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The episode delves into Naomi Osaka's impressive victory over Coco Gauff, highlighting Osaka's renewed clarity under coach Witkarowski and Gauff's candid assessment of her own technical flaws and dedication to long-term improvement. Discussions also include Iga Swiatek's comfortable progression, Felix Auger-Aliassime's significant win against Andrey Rublev, and Jannik Sinner's surprising thrashing of Alexander Bublik. The hosts analyze Amanda Anisimova's powerful performance, previewing her highly anticipated quarterfinal rematch against Swiatek, and look ahead to the next day's quarter-final matchups.
The podcast delves into Day 8 of the US Open, highlighting Marketa Vondrousova's virtuoso win over Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova's miraculous escape, saving eight match points against Taylor Townsend. They discuss the implications for their upcoming quarter-final opponents, Sabalenka and Pegula. On the men's side, Carlos Alcaraz's dominant performance included an astonishing behind-the-back shot, while Novak Djokovic secured an easy win before his highly anticipated match against Taylor Fritz. The episode also previews the exciting Day 9 order of play, including Osaka vs. Gauff and Sinner vs. Bublik.
The episode recaps a dramatic Day 7 at the US Open, highlighting Jannik Sinner's challenging win and Denis Shapovalov's mental struggles. Discussions also include the highly anticipated Naomi Osaka vs. Coco Gauff matchup, Felix Auger-Aliassime's impressive upset over Alexander Zverev, and Iga Swiatek's unconvincing performance. The hosts also preview Day 8's order of play and share personal stories.
The podcast dissects the intense sixth day of the US Open, highlighting Novak Djokovic's resilience despite physical woes and Carlos Alcaraz's continued, almost flawless run, briefly interrupted by a knee scare. American hopes faced a tough day with Ben Shelton's injury retirement and Frances Tiafoe's flat exit. Women's matches saw Elena Rybakina overpower Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka extend her tie-break record, and Taylor Townsend deliver a thrilling, variety-filled win, becoming a new American fan favorite.
Day 5 of the US Open saw Coco Gauff battle through tears and anxiety to secure a win, highlighting her unique resilience under immense pressure. Iga Swiatek faced an unexpected challenge, dropping a set before advancing, while Karolina Muchova earned an emotional victory. The men's side featured Jannik Sinner's dominance and thrilling five-set matches, including Flavio Cobolli's epic win, as well as an update on the Stefanos Tsitsipas exit and a significant discussion on Jelena Ostapenko's controversial remarks.
Day four of the US Open was highlighted by Taylor Townsend's victory over Jelena Ostapenko, overshadowed by Ostapenko's unsportsmanlike comments and subsequent Instagram posts, which sparked discussions on racial undertones. Townsend's dignified press conference and strong play showcased her resilience. The episode also covers Novak Djokovic's unusual struggles, Carlos Alcaraz's dominant form, Aryna Sabalenka's incredible tiebreak record, Emma Raducanu's resurgence, and the shocking early exits of Holger Rune and Casper Ruud.
Day three of the US Open saw Coco Gauff battle through a taxing three-hour match, highlighting her serve struggles and post-match exhaustion, yet ultimately advancing. Naomi Osaka impressed with her fashion and secured a win, preparing for a challenging encounter with Hailey Baptiste. The episode also covers Jannik Sinner's dominant performance, Stefanos Tsitsipas's quest for confidence, and other notable results from both the women's and men's draws. The hosts also touch on press conference anecdotes and preview upcoming matches.
The podcast unpacks a dramatic Day 2 at the US Open, highlighted by Madison Keys' emotional exit, attributing her loss to paralyzing nerves and burnout. Barbora Krejcikova delivered an overlooked masterclass, while Carlos Alcaraz displayed a newly focused game, humorously linked to his 'emergency' haircut. Venus Williams captivated with an age-defying performance, opening up about her battle with uterine fibroids. The hosts also rant about disruptive on-court ceremonies and preview Day 3's key matchups.
Day one of the US Open delivered unforgettable moments, highlighted by Daniil Medvedev's chaotic match on Louis Armstrong, involving a photographer, an umpire, and a feral New York crowd. Novak Djokovic secured a straight-sets win but expressed concerns about his physical state and lack of match play. The women's draw saw exciting comebacks, including Alexandra Eala's five-match-point victory and Janice Tjen's breakthrough, alongside strong performances from Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka.
Ahead of the US Open, this episode delves into key player narratives, including rumors of Novak Djokovic potentially working with Monica Seles and the impact on his Grand Slam pursuit against Alcaraz and Sinner. It examines Jack Draper's injury and the pressures of new endorsements, contrasting with Iga Swiatek's newfound confidence post-Wimbledon. Naomi Osaka's comeback is also scrutinized, focusing on her new coach and overcoming the Montreal incident. The podcast concludes with comprehensive tournament predictions, vulnerable top seeds, and a detailed look at the Day 1 order of play, along with a critique of event logistics.
Live from Flushing Meadows, Catherine, David, and Matt break down the US Open draws and media day insights. They discuss Iga Swiatek's favorable path and Coco Gauff's surprising decision to overhaul her serve pre-Slam. Bold predictions are made for Naomi Osaka, and the challenges for Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Mboko are explored. On the men's side, the team analyzes if anyone can stop Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, examining Novak Djokovic's draw, Ben Shelton's potential, and Alexander Zverev's fortunate section, alongside qualifying highlights.
Hosts Catherine, David, and Matt delve into the 'reimagined' US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, with particular focus on Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori's surprising victory against the star-studded field. They discuss their initial skepticism turning into enjoyment, the unexpected success of the Fast 4 format, and the controversial wild card system that excluded many doubles specialists. The episode also highlights memorable moments like Errani's underarm serve and speculates on the tournament's future given the champions' prior critiques.
This episode delves into the Cincinnati finals and the novel mixed doubles exhibition. The hosts discuss Iga Swiatek's dominant form heading into the US Open, the unfortunate retirement of Jannik Sinner in the men's final, and the implications for Carlos Alcaraz's preparation. They also highlight the shocking prize money disparity at Cincinnati and provide various player updates and US Open previews.
For this episode, Catherine and Matt speak to Giri Nathan, author of a new book called ‘Changeover’, all about the rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. We talk about how their epic match at the 2022 US Open gave Giri the idea for the book, what separates these two from other players in the post Big 3 era, and how Giri went about capturing all the key moments from the 2024 season for the book. Giri tells the story of his airport encounter with Sinner on the day that Sinner’s doping v...
With the closing stages of Cincinnati approaching, Catherine, David and Matt convene to look at how the big names are faring with the US Open on the horizon, and who has gatecrashed the party. Part one - ATP Results. With Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton all still in, who is looking like the champion, and what is Terence Atmane doing among them? Part two - WTA Results (32m01s). Aryna Sabalenka is going to have to do things the hard way if she is to win Cincinnati, ...
Catherine, David and Matt are back to talk about the opening stages of Cincinnati which has seen brutal temperatures, a power outage, and plenty of compelling tennis too. Part one - ATP Results. We start by taking stock of the careers of Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud after their struggles continued. There’s also Lorenzo Musetti’s poor form on hard courts, both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz immediately going out to practise after their latest victories, another tricky wee...
Catherine, David and Matt were live on Friday night to look back on the dramatic final few days in Canada and ahead to Cincinnati. Part one - WTA Montreal. Rarely have we felt such conflicting emotions watching a tennis match as we did during Victoria Mboko’s victory over Naomi Osaka. For Mboko, what made this run so special? And what does this title mean for her future? But what happened to Osaka? How much criticism should she get for her post match speech? And where does this tournament leave ...
The Tennis Podcast hosts return to discuss the Canadian Open's first week, focusing on WTA Montreal's exciting developments, including Victoria Mboko's impressive run, Coco Gauff's persistent serve issues, and Naomi Osaka's promising comeback with a new coach. They then delve into ATP Toronto, assessing the tournament amidst top players' absences and analyzing Daniil Medvedev's concerning slump. The episode also covers the controversial US Open mixed doubles pairings and a new 'matchmaker' series.
This episode reviews an action-packed week in tennis, highlighting Leylah Fernandez and Alex de Minaur's title wins in Washington, alongside Venus Williams' inspiring wildcard performance. The hosts delve into significant news, including Jannik Sinner's controversial re-hiring, coaching changes for Stefanos Tsitsipas and Naomi Osaka, and the Bill Ackman wildcard debate. The discussion also touches on Tara Moore's doping ban, player well-being, and a preview of the upcoming Canadian tournaments, including Bianca Andreescu's injury, while expressing frustration over the demanding tennis calendar.
In this episode, Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts dive into the latest tennis action post-Wimbledon, discussing recent tournament winners, significant player withdrawals, and the ongoing schedule challenges. They then treat listeners to a special audio montage, highlighting some of the funniest and most memorable moments from The Tennis Podcast's daily Wimbledon coverage. The episode also teases upcoming major stories and fan-favorite discussions.
David, Catherine, and Matt react live to Jannik Sinner becoming the first Italian man to win Wimbledon, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. They analyze Sinner's clinical performance, comparing it to their dramatic match in Paris, and discuss Alcaraz's struggles with consistency. The episode also covers other finals, including the wheelchair and women's doubles, reflects on the tournament as a whole, and looks ahead to the future of the Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry and the career slam race.
Catherine, David and Matt were joined by Charlie Eccleshare of The Athletic to talk through Iga Swiatek becoming Wimbledon champion and her 6-0 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova in the final. In part one we talk through what happened in a match that had the most one-sided of scorelines and the most brutal of defeats for a nervous and – in her own estimation – tired, Amanda Anisimova. We discuss how nerves played their part in limiting Anisimova’s ability to hurt Swiatek and how much the semi-final a...
The podcast analyzes Novak Djokovic's candid post-match comments about age and his future after losing to Jannik Sinner, questioning his ability to win more Grand Slams. They also break down Carlos Alcaraz's four-set victory over Taylor Fritz, discussing Alcaraz's evolving game and Fritz's potential. The episode wraps up by previewing the highly anticipated men's final between Alcaraz and Sinner, and the women's final between Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova.
Pam Shriver joins the podcast to dissect the Wimbledon women's semifinals. They analyze Amanda Anisimova's gripping three-set victory over Aryna Sabalenka, discussing tactics, mental resilience, and Sabalenka's ongoing struggles in big matches. They then review Iga Swiatek's dominant performance against Belinda Bencic, exploring Swiatek's adaptation to grass. The episode also covers the mixed doubles final, debates the US Open mixed doubles format, offers a scoop on Djokovic's practice, and previews the men's semifinals.
Catherine, David, and Matt review the Wimbledon quarterfinals, analyzing Djokovic's win over Cobolli and Sinner's victory against Shelton, discussing the highly anticipated Djokovic-Sinner semifinal matchup. They also cover the women's matches, including Swiatek's progress, Bencic's win over Andreeva, and make predictions for the women's semifinals.
On night nine at Wimbledon, Sabalenka overcame a tricky challenge from Siegemund, while Anisimova won a dramatic tiebreak to reach her second Grand Slam semi-final. In the men's draw, Alcaraz dominated Norrie, and Fritz defeated Khachanov despite a foot scare. The team previews the upcoming quarterfinals, including Andreeva vs. Bencic, Cobolli vs. Djokovic, Samsonova vs. Swiatek, and discusses Sinner's potential injury ahead of his match against Shelton.
Day 8 at Wimbledon brought emotional highs and lows, led by Grigor Dimitrov's heartbreaking retirement due to injury while leading Jannik Sinner. The episode dissects the dramatic match, the context of Dimitrov's career, and the physical concerns for Sinner heading into the quarterfinals. The hosts also review Novak Djokovic's hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur, analyzing his tactical adjustments, and cover key results from the women's draw including Mirra Andreeva's impressive run, Belinda Bencic's battle, Iga Swiatek's steady progress, and Liudmila Samsonova's overdue Grand Slam breakthrough. They also look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups.
Day 7 at Wimbledon saw key players advance to the quarterfinals. Amanda Anisimova continued her impressive run, while Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova discussed her battle with Lyme disease after a strong win. A notable electronic line calling controversy occurred. In the men's draw, Carlos Alcaraz accelerated past Rublev, and Cameron Norrie survived a five-set battle featuring some on-court tension. The episode also previews the upcoming quarterfinal matchups and Monday's order of play.
The podcast recaps Day 6 at Wimbledon, highlighting Iga Swiatek's statement win and improved grass game, plus the upset of Elena Rybakina by Clara Tauson. They discuss Novak Djokovic's 100th Wimbledon win and preview key fourth-round matches like Djokovic vs Alex de Minaur and Jannik Sinner vs Grigor Dimitrov, alongside other notable results and upcoming matches.
Hosts Catherine Whitaker, David Law, and Matt Roberts recap Day 5 at Wimbledon. They analyze Aryna Sabalenka's win over Emma Raducanu, discussing Raducanu's improved form and Sabalenka's title chances. The episode also covers major upsets like Madison Keys' loss, discusses Naomi Osaka's struggles, and highlights British player Sonay Kartal's run, along with key men's results including Alcaraz, Fritz, Rublev, and Jarry.
