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The Tennis Podcast team analyzes the men's and women's singles draws live from Wimbledon 2025, discussing challenging paths for Jack Draper and Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz's favorable draw, and intriguing matchups throughout the brackets. They also cover the surprising news of Jannik Sinner's team split and touch upon results from warm-up tournaments in Bad Homburg, Eastbourne, and Majorca.
Join us as we break down Carlos Alcaraz's impressive Queen's title defense, highlighting his significantly improved serve and its implications for Wimbledon. We also cover Alexander Bublik's win in Halle, Marketa Vondrousova's return to form in Berlin, and assess Jack Draper's readiness and seeding ahead of Wimbledon. Plus, we dive into the controversial US Open mixed doubles revamp and debate its impact on the sport, along with other tennis news.
Catherine, David and Matt are back from Paris and here to discuss the first week of the grass court season. Part one - WTA Queen’s. We cover Tatjana Maria’s extraordinary run to the title as women’s tennis returned to The Queen’s Club for the first time in 52 years. How did she use her slice and dice game to defeat the likes of Elena Rybakina, Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova? And what more could they have done against her? There’s also chat about Zheng Qinwen’s ‘shoenanigans’ and Emma Raducanu...
The podcast crew reacts to Carlos Alcaraz's epic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner in the Roland Garros final, describing it as potentially the greatest match of all time. They break down the key moments, including Sinner's early dominance, Alcaraz's dramatic comeback from two sets down and saving match points, and the incredible deciding set and tie-break. The discussion extends to the broader implications for the sport and the burgeoning Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry.
Part one - All about Coco Gauff’s incredible comeback victory over Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Roland Garros title. We discuss the key moments of a dramatic match, Sabalenka’s press conference in which she lamented the conditions, criticised her performance and even threw some shade at Gauff’s, and what the future might hold for both players. Part two (48m19s) - Reaction to the wheelchair, doubles and juniors results, including another heartbreaking loss for Alfie Hewett against Tokito Oda....
Recapping Roland Garros Day 13, the team analyzes Jannik Sinner's win over Novak Djokovic, discussing Djokovic's emotional exit and future plans. They also cover Carlos Alcaraz's victory against Lorenzo Musetti, highlighting Musetti's tactics and physical issues. The episode looks ahead to the highly anticipated Sinner vs Alcaraz men's final and the Sabalenka vs Gauff women's final, provides results from doubles and wheelchair events, and critiques controversial tournament decisions like playing under the roof and split sessions.
The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare joins Catherine, David and Matt to discuss Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff reaching the Roland Garros final and ahead to the men’s semi’s-finals on Friday. Part one - We cover Aryna Sabalenka’s 7-6 4-6 6-0 win over Iga Swiatek. Was this a good match? What on earth happened in the final set? And where does Swiatek go from here now her ranking has dropped to No.7 and her streak in Paris is over? Part two (29m26s) - Coco Gauff ended Lois Boisson’s remarkable run in ...
Roland Garros Day 11 saw shockwaves with French wildcard Louis Boisson continuing her incredible run by defeating Mirra Andreeva in an emotional match marked by crowd intensity. Coco Gauff advanced after a patchy win against Madison Keys, highlighting Goff's mental toughness. Novak Djokovic delivered a tactical masterclass to dominate Alexander Zverev, while Jannik Sinner had a straightforward victory over Alexander Bublik. The podcast previews the highly anticipated women's and men's semifinals, discussing potential outcomes, player form, and the unique challenges of the tournament atmosphere and scheduling.
Day 10 at Roland Garros saw Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek set up a highly anticipated semi-final clash, with analysis of their respective wins and the stakes involved. The men's quarterfinals saw Carlos Alcaraz dominate Tommy Paul and Lorenzo Musetti advance past Frances Tiafoe in a match featuring a ball-kicking controversy. The episode also previews the upcoming Day 11 quarterfinals, including Keys vs Gauff and Djokovic vs Zverev, discussing player form and predictions.
This episode covers the dramatic ninth day at Roland Garros, highlighted by Alexander Bublik's incredible upset win over Jack Draper and French wild card Lois Boisson's unexpected victory against Jessica Pegula, captivating the home crowd. The hosts analyze the tactical battles and emotional reactions from these matches. They also preview the upcoming men's quarterfinal clashes, including Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner vs Bublik, discussing player form, strategy, and psychological factors. On the women's side, they look ahead to Boisson vs Mirra Andreeva and the tantalizing Coco Gauff vs Madison Keys matchup, evaluating styles and predictions for the next round.
The Tennis Podcast reviews a dramatic Day 8 at Roland Garros. They analyze Iga Swiatek's stunning comeback against Rybakina, Alina Svitolina's impressive win saving match points and her game transformation, and strong performances from Sabalenka and Zheng. On the men's side, Alcaraz navigated challenges against Shelton, and Musetti impressed by defeating Rune, setting the stage for intriguing quarterfinals.
Part one. Madison Keys is doing it again! We start the pod by reacting to her dramatic victory over Sofia Kenin in which she saved three match points. We revisit our conversation about whether she’s in the mix, discuss wins for fellow Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, and recount a fascinating win for Lois Boisson over compatriot Elsa Jacquemot. Part two (26m26s). So Joao Fonseca won’t be winning Roland Garros. We cover Jack Draper’s impressive performance to beat the Brazilian which foll...
Part one - Sadly, Iga Swiatek will not be facing Jelena Ostapenko in the Last 16. We analyse Swiatek’s impressive win over Jaqueline Cristian, discuss Elena Rybakina’s demolition of Ostapenko, and remember why Swiatek vs Rybakina can be exciting instead. Elsewhere, our pod correspondent for the day, Pam Shriver, updates us on wins for Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen, while Matt discusses Amanda Anisimova’s victory over Clara Tauson. Finally, we hear Amelie Mauresmo’s latest press conference abo...
Part one - It was an extraordinary day in the men’s draw but nothing was more incredible than Arthur Fils’ five set victory over Jaume Munar on Suzanne Lenglen. We describe the twists and turns of the match, the spine tingling atmosphere, and what it might mean for Fils in this tournament. We also cover Novak Djokovic shutting down the Corentin Moutet show, losses from two sets up for Alex de Minaur and Jakub Mensik, and the news that Stefanos Tsitsipas is to be coached by Goran Ivanisevic. Part...
Part one. Iga Swiatek once again put in a strong performance to beat Emma Raducanu, but she remains on a collision course with Jelena Ostapenko. We discuss both of their performances, as well as a win for Amanda Anisimova, and another impressive victory for Victoria Mboko. Part two (28m52s). The men’s draw was headlined by defeats for former finalists Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tstisipas. We cover Ruud’s injury and comments about the tour, the sad searching of Tsitsipas, and discovering Matteo Gig...
Day 3 at Roland Garros saw exciting men's matches, including João Fonseca's impressive win over Hubert Hurkacz and Novak Djokovic's comfortable victory. Daniil Medvedev suffered a surprising loss to Cameron Norrie in a dramatic five-setter, while Jakub Mensik showed remarkable composure and crowd interaction in his win. On the women's side, Coco Gauff won despite a racket mix-up, Mirra Andreeva showed game development, and Ons Jabeur spoke passionately against scheduling decisions. The episode wraps up with a look at the Day 4 Order of Play and listener shoutouts.
On Day 2 of Roland Garros, Iga Swiatek impressed in her opener while Emma Raducanu battled through injury concerns and sparked a discussion on periods in sport. Novak Djokovic held court in his pre-tournament presser, addressing the Murray split and his form, while Taylor Fritz and Francisco Cerundolo suffered surprising losses. Naomi Osaka's emotional press conference after losing to Badosa raised concerns, and the FFT President's comments on night sessions ignited debate about gender inequality in tennis.
On Day 1 of Roland Garros 2025, The Tennis Podcast crew discusses the special ceremony honoring Rafael Nadal, debating its timing and highlights like the Big Four appearance and footprint plaque. They also cover the first round results, including dominant wins from Sabalenka and Zheng, Paolini's great escape, impressive performances from Mboko and Lys, and Tommy Paul's truck saga conclusion. The episode concludes with a preview of the exciting Day 2 schedule.
In this final Roland Garros preview, the team and guest Matt Futterman discuss media day insights, including the rise of Victoria Mboko and honest interviews from Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud. A major topic is the controversial culture of playing through injury, with perspectives from Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka. They also analyze Novak Djokovic's 100th title win in Geneva and its implications for the French Open, review other tournament results, and preview the day one order of play, including the Nadal ceremony potentially featuring Roger Federer.
The Tennis Podcast hosts recap Roland Garros Media Day, discussing player press conferences and impressions. Highlights include Arthur Fils' aura, Sinner's physical state concerns, Alcaraz's thoughts on Nishikori and night sessions, and Medvedev/Tsitsipas reflecting on game changes. The episode also covers Sabalenka's world number one attitude, Keys' perspective on her slam win, Świątek's match start issues, Paolini's doping fears, and Gauff's 'mix' of contenders, plus updates from other tournaments and qualifying.
Catherine, David, and Matt analyze the Roland Garros 2025 draws from Paris. They break down the women's singles draw, focusing on Iga Swiatek's challenging section featuring a potential clash with Jelena Ostapenko, Aryna Sabalenka's path, and Coco Gauff's favorable outlook. The men's draw analysis covers Carlos Alcaraz's section, potential hurdles for Jannik Sinner, Casper Ruud, Lorenzo Musetti, and Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev's recent struggles. The episode also includes updates from other tournaments and an announcement about a new journalism award.
The Tennis Podcast team reviews the Rome tournament, issuing apologies for underestimating Jasmine Paolini after her dominant singles and doubles wins. They analyze her tactics and compare this success to her previous Grand Slam runs. The episode then delves into the Alcaraz vs Sinner ATP final, discussing strategy, fatigue, and the evolving dynamics of their rivalry, including Sinner's unusual head-to-head against Alcaraz compared to other players. Finally, they preview Roland Garros, debating the potential contenders in both the WTA and ATP fields, and discuss the increasing importance of the drop shot in modern tennis with guest Charlie Eccleshare from The Athletic.
The Tennis Podcast recaps the Rome tournament, highlighting Coco Gauff's victory, Jannik Sinner's dominant performance, and the surprising split between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic. They discuss key matches, analyze player performances, and speculate on future outcomes, including the upcoming French Open. The hosts also announce the launch of new podcast merchandise and preview upcoming shows.
Christopher Clarey discusses his new book, 'The Warrior - The Rafael Nadal Story,' focusing on Nadal's unprecedented Roland Garros dominance and the unique challenges he faced. Clarey shares insights into Nadal's early career, his relationship with clay court tennis and Paris, and the mental fortitude that defined his success. The conversation explores Nadal's impact on tennis and what the future might hold for him.
The Tennis Podcast discusses the Rome Masters, focusing on Jannik Sinner's return, Iga Swiatek's struggles, and standout performances from players like Arthur Fils and Naomi Osaka. The hosts analyze key matches, discuss player form and rivalries, and preview upcoming events, including the French Open. They also celebrate Charlie Eccleshire's award nomination and share listener shoutouts.
The Tennis Podcast analyzes the Madrid Open finals, with Casper Ruud's aggressive win over Jack Draper and Aryna Sabalenka's victory over Coco Gauff. The panel explores Ruud's mental fortitude and evolving game, Draper's nerves and future slam potential, and Swiatek's surprising struggles and possible break. The episode also discusses Naomi Osaka's title win and previews the upcoming Rome tournament.
The Tennis Podcast discusses the Madrid Open, including WTA semifinal previews (Swiatek, Gauff, Sabalenka, Svitolina) and ATP quarterfinal analysis, highlighting player form, potential surprises, and the impact on the upcoming French Open. News includes Max Purcell's doping ban and Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from Rome. The hosts analyze the openness of men's tennis versus the stability in women's and make predictions for the tournament.
The Tennis Podcast discusses the Madrid Open, including shadow issues, Alcaraz's withdrawal, and Djokovic's form. They review Alcaraz's Netflix documentary and analyze WTA results, focusing on Swiatek and emerging players. The episode also features a power outage in Madrid and concludes with listener shoutouts and updates on upcoming shows.
Catherine, David and Matt cover the main headlines from tournaments in Stuttgart, Rouen, Barcelona and Munich. Part one - WTA Results. Jelena Ostapenko wins Stuttgart and becomes the third woman this year to beat Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in the same event. We discuss her incredible form, Sabalenka’s final performance, Ostapenko’s now 6-0 head to head against Swiatek, and what it all means as Roland Garros approaches. There’s also chat about Elina Svitolina winning Rouen and a dreadful mom...
David and Catherine recap the Monte Carlo Masters, discussing Alcaraz's somewhat unconvincing win, Musetti's performance, and emerging talents like Fils. They also cover the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, highlighting key results and team dynamics, and delve into the coaching carousel, examining potential changes for players like Raducanu, Zverev and Tsitsipas.
