Luck was on our side as we spoke to John Isner midway through his run to the Masters 1000 title in Miami, the biggest win of his career. Then Steve Flink visits with Owen Davidson, who -- as part of a fascinating tennis life -- holds the distinction of winning the first match of the Open Era on April 22, 1968. A fascinating look back at an important date in tennis history.
Spring has sprung with USTA president Katrina Adams! She fills us in on Net Generation, how tennis is in full bloom after a rough winter – and what to expect in August at the US Open. We also continue our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the US Open with Tony Trabert, a champion of the sport both on and off the court.
We continue our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the US Open with 1969 champion Rod Laver, the only player to twice achieve the calendar-year Grand Slam, in 1962 and 1969. We also catch up with former World No. 2 Tommy Haas, who takes us behind the scenes in Indian Wells with his role as Tournament Director of the BNP Paribas Open.
TODAY host Savannah Guthrie dishes to Nick McCarvel on her Roger Federer obsession ahead of playing him in the Match for Africa charity event March 5 in San Jose. Steve Flink joins Nick to preview Indian Wells and Miami, and then Steve chats with 1971 US Open champion Stan Smith.
Serena Williams played her first competitive match in 13 months as the U.S. Fed Cup team defeated The Netherlands Feb. 10-11. Nick McCarvel offers insight into her comeback plus you can hear Serena and sister Venus discuss their weekend on court. We then continue our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the US Open – while also celebrating Black History Month – by exploring the amazing legacy of Dr. Robert "Whirlwind" Johnson. Steve Flink talks to author Doug Smith and Lange Johnson, grandson ...
Nick McCarvel talks to Jim Courier, the US Davis Cup captain fresh off working as a TV announcer at the Australian Open. Patrick Mouratoglou, coach of Serena Williams, provides his insight into her comeback. Finally, as part of our continuing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the US Open, Steve Flink sits down for a conversation with 1968 champion Virginia Wade.
Nick McCarvel is joined by Mary Carillo for a preview of the Australian Open and what else might be in store for 2018. Then Steve Flink starts our exclusive celebration of 50 years of the US Open with a look back at how Open tennis started in 1968 -- and a review of just some of the many great moments at the US Open ever since.
We cap things off here at Inside the Open with an inside look at championship weekend as we talk with former Top 10 star and current commentator Chanda Rubin. We also discuss the 20th anniversary of Arthur Ashe Stadium with Tennis Channel's Steve Flink. Plus, our favorite moments from the podcast!
We’re taking a glimpse at the other events going on at the US Open in week two. We’re talking junior tennis with USTA General Manager of Player Development Martin Blackman, the wheelchair competition with participant David Wagner and we also get a feel for what it’s like to be a chair umpire with veteran ump Jake Garner.
We're getting the inside scoop behind broadcasting the US Open as we chat with former player and new Tennis Channel analyst James Blake and Danielle Cranin, senior manager for broadcasting at the USTA. Plus, we talk with the Bryan brothers about their veteran experience at the US Open.
Let's take things down to the court for Episode 4! Tina Taps, Director of Ball Persons, and Ball Person Francesca Fanchin tell us what it takes to be on court at the US Open, while Andy Taylor explains his job as the voice of the US Open inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Plus, we catch up with Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
We're hitting the grounds of the US Open in episode three, talking to you the fans! We chat with celebrity fan Katie Couric about what keeps her coming back to the US Open and then found a few fans to discuss their favorite things about the tournament. We also chat with French Open champ Jelena Ostapenko.
Hungry for more of Inside the US Open? Episode two is all about the food, featuring the brilliant Chef Billy, who runs player dining, and Chef Jennifer Cox, who oversees all food for fans on the grounds. Plus, a chat with 2014 US Open champ Marin Cilic.
We're talking what's new on and off the court at the 2017 US Open in our first episode and we also chat New York culture with Andrea Petkovic, who shows off her NPR voicing skills.
Join Nick McCarvel as he takes you inside the US Open beginning on August 28th. Game, set, subscribe!!
