Catherine, David and Matt are back to discuss the best of the action so far in Indian Wells. Part one - ATP Results. Matt Futterman checks in from on site at Indian Wells to set the scene and we get some insight from Paul Haarhuis on the marvel that is Botic van de Zandschulp after his victory over Novak Djokovic. We also chat about what that defeat might mean for Djokovic, the iconic return of Lance Davis, the court surface dividing opinion, yet another defeat for Alexander Zverev, a nice...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep 1351•Transcript available on Metacast Six years on from his previous appearance on The Tennis Podcast , Janko Tipsarevic is back, this time to talk to David all about his foray into coaching. Tipsarevic doesn’t hold back as he explains why he enjoys coaching and why he thinks coaching standards in tennis are generally lower compared to in other sports. David was inspired to speak to Tipsarevic again after his new partnership with Denis Shapovalov has got off to a promising start, with Shapovalov winning the ATP 500 event...
Mar 05, 2025•40 min•Ep 1350•Transcript available on Metacast Just before Catherine and Matt drove up to meet David for some Tennis Podcast meetings, our trio got together to talk about the week in tennis. Part one - ATP Dubai, Acapulco, Santiago. How much is the return of Stefanos Tsitsipas down to what looked like a new racquet? Should the maiden title of Tomas Machac have an asterisk next to it? And how did Laslo Djere end the Sebastian Baez South America domination? Part two - WTA Merida & Austin. Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula scored their first ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep 1349•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt cover a compelling week of on court action in Dubai, Doha and Rio, as well as a couple of disturbing stories about male threat against women, involving Elena Rybakina and Emma Raducanu. Part one - WTA Dubai review. Mirra Andreeva wins the biggest title of her career so far - we discuss her game developments, how far ahead of the curve she is, and her iconic victory speech. Plus, is Clara Tauson happening? And some reflections on a tricky Middle East swing for Coco Gauff...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep 1348•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt are back already, this time to discuss an exciting week of action on the court, headlined by titles for Amanda Anisimova and Joao Fonseca. Part one - WTA Doha Review. Matt gets his chance to wax lyrical about Amanda Anisimova and THAT backhand winning the biggest title of her career, and we wonder what it might mean for her career. Plus, Jelena Ostapenko improves her record against Iga Swiatek to 5-0! And early losses for Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka. Part two (from 3...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep 1347•Transcript available on Metacast It's been a big week of news in tennis so Catherine, David and Matt convene to cover and react to it all. Part one - World number one Jannik Sinner banned for three months after reaching a settlement with WADA. Part two (from 37m24s) - WTA suspends Elena Rybakina's coach, Stefano Vukov, for a year. Part three (from 47m53s) - US Open announces drastic change to its mixed doubles event. Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts, including Tenni...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep 1346•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt discuss a busy week of news, comebacks, thrilling matches, and nasal strips in the tennis world. Part one - Simona Halep announces her retirement. How will she be remembered in the sport? Plus, David’s takes on Anastasia Potapova who won the title in Cluj-Napoca. Part two (from 21m42s) - Belinda Bencic wins Abu Dhabi, watched on by daughter Bella. Carlos Alcaraz win his first indoor title, beating Alex de Minaur in Rotterdam. And Denis Shapovalov wins the bi...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep 1345•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt convene to round up everything that’s happened in tennis since returning from the Australian Open in Melbourne. Part one - Davis Cup Qualifiers including an impressive comeback from Denmark to beat Serbia, huge drama in the Belgium vs Chile tie, aggro involving Arthur Fils and Thiago Seyboth Wild, and disappointment for Great Britain. Plus, titles for Felix Auger-Aliassime, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Elise Mertens on tour. Part two (from 43m25s) - News round up. US...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep 1344•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt react to Jannik Sinner defending his Australian Open title with a straight sets victory over Alexander Zverev. Part one - Sinner’s dominance in the final, a poor performance from Zverev, what the future might hold for both players. Part two (from 39m13s) - Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations. Part three (from 46m41s) - Women’s and men’s doubles finals and tournament reflections. The Tennis Podcast during the Australian Open will be brought to you by&nbs...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep 1343•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt discuss how Madison Keys became a Grand Slam champion for the first time, beating Aryna Sabalenka in a compelling and thrilling final at Melbourne Park. Part one - How the women’s final was won and lost, Keys' fast start and boldness in the big moments, how Sabalenka handled a tough night, and Keys explains the importance of therapy in her life. Part two (from 38m55s) - Results round up including victory for Alfie Hewett. The men’s doubles final will be covered in...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr•Ep 1342•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt wrap up men’s semi-finals day as Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev booked a Sunday showdown. Part one - Djokovic retires against Zverev, what does the future hold for him? Part two (from 19m36s) - Sinner overcomes Shelton…and cramps Part three (from 35m46s) - Results round up and Sabalenka vs Keys final preview The Tennis Podcast during the Australian Open will be brought to you by Steve Furgal’s International Tennis Tours , your gateway t...
Jan 24, 2025•58 min•Ep 1341•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt recap an extraordinary women's semi-final night as Madison Keys stunned Iga Swiatek in a thriller to set up a final against Aryna Sabalenka. Part one - Keys’ extraordinary win over Swiatek Part two (from 25m46s) - Sabalenka finds her peak to beat Paula Badosa Part three (from 43m37s) - Men’s semi finals preview The Tennis Podcast during the Australian Open will be brought to you by Steve Furgal’s International Tennis Tours , your gateway to premi...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep 1340•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt wrap up Day 11 at the Australian Open as the singles semi-final line-ups were completed. Part one - Women’s Results. Swiatek keeps up incredible form to beat Navarro and set up semi-final clash with Keys. Double bounce controversy. Part two (from 26m15s) - Men’s Results. Sinner demolishes De Minaur yet again, Shelton fights past Sonego in an entertaining match. Part three (from 41m51s) - Ben Shelton calls out the broadcasters and on court interviews, ...
Jan 22, 2025•59 min•Ep 1339•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday at the Australian Open was bookended by a pair of extraordinary results as Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic overcame Carlos Alcaraz. It meant that Catherine, David and Matt were recording the podcast at well after 3am in an adrenaline-fuelled frenzy. Part one - Djokovic vs Alcaraz & Zverev vs Paul review. Part two (from 32m25s) - Gauff vs Badosa & Sabalenka vs Pavlyuchenkova review. Part three (from 57m11s) - Goran Ivanisevic quits working with Rybakina and Day 11 ...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep 1338•Transcript available on Metacast On a scorching day in Melbourne, the quarter-final line-ups were complete. Catherine, David and Matt wrapped it all up at the end of the night. Part one - Men’s Results. Sinner struggles with illness in brutal heat, De Minaur reaches his first Australian Open quarter-final, Monfils’ magic finally runs out, how the compromised matches got us thinking about the best of three vs best of five debate again. Part two (from 33m21s) - Women’s Results. Swiatek continues her march through the ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep 1337•Transcript available on Metacast Day 8 at the Australian Open will not go down in history as a classic Grand Slam day, but it ended in dramatic fashion with Novak Djokovic refusing to do an on court interview after a comment made by a Channel Nine reporter. Catherine, David and Matt discuss it all. Part one - Women’s Results. Gauff and Sabalenka remain on a collision course, but can Badosa and Pavlyuchenkova trouble them? We discuss Gauff’s intriguing match against Bencic, Sabalenka’s demolition of Andreeva, and the knee ...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep 1336•Transcript available on Metacast It was another thrilling day at the Australian Open, headlined by shock defeats for Taylor Fritz and Jasmine Paolini, courtesy of GEMS Life. Catherine, David and Matt discuss it all. Part one - Monfils shocks Fritz, Tien and Michelsen back up big wins and keep their runs going, De Minaur battles past Cerundolo. Part two (from 24m00s) - Swiatek dominates Raducanu, injury concern for Rybakina, Yastremska’s brainless tennis, Navarro outlasts Jabeur and wins third straight deciding set, ...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep 1335•Transcript available on Metacast There was a familiar Grand Slam feeling for Catherine, David and Matt on Friday - recovering from a 3am finish involving Daniil Medvedev. But fortunately the Australian Open delivered more great tennis. Part one - Men's Results. Draper beats his second Sensation and wins his third straight five setter, Djokovic cruises past the disappointing Machac, Alcaraz drops a set but wins comfortably enough, Fils retires against Humbert, Davidovich Fokina comes back from two sets down again. Part two ...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep 1334•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt assemble before and after midnight to review another crazy day at the Australian Open. Part one - Men’s results. Sinner’s slow start against Schoolkate, Sonego stops Fonseca, Fritz’s ruthlessness, Musetti and Shelton set up R3 clash, Hurkacz beaten comprehensively. Part two (from 25m07s) - Women’s results. Raducanu fights past Anisimova, positive signs for Jabeur, Rybakina beats another teenager. Part three (from 42m54s) - Tien beats Medvedev, crazy late fin...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep 1333•Transcript available on Metacast Day four began in thrilling fashion with dramatic matches galore, then became very wet and windy, and finally finished with a feverish atmosphere around the grounds as fans made up for lost time. Catherine, David and Matt react to all the fun. Part one - Women's results. Zheng beaten by Siegemund, Osaka gets revenge on Muchova, Sabalenka and Gauff both win through without their best tennis. Part two (from 31m50s) - Men's results. Djokovic looks vulnerable again, Machac survives Opelka test, Mens...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep 1332•Transcript available on Metacast Day three at the Australian Open was another good one and it will be remembered for the astonishing Grand Slam debut of Joao Fonseca. Catherine, David and Matt review it all. Part one - Men's results. Fonseca rocks Rublev - what's so special about him? Medvedev survives against the World No.418, De Minaur beats Botic, Shelton impresses against Nakashima, Musetti wins awkward Italian showdown with Arnaldi, Monfils puts on a show to beat Mpetshi Perricard. Part two (from 39m30s) - Women's res...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep 1331•Transcript available on Metacast After a slow start on Sunday, the Australian Open really got going on Monday, with big names in action and stories galore. Catherine, David and Matt got stuck into it all. Part one - Men's results. Basavareddy impresses, how Djokovic and Murray need to get to know each other, Alcaraz and Sinner through in straight sets, Michelsen schools jades Tsitsipas, Post Puke Tiafoe. Part two (from 45 minutes) - Women's results. Gauff and Swiatek progress, Bencic battles past Ostapenko, Osaka gets revenge o...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep 1330•Transcript available on Metacast Day One at this year's Australian Open wasn't a classic. Rain delayed much of the action and when the avalanche of matches finally took to court, they weren't exactly thrillers. But Catherine, David and Matt still had plenty to discuss as they recorded on 1573 Arena at Melbourne Park. Part one - Women's results and stories including Sabalenka feeling the love, Andreeva's connection with coach Conchita Martinez, and wins for Vekic and Zheng. Part two (from 31m52s) - Men's round up including Ruud ...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep 1329•Transcript available on Metacast On the eve of the Australian Open, Catherine, David and Matt were live on YouTube to get hyped for the start of the tournament. Part one - Our reaction to press conferences from Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva. Part two (from 36m47s) - Titles for Gael Monfils, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Madison Keys and McCartney Kessler. Part three (from 52m28s) - Day one preview and questions from the live chat. The Tennis Podcast during the Australian Open wi...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep 1328•Transcript available on Metacast Melbourne! Catherine, David and Matt are in position for 17 podcasts in 17 days, and in this one they go through the draws and tell tales from their chats with players in the interview room. Part One - Men's draw dissection. Who's got the toughest draw, will Alcaraz - Djokovic happen and who wins if it does? Plus, David details the results of his loitering. Part Two (from 50 minutes) - Women's draw dissection. Sabalenka, Gauff on collision course as Swiatek faces tricky task. Part Three (from 1h...
Jan 10, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Ep 1327•Transcript available on Metacast It's been quite a week. Catherine, David and Matt convene to review the United Cup, Brisbane, Auckland, the extraordinary performances of Coco Gauff, and an increasingly disturbing storyline on the WTA Tour. Part one - Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz give US victory in the United Cup. Is this a new Gauff? Plus, Tomas Machac shows his two sides, and Elena Rybakina clashes with WTA after announcing suspended Stefano Vukov will return to her team. Part two (from 44 minutes) - What happened in Brisbane, Au...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep 1326•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine is in Perth for the United Cup and she’s joined by Matt to discuss everything they’ve seen and soaked up from the first tournament of the new season. Part one - Headlines from Perth including Elena Rybakina’s new partnership with Goran Ivanisevic, Leylah Fernandez’s serve vs Taylor Fritz, and the lack of vibes in Team Greece. Part two (from 33 minutes) - Sydney so far including Casper Ruud’s thrilling win over Tomas Machac and Belinda Bencic’s reality check against Jasmine ...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 1325•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt convene to catch up on all the latest news from the off season and to look ahead to 2025. Part one - Coaching updates. Hubert Hurkacz hires Ivan Lendl AND Nicolas Massu; Donna Vekic teams up with Sascha Bajin; Emma Raducanu starts working with fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura. Part two (from 32 minutes) - Davis Cup Final 8 moves to Italy; Del Potro’s sad farewell in Argentina; Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva becomes first active male pro player to come out as gay ; ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 1324•Transcript available on Metacast How will we look back on and remember the 2024 tennis season? Catherine, David and Matt react to voice notes from Matt Futterman, Hannah Wilks, Pam Shriver, Charlie Eccleshare, Scott Barclay, Mary Carillo and Simon Briggs for a final reflection on the year. Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts, including Tennis Re-Lived episodes, Grand Slam Review Shows, and monthly Live Shows on YouTube. Friends also get access to The B...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 1323•Transcript available on Metacast An emergency podcast to discuss the shock news that 5 time grand Slam Champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one month suspension for an anti doping violation that has been ruled unintentional. Join The Barge! Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign u...
Nov 28, 2024•52 min•Ep 1322•Transcript available on Metacast 
