Podcast Episodes

US Open Day 4 – Today felt like a Grand Slam

Episode 723

Thursday at the US Open was a day of thrilling matches, significant upsets, and interesting storylines. In other words, it felt like a proper Grand Slam day.

We discuss Tsvetana Pironkova’s return to…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

US Open Day 3 - Top seed Pliskova sent packing; Kiki kicks off; Djokovic survives lost set

Episode 722

After 29 of the 32 seeds reached round two in the women's singles event, Wednesday saw many of them tumble, including Karolina Pliskova. We try to figure out, yet again, why her recent Grand Slam rec…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

US Open Day 2 - How did Andy Murray win that?

Episode 721

He was down two sets to love. He was down a break in the third. He was down match point. And he was down a break in the decider. But Andy Murray still managed to beat Yoshito Nishioka on Tuesday at t…

Published on 5 years, 3 months ago

US Open Day 1 - Covid concerns; Brits advance; Murray ready to return

Episode 720

A two-part podcast covering the main talking points from Day 1 of this weird and wonderful US Open. 

Timecodes:

3.00 - 8.40 Cameron Norrie vs. Diego Schwartzman

8.40 - 10.30 Alexander Zverev

10.30 - 12.4…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

US Open Preview, Predictions, PTPA, Politics

Episode 719

No shortage of talking points as we discuss the formation of the Professional Tennis Players’ Association with Simon Briggs, Naomi Osaka’s stand against racism, titles for Novak Djokovic and Victoria…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

US Open Re-Lived: Arthur Ashe

Episode 718

Following on from our most recent edition of Tennis Re-Lived on the life of Althea Gibson, in this episode we turn our attention to Arthur Ashe.

We cover his formative years growing up in Virginia und…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

US Open Re-Lived: Althea Gibson

Episode 717

In this special edition of Tennis Re-Lived, we examine the life, career and legacy of Althea Gibson, the first black player to compete in and win Grand Slam titles.

We cover her early life growing up …

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

'Cincinnati' preview; Lindsay Davenport interview

Episode 716

ATP Tour tennis is back with the first big, combined women's and men's tournament since the pandemic struck down Indian Wells in March. With the 'Cincinnati' draw made, Catherine, David and Matt asse…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Lexington, Prague and Life inside the US Open bubble

Episode 715

Tennis’ return went up a notch last week with many of the biggest names competing in Lexington and Prague.

We discuss the way in which champions Jennifer Brady and Simona Halep picked up where they le…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Actual tennis tournaments; 'Federer should avoid my retirement mistake’ - Edberg

Episode 714

On this week’s episode, with actual tennis from Palermo to look back on and the Kentucky-Prague double-header to preview, we find ourselves in unfamiliar, but very welcome, territory.

We react live to…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago