Podcast appearances and mentions of robin soderling

Season #25 Episode#:12 Shaun Boyce & Bobby SchindlerIn today's episode, you'll discover more about Functional Tennis, how it came to be, and where it might be headed. Fabio takes the time to share his origin story as well as what he would do if he were King of Tennis. (We aren't sure physically moving a whole country to a better climate is possible, but we will look into it)About the GuestFabio Molle is the brain behind Functional Tennis which has branched out into multiple areas within the sport. Besides having a highly successful social media account, he has created his own products without any investors supporting him. The Functional Tennis Saber has proven to be a hit with many top players trying it out, including 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. On top of that, Molle also runs a well known podcast which has included guests such as Goran Ivanisevic, Robin Soderling, Casper Ruud and Alex de Minaur. ~from UBI TennisCheck out the Saber hereBe Our Next Guest!We want to hear from you! If you are a club manager, coach, or just a tennis enthusiast who has an interesting story that can inspire the tennis community, you can visit our page My Tennis Story and share your words. One of our next episodes might invite you as our guest and spread your voice among the tennis community.Learn more about Faboi and Functional Tennis: https://www.functionaltennis.com/pages/about-usFunctional Tennis IG: https://www.instagram.com/functionaltennis/YouTube Full InterviewKing of Tennis AnswerShaun Boyce USPTA: shaun@tennisforchildren.comhttps://tennisforchildren.com/ Bobby Schindler USPTA: schindlerb@comcast.nethttps://windermerecommunity.net/ Geovanna Boyce: geovy@regeovinate.comhttps://regeovinate.com/ This podcast is powered by GoTennis! Atlanta: Membership has its privileges https://letsgotennis.com/ https://letsgotennis.com/join/https://shop.letsgotennis.com/https://letsgotennis.com/podcast/ Do you want to read about some good things going on in the world of tennis?https://letsgotennis.com/stories/Check out our GoTennis! Atlanta Facebook page for deals, updates, events, podcasts, news, stories, coach profiles, club information, and more https://bit.ly/gt_facebook_pageAlso, you can support this show (and save some $) by shopping at https://letsgotennis.com/deals/Or, donate directly HEREWant donate with Bitcoin? Here's the address: 3EqTU1gQBLoieMeFLC1BQgCUajPpPMCgwBConsidering your own podcast? We (obviously) recommend Captivate: This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.

Mark Petchey kicks off this episode with his analysis of the Laver Cup, where he witnessed Team Europe reclaim the trophy in Berlin. Petchey assesses why the event remains one of the best spectacles on the tennis calendar, how it amplifies the doubles game, and why it's another example of how everything Roger Federer touches turns to gold. The commentator also disscusses the current happenings in the "Asian Swing" section of the season, with Marin Cilic & Jerry Shang claiming trophies, and an enormous combined event with many of the game's stars kicking off in Beijing.And then Magnus Norman, one of the game's premier coaches of the 21st century joins the podcast for conversation about his life in tennis. Norman looks back at his playing career, which saw him reach a major final and #2 in the rankings before it was cut short by injuries. He explains why he chose to become a coach, working with Thomas Johnassen, Robin Soderling and Stan Wawrinka. The Swede recalls Soderling's historic win over Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, and how he worked with Wawrinka to find that killer instinct that propelled him to three major titles. And Norman reveals why he decided to found the "Good To Great Tennis Academy," the first of it's kind in Sweden.Rounding out the show is Joel Drucker, a prominent writer with decades of experience covering the sport around the globe. Drucker discusses the generational shift at the top of the sport, and why there are always ebbs and flows in the pro game. The writer also examines the state of team events with the Davis & Laver Cups at center stage, and analyzes the pros and cons of mid-match coaching. Drucker is a member of the USTA Northern California Hall of Fame, and on the eve of that honor he professes why writing about tennis is the best job in the world. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Mark Petchey kicks off this episode with his analysis of the Laver Cup, where he witnessed Team Europe reclaim the trophy in Berlin. Petchey assesses why the event remains one of the best spectacles on the tennis calendar, how it amplifies the doubles game, and why it's another example of how everything Roger Federer touches turns to gold. The commentator also disscusses the current happenings in the "Asian Swing" section of the season, with Marin Cilic & Jerry Shang claiming trophies, and an enormous combined event with many of the game's stars kicking off in Beijing. And then Magnus Norman, one of the game's premier coaches of the 21st century joins the podcast for conversation about his life in tennis. Norman looks back at his playing career, which saw him reach a major final and #2 in the rankings before it was cut short by injuries. He explains why he chose to become a coach, working with Thomas Johnassen, Robin Soderling and Stan Wawrinka. The Swede recalls Soderling's historic win over Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, and how he worked with Wawrinka to find that killer instinct that propelled him to three major titles. And Norman reveals why he decided to found the "Good To Great Tennis Academy," the first of it's kind in Sweden. Rounding out the show is Joel Drucker, a prominent writer with decades of experience covering the sport around the globe. Drucker discusses the generational shift at the top of the sport, and why there are always ebbs and flows in the pro game. The writer also examines the state of team events with the Davis & Laver Cups at center stage, and analyzes the pros and cons of mid-match coaching. Drucker is a member of the USTA Northern California Hall of Fame, and on the eve of that honor he professes why writing about tennis is the best job in the world. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Schön, dass es heute alle einrichten konnten. Mats steckt mitten in den Vorbereitungen für das Champions League Finale, Luki versucht in französischen Hotelzimmern in vielerlei Hinsicht die Sportwelt zu verstehen und Jonas, tja, der ist auch mal wieder dabei und zudem mit einer ausnahmsweise wohlwollenden Kritik zur letzten Folge vergleichsweise milde gestimmt. Neben den fünf Dingen, die die drei an ihrem jeweiligen Sport extrem stören, stellen sich in dieser Folge auch die fünf großen Fragen: Wie muss es sich anfühlen, als absoluter Underdog gegen Nadal bei den French Open zu gewinnen, Robin Soderling? Warum sollte jemals jemand die Einteilung in einem Mannschaftssport nicht nach Alter und Geschlecht, sondern nach Gewicht machen? Welche Kuriositäten gehen im Schiedsrichterverband der nordholländischen „vierden Klasse“ vor sich? Warum muss man sich vor'm Sport eigentlich aufwärmen? Und: MUSS MAN NACKT VOR DIE KAMERA?

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 349 of The Tennis Files Podcast, pro tennis coach Claudio Pistolesi reveals his top insights from over four decades of playing and coaching on the ATP/WTA Tour that will help you reach your fullest tennis potential. Claudio is the Director of the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) Bolles in Jacksonville, Fl. He ranked as high as #71 on the ATP Tour. He trained and coached many top ATP/WTA Tour pros, including Monica Seles, Robin Soderling, Simone Bollelli, Daniela Hantuchova Takao Suzuki and AI Sugiyama. He is also a volunteer coach for the University of North Florida Tennis Team. On the show, you'll learn why Italy has so many top #100 ranked tennis players, how the sound of an Italian cannon helped develop a world class serve, how Claudio got in the zone and defeated world #1 Mats Wilander, how he brought Simone Bolelli from world #248 to #36 in less than three years, why empathy is the key to success in coaching, and much more!  I hope you enjoy my interview with Claudio! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Global Professional Tennis Coach Association Claudio's Email Jtcc.org  Claudio Pistolesi Enterprise Claudio's Instagram Page Claudio's Facebook Page The Inner Game of Tennis Match Play and the Spin of the Ball Emotional Intelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former tennis player and former coach of Monica Seles, Robin Soderling, and many more Claudio Pistolesi joined EssentiallySports in an exclusive interview. He discussed several topics including partnering with Sense Arena, how it could be a game changer for the tennis community, its launch, and much more. He also discussed his coaching stint with Robin Soderling. About EssentiallySports: EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that was launched in 2014, owned by Full Spectrum Services LLP. It publishes the latest news & features with 'The Fan's Perspective' on UFC, NBA, NFL, NASCAR, eSports, Tennis, Formula 1, Boxing, WWE, and Golf to 30M+ Monthly Readers. With an audience from over 150 countries including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, EssentiallySports enjoys a stronghold among sports enthusiasts. Find everything important from the world of sports on www.essentiallysports.com Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/es_sportsnews Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports/

LISTEN | Robin Soderling's upset over Nadal, a Happy Bday to the Guzz, and Lipps Inc 1980 No.1...Here's What Happened Back in the Day.

Titans QB Ryan Tannehill says he has no interest in mentoring rookie QB Malik Willis in Tennessee. Why does this bother Jason so much more than it seems to bother Tausch? Also, Wilde & Tausch Trivia featuring questions Jesse got right during his trivia win on Tuesday night. And Homer joins for his weekly appearance to talk...Robin Soderling?

Nikolay Davydenko played tennis at the highest level over many years picking up 21 titles along the way, including the ATP Finals in 2009. This week, he joins us on the podcast!Nikolay has now retired & focuses his time on coaching, along with commentary for Eurosport.We talk:Playing junior tennis in RussiaWho the best player of his generation isHaving a winning record against NadalMental strength needed to competeCoaching at his brothers academyWinning the ATP Finals in 2009Our chat with Nikolay was informative, relaxed & has funny moments throughout. This episode is another good one - trust us!Let us know what you think!Leave us a review on iTunes

Toni Nadal, speaking at the Rafa Nadal Academy, reminisced the days of coaching a young Rafa Nadal- teaching him discipline, respect, and perseverance. We talked in-depth about why Nadal prefers to play against Roger Federer rather than Novak Djokovic, and the painful defeats in 2009 Roland Garros to Robin Soderling and the 2012 Australian Open defeat to Novak Djokovic.

On Episode 208 of The Tennis Files Podcast, pro tennis coach Claudio Pistolesi reveals his top insights from over four decades of playing and coaching on the ATP/WTA Tour that will help you reach your fullest tennis potential. Claudio is the Director of the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) Bolles in Jacksonville, Florida. He was ranked as high as #71 on the ATP Tour and defeated many top ATP Tour pros, including Mats Wilander, Sergi Bruguera, David Wheaton, and Aaron Krickstein. Claudio has trained and coached numerous top ATP/WTA Tour pros, including Monica Seles, Robin Soderling, Simone Bollelli, Daniela Hantuchova, Takao Suzuki and Ai Sugiyama. He is also a volunteer coach for the University of North Florida Tennis Team. On the show, you'll learn why Italy has so many top #100 ranked tennis players, how the sound of an Italian cannon helped develop a world class serve, how Claudio got in the zone and defeated world #1 Mats Wilander, how he brought Simone Bolelli from world #248 to #36 in less than three years, why empathy is the key to success in coaching, and much more!  I hope you enjoy my interview with Claudio! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below! And be sure to subscribe to Tennis Files to receive the latest tennis content to improve your game straight to your inbox! Global Professional Tennis Coach Association JTCC.org  Claudio Pistolesi Enterprise Claudio's Instagram Page Claudio's Facebook Page Range; Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World The Inner Game of Tennis Match Play and the Spin of the Ball Emotional Intelligence Email Claudio at cpistolesi@jtcc.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time I had the fortune to sit down and talk to my buddy Henrik "Hank" Wallensten. Henrik is a long-time racquet reviewer (The Swedish Tennis Magazine) and has contributed generously to Tennisnerd. He joined the Swedish Davis Cup team for their most recent tie as their official stringer and has a wealth of knowledge of tennis gear. Henrik is also a high-level player who has competed on the ITF Seniors Tour and trains with his local team in the top Swedish division. In this podcast, we talk about his affection for the new Babolat Pure Aero, how he kept dismissing a call from Robin Soderling, his infidelity issues with tennis racquets and why stringing as low as 45-47 lbs is the way to go. I hope you like the podcast. If you do, please consider supporting Tennisnerd. You can buy something from one of my affiliates, purchase a racquet consultation or join my Patreon page.  

This week's podcast focusses on the subject of mental health in tennis. During the Australian Open, ATP Tennis Radio commentator Chris Bowers was fortunate enough to sit down with Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis, who opened up about the mental health issues that he's gone through as a result of time away from the game due to injury and illness. We hear that extended chat and then Chris and fellow commentator, Peter Marcato discuss some of the points raised in the discussion. Later on in the programme we also air a recent feature from the ATP Uncovered show which focussed on Swedish tennis player Robin Soderling's own battles with mental health. The feature, which was which originally was broadcast as part of the ATP and WTA series, Tennis United, gave presenters Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Vasek Pospisil the opportunity to delve further into the subject. Peter and Chris also mention the efforts that the ATP have made to help support players who may be struggling with aspects of mental health, by linking up with both the Sporting Chance organisation and Headspace. With Sporting Chance, players have access to their 24/7 hotline through phone, text or email and following the initial outreach, are referred to Sporting Chance's network of therapists, all experienced at working with elite sportspeople (including the Premier League, the Professional Crickets' Association and the Football Association) who provide virtual appointments for the players. Headspace gives members access to Headspace's Plus subscription. There is no cost for either of these services to ATP members. Finally, this conversation is meant as an open discussion about the various issues surrounding players health and wellbeing, but the views stated in the programme are those of the presenters, who are independent contractors and not necessarily those of the ATP.

This week's podcast focusses on the subject of mental health in tennis. During the Australian Open, ATP Tennis Radio commentator Chris Bowers was fortunate enough to sit down with Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis, who opened up about the mental health issues that he's gone through as a result of time away from the game due to injury and illness. We hear that extended chat and then Chris and fellow commentator, Peter Marcato discuss some of the points raised in the discussion. Later on in the programme we also air a recent feature from the ATP Uncovered show which focussed on Swedish tennis player Robin Soderling's own battles with mental health. The feature, which was which originally was broadcast as part of the ATP and WTA series, Tennis United, gave presenters Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Vasek Pospisil the opportunity to delve further into the subject. Peter and Chris also mention the efforts that the ATP have made to help support players who may be struggling with aspects of mental health, by linking up with both the Sporting Chance organisation and Headspace. With Sporting Chance, players have access to their 24/7 hotline through phone, text or email and following the initial outreach, are referred to Sporting Chance’s network of therapists, all experienced at working with elite sportspeople (including the Premier League, the Professional Crickets’ Association and the Football Association) who provide virtual appointments for the players. Headspace gives members access to Headspace’s Plus subscription. There is no cost for either of these services to ATP members. Finally, this conversation is meant as an open discussion about the various issues surrounding players health and wellbeing, but the views stated in the programme are those of the presenters, who are independent contractors and not necessarily those of the ATP.

Magnus Norman joins us in this episode. Former World number 2, Roland Garros finalist, and top coach guiding Robin Soderling to two French Open finals, and Stan Wawrinka to Three Grand Slam titles. Magnus talks openly about how sad he was to retire early, what his and Stan's original aims were, the pep talk before the US Open Final and more. A truly great episode.. Subscribe, Share and Review

For our last episode of the year, we have mixed it up a bit! We are bringing you 10 memorable moments from episodes that aired in 2020

This week we speak to Robin Soderling, a man who needs no introduction!

Robin Soderling, one of only two men to have beaten Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. Former World Number 4, yet a career cut short at 26 years old! Robin talks about his struggles with illness and anxiety, dealing with the pressure from a young age, his success on the court, retiring early and now tennis entrepreneur providing a range of high-end tennis equipment. A great guest and a great episode. Subscribe, Share and Review.

This week former world #4 Robin Soderling joins the show. He was the first player to defeat Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros in 2009.  We talked about his playing career, his post-retirement activities, and his predictions for Roland Garros. 

At #4 in the world and hot as a comet, Robin Soderling was seemingly well on his way to winning a major or two, if not more. Then, in the blink of an eye, he was gone. So....why the sudden flame-out?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 25th anniversary of her triumphant return to 'our home and native land' at the Canadian Open in 1995, the guys recognize and honour the achievements of the great Monica Seles. An incredible 'ground and pound' game and undeniable dominance led her to eight grand slams before turning 20, Monica's journey would take an unexpected and tragic turn, change the course of her career. Leaning into the issue of mental health in sport, Aldwin and Jason analyze what might have been if not for the stabbing incident that rocked tennis and the sports world. Would Steffi have achieved 22 slam titles? Would Monica have ever conquered the grass at Wimbledon? Does she know she's an icon to countless tennis gays? And of course, lest we forget that legendary grunt... often replicated, never duplicated! The guys also discuss recent revelations shared by Robin Soderling about living with severe anxiety and the parallel ways in which both his and Monica's careers ended.  But first, Aldwin and Jason get personal. Is it okay to cry after losing a club practice match?  Email - readyplaytennispodcast@gmail.com IG - @readyplaytennispodcast 

Former world number five and four-time mixed doubles grand slam champion Daniela Hantuchova joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada! Hantuchova discusses fond memories of her career, retired life, and her brand new podcast, We also discuss a great gesture from the Wimbledon Championships, Robin Soderling's open message about mental struggles in the game, and World Team Tennis beginning this week. All of that and more on the latest edition of Match Point Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans une récente interview, Robin Soderling, ancien numéro 4 mondial a révélé avoir souffert de troubles de l'anxiété et comment cela avait précipité sa fin de carrière de joueur pro. Dans cet épisode, vous découvrirez 5 blocages mentaux qui affectent la performance et comment y faire face:1. Ne pas se sentir à la hauteur (de 2'11 à 11'19)2. Se laisser submerger par l'anxiété (de 11'21 à 24'08 )3. S'enfermer dans son perfectionnisme (de 24'09 à 31'08 )4. Baser son estime de soi en fonction de ses résultats (de 31'09 à 36'36 )5. Ne pas s'autoriser des périodes de repos (de 36'37 à 39'57)+Bonus

Reflecting on Robin Soderling's recent interview in which he revealed the mental health issues he faced while at the peak of his career. In this episode, you will learn about the 5 most common mental struggles tennis players face and that have a negative impact on their career and the solutions to overcome these struggles.1: Not Feeling Good Enough ( from 2'53 to 10'12 )2: Letting Anxiety Taking Over ( from 10'13 to 19'05)3: Holding on Your Perfectionism ( from 19'06  to 26'40 )4: Building Your Self-Esteem Based on Your Results ( from 26'41 to 30'58 )5: Not Knowing When to Rest and Overtraining ( from 30'59  to 34'55)+ Bonus 

(Full episode guide below!) In Episode 16, hosts Blair Henley and Nick McCarvel are joined by a trio of guests for insightful, pertinent conversations: Two-time Roland-Garros runner-up Robin Soderling talks Parisian memories, beating Rafael Nadal and much more; American Sachia Vickery speaks about the Black Lives Matter movement and why it's important for minority athletes to speak up right now; and Washington Post journalist Ava Wallace shares her own reporting of the BLM protests and how she thinks sports coverage might change after such a massive political moment. All that and much, much more. Episode 16 Show guide 2:32 Checking in with… Blair and Nick 5:31 Takeaway time: Will the US Open happen? 13:43 Exclusive chat: Sachia Vickery 17:45 Vickery on… the importance of speaking out 20:26 Vickery on… players taking a stand 23:17 Players' voices heard on #BLM 25:42 Exclusive chat: Robin Soderling 28:41 Soderling's confidence vs. The Big 3 31:57 Soderling on his winning finish in 2011 33:10 Soderling on the GOAT debate 41:40 Exclusive chat: Ava Wallace, Washington Post 44:31 Wallace on BLM reporting 49:20 Wallace on how sports coverage could change 53:19 Blair's HOF chat with Marat Safin 56:25 Highlight pride month x tennis content

The 2009 French Open is best remembered for Rafael Nadal’s first loss at Roland Garros and for Roger Federer’s only title there. The man at the centre of both storylines, Robin Soderling, joins us for an exclusive interview.Soderling talks about how he stepped on court against Nadal with belief that he could win despite losing 6-1, 6-0 to him in Rome a few weeks earlier, how he respected but didn’t worship Nadal, what it felt like to be the first man to beat him in Paris, and the way in which Federer was a more difficult opponent for him in the final.Was Nadal struggling with an injury that year? Would Federer have ever won Roland Garros if Soderling hadn’t beaten Nadal? How did he nervously get over the line? And what is Soderling’s place in tennis history? He opens up about his struggles with glandular fever, his attempts to come back, and the equal parts sadness and relief he felt when he finally decided to retire.The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, featuring Matt Roberts. It is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. It is crowdfunded by listeners each December. * NEWSLETTER *Sign up to get our news, isolation diaries and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX* ROLAND GARROS RE-LIVED *We are producing daily shows throughout the original Roland Garros dates, looking back on 15 classic matches and stories from the tournament’s history. Tomorrow we turn our attention to Novak Djokovic and his attempts to complete the career Grand Slam at the French Open. His 2015 final vs Wawrinka and his 2016 final vs Murray can both be seen in full on YouTube. We will also be doing editions for Wimbledon.* EMAIL *We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net*REDDIT *We have a sub-reddit page! It's a growing online community where almost 900 listeners chat about the show and all things tennis. Join in - https://www.reddit.com/r/thetennispodcast/*SOCIAL MEDIA *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetennispodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TennisPodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer first met in a Grand Slam in the semi-finals of the 2005 French Open when the tone for their rivalry on clay, and Nadal’s dominance at Roland Garros, was set. Nadal won in four sets and then won the title two days later against Mariano Puerta.In what way did Federer have the tennis world transfixed during this period? Did that cause people to underestimate Nadal in their matches? And what were the keys to victory for Nadal?Mary Carillo explains what made the Nadal-Federer match-up so one-sided in the early days and reveals how she felt covering their many duels in Paris. Finally, after Christopher Clarey puts Nadal’s record of 12 French Open titles into context, we reflect on his extraordinary achievements at Roland Garros.The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, featuring Matt Roberts. It is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. It is crowdfunded by listeners each December. * NEWSLETTER *Sign up to get our news, isolation diaries and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX* ROLAND GARROS RE-LIVED *We are producing daily shows throughout the original Roland Garros dates, looking back on 15 classic matches and stories from the tournament’s history. Tomorrow’s focus will be Robin Soderling’s run in 2009, including his historic victory over Rafael Nadal (Set 1, Set 2, Set 3, Highlights) and his final versus Roger Federer (highlights). We will also be doing editions for Wimbledon.* EMAIL *We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net*REDDIT *We have a sub-reddit page! It's a growing online community where almost 900 listeners chat about the show and all things tennis. Join in - https://www.reddit.com/r/thetennispodcast/*SOCIAL MEDIA *Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetennispodcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TennisPodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Mini-Break powered by Midwest Sports, your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world. Hosts Alex Gruskin and Max Rothman launch the $21 challenge. They draft their ideal teams for a Division 1 College Format (6 singles, 3 doubles) match out from the following players: $6: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras $5: John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Andre Agassi $4: Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Juan Martin Del Potro, Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin $3: David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, David Nalbandian, Robin Soderling, Nikolay Davydenko $2: Alex Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev, Matteo Berrettini $1: Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, Todd Woodbridge, Nicolas Mahut, Jack Sock Let us know whether you prefer Rothman’s or Gruskin’s team, and be sure to tweet in your ideal lineups as well!! 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

Swede, Freddie Rosengren has coached some of the game's greats including his countrymen Magnus Norman, Jonas Bjorkman and Robin Soderling, but he's recently turned his attention to 23-year-old Russian Karen Khachnov who breached the world's top 10 for the first time in 2019. In this extended chat, we spoke about that new coaching relationship, life on tour, what he's learnt over the years and how he's coping in these strange times of lockdown.

Swede, Freddie Rosengren has coached some of the game’s greats including his countrymen Magnus Norman, Jonas Bjorkman and Robin Soderling, but he’s recently turned his attention to 23-year-old Russian Karen Khachnov who breached the world’s top 10 for the first time in 2019. In this extended chat, we spoke about that new coaching relationship, life on tour, what he’s learnt over the years and how he’s coping in these strange times of lockdown.

Welcome to the Mini-Break powered by Diadem, your daily podcast for the biggest storylines, results, and controversies from the tennis world. Co-Pilots Alex Gruskin and Jamie McDonald come together to offer their reactions to the Virtual Madrid Open, Dominic Thiem’s follow up comments on the Player Relief fund, and the rest of today’s news. They also chat about Robin Soderling, and compare and contrast the careers of Tomas Berdych and Marin Cilic. 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: Diadem Helping tennis players elevate their game by designing the most innovative performance tennis gear on the planet. Visit their store today and use the code "CR50" at checkout to save 50% off your order!!! ArrowBar Visit https://arrowbar.com and enter code CRACKED30 at checkout for 30% off any order.  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

En este episodio de ESPN Tenis, un especial repaso por el imponente dominio de Rafael Nadal en Roland Garros, torneo que conquistó 12 veces (volvió a repetir en 2018 y 2019). Desde que debutó en el certamen en 2005, solamente resignó el título en tres ocasiones: en 2009 ante Robin Soderling, en 2015 frente a Novak Djokovic y en 2016 por lesión contra Marcel Granollers. ¿Continuará la supremacía del mallorquín?

Интервю с Робин Сьодерлинг с оригинален звук (на английски). За Купа Дейвис и ATP CUP, смяната на върха на ATP, за неговата компания и амбициите му в бизнеса.

CENSURA EN CHINA. China sigue censurando medios internacionales: se sumaron The Guardian y The Washington Post a la lista de bloqueados Los periódicos se añadieron a CNN, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Reuters y The Wall Street Journal, entre otros tantos a los que no se puede acceder desde ese país. Tampoco se permite el ingreso a redes sociales y aplicacionesLas autoridades chinas han aumentado el nivel de censura en las últimas semanas debido a que se cumplió el 30º aniversario de la masacre de la plaza de Tiananmén, prohibiendo que se utilicen palabras e incluso que se usen imágenes relacionadas al hecho a través de WeChat, el popular servicio de mensajería de texto móvil. The Guardian y The Washington Post son los últimos añadidos a la larga lista de sitios web, medios de comunicación y  aplicaciones que están bloqueadas a través del infame "Great Firewall" ("Gran Muralla de Fuego", en inglés), el sistema de censura y monitoreo de Internet controlado por el gobierno chino. PRENSA LIBRE   PROTESTAN POR LEY DE EXTRADICIÓN. En Pekin un millón de personas invadió las calles para manifestarse hoy contra la ley sobre la extradición forzada de sospechosos criminales a China, donde serán procesados en base a un sistema que ofrece pocas garantías con respecto a la independencia del sistema judicial y respeto de los derechos humanos. La extradición a Hong Kong está limitada a aquellos países con los que se firmaron acuerdos. Son alrededor de 20, incluidos Estados Unidos y Gran Bretaña. China ha sido excluida hasta ahora debido a las preocupaciones sobre la independencia del poder judicial. EL PAIS   EN CONTRA DE CASTIGOS PARA LOS GAYS. Bután, un reino budista en el borde oriental del Himalaya se apresta a despenalizar la homosexualidad. Tras el abrumador voto de la Cámara Baja del Parlamento para derogar las disposiciones según las cuales el "sexo no natural" es ilegal, ahora se espera que el proyecto de ley tenga el consenso de la Cámara Alta, este lunes, para que haya una aprobación final. En Bangladesh y en Pakistán, países de mayoría musulmana, las relaciones homosexuales son ilegales y los activistas por los derechos homosexuales son objeto de discriminación. En un reporte del año pasado, Human Rights Watch pidió a Sri Lanka, de mayoría budista, a seguir el ejemplo de India. PUBLICO   LOS TUITS DE TRUMP. El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, afirmó que el acuerdo alcanzado con México el pasado viernes incluye elementos que aún no se han anunciado, mientras el Gobierno mexicano evitó confirmar que se haya comprometido a aumentar sus compras agrícolas a Estados Unidos como parte de ese pacto. En una serie de tuits, Trump defendió el pacto migratorio logrado con México, por el que accedió a suspender los aranceles que planeaba imponer a todas las importaciones mexicanas, después de que el diario The New York Times afirmara que algunos puntos se acordaron hace meses. UNIVISION   COPA AMÉRICA. Este domingo fue de preparación para las selecciones sudamericanas. Sin compasión, Colombia goleó 3 a 0 a Perú en el último partido de fogueo de ambos de cara a la Copa América de Brasil 2019 disputado en el estadio Monumental de Lima. La selección venezolana goleó 3 a 0 a Estados Unidos, rival al que nunca había podido superar. A pesar de que jugó sin Neymar, Brasil arrolló a Honduras con un 7 a 0 en Porto Alegre. La mala noticia es la lesión de Arthur quien recibió una brutal patada que lo sacó del juego. INFOBAE   POLÉMICA VICTORIA DE HAMILTON. El piloto británico Lewis Hamilton ha logrado salir vencedor del Gran Premio de Canadá. A pesar de que el conductor de la escudería Mercedes terminó de segundo lugar, una penalización de 5 segundos sobre el alemán Sebastian Vettel, de Ferrari, le dio la victoria. Vettel, quien salió desde la 'pole' por primera vez esta temporada, dominó de principio a fin La polémica acción tuvo lugar en la vuelta 48, cuando el alemán perdió el control de su vehículo y acabó por la hierba. En la reentrada, arrinconó a Hamilton contra el muro. Por esta acción, los comisarios lo sancionaron con cinco segundos, que finalmente le quitaron el primer lugar. MARCA   RAFA NADAL. La palabra ‘leyenda’ no alcanza a definir la dimensión de las cifras de Rafael Nadal en Roland Garros. En sus 15 participaciones, el tenista español ha conseguido 12 títulos, incluido el de este domingo ante el joven austriaco Dominic Thiem. Sólo se ha ido tres veces de vacío de París. La primera fue en 2009, cuando cayó en octavos frente al sueco Robin Soderling. En 2015 perdió ante Novak Djokovic en cuartos de final y un año más tarde tuvo que abandonar con dolores en la muñeca izquierda. Ningún otro tenista se aproxima a las doce victorias en un mismo Grand Slam. Federer, su gran rival histórico, lleva ocho en Wimbledon, donde el estadounidense Pete Sampras llegó a siete. Federer, eso sí, suma 20 grandes, por 18 del español. EL PAIS   BOLETO GANADOR DE 530 MILLONES DE DÓLARES. Un residente de California (EE.UU.) se volvió 530 millones de dólares más rico tras ganar este viernes el gordo en la lotería Mega Millions. Según informan los organizadores, el boleto ganador fue vendido en la tienda Sorrento Deli Mart, ubicada en la ciudad de San Diego. La combinación ganadora fue: 17, 19, 27, 40 y 68, con un Mega Ball 2 de oro. Si el propietario del boleto ganador decide cobrar el premio de inmediato, solo recibirá 345,2 millones de dólares en efectivo, de acuerdo con las reglas. Pero si desea recibir el monto total, entonces tendrá que aceptar pagos anuales graduales durante los próximos 30 años. TELEMUNDO   J.BALVIN Y CHRIS BROWN JUNTOS EN ‘HAUTE’. El mes pasado, el reggaetonero colombiano J. Balvin fue fuertemente criticado, luego de que publicara una fotografía junto a al rapero Chris Brown, quien tiene mala reputación por agredir a sus parejas y haber abusado sexualmente de una joven menor de edad. Sin embargo, esto no fue impedimento para que se publicara el sencillo que grabaron juntos con Tyga titulado “Haute”. El tema también cuenta con un videoclip, donde muestran el típico audiovisual del estereotipo rapero. YOUTUBE  

Title: We are all Tennisnerds! In part 2 of searching for the spirit of Stefan Edberg, we interview Jonas Erickson of Tennisnerd.net fame. Having grown up in Sweden, Jonas shares his insight into the country that swept all the Grand Slams in 1988. So what happened to Swedish Tennis? What happened to American tennis for that matter? We explore the country that has had such a deep impact on Tennis history with greats like Bjorn Borg, Stefan Edberg, Mats Wilander, Robin Soderling, and Magnus Norman to name a few. We also hear about the great content that Jonas is producing on his website, youtube channel, and blog. In our fan favorite reports, we welcome Jordan McMahon as our Maria Sharapova reporter and have full reports on Novak Djokovic returning to World No#1, Roger Federer winning Basel, Rafael Nadal with his freak abdominal injury and withdrawal from Paris, Serena Williams update and more. If you would like to become a Fan Favorite reporter and share news on your favorite player, send us an email at aces@lovesetmatch.net . This episode we are giving away some NIKE sweatbands to a lucky listener. To win just downloads the TennisPAL app and uses the code PODCAST (all capital letters) the first person who does this will receive a free NIKE Sweatband from LoveSetMatch just for listening. Thanks for your support!

As Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem warmed up before the French Open final, the booming voice of an announcer at Court Philippe Chatrier called out each player's bona fides.Nadal's introduction included a year-by-year accounting of every time he'd already won the title at Roland Garros. The crowd responded, initially offering polite applause, then adding their voices, rising into a full-throated roar.Go ahead and 2018 to the lengthy list. Nadal won his record-extending 11th championship at the French Open on Sunday, overcoming a late problem with a finger on his racket-swinging hand and displaying his foe-rattling best for a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 7 seed Thiem, the only person to beat the Spaniard on clay over the past two seasons.Up a break at 2-1 in the third set, Nadal stopped serving after a fault because he couldn't straighten his left middle finger. At the following changeover, Nadal was given a salt pill by a doctor and had his left forearm massaged by a trainer."Tough moment in the third set when I got a little bit cramped on the hand," Nadal said. "I was very scared."Nadal's form never wavered, though, and soon enough he was celebrating his 17th Grand Slam title overall, second among men only to Roger Federer's 20. The two stars have combined to win the past six majors.The victory also allowed the 32-year-old Nadal to hold onto the No. 1 ranking, just ahead of Federer.Nadal called it "not even a dream" to gather 11 titles in Paris, saying it was "impossible to think of something like this."Thiem, a 24-year-old from Austria, was appearing in a major final for the first time. Not much more of a daunting task than doing so against this particular opponent at the French Open, where Nadal is now 11-0 in finals and 86-2 overall. The only losses came against Robin Soderling in the fourth round in 2009 and Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals in 2015."What you did and what you are doing," Thiem told Nadal during the trophy ceremony, "is one of the most outstanding things that any athlete is doing in any sport."If there were any reason for a bit of intrigue entering Sunday's match, it was this: Thiem beat Nadal in two sets on red clay at Rome in May 2017 and again at Madrid last month."I am sure you will win here in the next couple of years," Nadal told Thiem afterward.Nadal is so dominant and so impervious on clay, in general, and at this tournament, especially, it made sense for Thiem to go for broke as much as possible, accepting that there would be risks along with the rewards. If standard play would likely lead to a loss, why not try for the spectacular, instead?So that's what Thiem tried. He pounded huge serves, topping 135 mph (220 kph) — about 25 mph (40 kph) more than Nadal's fastest — and that translated into seven aces, but also five double-faults. He attempted drop shots; some worked, some didn't. And he took the biggest of big cuts on his groundstrokes, his feet leaving the ground as he threw his whole body into them, as if the very outcome of the match — not any individual point, but the whole shebang — depended on the strength of that one whip of his white racket. That led to 34 winners (eight more than Nadal), but also 42 unforced errors (18 more than Nadal).It worked. For a bit.Thiem stayed with Nadal in the early going on a cloudy and steamy afternoon; the temperature was 77 degrees (24 Celsius), the humidity approached 70 percent. Midway through the opening set, Nadal's aqua T-shirt was so soaked with sweat it stuck to him, so he changed into a fresh one at a changeover, drawing catcalls from spectators.From 4-all, 15-all in the opening set, Thiem faltered. After Nadal held there for 5-4, Thiem basically handed over the next game — and the set — by making four mistakes in a row. A volley into the net. A forehand wide. A forehand into the net. A forehand long. Just like that, Nadal was off on a five-game run that put him up 3-0 in the second set.Soon, Nadal was f...

As Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem warmed up before the French Open final, the booming voice of an announcer at Court Philippe Chatrier called out each player's bona fides.Nadal's introduction included a year-by-year accounting of every time he'd already won the title at Roland Garros. The crowd responded, initially offering polite applause, then adding their voices, rising into a full-throated roar.Go ahead and 2018 to the lengthy list. Nadal won his record-extending 11th championship at the French Open on Sunday, overcoming a late problem with a finger on his racket-swinging hand and displaying his foe-rattling best for a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 7 seed Thiem, the only person to beat the Spaniard on clay over the past two seasons.Up a break at 2-1 in the third set, Nadal stopped serving after a fault because he couldn't straighten his left middle finger. At the following changeover, Nadal was given a salt pill by a doctor and had his left forearm massaged by a trainer."Tough moment in the third set when I got a little bit cramped on the hand," Nadal said. "I was very scared."Nadal's form never wavered, though, and soon enough he was celebrating his 17th Grand Slam title overall, second among men only to Roger Federer's 20. The two stars have combined to win the past six majors.The victory also allowed the 32-year-old Nadal to hold onto the No. 1 ranking, just ahead of Federer.Nadal called it "not even a dream" to gather 11 titles in Paris, saying it was "impossible to think of something like this."Thiem, a 24-year-old from Austria, was appearing in a major final for the first time. Not much more of a daunting task than doing so against this particular opponent at the French Open, where Nadal is now 11-0 in finals and 86-2 overall. The only losses came against Robin Soderling in the fourth round in 2009 and Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals in 2015."What you did and what you are doing," Thiem told Nadal during the trophy ceremony, "is one of the most outstanding things that any athlete is doing in any sport."If there were any reason for a bit of intrigue entering Sunday's match, it was this: Thiem beat Nadal in two sets on red clay at Rome in May 2017 and again at Madrid last month."I am sure you will win here in the next couple of years," Nadal told Thiem afterward.Nadal is so dominant and so impervious on clay, in general, and at this tournament, especially, it made sense for Thiem to go for broke as much as possible, accepting that there would be risks along with the rewards. If standard play would likely lead to a loss, why not try for the spectacular, instead?So that's what Thiem tried. He pounded huge serves, topping 135 mph (220 kph) — about 25 mph (40 kph) more than Nadal's fastest — and that translated into seven aces, but also five double-faults. He attempted drop shots; some worked, some didn't. And he took the biggest of big cuts on his groundstrokes, his feet leaving the ground as he threw his whole body into them, as if the very outcome of the match — not any individual point, but the whole shebang — depended on the strength of that one whip of his white racket. That led to 34 winners (eight more than Nadal), but also 42 unforced errors (18 more than Nadal).It worked. For a bit.Thiem stayed with Nadal in the early going on a cloudy and steamy afternoon; the temperature was 77 degrees (24 Celsius), the humidity approached 70 percent. Midway through the opening set, Nadal's aqua T-shirt was so soaked with sweat it stuck to him, so he changed into a fresh one at a changeover, drawing catcalls from spectators.From 4-all, 15-all in the opening set, Thiem faltered. After Nadal held there for 5-4, Thiem basically handed over the next game — and the set — by making four mistakes in a row. A volley into the net. A forehand wide. A forehand into the net. A forehand long. Just like that, Nadal was off on a five-game run that put him up 3-0 in the second set.Soon, Nadal was finding his spots....

Prizes for guessing who Robin Soderling was prior to his 4R match against Rafael Nadal in 2009. In what was one of the most ferocious displays of hitting ever seen on a tennis court, the 24 year old Swede, shocked the tennis world by beating the previously unbeatable King of Clay Rafael Nadal. Finally, Devang and Simon try and predict the 2018 French Open and ask the question; can anyone beat Rafael Nadal again?

Rafael Nadal won his 36th consecutive set of clay court tennis, dropping an average of two games per set, to claim his 11th Monte Carlo title. Afterwards, the Tennis Podcast team found themselves asking who can stop him on the surface, and how?Presenter David Law was joined by Telegraph Sport tennis correspondent Simon Briggs to work their way through the potential candidates to ‘do a Robin Soderling’ - who beat Nadal at the French Open in 2009 - and how. Is it an in-form Juan Martin Del Potro? Could Novak Djokovic return to exert his former hold over the clay court master? Maybe big John Isner? Or is it simply impossible if Nadal is fit and at his best? They also wonder whether underarm serving might be a legitimate tactic to use against Nadal, given that he operates so far back behind his baseline.The Fed Cup weekend results are discussed - Great Britain’s narrow, heartbreaking defeat to Japan, and the wins for Czech Republic and the United States to reach the final. Was there anything that the British team or captain could/should have done differently? Briggs was in Miami when the controversy over Caroline Wozniacki’s treatment by the crowd erupted, and he gives his view about the reaction of the tournament, and also tells us the story of Rob Fahey and Camden Riviere, the ‘Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal of Real Tennis’, who will face off at The Queen’s Club this week.The Tennis Podcast is produced weekly throughout the year and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments, in association with Telegraph Sport and Eurosport, and presented by Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live, BT Sport). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello everyone, welcome to The Coach Steve Clark PhD Show where the aim is to encourage, inspire and equip coaches, players and parents who in turn inspire and equip others to promote tennis, foster sportsmanship, and develop greater players and people. So thanks for joining me and I hope you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation. In this podcast I talk with ATP Champion Robin Soderling. Robin turned professional in 2001 at the age of 17. He was among the top players on the tour reaching a career high of #4 in the world. Among his big serve and forehand, 11 ATP titles his claim to fame was being the first player ever to beat Nadal at the French Open (2009) and then he took down Federer the following year in the quarter finals at Rolland Garros. He had career high Grand Slam finishes of 2 finals at the French, quarters at both Wimbledon and the US Open and 4th round at the Aussie Open. Severe illness took him out of the game in 2001 and after lengthy recovery he later retired from the tour in 2015 and now heads up the RS brand of Premium balls, strings etc, used on the tour, collegiately and for everyday players. He has a story that is inspiring and instructive for players, parents and coaches so enjoy the conversation. Be sure to see CoachSteveClarkPhD.Com for other podcasts, blogs, resources and discussions. The Coach Steve Clark PhD Show podcast bump music is “Let it Rip” by Mike and Bob Bryan band and the narrator is Wayne Bryan. Thanks for your continued support. Also, visit Robins’ amazing RS Premium Tennis at RS-Tennis.com to see the quality products they offer. Special thanks to our sponsor Arrow Concrete and Asphalt Specialties, Inc.  A fantastic group of professional people who do their work with integrity and relationship. See my resource page of court equipment and services for more information.

On the eve of the first ATP 500 tournament of the season, the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, we hear from Nitto ATP World Tour Finals champion Grigor Dimitrov as he talks about the season ahead and explains why it wouldn't surprise him if Roger Federer became the oldest-ever world number one this week. We also hear from the in-form doubles team, Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic and there's more doubles chat as Bruno Soares and Jamie Murray talk about their ‘firsts'. Robin Soderling explains why he's helping fellow Swede, Elias Ymer, Dominic Thiem answers fans questions and as we continue our series of features from the Challenger our, Josh Meisels speaks to a young Serbian who's just broken into the world's top 200.

On the eve of the first ATP 500 tournament of the season, the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, we hear from Nitto ATP World Tour Finals champion Grigor Dimitrov as he talks about the season ahead and explains why it wouldn’t surprise him if Roger Federer became the oldest-ever world number one this week. We also hear from the in-form doubles team, Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic and there’s more doubles chat as Bruno Soares and Jamie Murray talk about their ‘firsts’. Robin Soderling explains why he’s helping fellow Swede, Elias Ymer, Dominic Thiem answers fans questions and as we continue our series of features from the Challenger our, Josh Meisels speaks to a young Serbian who’s just broken into the world’s top 200.

Ashley Giles was an England cricketer playing on the biggest stage of all, contesting an Ashes series in Australia, when the call came from home. His wife, Stine, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour – the size of a cricket ball. A decade ago she had surgery to remove it, and then -- later -- further treatment when a second tumour was discovered. Now, Ashley and Stine have founded the Giles Trust to help the next person that finds them self in the same situation. Dallas with Balls The new BBC drama The Rack Pack recalls a time when Britain was Snooker Loopy. How the brilliant but dull Steve Davis and the mercurial but flawed Alex Higgins took the sport to the top of television ratings. Steve Davis and his then manager, Barry Hearn, recall the 1980s heyday captured in the film, along with Steve Davis and Barry Hearn, actors Will Merrick and Kevin Bishop. Racing the Clock British sprinter Charles Eugster breaking records at 95, ‘The Golden Bolt’ doing likewise in Japan at the age of 105 ... veteran athletes are capturing the imagination as never before. Whatever happened to taking it easy? 88-year-old Betty Jean McHugh tells us that’s not an option. Since her first marathon at 55, she’s run another 20+ and broken multiple age-group world records. When she started, she’d train in the dark so people wouldn’t point and stare at an old lady out running. Why it’s Family Fortunes, not Family Feuds The Borlees are runners - Dad and Coach Jacques, identical twins Jonathon and Kevin, little brother Dylan and big sister Olivia. After three of them qualified for the Beijing Olympics, and two for London 2012, they're aiming for all four siblings to be on the plane to Rio. The three brothers join us from their training base in South Africa to talk Rio, family and what it's like having your Dad tell you what to do every day. Why world beaters can’t beat the Fever With the Australian Open nearing the end of its first week, this must be a strange time for Robin Soderling. It's the first Grand Slam event since his retirement last month. Once the fourth best player in the world, Glandular Fever had prevented him from playing a match since 2011. One person who wasn't surprised at all by Soderling's decision was Kate Grey. A year out from London 2012, the Paralympic swimmer was World Number One and favourite for gold. But, by the time the Games came around, she'd already been forced into retirement. Kate describes how coaches just thought she was tired, and then how her hair started to fall out and how she took so many antibiotics she became immune to their effects. Arthur who? When 1009 not-out was scored this month by a Mumbai schoolboy, the cricketing world compared him to Sachin Tendulkar and predicted a bright future. But what about the man whose record he broke? English schoolboy Arthur Collins, with his scored of 628, had held the world record for more than hundred years. Arthur's name was mentioned in this month's stories .. but that's about all. Four glorious afternoons of batting promised so much, but Arthur was weighed down by all the expectation. He joined the army and played for his regiment before, like so many, losing his life in the First World War.

In their 2015 season finale, Ben and Courtney look back at the year that was in tennis. After discussing the retirement and legacy of Robin Soderling this past week, we flip through back the calendar to piece together the year that was through a chronological game of #RememberWhen. From Serena ordering coffee on court to champagne nearly de-eyeing Novak Djokovic, it was a year whimsy and wild moments that quenched our thirst all year long. Tweet us your own #RememberWhen moments to @NCR_Tennis! In a combined, lengthy rant/rave, Ben and Courtney get spoilery on their latest obsession, the Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer. So, don't listen to that if you haven't finished (or started) the show yet.With less than three weeks to go in our Kickstarter campaign, we're an incredible $10,000 over our initial base goal! You guys are awesome! There's still many cool rewards on offer (including our new #ImJustHereForThePostcards set of four) and lots of time for more of you to join the cause. Even though we've surpassed all our original expectations, the number of donors so far is still under 5% of NCR listener ship, and we'd love to widen the base of those onboard, so we're continually rolling out stretch goals and backers-only content! Join in here.As always, thanks for liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and subscribing/reviewing on iTunes or whatever your podcasting platform of choice may be!

Professional photographer/tennis blogger Craig Doyle joins Phil. Please listen in as they discuss Robin Soderling, the Toray Pan Pacific Open, Novak Djokovic as part of the newWeekly Joker Report, the China Open, the Rakuten Tennis Open Championships and a look at … Continue reading →

James Waterson reports the weekend’s tennis news. Petra Kvitova triumphed over Victoria Azarenka in three sets to win the WTA Championships in Istanbul on Sunday, her sixth title of the year. The win secured the No. 2 ranking for Kvitova, as well as a check for $1.75 million. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and the Bryan Brothers were the winners in Vienna, Austria, while Marin Cilic defeated Janko Tipsarevic in St. Petersburg, Russia. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are back in action this week in Basel, Switzerland, while David Ferrer and Juan Martin del Potro are in Valencia, Spain. Finally, Robin Soderling may miss the first tournament of the year in Brisbane because of mononucleosis, and the Agassi College Preparatory Academy received a donation of $18 million.

James Waterson reports on the week's tennis news. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga outgunned Nicolas Mahut 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semifinals of the Moselle Open in Metz, France on Friday. He will face Alexandr Dolgopolov, who was leading 6-3, 1-0 when his opponent, Xavier Malisse, retired. Ivan Ljubicic won his quarterfinal match, while Gilles Muller upset second-seeded Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-3. Roger Federer withdrew from the Shanghai Masters tournament to get over some nagging injuries, and he is joined by Novak Djokovic (back) and Robin Soderling, who hasn't gotten over his mono. Finally, Andy Murray and other players have talked about a player strike as an option to improving the schedule, and several tennis personalities have weighed in on the issues.

James Waterson reports on the weekend’s ATP and WTA matches. Robin Soderling blitzed Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer to win the Swedish Open, Juan Carlos Ferrero won his first title of the year at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, and a pair of Spanish women won clay-court titles. Gael Monfils and Jurgen Melzer will be in action in Hamburg this week, Mardy Fish leads the field in Atlanta, and Vera Zvonareva is the top seed in Baku, Azerbaijan.

James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the week’s tennis news. Robin Soderling will face Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer will play Nicolas Almagro in the semifinals of the SkiStar Swedish Open and all of the top eight seeds at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart were ousted by the second round. Roger Federer launched a $3.3 million educational initiative in Malawi, one of the poorest and least developed countries in Africa, and Elena Dementieva is getting married on July 16.

James Waterson reports on the latest news from Wimbledon. Teenager Bernard Tomic upset World No. 5 Robin Soderling in straight sets, and Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic advanced past tough competition. On the women’s side, World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams claimed straight-set victories while Julia Goerges and Francesca Schiavone tumbled out in three sets.

James Waterson reports on today's highlights from day nine of the French Open. Novak Djokovic is the first man into the semifinals at Roland Garros becuase his would-be opponent in the quartefinal, Fabio Fognini, withdrew because of a leg injury. Rafael Nadal and Robin Soderling will face each other for the third year in a row in the quarterfinals, Maria Sharapova came back from a deficit in both sets to beat Agnieska Radwanska, and Andy Murray and Viktor Troicki will finish their fourth-round match tomorrow.

Lauren Lynch reports the latest behavior of the tennis starts in the Tennis Now Twitter Roundup. Janko Tipsarevic impersonates Novak Djokovic. Dmitry Tursunov retweets a picture of a baby Snooki. Rohan Bopanna complains about tennis politics. Robin Soderling was on Buenafuente TV Show and reminded of his tension with Rafael Nadal. Dinara Safina has a birthday!