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Andy Roddick and Chris Eubanks discuss the Greatest Servers of All Time on the ATP Tour. From Pete Sampras to Boris Becker, to John Isner and Roger Federer: how they are all different yet so effective. They dive into legends like Goran Ivanisevic, Ivo Karlovic, Wayne Arthurs, & More. They also cover the latest tour results: Alcaraz defeating Fils, Korda beating Paul, and Pegula winning over Svitolina. They also talk about Serena Williams possible comeback, Craig Tiley taking the CEO position at the USTA, and Andy signing a deal with ESPN to help commentate during Wimbledon and US Open. COMMENT BELOW: Who has the best serve of all time? TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served
AGENDA: IntroResultados torneos del finFelix Auger-Aliassime vence a Adrian Mannarino (6-3, 7-6) para ganar y defender el ATP 250 de Montpellier y el 9no título de su carrera. (Canadiense con más títulos ATP pasando a Raonic). Sara Bejlek vence a Ekaterina Alexandrova (7-6, 6-1) para ganar el WTA 500 de Abu Dhabi y el primer título de su carreraSorana Cirstea vence a Emma Raducanu (6-0, 6-2) para ganar el WTA 250 de Cluj-Napoca y el 4to título de su carrera. Es el último año de la rumana en el tour.Katie Boulter vence a Tamara Korpatsch (5-7, 6-2, 6-1) para ganar el WTA 250 de Ostrava y el 4to título de su carrera.Torneos esta semanaATP 500 Rotterdam. Quienes entraronATP 500 Dallas. Quienes entraron.ATP 250 Buenos Aires. Quienes entraron. WTA 1000 de Doha. Quienes entraron y PICK de los TP para la quinielaClosing statements de cada quién post Australia.Roger Federer presente en el Super Bowl.Copa DavisTop 10'sY mucho 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.
One of the greatest Canadian tennis players in history has officially called it career! Former Wimbledon finalist and world No. 3 Milos Raonic has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 35. Award winning broadcaster and journalist Arash Madani joins Ben to reflect on Raonic's journey, career defining moments, and the impact he's left on Canadian tennis. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike and Ben are back with a new episode of Match Point Canada! The 2026 season is in full swing with United Cup action already complete and Australian Open qualifying underway. Poland claimed victory while Belinda Bencic delivered big performances to win MVP for the Swiss. Meanwhile, Canadian tennis legend Milos Raonic has retired! Mike and Ben recap his great career, break down the latest action around the tours, and offer up some bold predictions, ranking projections and resolutions for 2026. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys kick things off with some rapid-fire news, including Tsitsipas' outfit in Adelaide, the Sinner vs. Alcaraz exhibition, and Milos Raonic's retirement.They then break down the recent tournaments in Brisbane, Hong Kong, and the United Cup, along with a quick recap of the Battle of the Sexes. To close things out, they spin a Wheel featuring players ranked 40–100 to decide which player they're unofficially sponsoring for the year.Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone!. Get 20% off sitewide with code [NOTHINGMAJOR] at www.rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:12 Sam in New Zealand03:09 Fashion Critique and Red Carpet Highlights05:37 Sinner Alcaraz exhibition07:39 Milos Raonic's Retirement09:46 United Cup Recap a13:15 Brisbane Tournament Results15:06 Medvedev's Unique Winning Streak17:16 Aesthetically Pleasing Tennis Games20:48 Hong Kong Tournament Results24:15 Battle of the Sexes Debate26:11 Curious Case of Wild Cards27:17 Retirement Tours and Wild Cards29:42 Wheel of Fate 37:11 Future Segment Ideas
This is episode 109 of Beyond Top 10 Tennis as we come LIVE to you from AM8 International with the latest Results from the 2024 Paris Olympics! Across Days 1 & 2 and both Women's and Men's action, the limelight is Singles play & individual players across both Doubles and Mixed events. With the chance to claim a Medal only every 4 Years, a reminder that Serena & Nadal have only captured Gold in both Singles and Doubles events, Federer a Silver & Djokovic a Bronze. The defending Gold medalists are Bencic & Zverev as Djokovic and Alcaraz lead the Men's charge followed by Zverev, whilst Swiatek & Gauff followed by Paolini are the leading Women at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Video for episode 109 is available on both Spotify & YouTube whilst remaining available wherever you enjoy listening. Notable Top 10 (current & former) exits include: Pegula, Ostapenko, Osaka, Garcia, Nadal, Raonic, Wawrinka, Monfils & Nishikori. To order Dr Berge's NEW RELEASE: "How to Develop a Top 10 Tennis Ranking" simply head here. To sign up to Dr Berge's Weekly Newsletter: My 8 by Dr B head here & scroll down a little (or jump to the bottom of the page)! For something different, head on over to Pink Octopus Books for Dr Berge's fictional release, here. To get in touch with me directly, I'm @drb on Topicthread. There are a few safe-walls previously shared. You'll need to wait up to 24hrs for approval and also, to sign in twice sometimes (we promise it isn't broken). We get quite a bit of spam to bots and it's a simple trick up our sleeves to keep it cleaner and safer for all. To access our Blog Articles, head on over here. To interact with some random polls, head to Sprooke. To get in touch with Beyond Top 10 Tennis on Social Media, find us here: YouTube: Beyond Top 10 Tennis TikTok: @top10tennis Instagram: @beyondtop10tennis Threads: @beyondtop10tennis Twitter: @top10_tennis Medium: @beyondtop10tennis Thank you so much for listening, please consider following us and/or rating us -- that would be super awesome! Plus, any feedback would be absolutely wonderful and we can look at including it in future episodes and/or blog posts! And of course, thank you for sticking with us, we appreciate your support immensely! Until next time, Enjoy!
Jay and Fig delve into the results of the French Open finals, exploring the potential changing of the guard between the new generation and the established stars. They discuss the rising comparisons between Iga Świątek's clay court dominance and Rafael Nadal's legendary performances at Roland Garros. Additionally, the duo examines intriguing news about Carlos Alcaraz, including the possibility of him playing alongside Nadal in the Olympics and his bold, seemingly arrogant statements in recent press conferences.
This is episode 77 of Beyond Top 10 Tennis as the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells takes the spotlight. With both WTA Tour and ATP Tour matches underway, key analyses are shared on 1st Round, 2nd Round and all 3rd Round matches with emphasis placed on players progressing and/or regressing to those who have made it onto the radar. From rapid-fire results, mitigating injuries, predictive analytics and Raonic to Swiatek, these additional insights are dived into throughout the widespread analysis of arguably 'one of' the contenders for a 5th Grand Slam live and in-action. To order Dr Berge's NEW RELEASE: "How to Develop a Top 10 Tennis Ranking" simply head here. To get your hands on "The Secrets to Optimal Coaching Success" simply head here. Both hard and digital copies are available! For something different, head on over to Pink Octopus Books for a little bit of fun, here. To get in touch with me directly, I'm @drb on Topicthread. There are a few safe-walls previously shared. You'll need to wait up to 24hrs for approval and also, to sign in twice sometimes (we promise it isn't broken). We get quite a bit of spam to bots and it's a simple trick up our sleeves to keep it cleaner and safer for all. And, to access our Blogs, head on over here. To interact with some random polls, head to Sprooke. To get in touch with us or connect on Social Media, find us here: TikTok: @top10tennis Instagram: @beyondtop10tennis Threads: @beyondtop10tennis Twitter: @top10_tennis Medium: @beyondtop10tennis YouTube: Beyond Top 10 Tennis Thank you so much for listening, please consider following us and/or rating us -- that would be super awesome! Plus, any feedback would be absolutely wonderful and we can look at including it in future episodes and/or blog posts! And of course, thank you for sticking with us, we appreciate your support immensely! Until next time, Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtop10tennis/message
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Alexandra Stevenson and Hugues Laverdière talk about Day Three at Australian Open on MLK Day. The duo talks about Osaka losing, Swiatek winning - and Felix and Thiem matches. Sad to see Murray, Wawrinka and Raonic exit early. Alexandra talks about the open bars around the Aussie Open grounds, Chuckie Cheese moving to Australia - and Queen Mary from Hobart rising to Queen of Denmark with King Frederik. Alexandra announces Nadal's ambassador role in Saudi Arabia and John McEnroe's "laughable" quote about the women going to the Saudi country for the WTA Tour Finals. Alexandra's podcast quote is from Martin Luther King, Jr. "I was a drum major for justice, peace, and righteousness."
Ce nouveau numéro du Mag est consacré aux comebacks et plus précisement au retour de Nick Kyrgios sur le circuit. Absent de "son" tournoi du Grand Chelem, l'Australien a annoncé un retour pour cet été, à Wimbledon ou à l'US Open. Son absence fait-elle du mal au circuit ? Attendez-vous son retour ? Quel comeback pour l'enfant terrible du tennis ? L'équipe se penche également sur d'autres revenants... Naomi Osaka et Dominic Thiem par exemple sans oublier Denis Shapovalov ou encore Rafael Nadal ! Différentes histoires, un seul objectif : retrouver le plus haut niveau. Comment y parvenir ? Qui peut le faire ?
2016 Wimbledon finalist and former world no. 3 Milos Raonic returns to Match Point Canada! The veteran Canadian, who returned to competition this summer, stops by to speak in depth with host Mike McIntyre. Raonic discusses his busy off-season, highlights from the return to play in 2023, hopes and expectations for the year ahead, and he also fields a few questions from his fans. Enjoy!
The Tennis Tragic #053 / It Ain't Happening / It's happening! The Tragic Three have returned from a luxurious and restful break with a Double Slam Episode. We look back at Wimbledon and forward to the US Open. Does anything matter in light of the Novak-Carlos rivalry? Should we believe that Ons will eventually get to the mountaintop? Will we stop forgetting that Marketa Vondrousova exists? Other topics include Marco Trungelliti and Nao Hibino updates, Cleveland's perception in the culture, Brad Gilbert and Coco Gauff's fearhand, the Tennis Knobs, Universal Tennis Rankings, the Eubanks Run, the Baez-Lehecka final in Winston-Salem, the returns of Wozniacki, Raonic, and Kei Nishikori, the excellence of the Cincinnati Men's Final, Jimmy Butler's all-court game, Jannik Sinner, Tatiana Maria, Jessica Pegula, Nick Kyrgios, Frances Tiafoe, Davidovich Fokina, and the return of the Upset Game. Tragic on three... one, two, three...
Monday Match Analysis Host and Tennis Channel contributor Gill Gross joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to recap last week's ATP 1000 in Canada. The guys talk Sinner's first M1000 title, discuss the week's most intriguing developments, 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!! Episode Bookmarks Sinner: Has Anything Changed - 3:48 De Min, ADF, or TP: Who Intrigued the Most - 12:15 Best American - 24:45 Some Cute Things: Monfils, Raonic, Alcaraz Over Hurkacz + Tweener - 29:08 Most important Cincy - 34:15 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. Tourna CR is excited to partner with Tourna Tennis once again to share their exciting new grip innovation - a longer lasting version of Tourna Grip, which Tourna has spent the last six years researching and developing: Tourna Tuff!! Email sales@uniquesports.com and mention Cracked Racquets to get a FREE sample! -same gold standard sweat absorption as Tourna Grip -same dry feel -same trademarked blue color -still gets tackier when you sweat PLUS new features: -If you didn't like the original Tourna Grip for its durability, try Tourna Tuff. -Stop blowing on your hands between every point and use a grip that absorbs your sweat! -Stop wiping your hand on your shirt, shorts, and towel constantly and get a grip that actually absorbs sweat! Plain and simple = Cracked Fans use Tourna Tuff. Email sales@uniquesports.com and mention Cracked Racquets to get a FREE sample! 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.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Open Era, Devang recaps the events in Toronto and Montreal before introducing a series of interviews conducting on-site at York University on Sportsnet The FAN 590. Devang and co-host Jesse Rubinoff speak to Frédéric Fontang, coach of Félix Auger-Aliassime, Head of Performance for Tennis Canada, Guillaume Marx and Tennis host and writer, Blair Henley. Simon and Devang will return with a full Toronto and Montreal recap next week! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
ESPN Tennis Analyst & Holding Court Podcast Host Patrick McEnroe joined OverDrive earlier today in the midst of the National Bank Open. He touched on how he defines the career of Milos Raonic, why he's hopeful this isn't the end & what he makes of the spectacular game of Carlos Alcaraz.
The Athletic's Lukas Weese joins the show to talk tennis, live from the National Bank Open
He recently won his first ATP Challenger title in Granby and has broken inside the top 200! Laval's Alexis Galarneau joins Match Point Canada to discuss his recent success on tour and excitement for competing at the National Bank Open in Toronto. Meantime, we recap a thrilling Day 1 session of the tournament, headlined by Milos Raonic's return and three-set victory over world no. 10 Frances Tiafoe. Have a listen!
The tennis world is returning to Canada, bar a few notable exceptions, and Simon and Devang are quite excited. On this week's Open Era, the guys preview the National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal, and preview the chances of the various Canadians including FAA, Milos, Bianca and Leylah. Then they dig into parting shots, where the takes remain scalding and smart. We're a humble podcast. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement
He's one of the best players in Canadian tennis history. Milos Raonic joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada as he goes in depth on his return to tennis with hosts Ben and Mike. Raonic discusses his long layoff from the sport, the process to getting back, his experience returning to the All England Club for the first time in four years, winning an ATP match again, and what he anticipates for the National Bank Open in Toronto. Meantime, we look ahead to both tournaments in Toronto and Montreal and detail which Canadians you can catch in action. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.
Djokovic solidified as GOAT. Rude Boy needs new fashion. Jelena has eyes for Tom Brady. Badosa feeling Tsitsipas. Raonic and Kygrios are back. New episodes of break point coming soon.
This week's episode features renowned tennis coach Casey Curtis, the man that developed the game & lethal serve of Canadian major finalist Milos Raonic. Curtis explains how his parternship with Raonic came to be, how they perfected one of the best serves in tennis history, & why they elected to remain in Canada to train in a much colder climate. The veteran coach gives his opinions on various topics related to high performance coaching, explains why he elected to relocate to Florida, & gives his outlook for Canadian tennis in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A quiz covering Andy Murray's mixed season, including the highlights, the heartbreakers and all the typical 'Andy' moments in between.Early Season and Injury1. Good 3:10-6:52: Andy started the season with a bang in one of the 100 Challengers in Biella. Who did Andy lose to in the final of the Challenger? (1)2. Bad 6:52-10:22: There were three tournaments throughout the year where Andy failed to win a match. One was the infamous match v Tsitsipas in New York, another was the Dominik Koepfer match in Paris - where was the other match and who did he play? (1 for the venue, 1 for the player)3. Bad 9:22-10:22: Andy was scheduled to play the Miami Open but ended up being sidelined until the grass-season started three months later. What was the injury he sustained? (1)4. Andy 10:22-13:02: We didn't see Andy on-court until the Rome Masters where he took part in the doubles. Can you tell me who he paired up with? (1)Grass-Season and Olympics5. Good 13:02-16:00: Name this match. ***Listen to soundbite in episode*** (1)6. Andy 16:00-17:58: Queen's was followed by an inspired Wimbledon showing. His first-round match was unforgettable for every reason. Who did he beat? (1)7. Bad 17:58-20:00: Andy suffered his most one-sided Wimbledon loss to Denis Shapovalov. How many games did he win? (1)8. Bad 20:00-23:18: Which two players did Andy lose to in the Olympic doubles? (1 per player)American Hard-Court Swing9. Good 23:18-25:22: Which player did Andy play the most in 2021? (1)10. Bad 25:22-26:32: In Winston Salem, Andy lost another tight match to Frances Tiafoe, losing three set points in the first set. Complete the quote: “It's frustrating because if I wasn't moving great and not feeling good physically then I would be a bit easier on myself. My level is around _____ or _____ in the world.” (1)11. Andy 26:32-29:15: Complete the tweet: “It takes ____ twice as long to ____ as it takes Jeff Bezos to go to space. Interesting.” (2)12. Bad 29:15-31:35: In Metz, Hubert Hurkacz reared his ugly head again. Which of these Andy-stats is untrue? (1)A. 0 of 4 break points converted.B. 80% of 1st serves won.C. 33% of 2nd serve return points won.13. Bad 31:35-33:15: Can you remember who Andy lost to in San Diego? (1)14. Andy 33:15-35:10: Describe what's happening here. ***Listen to soundbite in episode*** (1)15. Andy 35:10-37:15: Which match is Andy describing in the following tweet?: “Fuck.” (1)Peak Performance16. Good 37:15-39:34: Andy won a phenomenal match over Tiafoe, playing three tiebreaks over 3 hours 45 minutes, his first three-tiebreak match and the longest best of three match of his career. Can you name Andy's previous longest best of three match (multi-choice below)? (1) A. Win over Tommy Robredo in the Vienna final in 2014.B. Loss to Rafael Nadal at the World Tour Finals in 2010.C. Win over Milos Raonic at the World Tour Finals in 2016.17. Good 39:34-41:50: Andy finally beat Hurkacz (ranked #10) in Vienna. Which of these options best describes the match point Andy won? (1)A. Ace out wide.B. Backhand down the line winner.C. Serve and forehand drop shot winner.18. Bad 41:50-44:50: Andy squandered seven match points against Dominik Koepfer at the Paris Masters. His previous record was five match points lost - can you name the player and the event? (2)19. Good 44:50-47:24: Finally, in Stockholm, Andy beat Jannik Sinner, arguably his best match to date. Can you name the player he beat in the first round, however? (1)Overall20. Andy 47:24-50:52: Which of these stats has suffered the biggest dip this year from his career average? (0.5 for choosing serve/return correctly + 0.5 for the correct answer)A. 1st Serve Won %B. 2nd Serve Won %C. 1st Serve Return Won %D. 2nd Serve Return Won %
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
Grass court season is in full swing, and though it's not very long, we love it. On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang tour Europe, where players on both tours prepare for Wimbledon. Rafael Nadal, Milos Raonic and Naomi Osaka will not be there, but others solidified their case for contention in a couple weeks in Halle, Birmingham, Queen's Club and Berlin, respectively. Plus, the guys check-in on Felix Auger Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, who made deep runs but ultimately fell short. Plus, Top 5 picks, anger at scheduling (surprise!) and parting shots coming up on this week's show!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Bianca Andreescu's incredible run in Miami didn't end how anyone wanted, but positives can be taken away from this week. theScore's Joe Wolfond joins Simon and Devang to break down Bibi's highs and lows, and give credit to the ever-reliable Ash Barty. Also on the show: Hubert Hurkacz's incredible run to the Miami Open title, Jannik Sinner's unrelenting promise, and our parting shots featuring Pat Cash, Lindsay Davenport and the upcoming French Open. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Melbourne wasn't a fluke. On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang gush about Aslan Karatsev and his 1st ATP title while comparing him to a certain American legend. Also on the show: Leylah Annie Fernandez's incredible run in Monterrey, the Zverev-Tsitsipas “blockbuster” in Acapulco and more 3 vs. 5 set grand slam debates. Tune in for a jam packed show! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
The end came so quickly. After spending the last year month in Australia, Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic departed Melbourne with the biggest trophies up for grabs. On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang break down both finals, and hit on what they loved and hated from this year's Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas, electronic line calling, injuries, Jennifer Brady, Aslan Karatsev, Serena Williams, FILA, fake crowds, real crowds plus plenty, plenty more. It's a good one! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
The opening week of the 2021 Australian Open did not disappoint. An incredible bottom half of the women's draw lived up to the hype, while Nick Kyrgios managed to electrify the locals before a pandemic reality check. On today's show Simon and Devang take a look at how the Canadians did (and are doing) in Melbourne, and check in with Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Plus, they give their best shot and predict how the final week will unfold. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
We made it. After a month of concern, PCR tests, and just overall dread, we have arrived at the start of the 2021 Australian Open. On the show this week, Simon and Devang give their draw previews and predictions for 2021's first Grand Slam. The ATP and WTA are broken down into tiers and we predict how this major will go for Nadal, Djokovic, Serena, Halep and Osaka. They'll also examine the latest finals disappointment for Felix Auger-Alliasime, this time at the hands of Dan Evans. Plus: Jannik Sinner and Dani Medvedev make major statements at the best time. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
There is no tennis going on in the world asides Challenger Tour events, and even we aren't going to subject you to that. There is news galore though, from hard quarantine being close to Prison for some players to Nick Kyrgios once again being a troll, we've got a surprisingly packed show considering no one is hitting forehands. Tennis Forever.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Well it's all started rather poorly down in Australia, hasn't it? On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang dive into the current mess unfolding in Melbourne. More than 70 players, including Bianca Andreescu and Vasek Pospisil, will have to go through a strict 14-day quarantine in their hotel rooms before the Australian Open begins on February 8th. The guys talk about the how, why, what, and when, and the next steps for the ‘Happy Slam.' Also this week: Sorana Cirstea, Yulia Putintseva, Hubert Hurkacz, Aryna Sabalenka and Sebastian Korda. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang celebrate the beginning of 2021 with the latest from the tennis world: Drugs! Sexism! Preferential treatment! The Headlines: Ferrev is no more, Sam Querrey explains his escape from Russia, and Roger Federer's slimmed down calendar. Next, the guys actually get to the tennis part, talking about the latest from a trio of tournaments being held across the globe as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Finally, parting shots feature a frank discussion on ‘rules' and who they apply to, the WTA's 2021 ambitious schedule up to Wimbledon and a tribute to the late Tom Perrotta.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Isolated tennis? You're havin' a bubble aren't you?Well actually...Tennis was played in a bubble. Our sport returned with Two Majors in 5 weeks. First the tournament formally known as the Cincinnati Open and the US Open. Our retrospective on 2020 continues with a look back at one of the strangest tournaments ever played. Naomi Osaka confirmed she is a force within tennis and a Novak Djokovic mistake derailed his perfect season. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
“I'm not loving you, the way I wanted toWhat I had to do, had to run from youSo keep ya COVID lockdown”That's right, the tennis world was abruptly shutdown when the novel coronavirus hit the sporting world. Watching the tennis world wrestle with its “new normal” was a rather remarkable sequence of events. Do you remember the time when the Miami Open really thought it could stage a tournament in early April? Ah those were the days. Strap yourself in for the Novak Djokovic Magical Mystery Ride. It has everything. Charlatans, Positive Energy Water, shifting of blame, and of course, everyone getting COVID. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Bye 2020, you won't be missed. The Tennis world was just as wild and wacky as the events in wider society. Join Devang and Simon for our look back at 2020. We start in the hot hot sun of Australia, before COVID was a thing and the only thing we had to worry about was the planet being on fire and Novak Djokovic winning 21 Grand Slams. Enjoy. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Get out the fancy dress, it's awards szn. On this week's show Simon and Devang are joined by Luke Peristy to hand out hardware to members of the ATP, WTA and the tennis world at large. Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Thiem, Osaka, Kenin, Federer...sure, but ‘best troll', ‘worst match' and ‘biggest clown'? These are the true Open Era Awards.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Simon's guy came through. On this week's show we dig into Jannik Sinner's breakthrough performance in Sofia, where he captured his first ATP singles title after a battle with Canadian Vasek Pospisil in the final. Plenty more is covered, including the WTA wrapping amid uncertainty in Linz, Zverev's phone statement, and an in-depth preview of the ATP Tour Finals in London.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Simon and Devang are back to serve out the latest in the Tennis world. Novak Djokovic ties Pete Sampras' record for year-end #1, Felix Auger Aliassime breaks his final curse, and the WTA returns to Linz for the final tournament of the year. New disturbing domestic violence allegations against Alexander Zverev overshadowed the German's run to the final in Paris, where Daniil Medvedev recaptured his 2019 form. Big week, Trump out. Breathe.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Simon and Devang are joined by Tennis reporter OG Ravi Ubha (@raviubha) this week to discuss the latest in the Tennis world. The guys tackle a stunning performance by Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Vika Azarenka in the Ostrava final while also capturing the doubles title with Elise Mertins. Over on the ATP, Ugo Humbert continues to be extremely fun to watch and Alexander Zverev is enjoying home cooking.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
October rolls on in the Tennis world with events in Russia and Germany taking center stage. In St. Petersburg, Canadians Milos Raonic and Denis Shapovalov made semifinal runs but it was Andrey Rublev who cemented himself as a Top 10 player with his 4th title of the year. In Cologne, Felix Auger-Aliassime lost his 6th straight final, this time to Alexander Zverev. What does it mean for FAA going forward? Simon and Devang cover all that and more on a jam packed episode of Open Era!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
It's Grand Slam szn once again but the tours look a lot different than they did in Melbourne where Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin were victorious. Novak remains dominant, but the women's side is wide open. Simon and Devang also praise Naomi Osaka for her protest and discuss the new men's only players ‘union.'Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and maybe we'll all try to convince Simon to finally join. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today's show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
Le premier maillot jaune du Tour de France 2020 est norvégien ! Alexander Kristoff s'est imposé hier à Nice, au cours d'une journée marquée par de nombreuses chutes, dont certains favoris (Pinot, Quintana, Lopez). L'OM se déplace à Brest ce soir pour sa reprise en Ligue 1. Focus dans ce flash sur Dario Benedetto, l'attaquant argentin. L'OL dispute ce soir la finale de la Ligue des Champions féminine. Les lyonnaises rêvent d'un 7ème sacre dans la compétition, le 5ème consécutif. Enfin Novak Djokovic remporte le Masters 1000 de Cincinnati dans la douleur face à Milos Raonic. Le serbe est invaincu en 2020.
Le Tour de France s'élance aujourd'hui de Nice. Les favoris de cette 107ème édition s'appellent Egan Bernal et Primoz Roglic. Thibaut Pinot, lui sera la principale chance de victoire française. L'OL s'est bien remis son épopée en Ligue des Champions. Les lyonnais ont battu Dijon hier soir (4-1) en Ligue 1. Memphis Depay a inscrit un triplé. Lionel Messi vers Manchester City ? Selon nos informations, le quintuple Ballon d'Or souhaiterait rejoindre Pep Guardiola en Angleterre. Enfin Novak Djokovic a peiné pour se qualifier pour la finale de Cincinnati. Il affrontera ce soir Milos Raonic.
We start this week's podcast with a fascinating focus on the man right at the top of the game the world number one Novak Djokovic. Before play was halted this year Djokovic was dominating having won all 18 of his matches to scoop the ATP Cup, Australian Open and the title in Dubai. One man who's worked with him closely in the past its former world number eight Radek Stepanek and Jill Craybas caught up with Stepanek to find out what it was like working with the Serb. Also in this podcast we hear from Frances Tiafoe and his coach, Zack Evenden, Taylor Fritz, Jamie Murray, Milos Raonic and Radu Albot.
Félix Auger-Aliassime makes another final but loses again, this time to Stefanos Tsitsipas. What does it mean for the young Canadian? Halep and Rybakina record a classic in Dubai, Roger Federer is out long-term after knee surgery, and the Coronavirus hits the Tennis world. Head over to Patreon.com/OpenEra to enjoy our episodes ad free and gain access to our discord chat where we'll talk tennis during every major tournament.
On this week's show Simon and Devang are joined by Vivek Jacob to look back at the first week of the Australian Open and look ahead to where the tournament will go in its final days. Milos Raonic reminds Canada he's still pretty damn good and Roger Federer survives while the women's draw is wide open after a shocking string of results. Will Ash Barty and Nick Kyrgios continue their run on home soil?
It's the Open Era Australian Open preview show! This week Devang and Simon tackle health concerns surrounding this year's tournament and if they are being handled correctly. Then, they dive into the draw which features potential blockbuster matches in the first week. They'll close out with a focus on Canada and the five players that will feature in the main draw and finish with their predictions for the first Grand Slam of 2020.
Another action packed day the AO. All the reaction from Serena and Raonic victories in the fourth round. Plus, Jonas Bjorkman's Aus Open memories and Danielle Collins' dream run to the Quarter Finals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Day 2 at AO2019. Milos Raonic defeats Kyrgios, while two-time Aus Open champion Victoria Azarenka bows out. Plus, we go behind the Yonex Stringing Team and the brand new AO Sports Film Festival at Melbourne Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.