On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Goran Ivanisevic from the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne. After it was announced that Wimbledon champions Ivanisevic and Conchita Martinez were elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame for 2020, Ivanisevic talks about how he found out about the news and what it means to him. Ivanisevic also talks about his coaching relationship with Novak Djokovic and gives insight into his training, preparation and mindset, as well as his matches a...
Jan 30, 2020•23 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti preview the 2020 Australian Open, breaking down the men's and women's draws and discussing the ongoing impact of the wildfires—including the resulting smoke, haze and air quality issues—on the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Wertheim and Lisanti make their picks and predictions for the men's and women's winners, name their dark horses and players to watch and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &am...
Jan 16, 2020•35 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about a recent visit to Mallorca, Spain, where he spent time with World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in his hometown as part of an interview for 60 Minutes, airing Sunday, January 12 on CBS. Wertheim talks about the experience of visiting Nadal in Mallorca and how the laidback town impacts the 33-year-old's tennis career and personal life; what Nadal had to say about Roger Federer during the interview; and much more, Advertising Inquiries:...
Jan 09, 2020•30 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti recap the season and hand out the 2019 ATP and WTA year-end awards, including: the men's and women's MVPs, breakout players of the year, newcomers of the year, best doubles teams of the year, the best quotes of the year, the top coaches, the most improved players, the best matches of the year, the top stories and more. Wertheim and Lisanti also look ahead to the 2020 season and outline the players and storylines that will define the upc...
Dec 05, 2019•38 min
On the latest edition of the Beyond the Baseline Podcast, host Jon Wertheim talks with 15-year-old Coco Gauff following her breakout 2019 season. Gauff talks about the goals she set for herself in the beginning of the season and what it's like to have achieved them; how she's dealing with the spotlight; how she manages school, practice and fitness throughout the year; what the locker room is like for a player her age; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &am...
Nov 21, 2019•30 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim catches up with 2017 U.S. Open champion and WTA Players' Council member Sloane Stephens, who discusses her recent involvement with a three-day diversity camp she underwrote and helped organize in Orlando, Fla., with junior players from around the country who missed out on grants from the USTA. Stephens talks about her experience with the camp in 2005 and why it was important for her to host it, as well as race and diversity in tennis today, how she balan...
Nov 13, 2019•20 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former doubles World No. 1 and Bahamas native Mark Knowles. After Hurricane Dorian tore through and devastated the lives of many residents, including some of his family members, Knowles joins the podcast to share his tennis backstory and his life growing up in the Bahamas; how exhibitions can actually be beneficial for players, even though they add another event to the already-packed tennis calendar; and details on the upcoming Baha Mar Cup, a...
Nov 07, 2019•38 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former University of Virginia tennis player, former ATP player and current coach of the Vanderbilt University women's tennis team, Geoff Macdonald. Wertheim and Macdonald discuss the world of college tennis, including what it's like to coach a college program; the state of the sport at the university level; his thoughts on the number of international players on college rosters; the crossover between "Varsity Blues" and tennis; and much more. A...
Oct 31, 2019•43 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about the current tennis storylines, including 15-year-old Coco Gauff's victory and first WTA title in Linz; the upcoming WTA Finals in Shenzhen, particularly against the backdrop of the recent NBA and China headlines; Daniil Medvedev's success this fall and what it means for his future in the ATP; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 16, 2019•34 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with actor, former professional tennis player and World Poker Tour commentator, Vincent Van Patten. A former top-25 ATP player, Van Patten talks about how he got into tennis (including how he won the 1979 ATP Rookie Of The Year and beat then-World No. 1 John McEnroe); how he got into acting and his experience starring in and directing films; his relationship with his father and how he got into the world of gambling and poker; his new movie 7 Days T...
Oct 03, 2019•27 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 23-year-old American player Christopher Eubanks about his thoughts on Laver Cup and team competition in general; what it's like to be a player in the ATP top 100-200; how tennis can diversify more; the pros and cons of college tennis and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 26, 2019•46 min
Jon Wertheim is joined by SI's Daniel Rapaport breakdown Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, Bianca Andreescu, Serena Williams, and all the final action from the 2019 U.S. Open. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Sep 09, 2019•32 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim checks in with Jamie Lisanti from the grounds of the 2019 U.S. Open as the tournament turns the corner into the second week to discuss some of the top storylines of the first half, including Serena Williams and her quest for major No. 24; Naomi Osaka's loss; Coco Gauff and her future; the possibility of a Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal matchup at the U.S. Open; Stan Wawrinka's chances in New York; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...
Sep 03, 2019•26 min
On the this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti discuss 10 early storylines and topics ahead of the 2019 U.S. Open, including: the dominance of the Big Three and what it means for the final major of the year; Serena Williams's quest for a 24th major title and her return to New York after last year's final; Naomi Osaka's season and what it will be like for her to return to the U.S. Open as the defending champion; the next wave of young stars, including Bianca Andreescu, Amanda Ani...
Aug 15, 2019•33 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim sits down with former player and longtime ESPN broadcaster Patrick McEnroe on the current state of the game; how he thinks tennis can get more American kids involved; what it was like growing up as a McEnroe and brother to John; his experience and thoughts after calling the Roger Federer-Novak Djokovic Wimbledon final; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 01, 2019•57 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim sits down with former player and current commentator Robbie Koenig to discuss the impact and lessons learned from Wimbledon 2019, including what makes Novak Djokovic so great; how Roger Federer is feeling after losing in the final; the dominance of the Big Three; Serena Williams's career; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Jon Wertheim catches up with former top-five player Tim Henman at Wimbledon. In addition to being a four-time semi-finalist at Wimbledon, Tim is also very active in the tournament both behind the scenes and as a BBC commentator. Tim sat down with Jon to chat about Wimbledon, and the dominance of the big three. Please help us out by taking a few minutes to fill out our survey at si.com/baselinesurvey Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...
Jul 11, 2019•17 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with American tennis player and Stanford alum Nicole Gibbs, who shares her story about how a routine trip to the dentist led to a shocking cancer discovery. Gibbs, 26, details how she ended up in the dentist chair; the biopsy, cancer diagnosis and surgeries that followed; how the news helped her to develop a new mindset and outlook on tennis and life; where she is in her recovery process and when she expects to return to tennis; and much more. Plea...
Jul 02, 2019•35 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim previews Wimbledon 2019 with former Wimbledon champ and current Tennis Channel commentator Lindsay Davenport. The pair discusses the top storylines surrounding the tournament, including the timing in relation to the French Open; the dominance of the Big Three and why it will likely continue at the All England Club this year; the quirks of playing on grass, particularly at Wimbledon, and how the village and area surrounding the tournament impact the playe...
Jun 28, 2019•38 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Sascha Bajin, current coach of Kristina Mladenovic and former coach of Naomi Osaka. After splitting from two-time Grand Slam champion Osaka in February, Bajin signed on with Mladenovic and he discusses the details of his coaching relationship with both players and the approach he takes in his role with different players. Wertheim and Bajin also discuss whether he would consider coaching a men's player; how he handles information when switching...
Jun 20, 2019•55 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti recap and review the 2019 French Open, after two weeks on the clay in Paris concluded with Rafael Nadal winning his 12th Roland Garros and 23-year-old Ash Barty capturing her first major Grand Slam title. What are the biggest takeways from the second major of the year? Wertheim and Lisanti talk about what they learned, including: what Nadal's victory means in terms of tennis history and what it says about the Big Three's dominance over ...
Jun 10, 2019•47 min
On this week's epsiode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti break down the 2019 French Open men's and women's draws and preview the second Grand Slam tournament of the season. With Simona Halep and Rafael Nadal returning to defend their titles, Wertheim and Lisanti discuss the possibility of Halep winning her second major title and Nadal winning an incredible 12th title on the clay in Paris. Ahead of the tournament's start on Sunday, Wertheim and Lisanti also discuss the best first round matches...
May 23, 2019•35 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 22-year-old American Tommy Paul, who won the USTA wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2019 French Open, about what it means for his career; how he has dealt with injuries and develop his maturity; why he loves playing on the clay; and much more. On the second part of the podcast, former player Tim Mayotte talks about why he wanted to run for the ATP Board of Directors position vacated by Justin Gimelstob; some of the issues he sees; and h...
May 16, 2019•55 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 20-year-old rising American, Sofia "Sonya" Kenin, from Madrid. Now ranked No. 37 on the WTA Tour, Kenin talks with Wertheim about her quick transition from the juniors to the pros; her 2017 U.S. Open third round match against her idol, Maria Sharapova, under the lights on Arthur Ashe; how that match helped her make the decision to turn professional; why she likes having her father as her coach; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://red...
May 09, 2019•38 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks Rennae Stubbs about the clay court tournament results so far and her early thoughts on the French Open predictions. Will Rafael Nadal be the favorite once again at Roland Garros, or will he see a tougher challenge from other players looking to dethrone the King of Clay? And how will Roger Federer play into the equation as he returns to the dirt for the first time since a quarterfinals finish in 2015? On the women's side, is Simona Halep the favorit...
May 02, 2019•35 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Washington Kastles owner, investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mark Ein. As a longtime fan and player of the sport, Ein discusses how he was introduced to tennis as a child and how his experiences as a ballkid growing up have influenced some of his business ventures as an adult. As the owner of the Washington Justice, a professional Overwatch esports team, Ein talks about what tennis can learn from the world of esports and how it can att...
Apr 25, 2019•39 min
On this week's episode, World No. 3 Petra Kvitova joins the podcast in between practices in Prague, Czech Republic, to talk about her runner-up finish at the Australian Open, taking a break in mid-April, her 2019 season goals, her thoughts on Tiger Woods and his Masters victory and more. Host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti also discuss some tennis headlines and the Mailbag question of the week: What are the best tennis accounts to follow on social media? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....
Apr 18, 2019•40 min
Ahead of the release of his new book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, out on May 28, 2019, David Epstein joins the podcast to discuss the opening chapter on Roger Federer vs. Tiger Woods. Wertheim and Epstein dive deep into the sports science of generalization vs. specialization, specifically in terms of Federer in tennis and Woods in golf and how Federer grew up playing a variety of sports, from skiing to wrestling to swimming and more, while Woods was surrounded by golf ...
Apr 11, 2019•52 min
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with rising Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime and recaps with Miami Open with Andrea Leand. Now up to No. 33, the 18-year-old Auger-Aliassime discusses his rise in the rankings, his goals for the future, why family is important to him, his relationship with fellow young Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Bianca Andreescu and much more. On the second half of the podcast, Andrea Leand recaps the pros and cons of the "new" Miami Open tournament and loca...
Apr 03, 2019•58 min
After being named the Miami Open tournament director in January 2018, James Blake joins the podcast to talk about the tournament's move from Key Biscayne to its new location at the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins. Blake talks about what his role entails; what fans should expect from the new location and tournament; whether the rivarly between Indian Wells and Miami has now resumed; how he is managing the various requests from players; his thoughts on the results from Indian Wells; and much mo...
Mar 19, 2019•38 min
