The Tennis Podcast

Chat about Ons Jabeur's first hard court title, Veronika Kudermetova's brilliant week, abuse on social media, poor crowds in China; Alexander Zverev's good form; Wim Fissette leaving Zheng Qinwen to work with Naomi Osaka; reflects on winning Best Sport Podcast Award; challenges in tennis tournaments; admiration for tennis player Diana Schneider; Sveraev's recent performance; exemption from military service for athletes in South Korea; heartwarming animal friendships and tournament picks.

Topics include Maria Sakkari's transformation and victory, controversy over buys in tennis tournaments, the significance of Laver Cup and player selection, and excitement for the Australian Open and promotion for the Wimbledon History Conference.

Simona Halep, professional tennis player, discusses her four-year ban for doping violations. The hosts react to the 126-page report on the case. They also discuss the Davis Cup, highlighting Great Britain's epic victory over France and the challenges faced by the US men's team. Other topics include recent tennis tournaments and age-related discussions.

Novak Djokovic, one of the sport's greatest champions, reflects on his victory at the US Open. The podcast discusses Djokovic's serve and volley tactic, Medvedev's stubbornness, and Djokovic's resilience. They also explore Djokovic's goals for next season, including a Calendar Slam and Olympic Gold. Stay tuned for a live edition of The Tennis Podcast and a chance to win a tennis trip of a lifetime!

Coco Gauff, the US Open champion, discusses her comeback in the final, Sabalenka's lack of a plan B, the special atmosphere at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and the future implications. The podcast also mentions Coco's rise to becoming a grand slam champion, her journey, mental struggles, and support from her parents. Additionally, there's a discussion on the men's final, Medvedev's game adjustments, and upcoming matches against Djokovic. The hosts share tennis predictions, Koko's gratitude towards Billy Jean King, and announce discounts and promotions for listeners.

Medvedev solves match-up problem, Djokovic faces him in final. The intense atmosphere of Djokovic vs Shelton's match and the debate over Djokovic's behavior. Impressive performance and analysis of a player's game. Doubles final comeback and upcoming Coco Gough vs. Arena Sabalenko match. Empathy for Madison Keys. Updates on episodes and 'boat' criteria.

The hosts discuss the eventful women's semi-finals at the US Open, highlighting Coco Gauff's match and Aryna Sabalenka's mental resilience. They also discuss the climate protest at the tournament, a competition with AO Travel, and their predictions for the semifinals. The conversation covers player development and mindset, as well as a debate about athlete names. Finally, they mention upcoming shows, a birthday celebration, and an NFL game.

The podcast discusses the straight-set victories in the US Open quarter-finals and the exciting line-up for the semi-finals. They explore Aryna Sabalenka's dominant win, Daniil Medvedev's defeat of Andrey Rublev in challenging conditions, Naomi Osaka's return to the tournament, Madison Key's performance, and Alcaraz's win against Alexander Zverev. The hosts debate the chances of Medvedev and Ben Shelton reaching the final, and analyze the upcoming match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova. They also mention the opportunity to win a tennis trip of a lifetime. The chapter descriptions include discussions on the extreme heat conditions, mental edge in tennis matches, consistency of players, changing of No. 1 ranking positions, match recaps, analysis of player performances, mixed doubles results, match previews, and various off-topic conversations.

Guest Pam Shriver, a sports commentator and former tennis player, joins Catherine, David, and Matt to discuss Coco Gauff's semi-finals appearance and scheduling biases at major tournaments. They also analyze Novak Djokovic's victory over Taylor Fritz and chat about Ben Shelton's win over Frances Tiafoe. The episode ends with a competition announcement with AO Travel.

Heat causes havoc at the US Open as big names fall, including Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, and Ons Jabeur. The hosts review great performances from Zheng Qinwen and Madison Keys. They discuss the impact of weather, air conditioning, and coaching on matches. They highlight the physical and mental struggles faced by players and analyze Medvedev's impressive performance. The speakers also remember Jacqueline Martin and share tennis anecdotes.