The Tennis Podcast

Indian Wells is underway but it was a news-heavy week in the tennis world and Catherine, David and Matt begin by discussing the fact that Simona Halep can return to tennis after CAS reduced her suspension to 9 months. Why did CAS come to such a different conclusion to the ITIA? How do we feel about tennis’ anti-doping system in light of this case? And what do we make of Halep receiving a wildcard to play Miami? Elsewhere, there’s chat about Netflix not renewing Break Point for season three, a possible WTA grass court event at The Queen’s Club, and the main stories from Indian Wells so far. We cover the withdrawals of Rafael Nadal and Elena Rybakina, Carlos Alcaraz’s improved form, whether anyone can beat Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka’s incredible comebacks, a Last 16 clash between Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber, and Iga Swiatek redoing her Australian Open experience and making it better. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, as well as monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast TerminologyFor Friends, Hannah's latest column is about Daria Kasatkina - https://bit.ly/HannahOnKasatkina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are tennis' latest power couple after they both won 500 events in Acapulco and San Diego respectively. Catherine, David and Matt discuss the improvements to their games and how high they could go. Elsewhere, there's a similar conversation about Ugo Humbert after he picked up yet another title, this time in Dubai. We also give our takes on Andrey Rublev's disqualification, news that the Saudi PIF have struck a multi million dollar partnership with the ATP, Andy Murray's quotes about retirement, Maria Sakkari joining forces with David Witt, and the Netflix Slam in Las Vegas between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, as well as monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast TerminologyFor Friends, Hannah's latest column is about Daria Kasatkina - https://bit.ly/HannahOnKasatkina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week of planning meetings and tech tests in Solihull, Catherine, David and Matt come together to discuss the week’s biggest stories. We analyse the surprise final between Jasmine Paolini and Anna Kalinskaya in Dubai, eat our words about Paolini, and reflect on the new back-to-back nature of February’s WTA 1000 events. On the men’s side, youngsters Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik took the headlines, but Sebastian Baez, Jordan Thompson and Karen Khachanov were the week’s champions. There’s chat about all of them, Carlos Alcaraz’s injury, the official retirement of Ivo Karlovic, and the third instalment of the Holger Rune-Patrick Mouratoglou coaching partnership. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, as well as monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast TerminologyFor Friends, Hannah's latest column is about Daria Kasatkina - https://bit.ly/HannahOnKasatkina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics include Iga Swiatek's win in Doha, Pliskova's dash to Cluj, Azarenka vs Ostapenko, Sinner's success, Alcaraz's concern, the one-handed backhand, and more in this eventful podcast episode.

Elena Rybakina wins her second trophy of the season, Karolina Pliskova triumphs after four years, Ugo Humbert impresses in Marseille, and Holger Rune and Jessica Pegula have coaching news in The Tennis Podcast.

Topics discussed in the podcast include Jelena Ostapenko's consistency in 2024, Diana Shnaider and her bandana, Alexander Bublik's record-setting week, Davis Cup Qualifiers, Holger Rune's split with Severin Luthi, and Andy Murray's controversial tweet. Additional topics include comparing tennis players Ojalia Sime and Yannick Sinner, Marseille official account's controversy, Novak Djokovic's participation in Indian Wells, and announcements about upcoming shows.

Jannik Sinner's triumph as a Grand Slam champion after coming back from two sets down against Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open. The impact of losing a Grand Slam final and personal growth. Ad-free listening and sponsorships, Sinner's recent achievements. Comparison of Janik Cinna and Carlos Al-Kraas. Upcoming tournaments, live Q&A, and Australian Open review. Gratitude and reflection on the Australian Open.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss Aryna Sabalenka's victory in the Australian Open final, including her joy in the moment of victory and her chances of winning at other slams. They also preview the men's final, analyze past matches, and discuss the challenges faced by female athletes. The podcast is sponsored by On Location, which offers VIP ticket packages, and they give a shoutout to their mascots and executive producers.

Janik Sinner shocks the Australian Open by defeating Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals. Djokovic's performance is analyzed, questioning his age, nerve, consistency, and physical condition. Jannik Sinner's impressive performance at the ATP finals is discussed, along with a sponsor offering a discount on Roland Garros VIP tickets. Medvedev's mental strength and dominance against Zverev is highlighted. Controversial player behavior, a Netflix documentary reference, and crucial moments in Zverev vs Medvedev are discussed. The hosts dive into tennis-related topics, including Jeannie Bouchard's career and Canadian tennis success.

Former professional tennis player, Pam Shriver, joins the hosts to discuss the wins of Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen in the women's semifinals. They analyze the Gauff-Sabalenka match, compare it to their previous US Open final, and speculate on how Zheng will handle her first major final. The podcast also covers doubles matches, the men's semis, and sponsorships.