Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 136 ratingsThe premiere Tennis podcast, featuring incredible guests and spot on analysis by the one and only Jon Wertheim.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Introducing: The Bag - A show about Sports, Money, and Making It
September 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 minuteEver wonder how some teams can seemingly do everything wrong and still generate record-profits? Or how some athletes end up going broke? Or why suddenly, everyone in pro sports seems to be obsessed with cryptocurrency? Former NFL running back (and Dancing With The Stars champ) Rashad Jennings has teamed up with award-winning journalist Lindsay McComick to help make sense of all the dollars, NFTs, cryptos and contracts that make up modern sports. They'll talk to gambling experts, NIL insiders,...
Katrina Adams
May 06, 2021 18:40 - 44 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former USTA president and CEO Katrina Adams about her new book, Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One, which was released in February 2021 and features stories about her life and career. Wertheim and Adams also discuss her current relationship and connection with tennis; how she transitioned to her executive positions; her work with the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program and much more. Lea...
20-Year-Old American Jenson Brooksby
April 30, 2021 14:47 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 20-year-old American Jenson Brooksby. After not playing a match in 2020, Brooksby has won three Challenger titles so far in 2021 and he talks about his recent success, his rise in the rankings from outside the top 300 to No. 166 and much more. Wertheim and Brooksby also discuss what it is like to play at the Challenger level, his training, his goals for the rest of year and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clay Season Check-In
April 22, 2021 18:23 - 33 minutesOn this week's episode, as the tennis calendar turns to the clay season, host Jon Wertheim and senior editor Jamie Lisanti discuss the trending topics, recent results and upcoming tournaments, including the early losses from Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in Monte Carlo and what it means for the upcoming French Open; the WTA results in Charleston, including winner Astra Sharma; how long layoffs and adjusted schedules are impacting player performances; and much more. Learn more about your ad...
ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi
April 15, 2021 19:45 - 51 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi in a wide-ranging conversation about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the proposed merger with women's tennis; how the ATP can become a bigger player in the media space; Gaudenzi's experience as a tennis player and how he made the transition to business; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Chang
April 08, 2021 14:52 - 43 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim is joined by Michael Chang to discuss the tour's transition to clay, including the upcoming French Open; how he fared with Zoom coaching during the pandemic and how he's working with Kei Nishikori currently; how he spent his time during the coronavirus lockdown; and more. Wertheim and Chang also discuss the surge of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and Chang's experience with racism over the course of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Miami Open 2021 Top Storylines
April 01, 2021 21:44 - 37 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with senior editor Jamie Lisanti about the latest headlines and hot topics from the Miami Open. Wertheim and Lisanti talk about the results through the quarterfinals of the tournament, including Naomi Osaka's loss and Daniil Medvedev's exit; the impact of the absence of Serena Williams and the Big Three; the tournament's prize money decrease and lack of fans; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ATP World No. 25 Casper Ruud
March 18, 2021 18:23 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Norwegian tennis player and ATP World No. 25 Casper Ruud. From a tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, the 22-year-old Ruud talks with Wertheim about his rise in the rankings over the past year; his thoughts on tennis, COVID-19 and the vaccine; his home country of Norway; his time spent training in Mallorca with Rafael Nadal; the Big Three; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USTA CEO and Executive Director Mike Dowse
March 11, 2021 15:26 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with USTA CEO and executive director Mike Dowse about his experience in his role during the COVID-19 pandemic; the rise of tennis participation rates in the United States in the wake of the coronavirus and social-distancing measures; how the USTA is looking to build on that; how the pros can help spur more participation among young athletes; the 2020 U.S. Open; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrapping Up the 2021 Australian Open
February 25, 2021 18:43 - 44 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim with senior editor Jamie Lisanti about the 2021 Australian results and the upcoming tournaments on the tennis calendar. Wertheim and Lisanti discuss Novak Djokovic's ninth Australian Open title; the extended dominance of the Big Three; Daniil Medvedev's comments after the final; Naomi Osaka's win over Jennifer Brady and her future; the upcoming Miami Open and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021 Australian Open: Week Two Updates
February 18, 2021 17:19 - 36 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with senior editor Jamie Lisanti about the top storylines from the second week of play at the 2021 Australian Open, as the tournament rounds the corner into the final weekend. Wertheim and Lisanti discuss Naomi Osaka's commanding win over Serena Williams in the semifinals; the possible options for Serena's future; Osaka's rise and unique traits that make her so dominant; Rafael Nadal's loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals; American Je...
Top Storylines from the 2021 Australian Open
February 12, 2021 20:31 - 43 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with senior editor Jamie Lisanti after the first week of play at the 2021 Australian Open in Melbourne. Reporting from the Tennis Channel headquarters in California, Wertheim talks with Lisanti about the early upsets, including defending champion Sofia Kenin's second-round exit; Novak Djokovic's five-set win over Taylor Fritz and the potential impact of his apparent injury; Serena Williams' chase for major title No. 24; the tournament's recent l...
Previewing the 2021 Australian Open with Chanda Rubin
February 05, 2021 19:02 - 47 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former player and current Tennis Channel commentator Chanda Rubin. Ahead of the delayed release of the 2021 Australian Open draws, Wertheim and Rubin preview the tournament, discussing the top seeds and dark horses; predictions for the men's and women's champions; the impact of COVID-19; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Renée Richards
January 28, 2021 17:26 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former tennis player, eye doctor and transgender pioneer, Renée Richards. Wertheim and Richards discuss her forthcoming book about her medical practice and healthcare in the 21st century; her current relationship with tennis and golf and how often she still plays, at age 86; her role as a transgender pioneer; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robbie Koenig from Melbourne on 2021 Australian Open
January 20, 2021 16:31 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Robbie Koenig from Melbourne to discuss the 2021 Australian Open and the early challenges the tournament is facing with positive COVID-19 tests, player controversies and more. Wertheim and Koenig talk about the quarantine conditions in Australia, including Koenig's own experience in a 14-day hotel lockdown; the COVID-19 protocols; how the challenges will impact the tournament and the players; whether or not there has been unfair treatment a...
The Social Dilemma's Randy Fernando
January 14, 2021 22:14 - 58 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Randy Fernando, co-founder and executive director at the Center for Humane Technology, a nonprofit dedicated to realigning technology with humanity's best interests, who was featured in the Netflix blockbuster The Social Dilemma. Wertheim and Fernando discuss the intersection of social media and tennis, including the problem of trolls and how social network platforms can impact players, fans and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2021 Predictions, Latest Headlines
January 07, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with senior editor Jamie Lisanti about his 2021 predictions column and the latest headlines in tennis, including a conversation with Sam Querrey about his COVID-19 experience. Wertheim and Lisanti discuss the 2021 calendar; the possibility of first-time major winners this season; Roger Federer and Serena Williams in 2021 and the possibility of retirement announcements; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Five Storylines for 2021
December 17, 2020 19:53 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and senior editor Jamie Lisanti share their final thoughts on the 2020 season, including the major winners and how tennis fared during a tumultuous year. Wertheim and Lisanti also lookahead to next season to discuss 2021's top storylines, including the schedule for the beginning of the season; Roger Federer's injury and return; Naomi Osaka's next steps and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stanford's Dick Gould and 19-Year-Old American Brandon Nakashima
December 10, 2020 16:21 - 1 hourOn this week's podcast, host Jon Wertheim talks with two guests: first, Stanford University's director of tennis and longtime coach Dick Gould, followed by a wide-ranging conversation with 19-year-old American and rising ATP player, Brandon Nakashima. Wertheim and Gould discuss the state of college tennis; Gould's experience coaching John McEnroe; international players in the sport; and much more. Next, Nakashima joins Wertheim to discuss his jump to No. 166 in the ATP rankings; what the jump...
IMG's Max Eisenbud on 2021 Tennis
December 03, 2020 18:27 - 47 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim is joined by veteran tennis agent and vice president of IMG tennis, Max Eisenbud. The pair discusses the 2021 season, beginning with the news on scheduling and protocols at the 2021 Australian Open; how tennis has held up in this strange year; how players and agents have dealt with the sport's shutdown and the pandemic; why Eisenbud does not agree with the WTA's China policy and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WTA Year-End Awards for 2020
November 19, 2020 18:11 - 53 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with senior editor and producer Jamie Lisanti about the WTA year-end awards for 2020, including Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Most Improved Player of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year, among other honors. Wertheim and Lisanti also discuss the ATP Finals; Alexander Zverev; the 2021 Australian Open and the recent travel restrictions; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tennis Channel President Ken Solomon
November 12, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Tennis Channel President Ken Solomon about the network's recent deal with the ATP for multiyear television and digital rights that will make Tennis Channel the exclusive U.S. television home of the majority of ATP Tour events, beginning in 2021. Wertheim and Solomon also discuss Tennis Channel's growth and plans for the future; the decline of sports ratings in general in 2020; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Tennis Strategy Coach Craig O'Shannessy
November 05, 2020 18:02 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with tennis strategy coach and data guru, Craig O'Shannessy. The pair discusses his work with various players, including Novak Djokovic, and how they utilize stats in preparation for opponents; how he uses probability to help understand percentages and patterns during matches; what tennis data can predict about players' performances and match outcomes; the insights he's found over the course of tournaments; and much more. Learn more about your a...
Behavioral Psychologist Thomas Gilovich and Former UMass Player Brittany Collens
October 29, 2020 15:43 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with two guests. First, Thomas Gilovich, the chair of psychology at Cornell University and a leading behavioral economist, discusses the theory on why we don't mind when tennis players win lots of titles but we don't feel the same way with teams. Gilovich also explains some of his other work and theories related to sports. Next, Wertheim speaks with former UMass tennis player Brittany Collens to explain why the NCAA is stripping the UMass women'...
Longtime ATP Tour Insider Weller Evans
October 22, 2020 16:28 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim speaks with former ATP Tour manager and tennis insider Weller Evans about his career in the sport in a fairly unknown position with the ATP; what it was like to travel on the ATP Tour for nearly an entire year throughout his career; his interactions with players over the years; lessons he learned over the years; the ATP rankings and tennis in 2020; his advice on how to get a career in tennis; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Storylines from Roland Garros 2020
October 08, 2020 16:06 - 46 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim checks in with Jamie Lisanti from Roland Garros 2020 in Paris ahead of the final weekend to discuss the tournament's top storylines, including the cold weather and how it is impacting tennis; Simona Halep's surprising loss; the rise of 19-year-olds Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner; Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's chances on the men's side; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Checking in from Roland Garros 2020
October 02, 2020 19:53 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode, Jon Wertheim checks in from Paris at Roland Garros 2020 to discuss the tournament's top storylines thus far with producer and senior editor Jamie Lisanti. Reporting from the Roland Garros grounds, Wertheim talks with Lisanti about the cold, rainy weather during the tournament so far and how the environment and surface changes are impacting the players; the upsets and impressive players through Week One; the impact of COVID-19; Serena Williams's withdrawal due to an Ach...
Chanda Rubin Previews the 2020 French Open
September 24, 2020 14:57 - 58 minutesOn this week's episode, former top 10 player and current Tennis Channel broadcaster Chanda Rubin joins the podcast to preview the 2020 French Open. Wertheim and Rubin discuss the quick transition to clay from the U.S. Open hard courts; the absences of top players and how it will affect the draw; the chances of Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep winning titles in Paris; how the fall timing and cooler temperatures will impact play; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
2020 U.S. Open Champion Dominic Thiem and Cognitive Scientist Sian Beilock
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with two guests. First, Dominic Thiem joins the podcast less than 24 hours after winning his first career Grand Slam title over Alexander Zverev at the 2020 U.S. Open in New York. Thiem shares his thoughts on the championship match against Zverev, how he dealt with pressure during the tournament; how winning this title will impact him going forward; and more. Then, Barnard College president and cognitive scientist Sian Beilock discusses the abse...
Storylines from the 2020 U.S. Open
September 10, 2020 12:40 - 35 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with producer and senior editor Jamie Lisanti about the top headlines from the 2020 U.S. Open, including Novak Djokovic's default and the repercussions of the incident; the players who have impressed thus far in the tournament; Serena Williams and her chances at the elusive 24th major title; the men's player with the best chance at the title with the Big Three absent; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Anderson on 2020 U.S. Open, New Players' Association Proposal
September 03, 2020 15:21 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about the news and storylines from the first week of the 2020 U.S. Open in New York and with Kevin Anderson, following his first-round loss to Alexander Zverev. Wertheim and Anderson discuss the U.S. Open bubble and COVID-19 protocol; his thoughts on the newly-proposed Professional Tennis Players Association, especially as a long-standing member of the ATP Player Council; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Lindsay Davenport and the US Open
August 27, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks to Lindsay Davenport about the start of the U.S. Open Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacey Allaster on 2020 U.S. Open Protocols
August 20, 2020 14:22 - 38 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with USTA chief executive and U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster about the protocols and new rules in place for the 2020 U.S. Open, set to start on Aug. 31 in New York. Allaster shares the details and regulations of the tournament's COVID-19 testing; the protocols of the bubble in New York; the USTA's new regulations on messages of social justice on their attire and shoes; what the event will look like as compared to years past; and m...
Next-Gen ATP Star Jannik Sinner
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 18-year-old Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner. One of the ATP's Next-Gen stars, Sinner discusses what this year has been like for him with the coronavirus pandemic, just after winning the 2019 Next-Gen ATP Finals; his unlikely backstory and upbringing; how he has raised funds for COVID-19 relief; what he is most looking forward to when he returns to playing tennis; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Mouratoglou and Andrea Leand
August 06, 2020 15:31 - 59 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with two guests in anticipation of the 2020 U.S. Open. First, Patrick Mouratoglou joins the podcast to reassess the Ultimate Tennis Showdown league and to talk about what worked and what didn't and the lessons learned. Wertheim and Mouratoglou also talk about Serena Williams, including what she needs to do win the elusive 24th major title, how she's handling pressure, what she needs to do differently and her disposition during the coronavirus an...
Sam Querrey and Eric Hutchinson
July 30, 2020 15:14 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with two guests: World No. 45 Sam Querrey and singer, songwriter and longtime tennis fan, Eric Hutchinson. From the World TeamTennis bubble at the Greenbrier in West Virginia, Querrey discusses what it's been like to play WTT matches at the resort; how he spent his quarantine; how he continued to train and maintain his fitness during the hiatus; what he is expecting for the 2020 U.S. Open and tennis in the post-coronavirus era; and much more. Th...
Steve Flink on Pete Sampras
July 23, 2020 14:16 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Hall of Fame tennis journalist, historian and author, Steve Flink about his upcoming book, Pete Sampras: Greatness Revisited. Wertheim and Flink discuss Sampras's legacy, revisit his career and reflect on his accomplishments compared to the stars of the game today; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
World TeamTennis CEO Carlos Silva
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with World TeamTennis CEO Carlos Silva. A former player and longtime media executive, Silva discusses the 2020 World TeamTennis season and the health and safety protocols in place; what it's like to stage an event amid the coronavirus pandemic; where the league fits into the tennis calendar as a whole; Silva's experience with the sport as a former player; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Player and Agent Donald Dell
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former player, broadcaster, agent and more, Donald Dell. Wertheim and Dell talk about the prospect of combining the men's and women's tours; the current state of tennis right now, especially amidst the coronavirus pandemic; what the USTA and the sport as a whole can do to attract young athletes to tennis; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Novak Djokovic and the Adria Tour Antics
June 25, 2020 13:08 - 37 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about Novak Djokovic and his Adria Tour, an exhibition series that was scheduled to be played in Croatia and Serbia over four weeks. After Djokovic and other players tested positive for coronavirus and the event was shut down, Wertheim and Lisanti discuss Djokovic's decision-making in the process of organizing the event; the impact of the players' actions and positive tests on tennis as a whole and upcoming tournaments, such a...
Sameer Pandya on "Members Only" Book
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with author Sameer Pandya about his forthcoming book, Members Only, which explores the complicated space between black and white America through the character Raj Bhatt and his experiences at a posh tennis club. Wertheim and Pandya discuss the role tennis plays in the humorous, fictional book, how the story can help us think about larger issues in today's world like racism and prejudice, tennis writing as a whole and much more. Also, Wertheim an...
Patrick Mouratoglou on Ultimate Tennis Showdown
June 11, 2020 14:27 - 54 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Patrick Mouratoglou, coach of Serena Williams and the mind behind the new Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS), a round-robin tournament that will be played at Mouratoglou's tennis academy on the French Riviera over the summer. Mouratoglou discusses why he believes it is important to create a faster-paced game that is more appealing to young fans; why he hopes the format will encourage players to show more emotion; what he is advising Serena to d...
James Blake on Police Brutality, Racial Injustice
June 03, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim speaks with former player and current Miami Open tournament director, James Blake. In the wake of national unrest and anger following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, Blake recalls his own experience with police brutality in 2015, when he was slammed to the ground by an NYPD officer outside of a Manhattan hotel. Blake discusses his thoughts on Floyd and the current protests across the country; what he learned f...
Madison Keys on Kindness in Competition
May 28, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with World No. 13 Madison Keys, who has been staying in Florida during the tennis hiatus. Keys discusses her Kindness Wins initiatives within tennis and other professional sports and how she is helping athletes at all levels understand that compassion and kindness are possible, even in the most competitive environments. Wertheim and Keys also discuss her training over the past few months, what she is expecting when tennis returns, her participat...
St. Edwards University Senior Chase Bartlett
May 21, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with St. Edwards University senior tennis player, Chase Bartlett about his school's decision to cut the men's and women's tennis programs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Bartlett explains how he and other students have been fighting back and pushing the school's administration to pursue other creative solutions instead of eliminating the team; how valuable his team and college tennis experience was to him; how the pandemic will impact c...
USTA Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Hainline
May 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with USTA and NCAA chief medical officer, Dr. Brian Hainline. With various solutions and scenarios for the return of sports under consideration, Dr. Hainline discusses exactly what it will take for sports to come back; pros and cons of the "closed-door" scenario; the unique challenges that tennis faces in returning, including the specific circumstances that must be in place in order for the 2020 U.S. Open to go on as planned; and much more. Lear...
Agent Max Eisenbud on the Current State of Tennis
May 07, 2020 17:35 - 1 hourOn this week's episode, veteran tennis agent Max Eisenbud returns to the podcast for an update on the state of tennis from his perspective, including how players are navigating this time in terms of training and finances. Wertheim and Eisenbud talk about the possibility of tennis returning in 2020; the challenges facing players at this time; insider details on how Eisenbud works with a client on various off-the-court ventures; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
The Record: Venus and Serena Williams: We Told You So
May 01, 2020 20:26 - 37 minutesSports Illustrated is opening up the SI Vault and examining its most consequential work about moments like this one that defined the most legendary athletes in sports through its new podcast, The Record. The 1999 Lipton Championships final in Miami marked the first time that Venus and Serena Williams faced each other in a title match. It also gave the world its first glimpse at the future of tennis. Jon Wertheim revisits the Williams sisters’ arrival and their historical final, and talks with...
Sports Psychologist and Performance Coach Dr. Jonathan Katz
April 30, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Dr. Jonathan Katz, a sports psychologist and performance coach based in Austin, Texas, who works with tennis players at the college and pro levels, in addition to athletes in other sports. Wertheim and Dr. Katz discuss the psychological impact that the coronavirus pandemic will have on athletes; how financial stresses during this time can impact athletes; the mental health dimensions of being a pro tennis player; and much more. Learn more a...
Joe Posnanski on Comparing and Choosing the Greatest Players
April 16, 2020 12:30 - 49 minutesOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former Sports Illustrated writer and current writer at The Athletic, Joe Posnanski. Although many know Posnanski for his baseball expertise, he's actually a self-proclaimed "hardcore tennis fan" who has spent a lot of time during this quarantine watching old tennis matches on YouTube. Wertheim and Posnanski discuss his fondness for Novak Djokovic; the criteria and process used to make inter-era comparisons in sports, specifically for tennis...