Baseline Exchanges
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBaseline Exchanges discusses topics on and off the court from across the tennis spectrum, including men’s, women’s and wheelchair tennis.
Providing an engaging accompaniment to Baseline Tennis' videos, Baseline Exchanges adds lively analysis to the narratives.
Using the videos as a starting point, our regular team and expert guests take the stories forward by adding further context, background and opinion during absorbing conversation and debate.
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Episodes
19: Wimbledon 2021: In Pursuit Of Greatness
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBBaseline Exchanges host Andrew Raeburn, former GB Fed Cup doubles player Anna Smith and coach and analyst Craig Viner discuss the first week and a half of Wimbledon 2021. They review their pre-tournament predictions – which produced mixed success – and digest the first-week fates of Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Anna praises the impact and potential of British teenager Emma Raducanu while Craig talks about how it felt to be among the fans again on the SW19 show...
18: Centre Stage At Wimbledon /w Marcus Willis, John Parry & Nicole Melichar
June 22, 2021 16:30 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBAhead of Wimbledon, Andrew, Craig and Anna are joined by Marcus Willis, John Parry and Nicole Melichar, who lifts the lid on what it’s like to be the centre of attention on Centre Court. Marcus Willis talks about his famous encounter with Roger Federer in 2016 and the two current top-10 names he beat in qualifying to get there. Former umpire John Parry, now 82, reminisces about his long career in the chair, which included taking charge of eight Wimbledon finals – most notably the 198...
17: Tennis, Media & Mental Health /w Chantal Duarte & Ros Satar
June 08, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBFollowing Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the 2021 French Open, the 'Baseline Exchanges' team chat with WTA Sports psychologist Chantal Duarte & BBC sports journalist Ros Satar about tennis, the media and mental health. We also catch up with tennis strategist Mike James on 'Week One' of Roland Garros and how his work differs during a Grand Slam compared to the regular weeks of the tour. Subjects include: The stresses on tennis players. The WTA mental health team working on the tour to su...
16: Roland Garros & Modernising Tennis /w John Inverdale
May 26, 2021 11:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn episode 16 of Baseline Exchanges, Andrew Raeburn, Craig Viner and Anna Smith talk to veteran sports broadcaster John Inverdale, presenter of ITV’s coverage of the French Open. John, who in 2021 will be working at his 36th Wimbledon Championships, discusses his earliest memories of SW19, the transformation of Roland-Garros, and foresees an end to Rafael Nadal’s domination in Paris. He also expresses his fears about the sport’s future unless it modernises its formats and comes out from be...
15: Language of Tennis /w Caitlin Thompson & Tim Farthing
May 10, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBAndrew, Anna & Craig discuss the tennis media landscape with Caitlin Thompson, Co-founder at Racquet, & Tim Farthing, Co-owner of Tennishead, and the media's role in shaping tennis' future. In our regular feature, tennis analyst Mike James talks about Madrid, altitude and how players need to adapt. Subscribe/Follow Racquet: Website - https://racquetmag.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/racquetmag/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/racqetmagazine Check out the latest is...
14: Origins: Rafael Nadal /w John Carlin
April 26, 2021 21:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn Episode 14 of the 'Baseline Exchanges' podcast, Andrew, Anna & Craig chat to the world-renowned journalist, author, speaker and Executive Producer John Carlin and Tennis Analyst Mike James about all things Rafael Nadal. In 2011 alongside Rafael Nadal, John wrote 'Rafa - My Story' about the life and career of the greatest tennis player of his generation. The book became The Sunday Times bestseller. Mike then explains why Rafael Nadal is the greatest exponent of his craft on clay.
13: Understanding Momentum /w Alistair Higham
April 12, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this weeks episode, Andrew and Craig welcome a new member to the 'Baseline Exchanges' team, former Great Britain Fed Cup player and WTA Doubles champion Anna Smith. They also sit down with Alistair Higham, formally the LTA 'Head of Coach Education' and now the author of two best-selling books on 'momentum' in sport. They explore why momentum is the hidden force in tennis and how players and coaches can use the study of momentum to help better inform their practices. OFFER: Interested...
12: Empowering EcoAthletes /w Lew Blaustein
March 30, 2021 11:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAndrew and Craig chat to the Founder & President of EcoAthletes, and Founder of GreenSportsBlog, the leading blog at the intersection of Green & Sports, Lew Blaustein. Discussions include the nonprofit’s mission is to “inspire and coach athletes to lead climate action” and why athletes need to do more to fight climate change.
11: Coaching by Evidence /w Dario Novak
March 16, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBAndrew and Craig sit down with Dr Dario Novak, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Zagreb and Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University, to discuss, amongst other things; his career, bridging the gap between theory and practice, working with Borna Coric and Donna Veckic, the importance of coaching by evidence and why talent is never enough.
10: The Value of Analytics in Tennis /w Mike James
February 23, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn this week's podcast, Andrew and Craig chat to Mike James, Founder & CEO of Sportiii Analytics, about the use and value of data-driven analytics in tennis. Discussions include the difference between a tennis analyst and strategist, working with Magnus Norman, the intricacies of working with top players and teams, and what the future holds for data analytics.
9: Sports Psychology /w Daria Abramowicz
February 15, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode of 'Baseline Exchanges', Andrew and Craig chat to renowned sports psychologist, Daria Abramowicz. Discussion includes Daria's working relationship with 2020 Roland Garros winner, Iga Świątek, her counterintuitive approach of prioritizing gratitude, human relationships and personal growth as a path to winning and her push for athletes to be more open about their mental needs.
8: Double Empires /w Nicole Melichar
February 09, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this week's podcasts, Andrew and Craig chat to World Number 11 doubles player, Nicole Melichar, whilst preparing for the Australian Open in Melbourne. Nicole has reached three Grand Slam finals, including last year's US Open, and in 2018 - alongside Alexander Peya - lifted the Mixed Doubles title at Wimbledon. Discussions include her keys to success, choosing doubles partners, winning Wimbledon and her Australian Open preparations. Nicole will be wearing Neptune Athletic's 'Atlas' ra...
7: High Impact Athletes /w Marcus Daniell OLY
February 02, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this week's podcast, Andrew and Craig chat to ATP Doubles player, ATP Council Member and CEO/Founder of High Impact Athletes, Marcus Daniell. Marcus explains his quest to create a groundswell of positive impact globally, driven by the generosity and social influence of successful athletes and what life is like serving on the ATP Player Council during these turbulent times. Find out more about Marcus' story and High Impact Athletes by clicking on the link below: https://highimpactathle...
6: What Does it Mean to be Champion Minded? w/ Allistair McCaw
January 26, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, Andrew and Craig are joined by world-renowned Author, Speaker and Performance Consultant, Allistair McCaw. They explore what being 'Champion Minded' is all about, how Kevin Anderson has that winning mindset and some keys to being a great coach. You can watch our relevant video content here: Dinara Safina: The Weight of a Paper Crown: https://youtu.be/CALWnxQuy_4 Kevin Anderson: Trust in the Process: https://youtu.be/Tm5tYUpA_gk About our Guest: Allistair McCaw is a wo...
5: Let's Talk About Tennis' Classification Issue
January 18, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBAs the debate over 'classification' in wheelchair tennis rumbles on, player, journalist and Baseline Media contributor Gemma Stevenson and former Great Britain men’s national coach and ex-ITF wheelchair tennis manager Mark Bullock discuss the wheelchair tennis landscape with host Andrew Raeburn. Gemma explains the IPC’s revised classifications and how it will create a glass ceiling which will prevent some players from competing at an international level, including a number of Paralympian...
4: The Demands on the Modern Tennis Player w/ Matt Jaggard
January 11, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBAndrew & Craig sit down with special guest, Matt Jaggard - Head of Strength and Conditioning at the Delgado and Lee Pro Tennis Academy - to discuss what it's like working in an Academy set-up and the demands of the sport on the modern player. Matt also discusses his manual - International Travel and Tournament Preparation for Tennis - and how he was shocked at the lack of understanding around this critical area for aspiring professional players. Watch our video on 'Ivan Lendl: Tennis' G...
3: Origins: Roger Federer w/ Chris Bowers
January 04, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode of the 'Baseline Exchanges' podcast, Andrew and Craig chat to Roger Federer biographer and tennis historian, Chris Bowers, about the Swiss maestro's formative years, the importance of family and how, from an early age, Roger instilled in himself an overarching sense of perspective. Watch our video 'Origins: Roger Federer' here: https://youtu.be/3NQDeTs_Yu8 You can purchase Chris' book 'Roger Federer - the Greatest' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roger-Federer-Greatest-Chr...
2: Should the ATP & WTA Merge?
December 29, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode of the 'Baseline Exchanges' podcast, Andrew chats to Eleanor Preston, Director of 'The Emilia Group' and Laura Massaro MBE, former Squash World Champion and World Number 1, about the lessons tennis can learn from squash's successful tour merger in 2014. Discussions also include Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil's break-away player's union, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and how the sport of tennis can change to make the game better for everybody? Watch o...
1: Understanding the G.O.A.T Debate w/ Chris Bradley
December 21, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAndrew and Craig chat to Chartered Sports Psychologist, Chris Bradley, about why we debate the 'Greatest Of All Time' (G.O.A.T), its purpose and importance. Chris is a chartered sports psychologist currently working as a Senior Psychologist at Derby County FC. He has also worked for Sheffield United and Middlesbrough but, before his role at Derby, Chris led the psychology provision at the LTA for two years, working with some of the top British players. Also a qualified tennis coach, Chris ...