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Catherine, David and Matt react to Serena Williams' singles return as she lost in three sets on Centre Court to Maya Joint. In what way did this match and occasion actually exceed our expectations? How did Joint manage to overcome her nerves to play so well and win? Would playing a warm-up tournament have helped Serena? And what might the rest of her summer look like? We then wrap up the other women's results including an emotional Iga Swiatek passing a difficult test as defending champion against Taylor Townsend, Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina both surviving despite inconsistent displays, a shock defeat for Elina Svitolina, and a brilliant comeback by Jasmine Paolini. In part two (47:30), we turn our attention to the men's draw and Taylor Fritz's blazer, Ben Shelton's big missed opportunity, and a special win for Matteo Berrettini in four tiebreaks over Stan Wawrinka. We end by looking ahead to the Day 3 Order of Play (1:13:14). For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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.

Serena Williams takes over a quiet week in tennis and makes her return to singles at Wimbledon.▶ Watch next: OFF SEASON, Episode 7 — https://youtu.be/DBEQ8JbqyMA?si=-B8rgYbIId5eGxaI It was supposed to be a quiet mini pod but Serena Williams and Wimbledon has other ideas when they announced her wildcard into the singles draw. We got 5 Americans in the singles draw but only one got the trophy and the NEW Ground Pass Tournament guide are live! Links:Serena playing in Berlin - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZp_6CeJ9oR/?igsh=MTltYjZkdXJnNGs2YQ==Casper Ruud's Wedding video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZuzslTD-lr/?igsh=MWJxZ3RiYXR4YjJjdg==Support Ground Pass - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/supportBuy the last tournament Hat - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop/p/ground-pass-tennis-hatGround Pass Tournament Guide - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/tournament-guidesChapters:00:00 Intro - A not so Quiet Week02:11 Serena Williams is playing singles at Wimbledon09:36 A Voice Memo from Berlin15:33 Tennis took a back seat this week16:35 Grass brings the upsets - Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina lose early - Alex Eala is great on grass19:56 Ann Li will be seeded at Wimbledon20:48 Pegula, Fritz, Navarro, Tiafoe and Tommy Paul make finals this wee but who wins?22:35 Fransisco Cerundolo wins a title with a new coach24:29 What's up with Aryna Sabalenka?25:27 Casper Ruud gets married26:22 Ground Pass Tournament Guides have a new look31:24 How to Support Ground Pass34:56 Outro35:45 One More Thing!

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge – dieses Mal mit den letzten großen Vorbereitungsturnieren vor Wimbledon. Die Sieger und Siegerinnen waren dabei teilweise überraschend. Doch das gehört ja zum Rasen schon fast obligatorisch dazu. In Berlin konnte sich Linda Noskova den Titel holen. Sie pflügte teilweise durch das Feld. Vor allem der erste Aufschlag war unantastbar für die meisten Gegnerinnen. Im Finale gewann sie gegen Jessica Pegula, der zuvor im Halbfinale gegen Aryna Sabalenka ein klarer Sieg gelungen war. Vor allem der Bagel im dritten Satz war beeindruckend. Auch sonst war fast die ganze Weltspitze in Berlin anwesend. Für Elena Rybakina ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge – dieses Mal mit den letzten großen Vorbereitungsturnieren vor Wimbledon. Die Sieger und Siegerinnen waren dabei teilweise überraschend. Doch das gehört ja zum Rasen schon fast obligatorisch dazu. In Berlin konnte sich Linda Noskova den Titel holen. Sie pflügte teilweise durch das Feld. Vor allem der erste Aufschlag war unantastbar für die meisten Gegnerinnen. Im Finale gewann sie gegen Jessica Pegula, der zuvor im Halbfinale gegen Aryna Sabalenka ein klarer Sieg gelungen war. Vor allem der Bagel im dritten Satz war beeindruckend. Auch sonst war fast die ganze Weltspitze in Berlin anwesend. Für Elena Rybakina ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Catherine and David are rejoined by Matt, who's back from Chicago, to catch up on the week's results so far and speculate about whether Serena Williams will play more than just doubles at Wimbledon. Part one (00:00 - 25:45) - We start with Wimbledon's wildcard decisions. Is a spot being saved for Serena to play singles? Do we think she will take it? Is that something we would like to see? And why does it feel wrong that Dan Evans has been snubbed? Part two - WTA (25:46 - 53:00). We discuss Alexandra Eala's brilliant win over Elena Rybakina, emotional scenes for Paula Badosa after she beat Coco Gauff in Berlin, and why this grass court season feels big for Aryna Sabalenka. Plus, are Madison Keys and Karolina Pliskova dormant volcanoes who are beginning to rumble? Part three - ATP (53:01 - 1:22:03). On the men's side, are Tommy Paul and Alex de Minaur on a collision course at Queen's? Was Corentin Moutet being funny or rude with his f-bomb heavy interview? And who's going to come through a competitive field in Halle? For ad-free listening and bonus content, become a Friend of The Tennis Podcast.Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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.

Alexandra Eala has produced a huge result at the Berlin Open 2026, defeating Elena Rybakina in one of the biggest wins of her career.In this post-match reaction, we break down how Eala managed to stun Rybakina on the grass courts of Berlin, what went wrong for Rybakina, and why this could be a major breakthrough moment for the young Filipino star. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Alexandra Eala secures a massive victory over Elena Rybakina in the Berlin Round of 16. See how this upset shifted the tournament bracket.This breakdown covers the critical moments from the Berlin tennis match between Alexandra Ayala and Elena Rybakina. We analyze the tactical shifts that allowed Ayala to overcome the World number two, who entered the match as a favorite given her status as a former Wimbledon champion and current Australian Open winner.Tennis fans looking for insights into elite WTA grass court performance will appreciate this tactical analysis. By examining how Rybakina defeat played out on the court, viewers can better understand the variables at play when a top-ranked player struggles against an aggressive opponent. We review the specific exchanges that defined the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.

The wildcard who's lost only twice on grass all year against the world number two who can't find her form. Alex Eala vs Elena Rybakina at the Berlin Open 2026 is a round of 16 rematch with massive Wimbledon stakes — and we have the full Eala vs Rybakina prediction, preview, and tactical breakdown right here.Eala just beat Vekic 7-5, 6-4 to continue her remarkable grass court season — her seventh win on the surface in 2026, fresh off a Birmingham title. She is a wildcard ranked world number 35, and she is dangerous. Rybakina enters as the second seed, but she has an alarming 5-5 record across her last ten matches and has never reached a Berlin semi-final in four attempts. The two last met at the Italian Open in May, where Rybakina won in straight sets on clay. This time it's grass — the surface where Eala has been nearly unbeatable and where two of the last three Berlin champions have been left-handed, just like her. The Eala vs Rybakina Berlin Open 2026 round of 16 clash is the biggest test yet of Eala's grass court breakthrough season.Can Eala reverse her Rome defeat and pull off the upset of the grass court season so far? Or does Rybakina's class and power finally show up at exactly the right moment?

She beat her once this year. Now they meet on grass for the very first time. Alex Eala vs Donna Vekic at the Berlin Open 2026 is a first round rematch with everything on the line — and we have the full Eala vs Vekic prediction, preview, and tactical breakdown right here.Eala leads the head-to-head 1-0 in 2026 — winning in Auckland in three sets in January. But Vekic has just reached the Queen's Club final as a lucky loser, demolishing Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3 in the semi-finals and pushing Raducanu to the limit on Sunday. She arrives in Berlin as the hottest grass court player in the draw. The Eala vs Vekic Berlin Open 2026 first round is their first ever meeting on grass — and both previous matches were on hard courts. Surface changes everything. And the winner of the Eala vs Vekic German Open clash faces world number two Elena Rybakina in the second round. The stakes could not be higher from round one.Can Eala make it three wins from three against Vekic and continue the most impressive grass court run of her career? Or does Vekic use her Queen's Club momentum and grass court pedigree to finally get one back on the Filipina?Full Match Breakdown:- Alex Eala's 2026 grass court season — Birmingham champion, Queen's Club run, career-best form on the surface- Donna Vekic's Queen's Club 2026 run — lucky loser to finalist, the grass court form that makes her dangerous in Berlin- Eala leads head-to-head 1-0 — but both wins on hard court, and grass changes everything- First ever grass court meeting between Eala and Vekic — no surface precedent, pure tactics- The Rybakina factor — what winning this Berlin Open 2026 first round means for both players- Wimbledon 2026 build-up — why this German Open clash matters beyond just this week- Tactical breakdown — how Eala vs Vekic is won on the Berlin grass- Our prediction for the Berlin Open 2026 first round

A discussion on Alexander Zverev's route to winning the title and analysis of the final with historical implications, Jannik Sinner's shocking defeat, João Fonseca vs Djokovic, thoughts on Flavio Cobolli and Jakub Mensik plus future projections. On the Women's side, we recap Mirra Andreeva's impressive title run, Maja Chwalinska's heroics to get to the final, and discuss each of the Core 4 (Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek) and what to make of their campaigns which all ended before the semifinals. We also Look ahead to the grass.Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mirra Andreeva caps off an amazing clay season with the biggest clay title possible at Roland Garros. At only 19 years old!If the season before clay wasn't filled with her best moments, Andreeva came back with fire for the clay, winning 22 of 25 matches, and lifting her first major title. While she was pretty much expected to achieve all there is to achieve in tennis, maybe this title at Grand Slam level might have surprised even the best analysts. I personally think this came way sooner than I thought it would, even though I did pick her to win the tournament during our Draw Previews episode.Now, at No.1 in the Race, she has a tangible chance at getting to the top of the rankings, becoming World No.1 for real. But the road ahead won't be easy.The WTA Core Four: Swiatek's episode: https://shows.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels/episodes/iga-swiatek-lost-at-roland-garros-there-are-positivesI have opinions on the performances of the WTA Core Four, meaning Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. It ranges from "it's fine, it happens," to "this could trigger the end of her peak."In particular, Sabalenka had possibly the worst result, even if she's gotten the furthest in the tournament. Losing 10 games in a row when you're serving for the match is an epic meltdown. It's the kind of historic achievement you just don't want in your resume, especially as World No.1 when all your biggest rivals are already out of the tournament.Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mirra Andreeva caps off an amazing clay season with the biggest clay title possible at Roland Garros. At only 19 years old!If the season before clay wasn't filled with her best moments, Andreeva came back with fire for the clay, winning 22 of 25 matches, and lifting her first major title. While she was pretty much expected to achieve all there is to achieve in tennis, maybe this title at Grand Slam level might have surprised even the best analysts. I personally think this came way sooner than I thought it would, even though I did pick her to win the tournament during our Draw Previews episode.Now, at No.1 in the Race, she has a tangible chance at getting to the top of the rankings, becoming World No.1 for real. But the road ahead won't be easy.The WTA Core Four: Swiatek's episode: https://shows.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels/episodes/iga-swiatek-lost-at-roland-garros-there-are-positivesI have opinions on the performances of the WTA Core Four, meaning Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. It ranges from "it's fine, it happens," to "this could trigger the end of her peak."In particular, Sabalenka had possibly the worst result, even if she's gotten the furthest in the tournament. Losing 10 games in a row when you're serving for the match is an epic meltdown. It's the kind of historic achievement you just don't want in your resume, especially as World No.1 when all your biggest rivals are already out of the tournament.Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion on Alexander Zverev's route to winning the title and analysis of the final with historical implications, Jannik Sinner's shocking defeat, João Fonseca vs Djokovic, thoughts on Flavio Cobolli and Jakub Mensik plus future projections. On the Women's side, we recap Mirra Andreeva's impressive title run, Maja Chwalinska's heroics to get to the final, and discuss each of the Core 4 (Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek) and what to make of their campaigns which all ended before the semifinals. We also Look ahead to the grass.Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calvin Betton and James Gray are in Paris, while George Bellshaw holds the fort in London (while dodging celebrating Arsenal fans). Serena Williams confirms her comeback to tennis and will play doubles with Victoria Mboko at Queen's next week Jannik Sinner suffers one of the biggest shocks in French Open history as cramp and fatigue beats him (and Juan Manuel Cerundolo) Novak Djokovic is beaten for just the second time ever from two sets up, smoked off the court by Joao Fonseca in a compelling five-setter in the heat of Chatrier Iga Swiatek's return to form comes to an end with a shock defeat to Marta Kostyuk that she blames on being "tense" on the court Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff are also early casualties to leave the draw relatively open in the second week For daily podcast updates from the grand slams, join the TUSCers on our Patreon channel for just £3.60 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calvin Betton and James Gray are in Paris, while George Bellshaw holds the fort in London (while dodging celebrating Arsenal fans). Serena Williams confirms her comeback to tennis and will play doubles with Victoria Mboko at Queen's next week Jannik Sinner suffers one of the biggest shocks in French Open history as cramp and fatigue beats him (and Juan Manuel Cerundolo) Novak Djokovic is beaten for just the second time ever from two sets up, smoked off the court by Joao Fonseca in a compelling five-setter in the heat of Chatrier Iga Swiatek's return to form comes to an end with a shock defeat to Marta Kostyuk that she blames on being "tense" on the court Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff are also early casualties to leave the draw relatively open in the second week For daily podcast updates from the grand slams, join the TUSCers on our Patreon channel for just £3.60 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barstool Hubbs joins the podcast to react to one of the most shocking upsets in tennis history, as Jannik Sinner faltered in the heat and lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of Roland Garros. Hubbs breaks down how the sun continues to cause Sinner problems, and what it means for the men's draw that suddenly appears to be open for the taking. The Barstool Sports personality reacts to Ben Shelton's loss, Frances Tiafoe and Learner Tien's chances to keep advancing, and whether Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, Joao Fonseca or others can can seize this valuable moment. Hubbs weighs in on the women's draw where Iga Swiatek is most likely thanking her lucky stars that Jelena Ostapenko lost, and Elena Rybakina crashed out in the second round. The commentator previews a 3rd round showdown between Iva Jovic and Naomi Osaka, and assesses the early round for of Aryna Sabalenka, Amanda Anisimova and Coco Gauff. And Hubbs gives his assessment of French teenager Moise Kouame, who captivated the local fans in Paris. 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.

Andy Roddick breaks down the results from Day 4 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick dives into the day's scores, notably highlighting João Fonseca and Rafael Jódar both battling through their matches, as well as Novak Djokovic. He talks about Elena Rybakina's tough loss and the injuries that plagued the day, including Hailey Baptiste's retirement. Finally, he covers the rumors Jon Wertheim has been hearing on the ground regarding a possible return to grass for Serena Williams… COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from the day?

John, Sam, Stevie, and special guest Caroline Wozniacki react to one of the biggest upsets EVER at a Major, as Jannik Sinner completely collapses from 6-3, 6-2, 5-1 up against Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the Paris heat. The boys debate the controversial mid match timeout and whether heat might genuinely be Sinner's biggest weakness, leading to a full discussion on genetics, body cooling, acclimation, and what he may need to change long term to survive brutal Slam conditions.Elsewhere at French Open, Frances Tiafoe survives Hubert Hurkacz in five and celebrates by ripping the shirt off, Moise Kouame turns Lenglen into complete chaos, and Jakub Menšík wins a 13-11 fifth set breaker while cramping so badly he leaves the court in a wheelchair. Plus: João Fonseca's comeback, Novak Djokovic keeping the “25” dream alive, and the Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coaching split becoming the messiest storyline in Paris.On the women's side, Elena Rybakina suffers the biggest upset of Round 2, Serena Williams comeback rumors start flying again, and the crew closes with Round 3 predictions, bracket standings, and a looming punishment for whoever finishes last.00:00 Welcome Back!00:21 Sinner Shocking Collapse01:33 Wozniacki Joins Desk02:42 Heat + Cramps Debate06:20 Upset Magnitude Talk09:29 Kouame and Teens Breakthrough11:53 Tiafoe Outlasts Hurkacz14:05 Other Results15:09 Mensik Marathon Cramping16:04 Fokina Coaching Drama 17:55 Rybakina Shock Upset19:46 Baptiste Dramatic Injury 23:09 Serena Comeback Rumors27:13 Round 3 Predictions28:24 Bracket Update And Goodbye!

João Fonseca produces an incredible comeback win at Roland Garros 2026 to set up a blockbuster clash with Novak Djokovic, while Elena Rybakina is OUT after a shock defeat in Paris. Iga Swiatek continues her Roland Garros campaign with another strong win, Djokovic moves through, Jakub Mensik survives a brutal five-set battle, and Alexander Zverev cruises into the next round. In this Roland Garros 2026 reaction, we break down all the biggest French Open results from today, including Fonseca's comeback against Dino Prizmic, Djokovic's win over Valentin Royer, Rybakina's upset loss to Yuliia Starodubtseva, Iga Swiatek beating Sara Bejlek, Mensik's dramatic win over Mariano Navone, Rafael Jódar's impressive run continuing, and Zverev's dominant performance against Tomas Machac. We also discuss what Djokovic vs Fonseca could look like in the next round, whether Iga Swiatek is becoming the favourite again in Paris, what went wrong for Rybakina, and which young stars are making a statement at the French Open. Who was the biggest story of the day at Roland Garros 2026? Fonseca's comeback? Rybakina losing? Djokovic winning? Iga Swiatek looking strong? Or Mensik surviving an epic? ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Catherine, David and Matt convene at the end of a quite crazy day at Roland Garros, headlined by Elena Rybakina's defeat in a final set tiebreak.Part one - Women's results. This was a very good day for Iga Swiatek, right? She beat Sara Bejlek, Jelena Ostapenko lost to Magda Linette, and Rybakina was beaten by Yulia Starodubtseva. We discuss all of those matches and their ramifications. Does this propel Swiatek to title favourite? Elsewhere, we cover a devastating injury for Hailey Baptiste, a sad exit for Jasmine Paolini, and some spectacular, no-notes aggro between Tamara Korpatsch and Wang Xinyu.Part two - Men's results (27:24). We get stuck into all things Novak Djokovic - his enthralling win over Valentin Royer in almost four hours beneath the blazing hot sun and his punchy press conference afterwards. How much will this match have taken out of him and what could it mean for his tournament? In the next round he'll face Joao Fonseca who came back from two sets down to beat Dino Prizmic. There's also some distressing Jakub Mensik scenes, a crazy story about Alejandro Davidovich Fokina being abandoned by his coach, and a big reunion between David and the Drop Shot Dragon.Part three - Mousquetaire of the day and Day 5 Order of Play (1:00:25)Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chaotic day in Paris delivered one of the tournament's biggest shocks so far as Elena Rybakina crashed out of Roland-Garros in dramatic fashion. We break down Yuliia Starodubtseva's stunning comeback, the brutal heatwave conditions impacting players across the grounds, and how Marta Kostyuk battled through to keep the Ukrainian charge alive. Jakub Mensik survives an absolute clay-court war — and nearly collapses afterward — while João Fonseca continues his breakout run to book a blockbuster showdown with Novak Djokovic. We also cover Swiatek's steady progress, more five-set madness in the men's draw, and the growing conversation around player safety in the Paris heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Grand Slam finalist and former British number one Greg Rusedeski look back on a shock exit for Elena Rybakina, another early British defeat, and a wild story involving Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's coach.TIMECODES00:38: Elena Rybakina's defeat07:05: Novak Djokovic progresses11:33: Fran Jones' exit11:50: Fran Jones post match interview 16:48: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coach fall out

Katie Smith, Abigail Johnson and Annabel Croft look back on the British men's exit, Daniil Medvedev — a former world number one — being knocked out of Roland-Garros seven times, and 17‑year‑old Moise Kouame reaching the second round.TIMECODES00:20: Cameron Norrie retires from opening round.02:18: Cameron Norrie speaking to Russell Fuller.07:00: Medvedev knocked out of Roland-Garros at the earliest opportunity for the seventh time.11:12: Moise Kouame, 17‑year‑old French star, making history.12:09: Moise Kouame post‑match interview.16:30: Sabalenka questioned over prize‑money stance and diamonds.To listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis' on BBC Sounds. Coverage continues on Wednesday 27th May — we will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds from 1pm UK time with commentary of Elina Svitolina, Elena Rybakina, followed by Novak Djokovic against Frenchman Valentin Royer and Britain's Francesca Jones.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge - heute mit Tag 2 der French Open. Philipp ist nicht dabei, deswegen hat sich Andreas mal wieder die Hilfe von Lukas Zahrer vom Standard geholt. Eva Lys ist eine Runde weiter, sie gewann gegen Petra Marcinko. Elena Rybakina gewann sicher und Elina Svitolina konnte sich erst im Tiebreak des 3. Satzes gegen Anna Bondar durchsetzen. Bei den Herren wäre Casper Ruud beinahe Opfer der Hitze geworden und Thanasi Kokkinakis gewann gegen Terence Atmane. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen möchtet, freuen wir uns über Bewertungen und Rezensionen auf iTunes und Spotify. Wenn ihr uns auch finanziell unterstützen ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Send us Fan MailResh and Stef are BACK and they are UNWELL about clay season — in the best possible way. In this episode, your favorite hosts break down everything that happened between Charleston and Roland-Garros, and honey, there was a LOT.Elena Rybakina won Stuttgart and finally learned how to drive. Marta Kostyuk did a back handspring after winning the Madrid Open. Hailey Baptiste snapped a racket in half with her bare knee and ascended to icon status. And Elina Svitolina defeated basically every top player alive en route to winning Rome, completing what the tennis world is calling the Ukrainian Sweep of 2026.Also on the agenda: the Roland-Garros draw is simultaneously a gift and a crime, Coco Gauff is hungry and motivated and we love to see it, and Iga Swiatek has a draw so brutal it would make a lesser player retire on the spot.Plus: Gael Monfils is retiring and Elina Svitolina wrote a letter about him that will make you sob into your pillow. And Billie Jean King got her bachelor's degree at 82 and shot tennis balls into the crowd. We don't deserve her.Support the showInstagram : Out_Wide_PodcastJingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft look back on the opening day of the French Open. We hear from Emma Raducanu after her straight sets exit on Day One.But there was success for Britain's Fran Jones, who came from behind to win at a Grand Slam for the first time. And Novak Djokovic was pushed hard by home favourite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard before prevailing in four sets. Can he pose a serious threat at this tournament?TIMECODES 01:00 "Nightclub Novak" fights his way into Round Two04:00 Emma Raducanu exits on Day One06:45 Raducanu interview with Russell Fuller10:40 Fran Jones wins for the first time at a Grand Slam15:50 Marta Kostyuk's emotional winTo listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis' on BBC Sounds. Coverage begins from 1pm on Monday 25 May, featuring Katie Boulter, Stan Wawrinka and Elena Rybakina's matches.

WTA Weekly French Open Preview | Swiatek Seeks Fifth Roland Garros Crown | Gauff Aims to Defend Her Title The clay-court Grand Slam season reaches its peak as Roland Garros gets underway in Paris. This week, we break down the women's singles draw, the biggest contenders, and the storylines that could define the 2026 French Open. Can Iga Świątek rediscover her best form on her favorite surface and capture a fifth Roland Garros title? The former champion remains one of the most dangerous players on clay despite a challenging season, and Paris could be the perfect stage for another deep run. Meanwhile, defending champion Coco Gauff returns looking to repeat last year's triumph and add another major trophy to her growing collection. After another strong clay-court campaign, the American arrives in Paris full of confidence and eager to prove she can thrive under the pressure of defending a Grand Slam title. We also assess the chances of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the ever-dangerous Elena Rybakina, rising star Mirra Andreeva, and in-form Elina Svitolina as a stacked women's field prepares for two weeks of battles on the Paris clay. Join us as we preview the draw, predict potential blockbuster matchups, identify dark horses, and reveal our picks for who will be lifting the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen on championship weekend.

Roland Garros is here, and we've got a comprehensive breakdown of the men's and women's draws on this episode! Zachary Cohen and Kenny Ducey return to the show to preview all the action in Paris, with Jannik Sinner as a historic favorite as he begins his quest for the trophy. The guys discuss whether Novak Djokovic can navigate a tricky draw, which seeded players are primed to go on deep runs, and who is on upset alert. The fellas also dissect the women's draw, with Iga Swiatek as the betting favorite. Will Swiatek reclaim her throne, or is time for Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Roland Garros title? They dive into Coco Gauff's path to defending her title, Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva's chances, and whether Elina Svitolina or Marta Kostyuk can continue to notch big wins on the clay. All that and more on this Roland Garros preview podcast! 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.

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Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge, dieses Mal mit der Auslosungsvorschau für die French Open 2026. Während bei den Herren die Favoritrolle klar verteilt ist, wirkt das Feld bei den Damen wesentlich offener. Das haben auch die Auslosungen bestätigt. Aryna Sabalenka sollte in den ersten Runden nicht zu viel Gegenwehr erhalten. Dafür verspricht das Erstrundenduell zwischen Laura Siegemund und Naomi Osaka einiges an Unterhaltung. Eine mögliche Viertelfinalgegnerin von Sabalenka ist Jessica Pegula. Sie könnte zuvor auf Victoria Mboko treffen. Im zweiten Viertel findet sich die Titelverteidigerin Coco Gauff und die Neuösterreicherin Anastasia Potapova. Ebenso die Überraschung des letzten Jahres Louis Boisson, ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

(I said Svitolina beat four Top 20 players on route to the Rome title - this is wrong. She beat three Top 5 opponents, but the next higher ranking she beat was World no.25 Hailey Baptiste.)Elina Svitolina wins her first WTA 1000 since Rome 2018. Her third crown in the Italian capital, with hard-fought, well-earned wins over Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. What a tournament by the Ukrainian, who sits now as the WTA Race World No.3, and No.7 in the 52-week rankings.Will that be enough to earn her a first grand slam title at Roland Garros, starting next week??Time will tell - but, I think that would be really difficult. Not so much because Svitolina is not a great player, in fact, she's probably the best version of herself on a tennis court in her career. But the WTA is full of surprises, and the level is insanely high across the board. The Top 5 is playing amazing tennis, with Aryna Sabalenka being as consistent a World No.1 can be, reaching SF and Finals at almost every tournament she plays, only without the major title to show for it in 2026. Which in turn could make her even more dangerous an motivated to win her first Roland Garros trophy.Elena Rybakina the WTA Race World No.1, World No.2 in the 52-week rankings, and Australian Open champion, would be looking to transform her Race ranking into her real ranking, climbing to World No.1 for the first time in her career with a deep run in Paris - a title would all but guarantee it. And then, who knows: a Calendar Grand Slam in the making?Gauff, the defending champion at Roland Garros, lost to Svitolina in the Rome final in a tough three-setter. Doesn't matter how Gauff plays, it seems it's always impossible to beat her without massive effort. There are no true bad days for the American. She's coming for that title again, no matter who stands in her way - even if it's her own self.Finally, Iga Swiatek. The four-time Roland Garros champion started the year without playing well at all. All seemed completely out of control, with her game spiraling and losses stacking up. Until Francisco Roig joined her team as her new coach, and a couple days with Rafa Nadal himself, seemingly changed the course of her year overnight. Now playing a much more confident tennis, with her strengths emphasized and game plans set on more that just hit the ball very hard, Swiatek made us all look at her again as one of the top favourites. But you can't just erase months of struggle like that, and her loss to Svitolina in Rome showed that, despite the great progress over this clay season, Swiatek might still have some internal issues to work out before fully returning to her very best. Will it happen at Roland Garros 2026?We will have to wait and see how all this unfolds.Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(I said Svitolina beat four Top 20 players on route to the Rome title - this is wrong. She beat three Top 5 opponents, but the next higher ranking she beat was World no.25 Hailey Baptiste.)Elina Svitolina wins her first WTA 1000 since Rome 2018. Her third crown in the Italian capital, with hard-fought, well-earned wins over Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. What a tournament by the Ukrainian, who sits now as the WTA Race World No.3, and No.7 in the 52-week rankings.Will that be enough to earn her a first grand slam title at Roland Garros, starting next week??Time will tell - but, I think that would be really difficult. Not so much because Svitolina is not a great player, in fact, she's probably the best version of herself on a tennis court in her career. But the WTA is full of surprises, and the level is insanely high across the board. The Top 5 is playing amazing tennis, with Aryna Sabalenka being as consistent a World No.1 can be, reaching SF and Finals at almost every tournament she plays, only without the major title to show for it in 2026. Which in turn could make her even more dangerous an motivated to win her first Roland Garros trophy.Elena Rybakina the WTA Race World No.1, World No.2 in the 52-week rankings, and Australian Open champion, would be looking to transform her Race ranking into her real ranking, climbing to World No.1 for the first time in her career with a deep run in Paris - a title would all but guarantee it. And then, who knows: a Calendar Grand Slam in the making?Gauff, the defending champion at Roland Garros, lost to Svitolina in the Rome final in a tough three-setter. Doesn't matter how Gauff plays, it seems it's always impossible to beat her without massive effort. There are no true bad days for the American. She's coming for that title again, no matter who stands in her way - even if it's her own self.Finally, Iga Swiatek. The four-time Roland Garros champion started the year without playing well at all. All seemed completely out of control, with her game spiraling and losses stacking up. Until Francisco Roig joined her team as her new coach, and a couple days with Rafa Nadal himself, seemingly changed the course of her year overnight. Now playing a much more confident tennis, with her strengths emphasized and game plans set on more that just hit the ball very hard, Swiatek made us all look at her again as one of the top favourites. But you can't just erase months of struggle like that, and her loss to Svitolina in Rome showed that, despite the great progress over this clay season, Swiatek might still have some internal issues to work out before fully returning to her very best. Will it happen at Roland Garros 2026?We will have to wait and see how all this unfolds.Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you a TUSCer yet? Join the Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club, just £3.60 for the first month. Sign up ON BROWSER for the best price and offer: https://www.patreon.com/tennisunfiltered You can then use the Patreon app to connect the podcast to your existing podcast app. **** Calvin Betton, James Gray and George Bellshaw are here to look back on Rome and start thinking about Roland Garros favourites... - Jannik Sinner became only the second man to win every single Masters event since it was introduced in 1990, joining Novak Djokovic in extremely rarefied air - Can anyone stop Sinner? Probably not, but his own body might betray him... as Daniil Medvedev nearly found out - Alexander Zverev will be No 2 in Paris but was unhappy with court in Rome, blaming the clay for his defeat to Luciano Darderi - Elina Svitolina won arguably the biggest title of her career, beating Coco Gauff after already knocking off Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina to claim the title - Svitolina is now the first Ukrainian player to win 20 WTA titles PLUS... - Andy Murray is back in a coaching box after agreeing to work with Jack Draper for the grass-court season, including Wimbledon - Emma Raducanu has re-hired Andrew Richardson, the man who guided her to the 2021 US Open title, to coach her nearly five years after letting him go NEWS - Andy Murray is to coach Jack Draper over the course of the grass court season “I am very grateful for everything Jamie Delgado has done for me over these past six months. “He is a world class coach and a great man. “In the interim, I will continue to be supported by the excellent team at the LTA, with the addition of Andy Murray, who will be supporting me throughout the grass court season.” - In other coaching news, Emma Raducanu has announced she is back with Andrew Richardson, the man who coached her to US Open glory five years ago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you a TUSCer yet? Join the Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club, just £3.60 for the first month. Sign up ON BROWSER for the best price and offer: https://www.patreon.com/tennisunfiltered You can then use the Patreon app to connect the podcast to your existing podcast app. **** Calvin Betton, James Gray and George Bellshaw are here to look back on Rome and start thinking about Roland Garros favourites... - Jannik Sinner became only the second man to win every single Masters event since it was introduced in 1990, joining Novak Djokovic in extremely rarefied air - Can anyone stop Sinner? Probably not, but his own body might betray him... as Daniil Medvedev nearly found out - Alexander Zverev will be No 2 in Paris but was unhappy with court in Rome, blaming the clay for his defeat to Luciano Darderi - Elina Svitolina won arguably the biggest title of her career, beating Coco Gauff after already knocking off Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina to claim the title - Svitolina is now the first Ukrainian player to win 20 WTA titles PLUS... - Andy Murray is back in a coaching box after agreeing to work with Jack Draper for the grass-court season, including Wimbledon - Emma Raducanu has re-hired Andrew Richardson, the man who guided her to the 2021 US Open title, to coach her nearly five years after letting him go NEWS - Andy Murray is to coach Jack Draper over the course of the grass court season “I am very grateful for everything Jamie Delgado has done for me over these past six months. “He is a world class coach and a great man. “In the interim, I will continue to be supported by the excellent team at the LTA, with the addition of Andy Murray, who will be supporting me throughout the grass court season.” - In other coaching news, Emma Raducanu has announced she is back with Andrew Richardson, the man who coached her to US Open glory five years ago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's WTA Weekly, Anne-Marie Batson joins Nick Carter as the pair break down Elina Svitolina's stunning run to the Italian Open title and ask the big question ahead of French Open — can she finally go all the way at Roland Garros? We also examine the growing uncertainty surrounding the top contenders after a turbulent week in Rome. Iga Swiatek looked vulnerable on her favourite surface, Elena Rybakina struggled for consistency, Coco Gauff failed to capitalise on key opportunities, and Aryna Sabalenka arrives in Paris with questions still hanging over her clay-court form. With the women's draw feeling more open than ever, we discuss who has momentum, who has concerns, and which players could shake up the tournament over the next two weeks in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catherine, David and Matt review an eventful few days of action in Rome and look ahead to finals weekend. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 44:40). We discuss how Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff have both reached the final, including Svitolina's remarkable wins on back-to-back nights over Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek, as well as Gauff's battling victory over Mirra Andreeva and gradual improvement in form. Who has the edge in the final? Plus, we analyse Swiatek's tournament and wonder what it means for Roland Garros, and we hear Pam Shriver's observations from her time coaching in Rome. Part two - ATP (44:41 - 1:15:10). We start with Jannik Sinner's record-breaking run as he sweeps through the field while managing some fatigue. But there's plenty of chaos around Sinner to discuss, including a thrilling win for Daniil Medvedev against Martin Landaluce, a late-night, smoke-interrupted epic between Luciano Darderi and Rafael Jodar, and some very graceless quotes from Alexander Zverev. There's collective joy that Arthur Fils will be fit for Roland Garros and sadness that Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn. Part three - News (1:15:11 - 1:37:03). We react to the news that Andy Murray will coach Jack Draper for the grass court season and give our thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz's Vanity Fair cover. Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down where things stand at the top of the WTA Tennis World as the clay season reaches it's homestretch. He offers his reflections from Championship Weekend in Madrid, shares his thoughts on the past week of action in Rome, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Tier 1 - 7:50 Aryna Sabalenka Tier 2 - 15:10 2. Elena Rybakina - 15:40 3. Iga Swiatek - 21:30 4. Coco Gauff - 25:55 Tier 3 - 31:40 5. Mirra Andreeva - 32:17 6. Jessica Pegula - 38:06 7. Karolina Muchova - 40:45 8. Elina Svitolina - 43:35 Tier 4 - 47:20 9. Marta Kostyuk 10. Sorana Cirstea Honorable Mention WTA Rome Quarterfinal Preview - 56:21 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Rome, the clay-court drama keeps escalating. Teenage sensation Alexandra Eala pushed Elena Rybakina far more than many thought, while Iga Swiatek powered past Elisabetta Cocciaretto in ruthless fashion to set up a blockbuster clash with Naomi Osaka. We break down what Eala's form means, whether Swiatek is rediscovering her unstoppable prowess, and why the Osaka matchup suddenly feels must-watch. Elsewhere, the noise around João Fonseca's passionate fanbase continues to stir debate across the tournament grounds, and Spanish rising star Rafa Jodar is turning heads with another fearless run. Is this the week he announces himself to the tennis world at large? Join us for all the latest stories, analysis, and talking points from the Italian Open in Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben previews Alexandra Eala vs Elena Rybakina in the third round of the Rome Masters 2026. Tell us your predicitons in the comments! ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Aryna Sabalenka is a three-time Madrid champion, World No.1 by many points, and possible favourite for Roland Garros.Elena Rybakina is the Australian Open champion. World No.1 in the Race, an just won Stuttgart with only one tough match.Yet, in a turn of events, it was Marta Kostyuk who rose up to the challenge and took the opportunity in the final by defeating a struggling Mirra Andreeva to win her first WTA 1000 trophy in Madrid. Sabalenka lost in the Quarter-finals, Rybakina in the 4th round.Sadly, Kostyuk won't play in Rome next, but she remains an intriguing contender for the Roland Garros crown.But where does all that leave us in regards to Rome?In an exciting place where there's a crap ton at stake: dominance, Wolrd No.1 battles, and favouritism for the second major of the year.Rome could be one of the best tournaments of the year, on both tours.SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialFavourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The draws are out in Rome—and there's plenty to unpack. In this episode, we break down the biggest storylines from the 2026 Italian Open, starting with a potential early blockbuster between Jannik Sinner and Jakub Mensik looming in Round 3. Could the young Czech shake things up, or will Sinner feed off the home crowd in Rome? On the women's side, rising Filipina star Alex Eala faces a tricky opening test against Magda Linette Frech—can she make a statement right away? Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina finds herself in one of the toughest sections of the draw. We analyze her path and the dangers that could derail her campaign. We also highlight dark horses, upset alerts, and our early predictions as the clay-court season heats up in the Italian capital.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge, dieses Mal mit dem Turnier in Madrid. Wie durchaus häufiger, gab es einige Überraschungen in Madrid, sind die Bedingungen hier doch gänzlich andere als bei vielen Sandplatzturnieren. Gerade als zum Beispiel in Rom und in Paris. Bei den Damen ging der Titel an Marta Kostyuk, die erstmals überhaupt in einem großen Finale stand und dort siegreich blieb gegen Mirra Andreeva. Für Kostyuk war es eine Traumwoche. Sie überzeugte in jedem Match, zeigte die ganze Vielfalt in ihrem Spiel und holte den Titel letztzlich ohne große Probleme. Ihre Finalgegnerin Andreeva hatte zwischendrin mehr zu kämpfen. ... WERBUNG Du möchtest ein Auto kaufen oder dein Auto verkaufen und vorher checken lassen? Schick carVertical deine Fahrzeugidentifikationsnummer und carVertical erstellt daraus einen Bericht. Einfach den Promotion-Code CC20 eingeben und sofort 20 % auf den ersten Report sparen. Geh auf carVertical.de und probier es aus! WERBUNG Wenn du deinem Vierbeiner eine Freude machen willst: Bei Fressnapf sind in teilnehmenden Märkten dauerhaft über 500 Preise reduziert. Klick fressnapf.de/aktionen-angebote/dauerhaft-reduziert/ WERBUNG Hill´s Science Plan bietet leckere Vielfalt für jedes Tier. ActivBiome+ Multi-Benefit in ausgewähltem Trockenfutter unterstützt Verdauung, Immunsystem und Organe – probier es aus und sichere dir 20 % Rabatt! Klick tierarzt24.de/hills-pet-nutrition?brandname=Science-Plan Rabattcode: Hills20 (anwendbar auf alle Hill`s Science Plan-Produkte; kein Mindestbestellwert; gültig zwischen dem 01.03. und dem 31.05.2026) Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Marta Kostyuk claims the biggest title of her career in Madrid, taking down Mirra Andreeva in a thrilling final—and we break down exactly how she did it. Is this a turning point, or just the beginning? With Roland Garros looming, the big question takes center stage: who is the French Open favourite right now? We assess the cases for Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff—form, surface, mindset, and who's peaking at just the right time. Plus, key takeaways from Madrid, rising storylines on the WTA Tour, and what it all means heading into Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pam Shriver joins the podcast for an in depth conversation about the state of the current game, and the latest chapter in her tennis life. The Hall of Famer reacts to the news that Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his Roland Garros title, and discusses the impact it will have on Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev. Shriver also breaks down several rising talents including Arthur Fils and Rafael Jodar, and explains why American Ben Shelton is built for the long-haul with his father Bryan guiding his career. Shriver also shares her thoughts on the WTA, and the ultra consistency of World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The commentator discusses Elena Rybakina's all-time great serve, Iga Swiatek's attempt to reset her clay court game, and Naomi Osaka's resurgence. And Shriver explains why becoming a volunteer college coach has been extremely fulfilling, as has her work for Yonex in their new "Mindset Performance Program." 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.

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on all things Madrid - a tournament which has been hit by a bout of apparent food poisoning, but with plenty of interesting plot lines still developing. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 32:38). We cover Post Puke Gauff's gutsy victory over Sorana Cirstea, Elena Rybakina coming through a couple of testing three setters, and a nice run for Hailey Baptiste. Plus, David fills us in on the return to form of Caty McNally and we make some predictions for the week ahead. Part two - ATP (32:39 - 1:05:44) Rafael Jodar's win over Joao Fonseca was the standout moment of the tournament so far. How did Jodar win it? What happened to Fonseca in the decider? And did their match prove how good they are or reveal some potential weaknesses? There's also chat about Lorenzo Musetti beginning to rediscover his confidence, some wild Terence Atmane scenes, and debate about who might come through the bottom half to (probably) face Jannik Sinner in the final. Part three - News (1:05:45 - 1:21:51). We get some ⁠extra information from the ITIA⁠ about Marketa Vondrousova's case and we react to the news that Portia Archer has left her role as WTA CEO. Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare joins the podcast for a wide-ranging topic of the pro game, and to discuss how he became one of the prominent journalists covering tennis. Eccleshare reacts to the news of Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury and what it means for both the Spaniard and the ATP's top players who can make their move on the clay. The senior writer also recaps the titles won by Arthur Fils and Ben Shelton, and analyzes whether Joao Fonseca, Rafael Jodar or other young players can seize the moment on the dirt. Eccleshare also weighs in on Elena Rybakina's victory in Stuttgart, and examines Aryna Sabalenka's schedule as she aims for her first Roland Garros title. The journalist discusses Iga Swiatek's potential to reclaim her throne in Paris, and gives out his list of contenders as clay season continues. And Eccleshare dives into several topics he's written extensively about, such as tennis player "wearables" and the validity of the underarm serve. 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.

Part one - WTA (00:00 - 32:07). We start with Elena Rybakina's title in Stuttgart which takes her to the top of the WTA Race for 2026. What were the keys to her victory? How did she come through an extraordinary match with Leylah Fernandez? And what might this mean for the rest of the clay court swing? There's also chat about Karolina Muchova's brilliant run and another loss from a set up for Iga Swiatek. But were there some positive signs for Swiatek in her defeat to Mirra Andreeva? Over in Rouen, we cover Marta Kostyuk's victory in an all-Ukrainian final against Veronika Podrez. Part two - ATP (32:08 - 1:05:08). Arthur Fils is a title winner again and David is a very happy man! We discuss Fils' level to beat Lorenzo Musetti, Rafael Jodar and Andrey Rublev in Barcelona before David makes a very big prediction. In Munich, we analyse Ben Shelton's improvement on clay and an emotional week for Flavio Cobolli. Part three - News and Madrid preview (1:05:09 - 1:28:49). We cover the news that Marketa Vondrousova is facing investigation for refusing a doping test before looking through the Madrid draws. How concerning is Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal? Full details of the second edition of the Mike Dickson Award can be found here. Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Use code NOTHINGMAJOR at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam, John, and Stevie recap Arthur Fils winning Barcelona over Andrey Rublev and debate how much of a threat Fils is on clay, then break down Ben Shelton's Munich title and what it means for Americans on European clay. They cover Elena Rybakina defending her Stuttgart crown and discuss whether the win boosts her Roland Garros chances, then shift to major news with Carlos Alcaraz's wrist injury forcing him out of Madrid, plus a wave of other Madrid withdrawals and frustration with the event's expanded format. The guys also share a stat on college ties among ATP top-50 players, joke about other pods “cooking the books,” and tease an upcoming interview with Terence Atmane.00:00 Show Kickoff and Agenda00:20 Munich vs Madrid Banter00:55 Queens Club Membership Update02:28 Coachella Shoutouts and Pickleball Invite03:21 Barcelona Champion Arthur Fils08:40 Munich Winner Ben Shelton14:53 Stuttgart Title and Porsche Mystery18:23 Major News Alcaraz Injury22:55 Madrid Withdrawals and Format Critique24:18 Major Opinions College Ties Stat25:23 College Ties Surge26:07 Georgia Dream Lineup26:43 Serve Bot of the week29:12 Pods Cooking Books32:19 Madrid Mens Outlook35:09 WTA Madrid Favorites37:15 Reviewing Last Picks38:19 Locked In Debate40:50 Future Segments Tease42:27 Wrap Up And Outro

After a dramatic few days in Miami, there's lots to discuss for Catherine and David, who are holding the fort while Matt gets stopped by fans at Gatwick airport. Part one - (00:00 - 18:25) Shortly after discussing Iga Swiatek's crisis of form and confidence on the last pod, news broke that Wim Fissette had been axed from the Swiatek team. Is it the right move? And who will the for the former World Number One now turn to for answers?Part two - (18:25 - 47:25) WTA - A dream semi final line up is set in Miami with yet another instalment of the rivalry of the moment between Aryna Sabalebka and Elena Rybakina, plus an intriguing clash between the resurgent Coco Gauff and a peaking Karolina Muchova. Who will win the title from here? Plus some reporting on the ground in Miami from the Athletic's Matt Futterman. Part three - ATP (47:25) Arthur Fils' comeback hits new heights after a scintillating victory over Tommy Paul to reach the Miami semi finals. David revels in every moment of it, but also warns that Jiri Lehecka is a tricky hurdle standing between Fils and the final. In the other half of the draw, Jannik Sinner is not just hunting down a Sunshine Double, but hunting down Carlos Alcaraz and his much coveted #1 spot.Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! 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)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.