TENNIS.com Podcast
651 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 155 ratingsKamau 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
World Tour Finals Review, Davis Cup Final Preview
November 13, 2013 21:29 - 18 minutesAfter some closing thoughts on the ATP's season-ending event, Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan discuss the (truly) final event of the year, which pits the Czech Republic against Serbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Channel Surfing: Paris Review, London Preview
November 05, 2013 01:53 - 18 minutesThere's no time to waste as the ATP World Tour Finals started just hours after the Paris Masters ended. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss both prestigious events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WTA Championships Early Preview
October 16, 2013 19:55 - 26 minutesThe round-robin draws haven't been made, but there's plenty to discuss before the pageantry begins in Istanbul. What would a title mean to Serena? Is Vika still the best bet to upset? Plus, thoughts on Jankovic's mini-renaissance, and the seasons of Wozniacki and Sloane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discussing del Potro
October 09, 2013 23:07 - 17 minutesNow 25, Juan Martin del Potro continues to divide opinion with his up and down performances. Ed McGrogan and Steve Tignor assess where the world No. 5 is at. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3Nalbandian’s Past, Li’s Present, Rafa’s Future
October 03, 2013 20:50 - 21 minutesWhat should we make of David Nalbandian's polarizing career, Li Na's play at the China Open, and Rafael Nadal's indoor swing? All the answers on the podcast, with Ed McGrogan, Richard Pagliaro, and Peter Bodo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Anti-Big 4 Week Podcast
September 25, 2013 23:38 - 24 minutesAre we selling the "old" Big Four short? Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss Andy Murray's concerns, the ranking system and Roger Federer, and fall tennis memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Davis Cup: Semifinal Review, Final Preview
September 17, 2013 17:57 - 21 minutesThe Czech Republic crushed Argentina, while Serbia scraped by Canada. We look back at the final four and look ahead to November's final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Concerned, Not Concerned, or Very Concerned?
August 20, 2013 16:41 - 36 minutesAs the U.S. Open draws near, how should we feel about Vika, Maria, Serena, Andy, Nole, and Roger? Richard Pagliaro and Ed McGrogan give their opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cincinnati Preview Podcast
August 12, 2013 17:51 - 39 minutesCan Serena or Rafa follow up their Canada crowns with a win in Ohio? We break down the men's and women's Cincy draws, which see Federer, Azarenka, and Sharapova -- along with Jimmy Connors -- make their U.S. summer hard-court debuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The All-Federer Podcast
August 01, 2013 04:45 - 19 minutesAfter three surprising losses, what does Roger Federer need to do in the three big hard-court tournaments this August? And the bigger question: What does this slump mean for Federer's future? Richard Pagliaro, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan gathered to discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. Open Series, Nine Years Later
July 22, 2013 03:59 - 18 minutesIs the lead-up to Flushing Meadows everything it's cracked up to be? Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan discuss the summer slate of North American tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remembering Wimbledon’s Wild First Week
July 11, 2013 23:24 - 24 minutesRoger and Rafa lost, the American men tumbled while the U.S. women thrived, and serve-and-volley tennis was back in vogue: It all happened during the first week of Wimbledon. So, what do these developments mean going forward? Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcast from Paris: Nadal, Djokovic Set Up Super Semifinal
June 05, 2013 20:09 - 11 minutesRafa and Nole took care of business on Wednesday to ensure a blockbuster on Friday. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the latest developments on today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcast from Paris: Federer Falls Hard
June 04, 2013 19:26 - 9 minutesThere were two surprises in Tuesday's quarterfinas at Roland Garros: Serena Williams was tested, and Roger Federer was rocked. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the reasons for both in today's chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcast from Paris, Day 8
June 02, 2013 16:34 - 9 minutesIt's an all-Robredo edition of the podcast, and the 31-year-old has earned it. For the third consecutive match, Tommy won from two sets down, this time against compatriot Nicolas Almagro. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan give their thoughts on one of the tournament's top stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcast from Paris: Day 7
June 01, 2013 23:03 - 12 minutesJohn Isner saved a dozen match points before losing another marathon, this one against Tommy Haas. Elsewhere, three American women joined Serena in the round of 16, and Rafa slashed his way through the third round. Peter Bodo gives his thoughts on what transpired, and looks ahead to fourth-round action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcast from Paris: Day 6
May 31, 2013 21:48 - 10 minutesStar power, five-set fun, and a mixed bag for American and French fans: It was a frenzied Friday at Roland Garros, which Peter Bodo recounts in today's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcast from Paris: Day 4
May 29, 2013 22:22 - 7 minutesSerena Williams overwhelmed Caroline Garcia, who underwhelmed in front of her home crowd. Peter Bodo reports on the final day of first-round play at Roland Garros, which also featured second-round wins by notable French hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcast from Paris: Day 3
May 29, 2013 14:49 - 11 minutesWhen it wasn't raining, Jack Sock gave American fans hope while Marion Bartoli gave French fans a scare. Peter Bodo looks back at Tuesday's play and looks ahead to Wednesday's schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcast from Paris: Day 1
May 26, 2013 18:47 - 8 minutesReporting from Roland Garros, Peter Bodo gives his thoughts on the opening-day performances of Federer, Serena, and Pavlyuchenkova, and looks back at a topsy-turvy five-setter between Simon and Hewitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rome Reaction
May 21, 2013 05:52 - 22 minutesStrange But True: As Roland Garros nears, should Novak Djokovic -- the man who beat Rafa in Monte Carlo -- or Maria Sharapova, who has but one loss on clay this season, be concerned? Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan discuss two notable omissions from the Italian Open's final weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Big Four, Today and Yesterday
May 02, 2013 02:48 - 21 minutesRoger, Rafa, Nole, and Andy are a formidable foursome, but how do they compare to the "other" big four of Connors, Borg, McEnroe, and Lendl? Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan dig into the numbers and the history books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tennis Talk: Miami Memories, Davis Cup QFs, Sloane’s Struggles
April 03, 2013 23:10 - 19 minutesPeter Bodo, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan sat down to discuss what's next after a busy month of March in tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Miami: Hello Venus and Serena, Goodbye Roger and Rafa
March 21, 2013 02:34 - 22 minutesThe biggest story of this year's tournament Key Biscayne may be who's not there. Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan discuss a men's draw devoid of two big names, and a women's event that welcomes back two stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nadal and Berdych
March 16, 2013 16:36 - 10 minutesRafael Nadal and Tomas Berdych will meet for a spot in the Indian Wells final. Who will win, and what would a win mean to each man? Steve Tignor, reporting from Indian Wells, discusses with Ed McGrogan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All’s Well at Indian Wells
March 05, 2013 22:53 - 22 minutesIt's not a Slam, but Indian Wells is a big tournament for the Big Four and more, including Sloane Stephens and other young Americans. Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan discuss the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Week in Tennis: Stunner in South America, Battle for No. 1 in Doha; Saying Goodbye to San Jose
February 12, 2013 16:10 - 19 minutesIn the latest podcast, the TENNIS.com team considers the past (Horacio Zeballos' upset of Rafael Nadal in Chile), the present (four intriguing tournaments around the globe), and the future (of U.S. tennis tournaments). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Week in Tennis: Remembering Arthur Ashe; Rafa’s Comeback
February 06, 2013 20:20 - 23 minutesOn a busier-than-usual February week in tennis, Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, and Ed McGrogan come together to discuss the 20th anniversary of Ashe's passing, Nadal in Chile, Andy Murray's doping comments, and an eventful round of Davis Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Davis Cup Discussion: The First Round
January 31, 2013 16:40 - 20 minutesFebruary Madness begins on Friday, with eight World Group ties taking place around the world. Peter Bodo, Richard Pagliaro, and Ed McGrogan talk about what we can expect from the first round of Davis Cup play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final Preview Podcast: Djokovic vs. Murray
January 26, 2013 16:27 - 12 minutesThe men's final is setting up to be a defining match in the careers of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, two players with similar games and impressive victories during this fortnight Down Under. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan break down their title fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Final Preview Podcast: Azarenka vs. Li
January 24, 2013 21:46 - 12 minutesThey both won their semis in straight sets, but Victoria Azarenka and Li Na enter the Australian Open final on different notes. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan look back at their semifinal victories and break down the women's title match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Semifinal Preview Podcast: Federer vs. Murray
January 24, 2013 21:44 - 9 minutesAndy Murray holds the head-to-head edge and has had a far either path to the semis, but Roger Federer has never lost to the Scot at a Slam. Will that hold true once again? Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan discuss a marquee men's semifinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quarterfinal Questions
January 21, 2013 22:34 - 10 minutesMany of this year's Aussie Open quarters look great on paper, but will they be as compelling in practice? Reporting from Melbourne, Steve Tignor gives his thoughts on Stephens/Serena, Federer/Tsonga, Azarenka/Kuznetsova, and more matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Australian Open Podcast: Venus vs. Maria
January 16, 2013 22:35 - 12 minutesThe first marquee match of the 2013 Aussie Open is set, with Venus Williams facing Maria Sharapova on Day 5. Checking in from Melbourne, Steve Tignor predicts a winner, and looks at Novak Djokovic's prospects for a third consecutive title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
And We’re Off!
January 09, 2013 21:59 - 18 minutesA new season has begun, and already much has happened. Ed McGrogan, Peter Bodo, and Richard Pagliaro discuss the first two weeks' worth of action, and look ahead to the Australian Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello, 2013: The Top Topics in Women’s Tennis
December 31, 2012 02:24 - 28 minutesWill the WTA sustain momentum as it rings in the new year? Plus, will anyone win a major besides Serena, Maria, or Vika? And who's due for a rebound in 2013? Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, Richard Pagliaro and Ed McGrogan discuss in a New Year's Day podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goodbye, 2012: The Top Topics in Men’s Tennis
December 31, 2012 02:16 - 16 minutesAs 2012 comes to a close, we wonder what's to come: Is there more than just the Big Four? And is there hope for American fans? Peter Bodo, Steve Tignor, Richard Pagliaro and Ed McGrogan discuss in a New Year's Eve edition of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PowerShares Series Interview: Andre Agassi
November 20, 2012 15:13 - 10 minutesCareer Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi joins us to discuss his recent success in the PowerShares Series, his impressions about fellow legends of the game, and where he sees the ATP tour going in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
International Intrigue
November 19, 2012 20:28 - 13 minutesEd McGrogan and Peter Bodo discuss the compelling Davis Cup final between the Czech Republic and Spain, the state of international competition, and the official end of the professional tennis season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PowerShares Series Interview: Michael Chang
November 14, 2012 16:21 - 10 minutes1989 French Open champion Michael Chang joins the podcast to discuss the 2012 PowerShares Series, what it's like to play against the legends of the game, and his preparation techniques. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Focus on the Finals
November 13, 2012 17:20 - 18 minutesThe ATP World Tour Finals are over, but the tennis season isn't done yet. We recap London and look ahead to the Davis Cup final between Spain and the Czech Republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PowerShares Series Interview: Pete Sampras
October 29, 2012 15:40 - 7 minutesFormer world number one and 14-time Grand Slam singles champion Pete Sampras joins the podcast to discuss his play in this year's PowerShares Series (two titles in three events), his schedule, and whether he has interest in Davis Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekend at the WTA Championships
October 26, 2012 22:55 - 12 minutesThe semifinals are set in Istanbul. Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan discuss the upcoming matches and look back at a strong week in a strong WTA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PowerShares Series Interview: Mats Wilander
October 23, 2012 19:59 - 9 minutesFormer world number one and seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Mats Wilander joins the podcast to discuss his participation in this year's PowerShares Series and the state of Swedish tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PowerShares Series Interview: Ivan Lendl
October 16, 2012 14:43 - 9 minutesIn this episode of the TENNIS.com podcast, we entertain special guest and eight-time Grand Slam champion Ivan Lendl, who talks about his upcoming PowerShares Series matches, his preparation for the season, and the unfortunate NHL lockout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Racquet Scientist Podcast: Race vs. Ranking
October 15, 2012 18:31 - 1 minuteShould we consider players' performance over the last 12 months, or in the calendar year, to determine their ranking? You had your say; now, Peter Bodo and Ed McGrogan return with their takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PowerShares Series Interview: John McEnroe
October 09, 2012 13:43 - 10 minutesIn this episode of the TENNIS.com podcast, we entertain special guest John McEnroe, who talks about the upcoming Powershares Series, his preparation, and the pro game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Weekend in Review: A Trio of Top-Notch Tournaments
October 08, 2012 19:26 - 14 minutesNo matter where you turned, there was significant tennis occurring in Asia. Steve Tignor and Ed McGrogan review Kei Nishikori's upset-filled Tokyo title run, as well as the men's and women's tournaments in Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Racquet Scientist Podcast: A Fifth Grand Slam?
October 04, 2012 18:32 - 16 minutesDoes tennis need another Grand Slam? Is it even possible to add one? And how do the season-ending championships factor into this discussion? Ed McGrogan and Peter Bodo debate a hotly contested issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today in Tennis with Steve Tignor, September 24
September 24, 2012 19:06 - 12 minutesAfter a busy weekend of play, the WTA's best -- sans Serena -- convene in Tokyo, while the ATP heads to Asia. We discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices