Podcasts about Alcaraz

Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to Carlos Alcaraz's round one victory as he made his highly-anticipated return from injury. Part one - Day session. We discuss Alcaraz's strong performance to beat Roman Safiullin, how it felt to be watching him play tennis again, and his prospects for the rest of the tournament. Elsewhere, there's chat about what Arthur Fils needs to do to improve his Grand Slam record after a shock defeat, honesty from Amanda Anisimova about her coaching situation, and a big win for Zheng Qinwen. Part two - Night session (45:48). We react to Ben Shelton's recovery from a bad start to beat Tallon Griekspoor and Frances Tiafoe's impressive grit to defeat Martin Damm Jr. How much did Shelton and Tiafoe feel the home pressure? Plus, a comfortable win for Iga Swiatek and an uncomfortable one for Naomi Osaka. Part three (1:03:24). We cover the US Open's controversial new partnership with Kalshi and look ahead to Day 3 which will wrap up the first round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 2 of the 2026 US Open, including Carlos Alcaraz winning his first match in 139 days, Stefanos Tsitsipas taking down Cincinnati champion Arthur Fils, and Frances Tiafoe surviving a 5-set thriller against Martin Damm. All of this and more from the Cadillac IQ mobile studio! COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match of Day 2? TAKE OUR SURVEY! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8942833/Served-Research-Summer-2026

The Vuelta enters a new chapter without Tadej Pogačar, and Stage 10 produces one of the closest finishes of the race so far. The 184.7km route from Alcaraz to Elche de la Sierra was a hilly one, with several climbs packed into the second half of the stage. With Pogačar now out of the race, UAE take a different approach, while the likes of Visma and Cofidis try to control the breakaway and set up their fast finishers. The break manages to stay clear deep into the finale, but the gap is steadily squeezed down as the road gets tougher. Attacks fly in the closing kilometres, with the escape finally reduced to just a handful of riders and the peloton closing fast behind them. It comes down to a frantic finish, with Bastien Tronchon and Magnus Cort fighting to stay away. They are caught right on the line, but Tronchon has done enough to take the victory, with Cort second and Thibau Nys third. We get into a dramatic day of racing, the battle between the breakaway and the peloton, the late attacks and an absolutely nail-biting finish in Elche de la Sierra. We also take a look ahead to the Men's Tour of Britain which has some of the fastest sprinters in the world lining up tomorrow for Stage 1. Pete Kennaugh, David Millar and Ned Boulting break down Stage 10 of Vuelta a España. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

eyes will be on Carlos Alcaraz as he returns from a wrist injury that has kept him sidelined since Barcelona in April and despite his absence he is a warm favourite to successfully defend his Flushing Meadows crown.Alcaraz's fiercest rival and the man he defeated in last year's final, Jannik Sinner, remains out but there are still plenty of dangers to the Spaniard with French Open hero Alexander Zverev and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic seen as the two most likely to dethrone him by the bookmakers.

Hello from New York City where we hosted our 3rd annual Academy Day at Columbia University, with a clinic and chat with the former top tenners Genie Bouchard and Andrea Petkovic. It was an incredible morning, we had 35 players on 6 courts, and after the 90 minute practice was completed and the three of us had a tremendous chat. We discussed Alcaraz and Sabalenka, the ladies shared their perspectives on the aura of Roger Federer, and we had a relatively sophisticated chat about coaching and what it takes to be elite. In an effort to release this show in a timely fashion we are posting the interview and Q and A on it's own without the normal open, close and musical cues. After a quiet year of recording shows this was the ideal chat to kick off season 14. Recorded 8.29 and Released 8.30The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast is Powered by The Golden Ticket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy and Brett preview the 2026 US Open on a brand new episode of Advantage Connors. Leave us a 5 start review and share us with a friend! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After spending the day in the US Open press conference room, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts react to what the top players had to say as they prepare for the tournament. Part one - We discuss the way Carlos Alcaraz left us feeling positive about his return from injury, detailing that his wrist has felt fine in practice, that he's using his experience of being injured in 2024 to help him, and that he plans to play his usual game style. So what can we expect from him this tournament? There's also chat about how the other men's contenders - such as Ben Shelton, Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz - are largely playing down any talk of this being a big opportunity with Jannik Sinner not in the draw. What do we make of that? Part two (22:10) - On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabelenka has been struggling for form recently. In what way was she defensive about that in her press conference? And can we read anything into it? Coco Gauff, on the other hand, discussed how she's in a much better place mentally and with her game compared to twelve months ago, while Alexandra Eala spoke with incredible maturity about understanding her growing influence on the sport. Part three (43:45) - We cover some of the stories from qualifying, including more heartbreak for 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu, defeat for the retiring 2014 finalist Kei Nishikori, and lots of British success.For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Tumaini are back together in New York, ready to break down the U.S. Open men's and women's draws, and all the stories therein. We discuss Sabalenka's struggles, Rybakina's chance at the No. 1 ranking, Gauff's resurgence, Noskova's (lack of) motivation, and more. On the men's side, we discuss Djokovic's great chances, what to expect from Alcaraz, Djokovic's great chances, both Tiafoe and Fils coming off their historic Cincinnati final, and more. We also talk a bit about the mixed doubles results, and our feelings about Nick Kyrgios after his positive cocaine test. Thank you for listening! You can read Ben's work at Bounces and Tumaini's at The Guardian. Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D.

One of us is heading to New York for the 2026 US Open as we speak. On our preview episode, we talk about the first real fight for the women's #1 ranking in a while; the surging Gauff, Swiatek, and Pegula; the absolute state of the men's draw without Jannik and with a questionable Alcaraz; and those poised for huge breakthroughs if things shake out right (Fils? Eala?). We discuss the wild card snub and later non-snub of Stan Wawrinka. Later, some reflections on the mixed doubles exhibition – fun ‘til it wasn't – and the joy of seeing Muchova and Mensik win and the extroversion twins Carlos and Serena hang out together.     1:30 Coco & Arthur take Cincinnati 7:50 The race for #1 and other WTA storylines  10:35 Women's draw 24:05 Wild cards are not meritocratic (and they're not supposed to be) 30:10 Men's draw: Carlos is back, Jannik is not 42:05 The mixed doubles exhibition 51:10 The Roger Federer Laser Light Show 54:30 Remembering Dolly Parton

FILL OUT YOUR BRACKET HERE: https://served.bracket.tennis/  Andy Roddick and the Served crew break down the full 2026 US Open draw — men's and women's — picking winners, calling upsets, and revealing their official bracket challenge picks! Plus, Andy weighs in on Carlos Alcaraz's return after months away, Novak Djokovic's chances in New York, and why Serena Williams and Alcaraz proved the new US Open mixed doubles format is a win for tennis.  COMMENT BELOW:  Who do you have winning the 2026 US Open?

Catherine, David and Matt are all together in New York to react to the second edition of the revamped mixed doubles competition which was won by Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik, and also saw the return to action of Carlos Alcaraz. Part one (00:00 - 29:51) We discuss the different feel to this year's mixed doubles event, the way the doubles specialists all lost early, why Muchova and Mensik were worthy winners, and the notable chemistry in the Mirra Andreeva/Andrey Rublev and Flavio Cobollo/Belinda Bencic partnerships. Plus, we analyse how Alcaraz performed on his return alongside Serena Williams and what, if anything, it might mean for singles. Part two (29:52 - 45:43) We cover some of the results so far in qualifying as well as the news that Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a main draw wildcard after all. We will be live on the US Open stage reacting to the singles draws on Thursday 27th August at 1pm. Please come along if you're at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre that day during Fan Week! For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up for the Served Bracket Challenge! https://served.bracket.tennis/  Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the biggest storylines heading into the US Open, including Coco Gauff's Cincinnati title and newfound confidence, Arthur Fils' historic Masters 1000 breakthrough, Sara Bejlek's run, and what Aryna Sabalenka needs to turn things around in New York. Plus, Blair takes us inside Carlos Alcaraz's US Open practice, Kim reveals her picks to win the tournament, and the two look ahead to an emotional weekend in Newport as Roger Federer and Mary Carillo are inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast  https://x.com/loveallpodcast  Kim's Rec: Roka Red Light Glasses https://www.roka.com/products/braker-2-0-wind-down-non-prescription?variantId=43333121212463  Blair's Rec: Frozen Honey Deuce  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All 2:37 US Open Fan Week: Qualifying buzz & New York energy 4:48 Cincinnati recap: Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula for the title 6:50 Coco Gauff's transformation: Trusting the process & finding confidence 10:02 Jessica Pegula's secret weapon 12:51 Sara Bejlek's breakout run  15:59 Arthur Fils wins first Masters 1000 title 17:50 Frances Tiafoe's Cincinnati run after wrist concerns 19:15 US Open Fan Week: Qualifying & practices 25:15 Carlos Alcaraz's US Open practice & wrist comeback 28:54 Alcaraz on returning for the US Open & playing mixed doubles with Serena 30:44 Inside the hectic week before the US Open 34:59 US Open predictions 42:24 Roger Federer & Mary Carillo's Hall of Fame induction 44:39 Kim reflects on her own Hall of Fame induction 47:44 Rec Room 52:06 Closing thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leif Shiras joins the show to recap the Cincinnati Open, where Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils claimed the trophies with some sizzling tennis. Shiras explains what propelled Gauff back to the winner's circle, how finalist Jessica Pegula can rebound at Flushing Meadows, and whether Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka or another set of contenders will find that magic at the US Open. The Tennis Channel broadcaster analyzes Fils' improved game, looks at Frances Tiafoe's strengths and weaknesses, and goes in depth on how American Brandon Nakashima has had a dream summer in 2026. Shiras also looks ahead to next week's US Open, which will feature Carlos Alcaraz, but not World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The commentator reacts to Alcaraz's decision to return from a four-month wrist injury at a major, and shares his thoughts on Sinner's difficult decision to miss the action in New York with a knee injury. And Shiras dives into Novak Djokovic's chances, Stan Wawrinka not receiving a Wild Card, and Roger Federer's upcoming Hall of Fame induction on this episode. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in Thursday for an interview with US Open Wildcard, Jack Kennedy!  On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap Cincinnati as Artur Fils powers to his first Masters title over Frances Tiafoe, including a wild 6-0 third set, and discuss why the event felt wide open without Sinner and Alcaraz. They also hit on Brandon Nakashima's continued hard-court surge, Tommy Paul's win over Zverev, and what it all means heading into New York.On the women's side, Coco Gauff beats Jessie Pegula in a dominant final and the group debates whether Coco is now the favorite for the US Open. Plus, they break down the latest US Open news, including Alcaraz officially returning and teaming with Serena Williams in mixed doubles, Sinner pulling out, wild cards, Kyrgios controversy, and a few chaotic off-court stories.00:00 Packed Episode Preview00:29 Cincinnati Masters Winner01:04 Artur Fils Breakthrough02:32 Open Odds Debate03:59 Final Drama and Tiafoe05:15 Nakashima Rising Fast08:30 Zverev Confidence Check09:57 Wild Flight Home Story12:28 Groin Injury Update13:58 Coco Gauff Dominates18:29 Major News Alcaraz Returns22:04 Serena Carlos Mixed Doubles24:12 Rigged Draw Jokes24:48 Sinner Withdraws Injured26:30 US Open Wild Card Debate30:16 Kyrgios Controversy Fallout33:18 NYC Plans34:41 Stats Ostapenko Streak35:29 Serve Bot And US Open Picks40:45 Wrap Up And Next Episode

Arthur Fils is the Cincinnati champion after beating Frances Tiafoe in the final — but what does this breakthrough mean for the Frenchman heading into the US Open? In this week's ATP Weekly, we react to Fils' biggest title yet, preview the Winston-Salem Open and discuss Carlos Alcaraz's arrival in New York. With defending champion Jannik Sinner ruled out through injury, could this be Novak Djokovic's best—and perhaps last—chance to claim a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title? Join us for the latest results, analysis, predictions and US Open talking points. #ATP #Tennis #ArthurFils #FrancesTiafoe #NovakDjokovic #CarlosAlcaraz #USOpen #CincinnatiOpen #WinstonSalemOpen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Knowles has spent his life around some of the greatest players in tennis — first as a player alongside Andre Agassi, Jim Courier and Pete Sampras, and now as a coach working with Jessica Pegula.In this episode, Mark joins Caroline Garcia and Borja Durán for a deeply honest conversation about what actually separates talented players from the ones who reach their full potential.Mark reflects on why he believes he underachieved in singles, how perfectionism hurt his career, and why he now tells players: “Do not chase perfection.”He also opens up about coaching Jessica Pegula — why her team spent nearly a year convincing her to practice less, why elite players sometimes need less information rather than more, and how they are trying to help her take the final step toward winning a Grand Slam.The conversation also turns to one of the most sensitive subjects in tennis: parents.Mark explains why he believes players cannot reach their full potential until they establish the right relationship with their parents, leading Caroline to reflect openly on how her own father's involvement affected her confidence, independence and decision-making.They also discuss Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, player development, burnout, confidence, and why some of the hardest moments in a tennis career can become the ones you miss most once it is over. Chapters:00:00 Tennis parents, confidence & “I hated tennis”00:44 Growing up in the Bahamas01:45 Nick Bollettieri discovers Mark03:00 Life inside the Bollettieri academy05:20 Believing he could become World No. 106:35 Why Mark feels he underachieved08:25 Caroline on struggling with confidence11:25 Becoming a coach13:40 How Mark started working with Jessica Pegula15:05 Do champions need delusional confidence?15:45 Why talent is overrated16:30 “Do not chase perfection”18:40 Caroline's regret about not celebrating19:20 Mark's Grand Slam regrets20:00 Teaching Pegula to celebrate winning24:15 Why Jessica Pegula practiced too much25:00 Convincing Pegula to train less26:40 The problem with tennis parents28:35 Caroline opens up about her father29:45 Andy Roddick's conversation with his dad35:00 How a coach earns a player's trust36:30 Why Pegula focuses on improvement, not ranking38:00 Why Pegula wants less information40:00 Coaching a player trying to win a Grand Slam42:45 Should players practice on Slam off-days?44:55 Mark's advice to young players47:00 Why Jannik Sinner barely played juniors49:00 Why reaching the top too young can hurt players50:20 Alcaraz and building a complete game50:50 How Nadal transformed his game52:30 Caroline on what she wishes she had developed53:45 How Federer, Nadal, Djokovic & Sinner kept evolving57:00 Friendship and rivalry on tour58:00 Why Caroline struggled to connect with players59:00 How tennis locker rooms have changed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross reacts to a newsy week in the sport before welcoming Steve Flink back to talk about his new book, The Immortals of American Tennis. In the notebook dump, Carlos Alcaraz is playing the US Open but Jannik Sinner is not. A new Novak Djokovic documentary is out, Nick Kyrgios has been suspended for a cocaine positive and the Cincinnati semifinals are set to produce a brand new Masters 1000 champion. With Flink, we'll dive into the individuals and themes that make up his history-rich book on American tennis. Thanks to @FitnexaAI for sponsoring this video. Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBj Coupon code: GILL10 0:00 Intro 0:40 Alcaraz IN 2:45 Sinner OUT 7:20 SomniPods 8:50 Djokovic Doc 12:34 US Open Prize Money 15:45 Kyrgios Suspension 19:00 Cincy SFs 21:45 Flink's Immortals 24:40 Tilden, Budge, Kramer 36:20 Evert & Connors, McEnroe 52:22 Pete Sampras 55:50 The Sisters and 21st Century IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coup de tonnerre avant le coup d'envoi de l'US Open ! Avec le forfait de Jannik Sinner et un Carlos Alcaraz de retour de blessure mais sans le moindre repère sur dur, le tableau masculin perd ses principales certitudes. Entre l'absence du numéro un mondial et le manque de rythme de l'Espagnol sur le format trois sets gagnants, la porte s'ouvre en grand pour les outsiders. Est-on à l'aube du Grand Chelem le plus indécis et le plus imprévisible de ces dernières années à New York ? Dans ce numéro de Sans Filet, on passe au crible les conséquences de ces péripéties chez les favoris et on dresse la liste de ceux qui peuvent en profiter pour créer l'exploit.L'équipe revient également sur les victoires de Brandon Nakashima vs Taylor Fritz et Frances Tiafoe vs Lorenzo Musetti à Cincinnati sans oublier la partie pronostic avec notamment la demi-finale tant attendue entre Arthur Fils et Flavio Cobolli !  Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Catherine, David and Matt assembled live on YouTube to react to the dual news from the last 24 hours that Carlos Alcaraz will be making his long-awaited comeback at the US Open, while Jannik Sinner has withdrawn due to his ongoing knee injury. Part one (00:00 - 48:10) - We discuss how we're feeling about another slam without both Sinner and Alcaraz there, the strange season that Sinner has had, our expectations of Alcaraz in New York, and what this all means for the rest of the draw. Who will benefit most from Sinner's absence? Is it mad for Alcaraz to be the favourite? And is this the time for another American man to finally win a major? Part two (48:11 - 56:28) - We cover the concern surrounding Elena Rybakina after she pulled up with an injury against Iga Swiatek in Cincinnati. What does this mean for her No.1 prospects? And what about Taylor Fritz's mixed doubles ambitions? Part three (56:29 - 1:10:10) - The US Open has announced record prize money and the Grand Slams have come together to form a player advisory board. How has it all been received by the group of top players protesting over remuneration? We will be live on the US Open stage reacting to the singles draws on Thursday 27th August at 1pm. Please come along if you're at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre that day during Fan Week! For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second (and longer) part of their recording session this week, Ben and Tumaini fanned out into a range of recent events topics from the last month of tennis, catching up on what's been both a busy yet also quiet stretch of the season.  We start with the uncertainties around Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz for New York, after both missed both Canada and Cincinnati. We also discuss Alcaraz's cornrows (remember those?).  Of players who did play up north, we discuss champs Ben Shelton and Iga Swiatek. We also catch up on rising stars Alex Eala and Rafael Jodar, both of whom are inspiring strong reactions.  We also cover the Marketa Vondrousova doping ban decision in full, and also the WTA's decision to start doing genetic sex tests on its players, news first broken on Bounces. Tumaini then closes the show by describing his in-person experience going to see Ms. Lauryn Hill. Thank you for listening! You can read Ben's work at Bounces and Tumaini's at The Guardian. Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D.

A normal Thursday turned into three stories at once: Alcaraz announcing his US Open return, the USTA's record $108 million prize money package & Slam Player Council, and Karen Moorhouse stepping down as CEO of the ITIA. Andy and Jon get into what a 20% prize money increase actually buys the players, why first-round qualifying money is now higher than what Andy earned reaching the main draw, and the ticket price fight that's about to define this tournament — including why the $400 grounds passes people are screenshotting on Twitter aren't the USTA's list price. COMMENT BELOW: Are you excited for Carlos Alcaraz return?

Début du deuxième tour ce samedi à Cincinnati avec notamment l'entrée de Novak Djokovic. L'homme au 24 titres du Grand Chelem joue son premier tournoi depuis Wimbledon et voulait des sensations avant l'US Open. Mais avec l'absence d'Alcaraz et de Sinner, peut-il rêver à 39 ans de remporter un nouveau Masters 1000 ? Est-ce sa dernière chance ? Ne manquez pas les tops et flops de nos chroniqueurs sur la journée du vendredi. Laissez vos pronos en commentaire ! Bienvenue dans "Sans Filet" avec Romain Beddouk, Benoit Maylin et Julien Varlet.Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

The dust has settled in Montreal — but what did we learn? This week on ATP Weekly, we reflect on the biggest stories from the Canadian Open and examine whether Ben Shelton's impressive run proves his season is firmly back on track. We also turn our attention to Cincinnati, previewing the leading contenders, the most intriguing storylines and the players who could build vital momentum ahead of the US Open. Montreal reflections, Shelton analysis and a full Cincinnati preview — all on the latest episode of Talking Tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick breaks down what makes Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz so adaptable, why young players shouldn't simply copy the world's best, and the tactical changes Novak Djokovic is making late in his career. Plus, Andy gets into Ben Shelton's slice, Casper Ruud's deceptive serve, the rise of slower serves on the WTA Tour, a wild story about nearly missing an exhibition in Peru, and his very strong feelings about Skyline Chili.

Andy Roddick breaks down exactly why Canada and Cincinnati keep producing chaos. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner both pulling out of Cincinnati with injuries, Andy explains why rushing back for a best-of-five US Open could be a risky move. Then, former world No. 4 Holger Rune joins the show for an exclusive update on his Achilles recovery — how rehab is going, when he's targeting a return, and the new Wilson Defeyer racket in his bag. In this episode: Alcaraz & Sinner injuries and the real risk of a US Open return Why you can't replicate five-set match conditions in practice Sabalenka "searching" and a wide-open women's US Open draw Learner Tien's rise toward becoming the top American Holger Rune's full Achilles comeback update and return timeline Holger's racket switch to Wilson and how it compares to his old frame A day in the life of an injured pro: rehab, hitting partners & the grind Next week: Jason Hehir on his Novak Djokovic documentary "The Wolf in Winter" COMMENT BELOW: Who do you think is the new favorite for Cincy!?

Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club members are listening to this podcast ad-free! You could be too, and all you have to do is sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/tennisunfiltered (TUSCers also get an extra podcast every week, access to daily slam coverage, and great group chats with the lads and other TUSCers. Give it a whirl.) **** OFF-COURT NEWS - Jannik Sinner is out of the Cincinnati Masters with a knee injury, raising concerns about the US Open - Emma Raducanu has already confirmed she will miss Flushing Meadows as part of her continued recovery from a stress fracture - Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together for the first time in years at Cincinnati, presumably preparing for a US Open reunion - Coco Gauff addresses the WTA trans policy (with her usual eloquence) WTA TORONTO - Aryna Sabalenka's poor run of form continues with a last-16 defeat to Ekaterina Alexandrova - Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva also lose early - Alexandra Eala goes on another raucous run but this time she is stopped by Belinda Bencic - Iga Swiatek is marching through the draw and it looks like Francisco Roig is having the desired effect - Elena Rybakina is still in but looking increasingly rusty on serve ATP MONTREAL - Jack Draper is left in tears on court after struggling with his arm again against Terence Atmane - Cam Norrie saves match points against Alex de Minaur but then is stopped comprehensively by Arthur Fils - The youngest line-up ever in the quarter-finals includes 8 players born in the 2000s for the first time - Rafa Jodar is on the verge of breaking a long-standing Boris Becker record FUNDRAISING - If you want to sponsor George's Iron Man effort, tap here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/gd-bellshaw-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club members are listening to this podcast ad-free! You could be too, and all you have to do is sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/tennisunfiltered (TUSCers also get an extra podcast every week, access to daily slam coverage, and great group chats with the lads and other TUSCers. Give it a whirl.) **** OFF-COURT NEWS - Jannik Sinner is out of the Cincinnati Masters with a knee injury, raising concerns about the US Open - Emma Raducanu has already confirmed she will miss Flushing Meadows as part of her continued recovery from a stress fracture - Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together for the first time in years at Cincinnati, presumably preparing for a US Open reunion - Coco Gauff addresses the WTA trans policy (with her usual eloquence) WTA TORONTO - Aryna Sabalenka's poor run of form continues with a last-16 defeat to Ekaterina Alexandrova - Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva also lose early - Alexandra Eala goes on another raucous run but this time she is stopped by Belinda Bencic - Iga Swiatek is marching through the draw and it looks like Francisco Roig is having the desired effect - Elena Rybakina is still in but looking increasingly rusty on serve ATP MONTREAL - Jack Draper is left in tears on court after struggling with his arm again against Terence Atmane - Cam Norrie saves match points against Alex de Minaur but then is stopped comprehensively by Arthur Fils - The youngest line-up ever in the quarter-finals includes 8 players born in the 2000s for the first time - Rafa Jodar is on the verge of breaking a long-standing Boris Becker record FUNDRAISING - If you want to sponsor George's Iron Man effort, tap here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/gd-bellshaw-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canada has turned into a full-on bloodbath. Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz were already missing, and then plenty of the “safe” top seeds followed them out the door. Zverev calls his loss to Griekspoor his “worst match of the season,” Fritz looks cooked after his Monday final in DC, and Félix doesn't even make it on court in his hometown because of a back issue.The result? A wide-open Masters with a historic last eight: for the first time, every Masters 1000 quarterfinalist was born in 2000 or later, with 25-year-old Brandon Nakashima somehow the elder statesman. We break down Shelton vs. Mensik, Jodar's rapid rise, why Canada creates so much chaos, and which young player has the biggest opportunity this week.On the women's side, Toronto finally delivers the heavyweight matchups. We look at the draw while debating Sabalenka's recent losses, whether Iga is starting to turn things around, and a wide-open race to finish the year at No. 1.Then it's on to Cincinnati. How concerning is Sinner's withdrawal ahead of the US Open? John thinks it matters; Stevie is waiting to see what the New York practice-court cameras tell us. Plus, Sam somehow turns his “query” into an Ealamania discussion... and, for once, we all agree!00:00 Show Preview02:00 Montreal Is Absolute Chaos!05:20 Zverev's “Worst Match”08:15 The Gen Z TakeOver09:22 Did Fritz Run Out of Gas?11:27 Montreal Quarterfinals13:25 Shelton vs. Menšík14:59 Jodar's Rise + The Fils Test18:44 Why So Many Upsets in Canada?22:44 WTA Toronto 23:17 What's Going On With Sabalenka?25:14 Quarterfinals Breakdown26:09 The No. 1 Race Is Wide Open29:35 Sinner Pulls Out of Cincinnati34:10 Cincy + Venus & Serena36:18 Big Foe's Hand Surgery42:04 Stevie Stat's43:04 Shelton gets Servebot of the Week47:09 That's a Wrap!

Coco Gauff shouted out Christian's Court in a press conference this week, and that moment says a lot about who tennis lets in and who is actually growing it.Links:Send us a voice memo - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/voice-memo Christian's response to Coco Gauff - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbsGM4zOUTt/?igsh=MXB0b3NsMzRiZTdudA==Christian's article on Anisimova - https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/why-anisimova-reunited-with-her-coach-after-brief-splitChristian is in Toronto for the Canadian Open and he joins the podcast to give us the on the ground feels of the tournament in Toronto. Eala-mania is in full effect. The tournament is selling branded chicken adobo and the Filipino fans packed the stands bring the best vibes at a tennis tournament he has ever seen. We talk about Alex Eala's run at the Canadian Open, Coco Gauff's form and that moment in her press conference that has changed things for all of us new media creators in tennis. Anisimova coaching changes and Diana Schnaider and Naomi Osaka looking good.On the men's side in Montreal: no Sinner, no Alcaraz, no Djokovic, and a real question about whether the two-week Masters format is worth what it's costing.Plus a Ground Pass exclusive with Taylor Townsend on why she entered singles only in Canada, and a look at our conversation with Matt Futterman on why he called tennis The Cruelest Game.The full Futterman interview is on Substack tomorrow: https://groundpass.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chipsChapters:00:00 Welcome Christian's Court to the podcast05:15 How the Canadian Open is structured11:51 Alex Eala takes over Canada and their food court17:17 Alex Eala keeps winning29:19 Gauff, Anisimova, the rest of the WTA tour44:56 The ATP in disarray, but is it really?01:03:00 The WTA new Media deal

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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Carlos Alcaraz is out of Cincinnati, the National Bank Open has become an all-out upset party, and Premier Padel just made its UK debut in London — it's a packed week in racket sports. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Top Seed Turmoil in Montreal — Zverev, Medvedev, & Fritz all fall early at the National Bank Open US Open Mixed Doubles Wish List Grows — Navarro/Paul, Boulter/de Minaur, Venus/Bublik & more sign up Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati — defending champ sits out as wrist rehab continues WTA Signs IMG as Broadcast Partner — multi-year production deal kicks off with the 2027 season Premier Padel Lands in London for the First Time — the UK's biggest-ever pro padel event is underway at Olympia London COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week?

Career-high No. 39 Eva Lys is our guest for one of our favorite conversations of the year. We chat about growing up with her dad as a coach, the friends she's made on Tour, and why her social media works without ever feeling forced. She also opens up about the financial reality of life on Tour, balancing sponsorships with tennis, and why WTA is more exciting than ATP.Before Eva joins us, we break down a huge week in Washington. Alex Eala's incredible title run has everyone asking just how high her ceiling really is, while Taylor Fritz proves once again why the North American hard courts bring out his best. We also answer your fan questions, including whether a right-handed Rafa would still be one of the greatest players ever. Plus, how Alcaraz's new No. 3 seeding could shake up the US Open draw, dating apps for tennis players, an extremely serious ranking of Carlos' many hairstyles... and, somehow, a draft of the songs guaranteed to get every white person singing at full volume.00:00 We're Back!01:56 Fritz Does It Again04:29 Eala Mania Arrives04:59 White People Songs10:14 Welcoming Eva Lys11:15 Growing Up Around Tennis12:24 Life Beyond the Tour13:22 Friends on Tour14:58 Favorite Cities on Tour16:12 Social Media Without the Cringe17:43 Rating Eva as an Influencer19:17 Why the WTA Is So Open21:05 Breakthrough Moments22:20 Tour's Most Underrated Players24:48 WTA vs. ATP26:38 When Social Media Becomes Your Job28:08 Sponsorships Behind the Scenes29:09 The Financial Reality of Injuries30:25 Instagram vs. TikTok31:28 Prize Money Perspective33:17 The Great Airline Miles Debate34:45 Reality TV Draft41:57 One Last Challenge47:22 Wimbledon Bracket Winners48:31 Fan Questions48:31 Carlos as Seed No. 3?51:29 What if Rafa was Right-Handed?54:32 Dating Apps on Tour55:57 Ranking Carlos Alcaraz's Hairstyles58:20 See You Next Week!

Tennis broadcaster Candy Reid returns to the podcast to recap the Washington DC Open, where Alexandra Eala won her maiden title and dispatched some of the most talented names in the game to do so. Reid explains why Eala is so good for tennis, why her Filipino support is amazing, and why her game could keep elevating to that of a major champion. The broadcaster also reacts to Taylor Fritz capturing the men's crown in the US capital, and finalist Rafael Jodar's consistency in his rookie year on the ATP. Reid highlights all the action from Canada, where Ben Shelton looks to defend his title. The commentator looks at Elena Rybakina's form, Marta Kostyuk's athleticism, and Jessica Pegula's chances to add that elusive first major. And Reid reacts to the news that Carlos Alcaraz will not play in Cincinnati, as the talented Spaniard's US Open title defense hangs in the balance. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While Lizzy is off pursuing her dreams or something, Sam Taunton graces us with his presence and sassy mouth. He and Mike get lost in a labyrinth of cornrows, fedoras and tennis adjacent ramblings. We marvel at Alex Eala's recent victory and whet our whistles at the impending triumphant return of Bernie Tomic and some guy named Alcaraz. Oh, and Sam freely admits he violated the terms of his Tennis Australia contract by speaking directly to players (namely: Taylor Fritz) in the corridors after their AO matches. All his wages are henceforth garnished. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos Alcaraz ne défendra pas son titre à Cincinnati. L'Espagnol repousse (encore) son retour à la compétition, toujours amoindri par sa blessure au poignet qui l'éloigne des courts depuis avril et son abandon à Barcelone. Est-ce une décision pour mieux préparer l'US Open ? Peut-il performer sans jouer un match avant ? Prendrait-il un risque à revenir sur les courts à New-York ? Doit-il tirer un trait sur la fin de la saison ? Sans Filet revient également sur les matches de la nuit au Canada avec notamment les belles perfs français de Royer et Atmane.Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Andy Roddick is back on Served to break down a loaded week of tennis news. Carlos Alcaraz sets social media on fire with full-speed hitting videos ahead of his US Open and Cincinnati title defense. The guys react to Taylor Fritz taking the Washington title over Rafa Jodar, Alexandra Eala's breakout run as the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title, and whether she's officially a top-ten threat? Plus: the ITIA's four-year suspension of 2023 Wimbledon Champion Markéta Vondrousova is confirmed — Andy digs into the ruling, the missed-test protocols every player should know, and why his early sympathy shifted. The crew also covers Cruz Hewitt following in Lleyton's footsteps, Emma Raducanu ruled out of the US Open with a stress fracture, Venus and Serena Williams landing a Cincinnati doubles wildcard, and Novak Djokovic's radical scoring idea. COMMENT BELOW:What do you think of Carlos Alcaraz's practice videos?

Join us on an Odyssey through the tours and while we put the diss in Odysseus. Ivy Pochoda is back to flex her classical Greek muscles as we explore the Isle of Lobsbos to find the things that made us gayer for tennis. Hint, it's everything Jelena Ostapenko is doing on social media. Plus we cover the 250s and all the new winners in That's So Hades and we debate what puts the Ick in Icarus more - the Alcaraz cornrows or Taylor Townsend's mixed doubles announcement for the US Open. We also talk about the Trojan Horse that could be the new genetic testing system implemented by the WTA and offer up our solution. And we play Yes Gawd where we match top players to Greek gods. You don't want to Artemis it. 

Más Tiempo de Opinión. La situación de Vinicius y Rodri. Martín Presa rompre su silencio en Marca. Alcaraz renuncia a Cincinnati. El furor por la camiseta de Adidas de las dos estrellas

Deco, en Madrid para negociar por Julián Álvarez. Tiempo de Opinión. Martín Presa rompe su silencio. Alcaraz no jugará en Cincinnati. La pretemporada del Málaga. Noticias de mercado. El recuerdo de 'La Quinta del Buitre', por Roberto Palomar

The boys are back together after a few days in Los Cabos, with plenty of stories to tell before diving into a packed week on Tour... and there's a lot to catch up on!Taylor Fritz wants to join the Servebot Club and proves himself after another big week in Washington, while Brandon Nakashima and Alex Michelsen continue building momentum. The guys also give a shoutout to Arthur Gea and Alexandra Eala's amazing runs.There's plenty of news to get through too, including Djokovic's return in Cincinnati, the stacked US Open Mixed Doubles field, and why Team World might have the edge at this year's Laver Cup.Plus, Sam's failed fasting experiment, Alcaraz's new hairstyle, Cabo behind-the-scenes stories, and enough laughs to keep the group chat busy for another week.00:00 The Boys Are Back00:57 Washington Finals Preview01:28 Is Taylor Fritz Back?02:39 A Tough Week for the Americans04:21 Nakashima and Michelsen on the Rise06:13 Jodar Breakthrough Run08:14 Los Cabos Stories From Behind the Scenes11:01 Arthur Gea Wins Los Cabos15:17 Alex Eala's Breakthrough Week19:42 Sam's Failed Fast and Cabo Chaos20:34 A Quick Memphis Shoutout21:18 Major News21:24 Korda Undergoes Back Surgery23:18 Cincinnati's Loaded Field24:09 US Open Mixed Doubles Preview27:10 Carlos Alcaraz's New Look28:48 Laver Cup Picks30:49 Stevie's Stats 31:34 Bot of the Week33:33 Canada Masters Preview37:44 Zverev Chasing No. 139:19 See You On Thursday!

El extenista charló en 'El Larguero' sobre el gran nivel del madrileño y el regreso de Alcaraz

Real Madrid y Atlético pinchan en los amistosos de pretemporada. La renovación de Vinicius sigue estancada. El Barça cambia la estrategia con La Masía. Continua la guerra entre la UEFA y la FIFA por el Mundial. Hablamos con Santi Denia, nuevo seleccionador de la República Checa. Charla con David Ferrer sobre el gran nivel de Rafa Jódar y la evolución de la lesión de Alcaraz. 

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Novak Djokovic is heading back to Cincinnati for the first time since his legendary 2023 final against Carlos Alcaraz — and Alcaraz himself is teasing a return from injury ahead of the US Open. Meanwhile, a scary heat collapse in Memphis and a new generation of Hewitt taking over DC kept the week packed. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Alexandrova Collapses during Memphis Heat Wave Cruz Hewitt wins his first ATP Tour match in DC Alex Eala knocks out defending champion Leylah Fernandez Draper gets Wild Card to Montreal Djokovic will play first Cincinnati Open since 2023 COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week?

The Canadian Open used to be a crucial, epic stop in the ATP calendar. Federer reached many finals and won the tournament twice. Rafael Nadal has won five titles there, second only to Ivan Lendl with six. Novak Djokovic played many epics here against the Big 4 members, and won his first Masters title in Montreal in 2007. Then, why do players well established in the Elite of the Tennis world, Novak Djokovic included, have seemingly collectively decided that it isn't worth their time and effort anymore? A few reasons explored are: the calendar and the controversial two-week format, the men's Grand Slam format, and the state of the Montreal facilities and site. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:37) live from Detroit following an emotional game for the Tigers, which could be Tarik Skubal's last with Detroit. They discuss the likelihood of Skubal being moved at the deadline, how Shane Bieber's disastrous outing could affect the Blue Jays' trade deadline plans, the trade value for Toronto's top trade chips, and much more. Then, former Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet Tennis analyst, Genie Bouchard joins the show (26:30) ahead of the National Bank Open! She shares a competitor's POV on how players can prepare for longer tournaments in tighter schedules, Victoria Mboko having to withdraw from the event, how players handle the pressure of playing in a hometown open, how close World No.4 Felix Auger-Aliassime is to Sinner and Alcaraz, and more. Finally, they discuss Macklin Celebrini signing the most expensive contract in NHL history, the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For our special 200th Episode we'll be joined by Frances Tiafoe, so stay tuned for that!!On this episode of Nothing Major, John Isner, Steve Johnson, and Sam Querrey recap their weekend in Memphis for their Nothing Major Exhibition, complete with humidity, rain delays, trash talk, a modified rematch of their 2010 Memphis final, and a doubles display that had John's return game drawing Novak comparisons.The guys also break down the final clay-court ATP 250s of the year, discussing Quentin Halys' title in Kitzbühel, Luca Van Assche's win in Estoril, and Alexander Blockx's rise after injury disrupted his grass season. Plus, they react to Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic skipping the Canadian Masters, debate a 12-day Masters format and the 2028 LA Olympics scheduling clash with Wimbledon, before wrapping up with a preview of Washington DC.00:00 Show Intro and Agenda00:34 Memphis Event Recap01:29 Isner vs Querrey Singles03:18 Doubles and Return Talk04:33 Love 40 Challenge Format06:27 Clay 250s After Wimbledon06:41 Kitzbuhel Halys Title09:54 Estoril Van Assche vs Blockx15:33 Airline Upgrade Drama17:28 Canadian Masters Star Withdrawals22:46 Novak iPod and Longevity Stat24:14 Tech Talk Nostalgia24:32 LA Olympics Scheduling26:11 Opening Ceremony Stories27:57 Stevie Stats Trivia29:46 Shampoo vs Body Wash30:41 Wrapped Minivan Debate31:36 Tennis Players Basketball Five34:01 DC Picks and Matchups36:18 Draper Health and Gear40:47 Doubles Memories and Drama42:19 Episode Wrap

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim talk to Mary Carillo ahead of her well-deserved International Tennis Hall of Fame induction in Newport (alongside one Roger Federer), Mary opens up on 45 years in sports media, 17 Olympics, six Emmys, and the unlikely night at Madison Square Garden that launched it all. In this episode: - The Racket Rundown: Rublev, Tsitsipas, Krejčíková, & Merida Titles - The ATP's plan to unify tennis balls by 2029 - Alcaraz's wrist brace at the 2026 World Cup - Mary Carillo on getting into broadcasting - Her legendary storytelling craft and personalizing athletes for the audience - The day lightning struck the broadcast booth while she was inside Mary's Badminton rant: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/mary-carillo-s-badminton-rant-remains-the-best-sports-commentary-of-all-time-747874883720 COMMENT BELOW: What is your favorite Mary Carillo moment!?

On this episode of Nothing Major, John, Stevie, and Sam react to Stefanos Tsitsipas capturing the Gstaad title after firing his father as coach and discuss what the win could mean as the tour shifts to the North American hard courts. They also break down Andrey Rublev's Bastad title, debate which results matter most heading into the summer, and welcome Tennis Channel's Prakash Amritraj to the show.Prakash shares his perspective on what separates today's top players physically and mentally, pulls back the curtain on handling big on-desk interviews, and gives his US Open contenders outside of Djokovic, Zverev, Sinner, and Alcaraz, highlighting Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Learner Tien. Plus, the guys preview their upcoming Memphis exhibition matches!00:00 Show Teaser00:23 World Cup Banter01:29 Meet Prakash01:59 Breakfast Gains03:56 Suits And Style05:03 Gym Monsters Talk07:48 Desk Interview Nerves13:13 Broadcast Chemistry15:46 Gstaad Tsitsipas Win21:27 Bastad Rublev Title26:13 Breakfast And Watermelon27:53 Memphis Match Hype28:47 Alcaraz World Cup Moment30:44 Cincy Return And Wrist32:59 Ferrero Era Nostalgia34:02 Cobolli Cornrows37:29 Major Opinions And Stats42:52 US Open Dark Horses46:56 Memphis Preview49:15 Match Strategy And Nerves51:55 Wrap Up And Next Episode

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Wimbledon 2026 is in the books — Jannik Sinner claimed his fifth Grand Slam title, Serena Williams drew the biggest Wimbledon audience in ESPN history, and the women's final set an all-time record. Plus, Carlos Alcaraz has been cleared to return, and the tennis world cleaned up at the altar. Check out Andy's Wilson Defyer Review: https://youtu.be/nMXWrYafeAI In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: 1. Wimbledon 2026 viewership records 2. 2026 Cincinnati Open entry list 3. Novak Djokovic "The Wolf in Winter" documentary trailer drops on Prime Video 4. Tennis wedding roundup 5. Anna Leigh Waters' MLP women's doubles win streak snapped at 25-0 If you follow pro tennis, play padel or pickleball, or just want to stay in the loop with the fastest-growing sports on the planet, this is your weekly fix. Subscribe for weekly episodes covering major stories, sharp insights, and fun surprises in the world of racket sports. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week?

On Monday Match Analysis, Hall-of-Fame tennis writer Steve Flink joins the show as we wrap up coverage of Wimbledon 2026. We discuss Jannik Sinner's impressive triumph, Alexander Zverev's positive steps, Novak Djokovic's new reality, Carlos Alcaraz's wrist prognosis, Wimbledon night sessions and a disappointment power rankings. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Sinner & Zverev 25:00 Djokovic's SF Run 37:25 Return of Alcaraz 40:55 Wimbledon Nights 46:50 Disappointment Rankings IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.