Points To Defend | Tennis Podcast
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Two 22-year-olds giving an unfiltered, millennial / gen Z cusper, fan perspective on tennis.
Predictions, previews, reactions, draw dissections, analysis, laughs, gossip and all the fun from on and off the court on the ATP and WTA tours.
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Wimbledon is back and so are we! Highs for Murray, lows for Serena, and Centre Court vibes
July 01, 2021 21:10 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBPoints to Defend is back and better than ever! New logo, posts on social, and a new starting point - the first Wimbledon in two years - what better way to start a glow up. Everyone loves the grass court season, no one quite as much as Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios, making their return to The Championships in incredible form - albeit thanks to the fans on centre court. Murray looks like the British icon of old, shouting at himself no matter the scoreline. We unfortunately lost Serena Williams ...
Big Clay Bonanza Roundup! Tsitsipas wins his first Masters 1000, Rafa becomes a 12-time Champ in Barcelona and Barty does the double in Stuttgart
April 30, 2021 07:18 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBWith clay tournaments coming thick and fast over the last few weeks, we had some new faces prevail and some older heads staying true to their winning mantras. Stefanos Tsitsipas won his maiden Masters 1000 with a flawless week in Monte Carlo, beating the likes of Rublev, Garin and the ever-impressive Karatsev on the way to his first title. Stefanos is surely looking like the next king of clay after an 18-set unbeaten streak on the surface. Rafa started the tournament in classic Rafa fashion,...
Miami Open roundup! Hurkacz wins his first singles Masters 1000, Barty retains after a two year gap and some exciting GEMSLife news!
April 07, 2021 19:26 - 50 minutes - 69 MBThe Miami Open gave us surprises in both the ATP and WTA draws, with the lowest ranked men's final at the tournament since 1985. Hubert Hurkacz and Jannik Sinner both made their Masters 1000 final debuts, with the Polish star running out eventual winner after a dominant performance in the final. This maiden title takes Hubie to 16th in the rankings, whilst Sinner moves up to 23rd at only the age of 19 - god we're both old. Ash Barty defended her 2019 (yes, 2019) Miami Open crown in a convin...
Doha to Dubai and everything between, Miami Open preview, and it's time to talk about Karatsev
March 22, 2021 20:08 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBWe're back with a bumper two-week episode, and there's a LOT to talk about. Djokovic broke the record for most weeks at world number one with 311, which is now a little longer because we forgot to mention it before but that's been rectified here. Federer was back in Doha and looked good in his three setters despite falling to eventual champion Basilashvili, while Muguruza finally won a title in her third final of the year in Dubai. St Petersburg appropriately had an all-Russian semi final...
FEDERER IS BACK! Rublev wins ANOTHER ATP 500, Kvitova wins ANOTHER Doha, and Cerundolo brothers impress
March 09, 2021 20:21 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBRoger Federer is back on the ATP tour for the first time in over a year, making his comeback at Doha against Dan Evans 14 months after his falling short to Novak Djokovic in the AO semi-final. The road to the final won't be easy for the Swiss maestro, with a predicted draw matching him up with the likes of Dan Evans, Denis Shapovalov and Andrey Rublev on his quest to his 104th title - but one of us still thinks he can do it. Rublev showed he was the king of ATP 500s by winning his fourth ...
Australian Open week two! Osaka and Djokovic reign supreme; Karatsev's fairytale; Serena and Rafa's surprise losses
February 22, 2021 19:04 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBThe Aus Open is done and dusted for another year, and we have our champions. Novak Djokovic makes it 18 Slams, half now coming on Rod Laver Arena, and Naomi Osaka becomes the first player in almost a decade to make it to 4 Majors. Also during the second week we had great runs to the finals from Medvedev and 'Do you prefer Jenny or Jennifer?' Brady, amazing wins from Serena before she struggled against Naomi and left people questioning whether she was retiring, match points saved by our even...
Australian Open 2021 week one - Serena stuns and struggles; crowds come and go; injury woes for Djokovic and Nadal?
February 13, 2021 22:36 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBJust in the nick (Kyrgios? lol sorry) of time before the second week begins, we're here to guide you through all the biggest and best talking points and matches from week one, and go back over the many ATP and WTA matches held in Melbourne Park last week. The state of Victoria has gone into a five-day lockdown, meaning the incredible, lively, and sometimes just very drunk crowds that we've all loved hearing over the last week have had to go - quite literally in the middle of Djokovic v Frit...
Tennis is back! A Day at the Drive exhibition sees Serena, Simona and Nadal all win, two WTA events, the return of the ATP Cup and Quarantine drama!
January 29, 2021 18:51 - 37 minutes - 51 MBPoints to Defend is back with the first episode of 2021! The 'Day at the Drive' exhibition saw the best of the best line up in front of a sold out crowd in Adelaide, giving us all a glimpse that there is an end in sight! The tag-team of Djokovic and Krajinovic (thanks to an unlikely hand blister plaguing the world no.1) lined up against the exciting Jannik Sinner, whilst Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka saw their 2018 US Open final replayed in hot sun of Australia. Nadal and Thiem took to the...
The final O2 Finals! Medvedev clinches his first #NittoATPFinals title, and a surprise appearance on #MuzzMonfATP!
November 26, 2020 13:46 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB12 years on from the first ever Nitto ATP Finals at the O2 Arena, won by a Russian against a first time US Open winner, we have the same fate! Daniil Medvedev outlasted Dominic Thiem in an instant classic to capture his first year-end title, beating the likes of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on the way. It's the first time any player has defeated the top three seeds on their way to the title, and caps off a fantastic end to the season for the World Number Four after his maiden Paris Bercy ...
SInner wins Sofia, Linz catchup, ATP Finals preview, and Murray and Monfils go live on Twitch
November 14, 2020 20:41 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBTwo podcasts in one week? We know x We provide an update on new statements from Zverev and the ATP regarding Olya Sharypova's abuse allegations before getting into this week's tennis and previewing the final year at the o2. It's the day Jamie's been waiting for as his favourite player ever Jannik Sinner wins his maiden ATP title in Sofia, we look back at this week in Sofia as well as Linz, previewing tomorrow's final between doubles partners Sabalenka and Mertens. Then it's onto the Nitto...
Allegations against Zverev and the lack of response; Paris Masters 1000 - Medvedev wins, Rafa struggles, and a new doubles team on the block
November 10, 2020 21:28 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBAfter a few weeks a way and a few recorded podcasts summing up the likes of Linz, Antwerp and St Petersburg that never saw the light of day, we’re back after another tournament held in Paris to round up the last week. We couldn’t start without addressing the allegations of domestic abuse detailed by Alexander Zverev’s ex-girlfriend Olga ‘Olya’ Sharypova, first on her Instagram and then in an interview with Racquet magazine ( racquetmag.com/2020/11/05/olyas-story/ ), Zverev’s disappointing r...
Roland Garros week two and finals! Nadal, Swiatek win; ending 2020 on 20-20; big three Slam domination and more
October 12, 2020 18:09 - 34 minutes - 48 MBThe French Open and the final Slam of the year (a month later than usual) might be over but we're having one last big chat about Grand Slam tennis for 2020. Rafa Nadal wins his 13th Roland Garros and 20th Grand Slam, tying Roger Federer for the most all-time men's Major titles. Something he did with such dominance that none of us expected it, even though it is Rafa at the French. Iga Swiatek wins her first title ever, just a casual Grand Slam title during a pandemic. And neither of them dr...
Roland Garros week one round up - Simona, Serena, and a sonic boom; Nadal, Djokovic, or Thiem; upsets and rise of the lower ranked players
October 05, 2020 15:28 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBWe're back with a round up of the first week and some pre-QF observations and predictions at Roland Garros. If you've missed anything from the first, second, third, or even half of the fourth rounds we've prioritised the biggest and best stories of week one (and a bit) at the French Open. These are your absolute need-to-know, TLDR (or didn't watch) essentials. Didn't have time to watch every match? These are the only ones we remembered from week one, ie the ones who were worth us watching. D...
Roland Garros 2020 First Round draw review! French Open preview and predictions
September 26, 2020 17:14 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBWe're back to look at the Roland Garros 2020 draw for both the ATP and WTA, with some massive talking points ahead of the 124th French Open. Djokovic and Nadal both have easy first round matches, with the Spaniard complaining about the conditions and the new balls used - will he be able to make it 13 titles in Paris? US Open Champion Dominic Thiem was drawn on the same half as Rafa and has a tough route to the final, potentially facing 4 former US Open winners on the way. We also discuss th...
Rome round up! Djokovic's record Masters, Simona the French Open fave, is Rafa ready?
September 22, 2020 19:13 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWe're back again to discuss the past week in Rome with the ATP and WTA tournament taking place there in the lead up to Roland Garros. Djokovic wins his record 36th Masters title after being pushed by his opponents all week and still coming out on top, Halep finally wins Rome on her third attempt after Pliskova retires but how much of a favourite is Simona for the French now? Also talking about Schwartzman's impressive run and win over Nadal, whether Rafa will be hindered by a lack of match ...
Osaka and Thiem win the US Open 2020! Finals weekend special
September 14, 2020 15:02 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBAfter a thrilling finals weekend on the US Open with two big comebacks in both matches, we're here for a finals special episode to discuss this year's winners, Naomi Osaka and Dominic Thiem, and the runners-up Victoria Azarenka and Sascha Zverev. We have a brand new men's Grand Slam champion in Thiem, and Naomi secures her third Slam to join an elite club of the few active female players with so many at only 22-years-old. How did both winners come from behind when their opponents looked unst...
US Open 2020 week two round up and finals previews! Azarenka or Osaka? Thiem or Zverev?
September 12, 2020 15:15 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBWe are back to round up week two so far at the US Open and preview this weekend's finals between Vika and Naomi, and Domi and Sascha. We cover Djokovic's default in the round of 16 and how we experience the events unfolding on TV, what some are seeing as some of the best women's semi finals at a Grand Slam in a very long time, Zverev's comeback from two sets down in the semi finals, the Thiem-Medvedev semi final that has been seen as the final played a round early, the QF that was one of th...
US Open 2020 week one round up! Serena's chances at 24, a comeback and a loss for Murray, Canadian men roll through, and more
September 06, 2020 18:15 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBWe are here to guide you through week one of the 2020 US Open with a fan perspective of all the most important players and matches worth discussing. Not had time to watch every match? Not been able to stay up? Neither have we, so we've prioritised who was worth going back to watch or attempting to stay awake for so you don't have to, and given you our thoughts on all those moments. We cover The Suite Life of Topless Players, Serena's first week and why her 3R win against Sloane Stephens ha...
Our first episode! Western & Southern Open round up, the men form the PTPA, Naomi Osaka leads a Pause in Play, and a bit of US Open preview
August 30, 2020 18:55 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBA brand new ~ unfiltered ~ tennis podcast hosted by Yasmin Stefanie and Jamie Bareham, two 21 year old fans, for other fans. It's a been very eventful week in the tennis world to start a podcast with but we're here to discuss it all! Looking back on the Western & Southern Open aka Cincinnati in New York, giving our opinion about the formation of the new Professional Tennis Players Association led by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, admiring the Pause in Play and Naomi Osaka leading the m...