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TENNIS.com Podcast

651 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 155 ratings

Kamau Murray is an established tennis coach and community leader who takes you inside the game you love. Tune in each week to hear Kamau interview prolific guests and players, and discuss what really goes on behind the scenes of the tennis tour. 

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Episodes

Red Clay Gets Underway in Monte Carlo

April 15, 2015 04:46 - 22 minutes

For the first significant clay-court tournament of the season, there's a lot on the line. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hard To Say Goodbye: Miami Recap

April 07, 2015 02:46 - 25 minutes

As we leave hard courts behind (for now), two familiar names are ruling the sport—and ruled in Miami. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan recap the tournament and consider where we're at now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indian Wells: What We Know, And Think We Know

March 17, 2015 04:33 - 20 minutes

There are many intriguing fourth-round match-ups at Indian Wells, but are they just appetizers to the main course, served by the Big Four and Serena? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the draws so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indian Wells Preview Podcast: ATP

March 13, 2015 15:18 - 19 minutes

The Big 4 lead the four quarters of the draw. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan break down the men's bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indian Wells Preview Podcast: WTA

March 10, 2015 18:23 - 22 minutes

Serena returns, as does Keys; could we see a surprise champion, or at least Vika vs. Maria in round three? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the Indian Wells women's draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finalizing February

March 03, 2015 05:59 - 22 minutes

In advance of Indian Wells, Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan recap title runs by Safarova, Federer, Nadal, and Ferrer to close out February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing Dubai, and Nadal’s New Approach

February 20, 2015 16:15 - 26 minutes

Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor take a closer look at the loaded WTA and ATP fields in Dubai, and consider Rafael Nadal's latest clay-court run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fed Cup Takeaways; State of the Men’s Game

February 10, 2015 18:05 - 24 minutes

While it was a busier-than-usual weekend of Fed Cup, Novak Djokovic is alone at the top—for now. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan talk tennis as we leave Australia behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian Open Finals Previews

January 29, 2015 23:15 - 19 minutes

Will Murray finally win an Aussie Open? Can we expect anything different from Sharapova against Serena? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the final days Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2015 Australian Open: Federer’s Loss & The First Five Days

January 25, 2015 00:11 - 19 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan get together to discuss the opening week of play Down Under. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian Open Preview

January 17, 2015 08:42 - 47 minutes

Ed McGrogan and Nina Pantic break down the Aussie Open brackets, quarter by quarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Week & Rafa’s Early Woes

January 08, 2015 03:47 - 25 minutes

The new year has just begun, but there's already concern about Rafael Nadal. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the Spanish star, Vika, Stan, and some notable youngsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2015 Predictions Podcast: The Men

December 18, 2014 04:20 - 46 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan guess next year's Top 10. Some of our picks may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2015 Predictions Podcast: The Women

December 18, 2014 04:11 - 39 minutes

Nina Pantic and Ed McGrogan guess next year's Top 10, which includes some mainstays and surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men’s Year-End Wrap-Up

November 30, 2014 20:14 - 18 minutes

With London and Lille behind us, we give our final thoughts on the ATP World Tour Finals, Davis Cup Final, and 2014 as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ATP World Tour Finals Preview

November 05, 2014 17:11 - 21 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan break down the groups in London and discuss the long-term future of the tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home Stretch in Singapore; Race to London

October 24, 2014 00:16 - 17 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the latest news from the WTA's season-ending event and a busy week of ATP play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Past, Present, and Future Podcast

October 09, 2014 05:26 - 18 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the legacy of Vic Braden, the state of Maria Sharapova, and forecast a suddenly shifting ATP tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Past, Present, and Future Podcast

October 09, 2014 05:26 - 17 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the legacy of Vic Braden, the state of Maria Sharapova, and forecast a suddenly shifting ATP tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Fall Questions

October 02, 2014 05:33 - 23 minutes

What should we expect from Rafa's latest comeback? Who will be Serena's next big challenger? And how important is winning a Davis Cup to Roger Federer? Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor give their answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching Up with Matt Cronin

August 20, 2014 05:03 - 21 minutes

Matt Cronin, one of the most dedicated and respected journalists in sports, has been fighting a health battle throughout 2014. Before he returns to the press room at the U.S. Open, we discussed his world and the tennis world on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada Chat

August 06, 2014 04:41 - 17 minutes

Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the importance of the Rogers Cup, the opportunity of Milos Raonic, the return of Victoria Azarenka, and the final stretch of the Slam season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simona Halep & Eugenie Bouchard: What’s Next?

July 16, 2014 15:23 - 11 minutes

They've risen up the ranks and infiltrated the Top 10. Have Halep and Bouchard reached their ceilings, or are their ascents only the beginning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wimbledon Recap Podcast

July 08, 2014 05:47 - 18 minutes

Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss two very different but resonant finals, which saw Petra Kvitova and Novak Djokovic win their second Wimbledon titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Than The Big Four: The Men at Wimbledon

July 03, 2014 05:46 - 21 minutes

Nadal and Murray are out, while Federer and Djokovic have kept their title hopes alive—but not if Dimitrov or Raonic can help it. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss a most interesting men's event at Wimbledon.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wimbledon Halftime Podcast

June 29, 2014 07:47 - 16 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up at Wimbledon's midpoint to discuss Serena's surprising loss, women's contenders, young men making moves, and the darkness issue at the All England Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wimbledon Preview Podcast

June 18, 2014 01:35 - 27 minutes

Andy Murray lifted Britain's curse, but there is still much to anticipate at a wide-open Wimbledon. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the top topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Press-Room Podcast: Sharapova Tops Halep in Classic Final

June 07, 2014 23:13 - 8 minutes

In one of the best women's Grand Slam finals in years, Maria Sharapova held off debutant Simona Halep to win her second French Open title. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the day and look ahead to the men's final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Press-Room Podcast: Federer Falls and Much More

June 02, 2014 14:54 - 13 minutes

Sharapova survives, Murray wins 12-10, Monfils/Fognini drama (again), Canadian champions? Reporting from Paris, Peter Bodo catches up with Ed McGrogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Press-Room Podcast: Serena, Venus Go Down, Townsend Looking Up

May 29, 2014 02:34 - 8 minutes

Who would have guessed that 18-year-old Taylor Townsend, playing in her first major, would go farther than either Williams sister? Peter Bodo gives his thoughts on these Day 4 developments from Roland Garros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Press Room Podcast: Stan Stunned at French Open

May 27, 2014 15:05 - 7 minutes

What should we make of Stan Wawrinka's first-round implosion at the French Open? Peter Bodo gives us his thoughts from Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rome Review

May 20, 2014 05:17 - 22 minutes

Is Rafael Nadal still the French Open favorite? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up after the last major tune-up—and before the clay-court major.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roger in Rome; Rivalries at Roland Garros

May 16, 2014 15:48 - 19 minutes

Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss Roger Federer's brief return at the Italian Open, and what we can expect to see from him down the road. Plus, is Maria Sharapova catching up to Serena Williams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mulling Madrid

May 07, 2014 05:06 - 16 minutes

The men's event is Federer-free and devoid of Djokovic. What does that mean for Nadal, Wawrinka, and other possible contenders? Will the stronger women's event use this opportunity to seize the spotlight?' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monte Carlo Musings

April 15, 2014 04:28 - 16 minutes

The red-clay season really gets going in Monaco. Will a familiar face take the title, or is this small Masters draw ripe for some major upsets? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serena Stumbles, Davis Cup Quarterfinals, Rafa-Nole Turns 40

April 03, 2014 20:21 - 17 minutes

Indian Wells and Miami are behind us, but there's still plenty of tennis happenings to discuss Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up to do just that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miami vs. Indian Wells; Maria vs. Serena

March 26, 2014 18:00 - 15 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss the differences between March's two big tournaments, and the lopsided record of a high-profile semifinal match-up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach’s Corner

March 19, 2014 23:46 - 19 minutes

Murray and Lendl ended their fruitful coaching relationship, while other high-profile partnerships are just getting started. (Oh, and Caroline Wozniacki let yet another coach go.) Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan take stock of these tandems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College Tennis Special

March 05, 2014 05:22 - 22 minutes

Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com joins the podcast to discuss what's become of UCLA and Virginia since last year's unforgettable NCAA final, this year's title contenders, and the state of the college game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March Gladness

February 27, 2014 01:32 - 21 minutes

The world's top players reunite for the first time since Melbourne at Indian Wells and Miami. We look at who needs a deep run (or two), and who should beware the Ides of March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midweek Report: Doha & Rotterdam

February 13, 2014 08:10 - 18 minutes

Venus was very nearly victorious, while Gael gave the Dutch crowd more show than substance. We examine their exits in the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Potpourri Podcast

February 06, 2014 23:39 - 25 minutes

Doha, Dubai; Fed Cup, Davis Cup -- and more Aussie Open fallout. We discuss it all in this week's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rafa d. Roger Review; Aussie Finals Preview

January 24, 2014 16:33 - 13 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan catch up after Fedal XXXIII and look ahead to the men's and women's finals in Oz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Aussie Open Carnage, Roger vs. Rafa

January 22, 2014 17:03 - 12 minutes

It's been one big happening after another at the Australian Open, with no end in sight: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will square off in the semis. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan preview their latest bout and recap what's happened thus far in Oz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Australian Open Podcast: Vika vs. Sloane, Jo vs. Roger

January 19, 2014 03:05 - 14 minutes

Reporting from Melbourne, Steve Tignor previews two blockbuster fourth-rounders with online editor Ed McGrogan, looks ahead at Andy Murray's chances and looks back at a memorable week for the Aussies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Australian Open Podcast: Round Two Report

January 15, 2014 18:37 - 15 minutes

Reporting from Melbourne, Steve Tignor gives his thoughts on what's happened thus far at the Australian Open, and the heat that's played a major factor in the results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Australian Open Podcast: Pressers, Qualies, Delpo

January 11, 2014 22:55 - 15 minutes

As the Aussie Open nears, the players discussed court speed, the qualifiers made one final push, and Juan Martin del Potro won another tournament. Steve Tignor, reporting from Melbourne, discusses it all with Ed McGrogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recapping Wild Week One

January 07, 2014 01:54 - 20 minutes

Six days in, and the 2014 season is already six tournaments old. We discuss the champions, upsets, and much more from events around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Offseason Chatter: New Coaches, New CEO, and the $10 Million Exo

December 05, 2013 06:42 - 18 minutes

Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss leadership moves made by Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, and the ATP, plus the cost of doing business with the game's top players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Davis Cup Final: One Last Look

November 20, 2013 16:55 - 15 minutes

Richard Pagliaro returns from Belgrade with thoughts on the Djokovic doubles drama and more from the Davis Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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