Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Jannik Sinner in a cramp-affected match. Alexander Zverev advances to finals as Zverev's domestic abuse case is discontinued. Preview of women's final Swiatek vs. Paolini. Hosts analyze matches and share insights.

As is tradition on women's semi-finals day at Roland Garros, we welcome Mary Carillo onto the pod! We discuss a couple of one-sided semi-finals, the Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff match-up, and whether Jasmine Paolini stands any chance at all in Saturday's final. There's also a big preview of the men's semi-finals which are headlined by the latest instalment of Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner. OUR LINKS:Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s latest column about Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is available for Friends - https://bit.ly/HannahOnRafaSign 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 profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasmine Paolini and Mirra Andreeva shake up Roland Garros with huge upsets. The hosts react to the surprising matches, discuss upcoming semi-finals, and analyze Zverev's victory over de Minaur. They also touch on player struggles, strategic delays, player stories, and banter about mascots and listener shout outs.

It was a seismic day at Roland Garros as Novak Djokovic withdrew from the tournament due to his knee injury. Catherine, David and Matt react to the news and what it might mean for Djokovic's future. The most immediate impact is that Jannik Sinner will become the new world number one on Monday and he found out just after his quarter-final win over Grigor Dimitrov. There's chat about that, the stunning Coco Gauff vs Ons Jabeur match to start the day, another dominant display from Iga Swiatek over Marketa Vondrousova, and Carlos Alcaraz's routine win against Stefanos Tsitsipas. We also look ahead to the semi-finals and reflect on the night session scheduling which has only got worse. OUR LINKS:Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s latest column about Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is available for Friends - https://bit.ly/HannahOnRafaSign 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 profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novak Djokovic defies all odds at Roland Garros, women's quarterfinal lineup shines with dominant displays, surprises, and tactical mysteries unravel. A must-listen for tennis fans!

There was a morning after the night before feeling to Day 8 at Roland Garros as the tournament picked up following the 3am finish. Catherine, David and Matt discuss Iga Swiatek’s double bagel and look ahead to quarter-final match ups between Coco Gauff and Ons Jabeur and Stefanos Tsitsipas and Carlos Alcaraz. There’s also chat about Jannik Sinner coming through the Corentin Moutet test and Hubert Hurkacz’s bizarre effort to get the umpire changed. OUR LINKS:Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s latest column about Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is available for Friends - https://bit.ly/HannahOnRafaSign 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 profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis players Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti's epic comeback match, Alexander Zverev's survival in a fifth set tiebreak, Jasmine Paolini's win over Bianca Andreescu in pouring rain, Elena Rybakina's return to the press conference room, and Elina Avanesyan's upset victory at the French Open are discussed in a crazy day at Roland Garros.

Catch up on the Roland Garros action in this podcast as guests like Carlos Alcaraz and Corentin Moutet shine. From Alcaraz's victory over Korda to Swiatek's birthday win, and Jabeur's joyful victory, there's plenty to unpack. Plus, Matteo Arnaldi causing an upset against Rublev adds to the excitement!

A night of electric tennis at Roland Garros with Holger Rune's survival, Djokovic's dominance, dramatic retirements, alcohol ban at the event, Bianca Andreescu's comeback, and press conference drama with Elena Rybakina.

The podcast covers the thrilling match between Swiatek and Osaka at Roland Garros, with Swiatek saving a match point. There's talk about Alcaraz's unconvincing win, impressive performances from Jabeur and Tsitsipas, and a big moment for Kenin. Also, a look ahead to tomorrow's schedule.