Tennis Unfiltered
330 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsTennis Unfiltered is a weekly podcast where we try to make sense - tactical, ethical, emotional sense - of the tennis world. And we don't hold back.
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The Tsitsipas dilemma, Medvedev injury, another Djokovic title, Krejcikova on fire and Raducanu returns
October 11, 2022 07:40 - 1 hourGeorge Bellshaw and Calvin Betton join James Gray to talk about the biggest issues in tennis this week: Novak Djokovic wins his 90th ATP title in Astana, beating a strong field and thrashing Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. The former world No 1 is now guaranteed a place at the ATP World Tour finals and has lost just two tour matches since May - is this season he is putting together being underrated? Daniil Medvedev was putting together a fine match against Djokovic before pulling an adduct...
Can Novak Djokovic break the all-time ATP titles record? Race with Federer and Nadal is closing up
October 04, 2022 07:24 - 1 hourGeorge Bellshaw returns to join James Gray and Calvin Betton to discuss all the biggest stories in tennis this week, and consider the follow: So Novak Djokovic wasn't injured then? Can he catch Jimmy Connors' ATP title record? Who will finish on the most titles out of Djokovic, Federer and Nadal? Was Iga Swiatek right to criticise the tour and the ITF over the timing of the BJK Cup Finals in Glasgow? How can tennis fix its calendar problems? Should Corentin Moutet be banned after a figh...
Laver Cup review: The Federer Show, picking a tournament MVP, Djokovic form check + Raducanu injury concerns
September 26, 2022 21:21 - 1 hourJames Gray and Calvin Betton are joined by Michael Hincks, freelance sports journalist who got to witness the Laver Cup and The Roger Federer Show up close and personal. They ask: Did Roger Federer overshadow his own event? Does it matter? What was Ellie Goulding doing there? Who was our Laver Cup MVP? Is Frances Tiafoe the future of the tournament? Should we be asking the Laver Cup to help grow the game internationally? What would we change about the tournament format? Plus the lates...
The Roger Federer One: What is his legacy? Will he even play Laver Cup? What now?
September 19, 2022 17:53 - 1 hourWe're all wearing black, the crying has barely stopped and as a mark of respect George has left the country. Yes, Roger Federer has announced his retirement. Resident tennis coach Calvin Betton and journalist for i newspaper and inews.co.uk James Gray react to the news, and try to answer the following question... If Federer changed the game, how? Will he end up joining an elite group of billionaire athletes? What is Federer's legacy? Will we ever see another player win 20 grand slams acro...
US Open review: How many slams will Carlos Alcaraz win, can anyone stop Iga Swiatek and what next for Daniil Medvedev?
September 12, 2022 15:56 - 1 hourJames Gray is joined by Calvin Betton and George Bellshaw to look back at two weeks of mayhem at Flushing Meadows which culminated in Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz being crowned US Open champions, both for the first time. Will Iga Swiatek win all four next year? Will Carlos Alcaraz win any? Has Casper Ruud proven he is a grand slam challenger? Is Ons Jabeur *actually* any closer to winning one? We'll also talk about the future of Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, whether...
US Open finals preview EXTENDED: Alcaraz vs Ruud, Swiatek vs Jabeur and how they got there with George and Calvin
September 10, 2022 16:37 - 1 hourCalvin Betton and George Bellshaw join James Gray in New York to look at the two singles finals, firstly between Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur, and then between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alcaraz vs Sinner 100 times over please, Caroline Garcia the new Serena + Kyrgios and Gauff out - US Open diary, episode 4
September 08, 2022 18:32 - 36 minutesJames reports live from New York (well sort of - he definitely is there but since this is a podcast, it can't really be called live), talking all things US Open from the last 48 hours. This is a podlet, so sometimes he'll be alone, sometimes he'll be with a guest or two, and it will almost always be quite raw. No music, no editing, just pure, unadulterated mind dump. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nadal OUT, Medvedev OUT, can anyone stop Kyrgios? - US Open diary, episode 4
September 06, 2022 06:11 - 27 minutesJames reports live from New York (well sort of - he definitely is there but since this is a podcast, it can't really be called live), talking all things US Open from the last 48 hours. This is a podlet, so sometimes he'll be alone, sometimes he'll be with a guest or two, and it will almost always be quite raw. No music, no editing, just pure, unadulterated mind dump. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Calvin's take on the first week of the US Open - including where Murray is going wrong and what next for Raducanu
September 03, 2022 18:05 - 38 minutesCalvin Betton joins James Gray to talk about the first week of the US Open. Is this really the end of Serena Williams? What will Emma Raducanu get out of playing a lower level of tournament? Where is it going wrong for Andy Murray? What next for Harriet Dart? Is Rafael Nadal really in the best shape? What can Daniil Medvedev expect from Nick Kyrgios? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goodbye Serena Williams (for the third time), Murray beaten, Draper injured - US Open diary, episode 3
September 03, 2022 04:37 - 25 minutesJames reports live from New York (well sort of - he definitely is there but since this is a podcast, it can't really be called live), talking all things US Open from the last 24 hours. This is a podlet, so sometimes he'll be alone, sometimes he'll be with a guest or two, and it will almost always be quite raw. No music, no editing, just pure, unadulterated mind dump. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Serena rides again, Draper's big breakthrough, Murray makes mincemeat - US Open diary, episode 2
September 01, 2022 06:16 - 19 minutesJames reports live from New York (well sort of - he definitely is there but since this is a podcast, it can't really be called live), talking all things US Open from the last 24 hours. This is a podlet, so sometimes he'll be alone, sometimes he'll be with a guest or two, and it will almost always be quite raw. No music, no editing, just pure, unadulterated mind dump. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Serena's (first) farewell party, the dangers of five sets in the heat - US Open, round 1
August 31, 2022 04:29 - 33 minutesJames reports live from New York (well sort of - he definitely is there but since this is a podcast, it can't really be called live), talking all things US Open from the last two days. This is a podlet, so sometimes he'll be alone, sometimes he'll be with a guest or two, and it will almost always be quite raw. No music, no editing, just pure, unadulterated mind dump. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US Open draw analysis: Nadal’s dream run, a toughie for Raducanu and ‘strange’ start for Kyrgios
August 26, 2022 19:07 - 1 hourCheck out the men's draw in full and the women's draw in full to see how the brackets might unfold, and make sure to study them carefully before entering our fantasy tennis game, which you can play by clicking here. This week, George, Calvin and James (from NYC) discuss the impact of Novak Djokovic finally withdrawing from the US Open, why grand slam prize money should be REDUCED and how Emma Raducanu might fair in her maiden grand slam title defence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Raducanu form check, Coric's incredible return, Caroline Garcia's late bloom + chat about Medvedev, Serena, Murray, Norrie and more
August 23, 2022 21:37 - 1 hourEmma Raducanu enjoyed two of her most high-profile wins as she beat Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams comfortably, but then lost to in-form Jessica Pegula. Finding form at the right time, or catching two legends at a bad time? Borna Coric made an incredible return from shoulder surgery earlier this year and years in the wilderness to win the title in Cincinnati, his first Masters 1000 crown. He will now be seeded at the US Open; is he finally about to come of age? In the women's draw, C...
Serena's legacy as the GOAT, a clash with Raducanu, Halep is back, Alcaraz cracks under pressure and Draper breaks through again
August 16, 2022 22:09 - 1 hourSerena Williams says she will retire after the US Open, announcing in a long letter to the tennis world in Vogue that she’s “evolving” away from tennis and will focus now on expanding her family and her business Serena Ventures. What’s been her impact on the game? What’s her legacy? Where does she rank among the greatest of all-time? And what about her clash with Emma Raducanu? Simona Halep is back in the top 10 after winning Rogers Cup beating Zhang, Teichmann, Gauff, Pegula and then Haddad...
Osaka's deleted Tweet, time to take Kyrgios seriously, Medvedev, Norrie, the future of doubles and more
August 08, 2022 21:22 - 1 hour- Nick Kyrgios wins singles and doubles title in Washington to announce himself as a challenger for the US Open title. He will be seeded for the singles draw and is probably playing at a top-10 level, isn't he? - Daniil Medvedev also won a title this week in Los Cabos, beating Cam Norrie in the final after another strong week for the British No 1 - Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka faced off in San Jose, but where is this rivalry going? - Afterwards, Naomi Osaka Tweeted and deleted about not having ...
Kyrgios wins another (doubles) title, Raducanu gets another coach and Novak targets 30 grand slams
August 01, 2022 22:16 - 1 hourNick Kyrgios withdrew from the singles in Atlanta with a knee problem but did then win the doubles alongside Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Australian Open winning pair Alex de Minaur wins the singles title, beating Jenson Brooksby in the final Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz again to claim his first ATP title on clay - how many times are we going to see that match-up in their careers? Also titles for Roberto Bautista Agut, Caroline Garcia and Marie Bouzkova Goran Ivanisevic says Novak Djokov...
How Federer’s racquet change helped him conquer Nadal, the Big Four unite and Venus Williams picks her dream dinner guests
July 26, 2022 12:58 - 1 hourWith James Gray on holiday, Calvin Betton and George Bellshaw discuss all the latest news from the tennis world, including: Novak Djokovic joins the Laver Cup but will having the Big Four on the same squad turn it into a global event? What does Roger Federer's choice of racquet tell us about his career? Dominic Thiem makes a semi-final, he's not had a chance to defend his 2020 US Open title yet... Lorenzo Musetti goes for underarm serve on match point in the semi-finals but still wins an...
Kasatkina reveals she has a girlfriend and discusses Russian taboo, Hewitt makes the HoF and Maxime Cressy changes the way we think about tennis
July 18, 2022 22:31 - 1 hourJames Gray, George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton dig into the biggest issues of the week in tennis. 1:35 - Daria Kasatkina reveals she is dating a woman, and her concerns about the taboo over same-sex relationships in Russia. The Russian No 1 also said she wanted "war to end", a significant statement both for its anti-war sentiment and even for defining the invasion of Ukraine as a war, something the Russian regime continues to call a "special military operation". 14:53 - Lleyton Hewitt is induc...
Wimbledon review: What next for Djokovic vs Nadal vs Federer, Rybakina or Kyrgios the bigger breakthrough
July 15, 2022 22:06 - 1 hourWe've got a full set! George Bellshaw, Calvin Betton and James Gray all manage to get on the same podcast to look back at two weeks of Wimbledon and forward to the hard court season. We asked: Should Novak Djokovic still be confident of beating Rafa Nadal's all-time slam record? Is Roger Federer still the GOAT on grass? Would any of them beat John McEnroe? Is Elena Rybakina a bigger breakthrough than Nick Kyrgios? Will Ons Jabeur ever win a grand slam? Does James need to change his fant...
Wimbledon, Day 14: Djokovic the champion, Kyrgios proves himself and goodbye to Sue Barker
July 10, 2022 23:37 - 43 minutesThank you so much for listening to all the podlets over Wimbledon. It has been our record fortnight, with thousands of you tuning in to listen. We really, REALLY appreciate it, even if you don't always agree with us. That's why we're here, in the end, to stir the pot a bit! Anyway, weekly pods will be back after Wimbledon - and if you want to play me at Matchpoint Tennis Championships, just drop me a DM... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 13: Men's final preview, Russia claim Rybakina's victory and Jabeur promises she will win a slam
July 10, 2022 09:53 - 38 minutesThank you so much for listening to all the podlets over Wimbledon. It has been our record fortnight, with thousands of you tuning in to listen. We really, REALLY appreciate it, even if you don't always agree with us. That's why we're here, in the end, to stir the pot a bit! Anyway, weekly pods will be back after Wimbledon - and if you want to play me at Matchpoint Tennis Championships, just drop me a DM... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 12: Women's final preview and a look back at Norrie vs Djokovic
July 09, 2022 10:21 - 35 minutesPlease tell your friends and tennis partners about the Love Tennis Podcast. We will be releasing new episode EVERY DAY over Wimbledon, and it would be a great shame if we didn't get any new listeners for our trouble. You are our greatest asset, our greatest supporters and the reason we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 11: Nadal is OUT - how it happened, when it happened and why it happened
July 08, 2022 11:45 - 15 minutesPlease tell your friends and tennis partners about the Love Tennis Podcast. We will be releasing new episode EVERY DAY over Wimbledon, and it would be a great shame if we didn't get any new listeners for our trouble. You are our greatest asset, our greatest supporters and the reason we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 10: Nadal injury latest, Kyrgios' maturity and Garin proves a point
July 07, 2022 10:47 - 23 minutesOrder of play for Thursday 1.30pm: Ons Jabeur (3) vs Tatjana Maria Followed by (expected around 3.15pm): Simona Halep (16) vs Elena Rybakina (17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 9: Norrie the British hero, Djokomeback, Kyrgios handed court summons, Maria and Jabeur through
July 05, 2022 23:27 - 42 minutesWimbledon order of play for Wednesday Centre Court (from 1.30pm BST) Ajla Tomljanovic vs Elena Rybakina Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz No 1 Court (from 1pm BST) Simona Halep vs Amanda Anisimova Nick Kyrgios vs Cristian Garin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 8: Kyrgios injury concerns, Anisimova and Halep in contention for women's title
July 05, 2022 12:59 - 28 minutesOrder of play for Tuesday (All times BST and subject to change!) Centre Court (1.30pm start) Novak Djokovic (1) vs Jannik Sinner (10) Marie Bouzkova vs Ons Jabeur (3) No 1 Court (1pm start) Tatjana Maria vs Jule Niemeier David Goffin vs Cameron Norrie (9) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 7: Djoko in a rush, Alcaraz on the way out and why there is another upset on the cards in the women's draw
July 04, 2022 09:38 - 31 minutesOrder of play for Monday (All times BST and order of play is subject to change) Centre Court (from 1.30pm) Brandon Nakashima vs Nick Kyrgios Paula Badosa (4) vs Simona Halep (16) Botic van de Zandschulp (21) vs Rafael Nadal (2) No 1 Court (from 1pm) Elena Rybakina (17) vs Petra Martic Jason Kubler vs Taylor Fritz (11) Amanda Anisimova (20) vs Harmony Tan No 2 Court (from 11am) Cristian Garin vs Alex de Minaur Alize Cornet vs Ajla Tomljanovic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Wimbledon, Day 6 EXTENDED: The Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas episode
July 03, 2022 12:27 - 1 hourPlease tell your friends and tennis partners about the Love Tennis Podcast. We will be releasing new episode EVERY DAY over Wimbledon, and it would be a great shame if we didn't get any new listeners for our trouble. You are our greatest asset, our greatest supporters and the reason we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 5: Carnage on Centre Court ahead of Liam Broady's day of destiny
July 02, 2022 10:10 - 15 minutesPlease tell your friends and tennis partners about the Love Tennis Podcast. We will be releasing new episode EVERY DAY over Wimbledon, and it would be a great shame if we didn't get any new listeners for our trouble. You are our greatest asset, our greatest supporters and the reason we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 4: Brits on fire as Boulter and Broady boss way into round three
June 30, 2022 23:12 - 43 minutesPlease tell your friends and tennis partners about the Love Tennis Podcast. We will be releasing new episode EVERY DAY over Wimbledon, and it would be a great shame if we didn't get any new listeners for our trouble. You are our greatest asset, our greatest supporters and the reason we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 3: Raducanu out, imperious Djokovic and the end for Murray?
June 30, 2022 00:28 - 29 minutesPlease tell your friends and tennis partners about the Love Tennis Podcast. We will be releasing new episode EVERY DAY over Wimbledon, and it would be a great shame if we didn't get any new listeners for our trouble. You are our greatest asset, our greatest supporters and the reason we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 2 (feat. Patten-Cash): Nadal and Serena put on a show, Covid returns, Kyrgios disgrace and Cressy shocks Felix
June 29, 2022 00:19 - 32 minutesPlease tell your friends and tennis partners about the Love Tennis Podcast. We will be releasing new episode EVERY DAY over Wimbledon, and it would be a great shame if we didn't get any new listeners for our trouble. You are our greatest asset, our greatest supporters and the reason we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon, Day 1: A Djokovic wobble, Raducanu joy and Murray comes through a fight
June 28, 2022 00:15 - 26 minutesPlease tell your friends and tennis partners about the Love Tennis Podcast. We will be releasing new episode EVERY DAY over Wimbledon, and it would be a great shame if we didn't get any new listeners for our trouble. You are our greatest asset, our greatest supporters and the reason we do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon preview: Djokovic, Murray and Raducanu open Centre with Wawrinka vs Sinner surely the pick
June 26, 2022 22:05 - 1 hourA look back at all the biggest stories of the last week including: Petra Kvitova won in Eastbourne and turned a few heads in fantasy Stefanos Tsitsipas "proved" he can play on grass Emma Raducanu's ongoing injury scare Nick Kyrgios is up to his usual tricks again Novak Djokovic still won't get vaccinated Enter Fantasy Wimbledon here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SlzP2_ikNbyjxVJMEUynBQTKhJGtdKeLJ_qS3aUySJ0/ Follow your progress here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sb92qUwEer...
Wimbledon draw analysis: Predicting EVERY section + updates on injuries to Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray
June 24, 2022 19:17 - 1 hourNovak Djokovic appears to have been given the softer end of the Wimbledon draw Rafael Nadal will have to battle but the podders still reckon he'll make it through Who is the dark horse to come out of a wide-open bracket and reach the quarter-finals? Is there anyone Iga Swiatek should be scared of? How glad is Ons Jabeur to have avoided her half of the draw? How many Brits can make it through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Serena and Nadal in, Osaka and Bouchard out of Wimbledon + Berlin, Nottingham, Queen's and Halle champions make moves
June 19, 2022 22:03 - 1 hourA PACKED podcast with more stories than ever, including: Serena Williams made her comeback official and will play doubles at Eastbourne with Ons Jabeur before taking a singles wildcard at Wimbledon Naomi Osaka will not be there though after failing to recover from an Achilles problem, and she says she is trying to master the phrase "after the storm comes the calm" Eugenie Bouchard said she would not play Wimbledon because it would be a waste of her protected ranking entries when she can't ...
Murray beaten in a final, Berrettini back with a bang, the van Rijthoven miracle and inside the Nottingham Challenger
June 12, 2022 23:01 - 1 hourAndy Murray played his first grass-court final since 2016, when he won Wimbledon, but he could not get over the line against a resurgent Matteo Berrettini in Stuttgart. There was good form for Nick Kyrgios who was stopped by Murray in the semi-final but revealed afterwards that he had been racially abused by the crowd. Stefanos Tsitsipas was another who ran into Murray in good form, and is yet to show what he can do on grass All of which gets us wondering.... how high can Andy Murray fly o...
French Open review: Nadal No 22, Swiatek delivers + an injury for Raducanu and surgery for Zverev
June 07, 2022 22:45 - 1 hourPART 1 Rafael Nadal won his 22nd grand slam title at Roland Garros, sweeping aside Casper Ruud with apparent ease. Has it changed the way we see the GOAT debate? Nadal did reveal he would have a non-invasive nerve procedure in an effort to limit the pain in his foot after having anaesthetic injections throughout the tournament. How long has he got left on his left foot? Casper Ruud admitted the occasion got to him after he managed to win just six games. Will he be back here again? Coco Ga...
French Open, Day 14: Nadal vs Ruud preview, Swiatek sweeps aside Gauff and controversy in the press room
June 05, 2022 10:41 - 40 minutesRafael Nadal is looking to win a 14th French Open title and maintain his 100 per cent record in the final of Roland Garros Casper Ruud is in his very first grand slam final and has never played Nadal competitively What could possibly go wrong?! And on Saturday Iga Swiatek beat Coco Gauff in straight sets to claim her second French Open title (in front of Robert Lewandowski), leaving the American tearful but proud of her achievements Both women used their platform during the tournament to ...
French Open, Day 13: Zverev's horror injury, Nadal vs humidity and predicting the Swiatek vs Gauff final
June 03, 2022 22:27 - 35 minutesAlexander Zverev was taken off court in a wheelchair to end a thrilling semi-final against Rafael Nadal Nadal stopped keeping balls in his pocket because conditions were so humid Casper Ruud was interrupted in his effort to beat Marin Cilic by a climate change protestor The Norwegian triumphed though and will face Nadal in Sunday's final Coco Gauff takes on Iga Swiatek in the women's final on Saturday (2pm BST) Who do we want to win? Who do we *need* to win? Learn more about your ad cho...
French Open, Day 12: Swiatek and Gauff impress and previews to Nadal vs Zverev and Ruud vs Cilic
June 02, 2022 23:17 - 40 minutesIs there any way of stopping Iga Swiatek? How on earth did Coco Gauff get so mature at 18? How can Alexander Zverev beat Rafael Nadal? Is Nadal's foot going to be alright? Where did Marin Cilic's form come from? What can Casper Ruud do in the tennis world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
French Open, Day 11: Sexism at the heart of Roland Garros? + Ruud, Cilic, Kasatkina and Swiatek all through
June 02, 2022 11:53 - 20 minutesRead James' comment piece on the scheduling at Roland Garros here: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/french-open-schedule-2022-women-match-men-primetime-slot-1662774 We also ask: Did Casper Ruud really shout at Holger Rune in the locker room? How is Marin Cilic still not done yet? Is Iga Swiatek starting to show some weaknesses? Can Daria Kasatkina stop her? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
French Open, Day 10: Nadal-Djokovic epic, Zverev beats Alcaraz, Trevisan and Gauff through
June 01, 2022 01:34 - 26 minutesHow on earth do you explain Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal? Where did Djokovic go wrong? How fit is Nadal really and will we see him at Wimbledon? Is 1am in May too late and too cold to play tennis? Plus: Zverev vs Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Fernandez's injury and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
French Open, Day 9 EXTENDED EDITION: Tsitsipas crashes out to Rune, Swiatek wobbles and a Nadal vs Djokovic preview
May 30, 2022 23:04 - 1 hourOrder of play for Tuesday (All times UK) Court Philippe Chatrier 11am: Martina Trevisan vs Leylah Fernandez (17) Followed by: Coco Gauff (18) vs Sloane Stephens Followed by: Alexander Zverev (3) vs Carlos Alcaraz (6) Not before 7.45pm: Novak Djokovic (1) vs Rafael Nadal (5) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
French Open, Day 8: Nadal's epic win over Auger-Aliassime, Gauff and Stephens set up clash and Fernandez is ready
May 29, 2022 23:43 - 22 minutesWill Felix Auger-Aliassime regret not serving at 70 per cent? How is Rafa Nadal playing? Can Coco Gauff stop Iga Swiatek? Where did Sloane Stephens' form come from? This and so many other questions to answer from Roland Garros... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
French Open, Day 7: Rublev and Medvedev through, Sabalenka and Badosa out and the fourth round settled
May 28, 2022 23:40 - 31 minutesCalvin and James raw and unedited on Saturday's action at Roland Garros Jessica Pegula is the highest ranked seed left in the women's draw except for Iga Swiatek Who can challenge the Polish world No 1? Is Aryna Sabalenka ever going to win a grand slam? What does Andrey Rublev add to the draw? Why did we never believe that Daniil Medvedev could be good on clay? What is Holger Rune's deal? James will be taking no questions about the football now and for some time afterwards. Learn more ...
French Open, Day 6: Fernandez delights, Gauff flexes, Nadal, Djokovic and Alcaraz cruise
May 28, 2022 00:16 - 38 minutesWhat a match between Fernandez and Bencic! Anisimova got away with one Norrie’s French Open campaign is over Gauff dispatched the giant-killer Kanepi It’s a big day for the top half pretenders tomorrow: Pegula vs Zidansek, Badosa vs Kudermetova; Keys vs Rybakina and Sabalenka vs Giorgi. Holger Rune vs Hugo Gaston on Saturday night Medvedev faces Kecmanovic, which feels like a big test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
French Open, Day 5 EXTENDED EDITION: The chances of Nadal and Djokovic, can anyone beat Iga and lots more
May 26, 2022 23:01 - 1 hourRafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic: who are we more convinced by? Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev: who are we less convinced by? Can anyone stop Iga Swiatek and is it worth trying? How do we rate the British effort? Plus a look ahead to how the quarter-finals might be shaping up and why Irina-Camelia Begu was not disqualified from the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
French Open, Day 4: Raducanu out, Sakkari shocked, Alcaraz and Zverev survive scares
May 25, 2022 22:59 - 36 minutesCalvin and James discuss high-profile defeats for Emma Raducanu and Maria Sakkari, while Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz both faced match points but somehow came away with victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices