The Tennis Podcast
1,375 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsCatherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts talk tennis weekly throughout the year and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. Friends of The Tennis Podcast have access to exclusive Q & A's, new editions of Tennis Re-Lived and more bonus contents. To become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast.
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Wimbledon Preview - The Mix; Djokovic and Goran; Murray and Serena?
June 30, 2019 19:57 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBWith the 2019 Championships at Wimbledon upon us, Catherine invites David and Matt round to her garden to drink beer, eat strawberries and dissect the draws. They do all of the above in our pre-Wimbledon podcast, whilst also trying to define 'the mix' at this year's event, discuss the new coaching relationship between Goran Ivanisevic and Novak Djokovic, and determine whether Andy Murray and Serena Williams will end up playing mixed doubles together. The Tennis Podcast will be published da...
Queen's Day 7 - Lopez At The Double; The Andy Murray Story Continues; Ash Barty, New World No.1
June 23, 2019 23:10 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBFeliciano Lopez produced an astonishing day of tennis to win the singles and doubles titles at the Fever-Tree Championships at the age of 37, joining forces with Andy Murray after beating Gilles Simon. Afterwards, an exhausted Catherine and David hauled themselves behind the microphone to reminisce, exchange stories, and talk about the latest tennis World No.1 - Ash Barty. How did Barty get there and what are her prospects now. And are Lopez and Federer in the Wimbledon mix after their ti...
Queen’s Day 6 - Winner Stays On
June 22, 2019 22:49 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBFeliciano Lopez won singles, then doubles, then doubles again to earn places in both finals at the Fever-Tree Championships on Sunday. The 37-year-old Spaniard outlasted 18-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets, and played two matches with Andy Murray to defy belief. Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convened to try to work out how on earth he did it. There’s also Joe Salisbury chat. The Tennis Podcast is produced with Telegraph Sport, and available daily...
Queen’s Day 6 - Winner Stays On
June 22, 2019 22:49 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBFeliciano Lopez won singles, then doubles, then doubles again to earn places in both finals at the Fever-Tree Championships on Sunday. The 37-year-old Spaniard outlasted 18-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets, and played two matches with Andy Murray to defy belief. Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convened to try to work out how on earth he did it. There’s also Joe Salisbury chat. The Tennis Podcast is produced with Telegraph Sport, and available daily...
Queen’s Day 5 - Felix Auger-Aliassime Arrives
June 21, 2019 22:21 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThe name Felix Auger-Aliassime has been thrown around for a few years, and his rise up the rankings this year has been one of the most interest talking points of 2019. Even the Tennis Podcast team weren’t expecting what he produced this week at Queen’s, beating Grigor Dimitrov, Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas in the space of 26 hours. He’s now into the semifinals against Feliciano Lopez, a man more than twice his age. Lopez came back from a set down to beat Milos Raonic in a final set ...
Queen’s Day 4 - Andy Murray Is Back
June 20, 2019 23:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBWhen Andy Murray struggled to haul himself onto a stool so that Catherine Whitaker could interview him in Australia, the idea that he would play stunning doubles at The Queen’s Club and celebrate like a big kid would have seemed frankly ridiculous. But that’s what has happened. Catherine spoke live to Murray for Prime Video after his straight sets win alongside Feliciano Lopez against top seeds Cabal and Farah, and David sat in on all of his interviews. Murray could not stop talking. It w...
Queen’s Day 3 - Rain, Tennis, Drama
June 19, 2019 22:03 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBMore rain, but actual tennis as well. That’s the gist of the day 3 Tennis Podcast from the Fever-Tree Championships at The Queen’s Club. Juan Martin del Potro looked in fine fettle against Denis Shapovalov, but then hurt himself and was forced to withdraw from the tournament with yet another knee injury. Stan Wawrinka looked like he had added a turbo boost to his standard diesel engine as he raced to a 3-0 lead against Dan Evans, and never looked back. Is he in the mix? What about for Wimb...
Queen's Day 2 - We don't need tennis for a tennis podcast.
June 18, 2019 20:11 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBNot a single ball struck at the Fever-Tree Championships on Tuesday after only the third washout in the last 18 years. But that doesn't mean there's no Tennis Podcast, as David Law and Catherine Whitaker prove here. They swap stories about their days in the Tournament Office and Prime Video studios respectively, and there's name-dropping and anecdotes galore about Stan Wawrinka, Andy Murray and Mark Philippoussis. We also hear about tomorrow's order of play, updates on events in Halle and...
Queen's Day 1 - Stories, Gossip, Nostalgia galore
June 17, 2019 22:18 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBCatherine, David and Matt meet on the Queen's Club balcony to share stories from their respective opening days at Queen's. As well as the on-court action, Catherine talks about Greg Rusedski's brand new interest, Matt hits the nail on the head about Daniil Medvedev, and David delves into his monster memory-bank to recall his first locker room experience. It involves, Wayne Ferreira, Michael Stich and a final set tie-break with light fading. The Tennis Podcast is produced daily throughout t...
Queen's 2019 Preview - Andy Murray's Return; Press Room Tales; Who Is In The Mix?
June 16, 2019 18:58 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe grass court season has arrived and The Tennis Podcast team of Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts are back with a preview of the 2019 Fever-Tree Championships. Who is the favourite to win the title? Is the draw really as wide open as it seems? Has there ever been so much interest in the doubles draw as Andy Murray returns from hip surgery to partner Feliciano Lopez? And what have the main players been saying on media day? There will be daily editions of The Tennis Podcast ...
Queen's 2019 Preview - Andy Murray's Return; Press Room Tales; Who Is In The Mix?
June 16, 2019 18:58 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe grass court season has arrived and The Tennis Podcast team of Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts are back with a preview of the 2019 Fever-Tree Championships. Who is the favourite to win the title? Is the draw really as wide open as it seems? Has there ever been so much interest in the doubles draw as Andy Murray returns from hip surgery to partner Feliciano Lopez? And what have the main players been saying on media day? There will be daily editions of The Tennis Podcast ...
French Open Day 15 - Nadal's Ridiculous Dozen; Thiem gets closer
June 09, 2019 21:46 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBIt’s getting ridiculous now. After Rafael Nadal takes Roland Garros for the 12th time, Catherine, David and Matt chat on The Tennis Podcast about where the final was won and lost against Dominic Thiem, before trying to put Nadal’s achievements into context. Was the first set one of the best ever in a Grand Slam final? How did Nadal outlast Thiem both mentally and physically throughout the match? And can Thiem take heart from this defeat, knowing that he won a set at least, or was it furt...
French Open Day 14 - Brilliant Barty Wins First Grand Slam; Thiem Takes Out Djokovic
June 08, 2019 19:22 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBAsh Barty has become a Grand Slam singles champion, just as David Law predicted would happen this year on The Tennis Podcast over a month ago. We are never going to hear the end of it. On the penultimate day of the 2019 French Open, David is joined by Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts to chat about how Barty did it, and gloat about his prediction. What makes Barty so popular? If clay is not her favourite surface, will she now go on to win more Grand Slams elsewhere, particularly on the ...
French Open Day 14 - Brilliant Barty Wins First Grand Slam; Thiem Takes Out Djokovic
June 08, 2019 19:22 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBAsh Barty has become a Grand Slam singles champion, just as David Law predicted would happen this year on The Tennis Podcast over a month ago. We are never going to hear the end of it. On the penultimate day of the 2019 French Open, David is joined by Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts to chat about how Barty did it, and gloat about his prediction. What makes Barty so popular? If clay is not her favourite surface, will she now go on to win more Grand Slams elsewhere, particularly on the ...
French Open Day 13 - Nadal thrashes Federer; Konta misses chance; Barty breaks new ground; Djokovic vs. Thiem Suspended;
June 07, 2019 21:50 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBDay 13 at Roland Garros saw unpredictability and excitement in the women’s draw, the top men’s seeds playing well, rain and wind affecting conditions, and some baffling scheduling decisions. In short, it was in keeping with the themes of this year’s tournament. Catherine, David and Matt are together on the podcast to talk it all through. In the women’s semi-finals, did Jo Konta choke against Marketa Vondrousova? What did Konta have to say about her match being scheduled on Court Simonne-Ma...
French Open Day 13 - Nadal thrashes Federer; Konta misses chance; Barty breaks new ground; Djokovic vs. Thiem Suspended;
June 07, 2019 21:50 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBDay 13 at Roland Garros saw unpredictability and excitement in the women’s draw, the top men’s seeds playing well, rain and wind affecting conditions, and some baffling scheduling decisions. In short, it was in keeping with the themes of this year’s tournament. Catherine, David and Matt are together on the podcast to talk it all through. In the women’s semi-finals, did Jo Konta choke against Marketa Vondrousova? What did Konta have to say about her match being scheduled on Court Simonne-Ma...
French Open Day 12 - A New Star Is Born; Djokovic Sets Up Thiem Clash; Controversy Over Schedule
June 06, 2019 21:18 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBThe champions was dethrone and a new star confirmed as Simona Halep was beaten by Amanda Anisimova, the 17-year-old reaching the semifinals of the French Open. How did she do it? Catherine Whitaker is joined by Simon Briggs of the Telegraph to talk it through. Is Halep too content to compete at the level she needs to, or Anisimova simply not give her the chance? Is Anisimova’s backhand the best in tennis, man or woman? The American will now face Ash Barty, who overcame Madison Keys. So who...
French Open Day 11 - Andrei Medvedev Interview: 20 years since reaching the Roland Garros Final
June 05, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBIt’s been 20 years since Andrei Medvedev, ranked No.100 in the world, beat Pete Sampras and Gustavo Kuerten to reach the final at Roland Garros. Matt spoke to him to find out his memories of that run. Is it true that just a few weeks earlier he had told Andre Agassi that he wanted to quit tennis? How did it feel to then be across the net from Agassi in the French Open final? And what caused him to lose a two-set lead on that day? In an in-depth interview, Medvedev also opens up about how...
French Open Day 10 - Konta cruises, Vondrousova delights; Get ready for Federer vs Nadal
June 04, 2019 22:15 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAn exciting day at Roland Garros has set up two tantalising semi-finals: Britain’s Jo Konta will meet 19-year-old Marketa Vondrousova, while Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry. On The Tennis Podcast, Catherine Whitaker and David Law, who can barely contain their excitement, discuss it all. Has Konta ever played a better match than the one she played to blitz Sloane Stephens? How nice was it to see her looking so happy on court? And how will she cope against the extraord...
French Open Day 9 - At The Champagne Bar With Mary Carillo
June 03, 2019 21:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBIt wouldn’t be a Grand Slam without at least one daily Tennis Podcast featuring Mary Carillo. Joining Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts at the champagne bar at Roland Garros, Mary taps into her mind palace to unleash her usual combination of hilarious anecdotes and piercing tennis wisdom. Does Tsitsipas have what it takes to be the next apex predator of men’s tennis? What improvements can he still make to his serve? What is Madison Keys’ best surface? How has coach Dmitri Zavialoff helpe...
French Open Day 8 - Wawrinka vs. Tsitsipas - all-time classic; Konta continues stunning run; Thiem shows teeth after press room run-in
June 02, 2019 21:24 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBIt is hard to imagine that we will see a better tennis match than Stan Wawrinka vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas this fortnight, or even this year. Five sets and more than five hours of intoxicating drama, and spellbinding shotmaking which forms the centrepiece of our Day 8 Tennis Podcast from the French Open. How did Wawrinka outlast a man well over 10 years his junior? What state was Tsitsipas in when he spoke about it afterwards? (Matt Roberts went along to find out). And how do Matt and Catheri...
French Open Day 7 - Osaka's Grand Slam Streak Ends; Serena Stunned By Kenin
June 01, 2019 20:09 - 41 minutes - 38 MBNaomi Osaka has finally run out of lives. On the latest Tennis Podcast, Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts discuss how her 16-match winning streak at Grand Slams came to an end at Roland Garros against the doubles No.1, Katerina Siniakova. What happened to Osaka? How did she explain the defeat? And how does her exit alter the draw? Later, Osaka was followed out of the tournament by Serena Williams. What made Sofia Kenin such an awkward opponent for Serena? And what does defeat mean in the ...
French Open Day 6 - Crowd chaos causes concern; Sevastova, Martic light up Roland Garros; Nadal loses a set
May 31, 2019 22:29 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBA day full of stunning matches was marred by crowd chaos and The Tennis Podcast has an insight into a situation that could have been serious, and must be addressed. On the court, Petra Martic and Anastasia Sevastova starred, producing wonderful all-court tennis to knock out Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens respectively. The pod team were in awe. Rafael Nadal lost a set of tennis at Roland Garros. Find out against whom, and how, on the pod. His quarterfinal opponent might end up being K...
French Open Day 6 - Crowd chaos causes concern; Sevastova, Martic light up Roland Garros; Nadal loses a set
May 31, 2019 22:29 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBA day full of stunning matches was marred by crowd chaos and The Tennis Podcast has an insight into a situation that could have been serious, and must be addressed. On the court, Petra Martic and Anastasia Sevastova starred, producing wonderful all-court tennis to knock out Karolina Pliskova and Elise Mertens respectively. The pod team were in awe. Rafael Nadal lost a set of tennis at Roland Garros. Find out against whom, and how, on the pod. His quarterfinal opponent might end up being K...
French Open Day 5 - How on earth do you beat Naomi Osaka at a Slam? Edmund out; The bathroom break debate
May 30, 2019 22:50 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBAfter 16 consecutive match wins in a row at Grand Slam tennis tournaments, we are starting to wonder how it is even possible to beat Naomi Osaka at a major event. The Japanese player has been in trouble a number of times, but against Victoria Azarenka she extricated herself again, and is looking more of a threat as she goes along. What is her secret? How much longer can she keep this up? And why does she fail to perform well until she is nearly down and out? The Tennis Podcast team of Cathe...
French Open Day 4 – Heartbreak for Bertens; Wawrinka sends a message; Why are the stands so empty?
May 29, 2019 22:12 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBA chaotic hour at the end of day four saw huge disappointment for Kiki Bertens as she was forced to retire, narrow and nervy victories for Grigor Dimitrov and Jo Konta, and late-night drama involving Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Benoit Paire. While it was all going on, Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts soaked up the atmosphere and recorded the latest Tennis Podcast. What happened to Bertens? How will Jo Konta fare against the rising and increasingly prominent Viktoria Kuzmova? And why could ...
French Open Day 3 - Osaka escapes. Watch out; Zverev struggles but survives. Murray/Soares split
May 28, 2019 21:13 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBWorld No.1 Naomi Osaka stood two points from defeat against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the first round, but the moment she sealed victory half an hour later, Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts were convinced she could win the title. They convened in the media restaurant as usual to debrief on a day full of narrow escapes and drama, with Alexander Zverev surviving in a fifth set against John Millman. Kyle Edmund got the job done after resuming at 5-5 in the fifth against Jeremy Chardy, b...
French Open Day 3 - Osaka escapes. Watch out; Zverev struggles but survives. Murray/Soares split
May 28, 2019 21:13 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBWorld No.1 Naomi Osaka stood two points from defeat against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the first round, but the moment she sealed victory half an hour later, Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts were convinced she could win the title. They convened in the media restaurant as usual to debrief on a day full of narrow escapes and drama, with Alexander Zverev surviving in a fifth set against John Millman. Kyle Edmund got the job done after resuming at 5-5 in the fifth against Jeremy Chardy, b...
French Open Day 2 - Serena sends Diatchenko packing, eventually; Djokovic, Nadal cruise; Edmund’s epic
May 27, 2019 20:53 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBOn our 7th birthday, we are back with our Day 2 Tennis Podcast from Roland Garros! Serena Williams has rarely been seen on a tennis court in recent months, but her return to Roland Garros was a welcome one, and she got going eventually. Not before swallowing a 2-6 first set against Vitalia Diatchenko though. So what happened? Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts talk us through from the media restaurant. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic jumped out of the blocks looking every bit the likely ...
French Open Day 1 - Kerber, Venus out; Federer returns and wins, but what on earth was he wearing?
May 26, 2019 20:27 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBAs day 1 of the French Open 2019 drew to a close, Catherine, Matt and Simon Briggs got together in the media restaurant to share stories about what they had seen and heard at Roland Garros during an action and people-packed Sunday. What happened to Angelique Kerber, who was dumped out by a teenager in the first match of the day? How did Roger Federer look - tennis and outfit-wise - on his return to Roland Garros after four years away. Opinions differed, particularly when it came to his fa...
French Open Preview - Draw Dissection, Predictions, Press Room Tales
May 24, 2019 18:13 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBA new Court Philippe Chatrier has been built, the draws have been made, and the French Open for 2019 is finally here. Which all means that it’s time for the first daily Tennis Podcast, recorded courtside in the new Simonne-Mathieu stadium, which is lined with greenhouses and foliage Catherine Whitaker is joined by Matt Roberts and Simon Briggs, with Stefanos Tsitsipas practising in front of them, to assess the draws of the leading lights, tell tales from media day and give their impressio...
The Rafael Nadal Story - A Tennis Podcast Special
May 22, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBRoland Garros 2019 is just a few days away. Rafael Nadal will be aiming for his 12th title in Paris. It’s mind-boggling to even contemplate. But how did we get here? Starting from the very beginning, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts take you through the story of Rafael Nadal’s career. With stats and anecdotes, they cover his emergence as a teenage sensation, his clay-court dominance, his hold over Roger Federer, his ability to adapt to grass and hard courts, his rivalry with N...
Rome - Pliskova and Nadal Take Titles; Djokovic, Konta ... Kyrgios
May 19, 2019 19:44 - 59 minutes - 82 MBWhile Karolina Pliskova was a surprise first-time winner of the women's title, Rafael Nadal lifted the Rome trophy for a mind-boggling ninth time, defeating his ultimate rival Novak Djokovic in three sets. What has made Pliskova a force on clay? How has the woman she beat in the final, Johanna Konta, gone from a player that couldn't win more than 3 clay matches in a season to a runner-up in one of the biggest red dust tournaments in the world? And where does this leave us in terms of favour...
Madrid - Here Comes Djokovic; Bertens Earns The Spotlight
May 13, 2019 17:27 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBOn this week’s Tennis Podcast, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts discuss a fantastic tournament in Madrid, headlined by titles for Novak Djokovic and Kiki Bertens. After a lacklustre few months, is it any coincidence that Djokovic has returned to top form when Roland Garros is less than two weeks away? How did he see off the challenges mounted by Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas? As for Kiki Bertens, what’s changed to turn her into a winner of big titles? And where does sh...
Madrid - Here Comes Djokovic; Bertens Earns The Spotlight
May 13, 2019 17:27 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBOn this week’s Tennis Podcast, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts discuss a fantastic tournament in Madrid, headlined by titles for Novak Djokovic and Kiki Bertens. After a lacklustre few months, is it any coincidence that Djokovic has returned to top form when Roland Garros is less than two weeks away? How did he see off the challenges mounted by Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas? As for Kiki Bertens, what’s changed to turn her into a winner of big titles? And where does sh...
Justin Gimelstob Aftermath; Clay Headlines So Far – Konta’s Improvement, Federer’s Return; Challenging Janko Tipsarevic’s Equal Prize Money Views
May 07, 2019 18:53 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBCatherine Whitaker and David Law begin this week’s show by discussing the aftermath of Justin Gimelstob’s decision to finally stand down from his roles on the ATP board and with Tennis Channel. Will this be used as an opportunity to change the culture of men’s tennis? Who are some of the candidates to replace Gimelstob? Did Stan Wawrinka do the right thing by publishing a powerful letter condemning Gimelstob and the actions of the ATP board? And why were Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Nova...
Why Gimelstob Must Go
April 29, 2019 16:18 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBPolitics takes over on this week’s Tennis Podcast as Simon Briggs of The Telegraph joins Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts to discuss Justin Gimelstob’s conviction for assault. What have been the latest developments in the case? Who has spoken out against Gimelstob and why are more people not doing so? How has he been able to become such a prominent figure in tennis? What is likely to happen next? Is it really conceivable that he could keep his position on the ATP board? And i...
Fed Cup – Joy At Last For Great Britain; Monte Carlo – Fabulous Fognini, Nadal Nowhere Near His Best, Djokovic’s Dry Spell
April 22, 2019 18:35 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn part one of this week’s Tennis Podcast, David Law and Grad Matt react to a thrilling weekend of Fed Cup action in London which saw Great Britain make a long-awaited return to the World Group with a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan. Just how significant is this victory for Anne Keothavong’s side? What makes Jo Konta and Katie Boulter such good Fed Cup players? And what might the World Group look like next year? In part two, David is joined by Catherine Whitaker to discuss a surprising start to th...
Fed Cup – Joy At Last For Great Britain; Monte Carlo – Fabulous Fognini, Nadal Nowhere Near His Best, Djokovic’s Dry Spell
April 22, 2019 18:35 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn part one of this week’s Tennis Podcast, David Law and Grad Matt react to a thrilling weekend of Fed Cup action in London which saw Great Britain make a long-awaited return to the World Group with a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan. Just how significant is this victory for Anne Keothavong’s side? What makes Jo Konta and Katie Boulter such good Fed Cup players? And what might the World Group look like next year? In part two, David is joined by Catherine Whitaker to discuss a surprising start to th...
Andy Roddick Interview – Enjoying Retirement, 10 Years Since That 2009 Wimbledon Final, The Real Serena, GOAT Debate, Davis Cup Reform, His Future In Tennis
April 18, 2019 15:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBUnlike many former players, Andy Roddick has stepped away from tennis since his retirement in 2012, occupying his life with various other ventures. But he’s still as passionate and as insightful about the game as ever. In an interview with David Law, Roddick explains what keeps him busy these days, the reasons behind his absence from tennis, and why the door will always remain open for him to return one day. Elsewhere, David gets Roddick’s views on a number of topical issues within the spo...
Ask Catherine & David 7 – Does playing doubles help or hinder your singles? Who are the most underrated players? Will Edmund have a better career than Henman?
April 15, 2019 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBCatherine Whitaker and David Law are back with another Q & A edition of The Tennis Podcast, with this week’s questions chosen by guest editor James Meredith. - Will playing more doubles help or hinder Stefanos Tsitsipas in singles? (01:10) - Will Kyle Edmund have a better career than Tim Henman? (08:44) - Who are the most underrated players in today’s game? (13:41) - Who will finish the year ranked higher, Johanna Konta or Dan Evans? (19:09) - Which junior No.1s never lived up to expect...
Ask Catherine & David 7 – Does playing doubles help or hinder your singles? Who are the most underrated players? Will Edmund have a better career than Henman?
April 15, 2019 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBCatherine Whitaker and David Law are back with another Q & A edition of The Tennis Podcast, with this week’s questions chosen by guest editor James Meredith. - Will playing more doubles help or hinder Stefanos Tsitsipas in singles? (01:10) - Will Kyle Edmund have a better career than Tim Henman? (08:44) - Who are the most underrated players in today’s game? (13:41) - Who will finish the year ranked higher, Johanna Konta or Dan Evans? (19:09) - Which junior No.1s never lived up to expect...
Janko Tipsarevic Interview - Injury Hell, Mental Health, Murray's Return, The Real Novak Djokovic, ATP Politics, ITF World Tennis Tour
April 11, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBWhen Janko Tipsarevic first appeared on The Tennis Podcast in 2012, he was ranked No.8 in the world and at the height of his powers. Seven years and seven surgeries later, he returns to the show to open up about the injuries that have plagued his career since then, his mental health struggles, and his plans for the future, including the launch of his mastermind programme for aspiring athletes. In a wide-ranging and powerful interview with David Law, Tipsarevic also discusses what Novak Djo...
Ask Catherine & David 6 – Can players become over reliant on their coaches? Is dominance good for tennis? Which new rule changes should be trialled?
April 08, 2019 05:58 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFor the next two weeks our listeners will be setting the agenda on The Tennis Podcast as Catherine Whitaker and David Law take part in a couple of Q&A episodes. This week’s questions have been chosen by guest editor Keturah Anderssen-Chivers: · Are players damaging their chances of progressing in Grand Slams by regularly requesting on-court coaching on the WTA Tour? (01:09) · Is it better for the sport to have four outstanding players who dominate, or have a range of players com...
Ask Catherine & David 6 – Can players become over reliant on their coaches? Is dominance good for tennis? Which new rule changes should be trialled?
April 08, 2019 05:58 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBFor the next two weeks our listeners will be setting the agenda on The Tennis Podcast as Catherine Whitaker and David Law take part in a couple of Q&A episodes. This week’s questions have been chosen by guest editor Keturah Anderssen-Chivers: · Are players damaging their chances of progressing in Grand Slams by regularly requesting on-court coaching on the WTA Tour? (01:09) · Is it better for the sport to have four outstanding players who dominate, or have a range of players com...
Miami - Federer Finds Top Form; Brilliant Barty Steps Up; Inspirational Bryan Brothers
April 01, 2019 18:22 - 55 minutes - 101 MBThis week’s Tennis Podcast starts by addressing the elephant in the room: last week’s prediction that Roger Federer might not even be on the list to win the title in Miami. Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Grad Matt discuss how Federer discovered his best form, the way he dismantled a legion of big servers en route to lifting the trophy, and how he will approach the clay court swing. Elsewhere in the men’s draw, breakthroughs for Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov got everyone t...
Miami - Federer Finds Top Form; Brilliant Barty Steps Up; Inspirational Bryan Brothers
April 01, 2019 18:22 - 55 minutes - 101 MBThis week’s Tennis Podcast starts by addressing the elephant in the room: last week’s prediction that Roger Federer might not even be on the list to win the title in Miami. Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Grad Matt discuss how Federer discovered his best form, the way he dismantled a legion of big servers en route to lifting the trophy, and how he will approach the clay court swing. Elsewhere in the men’s draw, breakthroughs for Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov got everyone t...
Miami - New Venue and Aggro Aplenty
March 25, 2019 17:22 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MBThe 2019 Miami Open is less than a week old but there’s already been loads of talking points for Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Grad Matt to get stuck into on this week’s Tennis Podcast. First of all, the move away from Crandon Park to the Hard Rock Stadium is discussed. What have the players been saying about the new venue? And how does it come across on television? In the women’s draw, Bianca Andreescu is once again the centre of attention. How is she managing to back up her Indian ...
Indian Wells - Is Bianca Andreescu The Next Big Tennis Star?; Thiem Edges Federer
March 18, 2019 20:21 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBTwo thrilling finals at Indian Wells produced two surprising winners in the form of Bianca Andreescu and Dominic Thiem. On the Tennis Podcast, Catherine Whitaker and David Law discuss their remarkable performances. In Andreescu, it feels like tennis has a new teenage star, one who embraces meditation and plays with stunning variety. What makes her so special? And how does she compare to the other crop of youngsters who are breaking through so rapidly on the women’s tour? As for Dominic T...
Chris Kermode Ousted – Why and What Next?; Indian Wells – What’s Happened So Far?
March 11, 2019 10:32 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAt the end of a week where on-court action has been overshadowed by political turmoil in tennis, Catherine Whitaker and David Law begin The Tennis Podcast by discussing the news that Chris Kermode will leave his role as ATP President at the end of the year, after the players’ representatives on the board voted not to renew his contract. Why has no official statement been released to explain the reasons behind this decision? How have people reacted to the news? And has Chris Kermode been ma...