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Wilander makes strong showing in Kona!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 62:48

Rounding out an amazing WORLD RACQUETS CONFERENCE, Brian Dillman, Andy Zodin and headliner Mats Wilander discussed the concept of "re branding" and how Mats has done so much of that during his Hall of Fame career.

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They are the player of the year and the story of the year in women's tennis. Aryna and Amanda have lifted the women's game in so many ways!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 48:31

And, Carlitos is now the king, as he and Jannik have a death-grip on men's tennis.

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They play sets to 4, and the matches last about an hour, but it technically counts as a "major" with a cool $mill at stake. Is this the new normal in pro tennis?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 44:39

Also, Jonny made a pretty sweet run at The Open in '83.Lost 3rd round to Lendl but almost played Nastase. Ok Jonny...do tell!

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Another incredibly touching moment in pro tennis, as de Minaur comforts Davidovich Fokina, after an epic DC final that left the Spaniard in emotional shambles.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 38:59

And...Venus Williams follows in the footsteps of the great George Foreman, coming out of retirement at 45, to show that some great champions are simply ageless.

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Amanda gave it her all at Wimbledon, and it ended the way it started, with a love and love score line. That aside, she beat #1 to get to the grandest final of 'em all, and that is a beautiful thing.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 40:24

Also, this "new two" men's rivalry is now officially on fire, with Sinner the winner, and now they've won 7 straight!

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So, what do we make of this guy? Super talented, pretty quirky, and really unpredictable. But maybe, just maybe Bublik is ready to get serious about doing some serious winning!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 51:17

And...quick, who's the last guy NOT named Alcaraz or Sinner to win a major? Took you a second there, didn't it?

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If this is the new era, the new "it rivalry" in men's tennis, then we are blessed. Carlitos and Jannik put on a show for the ages, and Wilander was front row for the spectacle.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 40:18

Also...Coco's brand appeal is skyrocketing, as she takes down the great Sabalenka, in a ladies final that wasn't too shabby in its own right

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She's fierce, and she is coming on strong. Peyton Stearns was a 3rd set TB-winning machine on her way to the Italian semis. Good news for the American women on clay!

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 45:03

And..."hey Mats, how do you enjoy being treated like tennis royalty while in Europe?" "Well, it reminds my wife that at one time in my life I wasn't a complete dumba$$!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It almost feels like it was the stone age, since Mats won his 2nd French back in '85. So much has changed in 40 years, but maybe...just maybe some things have stayed the same.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 44:53

And..."hey Jonny, if Mats doesn't get tripped up by Chesnokov in the quarters in '89, is it possible, perhaps even PROBABLE that Chang doesn't win that lone major?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It doesn't happen often, certainly not to Grigor. But yes, he got double-bagel'd in Monte Carlo in 44 minutes. Says Wilander, "trust me, it happens to the best of us!"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 36:48

And, Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) CEO Brian Dillman joins the show to talk about the plans going forward for the former USPTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Is Men's tennis losing its footing? Is the sport a little out of balance? Says Wilander, "We've been here before and the game came out stronger. Hopefully these times lead to a similar outcome."

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 54:03

And, "hey Jonny, what's with this Colton Smith?" And of course, Mensik gets more than just a mention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A rare sit-down with Andre Agassi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 1:00

On March 15th, AZ sat down with Andre Agassi at Phoenix Country Club during Jonny's Arizona Tennis Classic (ATP Challenger), for 30 minutes of vintage Andre. Insightful, entertaining, and candid as always. It was a great crowd, and Agassi did not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Get ready tennis world, this kid is coming. Says Wilander of Joao Fonseca, "this kid will be top 5 in two years". By the looks of things in Phoenix, it's pretty hard to dispute that call. He's a rock star already...at 18!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 38:01

Also, are doubles specialists on the ropes? And is Mirra Andreeva on her way to #1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joined by Gentleman Tim Henman for a bit of a knock-around, we really realize that the dude truly is a gent! Witty and sharp as hell, too!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 57:47

Also, Mats on Mirra and Jonny on the top 10 American men of all time. A couple of curious choices to be sure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey Mats, it's not just tennis players that are going over to pickleball, it's like...the greatest players of all time, INCLUDING YOU! Dude, what is up with all this?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 37:53

Also, the US Open is making some pretty bold changes to the mixed doubles event, and we happen to think it'll be pretty good for the fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's likely to be the story of the year in 2025, and we're only in January. Seeing Madison Keys get that slam is as good as it gets for tennis fans everywhere! Good onya, Maddie!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 47:28

Also, winner winner, Jannik Sinner! That's 3 straight hard-court majors, for those scoring at home. Is he on the verge of wrestling the Hugo Boss endorsement away from Berrettini? Our panel of Berrettini experts say "uhhhh, no not yet!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33 American players in the main singles draws at the Aussie? Those numbers bode well for 2025, but there are definitely plenty of European problems to reckon with...as usual.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 43:21

Also...does time in the booth possibly give us a "kinder, gentler" version of Nick Kygrios? We're about to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joined by Jimmy Arias, the '24 season finale is focused on disappointments, pleasant surprises, and lessons learned from what we saw this past year. The storylines were a-plenty!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 58:05

Also, "hey Jimmy, what are the Americans to do in '25, to make major singles titles a little more likely?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's an All-Star team at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and CEO Dan Faber joins us to talk about some incredibly exciting plans for 2025 and beyond!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 17:26

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The most "important" player of all time? Here's why that might just be the case.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 41:36

And...good on ya, Taylor Fritz. Way to go, Coco! American tennis is all the better for your solid end of season performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Now that Elena Rybakina has teamed up with Goran, Mats answers the question, will this work, AND what about tennis's new "coaching from the stands" allowance? Is this really a good thing for the players?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 40:21

Also, Jonny talks about several players that quietly exceeded expectations in 2024. Although maybe in some cases not as quietly as others! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wilander's comments about today's level of tennis, compared to the era of the big 3 certainly set social media ablaze with "expert opinions"! What do these people not get?? It's called EVOLUTION.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 42:04

Also, Lighten up, Frances!! Tiafoe goes uncharacteristically ballistic in Shanghai. A blip or a concern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It is the cup that seems to have runneth over! The Laver Cup has taken tennis by storm. All those players, plus Borg, Mac, Roger, and the Rocket, it's a veritable tennis museum come to life!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 39:30

Plus, while we're at it, let's not just gloss over the Davis Cup. The finals will be upon us soon. Rafa's last stand? We shall see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It wasn't without controversy, but Jannik Sinner got it done...impressively! Will history reflect positively on this victory, or will there be questions? Mats, we'll let you handle that one.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 40:53

Also, Aryna Sabalenka also handled plenty of adversity in 2024. How big is THIS title for her? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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USTA (immediate past) President Mike McNulty joins us for a look back at memorable US Open moments past, and a forensic look at what an incredible event the US Open has become. A million people will attend in 2024!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 39:47

Also, Jonny is a happy camper, as the American men have 5 players in the top 20, for the first time in 27 years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mats and AZ welcome newly minted Olympics Silver Medalist, Austin Krajicek. Within an eyelash of Gold, and a win over NadAlcaraz along the way. "Doesn't get much better!"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 33:50

And...Jonny gives some love to his man the Djoker, who's now career Super-Slam is a Golden cherry on top! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Carlitos is all smiles on the grass, but the Djoker getting to the final on one leg is nothing to laugh at!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 41:41

Also...Alcaraz teaming with Nadal in Paris?? We're suddenly all-in on Olympics men's doubles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Has Wimbledon ever been more wide open? Is the #2 seeded, 7-time champion even playing? Tommy Paul is definitely living his best life!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 46:44

And...an exclusive with Texas Longhorn great, Eliot Spizzirri. You can't help but root for this kid. He is special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The French Champs are the best, everyone else are the rest. Carlitos was en fuego, and Iga has women's tennis by the throat. A bit ironic that Sinner is #1 after his RG result? Is Osaka back to being a threat?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 40:29

And...Johnny Mac getting a little "makeup blowback"? Is he a bit over the line, or do people just need to get a grip? Honorable mention to Jasmine for her double-final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Not much to say....but goodbye to an all-time great.

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 31:35

AZ and Jonny hold the fort, while Mats takes a very scenic route back to Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Lots of frustrating injuries in the men's game, and the players can't be happy! The with injuries and players announcing retirement plans, the field of top guys is "thinning faster than Nadal's hair!"

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 43:48

Also, did we have the match of the year in women's tennis, at Madrid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joined by the great Alex Corretja, we talk Roger, Rafa, Carlitos, and much more as the clay-court season is upon us. And Jonny's got a hot take, too...do you agree?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 49:50

Also, how about a fantasy Davis Cup tie, featuring some of Spain's best ever vs the great Swedes of all-time. I promise you Mats and Alex had some serious fun with this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We're back in the top 10. YES!! "We" being us one-handers, that is. Couldn't be represented by a prettier version, or a better guy! Welcome back to where you belong, Grigor. A single-handed backhand and a single-digit ranking.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 50:03

Also, new coach for Novak?? Mats has some thoughts on who and why. AND, who has more "in-game impact", singles coaches or doubles coaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Lots of stories from the BNP, Phoenix and beyond. But the truth is, if Berrettini is involved, he's always kinda the Boss

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 51:41

Also, Cracked Racquets' Alex Gruskin brings his high energy, youthful charm to the proceedings, and Mats talks about a nerve-racking experience on the stage at Indian Wells. Carlos & Iga roll in the garden, and Nuno defends his title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rafa's new role with the Saudi Tennis Federation has people talking, as one would imagine. And as such, we have our take, as well.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 49:12

Plus….KickServeRocks, and Jonny's hot list. Lots to get to, as we all descend on the desert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Are there now more questions than answers in the men's game, after watching Jannik Sinner bludgeon the field, winning his first (of presumably numerous) major championships, down under?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 49:06

And what about the state of men's pro doubles? The new #1 is a great guy and great player, but he's 43 years young! And Aryna may not be "ranked" #1, but I mean...come on, seriously?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On the 2024 debut, "what does a dream semi look like this year?" Three youngsters and a Joker? Yep, that's probably a likely foursome!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 54:53

And, Mats, Jonny, and our rockstar Kevin Cronin all weigh in with some fun thoughts about where we are in '24! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It was a year that belonged to Djokovic, Alcaraz, Gauff, Swiatek, and Sabalenka. But in the end, Jannick Sinner stole the Davis Cup, and the hearts of the tennis world!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 37:02

Also, we pay tribute to a legend. Coach Dave Snyder was one of the greats in Texas Longhorn history, and meant the world to Jonny, AZ, and thousands more whose lives he touched over an incredible life in tennis. "He taught us to LIVE the right way!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On the debut of KickServe ROCKS, REO's Kevin Cronin joins the team as our featured new "band-mate"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 34:20

And Mats does a nice rendition of Knockin' on Heaven's Door, only to be complimented later for his great job on Stairway to Heaven!! Oh well, can't win 'em all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Shanghai was some big-boy ballin', and Jessie and Leyla went off too. But somehow we got on the subject of Mac and his band rockin' Denver. And AZ was right there with him.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 37:12

And Ben Shelton, Grigor, and Sebbie get some love this week, too. Oh, and we got a REAL rock star joining the show. This thing just keeps getting better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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When you sit down and take a look back at this career of Chrissie Evert, the numbers are astounding. And that's exactly what we did when she went into the USPTA Hall of Fame, on September 27th.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 46:31

Also, John Embree calls it a career as USPTA CEO, and what a run he had! Plus, "hey Mats, when you look in the mirror for the first time after reaching #1 in the world, what and who do you see"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Coco breaks through, and Novak does it again. Is Coco on the verge of a huge run, or is the pressure about to ratchet up exponentially??

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 38:46

Also: Ben Shelton, the phone thing, really? Maddie Keys, as tough a loss as a player can have. Can she bounce back stronger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Is it a RIVALRY, or just an intriguing matchup we should enjoy while it lasts? In any case, Novak got the last rip in Cincy! Get your popcorn ready, New York!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 43:32

And...nice having 2 Americans in the top 10 in both men's and women's tennis, as the US Open looms large. Looks like BG and Coco are a pretty nice mix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Man who would be King? Has someone finally dethroned the Big 3 for good?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 45:17

Also, our sport loses a legend, as we pay tribute to a true tennis industry giant, the late great Billy Freer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's a grass-court spectacular this week on KSR. Mats and AZ debate what would be the best possible Wimby final the history books could put together? Mats has his opinion, but it's hard to argue with AZ on this one! Even Jonny agrees.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 50:53

Also, "hey Mats, why could you win the Australian on grass (twice), but never make a final at the big W? French hangover, or what? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Jokers were wild this past weekend. An amazing 24 hours for the two Serbian sensations. One is the now clear cut best ever, the other is the best right now!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 44:37

And how about Austin Krajicek, single-handedly carrying US men's tennis, with a French Doubles Championship. And now...like the 2 Jokers...he's #1 in the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Former French Champs galore, as The Jensens celebrate 30 years since their title, and Mats celebrates in rather dubious fashion.

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 41:52

Also, what's your dream French final, now that Rafa has had to break our hearts? And, we pay tribute to Davo, as the Golden Age Aussies lose one of their brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Who are YOUR favorite all-time dirt-ballers? We've got our list, and in fact one of our guys is on it! If you guessed AZ, you're close, but you've obviously never seen him hit a forehand.

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 47:36

Also, we pay tribute to one of LA's finest. Tony Graham packed a lot of life into 66 years. He will be remembered fondly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Holger Rune is definitely a conversation starter, to say the very least! Mats has some provocative thoughts, but ultimately thinks the sky is the limit for the dynamic Dane.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 47:04

Former Notre Dame star, Andy Zurcher fills us in on a story of incredible inspiration and adversity with a college teammate who faces unimaginable challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mats and AZ do a red carpet exclusive with REO's Kevin Cronin. The story of how this happened is a wild one! If you didn't already love this guy, you will now!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 64:13

And you definitely want to listen to the whole thing, because the end of the show is EPIC!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The desert swing in paradise did not disappoint. There's no escape from Alcaraz, and Rybakina is here to stay.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 57:02

Meanwhile over in Phoenix, youth was served, as Nuno Borges nips Sascha Schevchenko in a field that included Berrettini, Monfils, and Schwartzman. And then there's Rajeev Ram. Oh yes, we definitely like him!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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