Podcast Episodes

Olympics Re-Lived: 2016 Rio

Episode 713

Rio 2016 was a particularly emotional and memorable Olympics for tennis, with Andy Murray defending his gold medal, Juan Martin del Potro entering people’s hearts, and shock defeats for Serena Willia…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Olympics Re-Lived - 2012 London

Episode 712

The London Olympics will never be forgotten by our Tennis Podcast team, for the opening ceremony, the incredible athletic feats, all of it happening on their doorsteps, and David's inability to watch…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Olympics Re-Lived: 2008 Beijing

Episode 711

The Beijing Olympics are perhaps best remembered for the world-beating achievements of Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps, but it was also an unforgettable Games for tennis.

We discuss Russia’s clean swee…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

No US Open for Nadal; Olympics Re-Lived: 2004 Athens

Episode 710

We begin this episode by discussing the news that Rafael Nadal has opted not to defend his US Open title due to health risks before moving on to re-live the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

It was a Games whi…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Tennis is back; James Blake discusses the challenges

Episode 709

Tennis is back. But there are still question marks about the sport’s short-term future.

In the first half of this episode we discuss the return of the WTA Tour in Palermo and the mood surrounding the …

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Olympics Re-Lived: 2000 Sydney

Episode 708

The 2000 Sydney Olympics were a happier time. Steve Redgrave won his 5th gold for Great Britain and Cathy Freeman became a symbol of national reconciliation for Australia.

In this episode, we look ba…

Published on 5 years, 4 months ago

Olympics Re-Lived: 1996 Atlanta

Episode 707

David was at university, Catherine was 10 and Matt was a baby.

The 1996 Atlanta Olympics saw Michael Johnson dominate, Britain struggle, and some wonderful tennis stories unfold.

In this edition of the…

Published on 5 years, 5 months ago

Olympics Re-Lived: 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona

Episode 706

This is the first of several podcasts telling the story of modern tennis at the Olympic Games.

We start with 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona, events that produced so many memorable moments.

If you want …

Published on 5 years, 5 months ago

Listener Qu's - Covid-19 and the future of tennis

Episode 705

We're back! And we're answering your questions, as selected by listeners Drew and David, who backed our crowdfunding Kickstarter so generously. Here are the questions:

•Is it the players’ responsibili…

Published on 5 years, 5 months ago

Yannick Noah Interview

Episode 704

The 1983 French Open champion, Yannick Noah, is our guest this week.

In an exclusive and extensive interview with David Law, Noah tells stories in his inimitable style about the influence Arthur Ashe …

Published on 5 years, 5 months ago