Real Tennis
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat’s life *really* like on the tour for professional tennis players? Away from the cameras and off-the court is it actually as glamourous as we all think? In this new podcast, former Davis Cup Champion Dom Inglot and Journalist Qasa Alom get real about tennis life. From the glamour to the grind, including all the mental pressures, routines and politics that are just part of every day life on the tour.
Expect honest chat, unique Insight & Interviews about the pro players from pros.
Presenters: Dom Inglot, Qasa Alom
Twitter & Instagram: @realtennispod
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Episodes
Elite Coaching with Nigel Sears
December 21, 2021 16:02 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBReal Christmas treat for Tennis fans as Dom opens his black book and gets Nigel Sears onto the show. The Elite coach has trained many top 10 women's players suchs as Daniela Hantuchová and Ana Ivanovic and was Emma Raducanu coach at Wimbledon. Nigel gives top tips for what it takes to be a coach.
Does Eddie Jones have an issue with Emma Raducanu?
November 10, 2021 11:36 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBDom and Qasa chat about why a Rugby coach starting talking about US Open Champion Emma Raducanu. Dom discusses if off-court press and media duties can affect a players performance on the tour & also the place you need to visit in the World in November if you want to go and meet some of the Tennis stars!
The Journey with Alfie Hewett
October 25, 2021 23:19 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBSeason 2, Episode 1 of the podcast. Qasa and Dom talk to special guest the multiple grandslam winning wheelchair tennis champion Alfie Hewett. He tells the boys about how tennis gave him purpose in life & how he's having difficulties in continuing to play cause of changes to the rules. And Qasa launches a new feature about tennis tantrums.
Emma Raducanu’s Smile & Novak Djokovic’s hairline
September 12, 2021 19:38 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIn this podcast hosts Dom Inglot and Qasa Alom discuss the US Open. Dom talks about his own experiences in the doubles competition and rates Emma Raducanu’s incredible tournament to become the Queen of Queens. Then on the men’s side they rate where Djokovic lies in the pantheon of the greats and whether you can separate the player from the personality. Please share with friends and family, subscribe and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @realtennis pod.
Dom's in the States!
August 27, 2021 03:44 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBDelayed flights, PCR tests & homeland security all sorted for Dom as he makes it to the States to get ready for the US Open! Qasa asks him about training in the heat, & his hopes for the upcoming Grand Slam… Also with events in the last week between Zverev & Tsitsipas getting controversial, Dom opens up about whether he has ever taken a tactical toilet break to upset his opponents momentum. Finally with the US Open draw out the hosts discuss whether Djokovic will be able to get the Grand Slam...
Dom’s top training Tips
August 15, 2021 11:26 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBAs Dom gets ready to head over the pond for the American Swing of the Tour, he catches up with Qasa about his training regime and answers listener questions on what are his most effective tips for getting the most out of practise. Do you focus on your strengths or try to get improve your weaknesses? Dom and Qasa discuss American courts and why US players seem to do so much better in the states.
Life Lessons on Being Kind with Harriet Dart
August 04, 2021 09:23 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBDom and Qasa are joined by Wimledon Mixed Doubles finalist Harriet Dart. They discuss what life is like on the tour, handling the mental pressure of being a professional athlete and how she handles the trolls.
Listener Questions, The Olympics and a Give Away
July 30, 2021 12:15 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBListener questions answered, Dom tells us about picking a doubles partner as he gets ready for the US Open in a few weeks, some insight into what it's like to be part of Team GB at the Olympics and the boys setup a giveaway. Hosts: Qasa Alom & Dom Inglot As always, please subscribe to the podcast and share with your friends and family. Leave us a review wherever you listen & follow us on twitter/instagram @realtennispod.
The Olympics with Joe Salisbury
July 22, 2021 09:03 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBDom opens up his contacts book and gives Team GB’s Joe Salisbury a call. The two-times doubles Grand Slam champion is part of Great Britains Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games squad and tells the pod about the Olympic Village, what it’s like to share an apartment with Andy Murray & how proud he is of representing GB at the Olympics. Hosts: Qasa Alom & Dom Inglot As always, please subscribe to the podcast and share with your friends and family. Leave us a review wherever you listen & follow us on twit...
Rehab & Recovery with Kyle Edmund
July 15, 2021 12:48 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week, Dom & Qasa spend half an hour chatting to Kyle Edmund who is targeting a return to Tennis towards the back end of the year after a tough time with injuries. The British star and Aus Open Semi-Finalist opens up about the mental strength needed to believe you will get back and how he has been looking at the game differently after some time out.
Medical Time-Outs, Mental toughness & Dating Tennis Players.
July 08, 2021 01:12 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOn the pod today, Qasa and Dom talk about the worrying scenes on Centre Court during Wimbledon as Emma Raducanu seemed to face some issues breathing. Some pundits & ex-players talked about “mental toughness”, but what does that actually mean? Dom has his say on pressure, mindset & how important sports psychologists are for the mindset of a champion. Also there’s talk about dating others tennis players and whether it’s something players on the tour do often. All that and so much more with ou...
Wimbledon & All you can eat Buffets
July 02, 2021 16:41 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBDom is in the Wimbledon Bubble and loving life in the sun. He’s just won his first round men’s doubles match at SW19 and Qasa is chatting to him this time about how the tournament is different this year. All the tennis players are staying in a hotel of more than 1000 rooms, we talk about the food, the shenanigans and whether he has seen Nick Kyrgios in the canteen.
At Home
June 24, 2021 04:15 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBIn the week between Queens and Wimbledon Dom has finally been able to spend some time at home after months on the road and he tells Qasa the biggest thing he has missed - his own bed! There’s also chat about what pro players do in Rain delays, including Rafael Nadal’s favourite way to keep his mind occupied & as we approach Wimbledon, we learn about Dom’s very own brush with Hollywood as he played Paul Bettany’s stunt double in the 2004 hit film Wimbledon! Presenters: Dom Inglot, Qasa Alom ...
Episode 2 - Different losses, Different emotions
June 18, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBOn the pod today, Qasa and Dom talk about some of the biggest meltdowns players have had after a loss… from racquets being thrown to accusing a partner of losing them the match! Dom has seen it all! Plus rehab, off-court conditioning and Rafa’s decision to skip Wimbledon. Hosts: Dom Inglot, Qasa Alom Get your questions & comments in and follow @realtennispod. Leave a review and share it with your friends!
Different losses, Different emotions
June 18, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MBOn the pod today, Qasa and Dom talk about some of the biggest meltdowns players have had after a loss… from racquets being thrown to accusing a partner of losing them the match! Dom has seen it all! Plus rehab, off-court conditioning and Rafa’s decision to skip Wimbledon. Hosts: Dom Inglot, Qasa Alom Get your questions & comments in and follow @realtennispod. Leave a review and share it with your friends!
Episode 1 - Bubble Life
June 14, 2021 00:40 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBIn the first episode of this brand new series, hosts Dom Inglot & Qasa Alom get honest about what life has really been like on tour during the pandemic. Dom shares some frank stories about the mental pressures of quarantine, whether he ever thought of walking away from the game because of the Coronavirus & why he is looking forward to being back in the UK for the grass court swing. Presenters: Dom Inglot, Qasa Alom Twitter & Instagram: @realtennispod Leave a review and share with your friends!
Bubble Life
June 14, 2021 00:40 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBIn the first episode of this brand new series, hosts Dom Inglot & Qasa Alom get honest about what life has really been like on tour during the pandemic. Dom shares some frank stories about the mental pressures of quarantine, whether he ever thought of walking away from the game because of the Coronavirus & why he is looking forward to being back in the UK for the grass court swing. Presenters: Dom Inglot, Qasa Alom Twitter & Instagram: @realtennispod Leave a review and share with your friends!