Podcast appearances and mentions of Elina Svitolina

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on the first few days of action in Cincinnati with the tournament in full swing. Part one (00:00 - 32:24) - We start with some of the main headlines from the men's event so far - Novak Djokovic's struggle in the heat in his defeat to Thiago Augustin Tirante, a loss for Canada champion Ben Shelton against Jaime Faria, and Rafael Jodar's “shoenanigans” in his comeback win over Denis Shapovalov. Part two (32:35 - 42:51) - A few other stories from the men's event including Arthur Fery's winning return, Taylor Fritz's quickest-ever racquet smash, and a new entry into the long list of wild Arthur Rinderknech moments. Part three (42:52 - 1:16:06) - Turning our attention to the women's draw, we discuss an unconvincing win for Aryna Sabalenka against Talia Gibson, Elina Svitolina saving 7 match points to beat Tereza Valentova, an opportunity for Iga Swiatek to keep it rolling after Canada, whether Venus Williams should still be getting wildcards, the worst drop shot David has ever seen, and a blockbuster night session meeting between Alex Eala and Amanda Anisimova. 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.

Catherine, David and Matt were live on Friday night to look back on the the last few days in Canada, with Iga Swiatek winning her first title in almost a year and Ben Shelton defending his crown. Part one - WTA Toronto (00:00 - 36:02). Is Swiatek back? We discuss how she finally played the brand of tennis she's been working towards with Francisco Roig, the reason she called out the haters in her victory speech, and how a crucial win over Elina Svitolina in the semi-finals set her on the way to the title. There's also analysis of her dominant display over Elena Rybakina in the final and chat about her excellent celebrations with Elway, the tournament dog. Part two - ATP Montreal (36:03 -54:55). We cover the brilliant tennis played by Shelton all week, try to make sense of his up and down season, and wonder what it all means heading into the US Open. Plus, a word on Brandon Nakashima who continues to play the best tennis of his career, and who randomly decided to hate on Toronto in his post-match speech. Part three (54:56 - 1:35:14). We look ahead to Cincinnati and discuss who it could be a big tournament for, including Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic. We then hear from Jack Draper as he opens up about the immense physical, mental and emotional toll of his chronic injury. Finally, in light of some findings from the PTPA and a statement from the ATP, we debate the big picture of injuries in tennis. 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.

Canadian Open 2026 Finals Preview!

Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the FINAL of the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. Two of the biggest titles in the sport, a head-to-head locked at 6-6, and a rivalry that keeps refusing to settle.Iga Swiatek is into her first WTA final in nearly a year. The World No. 3 and six-time Grand Slam champion has been ruthless all fortnight — she needed just 64 minutes to sweep Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals, then survived a genuine test from Elina Svitolina, coming through 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 for her first win over the Ukrainian in three meetings this season. After a period of questions about her level, this is the resurgence answered on court.Elena Rybakina has taken the hard road every single day. The No. 2 seed and reigning Australian Open champion rallied from 0-3 down in the third against Liudmila Samsonova, then came from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in a 2 hour 33 minute quarterfinal, and then dropped the opener again before running away with the semifinal against Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2. Three comebacks, one final. And with Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto, the World No. 1 ranking has been hovering over her week.The head-to-head is one of the best in tennis: 6-6 after 12 meetings. Swiatek leads 4-3 on outdoor hard courts and won their only previous final, in Doha in 2024 — but Rybakina has taken the last two, most recently in the Australian Open quarterfinals in January. Who takes the Toronto title?

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on the weekend's action in Canada with Toronto and Montreal both at the quarter-finals stage. Part one (00:00 - 15:07) Before we get to Canada, we start with the disappointing news that Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from Cincinnati due to a knee injury. How concerning is this? And what could it mean for the US Open? Part two (15:08 - 49:22) WTA Toronto. There's chat about Aryna Sabalenka's slump continuing, the challenge facing Ekaterina Alexandrova as she attempts to back up that win against Elina Svitolina, an unconvincing display from Elena Rybakina as she looks to close the gap to World No.1, a remarkable turnaround from Iga Swiatek to beat Marta Kostyuk, Alexandra Eala finally hitting the wall, and impressive performances from both Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. Part three (49:23 - 1:26:11) ATP Montreal. A last eight made up entirely of players born in the 2000s, the most enticing match up sees Arthur Fils go up against Rafael Jodar. We discuss Fils lighting it up against Cameron Norrie, Jodar's destructive return of serve, and what might happen in that one. Plus, there's a review of Ben Shelton beating Joao Fonseca, Brandon Nakashima's quiet run of form since hiring Wayne Ferreira, and predictions. 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.

Alexandra Eala vs Belinda Bencic — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their FOURTH ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. The hottest player on tour against a former champion of this event. First career meeting.Alex Eala's summer has turned into something historic. Days after becoming the FIRST FILIPINA to win a WTA singles title — beating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the DC Open final, having already knocked out Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka — the World No. 20 has kept rolling in Toronto. She survived a three-set battle with giant-killer Caty McNally 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday night to extend her winning streak to SEVEN, the longest of her career, and reach the round of 16.Belinda Bencic is the sternest test yet. The No. 12 seed and World No. 14 is an Olympic gold medalist and a former champion at this very tournament, and she has the kind of flat, early, redirecting baseline game that gives everyone problems. She beat Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-1 before surviving an absolute war with Taylor Townsend — 3 hours and 24 minutes — to get here.They have never played. Both are tired. Both are dangerous. Who reaches the quarterfinals?

Alexandra Eala vs Caty McNally — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their THIRD ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. The Washington champion against the woman who just took out the Wimbledon champion. First career meeting.Alex Eala arrives in Toronto as the hottest player on tour. Days after becoming the FIRST FILIPINA to win a WTA singles title — beating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the DC Open final after knocking out Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka — the 21-year-old is now World No. 20 and seeded 25th here. She extended her winning streak to six with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alycia Parks in the second round. The question is simple: how much is left in the tank?Caty McNally is the draw's disruptor. Ranked No. 70 after one of the great ranking climbs in recent memory — she was outside the top 1000 in September 2024 — the American just stunned sixth seed and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(5), 6-1. It was her second career top-10 win and her 22nd tour-level victory of the season, already a career high. Her doubles-honed hands, variety and returning make her a genuinely awkward opponent for anyone.They have never played each other. Momentum versus momentum. Who reaches the round of 16?

Alex Eala won the DC Open by going through Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Naomi Osaka, Elina Svitolina, and Jessica Pegula, and became the first Filipino player to win a WTA singles title. This one is a solo pod, recorded late after a work day, about what that week actually looked like from the ground.Inside: the TikTok about Eala's Miami run that started This Week in Tennis, the strange gap between a huge fanbase and a thin trophy case, the rain delay that wiped a set and handed her a clean slate on Monday, and Pegula's very generous explanation of why that slow lefty serve is so hard to attack.Then the bigger argument. The Tennis Channel desk sitting out in the open, an hour of Naomi Osaka just hanging out with fans, an ice cream truck a few feet away, and what that says about where the sport feels healthiest right now. Plus Fritz on the safety break, Rafa Jódar on the weekly reset, and the Canada attendance question.Also, Ground Pass is credentialed at the US Open. That happened because of weeks like this one.Links: Ground Pass on Substack - https://groundpass.substack.com/- Ground Pass Shop: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop- Jessica Pegula's final press conference: https://youtu.be/WfBxCkkasok?si=-AaRA6-RZozkgki0 - PTPA article: https://awfulannouncing.com/tennis/ptpa-threatens-defamation-lawsuit-andy-roddick-served.html Chapters00:00 Alex Eala wins the DC Open06:30 The TikTok that started This Week in Tennis09:20 "Who's this girl?" and the fandom question13:10 Head down, no celebrating, until the handshake14:20 Eala on how steep it gets at the top18:20 The rain reset and a brand new match21:40 Pegula explains why the slow lefty serve works28:40 Taylor Fritz on the safety break31:40 Rafa Jódar on resetting after every week33:40 Ground Pass is credentialed at the US Open35:20 Just fix the bathrooms39:40 The Osaka cookout43:00 The PTPA story someone should report44:40 Sinner, Djokovic, and the Canada question

HISTORY. Alexandra Eala has become the FIRST FILIPINA — and the first player from the Philippines — to win a WTA Tour singles title, beating world No. 3 and top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the final of the 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C.Full recap, match breakdown and reaction to the biggest moment in Philippine tennis history.The final began on Sunday, August 2, and was suspended by heavy rain and lightning with Pegula leading 6-4, 1-2. When play resumed at midday on Monday, August 3, a completely different Alex Eala walked back onto Stadium Court. She broke back, took the second set 6-4, and then swept the decider 6-0 — a bagel against the World No. 3 — closing it out in 1 hour and 45 minutes on court.The run to get there was extraordinary. The 21-year-old beat 2024 Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng from a set and a break down, ended defending champion and No. 7 seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6(1), took out No. 2 seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4, and dismantled four-time Grand Slam champion and No. 3 seed Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 — before finishing the job against Pegula. Three seeds, an Olympic champion and a Grand Slam champion in five matches.Eala arrived in Washington ranked No. 28. She leaves it at a career-high World No. 20, inside the top 20 for the first time, with 500 ranking points and a first tour-level trophy after her Eastbourne heartbreak in 2025.

Nigel Seeley and Tim Dennis discuss the best betting options for the First Round matches at the WTA Toronto tournament. The tennis handicappers evaluate trends and weather conditions, preview key matches, and make predictions on best bets and value plays. 00:00 Weather Delays In Toronto 04:52 WTA Toronto Conditions 06:34 Elina Svitolina vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 11:10 Donna Vekic vs Viktorija Golubic 17:10 Camila Osorio vs Ekaterina Alexandrova 22:16 Sara Bejlek vs Iga Swiatek

Jessica Pegula vs Alexandra Eala — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open FINAL in Washington, D.C. Sunday, August 2, on Stadium Court at Rock Creek Park. A three-time Washington finalist against a 21-year-old chasing the first WTA singles title of her career.Alex Eala's week has become the story of the summer. The World No. 28 beat Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng from a set and a break down, ended defending champion Leylah Fernandez's title defense 6-2, 7-6(1), dismantled No. 2 seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4, and then took apart four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 in their first career meeting. Three straight-set wins in a row to close it out. Three seeded players gone. Her first WTA 500 final — and a first tour-level title on the line after the Eastbourne heartbreak of 2025.Jessica Pegula is the top seed, World No. 3, and the most complete player left. She beat No. 4 seed Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 in 87 minutes to reach her fourth final of 2026, a season that already includes titles in Dubai — her fourth WTA 1000 — and Charleston. She is chasing a third Washington crown.The head-to-head favors the American: Pegula leads 1-0, edging Eala 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3 in the 2025 Miami semifinals. That was 16 months ago, and Eala is a very different player now. Can she finish the fairytale?

Jessica Pegula vs Diana Shnaider — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open SEMIFINAL in Washington, D.C. The top seed and the tour's most dangerous lefty, with a WTA 500 final on the line.Jessica Pegula is the World No. 4 and the No. 1 seed here, riding a 35-9 season that includes titles in Dubai — her fourth WTA 1000 crown, won past Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 — and Charleston. The 32-year-old American booked her Washington semifinal by handling No. 20 Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 7-5, and she has made this tournament a regular hunting ground.Diana Shnaider, the No. 4 seed and World No. 18, has been the most efficient player in the draw. She demolished Anastasia Potapova 6-1, 6-2 while conceding just 26 points, then ended the run of 2022 DC champion Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-4 in an all-Russian quarterfinal. The 22-year-old lefty's flat, early-strike ball is a genuine problem on a fast court.But the history is one-sided: Pegula is 3-0 lifetime against Shnaider, including two wins on hard court. Shnaider has never solved her. Does that change in Washington?

Naomi Osaka vs Alexandra Eala — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open SEMIFINAL in Washington, D.C. A four-time Grand Slam champion chasing her first WTA final in five years, against a 21-year-old having the week of her life. They have never played each other before.Alex Eala's run at Rock Creek Park has been extraordinary. The World No. 28 came from a set and a break down to beat Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, then survived 1-5 in the second set to take out defending champion Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6(1) — and capped it by dismantling No. 2 seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinals, repeating her Berlin win over the Ukrainian. That's her sixth top-10 win of 2026 and a third WTA semifinal of the season. A first WTA 500 final is one match away.Naomi Osaka, the No. 3 seed and World No. 13, is quietly building the best stretch of her comeback: 21-8 on the season, a Bad Homburg final on grass last month, and 10 wins in her last 12 matches. She reached her first Washington semifinal by grinding past Elisabetta Cocciaretto 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, having earlier advanced when Ashlyn Krueger retired. Osaka has not made a WTA final since the 2021 Australian Open — this is the closest she has come.First-ever meeting. Osaka's power and free points off the serve against Eala's lefty variety and the belief of a player who has beaten three big names in five days. Who reaches the final?

Alexandra Eala vs Elina Svitolina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open QUARTERFINAL in Washington, D.C. Two seasons colliding: a 21-year-old at a career-high, and a 31-year-old top-10 veteran who has been the model of consistency all year.Alex Eala has been the story of the week at Rock Creek Park. The World No. 28 rallied from a set and a break down to beat Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round, then saved a 1-5 deficit in the second set to knock out defending champion Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6(1) — two marquee names in 48 hours, and a first DC Open quarterfinal.Standing across the net is No. 2 seed Elina Svitolina, World No. 10, 36-10 on the season with a 20-5 hard-court record and finals in Auckland and Rome. She came through a scrappy 7-6(4), 6-4 win over Polina Kudermetova — with nine double faults — and now gets a rematch she openly called "a new challenge."And that's the hook: Eala leads the head-to-head 1-0. She beat Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 on grass in Berlin in June. This is their first meeting on hard court, and Svitolina has had six weeks to solve her.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 2 of Wimbledon. He breaks down upsets of Ben Shelton and Elina Svitolina. He also offers his thoughts on all things Serena/Joint, looks at the many seeds who survived R1 battles in deciding sets, previews Day 3's action, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Storyline #1: Shelton + Svitolina Upset - 6:20 Storyline #2: Serena provides the thrills - 27:15 Storyline #3: Rybakina, Swiatek, and 6 other seeds survive deciding sets - 35:10 Upsets - 45:31 Going the Distance - 49:40 Other Women's Results - 51:15 Other Men's Results - 52:06 Americans + Players w/College Ties - 54:25 Day 3 Preview - 58:50 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.

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.

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Alex Eala has done it again!

ATP writer Sam Jacot joins the podcast to discuss all the drama at Roland Garros, where the tennis keeps delivering and the chaos keeps coming. Jacot recaps Joao Fonseca's impressive wins over Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud, and explains how the Brazilian teenager's game has come together in Paris. The journalist also reacts to the brutal call that went against Casper Ruud, and dives into the weight of expectation on Alexander Zverev as the favorite to win his first major title. And Jacot analyzes the rise of young players Jakub Mensik and Rafael Jodar, who have each reached their first major quarterfinal at Roland Garros. Jacot also dives into to the women's action, where Marta Kostyuk took out four-time champ Iga Swiatek. The writer explains what went wrong for Swiatek and looks ahead to an electric QF matchup between Kostyuk and her Ukrainian countrywoman Elina Svitolina. The guys debate whether it's Aryna Sabalenka's tournament to lose, whether Mirra Andreeva can secure her first slam title, or whether more upsets will rain down 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.

With a pretty disappointing season prior to the clay, Iga Swiatek looked a lot better with a new coach in her camp.After a solid run in Rome losing out to defending champion Elina Svitolina, some even said Swiatek might be a big favourite to win the Roland Garros title a fifth time.She won her first two rounds, avoided a dangerous clash against Ostapenko, and then lost in two sets to Madrid champion Marta Kostyuk in the 4th round in Paris.Now what? Is it the end for Swiatek? Are her best days already behind her? Are the only things left for her now her memories and trophies?I don't think so. It's never clear cut, but Swiatek is only 25 years old, and it happens to basically any great player to have a slump, a bad season or two, or to deal with some difficulties during their careers. The important thing is to keep coming back, keep trying to find solutions, keep playing and fighting.It won't be easy, but with patience and resilience, I really think Swiatek will get back to her best - and maybe lift the Roland Garros trophy again as early as next year.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.

With a pretty disappointing season prior to the clay, Iga Swiatek looked a lot better with a new coach in her camp.After a solid run in Rome losing out to defending champion Elina Svitolina, some even said Swiatek might be a big favourite to win the Roland Garros title a fifth time.She won her first two rounds, avoided a dangerous clash against Ostapenko, and then lost in two sets to Madrid champion Marta Kostyuk in the 4th round in Paris.Now what? Is it the end for Swiatek? Are her best days already behind her? Are the only things left for her now her memories and trophies?I don't think so. It's never clear cut, but Swiatek is only 25 years old, and it happens to basically any great player to have a slump, a bad season or two, or to deal with some difficulties during their careers. The important thing is to keep coming back, keep trying to find solutions, keep playing and fighting.It won't be easy, but with patience and resilience, I really think Swiatek will get back to her best - and maybe lift the Roland Garros trophy again as early as next year.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.

Willkommen zur neuen Episode von Chip & Charge - heute mit Tag 7 in Roland Garros. Elina Svitolina und Marta Kostyuk sind eine Runde weiter. Während Svitolina in einem tollen Match Belinda Bencic besiegte, konnte sich Kostyuk mit einem Sieg gegen Iga Swiatek fürs Viertelfinale qualifizieren. Bei den Herren ist Alexander Zverev eine Runde weiter. Bislang hat er noch nicht die schwierigsten Gegner bekommen. Denen entledigt er sich souverän. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen möchtet, freuen wir uns über Bewertungen und Rezensionen auf iTunes und Spotify. Wenn ihr uns auch finanziell unterstützen mögt, tut das gern per PayPal oder Steady! 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.

At the end of another extraordinary day at this year's French Open, Catherine, David and Matt are together at Tennis Podcast Towers in Paris to discuss an historically wide-open men's tournament following Joao Fonseca's incredible win over Novak Djokovic.Part one - Men's draw. How did Fonseca mount his comeback from two sets down against Djokovic? What did it feel like in the stadium? And what does this mean for both players and the rest of this tournament? Elsewhere, we cover Casper Ruud saving match points to survive Tommy Paul by the skin of his teeth, a gritty win for Rafael Jodar, and Jakub Mensik's remarkable physical revival. Part two - Women's draw (50:38). Marta Kostyuk vs Iga Swiatek is on and we're excited. Can Kostyuk take advantage of being the underdog? We also chat about Jim Teichmann's upset win over Karolina Muchova, her noisy fan club, and the way she's returned to the sport after taking a break from it last year. Plus, Sorana Cirstea wins 6-0 6-0, Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have set up a fourth round clash, and more players have spoken out about the hazards at the back of the court after Zeynep Sonmez's fall. Part three - A look ahead to the Day 7 Order of Play and the FFT's statement about sexist remarks made by Adolfo Daniel Vallejo (1:11:01).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.

Catherine, David and Matt capture another day at Roland Garros which saw Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils say goodbye, Elina Svitolina and Casper Ruud survive, and more players succumb to hot conditions. Part one - Day session. We cover Svitolina's hard fought win over Anna Bondar, overcoming her recent difficulties in that match up. What makes Bondar tricky for her? And how did she come through? Elsewhere, there's chat about Amanda Anisimova's winning return, a tough day for Zheng Qinwen, and Rafael Jodar's emphatic victory. Part two - Night session (38:31). Gael Monfils ended his Roland Garros career with a 6-0 final set loss to Hugo Gaston. Why was this such a weird match? And how will Monfils be remembered? We also pick the bones out of an even more bizarre five-setter between Casper Ruud and Roman Safiullen. Part three - Mousquetaire of the day and Day 3 Order of Play (56:21).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.

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.

Jon Wertheim breaks down results from Day 2 of the 2026 French Open, covering the biggest results and standout performances. Jon dives into the matches from today including Wawrinka's last match at Roland Garros, Elina Svitolina surviving a 3-set match against Bondar, Swiatek dominating & Casper Ruud surviving a 5-set thriller. Wertheim also goes into a quick update of the Player Media Boycott at the 2026 French Open: what it means, how it's going & more. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match from day 2?

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/

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.

The draw is out, Paris is heating up, and Ground Pass is back with a full Roland Garros 2026 preview. Anastasia and Nick break down a lopsided men's draw where most of the drama lives in the bottom half, a wide-open women's draw with at least fifteen real title contenders, and the section of the bracket where Iga Świątek and Novak Djokovic both drew the worst possible neighborhoods.We get into Carlos Alcaraz's grass-season pullout (and yes, that Vanity Fair cover), the players we're watching from the top of the field down to the qualifiers, the wild card storyline we've been tracking all year in Akasha Urhobo, and the first-round matches we're refusing to miss, including a bold upset call on Aryna Sabalenka in round one.Plus: dates for our McCarran Park screenings, how to join the Ground Pass crew in the Served Bracket Challenge, the launch of our daily Coffee Catch-Up newsletter for the fortnight, and Nick reading a tennis match report from 1878 that you have to hear to believe.Players covered include Arthur Fils, Mirra Andreeva, Casper Ruud, Linda Nosková, Rafael Jodar, Lilli Tagger, Elina Svitolina, Flavio Cobolli, Hailey Baptiste, Eliot Spizzirri, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Nishesh Basavareddy, Kaitlin Quevedo, Emilio Nava, Michael Zheng, Toby Samuel, and Akasha Urhobo.Chapters:00:00 Weather and Merch: A Warm Welcome03:19 Carlos Alcaraz's Withdrawal from Wimbledon07:47 Thoughts on the Roland Garros Draw Ceremony11:00 Join us for the Served Bracket Challenge13:44 McCarren park Screenings details15:14 Draw Analysis: Men's and Women's Perspectives19:27 Players to Watch: Rising Stars and Dark Horses34:28 Qualifiers to watch39:00 Spotlight on Qualifiers: Rising Stars40:46 Wild Cards and Their Potential44:13 Our interview with Akasha Urhobo53:10 Exciting Matches to Watch: First Round Highlights59:02 Roland-Garros Updates: What to Expect01:04:28 Tennis History: A Look Back [Outro]Links:Send us a voice memo: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/voice-memoAthletic story about Alcaraz injury [Gift Link]: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7263807/2026/05/20/tennis-worst-injury-wrist-recovery-treatment/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.klA.BuEf.htnlRpDbLNVVRoland Garros Draw: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/guides/rolandgarros2026printabledrawsServed Bracket Challenge: https://served.bracket.tennis

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.

The Roland Garros draw is out and we went LIVE to break down every major storyline from Paris! Who will Filipino sensation Alex Eala face in the opening round, and does she have a path to make a deep run? Which half of the men's draw will Novak Djokovic land in, and what could his route look like as he chases another Grand Slam title? On the women's side, we reveal the full pathway for four-time champion Iga Swiatek as she targets an incredible fifth Roland Garros crown. Swiatek opens against Emerson Jones and could face a quarterfinal showdown with Elina Svitolina, while Djokovic has been handed a potentially challenging section of the draw that could see a Round 4 matchup with recent Rome finalist Casper Ruud. We'll also examine the prospects for top contenders including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and the rest of the field, highlighting the toughest first-round matchups, possible blockbuster clashes, and the biggest winners and losers from the draw ceremony. Join us live as we react in real time, answer your questions, and map out the road to the 2026 French Open titles. Who got the dream draw? Who faces danger from day one? Let's dive in.

(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.

Kim Clijsters joins live from Paris during Roland Garros qualifying week, sharing stories from the grounds, including accidentally spilling tea on tournament director Amélie Mauresmo and watching David Goffin receive an emotional standing ovation. Kim also gives an insider look at the Roland-Garros atmosphere and her favorite parts of the venue. Kim and Blair Henley also break down Elina Svitolina's 2026 Rome title run, including how she rebuilt her game after maternity leave. They also discuss Jannik Sinner's latest milestone, whether Coco Gauff's athleticism helps or hurts her on clay, Casper Ruud's Grand Slam potential, and the mindset needed to peak during a major tournament. 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  Think you can beat Kim and Blair? Sign up for the Served Bracket Challenge: https://served.bracket.tennis/  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 5:44 Henley's Headlines - Elina Svitolina wins Rome for her 20th career title 8:14 Svitolina's post-baby reinvention - forehand, fitness & mindset 11:37 Gaël Monfils' viral love letter to Elena after Rome 19:02 Svitolina's elite athleticism debate 20:53 Can extreme athleticism be a handicap?  23:27 Coco Gauff's "top five nightmares" post & Rome runner-up 26:40 Coco's Roland Garros title defense outlook 31:11 Jannik Sinner's historic Rome title & Masters dominance 34:48 Kim's green pants superstition & the 2011 Australian Open 35:47 Casper Ruud's Roland Garros chances & backhand evolution 40:13 Marat Safin coaches Rublev: belief vs. execution on court 41:34 Coaching news: Wim Fissette lands with Vicky Mboko 42:01 College tennis: NCAA champions Virginia & Texas A&M 46:04 Kim-formation: How do players peak for a Grand Slam? 52:18 Kim's three favorite things about the Roland Garros site 56:37 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Rogers joins the podcast to recap The Italian Open, where Elina Svitolina went on a sensational run to win the event for the third time. Rogers explains why Svitolina is better than ever and what finalist Coco Gauff can do to keep improving. The former WTA pro also examines the field of contenders for the women's title at Roland Garros, and even suggests a few younger players that could be ready for their moment. Rogers also recaps Jannik Sinner's victory on home-soil, as the Italian wins yet another Masters tournament on clay. Is there anyone that step to the World No. 1 in Paris? Rogers dives into that difficult question and covers several other top ATP storylines including Carlos Alcaraz's announcement that he will be missing Wimbledon, and what it might mean for Novak Djokovic's chances at a 25th major. And Rogers discusses how she's adjusted to life after the conclusion of her playing career, and why she thoroughly enjoys broadcasting. 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.

Ben and Tumaini get back together at their kitchen table in Paris, discussing events of Rome, where the biggest story was Jannik Sinner making ATP history. We discuss the enormity of Jannik Sinner having won all nine Masters 1000 events, and how the ATP's term for it is deeply suboptimal. It's not the most suspenseful tour right now, but it's impressive. We also discuss the far more unpredictable women's field, including champion Elina Svitolina as well as Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Sorana Cirstea, and more. We also discuss boycott talk (we don't think it's plausible but it's still notable), and the Italian Federation's stated goal of making Rome into the official "Fifth Slam." Thank you for listening! 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.

Roland Garros 2026 is almost here but first… we need to dive into the 2026 Rome Recap — Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Jannik Sinner's historic run: six consecutive Masters 1000 titles, a Career Golden Masters, and stats that are simply unplayable. Plus, the incredible story of Elina Svitolina: a transformed player post-motherhood, representing Ukraine with pride while her country faces ongoing conflict. We also sit down with Marta Kostyuk (ranked a career-high #15) fresh off her Madrid title for a candid conversation about her win at the 2026 Madrid Open, growing up on the tennis court, and what it means to be a Ukrainian athlete right now. COMMENT BELOW: Who are your favorites heading into the 2026 French Open?

AGENDA:  Intro Jannik Sinner campeón del Masters 1000 de Roma vs Casper Ruud (6-4, 6-4) . Primera vez que lo gana en su carrera y con esto completa el Career Golden Masters. Título 29 de su carrera.. Estadísticas del italiano.  Road a la final Final como tal Semis Elina Svitolina campena del WTA 1000 de Roma vs Coco Gauff (6-4, 6-7, 6-2) .3era vez que lo gana. 5to título de WTA 1000 y titulo 20 en total para la ucraniana. Estadísticas de Svitolina especialmente su gran run al trofeo. Final como tal.  Semis Conclusiones finales del clay court season pre Roland Garros. Picks Torneos esta semana:  ATP 500 Hamburgo ATP 250 Ginebra WTA 500 Estocolmo WTA 250 Rabat Top 10's Y más ...  Instagram: @TennisPiochas Twitter: @TennisPiochas TikTok: @tennis.piochas   Distribuido por Genuina Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elina Svitolina wins her third Rome title with her most impressive run yet, while Jannik Sinner completes his box set of Masters titles and sets all sorts of records at the tiny age of 24. Daniil Medvedev tried his best to derail Sinner, and Casper went with a similar playbook – we shall see if prevailing through that rough semifinal will fuel Jannik further or give the other guys some hope (or both!). Darderi made a huge breakthrough on home soil, while That Guy crashed out in Tennis Channel's IG replies (sad). Meanwhile, Carlos is on injury break and they're still slutting him out in Vanity Fair. See you in Paris! 1:55 Mommy. Mamacita? 13:00 Jannik wins the Career Masters thing  19:25 Daniil, one of the few to shift a wig or two 28:05 Darderi breaks out, That Guy crashes out 34:50 Extras: Big Mama didn't pay for Coco's gelato; PTPA begs for a credential  38:35 Clay baby  42:50 We love delusion (respectful) 46:30 Random: trying Malta India from Puerto Rico (gracias, Francisco!)

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 convened for a live show to discuss Elina Svitolina crowning one of the all-time great title runs, Jannik Sinner completing his set of all the Masters titles, and what it all means for Paris. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 33:48). What made the final between Svitolina and Coco Gauff so compelling? How did Svitolina's victory show off her evolution as a player? And what's the status of The Mix heading into Roland Garros? Part two - ATP (33:49 - 1:13:22) We cover Sinner's tough semi-final win over Daniil Medvedev and his more straightforward victory in the final against Casper Ruud. Could he win all the Masters 1000 events this year? How much mental and physical fatigue is he battling? And who - or what - can stop Sinner is Paris?Part three - The week ahead (1:13:23 - 1:26:33). Emma Raducanu has reunited with Andrew Richardson - are we hopeful? 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.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge. Dieses Mal mit dem Turnier aus Rom, der letzten großen Vorbereitung vor den French Open. Auf Herrenseite war der Sieger mal wieder Jannik Sinner. Bei den Frauen konnte sich Elina Svitolina durchsetzen. Sinner dominierte auch dieses Turnier, geriet nur im Halbfinale gegen Daniil Medvedev überhaupt in Gefahr – und ist nun der zweite Spieler in der Geschichte, dem es gelang, die drei großen Vorbereitungsturniere vor den French Open innerhalb einer Saison zu gewinnen: Also in Monte Carlo, Madrid und Rom. Die Frage ist, wer soll ihn in Paris überhaupt stoppen? Vielleicht ja der andere Rom-Finalist ... 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/ 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, 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.

In this episode, we preview a blockbuster showdown at the 2026 Italian Open as Coco Gauff takes on Elina Svitolina in the WTA Rome final. We break down the key tactical battles, recent form, head-to-head history, and how the slow clay courts in Rome could shape the match. Can Gauff's elite athleticism and heavy topspin overwhelm Svitolina's defensive consistency and counterpunching? Or will the experienced Ukrainian find a way to disrupt the rhythm and claim another big clay-court title? We also discuss what this final means heading into Roland Garros, the biggest pressure points for both players, and give our full match prediction, including scoreline picks and X-factors to watch. If you're following the WTA season or looking ahead to the French Open, this is the perfect preview before championship Sunday in Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his WTA Top 10 rankings after the first three months of the 2026 season. He breaks down the Top 10 into tiers of contenders, shares his expectations for each player heading into the clay court season, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes Reflecting on 2026's first-third - 7:30 Tier 1 - 20:40 Aryna Sabalenka - 21:26 Elena Rybakina - 26:30 Tier 2 - 35:15 3. Jessica Pegula - 39:20 4. Iga Swiatek - 43:50 5. Coco Gauff - 49:35 Tier 3 + Honarble - 54:05 6. Victoria Mboko - 59:35 7. Elina Svitolina - 1:06:45 8. Amanda Anisimova - 1:03:25 9. Karolina Muchova - 1:10:05 10. Mirra Andreeva - 1:12:55 WTA Charleston - 1:16:50 WTA Bogota - 1:19:30 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.

It was a rainy first few days of Miami but things have picked up since then and a couple of big shocks - defeats for Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz - have left Catherine, David and Matt with plenty to discuss. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 43:51) We start with Swiatek's defeat to Magda Linette as she opened up about the tennis “nightmare” she's experiencing on court. What's going wrong for her? And where does this leave her heading into the clay? Elsewhere there's chat about Talia Gibson's brilliant run, a return to form for Zheng Qinwen, a breakthrough win for Hailey Baptiste against Elina Svitolina, and a Last 16 line up filled with compelling matches. Part two - ATP (43:52 - 1:13:57) We cover Seb Korda's wild win over Alcaraz which saw him choke in the second set but then regain his composure to win in three. Can Korda back up this win and take advantage of a wide-open top half of the draw? Arthur Fils might have something to say about that after he destroyed Stefanos Tsitsipas. There's also chat about some of the young players impressing in Miami and some unexpected aggro between Corentin Moutet and Danielle Collins. Part three - News (1:38:58 - 1:32:21) Wimbledon's expansion plans clear a big hurdle and video review technology is coming. 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.

Catherine, David and Matt are joined by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare for a live show looking back on a dramatic finals weekend at Indian Wells. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 34:39). We react to Aryana Sabalenka's incredible match point-saving victory over Elena Rybakina, discuss where the match was won and lost, and consider what it means for their rivalry. Plus, a Backhand List update and analysis of where Iga Swiatek is at after her defeat to Elina Svitolina. Part two - ATP (34:40 - 1:08:10). We cover Jannik Sinner's incredible serving as he completed the set of big titles on hard courts and and a remarkable return to form for Daniil Medvedev who handed Carlos Alcaraz his first defeat of the season in the semi-finals. There's also chat about the positives vibes we're feeling about the current state of the ATP and yet more hindrance drama. Part three - Miami Preview (1:08:11 - 1:23:52). Draw breakdown and who needs a good tournament? 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.

Part one - WTA Dubai (00:00 - 44:40). Jessica Pegula has capped a remarkable recent run with a big title. Is she playing the best tennis of her career? And what makes her so well set up to be a consistent force? We also cover an extraordinary semi-final won by Elina Svitolina against Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova finding some form, and the announcement of the new WTA Tour Architecture Council as the withdrawals and retirements in Dubai piled up. Can they make meaningful and beneficial changes to the schedule? Part two - ATP Results (44:41 - 1:21:13). Carlos Alcaraz put in an astonishing performance to win his second title of the season, while Jannik Sinner was upset by Jakub Mensik in the quarter-finals. Is Alcaraz moving ahead of Sinner, or is it too soon to say? Elsewhere, David gives us the exciting lowdown on the new Goran Ivanisevic-Arthur Fils partnership, and there are titles for Tomas Martin Etcheverry in Rio and Sebastian Korda in Delray Beach to discuss. Part three (1:21:14 - 1:35:57) - A look ahead to this week as Jack Draper and Bianca Andreescu return to the tour while Acapulco is set to begin despite violent clashes in Mexico. 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.