Open Era
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsTennis analysis from beyond the baseline. Hosted by Simon Bushell and Devang Desai, Open Era covers the headlines and oddities from the ATP and WTA. Ranging from the 'Big Three' to Canada’s meteoric rise in the tennis world, Open Era keeps you informed and entertained.
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Cincinnati: Ohi-Woah or Ohi-No?
August 22, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 95 MBAfter his latest run in with the shadow court, Devang is missing in action this week. Instead, James Shank of Tick Tock Tennis joins Simon to get some things off the chest about the latest Masters 1000 event. Afterwards we do our best marketing efforts for some players ahead of the final major of the year and tackle some parting shots. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @D...
155. Cincinnati: Ohi-Woah or Ohi-No?
August 22, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 95 MBAfter his latest run in with the shadow court, Devang is missing in action this week. Instead, James Shank of Tick Tock Tennis joins Simon to get some things off the chest about the latest Masters 1000 event. Afterwards we do our best marketing efforts for some players ahead of the final major of the year and tackle some parting shots. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @D...
Canada: Evolving Away
August 15, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBI think deep down we all knew this day was coming. Serena Williams announced her retirement plans this week. Devang and Simon chat about her legacy and what the farewell tour will look like. Plus there was Real Tennis™ which took place during the course of the week. The winners, the losers, the highs, the lows. We cover it all. Also Parting Shots. Everyone loves Parting Shots. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @O...
154. Canada: Evolving Away
August 15, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBI think deep down we all knew this day was coming. Serena Williams announced her retirement plans this week. Devang and Simon chat about her legacy and what the farewell tour will look like. Plus there was Real Tennis™ which took place during the course of the week. The winners, the losers, the highs, the lows. We cover it all. Also Parting Shots. Everyone loves Parting Shots. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @O...
153. Deep Dive: Carlos Alcaraz
August 08, 2022 06:05 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBCarlos Alcaraz keeps ticking things off the list. Youngest this, youngest that. First person since Nadal. First person since Djokovic. First person since Federer. Ever been curious how and where El Hurricane comes from? This week on Open Era we take a Deep Dive into the young life of the man from Murcia. What was his upbringing? What was his junior career like? How did he do at Challenger level? We’ll answer those questions and more! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and...
Deep Dive: Carlos Alcaraz
August 08, 2022 06:05 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBCarlos Alcaraz keeps ticking things off the list. Youngest this, youngest that. First person since Nadal. First person since Djokovic. First person since Federer. Ever been curious how and where El Hurricane comes from? This week on Open Era we take a Deep Dive into the young life of the man from Murcia. What was his upbringing? What was his junior career like? How did he do at Challenger level? We’ll answer those questions and more! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and...
152. Open Era Deep Dive: Suzanne Lenglen
August 01, 2022 06:05 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBOn a special edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang welcome illustrator Tom Humberstone to chat about his incredible upcoming graphic novel ‘Suzanne: The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis.’ Tom takes us through the career and life of Suzanne Lenglen, one of the game’s true trailblazers. Among many topics, they discuss Lenglen’s lasting impact on the sport today, and why her story is required reading. ‘Suzanne’ ships in September 2022. Pre-order your copy at Avery Hill Publishing. https://averyh...
152. Deep Dive: Suzanne Lenglen
August 01, 2022 06:05 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBOn a special edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang welcome illustrator Tom Humberstone to chat about his incredible upcoming graphic novel ‘Suzanne: The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis.’ Tom takes us through the career and life of Suzanne Lenglen, one of the game’s true trailblazers. Among many topics, they discuss Lenglen’s lasting impact on the sport today, and why her story is required reading. ‘Suzanne’ ships in September 2022. Pre-order your copy at Avery Hill Publishing. https://averyh...
Deep Dive: Suzanne Lenglen
August 01, 2022 06:05 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBOn a special edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang welcome illustrator Tom Humberstone to chat about his incredible upcoming graphic novel ‘Suzanne: The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis.’ Tom takes us through the career and life of Suzanne Lenglen, one of the game’s true trailblazers. Among many topics, they discuss Lenglen’s lasting impact on the sport today, and why her story is required reading. ‘Suzanne’ ships in September 2022. Pre-order your copy at Avery Hill Publishing. https://averyh...
Replay: Jennifer Capriati, Tennis Survivor
July 25, 2022 06:05 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBGraf, Navratilova, Seles, Serena, Hingis... Jennifer Capriati not only competed with the game’s greats, she beat them. It was an unconventional path. From youth prodigy to tennis survivor, Capriati put herself back in slam contention in 2003 when she met Justine Henin in an all-time classic semifinal under the lights at Arthur Ashe. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDev...
151. Newport: Open Era Hall of Fame
July 18, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBYeah, You could be the greatest You can be the best You can be the king kong banging on your chest You could beat the world You could beat the war You could talk to God, go banging on his door Or something like that. Either way, this week we catch you up with all the stuff we missed before turning our attention to the small matter of who will be standing in the Open Era HALL OF FAAAAMMMME! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally jo...
Newport: Open Era Hall of Fame
July 18, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBYeah, You could be the greatest You can be the best You can be the king kong banging on your chest You could beat the world You could beat the war You could talk to God, go banging on his door Or something like that. Either way, this week we catch you up with all the stuff we missed before turning our attention to the small matter of who will be standing in the Open Era HALL OF FAAAAMMMME! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined ...
Wimbledon: Why Ons Matters
July 11, 2022 06:05 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBWe have a brand new champion on the WTA. Elena Rybakina won the Venus Rosewater Dish in a somewhat surprising turn of events. Ons Jabeur also turned heads this week for her trailblazing prowess. Also, yawn…Novak Djokovic wins again. We are half joking. It’s an amazing achievement but it is a bit dull innit? Parting shots also takes aim at the rest of the week at SW19 including various protests which founds their ways into the hallowed halls of the All England Club. Follow @OpenEra on Twitter...
150. Wimbledon: Why Ons Matters
July 11, 2022 06:05 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBWe have a brand new champion on the WTA. Elena Rybakina won the Venus Rosewater Dish in a somewhat surprising turn of events. Ons Jabeur also turned heads this week for her trailblazing prowess. Also, yawn…Novak Djokovic wins again. We are half joking. It’s an amazing achievement but it is a bit dull innit? Parting shots also takes aim at the rest of the week at SW19 including various protests which founds their ways into the hallowed halls of the All England Club. Follow @OpenEra on Twitter...
149. Wimbledon: Big Bully Brand
July 04, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBWhat a week. On a mid-slam edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang gather to discuss the buzz around the grounds at Henman Hill. An incredible ceremony, smaller crowds and Covid make their mark, while Serena’s comeback ends quickly and Fantasy Draft results are mocked. Then, it’s our turn to direct Netflix’s latest episode of ‘Tennis To Survive’ (a working title) - what are the storylines worth tracking so far at Wimbledon. Djokovic, Kyrgios, Tsitsipas…take your pick. Finally, it’s partin...
Wimbledon: Big Bully Brand
July 04, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBWhat a week. On a mid-slam edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang gather to discuss the buzz around the grounds at Henman Hill. An incredible ceremony, smaller crowds and Covid make their mark, while Serena’s comeback ends quickly and Fantasy Draft results are mocked. Then, it’s our turn to direct Netflix’s latest episode of ‘Tennis To Survive’ (a working title) - what are the storylines worth tracking so far at Wimbledon. Djokovic, Kyrgios, Tsitsipas…take your pick. Finally, it’s partin...
148. Wimbledon: Fantasy Draft
June 27, 2022 06:05 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBIt is time for the Open Era Wimbledon Fantasy Draft. Here to make their selections are some friends of the show and members of our Patreon Community. We are thrilled to be joined by Owen, Pog, James, Josh, Luke, and Priyanka. So join Dev and Simon as we dive into the madness of Draft day! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or re...
Wimbledon: Fantasy Draft
June 27, 2022 06:05 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBIt is time for the Open Era Wimbledon Fantasy Draft. Here to make their selections are some friends of the show and members of our Patreon Community. We are thrilled to be joined by Owen, Pog, James, Josh, Luke, and Priyanka. So join Dev and Simon as we dive into the madness of Draft day! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or re...
147. London: Kiss My Grass
June 20, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWe’reee baccck. Some big things have happened since the last time Simon and Devang gathered to talk tennis. The gang dives into Serena’s comeback, Nadal’s Wimbledon outlook, Nick Kyrgios, Andy Murray and plenty more as they cover the headlines from a massive few days. Then, the Open Era time machine is used to take a look at Wimbledons of the past as we get ready for the 2022 edition. As always, we conclude with Parting Shots and Two Challenges Remaining. Hope you enjoy it! Follow @Op...
London: Kiss My Grass
June 20, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWe’reee baccck. Some big things have happened since the last time Simon and Devang gathered to talk tennis. The gang dives into Serena’s comeback, Nadal’s Wimbledon outlook, Nick Kyrgios, Andy Murray and plenty more as they cover the headlines from a massive few days. Then, the Open Era time machine is used to take a look at Wimbledons of the past as we get ready for the 2022 edition. As always, we conclude with Parting Shots and Two Challenges Remaining. Hope you enjoy it! Follow @Op...
Replay: Goran Wins ‘The People’s Final’
June 13, 2022 06:05 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB10,000 tennis fans packed Centre Court on a Monday to watch two men battle for a prize that had eluded them in the past. Patrick Rafter had come close in 2000, losing to Pete Sampras in the final. Goran Ivanišević’s date with destiny at Wimbledon was a long time coming. He had lost in the final three times prior to that July day in 2001, where a legion of rabid Aussie fans and Goran devotees gathered for an unforgettable afternoon. Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to ...
146. French Open: 22 (Rafa’s Version)
June 06, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWell, they did it again. We expected Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal to win, right? Well if you didn’t I’ve got bad news for you. On a special Roland Garros wrap of the pod, Vivek Jacob joins Devang to break down both finals, bring our best and worst takes to the floor regarding the highs and lows of the 2022 French Open and conclude, as always, with Parting Shots. Enjoy! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 ...
French Open: 22 (Rafa’s Version)
June 06, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWell, they did it again. We expected Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal to win, right? Well if you didn’t I’ve got bad news for you. On a special Roland Garros wrap of the pod, Vivek Jacob joins Devang to break down both finals, bring our best and worst takes to the floor regarding the highs and lows of the 2022 French Open and conclude, as always, with Parting Shots. Enjoy! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If me...
145. French Open: Adroit, Salubrious and Withering
May 30, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBDev and Simon dive headfirst into some nonsense this week as we play a word description game to tackle the first week at Roland Garros. Next we ask a simple question. What are 3 things we loved and 3 things we hated from the French capital so far. Finally, our attention turns to parting shots which feature the biggest L of the season so far and a dog named Willow. Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If mer...
French Open: Adroit, Salubrious and Withering
May 30, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBDev and Simon dive headfirst into some nonsense this week as we play a word description game to tackle the first week at Roland Garros. Next we ask a simple question. What are 3 things we loved and 3 things we hated from the French capital so far. Finally, our attention turns to parting shots which feature the biggest L of the season so far and a dog named Willow. Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If mer...
144. French Open: The Empire Strikes Back
May 23, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBI think we all knew it was heading here deep down. The ATP, WTA, and ITF planted a tennis racket in the sand this week by removing rankings points from Wimbledon. Dev and Simon are joined by James Shank of TickTok Tennis to digest some show court sized news. Plus, the debut of the Open Era Draft and Parting Shots revists Sets and the City. The tennis season powers on! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If mer...
French Open: The Empire Strikes Back
May 23, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBI think we all knew it was heading here deep down. The ATP, WTA, and ITF planted a tennis racket in the sand this week by removing rankings points from Wimbledon. Dev and Simon are joined by James Shank of TickTok Tennis to digest some show court sized news. Plus, the debut of the Open Era Draft and Parting Shots revists Sets and the City. The tennis season powers on! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If mer...
143. Rome: Show Me the Money
May 16, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIn case you didn’t know tennis still has a sexist pay disparity problem. That again reared its ugly head during the week in Rome. Plus Devang and Simon tackle the Rafa injury, the Wimbledon points situation and dive into some Open Era Marketing for which players you should be buying and selling heading to the French Open. #isnerman forever Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If merch is your thing, be sure ...
Rome: Show Me the Money
May 16, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIn case you didn’t know tennis still has a sexist pay disparity problem. That again reared its ugly head during the week in Rome. Plus Devang and Simon tackle the Rafa injury, the Wimbledon points situation and dive into some Open Era Marketing for which players you should be buying and selling heading to the French Open. #isnerman forever Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If merch is your thing, be sure ...
142. Madrid: The Shadow Court
May 09, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBWith Devang away, Simon welcomes in a few guests to help examine a few intriguing topics. First the wonderful Michelle Katami of the BBC World Service to talk about rising star Angella Okutoyi. It’s a fascinating look into the young Kenyan’s journey and where she hopes to go next. Next, we are thrilled to be joined by Claire and Scott from the Murray Musings Podcast. Obviously we talk about Andy (durr) but we also dive into their thoughts on Madrid and the season in general. It’s a bang...
Madrid: The Shadow Court
May 09, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBWith Devang away, Simon welcomes in a few guests to help examine a few intriguing topics. First the wonderful Michelle Katami of the BBC World Service to talk about rising star Angella Okutoyi. It’s a fascinating look into the young Kenyan’s journey and where she hopes to go next. Next, we are thrilled to be joined by Claire and Scott from the Murray Musings Podcast. Obviously we talk about Andy (durr) but we also dive into their thoughts on Madrid and the season in general. It’s a bang...
141. Madrid: What’s in the Box?
May 02, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBIt’s a BIG show this week as Devang and Simon welcome Tennis Now writer Chris Oddo to chat about everything Madrid, including the Rafa-Novak-Alcaraz section and the fate of the ‘other guys’ in the ATP. Also: Boris Becker goes to jail, the Wimbledon ban draws Nadal’s ire, and Bianca Andreescu’s comeback hits full gear. In parting shots, we examine what Naomi Osaka meant by her comments regarding the ATP and ‘excitement’ and talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. Follow @OpenEra on Twitt...
Madrid: What’s in the Box?
May 02, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBIt’s a BIG show this week as Devang and Simon welcome Tennis Now writer Chris Oddo to chat about everything Madrid, including the Rafa-Novak-Alcaraz section and the fate of the ‘other guys’ in the ATP. Also: Boris Becker goes to jail, the Wimbledon ban draws Nadal’s ire, and Bianca Andreescu’s comeback hits full gear. In parting shots, we examine what Naomi Osaka meant by her comments regarding the ATP and ‘excitement’ and talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. Follow @OpenEra on Twitt...
Stuttgart: Tennis Pitches
April 25, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBCarlos Swiatek. Iga Alcaraz. You can see what we’re trying to do here..Hopefully. This week’s Open Era is full of Iga and Carlos talk as we unveil the brand new Open Era Seal Of Quality™ to grade the thousands of tennis matches we watch over the days, weeks, months and (oh god) years. But before that, Simon and Devang discuss the major news off the court this week, as Wimbledon confirmed it will ban players from Russia and Belarus at this year’s tournament. Is this just,why did Wimbledon d...
140. Stuttgart: Tennis Pitches
April 25, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBCarlos Swiatek. Iga Alcaraz. You can see what we’re trying to do here..Hopefully. This week’s Open Era is full of Iga and Carlos talk as we unveil the brand new Open Era Seal Of Quality™ to grade the thousands of tennis matches we watch over the days, weeks, months and (oh god) years. But before that, Simon and Devang discuss the major news off the court this week, as Wimbledon confirmed it will ban players from Russia and Belarus at this year’s tournament. Is this just,why did Wimbledon d...
Monte Carlo: An A+++++ Podcast
April 18, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThe ATP arrives at the home tournament for the majority of the top 100… We round up Monte Carlo with our top 5 favourite matches of the week. In women’s tennis it was a big week for acronyms as the WTA stars played in the BJK Cup. Can LAF steer C A N A D A to victory? Plus the usual nonsense of parting shots! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit...
139. Monte Carlo: An A+++++ Podcast
April 18, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThe ATP arrives at the home tournament for the majority of the top 100… We round up Monte Carlo with our top 5 favourite matches of the week. In women’s tennis it was a big week for acronyms as the WTA stars played in the BJK Cup. Can LAF steer C A N A D A to victory? Plus the usual nonsense of parting shots! Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2 If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http:/...
Monte Carlo: Not Goodbye, See You Later
April 11, 2022 06:05 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBAnother week brings more retirement news from pro tennis as yes… time is still undefeated. On this week’s Open Era, commentator Ravi Ubha joins Devang to discuss Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s impending retirement from tennis. They discuss his biggest moments and why that final breakthrough at a major never came. Then, Tennis and Bagels’ Vansh Vermani joins to recap the bombshell coaching news of the week: Patrick Mouratoglu is leaving the Serena Williams coaching team to link up with Simona Halep....
138. Monte Carlo: Not Goodbye, See You Later
April 11, 2022 06:05 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBAnother week brings more retirement news from pro tennis as yes… time is still undefeated. On this week’s Open Era, commentator Ravi Ubha joins Devang to discuss Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s impending retirement from tennis. They discuss his biggest moments and why that final breakthrough at a major never came. Then, Tennis and Bagels’ Vansh Vermani joins to recap the bombshell coaching news of the week: Patrick Mouratoglu is leaving the Serena Williams coaching team to link up with Simona Halep....
137. Miami: Things Just Got Interesting
April 04, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBDevang and Simon are joined by friend of the show and all around Tennis guru Owen Lewis to dissect an actual good week of tennis! Literally everyone who reached the latter stages in Miami seemed like decent human beings. Unbelievable! We dive into Swiatek and Osaka’s final before turning our attention to the Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz. Plus we have a special shout out for Hubbie Hurkacz’s shorts. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server a...
Miami: Things Just Got Interesting
April 04, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBDevang and Simon are joined by friend of the show and all around Tennis guru Owen Lewis to dissect an actual good week of tennis! Literally everyone who reached the latter stages in Miami seemed like decent human beings. Unbelievable! We dive into Swiatek and Osaka’s final before turning our attention to the Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz. Plus we have a special shout out for Hubbie Hurkacz’s shorts. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server a...
Miami: Ash Barty’s Retirement Party
March 28, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBAt 25, Ashleigh Barty is calling it a day. On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang devote the majority of the show to this week’s bombshell news: Ash Barty stepping away from tennis as the World No. 1. We talk about her legacy on the court, the way she carries herself off of it and the path other players may follow. Also this week, it’s Iga Swiatek’s world now, JJ Wolf hits the shot of the decade, and our parting shots, including the latest from the Miami Open. Come join the Patreon fa...
136. Miami: Ash Barty’s Retirement Party
March 28, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBAt 25, Ashleigh Barty is calling it a day. On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang devote the majority of the show to this week’s bombshell news: Ash Barty stepping away from tennis as the World No. 1. We talk about her legacy on the court, the way she carries herself off of it and the path other players may follow. Also this week, it’s Iga Swiatek’s world now, JJ Wolf hits the shot of the decade, and our parting shots, including the latest from the Miami Open. Come join the Patreon f...
135. Indian Wells: Changing of the Guard
March 21, 2022 06:05 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBWe all live in Taylor Fritz and Iga Swiatek’s World. The future of tennis has arrived! Kinda, sorta joking but it was a remarkable week at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Devang and Simon head into the Open Era Bar to digest a few drinks along with some spicy opinions. Plus there was some chat about Patrick Mouratoglou which is always enjoyable! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera F...
Indian Wells: Changing of the Guard
March 21, 2022 06:05 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBWe all live in Taylor Fritz and Iga Swiatek’s World. The future of tennis has arrived! Kinda, sorta joking but it was a remarkable week at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Devang and Simon head into the Open Era Bar to digest a few drinks along with some spicy opinions. Plus there was some chat about Patrick Mouratoglou which is always enjoyable! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera F...
Indian Wells: Open Era Freedom Convoy
March 14, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBWith The Batman hitting big screens this week we wanted to welcome back our very own Robert Pattinson to Open Era. That’s right, Devang returns this week to chat with Simon about Novak Djokovic’s entry into Indian Wells and the (lack of) punishment for Alexander Zverev. Plus we unveil the very first Open Era Watercooler segment before getting stuck into another action packed parting shots. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free...
134. Indian Wells: Open Era Freedom Convoy
March 14, 2022 06:05 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBWith The Batman hitting big screens this week we wanted to welcome back our very own Robert Pattinson to Open Era. That’s right, Devang returns this week to chat with Simon about Novak Djokovic’s entry into Indian Wells and the (lack of) punishment for Alexander Zverev. Plus we unveil the very first Open Era Watercooler segment before getting stuck into another action packed parting shots. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free...
Lyon: No War Please!
March 07, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBSimon is joined by James Shank of Tick Tok Tennis to discuss another bumper week in the Tennis world. As conflict rages on in the Ukraine, the ATP and WTA decide to suspend tournaments in Russia. Would they have done this without the threat of a strike? We’ll do our best to tackle that very dodgy question. The WTA actually had tournaments! Praise the lord! We unpack a full schedule before looking at a high profile doping case. Parting shots goes from a Maria Sakkari cover shoot to Holge...
133. Lyon: No War Please!
March 07, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBSimon is joined by James Shank of Tick Tok Tennis to discuss another bumper week in the Tennis world. As conflict rages on in the Ukraine, the ATP and WTA decide to suspend tournaments in Russia. Would they have done this without the threat of a strike? We’ll do our best to tackle that very dodgy question. The WTA actually had tournaments! Praise the lord! We unpack a full schedule before looking at a high profile doping case. Parting shots goes from a Maria Sakkari cover shoot to Holge...
Acapulco: It All Falls Down
February 28, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBOn this week’s Open Era, friend of the show Vivek Jacob joins Simon and Devang to cover a heavy week. As players on the ATP and WTA react to Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, the guys consider what’s next while discussing the men’s decision to go to China later this year. Alexander Zverev made headlines (once again) for the worst reasons, Daniil Medvedev reached #1, and Rafael Nadal made it 15-0. Meanwhile Iga Swiatek made a hell of a statement in Doha. All that, plus our parting shots comin...