The Tennis Podcast

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Your definitive tennis round up, daily at the Slams. Part of the Athletic Network. Named in Time Mag's Top 100 podcasts of all time.

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Episodes

Will Serena play singles at Wimbledon?

Catherine and David are rejoined by Matt, who’s back from Chicago, to catch up on the week’s results so far and speculate about whether Serena Williams will play more than just doubles at Wimbledon. Part one (00:00 - 25:45) - We start with Wimbledon’s wildcard decisions. Is a spot being saved for Serena to play singles? Do we think she will take it? Is that something we would like to see? And why does it feel wrong that Dan Evans has been snubbed? Part two - WTA (25:46 - 53:00). We discuss Alexa...

Jun 18, 2026•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 1521

Dan Evans - The party's (almost) over

Dan Evans has decided to call time on his career, with one more Wimbledon to play first. After making his decision just before the French Open, Evans sat down with David Law to talk about the many ups and downs of his 15-year career. 00.00 - Intro 02.00 - Why Dan is retiring now and how the decision was made 08.00 - The early years 37.00 - Breakthrough at the US Open 2013 40.00 - Ups and downs 43.00 - Match points against Wawrinka in New York 49.00 - The failed doping test 63.00 - The comeback 6...

Jun 17, 2026•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 1520

Grass! Donna Vekic, Emma Raducanu and Ben Shelton enter the chat

The hosts discuss the opening week of the grass court season, focusing on the WTA event at Queen's where Donna Vekic and Emma Raducanu showed dangerous form. They also cover Ben Shelton's first grass title in Stuttgart and Kamil Majchrzak's surprising victory in S'Hertogenbosch. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to Wimbledon's increased prize money and the ongoing debate surrounding LTA wild card policies and their implications for player development.

Jun 14, 2026•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1519

French Open Day 15 - Zverev wins, but polarises

This episode recaps the dramatic French Open final where Alexander Zverev overcame nerves and physical issues to win his maiden Grand Slam title against Flavio Cobolli, whose own performance is thoroughly analyzed. The hosts discuss the historical context of Zverev's victory, its potential impact on his career, and the controversy surrounding him. Additionally, they cover the women's doubles final and look ahead to the grass court season, including Serena Williams' highly anticipated return in doubles.

Jun 08, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1518

French Open Day 14 - Andreeva’s dream comes true

This episode celebrates Mirra Andreeva's first Grand Slam title at the French Open, discussing her mental fortitude, coaching influence, and strategic adjustments. It also covers other finals, including wheelchair, doubles, and juniors, and previews the men's singles final between Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli, analyzing potential upsets and tactical elements. The podcast concludes with a necessary acknowledgment of discomfort regarding Zverev's presence.

Jun 06, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1517

French Open Day 13 - Surely now for Zverev?

The podcast delves into the strange circumstances of a French Open semifinal cancellation due to Matteo Arnaldi's withdrawal, its impact on Flavio Caboli, and the broader issue of compromised matches in best-of-five formats. It also covers Alexander Zverev's semi-final win against Jakub Menchik and analyzes his chances in the final. The episode concludes with a comprehensive look at the wheelchair and doubles events, plus a detailed preview of the women's singles final between Maja Walinska and Mirra Andreeva, discussing their game and mental fortitude.

Jun 05, 2026•52 min•Ep. 1516

French Open Day 12 - Will Maja Chwalinska match Raducanu’s title run?

This episode celebrates Maja Chwalinska's astounding run to the Roland Garros final as a qualifier, analyzing her unique game, mental fortitude, and the challenges of her sudden fame. The discussion also covers Mirra Andreeva's clinical semifinal victory over Marta Kostyuk, highlighting Andreeva's mental growth and Kostyuk's mature post-match perspective. Finally, the hosts preview the men's semifinals, including Alexander Zverev vs. Jakub Mensik, and touch on mixed doubles and wildcard debates.

Jun 04, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 1515

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