Under Review Tennis Podcast

Pablo Arraya, former world number 29, has lived an incredible life in tennis. As a child he began tennis as a young boy in Cordoba, Argentina.  His family escaped political harassment in Argentina and they moved to Peru.  As a junior tennis player, he came to the United States and trained with Nick Bolletierri.   He told us a great story about how he trained with Paul Annacone, Jimmy Arias, and other past guests of the show.  On this episode PABLO ARRAYA   tells us how he broke into the top hundred. He breaks down how his academy came to be and how he helped Marion Bartoli learn a drop shot. (Recorded September April 20, 2019. Released March 24, 2020) Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: To hear more from current players on the pro tour check out  these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com To see the UTR  https://www.myutr.com/ check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: Peru, Davis Cup, Nick Bolletierri, Key Biscayne, Crandon Park, Miami, Miami Open, Bartoli, Puig, Arraya Tennis, Jimmy Arias, Monte Carlo, Bjorn Borg

Mark Leschly , one of the more interesting businessman we have spoken to, has lived an incredible life in tennis. As a child he grew up in Denmark and then Princeton,  New Jersey, with a father, jan Leschly that was an exceptional pro tennis player.  In 1967 Jan Leschly reched the semifinals of the US  Open.  He told us about his brothers that played at Princeton University.  As a junior tennis player, Mark Leschly  spent his summers in Denmark and then was recruited and played tennis at Harvard University.  After a short time on tour Mark Leschly entered the world of venture capital.  On this episode MARK LESCHLY  tells us his perspectives on the  tennis landscape. Marc explains what it was like to attend Harvard University.  The CEO  discussed his short   time on the tennis tour, and how injuries ended his dream of playing pro tennis.  He explains how he loved playing college tennis, and how the coach of Harvard introduced him to Universal Tennis. . He explains how the UTR works and how he sees it evolving.  Mark Leschly told us about how he thinks a commissioner of tennis would be a welcome addition to the sport of tennis. (Recorded March 10, 2019. Released April 20, 2020) Other Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; To hear more from current players on the pro tour check out  these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: To see the UTR  https://www.myutr.com/ check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: UTR, Universal Tennis Rating, Tennis, Technology, Algorithm, Novak Djokovic, Ivan Lendl, Australia, Tennis Australia, Harvard, Princeton, New Jersey, Jan Leschly

Brian Koppelman, the creator, executive producer, and show-runner for the hit show BILLIONS, has had an amazingly interesting life in show business, tennis, and beyond.  As a child he grew up on Long Island in Roslyn, New York and played tennis and basketball.  He was a junior tennis player and played high school tennis.  His dad was a musc industry executive and he told us about some interesting moments when he helped put together a record deal for comedian Eddie Murphy and how he discovered and produced the singer Tracy Chapman.  Brian Koppelman explained how he and his family are spending their time during the corona virus lockdown.  He talked about why we all need to act like we have the virus, and behave accordingly in order to save lives. On this episode BRIAN KOPPELMAN  tells us about working for ELLESSE during the US OPEN. He explains what it was like to see Jimmy Connors play.  And he’s going to tell us about his frustrations on the court and why he has tremendous respect for pro tennis players. He explains why he thinks coaching should be allowed in tennis . He breaks down some of the adversity he faced as a blocked writer and the moments that helped him co-write the script for the hit film about the underground poker scene in New York, Rounders.  Brian Koppelman told us about his coffee mug fundraising initiative, Le Royale. This is episode is part of our Tastemaker series. (Recorded March 30, 2020. Released April 13, 2020) Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; To hear more from current players on the pro tour check out  these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: US OPEN, New York, Poker, Rounders, BILLIONS,  Showtime, Corona , Covid-19, Ellesse, tennis

Toure, a prolific journalist, podcast host, and an excellent  player has lived an incredible life in journalism, and while not our usual tennis personality, has done some amazing things in tennis.  As a child he grew up in Massachusetts and then attended Emory University.  As a junior tennis player, he played in tournaments all around New England.   Toure parlayed an internship into a superlative career at Rolling Stone Magazine, and then beyond.  On this episode Toure tells us his perspectives on the current landscape in light of the corona virus pandemic.    He explains what it was like to compete in juniors coming from a predominately African-American club.    And he’s going to tell us about his time spent with Prince, Andy Roddick, and Jennifer Capriati . He breaks down some of the challenges he has faced living in Brooklyn during the pandemic lockdown.   Toure explained the inspiration for his tennis and discussed many of the black players that excelled throughout history, including Arthur Ashe, Althea Gibson, Venus and Serena, and Richard  Williams, and Coco Gauff. (Recorded March 26, 2020. Released April 6, 2020) Other Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; To hear more from current players on the pro tour check out  these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] To read CRAIG'S ARTICLE about the HUGGY BEAR, subscribe to RACQUET MAGAZINE. To hear  Wimbledon stories on UNDER REVIEW, check out: TIM HENMAN [Ep10], ANDRE SA [Ep33]. UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: Check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: Arthur Ashe, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Richard Williams, Boston, Prince, Capriati, Roddick Grand Slam, Junior Tennis, Corona Virus, WTA, ATP,  Tennis, Brooklyn, Fort Greene

Bethanie Mattek-Sands , a current player and now broadcaster for ESPN'S tennis coverage in the United States has lived an incredible life in tennis. As a child she grew up in Minnesota and then Wisconsin, and she played multiple sports.  As a junior tennis player, she was one of the best players in North America and chose to turn professional after winning a big tournament in France at the age of 13.  Bethanie Mattek-Sands  rose to 30 in the world and posted wins over players such as Elena Svitolina, Sara Errani, and Flavia Pennetta.  On this episode Bethanie Mattek-Sands tells us her perspectives on the current tennis landscape.   She explains what it was like to turn pro at 14 years old.  And she’s going to tell us about her time when tennis had become unpleasant.  She explains how she became a better player at the age of 25 . She breaks down some of the adversity she faced when she injured her knee at Wimbledon and had to come back to the WTA TOUR.  Bethanie explained the inspiration for her tennis fashion line, and explained that she has ownership in a Mezcal company. (Recorded March 25, 2020. Released April 1, 2020) Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; To hear more from current players on the pro tour check out  these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] To read CRAIG'S ARTICLE about the HUGGY BEAR, subscribe to RACQUET MAGAZINE. To hear more Wimbledon stories on UNDER REVIEW, check out: TIM HENMAN [Ep10], ANDRE SA [Ep33]. UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: Check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: Wimbledon, England, Great Britain, Arizona, Safarova, Jamie Murray, Doubles, Grand Slam, Junior Tennis,Mezcal, Corona Virus, WTA, ATP,  Tennis

Greg Rusedski , former player, coach, and now broadcaster for Amazon Prime Video's tennis coverage in the UK, has lived an incredible life in tennis. As a child he grew up in Montreal, Quebec with a father that loved  tennis.  As a junior tennis player, he was one of the best players in North America and chose to turn professional instead of taking a scholarship to play at USC.  Greg Rusedski rose to 4 in the world and posted wins over players such as Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Gustavo Kuerten and Marat Safin.  On this episode GREG RUSEDSKI  tells us his perspectives on the current British tennis landscape.   He explains what it was like to see the rise of Tim Henman.  And he’s going to tell us about his time coaching  Heather Watson.  He explains how he changed coaches after his best season . He breaks down some of the adversity he faced when he turned pro and wasn't quite ready to be successful on the ATP TOUR.  Greg Rusedski explained what it was like to beat Pete Sampras at the Paris Masters. (Recorded March 7, 2020. Released March 25, 2020) Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: hear from Greg's former coach BRIAN TEACHER For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; To hear more from current players on the pro tour check out  these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: Check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: Wimbledon, England, Great Britain, Canada, Tim Henman, AELTC, Andy Murray, Essex, Prime Video, Heather Watson,

Mark Petchey , one of the more insightful broadcasters on tour, has lived an incredible life in tennis. As a child he grew up in Essex, England with a parents that were exceptional tennis players.  As a junior tennis player, he was one of the best players in Europe and chose to turn professional instead of taking a scholarship to play at USC.  Mark Petchey rose to 80 in the world and posted wins over players such as Michael Chang, Michael Stich, and Tommy Haas.  On this episode MARK PETCHEY  tells us his perspectives on the current tennis landscape in light of the corona virus pandemic. He explains what it was like to see the rise of Tim Henman.  And he’s going to tell us about his time coaching  Andy Murray.  He explains how he thinks he should have played college tennis . He breaks down some of the adversity he faced when he turned pro and wasn't quite ready to be successful on the ATP TOUR.  Mark Petchey explained what it was like to beat Michael Chang at the Los Angeles tournament played at UCLA. (Recorded March 10, 2020. Released March 18, 2020) Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; To hear more from current players on the pro tour check out  these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: Wimbledon, England, Great Britain, Tim Henman, AELTC, Andy Murray, Essex, Prime Video, Pandemic, Corona Virus

Tennys Sandgren , one of the more insightful, incisive, and polarizing players on tour, has lived an incredible life in tennis. As a child he grew up in Gallatin, Tennessee with a tennis court in his backyard.  As a junior tennis player, he was one of the best players in the United States but was not identified as a top prospect by the USTA.   After a standout career at the University of Tennessee, he struggled on the ATP Tour.  Coming up with players such as Noah Rubin, Tennys told us his story of perseverance. On this episode TENNYS SANDGREN  tells us how he broke into the top hundred in 2017 . He breaks down some of the adversity he faced when he made his run to the 2018 Australian Open quarterfinals.   He describes what happened when his father died unexpectedly , and what it was like to grow up in a fundamental Christian household. TENNYS SANDGREN explained what it was like to beat Fabio Fognini and squander 7 match points against Roger Federer at the 2020 Australian Open. (Recorded March 11, 2020. Released March 15, 2020) Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; To hear more from current players on the pro tour check out  these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: University of Tennessee, Tennessee Vols, Tennessee, Roger Federer, Australian Open, Corona Virus, Indian Wells, Oracle, Oracle Challenger Series

Wim Fissette , the coach of Naomi Osaka, has coached many of the top women on the WTA Tour in a short amount of time.  He took up tennis at 8 years old when his mom began playing, and became a quality junior.  As a junior, he was one of the best players in Belgium but was not identified as elite.   After being invited to be the hitting partner for Kim Clijsters, he decided that coaching tennis would be his life.  Wim Fissette told us this action packed story of moving from hitting partner to becoming a premier coach on the WTA Tour.  He discussed many aspects of his coaching career and was extremely forthcoming and earnest.  Wim Fissette told us how early in his career he was unsure if he was a good coach, or if he had just gotten lucky coaching Kim Clijsters.  From there he took a step back to develop his coaching skills, and then got a phone call that changed his career trajectory.  Wim Fissette  breaks down his time coaching Kim Clijsters, Vika Azarenka, Johanna Konta,  Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber.  Wim Fissette describes how tennis has become his lifelong work, and how he balances the travel with a wife and young children at home. (Recorded March 1, 2020. Released March 11, 2020) Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW featuring elite coaches , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: To see more on Wim Fissette, see http://wimfissette.com/ And check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: Belgium, Kim Clijsters, Naomi Osaka, Angie Kerber, Simona Halep, Vika Azarenka, Johanna Konta, Tennis Coach, WTA, Wimbledon, US Open

Charlie Pasarell  grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the 50’s, and under the tutelage of the fabled teacher Welby Van Horn rose to tennis prominence in the United States.   He won the Orange Bowl and national championships in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In the 60’s Charlie Pasarell  attended UCLA and forged a lifelong friendship with Arthur Ashe.  He also trained with Pancho Segura at The Beverly Hills Tennis Club, and rose to become the #1 player in the United States in 1967. As a pro, Charlie Pasarell posted wins over Rod Laver, Roy Emerson,  Stan Smith, Manolo Santana and Adriano Panatta..  He  discussed what he thinks of the new generation, and told us what it was like to be a tennis star before open era tennis began.  He discussed  the controversial CEO machinations at the top of the ATP.  Charlie told us the story of how he created what is now The BNP Paribas Open,  which is now the 5th biggest tournament in the world.  Located in Indian Wells, California, the tournament was owned by Charlie Pasarell until he sold it to the head of Oracle, Larry Ellison.  Many refer to the tournament as the fifth Grand Slam. (Recorded July 19, 2019. Released March 1, 2020) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For more UNDER REVIEW episodes featuring Tennis Hall of Famers, check out: Jim Courier [Ep23] Gigi Fernandez [Ep27] Nick Bollettieri [Ep28] Mark Woodforde [Ep29] Steve Flink [Ep37] Mats Wilander [Ep38] Yevgeny Kafelnikov [Ep40] Stan Smith [Ep50] To see clips from the epic Passarel / Gonzalez Wimbledon match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H6V1iP4UiA And check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: James Van Alen. Arthur Ashe, Rod Laver, Rolex, Welby Van Horn, Donald Dell, UCLA, Davis Cup, Indian Wells, Larry Ellison, Oracle, Tennis Hall of Fame

Leo Lavalle , the winner of the 1985 Junior Wimbledon Championships,  has lived an incredible life in tennis. As a pro he rose to 51 in the word and posted wins over Brad Gilbert, Anders Jarryd, and Stefan Edberg.   After the great Hall of Fame player Raul Ramirez, he is the best player to have come from his country, and as a Davis Cup stalwart carried the hopes and dreams of Mexican tennis onto the court with him for a record 14 years. On this episode of Under Review,  Leo Lavalle, now a  broadcaster for ESPN’s tennis coverage in Mexico, is going to explain why the Acapulco Open is fast becoming a tennis fan destination.  He’ll share what it was like to turn pro in the mid 80’s as racquet technology and fitness regiments were changing drastically.  Leo will explain why Davis Cup was where he played his best tennis, and why the team format  was so important to him.   He'll tell us about a 16 year old Spanish phenom that he thinks is a male version of Coco Gauff.  And he’ll share who he think can beat Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros.  Leo Lavalle joined us from his home in Carretero , Mexico.  We talked about tennis in length, via Skype. (Recorded February 20, 2020, Released February 23, 2020) ,  Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW featuring coaches, former players, and broadcasters, check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01];JIM COURIER {Ep23,  MARK WOODFORDE [Ep29], MATS WILANDER [Ep38] UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: To see Leo Lavalle playing in Davis Cup check out this  link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3whWo2x-Jg And check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ KEYWORDS: Mexico, Wimbledon, Davis Cup, ESPN, Acapulco, Ivan Lendl, Raul Ramirez, Brad Gilbert, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafa Nadal, John McEnroe, Coco Gauff    

Brian Vahaly , once named to People Magazine's most eligible bachelor list, has lived an incredible life in tennis. As a child he was afraid to swim after seeing JAWS, and began tennis as an infant .  As a junior tennis player, he was one of the best players in the United States but was not identified as a top prospect by the USTA.   After a standout career at the University of Virginia, he initially struggled on the ATP Tour.  Coming up with players such as Robby Ginepri and Andy Roddick, Brian told us his story of perseverance. On this episode BRIAN VAHALY  tells us how, early in his career he was close to stopping playing and then went on a tear, breaking into the top hundred. He breaks down some of his obligations as a board member of the USTA.  She describes how tennis took hold in Scotland and where it needs to go from here. And she tells us what you must do when you have one kid who finals the Orange Bowl and another one who wins it. (Recorded September 6, 2019. Released February 16, 2020) Related Episodes of UNDER REVIEW: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW , check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32]; Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Brad Gilbert [Ep01]; UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For more on Brian's latest venture check out SolidCore. KEYWORDS: UVA, University of Virginia Tennis, USTA, Gordon Smith, Solidcore, Vladimir Voltchkov, Atlanta, Donald Young, Ashley Harkleroad, Robby Ginepri

Henri Leconte the French legend joined us and we had a mid-tournament conversation.  He shared how he became a longtime Australian Open fan favorite broadcaster, first at Channel 7, then 9, and now Eurosport.  Henri Leconte explained that he began broadcasting when Jo Wilfried Tsonga was playing well in Australia. He told us about the immense pressure he faced when he was a contestant on Britain's Top Chef.   Henri discussed Felix Auger-Aliassime and Coco Gauff.  We learned what his perspectives have been regarding the French tennis players Caro Garcia, Pierres-Hugues Herbert, and Hugo Humbert. Henri also talked about some of the problems the French Tennis Federation is facing. Henri Leconte discussed his own tennis career and how he learned tennis from his mother.  He told us that he was thrown out of the French Tennis Federation and joined the Romanian Ion Tiriac. Henri  described what it was like to train with the Argentine legend Guillermo Vilas .  We discussed his run to the finals of the 86 French Open and his great performance at the 1991 Davis Cup where he beat Pete Sampras. He followed up the Sampras win with a win in doubles vs the great team of Ken Flach and Robert Seguso. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For other UNDER REVIEW episodes with other luminaries and broadcasters check out: Henri's opponent in the French Open Final, MATS WILANDER [Ep38]  2 time French Open winner Jim Courier [Ep23] Pete Sampras' longtime coach Paul Annacone [Ep15] (Recorded January 29, 2020. Released February 7, 2020) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com KEYWORDS: Coco Gauff ,Felix, Roland Garros , French Open , Tiriac, Vilas, Sampras, Becker, Australia, Kooyong, Lyon, Paris, Lille, Australian Open, Melbourne, French tennis, tennis mom, Top Chef

Former world #1 and Hall-of-Famer Lindsay Davenport joined us and we had a mid-tournament Australian Open conversation.  She shared her experience being a tennis mom and explained how both she and her husband split up the tournament obligations. .  We learned what her perspectives have been at the Australian Open .  Lindsay shared her thoughts on  Serena and Venus Williams  and also Coco Gauff. Lindsay also talked about coaching the American tennis player Madison Keys.  She broke down the remaining men that reached the quarterfinals; Sascha Zverev, Stan Wawrinka, Milos Raonic, Tennys Sandgren, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Now a Tennis Channel  broadcaster,  California native Lindsay Davenport  discussed the summer of 1998.  That summer she won three straight tournaments in California and then won the US Open.  Lindsay talked about the impact her coach Robert Van't Hof had on her career.  She described some of her most important wins in Melbourne including beating Jennifer Capriati and Martina Hingis en route to her win in 2000.  We discussed her favorite tournament, favorite court,  and the importance of cheering the player from the  players' guest box. She also told us what changes she would like to make if she was the queen of tennis.   We caught up with Lindsay Davenport on a veranda in the media centre at the Australian Open. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For other UNDER REVIEW episodes with other Tennis Channel broadcasters check out: James Blake [Ep26] Jim Courier [Ep23] Mary Carillo [Ep24]  Paul Annacone [Ep15] Prakash Amritraj [Ep09] To hear more of Lindsay, please check out The Racquet Magazine Podcast. (Recorded January 28, 2020. Released January 29, 2020) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com KEYWORDS: Madison Keys ,Serena Williams , Venus Williams , Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Australian Open, Melbourne,  Robert Lansdorp, Tennis Channel , tennis coach, tennis mom

Brad Gilbert joins us for a pre Australian Open conversation.  We learned what he has been up to in the off season, and what amazing memorabilia he has at his store, BG Tennis Nation.  Brad shared his thoughts on the ATP Cup, Davis Cup, and Serena and Venus Williams. Now an ESPN broadcaster,  Brad  discussed how he grew up in a tennis playing family in Oakland, Ca.  He described how a coaching change  at Arizona State turned him towards junior college where he met the coach that changed his life.  He talked about his one incredible semester at Pepperdine University where he majored in tennis and reached the NCAA finals.  He shared his thoughts on Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne.  Brad also told us what his ideal scenario is for the 2020 tennis season. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For other UNDER REVIEW episodes with Brad Gilbert, check out: 2018 US OPEN Preview: Brad Gilbert [Ep1] 2018 Season Wrap Up: Brad Gilbert [Ep14] And check out The Malibu Racquet Club: https://www.maliburacquetclub.com/ (Recorded January 13, 2020. Released January 20, 2020) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com KEYWORDS: Foothill College, Pepperdine, Dennis Shapovalov, Australian Open, Kooyong, Sascha Zverev, Andre Agassi, tennis coach, ATP Cup, Laver Cup, Davis Cup

Elite Coach Marc Lucero grew up in San Diego, California.  He saw Andre Agassi on  television and decided he wanted to play tennis.  He went from playing at Boston College to coaching at Princeton University, then then at the USTA Campus in California. He has coached Genie Bouchard, Allie Riske, and had been on tour working with Shelby Rogers until now. Marc Lucero describes how a failed attempt at law school drove him back to tennis.  He shares a story of Shelby Rogers' run to the quarterfinals of the French Open.  And talked about meeting Agassi, and training at Gil Reyes' facility in Las Vegas.  He also explains his split from Shelby Rogers, and  how he lined up new players Nicole Gibbs and Stevie Johnson.  Marc discussed an adjustment to the calendar, and the need for a tennis coaching criteria .   (Recorded December 24, 2019. Released January 9, 2020) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For the UNDER REVIEW episode with Marc Lucero's former player, check out Shelby Rogers [Ep17]. And the UNDER REVIEW episodes with his current player Nicole Gibbs [Ep19] . For More on Marc as Coach of The Year: USPTR TENNIS KEYWORDS: Boston College, BC Eagles, Princeton, Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, Genie Bouchard, Nicole Gibbs, Steve Johnson, USTA, USPTR, ATP, WTA, Andre Agassi

One of the premiere figures in the Beverly Hills tennis scene, TONY GRAHAM has lead an amazing tennis life. He came up in LA in the 1970s, honed his craft at UCLA, and turned pro during the sport's golden years where he played, practiced and paled around with legends like McEnroe, Connors, Borg, and the late Vitas Gerulaitis. At UCLA he got to the finals of the NCAA Championship. As a pro he beat Jimmy Arias and finalled Stowe. And when he wrapped up his pro career, he continued the tennis life, coaching and running the courts of the rich, famous and influential.  At one time, Tony was a coach at the Playboy Mansion. Now he facilitates at the super exclusive Executive Tennis Academy and runs the Beverly Hills Invitational. He also presides over one of the greatest tennis courts in the world, the infinity court at The Sheats-Goldstein Residence. On this episode, TONY GRAHAM divulges which former world #1 he pistol-whipped in a practice match while he was matriculated at UCLA . He also shares the story of how a country music superstar became his benefactor, flying him on his private jet to tennis tournaments around the world.  And finally, he lets us know which male American player he thinks will break into the top 10. (Recorded October 10, 2019. Released December 23, 2019) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: Pictures of The Sheats-Goldstein residence can be found at http://jamesfgoldstein.com/ For the UNDER REVIEW episode with Tony's friend and doubles partner, check out TREY WALTKE [Ep08]. And the UNDER REVIEW episodes with the man Tony once coached can be found at Michael Joyce  [Ep51] & [52]. For the UNDER REVIEW episode with a man who coaches at The Executive Tennis Academy, check out Mark Woodforde [Ep29]. And for the UNDRR REVIEW episode with the man who Tony beat to final Stowe, check out Jimmy Arias [Ep36] KEYWORDS: Bill Gates, Executive Tennis Academy, Beverly Hills Invitational, Sheats-Goldstein Residence, Naomi Osaka, Sascha Bajin, Michael Joyce, Gary Swain, Max Eisenbud, Pierce College, UCLA, Billy Martin, John Wooden, Jimmy Connors, Brian Teacher John McEnroe, Stowe, Lintz, Kenny Rogers, Trey Waltke, Hugh Heffner, Playboy, Porsche, Vitas Gerulatis, Alan King Tennis Classic,  

4-time Grand Slam doubles champion RENNAE STUBBS has been a fixture on the tour for nearly 3 decades.  As a player, she was the #1 doubles player in the world and won more doubles titles than any other Australian woman. She also was the longest serving member of the Australian Fed Cup team, playing for 17 years. And she participated in 4 Olympic Games. After her playing career finished, she found new life as a broadcaster, coach and podcaster. As a broadcaster she's worked for Australia's SEVEN NETWORK, The Tennis Channel and ESPN. As a coach she worked with current world #2 Karolina Pliskova and is currently working with 2011 US Open Champion Sam Stosur. And if that's not enough, she hosts the entertaining and insightful Racquet Magazine Podcast. On this episode, RENNAE STUBBS offers a behind the scenes look at what's currently happening on the women's tour. She tells us about scrapping around London as a young Australian upstart. She recounts the story of one of her most emotional on court interviews. And she breaks down the plusses and minuses of dating your doubles partner. (Recorded November 13, 2019. Released December 10, 2019) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: To hear more of Rennae, please check out The Racquet Magazine Podcast. To hear the UNDER REVIEW episode with her co-host and the founder of Racquet Magazine, check out Caitlin Thompson [Ep07]. For more UNDER REVIEW episodes featuring Top Level Coaches, check out: Michael Joyce  [Ep51] & [52] Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32] Nick Bollettieri [Ep27] Paul Annacone [Ep15] For more UNDER REVIEW episodes featuring ESPN talent, check out: Brad Gilbert [Ep01] [Ep14] [Ep33] Nico Pereira [Ep03] For more episodes with Australian Tennis luminaries, check out: Mark Woodforde [Ep29] Sarah Stone [Ep16] KEYWORDS: Ray Ruffles, Lisa Raymond, ESPN, Sam Stosur, Karolina Pliskova, Roehampton, Helena Suková, Stefi Graff, Olympics, Wimbledon, Mirjana Lučić, Bianca Andreescu, Kristie Ahn,  Wildfires, Australia, Daniil Medvedev, Margaret Court  

In part 2 of our discussion with elite coach MICHAEL JOYCE, he discusses his transition from player to coach;  he breaks down the truth behind the Sharapova substance-abuse scandal; he tells how a seminal work of tennis writing came to be; and he lets us know who he thinks is the greatest coach of all time. Oh, and if that's not enough, he explains his connection to one of the most scandalous murders in recent history.  Meldonium, The Mendez Brothers and more in part 2 of our discussion with elite coach MICHAEL JOYCE. Michael Joyce is a world class player and the subject of David Foster Wallace's seminal story in Esquire magazine. "String Theory." But perhaps he's best known as one of the top coaches in women's tennis.  A fixture on the tour, Joyce has worked with Azarenka, Konta, Pegula and Bouchard. And he coached Maria Sharapova through three major championships and to #1 in the world. Currently, he's working with Timea Babos. To hear Part 1 of the interview, please see Michael Joyce [Ep51] (Recorded August 26, 2019. Released November 27, 2019) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: To hear more about the drug Meldonium, check out the UNDER REVIEW episode with Racquet Magazine founder and writer Caitlin Thompson [Ep07]. For more UNDER REVIEW episodes featuring Top Level Coaches, check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32] Nick Bollettieri [Ep27] Paul Annacone [Ep15] For more UNDER REVIEW episodes featuring top Southern California players, check out: Chuck Adams [Ep6] Brian Teacher [Ep18] Stan Smith [Ep50] To hear more of Michael Joyce's insight, check out: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] For David Foster Wallace's seminal article about Michael Joyce: "STRING THEORY" For the Racquet Magazine follow-up article: "Michael Joyce's Second Act" KEYWORDS: Timea Babos, Maria Sharapova, Genie Bouchard, Robert Landsdorp, Chuck Adams, Vince Spadea, UCLA, Vika Azarenka, Yonex, Menendez Brothers, Rios, David Foster Wallace, String Theory, Maria Sharapova, Dr. David Altchek, Meldonium

Michael Joyce came up deep in the Southern California tennis scene: brushing shoulders with the rich and infamous; playing tennis with fabled champions; and receiving instruction from legendary coaches. After an illustrious junior career in which he finaled Junior Wimbledon and won Kalamazoo, Joyce went pro and caught the attention of David Foster Wallace who subsequently wrote one of the seminal articles about tennis about him. As a player, he beat Courier, Becker, Kafelnikov and many more. But he’s probably best known as one of the top elite coaches on the tour.  He’s worked with Azaranka, Konta, Pegula and Bouchard. And he coached Maria Sharapova through three major championships and to #1 in the world. The man has so many stories and so much insight we just couldn’t fit it into a single episode. So here is part 1 where Joyce discusses the machinations of coaching at the highest level. He tells us what it was like to grow up with a tennis obsessed father who learned tennis in Plummer Park from legends like Bill Tilden and Pancho Gonzales. And he shares the story of what exactly happened with him and Genie Bouchard. We met up with Michael during the US Open where he was coaching Timea Babos the Hungarian best known for her #1 doubles ranking. (Recorded August 26, 2019. Released November 25, 2019) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For more UNDER REVIEW episodes featuring Top Level Coaches, check out: Patrick Mouratoglou [Ep32] Nick Bollettieri [Ep27] Paul Annacone [Ep15] For more UNDER REVIEW episodes featuring top Southern California players, check out: Chuck Adams [Ep6] Brian Teacher [Ep18] Stan Smith [Ep50] To hear more of Michael Joyce's insight, check him out on these episodes: Belinda Bencic [Ep42] Bianca Andreescu [Ep43] For David Foster Wallace's seminal article about Michael Joyce: "STRING THEORY" For the Racquet Magazine follow-up article: "Michael Joyce's Second Act" KEYWORDS: Kayla Day, Timea Babos, Maria Sharapova, Genie Bouchard, Bill Tilden, Chris Evert, John Lloyd, Lansdorp, Chuck Adams, Brian Teacher, Paul Cohen, Howard Schoenfeld, Andrei Medvedev, Rusedski, Enqvest, Vince Spadea, Ivan Baron, UCLA, Fila, Martin Mulligan, Menendez Brothers,  David Foster Wallace, String Theory,

For the past 50 years, the name "Stan Smith" has been seen on nearly every street in the world. Written on nearly 40 million pairs of the iconic Adidas-made sneakers. But perhaps more notable than the shoe is the man himself. Along with Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith is considered the essence of class who ushered in the open era, formed the ATP, and effectively created the tennis world that we know today. He came up under the tutelage of Pancho Segura. Then played for USC. And in 1971 he won the US Open. The following year he won Wimbledon. And the year after that, in an act of solidarity with other players, he boycotted the All England Club. He beat Laver, Nastasi, Connors, Newcomb and Ashe. And Jack Kramer put him in his book as one of the top 21 players of all time. Currently, he leads the tennis academy he cofounded, The Smith Stearns Academy, and is The President of The International Tennis Hall of Fame. Former World #1, STAN SMITH tells us why he thinks Coco Gauff is the real deal. He explains how he helped make the player's union as strong as their country's federations during The Cold War. And he tells the story of how the famous shoe came to be. We met up with Stan in Newport Rhode Island the weekend of the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Recorded July 21, 2019. Released for Patreon Patrons September 6, 2019. Released October 30, 2019) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For more UNDER REVIEW episodes featuring Tennis Hall of Famers, check out: Jim Courier [Ep23] Gigi Fernandez [Ep27] Nick Bollettieri [Ep28] Mark Woodforde [Ep29] Steve Flink [Ep37] Mats Wilander [Ep38] Yevgeny Kafelnikov [Ep40] KEYWORDS: Adidas, Adolf Dassler, Alex Olmedo, Anisamova, Arthur Ashe, ATP, Coco Gauff, Danielle Collins, Dennis Ralston, Duofol, Frances Tiafoe, Ilie Năstase, Jan Kodeš, John Newcombe, Nikola Pilić, Pancho Segura, Puma, Rafael Osuna, Reilly Opelka, Tennis Hall of Fame, US Open, USC, Vijay Amritraj, Wimbledon

Former CEO of Oracle, MARK HURD loved tennis. In High School, Hurd battled it out with top-ten pros on the public courts in Miami Beach. In college, he played #1 at Baylor University. And while Chief Executive at Oracle, he helped forge one of the most significant relationships in the history of tennis between a corporation and the sport.  We interviewed Mark this year at The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, but we had some technical difficulties and the interview was cut short so we tabled it, hoping to get a better, more thorough one, down the road. Unfortunately, we never got that chance. Mark passed away last week at the age of 62. The man did so much for the sport he loved and so we decided to release this episode in his honor.  On the episode MARK HURD discusses the state of college tennis, what Oracle is doing to advance the sport and what makes Larry Ellison so special.   (Recorded March 9, 2019. Released October 22, 2019.) UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact:  info@underreviewtennis.com   SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW with Technologists, check out: Gordon Uehling [Ep25]  Hurd's Obituary in The Washington Post. KEYWORDS: Eddie Dibbs, UTR, Indian Wells, Baylor, Kevin Kern, Larry Ellison, BNP Paribas Open, Miami, Title IX

French Open Champion and Croatian Fed Cup Captain IVA MAJOLI is a consistent force in the tennis world.  As a child, she travelled from wartime Croatia to Bradenton Florida in order to hone her craft at the Bollettieri Academy. As a pro, she quarter-finaled the Australian Open AND Wimbledon and got to #4 in the world. And in 1997, at the age of 20 she shocked the tennis world by stopping Martina Hingis in the finals of the only major Hingis lost that year. She's posted wins over Davenport, Martinez, Seles, and Sabatini and many more. And now along with her captaining the Croatian Fed Cup team, she is on the WTA board, is a co-tournament director and is fast becoming a tennis mom. On this episode, IVA MAJOLI explains what happens to the mentality of the draw when the #1 seed looses in an early round. Especially when that #1 is an unbeatable Steffi Graf. She also breaks down her unique relationship with Donna Vekic. And she lets us know what she thinks of the WTA limiting the play of young players like Coco Gauff. (Recorded September 4, 2019. Released October 16, 2019). UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact:  info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: For other episodes of UNDER REVIEW with alumni from the Bollettieri Academy,  check out: Tommy Haas [Ep4]; Paul Annacone [Ep15]; Jim Courier [Ep23]; Anne White [Ep34]; Andre Sa [Ep35]; Jimmy Arias [Ep35]. And for an episode with the legendary coach himself, check out: Nick Bollettieri [Ep28]. To watch highlights of Iva's epic win over Martina Hingis, check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be87AjJQ-dw KEYWORDS: Bollettieri Academy, Coco Gauff, Croatia, Donna Vekic, Fed Cup, Goran Ivanisevic, IMG Academy, Lindsay Davenport, Martina Hingis, Nick Bollettieri, Roland Garros, St. Petersburg, Stefi Graff, tennis mom, WTA

India's first professional athlete, VIJAY AMRITRAJ, is an icon of tennis. He's posted wins over Laver, Rosewall, McEnroe, Borg, Nastase and Connors. He quarter-finaled Wimbledon twice. And The US Open twice.  And with his brother Anand, he led India to two Davis Cup finals. Beyond his tennis accomplishments, Vijay is an international brand ambassador, representing Rolex, Aston Martin, MasterCard and Unicef.  And if that's not enough, Vijay has also graced the silver screen starring in blockbuster Hollywood films like Star Trek IV and Octopussy. The great VIJAY AMRITRAJ recounts how he came to America with 8 dollars in his pocket and ended up with more Rolexes than he can count. He shares what it’s like to act Pinewood Studios in the morning and play Wimbledon in the afternoon. And he reveals the inside story of the origin of Brad Gilbert’s phantom let cord obsession. (Recorded August 24, 2019. Released October 6, 2019). UNDER REVIEW is a podcast in which tennis insiders share unique stories and insightful perspective. For more information, please contact:  info@underreviewtennis.com SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: The Inside of Vijay's bespoke suit jacket commemorating the 50th anniversary of his first Wimbledon. To read CRAIG'S ARTICLE about the HUGGY BEAR, subscribe to RACQUET MAGAZINE. Vijay's battle with Bjorn Borg in the 1974 US OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDFd4q3CycU To hear more Wimbledon stories on UNDER REVIEW, check out: TIM HENMAN [Ep10], ANDRE SA [Ep33]. For the UNDER REVIEW episode with Vijay's son, Prakash: PRAKASH AMRITRAJ KEYWORDS: Aston Martin, Brad Gilbert, Huggy Bear, India, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Newport Hall of Fame, Pancho Gonzalez, Prakash Amritraj, Anand Amritraj, Roger Moore, Rolex, Slazenger, UCLA, WCT  

Perhaps best known as the mother of Andy and Jamie Murray, JUDY MURRAY is a top level coach who is incredibly influential within the sport.

Former world #2 ALEX CORRETJA describes what it was like to play a teenage Rafael Nadal and what he learned playing a puking Pete Sampras at the US Open.

Former US OPEN Tournament Ref BRIAN EARLEY talks: the rules of tennis; most difficult parts of officiating; and which tennis player is the most congenial.

US Open Champion BIANCA ANDREESCU discusses her unbelievable year on the podcast. Also, top WTA coach Michael Joyce breaks down the men's draw.

World #13 BELINDA BENCIC discusses her preparations for the Open AND superstar coach MICHAEL JOYCE breaks down the women's main draw.

World #20 SOFIA KENIN is coming into The US Open hot. Having Semi-Finaled her last two tournaments, she has her eye on the trophy AND world #1.

Russian tennis great YEVGENY KAFELNIKOV on how he became the best tennis player in the world, his thoughts on the current field of Russian players and more.

JARED DONALDSON offers an assessment of the current men's field, explains how he went from amateur to pro, and shares the story of his injury and recovery

MATS WILANDER explains why Federer's Wimbledon loss is actually a positive indicator for his chances at The US Open, racquet science and his epic journey at 17.

Steve Flink offers a look inside the life of a tennis journalist and shares what he thinks is the greatest tennis story of the modern era.

Former world #5, JIMMY ARIAS breaks down Wimbledon, including a technical analysis of the epic Federer/ Djokovic final. Learn the origins of his signature forehead.

Brazilian stalwart ANDRE SA explains what Gugamania did to tennis culture in Brazil and regales with his personal story of taking on Henman at Wimbledon.

Former World #19, ANNE WHITE shares insight on tour happenings, her documentary "Love Means Zero" and the story of her famous Wimbledon bodysuit.

ESPN Broadcaster BRAD GILBERT shares his observations from Roland Garros, lets us know what to look for at Wimbledon and much more.

Serena Williams longtime coach PATRICK MOURTAGOLOU discusses coaching on the women's tour, building a world class tennis academy and much more.

President and CEO of Tennis Channel, KEN SOLOMON discusses his illustrious TV career, the meteoric rise of TC and more.

ROMAN PROKES discusses current trends in tennis technology, how he came to America and what he did to Novak Djokovic's racquet that got him back to #1.

Gold Medalist, Davis Cup Winner and Australian Hall of Famer MARK WOODFORDE shares stories from the tour and offers unique insight into tennis now.

NICK BOLLETTIERI explains how he built his coaching empire; the raw talent of his former students; why Novak Djokovic is the tennis player for the times.

GIGI FERNANDEZ shares stories from her career, talks about her approach to coaching, and addresses the WTA coaching carousel. On the UNDER REVIEW podcast.

JAMES BLAKE talks about the Miami Open, his take on on the Gimelstob situation, and how he managed to become #4 in the world with extreme scoliosis.

Tennis Insider GORDON UEHLING discusses his dynamic high tech training program that covers everything from spirit to gait.

Prolific broadcaster and poignant journalist MARY CARILLO shares what pushed her to go pro; the Olympics; and the truth of what people say about Nick Kyrgios.

Tennis Champion JIM COURIER discusses being #1 in the world at 21, his time as US Davis Cup captain and why Indian Wells is his favorite tournament.

HEINZ GUNTHARDT talks coaching Steffi, the perks of the Final 8 club and what it's like to broadcast for Swiss TV in the era of Roger Federer.

NOAH RUBIN discusses what its like to be just outside the top 100, what he thinks the solution to rampant cheating in Juniors Tennis is and much more.

MARDY FISH talks Davis Cup, playing Rafa and Novak, dealing with anxiety and much more on Tennis Podcast: UNDER REVIEW WITH CRAIG SHAPIRO.