The Tennis Podcast
1,375 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 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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Episode 23 - The Final Podcast of 2012, featuring Andrew Castle, Thomas Enqvist, Jeremy Bates, David and Catherine, In The Locker Room
December 16, 2012 02:48 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBThe final podcast of 2012 sees David and Catherine chatting for half an hour with Andrew Castle, Jeremy Bates and Thomas Enqvist - inside the locker room at the Royal Albert Hall, home of the Statoil Masters Tennis. What does Andrew Castle remember about the day he put up a sign which read 'say no to the poll tax' during a final against Bates? Who do we all think will win the Australian Open? And which player from outside the Top 4 will be the next to win a Grand Slam title? Hosted on Aca...
Episode 22 - Mats Wilander part 2 - Greatest Rival, Commentary Approach, 'That' Olympics Comment
November 30, 2012 01:23 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn part 2 of our special interview with former World No.1 Mats Wilander, he talks about the two greatest rivals of his career, why he doesn't mind upsetting people when he commentates, and what he meant when he said 'the Olympic Games are just another stamp in my passport'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 21 - Mats Wilander Interview: Following Borg, 3 Slams In A Year, The Car Park Press Conference; Davis Cup Final review
November 22, 2012 16:23 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn part one of our exclusive interview with former World No.1 Mats Wilander, Catherine asks him what it was like to be the next Swedish player after Bjorn Borg, whether he felt invincible in 1988 when he won three Grand Slam titles, and his memories of the famous Car Park Press Conference which led to the start of the ATP World Tour. We also review the Davis Cup final and reveal some special Novak Djokovic news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 20 - Which Novak Djokovic season was better? 2011 or 2012?
November 14, 2012 00:24 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAfter topping the World Rankings for the second year in a row amidst personal problems and against some of the greatest tennis players of all time, Novak Djokovic assesses whether 2011 or 2012 was the more impressive year. David and Catherine also weigh into the debate, with differing opinions that result in a full-scale argument. We also hear from Roger Federer on his year, and review the ATP World Tour Finals at the 02 Arena. And finally, who won David and Catherine's prediction competition...
Episode 19 - Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Preview and Predictions
November 04, 2012 14:23 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe draw for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the 02 Arena in London has been made, and Catherine and David are ready to battle it out for prediction supremacy. We stuck them in separate rooms, gave them the draw and got them to fill it out. Find out which Top 3 player David thinks won't even make the semifinals, and which outsider Catherine has in the final. Tell us who you think will win @TennisPodcast on Twitter and you could win a signed programme from the Statoil Masters Tennis at t...
Episode 18 - Bjorn Borg: 'Losing the 1980 Wimbledon Final Tie-Break Was The Worst Moment Of My Life'
November 01, 2012 17:23 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThirty two years may have passed since Bjorn Borg beat John McEnroe in the 1980 Wimbledon final, but the Swede still thinks about that fourth set tie-break which he lost 18-16. As he tells us in an incredibly revealing and moving interview, it was the worst moment of his entire life. Fortunately for him, 'the best moment of his life' would follow an hour later. Borg and McEnroe talk us through that incredible match, and we discuss our other favourite tie-breaks from over the years. The WTA fi...
Episode 17 - A Bow To The Bryans, What To Do With Doubles & Creating The Perfect Player
October 23, 2012 20:46 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn a week when Bob and Mike Bryan finished a year ranked No.1 for a record 8th year, we pay homage to them, but ask whether they should get more recognition. What should tennis do to give doubles more media exposure and television/radio airtime? Should major changes be made to the doubles form of the game? Plenty of thoughts are offered by you, our listeners. Elsewhere, we review a cracking week on the ATP and WTA Tours, and build the perfect player with the help of Carlos Moya, Mark Philippo...
Episode 16 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part 2 - A Happy Ending
October 18, 2012 10:13 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBAfter three disappointments in Wimbledon finals, Goran Ivanisevic's dream finally came true in the most unlikely of ways. In the second part of our exclusive interview, Ivanisevic tells the Tennis Podcast about how he felt it was meant to be, the superstitions he stuck to, and what would have happened to him if he had not won the title. He also reveals that his son loves the game. Could there be another Ivanisevic at the top of the sport? Elsewhere, Catherine and David discuss the rise of Hea...
Episode 15 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part One: 'I wasn't happy for 3 years after that 1998 Wimbledon final.'
October 10, 2012 23:26 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIn part one of our exclusive interview with Goran Ivanisevic, the Croatian talks about playing for his country while it was being torn apart by the Balkans War, how the weight of his wooden racquet created his now famous service action, and how he was unhappy for three years following his 1998 Wimbledon final defeat. Elsewhere, David and Catherine chat about the Shanghai Masters 1000 event, and David tries to get Catherine to reveal once and for all who she was supporting in that Ivanisevic v...
Episode 14 - Davis Cup vs. Ryder Cup debate, Australian Open announces prize money, Neil Harman interview
October 02, 2012 23:43 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAfter an extraordinarily exciting Ryder Cup, David Law and Catherine Whitaker debate whether the Davis Cup should change formats to tap into the success of golf's biannual team competition. On the day that the Australian Open announced its prize money increase, the plight of players outside the Top 100 is discussed, and in our big interview, we talk to the Tennis Correspondent of the Times newspaper in London, Neil Harman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 13 - Laura Robson Special, including coach Zeljko Krajan interview; Is this the making of Tomas Berdych?
September 25, 2012 14:24 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFollowing on from Andy Murray's victory at the US Open, David and Catherine discuss the continuing rise of 18-year-old Laura Robson. David gets a bit carried away with his predictions (again) and is sobered a little by the even-handed approach of Robson's coach Zelko Krajan, whom he spoke to in New York for BBC Radio 5 Live. The interview is reproduced here on the Tennis Podcast. We also review the Davis Cup and ask if Tomas Berdych is about to 'do a Djokovic'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Episode 12: Andy Murray - Grand Slam champion! Reaction from Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Sir Alex Ferguson, Kevin Spacey
September 12, 2012 05:56 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAfter 76 years, Great Britain finally has a Grand Slam mens singles champion, and the Tennis Podcast reviews the heart-stopping moment that Andy Murray realised his dream. Courtesy of BBC Radio 5 Live, we bring you the reaction of Murray's coach Ivan Lendl, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey. We also talk to Mats Wilander, who predicts the No.1 ranking and multiple Grand Slam titles for Murray, and Billie-Jean King about the 'best women's US Open ...
Episode 11 - US Open Half-Term Report, Lindsay Davenport, Alex Corretja, Paul Annacone
September 03, 2012 19:07 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAs the US Open enters week two, Lindsay Davenport, Alex Corretja and Roger Federer's coach Paul Annacone join the Tennis Podcast to assess the first week. David is asked to explain how his two main predictions are out of the tournament before the halfway stage, and Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley assures everyone that there will be no boycott of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 10 - US Open preview with Mats Wilander; Arthur Ashe Tribute (featuring John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg)
August 22, 2012 12:17 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn Episode 10 we preview the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, hearing predictions from Mats Wilander and Goran Ivanisevic. They both pick the same man as our presenters, while David comes up with a comical prediction in the women's tournament. Fifteen years since the Arthur Ashe Stadium was unveiled, the Tennis Podcast pays tribute to Arthur Ashe, with words from John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander, Cliff Drysdale and broadcaster/writer, Richard Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Grigor Dimitrov Interview - Federer Comparisons, Experimenting To Entertain, Long-Term Goals
August 18, 2012 01:17 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn an interview first aired in Episode 4, Grigor Dimitrov tells the Tennis Podcast that he never set out to mimic Roger Federer. He also talks about how he used to experiment on the court just to entertain the crowds, but has now knuckled down and wants to compete for the sports' biggest prizes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 9 - Marin Cilic Interview, Non-Top-4 Title Picks - Were They Any Good? No.
August 14, 2012 23:18 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThe gentle giant from Croatia, Marin Cilic is the special guest in Episode 9. He describes the moment he met Goran Ivanisevic for the first time, whether he feels privileged or cursed to be sharing an era with the Top 4 players, and what he would do with his perfect day off. David and Catherine also go over their non-top-4 picks for the Toronto title, and wish they had not bothered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Janko Tipsarevic Interview
August 10, 2012 00:47 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn an exclusive interview with the Tennis Podcast in Episode 7, Janko Tipsarevic told us how he turned his career around, which of the Top 4 players in the world he finds most difficult to play against, and which of them he would choose to play 'for his life'. Surprisingly, it's the same player! Here you can listen to the interview as a standalone recording. For the full podcast, download Episode 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 8 - Cliff Drysdale Interview, Olympics Review, US Open Series Preview
August 07, 2012 01:13 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe Olympic Tennis event has produced stories which have had The Tennis Podcast presenters, David Law and Catherine Whitaker, swooning. David wonders whether Andy Murray can use his gold medal triumph to launch a successful assault at the US Open, Catherine claims bragging rights in the prediction stakes, and the bickering continues as Toronto begins. In an exclusive interview, Cliff Drysdale tells the Tennis Podcast how the sport has changed since he reached the US Open final more than 45 ye...
Episode 7 - Olympic Preview, Janko Tipsarevic interview
July 28, 2012 15:19 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe Olympic Games have arrived in London, and tennis returns to Wimbledon. David and Catherine discuss their favourite Olympic tennis memories and look at the draws for the 2012 event. In an exclusive interview, World No.8 Janko Tipsarevic talks about the Davis Cup triumph which propelled him into the Top Ten, which of the Top 4 players he would like to play 'for his life', and what he wants to do after retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 6 - Wimbledon Review, All Hail Federer/Serena, Bad Luck Murray, Pat Cash Interview
July 08, 2012 22:29 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBRecorded an hour after the men's singles final at Wimbledon, David and Catherine review Roger Federer's achievement in winning a 17th Grand Slam tournament and returning to No.1. They talk about Andy Murray, speculate about if and when he will win one, and pay tribute to Serena Williams. The Tennis Podcast also features an exclusive interview with Pat Cash, who won the Wimbledon title 25 years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 5 - Mark Philippoussis Interview, Wimbledon Half-Term Report, Catherine Predicts Two New Champions
July 03, 2012 00:28 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWith the first week of Wimbledon complete, David and Catherine get together to review the most stunning upset the tournament has ever known, analyse the form of the remaining contenders, and come up with their predictions for week two. Catherine plumps for two new champions, David sticks to his guns, and then there's the our in-depth, exclusive interview. In Episode 5, it is with Mark Philippoussis, who tells us about his mindset going into that fateful match against Pete Sampras at the Austr...
Episode 4 - Grigor Dimitrov interview, Wimbledon preview, More predictions (will he ever learn?)
June 25, 2012 00:22 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBA Wimbledon preview, including a dissection of Andy Murray's awful draw, more predictions (will David ever learn?, plus an exclusive interview with the man known as 'Baby Fed' - Grigor Dimitrov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 3 - Michael Chang Interview, French Open Review, Grass Preview
June 10, 2012 22:53 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat did Michael Chang think when his coach told him that fourth round run would be a good result in the 1989 French Open? How did he cope with being the youngest-ever French Open champion? And who does he think is the most talented player in history? Find out in an exclusive, in-depth interview in Episode 3 of The Tennis Podcast. Meanwhile, with the clay court season reaching its climax and the grass court season about to begin, David Law and Catherine Whitaker ponder whether Novak Djokovic ...
Episode 2 - Gaston Gaudio interview, French Open update and what's the biggest Grand Slam upset in history?
June 03, 2012 16:45 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAfter an embarassing Frech Open prediction, David holds his hands up in Episode 2, Catherine tries not to gloat and they talk Grand Slam upsets. Later, Gaston Gaudio tells The Tennis Podcast what John McEnroe's last words of advice were before the 2004 French Open final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Tennis Podcast Episode 1 - An interview with Carlos Moya, a French Open preview, and a few rows
May 27, 2012 16:17 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPresented by tennis commentator David Law, the first episode of The Tennis Podcast features an exclusive, in-depth interview with former World No.1 Carlos Moya, predictions for the French Open, and a number of disagreements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.