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The Tennis Podcast
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The Tennis Podcast
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Blockbuster WTA Finals field set but will Djokovic make Turin?
With David away on holiday, Catherine and Matt are joined by The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare for reaction to the week’s results and some bigger picture reflections on the season. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 44:55). We start by discussing Elena Rybakina’s first title as the World No.1 and her impressive performance to…
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Chwalinska proves Paris was no fluke
Catherine, David and Matt review the final few days of action in Wuhan and Shanghai as Maja Chwalinska and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won their first 1000 level titles. Part one (00:00 - 29:40) We discuss the way Chwalinska has backed up her run to the Roland Garros final, how she came from a set down to defeat Sonay…
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Zverev or Jodar. Who’s the rudest?
Catherine, David and Matt catch up on events in Shanghai and Wuhan with both tournaments reaching their climactic stages. Part one - Shanghai (00:00 - 28:34). With lots of players on their last legs at the end of the season, how does Alexander Zverev keep on winning? We discuss his week in Shanghai so far, including a…
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Zverev secures No.1; Will Zheng Qinwen win a major?
Catherine, David and Matt discuss Zheng Qinwen’s title at home in Beijing and a shock defeat for Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai. Part one (00:00 - 26:08) We cover Zheng’s brilliant performance in the final to beat Mirra Andreeva, her post-match karaoke, and what the potential ceiling of her game could be. Part two (26:09…
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Zheng Qinwen lights up Beijing
Catherine, David and Matt catch up as WTA Beijing heads for an exciting finish and ATP Shanghai is just getting started. Part one - We start with more discussion of the horrible racial abuse that Coco Gauff received, how it affected her on court, and the lack of response from the WTA. We then discuss a brilliant win…
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Sinner out for season. Could Djokovic benefit?
It’s been a busy few days in tennis so Catherine, David and Matt convene to discuss the end of Jannik Sinner’s 2026 season, titles for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev’s default, and shock defeats for Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in Beijing. Part one (00:00 - 17:15) We start with the tough news…
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Djokovic feels the love, and the pain
Catherine, David and Matt catch up on everything that’s happened so far in Tokyo and Beijing as well as some bits of tennis news. Part one (00:00 - 40:40) We start by discussing titles for Daniil Medvedev and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina before getting in to the tough transition from Laver Cup to the Asian Swing, with…
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Are Czechia the best BJK Cup team ever?
Catherine, Matt and David were live on YouTube to talk about Czechia's triumph in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Team Europe's victory at the Laver Cup. Part one (00:00 - 46:22) We cover Czechia winning their first BJK Cup title since 2018, Linda Noskova’s transformation in recent months, Ukraine’s run to the…
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Alcaraz asks for end to late night tennis
Catherine, David and Matt catch up on the Billie Jean King Cup Finals action so far, with Czechia, Spain, Ukraine and Italy all reaching the last four. Part one (00:00 - 30:37) - After David runs us through his extraordinary mishap involving a laptop and a postbox, we turn our attention to what’s happened at the BJK…
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What’s happened since the US Open?
Catherine, David and Matt are home from New York and convene to discuss everything that’s happened in the tennis world since the US Open, headlined by some thrilling Davis Cup action. Part one (00:00 - 29:44) - We cover all the talking points from the Davis Cup as the Final 8 line-up was complete, including Czechia’s…
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US Open Day 15 - Zverev wins, US wait goes on
For one last time at the 2026 US Open, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convene to discuss Alexander Zverev’s victory over Ben Shelton in the men’s final. We start by analysing the match, including Zverev’s excellent management of the occasion and perfect tactics, as well as Shelton’s slow start and poor…
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US Open Day 14 - Rybakina shows why she is No.1
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to Elena Rybakina winning her first US Open title, beating Aryna Sabalenka to underline her new status as the best player in the world. Part one - We start by analysing the match and where it was won and lost, including Rybakina’s remarkable first set despite…
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US Open Day 13 - Is Ben Shelton The Guy?
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts discuss Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev reaching the men’s final at the US Open and look ahead to Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina in the women’s. Part one - We react to Shelton’s electric night session win over fellow American Frances Tiafoe, the clear improvements in…
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US Open Day 12 - Top two set up blockbuster women’s final
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convene at the end of women’s semi-final night as Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina booked a final showdown with contrasting wins. Part one - We start by analysing Elena Rybakina’s comeback victory over Coco Gauff. How did she gradually take charge of the match? What…
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US Open Day 11 - Tennis has a new World No.1
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to another day of US Open action, headlined by Elena Rybakina winning the match she needed to guarantee that she will be the new women’s world number one on Monday. Part one - We cover two more compelling women’s quarter-finals as Rybakina beat Zheng Qinwen and Coco…
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US Open Day 10 - Shelton shocks Alcaraz in latest finish ever
David Law and Matt Roberts are on site at the US Open to react to a quite extraordinary day of action which finished with Ben Shelton defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a deciding set tiebreak at 3:33am, guaranteeing an American’s men’s finalist on Sunday. Part one - We discuss the story of Shelton’s crazy win over Alcaraz…
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US Open Day 9 - Comeback Queen
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts recap another day of US Open which was headlined by Zheng Qinwen once again coming back to win a set from 0-5 down, this time en route to knocking out Iga Swiatek. Part one - We discuss the extraordinary Zheng comeback, why it’s so special to see her back in the latter…
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US Open Day 8 - Alcaraz vs. America
It was a strong day for the American men at Flushing Meadows as Frances Tiafoe, Ben Shelton and Alex Michelsen all booked their spots in the quarter-finals, but the performance of the day came from Carlos Alcaraz. Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts discuss it all. Part one - We start by analysing Alcaraz’s…
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US Open Day 7 - Gauff, Jovic rescue bad day for USA
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to a dramatic day at the US Open which was headlined by tough results for some American players. Part one - Day session. Labour Day weekend began in difficult fashion for the hosts as Amanda Anisimova lost to Anastasia Potapova, Taylor Fritz let a two set lead slip…
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US Open Day 6 - Williams sisters lose, but Serena might return
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts are together at Flushing Meadows on the night that Serena and Venus Williams returned to the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Part one - We discuss the Williams sisters’ loss to Maya Joint and Chan Hao Ching, the incredible sense of occasion, and what could be next for Serena. In the…
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US Open Day 5 - Is Coco Gauff the title favourite?
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts are together at Flushing Meadows on a day which saw some upsets in the men’s draw while the top women continued their smooth progress. Part one - We start with Coco Gauff’s night session win over Paula Badosa. How good did she have to be to win? Elsewhere, are Naomi Osaka…
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US Open Day 4 - Is Alcaraz already in title form?
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts gather at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre at the end of the fourth day of action at the US Open, which saw Carlos Alcaraz produce the best tennis of the men’s tournament so far, and Aryna Sabalenka show signs of tension off the court, while winning serenely on…
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US Open Day 3 - Top seed Zverev survives, barely
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convene to discuss a rain-affected day at the US Open which ended with top seed Alexander Zverev coming within two points of defeat before eventually winning at 1:55am. Part one - Men. We react to Zverev’s win over Lorenzo Sonego, including the dazzling tennis played at…
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US Open Day 2 - Alcaraz shows tennis what it’s been missing
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to Carlos Alcaraz’s round one victory as he made his highly-anticipated return from injury. Part one - Day session. We discuss Alcaraz’s strong performance to beat Roman Safiullin, how it felt to be watching him play tennis again, and his prospects for the rest of…
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US Open Day 1 - Can Djokovic take much more of this?
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to Novak Djokovic’s first ever opening round defeat at the US Open as he vomited, winced and cried during a gruelling loss to Mariano Navone. Part one - We discuss all the talking points from Djokovic’s exit, including the way Djokovic suffered physically throughout…
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US Open - Federer, Carillo steal show as Day 1 beckons
Catherine, David and Matt catch up after an incredible day spent watching Mary Carillo and Roger Federer get inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Part one - We discuss our amazing experience in Newport, why Mary Carillo means so much to us, the moment Mirka introduced Roger, and how the Hall of Fame…
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US Open Media Day - Alcaraz reassures … he’s ready!
After spending the day in the US Open press conference room, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to what the top players had to say as they prepare for the tournament. Part one - We discuss the way Carlos Alcaraz left us feeling positive about his return from injury, detailing that his wrist has felt…
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US Open Draws - Is this America’s time?
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts are together inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium to react to the US Open singles draws. Part one - Women’s draw. We all picked Coco Gauff as our favourite to win the title, so has the draw changed things? We discuss Gauff’s potential route, analyse whether we think Aryna…
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US Open - How did Alcaraz look on Mixed Doubles return?
Catherine, David and Matt are all together in New York to react to the second edition of the revamped mixed doubles competition which was won by Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik, and also saw the return to action of Carlos Alcaraz. Part one (00:00 - 29:51) We discuss the different feel to this year’s mixed doubles…
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Cincinnati - Gauff, Fils hit form a perfect time
Catherine, David and Matt catch up as Cincinnati concludes with two exciting champions putting themselves in a great position ahead of the year’s final Grand Slam tournament of the year. Part one - ATP (00:00 - 28.13). Arthur Fils has been arriving for a while, but this was his biggest destination yet. A first Masters…
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