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Lucy and Eugene are joined by Ground Pass founder Anastasia Folorunso to go over events at Indian Wells 2025. Anastasia talks about her experience on the grounds for Black Spin Global in Tennis Paradise where Madison Keys, playing in her first event since the Australian Open, cruised to the semi-finals and Arthur Fils and Ben Shelfon both made the last eight. Listen out for Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova's candid US Open mixed doubles takes. We also share our thoughts on the WTA rebrand, Coco Gauff taking the Oscars and shoutout Asia Muhammad and Demi Schuurs for taking the doubles crown. For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal Bluesky: https://app.bsky.cz/profile/blackspinglobal.bsky.social GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections
Legend of the game and Grand Slam champion Zina Garrison joins Lucy and Eugene for a special episode to mark International Women's History Month. We spotlight the trailblazer who had a storied career that included a junior world No 1 ranking, junior major titles at Wimbledon and the US Open; 14 singles crowns and 20 in doubles (including three mixed Grand Slam titles) on the professional tour; gold and bronze medals at the Olympics, three Fed Cups and a career-high ranking of No 4. Garrison, who spent the majority of her career inside the top 10, talks about her run to the Wimbledon final in 1990, being put in a box as an African American player, disparities in the game in her era and today, the coaching landscape (especially for women), Portia Archer running things at the WTA, athletes and mental health pressures and much more. The three-time mixed doubles Grand Slam champion also shares her thoughts on the US Open switching things up for 2025 and gives her former charge Taylor Townsend, the current doubles world No 2, her flowers. *Special shoutout to Michael Parks for the assist. Career highlights 1:40 Quick-fire questions 3:23 Wimbledon 1990 5:27 Winning Junior Wimbledon 12:48 Eye-opening moments 14:30 Being put in a box 16:50 Clothing deal snub 19:40 Sponsorship deals today 22:40 Coaching landscape 25:49 Celebrating Portia Archer 34:07 Venus and Serena paving the way 37:13 Influence on today's players 40:47 US Open mixed doubles 43:24 Athletes and mental health pressures 47:34 Doubles' standing and its importance 52:51 Taylor Townsend putting in work 54:26 Working with Serena 57:15 On-court coaching 59:40 Bringing back the foundation 1:00:55 For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections
Lucy and Eugene celebrate title winners Felix Auger-Aliassime, who is now a two-time champion on the ATP Tour in 2025, Evan King and Christian Harrison who secured their first tour-level doubles title in Dallas, Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova (the doubles No 2 and No 1) winning their first WTA 1000 crown and Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani winning the title in Qatar. Mikael Ymer is back! The Swede, playing for the first time since Wimbledon 2023, won on his return to action in an ITF event back in January and has played Davis Cup and a series of Challengers since. The WTA Tour is the gift that keeps on giving this year. The latest WTA 1000 winners Amanda Anisimova and Mirra Andreeva prove anyone can get it. We discuss… We also share our thoughts on Serena's cameo in the Super Bowl halftime show, Jannik Sinner's three-month ban, Elena Rybakina and Emma Raducanu news and the US Open doing things differently for mixed doubles in 2025. For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: jttps://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal Bluesky: https://app.bsky.cz/profile/blackspinglobal.bsky.social GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections Intro 00:00 FAA wins title No 2 of 2025 4:06 King and Harrison first-time winners 9:05 Townsend and Siniakova win Dubai 11:12 Paolini and Errani win Qatar 13:19 Paolini singles 15:05 Mikael Ymer's back 18:13 Anyone can get it on the WTA Tour 21:11 Serena's Super Bowl 29:30 Sinner's three-month ban 33:10 Rybakina and Vukov 40:14 Raducanu stalker 45:51 US Open mixed doubles 49:16 Happening this week 53:25
Lucy and Eugene are joined by Christian Basnight, founder of Christian's Court, to review the 2025 Australian Open where Madison Keys secured her first Grand Slam title, Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova did it again in women's doubles and Ben Shelton made another major semi-final. We talk about Keys's championship-winning run in detail, paying particular attention to her semi-final against world No 2 Iga Swiatek and the thrilling three-set final against world No 1 and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, and give the 29-year-old American her flowers for staying true to her game. Townsend and Siniakova, the top seeds in the women's doubles draw, added to their Wimbledon crown to become two-time slam champions. We discuss Townsend's incredible impact on doubles and her understanding of how poignant and important her achievements are. Coco Gauff, everybodies pick for best-dressed player, looked good during her quarter-final run where she fell to Paula Badosa. Despite talk from the “internet coaches” we saw marked improvements in the world No 3's game, especially the serve – she finished second in the aces leaderboard which feels significant. Shelton, who lost to eventual champion Jannik Sinner in the last four, had another great AO. Not only did the young lefty make an impact on the tennis court, the charismatic American also spoke out about the awkward on-court interviews he and some of his fellow players endured. We discuss. And to close we rate this year's tournament out of 10 and reveal some of our other favourite moments. Follow Christian Instagram: https://x.com/christianscourt YouTube: Christian's Court Twitter: christianscourt For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: jttps://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal Bluesky: https://app.bsky.cz/profile/blackspinglobal.bsky.social GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections
Jannik Sinner has retained his Australian Open crown with a commanding straight-sets win over Alex Zverev, confirming him as the undisputed hardcourt king — experts Simon Rea and Peter Marcato join Jon to analyse the championship match and discuss the implications for both players. Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend have added the Australian Open trophy to their Grand Slam collection after upstaging Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko in the women’s doubles final. Madison Keys is acclimatising to her new identity as Grand Slam champion the day after her major breakthrough with a photo shoot at Melbourne’s iconic Brighton Beach. And we find out which musical artists the fans would like to see perform at the Australian Open finals. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's Out Wide Podcast, Stef and Resh serve up a volley of hot takes and laughs as they break down the drama, triumphs, and fashion statements from Week 1 of the Australian Open 2025. They dish on the WTA's standout stars, including Coco Gauff flexing her tennis muscles, Destanee Aiava turning heads with her on-court vintage couture, and Emma Navarro fighting through marathon three-setters like a champ. On the men's side, American Learner Tien stunned everyone by schooling Daniil Medvedev, and Gael Monfils is proving that age is just a number—he's 38 and still busting moves on the court. They also throw in spicy predictions for the upcoming matches and shine a light on tennis's rising stars, all while keeping things refreshingly un-serious.Chapters (fun edition):00:00 – Welcome to the Tennis Circus: Week 1 Recap!01:16 – Naomi Osaka's Comeback Chronicles05:25 – Coco Gauff: Queen of Confidence07:27 – Taylor Townsend is Owning Doubles (Again)09:04 – Jasmine Paolini Meets GEMS Life Resurgence11:38 – Ons Jabeur is Back (and Thriving)14:06 – OMG Moments: The New Faces of Tennis17:35 – Emma Navarro's Never-Say-Die Attitude21:12 – What's Next: Let's Get Predictive23:26 – Keys vs. Rybakina: Bring on the Fireworks29:19 – Rising Stars: Male Edition35:32 – Wii Avatars, Fashion, and Off-Court Fun39:45 – Outro: See You Courtside!This podcast recap is your ticket to tennis drama with a side of humor. Tune in for the hot takes, stay for the chaos.
With week one of the 2025 Australian Open in the books, Lucy and Eugene go through all the action including No 3 seed Coco Gauff steamrolling through to the fourth round where Belinda Bencic awaits*. Listen out for who was pretty much spot on with their prediction for this match. Madison Keys, coming off the back of her title-run in Adelaide, has also looked very good in Melbourne. The newly-married American has made tweaks to her game, and her equipment, and it seems to be paying off. On the men's side, Ben Shelton and Auckland champion Gael Monfils face-off in round four in what should be a thriller! La Monf has played inspired tennis en route to week two and Shelton has looked more impressive in each round. Naomi Osaka had to retire in the third round due to abdominal trouble but the four-time Grand Slam champion picked up two good wins. Jasmine Paolini, who may be carrying an injury, fell to Elina Svitolina in round three but is still going strong in doubles with Sara Errani. So is Taylor Townsend with Katerina Siniakova and Asia Muhammad in mixed with Andres Molteni. *Episode was recorded before any fourth-round matches were played. ***Apologies in adance, this episode is explicit. Merch: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal
Největší talent slovenského tenisu, Renáta Jamrichová, se již podruhé stal hostem našeho podcastu. Tentokrát jsme si povídali o tom, kam se za ty dva roky, co u nás byla naposledy, posunula. Renáta nám přiblížila, jak prožívala svůj první zápas v Billie Jean King Cupu, a podělila se o náročnou cestu k zisku svého prvního ITF titulu. Druhá část podcastu se zaměřila na skvělé vystoupení slovenského týmu na finálovém turnaji BJK Cupu. Renáta nám odhalila zajímavosti ze zákulisí tohoto úspěchu i komplikace, které předcházely jejímu zápasu s Američankou Taylor Townsend.
Myles David (@TunedIntoTennis) joins Lucy and Eugene to talk all things WTA Finals but before getting into festivities in Riyadh, flowers are duly given to Almaty runner-up Gabriel Diallo and Basel champion Giovani Mpetshi Perricard. This year's elite eight on the WTA Tour are all either Grand Slam champions or WTA 1000 titleholders. The Purple Group is made up of Jasmine Paolini, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and Zheng Qinwen. The Orange Group contains Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Barbora Krejcikova. Taylor Townsend will also be making her debut at the Finals in the doubles event with Katerina Siniakova. The Wimbledon champions are in the Green Group. Paolini will also compete with Sara Errani, the Olympic gold winners are in the White Group. Follow Tuned Into Tennis https://x.com/TunedIntoTennis Merch: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal
Welcome back to The Big Life! With the Big Ten tournament teams set, Sam and Jordyn discuss the competitive nature of the conference and the stakes involved for teams like Michigan State aiming for NCAA tournament success. They also discuss the significant change in college sports as the NCAA abolishes the National Letter of Intent, marking a shift towards a more professional environment. This raises questions about the implications for student-athletes, the pressures it introduces, and how it affects players and coaches. In the second half of the episode, Sam interviews Taylor Townsend, a coach on her current Swedish team, Snugibles are for anyone who appreciates the little moments of comfort in life. Use promo code THEBIGLIFE for 15% off. You can subscribe to the BIG LIFE wherever you love to listen. TheBIG LIFE is a Girls Soccer Network podcast. Subscribe to Girls Soccer Network's GSN Newsletter to stay posted about upcoming episodes. Follow us on Instagram (@girlssoccernetwork) Follow us on Twitter @girlssoccernet Subscribe to our YouTube channel @girlssoccernetwork6137
In recognition of Black History Month in the UK, Black Spin Global got to record a special episode at Wimbledon to showcase the achievements of black tennis players at SW19 from the past to the present. Althea Gibson, the first black player (male or female) to win a Grand Slam; Arthur Ashe, the last black man to reach world No 1; storied sisters Venus and Serena Williams; father and son duo Bryan and Ben Shelton; teenage phenom Coco Gauff and doubles champions Taylor Townsend and Heather Watson are all spotlighted in this one-off episode. For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal
*Disclaimer: this interview was recorded during the 2nd week of Wimbledon 2024. Coach John B Williams joins us to talk about his latest book The Champions Code: 5 Attributes of Winners. Find out what the inspiration was, what the writing process entailed and some of the takeaways to expect. “Knowledge/information serves no purpose if it's not shared and it's not applied.” Williams also reviews Taylor Townsend's 2023 season where she achieved career success in Cincinnati which she would go on to top this year at Wimbledon. In closing Williams gives credit to Daniil Medvedev and Jasmine Paolini, two players who have impressed him in 2024. Grab a copy of The Champions Code: 5 Attributes of Winners https://www.amazon.com/Champions-Code-Attributes-Winners/dp/B0D5D93H9F
Retiring Donald Young and Taylor Townsend take the runners-up crown in mixed doubles after falling in straight sets to Italian third seeds Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. We appreciate Townsend acknowledging the significance of the presence of black players in the latter stages of the tournament during the trophy presentation. Frances Tiafoe's nerve got the better of him in a thrilling all-American semi-final against eventual runner-up Taylor Fritz. Big Foe was the better player for the majority of the match but he admirably admitted afterwards the occasion caught up with him towards the end of the match. We salute women's singles winner Aryna Sabalenka who beat Jessica Pegula in the final and Jannik Sinner who saw off Fritz in straights in the men's final. Listen out for post-match snippets from Young, Townsend and Tiafoe and to close we share our favourite fits, matches and moments from this year's Open and discuss whether Honey Deuce is actually better than Pimm's. Merch: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal Audio: Spotify: https://spotify.link/iFXEgcG36Ab Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/black-spin-global-the-podcast/id1502016933
Taylor Townsend is one of my favorite current professional tennis players because she's unrelentingly aggressive. She's a serve and volleyer which is something no one does anymore! And she's a survivor. Her journey has put her through a lot—she was the best junior player in the world when the USTA refused to back her because, well, she weighs more than the average player. But she was beating everyone! She's been away recently on maternity leave but she'll be back on the WTA circuit soon. We talk about technique, growing as a player, dealing with the USTA, playing against Serena, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit dem elften Tag der US Open 2024. Am zweiten Donnerstag des Turniers standen die beiden Halbfinals bei den Damen auf dem Programm. Durchgesetzt haben sich dabei die beiden formstärksten Spielerinnen des Sommers und so kommt es im Finale am Samstag zum Duell zwischen Aryna Sabalenka und Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka mit Mühe im 2. Satz Den Abend in New York eröffneten Sabalenka und Emma Navarro. Letztere hatte ja zum ersten Mal das Halbfinale eines Grand Slam Turniers erreicht und verkaufte sich auch hier teuer. Sie ist keine Power-Spielerin wie Sabalenka und hielt ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.
It was an incredible day for the Americans at the US Open with Emma Navarro, Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe all reaching the semi-finals of the singles, while Taylor Townsend and Donald Young also made it through to the mixed doubles final. Catherine, David and Matt cover it all, including Paula Badosa's collapse from 5-1 up in the second set, an awesome performance from Aryna Sabalenka in the night session, how Zheng Qinwen was affected by her late finish, Alexander Zverev's tendency to get passive in big matches, Grigor Dimitrov's devastating injury, and how the crowd will respond to Frances Tiafoe vs Taylor Fritz in the first all-American men's semi-final in a Grand Slam since 2005. Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit dem neunten Tag der US Open 2024. Dieses Mal wurden die ersten zwei Halbfinalistinnen und Halbfinalisten in New York gesucht und gefunden. Andreas und Philipp sprechen über die beiden Partien, die am Tag ausgespielt wurden. Im Anschluss berichtet euch Andreas, wer die Matches in der Nacht für sich entschieden hat. Der Tag begann mit einer Premiere, denn Emma Navarro erreichte zum ersten Mal das Halbfinale eines Grand-Slam-Turniers. Während einer Saison voller Premieren, im vergangenen Jahr war sie ja überhaupt erst richtig Teil des Tourgeschehens geworden, konnte Navarro am Dienstag ihr ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.
Cal continues a summer of storytelling by passing on one about a player you might like to root for in this year's U.S. Open. The backstory of Taylor Townsend shows us how there are winds in life that hold us back and winds that push us forward. And the value of perseverance in between.
Coco Gauff goes down to Emma Navarro again, but this time in three. The 2023 champion's serve deserted her at crucial times and she spoke openly about getting “other opinions” to help remedy the issue. Frances Tiafoe put on another show under the lights, fending off a comeback by the in-form Australian Alexei Popyrin in four quality sets. Big Foe is now looking forward to his third consecutive quarter-final in New York where ninth seed Grigor Dimitrov awaits. In the junior competition, Akasha Urhobo, Tyra Grant, Christasha McNeil and Matthew Forbes all secured first-round wins. And in women's doubles, Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova ousted Heather Watson and Asia Muhammad. Shout out to Anastaia from Ground Pass Pod for joining us.
Jonathan is back from New York after attending the first three days of the US Open. James quizzes him on the record crowds, the heat, where to find the frozen Honey Deuce, the tennis, and his advice for navigating the grounds. We chat about Naomi's divisive kit, Adidas' misstep, and of course the cornrow epidemic. Right, and there was tennis being played, too – Novak & Carlos crash out, the men's draw could see a real breakthrough (or not), and Paolini and Gauff win for Slam consistency this year. 1:50 The crowds: eased by free movement during matches 11:10 Experiences from the grounds: the heat, Taylor Townsend, Ngounoue/Tien 19:55 Searching for the frozen Honey Deuce 28:55 A Manhattan girlie now 30:55 It's called fashion: Ruffles and bows 39:50 The screaming follicles 42:50 First week highlights: Tiafoe d. Shelton, Muchova reminds everyone what she can do 54:30 Alcaraz and Djokovic both out before the second week 60:20 Women's draw chugs along as top seeds remain 72:37 Men's draw: even with the upheaval, the title could still go to the world #1
Coco Gauff stayed the course against Elina Svitolina, coming back from a set down in similar fashion to the match she played against the Ukrainian in Auckland earlier this year. Good to see the reigning champ find good form heading into the second week in New York. Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton provide box office, primetime entertainment in the afternoon on Ashe as Tiafoe registers his first win against his compatriot. Novak Djokovic will not be his next opponent. Madison Keys fell in three and we also had a few casualties in women's doubles. Taylor Townsend and Donald Young did get their mixed doubles campaign off to a winning start though. Listen out for interview snippets from Gauff, Shelton and Tiafoe.
We had Madison Keys get things off to a winning start on Arthur Ashe, where Frances Tiafoe followed and looked impressive before Alexander Shevchenko retired. We're getting the third-round matchup we all wanted after Ben Shelton got the job done against Roberto Bautista Agut. Coco Gauff played her first night match and handed Tatjana Maria a bagel en route to victory. The day did start (and end) with a defeat after Taylor Townsend fell to Paula Badosa on Louis Armstrong. Rain and thunder halted Gael Monfils and Casper Ruud but play did resume as we were recording – La Monf eventually falling in four. Listen out for interview snippets from Tiafoe, Shelton and Gauff. We also address the Marketa Vondrousova cornrows situation. Merch: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal
This week, Joy and Taylor start by comparing sports watching experiences on the East Coast versus the West Coast. They also discuss traveling with loved ones and the importance of traveling with like-minded people. They then dive into social media's evolution—has it peaked, or will it keep evolving? The conversation shifts to forgiveness, where Joy shares her relationship with it and Taylor highlights that forgiveness is a personal choice. They wrap up by talking about age, milestones, and the importance of enjoying your own journey without comparing it to others'. Finally, they shout out Taylor Townsend at the U.S. Open and preview the start of fantasy football season. Catch the latest episode every Wednesday on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and join the conversation on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @TwoPersonalShow! #TwoPersonal #JoyTaylor #TaylorRooks #traveling #socialmedia #forgiveness #milestones #age
American tennis pro Taylor Townsend joins Sarah to reflect on winning her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon earlier this year, playing doubles with Boris Kodjoe, and adjusting when shit goes sideways. Plus, a “Yes, And” honoring multi-sport pioneer Althea Gibson, a “Good Game Play of the Day” we should all strive to make, and a not-so-sentimental goodbye to former Chicago Sky mascot, Sky Guy. Read the New York Times story on Althea Gibson here Check out episodes of Fuse TV's Like A Girl here Follow Taylor Townsend on X here Follow Sam Fischer on Instagram here Check out the adorable picture of Emeri Adames and Megan Rapinoe here You know we always love to hear from you! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAlexAzzi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our first day at the US Open is in the books, and boy… what a day it was! Ben Shelton, Coco Gauff, Madison Keys and Taylor Townsend all won in straight sets, while Gael Monfils and Frances Tiafoe took the four-set route. There were defeats for debutant Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Christopher Eubanks who went down in five, and Sloane Stephens who fell after dishing out a bagel. Listen out for interview snippets from Shelton, Gauff and Townsend.
Is anybody looking to start a hummus business?!? Do we have some domain names for you! In addition to our GoDaddy closet sale, we also have a grab bag to discuss, including mouth tape, face shaving, rat poop legal battles, WNBA mascots, and more! Re: personal catchphrases: the title Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner got us thinking. If you want to hear the case for VIO2 mouth tape that converted Claire, check out our Guest Thingies episode with Glynnis MacNicol. Claire loved getting dermaplaned at Carrie Lindsey Beauty in Brooklyn. Erica's nightgown journey involves the Skims Fits Everybody and Soft Lounge dresses, while Claire's includes Taleen, Eileen West, Vermont Country Store, and Salter House—if you're chasing the Victorian ghost aesthetic. For all your LA luxury cat hotel needs: Check out Chats de The, Purrvana, and Cateau Marmont. WNBA star to stan: Breanna Stewart. US Open player with peak energy: Taylor Townsend. Want to start ratemyvcs.com? Great, get in touch via 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, @athingortwohq, or our Geneva! Follow @haagendazs_us on Instagram and let them know in the comments that Claire and Erica sent you! Slip into your new fall shoes from Marc Fisher and use the code ATHINGORTWO to receive 20% off your purchase. YAY.
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They start with Naomi Osaka's surprising statement about feeling "outside her body" on the court, yet still maintaining an optimistic outlook. Next, they delve into Taylor Townsend's ongoing struggles as she attempts to rise in the rankings, highlighting the challenges lower-ranked players face within the system. They also examine Stefanos Tsitsipas' decision to fire his dad as coach for the second time, following a tough loss to an aging Kei Nishikori, and what Tsitsipas could be doing differently to improve his game. Plus, the guys recap the latest tournament results, offering insights and analysis on the performances that stood out.
Lucy and Eugene shout-out Arthur Fils, Alycia Parks and doubles pair Taylor Townsend and Asia Muhammad who all picked up titles since we were last on. We share our thoughts on the Olympics and the huge role tennis played in the opening ceremony – great to see Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Amelie Mauresmo represent and what a time for Team USA flag bearer Coco Gauff alongside LeBron James. Props to Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani who won women's doubles gold for Italy, Felix Auger-Aliassime who secured mixed doubles bronze with Gabriela Dabrowski for Canada – FAA also made it to the bronze-medal match in singles. American Swing is well and truly underway and Townsend is having herself a time in singles. Frances Tiafoe confirmed he is now working with David Witt, Naomi Osaka is back on familiar ground and continues to show good signs (admirably played Cincinnati qualifying). Keep commenting, liking, sharing and subscribing – we appreciate you all!
USA players competing in the Paris Olympics Karen Pestaina of TennisPanorama.com discusses Tommy Paul, Emma Navarro, Taylor Townsend and other American players at the Summer Olympics. “Playing the Olympics and playing for your country really energizes players,” says Karen Pestaina, founder and editor-in-chief of TennisPanorama.com. Karen highlights Southern players who can make a big impact in Paris. She focuses on the chances of Tommy Paul, who won a Roland Garros junior title, and South Carolina's Emma Navarro to bring home a medal from France. She also recaps the last Atlanta Open. Listen to the insights of a veteran tennis journalist!
So rarely does a championship weekend feel this great. The widely adored Babs Krejcikova has done it again, this time winning the Wimbledon title amidst an injury-plagued year. It's her 12th major title across all disciplines. Carlos Alcaraz is now the youngest male Channel Slam winner, sweeping past 7-time champion Djokovic in a rematch of last year's final. In more good news, Taylor Townsend claims her first major title and Sinikova and Hsieh add to their impressive resumes. Plus, we chat about some extraneous stuff, as usual, like Medvedev's near-default, Djokovic's lecture to the crowd, and the “4 the girls” controversy. 2:55 This time, the tougher roads resulted in titles 7:40 Babs is a big match player 24:00 The men's tournament: where's the rest of the field? 26:50 Men's final: all Carlos 37:25 Fritz, Riddle, and That Guy: 4 the girls? 44:55 I know all the tricks 53:15 Medvedev narrowly avoids a default in the semis 56:50 Doubles: Townsend is now a Slam winner! Siniakova & Hsieh add to their historic hauls
What a weekend!Nick and Anastasia review the Finals weekend where Carlos Alcaraz completes the Channel Slam winning Wimbledon by defeating Novak Djokovic.Barbora Krejcikova fulfills a dream. Jasmine Paolini steals the heart of Wimbledon and we have a stellar Double(s) Finals with Henry Patten & Harri Heliovaara and Katerina Siniakova & Taylor Townsend coming out the champions.And let's not forget the historic wins by Alfie Hewett and Diede De Groot.What a weekend indeed!Mentioned on the Podcast:Taylor Townsend's Story - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/sports/tennis/taylor-townsend-australian-open.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7U0.ZCzf.e_BpRll94aOo&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareTweet from Venus Gauff - https://x.com/venusgauff/status/1806437377004507434?s=46&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7A____________________________________________________________________Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.comEmail us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.comFollow us for daily updates on Social:X: https://x.com/groundpasspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_passThreads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_passYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPassFollow the co-hosts on X:Anastasia - https://x.com/a_folorunsoNick - https://x.com/nick_bcarterPodcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ladies' finals day did not disappoint, but it was not to be for our girl Jasmine Paolini who lost out to 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova in three quality sets. Paolini more than gave a good account of herself in a match that was a great advert for women's tennis and doubles, as both had their moments with great net play. The Italian, understandably not as upbeat in press afterwards, was still positive about her incredible Wimbledon campaign and her remarkable 2024 season. In the doubles final, fourth seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova secured the title after beating second seeds Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski in two tiebreak sets on Centre Court. First-time Grand Slam doubles champion Townsend was emotional afterwards and both ladies were in great form in press.
Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit dem vierzehnten Tag aus Wimbledon. Am Sonntag wurde das Finale der Herren ausgespielt. Der Sieger hieß wie im vergangenen Jahr auch schon Carlos Alcaraz. Er setzte sich in einem ganz eindeutigen Finale gegen Novak Djokovic durch. Das Match begann mit einem langen ersten Spiel in dem Alcaraz seinem Gegner den Aufschlag abnahm und dann nie wieder so richtig in Gefahr geriet. Schon den ersten Durchgang sicherte sich Alcaraz mit 6:2. Auch im zweiten Satz hatte Alcaraz ganz klar die Nase vorn, bevor er dann bei 5:4 im dritten Satz die ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.
We are down to the finals! Join Brett Haber, Lindsey Davenport, and Jim Courier as they recap Djokovic's domination in the men's semi-finals, and their predictions for the final match against Alcaraz. As well as an interview with Barbora Krejcikova about her upcoming match against Jasmine Paolini for the Championship title. Doubles recap, an interview with finalist Taylor Townsend, and more this Friday on TCLive! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day 11 saw Jasmine Paolini book her place in her second consecutive Grand Slam final, and first at Wimbledon, after a three-set epic against Donna Vekic. The Croatian was the first to settle and took the opening set before Paolini upped it in set two to draw level and then persevered in the third to take it in the match tiebreak. The Italian was good vibes in press, as always, and spoke about how “crazy” it is to make two major finals in a row and also the prospect of facing Elena Rybakina or Barbora Krejcikova in Saturday's championship match. We look ahead to Day 12 where Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova will be in ladies' doubles semi-final action and Lucy reveals what she expects to see from the men in the singles semi-finals.
Taylor Townsend isn't here for any asterisks or qualifiers next to her name. The fan-favorite American joins the podcast in Miami to discuss the challenges of living a full and balanced life as a professional tennis player.
We've just returned from an amazing experience at the Credit One Charleston Open, a tournament that's been hugely important to women's tennis and continues to be a favorite among players and fans. We do our best to place Charleston in the context of its host city's complex history and explore the tournament's role in helping to develop women's tennis. Danielle Collins was unquestionably the main attraction of the tournament -- winning her second straight title with the loss of one set. We also chat about watching TBS faves Dasha Kasatkina and Taylor Townsend, Vika Azarenka, Jessie Pegula, and Sloane Stephens on the unique Har-Tru green clay. Plus, some tips on attending and our review of the signature cocktail. 00:52 We
SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER to follow along: https://ivannazhang428.substack.com/ Welcome to Tennis Traverse! In my 31st episode, I will be talking about the first few days of the Miami Open as well as predicting the tournament champions! Timestamps: (00:00:00) Moment of silence for Aryna Sabalenka's ex-boyfriend. (00:01:06) Announcement of new weekly newsletter on Substack (00:04:13) Recap of the Indian Wells results, including Iga Swiatek's and Carlos Alcaraz's victories. (00:08:27) Breakdown of WTA Miami Open Draw - Quarter 1 (00:12:37) Breakdown of WTA Miami Open Draw - Quarter 2 (00:15:50) Breakdown of WTA Miami Open Draw - Quarter 3 (00:18:00) Breakdown of WTA Miami Open Draw - Quarter 4 (00:20:07) Prediction for WTA Miami Open Semifinals and Final (00:21:17) Breakdown of ATP Miami Open Draw - Quarter 1 (00:22:19) Breakdown of ATP Miami Open Draw - Quarter 2 (00:23:24) Breakdown of ATP Miami Open Draw - Quarter (00:26:39) Breakdown of ATP Miami Open Draw - Quarter 4 (00:27:41) Prediction for ATP Miami Open Semifinals and Final Links mentioned: Katie Volynets vs Sofia Kenin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZt_P1YS6oA Tatjana Maria vs Emiliana Arango: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mx6k7UcK3I Naomi Osaka vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1mHCwy5dH8 Sloane Stephens vs Angelique Kerber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukVeLjmzp6E Diana Shnaider vs Venus Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2Ad6g0VnLA Lucia Bronzetti vs Taylor Townsend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH91ivwtqXc Simona Halep vs Paula Badosa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw5qjcnhrW4 Aryna Sablenka vs Paula Badosa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xbfrO3oU38 Peyton Stearns vs Victoria Azarenka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0QIEGRGhw4 Sebastian Ofner vs. Kei Nishikori: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ0r4_uhYOU Seyboth Wild vs Nuno Borges: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCPoRKvmMfQ Andy Murray vs Matteo Berrettini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwsIZq24rBY Andrey Rublev vs Tomas Machac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3F5MRKbBDA Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tennistraverse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tennistraverse Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TennisTraverse/videos Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tennistraverse
Get ready for a rollercoaster of tennis action at Indian Wells! Venus Williams, Taylor Townsend, and Naomi Osaka hit the courts, delivering some jaw-dropping moments. We're talking upsets galore, from Aryna Sabalenka's tough loss to Coco Gauff's epic battle against Maria Sakkari.But it's not all about the matches; we're diving into the drama too. Our hearts go out to Aryna Sabalenka for her sudden loss. Plus, we're marveling at the skills on display, from Naomi Osaka's grace to Taylor Townsend's all-court game.Mixed doubles anyone? We're all for it! And speaking of doubles, let's give a shoutout to Coco Gauff for her fighting spirit, even when her serve's giving her grief.Hold onto your seats because Carlos Alcaraz is stealing the show. Oh, and let's not forget the bee invasion! That buzzworthy moment brought the tournament to a temporary halt.Gael Monfils wowed us with his mad skills, and scheduling got a bit sticky with all quarterfinal matches crammed into one day. Novak Djokovic's unexpected loss had us PUMPED.But amidst the chaos, there were heartwarming moments too. Coco Gauff received a touching note from a fan, and she's headed to the Paris Olympics!Indian Wells may have had its hiccups, but it delivered on thrills and surprises. And who can forget Carlos Alcaraz's epic win? His talent and resilience stole the spotlight, and we can't wait to see what's next for him. Tune in for all this and more!
Get pumped like Michael Chang's Victory Pump High Tops from the 90's! Resh & Stef are recording together in the Coachella Valley, tackling the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells 2024, Coco Gauff's umpire feud, Kasatkina's recent controversial tweet, Ons Jabeur's performance and the Israeli Tennis Association's trash complaint against her. And don't forget about the Netflix Slam with Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz – it's a wild ride, as they dish on the WTA/ATP players to watch, making it a tennis party you won't want to skip. Fasten your seatbelts for a deep dive into recent tennis events! ***Recorded March 6, 2024*** Chapters00:00Introduction and Preview of Indian Wells 202401:26Discussion of WTA Draw05:47Discussion of Coco Gauff's Performance06:43Controversy Surrounding Coco Gauff's Umpire Dispute07:40Positive Outlook on Coco Gauff's Performance08:10Evaluation of Naomi Osaka's Return19:59Discussion of Daria Kasatkina's Recent Results23:09Controversy Surrounding Daria Kasatkina's Tweet32:26Evaluation of Ons Jabeur's Performance and Controversy38:09WTA Players: Venus, Taylor Townsend, Svitolina, Jasmine Paolini46:11Netflix Slam: Rafa Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz49:13ATP Players: Jannik Sinner, Francis Tiafoe, Gael Monfils, Arthur Fils, Ben Shelton, Tommy PaulInstagram : Out_Wide_PodcastJingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/
Christo van Rensburg, former world #5 in doubles and tournament director of the WTA 250 ATX Open, joins the show for the third time. In this episode, we preview the 2024 ATX Open and learn a few new doubles lessons from Christo.The ATX Open is entering year two on the WTA Calendar, and fans can expect some exciting changes at the event. The field includes Vika Azarenka, Sloane Stephens, Danielle Collins, Taylor Townsend, Caty McNally, and more.After previewing this year's tournament, we dive into doubles. Christo is one of my favorite coaches for his ability to explain his lessons in an easy-to-understand and actionable way for students.You'll learn:Why do so many players struggle at the net?What Federer and Nadal can teach us about court position in doubles.Mental tips for players who get nervous during matches or tiebreakers.Be sure to watch the ATX Open on Tennis Channel Plus. You can also get tickets or volunteer at ATXOpen.com.-----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox: https://www.thetennistribe.com/join-the-tribe/**Doubles Strategy Courses** These video courses will help you play smarter doubles and make winning easier.Net Play Strategy for Doubles - The Masterclass: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/net-play-strategy-for-doubles25 Winning Doubles Tactics Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/25-winning-doubles-tacticsLeague Doubles Training Masterclass Video Course: https://the-tennis-tribe.teachable.com/p/league-doubles-training**Doubles Ebooks** These guides offer proven advice to improve your doubles strategy.25 Winning Doubles Tactics: https://www.thetennistribe.com/25-winning-doubles-tactics/Return Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/return-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Serve Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/serve-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/Net Play Strategy for Doubles: https://www.thetennistribe.com/net-play-strategy-for-doubles-ebook/
THIS EPISODE IS FOR:Anyone who is currently going through divorceAnyone who is thinking of choosing divorceAnyone wanting to know how to find joy through this challenging processAnyone who wants to hear someone who has been through it and wants practical tips for healing OUR GUEST: AUTUMN REESERActing came into Autumn's life as a clear calling when she was six years old and her parents took her to see her first play in the small surf town of Carlsbad, California. She begged to audition for the next one, the jumping off point for a lifelong love-affair with art, musical expression and exploration of the human character and psyche. Autumn's breakout screen role came as the individualist Taylor Townsend on FOX's hit teen drama, ‘The OC.' This launched her into a steady stream of strong female leads on shows like Entourage, No Ordinary Family, Last Resort, and many more. Over the next decade, she became a mother to two boys and found a home telling love stories on the Hallmark Channel, for which she has become a much-beloved and in-demand star. In recent years she's stepped further into her power by executive-producing for the network, as well as co-writing and directing additional projects for stage and screen. HOW TO CONNECT WITH AUTUMN:InstagramWHAT AUTUMN & JUNE TALKED ABOUT:What is Autumn's definition of joyHow she is harnessing her joy right nowWhy Autumn was called to talk about finding joy through divorceBeing the bridge between the dream and the broken dream The catalyst for her divorceDissolving soul contracts and the business of lifeLearning acceptance during this challenging timeInitiation into unconditional love as an awakening and a call to alignmentThe struggles of speaking up for what we need and wantFinding support and asking for helpThe dissonance of past self and current self Taking off the rose colored glasses / seeing realityWhen you know divorce is the right decisionAutumn's inner techniques that helped her find joy through divorceStarting from what is and using acceptance as a key to shift and what that looks likeFrom heroes to villainsThe importance of feeling all of your feelings and how to do itBreaking out of the mainstream narrative Shame, terror, guilt, self doubt The gifts that come after divorceHow to think of divorce as an initiation for your soulPracticing how to choose yourself beyond divorceBecoming the Creatrix & the Phoenix Rising / Burning everything down to its essence to find joy How to open your heart again after divorce and move forward--------------------------------CONNECT WITH JOY GUIDE JUNE! Website Instagram TikTokYouTube LinkedIn If you'd like to work with June one-on-one, join her Joy Guidance Program! Learn more HERE.
It's a new year and time for our Grand Slam correspondent to preview American and Southern players. USTA General Manager, Player Development Martin Blackman calls in from Down Under with high hopes for players with Georgia roots: Coco Gauff, Taylor Townsend, Ben Shelton & Christopher Eubanks. Yolanda “Yola” Ramírez Ochoa won mixed doubles and finished as a singles finalist twice at Roland Garros. The former No. 6 in the world from Mexico chats about her illustrious career with her son, Ponch, a top-flight player himself.
Catherine, David and Matt discuss all the major storylines from Day 3 at the US Open, including Dominic Stricker's defeat of Stefanos Tsitsipas, the sad and sudden retirement of Dominic Thiem, impressive victories for Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz, a five-set loss for last year's finalist Casper Ruud, the best moment yet of Caroline Wozniacki's comeback, a big win for Taylor Townsend over Beatriz Haddad Maia, and wins for Coco Gauff and Elise Mertens to set up a third round encounter. AO TRAVEL: Our US Open dailies this year are brought to you in partnership with AO Travel, who provide the Australian Open experience the easy way. With AO Travel, you can create your own package of the best tickets, accommodation and premium experiences such as dining, behind-the-scenes tours, and even a Rod Laver Arena Walk-on Experience. New this year is the AO Travel Lounge, where you can wine, dine and relax between matches. Plus, we have a $500AUD discount on AO Travel Premium Lounges packages for all Friends of The Tennis Podcast subscribers. Friends can write to us - friends@tennispodcast.net for the discount code, and then go to AusOpenTravel.com to book.OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.