Podcast appearances and mentions of Leylah Fernandez

Naomi Osaka vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. Two of the biggest hitters in the sport, meeting for the FIRST TIME ever, with the World No. 1 ranking hovering over the match.Naomi Osaka is playing her best tennis in years. The four-time Grand Slam champion and No. 11 seed has now won 13 of her last 15 completed matches, following her DC Open semifinal run in Washington with a spotless week in Toronto — she has not dropped a set. She beat Panna Udvardy 6-3, 6-4, crushed Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-2 in 71 minutes, and then silenced a sold-out home crowd by ending Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.Elena Rybakina is the No. 2 seed, the reigning Australian Open champion, and the form player on hard courts on the entire tour — 42 wins in her last 50 hard-court matches and 24-5 in 2026. With Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto, Rybakina is now within touching distance of the World No. 1 ranking, though she's playing it down: "a lot of matches I gotta win." She needed every bit of her fight to get here, coming back from 0-3 and two breaks down in the deciding set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.They have never played a competitive match — only two practice sessions, in Australia and at Roland-Garros. Two of the purest ball-strikers in the game, no head-to-head, and a No. 1 ranking in the background. Who reaches the semifinals?

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?

Naomi Osaka vs Leylah Fernandez — 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. A four-time Grand Slam champion against Canada's own, in front of a home crowd that will be deafening.Naomi Osaka has been ruthless this week. The No. 11 seed and World No. 13, fresh off a run to the DC Open semifinals in Washington, opened with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Panna Udvardy and then dismantled Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-2 in just 71 minutes. She is moving well, serving big, and looks like the version of herself that wins these tournaments.Leylah Fernandez has given Canada its moment of the tournament. The No. 30 seed and World No. 34 has had a difficult season at 16-20, but she produced a stunning 6-1, 6-4 upset of World No. 5 and reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva — winning nine consecutive games, converting four of five break points and taking 24 of 27 points behind her first serve. It was her first top-10 win in over a year, and the 2021 US Open finalist looked every bit of that player again.The head-to-head is dead level at 1-1. Add a sold-out partisan crowd and Fernandez's history of raising her level on the big stage, and this is the most volatile match in the draw. Who reaches the quarterfinals?

Jon Still and Luca Scott welcomes The Athletic's Lucas Wiese to break down the going's-on at the National Bank Open.

Eala Mania is here! After her maiden title at the Citi Open in Washington, Alexandra Eala officially touched down in Toronto and was the star of the show in her debut on Centre Court. Hosts Mike and Ben cover the Filipina sensation and her impact to the tournament. Meanwhile, Leylah Fernandez had a strong opening round win as she looks to find her top level during the hard court swing and stops by for a short interview! Episode brought to you by StandM and RCVRI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

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?

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.

Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick sits down with Leylah Fernandez ahead of the Canadian Open to discuss Serena Williams' return, the possibility of playing doubles with Venus again, and the pressure of competing in front of a home crowd. Leylah also looks back on her 2021 US Open run, explains how the New York crowd fueled her breakthrough, and shares the players she modeled her game after.

Alexandra Eala faces defending champion Leylah Fernandez in a blockbuster matchup at the 2026 Washington Open. In this match preview, we analyse Eala's incredible comeback victory over Zheng Qinwen, Fernandez's dominant opening-round performance, their head-to-head record, the key tactical battles and our final match prediction. Can Eala continue her brilliant run and avenge her previous defeat to Fernandez, or will the Canadian continue her title defence in Washington? Let us know your winner and score prediction in the comments. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

Janice Tjen speaks after a stunning Round 1 victory over Leylah Fernandez, opening up about the match, her racket specs, and what it means to represent Indonesian tennis on one of the sport's biggest stages.

Die drie-en-twintigmalige Grand Slam-kampioen Serena Williams het haar eerste professionele oorwinning in byna vier jaar in die vrouedubbelspel by Queen's in Londen behaal. Die 44-jarige Amerikaner en die Kanadese tiener Victoria Mboko is deur na die kwarteindrondte nadat hulle die derde gekeurde Nicole Melichar-Martinez en Erin Routliffe verslaan het. Die ongekeurde Williams en Mboko kom nou teen Leylah Fernandez en Laura Siegemund te staan . Williams sê sy het dit geniet om terug op die baan te wees:

On June 9, 2026, Serena Williams marked a triumphant return to professional tennis by winning her first doubles match at the Queen's Club Championships in London.At the age of 44 and after nearly four years away from competitive play (1,375 days), the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion partnered with 19-year-old Canadian prodigy Victoria Mboko. Together, they achieved a remarkable 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 victory over the third-seeded team of Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez.Williams swiftly dispelled any signs of rust, showcasing powerful serves that reached speeds of up to 120 mph, complemented by her signature aggressive baseline winners.She concluded the match impressively, serving out the final game with two consecutive aces followed by a decisive service winner.In front of a completely sold-out audience at the Andy Murray Arena, Williams received enthusiastic support from her husband and her two daughters, Olympia and Adira. This marked the first occasion that her youngest daughter, Adira (born in 2023), witnessed her mother compete in a live professional match.Reflecting on her return to the WTA Tour, Williams shared how natural and enjoyable the experience felt: "I had so much fun playing with Victoria. She was really able to hold up the team and play big on the big points... I got tired of sitting at home. My kids are out of school for the summer, so why not? I never got to play here, it was always just the men. It feels really special to play somewhere so iconic." Tournament Outlook & Next StepsQuarterfinals: Williams and Mboko advance to the quarterfinals at the Queen's Club, where they will compete against the pairing of Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Germany's Laura Siegemund.Grass-Court Season: Williams has also accepted a doubles wildcard for the upcoming Berlin Open next week.Singles & Wimbledon Uncertainties: Although her return has created a stir in the sporting community, Williams has indicated that she is taking things "a day at a time" and has not yet made a decision regarding her participation in the singles draw or at Wimbledon later this month.

Ben and Tumaini keep everyone's favorite annual episode title going strong with a look at the draws for the 2026 French Open, where Jannik Sinner is a prohibitive favorite against an uninspiring men's field and the women's side seems far more up for grabs. Can anyone stop Sinner? If so, whom? And who could even make it out of the bottom half? On the women's side, we discuss Sabalenka, Swiatek, and a recent video involving Leylah Fernandez and her coach. We also discuss the media "protest" that players staged during media days, with varying degrees of successful stagecraft. Then to wrap up, we chat about our dear departed friend Howard Fendrich, the longtime AP tennis reporter who passed away this week. (You can read Ben's tribute to Howard here.) 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.

The clay court swing is in full flight as the tennis season pushes on! Ben and Mike break down the surge in tennis from Jannik Sinner, a crushing injury to Carlos Alcaraz, and who else could potentially challenge the ATP hierarchy as Roland Garros approaches. They also discuss the fast rising Rafael Jodar, and performances on the clay from Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov. In the meantime, Aryna Sabalenka has made her switch to the new surface, Iga Swiatek is working under a new coach, Coco Gauff is searching for form, and Elena Rybakina looks strong. Plus, Leylah Fernandez is building her form on the red dirt. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Nigel Seeley and Tim Dennis for an in-depth look at Round of 64 match odds and betting strategies at the WTA Madrid Open. The Betting experts offer up analysis of key matches and player performances, provide insight on the latest trends and preview their best bets and leans. 00:00 WTA Madrid 03:10 WTA Madrid Conditions 04:36 Anna Bondar vs. Elina Svitolina 09:30 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Diana Schnaider 13:10 Camila Osorio vs. Naomi Osaka 17:45 Leylah Fernandez vs. Julia Grabher 21:46 Aryna Sabalenka vs. Peyton Stearns

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.

Nick is on his own for the mini pod this week while I'm off the grid, and there is a lot to get through. Rybakina picks up her second Porsche in Stuttgart after surviving a Leylah Fernandez match that nearly became the women's match of the year. Karolina Muchova finally gets Coco Gauff. Mirra Andreeva keeps rolling on indoor clay. Marta Kostyuk wins Rouen in an all-Ukrainian final alongside 19-year-old Veronika Podrez. Arthur Fils takes Barcelona as Alcaraz pulls out, and Ben Shelton wins on European clay in Munich. Plus what's happening with Marketa Vondrusova and a Madrid preview missing two of its biggest names.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:01 Stuttgart: A Premier WTA Event04:31 Zeynep Somnez and Leylah Fernandez shine09:26 Karolina Muchova's big win16:59 Ruan WTA 250: New Faces and Rising Stars19:27 Quick re-cap of Rouen23:02 Injury Challenges for Alcaraz25:03 The Impact of Player Withdrawals26:17 No Novak Djokovic yet27:38 Arthur Fils wins in Barcelona29:04 Name to remember - Rafa Jodar30:16 On to Munich - Fonseca takes steps forward32:47 Ethan Quinn & Ben Shelton's Breakthrough on Clay36:23 Off Court News39:15 Madrid Open Preview41:17 Outro

n this episode of WTA Weekly, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the Stuttgart tournament. We preview the draw, highlight key storylines, and discuss the notable absences of Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng. We also take a closer look at an exciting Round 1 clash between Alexandra Eala and Leylah Fernandez, and what it could mean for both players. Plus, we analyze the chances of top contenders like Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Jelena Ostapenko as they aim for a deep run. Finally, we recap Mirra Andreeva's impressive title run in Linz and what it signals for her. All that and more in this week's episode of WTA Weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of WTA Weekly, we break down a dominant run from Aryna Sabalenka, who completes the coveted “Sunshine Double” with back-to-back titles in Indian Wells and Miami. What makes this achievement so rare, and where does Sabalenka's current form place her among the modern greats of the game? We dig into the numbers, the competition, and how her power-driven style is reshaping the WTA landscape. With the tour shifting to clay, attention turns to Charleston, where new storylines begin to emerge. Can Maria Sakkari translate her athleticism onto the slower surface, and is Leylah Fernandez ready to make a statement during the clay swing? We spotlight both players as key names to watch, alongside a broader look at who might thrive in the transition from hard courts to clay. Join us for insights, analysis, and bold predictions as the WTA season heats up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma Raducanu has officially split with coach Francisco Roig, marking another major change in her coaching setup. In this video, we break down what the separation means for Raducanu's season, her recent form on tour, and what could come next as she searches for stability and results. We also preview two exciting matchups at the Abu Dhabi Open:

Catherine, David and Matt gathered on an outside court towards the end of day three as round one came to a close. Part one - We focus on the day's fun matches including Madison Keys coming through the unique test of Oleksandra Oliynykova, Janic Tjen impressing against Leylah Fernandez, and Dane Sweeney outlasting Gael Monfils. Part two (25:27) - Unfortunately there were some tougher scenes too, including another sad Grigor Dimitrov scene, Joao Fonseca struggling, Hugo Gaston retiring again Jannik Sinner, and injuries affecting Zizou Bergs against Hubert Hurkacz and Raphael Collignon against Lorenzo Musetti. It got us talking about the viability of five set tennis again. Part three (58:17) - Sensation of the Day and a look at Wednesday's schedule.The Tennis Podcast throughout the Australian Open is sponsored by Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours - the Premium Hospitality and Experience Provider! For 10% off the best official ticket packages for Roland Garros, go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast, select your tickets and use the discount code Tennis10 at checkout.Official ticket and travel packages are offered and fulfilled by Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours.Specifically for our promotions, Steve Furgal's Tennis Tours is the Official Travel Provider of the USTA and the USOpen, and an Official Provider of Roland-Garros packages. Exclusive Tennis Podcast listener offers expireFebruary 28, 2026. Terms, pricing, availability, and restrictions apply. See website for details(www.Tours4Tennis.com)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.

Day 3 at the Australian Open delivered drama from start to finish. Teenager Tjen pulls off a shock upset over Leylah Fernandez, while Naomi Osaka and Taylor Fritz survive early scares to keep their campaigns alive. Elsewhere, João Fonseca's run comes to an abrupt end, reminding us how unforgiving Melbourne Park can be. We break down the biggest matches, momentum shifts, and what these results mean moving forward as the tournament begins to take shape.

Victoria Mboko, the Queen of Canadian Tennis, closed out 2025 in style winning her second title of the year in Hong Kong. The 19-year-old Canadian saw off Filipina Alexandra Eala and countrywoman Leylah Fernandez en route. Mboko, who started the year ranked 333 in the world, is now at a career high 18. The WTA Finals are well under way in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Defending champion Coco Gauff fell to Jessica Pegula in her opening match in the Stefanie Graf group. As did Jasmine Paolini, against Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff versus Paolini is now a must-win match for both. Madison Keys, playing for the first time since the US Open, is also in action. The Australian Open champion is in the Serena Williams group alongside Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova and Elena Rybakina. In the doubles event, Paolini and Sara Errani are the top seeds in the Martina Navratilova group alongside debutant Asia Muhammad and Demi Schuurs. Second seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova are in the Liezel Huber group. Félix Auger-Aliassime played himself into an ATP Finals spot with his run to the Paris Masters final. The 25-year-old Canadian, who currently occupies the eighth and final place in the Race to Turin, lost to Jannik Sinner in Sunday's championship match. Sinner returns to No 1 in the world. World No 6 Ben Shelton also qualified for Turin following his run in Paris where he lost to eventual champion Sinner in the quarter-finals. To close, we share our thoughts on the ATP adding a 10th Masters event to the calendar from 2028.

The year is slowly coming to the end, but there's still plenty of tennis to be played. Xave and Brie are joined by Australian power couple Daria and Luke Saville to break down the latest news to come out of the tennis world. The panel reacts to Daniil Medvedev earning his first title since Rome in 2023, Holger Rune’s season ending injury, Coco Gauff lifting the trophy in Wuhan, Elena Rybakina and Leylah Fernandez’s recent wins, and Novak Djokovic withdrawing from Paris. Plus, in light of Valentin Vacherot’s miracle run in Shanghai, Brie presents her Top 5 Tennis Miracle Moments. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin Betton in Vienna joins James Gray and George Bellshaw in London to look back at a week of 250s and exhibitions, plus another one falls off the coaching roundabout. They discussed... - Daniil Medvedev ended an 882-day title drought and triumphed for the first time since Rome 2023 by winning the Almaty Open. He now has 21 career titles in 21 different cities. - Felix Auger-Aliassime beats Jiri Lehecka to win Brussels - FAA landed 83 per cent of his first serves in the final, and registering a 9.4 serve rating on Tennis Insights - and Casper Ruud wins Stockholm with a smaller racket by beating Ugo Humbert. - Jannik Sinner won the Six Kings Slam and $6m, but did not seem that bothered about it all - Novak Djokovic talked about his future saying: “Longevity is one of my biggest motivations. If you see across all the global sports, LeBron James he is still going strong, he is 40, Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady played until he was 40-something years old, it is unbelievable." - Holger Rune suffered a serious injury on court in Stockholm this week, rupturing his Achilles tendon and faces months on the sideline - Jack Draper started a storm on Twitter by talking about fatigue and injuries, with Taylor Fritz getting involved too - James Trotman has left Team Draper, saying he can't square the circle of family life and weeks on tour, leaving new addition Jamie Delgado as sole coach - Leylah Fernandez wins Japan Open, beating in the final 18-year-old Tereza Valentova - Elena Rybakina won the Ningbo Open and is in a very intense battle for the last spot at WTA Finals with Mirra Andreeva… - Emma Raducanu has ended her season early after battling illness in China, and will miss tournaments in Tokyo and Hong Kong as a result. In more positive news, she has signed a new contract with Francisco Roig, the Spanish coach formerly of the Nadal camp whom she has had on trial since July. (James wrote about this for The i Paper, read it for FREE here: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-rocky-year-reasons-for-optimism-3982254?utm_campaign=PNITUx1xSr1ai7e&ito=gifted_article&data-target=gifted_article&utm_source=XJPLeh5koSHChZEU) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennis commentator Candy Reid appears on this episode to recap some terrific action in the pro game, which saw some familiar ATP faces return to the winner's circle. Reid analyzes how Daniil Medvedev was able to notch his first title in over two years, and how Casper Ruud and Felix Auger Aliassime secured indoor hard court titles and remain alive in the race for the ATP Finals next month. The broacaster also breaks down how Leylah Fernandez and Elena Rybakina stormed to WTA titles, with the latter firmly alive for the final spot in the WTA Finals. Reid covers a wide range of topics including the Six Kings Slam, Alex De Minaur's competitiveness, and Novak Djokovic's future as 2025 winds down. The commentator also weighs in on rising WTA talents Iva Jovic and Tereza Valentova, Holger Rune's terrible injury, and the strong depth featured week in and week out on both tours. 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.

AGENDA: IntroResultados de los torneos del fin:Leylah Fernandez campeona del WTA 250 de Osaka vs Valentova. (5to título de su carrera)Elena Rybakina campeona del WTA 500 de Ningbo vs Ekaterina Alexandrova. (10mo título de su carrera)Daniil Medvedev campeón del ATP 250 de Almaty vs Corentin Moutet (Título #21 de su carrera y primero desde mayo 2023). Casper Ruud campeón del ATP 250 de Estocolmo vs Ugo Humbert. (Título #14 de su carrera)Felix Auger-Aliassime campeón del ATP 250 de Bruselas vs Jiri Lehecka (8vo título de su carrera)Jannik Sinner gana el Six Kings Slam por 2do año consecutivo vs Carlos Alcaraz.ATP 250 AlmatyDebate de la discrepancia del calendario y del tour enfocándonos en la lesión de Holger Rune (ruptura del tendón de áquiles en el torneo de Estocolmo). Torneos esta semanaATP 500 ViennaATP 500 BaselWTA 500 TokioWTA 250 GuangzhouRenata Zarazua gana W100 Macon.Y más ...Instagram: @TennisPiochasTwitter: @TennisPiochasTikTok: @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.

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on all the latest tour results as the races for the year-end finals heat up. Part one - WTA Results. We start with Elena Rybakina's title run in Ningbo, including her impressive turnaround in the final against Ekaterina Alexandrova and where that leaves the Race to Riyadh. Jasmine Paolini has qualified, but why is Mirra Andreeva not playing this week? There's also chat about Leylah Fernandez's victory in Osaka over Czech rising star Tereza Valentova. Part two - ATP Results (24:30). We cover Daniil Medvedev's first title in 29 months in Almaty, Felix Auger-Aliassime making a late charge for Turin, Holger Rune's horrific injury, Casper Ruud's awesome form in Stockholm, and the meaninglessness of the Six Kings Slam. Part three - The week ahead including our trip to Wrexham! (01:05:30) As mentioned in this episode, The Athletic's ⁠Monday Tennis Briefing⁠ is always worth a read. Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy ⁠⁠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.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge mit den Turnieren aus Ningbo, Osaka, Brüssel, Almaty und Stockholm. Während die Spitze bei den Herren in Schaukämpfen involviert war und die absoluten Topspielerinnen eine kurze Pause vor den WTA Finals nahm, wurde gutes Tennis auf der regulären Tour geboten. Der Titel in Ningbo ging an Elena Rybakina. Ein wichtiger Sieg für sie, der das Tor zum Jahresendturnier weit geöffnet hat. Auch so zeigte Rybakina mit ihr bestes Tennis der Saison. Im Finale gewann sie gegen Ekaterina Alexandrova, die damit auch die Top 10 für das Jahr sicherte. Die Halbfinalistin Jasmine Paolini kann ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers a status report on his 2025 "Make or Break" All-Stars. He checks-in on and evaluates the pivotal 2025 campaigns of Yastremska, FAA, Cerundolo, Kenin, Paolini, and SO many more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: You are who you are - 11:40 Dayana Yastremska - 11:45 Felix Auger Aliassime - 19:28 Ludmillla Samsonova - 25:30 Francisco Cerundolo - 29:44 Anastasia Potapova - 33:43 Frances Tiafoe - 38:05 Leylah Fernandez - 41:18 Denis Shapovalov - 44:32   Former Slam Champions/Is the run over? - 48:34 The Original #NextGenATP Crew - 48:54 Bianca Andreescu - 52:55 Sofia Kenin - 54:11 Emma Raducanu - 55:43 Nick Kyrgios - 56:50   Will you ever be healthy? - 57:38 The Czechs - 57:45 Sebastian Korda - 59:07   How real was it? - 1:00:27 Jasmine Paolini - 1:00:30 _____ 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

Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova are through to the women's doubles final after dominant performances in the last eight against Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez and then another straight-sets victory against Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova in the semi-finals. They will play third seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in the final after the Canadian-New Zealand duo took out second seeds Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani. In singles, Felix Auger-Aliassime came through a four-set scrap against eighth seed Alex de Minaur to book his place in his second US Open semi-final. The 25-year-old Canadian had to be patient against the world No 8 but managed the match brilliantly. FAA has his swagger back and we are very excited to see what the Canadian does in the semi-final. In the second women's quarter-final of the day, Naomi Osaka beat 11th seed Karolina Muchova in straight sets in another smooth performance on Arthur Ashe. Osaka was brilliant in the first set and stayed solid in the second after Muchova was showing signs of a fightback. The four-time Grand Slam champion, in the middle of another deep run in just her second tournament with new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, will play eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in the semi-final. Don't forget to rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom.  For daily tennis updates:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections

After the Jays' blown loss to the Reds, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to recap the first game of the series. They discuss the Jays options on the mound in the closer spot, the playoff race getting tighter in the AL East, and much more. Then, they discuss Felix Auger-Aliassime heading to the Quarter-Finals at the US Open, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez doubles partnership, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin read your texts on how the Jays should approach their bullpen issues and draft the major world sporting events that they wish Canada was more a part of. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Coco Gauff beat Magdelena Frech 6-2, 6-3 in the first match on Arthur Ashe. The third seed, who said she “felt a lot lighter going on court”, put up some good numbers against Frech. Stat sheet made for nice reading for the 2023 champion, too. Was nearly perfect at the net 10/11, won 71% of points on first serve and only hit four double faults (one in the first and three in the second). Naomi Osaka handled (15)Daria Kasatkina in three sets – 6-0, 4-6, 6-2 on Louis Armstrong. The two-time champ was near flawless in the first set, had a wobble in the second after Kasatkina raised her level, but locked back in during the third set to close out the match and book her place in the second week. The Japanese shared her thoughts on facing Gauff. Felix Auger-Aliassime took down third seed Alexander Zverev in four sets – 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 – in a performance that took us back to the days when FAA was a top 10 player. The Canadian was teeing off from the forehand wing and was evidently loving the conditions in New York, which he alluded to during his post-match presser. Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez are going strong in doubles, they beat Ulrikke Eikeri and Eri Hozumi 7-6(1), 6-1. So are top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova, who beat Alycia Parks and Dayana Yastremska 6-3, 6-3 on a packed Court 12. Credits: US Open Tennis Championships. Don't forget to rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom.  For daily tennis updates:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections

Catherine, David and Matt wrap up a day which was a tough one for the home crowd until Taylor Townsend came along in the night session. Part one - Men's Results. We discuss Novak Djokovic struggling with his body but finding his form to beat Cameron Norrie, Carlos Alcaraz's electric form continuing, and a couple of sad results for US tennis as Ben Shelton had to retire and Frances Tiafoe lost in straight sets. Part two - Women's Results (36:16). There's coverage of Elena Rybakina's dominant win over Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka extending her incredible tiebreak record to help her beat Leylah Fernandez, and how Marketa Vondrousova and Barbora Krejcikova both made the second week. Part three - Taylor Townsend's thrilling win over Mirra Andreeva and the Day 7 order of play (1:02:24).Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy ⁠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.

In a match that had three sets written all over it coming in, Naomi Osaka beat Hailey Baptiste in straights – 6-3, 6-1. The American made a nervy start and was unable to force her way into the match as a result of Osaka's level which was ultimately too good. We asked about her tactics. Gabriel Diallo lost out in three close sets to Jaume Munar. The Canadian 31st seed was unable to take control like he has done in previous meetings against the Spaniard. Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Roman Safiullin 6-1, 7-6, 7-6. FAA seems to be finding his confidence in New York. His next opponent is third seed Alexander Zverev. The head-to-head is one-sided in Zverev's favour, but the Canadian has beaten the German in their only meeting at a Grand Slam. Our last match of the day was Coco Gauff versus Donna Vekic on Arthur Ashe. Many expected a three-setter but the American third seed got things done in straights. She was emotional both during the match and during the on-court interview, but was incredible in her post-match presser. To finish, we talk doubles where Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez got their campaign off to a winning start, as did top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova. Meanwhile… Don't forget to rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom.  For daily tennis updates:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections

Starting off hot with two updates in doping cases: first, Jannik Sinner has rehired one of the men responsible for the clostebol contamination. In Tara Moore's case, CAS ruled that the actual beef was legitimate, but the figurative beef with the ITIA, sadly, was not. The DC tournament had outsized buzz this year, thanks to Venus Williams' wild card and surprising performance, owner Mark Ein's boosterism for DC-area tennis, Fernandez's impressive run, and de Minaur's late-stage heroics. Later, we touch on the Canadian Open, coaching drama, some big local retirements, and answer a few fun listener questions.  01:30 Sinner rehires fitness coach Ferrara after a year in timeout  10:35 Tara Moore's case concludes with a 4-year ban 14:20 She's still The Venus Williams 30:25 de Minaur wins a heartbreaker against ADF 33:55 Leylah Fernandez wins biggest career title (+ scheduling complaint in Montreal) 39:50 Canadians in the Canadian Open: retirements, withdrawals, but at least Mboko remains standing! 46:30 Coaching changes: two “supercoaches” constantly putting themselves in the talk 51:30 Listener questions: Toronto recs 57:50 Tournament essentials 62:25 An FMK like no other 

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin breaks down everything from last week's jam-packed calendar on the WTA and ATP Tour. He offers his thoughts on MASSIVE weeks for Leylah Fernandez and Alex De Minaur in DC, the continued success of Sasha Bublik, the continued ascension of multiple young stars (Valentova, Darderi, and more), plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: WTA Washington - 8:20 ATP Washington - 26:20 ATP Kitzbuhel - 40:00 WTA Prague - 46:30 ATP Umag - 52:10 WTA ITF Events - 56:25 ATP Challengers - 59:29 _____ 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

This week, we have the band back together to recap a fantastic week in Washington filled with upsets, hot weather, and some epic tennis! The final between de Minaur and Davidovich Fokina was a classic, and Leylah Fernandez took out Kalinskya in dominant fashion on the ladies side. The men now head to Toronto and the women play in Montreal for the first Masters event leading into the US Open!

Catherine and Matt are joined by The Athletic's Matt Futterman to discuss an eventful week in Washington and a whole lot of tennis news. Part one - Washington Review. We start by covering an incredible performance from Venus Williams to beat Peyton Stearns and why her wildcard this time felt like a perfect one. Leylah Fernandez's impressive title run, and where it fits into the narrative of her career, is also covered, as well as Alex de Minaur's extraordinary victory over poor Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final. Will ADF ever get a title? Part two - News (from 42m20s). We debate Jannik Sinner's decision to re-hire Umberto Ferrara, and discuss where things went wrong for the Stefanos Tsitsipas-Goran Ivanisevic and Naomi Osaka-Patrick Mouratoglou coaching partnerships. We also give our takes on more US Open mixed doubles pairings being announced, Bill Ackman receiving a wildcard to play in Newport, and Tara Moore's four year doping ban. Part three - Canada Preview (from 82m25s). How are our excitement levels as the women head to Montreal and the men to Toronto? 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.

ESPN Tennis Analyst Patrick McEnroe joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the National Bank Open, the absences of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Djokovic's career excellence on the court, the gap between the stars, the women's tennis star rankings, Leylah Fernandez adding a win to her collection and more.

Former ATP pro Bradley Klahn joins the podcast to recap an action-filled Citi Open, as Alex De Minaur and Leylah Fernandez took home the hardware in Washington D.C.. Klahn examines De Minaur's ability to stay in the fight, and analyzes how Alejandro Davidovich Fokina can overcome another tough loss as he pursues his first career title. The broadcaster also dives into what is next for Naomi Osaka and Stefanos Tsitsipas after each decided to change coaches. Klahn also reacts to Alexander Bublik winning yet another clay-court tournament and reinventing himself in 2025. And the 2010 National Champion previews the Canadian Open, highlighting whether top-seed Alexander Zverev, Americans Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz or another player can make an impact in the Great White North. And on the women's side, Klahn assesses Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova and others as they begin their run-up to the US Open. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

The North American hard court swing is heating up as we head toward the US Open, with the Canada Open in Montreal and Toronto just around the corner. But first, join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they reflect on all the action this week including Washington, DC — where Leylah Fernandez and Alex de Minaur dazzled their way to titles, leaving their opponents still searching for that elusive trophy. And get the violins out as sadly yes, that does include another heartbreaking loss for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who let championship points slip away once again this season.Emma Raducanu also reclaimed the British No.1 spot with a strong semi-final run, and Venus Williams reminded us of her timeless talent at 45, turning back the clock against Peyton Stearns — a player half her age! Elsewhere, Jannik Sinner made headlines by rehiring his former fitness coach involved in the controversial clostebol case. And in coaching news, it was splitsville for both Naomi Osaka and Stefanos Tsitsipas, parting ways with Patrick Mouratoglou and Goran Ivanišević, one amicably and one not so amicably. We also preview the upcoming Canada Open, complete with draw analysis (and Joel's rage over a Thursday final!) plus some bold, unexpected champion predictions.SOCIALSFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com.MERCHPurchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!REVIEWS***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben previews the WTA Washington Final 2025 - Leylah Fernandez vs Anna Kalinskaya. Tell us your predictions in the comments section! ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr

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Ben previews the WTA Washington 2025 semi finals - Emma Raducanu vs Anna Kalinskaya & Elena Rybakina vs Leylah Fernandez. Tell us your predictions in the comments! ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr