It's never easy dealing with an injury as an athlete, but what happens when you HAVE to play in order to get paid? Bjorn Fratangelo has dealt with a foot injury through the back end of 2019 that caused him to miss the last three months of the year. No money, no points...it's not easy. He tells @noahrubin33 and @mikectennis how he dealt with it, and a crazy story about his most recent coach... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 10, 2019•27 min•Ep. 63
This week’s podcast goes a little bit deeper in to Mike’s firm belief that Unionization is a necessity, and where we are with the rumors swirling of a potential walkout or boycott from ATP players in Australia. That, and exciting news from Noah on his elbow injury, as Mike raves about the new Andy Murray documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2019•28 min•Ep. 62
Lots going on the last two weeks, and Noah and Mike recap the wins by Mmoh, Giron, and Wolf. And we discuss how crucial it is for small countries to have someone leading the way in the sport, with the best player EVER from Barbados, Darian King. Join the conversation with @noahrubin33 or @mikectennis on all forms of social media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2019•28 min•Ep. 61
While Noah hopped down to Charlottesville to join Mike for some commentary, he also had a chance for the podcast to sit down with Taro Daniel. Taro entered the week just outside of the top 100, and reaching that mark carries significant weight for many players, especially with direct entry to the Australian Open guaranteed if you make it. Also, Mike and Noah stayed in the same house for the week, with predictably awful results. Have a listen, and then reach out and let @noahrubin33 and @mikecten...
Nov 04, 2019•28 min•Ep. 60
Hard to overstate how big of a year Marcos Giron has had. The former NCAA champ at UCLA joined @noahrubin33 and @mikectennis for a frank talk about 1) His recovery from multiple hip surgeries 2) His big moment with DelPo 3) His unique gaming relationship with his girlfriend Becca. Join the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2019•28 min•Ep. 59
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Oct 15, 2019•37 min•Ep. 58
Listener question from Jeff in Long Island who asks simply, "As a fan, what do I say to a player that just lost a match?" Great question, complicated answer. We also hear Noah's best and worst fan moments in his career, and hear why Mike beat up on some 80 year olds this weekend. As always, interact with us @mikectennis and @noahrubin33 and visit behindtheracquet.com, and mikectennis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 07, 2019•31 min•Ep. 57
New in to the Top 100 3 Challenger Championships Being cussed out by an opponent A twitter beef with Nicole Gibbs? Everything is up for discussion with Tommy Paul, who joined Noah and Mike before his weekend title in Tiburon, California, as well as a short interview after. As always, join the discussion by tweeting/DMing @noahrubin33 and @mikectennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 30, 2019•32 min•Ep. 56
@noahrubin33 and @mikectennis have spent a lot of time talking about some of the difficulties for players outside the top 100 in the ATP singles ranking. But what about the specialists? There might not be a person better poised to answer that question than Jackson Withrow. Weeks ago, he reached the Quarterfinals of the US Open. A week later, he lost in the first round of the Challenger in Cary. And then won a title in Columbus. The ups, the downs, the financial frustrations are multiplied. Join ...
Sep 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 55
Part of the underlying pressure faced by players at the Challenger level is the constant undercurrent of defending points from one year ago. Noah Rubin (noahrubin33) and Mike Cation (mikectennis) break it down, and explain why the current system is a bit flawed, while searching for a correct fix. Also, a big surprise at the end as we reveal next week's guest, and ask for your input! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 17, 2019•28 min•Ep. 54
Oracle recently announced a massive expansion of their program to help American tennis, adding 25 new ITF, ATP, and WTA events next year. Will it help? Noah Rubin and Mike Cation explore that issue with Christopher Eubanks, who received a grant from Oracle in 2018. We also discuss the unique friendship between Noah and Christopher, and the soaring Atlanta Falcons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 09, 2019•34 min•Ep. 53
Coco Gauff has delighted the tennis world, and America, with incredible spirit, great tennis, and a fascinating story to tell. She's also signed massive endorsement deals, met with Michelle Obama, and has forced the WTA's hand with their age limits. Number of tournaments is one thing. The responsibility of the tour is another. Noah Rubin (@noahrubin33) and Mike Cation (mikectennis) discuss it and more from the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 03, 2019•29 min•Ep. 2
A difficult one for both Noah and Mike, talking with friend Tennys Sandgren about his social media presence in years past, and where he's at with social media now. Also, how did Sandgren escape the landscape of Futures and Challengers. As always, continue the conversation with us @noahrubin33 and @mikectennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2019•34 min•Ep. 1
Winning. It feels amazing. In this week's podcast, we talk about how great of a feeling it is to win, what it means in the immediate aftermath...and how it can get away from you in a hurry. Join the discussion @noahrubin33, and @mikectennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2019•32 min•Ep. 52
Mike and Noah have spent a lot of their time talking about the challenges faced by players outside the top 50. But what about some of the additional challenges on the women's side. We bring in Jamie Loeb for her perspective of the WTA/ITF schism, and an additional problem for the gram... Continue the conversation @mikectennis or @noahrubin33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 07, 2019•30 min•Ep. 51
Before a quick vacation in the Bahamas for Noah, we take a look at what it takes for a teen turn to pro, and what the transition is like for players coming out of juniors, and college. We also chat briefly about the continuing enigma that is Nick Kyrgios, as well as Noah's experience last week in World Team Tennis. Join the conversation @noahrubin33, or @mikectennis on twitter and instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 05, 2019•33 min•Ep. 50
On the eve of Noah's debut on the World Team Tennis stage, he and Mike tackle whether it's sometimes beneficial to be....dumb. And not in a book way, but in a awareness of anything but hit ball, see ball. Who's dumb, who's not, and yes, a debate on the Australian stache craze, all on this week's episode of the Coffee Cast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2019•36 min•Ep. 49
The two-time NCAA Champion joins Noah Rubin and Mike Cation for a talk about the transition to the pros after a successful career at UCLA, and discusses the difficulties of the first year, his ambitions, the rumors about UCLA's style, and who's better at Fifa...Redlicki or Rubin? As always, join the discussion @noahrubin33 or @mikectennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2019•30 min•Ep. 48
The complexities of how the 99% have to piece together their schedule month to month, and sometimes week to week, is the topic for Mike and Noah this week, as Noah took a last second wild card in to the event in Binghamton, New York. The complexities of entry rules are vast, and we tackle it this week. As always, contact us @Noahrubin33 or @mikectennis for thoughts, and make sure you watch the stream this week from Binghamton at:https://www.usta.com/en/home/pro/pro-tennis-events/usta-pro-circuit...
Jul 22, 2019•33 min•Ep. 47
On the heels of our conversation with Bradley Klahn, Noah and Mike discuss how difficult it is to maintain momentum and confidence, even after picking up big wins. And on the flip side, finding your way out of those negative slides when you get in to one. That, and we talk about why everyone hates Novak, and can he turn that around. Interact with us: @noahrubin33, and @mikectennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 15, 2019•34 min•Ep. 46
A bonus episode as Noah and Mike talk to Bradley Klahn, winner of the USTA Pro Circuit event in Winnetka on Sunday in the New Balance Winner's Circle. We talk about his anxiety that he talked about in his Behind the Racquet profile a few months ago, as well as start the discussion on streaks and confidence that Noah and Mike will talk about later tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2019•22 min•Ep. 45
As Manic Monday unfolds at Wimbledon, and the USTA Pro Circuit resumes in Winnetka, Noah Rubin and Mike Cation tackle happiness, and explore some of the longstanding barriers for players on tour. Join the discussion, by chatting with us @noahrubin33, and @mikectennis on all of your social media platforms.And please review us on itunes or your favorite podcast app. It helps us get noticed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 08, 2019•35 min•Ep. 44
Lots to discuss in today's half hour. -Noah Rubin qualifies for Wimbledon -Sooooo many changes with the ATP Player Council and we begin the discussion on how to make tennis better for television. What are your thoughts? Get in touch: @mikectennis or @noahrubin33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2019•34 min•Ep. 43
This week, while Noah is competing (and, winning) at Wimbledon qualies, we chat about the clash of tradition of Wimbledon with today's players, especially during qualifying. As well, there's lots of talk about on court coaching at the US Open, and we disagree with none other than Roger Federer. As always, find us online @noahrubin33, and @mikectennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 42
It is never an easy topic to discuss, but today, Noah Rubin and Mike Cation begin the discussion about Mental Health within the sport of tennis. We talk about the immediacy of the frustration, despair, and loneliness felt after a loss, as well as the lack of resources available. And about the brave conversations being had by Katie Swan and Nicole Gibbs, among others, on Behind the Racquet. Listen, think, and interact with us @noahrubin33 @mikectennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Jun 17, 2019•30 min•Ep. 41
His Behind the Racquet series has brought notoriety to many of the difficulties faced by himself, and his peers. But today, on the Coffee Cast, Noah Rubin goes in depth on the basic day to day difficulties faced by many within the sport, and some of the momentous changes he believes are necessary to keep the sport relevant, and keep its athletes in a better state mentally and physically.His thoughts are not a definitive set of finished reforms, but more of a jumping off point. Listen, think, and...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 39
Inside the New Balance Winner's Circle with Dudi Sela, your champion at the Baptist Health Little Rock Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2019•6 min•Ep. 38
While in Chicago for the ITA National Indoor Championship, I had the chance to sit down with Alex Rybakov, 22 year old TCU Senior, currently ranked #456 in the ATP Rankings, #262 in the ITF World Tennis Tour Rankings, and #8 in the ITA Collegiate Rankings. That's a lot. It's going to be a complex process for Alex when he goes pro in a couple of months. We sat down and talked about that, his choice to attend TCU, his relationship with the top Americans that he competed with in juniors, and how he...
Feb 18, 2019•24 min•Ep. 37
Mitchell Krueger tells the story of his massive changes in the offseason. A new coach. A new living situation. A new forehand. It's an incredible story. Hear how he won the RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2019•14 min•Ep. 36
This was a fun one, as Neal Skupski joined me after advancing to the Mixed Doubles QF on Monday night. We talk British tennis, his hair, the dirty world of doubles, and the family dynamic involved with his brother Ken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2019•46 min•Ep. 35
