Men's semi-finals day was mostly about how nerves affected Jack Draper and Frances Tiafoe. For the American, it manifested in a physical fade and loss of form at the crucial moment, for the Brit it manifested in puke. Lots of it. Catherine, David and Matt analyse both matches and look ahead to the final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz. AO TRAVEL The Tennis Podcast during the US Open is brought to you in partnership with AO Travel & Experiences -- your one-stop shop for the Australian ...
Sep 07, 2024•57 min•Ep 1291•Transcript available on Metacast Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula will face off in Saturday's US Open final after they came through intriguing matches against Emma Navarro and Karolina Muchova on women's semi-final night. Pam Shriver joins Catherine, David and Matt to dissect both matches, preview the final, and look ahead to tomorrow's men's semi-finals. AO TRAVEL The Tennis Podcast during the US Open is brought to you in partnership with AO Travel & Experiences -- your one-stop shop for the Australian Open. Go to Ao Tra...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 1290•Transcript available on Metacast The tennis was weird and bad on Wednesday at the US Open, but there were still plenty of talking points for Catherine, David and Matt. We cover Jessica Pegula breaking her Grand Slam quarter-final duck, the state of Iga Swiatek's game and recent major record outside of Roland Garros, how Karolina Muchova overcame discomfort on court to reach the semis, Jack Draper's victory over an injured Alex De Minaur, and a bizarre match between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. Join The Barge! Become...
Sep 05, 2024•59 min•Ep 1289•Transcript available on Metacast It was an incredible day for the Americans at the US Open with Emma Navarro, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe all reaching the semi-finals of the singles, while Taylor Townsend and Donald Young also made it through to the mixed doubles final. Catherine, David and Matt cover it all, including Paula Badosa's collapse from 5-1 up in the second set, an awesome performance from Aryna Sabalenka in the night session, how Zheng Qinwen was affected by her late finish, Alexander Zverev's tendency to g...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 1288•Transcript available on Metacast It wasn't exactly a show stopping day on Labor Day at the US Open, but Catherine, David and Matt chat about Karolina Muchova's stunning performance to stop Jasmine Paolini, Jack Draper reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final after a dismal display from Tomas Machac, and the setting up of two tantalising quarter-finals: Daniil Medvedev vs Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek vs Jessica Pegula. Join The Barge! Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-ro...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 1287•Transcript available on Metacast Defending champion Coco Gauff is out of the US Open after hitting 19 double faults in a three set loss to Emma Navarro. In part one of the pod, we discuss the match and ponder what’s next for Gauff as she looks to rebuild her game. In part two, we cover the latest ever finish to a women’s match at the US Open as Zheng Qinwen beat Donna Vekic at 2.15am. Catherine, David and Matt were all in the stadium and there’s reaction to Zheng’s phenomenal performance as well as the absurdity of ...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 1286•Transcript available on Metacast There was a ‘morning after the two nights before’ feeling about Saturday at the US Open as most of the singles matches finished in straight sets and the big names avoided the upsets. Catherine, David and Matt discuss the setting up of Jasmine Paolini vs Karolina Muchova, statement performances from Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, VAR controversy involving Beatriz Haddad Maia and Anna Kalinskaya, and Iga Swiatek's progress. Plus, Botic van de Zandschulp reverts to type, we're proud of The...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 1285•Transcript available on Metacast Chaos! It’s happening! One wild night on Arthur Ashe Stadium turned into two as Novak Djokovic followed Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament. Catherine, David and Matt react to Djokovic's performance which he described as one of his worst ever, praise Alexei Popyrin for the biggest win of his career, and analyse what it means for the rest of the draw. Elsewhere, there's the customary Grand Slam rant about the scheduling as Aryna Sabalenka and Ekaterina Alexandrova walked onto court at past ...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 1284•Transcript available on Metacast Carlos Alcaraz is out of the US Open. The Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion was beaten in straight sets by Botic van de Zandschulp on a shocking night on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Catherine, David and Matt watched every ball and went to Alcaraz's press conference. What went wrong? Just how impressive was Van de Zandschulp? How did Alcaraz explain his performance? And what does it mean for the rest of the tournament? We discuss all of that, as well as Karolina Muchova's victory over Naomi Osaka, th...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 1283•Transcript available on Metacast At the end of a brutally hot and humid day in New York, Catherine, David and Matt convene to discuss Novak Djokovic's struggles in the conditions, the setting up of Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff's difficulties with her serve, defeat for Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, epic five set wins for Andrey Rublev, Jiri Lehecka and Lorenzo Musetti, the impressive form of Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka, and another slow start overcome by Zheng Qinwen. Plus, an update from Emma Raducanu...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 1282•Transcript available on Metacast It was an extraordinary second day at the US Open. Catherine, David and Matt cover Jasmine Paolini coming back to beat Bianca Andreescu, Noami Osaka’s awesome performance and statement outfit, Dan Evans winning the longest match in US Open history, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner both dropping sets, the lost generation of Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, Iga Swiatek’s struggles with the schedule, and the end of Danielle Collins' Grand Slam singles career. Join&nbs...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep 1281•Transcript available on Metacast Day one of the US Open saw Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic begin their title defences successfully, Zheng Qinwen fight back to beat Amanda Anisimova, brutal defeats for Holger Rune and Sloane Stephens, and the end of Dominic Thiem’s grand slam career. Catherine, David and Matt discuss all of that and much more. 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, inc...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 1280•Transcript available on Metacast We are live in our NYC apartment for one final preview of the US Open. We lift the lid on media day at Grand Slams, take questions from the chat, and run through the Order of Play for Days 1 and 2. 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....
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 1279•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt are on site at the US Open on a day when Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Barbora Krejcikova, Naomi Osaka and Jack Draper came through the press conference room. 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 up to...
Aug 24, 2024•57 min•Ep 1278•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt break down the US Open draws and react to media day which was headlined by Jannik Sinner's first press conference since news emerged that he had twice tested positive for a banned substance. OUR LINKS: 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 ...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 1277•Transcript available on Metacast It had already been a dramatic week in tennis but the sport was rocked on Tuesday when news came out that Jannik Sinner had twice tested positive for a banned substance in March. The world number one has been cleared of any wrongdoing and won't serve a suspension, but lots of questions remain. Catherine, David and Matt react to it all, detail the player reaction so far, and discuss what it means for Sinner, the sport, and the anti-doping process in tennis. Elsewhere, there's chat about Sinner's ...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 1276•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt were live to talk all things Canada including Jessica Pegula defending her title, a great week for Amanda Anisimova, and Alexei Popyrin’s incredible run to the title. There’s also chat about what it might all mean for the US Open in a couple of weeks, Naomi Osaka’s loss in Cincinnati qualifying, and Stefanos Tsitsipas announcing that his father is no longer his coach. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORK In-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual tick...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 1275•Transcript available on Metacast Novak Djokovic has finally won Olympic gold, delivering an incredible performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 7-6 in the final. Catherine, David and Matt discuss Djokovic’s remarkable level, how it appeared to shock Alcaraz, and what finally winning gold might mean for the rest of Djokovic’s career. Elsewhere, we reflect on Zheng Qinwen’s gold-medal winning moment, wrap up all the doubles results, give our thoughts on Olympics tennis generally, and react to results in Washington. THE TENNIS...
Aug 05, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep 1274•Transcript available on Metacast It's only been a few days since our last episode but SO much has happened in Paris. Catherine, David and Matt recap Andy Murray's career ending, Zheng Qinwen beating Iga Swiatek, all kinds of aggro involving Danielle Collins and Emma Navarro, no medal matches for Coco Gauff, a big injury scare for Novak Djokovic, the end of Nadalcaraz in doubles but progression for Alcaraz in singles, the form of Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger-Aliassime, and all the key doubles results. Plus, Pam Shriver pops i...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep 1273•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt convene to discuss the first few days of action in Paris. There's chat about Andy Murray and Dan Evans saving five match points to prolong Murray's career and how perfect it was, victory for Nadalcaraz despite Carlos Alcaraz's nerves and lack of doubles experience, a dominant win for Novak Djokovic over Rafael Nadal in singles and what it means for both players, strong performances from Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek, and Sara Errani serving Daniil Medvedev off the court. P...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 1272•Transcript available on Metacast The Olympics are almost here and Catherine, David and Matt are pumped! Moments after the draws were made, there's reaction to a potential Djokovic vs Nadal clash in R2, tough draws for Iga Swiatek and Nadalcaraz, and loads of fun mixed doubles pairings. There's also chat about the high profile withdrawals this week including Jannik Sinner's due to tonsilitis, Coco Gauff carrying the flag for Team USA, life in the athlete's village for tennis players, and whether we want top seeds progressing or ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 1271•Transcript available on Metacast No Wimbledon, no crowds, no Matt! But we still have a Tennis Podcast that we hope you will enjoy, looking back on Rafael Nadal's run in Bastad, the fallout of Arthur Fils vs. Alexander Zverev, and the many more tournaments held the week after Wimbledon. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORK In-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here . HANNAH’S COLUMN: Read the final Wimbledon thoughts of Han...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 1270•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt react to Carlos Alcaraz's 6-2 6-2 7-6 victory over Novak Djokovic in the men's final and discuss what it means for both players. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: 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 re...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep 1269•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt are joined by the one and only Pam Shriver to discuss Barbora Krejcikova's victory over Jasmine Paolini, what it might mean for both players, and the men's final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: Join The Barge! Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep 1268•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt were live at the end of men's semi-finals day to react to Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic setting up a repeat of last year's final with wins over Daniil Medvedev and Lorenzo Musetti. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: 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 thro...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 1267•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt react to a thrilling women's semi-final day at Wimbledon which saw Jasmine Paolini win an epic over Donna Vekic and Barbora Krejcikova upset Elena Rybakina. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: 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 Tenni...
Jul 11, 2024•49 min•Ep 1266•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt are live immediately after Lorenzo Musetti's five set victory over Taylor Fritz to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. There's chat about Musetti's tactical mastery to tun the match in his favour and how this feels like one that got away from Fritz. Elsewhere, there's a Next Gen reckoning, sympathy for Alex de Minaur, and chat about how Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova got through to the last four. Is this tournament on Rybakina's racquet? How can Krejcikova disrupt h...
Jul 10, 2024•59 min•Ep 1265•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt discuss Daniil Medvedev's five set victory over Jannik Sinner, a brilliant performance from Carlos Alcaraz, Donna Vekic breaking new ground and reaching her first Grand Slam semi-final, and the sheer joy of Jasmine Paolini. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: Join The Barge! Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive ...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 1264•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt react live to Novak Djokovic's straight sets victory over Holger Rune and, in particular, to his post match interview when he took on the crowd. There's discussion about what that says about Djokovic's state of mind, analysis of his performance, and debate about where this performance leaves Rune. Elsewhere, there's chat about Taylor Fritz's comeback from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev, a big milestone for Alex de Minaur but also worry he's injured himself on ma...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 1263•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine, David and Matt were live to react to a day of upsets in the women's draw at Wimbledon, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz rolled on in the men's. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: 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 S...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 1262•Transcript available on Metacast 
