In this edition of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, Jonathan Levine, founder of the Arizona Tennis Classic joins Chris Oddo to talk about the formative years of his event and how it has grown into one of the biggest challenger events in tennis, with a thriving atmosphere and a growing list of top players who've attended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo to talk about an amazing week one down undah! We discuss the rise of So Cal youngsters Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen. We discuss the whipsmart play of Iga Swiatek. We discuss the comedic genius of Danielle Collins. We discuss the blossoming of Gael Monfils and the GEMS LIFE miracle. We discuss Rybakina, Draper, Davidovich Fokina, Gauff, Djokovic, Alcaraz and more! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's edition of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo to break down the details of Iga Swiatek's one-month doping ban. We proceed to compare and contrast her case with Jannik Sinner's case, talking about similarities and differences, and finally make a comparison to Simona Halep's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, Richard Pagliaro and Chris Oddo look back at an interesting 2024 and point towards what could be a very special 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, Richard Pagliaro joins to share his favorite Nadal memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the Lucky Letcord Podcast tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink stops by to break down his thoughts on Novak Djokovic's 2024 season. It has a season that has not met the 24-time major champion's lofty standards, but Flink believes that we have not seen the best of the Serbian legend in 2024. He gives his thoughts on Djokovic's performance at Wimbledon, and his 2024 in general, and points ahead to this year's US Open. Flink also talks about the remarkable rise of Carlos Alcaraz, and singles o...
In this episode of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join to break down Wimbledon 2024: Topics discussed: Krejcikova – How did she pull this off? Carlitos – what impressed us the most about him during Wimbledon? Iga on grass – is there hope? What’s next for Novak? Has hiw window for 25 passed him by? Was it a failure for Sinner, losing to Medvedev? He’s No 1 in the rankings but it feels like he’s a distant No.2 now Most pleasant surprise for you guys? Grass is a dangero...
ON this week's Wimbledon preview podcast Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to break down the men's and women's singles draws at this year's Championships. Key topics discussed: What to expect from Novak Djokovic Andy Murray's last dance Iga Swiatek's tricky draw and lack of grass matches Coco Gauff's chances We reveal our picks for the singles titles Our fave first-round matchups Unseeded and dangerous players Who will make a better commentator: Nick Kyrgios or John Isner? Le...
This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo to break down the March Madness known as the Sunshine Double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrey Rublev was defaulted in today's Dubai semifinal, causing us to revisit memories of David Nalbandian at Queen's Club in 2012 and Novak Djokovic at the US Open in 2020. What went wrong? Whose fault was the default? What could have been done differently? WE talk about this and more in today's podcast, as we venture beyond Dubai to discuss upcoming events at Indian Wells in Miami. Items discussed: Who's hot? Who's not? When will Andy Murray retire? Rafa and Nole back at Indian Wells, will it ...
Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to recap the 2024 Australian Open. We commence with a brief convo of late night finishes in Melbourne. Can anything be done to limit the damage of players staying on court until after 3 AM at the majors? Then we proceed into a breakdown of a player who was impacted by such madness - Daniil Medvedev. What can the Russian do to get over the hump at the majors, and how can he get through a Slam with more fuel in his tank. Medvedev famously spent...
In today's edition of the Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to preview the 2024 Australian Open. Topics discussed: Nole's push for a 25th major and an 11th at Melbourne Park. The four corners of the men's draw, and why Alcaraz could face a difficult path to the final weekend. Sinner's progress against Djokovic in 2023. The return of Naomi Osaka and what we might see from the four-time Slam champion at this year's AO. Coco Gauff and her chances of backing...
2023 - what a year for tennis? And a wild one as well... Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris stop by to help us relive the glory of the tennis season that was, covering the big sweeping storylines as well as some of the subtle trends that emerged. We start with a deep discussion of our key moments, followed by a deep dive into Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek, our 2023 players of the year, before veering into a closer look at the brewing Sinner v Alcaraz rivalry and what we can expect from it - and f...
In this episode of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, venerable Hall of Fame journalist Steve Flink joins the podcast to look back at Novak Djokovic's 24th major title and break down the Serbian's stunning legacy at the conclusion of a Grand Slam season that has seen him move to the top of the men's singles Grand Slam title list for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Erik Gudris joins Chris Oddo and Richard Pagliaro to talk about his time on site at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Erik was around the grounds all week for Tennis Now, taking in the action and participating in press conference featuring top players. We get his insights on the resurgence of Coco Gauff, who won her biggest career title, as well as Dan Evans, who became the oldest champion at DC since Jimmy Connors in 1988. Other topics discussed: The future of th...
In this week's special preview podcast, Erik Gudris and Richard Pagliaro join Chris Oddo to look ahead to the Wimbledon fortnight. Here are the topics we canvas: Can we really read anything into the grass court warm up results as indicators before Wimbledon? Maybe it’s recency bias but I have my eyes on Keys / Kasatkina. I’d say yes. Huge experience for Alcaraz/ Swiatek/ I think you can pick out positives, and maybe not sweat the negatives. The draw’s out, did it change anything about the way yo...
In this week's Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo to discuss the happenings at Madrid and look ahead to Rome. Some show notes: Discussion of Carlitos in Madrid and his clay game | 19-1 on clay this season, 58-12 overall | Is it his best surface, even though he says he prefers clay? Question for Richard: IS ALCARAZ YOUR RG FAVORITE AT THE MOMENT, KEEPING IN MIND IT COULD CHANGE IF NOVAK PLAYS WELL IN ROME? Rafa on the brink/ Nole let’s wait and see -- what does the status of ...
This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro joins host Chris Oddo to break down a fun week of February tennis across the globe. We start with Iga Swiatek's run of dominance in Doha and then enter a discussion of Aryna Sabalenka's goal of chasing the No.1 ranking. Is it even possible? What would it take? What do we think of Sabalenka's attitude? Next, we move to Rotterdam where Daniil Medvedev has made a strong statement of intent by claiming the title. Jannik Sinner, the runner-up wh...
This week the Lucky Letcord Podcast welcomes special guest Aleks Kovacevic. A former NCAA All-American at Illinois, Kovacevic has transitioned seamlessly to the ATP Tour over the last 18 months. He was 370 in the rankings this time last year but now sits at 125 -- a stone's throw from the top 100 -- after claiming his maiden challenger title in Cleveland on Sunday. Host Chris Oddo talks to the 24-year-old about the difficulties of transitioning into the pro game and the highs and lows of his fir...
Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo to break down the finals of the 2023 Australian Open. We pay special attention to Novak Djokovic, and his incredible triumph in Melbourne, where he won his 22nd major and 10th AO title, discussing everything from his post-victory emotions to his hamstring to his bulletproof game and aura. Of course we've got time for Stefanos Tsitsipas after a breakthrough run to the final in Melbourne - what did the Greek do right? What did he do wrong? Moving on to Aryna Sabal...
Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets joins Chris Oddo to talk about the fantastic performances of the American men at this year's Australian Open. You can find Alex's brilliant work at Crackedracquets.com, he hosts several podcasts, covering NCAA tennis and the pro game as well, and also works as a commentator for the Tennis Channel. Cracked Racquets Gruskin on Twitter: Topics discussed: Tommy Paul -- why is he the last American standing and what is his long-term upside? How is the Paul of 2023 diff...
Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to talk about a wonderful week one in Melbourne. Topics Discussed: Rafa's future? Is there more glory to come? If not Novak, then who? A discussion of potential winners of the men's singles crown in Melbourne, and the form and fitness of the nine-time champ. Iga's aura, is it still intact? Netflix curse? Is it real? Is it fun? Is it annoying? Can it be all three? Andy Murray, let us count the ways we love you. Sam Stosur, let us count the way...
Erik Gudris, Tennis Now's resident film buff, joins the podcast to discuss Netflix new tennis docuseries, Break Point, and Richard Pagliaro joins to help Erik break down the draws and key storylines at the 2023 Australian Open. Host Chris Oddo, as always, is there to lend moral support! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Chris Oddo and Richard Pagliaro as we look back at an eventful opening week of the 2023 tennis season and look forward to the Australian Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The New York Times journalist spent more than two decades chronicling the fantastic career of Roger Federer, and in his book he turns over every rock to find out more about the formative years of the legendary Swiss, so that we may better comprehend what made Federer the player he was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to talk all things US Open, including Serena Williams, the men's and women's singles draw, Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev and what the absence of Novak Djokovic means for the tournament and going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo not long after the Wimbledon draws were released to talk about who landed where and what the key storylines are for the Championships in 2022. Join us for in-depth discussions on the following: Serena Williams - how did she look at Eastbourne and what can we really expect from her at SW19? Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - who got the better draw? Matteo Berrettini - is he the No.2 favorite based on his performance at Stuttgart and Queen's? Bianca Andreescu - wh...
Enjoy our interview with Michael Mmoh - winner of the USTA's Roland-Garros wild card in 2022. Below is a snippet of our feature on Michael, for more info go to www.tennisnow.com! As a top junior, Michael Mmoh knows a thing or two about heavy expectations. He was the No.2-ranked junior in 2015, pushing for junior Slam titles and thought of as one of the most promising American players. He remains one of the more promising Americans, but one with unfinished business in 2022. Mmoh, the son of Toni ...
In this edition of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, former Turkish Davis Cup Captain and veteran college coach Mert Ertunga talks to the podcast about his new foray into coaching two of Turkey's top women. Follow Mert on Twitter: @MertovsTDesk Ertunga has a long and storied history in the sport, but he has recently taken a big step by becoming the coach of two Turkish women - Ipek Oz and Ayla Aksu - after operating as a coaching consultant and member of the tennis media in recent years. Listen on and ...
Blair Henley Drops by the Podcast to talk about her last two months on the tour, which has taken her from Indian Wells to Houston and finally to Asheville for an emotional Billie Jean King Cup tie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
