought about retiring, & who her biggest foes have been in during her fifteen year career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2021

Kamau Murray chats with several WTA mainstays on this episode. Lisen to one-on-one interviews with Madison Keys, Elina, Svitolina, & Elise Mertens as they elaborate on their upbringings in the sport, career goals, and their favorite hobbies and interests of-court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2021

Kamau Murray chats with three standout ladies in the world of women’s tennis, as Victoria Azarenka, Ajla Tomljanovic, & Sloane Stephens all join the podcast this week. Listen as Azarenka explains why showcasing personalities in tennis a good thing, Tomljanovic discusses her big breakthrough year, and Stephens reminiscences about the highs, lows, and laughs that came with working with Murray as her coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 2021

This week’s Tennis.com podcast features another set of interviews with some of the most talented women in tennis. Bianca Andreescu, Danielle Collins & Donna Vekic join Kamau Murray from the southside of Chicago for conversations about dealing with success, overcoming adversity, & stories from the professional tennis tour. And Kamau also recaps the Chicago Fall Classic tennis tournament he directed, and gives some thoughts on this year's Indian Wells event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2021

Live from his own tournament, it's Kamau Murray chatting with several standout players on the WTA tour. Shelby Rogers, Ons Jabeur, & Jessica Pegula join Murray from the grounds of the Chicago Fall Classic, to discuss a variety of topics from their favorite tournaments, tennis regiments, & much more. You will get to know the faces of the WTA like never before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2021

This week Kamau speaks with longtime professional tennis coach Daniel Vallerdu, who has been taking on a new role as the Managing Director of the San Diego Open. Kamau Murray chats with Vallerdu about the duties and obstacles in essentially leading the charge on a new tournament, the meticulous details behind the scenes, and how he's attempting to make this a permanent destination for the some of the game's top players. It's an insightful conversation about a part of pro tennis you seldom hear about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2021

Very few tennis players have accomplished more than this week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast. Former world #1 and four time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters joins Kamau Murray for a long conversation about her quick rise to the top of the game, and her shocking early retirement. The Belgian dives into how she rekindled her love of the sport, balanced tennis with starting a family, and reclaimed her place in the game upon returning. She also goes through a fun rapid fire round, answering some interesting tennis questions for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2021

This week's episode of of the Tennis.com podcast features the one and only Murphy Jensen in a raw & unfiltered discussion about struggles, recovery, and learning to appreciate small victories in life. Jensen joins Kamau Murray to discuss how he came to prominence in tennis, and his deeply personal issues with addiction that nearly cost him everything. It was his path to recovery that gave Jensen a new lease on life, and a willingness to help others. He co-founded We-Connect Recovery, a digital platform that helps people with addiction recovery after treatment ends. Listen to Murphy Jensen tell his story on the Tennis.com podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2021

This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast is global sports columnist and New York Times tennis writer Christopher Clarey, on the very day that his new book about the Swiss Maestro is released. The author of "The Master: The Long Run And Beautiful Game of Roger Federer" joins Kamau Murray to discuss the legendary tennis figure, and how he was able to sustain brilliance on and of the the courts for so long. Clarey also discusses and debates the Big 3's resumes, and shares a few thoughts on the icons in the women's game as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2021

Fresh off of a historic performance in Kalamazoo, USTA Boys National Champion Zachary Svajda joins Kamau Murray to discuss joining rarified air in becoming a two-time winner in the prestigious event. Svajda explains his tennis upbringing in California, how he has stayed sharp during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what his first US Open main draw experience was like at the age of 16. You're not going to want to his this lengthy conversation with one of the rising stars on the American men's tennis scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 2021

A true pioneer in tennis and the world of sports Leslie Allen joins the show this week, to discuss a wide-range of topics. Allen discusses learning from Althea Gibson, the importance of college tennis for pro success, whether the men's & women's tours should join together, and much more in this informative conversation with Kamau Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2021

Kamau is joined this week by a master tennis tactician, Australian tour coach & Director of "The Brain Game" Craig O'Shannessy. The Aussie explains how he's leveraged analytics and statistical trends to enhance the games of the many players he's worked with, including world #1 Novak Djokovic. Craig goes into great detail discussing how the relationship with Djokovic came to be, the ways they worked together, and how studying the opposition providing a crucial advantage. You're not going to want to miss this enlightening discussion on the Tennis.com Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2021

This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast is former Top 5 WTA player, Zina Garrison. Among her many accomplishments, Zina is a former Wimbledon finalist, gold and bronze medalist, and role model for many. Listen to this week's episode to hear Zina recount experiences such as beating Pam Shriver at the Olympics, her advice to Richard Williams to help develop Venus and Serena as players, and attaining a clothing deal right before the final at Wimbledon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2021

This week's guest is a true tennis innovator, as Cameron Lickle joins to explain how he's working to change the player-coach game. Listen as he chats with host Kamau Murray about how he became a tennis instructor, the ugly side of the business relationships between players & coaches, and what he's doing to change those relations to make it more worthwhile & profitable for everyone. It's a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion on this edition of the Tennis.com Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2021

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast features tennis pioneer and former pro MaliVai Washington. Listen as host Kamau Murray discusses Washington's improbable run to the 1996 Wimbledon Final, his journey from humble beginnings to the top of the game, his life on tour, and how he dedicated his post-playing life to growing the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2021

This week on the Tennis.com podcast, Kamau Murray speaks to Canadian tennis player and mental health advocate Rebecca Marino. Listen as the Canadian discusses her upbringing in the tennis world, why she decided to walk away from the game at a young age, and how a change in attitude improved her mental health. Marino also shares her thoughts on Naomi Osaka opening up, the benefits of sports psychologists, and why life for a traveling tennis player is not always glamorous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2021

This week Kamau Murray chats with longtime tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg about a wide array of topics, including Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from Roland Garros and whether player-media relations need to be altered in any way. Rothenberg also discusses how journalists are able to yield good insight from the players, and how the tours can help foster a better environment on an all new episode of the Tennis.com podcast with Kamau Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2021

Kamau Murray hosts the debut episode of the all-new Tennis.com podcast, and he's joined by one of the biggest icons in sports history, the one and only Billie Jean King. Listen as she discusses her upbringing in the sport, how the "Original 9" changed the game forever, and the current state of tennis in this all-encompassing interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2021

"In the last few months, literally millions of people have discovered our sport and they're out playing tennis for the first time." This week, the TENNIS.com Podcast is excited to bring in special guest, USTA CEO Mike Dowse. Dowse started his role at the USTA in January of last year, just in time for the craziest year in tennis history. While it’s been a challenging year for everyone, tennis—particularly at the grassroots level—saw a boom in participation. Since tennis is naturally a socially distanced sport, three million new players were able to pick up a racquet in 2020. Overall, there was a 22 percent increase in participation with over 21 million players. As a former college player and the current leader of the USTA, Dowse has helped cultivate and support tennis at all levels and has been at the forefront of decisions made to help grow the game. He was thrown into the fire during the US Open when the USTA navigated uncharted territories by hosting a Grand Slam in New York City, the most recent epicenter of the pandemic. He shares what went into making the impossible happen in New York, and how he expects the 2021 US Open to look like later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2021

"If anybody has a dream or a passion to start something that is the key. You just have to start and you just have to get going and just take one step at a time." This week's guest is former ATP pro and CEO of Tennis Evolution, Jeff Salzenstein. His tennis story is a special one as he reached exactly No. 100 in the ATP rankings at the age of 30, then started a successful YouTube channel helping teaching tennis to thousands of people. Salzenstein was a top-ranked junior in Colorado before going to Stanford where he’d work his way up to play at No. 1. After school, he gave himself three years to make it as a pro, but serious ankle and knee injuries ruined his timeline. Instead of giving up, he kept chasing his dreams and would win five ATP Challenger titles and reach a career-high ranking of exactly No. 100 in 2004. The feat made him the first-ever American to break into the Top 100 after the age of 30. After retiring a few years later, he put all his focus into coaching back home in Colorado. In 2010, he started Tennis Evolution , an online destination for tennis lessons and coaching videos with a YouTube channel that has more than 85,000 subscribers. Every day he uses his decades of playing and coaching experience to help players of all ages and abilities in Colorado and all over the world online. As everyone knows, standing out on YouTube is no easy task. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2021

“What I landed on was starting an organization and trying to leverage my connections and my relationships in the sporting world to try and bring effective giving into the total sporting arena." This week’s guest is Marcus Daniell, a world No. 41-ranked doubles star with a much bigger purpose in life than just tennis. The 31-year-old has made it his mission to help others through charitable work, and founded High Impact Athletes last year to help athletes give back more effectively. Daniell hails from New Zealand and opted against college tennis to turn pro. He began focusing on only doubles in 2015, and has won five ATP doubles titles. Just last month, he broke through at the Grand Slam level by reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open (with Philipp Oswald). Philanthropy has always been a part of Daniell’s life and as his tennis career earnings grew, so did his donations. He has been donating a portion of his earnings each season, and this year, he became a member of Giving What We Can, where members pledge to give 10 percent of their income to charities. Daniell explains it’s not just about how much you choose to donate, it’s also about where. During the tour shutdown in 2020, he discovered effective altruism, a philosophy that advocates using evidence and reasoning to determine the most effective ways to benefit others. That same year, High Impact Athletes was born. The purpose of Daniell’s organization is to connect athletes and the general public with the most effective, evidence-based non-profits in the world. Over 30 athletes have joined HIA including Stefanos Tsitsipas, Milos Raonic and Rajeev Ram. The main areas of focus are animal welfare, extreme poverty and climate change, all of which Daniell is passionate about. He explains how he got into tennis and philanthropy, how he’s combined those two loves, and why effective altruism is so important to helping better the world. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 2021

"It’s those times where you’re sort of sitting there figuring out what can we do to make the most of this tournament in terms of publicizing our sport? It's just finding the different avenues to tell people about our game." Though a lot of focus has been on the players and all of the obstacles they’ve had to endure this past month and year, reporters like this week's guest Blair Henley have had to adjust, too. Henley is a recognizable face on the tour as one of the top digital media creators and stadium hosts out there. After her own playing career wrapped up at Rice University, Henley got her start making instructional videos for Tennis Now and writing for outlets like TENNIS Magazine . Since 2015, she has been a stadium host at some of the most popular calendar stops like the US Open, Cincinnati, Indian Wells and Delray Beach. Her job is to put the players, and the tournaments, on the map. She tells us all about her career and what it has been like to get quality time with big names like Roger Federer while building relationships with new faces like Coco Gauff and Sebastian Korda. To start of the year, she was one fate lucky few on site at Delray Beach. Then during the Austrian Open swing, she did online interviews called “Quarantine Chronicles” with Victoria Azarenka, Stefanos Tsitsitpas and Rajeev Ram for her YouTube channel. She explains how her work has been impacted by the pandemic, though it hasn’t been all bad: Zoom has made reporting and content creation possible from anywhere in the world. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2021

“When we see an American player have a breakthrough, have a good result, we’re all high-fiving and texting and jumping up and down. It really means a lot for us, this is way more than just a job for us." The Australian Open has been one for the history books and Martin Blackman joins the show to help put things in perspective. He's the general manager of player development at the USTA and has a lot to be proud of this month. It’s an exciting time for the USTA with 18 American women inside of the Top 100. Though the men haven’t fared as well Down Under, it’s still been a breakthrough fortnight for former UCLA Bruin Mackenzie McDonald as he made the fourth round. Blackman shares how, soon after his arrival, the USTA adapted to better support emerging college players. He has relished in seeing three American women make the Australian Open quarterfinals, Serena Williams, Jennifer Brady and Jessica Pegula (another American, Shelby Rogers, reached the fourth round). Brady, also a former Bruin, and Serena would advance to the semifinals, with Serena losing to Naomi Osaka and Brady topping Karolina Muchova to appear in her first career Grand Slam final. Brady trained at the USTA National Campus for three years before she began working with German coach Michael Geserer in 2019. Blackman and the USTA are still on hand to support the 25-year-old with anything she needs, and even hopped on Zoom to give her some tips during her 14-day hard lockdown. As is to be expected, Blackman has only great things to say about Brady and her team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2021

"Doubles is more enjoyable for me in the sense that it just feels kinder on my heart and my soul when I play." This week's show features world No. 57 doubles pro Sharon Fichman. The Canadian calls in from Melbourne where she talks about her quarantine experience, the reason she quit the tour for two years, and how she rediscovered her love for competition. Competing this week at the Australian Open (she and Giuliana Olmos upset No. 5 seeds Hao-ching Chan and Latisha Chan and are through to the third round), Fichman shares what it has been like traveling Down Under and preparing for a major in unprecedented circumstances. The 30-year-old gives an honest take on what it’s like to be a doubles specialist through all of the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the new normal. Growing up in Toronto, Fichman was a junior phenom, peaking at No. 5 in the world. She'd turned pro as a teenager, rising as high as No. 77 in 2014. But she began dealing with injuries and setbacks, and ultimately stepped away from the game for two years. After getting into coaching and broadcasting, she made a comeback—in only doubles—in 2018. Rising back up the rankings fast, she has claimed two WTA doubles titles in her second career, and has returned to the Grand Slam stage. Fichman's career has taken a lot of twists and turns, and everyone can learn from her zen-like, optimistic attitude as she continues to play the game she loves, the way she wants to play it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2021

"Some people just think they’re the best, they grow up knowing or getting told that they’re going to be No. 1 in the word, but I’ve never had that." This week we hear from Dominik Koepfer, a 26-year-old German who has taken one of the more unique paths to the Top 100. After barely competing as a junior, Koepfer played college tennis at Tulane University for four years before taking a shot at the pro tour. Now he's ranked No. 68 as he heads into the Australian Open. A talented athlete, Koepfer juggled golf, soccer, skiing, and tennis before focusing on the latter more seriously at 16. Tulane took a risk on him as his junior resume was lacking, but it paid off big-time as he would climb all the way to No. 1 in the ITA rankings. He shares his story from growing up as a sports-addicted child in rural Germany to maturing on- and off-court at Tulane, and setting up a training base in Tampa, Fla. with coaches Billy Heiser and Rhyne Williams. Having picked up his first ATP ranking point at the age of 21, and securing his first tour-level win a year later, he gives his take on the importance of college tennis and on being labeled a "late bloomer". This month will mark just his second main draw appearance in Melbourne Park, but Koepfer has already made a splash on the Grand Slam stage, having made it all the way to the fourth round of the 2019 US Open. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2021

While her Buffalo Bills have ended their 2021 season, Jessica Pegula is just starting her campaign Down Under. The world No. 64 has been in modified quarantine for two weeks as she prepares for the Yarra Valley Classic WTA 500 in Melbourne. Pegula turned a corner in her career in 2019 when she cracked the Top 100 for the first time and won her first WTA title in Washington, D.C. The 26-year-old started 2020 with a run to the Auckland final and during the summer in New York she picked up wins over Jennifer Brady, Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka. Pegula has big goals in mind on the court, but she's also got a lot going on off it as she's planning to get married this fall. She explains what went into postponing her wedding from 2020 and how she's kept very zen about it all. She's just nine spots shy of her career-high ranking of No. 55 and gives her perspective on how rankings can affect a player's mindset.Though preparing for a Grand Slam in quarantine isn't ideal, Pegula and her coach David Witt have been making the most of it with five hours of outdoor time per day (72 players weren't so lucky). Pegula teamed up with Witt, the former longtime coach of Venus Williams, just before her title win in D.C. She zoned in on working as hard as possible during all of the time off last year with great results, and she hopes it pays off in 2021, too. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2021

This week we catch up with Tennis Channel's own Chanda Rubin and get her take on covering tennis in the new normal. While she has been in the US Open and Roland Garros bubbles, she will cover the upcoming Australian Open from the new Los Angeles studio. Rubin brings a lot of personal experience to her current broadcasting gig after reaching as high as No. 6 in the world, winning the 1996 Australian Open doubles crown, and claiming seven career WTA titles. The Melbourne heat suited her just fine as she reached the 1996 singles semifinals in her best Grand Slam showing. The 44-year-old checks in from her home where she's juggling two children, a (mostly) virtual broadcasting career, and her own YouTube show with Zina Garrison called "Game. Set.Chat!". She gives insight into how she launched her WTA and broadcast careers (Roger Federer was her very first on-court interview), and discusses the challenges facing players in 2021. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2021

"You have to win the most important points so we talk about having a goal, setting up, and the Bryans are so great at figuring stuff out." As the former traveling coach of Bob and Mike Bryan, Dave Marshall brings a lot of experience to the show this week. He worked with the record-setting doubles duo during the final few years of their career, including the 2018 season Mike Bryan won two Grand Slams with Jack Sock. Marshall's coaching career began when he was just 16, and he now runs the Dave Marshall Tennis and Fitness center in Lewes, Delaware. Before and after touring with the Bryans and Dave Macpherson, Marshall has worked with the best junior and college players in the nation, like former Top 40 pro Madison Brengle. He shares his best stories from the tour and the locker room, including ones about Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, dives into his memories from working with the Bryans, and explains what made the twins so successful. And even though the Bryans retired last summer, Marshall believes they still had plenty of great tennis left in them. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2021

"It’s fun to be a part of it if you’re a part of the team when they break through or when they change something and you see the benefit right away." A new year means New Year's resolutions and there's arguably no one more in demand this time of the year than a fitness trainer. This week brings in strength coach Gunnar Peterson to talk all things fitness, health and nutrition, with a touch of celebrity status mixed in. Though he loathes being dubbed a "celebrity trainer", he has worked with plenty of big names including Pete Sampras, Matthew McConaughey, Sylvester Stallone, Dwayne Johnson, Hugh Jackman and the Kardashians (he's even appeared on "Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian"). Peterson is also currently the head of strength training for the Lakers. He'll surprise you with his take on who actually works out the hardest as he shares tales from his Beverly Hills gym, talks about the power of motivation and the importance of supplements, and explains what was so special about working with Sampras. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2020

An unusual year is officially over and it's time to recap the best players and moments of 2020 while looking forward to a new, and hopefully more normal, 2021. TENNIS.com 's Matt Fitzgerald joins the show to discuss the Top 10 players of the year . The list features Daniil Medvedev and Victoria Azarenka at No. 5, Andrey Rublev and Simona Halep at No. 4, Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek at No. 3, Dominic Thiem and Naomi Osaka at No. 2, and Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin at No. 1. New honors are given out for most interesting person of the year and votes are added to the 2020 topical events campaign. With the start of the 2021 season fast approaching, there's also a discussion over who we're most looking forward to seeing return in the new year, what is the oddest part of holding the Australian Open in February and what we're grateful for after a hectic year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2020

"The sporting word, historically, has always been about men, so we're always playing catchup. And it's one of the reasons why, getting the chance to do this, it just really shines a spotlight on what still needs to be done." Co-producers Judy Murray and Rosemary Reed join the show to discuss their new SkyTv docuseries "Driving Force". They help tell the stories of 10 female athletes who have succeeded in a challenging climate. Behind every successful athlete is a driving force, and uncovering that is the focus of the 11-part series, which began airing in late November. The first episode tells the story of Murray raising two world No. 1's in Scotland, and then she becomes the host for conversations with 10 female British Olympic athletes. Murray explains how she embraced the role of interviewer and was able to relate to the athletes quite naturally thanks to her years of experience. Reed, the founder of Power of Women TV, shares what she learned from Murray, and why the project was so enlightening to them both. Beyond the docuseries, Reed aims to bolster females in the film industry while Murray hopes to encourage more females to get into coaching. Through their own stories, they help explain why women need to stick together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2020

"I don’t think people recognize the level of play in college tennis, even down to Division III, and the dual match is the exciting piece." This week is all about college tennis, a sector of the sport that has been hit the hardest by the pandemic. Tim Cass, the general manager of the USTA National Campus, joins the show to discuss the importance of college tennis and what's being done to help it survive and grow. Cass has been the general manager since 2016, when the sprawling 100-court facility opened in Lake Nona, Fla. He brought his own tennis-rich background to the job, having played at the University of New Mexico before starting a coaching career that included a decade at Texas A&M. He stresses how important college tennis is for the general ecosystem of the sport, and how hard programs have been hit in 2020 with tennis the No. 1 most-affected college sport. The dual season ended abruptly in March, and since then, nearly 60 programs have been cut at all levels, including 17 at Division I. The USTA is a huge support system, and the National Campus is hoping to host the 2021 Division I NCAA National Championships as well as looking to become the first facility to host all three NCAA National Championships in 2023. College tennis has become a proper gateway to the pros with the likes of John Isner, Steve Johnson, Danielle Collins and Jennifer Brady leading the way. Cass discusses why that is, while also highlighting what improvements could be made to make college tennis even more TV, fan and player friendly in the future. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2020

"As an athlete you can't tell us when to stop, you can’t. You can’t because then we’ll always have these regrets and whatnot." Filled with anecdotes and wisdom, Lisa Raymond joins the show to give an update on her coaching and playing career, as well as react to her nomination for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Raymond has been ranked No. 1 in the world in doubles and as high as No. 15 in singles. Though known mostly for her doubles success, she didn't focus only on a doubles-only career until her 30s. She explains how her life has been a collection of mini-careers from when she left the University of Florida in 1993, with a number of highs and lows, including a battle with her fitness. The 47-year-old has won four WTA singles titles and a whopping 79 in doubles with a variety of partners including Samantha Stosur, Rennae Stubbs, Liezel Huber, Lindsay Davenport and Martina Navratilova. She has hoisted 11 Grand Slam trophies in women's doubles and mixed, and had a bronze medal placed around her neck in 2012. After playing what she thought was her last match at the 2015 US Open, Raymond made a seamless transition to coaching by joining Madison Keys' team. She prides herself on choosing to stop in her own time, instead of listening to those who felt she should have called it a career much earlier. In 2019, the American began working with Allie Kiick, and she came out of retirement for an ITF W60 with more on-court appearances looming on the horizon. Raymond is nominated for the Hall of Fame ballot alongside Lleyton Hewitt, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Sergi Bruguera and Jonas Bjorkman. Fan voting closed with Raymond finishing in second place, and the inductees will be announced in early 2021. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 2020

"The whole purpose of the PTPA is strictly to organize and unite the players and be represented in a proper way where we actually have the ability to impact major decisions that are made that affect our livelihoods." A few weeks removed from a final run in Sofia to end his 2020 season, Vasek Pospisil joins the TENNIS.com Podcast to talk all things on court and off. The 30-year-old Canadian turned pro back in 2007 and would make his biggest splash in 2014 when he won Wimbledon (with Jack Sock) and climbed to No. 25 in the world in singles. Now he's soaring back up the ranks after returning from back surgery in 2019. This year, Pospisil reached the final of Montpellier and Sofia, and the fourth round of the US Open, helping him finish his best season since 2015 at No. 61. He's been even more busy off the court. During his injury hiatus, on top of gaining 24 pounds (something he laughs at now), he began creating the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). That's not all the off-court developments for Pospisil. When the tour was shut down, he co-hosted the digital ATP-WTA show Tennis United with Bethanie Mattek-Sands and co-founded a functional mushroom supplement company called Hekate. Though he gained viral fame for chugging maple syrup in Montpellier, he swears by the mushroom powder that eases inflammation and boosts recovery efforts. In August, Pospisil and Novak Djokovic launched the PTPA with the support of most of their peers. It hasn't been easy as the power struggle on the ATP tour intensifies, and recently, Djokovic and Pospisil were in the news for trying to return to the ATP Player Council. Pospisil clears the air about the PTPA's intentions and his reasons for accepting nomination for the Council, which was quickly blocked by the ATP. He gives an inside take on why tennis needs the PTPA, how he gained support and what the association's status is going into 2021. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 2020

"I'm still trying to figure out myself really and see what 2021 is: if I'm a doubles player or if I'm a singles player because I'm definitely going to be one or the other." Evan King is on the show this week to discuss life at the crossroads as he decides if he's going to drop his singles pursuits for a doubles career. Ranked No. 420 in singles and No. 126 in doubles, King is not ready to give up on his dreams. Since graduating from the University of Michigan in 2013, the Chicago native has won six ITF titles and was ranked as high as No. 185 in singles in 2018. On the doubles court, he has won seven ATP Challengers and 22 ITF crowns, and earlier this year, he was on the cusp of breaking the Top 100. Calling in from Austin, Texas, the 28-year-old has embraced the nomad lifestyle to the fullest, but it wasn't always such a simple choice. In 2013 and 2014, he struggled at the ITF level and abandoned the tour for a volunteer assistant position at Michigan. Not able to give up the game, he eventually threw himself into a full-time career and played as many weeks as he could in places like Uzbekistan, India, Zimbabwe, the Dominican Republic, China, Portugal, Japan and more. But now, King hasn't had the same dedication for competing anywhere, anytime, as he faces what he calls an "identity crisis." Though tournament options are limited for a player in his ranking bracket, there are places he could have gone, including in the United States. Instead, he's taking his time and preparing for 2021. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2020

"I enjoy being in the gym and trying to become the best athlete I can be. I enjoy being on the court as many hours as I need to be." This week brings Nick Monroe to the show following his 17th year on tour. The 38-year-old is moving full speed ahead into 2021 by putting 100 percent effort into getting fitter and better every single day. Monroe played college tennis for the University of North Carolina before pursuing a pro career. He'd get up to No. 253 in singles before focusing only on doubles after turning 30. Now ranked No. 73 in doubles, he has won four career ATP titles and just reached the quarterfinals of Roland Garros alongside Tommy Paul. All along the way, his father has been his coach, and he explains how their relationship has evolved. Talking from his home base in Austin, Texas, Monroe reflects on a rollercoaster season full of bubbles and COVID-19 tests. While many have struggled this year to find motivation, Monroe is a testament to how far hard work can get you. He has a passion for training that's simply unparalleled and has no plans to slow down. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2020

"I think I'm one of the few players that have made it here without being a good junior. So it's not like I was super good or I'm going to make it for sure." This week brings Maria Sakkari as she discusses her unique path to the Top 20 and how her tennis-rich family history has influenced her. Admitting she wasn't the best junior, Sakkari gave herself until the age of 22 to make it. She cracked the Top 100 in 2016 just before her 21st birthday, and she hasn't looked back. This year, she entered the Top 20 for the first time, reached two WTA semifinals and picked up a huge win over Serena Williams at the Western & Southern Open. The 25-year-old would make the second week at two majors, the Australian Open and Roland Garros, and is poised for a bigger breakthrough in 2021. The Greek opines on the new normal and shares what it's like to work with a coach (Tom Hill) and physical therapist (Daniel Pohl) that are the same age as her, as well as why they actually enjoy being in bubble environments. While she was never her full-time coach, Sakkari's mom Angeliki was ranked as high as No. 43 in the 1980s before retiring at the age of 25, a retirement age Sakkari cannot imagine. Sakkari shares how her mom influenced her career and what it was like to have her grandfather Dimitris, also a former pro, as her first coach. Sakkari and her team ended the 2020 season in Ostrava and she'll next begin preparations for the 2021 Australian swing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2020

"The time off just let me mentally relax and just enjoy life, but enjoy tennis for fun not because I had to do it but I wanted to do it, so I think that was important." Doubles champion Nicole Melichar is on the show this week to recap her very successful summer. The world No. 11 won titles in West Virginia and Strasbourg, reached the final of "Cincy" and the US Open, and appeared in the semifinals of Roland Garros (the latter of which with Iga Swiatek). Melichar pursued a pro career early in lieu of the college route, and initially focused on making it in singles, getting as high as No. 400 before zoning in on doubles. She would break through in 2018, cracking the Top 20 after winning two titles with Kveta Peschke and winning the Wimbledon mixed doubles crown. The 27-year-old explains what caused the shifts in her careers, first to doubles and later to the top of the rankings. She gives her assessment of Swiatek's talent and explains how she has been maneuvering through partners (and opponents) with Peschke's husband Torsten as her coach. Melichar also shares what goes into figuring out doubles practice and how she's helping design clothes for Neptune Athletics. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2020

Ken Skupski is on the show this week to talk all things doubles and brotherhood. The 37-year-old has helped his younger brother Neal on his tennis journey while enjoying a successful and lengthy career himself. After a respectable junior career in England, the Liverpool native took his talents to Louisiana State University where he remains one of the most decorated players in LSU history. He took his skills to the pro tour in 2007 and is currently ranked No. 57, which is 13 spots shy of his career-high ranking. He'd pave the way for Neal, who would also thrive at LSU and join the tour in 2013. While Bob and Mike Bryan were the most prolific doubles duo of all time, the Skupskis fared very well together by reaching eight ATP finals (and winning two of them). The elder Skupski explains why he believed so much in his little brother, what it's like being on tour with three young children at home and what has made British doubles tennis so strong. He also gives his candid take on Neal splitting up with him to team with Jamie Murray at the start of 2020. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2020

"Look at Billie Jean King. Would the three of us be sitting here having this conversation about tennis on TENNIS.com if it hadn’t been for women like her?" News anchor Dana Perino joins the show to share how tennis enriched her life during one of the most challenging periods of her career. She talks about her newfound love for the game, her White House experiences, how she deals with haters on Twitter, the power of the athlete voice, and why she's writing a third book to help young women navigate through the dreaded quarter-life crisis. Nicknamed "The Voice of Reason", Perino was appointed White House press secretary by President George W. Bush in 2007. That made her just the second female in history to hold the position. The 48-year-old is currently an anchor for Fox News covering her third presidential election, and is the host of "The Daily Briefing" and "The Five". She's also the author of two books, "And the Good News Is..." and "Let Me Tell You About Jasper", the latter of which focuses on her beloved Vizsla, Jasper. Tennis came into her life during the 2016 presidential election when she says she went from being America's sweetheart to America's ex-wife. She and her husband Peter McMahon began taking lessons together and even attended a tennis camp in South Carolina on vacation. Like the quality time spent with her famous dog Jasper, tennis became a way to balance out her hectic work life, and while it's a sport she picked up late, she's planning to play for life. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2020

Co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi give their take on what has stood out the most from a busy fortnight in Paris. There have been underhand serves and a surge in drop shots, shocking upsets and late-night marathons, and an unprecedented flurry of Cinderella runs. While some favorites are still alive in the Roland Garros draw, this year has been all about the unexpected—especially in the women's draw. Combined factors like the cold conditions, limited fans, the turbulent calendar and the lack of match play have opened up opportunities for new faces to go deep. One player that has really made a name for herself is Iga Swiatek, a teenager that Falconi played in 2018 before the Pole enjoyed her breakthrough. Falconi has also faced Nadia Podoroska, the world No. 113-ranked qualifier that has made history in Paris. Falconi gives her inside take on both rising stars, as well as looks ahead at what is coming next with another period of uncertainty looming in the calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2020

"Whenever we have a doubles team they are very good, but none of the coaches think of a second option as a doubles career, which is shame." With Roland Garros underway, Frenchman Fabrice Martin is the prefect guest to talk all things doubles and Paris. Ranked No. 23 in the world, he's teaming up with compatriot Jeremy Chardy and the duo are seeded No. 14. Last year, Martin and Chardy reached the final, marking their best career major performance. The dream run was made extra special by happening in front of a home crowd. While this year will be very different with limited fans and chilly temperatures, Martin is eager to keep doing what he loves on the biggest stages. Hailing from Bayonne, France, Martin's family relocated to Colombia and then settled in Bradenton, Fla. in 2001, where his mother is a school teacher at the IMG Academy. It made for a great base as Martin opted against college and pursued a career in both singles and doubles, while working on his surfing hobby. He'd get up to as high as No. 228 before focusing solely on doubles, beginning in 2016. The 34-year-old gives his candid take on why doubles isn't a priority in France, how other nations like Great Britain are doing it better, and how he has dealt with doubles specialist stigma. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2020

"Whether I’m at Court 7 at Jack Puryear Park in St. Pete, Florida or I’m on Arthur Ashe at the US Open, I’m going to bring the same energy and effort." Danielle Collins joins the show this week to give her take on the new normal, reveal her off-court interests and explain why her famous competitive spirit won't be dimmed by a lack of fans. The American had humble beginnings growing up on public courts and she would opt for the college route partially due to family finances. She would start her college career in 2012 near home in Florida before transferring to the University of Virginia where she won the NCAA individual championships, twice. Currently ranked No. 57 in the world, Collins has made huge waves since breaking through in 2018—just a couple of years into her pro career. That year, she won a WTA 125K Series title and made two WTA semifinals to finish inside of the Top 50 for the first time. She carried that momentum right into 2019 when she enjoyed a memorable semifinal run at the 2019 Australian Open. Armed with a Bachelor's degree, Collins is dedicated to her education and has just enrolled in an online Master's program. With her eye on the future, the 26-year-old dives into her interest in sports management and explains why she thinks her unique skillset is valuable. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2020

"I love my tennis identity. It's given me so much in life and it's part of who I am. I've worked so hard for everything I've done on court and I think I enjoy having that part of me." The TENNIS.com Podcast catches up with Caroline Wozniacki this week to talk about her retirement, the launch of Advantage Hers, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, her friendship with Serena Williams, her relationship with her dad, and a lot more. Wozniacki picked up 30 titles during a successful career that spanned 15 years. Turning pro at 15 in 2005, Wozniacki would skyrocket all the way to No. 1 by 2010 and finish as the year-end No. 1 two years in a row. An incredibly consistent performer, the Dane won at least one title every year from 2008 until 2018. She picked up her then-biggest title at the 2017 WTA Finals and followed that with her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 Australian Open. By that year's end, she revealed a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. She'd continue her career for another season before announcing her retirement and playing her final match in the third round of the 2020 Australian Open. Since leaving the tour, Wozniacki has jumped into a new post-tennis life that has involved filming a TV show that follows her up Mount Kilimanjaro, quarantining with her husband David Lee (a former NBA champion), working out a lot and preparing for commentary. She just launched Advantage Hers , an awareness and empowerment campaign for women living with chronic inflammatory diseases. As expected, Wozniacki has taken her signature positive attitude from the court into tackling inflammatory diseases. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 2020

"This is what the Taste does, it brings people of all different cultures together to celebrate tennis and food and the cities that we’re in. It’s just cool to be a part of." This week brings Citi Taste of Tennis CEO Penny Lerner to the show to shed light on how the events industry is faring during the pandemic. In normal times, Lerner would have just held a lavish party in New York City to kick off the US Open with regulars like Serena and Venus Williams walking the red carpet. Lerner and her mother Judy are co-founders of AYS World, a sports marketing company that started Taste of Tennis over 20 years ago to give players a literal taste of the cities they are in with food from the best chefs in the world. Each year, the culinary-tennis extravaganza takes over Melbourne (new in 2020), Indian Wells, Miami, Washington, D.C. and New York (yet another new stop would have taken place in London). With COVID-19 decimating the dining and events worlds, Lerner had to adapt and so #WhatsinURKitchen was born. Players like Sofia Kenin, Sam Querrey, Alison Riske and the Bryan brothers jumped at the chance to virtually show off their cooking skills on Instagram. The pandemic has been brutal for chefs and event planners, but the silver lining is Lerner has developed even stronger relationships within the tight-knit tennis and chef community. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2020

"I'm never really used to seeing people in the hotel especially not in New York because usually we all kind of do our own thing with where we stay. And now you see all these players and it’s such a big event that it’s just different so it’s kind of like our own little village." Ajla Tomljanovic joins the TENNIS.com Podcast from inside the New York City bubble. The world No. 57 has spent quality time at the official hotel and on site for the Western & Southern Open and US Open. Before arriving in New York, the 27-year-old had a busy summer training in Florida and playing a number of events including the UTR Pro Series in West Palm Beach, team tennis in Charleston and West Virginia, and WTA tournaments in Lexington and Cincinnati. As a Las Vegas Roller at World TeamTennis over the summer, Tomljanovic was one of the last players to compete alongside Bob and Mike Bryan and she shares how special that honor is. Given her match experience in 2020 she's grown accustomed to the new normal and explains how the lack of fans is harder as a spectator than a player. The Aussie also gives an inside look at how players are staying entertained in New York, what the pros and cons are of mask wearing, how she handled COVID-19 testing anxiety and what her secret weapon is for dealing with hot weather. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2020

“I don’t want to be gone when important things are happening. So hopefully I can play for a few more years, but there’s going to be a side of me that probably will be more at home than he is on the road.” After a quick catch-up with Irina Falconi as she heads for the New York bubble, Nina Pantic chats with world No. 63 Stevie Johnson (interview starts at 7:07). The 30-year-old discusses his impending fatherhood and how that life milestone is going to impact his career. Admitting he needs a reason to stay motivated, the former University of Southern California star took 75 days off during the shutdown and has restarted his ATP season in New York. He played in exhibition events during the summer as well as the three-week-long season of World TeamTennis so he's not completely rusty. But no matter what happens on court next, what Johnson will remember his 2020 season for is becoming a parent. He and his wife Kendall will welcome a daughter in December. The growing family are moving into a new home in Manhattan Beach where Johnson plans to “live happily ever after.” Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2020

"It was interesting trying to think about what to do after I got inside of 100; that was always my goal to get inside of 100. It took six years to do that for me. It was like what do I do now? Do I just move the marker to 50? Can I do that? Am I good enough? You just don't know." This week brings Tennys Sandgren to the show to talk about his career, the fallout he has dealt with, and what's next for him as the ATP tour restarts in New York (interview starts at 3:38). The world No. 55 spent the shutdown working on his drumming skills (he covered a few of his heavy metal favorites on Instagram), training in the gym, and getting valuable match play at World TeamTennis where his Orlando Storm squad made the playoffs. Sandgren gets into talking about his early tennis start, his college experience and his humble beginnings on the ITF tour. After three semesters at the University of Tennessee, he went pro in 2011 and enjoyed respectable success until a big breakthrough in 2018. That year, he reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open and soon after he'd crack the Top 50. Off the court, the Tennessee native faced backlash for his old tweets, and he discusses how that impacted his career and life. Sandgren would go on to win his first ATP title at the start of 2019 in Auckland and he gives listeners a candid take on what celebrations can be like on tour. This year, he reached the quarterfinals Down Under once again, complete with a dramatic loss to Roger Federer after holding seven match points. The 29-year-old is returning to the tour at the Western & Southern Open and US Open this month after having not played an ATP match since February. Watch this episode on YouTube or Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2020

"If someone calls you and is like, 'Hey, do you want to be in Vogue , yes or no?' What are you going to do, say no? And tennis brought me that opportunity, so it’s like, of course, I'm a tennis player first and foremost, but it opened other doors." Eugenie Bouchard joins the show this week (interview begins at 8:28) and discusses juggling her playing career, her online presence and the off-court opportunities that have come her way. After a successful season of World TeamTennis in West Virginia, Bouchard won her opening round in Prague on Monday over world No. 40 Veronika Kudermetova. It marked her first WTA victory since January and it's a winning performance that she's been patiently working toward. The Canadian spent the long shutdown in Las Vegas training with esteemed fitness coach Gill Reyes as well as living legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff. Though she's currently ranked No. 330, Bouchard is undeterred in her mission to keep improving at a job she's grateful to have. Once ranked as high as No. 5 in the world, Bouchard has been through a lot of ups and downs—including a 13-match losing streak in 2019—but her love and dedication for the game has never dimmed. It certainly shows in her willingness to compete hard anywhere, from an ITF W60 first round to the Wimbledon final. Since bursting onto the scene in 2014, Bouchard has picked up a huge fan base and learned a lot about herself while maturing in the public eye and tuning out the haters, particularly online. One of her tweets, a bet with a fan about the 2017 Super Bowl, is being turned into a movie that she's helping produce. She explains the details of the film, shares what her relationship status is with the fan (John Goehrke) and defends her choice to enjoy her life off the court to the absolute fullest. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 2020

"My last year was so bad that actually, I'm not going to lie, it feels like this year is better." Daria Gavrilova joins the show to give everyone an update on her comeback and how the latest shutdown in Australia has impacted her plans. The 26-year-old explains why this year has been better for her than 2019, when injuries pushed her from starting at No. 34 to ending outside of the Top 200. In March, with her Achilles tendon fully rehabbed, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented her from playing her first scheduled tournament back. Off the court, the former world No. 20 has stayed busy by taking WTA University courses, making TikToks and playing with her dog Tofu. She shares how Tofu got his name, how her training is going and when she's going to marry her fiancé Luke Saville. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2020

"Right now it’s just deciding between whether you want to play tennis or you want to just end the career, so at this point it's just, yeah I want to continue, so I’ll have to make the sacrifice." Former University of Virginia standout Julia Elbaba is on this week to talk college tennis, injuries, reality TV and the US Open. The 26-year-old was working on a comeback from an elbow injury when the shutdown halted her progress. The former college No. 1 has been ranked as high as No. 374 on tour, but is having to start over from scratch. She's also dealing with the aftermath of the USTA shutting down player development in New York. The Long Island native talks about getting into the media world and having her first taste of reality TV on the Bravo show "Summerhouse". She also opines on the US Open's unusual plans for 2020 and how her friend Bianca Andreescu winning it all in 2019 inspired her. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2020

"One of my biggest strengths on the court is definitely my mental game and just being in every point, in every match, and not getting too down on myself or getting too excited." This week, listeners get to meet one of the newest and mentally toughest teens on tour, Brandon Nakashima. After just one semester at the University of Virginia, the 18-year-old turned pro. He'd win his second ITF Futures title in January and make his ATP debut as a wild card in Delray Beach. Making the most of opportunity, the San Diego native reached the quarterfinals. He impressed the world with his mental toughness and his all-court game style—which he likens to Novak Djokovic's. While the shutdown stalled his climb up the rankings, the world No. 220 made the most of his spare time by training hard and tweaking his team (it now includes Pat Cash and Dusan Vemic). The teen is competing for the Chicago Smash this month in West Virginia while looking forward to the tour restarting. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2020

"Comedy is in a way a lot like tennis. You’re by yourself, you’re thinking through a lot of things. If you have a great gig you feel amazing, if you have a terrible gig it’s like taking a hard loss." It's a hilarious episode this week with comedian Elliot Loney. The Australian unleashes some of his best impersonations, which include Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Jim Courier. Loney grew up playing tennis and even chased the pro dream before a skateboarding accident ruined his chances. He got into comedy quite naturally, starting with prank calls to his friends, breaking through with his Bear Grylls video "Man vs Metro 1" and progressing to stand-up. He puts a personalized spin on each impersonation, which is why he wears a sideways hat for Kyrgios and adds poetry to his Nadal skits. He's even met Nadal, quite memorably at the Rogers Cup one year. His YouTube channel boasts a lot of his best work, including a recently launched podcast. He shares how he became friends with Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, what the secret to a good impersonation is, and how tennis' ups and downs are similar to comedy. Watch this episode on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 2020

"In my generation, it's all new, a black woman on the tour; I better be on my best behavior because I don’t want to mess it up for the next generation. So for [Coco] to have that freedom and to take advantage of that platform, it's fabulous." Leslie Allen is known as “The Professor” and she joins us this week to educate. After a career at USC, Allen competed in the 1970s and '80's, becoming the first black woman since Althea Gibson to win a WTA title. She would reach as high as No. 17 in singles and No. 10 in doubles. She's been a media director, a tournament director, a TV broadcaster, a WTA board director and is the CEO of Win4Life . The 63-year-old is thrilled to see young players like Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka speaking out during the Black Lives Matter movement as it's a freedom she wasn't granted during her era on tour. After always worrying about ruining it for the next black player, she isn't afraid to speak up now. She explains what upset her about the USTA's BLM statement , what exactly systematic racism is and how white people can make a difference, using Alice Marble in 1950 as an example. Watch this episode on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2020

"I’ve experienced a lot of discrimination. I've been kicked off courts before and told like I don’t belong here and I shouldn’t be playing here. That actually happened really recently." Sachia Vickery is our guest this week, and she's got a lot to say. The world No. 158 sounds off on the US Open's decision not to host a qualifying draw this year and shares what inspired her to create a Check Your Privilege video with her neighbor. Vickery was a top-ranked American junior and turned pro as a teenager. It took time for her to find her footing on the WTA tour, and the 25-year-old cracked the Top 100 in 2018 after a stunning upset of Garbine Muguruza in Indian Wells. During the Black Lives Matter movement, Vickery has been vocal on her social platforms and is hoping to see even more players come together for the cause. She also has some advice for anyone dealing with hate, be it online or in real life. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2020

"I think as a wheelchair coach you have to have some comfort of being in the chair and understanding mobility patterns, understanding chair set up. That takes time." USTA Wheelchair National Manager and Head Coach Jason Harnett is on the show this week to talk wheelchair tennis. Harnett has coached wheelchair athletes for over 20 years, and guides the World Team Cup and Paralympic squads. Wheelchair tennis has been in the news recently after the US Open cancelled the 2020 event. Amidst backlash, some options were discussed and the USTA announced the wheelchair tournament will be held after all. Harnett shares how he got into coaching wheelchair tennis and what it's like to be an able-bodied coach and player in his field. He dives into some of the issues facing wheelchair players while recognizing how far the sport, and its stars like David Wagner, Dylan Alcott, Mackenzie Soldan and Shingo Kunieda, have come. Recorded before the COVID-19 outbreak, this episode is available to watch on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2020

"I think athletes, if they are organized, can be the biggest element of change of anybody because they have a platform. They can stand up and talk everyday and people want to cover them." As tennis' first sports agent Donald Dell has a lot of insight on how far the sport has come, and how much farther it has to go. The Hall of Famer joins the TENNIS.com Podcast this week to talk about why a tour merger is necessary, how he helped push for prize money at the start of the Open era, what his relationship with Arthur Ashe was like and how he ended up working for Robert F. Kennedy. After his own career, Dell became the youngest Davis Cup captain at 29 and led the U.S. team to victory in 1968 and '69. His talented Davis Cup team included Stan Smith and Arthur Ashe, who he would represent for decades. Ashe and Dell's relationship is rich, with Ashe once referring to Dell as one of the two people in the world he would trust with his life, along with his own father. Beyond getting his athletes the best deals, Dell has been a strong proponent of growing tennis, and pushing for a more cohesive tour system. That goal hasn't changed one bit over 50-plus years. You can also watch this TENNIS.com Podcast episode on YouTube and Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2020

"Sometimes it’s uncomfortable the changes that you need to make in your game, but you know that if you don’t make them you’re not going to get to that level." This week, Christina McHale gives an update on her preparation for the upcoming World TeamTennis season. The world No. 88 has been training and quarantining with her sister Lauren and brother-in-law Ryan Harrison in Atlanta. McHale has been a staple in the Top 100 for the last nine years, reaching as high as No. 24 in 2012. She explains why, even at 28 years of age, she's not fully settled on tour as she's always looking to improve and stay on top of the new waves of players. She talks about her start on the pro tour, being a part of the 2012 Olympic team and her impressive track record against Serena Williams. The New Jersey native also shares some fun facts about herself like how she works on her Mandarin Chinese language skills, why her cooking had to improve, what her first trip to Cuba was like and how Vampire Diaries has helped her get through the shutdown. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2020

"He picked the image by the way, and my time that I spent with him is absolutely priceless." It's Roland Garros Week on Tennis Channel and 12-time champion Rafael Nadal's achievements stand alone in history. Artist Bruce Sulzberg joins the show to talk about his experience working with and painting the King of Clay. A child prodigy, Sulzberg has spend decades developing a unique 3D painting technique, and brings to life athletes like Lebron James, Prince Fielder, Muhammad Ali, and tennis' own Nadal. A junior and college player himself, Sulzberg understands the lifestyle, work ethic and mentality of athletes, and isn't fazed by the superstars he works with. He sought out Nadal's team and made an adventurous (and costly) trip to Spain to pitch his vision in person. After wowing Nadal, "VAMOS! " came to life based on a photo of the Spaniard from the 2014 French Open. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2020

"When you’re deeply rooted in the principles and the values that are most important to you then navigating rough waters are a little bit easier." This week, USTA national coach Andy Gerst joins the show to talk about his unique journey in tennis. Last year, the 32-year-old was handpicked by Kathy Rinaldi to work with American WTA pros, and he's even been coaching TENNIS.com Podcast co-host Irina Falconi. Gerst gives insight into the mind of a coach, and what his influences, philosophy and goals are. He shares his story from college player to club coach to ATP pro to Tennis Warehouse playtester to traveling with Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova and to now working for the USTA. His own pro tennis dreams were cut short by a motorcycle accident in Thailand. Through it all, Gerst has kept his passion for the game in the forefront and his options wide open. Opportunities have come his way in more ways than he could have dreamed of. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2020

"It is somewhat of a life changing moment. I’m not going to sit here and say it’s not because it was. I tried to win one of these for a long time." World No. 9 Rajeev Ram joins the show this week to talk doubles, Indiana and Pete Sampras. As the reigning Australian Open men’s doubles champion he shares what it was like to win the crown with Joe Salisbury, what he looks for in a partnership and how he ended up teaming up with Venus Williams in Rio. The former singles world No. 56 stopped playing singles in 2017 after winning two titles (both in Newport) and now focuses solely on doubles. The 36-year-old sounds off on solutions to doubles always being in the shadow of singles, while opining on ways the game might stand to change in the future. And finally, the Indiana native looks back at his humble beginnings in Carmel as reasons why his game is modeled closely after Pete Sampras and also why he’s so invested in helping young players with his charity EntouRaj for Kids. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2020

"Pete [Sampras] and Andre [Agassi] were obviously as different as a mongoose and a cobra." This week features esteemed coach Tom Gullikson as he dives into stories from his 40-plus years playing and coaching professional tennis. Known affectionately as Gully, the 68-year-old American became a pro after a college career at Northern Illinois and stint as a teaching pro alongside his twin brother Tim (who passed away in 1996). Within a year of turning pro, Gully cracked the Top 50, and would peak at No. 34 in singles and No. 4 in doubles. After he got into coaching full-time, Gully worked with the likes of Jim Courier, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Todd Martin, Michael Chang and Pete Sampras. He was one of the first-ever USTA Player Development coaches, and was the Davis Cup captain from 1994-1999, leading the U.S. team to victory in 1995. As Team USA's coach, Gully also helped Agassi win a gold medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2020

"It’s hard sometimes when things aren’t going well, but realizing it’s a moment and the next one could be much better allows you to move forward." It's Underrated Week on TENNIS.com and Dr. Larry Lauer joins the show to talk mental strength, one of the most underestimated skills in the game. The mental skills specialist chatted with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi at the USTA National Campus (before the coronavirus pandemic began). Lauer works for USTA Player Development and has been a sport psychology consultant for elite tennis players for over a decade. He shares how he got into the field after his own baseball career, and why he relates so well to the loss of identity athletes feel after their playing days are over. He shares some of the mental exercises he practices with players, including how to deal with chasing results and how to learn from failure. He also explains the overall values of improving your mental strength, both for your game and your life. Watch this TENNIS.com Podcast episode on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2020

"That period of my life was tough because I had to try and figure out, at 21, 22, 23 years old, how I was going to turn my career back around into a positive direction where the later stages of my career could be more successful than the early stages." Ryan Harrison joins the show with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi to give updates on his elbow recovery, his comeback hopes and his growing maturity in dealing with online trolls. Harrison checks in from his new quarantine normal in Atlanta, where he's lucky enough to have a running track near his home for workouts. The 27-year-old was mid-comeback when the coronavirus halted tennis after undergoing elbow surgery in October. After starting tennis at the age of two with his father Pat, and turning pro at just 15, Harrison has been through a lot of stages. The former world No. 40 explains how his strength and maturity has been tested throughout his 20s after early success as a teen flipped into heavy pressure, injury setbacks and unfulfilled expectations. Harrison explains how he's relied on his support system, which includes his wife Lauren McHale (Christina McHale's sister), and the 2017 Roland Garros champion shares why team tennis has been so important to him (be it doubles, World TeamTennis or Davis Cup). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2020

"All of the scenarios of what players' lives are like on the tour, and what people who work with them lives are like on the tour, I tried to make as real as possible." This week brings author Sally Bradfield to the show to talk with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. Bradfield published a tennis-centric fiction called Not Quite 30-Love in January. Starting in 1996, Bradfield spent two decades working in tennis, first touring the globe alongside the pros as a WTA communications manager and later becoming an ATP brand manager. Her book started off as a memoir of her experiences at the WTA, but turned into the fictional tale of a protagonist based on herself called Katie Cook. Cook joins the WTA tour as a 28-year-old and has to deal with the ins and outs of the stressful job, the relentless travel, her colleagues (including her biggest opponent Brenda), and an unexpected love interest (a very attractive ATP player). Bradfield reveals who the characters are based on in real life, how she came up with the scandals, and what the book-writing process was like. Based on her WTA experience, she shares what it was like juggling journalists and players every day, which players left an impact on her (Maria Sharapova, Martina Hingis and Dinara Safina, to name a few) and how she had to put aside any traces of fandom to do her work properly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2020

"The more time that goes by, and the more that we’re out of our routine, the harder that it is." Taylor Townsend joins the show this week with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. The world No. 73 calls in from her home in Atlanta, where she's trying to stay active during quarantine season with hikes, puzzles, musical instruments and online workouts. Townsend talks about how she's had to adjust her 2020 mindset given the shutdown of the tour. She reflects on her 2019 US Open breakthrough (where she reached the fourth round complete with a third-set tiebreak upset of Simona Halep), and opens up about her relationship with Billie Jean King thanks to World TeamTennis. She also gives her take on how the coronavirus could change the world—far beyond tennis—forever. On a lighter note, the American shares a funny story on how she discovered she's left-handed, explains why she's so inspired by Martina Navratilova, and reveals a new TikTok challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2020

"That's the one good part in this [tour suspension], for me, is that I get to be home with my little newborn son." Sam Querrey joins the show this week alongside co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi to talk fatherhood during the corona virus pandemic. Querrey and his wife Abby Dixon welcomed their first child, Ford Austin, on Feb. 19. The world No. 45 has adapted quickly to staying in shape while at home (Peloton, Mirror workouts and walks with his new family). He's also staying busy as a member of the ATP Council, which is navigating a period of unprecedented confusion. The 2017 Wimbledon semifinalist reacts to the cancellation of the grass-court Grand Slam, which has been his best major during his career. And the 32-year-old explains why the Olympics moving to 2021 doesn't affect him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2020

"I’ve just been trying to help keep people entertained, even if it's for a couple seconds, couple minutes of the day." Kristie Ahn joins the TENNIS.com Podcast to help everyone get through the quarantine with an inside look at how she makes her popular videos. Ahn launched herself into TikTok fame with tennis-centric videos, including a clever one about Roland Garros' rescheduling and a practical one on how to clean and work out at the same time. She's hunkering down in New Jersey to wait out the coronavirus pandemic, and staying busy by making videos and appearing on Tennis Channel. The 27-year-old American is currently ranked No. 96 after a breakthrough 2019 saw her reach the fourth round of the US Open and crack the Top 100 for the first time. The Stanford graduate's dad famously gave her three years to make it as a professional before getting a real job, and she made it just in time. Ahn reflects on her family's impact on her career, the importance of belief, the challenges the WTA council is facing, and, of course, how to make a successful TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2020

"The decisions that have been made in the sports world, as drastic as they may be, it's the best thing that has happened to, at least, protect those athletes and their families." This week's episode features Katrina Adams, who has one of the most decorated resume's in the game. She gives an inside take of how the ITF is handling the coronavirus pandemic and how difficult decisions in this new era are being made. Adams was a standout star at Northwestern, winning the NCAA doubles crown in 1987, before taking her skills to the pro tour. She would reach as high as No. 8 in doubles and No. 67 in singles, winning 20 doubles titles across an 11-year career. After getting her foot in the door as a USTA coach, the Chicago native made her way all the way up the ladder to serve as president from 2014-18. She's currently a vice president for the ITF, executive director of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program and chairman of the Fed Cup. She shares what it's like being privy to big decisions during the coronavirus, her best advice for young professionals, what should go into the choice to turn pro, and what has helped her rule so many boardrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2020

This week calls for a break in our normal programming to talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has brought life, and tennis, to a screeching halt. First, co-host Irina Falconi talks about how her comeback is on pause, as she adjusts to the WTA's announcement of no tournaments until May 2 (and the ITF shutting down until April 20). Falconi thinks those dates are wishful thinking, but is staying positive and busy in her at-home gym, as her training facility at the USTA National Campus shuttered its doors. We then catch up with Tennis Channel producer Kyle MacLelland to find out what it was like working on-site at Indian Wells when the event was called off. He interviewed dozens of players even after the news broke, and shares what the atmosphere was like, and how past champions Naomi Osaka and Bianca Andreescu handled it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2020

"Some were going to be great no matter what we did, but we try to treat all the players that come through with the idea: Look at your game now and where do you want to go?" USTA national coach Richard Ashby joins the TENNIS.com Podcast from the Lake Nona, Fla. studio with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. Now 17 years into his career as a coach, Ashby has worked with most of America's young female talent, targeting players in the Under-14 category. His resume includes court time with Sloane Stephens, Amanda Anisimova, Sofia Kenin and Coco Vandeweghe, to name just a few. Ashby talks about his experience running Player Development camps—one of which Falconi attended alongside Madison Brengle and Alison Riske. He explains what it's like working with young stars, who he's keeping a close eye on, and how he sees college tennis as a pathway to the pro tour. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2020

"You’ve got to have everything. That’s not easy. We’ve picked the toughest sport in the world to be professionals at. It is the toughest sport in the world without a doubt.” Pat Cash joins the show this week, catching up with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi while he was in Delray Beach. The Australian is currently working with fast-rising American teenager Brandon Nakashima. Cash is working as a consultant, hoping to help a few pro players on tour. He's got plenty of wisdom to share having been ranked as high as No. 4, won Wimbledon in 1987, and appeared in two Australian Open finals. The esteemed coach has previously worked with Greg Rusedski, Mark Philippoussis, CoCo Vandeweghe and Alexei Popyrin. He shares what he looks for in a new pupil, what stands out to him about Nakashima and how he operates as a coach. He also reveals the inspiration behind his famous checkered bandana, his off-court interests and how he lost his passport on his way to the U.S. last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2020

“Being Top 100, it’s such a grind physically on tour sometimes, you don’t really need to be a better player you just need to play more tournaments feeling better.” Brian Baker joins the TENNIS.com Podcast this week with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. The trio met up while in Lake Nona, Fla. at the USTA National Campus, where Baker is a national men’s coach. Baker took his talents to the pro tour as a teenager in 2002. He would reach as high as No. 52 in the world, and won two doubles ATP titles in 2017. But the 34-year-old might be most well-known for his injury setbacks. His struggles began back in 2005 with a wrist injury. A torn MCL at Wimbledon—at the start of a qualifying match against Novak Djokovic—became the catalyst for more problems that would keep him off the tour for six years. He’s had 15 surgeries in total, dealing with wrist, knee, back, elbow and hip injuries. He made multiple memorable comebacks including in 2011 and 2016, which resulted in two huge career highlights: reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2012 and earning a spot on the Rio Olympic team in 2016. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2020

"I think me and Coco have a good time and we like to separate that. We still are young, we’re still kids, we like to have fun, and not always think about tennis 24/7... We were making TikToks in the locker room in Australia." This week, the TENNIS.com Podcast features American teenager Caty McNally. Co-host Nina Pantic sat down with the 18-year-old and her coach Kevin O’Neill while they were in Midland, Mich. for the ITF W100. Though the Ohio resident didn’t defend her title there this year, she did reach the quarterfinals. McNally has risen quietly behind her doubles partner Coco Gauff (the teens won two titles in 2019 and reached the Australian Open quarterfinals). McNally shares what it’s like being partners and friends with Gauff, and explains the inspirations behind their celebratory dances. She also goes into detail abut their obsession with Tik Tok, and how find ways to have fun on tour. Doubles has helped round out McNally’s game, and her coach O’Neill is more than supportive of her desire to play both. While ranked inside the Top 40 in doubles, McNally has made waves in singles too, taking a set of Serena Williams at the 2019 US Open and reaching the semifinals in Washington, while achieving a career-high ranking of No. 105. Stick around after the interview to hear an update from co-host Irina Falconi as she continues her comeback season. She gives a behind-the-scenes rundown of the unexpected finale in Midland, where Anhelina Kalinina withdrew from the title match against Shelby Rogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2020

"If I start something I want to finish it and I want to say, 'Look I gave it my all.' And I don't think I was ready to stop. At the end of the day, I do love competing and giving myself a chance—I don't want to look back and say I didn't do that." TENNIS.com Podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi caught up with Jamie Loeb at the W100 ITF in Midland, Mich., where she reached the semifinals of both singles and doubles. The 24-year-old New York native spent two years at the University of North Carolina, and won the NCAA singles title in 2015. She was awarded the $100,000 Oracle grant last year, but the pro tour hasn't been an upwards-only trajectory for her. The world No. 279 reflects on a tough 2019 that saw injury and lack of confidence hinder both her mindset and results. Despite her ranking dip (she was No. 132 in 2018) and not enjoying being on court, she won the W25 ITF in Dallas in October. It marked her eighth career ITF trophy and first since 2017, and signaled the start of a career turnaround. She talks about her college experience, relocating to Lake Nona, Fla., teaming up with Jermaine Jenkins (who has worked with Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams) and just how far she's willing to go to see Cardi B perform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 2020

"It's great tennis. However, it's so much more than tennis. We have dining from all over the area. We have concerts. We have free events. There's just so much going on." The TENNIS.com Podcast 's Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi are in Midland, Mich. this week at the ITF W100 Dow Tennis Classic. They sit down with tournament director Talaya Schilb to talk all things Midland, and also recap the Australian Open. Schilb is a first-time tournament director, but she's not new to the Greater Midland Tennis Center, having worked there since 2004. She explains what makes the week so special as the community rallies around the players, providing housing, sponsorship support and attending the matches by the hundreds. The Australian Open just wrapped and Falconi gives the lowdown on what it was like to be in Melbourne for qualifying when the air quality was at its worst. The co-hosts also break down what is so unique about Sofia Kenin's fighting spirit, if touching an umpire's shoe is really that serious, and why Ashleigh Barty brought her baby niece into press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2020

"I think that it does come from reps and that confidence is one thing that’s essential in a performance business, which this is. And I think that confidence is the one thing in life you can’t fake." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast episode features Brett Haber, a decorated broadcaster with over three decades of experience and stories to share. Nina Pantic sat down with Haber in Los Angeles ahead of the 2020 season. Haber is the voice and face you see regularly on Tennis Channel, covering all of the action alongside the greatest legends in the game. But how did he get that coveted seat? It all began for him as a teenager on NBC's "Main Street" in 1986. Since then, he's anchored ESPN's "SportsCenter", won 17 regional Emmy awards, emceed the Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony and hosted the Olympics on NBC. His love for tennis started young, and Haber recalls sneaking into the Jimmy Connors' famous 1991 win over Aaron Krickstein at the US Open. He shares the challenges of both getting into broadcasting and getting good at it, and the importance of doing reps, watching yourself on film and having confidence. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2020

"I love it. I still keep all my credentials and I get excited when I get my credential and I think, wow, yeah, they’re paying me this time." As writer Joel Drucker heads to Melbourne for his 12th Australian Open, he joins Nina Pantic to preview the first Grand Slam of the year, and dive into his recent TENNIS Magazine cover story about Roger Federer. The 59-year-old author of two books is entering his fifth decade of covering the game. He shares his tips and tricks to reporting, including how he found out that Ken Rosewall writes a handwritten letter to Federer ahead of every Australian Open. Drucker talks about his experiences interviewing Federer, including a memorable Indian Wells encounter. A preview of the Happy Slam wouldn't be complete without discussion of the Big Three, as well as defending champion Naomi Osaka. Australian favorite Alex de Minaur pulled out, but Nick Kyrgios and Ashleigh Barty are two homegrown stars poised to make an impact this fortnight. To donate to the American Red Cross for the Australian bushfire relief effort, go to redcross.org/tennischannel . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2020

"When I was playing juniors last year it was all Grand Slams and nice tournaments. Now it’s going to be that grind day in, day out, every week, so I’m looking forward to that." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast features Emilio Nava, a rising American teenager. He joined Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi in the USTA National Campus studio during the off-season. The 18-year-old reached the junior Australian Open and US Open finals in 2019, ending the year as the No. 5 junior in the world. Now he's turning his attention to the pro tour with a ranking of No. 940, and shares what it's like to commit to the transition. The teenager talks about how he got into tennis, why he idolizes David Ferrer, his move out of the USTA dorms, his yoga skills, and a lot more. Nava is part of a tennis-playing family: his mom represented Mexico in the 1988 Olympics, his older brother Eduardo plays for Wake Forest and his cousin is ATP pro Ernesto Escobedo. He gives credit to his family for his competitive spirit and love for the game. Watch the TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2020

"My memories are about: conflict and how I resolved those conflicts on the court, off the court, relationships that I built, the fun times in the hotels messing around, and friendships that I didn’t enter into the business thinking that I would leave with." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast episode features Todd Martin, a former world No. 4 and current CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Martin won eight ATP titles and appeared in two Grand Slam finals, but he cherishes the relationships and off-court memories the most. The American was a late bloomer, turning pro after two years at Northwestern, but he found his place amidst the Top 10 and as president of the ATP Council. The 49-year-old thought he knew exactly what he wanted to do after retiring in 2006, but coaching was not the right fit despite working with the likes of Mardy Fish and Novak Djokovic. Instead, Martin jumped into business for himself, but couldn't refuse an offer from the Hall of Fame in 2014. There's a lot in store for the Hall of Fame in 2020 and beyond, and Martin has the inside scoop on what it's like to work at the tennis' most precious museum. Martin explains how the inductees are decided, ahead of the Class of 2020 being announced on Jan. 28 (the candidates are Goran Ivanisevic, Conchita Martinez, Jonas Bjorkman and Sergi Bruguera). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2020

"I can never want it more than the athlete, like it starts and ends there. If they're a pro [with] all these opportunities that they have, which I envy a lot, the life of a pro athlete is pretty incredible. But I can't want it more than them." The 2020 season of the TENNIS.com Podcast kicks off with USTA strength and conditioning coach Craig Acker. Based in Lake Nona, Fla. at the home of American tennis, Acker works with players of all ages and levels. He played an integral role in helping CiCi Bellis get back on the court after her four arm surgeries, and worked with Reilly Opelka well before he made his way to the Top 40. He tells us about his day-to-day life in the gym at the USTA National Campus, and the rewards and challenges of working out for a living. His job requires a lot of attention to detail with each player having different needs and goals. He gives us his opinion on tennis players doing Olympic weight lifting, and the importance of having a full team to help an injured player properly recover. And how much of his job involves yelling at players to run faster or lift more? Luckily for Acker, he works with an inspired group of players that don't need to be pushed to work hard. Watch the TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2019

"I was doing physical therapy and trying to get range of motion back in my knee, and that was probably one of the most painful things that I’ve been through. I was like, why am I doing this to myself?" While working on her return to the tour, Samantha Crawford joins the TENNIS.com Podcast with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Fla. The 24-year-old American cracked the Top 100 in 2016, the same year she reached the semifinals of Brisbane as a qualifier. Before that breakthrough, she gained global recognition by winning the junior US Open in 2012, and turned pro while still a teenager. But knee injuries have plagued her since the age of 12, and in 2017, she had to step away from her playing career due to recurring left knee pain. She would end up needing a double cartilage replacement, totaling four left knee surgeries, and is only just easing back into hitting. On top of that, she's not eligible for a protected ranking (she'll explain why). It hasn't been all bad though as Crawford is using her free time to pursue a college degree, and has had the strong support of the USTA, her family and friends, and her dog, Lola. Watch the TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2019

“The pros and the cons of having so many great American players is OK you have a great pool of players to pull from but you can’t take them all. And so I would say when people ask me what the toughest part of the job is, that is it." U.S. Fed Cup captain Kathy Rinaldi sits down for an in-depth chat with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Fla. She captained the U.S. team to Fed Cup victory in 2017, and the final in 2018, and will lead the team in Tokyo in 2020. Rinaldi covers all the ins and outs of her job, from spending time on court to making team selections to adapting to Fed Cup's 2020 changes. Before transitioning to coaching, she reached as high as No. 7 in the world, winning three WTA titles and reaching the semifinals of Wimbledon in 1985. The 52-year-old knows a thing or two about prodigies, having been the youngest player to win a Wimbledon match in 1981. She also knows what it's like to be a new mother on tour, relating to today's super moms like Serena Williams. She's risen steadily in her roles at the USTA, and was named the Head of Women's Tennis in 2018. Throughout her coaching career, she has worked with almost every American female player including Sloane Stephens, Sofia Kenin, Madison Keys, CoCo Vandeweghe, Alison Riske and many more. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2019

"At the end of the year you think back at some of the weeks that maybe you weren’t all there mentally...and you just squander some opportunities. It gets to you; it really, really gets to you. It's something you don’t really expect." Chris Eubanks joins the TENNIS.com Podcast this week with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi at the USTA National Campus studio in Lake Nona, Fla. Just a few years into his pro career, the 23-year-old has made some splashes including the quarterfinals of Atlanta in 2017, winning an ATP Challenger in 2018, and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 147 in April. Now ranked just outside of the Top 200, this off-season Eubanks is doing everything he can for a big 2020 after learning some tough lessons during his sophomore season. The 6'7" American first tasted success at Georgia Tech, where he peaked at No. 4 in the nation. He turned pro after his junior year—a difficult decision he talks candidly about. The Atlanta native had already gotten a glimpse of ATP life from his good friend Donald Young, and is pals with Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, who dared challenge his basketball skills. Eubanks has shared the practice court with a few of the sport's greatest legends including Roger Federer and Serena Williams. He's got a painful story to share from his time on court with Federer, and an intense description of what training with Serena is like. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2019

"You better believe in what you're trying to do and the way that you’re trying to deliver it. Time and time again that philosophy has rung true in my mind because I’ve seen the greats do it. You can't teach the natural talent of a Federer, but you can teach the habits that he has around himself that have allowed that talent to blossom." Paul Annacone joins the TENNIS.com Podcast this week with Nina Pantic to try to help everyone understand what it is that separates the greats from everyone else. (Irina Falconi missed the episode while playing the WTA 125K Series in Houston). Annacone wears a lot of hats in the game, but he's best known as the former coach of Pete Sampras and Roger Federer. He coached Sampras from 1995 until the end of his career in 2002, winning nine Grand Slams together. In 2010, he started working with Federer, helping him return to No. 1 and win the 2012 Wimbledon title. The 56-year-old has also worked with Tim Henman, Sloane Stephens and now, Taylor Fritz. He started commentating for Tennis Channel five years ago, has been a part of the USTA, LTA and Tennis Australia, and wrote a book, Coaching for Life , in 2017. Watch the TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on YouTube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2019

"I’m mature enough to say yes to things that I probably wouldn't have before. I would put tennis in front of almost everything. Back in the day that was just that way it was. Now it’s like tennis is third, maybe fourth compared to everything else, happiness is the No. 1 thing." This week brings something a little bit different on the TENNIS.com Podcast . Usual co-host Irina Falconi is actually the guest, alongside her boyfriend Travis Hartman. Falconi joined the podcast world in August of 2018, just weeks before she stepped away from the pro tour. She was ranked in the 150s when her year-long hiatus began, and tells everyone why she lost her passion for the game. For the first time in her adult life, the 29-year-old had to find her identity outside of competitive tennis, figuring out what makes her happy like gardening, cooking and coaching. About eight months into her break, Falconi realized she wasn't done yet. In July, she started training for a comeback with a completely reset mindset and newfound purpose. The former world No. 63 has played just four events since her first ITF in September, but has gone from unranked to No. 440 largely thanks to a semifinal run at the WTA 125K Series last week in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2019

“I’m going to look forward to just sharing these moments with my family. I told Micaela the plans for retirement—she actually was crying and she was like, 'You can still go back, if you’re retired you can still come back and play, right?' I'm like, yeah, but it’s pretty final." On Wednesday, Bob and Mike Bryan announced that the 2020 season will be their final year on tour. They broke the news on Tennis Channel and sat down with the TENNIS.com Podcast 's Nina Pantic and guest co-host TENNIS.com Senior Content Editor Matt Fitzgerald (Irina Falconi is playing the 125K Series in Houston). The twins dropped some more breaking news on the show: Bob Bryan is actually the older twin. For their entire lives, they thought Mike was older by a few minutes, but a close inspection of Mike's birth certificate tells otherwise. "It said 'twin', but it said 'second,'' Mike said. "So for these 41 years, I've thought I'm the oldest twin, and we told everyone I'm two minutes older than Bob: Bob's actually, officially, the older brother." They discuss the plans for their final year on tour, the future of the Bryan Bros Band, which might have to include a rerelease of "Autograph", and how life will change when Mike's baby boy arrives in April. His big brother already has three young children (Micaela, Bob Jr. and Richie). The Bryans played their first ATP match together at the 1995 US Open, and 25 years later, the 2020 US Open will be their final tournament. They have won 118 titles together, including 16 Grand Slams. When Bob needed hip replacement surgery last season, Mike teamed with Jack Sock and won two more majors, putting him at 18. Watch TENNIS.com Podcast episodes on Youtube and Facebook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2019

"What's a little bit sad now really is that there's pressure to produce a lot, there's the pressure to produce almost on a 24-hour cycle, if you fall into it, certainly during the majors. And there's less and less engagement and human interaction [with] the players." Reporter and author Pete Bodo joins the TENNIS.com Podcast this week to talk the past, present and future of tennis journalism with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. With nearly five decades of experience, Bodo has seen icons and eras come and go, and gives his take on how the sport will fare once the Big Three retires, and if Coco Gauff is the real deal. He got his start writing in the early 1970s in the heart of the tennis boom (the first match he covered on the road was Rod Laver vs. Ken Rosewall). In the peak of print journalism, Bodo spent quality time—often days—with the likes of Tracy Austin, Chris Evert, Boris Becker and many more legends of the game, just to write features. He describes an era of media that relied heavily on real-life player and writer relationships, not Tweets and Instagram likes. Like everyone, Bodo has had to adapt with the changing of the times, especially the increasing limitations on player access and the explosion of social media. Bodo is also author of multiple books including The Courts of Babylon (1995), A Champion's Mind: Lessons From A Life In Tennis, with Pete Sampras (2008) and Roger Federer: The Man, The Matches, The Rivals (2013). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2019

"A lot of times it’s like I’m trying to live my best life—whether it’s working out, having a positive approach after matches, before matches, having a positive attitude at tournaments. Because that’s a big thing I feel on tour, your player feeds off of that type of energy." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast guest is Eddie Elliott, the coach of American pro Lauren Davis. Elliott joined the WTA tour in July of 2018, helping Davis rise from outside of the Top 250 to No. 62. Elliott grew up playing tennis in Juno Beach with podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi, under the guidance of former world No. 7 Brenda Schultz-McCarthy. The 30-year-old played at Northwood University and Appalachian State, and was the director of Schultz's tennis camp and a coach for her high-performance program. He spent three years away from tennis as a real estate agent before being drawn back in. Through his connections with Schultz and Davis' former coach Mark Schanerman, Elliott began working with Davis full time last year, just after she took a break from the tour for the clay-court season. Davis' ranking has steadily risen in 2019, as she won an ITF $100K in Bonita Springs, Fla. and upset defending champion Angelique Kerber at Wimbledon. In his rookie year, Elliott navigated through a lot of unfamiliar territory with the help of resources like Schultz, his positive attitude and a healthy work-life balance that includes fishing, surfing and bowhunting hobbies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2019

"I got to my career-high ranking at about No. 120 in the world. Not a lot changed… I just didn’t feel, I say this line all the time, but I didn’t feel—even at that point where I was at my best—that tennis was conducive to happiness." Noah Rubin appears on the TENNIS.com Podcast this week with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. The 23-year-old New Yorker has been ranked as high as No. 125 in the world, and is the mastermind behind Behind the Racquet . Rubin won the 2014 junior Wimbledon title, dominated for one year at Wake Forest and then took his talents to the pro tour at 19, where he has captured four ATP Challengers. This year, he realized that prioritizing happiness and mental health was more important to him than obsessing over forehands and ranking points. Not afraid to speak his mind, Rubin is doing his part to dissipate the stigma around mental health and is using his podcast with Mike Cation, Coffee Cast , and Behind the Racquet to give players safer spaces to be more open. He just turned the social media account into a website , complete with BTR swag. Rubin points out some of the bigger problems facing the ATP and WTA, and has hopes to one day go even further than fighting for solutions and create his own professional system, which he loosely outlines in the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2019

"It's just that sort of natural approach that I've always had and, yeah, it's taken some fine-tuning. For the most part, it's just breaking down that fourth wall and letting the viewer feel like they're there with you." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast features reporter Nick McCarvel. He's got a lot of stories from the road to share with podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. While studying journalism, McCarvel got his start in tennis by walking into the Tennis Magazine offices in Manhattan asking for a summer internship, and soon after, he began writing for the New York Times and USA Today . He made the leap to on-camera hosting at Indian Wells a few years ago, and has never looked back. Beyond tennis, he also covers figure skating, taking on the role of NBC Olympics digital reporter last year in Pyeongchang. McCarvel has carved out his place as a content creator, commentator and host, often taking over social media with his feature videos and interviews. He has become a smiling staple at seemingly every stop on tour and has worked with every big name in tennis—even chatting with Roger Federer and Serena Williams in the Twitter Blue Room after they won their Australian Open titles in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2019

"The business side has been something that I’ve been really educated in. I didn’t go to college, so for me it’s been a real learning curve and a real wonderful one to understand how the world of tennis actually operates. It's made me a better person in general." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast guest is former No. 1 Jim Courier. The four-time Grand Slam champion may be better known these days for commentating as he's now 20 years into a full-fledged broadcasting career. With his company InsideOut Sports & Entertainment, Courier has helped bring tennis to more people, first with the Powershares Champion Series (now the Invesco Series QQQ) and now by partnering with the Oracle Pro Series. The 49-year-old American shares how he knew it was time to retire, the ins and outs of commentating and his most memorable on-court interviews, including with Petra Kvitova and Rafael Nadal in Melbourne. He gets into some of the more complex debates of the sport like the delegation of prize money at Slams, which ranking groups should be making a better living and why the American minor league needs a more level playing field with Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2019

"The chance to use use 35 years on all sides of pro tennis—the player side, the tournament side, the sponsor side, my Virginia Slims days and then the governing body side—to make a difference and grow the sport, using technology, was just sort of the chance of a lifetime." With over three decades of experience in pro tennis, Anne Worcester joins the TENNIS.com Podcast this week with co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. In the world of tennis, Worcester has done it all and shares her impressive path from recreational player to one of he most well-connected leaders in the game. Worcester became the first woman to be named the CEO of the WTA in 1994, making her the first female CEO of any major sports organization at the time. She then became the tournament director of the WTA Premier in New Haven in 1998, and remained the lead of the much-loved August event until it was sold to China earlier this year. Left to enjoy her first summer off in over 20 years, the highly-in-demand businesswoman was quickly named the president of UTR (Universal Tennis Rating). She tells all about her experiences running a prominent tournament on the WTA calendar, how she got made the transition to what she calls "APW 3.0" and what UTR is doing for the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2019

“That’s one of the things I learned right away is you have to be willing to go on the court every single day and get fired, and stick up for what you believe in." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast guest is WTA and ATP coach Craig Kardon. With 30 years of experience on tour, Kardon has a lot of stories to share with podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. A former Top 300-ranked pro, Kardon got his pro coaching career started in the late 1980s helping none other than Martina Navratilova to her final Wimbledon title in 1990. He has since worked with Mary Pierce, Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati, Ana Ivanovic, Xavier Malisse, Alex Bogomolov, CoCo Vandeweghe and more. He has been a fixture in World TeamTennis for nearly 20 years, spending the last decade guiding the Billie Jean King-owned Philadelphia Freedoms. Kardon shares how he got his first gig, and why coaches struggle to hold onto any sort of steady work on tour with the coaching carousel spitting out changes seemingly daily. He explains what has kept him in the game, how he manages life on tour and what he looks for when he's seeking out a new player to work with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 2019

"Say yes! If you can’t do it they’ll tap you on the shoulder and get you gone, but just say yes. Experience it and work hard and be curious and do your thing, say yes." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast features award-winning broadcaster Mary Carillo. After a playing career that saw her reach No. 31 in the world, Carillo fell into commentating by happenstance, and then jumped into the new career headfirst in 1980. She has appeared on Tennis Channel, Amazon Prime, ESPN, NBC, CBS and many more, covering primarily tennis, but also Olympic events like figure skating, luge, skiing, marathon swimming and practically everything else. Not stopping at two-legged athletes, Carillo loves covering animal shows, too, including the upcoming AKC National Championship Dog Show on Animal Planet. Carillo covers a lot of ground this episode including how she got her start in the business, her advice to aspiring broadcasters, who made her the most starstruck, why she's not on social media and a lot, lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2019

"Getting paid playing with Serena Williams on a daily basis, I don't care if it's in Palm Beach Gardens or a stadium, it doesn't get much than that." Sascha Bajin joined the TENNIS.com Podcast with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi while he was in New York for the US Open. The 34-year-old has a decorated resume, having worked with Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Wozniacki, Sloane Stephens, Naomi Osaka and now, Kristina Mladenovic. The German reflects on how he got his start as a 21-year-old hitting partner for one of the greatest athletes of all time. He would be part of Serena's team for 13 of her 23 Grand Slam wins. He explains how he made the shift to coaching, as he was in Osaka's player box as her coach for her 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open victories. Coaching was a natural fit for him thanks to a selfless demeanor that makes him eager to help his player with everything and anything she needs, from picking up laundry to figuring out how to win a match during a changeover. The 2018 WTA Coach of the Year has come a long way, and he's driven to do even more in the months, and years, ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2019

"This is the hand I was dealt. How many people can say they have made the quarterfinals of the US Open? And to have that kind of run, and people cheering for me, and the whole believe thing, and inspiring a lot of people: I couldn't have asked for anything more than that." Ten years after her 2009 US Open dream run, Melanie Oudin joins the TENNIS.com Podcast with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. The 27-year-old retired two years ago after numerous health setbacks, including a heart condition that required two surgeries. As a 17-year-old, Oudin beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova and Nadia Petrova to reach the US Open quarterfinals. She would peak at No. 31 in the world, win the 2011 US Open mixed doubles title (with Jack Sock) and capture a WTA title in Birmingham in 2012. She explains how she finally figured out what was wrong with her heart, why she left the game at the age of 25, and how she jumped into broadcasting as her first post-playing career path. The Georgia native has since found a passion for coaching, working at the Windward Lake Club in Alpharetta. She also hosts Melanie Oudin Believe Camps for juniors aged 10-14. While she's got incredible memories of her 2009 experience in New York, and has found her place back on court as a coach, Oudin is firmly looking to the future where she hopes to coach at the professional level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2019

" Right now I'm just really thankful, not that I'm winning, but that I feel good because it was really rough six months at the beginning of the year. It's something that we all have to go through." Caroline Dolehide joins the TENNIS.com Podcast this week with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. The world No. 214-ranked American reflects on a memorable August in which she won two medals at the Pan American Games, captured an ITF W60 in Concord, Mass., and qualified for the US Open, where she's also in the doubles main draw (with Vania King). The 20-year-old opens up about her confident choice of the pro tour over UCLA and reflects on her struggles at the start of 2019 with refreshing honesty. She compares Grand Slam life to the ITF circuit, shares the benefits of playing so much doubles and explains why she chose to travel to Peru for a clay tournament in the middle of the U.S. hard-court season. When discussing her family support system, Dolehide casually lets us know that she has a friendship with Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi after spending time in Vegas with Gil Reyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2019

"For me it wasn't about reaching No. 1, but really that platform that I had to stand on to make a difference." This week's TENNIS.com Podcast guest is former world No. 1 doubles champion Liezel Huber. Huber now serves as the director of tennis at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis and Learning in New York, and is helping run the new NYTJL Bronx Open this week. Huber is a seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion and finished as the season-end No. 1 three times. She reflects on her stellar career as well as the path since that has brought her to the Bronx, where she helps teach children the game that's given her so much. The South African-turned-American shares her greatest memory from her career—which won't be what you expect—and gives an inside take on what went into getting ready to host a WTA International tournament at the new facility. The 43-year-old mother of two has confidently found her place in the world after retiring from competition in 2017, and she has a three-word secret to success to share with the world. She is most excited to show her new home to the pros visiting the Bronx, and to introduce professional tennis back into the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2019

“We are the largest youth tennis and education nonprofit in the nation. That’s our daily work. Now the NYJTL Bronx Open is the ultimate aspirational event for our kids.” This week’s TENNIS.com Podcast episode features NYJTL Bronx Open tournament director Joe Ceriello, alongside podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. Across a 20-year career in tennis, Ceriello … Continue reading Inside the Tour with Nina and Irina — Tournament director Joe Ceriello on the NYJTL Bronx Open → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 2019

"One of the students, who is non-verbal, he was very happy to be at tennis, but he didn’t really have any words. So his mom said one day, 'I just wanted to let you know that Marvin brings his tennis racquet at night to his bed.' I kind of was stunned because I knew he enjoyed tennis, but I didn’t realize how much he loved it, and that was his way of expressing himself." Joining co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi on the TENNIS.com Podcast this week is Love Serving Autism CEO and founder Lisa Pugliese. Pugliese competed as a junior, collegiate player (at Duke and the University of Florida) and pro on the ITF tour. Once her playing career was over, she discovered a passion for speech and language therapy, specializing in the treatment of adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. After working at a middle school and then as the program director for Acing Autism, Pugliese branched off to start her own non-profit, Love Serving Autism, in Florida in 2017. One in 59 children have autism, and Love Serving Autism's mission is to create an adaptive pathway for the red, orange and green ball levels, expanding life skills (particularly communication) through specialized therapeutic tennis instruction. Backed by the USTA and generous donations, Love Serving Autism is sending 24 players to the US Open for the Net Generation Kids on Court Demonstration on August 31. The children will get a chance to play on one of the stadium courts, where Pugliese once competed at as a junior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2019

“Each one I was like, no, I’m not doing the surgery. I’m done with tennis. I’m not going to do this. I’m not going to put my body through this anymore. It’s just not worth it… But I ended up doing it. My gut told me to do it and fix it and try to … Continue reading Inside the Tour with Nina and Irina — CiCi Bellis on enduring four surgeries and planning a comeback → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2019

Roland Garros 2019 ended with Ashleigh Barty and Rafael Nadal raising the trophies. TENNIS.com Podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi reflect on the fortnight, and look ahead to the grass season—which is already underway. Nadal handled Dominic Thiem in four sets in the final, and then handled the press with similar expert finesse. He … Continue reading Inside the Tour with Nina and Irina — Wrapping up Roland Garros 2019 and debating grass → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2019

Week 2 of Roland Garros has been highlighted by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer setting up their 39th career meeting in Friday’s semifinals. TENNIS.com Podcast co-hosts Irina Falconi and Nina Pantic debate Federer’s chances. Federer may have won their last five meetings, but it’s hard to give the Swiss the edge against the King of … Continue reading Inside the Tour with Nina and Irina — Debating Federer’s chances against Nadal at Roland Garros → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2019

Week 1 at Roland Garros officially wrapped on Saturday with the fourth round set in both the men’s and women’s draws. TENNIS.com podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi break down and react to some of the most exciting storylines. They kick off with Sofia Kenin’s stunning 6-2, 7-5 upset over Serena Williams, and the rise … Continue reading Inside the Tour with Nina and Irina — Youth swagger rules Week 1 at Roland Garros → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2019

“Back then, 33 seemed like I was ancient. I did not know what I was going to do and it was a really difficult transition. I struggled a lot for a lot of years trying to do different things that were not in the tennis world. Finally, I just decided to come back to what I … Continue reading Inside the Tour with Nina and Irina — Gigi Fernandez on transitioning to the real world → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2019

“If you can’t make a little bit of noise, you’re going to be forgotten. I didn’t join WTT to be forgotten, I joined so that I could help take the 40+ years that it’s been around and now grow it into the next era.” World TeamTennis (WTT) CEO Carlos Silva joins the podcast this week … Continue reading Inside the Tour with Nina and Irina — WTT CEO Carlos Silva on innovating the game → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2019

"If you can’t lift people up and help them and make others successful, then what are you? At the end of the day you need to pay it forward and try to help as much as possible." Sportscaster Steve Weissman joins the TENNIS.com Podcast Inside the Tour with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. Weissman will be a familiar voice as he's the on-air talent for both Tennis Channel and the NFL Network. A graduate of Northwestern journalism school, Weissman started his career grinding in Alpena, Mich., population of about 10,000. He then made moves to Comcast SportsNet and ESPN, before becoming a mainstay on set at Tennis Channel and around the globe. He's interviewed the best players in the game as well as co-hosted alongside the likes of Martina Navratilova, Mary Carillo, Lindsay Davenport, Paul Annacone and many more. Weissman shares his greatest experiences and most starstruck moments, and gives advice for anyone getting into the broadcasting world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2019

On this week’s episode of Beyond the Baseline, host Jon Wertheim talks with Washington Kastles owner, investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mark Ein. As a longtime fan and player of the sport, Ein discusses how he was introduced to tennis as a child and how his experiences as a ballkid growing up have influenced some of … Continue reading Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Entrepreneur, philanthropist and tennis advocate Mark Ein → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2019

On this week's episode of Beyond the Baseline, world No. 3 Petra Kvitova joins the podcast in between practices in Prague to talk about her runner-up finish at the Australian Open, taking a break in mid-April, her 2019 season goals, her thoughts on Tiger Woods and his Masters victory and more. Host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti also discuss some tennis headlines and the Mailbag question of the week: What are the best tennis accounts to follow on social media? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2019

“Last year towards the end of the season, I put myself in a good position. Had the changes not occurred I’d be close the Top 300 right now... You don't know what your next tournament is going to be. It's really hard to keep up that motivation. I go through practice days just existing out there." This week's episode of Inside the Tour takes an in-depth look at the new ITF World Tennis Tour with American pro Jared Hiltzik. Like a lot of people, podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi are still trying to make sense of the new tour that started in January 2019. Players at Hiltzik's level (largely in the No. 300 - No. 500 range) now have two pro rankings: one for the ITF World Tennis Tour, and one for the ATP Tour. Each ranking is determined by ranking points earned at tournaments on the respective tours (with some exceptions). Hiltzik is currently ranked No. 381 on the ATP (with 43 points) and No. 309 on the ITF (with 240 points)—a "no man’s zone." His ATP ranking isn't high enough to get him into Challenger tournaments, which are needed to boost his ATP ranking, so he's forced to drop down into the $15,000 and $25,000 ITF events, where can only earn ITF points, or extremely minimal ATP points. Players and coaches, including Toni Nadal, have spoken out against the new ITF tour. Hiltzik, still trying to figure out his schedule under the new rules, will be the top seed at the men's open in Ojai next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2019

Ahead of the release of his new book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, out on May 28, 2019, David Epstein joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast to discuss the opening chapter on Roger Federer vs. Tiger Woods. Wertheim and Epstein dive deep into the sports science of generalization vs. specialization, specifically in terms of Federer in tennis and Woods in golf and how Federer grew up playing a variety of sports, from skiing to wrestling to swimming and more, while Woods was surrounded by golf from a very young age. Why did Federer benefit from a generalist childhood vs. a specialization one? Epstein discusses Federer's characteristics and reveals how his specific skills and experiences have helped him climb to the top of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2019

Beyond the Baseline host Jon Wertheim talks with rising Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime and recaps with Miami Open with Andrea Leand. Now up to No. 33, the 18-year-old Auger-Aliassime discusses his rise in the rankings, his goals for the future, why family is important to him, his relationship with fellow young Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Bianca Andreescu and much more. On the second half of the podcast, Andrea Leand recaps the pros and cons of the "new" Miami Open tournament and location, Roger Federer and Ashleigh Barty's win and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2019

"That's what we hold our hat on: We've got to work a little bit hard than everyone else to be successful." Charleston tournament director Bob Moran joins the TENNIS.com Podcast with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. He shares the biggest challenges in running the Volvo Car Open (3:50) and all the ways the WTA Premier has been innovating each year like using the Volvo Car Open app to provide an in-seat concessions service (5:53). Speaking of innovation, this February they held a UTR-based pre-qualifying event, allowing any female with a 10.0 or higher to compete for a spot in the qualifying draw. Jessica Ho, a 22-year-old Floridian who had a WTA ranking of No. 516 and a UTR of 11.79, won the wild card. Moran talks a lot about how important building tennis in the community of Charleston is, and one much-loved member of that Southern community is Shelby Rogers. The 26-year-old made her comeback from knee surgery this week after 13 months off the tour (15:52). The largest WTA-only clay event in the U.S. has a reputation for being the go-to spot to catch future stars. Past champions and finalists include the likes of Kiki Bertens, Sloane Stephens, Daria Kasatkina, Angelique Kerber and Jelena Ostapenko. Moran looks out for which youngster might be the next star, and even named Bianca Andreescu as one such potential act—notably before she won Indian Wells and withdrew from Charleston (24:31). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2019

“There’s no real moment where you’re 100 percent sure you’re ready to play again. You just kind of have to jump back in and go for it.” Shelby Rogers joins Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi on the TENNIS.com Podcast this week. The American is ready for her return to the tour at her hometown event, the Volvo Car Open in Charleston. The former world No. 48 has been out for just over a year after undergoing left knee surgery, and explains the ordeal she went through and how the new protected ranking rules are helping her (02:53). She was ranked No. 78 when she played her last match in the first round of Indian Wells in 2018. Time away from the tour hasn't been all bad though as the 26-year-old got to live a normal life and embraced online school with Indiana University East (06:23). While she was injured, Rogers also tried her hand at working for the Tennis Channel as a commentator, interviewer and host (08:04). It’s Rogers’ first significant injury, so she shares what she learned and what goes into plotting a comeback schedule, which may include a return to Roland Garros (14:31). We take a break from the serious stuff to dig up her falsely edited Wikipedia page from years ago which claimed she lost several toes in a car accident and credited power lifting for her comeback (17:33). Back to business—she explains how her life changed after she reached the quarterfinals of Roland Garros in 2016, including entry into the Elite 8 Club (19:41). And now that she’s had experience working in working for media, she tells us how her perspective has changed (21:36). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2019

After being named the Miami Open tournament director in January 2018, James Blake joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast to talk about the tournament’s move from Key Biscayne to its new location at the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins. Blake talks about what his role entails; what fans should expect from the new location … Continue reading Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — James Blake on the new-look Miami Open → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2019

“You need to prepare for a legacy. You can’t just say, ‘Oh they stopped playing. We need a legacy.’” TENNIS.com Podcast hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi are thrilled to have Judy Murray on this week. Though best known as the mother and former coach of Andy and Jamie Murray, the Scot has her own vibrant story to tell as she continues to do everything she can to promote tennis in Scotland and around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2019

From the grounds at Indian Wells, Jon Wertheim checks in with Jamie Lisanti to discuss the top storylines and results from the BNP Paribas Open, including: Naomi Osaka's recent comments on Twitter about becoming a role model for young tennis players around the world; Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's comments on the announcement that ATP president Chris Kermode will not continue as ATP president beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of 2019; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2019

From his home in Florida, Kevin Anderson joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast to talk with Jon Wertheim about his ongoing recovery from an elbow injury, how he's managing his time and when he is expected to return to tournament. Following up on his guest appearance in the Mailbag, Anderson also talks about tennis' sustainability efforts and his suggestions for how the sport can improve parts of the game to help the environment. Anderson and Wertheim also talk about the Rafael Nadal–Nick Kyrgios match and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 2019

"For all of the trolling we get on social media, I find it fascinating how positive and supportive people are when you talk about mental health issues." Nicole Gibbs comes on the TENNIS.com Podcast this week with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. Gibbs, a former Stanford multiple NCAA champion, has been ranked as high as No. 68 in the world and has reached the third round of two Grand Slams. Last week, she won the $25,000 ITF Pro Circuit event in Rancho Santa Fe, marking her seventh career ITF title. With Indian Wells just around the corner, the American is excited to get back to the site of her best result, which was the round of 16 in 2016 as a qualifier (01:23). The 25-year-old shares what keep her motivated, especially when tournaments don’t go her way and when her ranking dips (03:14). She talks about the importance of work ethic and how she recently changed her perspective of what her game style should look like (09:05). She also dives into why she connected so strongly to Andre Agassi’s book Open (11:32). Gibbs tells us about her Behind the Racquet post about her battle with depression, and stresses the importance of managing your mental health (18:20). She has got a huge platform on social media and isn’t afraid to use it, yet even she was surprised by the support she has gotten after opening up (27:54). While tennis is the focus of her season, Gibbs also has a huge personal milestone coming up in 2019. She’s getting married to her longtime boyfriend Jack Brody in November. He proposed with one of the most well-thought-out videos of all time and she reveals her expectations for the wedding (30:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2019

A former ATP player with a career-high ranking of No. 864, Daily Show correspondent and comedian Michael Kosta joins Beyond the Baseline's Jon Wertheim to talk about his tennis and comedy careers. Kosta discusses his transition from playing ATP Challenger events on the tennis tour to pursuing a career in comedy. Kosta talks about why he made the decision to switch career paths; the comparisons between tennis and comedy; and how he worked his way up to appearances on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Seth Myers; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2019

On this week's Beyond the Baseline episode, poet and writer Rowan Ricardo Phillips joins the podcast to talk about his Nov. 2018 book, The Circuit: A Tennis Odyssey, which chronicles 2017 as seen through the unique prism of its historic tennis season. Wertheim and Phillips discuss his inspiration behind the book, what he learned about tennis and himself through examining this particular season, how tennis touches the world in many ways and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2019

"You’ve got their back, that goes both ways for a male or female tennis player. You have to earn their trust in the beginning." This week, the TENNIS.com Podcast’s Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi chat with Othmane Garma, better known on tour as “Coach OG.” With Kamau Murray, Garma was a part of Sloane Stephen’s team for 16 months as an assistant coach and hitting partner. After a stint coaching juniors in the D.C. area, Garma joined Monica Puig’s team two weeks ago, again alongside Murray. The former No. 1 at Howard University has worked with the likes of Dominic Inglot, Somdev Devvarman, Treat Huey and Max Myrni before moving over to the WTA. Garma talks about his time on Team Stephens, in which he saw her win the US Open and Miami Open, and reach the French Open final (03:04). Part of the reason the Moroccan native took a break from traveling on tour was because he had a daughter, which changed his life completely. (04:55) He lays down the key difference between working with men and women (08:36), and the transition from working with doubles to singles players (12:34). And like most people, Garma's career path wasn't a straight line—he worked as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley before reconnecting with his true passion, tennis (16:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2019

A few weeks after the Australian Open, Pam Shriver joins Beyond the Baseline to discuss the latest tennis news and an outside-the-box proposal for the USTA to augment its place in the sports world and bolster American tennis. After Gordon Smith announced his plans to step down as CEO and executive director of the USTA at the end of the year, Wertheim and Shriver believe that there is an opportunity to reassess and rethink the way the organization is operated. What started as a fun conversation turned into an idea that could actually be feasible and successful, and Shriver and Wertheim lay out the details of their plan, which involves the NBA's involvement in the organization and management of the USTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2019

"I just try to do as well as I can every week and make the most of what I can and can’t control. I’ve learned a lot over the past year with how things have kind of gone and where my faults were." Bjorn Fratangelo joins the TENNIS.com podcast with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi not long after his girlfriend, Madison Keys was a guest (she also semi-crashes his episode). The world No. 130 has won eight ITF Futures titles and three ATP Challengers, and he’s one of three American males to ever win the junior French Open. He laments the grind of traveling and jet lag after coming back from the Australian Open, where he qualified for the main draw (02:15). At least the 25-year-old gets to experience life on the tour with a crew of fellow top American players and his girlfriend (3:53). He talks about his relationship with Keys, describing themselves as “low-key about it” and “oldish news” (4:41). What’s it like planning a tournament schedule with his ranking just outside of the Top 100 (08:32)? He reached his career-high in 2016, ticking off a career milestone that he wants to surpass this year (10:07). Not that long ago, Fratangelo would have been a huge recruit for colleges and was considering Ohio State, but he ended up taking his talents straight to the tour (12:58). That doesn't mean school is over for him. He's going to pursue a degree with the Indiana East online program, and Keys will likely join him for dual homework sessions (14:52). But wait, is he actually named after Bjorn Borg? The story behind his name is more complicated than just pure idolization of the Swedish legend (18:43). Fratangelo shares his favorite moments from his career so far, which includes winning a set off of Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells in 2016 (21:27). And he opens up about how dating Keys, a Top-20 stalwart and 2017 US Open finalist, can be really motivating (27:39). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2019

The Australian Open was memorable to a lot of players and for a lot of reasons. TENNIS.com Podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi dissect the fortnight by pointing out the storylines that grabbed their attention. Of course, we must first give accolades to the two champions left standing: Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic (01:13). But some credit should go to the finalists, Petra Kvitova and Rafael Nadal, for not dropping a set before their seventh matches (02:35). Serena Williams made a lot of headlines early, but fell in the quarterfinals after holding four match points against Karolina Pliskova. A foot fault was called in her first match point and it was largely brushed off, but raises the question: Should players be able to challenge a foot fault using Hawk-Eye? (05:25) After all the hoopla over changing the rules, only six matches came down to a deciding set super tiebreaker. (07:35) Pablo Carreno Busta may have made the biggest headlines of his career with a meltdown after losing a fifth-set tiebreaker to Kei Nishikori. But who was in the wrong in that controversial call? (08:33) Though Garbine Muguruza’s win over Johanna Konta didn’t get to a deciding tiebreaker (it was 6-4, 6-7 (3), 7-5), it was arguably the match of the tournament—that finished at 3:15 a.m. Should there be a rule restricting late-night match start times? (12:35) Americans really made their mark in Melbourne this year with University of Virginia grad Danielle Collins reaching the semifinals, Frances Tiafoe making the quarters on his 21st birthday and 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova getting to the fourth round—to name a few. What is it about the Happy Slam that works for players? (15:32) And last but not least, why do a lot of the sponsored players wear the exact same outfit? It’s confusing to new fans that are just trying to learn who is who, but there’s a pretty good reason behind the matching madness. (22:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2019

From the grounds of the Australian Open during the second week of the tournament, Beyond the Baseline's Jon Wertheim sits down with USTA general manager of player development Martin Blackman to discuss the breakout performances and disappointing results from the American contingent in Melbourne, including the remarkable run of Danielle Collins and the impressive showing from Frances Tiafoe. Blackman talks about how he (and the USTA) define and measure success for American tennis; the new installation of Mardy Fish as U.S. Davis Cup captain and why he believed he was the right person for the job; and much more. Blackman also addresses the 2019 ITF Transition Tour—now called the ITF Pro tour—and shares details on how the USTA is dealing with the changes; what impact he thinks the changes will have, both on the rankings and U.S. tennis; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2019

"I have gotten to a point where if I don’t make make a quarter of a Slam or a tournament, it wasn’t good, and even then it’s still not great, it’s barely acceptable. So I’m pretty tough on myself." This week, Madison Keys joins the TENNIS.com Podcast Inside the Tour with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. The world No. 17 talks about life in Lake Nona, Fla. (00:49) and how she went about furnishing her brand new home—which happens to be two doors down from Irina’s house (02:55). Keys reveals the places she dreams of one day visiting as a tourist (06:20) and laments the struggles of New Years Eve colliding with the start of the season (08:25). The American, a 2017 US Open finalist and two-time Slam semifinalist last year, gives her brutally honest take on her past two years and lists her 2019 goals (09:49) as well as how she deals with her anxiety over tournaments (11:37). We then get a little personal diving into the 23-year-old’s relationship with fellow pro Bjorn Fratangelo (13:31). She shares how she has adapted to becoming more famous, though she shies away from the term “celebrity” (17:37). The young American is using her growing social platform for good (19:35) and she tells us why she got involved with Fearlessly Girl (20:22) along with how she deals with keyboard warriors (21:56). With her growing fame has come more commercial and photoshoot opportunities, as well as a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30 (26:49). We close the episode on her strong friendship with 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens (30:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2019

At the start of the 2019 season ahead of the Australian Open, Chris Evert joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast and gives an update on her own life, including what it was like to attend the funeral of George H.W. Bush in December; her thoughts on mental health issues and her own personal experience with … Continue reading Beyond the Baseline with Jon Wertheim — Chris Evert on 2019 Australian Open, Mental Health → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 2018

"Being Serena—she doesn’t just wake up and she’s Serena. Every single day there's a purpose for the training, there’s an objective for the fitness—and she’s so much more than the tennis." Serena Williams’ hitting partner Jarmere Jenkins joins the TENNIS.com Podcast’s Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi to dish on all things Serena. Jenkins, a former world No. 190 and multiple national champion for the University of Virginia, joined Team Serena in late 2017. He shares what day-to-day life with Serena is like (01:13), and explains how he got got the job—his older brother Jermaine was on Team Venus (02:48). Jenkins’ first-ever practice with Serena was captured on camera for the docuseries, Being Serena (07:20). Was the 23-time Grand Slam champion all what he expected she’d be (10:08)? The 37-year-old surprised him with her laid-back personality and tendency to break out into dance during practice (12:32). The 28-year-old also talks about his own pro dreams (14:15) and his struggles going from a homeschooling upbringing to being part of a college campus lifestyle (15:47). Back to Serena—Jenkins describes what life was like traveling the world with his brother and both Williams sisters (19:47), his favorite moment from the 2018 season (20:38) and off-court life with Serena, including taking part in Spartan Races with the Kryptonians (24:11). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2018

Geoff Grant joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast to discuss the details of the new ITF 2019 transition tour, which is a part of a major restructuring of professional tennis. Grant and Wertheim discuss how the creation of the transition tour—which includes a new worldwide tournament structure between the ITF, ATP and WTA and is expected to reduce the number of professional players with ATP and WTA rankings from 3,000 players to approximately 750 men and 750 women—will impact tennis, at the professional, college and junior levels, particularly in relation to match-fixing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2018

“In order to do what I’ve done, you have to be a little crazy. You can’t listen to people that say you can’t do it.” The world’s most famous coach, Nick Bollettieri, guest stars on the TENNIS.com Podcast with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. He previews his upcoming book, A Coach’s Journey, which he wrote entirely himself—by hand with a pen on paper (01:23), and reflects on the Showtime documentary about his life and academy, Love Means Zero (04:37). Bollettieri has coached numerous world No. 1 champions including Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova. He explains how he reads different players and describes what he says is a God-given ability to predict which youngsters will become champions (05:32). The 87-year-old throws it back to his humble beginnings creating the first ever live-in tennis academy, in Bradenton, Fla., some 40 years ago (07:38) and updates everyone on his relationships with the players featured in Love Means Zero (08:31), particularly Agassi (11:10). Bollettieri also dives further into his book (set to release in February) and shares his mission of helping players, parents and just people in general (13:23). He even reads an excerpt (20:53). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2018

"What kind of computer system am I running here—is it Apple or is it Microsoft? We need to speak the same language and the language of the player is more important than my language." Longtime ATP and WTA coach Sven Groeneveld joins the podcast in the midst of the busiest time of the year for players announcing coaching changes. His lengthy coaching resume includes the likes of Monica Seles, Michael Stitch, Caroline Wozniacki, Ana Ivanovic, Tommy Haas and Fernando Verdasco, to name a few. In March, Groeneveld parted ways with Maria Sharapova after four years of working together. Groeneveld explains how he got into coaching, including how he got paired up with Seles in the early 1990s (05:28). The 53-year-old shares who he learned the ropes from (07:27), what players should look for in finding the right coach (12:38) and how he has dealt with abruptly switching player boxes (19:17). He also addresses the reasons behind the fast-moving coaching carousel, especially on the WTA tour (22:12), and adds his opinions to the on-court coaching debate (24:21). A program for teaching and licensing pro coaches doesn’t exist to his standards, and Groeneveld hopes the tours will invest in making a pathway for current playing pros to transition into coaching (26:46). He is already doing his part to connect coaches with the right players and clubs as he helped create OrangeCoach.com, a job placement site with over 20,000 registered coaches (29:39). And finally, sourcing from his three decades of experience touring the world as a professional coach, Groeneveld shares his Top 5 career moments (32:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2018

Mike Bryan joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast to talk about his successful six-month partnership with Jack Sock, which saw him win doubles titles at Indian Wells, Wimbledon, the US Open and the ATP Finals, what he had to do to adjust to a new doubles partner, how he would feel if he were sidelined and watched his twin brother Bob succeed with a new partner and more. After a hip injury and subsequent surgery forced Bob to miss the majority of the 2018 season, Mike discusses his brother's rehab and recovery from injury, what he's expecting of his comeback and what it's been like to readjust and reunite with Bob after playing with Sock for several months. Bryan also gives some updates on his personal life and forecasts his 2019 season and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2018

"Tennis has been unbelievable to me—I've had the opportunities to experience it at a lot of different levels and places." Recently appointed head of men’s tennis at the USTA, Kent Kinnear joins the TENNIS.com Podcast to talk about his new role (02:21) and the future of American men's tennis (04:16). Kinnear is one of the many involved in U.S. tennis that has had to make the move to the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Fl. (05:22). The 100-court facility near Orlando caters to players of all levels, but has a lofty goal of producing the next Grand Slam champion. Kinnear is more than qualified for the task having reached as high as No. 24 in doubles and No. 163 in singles after a college career at Clemson (07:48). He’s even competed against the likes of Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi (09:43). He answers the question: Do coaches with past pro experience have a lot more credibility working with players than those lacking it? (11:31) The Illinois native has some personal insight into the recent surges of John Isner and Kevin Anderson, the latter of which he worked with briefly when he was the assistant coach at the University of Illinois (06:27). He was the director of Player ID and Development at the USTA before stepping into his current role, where Kathy Rinaldi is his counterpart as head of women’s tennis (17:24). Irina and Nina then discuss Irina’s own transition to Lake Nona and what is life is like in the up-and-coming Floridian neighborhood (19:22). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 3, 2018

Mary Carillo joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast with Jon Wertheim to answer reader questions and discuss various topics, including her opinion on the fall season and why her interest tends to fall off during the final months of the year; what she expects from women's tennis in 2019, including the chances of Serena Williams winning a major, Caroline Wozniacki's future, Naomi Osaka's response after winning her first major and more. Carillo also talks about attending Billie Jean King's birthday party, her thoughts on Olympic tennis and Tokyo 2020, the new Davis Cup format and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2018

"I think you’re essentially starting a business when you turn pro.” Stephen Amritraj, a former player and coach with a rich tennis resume, joins Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi this week to talk about the business side of the game. He gives his take on attending the recent Fed Cup final (01:16), what being professionally really means (10:16), what Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) adds to the sport (18:00), the upcoming 500-player draw California Championships (24:42), his 2019 wedding to WTA pro Alison Riske (27:15), growing up in a tennis family (29:29), and more. His family tree includes former world No. 18 Vijay (uncle), former world No. 74 Anand (dad), former world No. 154 Prakash (cousin) and former world No. 201 Ashok (uncle). Stephen played college tennis at Duke and had a brief pro career (04:35) before getting into coaching—he's worked with Rajeev Ram and Mardy Fish, to name a few (08:05). In 2014, the 34-year-old joined the USTA as a national men’s coach and then the head of collegiate tennis. This year, he was named the chief tennis officer of UTR, which is rapidly gaining traction for rating all ages, genders and nationalities across every tournament level in the same system, focusing solely on the opponents played and games won. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2018

Just a few weeks after being named as the new director of player development at the IMG Academy, longtime pro Jimmy Arias joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast to discuss his new role and his experiences with the top young, 10 to 18-year-old players at the IMG Academy. Arias was one of the original tennis students at the academy when it was the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy and he discusses how things have changed since he was playing and practicing there and how methods of training and approaches to recovery, fitness and more have modernized. Wertheim and Arias also discuss how his new role will impact his coaching with individual players, the 2018 tennis season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2018

"I told myself, Danielle, if you can make a Grand Slam qualifying [draw] you are totally overachieving in life." American pro Danielle Lao turns her writing skills into podcasting magic to share her story with Inside the Tour co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. The University of Southern California alumna (Class of ’13) just hit a career-high of No. 169 after five years on tour thanks to her recent results, including reaching the final of a $60,000 ITF in Stockton, Calif. She’s had a strong last few months highlighted by qualifying for her second straight US Open by beating the same player in the last round, Jana Fett (01:18). The 27-year-old explains how her college career helped her mature as a person (07:25) and how she came to write her Amazon eBook "The Invaluable Experience" (08:41) as well as how she learned to not compare herself to anyone else and just keep chasing her dream (12:54). As Danielle gets ready to play the Australian Open for the first time, she has a painful story to tell about her history with the not-always-so-happy Happy Slam (19:55). It’s the tale of being an alternate for a Grand Slam qualifying draw and going through hope, heartbreak and, eventually, validation. The Californian also shares some fun facts about herself like how her boyfriend, Nam Gip, holds a Guinness World Record for fastest 4-person marathon in a costume (25:33), her passion for baking—nothing is off limits, even French macarons (26:24), how she would have worked in finance had she not given pro tennis a chance (30:15) and why her Twitter handle “@TheLittleGiant” is appropriate because she’s 5’3” — just like Irina. (31:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2018

As the women's season comes to a close and the ATP prepares to start its final tournament of the season at the ATP Tour Finals, Beyond the Baseline host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti look back on 2018 and hand out awards, including the top moments of the year, the men's and women's MVPs, newcomers and breakout stars, matches of the year and more. The pair also gives a lookahead to the 2019 season with some quick-hitting predictions and wishes for the next year in tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2018

“In my experience, not even one week, it’s one match—if I’m able to get through that one match to give me the confidence back—honest to God, that’s usually all it takes to turn something around.” Podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi met up in Lake Nona, Fla. to chat with American pro Alison Riske. She was preparing for this weekend's Fed Cup final against the Czech Republic in Prague where she will be the veteran on a team that includes newcomers Sofia Kenin, Danielle Collins and Nicole Melichar. Riske shares behind-the-scenes facts about what it’s like to play Fed Cup—from finding out who made the team and being part of the 2017 title-winning team to choosing opening night outfits and making rookie speeches (00:40). The world No. 63 talks about her off-seasons plans (11:00) and reflects on her 2018 season (18:25)—her highlights include reaching the Nurnberg final, winning a $100,000 ITF title in Surbiton and scoring three Top-15 wins. She opens up about overcoming doubt throughout her career (21:38), why she turned pro (29:53) and how influential her dad was in keeping her in the sport (33:38). The 28-year-old adds in some tips for being witty on Twitter (26:00) and gives her no-nonsense strategy for dealing with keyboard warriors (28:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2018

Ahead of his appearance at the ATP Finals Next Gen in Milan, Taylor Fritz joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast to talk about the year-end event; his thoughts on innovations such as on-court coaching, towel racks on the court, the shot clock and more; his expectations and goals for the 2019 season; his approach when it comes to coaches; his experience with Paul Annacone and what he's learned from him; his relationship with other players on tour, particularly the young Americans; his plans for the offseason and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2018

On this week's episode, Reem Abulleil joins the podcast to discuss the current year-end championships in women's tennis, her time spent with Naomi Osaka after she won the 2018 US Open, whether or not winning a major has changed Osaka as a person and what she expects for her during the 2019 season and more. Abulleil also offers insight into her own career, discussing her unique story of how she became a tennis journalist and the challenges she faces covering sports in Dubai. Wertheim and Abulleil also talk about the upcoming exhibition match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic that is planned for Dec. 22 in Saudi Arabia and whether or not the men should cancel their participation and what the possible implications are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2018

Tennis giveth, and tennis taketh away. The end of the season is finally in sight, and with so many players defending—or losing—huge chunks of points in Singapore, Zhuhai and London, podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi discuss the art of defending points (02:14). It's no secret that Jack Sock has struggled on the singles court this year (his record is 7-19). He could lose 1,400 points in the next few weeks—but instead of focusing on the negative, it can all be about perspective (06:28). Let's also not forget his two Grand Slam doubles triumphs this season. Two players, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Kyle Edmund, won their first career ATP titles last week (13:26). It's a big deal because...you never forget your first. Irina looks back at her WTA title win in Bogota in 2016, and tells an unforgettable story about her semifinal drama (14:04). In Singapore, one of the biggest storylines (aside from the matches, of course) has been the on-court coaching debate. Nina and Irina give their opinions on what coaching should look like in the future, on both tours (18:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2018

Current Eurosport commentator and seven-time Grand Slam champion Wilander joins the podcast to discuss various tennis storylines, including Novak Djokovic’s resurgence this season and the obstacles he faced over the last year; Roger Federer’s 2018 season and where he could fit into tennis after he is done playing; what tennis will be like without stars … Continue reading Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Mats Wilander on the Future of Tennis → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2018

Eleven-time Grand Slam champion Gordon Reid joins the podcast to talk about his career and the growth of wheelchair tennis, and he settles some of the most common misconceptions. He’s been ranked No. 1 in both singles and doubles, won a singles gold medal at the 2016 Paralympic games and has captured two singles Grand Slams and nine doubles Slams, including the US Open and Wimbledon this year. In the episode, the 27-year-old Scot talks about the misconceptions of the sport (1:30), the rules of the game (2:30), making a career out of wheelchair tennis (3:30), the hardest part of his sport (4:20), the progression of the wheelchair tour (6:20), getting recognition in Scotland (8:10), being the first-ever singles wheelchair men’s Wimbledon champion (10:08), a fun fact about his legacy back home (13:56), how some wheelchair players can stand and walk (15:46), the challenges of traveling in a chair (17:21), and prize money discrepancies (18:53). Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi discuss wheelchair tennis from their perspectives, the importance of watching wheelchair tennis live and the growth of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2018

Following the WTA's decision to cut the U.S. part of its worldwide rights deal with beIN sports, the Tour's head Steve Simon discusses the move to Tennis Channel, which includes a five-year deal for television and digital streaming broadcast rights, and what it means for American fans, how it can help build excitement and growth around the sport and more. Wertheim and Simon also talk about the future of the WTA in Asia, what Serena Williams means to women's tennis and what will happen when she decides to move on from the sport, the tour schedule and impact of injuries, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2018

In the midst of the fall tennis season, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti discuss some of the sport's current hot topics and storylines, including the success of Naomi Osaka during the Asian swing after her US Open triumph; Serena Williams's decision to skip the fall tournaments and withhold any comments on the events during the final against Osaka in New York; the U.S. Davis Cup team captain vacancy and possible candidates for the position; Fernando Verdasco's unfortunate incident with a ballkid and the debate over towels in tennis; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2018

The podcast's Nina Pantic caught up with world No. 9 Kevin Anderson in Chicago ahead of the Laver Cup (which Team Europe would win over Team World). The 32-year-old talks about choosing to go to the University of Illinois (00:50), his website RealLifeTennis.com (02:30), why he thinks his best tennis is still ahead of him (03:21), Novak Djokovic’s comeback (4:24) and what it's like to spend time with Rod Laver (06:00). Co-hosts Pantic and Irina Falconi discuss the aging trend on the ATP tour and ask: What is old anyway (07:45)? They talk about the pressure for young teens to choose to go pro or go to college (08:49), how Irina ended up leaving Georgia Tech early for the WTA tour (11:17) and the stress of the sport's unforgiving calendar and how it leaves little room for celebrations (17:20). Irina also shares why she's taking a break from the pro tour (25:12). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2018

After attending the second annual Laver Cup in Chicago, Paul Annacone joins the podcast to recap the tournament and discuss the events of the weekend, including the match play, memorable moments between players, the overall grandeur of the event and much more. Wertheim and Annacone discuss why Laver Cup has been so successful so quickly; what the event could look like and if it can be sustained after Roger Federer retires from tennis; what drives the players' passion and emotion on the court; if this type of event would have worked in the era Annacone played in and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2018

It's not every day you get to speak with one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. The podcast's Nina Pantic met with Rod Laver in Chicago the day before the second annual Laver Cup took place (13:55). Laver talks about the honor of being the namesake for the event (14:43), who he thinks the GOAT is (16:25), will someone win a calendar-year Grand Slam again (16:45), who his favorite player was (18:10) , his relationship with Roger Federer (18:51) and his greatest memories from winning all four Slams in 1969 (20:24). Hosts Pantic and Irina Falconi also share what it was like to watch the Laver Cup action live in Chicago (00:40), break down the 2018 Laver Cup format (1:28), discuss the definition of an exhibition (6:46) and share insight into "Coach Federer" (10:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2018

Just a few days after playing the final match of his career at Davis Cup, Canadian doubles specialist Daniel Nestor joins Jon Wertheim to discuss his why he made the decision earlier this year to retire in September, what he thinks about the average age of tennis players getting older in today's game, his thoughts on Canada's up-and-coming players Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime, his opinion on the new Davis Cup format, his thoughts on Novak Djokovic's resurgence this summer and more. The 46-year-old also talks about what's next for him after his tennis career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 2018

Former world No. 8 Mark Philippoussis joins the podcast to give his thoughts on life after tennis, his latest work with the clothing company Jacques, rising young Australians, playing Roger Federer in the '03 Wimbledon final, the new Davis Cup changes, his passion for surfing and a lot more. Episode timestamps: —04:28 Mark shares how he got involved with his latest project, a tennis collection capsule with the clothing brand Jacques. —06:15 What was his transition to post-playing life like? Mark says he basically retired at the age of 28 in 2004. Multiple knee surgeries ultimately ended his career early. —15:08 He shares his proudest moment of his career: winning two Davis Cup crowns for Australia (in 1999 and 2003). He also talks about his 2003 Wimbledon final loss to Roger Federer. —23:35 Let's talk Davis Cup. Mark is vehemently against the changes that will be in place for 2019. —25:57 Who is he most excited about coming up the ranks from his home country? —37:00 Mark and his wife Silvana are both from Melbourne, where they're moving back to next year. He shares what his family life is like these days. —43:27 The retired tennis star has a huge passion for surfing, but how good is he? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2018

A wild and unpredictable US Open just wrapped leaving many in disbelief over how the women's final ended between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. Your hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi give their take on the controversy involving Serena and chair umpire Carlos Ramos. In any case, Serena is back inside the Top 20, while the men's champion, Novak Djokovic has solidified his return to the Top 3. Comebacks complete, to say the least. One more US Open champion has completed her own comeback: Bethanie Mattek-Sands. She won the mixed doubles crown with Jamie Murray for her eighth major and her first since her horrific knee injury at Wimbledon last year. The 33-year-old talks about her philosophies on dealing with injuries, how she stays positive, her relationship with Wimbledon, how long she sees herself playing and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2018

In a special edition episode from the US Open, host Jon Wertheim discusses the controversial US Open women's final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka on Saturday, including the superb play from 20-year-old Osaka, the actions of umpire Carlos Ramos and their thoughts on what actually played out during the second set of the final, how the situation escalated, how Ramos could have handled the situation differently and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2018

"It's beautiful when you close one door how many new ones open up." Recently retired former world No. 5 Daniela Hantuchova joins the podcast while in New York for the US Open. She's transitioned quickly from her retirement last summer to a broadcast and reporting career. The 34-year-old's newest project is Downtown Dani, a series with Tennis Channel where she talks fashion, food and off-court trends with the tour's biggest stars. The two-time US Open quarterfinalist also shares her experiences from her career including her love for Indian Wells (where she won twice), winning the Fed Cup title for Slovakia in 2002, her best US Open match and winning a career mixed doubles Grand Slam. You'll also hear her take on being a female broadcaster in a male dominated field, the modern player's social media obsession and how she balanced her interests in modeling and fashion with her playing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2018

Former US Open champion Andy Roddick talks about playing as a home favorite in Flushing Meadows and the state of American men's tennis. The Hall of Famer also shares his opinion on the new Fan Voting initiative for the Class of '19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2018

"Before everybody was traveling with puppies, now everybody is traveling with babies." Nina and Irina introduce their first guest, former world No. 35 Olga Govortsova. The Belarusian is working her way back on the WTA Tour after giving birth to her son in February. She opens up about the road back, the challenges of motherhood on tour and her career goals, both on and off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2018

A lot goes on behind the scenes to get the story or video you're seeing after a match, so Nina and Irina break it all down from a reporter and player's perspective. With Stefanos Tsitsipas lighting up the past few weeks on tour, they discuss the challenges of playing someone younger than you. Also, with the US Open upon us, Irina tells us what it's like to win a wildcard into a Slam and reveals which youngster might break through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2018

Rain in Washington forced six women to withdraw from Montreal—Is there a solution for that sort of chaos? Andy Murray's emotions boiled over during his hard-court comeback to the tour—is he the biggest spokesman on tour? Meanwhile, Andrea Petkovic has discovered a new gear in her 30s and the Zverev brothers made a splash by battling against each other. They even played doubles together, something Irina says benefits her confidence and singles game. Tune in for all this and a lot more from Nina and Irina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2018

What's it like to be drug tested on the WTA Tour? Ranking is everything, but what happens when you obsess over it too much? Irina and Nina answer those questions and chat about moms and their children on tour, as well as what Venus Williams talked to Irina about in the locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2018

What do Taylor Swift and World Team Tennis have in common? How does it feel to cash a large paycheck, like the $54,000 to be offered at the US Open? Was college tennis the right choice? Irina and Nina talk all things tennis as the hard-court swing gets rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2018

What's it like to play on Centre Court against Kerber? Why aren't there more grass events? Are children the key to longevity? Irina and Nina dive into those questions and a lot more after a wild Wimbledon 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2018

Wertheim and Bollettieri talk ahead of the premiere of the Showtime documentary, Love Means Zero, which focuses on Bollettieri's life and features interviews with his former students, including Jim Courier, Kathleen Horvath, Carling Bassett and Boris Becker.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2018

Just a few days after the French Open, host Jon Wertheim wraps up the tournament and discusses recent headlines with Chanda Rubin. First, Rubin shares her thoughts on two weeks of Grand Slam tennis in Paris, where Rafael Nadal won his 11th Roland Garros title and Simona Halep captured her maiden major title. Wertheim and Rubin also look ahead to Wimbledon and discuss the current favorites in the men's and women's draws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2018

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Rennae Stubbs about the WTA tour and she shares insight on Serena Williams, Simona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki and more, including why Roland Garros will be very important for Maria Sharapova, who has now lost four straight matches after falling to Caroline Garcia in Stuttgart earlier this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2018

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Danielle Collins, who has surged into the top 50 in the WTA rankings.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2018

On this episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Chris Nashawaty, a movie critic for Entertainment Weekly and author of the new book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story, about the state of tennis movies. Wertheim and Nashawaty discuss some of the recent tennis films, such as Battle of the Sexes, and the upcoming Borg vs. McEnroe movie featuring Shia LaBeouf that releases on April 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2018

First, tennis player and Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott joins the podcast fresh off his Super Bowl LII championship. Before playing football, Elliot, 23, was actually a high school tennis player with aspirations of playing in college and he discusses how he started playing tennis, why he decided to play college football over college tennis, his experience with coaching tennis as a teenager, the player he most admired growing up and more. In the second part of the podcast, we switch gears to discuss the recent Fed Cup tie between the United States and the Netherlands in in Asheville, N.C. Andrea Leand gives her dispatch from Asheville, specifically about Serena Williams and her return to the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2018

Host Jon Wertheim talks with SI.com tennis editor Jamie Lisanti about the 2018 Australian Open and the implications the results will have on the coming weeks of tennis. Topics include Roger Federer's 20th Grand Slam title; Caroline Wozniacki's breakthrough and first major title; Rafael Nadal's withdrawal and injury; the Australian Open app and website and how technology plays a big role in a major tournament's success; Tennys Sandgren and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2018

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Mary Carillo about her upcoming REAL SPORTS interview with Margaret Court and the 2018 Australian Open. Carillo details her four-day visit and interview with Court, including her ministry and the fact that—despite her Hall of Fame career, record Grand Slam singles titles, and namesake arena in Melbourne, the third largest at the Australian Open—there are people who believe her name should be stripped from the arena because of her views as a Pentecostal minister, particularly about gay marriage. Also on the podcast, Wertheim and Carillo discuss notable players to watch in Melbourne, top storylines heading into the season, favorites for the men's and women's title and more. On the Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Sports Illustrated executive editor, Tennis Channel commentator and host Jon Wertheim takes fans between the lines with tennis commentary and exclusive interviews with the top players and newsmakers on the ATP and WTA tours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2017

Between the triumphs of Grigor Dimitrov, Nick Kyrgios and Garbine Muguruza, the struggles of Simona Halep, the strange location of an Arthur Ashe statue, on-court coaching and shot clocks in U.S. Open qualifying—and, last but not least, the season's final Grand Slam tournament itself—Steve Tignor has covered plenty of ground over the last week. On the TENNIS.com Podcast, we dig into each of his posts in greater detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 2017

Steve and Ed are back after a bit of summer vacation to discuss the biggest stories in the sport, including Novak Djokovic's decision to end his season, what's next for Wimbledon champions Garbine Muguruza and Roger Federer (as well as Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams, and the ruling that Davis Cup singles matches will remain best-of-five sets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2017

In Venus Williams vs. Garbine Muguruza and Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic we have two Wimbledon finals with much in common. Ed McGrogan looks back at how the fortnight's final four got here, and what we can expect over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2017

The semis are set—and there are certainly some surprises. Ed McGrogan discusses Andy Murray's shortcomings, Simona Halep's exit and CoCo Vandeweghe's flop, and then focuses on the survivors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2017

Wimbledon's fourth-round extravaganza lived up to its nickname, with some great early women's matches, including Garbine Muguruza's win over top seed Angelique Kerber, and a number of five-setters on the men's side, including Gilles Muller's upset of Rafael Nadal. Ed McGrogan breaks it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2017

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Jul 8, 2017

An entertaining day of play at the All England Club has given us some tantalizing fourth-round matches, including Azarenka vs. Halep and Ostapenko vs. Svitolina. Ed McGrogan recaps Friday and looks ahead to what's next in SW19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 5, 2017

After a satisfying feast for fans on Day 1, Wimbledon served up a rare dud on Tuesday. We discuss one of the sport's biggest problems—retirements—and go through the mostly drama-free matches that went to a full conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 2017

Opening day at the All England Club gave us much to discuss, which Ed McGrogan does in under 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2017

One of tennis' most anticipated days is here: opening day at the All England Club. Ed McGrogan breaks down Monday's must-see matches, and the tournament as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2017

Grass, tennis' most unpredictable surface, is a fitting battleground for what may be a chaotic Wimbledon. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan give their thoughts on the game after Roland Garros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2017

What more can be said about Rafa at Roland Garros? Ed McGrogan tries his best, in less than 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2017

Just 20 years old, the Latvian struck 54 winners and staged a major comeback on one of the sport's grandest stages to win her first title—and it's a big one. Ed McGrogan breaks it down in under 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2017

Will we get a great men's final? Ed McGrogan considers the match-up between Rafa, the in-form nine-time champion, and Stan, the forever dangerous underdog. Plus: stay until the end of the podcast for a special guest appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2017

Thursday's semifinals have given us a fascinating final to consider at Roland Garros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2017

Novak Djokovic's reign as Roland Garros champion came to a shocking end, Simona Halep mounted a stunning comeback, and my must-see quarterfinal was a cover-your-eyes dud. It was a busy and pivotal day in Paris, which Ed McGrogan recaps in under 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2017

Only two matches were completed on a rainy Tuesday at Roland Garros, but both were significant. Ed McGrogan discusses Timea Bacsinszky's return to the French Open semifinals and Jelena Ostapenko's latest victory over Caroline Wozniacki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2017

The quarterfinals are set at Roland Garros. Cilic vs. Wawrinka; Halep vs. Svitolina; Garcia vs. Pliskova—which players do you think will emerge? Ed McGrogan gives his thoughts on today's report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2017

There will be a first-time Grand Slam champion at this year's French Open. And that's a good thing. Ed McGrogan breaks down a women's draw brimming with opportunity, and the latest runs of red-clay success by Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3, 2017

Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka were two of Saturday's big winners—not only did they win against potentially troublesome opponents, but they got their matches in before rain halted play for good. In addition, France is guaranteed a quarterfinalist thanks to the play of Alize Cornet and Caroline Garcia. We break it all down—in under 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3, 2017

From Novak Djokovic's five-set scare to some extremely competitive women's matches, the first day of third-round play delivered the entertainment value we've come to expect from the Slams. Ed McGrogan recaps a great Day 6—all in under 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2017

We're into the third round at Roland Garros, where Andy Murray and Juan Martin del Potro will collide. Both men were tested on Day 5, as were three Top 10 seeds on the women's side. Ed McGrogan runs it down, and looks ahead on Friday's play, in under 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2017

Garbine Muguruza and Venus Williams didn't come into the French Open with much momentum, but a decimated draw has given their title chances a boost. We discuss their second-round wins, Wednesday's other notable results and look ahead to Day 5—all in less than 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2017

Aside from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's tightrope walk against Renzo Olivo, the first round of play is over—and not a moment too soon. We look ahead to the second round of play in Paris and bid adieu to Alexander Zverev, whose stay at Roland Garros was a brief one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2017

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal rolled in their Roland Garros openers, leaving the Memorial Day drama to Americans Jennifer Brady and Donald Young. Ed McGrogan breaks down the day of play in Paris in under 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2017

On this special podcast—pojdcast?—Ed McGrogan runs down Petra Kvitova's feel-good victory, Angelique Kerber's desultory defeat and the rest of the opening day's happenings at Roland Garros. All in under 10 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2017

With Serena out—and, for now, Maria, Vika and Petra on the outside—there's more uncertainty in the women's game than ever. We take a deep dive into the WTA to assess the landscape, determine French Open favorites and predict the tour's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2017

A group of Americans recently traveled to Cuba for the first work project in decades: repairing dilapidated tennis courts at the National Tennis Center in Havana. Having traveled the globe for feature reporting for Sports Illustrated, Wertheim explains how he prepares for and handles unique assignments such as this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2017

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the new dynamic of the Roger-Rafa rivalry, Nick Kyrgios' renewed sense of purpose, Miami champion Johanna Konta and runner-up Caroline Wozniacki, plus this week's tennis in Charleston and around the world in Davis Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2017

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan reconvene to recap a busy BNP Paribas Open and look ahead to the Miami Open. Plus, a discussion about what went wrong for the sport after Sunday's long WTA final in Indian Wells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2017

The well-spoken and very talented American claimed a long-awaited first title—and he's still just 24. We discuss his winning in Memphis, Karolina Pliskova and Roger Federer, who will apparently play through 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2017

Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor discuss the recently completed first rounds of each international team competition, and look at what's happened on the tours in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2017

The season's first major gave us Serena's 23rd Slam—at the expense of her sister—Dimitrov's revival, CoCo's breakthrough and, perhaps, Federer's greatest win ever. We discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2017

What a week in Melbourne. It's time to recap it all, and project our favorite potential finals, in the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2017

We parse each quarter of both Down Under draws—it's a grand preview you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2017

How much stock should we put into Grigor Dimitrov's opening-week triumph, Novak Djokovic's win over Andy Murray, and Angelique Kerber's pair of January losses? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan give their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2017

Ready or not, a new season is here. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan assess a now-healthy Big Four in the ATP, and consider how all the major off-court developments in the WTA will affect the tour's top contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 2016

Argentina, forever a bridesmaid in Davis Cup, gets another shot against Croatia. We preview the final matches of the tennis season and consider the ramifications of the ATP World Tour Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2016

While Andy Murray became No. 1, Jack Sock and John Isner ended their years on high notes. We discuss Paris, and look ahead to the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2016

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan dig into a busy week of tennis news, on and off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2016

It's been a very interesting week off the court. We discuss three hot-button issues surrounding the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2016

What does the post-U.S. Open season mean for Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Angelique Kerber and other top tour names? Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor reconvene to discuss the remainder of the tennis calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2016

We're down to the final four players, and two compelling title matches. Ed McGrogan breaks down Pliskova vs. Kerber and Djokovic vs. Wawrinka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2016

Serena loses, Pliskova vs. Kerber, Nole's true test, Gaels great opportunity. Ed Mcgrogan breaks it all down from the U.S. Open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 2016

After a day of less-than-compelling quarterfinals, Ed McGrogan considers what's next at the U.S. Open for the victors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2016

Agnieszka Radwanska's surprising loss means Ana Konjuh is into the final eight. How far can she go, and what about the men's draw? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2016

Whether it was one-sided victories (Venus, Serena, del Potro) or marathon comebacks (Halep, Wawrinka), the top seeds made their presence felt at Flushing Meadows in reaching the second week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 2016

It was a surprising day, in ways both good and bad, for a trio of talented American men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2, 2016

Ed McGrogan doles out some first-week awards in his daily recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2016

The U.S. Open got its first wave of significant upsets on Wednesday, while Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal avoided any such drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2016

Dominic Thiem and Steve Johnson survived in five, while night-match headliners Serena Williams and Andy Murray cruised in Flushing Meadows. What does it all mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2016

Between two all-American five-setters, a strong Grandstand debut and Novak Djokovic's evening test, it was one of the better opening nights at the Slams in some time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2016

This will be a U.S. Open to remember for those attending the tournament and watching from home. Ed McGrogan runs down the highlights from the season's final Slam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 2016

How do you explain some of the surprises in Rio? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan break down the early action in the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2016

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up to discuss a long but ultimately satisfying fortnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2016

In a special podcast for TENNIS.com's 20th Anniversary, Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker (and formerly of Grantland) joins Ed McGrogan to discuss the craft of tennis writing, today's trends and what tomorrow may bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2016

How will the French Open champions fare as the tours shift to grass? Plus, thoughts on Roger's return, Thiem's recent play, and the Murray-Lendl reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2016

Parsing Paris' preeminent storylines before the clay-court major gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2016

It's been full steam ahead for Rafael Nadal, both on and off the court. We discuss the star Spaniard, Angelique Kerber and look ahead to Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2016

Thoughts on Sloane Stephens' win in Charleston, a star-studded field in Monte Carlo, and Jordan Spieth's collapse at the Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2016

A major month of tennis is in the books. After a proper introduction, Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor give their thoughts on the Miami Open and March's results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2016

Ed and Steve discuss an entertaining first round and look ahead to some tantalizing quarterfinals. Plus, our thoughts on Bud Collins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2016

March is here, and so are two big hard-court tournaments. We discuss Venus' return, Halep's status, Federer's omission, Djokovic's desire, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2016

Last week, Dubai's top eight seeds went 0-8. This week in Doha, we've already seen Kerber and Halep drop their openers. It's time we talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2016

The early success of 18-year-old American Taylor Fritz, and the latest comeback from star-crossed Juan Martin del Potro, are topics worth talking about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2016

In this edition of the podcast, we look back at Switzerland's success in Fed Cup and ask the question: Has anything changed since match-fixing allegations rocked tennis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2016

Ed and Steve return to run down all the happenings from the Happy Slam, including Djokovic's latest title and Serena's surprising stumble. Plus: Winners and losers from Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2016

With the draws ready for dissection, Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the best matches, upset picks and possible scenarios that could unfold Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2016

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan recap a busy opening weekend of tennis, including Milos Raonic's attention-grabbing win over Roget Federer, Victoria Azarenka's blitzkrieg in Brisbane, and the unstoppable Novak Djokovic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2016

Tennis stumbles at the start with a rash of injuries and withdrawals. Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor discuss the carnage as well as the Miami Open, which could be on the move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2015

New coaches, Federer's funky schedule, the Olympics and much more: We discuss the upcoming season. Plus: Parting words on Robin Soderling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2015

After reviewing the last match of the year—Andy Murray's Davis Cup-clinching win—Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor look back at the best matches of 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 2015

With the World Tour Finals behind us and the last event of the year, the Davis Cup final, nearing, we reconvene on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 2015

Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor discuss a busy weekend in tennis, including the WTA Finals and a Federer-Nadal final in Basel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2015

With the round-robin portion of Singapore behind us, we discuss the final four, and the most notable casualty, Simona Halep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2015

We consider Nole's campaign against some of the greats, and look ahead to the WTA Finals in Singapore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 2015

We discuss both possibilities and much more about the two tours in this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2015

As the podcast returns, we say goodbye to departing WTA CEO Stacey Allaster, another round of Davis Cup, and the Grand Slam season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2015

After discussing the clear story of the tournament, Ed McGrogan and Nina Pantic break down the women's bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2015

Albert Chen of Sports Illustrated joins Ed McGrogan to break down the men's bracket—and to discuss the other big happening in Flushing, the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2015

Thoughts on Sloane Stephens' win in Washington, the Rogers Cup in Montreal and Toronto, plus more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 2015

Before we head north for the Rogers Cup, we consider what this week means for players in D.C., Stanford, and Kitzbuhel. Plus: Where does Rafa stand before he heads to hard courts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 2015

Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor reunite on the podcast, discuss where the game stands in the summer, and discuss the 50th Anniversary of TENNIS Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2015

Recapping championship performances and close calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2015

The Wimbledon finals are set: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer and Serena Williams vs. Garbine Muguruza. Ed McGrogan discusses the finalists and the final-four match-ups from the All England Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2015

Ed McGrogan weighs in on the winners at Wimbledon, and some of the departed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 2015

Venus and Serena started the day, while Djokovic and Anderson concluded it—sort of. Ed McGrogan recaps it all on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2015

On Middle Sunday, we look ahead to Manic Monday's 16 round-of-16 matches, including Venus vs. Serena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2015

A dramatic day at Wimbledon ended with a match that wouldn't end: Marin Cilic and John Isner remain tied at 10-all. Ed McGrogan recaps it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 2, 2015

Dustin Brown's upset of Rafael Nadal leads our audio recap of Thursday's action from the All England Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2015

We know half of the third round after three days of play. In today's podcast, we break down the ever-changing brackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2015

Our audio recap of the action from the All England Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2015

Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor take stock of the tours as we say goodbye to clay and welcome three weeks of grass-court play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2015

With a week of play in the books, Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan look back—and look ahead—on Roland Garros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2015

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan take stock of the tours after Rome—and give their thoughts on the "Mad Men" series finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2015

After an upset-filled week in Madrid, the tours slide over to Rome. We discuss both big clay events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2015

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss an already intriguing Madrid Open, where world No. 2 Simona Halep suffered a first-round loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2015

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the ramifications of Nole's latest win over Rafa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2015

For the first significant clay-court tournament of the season, there's a lot on the line. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2015

As we leave hard courts behind (for now), two familiar names are ruling the sport—and ruled in Miami. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan recap the tournament and consider where we're at now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2015

There are many intriguing fourth-round match-ups at Indian Wells, but are they just appetizers to the main course, served by the Big Four and Serena? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the draws so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2015

The Big 4 lead the four quarters of the draw. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan break down the men's bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2015

Serena returns, as does Keys; could we see a surprise champion, or at least Vika vs. Maria in round three? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the Indian Wells women's draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2015

In advance of Indian Wells, Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan recap title runs by Safarova, Federer, Nadal, and Ferrer to close out February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 2015

Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor take a closer look at the loaded WTA and ATP fields in Dubai, and consider Rafael Nadal's latest clay-court run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2015

While it was a busier-than-usual weekend of Fed Cup, Novak Djokovic is alone at the top—for now. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan talk tennis as we leave Australia behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2015

Will Murray finally win an Aussie Open? Can we expect anything different from Sharapova against Serena? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the final days Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2015

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan get together to discuss the opening week of play Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2015

Ed McGrogan and Nina Pantic break down the Aussie Open brackets, quarter by quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 2015

The new year has just begun, but there's already concern about Rafael Nadal. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the Spanish star, Vika, Stan, and some notable youngsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2014

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan guess next year's Top 10. Some of our picks may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2014

Nina Pantic and Ed McGrogan guess next year's Top 10, which includes some mainstays and surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2014

With London and Lille behind us, we give our final thoughts on the ATP World Tour Finals, Davis Cup Final, and 2014 as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2014

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan break down the groups in London and discuss the long-term future of the tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2014

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the latest news from the WTA's season-ending event and a busy week of ATP play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2014

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the legacy of Vic Braden, the state of Maria Sharapova, and forecast a suddenly shifting ATP tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 2014

What should we expect from Rafa's latest comeback? Who will be Serena's next big challenger? And how important is winning a Davis Cup to Roger Federer? Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor give their answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2014

Matt Cronin, one of the most dedicated and respected journalists in sports, has been fighting a health battle throughout 2014. Before he returns to the press room at the U.S. Open, we discussed his world and the tennis world on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 2014

Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the importance of the Rogers Cup, the opportunity of Milos Raonic, the return of Victoria Azarenka, and the final stretch of the Slam season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2014

They've risen up the ranks and infiltrated the Top 10. Have Halep and Bouchard reached their ceilings, or are their ascents only the beginning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2014

Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss two very different but resonant finals, which saw Petra Kvitova and Novak Djokovic win their second Wimbledon titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2014

Nadal and Murray are out, while Federer and Djokovic have kept their title hopes alive—but not if Dimitrov or Raonic can help it. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss a most interesting men's event at Wimbledon.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2014

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up at Wimbledon's midpoint to discuss Serena's surprising loss, women's contenders, young men making moves, and the darkness issue at the All England Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 2014

Andy Murray lifted Britain's curse, but there is still much to anticipate at a wide-open Wimbledon. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the top topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2014

In one of the best women's Grand Slam finals in years, Maria Sharapova held off debutant Simona Halep to win her second French Open title. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the day and look ahead to the men's final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2014

Sharapova survives, Murray wins 12-10, Monfils/Fognini drama (again), Canadian champions? Reporting from Paris, Peter Bodo catches up with Ed McGrogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2014

Who would have guessed that 18-year-old Taylor Townsend, playing in her first major, would go farther than either Williams sister? Peter Bodo gives his thoughts on these Day 4 developments from Roland Garros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2014

What should we make of Stan Wawrinka's first-round implosion at the French Open? Peter Bodo gives us his thoughts from Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2014

Is Rafael Nadal still the French Open favorite? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up after the last major tune-up—and before the clay-court major.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2014

Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss Roger Federer's brief return at the Italian Open, and what we can expect to see from him down the road. Plus, is Maria Sharapova catching up to Serena Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2014

The men's event is Federer-free and devoid of Djokovic. What does that mean for Nadal, Wawrinka, and other possible contenders? Will the stronger women's event use this opportunity to seize the spotlight?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2014

The red-clay season really gets going in Monaco. Will a familiar face take the title, or is this small Masters draw ripe for some major upsets? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2014

Indian Wells and Miami are behind us, but there's still plenty of tennis happenings to discuss Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up to do just that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2014

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the differences between March's two big tournaments, and the lopsided record of a high-profile semifinal match-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2014

Murray and Lendl ended their fruitful coaching relationship, while other high-profile partnerships are just getting started. (Oh, and Caroline Wozniacki let yet another coach go.) Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan take stock of these tandems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2014

Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com joins the podcast to discuss what's become of UCLA and Virginia since last year's unforgettable NCAA final, this year's title contenders, and the state of the college game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2014

The world's top players reunite for the first time since Melbourne at Indian Wells and Miami. We look at who needs a deep run (or two), and who should beware the Ides of March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2014

Venus was very nearly victorious, while Gael gave the Dutch crowd more show than substance. We examine their exits in the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2014

Doha, Dubai; Fed Cup, Davis Cup -- and more Aussie Open fallout. We discuss it all in this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2014

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up after Fedal XXXIII and look ahead to the men's and women's finals in Oz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2014

It's been one big happening after another at the Australian Open, with no end in sight: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will square off in the semis. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan preview their latest bout and recap what's happened thus far in Oz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2014

Reporting from Melbourne, Steve Tignor previews two blockbuster fourth-rounders with online editor Ed McGrogan, looks ahead at Andy Murray's chances and looks back at a memorable week for the Aussies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2014

Reporting from Melbourne, Steve Tignor gives his thoughts on what's happened thus far at the Australian Open, and the heat that's played a major factor in the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2014

As the Aussie Open nears, the players discussed court speed, the qualifiers made one final push, and Juan Martin del Potro won another tournament. Steve Tignor, reporting from Melbourne, discusses it all with Ed McGrogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 2014

Six days in, and the 2014 season is already six tournaments old. We discuss the champions, upsets, and much more from events around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2013

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss leadership moves made by Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, and the ATP, plus the cost of doing business with the game's top players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2013

Richard Pagliaro returns from Belgrade with thoughts on the Djokovic doubles drama and more from the Davis Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2013

After some closing thoughts on the ATP's season-ending event, Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan discuss the (truly) final event of the year, which pits the Czech Republic against Serbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2013

There's no time to waste as the ATP World Tour Finals started just hours after the Paris Masters ended. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss both prestigious events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2013

The round-robin draws haven't been made, but there's plenty to discuss before the pageantry begins in Istanbul. What would a title mean to Serena? Is Vika still the best bet to upset? Plus, thoughts on Jankovic's mini-renaissance, and the seasons of Wozniacki and Sloane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2013

Now 25, Juan Martin del Potro continues to divide opinion with his up and down performances. Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor assess where the world No. 5 is at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2013

What should we make of David Nalbandian's polarizing career, Li Na's play at the China Open, and Rafael Nadal's indoor swing? All the answers on the podcast, with Ed McGrogan, Richard Pagliaro, and Peter Bodo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2013

Are we selling the "old" Big Four short? Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss Andy Murray's concerns, the ranking system and Roger Federer, and fall tennis memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2013

The Czech Republic crushed Argentina, while Serbia scraped by Canada. We look back at the final four and look ahead to November's final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2013

As the U.S. Open draws near, how should we feel about Vika, Maria, Serena, Andy, Nole, and Roger? Richard Pagliaro and Ed McGrogan give their opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2013

Can Serena or Rafa follow up their Canada crowns with a win in Ohio? We break down the men's and women's Cincy draws, which see Federer, Azarenka, and Sharapova -- along with Jimmy Connors -- make their U.S. summer hard-court debuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2013

After three surprising losses, what does Roger Federer need to do in the three big hard-court tournaments this August? And the bigger question: What does this slump mean for Federer's future? Richard Pagliaro, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan gathered to discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2013

Is the lead-up to Flushing Meadows everything it's cracked up to be? Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan discuss the summer slate of North American tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2013

Roger and Rafa lost, the American men tumbled while the U.S. women thrived, and serve-and-volley tennis was back in vogue: It all happened during the first week of Wimbledon. So, what do these developments mean going forward? Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 5, 2013

Rafa and Nole took care of business on Wednesday to ensure a blockbuster on Friday. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the latest developments on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2013

There were two surprises in Tuesday's quarterfinas at Roland Garros: Serena Williams was tested, and Roger Federer was rocked. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the reasons for both in today's chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2013

It's an all-Robredo edition of the podcast, and the 31-year-old has earned it. For the third consecutive match, Tommy won from two sets down, this time against compatriot Nicolas Almagro. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan give their thoughts on one of the tournament's top stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2013

John Isner saved a dozen match points before losing another marathon, this one against Tommy Haas. Elsewhere, three American women joined Serena in the round of 16, and Rafa slashed his way through the third round. Peter Bodo gives his thoughts on what transpired, and looks ahead to fourth-round action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2013

Star power, five-set fun, and a mixed bag for American and French fans: It was a frenzied Friday at Roland Garros, which Peter Bodo recounts in today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2013

Bethanie Mattek-Sands' upset of Li Na was the match of a very rainy day at Roland Garros. Peter Bodo gives his thoughts on the American's unlikely win and late-career resurgence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2013

Serena Williams overwhelmed Caroline Garcia, who underwhelmed in front of her home crowd. Peter Bodo reports on the final day of first-round play at Roland Garros, which also featured second-round wins by notable French hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2013

When it wasn't raining, Jack Sock gave American fans hope while Marion Bartoli gave French fans a scare. Peter Bodo looks back at Tuesday's play and looks ahead to Wednesday's schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2013

Reporting from Roland Garros, Peter Bodo sets the scene after Gael Monfils' upset of Tomas Berdych, and gives his thoughts on what Rafael Nadal's four-set first-rounder means for the seven-time champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2013

Reporting from Roland Garros, Peter Bodo gives his thoughts on the opening-day performances of Federer, Serena, and Pavlyuchenkova, and looks back at a topsy-turvy five-setter between Simon and Hewitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2013

Strange But True: As Roland Garros nears, should Novak Djokovic -- the man who beat Rafa in Monte Carlo -- or Maria Sharapova, who has but one loss on clay this season, be concerned? Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan discuss two notable omissions from the Italian Open's final weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2013

Roger, Rafa, Nole, and Andy are a formidable foursome, but how do they compare to the "other" big four of Connors, Borg, McEnroe, and Lendl? Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan dig into the numbers and the history books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2013

Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan sat down to discuss what's next after a busy month of March in tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2013

The biggest story of this year's tournament Key Biscayne may be who's not there. Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan discuss a men's draw devoid of two big names, and a women's event that welcomes back two stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2013

Rafael Nadal and Tomas Berdych will meet for a spot in the Indian Wells final. Who will win, and what would a win mean to each man? Steve Tignor, reporting from Indian Wells, discusses with Ed McGrogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 5, 2013

It's not a Slam, but Indian Wells is a big tournament for the Big Four and more, including Sloane Stephens and other young Americans. Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan discuss the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2013

In the latest podcast, the TENNIS.com team considers the past (Horacio Zeballos' upset of Rafael Nadal in Chile), the present (four intriguing tournaments around the globe), and the future (of U.S. tennis tournaments). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2013

On a busier-than-usual February week in tennis, Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan come together to discuss the 20th anniversary of Ashe's passing, Nadal in Chile, Andy Murray's doping comments, and an eventful round of Davis Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2013

February Madness begins on Friday, with eight World Group ties taking place around the world. Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan talk about what we can expect from the first round of Davis Cup play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2013

The men's final is setting up to be a defining match in the careers of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, two players with similar games and impressive victories during this fortnight Down Under. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan break down their title fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2013

They both won their semis in straight sets, but Victoria Azarenka and Li Na enter the Australian Open final on different notes. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan look back at their semifinal victories and break down the women's title match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2013

Andy Murray holds the head-to-head edge and has had a far either path to the semis, but Roger Federer has never lost to the Scot at a Slam. Will that hold true once again? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss a marquee men's semifinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2013

Many of this year's Aussie Open quarters look great on paper, but will they be as compelling in practice? Reporting from Melbourne, Steve Tignor gives his thoughts on Stephens/Serena, Federer/Tsonga, Azarenka/Kuznetsova, and more matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2013

The first marquee match of the 2013 Aussie Open is set, with Venus Williams facing Maria Sharapova on Day 5. Checking in from Melbourne, Steve Tignor predicts a winner, and looks at Novak Djokovic's prospects for a third consecutive title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2013

A new season has begun, and already much has happened. Ed McGrogan, Peter Bodo, and Richard Pagliaro discuss the first two weeks' worth of action, and look ahead to the Australian Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2012

Will the WTA sustain momentum as it rings in the new year? Plus, will anyone win a major besides Serena, Maria, or Vika? And who's due for a rebound in 2013? Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, Richard Pagliaro and Ed McGrogan discuss in a New Year's Day podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2012

As 2012 comes to a close, we wonder what's to come: Is there more than just the Big Four? And is there hope for American fans? Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, Richard Pagliaro and Ed McGrogan discuss in a New Year's Eve edition of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2012

Career Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi joins us to discuss his recent success in the PowerShares Series, his impressions about fellow legends of the game, and where he sees the ATP tour going in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 2012

Ed McGrogan and Peter Bodo discuss the compelling Davis Cup final between the Czech Republic and Spain, the state of international competition, and the official end of the professional tennis season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2012

1989 French Open champion Michael Chang joins the podcast to discuss the 2012 PowerShares Series, what it's like to play against the legends of the game, and his preparation techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2012

The ATP World Tour Finals are over, but the tennis season isn't done yet. We recap London and look ahead to the Davis Cup final between Spain and the Czech Republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2012

Former world number one and 14-time Grand Slam singles champion Pete Sampras joins the podcast to discuss his play in this year's PowerShares Series (two titles in three events), his schedule, and whether he has interest in Davis Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2012

The semifinals are set in Istanbul. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the upcoming matches and look back at a strong week in a strong WTA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2012

Former world number one and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Mats Wilander joins the podcast to discuss his participation in this year's PowerShares Series and the state of Swedish tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2012

In this episode of the TENNIS.com podcast, we entertain special guest and eight-time Grand Slam champion Ivan Lendl, who talks about his upcoming PowerShares Series matches, his preparation for the season, and the unfortunate NHL lockout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2012

Should we consider players' performance over the last 12 months, or in the calendar year, to determine their ranking? You had your say; now, Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan return with their takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2012

In this episode of the TENNIS.com podcast, we entertain special guest John McEnroe, who talks about the upcoming Powershares Series, his preparation, and the pro game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2012

No matter where you turned, there was significant tennis occurring in Asia. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan review Kei Nishikori's upset-filled Tokyo title run, as well as the men's and women's tournaments in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2012

Does tennis need another Grand Slam? Is it even possible to add one? And how do the season-ending championships factor into this discussion? Ed McGrogan and Peter Bodo debate a hotly contested issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2012

After a busy weekend of play, the WTA's best -- sans Serena -- convene in Tokyo, while the ATP heads to Asia. We discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2012

No one can agree on what should be done to the fall tennis season, so we discuss what we know will take place -- and offer our recommendations for change, as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2012

With the semifinals behind us, we look ahead in Davis Cup: What's the best U.S. team for 2013? Who will win this year's final? And should Roger Federer be criticized for his Cup comments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2012

Reporting from the U.S. Open, Richard Pagliaro and Ed McGrogan break down the Federer-Berdych and Cilic-Murray quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2012

Reporting from Flushing Meadows, Richard Pagliaro and Ed McGrogan discuss the soon-to-be-retired Andy Roddick's game, personality, and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2012

With the draws done, we draw conclusions from the season's final major at Flushing Meadows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2012

After two rounds of play, what have we learned from the Olympics? Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan recap the latest results, including Andy Roddick's desultory loss, Venus Williams' inspiring win, and the marathon between Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Milos Raonic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2012

It's a debate that continues to divide opinion: Does tennis belong in the Olympics? We respond to your comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2012

How are Andy Roddick's medal chances in London; and, should mixed doubles even be a medal event? With the Olympics days away, Pete Bodo and Ed McGrogan address some of the hot topics surrounding tennis' return to the All England Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2012

Peter Bodo discussed a de facto U.S. National Championship and the state of Nadal's injury in this week's Racquet Scientist posts. We gauge your reaction in our follow-up podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2012

Wimbledon is behind us, but the tennis world returns to the All England Club in two weeks for the Olympics. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the quick transition and the key players involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 2012

With the women's final fresh in mind and a historic men's final at hand, there's plenty for Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan to discuss. We recap Serena's win over Radwanska and look ahead to Federer-Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 4, 2012

Andy Murray's four-set win over David Ferrer finalized the men's final four. We discuss Wednesday's quarterfinals and look ahead to the semifinals of both draws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2012

It's been a busy couple of days at the All England Club, with Rafael Nadal losing to Lukas Rosol, Gilles Simon's controversial comments, and a surprising setback from Milos Raonic. We discuss it all in the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2012

With the first round (almost) in the books at the All England Club, Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan look back at the matches that mattered most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 6, 2012

It's down to the final four in both draws. Reporting from Paris, Steve Tignor gives his take on the four French Open semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2012

The atmosphere at Roland Garros is changing, with fewer players and greater stakes. Does Roger Federer's latest four-set match portend trouble? And which American stands the best chance of joining Sloane Stephens in the last 16? Steve Tignor gives his ans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2012

Paying homage to a French Open five-setter, we comprehensively break down each quarter of the men's and women's draws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2012

From ageless champions to fascinating finalists to an irked ATP Top 2, there was much to take away from this year's controversial installment of the Madrid Open. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan banter about the blue one more time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2012

Blue clay, Serena and Roger return, and of course, a possible Nole vs. Rafa final -- there's lots to discuss before the Madrid Open begins, and our editors do just that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2012

The editors look at both sides of Rafael Nadal's convincing win over Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo, and debate its long-term meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2012

Stuttgart will unofficially kick off the WTA's red clay season. We discuss some of the big names in attendance, and one who won't be there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2012

Is Isner the next Soderling? Andy Murray: Clay-court threat? And who will reign when the dirt is done, Nole or Rafa? We discuss before Monte Carlo gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2012

Before we get talking about clay, we look back at what happened to Djokovic, Radwanska, Murray, Sharapova, and Nadal at the final hard-court tournament of the spring, Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2012

What was the scene like in Miami when Rafael Nadal withdrew? What can we glean from Andy Murray's free-pass heavy tournament? And what's different about Novak Djokovic this season? Reporting from Miami, Peter Bodo answers all of these questions and decide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2012

Maria Sharapova goes for her first title of 2012, while Agnieszka Radwanska aims for the biggest title of her career. Reporting from Miami, Peter Bodo previews the match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2012

Two women's semifinalists have been determined, and two will be today. Reporting from Miami, Peter Bodo discusses the WTA draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2012

As the tours conclude the spring hard-court swing in Miami, we break down every quarter of the men's and women's draws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2012

Can John Isner follow his upset of Novak Djokovic with a win over Roger Federer in the Indian Wells final? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan preview the match, and look at what yesterday's semifinal losses mean for Nole and Rafael Nadal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2012

Federer versus Nadal; Djokovic versus ... Isner? Yup. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss both men's semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2012

Victoria Azarenka still hasn't lost this season, and appears to be getting stronger. Who is the biggest remaining threat to her at Indian Wells? Plus, Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan break down all four men's quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2012

With Federer vs. Raonic and the entire women's fourth round on today's schedule, Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan connect for another chat. Plus, what's eating with Mardy Fish? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2012

Steve Tignor discusses the strong play of three young Americans -- Christina McHale, Jamie Hampton, and Ryan Harrison -- from the nerve center at Indian Wells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2012

What do we look for when testing racquets? Gear editor Justin diFeliciantonio discusses the process in a special edition of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2012

It's time to take stock of Victoria Azarenka's 17-0 start to 2012, and what it means going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2012

After eight World Group ties, we discuss the victorious quarterfinalists and look at where it went wrong for the defeated Swiss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2012

Before we dabble in the opening round of Davis Cup, Pete Bodo, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan talk about the latest off-court news involving Rafael Nadal and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2012

The season's first Slam is behind us -- and Richard Pagliaro, Pete Bodo, and Ed McGrogan are here to give their thoughts on what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2012

Ed McGrogan reacts to an epic final where Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal in five hours and 53 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2012

We're back with a vengeance to talk about Azarenka's assault of Sharapova, the latest installment of Nadal-Djokovic, and the futures of Andy Murray and Roger Federer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2012

The semifinals are set. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss somewhat-convincing quarterfinal wins by Sharapova, Kvitova, Murray, and Djokovic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2012

It's Roger vs. Rafa and Cljisters vs. Azarenka in the semis. How did we get there? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2012

The fourth round concluded with drama on both the men's and women's sides. We discuss Serena's shocking loss and Novak's mini-scare -- and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2012

At the halfway point of Oz, Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss Federer's latest reminder, Kim Clijsters' improbable escape, and what happens when tennis and wrestling collide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2012

The fourth round is finalized, with Lleyton Hewitt claiming the final spot. We discuss the Aussie's upset of Milos Raonic and preview tomorrow's titanic matches in the latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2012

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan give their thoughts on the Dolgopolov-Tomic night match, Federer's conquering of Karlovic, and potential women's finalists, plus, look ahead to Hewitt-Raonic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2012

Roddick's retirement, Hewitt's hitting, Ferrer's scare, and Petra's perseverance: We discuss these topics and more in our Day 4 review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2012

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss challenge controversy in Isner-Nalbandian and recap Day 3's memorable happenings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2012

Reporting from Melbourne, Steve Tignor recaps the second day of play -- Stosur's upset loss, Murray-Harrison, late-night Tsonga and more -- with stateside editor Ed McGrogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2012

Reporting from Melbourne, Steve Tignor recaps the first day of play with stateside editor Ed McGrogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2012

Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss who's hot -- and who's not -- among the top men before Oz begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2012

Which opening-week ATP champ will have the brightest season? Pete Bodo, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan discuss in the latest podcast, and consider this week's loaded WTA Sydney draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2012

After visiting John McEnroe's academy in New York City, Peter Bodo talks about a player who caught his eye -- as well as Serena Williams, who grabbed his attention for other reasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 3, 2012

A new tennis season has begun, but will the old guard of Serena and Clijsters continue their winning ways? We discuss, and look at the headlines made by Djokovic and Murray over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2011

How was this year's Top 10 matches list comprised? Was it easy or difficult to assemble? And what makes a match (or a YouTube clip) great? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2011

What did the Federer-Tsonga final mean going forward - for both men? We discuss, and preview the Davis Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2011

Murray's out early, Federer-Nadal Part 26 and Djokovic's opportunity: We discuss the happenings in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2011

What did Paris portend for Federer, Tsonga and Isner? We discuss, and look at what's next for the world's Top 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2011

The WTA ended its season in Istanbul, but the ATP keeps churning out loaded, late-year tournaments -- in Basel and Valencia, this week. We discuss it all in the latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2011

The WTA has taken its season-ending talent show to Turkey. We break down the elite eight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2011

The tours head into the home stretch with the year-end championships and Cup finals on the horizon. We take stock of the tennis landscape and look back at Andy Murray's latest title run in Shanghai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2011

Upsets and omissions have given us four unlikely quarterfinals in China. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss them, Rafa's recent loss and the sparse crowds in Shanghai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2011

Is a Slam win a curse in the WTA? We discuss this topic, Serena at 30, ATP unrest and the fall circuit in the latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2011

The Slams are done, but the season isn't. We look ahead to tennis' home stretch and discuss the major players in the latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2011

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan look ahead to the women's quarterfinals and what the men face -- when the weather improves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2011

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan recap the opening day of the 2011 U.S. Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2011

We break down the women's and men's draws of the season's final Grand Slam tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 2011

With the Montreal and Toronto semifinals set, we break down all four matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2011

Serena's success is the big story, but there's lots more to discuss about a busy week in tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices