Podcast appearances and mentions of mike cation

Mike (Cation) here. I've known Michael Kosta since I started working in tennis, right out of college, when Craig Tiley asked me to be the public address announcer for the University of Illinois Men's Tennis team, in 2001. He and Amer Delic came in to work on a pre-match CD of music, and we talked, and I immediately started pushing for him to join our radio morning show from time to time, because he was just hilarious. 25 years later, and Kosta has achieved some incredible things, with multiple comedy specials, and now as a correspondent and host on the Daily Show. And now, as he promotes his new book Lucky Loser, we have our first interview together in 22 years. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ATP Next Gen champion Joao Fonseca has produced one of the great Grand Slam upsets knocking out three-time quarterfinalist Andrey Rublev in a stunning major main draw debut. Alex de Minaur has flown the flag for Australia defeating Botic van de Zandschulp, while all of his compatriots — including Alexei Popyrin and Olivia Gadecki — bowed out on a tough day for the local contingent. Gael Monfils has held on against fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to prevail, while Emma Navarro came from behind to beat fellow NCAA champion Peyton Stearns in a marathon three-setter — Mike Cation and Levi Huddleston analyse the results and preview Day 4 action: Jack Draper v Thanasi Kokkinakis and Karolina Muchova v Naomi Osaka. Plus, Mirra Andreeva and Conchita Martinez share their thoughts on the new on-court coaches ‘pods’. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 10 years as the primary broadcaster for the USTA Pro Circuit Challengers, Mike Cation shares what it takes to successfully transition from college to the pro tour. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on how to increase the popularity of college tennis and whether there was meaningful progress in 2023 to ensure more players can make a living playing pro tennis.In addition to his broadcasting role, Mike also co-hosts the Behind the Racket Podcast. You can follow Mike on Twitter @MikeCTennis and his Podcast @BehindTRacquet.Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Play-by-play broadcaster Mike Cation joins the podcast to discuss his role as the sole voice of the USTA Pro Circuit, the tour where many young hopefuls get their start in pro tennis. Cation explains why he was drawn to the sport at such a young age, how he became intertwined with the Challenger Tour, and details some of his favorite and funniest memories from his ten years in the booth. The commentator averages 30 matches per week on site, and Cation maps out what a typical day in the office is for the hardest working person in all of tennis. You won't want to miss this interview where Cation lists the special qualities that Ben Shelton, Jannik Sinner and Nick Kyrgios had during the start of their tennis journeys, or how valuable the respect of his peers like Chris Eubanks is to the announcer. Cation also laments on the excitement he feels for the opportunity to call matches at the Australian Open, and why he's thrilled to continue this role as long as the sport will have him. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Play-by-play broadcaster Mike Cation joins the podcast to discuss his role as the sole voice of the USTA Pro Circuit, the tour where many young hopefuls get their start in pro tennis. Cation explains why he was drawn to the sport at such a young age, how he became intertwined with the Challenger Tour, and details some of his favorite and funniest memories from his ten years in the booth. The commentator averages 30 matches per week on site, and Cation maps out what a typical day in the office is for the hardest working person in all of tennis.You won't want to miss this interview where Cation lists the special qualities that Ben Shelton, Jannik Sinner and Nick Kyrgios had during the start of their tennis journeys, or how valuable the respect of his peers like Chris Eubanks is to the announcer. Cation also laments on the excitement he feels for the opportunity to call matches at the Australian Open, and why he's thrilled to continue this role as long as the sport will have him. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

The final Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is in the books! This week on Match Point Canada, we wrap up all the action from Flushing Meadows and the 2023 US Open. Tennis announcer and broadcaster Mike Cation returns to the podcast to share his insights on the action. We discuss an incredible first major title from Coco Gauff, a jaw dropping 24th major from Novak Djokovic, and a first ever women's doubles title from Canadian Gaby Dabrowski and Canadian/Kiwi Erin Routliffe. Meantime, we look at changes to the WTA rankings, and peak ahead to Davis Cup action for Canada. All of that and more on MPC!

Marc gets you caught up on everything that went down on Day 5, and he also plays back an interview with Billie Jean King from US Open Radio, and he catches up with Mike Cation about how the Americans are doing and also about the recently retired Jack Sock

Marc chats with Monica Puig about what she's been up to since stepping away from tennis, and he also talks to Nick McCarvel who was in Cincinnati for the Western and Southern Open, and he talks with Mike Cation about late night matches and Chris Eubanks.

Despite the background noise in the confines of the Hard Rock Stadium, really enjoyed these two conversations! Have enjoyed listening to Mike on broadcasts for years and it's been awesome to get to pick his brain whenever we bump into each other. The conversations begins during a discussion Mike and I had about the tv cameras and then we got busy with the storylines of the tournament.  Patrick, a friend of the show, has conducted interviews all week at the tournament with the ATP and WTA stars for the TennisOne app and has been creating content around the event on their social channels. Biggggg Wilson guy!     

FRANCISCO CERUNDOLO ON HIS AMBITIONS - ‘The first thing I put on myself is to try to do as well as last year, to maintain top 40 top 30, but if I can say something I would like to reach the top 20 and reach the second week of a Grand Slam'.BRAD STINE ON TOMMY PAUL'S RUN TO THE 2023 AUSTRALIAN OPEN SEMI-FINALS - ‘He did have a bit of a good draw. I want to see Tommy continue to beat the top guys, to get through and to make it to a semi with a draw that's a tough draw. It was extremely satisfying, I don't want to take anything away from it, but I do think we have to keep progressing and getting better so hopefully we can keep making firsts and they become the norm, not the firsts'. BEN SHELTON ON HIS GAME STYLE - ‘It's really important that I play an aggressive game style and find my way to net, incorporate the serve and volley, so that's been something I've been focussing on and combine that with footwork and my return of serve and I would say they are the three areas I'm focussing on'.ANDREY RUBLEV ON HIS BURNING DESIRE TO WIN - ‘It comes naturally since I was a kid, I always hated to lose no matter what I was doing, but now it is only with tennis, with the rest I don't care, sometimes I lose on purpose to make others happy, but with tennis I still hate to lose'.JUNCHENG SHANG ON WORKING WITH KEI NISHIKORI'S FORMER COACH DANTE BOTTINI - ‘He's brought a lot of positive thinking. I'm a positive guy outside of the court but sometimes a little negative thinking about the bad side of my tennis, so he's taught me how to think positive after each point, even when I'm down and not playing good'.BJORN BORG ON NOVAK DJOKOVIC - 'Novak I think he might win one or two more Grand Slam tournaments, who knows, but what he is doing for tennis in general is unbelievable. He's still pushing the limits, he wants to be the greatest, win more tournaments and break all the records in tennis history, he's a fantastic player'.BJORN BORG ON HIS SON LEO - ‘I was hoping he'd pick another sport and he started to play soccer, but then he wanted to play tennis so whatever he wants to do. He's playing tennis, he loves tennis, he has a big heart for tennis, he's motivated, he's nineteen so he has many more years. Sometimes I go to my son and I say to him that he can ask me if he has any questions about tennis and my son says I don't know anything about tennis, so thank you very much!' PLUS CASPER RUUD ANSWERS FANS QUESTIONS, COURTESY OF ATP UNCOVERED- Podcast presented by Seb Lauzier- Interviews by Ursin Caderas, Mike Cation, Nick McCarvel and Seb Lauzier- Ruud feature by ATP Uncovered

On this week’s Monday Match Analysis, commentator Mike Cation joins Gill Gross to discuss newly minted ATP Champion Yibing Wu, the first ever from China. Wu beat John Isner in the Dallas Open. We also hit on rising talents Arthur Fils and Ben Shelton. First, Gill gives his takeaways on Jannic Sinner’s 7th career title in Montpellier and Sebastian Baez’s slump-busting title in Cordoba. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Jannik Sinner 04:25 Sebastian Baez 06:53 Yibing Wu over Isner 12:38 Mike Cation Interview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monday-match-analysis/support

It's been a great tournament for the Americans so far - Mike tells us all about the 4 remaining players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss Alex De Minaur's clash with Novak Djokovic. Luke McDonald joins us to speak abotu ebcoming North Melbourne's new co-captain, brenton Toy re: Harley Bennell's season in the NTFL. Plus, BP and Mike Cation discuss all things tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Val Febbo and Joel Fruci as they review a massive opening week of the Australian Open with some unbelievable results coming from Melbourne Park. Val also catches up with American tennis broadcaster and journalist Mike Cation about the influx of talent coming from the USA.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC ON HIS DESIRE TO KEEP WINNING - ‘My intention was always to reach the highest heights in our sport and I'm just grateful and blessed to play this well at this stage of my life. 35 is not the same as 25 but I think the experience in these matches and big occasions helps to approach mentally these kind of matches and I'm super-pumped to end the season as well as I have these past couple of weeks'.DANIIL MEDVEDEV ON HIS DESIRE TO KEEP GROUNDED - ‘I would like to think that it doesn't influence me at all, but maybe if you as those around me they will say that I've changed a little, so I try to do things I love to do, on court and off, I try to be real to myself which sometimes can be not easy for other people, because like everything in life there are going to be people that like what you do and some that don't'.ANDREY RUBLEV ON HOW HE LOOKING TO BECOME MENTALLY RESILIENT - ‘My weakness is mental, but hopefully there will be some improvements in this. I have a good game to be on the next level, but I am the one who stops myself from this because I'm always emotional and for me it's important not to let the bad emotions take the lead'.JUNCHENG SHANG ON WHY HIS ENGLISH NAME IS JERRY - ‘Jerry was, well my parents picked it, the show Tom and Jerry has been around for a long time and I'd say that was my favourite show and I think my parents would like me to be as smart as the mouse Jerry'.TAYLOR FRITZ ON WINNING IN TOKYO - ‘Crazy, I don't think it's really set in just how fast the past four or five days has been and this is exactly what I needed for the race, for my ranking, kind of put me in a good position for the rest of the year, so it's amazing'. FRANCES TIAFOE ON WHAT HE'S LEARNT SINCE HIS DEEP RUN AT THE US OPEN - ‘I think I've learned that you always have more in the tank then you think you do and I've also learnt that I can play against great guys day-in-day out. Beating Rafael Nadal at the US Open was great, but playing the way I did against Andrey Rublev afterwards was a big growth for me, that was bigger then beating Rafa'.BORNA CORIC MEMORIES OF BEATING ROGER FEDERER ON GRASS - ‘I was watching him on tv and hoping I could play against him one day, that was my big goal. He was one of the main reasons why I played tennis and beating him in Halle in 2018 was the most special tournament of my whole career. Just getting to the final and playing Roger was already enough, but I played really, really good tennis and it was just something amazing for me'.ALEJANDRO DAVIDOVICH FOKINA ON WHY HE WEARS ODD SOCKS - ‘Odd socks, well since fifteen years old I wear odd socks, one black and one white and you know it's like a superstition, I can't go on court without different socks and it all started to be different, to not wear something that other people were wearing'. - Show presented by Seb Lauzier- Interviews by Ursin Caderas, Lee Goodall, Mike Cation & Kate Flory- Juncheng Shang & Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Features by ATP Uncovered

FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME ON HIS HOPES OF QUALIFYING FOR TURIN - ‘For the last two years it's been a clear goal that I want to be in Turin. Last year I was close and this year I have real chances, I'm in the race right now but a lot of things can happen until Turin. I don't think about it day-to-day, but once we get to the last tournaments of the year it's always the talk of the week as the last players are pushing to squeeze in their ticket to Turin'.HOLGER RUNE ON A POTENTIAL RIVALRY WITH CARLOS ALCARAZ - ‘I'm excited, hopefully it's going to be like Roger and Rafa, it could be great, that's what we're seeking for to be the greatest players of all time and to be the greatest players we can be and for my side I'm just trying to fulfil my potential and be as great as I can be everyday and be one percent better every time I step on the practice court'.DENIS SHAPOVALOV ON THE NEED TO HANDLE BIG MOMENTS WITH EXCITEMENT, RATHER THAN FEAR - ‘I think it comes with experience. When you're coming up there's more things to fear like you don't belong or feel like you won't make it, but obviously I feel like I've got a great level with my game and that any moment I can pick it up and play some great tennis'. COACH JOSEPH GILBERT ON JENSON BROOKSBY'S DESIRE TO REACH THE TOP - ‘It was not about building a weapon, it was more about not having weaknesses. We couldn't build him as a typical American player and I think a lot of people have seen that, he wasn't the biggest, fastest, strongest growing up and throughout his career people have not believed he can go to the next level which I think has only fuelled his competitiveness'.ALEXANDER BUBLIK ON PLAYING AT HOME IN KAZAKHSTAN - ‘Every time being here it's a great adventure, great city which has been my home for the past seven years and this is big for me, seeing all these kids and seeing my picture all over the town and you know, spending so much time doing autographs, spending three hours a day signing things on the streets and I'm really enjoying that I have a certain impact on the country'.PLUS MARIN CILIC TAKES QUIZ QUESTIONS ON HIS OWN CAREER AND DIEGO SCHWARTZMAN TALKS US THROUGH THE ITEMS HE TRAVELS WITH- Programme presented by Seb Lauzier- Interviews by Mike Cation, Seb Lauzier, Jill Craybas and Ursin Caderas- Jenson Brooksby, Marin Cilic and Diego Schwartzman features by ATP Uncovered

It's Day 9 at the US Open, the Quarterfinals are set, and Marc catches you up on all of it - including another terrific 5 setter that went on into the wee hours of the morning. He also chats with play by man Mike Cation, and Elias Friedman - creator of Dogist.

At the halfway stage of the 2022 US Open, presenter Chris Bowers sits down with former WTA player Jill Craybas and US Open Radio commentator Brian Clark to look back on the stories from week one and introduce interviews with Matteo Berrettini, Emilio Nava, Brandon Holt, Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev, whilst the team at ATP Uncovered ask a number of players about their favourite parts of New York.-Show presented by Chris Bowers with guests Jill Craybas and Brian Clark-Interviews by Chris Bowers, Mike Cation and Ursin Caderas-Feature by ATP Uncovered

DANIIL MEDVEDEV ON HIS DESIRE TO WIN - ‘I enjoy competition in general and if it's an online computer game or racing against my friends, when there is competition one-on-one I always want to beat my opponent and many times it's going to be by finding his weak spot'. NICK KYRGIOS ON HIS EXPLOSIVE SERVE - ‘I feel like I wasn't able to hit 220 consistently over the past few years and now I'm able to do that for fun. You know I was carrying a knee injury for the last couple of years that I think was really not allowing me to explode into my serve and not be as effective as I could and I just feel like a different person from last year and you know, just my overall confidence and mentality, you know stepping up to the line I'm not thinking of much, I'm just getting up there, serving big first and second and usually if I'm hitting the spots, it's pretty hard to break'.BARBARA SCHETT ON ON-COURT COACHING - ‘It's been around on the women's tour already, but personally I think tennis is one of those sports which is actually pretty unique and nice that you are the only person on the court who decides what to do, what tactic to play, so I don't love on-court coaching as I think the player needs to be prepared, to come up with a plan a, b and c and find solutions yourself'.JOSEPH GILBERT ON JENSON BROOKSBY'S LOSS TO DJOKOVIC AT THE 2021 US OPEN - 'Those two games in the second set lasted half an hour and I could feel that on Jenson on the physical side and Djokovic bore down more and that physical toll, playing him over three out of five and that mental energy on Arthur Ashe that it takes to be out there for that long with the peaks and the valleys with that kind of match, it was a great experience and we learned a lot from it'.JOE SALISBURY ON BECOMING WORLD NUMBER 1 - ‘I found out that I was number one after our second match in Miami. I just think it was excitement, it felt special and now that it's happened I just want to stay there for a long as possible. It's not something I was expecting, but it's been a long journey, I'm really enjoying it and I'm looking forward for everything else that's to come as well'.IT'S ALL ABOUT SERENA - COCO GAUFF AND FRANCES TIAFOE GO HEAD-TO-HEAD IN A QUIZ ABOUT THE GREAT CHAMPION-Podcast presented by Chris Bowers-Podcast guest - Jill Craybas -Interviews by Mike Cation, Seb Lauzier and Jill Craybas-Joe Salisbury feature courtesy of ATP Uncovered

BORNA CORIC ON WINNING THE CINCINNATI MASTERS TITLE - ‘I'm still not aware of it obviously. It was a very tough match, at the beginning I was not playing very well, but I started to serve better, I started to play much, much better and I was fighting very hard and in the second set I think I played the best set of the whole year'.STEFANOS TSITSIPAS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING A BALANCE - ‘It is importance sometimes for me to let go and concentrate on other things in life, tennis has been occupying a lot of space in my mind daily, a lot of tension, a lot of stress with my competitive ego going out everyday and I needed to feel human again, to feel balanced, because sometimes competition makes you lose your mind'.CAMERON NORRIE ON HIS AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE - ‘For me, this year anyway, it's to push towards number 1, obviously it didn't help that there weren't any points at Wimbledon, so it's tough to do that but world number one is that ultimate goal for me and i'm trying to take care of everything in my power to give me the best chance to do that'.BEN SHELTON ON BREAKING THROUGH TO THE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL - ‘I was lucky this summer to be the young guy still in college and not have any weight on my shoulders. I felt a lot less pressure then I think other players feel on the Challenger tour and I was just out there having fun, so to be able to go out on my first tournament in Arkansas and just swing away and realise that my level was good enough to compete with some of those guys kind of propelled me forward for the rest of the summer and helped my confidence grow'.GRIGOR DIMITROV ON HIS ABILITY TO STAY CALM - ‘Being on tour for so many years, that helped me a lot to understand that the sport itself changes. You know you expect of yourself always to be the best, but you've always got to alter your preparation, your fitness, your food, like just so many things that are happening behind the scenes and for me all I wanted to do was start being kinder to my body. So many small things I changed and that instantly made me calmer'.MARIN CILIC ON HIS HUNGER TO ACHIEVE MORE - 'There are certain times in our careers where you just feel incredible on court and those were the days for me when I felt invincible. This sport is extremely exciting because you can improve every single day and with that energy I feel that everything is falling nicely into place, but first of all you need to have that hunger inside of you. I feel that these last seven or eight months my progress has been really good and that motivates me to go for more'.RAFAEL NADAL ON SERENA WILLIAMS IMPENDING RETIREMENT - ‘She's a huge star in tennis and in sport in general and in some way I feel sad because we are losing an amazing ambassador, but at the same time, for everyone it's an end, nothing is forever and she deserves to choose whatever works for her at this stage of her life. Super happy to share lots of moments of my career with her on the tour, she's an amazing inspiration for a lot of people so well done for her. Wish her all the best and even if she's not playing after the US Open hopefully we can keep enjoying her being around on the tour because I always believe that the legends makes our sport bigger if they stay around the sport'.-Show Presented by Brian Clark-Interviews by Mike Cation, Ursin Caderas and Jill Craybas-Marin Cilic Feature by ATP Uncovered-Commentary from Lee Goodall

Host Alex Johnstone discusses the year in review on the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Tour before speaking to renowned American broadcaster Mike Cation.Mike is a long-time tennis broadcaster who works annually at the US Open and Australian Open and has been working on the USTA Pro Circuit since 2013 - covering the Challenger Tour in the States and increasing its appeal along the way.Mike is also the co-host of the Behind the Racquet Podcast with American Pro Noah Rubin, which you find through your favourite podcast streaming platforms.

Marc Lucero, coach to American Steve Johnson talks to Mike Cation about a number of subjects including helping players and coaches through the difficulty of the past two years, mental health in the game and how docuseries like Netflix's Drive To Survive can help develop a more meaningful relationship with fans.

We are back with another episode of Match Point Canada! Our special guest this week is tennis broadcaster and co-host of the Behind the Racquet podcast, Mike Cation. He shares his experiences and stories working the ATP Challenger circuit and covering post match interviews in Miami and Acapulco. Meantime, the clay court swing is well underway! We preview the Monte Carlo Masters, the return of Novak Djokovic, and share the latest news and notes on Canadians Genie Bouchard and Bianca Andreescu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's programme is presented by Seb Lauzier and the details are...HUBERT HURKACZ FEATURE FROM ATP UNCOVERED - The Pole looks back on his journey to the 2021 Miami Open title - ‘Just a huge moment for me and I also I hope I inspired some people in Poland to play some tennis and for younger kids, it's possible that you can do it'.TAYLOR FRITZ INTERVIEW - Speaking to Mike Cation, the newly-crowned Indian Wells Champion who was injured in the final explains that - ‘Paul Annacone (coach) always tells me that good players are defined by their ability to win and their ability to get through matches when they are not playing their best'.JOHN ISNER FEATURE FROM ATP UNCOVERED - The giant American looks back on his historic victory at the 2018 Miami Open event, which signalled the final time the Masters tournament was played in Key Biscayne - ‘It felt amazing, that crowd was amazing that day, it was the last match ever in that cool stadium and it meant a lot to me'.ANDEY RUBLEV INTERVIEW - The world number 7 reflects on a great start to the season - 'The last four tournaments have been crazy for me, two titles and two semi-finals which I have never done before'MATTEO BERRETTINI INTERVIEW - Injury eventually prevented from taking to court, but at least the Italian had many other distractions to keep him occupied - ‘Miami is a city that can give you a lot, so it's difficult to focus on the tennis sometimes, but it's great to have so many sports, I've seen the formula one already, of course I've seen the stadium here and where they played the Super Bowl, so it's a city of sport'FEATURE ON COURT POSITIONING - Quotes taken mainly from the World Tennis Conference and featuring coaches Liam Smith, Janko Tipsarevic & Brad Gilbert, plus thoughts from Daniil Medvedev, speaking in Miami.Liam Smith - ‘I think sometimes a lot of young players are just told to play a certain way and there's not always enough education or awareness of the situation about where you need to be on the court'Janko Tipsarevic - ‘In my opinion the real aggressive play in the modern day tennis player is not being done with the speed of the arm, but rather how fast you're cutting the angles, covering the court and positioning yourself on court to take away time and space from your opponent'Brad Gilbert - ‘Everbody is always focussed on their game, what they can do and what they can't do. I was always thinking about my opponents strengths and weaknesses'.Daniil Medvedev - ‘I see that I win more points and play better when I return from a far position and in general I just feel that brings me more victories'Commentary inserts from Lee Goodall, Nick Lester and Arvind Parmar

Acapulco has turned into one of the biggest tennis destinations on the ATP calendar, and our buddy Mike Cation is there this week, checking in on a week of festive fun, new highs, and distressing lows. We discuss the atmosphere at this unique resort, night-time event, the wild day Stefan Kozlov had that contributed to the latest finish in ATP history, the violent outburst that got Alexander Zverev kicked out of the tournament, Daniil Medvedev's ascent to the No. 1 ranking, and more. Thank you again for the incredible support for NCR we've received on the NCR Patreon which has powered us into our ELEVENTH(!) ad-free season! Please consider joining in as we bring you the best shows we can this year! And thank you to the many listeners who have already given their support! (And thank you to G.O.A.T. backers Pam Shriver and J O'D!)

This week Seb Lauzier introduces the podcast from Rio where he's been working for the TV operation all week, but we also air interviews with players who've been competing at the three other ATP events this past week. We hear from Carlos Alcaraz, Matteo Berrettini, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jo Wilfried-Tsonga, Karen Khachanov and Marcelo Arevalo.Interviews by Seb Lauzier, Paul King and Mike Cation. Felix Auger-Aliassime taken from the ATP Media News Feed.

Even in the off-season we're still globe-trotting! We're with a South African, a Brit and an Italian coaching a Finn, but with the groups and match schedule announced this week for the ATP Cup on the 1st to 9th January in Sydney, where better to start than with an Aussie and one very likely to be take his place in the home team. Mike Cation recently caught up with a doubles specialist Luke Saville who's spent most of the year on the road.

This week we are in the camps of five men who between them have 48 ATP tour titles and they have a bit in common. They're all over 30, they're all still going strong and they've all had to contend with some serious injuries over the past few years. Over the next 30 minutes or so we'll hear from Marin Cilic, Milos Raonic and David Goffin, we're with Grigor Dimitrov's coach Dante Bottini and we start with the senior statesman of the group, title winner in Newport earlier this year having dropped outside the world's top 100, at 35 years young South Africa's Kevin Anderson.Presented by Seb LauzierInterviews by Mike Cation and Jill CraybasFeatures from ATP Tour Uncovered

Seb Lauzier introduces interviews and features with Cameron Norrie, Karen Khachanov and Jurgen Melzer, whilst Hubert Hurkacz teams up with fellow Pole, Iga Swiatek, for the latest episode in the Tennis United series. Interviews by Jill Craybas, Mike Cation and Richard Connelly.

Mike Cation joins Monday Match Analysis to discuss Cameron Norrie's championship run at the 2021 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells... the unique Nikoloz Basilashvili, Taylor Fritz and the resurgence of American tennis, the smaller crowd sizes at Indian Wells, the abundance of upsets and improvements that can be made to the ATP Challenger Tour. Gill starts by recapping the surprising losses of Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Matteo Berrettini, Casper Ruud and addressing post-Big 3 dystopia theory.

Marc catches up with Blair Henley and Mike Cation to talk about Indian Wells, the Billie Jean King Cup and more. Plus, Marc has a few news items for you and he also forgets the name of the bassist in one of the great bands of all time.

Former world number six Wayne Ferreira, coach of America's Frances Tiafoe speaks to reporter Mike Cation, we're back in the Tennis United camp talking doubles with Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Dan Evans looks back on 2021 and Jill Craybas interviews the champion of Miami earlier this year Hubert Hurkacz, who's already beaten Australia's Alexei Popyrin in Indian Wells.

Presenter Brian Clark is joined by US Open Radio's Leif Shiras and Mike Cation to look back over the final Grand Slam of the year and discuss all of the major talking points, including Daniil Medvedev's remarkable victory in the final. In addition, Mixed and Doubles champion Joe Salisbury drops by for a chat.

Presenter Brian Clark is joined by US Open Radio's Leif Shiras and Mike Cation to look back over the final Grand Slam of the year and discuss all of the major talking points, including Daniil Medvedev's remarkable victory in the final. In addition, Mixed and Doubles champion Joe Salisbury drops by for a chat.

Brian Clark is joined by fellow US Open Radio commentator Mike Cation to look back over an event-filled first week of the final Grand Slam of the year. As well as plenty of talking points, we also hear from American tennis player, Frances Tiafoe and rising South African star, Lloyd Harris.

Brian Clark is joined by fellow US Open Radio commentator Mike Cation to look back over an event-filled first week of the final Grand Slam of the year. As well as plenty of talking points, we also hear from American tennis player, Frances Tiafoe and rising South African star, Lloyd Harris.

Brian Clark is joined by fellow US Open Radio commentator Mike Cation to look back over an event-filled first week of the final Grand Slam of the year. As well as plenty of talking points, we also hear from American tennis player, Frances Tiafoe and rising South African star, Lloyd Harris.

Marc recaps a day of wild weather and great tennis from Day 3 of the US Open, plus he chats with Ed Cohen and Mike Cation, and he gives you the highlights from the big matches of the day 

Marc recaps a day of wild weather and great tennis on Day 3 of the US Open, plus he chats with Ed Cohen and Mike Cation, and gives you the highlights from the big matches of the day

Recorded as qualifying was coming to an end, US Open Radio commentator Brian Clark sat down with former player, Jill Craybas to preview the 2021 US Open. Along the way they make their tournament picks, ruminate on who will be the breakthrough star and discuss whether Novak Djokovic can complete an historic calendar slam. As well as the discussion, we also hear interviews with Aslan Karatsev and American players Reilly Opelka and Sebastien Korda, courtesy of reporters Paul King and Mike Cation.

Recorded as qualifying was coming to an end, US Open Radio commentator Brian Clark sat down with former player, Jill Craybas to preview the 2021 US Open. Along the way they make their tournament picks, ruminate on who will be the breakthrough star and discuss whether Novak Djokovic can complete an historic calendar slam. As well as the discussion, we also hear interviews with Aslan Karatsev and American players Reilly Opelka and Sebastien Korda, courtesy of reporters Paul King and Mike Cation.

Marc catches you up on the latest news form the Tennis world, plus he talk with Brian Clark, Michael Wilbon, and Mike Cation as gets you ready for the start of the US Open!

Welcome to the Mini-Break podcast powered by Tennis Point. This is your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world. USTA Pro Circuit play-by-play commentator and Behind the Racquet podcast Host Mike Cation joins Host Alex Gruskin on the show to discuss the biggest storylines at this week's Cary Challenger. They discuss the impact of the dearth of North American Challenger events in 2021, talk about strong performances this week from Stefan Kozlov and Christian Harrison, look at the plethora of former college players in the field, and 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!! This episode brought to you by: Tennis Point Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  MANSCAPED Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code "NewBallsPlease" at MANSCAPED.com!  *In accordance with FTC regulations, we also would ask you include a text overlay to disclose the paid partnership for any video based content. 5. Please review the “AD” disclosure requirements based on FTC legal regulations here: http://ftc.gov/influencers FanDuel Join FanDuel Sportsbook today and make your first bet. If you lose, we'll give you a refund of up to $1000 in site credit (within 72hrs). Your first bet after depositing will qualify (If you have multiple selections on one betslip, it will be the first selection you made). Sign up today using by clicking here. Har-Tru Whether it's the red clay courts of the Houston ATP, the green clay courts of the Charleston WTA, or the official hardcourt of World TeamTennis, Har-Tru has you covered. If you're looking to build a court, convert a hardcourt to clay, or simply resurface your hardcourt, work together with Har-Tru in their mission to lead the tennis industry by creating better places to play!! To learn more about their state-of-the-art surfaces, along with their full catalog customizable on-court accessories, checkout hartru.com or call (877) 442-7878 today.” Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. 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/channel/UC12ZE3jU0n52JkeWV1TB21A Email Newsletter: https://www.crackedracquets.comDon't forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 18 brings with it an interview with "the hardest working man in tennis", Mike Cation! Despite refuting that quoted title, Mike's frequent 14-hour working days spent commentating on tennis is certainly awe-inspiring to hear about! Listen on in as Mike unpacks why Challenger Tour tennis is such a fascinating blend of raw desperation and eye-popping skill on an all-or-nothing level...

Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast. This week I’m delighted to be chatting to Mike Cation. Mike is a legend of pro tennis commentary, working primarily on ATP Challenger level tennis on the USTA Pro Circuit. And he’s also worked at the Australian and US Opens. We talk about where this started for Mike, what he loves about the job and some of his best memories. In the second half of the episode, we talk about Mike’s experiences and memories of some of the best Irish players of recent years, including McGee, O’Hare, Cluskey and Sam Barry. I loved this chance to get a new perspective on these players and hear Mike’s stories. And here’s some links to check out! McGee’s semi final on the way to the title: https://livestream.com/accounts/5057055/cary2016centrecourt/videos/136037203 And the final: https://livestream.com/accounts/5057055/cary2016centrecourt/videos/136186640 O’Hare’s semi final on the way to the title: https://livestream.com/accounts/5057055/events/6966118/videos/148464601 And the final: https://livestream.com/accounts/5057055/events/6971789/videos/148564273 Sam Barry semi final: https://livestream.com/accounts/5057055/events/6612791/videos/141364823 Great Cluskey win: https://livestream.com/accounts/5057055/kazan2015court1/videos/80555823 And finally, check out Mike’s great podcast: https://behindtheracquet.com/podcast/ If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment on iTunes. Also, share the show with anyone you think may be interested. It really does help me grow the podcast, so thank you in advance. Don't forget to check out and follow me on Twitter @TennisUpdateIRE for daily updates on everything Irish tennis. You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there, for a recap of the month's action. Finally, remember to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order at tennispro.eu. A great site with great prices, well worth checking out. I am always really happy to receive any feedback about the show, or anything else. Let me know what you thought by sending an email to irishtennisupdates@gmail.com

Mike Cation is THE commentator whose voice you hear at the start of the podcast "is that a candy bar and an R C Cola"....Marcus and Dave cover a wide range of topics with Mike such as how to boost interest in watching Tennis, the quality of US Tennis, what it's like to see an XL Willis in action and we even mention REO Speedwagon! Email the show on tennis@boomcoaching.co.ukFollow Marcus on Twitter @Willbomb90 , Dave is on @Boom_tennis and Mike Cation is @MikeCTennisThanks for listening

Welcome to the Mini-Break powered by Midwest Sports, your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world. Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Co-Host of the Behind The Racquet Podcast Mike Cation joins Host Alex Gruskin to recap the two-week American Challenger swing in Cary and Orlando. They examine the progress of Brandon Nakashima and Zachary Svajda, and discuss what Bjorn Fratangelo, Denis Kudla, and Mitchell Krueger must do to continue to progress forward in 2021. They also discuss the feasibility of the 2021 season starting on time, and so much more!! Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  DraftKings

Welcome to the Mini-Break powered by Midwest Sports, your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world. Host Alex Gruskin sets the scene for the penultimate week of 2020 professional tennis. He recaps the WTA action from Linz, and shares excerpts of the post-match press conferences of Greet Minnen, Vera Zvonareva, and Aryna Sabalenka. He then talks about the ATP action in Sofia, and celebrates the return of Mike Cation and the USTA Pro Circuit in Cary. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! This episode brought to you by: Midwest Sports Discounted Tennis Apparel, Tennis Racquets, Tennis Shoes & Equipment from Nike, adidas, Babolat, Wilson & More! Visit their store today and use the code "CR15" at checkout to save 15% off Sale items. Some Exclusions (MAP Exceptions) apply and code will not work on those items. This code will add 1 FREE CAN of WILSON Balls to the cart at checkout.  DraftKings

We've got another voice from inside the U.S. Open bubble, man-of-the-people Mike Cation, on NCR to discuss the men's semifinals, from which Sascha Zverev and Dominic Thiem advanced to the final. It wasn't always pretty, especially not for Zverev. What should we think when Zverev, a guy we're convinced can be great wins so unconvincingly? And where does this result leave men's tennis as it seeks new stars? Also, more on life inside the bubble, calling crowdless matches, and looking back at the men's event from an American perspective and otherwise. Thank you again for the incredible support for NCR we've received in recent days! If you'd like to join fellow listeners in supporting our show as we work to crank out daily shows during the 2020 U.S. Open, we've launched an NCR Patreon where you can do just that! Check out our five tiers and see which might be right for you! And thank you to the many listeners who have already given their support! (And thank you to G.O.A.T. backers J O'D, Mike, and Charles Cyna!) As always, thanks for following us on Twitter and subscribing/reviewing on iTunes on iTunes or whatever your podcasting app/platform of choice may be.

In a jam-packed Episode 15 this week, hosts Blair Henley and Nick McCarvel check in with 1997 French Open champ Iva Majoli on a wide variety of topics, including her current leadership roles on the WTA. Plus: Commentator and Behind-the-Racquet co-host Mike Cation; talking about players taking a stand in U.S. protests; Marion Bartoli and Roger Federer make headlines; Blair chats with Kim Clijsters for the Hall of Fame and much, much more.

For another perspective on life without tennis from someone inside the sport, Ben is joined by NCR favorite Mike Cation, co-host of the Behind the Racquet podcast, who shares his experiences now that his commentary work has ceased indefinitely with the sport halted due to coronavirus. We discuss the impact of the current moment on both financial and mental health, how lower-ranked players might be especially affected, and on the strains of exhibition match ideas which are popping up in all sorts of various places. We also discuss payment ideas, for players and coaches alike.These are tough, weird times, but there is comfort to be found, for sure, in knowing just how many people are in this together. If you'd like to support our show, particularly as our normal work has disappeared along with the sport, we've launched an NCR Patreon where you can do just that! Check out our five tiers and see which might be right for you! And thank you to the many listeners who have already given their support! (And thank you to G.O.A.T. backer J O'D!)  As always, thanks for liking us on Facebook (leave comments on the episode thread! Engage with other listeners!), following us on Twitter (discuss this episode with hashtag #NCR254!), and subscribing/reviewing on iTunes on iTunes or whatever your podcasting app/platform of choice may be.

Noah Rubin of Behindtheracquet.com joined Chris Oddo to talk about his web site and the issues currently facing the sport of tennis. Below you will find a full transcript of the interview. You can find Behind the Racquet on the web here: You can find Behind the Racquet on Instagram here: You can find Noah's podcast, "Coffee Cast" with Mike Cation here: Topics discussed and hit points: Noah's current life in NY during Coronavirus (interview starts at 2:45) What it meant to be named as one of tennis' 20 most important people by L'equipe (5:15) How the mission of Behind the Racquet has not changed due to the pandemic (14:15) Why it's important to use the time to make tennis better so we can come back to a sport that is better than it was before, and why Noah is not holding his breath (4:30) The importance of financial aid for lower-ranked players (8:09) How Noah sees Behind the Racquet evolving in the years to come (14:15) The future of ATP and WTA Collaboration (12:55) A player's union or just a union? (9:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest dad, Mike Cation discuss his mental health issues he's still fighting following his divorce CORONAVIRUS!!!!

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner talks with tennis play-by-play man and former Illini PA announcer Mike Cation about how Coronavirus cancellations affects on his livelihood and the tennis world . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all things Australia this week as ATP Tennis Radio regulars Peter Marcato and Mike Cation look back on the inaugural ATP Cup and ahead to the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Mike also talks about his own podcast that he hosts with American player, Noah Rubin and the commentary work he does on the ATP Challenger Tour and courtesy of the ATP's weekly TV magazine show, ATP Uncovered, we also hear from the new Chairman of the governing body for men's tennis, Andrea Gaudenzi.

It's all things Australia this week as ATP Tennis Radio regulars Peter Marcato and Mike Cation look back on the inaugural ATP Cup and ahead to the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Mike also talks about his own podcast that he hosts with American player, Noah Rubin and the commentary work he does on the ATP Challenger Tour and courtesy of the ATP's weekly TV magazine show, ATP Uncovered, we also hear from the new Chairman of the governing body for men's tennis, Andrea Gaudenzi.

Welcome to the Mini-Break, your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world. On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin gives quick updates from the ATP/WTA tours before we replay the interview with USTA Pro Circuit Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Cation last month about stories from the Challenger tour. The two discuss the ITA All-American Finals, observations from the Challenger Tour, and players to watch during the 2020 Australian Open Wild Card Challenge. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I got to my career-high ranking at about No. 120 in the world. Not a lot changed… I just didn’t feel, I say this line all the time, but I didn’t feel—even at that point where I was at my best—that tennis was conducive to happiness."  Noah Rubin appears on the TENNIS.com Podcast this week with Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi. The 23-year-old New Yorker has been ranked as high as No. 125 in the world, and is the mastermind behind Behind the Racquet.  Rubin won the 2014 junior Wimbledon title, dominated for one year at Wake Forest and then took his talents to the pro tour at 19, where he has captured four ATP Challengers. This year, he realized that prioritizing happiness and mental health was more important to him than obsessing over forehands and ranking points.  Not afraid to speak his mind, Rubin is doing his part to dissipate the stigma around mental health and is using his podcast with Mike Cation, Coffee Cast, and Behind the Racquet to give players safer spaces to be more open. He just turned the social media account into a website, complete with BTR swag.  Rubin points out some of the bigger problems facing the ATP and WTA, and has hopes to one day go even further than fighting for solutions and create his own professional system, which he loosely outlines in the episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Mini-Break, your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world. On today’s episode, host Alex Gruskin is joined by USTA Pro Circuit Play-by-Play Announcer Mike Cation to discuss the ITA All-American Finals, observations from the Challenger Tour, and players to watch during the 2020 Australian Open Wild Card Challenge. Don’t forget to give a 5 star review with your twitter/instagram handle for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

InterPrep's Steve Holstein talks with former radio news director Mike Cation about transitioning to tennis broadcasting and launching a podcast. Get InterPrep's free show prep in your email inbox 5 days a week: http://interprep.com/free

The first of two special programmes focussing on the doubles game. This week, ATP Tennis Radio's Chris Bowers introduces interviews with doubles teams Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury and Kevin Krawietz and his partner Andreas Mies, plus we also hear from one half of the new Murray and Skupski team, Neal Skupski. Our thanks to ATP Tennis Radio reporters Mike Cation and Jill Craybas for those interviews.

The first of two special programmes focussing on the doubles game. This week, ATP Tennis Radio's Chris Bowers introduces interviews with doubles teams Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury and Kevin Krawietz and his partner Andreas Mies, plus we also hear from one half of the new Murray and Skupski team, Neal Skupski. Our thanks to ATP Tennis Radio reporters Mike Cation and Jill Craybas for those interviews.

Part of the underlying pressure faced by players at the Challenger level is the constant undercurrent of defending points from one year ago.   Noah Rubin (noahrubin33) and Mike Cation (mikectennis) break it down, and explain why the current system is a bit flawed, while searching for a correct fix. Also, a big surprise at the end as we reveal next week's guest, and ask for your input!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oracle recently announced a massive expansion of their program to help American tennis, adding 25 new ITF, ATP, and WTA events next year.  Will it help? Noah Rubin and Mike Cation explore that issue with Christopher Eubanks, who received a grant from Oracle in 2018.   We also discuss the unique friendship between Noah and Christopher, and the soaring Atlanta Falcons  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coco Gauff has delighted the tennis world, and America, with incredible spirit, great tennis, and a fascinating story to tell.  She's also signed massive endorsement deals, met with Michelle Obama, and has forced the WTA's hand with their age limits.  Number of tournaments is one thing. The responsibility of the tour is another. Noah Rubin (@noahrubin33) and Mike Cation (mikectennis) discuss it and more from the US Open.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded before the fourth round matches between Dominik Koepfer and Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka, US Open Radio commentators Brian Clark and Mike Cation look back on week 1 of the US Open and ahead to week 2 and along the way, introduce interviews with Marin Cilic's coach, Wayne Ferreira, and former doubles players, Andre Sa, who spoke in his capacity as an ATP Cup ambassador.

Recorded before the fourth round matches between Dominik Koepfer and Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka, US Open Radio commentators Brian Clark and Mike Cation look back on week 1 of the US Open and ahead to week 2 and along the way, introduce interviews with Marin Cilic's coach, Wayne Ferreira, and former doubles players, Andre Sa, who spoke in his capacity as an ATP Cup ambassador.

Gigi Salmon and Noami Cavaday look back on events at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, which saw Russian Daniil Medvedev crowned champion. As well as hearing from the winner, the duo also introduces a series of interviews conducted by our man on the ground, Mike Cation, including the coaches of Medvedev, Goffin, Bautista Agut and Murray, plus an in-depth chat with another young Russian, Andrey Rublev.

Gigi Salmon and Noami Cavaday look back on events at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, which saw Russian Daniil Medvedev crowned champion. As well as hearing from the winner, the duo also introduces a series of interviews conducted by our man on the ground, Mike Cation, including the coaches of Medvedev, Goffin, Bautista Agut and Murray, plus an in-depth chat with another young Russian, Andrey Rublev.

The two-time NCAA Champion joins Noah Rubin and Mike Cation for a talk about the transition to the pros after a successful career at UCLA, and discusses the difficulties of the first year, his ambitions, the rumors about UCLA's style, and who's better at Fifa...Redlicki or Rubin? As always, join the discussion @noahrubin33 or @mikectennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Manic Monday unfolds at Wimbledon, and the USTA Pro Circuit resumes in Winnetka, Noah Rubin and Mike Cation tackle happiness, and explore some of the longstanding barriers for players on tour. Join the discussion, by chatting with us @noahrubin33, and @mikectennis on all of your social media platforms.And please review us on itunes or your favorite podcast app.  It helps us get noticed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were privileged to have Mike Cation join us on a recent "Court-Side with Beilinson Tennis" Facebook Live segment. Mike is a current USTA Challenger Circuit commentator and is also the creator of "The Coffee Cast with Mike Cation". Listen in as Mike goes into greater detail on his current project working with tennis professional Noah Rubin. On this segment, Mike describes his conversations with Noah regarding certain challenges of being a professional tennis player at the lower ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is never an easy topic to discuss, but today, Noah Rubin and Mike Cation begin the discussion about Mental Health within the sport of tennis. We talk about the immediacy of the frustration, despair, and loneliness felt after a loss, as well as the lack of resources available.  And about the brave conversations being had by Katie Swan and Nicole Gibbs, among others, on Behind the Racquet. Listen, think, and interact with us @noahrubin33 @mikectennis      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Mini-Break, your daily podcast for the biggest results, storylines, and controversies from the tennis world. On today’s episode, Tennis Channel contributor Cale Hammond and USTA play-by-play announcer Mike Cation join host Alex Gruskin to recap all of the action from Monte-Carlo and Sarasota. Hammond and Gruskin discuss another disappointing loss for Alex Zverev, Daniil Medvedev’s continued success against Stefanos Tsitsipas, and why no one should pick against Rafael Nadal on clay. Then Cation jumps on the podcast to talk about the 2019 USTA French Open Wild Card challenge, and to recap how the many American men in the competition performed during this week’s Sarasota Challenger. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of the Mini-Break podcast is a short one. Host Max Rothman was unable to record a full episode last night. So after a quick update from him, we play you a funny story from our latest Cracked Interviews podcast with Mike Cation. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Cracked Interviews Podcast, USTA Pro Circuit Play-by-Play announcer Mike Cation joins host Alex Gruskin to talk about his career in tennis broadcasting. Mike discusses his lifelong relationship with the game, how his broadcasting career got started, and some of the less glamorous aspects of his job. He elaborates on how he’s been able to build relationships with players, and describes the steps he takes when preparing to call a match. Mike also shares his thoughts on the talented crop of young Americans rising on the ATP tour. He explains why he believes each guy possesses the talent to crack the ATP top 100 ranking, and talks about what it was like to see the group progress through the challengers. If you enjoy Mike’s work, be sure to checkout his “Forehands for Philanthropy” initiative benefitting Crisis Nursery in Urbana, Illinois. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gigi Salmon is joined by Tennis TV commentators Robbie Koenig and Nick Lester to look back on events during week one of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. In addition to the discussion, ATP Tennis Radio reporters Jill Craybas and Seb Lauzier introduce interviews with ESPN anchor, Sam Gore, former US Open semi-finalist, Jimmy Arias and the voice of the ATP Challenger Tour in the US and commentator on US Open Radio, Mike Cation.

Gigi Salmon is joined by Tennis TV commentators Robbie Koenig and Nick Lester to look back on events during week one of the US Open at Flushing Meadows. In addition to the discussion, ATP Tennis Radio reporters Jill Craybas and Seb Lauzier introduce interviews with ESPN anchor, Sam Gore, former US Open semi-finalist, Jimmy Arias and the voice of the ATP Challenger Tour in the US and commentator on US Open Radio, Mike Cation.

Mike Cation, long-time voice of the men's USTA Pro Circuit, joins Open Stance Audio at the RBC Tennis Championships of Dallas to discuss practice(yes, we're talkin about PRACTICE) what differentiates challenger players from the tour, what he chooses to disclose on air, and how he feels tennis commentary could improve. Check out the Coffee Cast with Cation: http://mikecation.podbean.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeCTennis

With the Aussie Open halfway between quarterfinals and semifinals, Ben is rejoined by Courtney to assess all the fun. Has this Slam been satisfying? Depends on if you're into role reversal, really. The men have been wild and the women have been mild, but it should be setting up for great finishes on both tours, we hope! Speaking of saving the best for last, this sport is aging like a fine wine and Ben and Courtney just want to drink it all up. And we also raise a glass to Mike Cation, normally the voice of the US challenger circuit, who made his Slam debut here in Melbourne. His enthusiasm for our world is contagious, and we hope you're infected in all the best ways. Also, CoCo, Venus, and more. Cancel the noise and tune in.  And as always, thanks for liking us on Facebook (leave comments on the episode thread! Engage with other listeners!), following us on Twitter (discuss this episode with hashtag #NCR177e!), and subscribing/reviewing on iTunes on iTunes or whatever your podcasting app/platform of choice may be.