12min chapter

The History Hour cover image

The ‘Battle of the Surfaces’ and becoming a republic

The History Hour

CHAPTER

The Hybrid Court Revolution

This chapter explores the creation of a revolutionary hybrid tennis court and the ambitious planning behind a historic exhibition match known as the 'Battle of the Surfaces.' It recounts the challenges faced by organizers, including last-minute grass conditions, and highlights the excitement surrounding the participation of iconic players like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Additionally, the narrative connects this event to the broader history of exhibition matches in tennis and their role in promoting the sport.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode