Podcast Episodes

Roger Federer - 100 Titles; Nick Kyrgios Goes Loco In Acapulco

Episode 513

At the end of a thrilling week of tennis in Dubai and Acapulco, there was no shortage of talking points for David Law and Catherine Whitaker on The Tennis Podcast.

They begin by trying to find new sup…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

Belinda Bencic Back; Evans, Auger-Aliassime Fall Just Short; Naomi Osaka - Cause For Concern?

Episode 512

Three and a half years after an extraordinary title run in Toronto, Belinda Bencic has produced another one, this time in Dubai. 

On The Tennis Podcast, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts …

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Naomi Osaka / Sascha Bajin Split - Why? Wawrinka & Monfils Roll Back Years; Mertens, Opelka Make Their Mark

Episode 511

After a few weeks apart, David Law, Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts are back together on this week’s podcast, and the only place to start is Naomi Osaka’s split with Sascha Bajin. 

What could be t…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Laura Robson: Comeback trail, commentary box tales, and solving tennis' problems with Clare Balding

Episode 510

This week, The Tennis Podcast is joined by Laura Robson, who is due to make her return to action tomorrow in Shrewsbury after 8 months on the sidelines with hip surgery.

Before commentating on a drama…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Ask Catherine & David 5 – How long will Lendl keep coaching Zverev? Should let serves be abolished? What goes into player appearance fee negotiations?

Episode 509

Before they left Melbourne to return home following the Australian Open, David Law and Catherine Whitaker recorded another Q&A special edition of The Tennis Podcast, featuring discussion on numerous …

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open Day 14 – Sublime Djokovic Wins 15th Grand Slam; But What Happened To Nadal?

Episode 508

As we expected, Novak Djokovic is the Australian Open champion. But the manner of his victory - an emphatic straight-sets thrashing of Rafael Nadal – came as a big surprise. On The Tennis Podcast, Da…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 13 - Superstar Osaka Wins Second Consecutive Grand Slam; Djokovic vs. Nadal Final Preview

Episode 507

After an exhilarating women’s final was won by Naomi Osaka over Petra Kvitova, David Law, Catherine Whitaker and Grad Matt revel in the brilliance of Osaka.

What caused her second set wobble? And how …

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 12 – Brunch With Mary Carillo; Breathtaking Djokovic; Women’s Final Preview

Episode 506

In what’s becoming a tradition of the Grand Slam daily pods, Catherine Whitaker and David Law are joined by the great Mary Carillo for a wide-ranging, free-flowing chat over brunch.

Who does Mary thin…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 11 – Goran Guests; Extreme Heat; Kvitova, Osaka Set Up Final With No.1 On The Line; Nadal Destroys Tsitsipas

Episode 505

After chasing him all tournament, David Law and Catherine Whitaker are finally joined by Goran Ivanisevic in part one of today’s podcast.

Goran gives an insight into life as Milos Raonic’s coach, comp…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open Day 10 - Serena Squanders 5-1 Lead; The Mauresmo Effect

Episode 504

After the earliest finish of the tournament so far, David Law, Catherine Whitaker and Grad Matt look back on another dramatic day, headlined by Karolina Pliskova’s victory over Serena Williams. 

In wh…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago