Devang Desai (theScore) and Simon Bushell (The Sport Chronicle) dive into the headlines from the WTA and ATP Tour.
Carlos Alcaraz keeps ticking things off the list. Youngest this, youngest that. First person since Nadal. First person since Djokovic. First person since Federer. Ever been curious how and where El Hurricane comes from? This week on Open Era we take a Deep Dive into the young life of the man from Murcia. What was his upbringing? What was his junior career like? How did he do at Challenger level? We'll answer those questions and more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
More guys, more cups. On this week's Open Era, Simon explains how he escaped from Vancouver before the Laver Cup started before we dig into the event sans ‘The Big 3' and a whole lot of gloss. Then, they check-in with the ATP and WTA, where Aslan Karatsev and Andy Murray reminded us of simpler times while Elena Rybakina rightly is pissed off once again and Wang Xiyu won at home. And in Guadalajara, a wild Maria Sakkari remerged. In two challenges remaining, the guys cover books and the Spain Women's National team. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Alright, let's try this again. On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang dish out their final thoughts on the U.S. Open, including what Coco Gauff's win will mean for tennis coverage in the United States.They also discuss the alternate universe where Novak Djokovic decided to represent the U.K. Spooky. Then on Parting Shots, they dig into Simona Halep's 4-year ban for doping, what other players are saying about it, including Serena Williams, and what happens next. Finally, the Davis Cup is back, but what happened to the tournament we knew? Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Coco Gauff is her. The American teenager realized her potential by winning her very first singles Grand Slam title. And we can also confirm that the Men's final was indeed a tennis match. For SEO purposes we'll mention Novak Djokovic won his 24th major title on Sunday. Dev and Simon wrap up another action packed week before turning their attention to Parting Shots and a whole lot of strange stories. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
It's the halfway point at the US Open! Simon and Devang return to breakdown the weirdness we've experienced so far and go in-depth on Coco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev and Maria Sakkari. In Parting Shots there's a new ball-gate, this time featuring Vasek Pospisil. Have our predictions for the final changed after one week? And new discussions about a WTA/ATP merger has the guys discussing timing. Finally, there's John Isner and some Arctic Monkeys. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Devang and Simon are back to chat about the Cinccinati Masters where Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz served up and all time classic. Coco Gauff also had herself a week and looks in fantastic form heading into the US Open. The boys dive into the draw before turning their attention to Parting Shots and unpacking Baseline, the ATP's newest program. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Unreal. Devang and Simon are in the same location and recording together. Strange strange times. They chat about Dev's time covering the Canadian Open in Toronto before turning their attention to the next stage of the North American hardcourt swing in Cincinnati. As always, they wrap up with Parting Shots including the most important topic, which noise would you make to annoy Stefanos Tsitsipas? Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
On this week's Open Era, Devang recaps the events in Toronto and Montreal before introducing a series of interviews conducting on-site at York University on Sportsnet The FAN 590. Devang and co-host Jesse Rubinoff speak to Frédéric Fontang, coach of Félix Auger-Aliassime, Head of Performance for Tennis Canada, Guillaume Marx and Tennis host and writer, Blair Henley. Simon and Devang will return with a full Toronto and Montreal recap next week! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
The tennis world is returning to Canada, bar a few notable exceptions, and Simon and Devang are quite excited. On this week's Open Era, the guys preview the National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal, and preview the chances of the various Canadians including FAA, Milos, Bianca and Leylah. Then they dig into parting shots, where the takes remain scalding and smart. We're a humble podcast. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Sure we remember the epic 2009 Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, but that wasn't the best match of the tournament. Fernando Verdasco gave Nadal everything he could for five hours and 14 minutes, but it wasn't enough. Racquet Magazine's Giri Nathan joins us this week to relive a RLA masterpiece. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Open Era is back for a special ‘post-slam' version of the show as Simon and Devang deliver their remaining thoughts and opinions on what we saw at the 2023 edition of Wimbledon. How good will Carlos Alcaraz be, is Novak Djokiovc more likable as a loser and did we really sing enough praise for Markéta Vondroušová? Then it's onto parting shots, including news on Alexander Zverev, Zhang Shuai, and Leo Borg.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
A changing of the guard at Wimbledon? Simon and Devang wrap up this year's Wimbledon, discussing Carlos Alcaraz's monumental victory over Novak Djokovic in the men's final. On the women's side there was heartbreak for many, as Ons Jabeur was defeated by the terrific Markéta Vondroušová. The guys tackle other finals as well and news and notes from the third major of the year as we look towards North America for the hardcourt swing along with Parting Shots. Enjoy! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
That was a strange week. Simon and Devang revisit the opening, rain soaked days of Wimbledon this year before taking stock of the shocks that occurred and the contenders that remain. Djokovic, Swiatek, Rybakina, Sabalenka, Alcaraz...Shapo? We discuss them plus as always our Parting Shots, including potential curtains for Andy Murray and an appearance from Roger Federer. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Wozniacki returns and Kontaveit retires. Bet you didn't have that on your bingo card for the past two weeks. Devang and Simon unpack those announcements before turning to the grass court season and discuss all of the winners and losers so far.We also ask some provocative questions as we arrive on the 3rd major of the year. That plus some Break Point chat in Parting Shots. And do you know the name of Jon Isner's kids?Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Wozniacki returns and Kontaveit retires. Bet you didn't have that on your bingo card for the past two weeks. Devang and Simon unpack those announcements before turning to the grass court season and discuss all of the winners and losers so far.We also ask some provocative questions as we arrive on the 3rd major of the year. That plus some Break Point chat in Parting Shots. And do you know the name of Jon Isner's kids?Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
Simon and Devang revisit the Women's 2004 Australian Open final and one of the more underrated rivalries in tennis. Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne were the top players in the women's game and happened to hail from the same small nation: Belgium. Combined, they would win 11 Grand Slams. On this January day in Melbourne, they battled for hardcourt supremacy. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
The actions of Gunter Parche changed the sport of tennis for ever on April 30, 1993. Monica Seles was on track to smash the record books until Parche, a Steffi Graf superfan, stabbed Seles during a changeover at the Hamburg tournament. Graf and Seles were lodged in a rivalry that was on track to redefine the sport. Seles remarkably came all the way back, meeting her great rival once again in the 1995 US Open Final. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
We saw history being made all across the courts at Roland Garros this week. Obviously you know about Iga; now a four-time Slam champion, her third at Roland Garros — all in a day's work for the Pole. Djokovic did his thing as always, but can we talk about Hsieh, Kato, Korneeva, Kraijek, Oda and De Groot. That's where the real action is at! Tennis gatekeeping asides, it's been a great two weeks and we round it all up.Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
The French Open has arrived! And it wouldn't be the French Open without lots of booing, high profile loses and geopolitical issues. With Dev away in London, Simon is joined by Priyanka Dobson to unpack a mammoth week in tennis. All of that plus we find out exactly what Denis Shapovalov eats during the course of the week! Enjoy! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
The French Open is here!On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang discuss Rafael Nadal's absence, the events in Rome that shook up the WTA and ask what is making Daniil Medvedev so good on clay? Then they get into the big questions at Roland Garros, including who can contend with Swiatek, Rybakina and Sabalenka, is it Djokovic and Alcaraz or bust and who will break through from the Men's bottom half. In parting shots, Simona Halep faces more doping charges and Roger Fededer has a good time on Twitter. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
The French Open may happen at some point this year but it must be said, we're missing the Parisian clay right now. This week we head back to 2003 and the classic semifinal between Serena Williams and Justine Henin. Serena was on a 33-match winning streak at the slams but it was not meant to be on this day in what was an extraordinary contest. You don't get a moniker like ‘The Hand Match' for nothing. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
To be honest, the cake tastes bad in Madrid anyway… Devang and Simon tackle a huge crop of news over the past fortnight including a titanic battle between the world's top two. Carlos Alcaraz retained his Madrid Open title and went back to World Number 1. Will he play Djokovic (finally) in Rome? Will we ever see Rafael Nadal play again? All that plus a whole lot of sexism coming out of Madrid.Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
This week we continue on our journey through time to relive some of the best matchups that tennis has offered as we examine the 1980 Wimbledon final between Björn Borg of Sweden and John McEnroe of the United States. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai remember all of the drama, the outbursts and the tie-breaks. This episode originally aired on January 12, 2018 as part of The Sport Chronicle.Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Welcome to Madrid, where the days are long and the time between matches is even longer! While Simon and Devang do complain briefly about the lengthy events on the WTA and ATP, they actually do discuss tennis on this week's Open Era. Teenager Mirra Andreeva is the talk of the town after ousting Haddad-Maia and Leylah Fernandez while Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas took match of the week honors home. The guys also recap Carlos Alcaraz's latest triumph while tackling the topical question on everyone's mind regarding Iga Swiatek. In parting shots, they say goodbye to human linespeople and try to explain what the Met Gala is. They tried their best.Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
This week we profile someone that never became world number one or captured a Grand Slam, but accomplished something no other player has . David Nalbandian defied explanation, until you saw what he could do on the court when everything was just ‘right.' We saw that happen in 2007 at the Madrid Open when he became the first and only person to beat Nadal, Djokovic and Federer at the same tournament. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
Andrey Rublev is the champion of Monte Carlo.On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang tackle a brilliant week in the French Riviera which concluded the way ‘most' of us wanted. The guys discuss Rublev's breakthrough and what makes him likable among other things.Staying in Monaco, how did it go for Sinner, Medvedev, Djokovic, Rune and the lot? Mixed results but there's plenty to talk about.The Billie Jean King Cup qualifying round is over and Canada is through to the finals thanks to Leylah Fernandez and Gabby Dabrowski. How did they do and does Canada have a shot in November?Finally, in Parting Shots the ongoing recovery of Rafael Nadal hits another snag and there's plenty of Tennis in TIME's most influential people of 2023.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/mercheraIf you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
Patreon subscriber and friend of the show Luke Peristy asks Simon and Devang to relive an improbable run in Paris. Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam tournament, and the first woman in the Open Era to win the French Open while seeded outside the top 10. Schiavone won this tournament using a shot we no longer see much of on the women's tour. Why?Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/mercheraIf you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
On to the clay. Devang and Simon unpack the Miami Open, including the triumphs for Petra Kvitová and Daniil Medvedev. What does another Alcaraz-Sinner battle mean and is ‘Big Babe' (apologies, it's terrible) tennis back? Then, on parting shots the guys dig into Wimbledon removing their ban on Russian and Belarussian players, Bianca Andreescu injuries and talk a little footy. Tune in!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
We are back for another duo WTA/ATP event, but this time it's Miami where the tennis world is gathering to figure out why everything is so damn turquoise.Devang and Simon discuss the early trajectories of Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov in the Sunshine state before getting onto their rankings of the best combined events on the tours, outside of the grand slams. In parting shots the guys discuss the ongoing tension between Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian players on tour, celebrate Martina Navratilova's win over cancer and dive into their two challenges remaining.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
We are back for another duo WTA/ATP event, but this time it's Miami where the tennis world is gathering to figure out why everything is so damn turquoise.Devang and Simon discuss the early trajectories of Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov in the Sunshine state before getting onto their rankings of the best combined events on the tours, outside of the grand slams. In parting shots the guys discuss the ongoing tension between Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian players on tour, celebrate Martina Navratilova's win over cancer and dive into their two challenges remaining.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
The self proclaimed Tennis Paradise lived up to its billing this week with some blockbuster storylines.Dev and Simon tackle the Final Four from the ATP and WTA in honour of March Madness.Finally, they turn their attention to some celebrity sightings in the desert. Is Pink a celebrity? Find out the answer in this week's Open Era.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
The self proclaimed Tennis Paradise lived up to its billing this week with some blockbuster storylines.Dev and Simon tackle the Final Four from the ATP and WTA in honour of March Madness.Finally, they turn their attention to some celebrity sightings in the desert. Is Pink a celebrity? Find out the answer in this week's Open Era.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
With Indian Wells well underway, Simon and Devang are back to discuss a whole lot of tennis and … other things.First, they look at Denis Shapovalov's plea to eliminate the pay gap on International Women's Day along with the personal stories of Bianca Andreescu and Jessica Pegula. Then they look at what's to come at Indian Wells while also touching on the latest in UK media meltdowns and Novak Djokovic's lost March. Hope you enjoy it!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
With Indian Wells well underway, Simon and Devang are back to discuss a whole lot of tennis and … other things.First, they look at Denis Shapovalov's plea to eliminate the pay gap on International Women's Day along with the personal stories of Bianca Andreescu and Jessica Pegula. Then they look at what's to come at Indian Wells while also touching on the latest in UK media meltdowns and Novak Djokovic's lost March. Hope you enjoy it!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
Iga Swiatek is still the class of the WTA. Or is she?Devang and Simon dive into all the action which has taken place in February including an incredible run of three straight tournaments from Danii Medvedev.We summerise the [nation redacted]'s exploits before turning our attention to Parting Shots.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
Iga Swiatek is still the class of the WTA. Or is she?Devang and Simon dive into all the action which has taken place in February including an incredible run of three straight tournaments from Danii Medvedev.We summerise the [nation redacted]'s exploits before turning our attention to Parting Shots.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
As a teenager he was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine alongside Barack Obama. One of the most hyped American athletes of all time had a roller coaster of a career, but never reached the world's top 30. So much was expected of this young phenom but mis-management, a poor attitude and his game style never allowed him to become an all time great. This week on Open Era we are joined by Andrew Reiley of Cult Tennis to discuss, what on earth happened to Donald Young?Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
As a teenager he was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine alongside Barack Obama. One of the most hyped American athletes of all time had a roller coaster of a career, but never reached the world's top 30. So much was expected of this young phenom but mis-management, a poor attitude and his game style never allowed him to become an all time great. This week on Open Era we are joined by Andrew Reiley of Cult Tennis to discuss, what on earth happened to Donald Young?Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
I feel like we all have our own personal stories as to why we pick up a racket. Some do it because of sibling rivalry, some because of the social aspect and a desire for connection. I reckon there's a decent percentage of us who do it for exercise purposes. And in Wu Yinbings case, the Chinese superstar only started playing because his mother wanted him to lose weight at just six years of age.This week on Open Era. Simon takes a look at newly minted first time ATP Tour Title winner Wu Yibing, his story and what it means to have a Chinese male player win a title.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
I feel like we all have our own personal stories as to why we pick up a racket. Some do it because of sibling rivalry, some because of the social aspect and a desire for connection. I reckon there's a decent percentage of us who do it for exercise purposes. And in Wu Yinbings case, the Chinese superstar only started playing because his mother wanted him to lose weight at just six years of age.This week on Open Era. Simon takes a look at newly minted first time ATP Tour Title winner Wu Yibing, his story and what it means to have a Chinese male player win a title.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
Devang and Simon are taking you on a journey back to the 2012 Australian Open where Nadal and Djokovic gave us a final for the ages. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai relive the six hour marathon match between two of the world's best. This episode of The Sport Chronicle originally aired on September 14, 2018.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
Devang and Simon are taking you on a journey back to the 2012 Australian Open where Nadal and Djokovic gave us a final for the ages. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai relive the six hour marathon match between two of the world's best. This episode of The Sport Chronicle originally aired on September 14, 2018.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera.Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca.If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts
You are exactly what you practise.That's the key to Novak Djokovic's success.But why exactly do people find the 22 time grand slam champions game boring?Simon tries to break down some thoughts on why the Serb's game is so divisive. And If you haven't. Do yourself a favour and take a read of Maverick Tennis' blog. It's a little tough to get into but it's thought provoking. Do you find his tennis boring? Let us know. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
You are exactly what you practise. That's the key to Novak Djokovic's success. But why exactly do people find the 22 time grand slam champions game boring? Simon tries to break down some thoughts on why the Serb's game is so divisive. And If you haven't. Do yourself a favour and take a read of Maverick Tennis' blog. It's a little tough to get into but it's thought provoking. Do you find his tennis boring? Let us know. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
It happened people. It finally happened. Aryna Sabalenka is slam champion.On a day that many thought might never happen we have a brand new slam champion on the WTA.Devang and Simon unpack the significance of her victory before turning their attention to some of the other winners from the past two weeks in Melbourne Park.We end with Parting Shots and have some choice words over the Australian Open Ball Kids policy. I wonder if Craig Tiley would accept his salary as a gift bag?Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
It happened people. It finally happened. Aryna Sabalenka is slam champion.On a day that many thought might never happen we have a brand new slam champion on the WTA.Devang and Simon unpack the significance of her victory before turning their attention to some of the other winners from the past two weeks in Melbourne Park.We end with Parting Shots and have some choice words over the Australian Open Ball Kids policy. I wonder if Craig Tiley would accept his salary as a gift bag?Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
Wow, that was a week.On the latest Open Era, Devang Desai is joined by special guest co-host Crina Mustafa to cover an extraordinary opening seven days in Melbourne.They'll rank the performances of the Canadians, none of whom are left in singles. How did Felix, Bianca, Leylah and Denis really do? Then, they'll tackle the biggest storylines so far: Andy Murray turning back the clock (for a bit), Iga Swiatek's dismissal and Novak Djokovic's lingering hamstring issue plus plenty more.As always, we end with parting shots and a preview of the final week at the Australian Open.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
Wow, that was a week.On the latest Open Era, Devang Desai is joined by special guest co-host Crina Mustafa to cover an extraordinary opening seven days in Melbourne.They'll rank the performances of the Canadians, none of whom are left in singles. How did Felix, Bianca, Leylah and Denis really do? Then, they'll tackle the biggest storylines so far: Andy Murray turning back the clock (for a bit), Iga Swiatek's dismissal and Novak Djokovic's lingering hamstring issue plus plenty more.As always, we end with parting shots and a preview of the final week at the Australian Open.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
It's slam season yet again in Open Era land. Join Simon and Devang as they unpack the headlines in the lead up to the Australian Open, including Naomi Osaka's pregnancy and Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal. Then, the guys dig into the draw and make their picks. Is Jack Draper destined to dethrone Rafael Nadal? Is Jessica Pegula really a ‘good story'? Finally, it's Parting Shots, where we mourn the end of Gerard Pique's involvement with the Davis Cup. It was a terrible run. Also, Devang has lots of Break Point thoughts.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
It's slam season yet again in Open Era land. Join Simon and Devang as they unpack the headlines in the lead up to the Australian Open, including Naomi Osaka's pregnancy and Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal. Then, the guys dig into the draw and make their picks. Is Jack Draper destined to dethrone Rafael Nadal? Is Jessica Pegula really a ‘good story'? Finally, it's Parting Shots, where we mourn the end of Gerard Pique's involvement with the Davis Cup. It was a terrible run. Also, Devang has lots of Break Point thoughts.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
Happy New Year from all of the Open Era crew! Welcome back to another season. And welcome back to the biggest tournament of the year so far, Adelaide 2! Jokes aside, there is a tone to catch up on since we've been away so we do the rounds on news before turning our attention to some bold predictions. Glad you could join us again, here's to a great year!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.See you again next week for an all new episode of Open Era.
