Talking Tennis
John Silk
Interviews, news and anaylsis of all things tennis with host John Silk and a team of experts, coaches, players and former players
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Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 11min
Good Year, Bad Year Part 3
A look back on 2022, for various players on both the women's and men's side. Could their year be regarded a success or failure? Players such as Leylah Fernandez, Andy Murray and Ons Jabeur come under the microscope in this final episode in the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2022 • 37min
Good Year, Bad Year Part 2
A look back on 2022, for a random list of players. Could their year be regarded a success or failure? We look at both the WTA and ATP tours. Players such as Garbiñe Muguruza, Denis Shapovalov, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev and Emma Raducanu come under the microscope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2022 • 34min
Good Year, Bad Year Part 1
Talking Tennis takes a look at the years of various players and gives a quick, sharp analysis on whether 2022 can be viewed as a success. Players such as Jannik Sinner, Camila Giorgi and Matteo Berrettini are under the microscope in the first episode of a mini-series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2022 • 1h 7min
The Roger Federer Effect: Talking to authors Simon Cambers & Simon Graf
The Roger Federer Effect tells the story of the world's most famous tennis player in a fresh, innovative way — through the eyes of his friends, rivals, coaches, fans, and many others who have been drawn to him as he blazed a trail and transcended the sport. Talking Tennis spoke to the authors of the book Simon Cambers and Simon Graf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022 • 40min
ATP Finals Review: Djokovic seals 6th title, what's next for 2023?
Novak Djokovic won his sixth ATP Tour Finals title, beating Casper Ruud in straight sets in the final. Ruud saw off Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals, where the Russian suffered a run that included losing nine games in a row. It proved to be a disappointing tournament for Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev, who both went out in the group stage. Talking Tennis speaks to ATP Tour strategy coach Craig O'Shannessy, who was in Turin throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2022 • 26min
The Ten Minutes ATP FINALS: Rublev charmed the locals
Andrey Rublev has been a hit all week in northern Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022 • 45min
Nadal beats Ruud, but what can we expect in 2023?
Some have cast doubt on Nadal's future, and perhaps understandably after four straight losses, but he ended his season on a high with a straight sets win over Casper Ruud. What will 2023 hold for Nadal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 2022 • 13min
The Ten Minutes: ATP Finals Day 3
With Rafael Nadal's shock early exit, questions are being asked of the Spaniard's long-term future. Meanwhile, the man who defeated him, Félix Auger-Aliassime, will face a shootout with Taylor Fritz for a semi final berth after the American lost out in a tight match with Casper Ruud. The Norwegian, meanwhile, has qualified for the semi finals for the second straight year. Giorgia Mecca tells us that Carlos Alcaraz is in Turin today to collect his trophy for finishing year-end world number one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2022 • 14min
Billy Jean King Cup Review
Switzerland beat Australia to lift trophy in Glasgow. The Swiss were beaten by Russia in last year's final and, having also finished runners-up in 1998, finally won the annual women's team competition, with Belinda Bencic in sparkling form. Great Britain made the semi-finals, miraculously, after an incredible week in Scotland. Jack talks us through the tournament highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 2022 • 13min
ATP FINALS: THE TEN MINUTES - Nadal's struggles continue
On day one in Turin, Taylor Fritz shocked Rafael Nadal while Casper Ruud beat Félix Auger-Aliassime. Talking Tennis catches up with Giorgia Mecca, who is in Turin right now, and covering the tournament. She told us Fritz arrived early in Turin while Rafa will be on the practice courts today for two hours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


