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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.
Roland Garros has officially wrapped up! Ben and Mike recap the second Grand Slam of the season, which featured two first-time major champions in Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva. We breakdown the men's field and how the draw opened up after Jannik Sinner's surprise defeat. We also discuss a crushing QFs loss for Felix Auger-Aliassime. Meanwhile, Andreeva claimed her first, defeating surprise qualifier Maja Chwalinska. Aryna Sabalenka was undone by the conditions, and Iga Swiatek faltered earlier than expected. Plus - Serena is officially returning this week, alongside Victoria Mboko in doubles! All that and more on our latest episode of MPC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Capítulo de cierre grabado el mismo domingo de la final masculina, todavía masticando lo que acabamos de ver. Felipe conduce con Martín de vuelta del periplo parisino y el regreso de Hugo Romero después de varias semanas ausente (con gorrito de Rafa para la ocasión).Alexander Zverev finalmente levanta un Grand Slam. Más de cuatro horas, cinco sets, nervios a tope de ambos lados y los recuerdos de Vietnam siempre rondando (Tien en US Open, Alcaraz en RG 2024). Analizamos el partido set por set: el 6-1 demoledor del primer set en 39 minutos, el quiebre emocional del segundo set donde Cobolli encuentra los golpes, el tercer set chicoteado con un break point salvado de 23 shots, el cuarto donde Sacha se quiebra solo con dobles faltas, y el quinto set donde el quiebre clave en el 3-0 con tres break points en contra termina sellando el título.Antes del cierre, también la final femenina del sábado. Mirra Andreeva a los 19 años cumple con las expectativas largamente acumuladas y vence a Maja Chwalinska, la polaca lucky loser que vino desde la quali sin sponsor y casi sin hotel, tapando bocas durante dos semanas. Conchita Martínez como coach detrás del juego españolizado de Andreeva, paciencia y construcción.Y el debate que se viene: ¿dónde queda Zverev en el legado del tenis? Hugo y Felipe lo ponen bajo Medvedev (ser número uno pesa). Más las evaluaciones de pronósticos previos (todos nos caímos feo en algún momento), revelaciones (los italianos Cobolli y Arnaldi, jodar a pesar de la caída, el holandés de Jong como lucky loser hasta octavos), decepciones (Tsitsipas, Shelton y Fritz), la despedida de Stan Wawrinka, el campeón junior brasileño y la mira puesta en la temporada de pasto.Síguenos en Instagram @lucklosers_podcast Twitter @LuckyLoserscast @luckyloserstenis Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@luckyloserspodcast8246
Bienvenue dans ce nouveau numéro de Sans Filet où l'on zoome sur la magnifique sensation du tableau féminin : Maja Chwalinska. Alors que tous les yeux étaient rivés sur sa compatriote Iga Swiatek, c'est cette jeune Polonaise de 24 ans, issue des qualifications, qui est en train de faire vibrer la Porte d'Auteuil. Après avoir courageusement documenté son combat contre la dépression et traversé des blessures à répétition, Chwalinska vit un conte de fées à Paris. Comment a-t-elle trouvé les ressources mentales pour opérer un tel retour au plus haut niveau ? Slices de revers, amorties chirurgicales, variations de trajectoires : pourquoi son jeu "à l'ancienne" rend-il ses adversaires complètement folles sur terre battue ?Sans Filet debriefe également la victoire écrasante de Mirra Andreeva contre Marta Kostyuk sans oublier l'analyse du dernier carré masculin. Qui de Jakub Mensik, Alexander Zverev, Matteo Arnaldi ou Flavio Cobolli décrochera sa place en finale ?Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.
Ben and Tumaini are back after the third and fourth rounds of what's turned into a wild and thrilling French Open, particularly on the men's side where the post-Sinner free-for-all has produced stunning full-length battles over and over and over again. We discuss Fonseca d. Djokovic, Jodar and the ball girl, Arnaldi d. Tiafoe, and Zverev's clear status as the favorite to win. We also discuss the women's side exits of Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. And we're sorry that Ben's phone died mid-reading the Patrons list off of it! A reminder that is still a 15% discount on Bounces subscriptions during this French Open! 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.
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.
This crazy French Open took yet another twist on Sunday as Iga Swiatek was beaten by Marta Kostyuk before a thrilling Joao Fonseca performance in the night session. Catherine, David and Matt recorded on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the end of it all. Part one - We unpack Swiatek's loss. Where did it go wrong for her? Will she ever rediscover her best form? How did the combination of Kostyuk's game and match nerves unsettle her? And what can Kostyuk go on to achieve at this tournament? We look ahead to her quarter-final showdown with fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. On the men's side, there's chat about Rafael Jodar surviving another five setter to set up a meeting with Alexander Zverev. Part two (39:28) - Reaction to an electric night session win for Joao Fonseca over Casper Ruud. Part three (59:38) - We cover the surprising news that Naomi Osaka vs Aryna Sabalenka will be in the night decision and discuss what that decision says about the French Tennis Federation.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.
Back from our first trip to Roland-Garros, here is part 2 of our RG mid-tournament wrap, this one focusing on the tennis we saw, the happenings on-site, and how the chaotic first week played out more broadly. What's it like to watch a tournament unfold in person while it's already being branded online as chaotic and/or horrible? Well, sometimes your priority is just your next water refill. We'll tell you about players we sought out (Swiatek, Rybakina, Medvedev, Vacherot, Jodar, Tiafoe, and more). We'll take you through the experience of watching Naomi Osaka's walkout and the surreal collapse of Jannik Sinner as it unfolded on Chatrier. As we always do, we'll dip into the messier moments, like the Korpatsch-Wang dust-up, the monumental PR stumbles of Rafa Jodar, and Vallejo's misogynistic bag-fumbling. What a week in Paris; it promises to get weirder before the fortnight is out. 1:00 Nothing new under the sun: Wang pulls a Hingis '99 7:10 She's taking it! Oh – actually, no, sorry 15:25 Iga Swiatek out to Kostyuk 23:10 Telling stories about players and matches we saw: Vacherot, Rybakina, Keys, and more 38:35 Rafa Jodar exonerated, sort of 46:50 Naomi's debut on Lenglen 50:40 James, are you happy to be in Paris? 62:35 Being in Chatrier for the Sinner upset 73:10 Are we all amateur geneticists now? 80:45 These f—ing tarpaulins and Lacoste bollards! 85:25 Wrapping up the draw as it stands
Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 8 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick reacts to Joao Fonseca beating Casper Ruud to make it to the Quarterfinals. He also talks about Jodar and Zverev advancing to the quarters. Andy also goes into the biggest upset of the day: Marta Kostyuk beating Iga Swiatek in the 4th round. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match to kick off the second week?
Our CTC Live series continues from Roland Garros 2026! Host Dan Kiernan is joined by broadcaster Candy Reid and performance analyst Mike James to round up an extraordinary first week at the French Open.From Fonseca's stunning comeback against Djokovic to Sinner's shock exit in the heat, the drama has been non-stop. Dan also gives us a first-hand account of being at the tournament with his players, including a brilliant moment with Landaluce after his 5hr 58 minute epic.This is the place to go for a round-up of Roland Garros action from a coach's perspective.Key talking points:Jannik Sinner's shock exit to Cerundolo in the heat, with Mike noting odds of 12,500 to 1 on that result, and Candy raising an interesting theory about redheads and the MC1R gene explaining Sinner's struggles in extreme temperatures.Fonseca's extraordinary comeback from two sets down to beat Novak Djokovic, with Dan sharing what it was like to witness that match in person sitting next to the Fonseca family, and the panel debating whether it was Novak's Roland Garros farewell.Rafael Jodar continuing his run and the unprecedented state of the men's draw, with no former Grand Slam champion remaining in the last 16 for the first time since 1968.The injury crisis gripping the tournament?Marta Kostyuk beating Iga Swiatek and her remarkable mindset, with Mike sharing a powerful insight about her playing on the same day she received a photo of her family home being destroyed back in Ukraine.The Vallejo umpire controversy, with the panel giving a balanced take and calling for the matter to be put to rest following his apology.Each CTC Live episode streams on YouTube during the fortnight. Search Control the Controllables Podcast and follow our Instagram and Twitter for the latest live times!Chapters 00:00 Welcome and tournament atmosphere from Paris04:00 Sinner's exit, Hada's rise and the unprecedented men's draw08:00 Fonseca vs Djokovic, a match for the ages14:00 The injury crisis and the roof court debate22:00 Marta Kostyuk's mindset and win over Swiatek32:00 Women's draw quarter final preview40:00 Sabalenka vs Osaka preview and what to expect43:00 The Vallejo controversyYouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc__podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables PodcastThank you everyone for listening!Follow @ctc.podcast on Instagram to be the first to know when we are going live from Paris throughout the fortnight!Watch the full video version over on the Control the Controllables YouTube channel.
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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.
Russell Fuller and Ryan Harrison react to the biggest stories from Day 8 at Roland Garros.Teenage Brazilian Joao Fonseca backed up his stunning win over Novak Djokovic with another impressive performance - this time against 2-time finalist Casper Ruud to reach the quarter finals.In the women's draw, 4-time champion Iga Swiatek's struggles continue as she's beaten by Marta Kostyuk - meaning there'll be a new winner in both singles draws at this year's French Open.To listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis' on BBC Sounds.TIMECODES: 00:19 - Fonseca through 02:58 - Mensik comes through another marathon match 04:37 - Jodar sets up Zverev clash 08:02 - Swiatek dumped out by Kostyuk 14:09 - Round up of other results
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.
Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 6 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick reacts to Joao Fonseca beating Novak Djokovic and how this might be the best first-week Grand Slam match he has ever seen. Roddick also goes into some of the other notable matches from the day like Rafael Jodar and Jakub Mensik advancing, Sorana Cirstea and Iga Swiatek dominating, and Karolina Muchova exiting in the 3rd round. COMMENT BELOW: What did you think of the Fonseca/Djokovic match?
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.
Iga Świątek beat compatriot Magda Linette 6-4 6-4 in 85 minutes to reach the Roland-Garros round of 16 for the eighth straight year, the first woman to do it since Monica Seles. Swiatek will play Marta Kostyuk next, who is on a 14-match winning streak. Who wins this clash? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Brett Connors joins the podcast to recap an entertaining first round at Roland Garros, where Americans Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula were knocked out. Connors reacts to another early exit for Daniil Medvedev, Learner Tien's impressive game on clay, and Casper Ruud finding a way to survive and advance. The producer and podcast host looks at Novak Djokovic's path to a deep run, Alexander Zverev's opportunity to finally change the narrative, and who can challenge Jannik Sinner's quest for the career-slam. Connors also dives into the women's draw, where we are on the verge of Iga Swiatek facing Jelena Ostapenko, who she has never beaten. The co-host of "Advantage Connors" discusses Mirra Andreeva and Iva Jovic's potential, the unfortunate injury to Alexander BlockX that involved the Roland Garros tarp, and some R2 matches he has his eyes on. 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.
Roland Garros 2026 Day 2 delivered drama, emotion and early French Open storylines as Iga Swiatek began her campaign in dominant fashion, Casper Ruud survived a major scare, Gael Monfils played his final ever Roland Garros match, and rising Spanish star Rafael Jodar announced himself on the Grand Slam stage.Was Ruud's escape a sign of champion mentality or a worrying red flag? Is Rafael Jodar the next big Spanish clay-court star? Can Swiatek reclaim her Roland Garros dominance? And how should we remember Gael Monfils' incredible French Open career? In this video, we break down all the biggest talking points from French Open Day 2, including Swiatek's impressive opening win, Ruud's five-set battle in the Paris heat, Monfils' emotional farewell defeat to Hugo Gaston, Zheng Qinwen's shock first-round exit, and the players who could make a deep run at Roland Garros 2026.❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr
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/
Old school Tennis and Bagels is BACK with the brains of the podcast: Vansh Vermani, the living tennis encyclopedia brings all his in-depth analysis and knowledge of players' form, injury, court conditions, past results, and more.We are doing a full draw preview, going section by section of both the Roland Garros men's and women's draws and finally making our picks for semi-finalists, finalists, and champions of the 2026 French Open!On the WTA side, great popcorn matches all around, with some really strong potential for upsets that could turn the draw upside down. But also trust in the seeded players, to find solutions, make it deep in the draw, and conquer their nemeses. Will Aryna Sabalenka win her first major of 2026? Will Coco Gauff defend her title with her grit through highs and lows? Can Elena Rybakina complete the Surface Slam? Is it the time that Iga Swiatek will finally overcome the Ostapenko mission impossible? Or is it someone else's time to win big in Paris?On the ATP, the Jannik Sinner question remains unanswered: who can stop him at all? Seemingly unbeatable, it feels like acts of God are his only great challenge left without Alcaraz in the draw and an aging Novak Djokovic. If injury, terrible weather conditions with a brutally hot sun, and/or a miraculous performance by some anointed player doesn't stop him, it feels like nothing will. Though Djokovic already operated miracles during his career, including the Australian Open earlier this year, and Medvedev coming back from getting double-bageled by Berrettini in Monte Carlo to take a set off Sinner in Rome does sound like a godly act, too.Who will prevail on the red clay?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.
Old school Tennis and Bagels is BACK with the brains of the podcast: Vansh Vermani, the living tennis encyclopedia brings all his in-depth analysis and knowledge of players' form, injury, court conditions, past results, and more.We are doing a full draw preview, going section by section of both the Roland Garros men's and women's draws and finally making our picks for semi-finalists, finalists, and champions of the 2026 French Open!On the WTA side, great popcorn matches all around, with some really strong potential for upsets that could turn the draw upside down. But also trust in the seeded players, to find solutions, make it deep in the draw, and conquer their nemeses. Will Aryna Sabalenka win her first major of 2026? Will Coco Gauff defend her title with her grit through highs and lows? Can Elena Rybakina complete the Surface Slam? Is it the time that Iga Swiatek will finally overcome the Ostapenko mission impossible? Or is it someone else's time to win big in Paris?On the ATP, the Jannik Sinner question remains unanswered: who can stop him at all? Seemingly unbeatable, it feels like acts of God are his only great challenge left without Alcaraz in the draw and an aging Novak Djokovic. If injury, terrible weather conditions with a brutally hot sun, and/or a miraculous performance by some anointed player doesn't stop him, it feels like nothing will. Though Djokovic already operated miracles during his career, including the Australian Open earlier this year, and Medvedev coming back from getting double-bageled by Berrettini in Monte Carlo to take a set off Sinner in Rome does sound like a godly act, too.Who will prevail on the red clay?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.
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.
We react to the French Open 2026 women's draw and give our instant thoughts on the draw's for the top seeds, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka & Elena Rybakina. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr
Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts are in Paris where the Roland Garros draws have taken place as players plan to protest the prize money on offer by limiting their media commitments. Part one - Carlos Alcaraz is out of Wimbledon (00:00 - 12:57) Our reaction, what it means for Alcaraz, and what it means for men's tennis. Part two - Roland Garros draws. (12:57 - 50:07) We break down the main headlines from Thursday's draw ceremony at The Orangerie. Is this the year Jelena Ostapenko vs Iga Swiatek finally happens here? Which round one matches pop off the page? And can anyone possibly stop Jannik Sinner? Part three - Players plan media walk out to protest Grand Slam prize money (50:07) How effective could the planned action be?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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
On the Mailbag, Gill Gross starts with mid-match analysis of Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev in the Rome semifinal before getting into your questions, including: how did Luciano Darderi bagel Zverev and Jodar in 3rd sets, comparing Joao Fonseca and Rafa Jodar shot-for-shot, why speed and spin has increased on the tour, the weak top-10 results so far this year, how does seeding matter at Roland Garros this year, what has clicked for Casper Ruud in his Rome final run, what is Iga Swiatek working on with Francisco Roig, is Carlos Alcaraz's technique risky for injury, and follow-ups on our boycott discussion from earlier in the week. 0:00 Intro 0:20 Sinner vs. Medvedev 16:00 Darderi Bagels 21:40 Jodar-Fonseca Comp 26:52 Speed Spin Increases 32:50 Weak Top 10 35:35 Roland Garros Seeding 39:28 Jodar Stat 42:07 Content Questions 45:40 Casper Ruud Run 52:15 Swiatek X Roig 55:00 Alcaraz Injury 59:05 Boycott Follow-up IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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.
C'est le coup de tonnerre à Paris : Lorenzo Musetti, le virtuose italien, vient d'officialiser son forfait pour la Porte d'Auteuil. Alors qu'il semblait enfin prêt à passer un cap cette saison, son corps a de nouveau dit "stop". Et le plus inquiétant, c'est que le scénario ressemble étrangement à un film que l'on a déjà vu cette année...Souvenez-vous, en janvier dernier : Musetti touche les étoiles. Il mène deux sets à zéro face à Novak Djokovic en quart de finale. Il joue un tennis divin, le Djoker est au bord du gouffre. Et soudain, le drame. Une douleur à la cuisse droite, un abandon déchirant, et le rêve qui s'envole.Aujourd'hui, à Rome, le muscle a encore lâché. Est-ce la même blessure qui n'a jamais vraiment guéri ? Est-ce que Lorenzo est condamné à être ce "diamant de cristal" : magnifique à regarder, mais trop fragile ? Musetti est-il le symbole de ces joueurs au talent pur mais au physique trop tendre pour l'ère moderne ? Le corps de Musetti est-il en train de trahir son génie ? Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.
4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley are joined by WTA pro and model Carson Branstine to discuss the realities of life on tour outside the top 100. Carson, currently recovering from a torn labrum, opens up about funding her career without a coach or physio, her viral TikTok calling out player welfare failures, and how she balances tennis with modeling and a new finance venture. Kim adds perspective from her time on the WTA board and her own battles with the tour's injury fine system. Kim and Blair also break down a busy week in Rome: Sorana Cirstea beating Sabalenka at 36 years old and reconsidering her retirement and Coco Gauff's admission of off-court struggles. They also weigh in on Project Red Eye, the player-led push for greater Grand Slam revenue sharing, and the story of Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova, who is using her platform to raise funds for the Ukrainian military. Kim closes with a tactical breakdown of Iga Swiatek's backhand slice, explaining why it has become one of the most effective weapons on tour heading into Roland Garros. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast ' Kim's Recs Mouth Tape: https://zippit.nl/en/products/mouth-tape?shpxid=6de1bfcf-6ccc-45df-81f6-c3866e134212 Powder SPF: https://www.nomige.com/en/pages/leeray?srsltid=AfmBOoqztTF81pHzn42YLvMfTi3r66QSCxEpBvuZY26Q-9wmEN9j1Og3 Blair's Rec SPF Setting Spray https://www.onesizebeauty.com/products/on-til-dawn-mattifying-sunscreen-makeup-setting-spray-spf-28-full?srsltid=AfmBOorYde4DM29IipIoN4yJZqGzsR5_8PeRY3XihUDevWe_f1odVst6&variant=45363114574023 ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00: Welcome to Love All 1:09: Carson Branstine joins Love All 3:02: Carson on Kim Clijsters as her idol & inspiration to play tennis 5:28: Injury update 8:29: Carson's life off court 11:28: Carson's viral TikTok: The realities of life on the WTA tour 13:54: Reaction to the TikTok 18:51: Kim & Carson on player costs, prize money & the financial grind of pro tennis 25:02: Can you have quality of life and compete at the highest level in tennis? 35:22: Henley's Headlines: Rome Open update & Sorana Cîrstea's retirement year story 44:13: Aryna Sabalenka's form heading into Roland Garros 45:55: Coco Gauff's emotional struggles 51:03: Oleksandra Oliynikova: Using her platform to support Ukraine & challenging the WTA 59:09: Kim-formation: Iga Świątek's renewed joy with coach Francisco Roig 1:01:40: Iga's backhand tactics against Osaka 1:04:16: Francisco Roig ruptures his Achilles at practice & returns immediately 1:07:15: Holger Rune skips Roland Garros to protect his Achilles recovery 1:08:42: Rec Room: Mouth tape, SPF setting spray & brush-on sunscreen 1:14:07: Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Weissman joins the podcast to discuss all the drama in the pro tennis game, as the road to Roland Garros heats up. Weissman dives into Jannik Sinner's dominance as his aims to collect a fifth straight Masters title in 2026, and examines what it will take to knock him off his throne with rival Carlos Alcaraz sidelined. The Tennis Channel broadcaster explains why he's still confident in Aryna Sabalenka's clay court game after two early losses, and reminds everyone to watch out for Iga Swiatek as she continues her quest back to the top. Weissman covers a ton of other topics including Novak Djokovic's quest for a 25th major, and why Coco Gauff's competitiveness sets her apart from the other best athletes in the world. The commentator reacts to Rafael Jodar's quick ascent to the Top 20, explains why Sorana Cirstea's run in Rome is so special, and recaps some of his favorite moments covering the game in 2026. 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.
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
4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters is joined by American star Hailey Baptiste fresh off her best result so far. After defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid and saving six match points, including two with a second serve and volley, Hailey sits down with Kim and Blair Henley to talk about mental growth, family sacrifice, and what fueled her breakthrough. Kim also shares personal French Open tips as Hailey heads to Roland Garros for her first-ever seeded Grand Slam. Kim and Blair also break down the prize money fight brewing in Rome, with the word boycott being thrown around in press rooms and reactions from Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and others. Plus a full Kimformation breakdown of Marta Kostyuk's Madrid title, the historic all-female coaching final, and the back handspring celebration that took the internet by storm. 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 ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to Love All 0:44 Kim's Life Update & Heading to Roland Garros 3:44 Hailey Baptiste Joins Love All 6:15 Baptiste's First Career Grand Slam Seeding at Roland Garros 7:03 Kim's Personal Tips for Playing Chatrier & Lenglen 9:41 The Mental Transformation: Choosing to Stop Battling Herself 12:54 Saving 6 Match Points vs. Sabalenka & the Second Serve Volley 16:39 Family Sacrifice & the GoFundMe That Started It All 18:22 The Greenbrier Bubble: Dinner Between Kim and Venus 21:15 The Viral Racket Break Photo 27:53 Rapid Fire: Celebrity Followers, Favorite Shots & Life Off Court 33:17 Goals for 2025 & French Open Outlook 36:37 Henley's Headlines: Prize Money Fight & Boycott Talk in Rome 40:29 Kim's Take on the Boycott Debate & the Whole Tour's Future 46:06 Kim Formation: Marta Kostyuk's Madrid Title & Historic All-Female Coaching Final 48:45 Kostyuk's Return Game, Therapy & Freeing Herself from Junior Expectations 1:00:02 Rec Room: Blair's Weighted Jump Rope 1:03:55 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.