Wimbledon Championships Official Podcast

Novak Djokovic defeats Roger Federer in five epic sets to win his fifth title at the All England Club. Richard Connelly, Barry Millns and Jill Craybas hear from both players and reflect on that brilliant final, as well as on Wimbledon 2019 as a whole.

Sonja McLaughlan, Jill Craybas and Lucie Ahl look back on Ladies’ Final Day at Wimbledon, where Simona Halep stunned Serena Williams on Centre Court. Plus, we preview the Men’s Final and hear from actress Lily James and Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker. 

Sonja McLaughlan, Barry Cowan and Barry Millns offer immediate reaction to the men’s semi-finals from Centre Court. They also look ahead to Saturday’s ladies’ singles final, while we hear from Lindsay Davenport, Michael McIntyre, Hugh Grant and Dannii Minogue.

Sonja McLaughlan, Jill Craybas and Rupert Bell reflect on ladies’ semi-finals day at Wimbledon 2019. They also look ahead to Friday’s men’s semi-finals, while they hear from Paul Annacone, Sir Richard Branson, Claire Foy and Virgil van Dijk. Plus, listen to a very special song celebrating semi-finals day from Ravs – The Rapping Tennis Coach.

Richard Connelly, Robbie Koenig and Phil Studd look back on Day 9 of Wimbledon 2019, where the four men’s singles semi-finalists were confirmed, and Andy Murray and Serena Williams’ run in the mixed doubles came to an end. Plus, we hear from Barbora Strycova, Nico Rosberg & Joel Dommett. 

Richard Connelly, Lucie Ahl and Barry Millns look back on Day 8 of Wimbledon 2019, where the Ladies' quarter-finals concluded, and Andy Murray and Serena Williams took to the court in the mixed doubles. Plus, we hear from Murray’s coach Jamie Delgado, Tracy Austin, Mark Philippoussis and novelist Sebastian Faulks.

Richard Kaufman, Jill Craybas and Peter Marcato look back on Day 7 of Wimbledon 2019, with much to talk about in the Ladies' Singles and much to admire in the progress of the sport's 'Big 3' men's players. Plus, we hear from the legendary Rod Laver as well as top golfers Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood.

Day six of Wimbledon 2019 saw Andy Murray and Serena Williams finally take to the court together in the mixed doubles. Meanwhile in the singles, Ashleigh Barty, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all marched into the second week. Richard Kaufman, Chris Wilkinson and Claire Curran discuss all the big moments of the day, plus we hear from Sir Mo Farah, England cricketer Jonny Bairstow and Tim Henman.

Day five of Wimbledon 2019 saw Coco Gauff record a remarkable comeback win against Slovenian Polona Hercog. There were also victories for Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep, but Kevin Anderson failed to make it through to round four.  Richard Kaufman, Arvind Parmar and Lucie Ahl follow the big match of the day as it happens, plus they hear from Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll and Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Day four of Wimbledon 2019 saw Rafael Nadal beat Nick Kyrgios in a feisty encounter on Centre Court. Andy Murray returned to action in the men’s doubles, while there was a big shock in the ladies’ singles with the defending champion dethroned. Richard Connelly, Arvind Parmar and Peter Marcato discuss the big stories of the day and hear from Jose Mourinho, John Millman and Cori Gauff’s mum.

Richard Kaufman, Jill Craybas and Robbie Koenig talk doubles on day three at Wimbledon 2019. With the men’s and ladies events underway and the mixed doubles draw following the announcement that Andy Murray will pair with Serena Williams, the guys discuss just how that new partnership will work. They’ll also look at the other big stories of the day as Kyle Edmund crashes out, plus hear from 1993 Wimbledon finalist Jim Courier.

With eight-time champion Roger Federer and seven-time winner Serena Williams in action, we saw ‘Wimbledon royalty’ entertain British royalty on Centre Court. But the Royal Box wasn’t the Duchess of Cambridge’s only vantage point at The Championships… Richard Kaufman, Barry Cowan and Peter Marcato discuss Day 2’s key moments, while Kim Clijsters tells us about some of her celebrity encounters.

The opening day of Wimbledon 2019 saw Venus Williams vanquished by 15-year-old Cori Gauff. Naomi Osaka, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas were the other major casualties. Richard Connelly, Robbie Koenig and Lucie Ahl react to the day’s big stories and hear from baseball star Alex Rodriguez, motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart and former Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Daniela Hantuchová.

Marcus Buckland, Jill Craybas and Barry Cowan react to the 2019 Wimbledon draw, plus they hear from Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Angelique Kerber, Ashleigh Barty and Serena Williams ahead of the start of the tournament.

Marcus Buckland, Jill Craybas and Barry Cowan react to the 2019 Wimbledon draw, plus they hear from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty and Serena Williams ahead of the start of the tournament. 

The Wimbledon Radio Channel’s Marcus Buckland, Jill Craybas and Barry Cowan give reaction to the 2019 Wimbledon draw and make predictions as to what they think will happen over the next fortnight at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Peter Marcato and Claire Curran reflect on the final day of Wimbledon Qualifying where 15-year-old American Cori Gauff sensationally sealed her place in the first-round draw at the All England Club.

Richard Connelly and former women’s player Jill Craybas, who reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 2005, look back on the second day of Qualifying, with Brit Liam Broady taking centre stage. Richard and Jill also discuss the seedings for the 2019 championship.

In one remarkable summer, Billie Jean King reshaped the future of not just women’s tennis but women’s sport. A champion on the court, her career coincided with the revival of feminism and they went hand in hand. This was never more evident than in 1973 when in between forming the Women’s Tennis Association and beating Bobby Riggs in the Battle of The Sexes, she became the first and only player in the Open Era to win Wimbledon’s Triple Crown.  Join the conversation across social media using #JoinTheStory. With many thanks to Billie Jean King, Rosie Casals, Judy Dalton, Ingrid Lofdahl, Mary Carillo, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Zina Garrison, Susan Ware and Grace Lichtenstein.

The best sports story you’ve never heard? The remarkable Althea Gibson broke tennis' colour barrier in the 1950s, overcoming endless obstacles before reaching the pinnacle of the sport when she became the first black player to win Wimbledon in 1957. With help from Venus Williams and some of Althea's closest friends, we relive the remarkable life of a player who changed the course of tennis history. Join the conversation across social media using #JoinTheStory. With many thanks to Venus Williams, Angela Buxton, Lenny Simpson, Rex Miller, Zina Garrison, Rosie Casals, Document Records and NYC Municipal Archives.

Rob Nothman and Chris Wilkinson look back on the second day of Qualifying, with former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki taking centre stage. Rob and Chris also discuss what’s new at Wimbledon 2019. 

Rupert Bell and Claire Curran reflect on the first day of Wimbledon Qualifying, as well as promising results for some All England Club favourites ahead of this year’s Championships.

Marcus Buckland, Jill Craybas and Robbie Koenig review a fourth Wimbledon title for Novak Djokovic, who needed only three sets to beat Kevin Anderson in the Gentlemen’s Singles Final. We round-up all the Day 13 action and reflect on the big stories of Wimbledon 2018.

Angelique Kerber defeats Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon title and ruin the American's dream comeback as a mum. Richard Connelly is joined by former player Lucie Ahl and tennis expert Peter Marcato to dissect the 2018 Ladies’ final, plus they look ahead to Novak Djokovic taking on Kevin Anderson in Sunday’s Gentlemen’s Singles final.

Richard Connelly is joined by Wayne Ferreira and Philip Studd to review a record-breaking win for Kevin Anderson over John Isner, plus the unfinished, heavyweight semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. We also look ahead to Saturday’s Ladies’ Singles final between the extraordinary Serena Williams and Germany’s Angelique Kerber.

Richard Kaufman is joined by Matt Cronin and Claire Curran as Serena Williams is through to her tenth Wimbledon final after beating Julia Goerges in straight sets. We hear from Serena and what it means to her after the year she has had. Angelique Kerber joins Serena in the final after coming through in straight sets against Jelena Ostapenko.

Roger Federer’s Wimbledon is over after Kevin Anderson came from two sets down to defeat the eight-time champion. Richard Connolly is joined by Peter Marcato and Naomi Cavaday to discuss the shock defeat. They also muse over the three other quarter-finals that saw Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and John Isner all progress through to Friday’s semi finals.

Serena Williams fought back from a set down to beat Camila Giorgi to make it through to yet another Wimbledon semi-final. Mary Rhodes, Jill Craybas and Phil Studd hear from the American as well as her last four opponent, Julia Gorges. There’s also analysis of the other two Ladies quarter-finals as well as previews of Wednesday’s last eight Men’s Singles matches with Kevin Anderson and Juan Martin Del Potro.

Rafael Nadal makes it through to his first Wimbledon quarter-final in seven years. He’s on course to meet Roger Federer in the final, after the defending champion powered past Adrian Mannarino. Karolina Pliskova becomes the last of the women's top 10 seeds to go out of Wimbledon.

World Number One Simona Halep became the latest star name to suffer defeat in the Ladies Singles after crashing out in three sets to Su-Wei Hsieh. But the shocks didn’t stop there on Day Six as the Men’s fourth seed Alexander Zverev lost in five sets to qualifier Ernests Gublis. Richard Kaufman, Peter Marcato and Matt Cronin hear from the Latvian as well as from other third round victors Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin Del Potro.

Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams becomes the eighth of the top 10 seeds to be knocked out in the Ladies’ draw, after losing to Kiki Bertens. Richard Connelly, Arvind Parmar and Lucy Ahl hear from Venus, as well as from Serena, who explains why she's playing with so much freedom. Plus we get the latest from the relentless Roger Federer.

It was another day of shocks at SW19 as the defending Ladies champion Garbine Muguruza and men’s third seed Marin Cilic both suffered defeats. Mary Rhodes, Nick Lester and Matt Cronin hear from the Croatian, as well as the man who knocked him out in five sets, Argentina’s Guido Pella. Plus, there’s also second round reaction from Rafael Nadal, Kyle Edmund, Simona Halep and Johanna Konta.

Richard Connelly, Robbie Koenig and Matt Cronin bring you reaction and analysis from Day Three of the Championships where Caroline Wozniacki was the latest top seed to taste defeat. We hear from the Dane, as well as her conqueror Ekaterina Makarova and also Roger Federer, Madison Keys and Karolina Pliskova.

Mary Rhodes, Barry Cowan and Peter Marcato review Day Two of the Championships where two-time champion Petra Kvitova suffered a surprise defeat to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus. We hear from both players as well as from Garbine Muguruza, Johanna Konta, Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios, who all safely made it through to the second round. There’s also a look ahead to Wednesday’s action where Roger Federer and Serena Williams are among the star names on show at SW19.

Mary Rhodes, Peter Marcato and Matt Cronin look back on the opening day of the 2018 Championships where Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Marin Cilic all enjoyed first round victories. We hear from the trio as well as from Caroline Wozniacki, Stan Wawrinka, Grigor Dimitrov and Sloane Stephens. Plus there’s a preview of Tuesday’s action where Garbiñe Muguruza begins the defence of her Ladies Singles crown.

Wimbledon Radio Channel’s Marcus Buckland, Naomi Cavaday and Barry Cowan give a comprehensive review of the Wimbledon 2018 draw, including interviews with Israeli Dudi Sela who faces World Number One Rafael Nadal in the first round, and last year’s ladies’ singles semi-finalist Magdaléna Rybáriková. We also hear how Wimbledon preparations are going from some of the biggest names in tennis, including defending champions Roger Federer and Garbine Muguruza, as well as Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Simona Halep and Johanna Konta.

Wimbledon Radio Channel’s Marcus Buckland, Naomi Cavaday and Barry Cowan give a comprehensive review of the Wimbledon 2018 draw, including interviews with Israeli Dudi Sela who faces World Number One Rafael Nadal in the first round, and last year’s ladies’ singles semi-finalist Magdaléna Rybáriková. We also hear how Wimbledon preparations are going from some of the biggest names in tennis, including Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Simona Halep, and Johanna Konta.

Wimbledon Radio Channel’s Marcus Buckland, Naomi Cavaday and Barry Cowan give a comprehensive review of the Wimbledon 2018 draw, including interviews with Israeli David 'Dudi' Sela who faces World Number One Rafael Nadal in the first round, and last year’s ladies’ singles semi-finalist Magdaléna Rybáriková.

Wimbledon Radio Channel’s Marcus Buckland speaks to men’s sixth seed Grigor Dimitrov, Barry Millns chats to new London resident Jérémy Chardy and top coach Roger Rasheed, while former British number one Lucie Ahl relives some nervous moments waiting for news of the Wimbledon draw.

Wimbledon Radio Channel’s Barry Millns catches up with David Goffin and Steve Darcis, Richard Connelly interviews CoCo Vandeweghe and Andrea Petkovic, plus Lucie Ahl discusses today’s news of the seedings for Wimbledon 2018. Oh and there’s a chance meeting with a certain Rafa Nadal.

Wimbledon Radio Channel’s Rupert Bell and Claire Curran chat to Naomi Broady, straight off the practice courts at Aorangi Park. With six days to go before The Championships, the British number three talks about the relaxed atmosphere at the All England Club and about her main focus in training.   They also catch up with David Taylor, who recently started coaching Madison Keys, one of the favourites for the Ladies’ Singles title. He reveals how Keys will adapt her game for the grass courts of Wimbledon, after her great run on the clay in Paris.

Tim Henman gives his assessment of the major challengers for the singles titles at Wimbledon 2018 and, in the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’s 150th year, he also reflects on the magic of Wimbledon as an iconic event and sporting venue. With seven days to go, big names including Serena Williams and Juan Martin del Potro have been shaping up on the practice courts at Aorangi Park, and it was there that The Wimbledon Radio Channel’s Marcus Buckland and Barry Cowan analysed the latest performances in the build-up to The Championships.

Hear how Roger Federer made history, beating Marin Cilic to claim an 8th Wimbledon title. Richard Connelly, Robbie Koenig and Philip Studd reflect on the final, on success for Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis, and on The Championships as a whole.

Day 12 of the Championships saw Garbine Muguruza overcome Venus Williams to claim her first Wimbledon Ladies Singles title. Richard Connelly, Jill Craybas and Peter Marcato look back on what was a superb performance from the Spaniard to see off the 5 time champion in straight sets. We hear from the delighted new Queen of SW19 and also from a magnanimous Williams. We also review an epic win for Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo in the Gentlemen’s Doubles Final and a slightly more straight forward victory for Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina in the Ladies’ Doubles Final.

Day 11 saw Roger Federer reach a record 11th Wimbledon final while Marin Cilic will contest the men’s showpiece at SW19 at the 11th time of asking. Richard Connelly, Chris Wilkinson and Rupert Bell hear from both men as well as their beaten opponents Tomas Berdych and Sam Querrey. Plus, there’s also a preview of the Ladies Singles final as Venus Williams takes on Garbine Muguruza.

Venus Williams and Garbine Muguruza sealed their places in the Ladies final with dominant victories on Day 10. Richard Kaufman, Naomi Cavaday and Lucie Ahl review the best of the action and hear from both finalists as well as defeated duo Magdalena Rybarikova and Johanna Konta. There’s also a preview of Men’s semi-finals day at the All England Club.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic were the shock exits on Men’s quarter-final day at the All England Club. Richard Connelly, Barry Cowan and Claire Curran look back on the best of the action and hear from Murray and Djokovic’s conquerors, Sam Querrey and Tomas Berdych as well as Roger Federer and Marin Cilic. Plus, there’s a preview of Ladies semi-finals day with Garbine Muguruza up against Magdalena Rybarikova and Johanna Konta taking on Venus Williams.

Johanna Konta upset the world number two Simona Halep on Ladies quarter-final day at the All England Club. Richard Connelly, Naomi Cavaday and Phil Studd review the best of the action and hear from the home favourite as well as Venus Williams and Garbine Muguruza. Plus, there’s a preview of the Men’s last eight matches on Day 9 of the 2017 Championships.

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the 2017 Championships at the hands of the 16th seed Gilles Muller after an epic five set encounter that lasted nearly five hours on No.1 Court. Richard Connelly, Robbie Koenig and Peter Marcato hear from the man from Luxembourg as well Roger Federer and Garbine Muguruza as they look back on the best of the fourth round action on what was an unforgettable ‘Manic Monday’ at the All England Club.

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber all enjoyed third round victories on middle Saturday at the 2017 Championships. Richard Connelly, Arvind Parmar and Barry Millns look back on the best of the action and preview the pick of the fourth round matches on ‘Manic Monday’.

Defending champion Andy Murray dug deep to overcome Italy’s Fabio Fognini in the third round on Day 5 of the 2017 Championships. Richard Connelly, Claire Curran and Nick Lester review the best of the action and hear from the world number one as well as Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic, Simona Halep and Johanna Konta.