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Catherine, David and Matt react to Serena Williams' singles return as she lost in three sets on Centre Court to Maya Joint. In what way did this match and occasion actually exceed our expectations? How did Joint manage to overcome her nerves to play so well and win? Would playing a warm-up tournament have helped Serena? And what might the rest of her summer look like? We then wrap up the other women's results including an emotional Iga Swiatek passing a difficult test as defending champion against Taylor Townsend, Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina both surviving despite inconsistent displays, a shock defeat for Elina Svitolina, and a brilliant comeback by Jasmine Paolini. In part two (47:30), we turn our attention to the men's draw and Taylor Fritz's blazer, Ben Shelton's big missed opportunity, and a special win for Matteo Berrettini in four tiebreaks over Stan Wawrinka. We end by looking ahead to the Day 3 Order of Play (1:13:14). For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the pod Christopher Eubanks joins to talk about week one of grass-court season – Robin Montgomery enters the winner's circle for the first time, Ben Shelton secures a third crown of the year and Serena Williams aka The GOAT fittingly makes a winning return on the doubles court at Queen's (episode was recorded before Wimbledon wildcards were announced). We also look back at this year's French Open including Moïse Kouame's arrival, the last ride for Gaël Monfils and Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova winning another major.Subscribe, like, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.Follow on Instagram, Twitter and Threads (all @BlackSpinGlobal) for daily updates.You can also visit blackspinglobal.com for articles, past podcast episodes and official merch.

Send us Fan MailEpisode 35: Roland Garros 2026 Recap & The Grass Court Swing BeginsWe're back with a Roland Garros week two recap that had us screaming, crying, and everything in between. Mirra Andreeva claimed her first Grand Slam title at 19, dropping only 17 games in the second week and accepting the trophy in a custom Nike jacket that read "I'd like to thank myself" — because she absolutely should. Meanwhile, qualifier Maja Chwalińska became only the second player in Open Era history to reach a Grand Slam final as a qualifier, jumping from ranked 114 to number 21 overnight, getting a hero's welcome at the Warsaw airport, and somehow almost running out of money for her hotel mid-tournament. Her story — which includes a very public battle with depression in 2021 and a decision to come back to tennis on her own terms — is one of the most moving in recent memory. We also send our love to Hailey Baptiste, who suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in her second round match and has been sharing her recovery journey with breathtaking honesty. On the brighter side, Karolína Siniaková and Taylor Townsend are one US Open title away from a career Grand Slam together, and their post-win press conference might be the most wholesome four minutes of the year.We then head to the grass court swing, where the palate cleanser we all desperately needed arrived in the form of Serena Williams making her competitive return after 1,375 days away. She and Vicky Mboko upset the third seeds at Queen's Club and reminded us all why tennis is worth watching. We break down Donna Vekic going from lucky loser to champion, the deeply pointed wildcard snub of defending Queen's Club champion Tatjana Maria, Alex Eala's win in Birmingham, and Robin Montgomery winning a WTA title in the Netherlands ranked 484th in the world. Resh also delivers an important journalism moment: a full breakdown of why Wimbledon grass and football grass are about as similar as clay and hard court, and why that actually matters for how the ball behaves.In our Five Minutes with the 5%, we talk about Flavio Cobolli — the charming, superstitious, emotionally open 24-year-old from Florence who nearly upset Zverev* in a five-set Roland Garros final and who we are officially rooting for. We also address the men's champion, Alexander Zverev*, with a content warning for domestic violence — including why L'Équipe made the deliberate editorial choice not to put him on their front page after his win. We close out with the ongoing prize money fight (Wimbledon just announced a 20% increase, but players say it's not enough), the rumored Serena/Venus mixed doubles pairing with Sinner and Alcaraz at the US Open, and Resh and Stef's ongoing appreciation for women coaching women across tennis, the WNBA, and the NWSL.Next episode: our Wimbledon preview and thoughts on the Rafa Nadal documentary. See you out there, queens.Support the showInstagram : Out_Wide_PodcastJingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

Catherine, David and Matt convene at Roland Garros for one last time in 2026 after Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title, beating Flavio Cobolli in a five-set struggle. Part one - Our review of the final including both players' nerves, how Zverev said his cramps helped him to ‘let go', and whether Cobolli will have any regrets. Part two (26:07) - We discuss what it all means. Will Cobolli make it back to a major final? And will breaking his major duck change Zverev's status in the sport? Part three (42:07) - We cover Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend winning the women's doubles title before looking ahead to the grass court season, including the return of Serena Williams in doubles at Queen's.Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexander Zverev hat die French Open 2026 gewonnen. Im Finale besiegte er Flavio Cobolli in fünf Sätzen. In der neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge sprechen Philipp und Andreas über dieses Finale, über den Sieg von Zverev und was der für Auswirkungen auf die weitere Karriere des Hamburgers hat. Vielen Dank für 15 Tage Hören dieses Podcasts, für Kommentare, Feedbacks etc.! Wir freuen uns wirklich über jedes Feedback! Wenn ihr uns unterstützen möchtet, freuen wir uns über Bewertungen und Rezensionen auf iTunes und Spotify. Wenn ihr uns auch finanziell unterstützen mögt, tut das gern per PayPal oder Steady! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Alexander Zverev hat die French Open 2026 gewonnen. Im Finale besiegte er Flavio Cobolli in fünf Sätzen. In der neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge sprechen Philipp und Andreas über dieses Finale, über den Sieg von Zverev und was der für Auswirkungen auf die weitere Karriere des Hamburgers hat. Vielen Dank für 15 Tage Hören dieses Podcasts, für Kommentare, Feedbacks etc.! Wir freuen uns wirklich über jedes Feedback! Wenn ihr uns unterstützen möchtet, freuen wir uns über Bewertungen und Rezensionen auf iTunes und Spotify. Wenn ihr uns auch finanziell unterstützen mögt, tut das gern per PayPal oder Steady! Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Depois de duas semanas de jogos, o torneio de Roland-Garros chega ao fim neste domingo (7) com uma edição que já entra para a história do tênis brasileiro. Em 2026, o país alcançou seu maior número de vitórias em um único Grand Slam: 37 triunfos, superando as 26 conquistas do US Open de 2014. O desempenho se distribuiu entre simples, duplas, juvenil e cadeirantes e reflete um momento de renovação e consistência, coroado com o título de Luis Guto Miguel no torneio juvenil. Maria Paula Carvalho, de Roland-Garros O grande destaque foi o jovem João Fonseca. Aos 19 anos, o carioca chegou às quartas de final e alcançou o melhor resultado recente de um brasileiro no torneio, algo que não acontecia nas fases mais altas da competição desde a era de Gustavo Kuerten. O tricampeão de Roland-Garros, inclusive, esteve presente em Paris para acompanhar e apoiar a nova promessa. Fonseca também protagonizou uma das maiores surpresas da edição ao eliminar, de virada, o sérvio Novak Djokovic, maior campeão de Grand Slams da história. Na sequência, superou o norueguês Casper Ruud, duas vezes finalista em Paris. Após a eliminação para o tcheco Jakub Mensik, o brasileiro avaliou de forma positiva a campanha e destacou o aprendizado ao longo do torneio. “Eu me sinto bem. Foi um caminho muito bom. Duas semanas muito positivas, de muito trabalho duro e aprendizado. Eu não tinha expectativa e consegui um ótimo resultado. Consegui virar um jogo que estava quase perdido, totalmente dominado na segunda rodada… então fico feliz com a semana.” A campanha projeta João Fonseca no cenário internacional e recoloca o Brasil em evidência no tênis masculino. No simples feminino, no entanto, o resultado ficou abaixo do esperado. Principal nome do país, Beatriz Haddad Maia foi eliminada ainda na primeira rodada, após derrota de virada para a britânica Francesca Jones. Stefani perde na semifinal Nas duplas, o desempenho brasileiro foi mais consistente. A paulista Luisa Stefani chegou às semifinais ao lado da canadense Gabriela Dabrowski, confirmando sua regularidade entre as principais especialistas do circuito.  Na sexta-feira (5) elas foram derrotadas pela dupla formada pela tcheca Katerina Siniakova e a americana Taylor Townsend. Em entrevista à RFI após o jogo, Stefani analisou a derrota. “Ontem à noite, eu tive dor de garganta, dor de cabeça. A energia talvez não seja a mesma, mas isso não justifica. O que mais me chateia é que eu queria ter tido mais disposição, uma execução melhor e ter enfrentado melhor essa dificuldade”, disse. “É uma pena. Parece uma oportunidade desperdiçada", continuou. "Uma semifinal é sempre uma boa campanha, mas, conforme o torneio vai afunilando, o desafio fica cada vez maior. Então, é preciso manter o foco no que a gente vem fazendo bem, executar, e isso faltou hoje”, concluiu.    Entre os homens, o gaúcho Marcelo Demoliner avançou até as quartas de final nas duplas, ao lado do indiano N. Sriram Balaji, reforçando a presença brasileira nas fases decisivas. Ao fim da campanha, ele destacou a confiança adquirida. “Feliz com a participação nas quartas de final inédita, que vai dar uma confiança boa para o decorrer da temporada. Agora é aproveitar essa confiança e ir para a grama, na próxima semana, que é o meu habitat natural, onde eu mais gosto de jogar.” Torcedores marcaram presença Fora das quadras, a presença brasileira também chamou atenção. Durante as duas semanas de competição, torcedores com as cores verde e amarelo ocuparam o complexo esportivo na zona oeste de Paris. O engenheiro civil Carlos Frazão se mostrou impressionado com a nova geração de atletas. “Pois é, muita gente boa nova surgindo no tênis. Acho que o João Fonseca ajudou muito essa nova geração a aparecer. A gente está torcendo para surgirem muitos novos ‘Joões Fonsecas'.” A avaliação se repete entre outros torcedores. Para o administrador Cristiano França, nunca houve uma presença tão expressiva de brasileiros no torneio. “A nova geração… nunca vi tanto brasileiro em Roland-Garros. Depois do Gustavo Kuerten, agora estamos vendo muito mais brasileiros e espero que continue assim”, disse à RFI. Nova geração: Luis Guto é campeão Essa presença se reflete também entre os mais jovens. Naná, Victoria e Pedro estão entre alguns dos jovens nomes que se destacaram. Mas a grande estrela foi o goiano Luis Guto Miguel, que aos 17 anos, venceu a sua primeira final de Grand Slam. ele derrotou o americano Michael Antonius, de 16 anos, por dois a zero, com parciais de 6/3 e 6/4. “Estou muito feliz, aproveitando o momento, mas mantendo a humildade, porque temos muito a fazer”, afirmou na entrevista coletiva após o título inédito. De Paris, Luís volta ao Brasil, onde deve continuar a celebrar sua conquista, mas já com o foco voltado para os próximos passos de sua promissora carreira. “Seria um sonho voltar aqui no ano que vem jogando como profissional, mas, como eu falei, é preciso colocar muito trabalho duro, manter os pés no chão, aproveitar o momento agora, mas viver tudo passo a passo dessa trajetória, porque essa transição não é fácil. Trabalho duro é a chave do processo”, insiste. Ele tem consciência de que sua conquista deve inspirar outros jovens tenistas, mas seu recado é firme e direto: “Eu acho que estou mostrando para a galera mais jovem brasileira que é possível trabalhar duro, acreditar no processo e nos treinadores”, afirma. Em entrevista à RFI, no sábado, declarou: "É um sonho, porque desde pequeno eu sonhava em estar jogando nestas quadras. Agora já sou número 1 do ranking mundial, então é muita coisa acontecendo".  Na semifinal, Luis Guto derrotou o conterrâneo e amigo, Leonardo França, outra bela supresa do torneio júnior. “Saio de cabeça erguida, em todos os jogos entreguei o meu melhor”, avaliou o tenista.  A gaúcha Pietra Rivoli, de 18 anos, é outro exemplo dessa nova leva. Ela destacou o impacto de conviver de perto com grandes nomes do circuito. “Estar perto da Sabalenka, da Osaka, do João… ver o que eles fazem dentro e fora da quadra é muito inspirador. Jogar em uma Phelippe-Chatrier lotada faz a gente querer trabalhar ainda mais para chegar lá um dia”, disse em entrevista à RFI. No balanço geral, Roland-Garros 2026 consolida uma participação positiva do Brasil, combinando resultados expressivos, presença em diversas categorias e o surgimento de um novo protagonista no cenário internacional.

Send us Fan MailWeek 1 of Roland Garros delivered pure unhinged energy, and Resh and Stef were SCREAMING — recording live together in San Francisco for the first time in two years. The biggest WTA story? Clayomi. Naomi Osaka walked out in a Germanier x Nike couture collab ("I look like the Eiffel Tower at night"), made it to the fourth round for the first time in her Roland Garros career, and co-hosted an invite-only Black Party at Soho House Paris with Taylor Townsend. She's serving on and off the court, and the haters (hi, Laura Siegemund) can sit down. Meanwhile, Resh's pick Coco Gauff — the defending champion — lost a gut-punch third-rounder to Potapova, Hailey Baptiste went down with ACL and meniscus injuries at her career peak, and Victoria Mboko broke our hearts in a three-setter against Madison Keys. Also: it sounds like Serena Williams may be coming back to tennis as soon as next week. This is not a drill.On the men's side, the Chaos Slam claimed its biggest victim when top seed Jannik Sinner — up two sets and 5-1 — melted in the sun and lost to the less known Cerundolo in five. The sun remains undefeated. Bright spots: 21-year-old Stanford data science student Nishesh Basavareddy upset 7-seed Taylor Fritz with cold-blooded drop shots, 17-year-old Moïse Kwame became the youngest player to win a Roland Garros match since 1991 (his prize money is locked in a bank until his 18th birthday, because France), and João Fonseca closed out a five-set win over Djokovic on three straight aces like it was nothing.We also need to talk about ATP player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, who blamed his loss on female umpire Ana Carvalho — a silver badge professional and one of the best in the world — claiming she lacked the "strength" to handle the crowd. Roland Garros fined him and issued a statement. We revisit the Hurkacz 2024 incident, the Fognini 2017 incident, and note that Roland Garros's allyship would land harder if women's matches were ever scheduled in prime time. Heading into week 2: Sabalenka and Iga are the top contenders (despite the hosts' predictions), the Ukrainian sweep is still mathematically alive, and Naomi faces Sabalenka in what is absolutely must-watch Monday tennis.Support the showInstagram : Out_Wide_PodcastJingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

Before giving ATP 500 winners Ben Shelton (Munich) and Arthur Fils (Barcelona) their flowers, we look back at the Miami Open where Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova completed the Sunshine Double and Coco Gauff made the singles final for the first time. There is also Stuttgart chat following our visit to the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix and before we wrap we look at the Madrid Open draw, share some takes on Jasmine Paolini and Venus Williams and reveal our picks for this year's men's and women's titles.Don't forget to rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom. For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobalTwitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobalGET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collectionsSend your voice message here! https://blackspinglobal.com/#:~:text=Join%20the%20conversation

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 32: your full Miami Open recap. Resh and Stef break down Coco Gauff's gritty run to the final — four three-set matches (following a nerve injury scare @ Indian Wells) and a press conference moment that had us asking why men are still commenting on Black women's hair in 2026. They also cover Victoria Mboko's stunning quarterfinal run, Hailey Baptiste's career-high ranking climb, Naomi Osaka's relatable post-loss quote, Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova doubles Sunshine Double win, and a brief but enthusiastic segment on why clay season hits different.The 5% segment covers Arthur Fils' thriller against Tommy Paul, 17-year-old Moise Kouame making history, and Carlos Alcaraz possibly going through a rumspringa on an 88-foot catamaran.Plus: the IOC's new anti-trans eligibility rules, Miami and Indian Wells dropping Pride programming, the WNBA's historic CBA win, and some juicy WNBA gossip to close things out.This pod is for the queer tennis obsessives, the WTA stans, and everyone who shows up dirty from clay.

Resh and Stef are back with a full debrief on Indian Wells 2026 — and they have thoughts. Lots of them.First up, the duo recaps their first ever in-person collab event: the Tennis & Tea Dance with the Ball Boys Pod — a queer, boundary-free afternoon of live tennis, drag queens, specialty cocktails and unapologetic joy. Then it's straight into survival mode with their honest Indian Wells attendee guide covering heat management, WiFi failures, ticketing gripes, shade chasing, the best food and drinks on grounds, and why the Daily Double Week Two package might be the move for 2027.On the tennis side: Vicky Mboko's unforgettable Indian Wells debut, Alex Eala's emotional Stadium One moment against Coco Gauff, Rybakina's 12-match win streak over top ten opponents, Sabalenka's tiebreak title and sunshine double ambitions, Mira Andreeva's post-match meltdown, Naomi Osaka's custom leopard print fashion armor, Taylor Townsend and Siniakova's doubles title on her son's birthday, and Sonay Kartal's almost-net-defying moment against Rybakina.The 5% ATP segment covers Sinner's hardcourt Slam completion, Carlos Alcaraz's mullet era, Fonseca's jaw-dropping winners, and why Dua Lipa is no longer welcome at Alcaraz matches. You're welcome anywhere else Dua! We love you!They close out with eyes on Miami, a wildcard watch list featuring Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens, and the segment everyone needs: players with cute dogs.

Anastasia checks in from the Miami Open after a whirlwind stretch through Indian Wells and the start of the Sunshine Double. In this mini-pod, she recaps what Indian Wells felt like on the ground, from ticketing issues and practice court culture to the players and storylines that defined the tournament. She also looks ahead to Miami, where the vibes, food, fans, and draw all promise a very different week. Plus: the rise of the next wave of American men, Medvedev's resurgence, Sabalenka and Rybakina's rivalry, Taylor Townsend's impressive run, and updates on the Off Season athletes competing in Miami.Links:Substack about comebacks - https://open.substack.com/pub/groundpass/p/absence-makes-you-play-better-tennis?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=post%20viewer Off Season Ep 5 - https://youtu.be/Ceo9n7HvTQ4?si=v3gHLlW-GJjW-Kcx Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop Ground Pass Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/GroundPassPodcastChapters:00:00 Welcome to Groundpass: Miami Open Edition03:13 Recapping Indian Wells: Highlights and Insights06:00 The Atmosphere of Indian Wells: A Unique Experience12:09 Transitioning Generations: American Men's Tennis14:59 Rivalries and Rising Stars: Women's Tennis Highlights20:05 Exploring the Miami Open: A Different Vibe26:07 Food and Culture at the Miami Open29:49 Upcoming Matches and Player Insights34:04 Closing Thoughts and Future ExpectationsWe have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop

Hosts: Resh (they/them) and Stef (she/her)Episode 30: Filling in the Gaps + Indian Wells 2026 PreviewHey Outwide fam! We're back with episode 30 catching you up on everything since the Australian Open. We open up about the heaviness of the current moment and how we're finding joy anyway — including our Tennis and Tea Dance event on March 7th at Mission Hills Country Club. Live ball tennis, drag queens, cocktails, and a DJ. Come through!Destiny Aeva said what she said. The 25-year-old Australian retired with one of the most explosive farewell statements we've ever seen, calling tennis culture "racist, misogynistic, and homophobic." She ate that retirement statement whole.Jennifer Capriati — full recalibration. Last episode we celebrated her legacy. This episode we go deep on the anti-Obama tweets, Trump-adjacent commentary, a 2013 battery and stalking charge, and Djokovic defense. It's giving unwell. Keep our girlfriends' names out your mouth, Jennifer.The Burlington Bolt is top 10. Victoria Mboko's rise from 333 to the top 10 is the fastest climb since Capriati in 1990. The rankings are shook.Taylor Townsend season is HERE. First ever WTA singles final, doubles title, doing it all after prioritizing time with her son. Drop the merch, TT. We are ready.Venus is returning to Indian Wells and we take a moment to honor how generous she is given everything that happened there in 2001. We should be rolling out the red carpet, full stop.Serena watch is officially on. She re-entered the ITIA drug testing pool February 22nd. One wild card spot at Indian Wells still TBA. We're just saying.Larry Ellison deep dive — Oracle strongarm tactics, millions to Trump PACs and the IDF, swallowing Paramount and potentially Warner Bros. We needed a shower after this one.Our picks: Stef has Coco and Alcaraz. Resh is riding with Mboko and Alcaraz. Let's see!If you're heading to Indian Wells, hit us up — we'll be on the ground. And come to our Tennis and Tea Dance on March 7th. It's going to be everything.Like, subscribe, review, and share. See you out there!

4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley sit down with Martina Hingis to revisit Kim and Martina's head to head battles, her elite anticipation skills, and how tactical players succeed in today's power era. Martina reflects on growing up as a teenage prodigy and her relationship with her mother Melanie. The episode also breaks down current tour headlines, including Dubai tensions, Serena Williams' comeback teasers, and Coco Gauff weighing in on the ball kid and towel debate. Welcome to Love All! If you want to hang out with us behind the scenes follow us on all of our socials: https://www.instagram.com/loveallpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveallpodcast https://x.com/loveallpodcast  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All 1:50 Henley's Headlines: Conflicts in the Middle East & impact on the tennis tour  3:41 Serena Williams comeback rumors: Practice footage with Alycia Parks  5:22 Aryna Sabalenka's new puppy  7:14 The Towel Debate: Coco Gauff weighs in on ball kids handling towels  10:59 Kim-formation: ATX Open- Peyton Stearns vs. Taylor Townsend  14:41 Merida Open: Christina Bucsa's unique background with her Olympian father 18:39 Martina Hingis joins the show  19:30 Life in Switzerland: Skiing and family time  22:01 Raising a daughter: Pony rides, mountain biking, and maternal instincts  25:34 Playing with Kim: Memories of Wimbledon legends 28:08 How Martina would play Sabalenka & Rybakina  36:31 Anticipation vs. Learning: Martina's "half-court" training methods  43:18 Martina's relationship with her mother, Melanie Molitor  47:22 Growing up in the spotlight: Winning Slams at 16 vs. social media today  52:24 Indian Wells memories: Hiking Palm Canyon and the "old" stadium  56:20 Head-to-Head: Kim vs. Martina records & Dallas exhibitions  57:52 Would Martina coach Mira Andreeva?  1:10:06 The Underarm Serve in the 1999 French Open final  1:14:02 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim dive into a heavy week on the ATP tour, ranging from historic statistical milestones to the serious situation in Dubai. We start with a Racket Rundown talking through the victories of Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, and Peyton Stearns. Then we dive into breaking news out of Dubai, where over 40 ATP players and staff—including Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev—found themselves hunkered down in a hotel waiting for airspace to open. Then, we transition to a lighthearted interview with 21-year-old American star Alex Michelsen. From his childhood bedroom, Alex talks about his transition from an "average junior" to a Top 50 pro, his decision to play right-handed despite being a natural lefty, and the experience of playing for Andre Agassi at the Laver Cup TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served

Calvin Betton gives us the inside scoop on what life in Dubai is like right now with Henry Patten, Harri Heliovaara and Boris Chernov all stuck in the United Arab Emirates, where at time of recording the airspace remains closed until further notice as a result of Iranian air strikes. And with George Bellshaw away, Ben Rothenberg of Bounces (https://www.benrothenberg.com/) fills in as our resident red head, while James Gray anchors as usual. They discussed.. - The chaos in Dubai where no one seems to have a good way out of the city - Harri and Henry winning the doubles title with explosions in the background - Daniil Medvedev finally ends the curse by winning a repeat title, but with an asterisk after Tallon Griekspoor pulls out injured - WTA Austin introduces a "Rage Room" for private racket smashes, but no one knows if Taylor Townsend used it after losing to Peyton Stearns in the final - Taylor Fritz says the Dunlop ball at Indian Wells is going to get very slow indeed - And finally, Jack Draper's haircut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February is over but we thank God for Melanin March and welcome in Indian Wells! Before that though, we shout out Austin doubles champion and singles runner-up Taylor Townsend, Acapulco finalist Frances Tiafoe and Mérida semi-finalist Jasmine Paolini. In the Californian desert, Coco Gauff, Paolini, Victoria Mboko, Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka are among the 32 seeds in the women's draw. While Ben Shelton, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Tiafoe and Arthur Fils are all seeded in the men's event. We take a look at the draws and give our predictions. There's also some off-script chat about tennis podcasts.Don't forget to rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom. For daily tennis updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobalTwitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobalGET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collectionsSend your voice message here! https://blackspinglobal.com/#:~:text=Join%20the%20conversation

Calvin Betton gives us the inside scoop on what life in Dubai is like right now with Henry Patten, Harri Heliovaara and Boris Chernov all stuck in the United Arab Emirates, where at time of recording the airspace remains closed until further notice as a result of Iranian air strikes. And with George Bellshaw away, Ben Rothenberg of Bounces (https://www.benrothenberg.com/) fills in as our resident red head, while James Gray anchors as usual. They discussed.. - The chaos in Dubai where no one seems to have a good way out of the city - Harri and Henry winning the doubles title with explosions in the background - Daniil Medvedev finally ends the curse by winning a repeat title, but with an asterisk after Tallon Griekspoor pulls out injured - WTA Austin introduces a "Rage Room" for private racket smashes, but no one knows if Taylor Townsend used it after losing to Peyton Stearns in the final - Taylor Fritz says the Dunlop ball at Indian Wells is going to get very slow indeed - And finally, Jack Draper's haircut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Willkommen zur neuen Woche von Chip & Charge - dieses Mal mit den Turnieren aus Dubai, Acapulco, Santiago, Merida und Austin. Natürlich stand auch das Tennis in den letzten sieben Tagen im Schatten der Weltereignisse, angefangen mit den Unruhen in Mexiko nach der Verhaftung eines Kartellanführers und dann dem neuerlichen Krieg im Nahen Osten. In Dubai konnte sich Daniel Medvedev zum ersten Mal in seiner Karriere einen Titel zum zweiten Mal holen. Er musste dafür im Finale gar nicht antreten, weil sein Gegner Tellon Griekspoor sich im Halbfinale verletzt hatte. Davor zeigte Medvedev allerdings glänzende Leistungen und überragte beim eigenen Aufschlag. In Acapulco ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Jedanaestog dana teniskog turnira Australian Open, u srijedu 28. siječnja, u ranim poslijepodnevnim satima, u četvrtfinalu muških parova Mate Pavić i Marcelo Arevalo igrali su protiv poljsko-britanskog para Jana Zielińskog i Luke Johnsona te su poraženi rezultatom 7:6 i 6:2. U kasnim poslijepodnevnim satima Nikola Mektić, u polufinalu kategorije mješovitih parova, zajedno s Amerikankom Taylor Townsend, odmjerio je snage s domaćim dvojcem Johnom Peersom i Olivijom Gadecki. Nakon velike borbe i iznimno neizvjesnog završetka, Mektić i Townsend poraženi su rezultatom 7:6, 2:6 i 13:11, čime je završen i posljednji hrvatski nastup na ovogodišnjem Australian Openu.

Our 2025 season wrap-up episode is here. Friend of the pod Tumaini Carayol joins us to go through some of the news that broke since we were last on – Christopher Eubanks announcing his retirement and Jannik Sinner winning in Turin again. We look back at the Grand Slams and share our highlights from each one. There were some memorable matches as well as moments at all of them, but it feels like the French Open topped the lot. Madison Keys, Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini, Taylor Townsend, Naomi Osaka, Ben Shelton, Gabriel Diallo and Arthur Fils (before injury) all had great seasons. Victoria Mboko's incredible ascent up the rankings was really something to witness. So was Félix Auger-Aliassime's resurgence. We close with what we're looking forward to next year and some outlandish takes for 2026. (PS: studio time was running short, apologies!) Thanks for tapping in with us this year, we appreciate you all. Don't forget to rate, review and share on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom.  For daily tennis updates:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackspinglobal Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackspinglobal GET OUR MERCH HERE: https://blackspinglobal.com/collections

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

The post-US Open stretch is always a little strange. Case in point, Lleyton Hewitt was suspended for two weeks because he pushed an anti-doping official last year(?!). Taylor Townsend squandered a lot of good will after she mocked Chinese cuisine (though she swiftly apologized). The Italian dynasty captures their 6th BJK Cup title via Paolini, Cocciaretto, and Errani heroics. Plus, we issue a … clarification(?) of our comments on the USTA last episode, discuss the Canada-Israel tie, and tackle the allegedly imminent Kyrgios-Sabalenka “battle of the sexes.”  1:50 A retraction/clarification on our USTA crashout  6:20 We read the Lleyton Hewitt v. ITIA reports so you don't have to 17:15 Results: Iga wins #25; WTA hatching and snatching continues 24:45 Team Italia continues to dominate BJK Cup  29:05 Taylor Townsend's self-own 37:45 USA crashes out of Davis Cup / Canada's decision on Israel DC tie  48:35 Kyrgios vs. Sabalenka will ultimately be a zero-sum game Theme music courtesy of Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

Catherine, David and Matt are here to look back on all four quarter-finals at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen and ahead to the semis. Part one - Italy d. China 2-0 & Ukraine d. Spain 2-0. We discuss the remarkably similar comebacks pulled off by Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini for Italy, ponder whether Yuan Yue and Wang Xinyu choked for China, and praise the brilliant Ukrainian team. Can Marta Kostyuk and Elina Svitolina get it done in the singles for Ukraine against Italy? And what will they do if that tie goes to the doubles? Part two - USA d. Kazakhstan 2-1 & GB d. Japan 2-0 (from 30m31s). We cover the way in which USA came through despite strong performances from Yulia Putintseva and Elena Rybakina for Kazakhstan, the comments made by Taylor Townsend online mocking Chinese food and her subsequent apology, and whether Great Britain stand any chance of progressing through to the final despite a dominant win against Japan. Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy ⁠here⁠.Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JLR doesn't recognize his bosses. Cilantro. Duji has an appointment for her cat. ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel from the air after he made comments about Charlie Kirk. Rover relates everything to Star Trek episodes. What happened to the piece of memorabilia Rover bought? Snitzer complains about how many opening acts there are at a concert. Watching an ad to dispense toilet paper in the bathroom. American tennis star, Taylor Townsend, apologizes for comments she made about Chinese food. Krystle was freaked out by her seafood boil. Rover has never cried tears of joy and did mushrooms in London. Rapper DaBaby releases a music video in tribute to Iryna Zarutska that recreates her death. Singer D4vd has the same tattoo as the 15-year-old girl found dead in his car. A 23-year-old girl in Dubai was caught with 50 grams of cocaine and was sentenced to life in prison. The Feds are asking for Charlie Javice, founder of Frank a college financial-aid platform, to serve 12 years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan our of $175 million dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JLR doesn't recognize his bosses. Cilantro. Duji has an appointment for her cat. ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel from the air after he made comments about Charlie Kirk. Rover relates everything to Star Trek episodes. What happened to the piece of memorabilia Rover bought? Snitzer complains about how many opening acts there are at a concert. Watching an ad to dispense toilet paper in the bathroom. American tennis star, Taylor Townsend, apologizes for comments she made about Chinese food. Krystle was freaked out by her seafood boil. Rover has never cried tears of joy and did mushrooms in London. Rapper DaBaby releases a music video in tribute to Iryna Zarutska that recreates her death. Singer D4vd has the same tattoo as the 15-year-old girl found dead in his car. A 23-year-old girl in Dubai was caught with 50 grams of cocaine and was sentenced to life in prison. The Feds are asking for Charlie Javice, founder of Frank a college financial-aid platform, to serve 12 years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan our of $175 million dollars.

US Open 2025 is in the books, and we're joined by Myles David — Sports Illustrated contributor and host of Tuned Into Tennis Podcast— for a sharp, funny, and deeply informed wrap-up. Yo Aunteas Kerel, Dawon & Jerrell dig into Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka's momentum, Taylor Townsend's mindset and media moment, and whether the men's hype cycles (Alcaraz, Sinner, Tiafoe, Fils, Felix) match reality. We also talk about Althea Gibson's 75th anniversary and whether the tournament truly met the moment for Black tennis history. Myles shares his journey from Louisiana to tennis journalism, why representation in media rooms matters, and how community changes the way we experience the sport. They also touch on the latest in pop culture, with hot takes on Mariah Carey's VMA performance and Jerrell's adventures at a Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico. So, get your cups ready for Minoritea Report!

“It's been so gratifying, not just the accolades but how I've been able to show up. Learning how to love myself, learning what my voice is, and being able to trust that, stand tall and stand true in that it's enough.” Taylor Townsend on evolving  Taylor Townsend Joins The Pivot Podcast for an exclusive, deeply personal and powerful conversation after her 2025 US Open breakthrough. Days after captivating fans with her deep run and emotional performances at the 2025 US Open, American tennis star Taylor sat down with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder for one of the most heartfelt and unfiltered interviews in the show's recent history. The episode opens with the hosts giving Townsend her flowers, celebrating not just her performance on the court—where she reached the fourth round in electrifying fashion—but also her unapologetic authenticity, her resilience, and her long road back to center stage. From the jump, Townsend came through with that signature mix of grace and grit. “I've started setting goals and not being afraid of failure...I finally get to be myself and not hide from who I am,” Townsend said, reflecting on her resurgence. Over the course of the hour-long conversation, Townsend opened up about her heated post-match altercation with Jelena Ostapenko, breaking her silence and addressing the viral moment head-on, being proud that she used her words to control her emotions and how she stood firm on not tolerating disrespect, as her father raised them not to be punks but also to always stand up for themselves which led Taylor to telling Jelena- “Don't ever put your finger in my face again."  Taylor continues to open up with her childhood dreams, looking up to Serena and Venus and how despite being competitors, Serena took her under wing when she was pregnant and helped prepare her for this gratifying yet extremely difficult journey. Her battles with body image and bias in the sport, especially how early narratives in her career tried to box her in and tell her she could never excel in a sport that wouldn't accept her certain stature and build. Sharing how she lost 95 pounds in 10 months coming back after pregnancy but that motherhood and identity have impacted her life in meaningful ways. Revealing intimate details about balancing elite competition with raising her son, Adyn, which she credits to teaching her what true love and sacrifice is as she opens up on the mental side of her journey, including moments of doubt, therapy, and the role of her support system.  One of the most powerful moments came near the end, when Townsend addressed she's been on the pro tour for 13 years and been hiding for twelve of them and is now finally able to show up as herself.Taylor points to her recent loss as her most pivotal moment, in a place where her career is going to skyrocket, with her confidence, faith and motivation higher than ever. The conversation flowed like family catching up, as Taylor made the joke she felt like she was sitting with her uncles with Channing bringing the laughs, Ryan dropping wisdom, and Fred reflecting on what it means to carry a legacy in a sport that hasn't always been built for athletes like Townsend. The episode has a lot to unpack, filled with many viral moments, drawing praise from across the sports world for Townsend's honesty, charisma, and unshakable sense of self.  We talked about Toyota's partnership with football and game day giveaways, Learn more at https://toyota.com/nfl Thank you to our friends at Monarch Money for sponsoring this episode, Check them out here and use code PIVOT to get 50% off your first year. https://www.monarchmoney.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night's MTV Video Music Awards were all about bringing the people together. There were big star performances for every generation from Steven Tyler to Sabrina Carpenter to "songbird supreme", Mariah Carey. Buffalo opens the NFL season with a monster comeback, wiping out Baltimore's 15-point lead in the last four minutes to shock the ravens, 41-40. Host of "The NFL today" on CBS, James Brown breaks down the biggest moments of a fantastic opening weekend. The growing fallout from Florida's plan to become the first state to phase out all childhood vaccine requirements. Parents across the country are watching developments. Yesterday, Florida's Surgeon General told CNN he did not study the potential impact of this decision. During her five years on the Supreme Court, Justice Amy Coney Barrett has become one of the most closely watched voices on the bench. Ahead of the release of her book tomorrow, she spoke with CBS News Senior Correspondent Norah O'Donnell, in a rare interview. Two-time doubles grand slam champion, Taylor Townsend, achieved her best singles performance, reaching the 4th round for the first time since the 2019 US Open. Townsend became the fans' star of the US Open for her powerful play, bold outfits and being authentically herself. Only on CBS Mornings, we're excited to welcome her to the studio! For Beg-Knows America, singer and musician Roger Blevins spent three decades touring the country and the world with his band Mingo Fishtrap, But in 2022, a life-changing diagnosis brought everything to a halt, until he found a way to come back even stronger. Michelle "Mace" curran is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. She is only the second woman in history to serve as the lead solo pilot for the elite show team "The Thunderbirds." Her new book is called "The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower." It shares lessons learned in the cockpit and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with plenty to unpack: Sabrina Carpenter's new album Man's Best Friend isn't hitting the way fans hoped, and the queens give their honest first impressions.Then it's on to the world of tennis, where Taylor Townsend shows real class in the face of shade, Naomi Osaka faces Coco Gauff, and Serena and Maria Sharapova shock the world by calling each other “friends.”Plus: rumors about Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble, the Gaylors spiraling after Taylor's engagement, why we should stop talking about North West, and some juicy Black News straight from the Cutting Room Floor drama.Subscribe for monthly bonus episodes:https://patreon.com/2Queens2CrownsJoin the conversation:TikTok -⁠@2queens2crowns⁠,⁠@iam_kjmiller⁠, @leta_bitchknow⁠YouTube -⁠2 Queens 2 Crowns⁠IG:⁠@kjmiller, ⁠⁠@letabknow References:Sabrina's Album, Man's Best Friend:https://open.spotify.com/album/1aqg30bNvLSWgShZgX4oop?si=QWwY7i0UTbauzcS6GN7kagThe Cutting Room Floor's $55k Gate:https://www.essence.com/fashion/cutting-room-floor-backlash-55k/

Demi's new contractors to the rescue; Cardi B is not liable for assault (and flips out outside the courthouse);  Karen Huger (RHOP) is released from prison six months early. Corey Booker is engaged (to a woman); Fed Governor Lisa Cook a/k/a the Black lady, refuses to resign; Tennis star Taylor Townsend's Tabitha Brown come up;  PLUS: Our Friend Kim Foxx a/k/a former Cook County State's Attorney whose office prosecuted the initial Jussie Smollett case, is back to talk about “that Netflix documentary” . Thanks to our sponsor: Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/RATCHET. ABOUT ME: http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: demetriallucas Twitter: demetriallucas FB: demetriallucas YouTube: demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O'Hara, Ros Gold-Onwude, and BJ Beckwith crown Taylor Townsend as the US Open's breakout star, dig into Chelsea's bold move for Alyssa Thompson, debate whether A'ja Wilson could snatch the MVP race from Napheesa Collier, and settle the very important distinction between CLINCH and CLENCH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's Casual Tea is all about keeping it real. @briceizyah and @amanadwin begin by opening up about how we're navigating life and feelings in today's climate, creating space for honesty and connection. From there, the conversation flows into some of the biggest cultural stories making waves — Cardi B's court case, the Jussie Smollett documentary, Lil Nas X's recent arrest, and the fiery US Open drama between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. And of course, we couldn't resist unpacking the buzz around possible alien arrivals in November . It's a blend of reflection, current events, and curiosity — so grab your cup and join us.

Purple Pants Podcast | Aliens, Arrests & Authenticity This month's Casual Tea is all about keeping it real. @briceizyah and @amanadwin begin by opening up about how we're navigating life and feelings in today's climate, creating space for honesty and connection. From there, the conversation flows into some of the biggest cultural stories making waves — Cardi B's court case, the Jussie Smollett documentary, Lil Nas X's recent arrest, and the fiery US Open drama between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. And of course, we couldn't resist unpacking the buzz around possible alien arrivals in November . It's a blend of reflection, current events, and curiosity — so grab your cup and join us.You can also watch along on Brice Izyah's YouTube channel to watch us break it all down.https://youtube.com/channel/UCFlglGPPamVHaNAb0tL_s7g LISTEN: Subscribe to the Purple Pants podcast feed WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Previously on the Purple Pants Podcast Feed:Purple Pants Podcast Archives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a rollercoaster week in women's sports! The USA Eagles barely stay alive at the Rugby World Cup after a nail-biting draw with the Wallaroos. Now it all comes down to Samoa (and some serious math). Over at the US Open, we binged hours of tennis and fell head over heels for Taylor Townsend's grit and game. Plus, Naomi Osaka is back in full force, powering past Coco Gauff on her way to the quarterfinals. And in the WNBA, the Rookie of the Year and MVP races are heating up fast. Hear our predictions based on all the stats on who we think takes the crown.If you rate Women's Sports Weekly 5 stars, send a screenshot and you will receive a sticker!SUBSCRIBE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts  FOLLOW WOMEN'S SPORTS WEEKLY ON SOCIALInstagramTikTokCONTACT WomensSportsWeeklyPod@gmail.com Women's Sports Weekly is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Danielle Bryan. Music is by the talented ⁠Melvin Alexander Black.  

Today on Good Follow: Ros flexes her New York Liberty championship ring to Angel McCoughtry, and together they break down what the Las Vegas Aces need to do with their eight-day break before playing the Minnesota Lynx. Is that too long of a break? Will they be rusty? Then, Breanna Stewart is sounding the alarm for the New York Liberty. With only four regular-season games left, is there enough time to right the ship? Then, Ros shares her WNBA pick of the week presented by DraftKings. Finally, Ros and Angel talk US Open and what is going on with Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football is BACK — and so are the hot takes, high stakes, and headline drama. Ryan, Channing and Fred break it all down in this unfiltered episode, where the Pivot keeps it real, even when it may be unpopular opinion or pointing the finger back at one of us! From the NFL kicking off with big energy to college ball having us amped to Charlamagne and Ciara clapping back at the world calling Russell Wilson “lame,” with Channing doubling down on his words that he said when this first all started. The guys weigh in on that situation as well as Ray Lewis stirring the pot with his thoughts on Shannon Sharpe, their longstanding bond — and how maybe speaking up on where others fall short isn't the right move, when people have come up short themselves. We get into the Sanders family, as things seem to be a little rocky with a lot of change Deion and sons continue to navigate public scrutiny, media firestorms and family pressures being in the spotlight.  And we have varying viewpoints about Arch Manning's college debut — is he truly the future, or just carrying a name? Ryan gives a unique perspective that we never realized.  In other sports, we talk tennis as Taylor Townsend's on-court flare-ups raise questions about emotion, pressure, and performance… and we spotlight a female athlete turning to OnlyFans to fund her tennis dream — is it empowerment, desperation, or both? We also break down the top NFL storylines to watch this season, the pivotal points that could define teams and careers, and the personal pivots that remind us all: growth isn't always pretty and easy, but it's necessary. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe on YouTube and however you listen to your podcasts! We love hearing from our Pivot Family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textArch Manning's first real test didn't go as planned, but does one tough game define his career? RG3 breaks down how Arch Manning has turned into a national “hate watch,” and what it means his future and for the Manning family legacy.We also hit the biggest viral sports stories of the week:    •    Taylor Townsend vs. Jelena Ostapenko drama at the US Open     •    Cowboys extend Daron Bland but the pain of the Micah Parsons' trade remains     •    NFL clears Tom Brady to join team production meetings Plus in The Deep Route, we go beyond the headlines:    •    Did Nico Iamaleava make a mistake leaving Tennessee?    •    The truth about transfer portal promises vs. reality     •    Faith, fame, and failure connecting sports to life off the fieldAlso: Florida State stuns Alabama, OP Top Dawgs, Heisman rankings, Hometown Highlights, and the Couple Goals Challenge with Grete.#ArchManning #CollegeFootball #OuttaPocketWithRG3 #NFL #USOpenAdd all the other hashtags as well Stay Tuned and lets get OUTTA POCKET...Follow OUTTA POCKET on social media:Twitter - https://x.com/OuttaPocketRG3Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/outtapocketrgiii/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@outtapocketrg3?lang=en

Part one - Women's matches. We start by covering Marketa Vondrousova's superb performance to beat Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova remarkable escape act against Taylor Townsend. How did Vondrousova negate Rybakina? How did Krejcikova save the 8 match points? And how dangerous are both players going to be for Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals? Part two - Men's matches (31:18). The shot of the day came from - who else? - Carlos Alcaraz with a behind-the-back half volley. We describe that moment, look ahead to Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz after both players hit pretty much top gear on Sunday, and take stock of yet another poor performance from Tomas Machac on a big stage. Part three - Day 9 Order of Play (50:19).Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy ⁠here⁠.Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine, David and Matt wrap up a day which was a tough one for the home crowd until Taylor Townsend came along in the night session. Part one - Men's Results. We discuss Novak Djokovic struggling with his body but finding his form to beat Cameron Norrie, Carlos Alcaraz's electric form continuing, and a couple of sad results for US tennis as Ben Shelton had to retire and Frances Tiafoe lost in straight sets. Part two - Women's Results (36:16). There's coverage of Elena Rybakina's dominant win over Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka extending her incredible tiebreak record to help her beat Leylah Fernandez, and how Marketa Vondrousova and Barbora Krejcikova both made the second week. Part three - Taylor Townsend's thrilling win over Mirra Andreeva and the Day 7 order of play (1:02:24).Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy ⁠here⁠.Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson react to Micah Parsons retiring his mother after the HUGE trade to the Green Bay Packers, the NFL lifts the media ban on Tom Brady, and Calvin Ridley is impressed by Cam Ward & much more! 0:00 - Analyzing the Packers roster this season 6:00 - Micah retires his mom10:02- Kenny Clark had no idea he was being traded12:26 - NFL lifting media team interview ban on Tom Brady17:21 - Niners not worried about Christian McCaffreyl20:35 - Calvin Ridley impressed by Cam Ward22:50 - Jets believe in Justin Fields25:14 - Taylor Townsend vs Jelena Ostapenko40:30 - Kiss of Death answers during a job interview42:41 - Q & Ayyyyyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a whistlestop episode for Ben and Tumaini, who had a train to catch late Friday night at the U.S. Open. We have a lot to catch up on, including the firestorm created by the Townsend-Ostapenko match and why that hit such a cultural nerve, the bizarre mess of a scene at Iga Swiatek's press conference (which the USTA deleted from the record), Altmaier's avoidance of Tsitsipas' drama, chatter around Carlos Alcaraz's hair, Coco Gauff's struggles, Naomi Osaka sparkling, Ben Shelton and Jack Draper's injuries, the visibility of gambling on site, and a bit more. Thank you for listening! Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D. And please check out Ben's new writing home, Bounces! And Tumaini's work at The Guardian! 

Andy Roddick is here on Quick Served with a Day 6 recap. Andy and Producer Mike talk about Taylor Townsend's performance beating the No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva. Andy also talks about Ben Shelton retiring mid-match due to injury. We also cover Tiafoe and Navarro's loss, Alcaraz's form heading into week 2, and more! Stay tuned for tomorrow's Quick Served!

Welcome back to Seasoned Sessions! This week, we talk about Notting Hill Carnival, the discourse around Black Scots, the social isolation of the digital age, and more. Get in touch with us at @seasonedsessionspod, @adaenechi, and @its_hanifahh. Have a great week!

This week, on our LAST episode of Season 8 - our #OTWEEKLYPLAYLIST has sounds from Teyana Taylor, Destin Conrad, Khamari, & Offset! During #MUSICNEWS we discuss Lil Nas X's latest episode resulting in him being charged with four felonies. We also discuss DJ Enuff being let go from HOT 97 and Funk Flex switching his time slot marking the #EndOfAnEra. During #THEBLACKNESS we got into our predictions for what will happen in "Murrica..." from now until we return in November. We also shine a #QUEENSPOTLIGHT on Taylor Townsend and the other Black Women crushing the U.S. Open! On The Way SEASON 9 - Will premier in November! All Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/otwweekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: onthewaypod@gmail.com Instagram/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@onthewayweekly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/onthewaypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3CWxgPZ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instinctent.com/ontheway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mochapodcastsnetwork.com/ontheway⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sylvee - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sweatbyvee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kahlil - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kahlilxdaniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kahlildaniel.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/kxdmusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part one - Women's results. The big story on day four was Taylor Townsend's victory over Jelena Ostapenko and, in particular, what Ostapenko said to Townsend. We cover the situation in full, including what unfolded on court, Ostapenko's statements on Instagram, and the wonderful way Townsend spoke about it all in her press conference. Elsewhere, there's chat about a third round match to come between Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina, and Aryna Sabalenka extending her career phenomenal tiebreak record. Part two - Men's results (32:27). We start with the news that Jack Draper has withdrawn and discuss where he should go from here. Plus, we cover Novak Djokovic's search for form, Matt tries to convince us that Tomas Machac is happening, and we react to Holger Rune and Casper Ruud both losing in five sets. Part three - Day 5 order of play (59:56).Tickets are now on General Sale for The Tennis Podcast - Live in Wrexham on Wednesday October 22nd! Buy ⁠here⁠.Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 1 Jerry and Willie Colon fill in for Boomer and Gio. Jerry praises Nolan McLean's impressive 8-inning shutout against the Phillies, leading to a Mets sweep. The Mets are clicking, and Jerry believes they can go on a run. Juan Soto is hitting with runners in scoring position. C-Lo's update highlights McLean's "shoved" performance and the Mets' success with RISP. Francisco Alvarez was hit by a pitch again. The Yankees hit six homers in their 11-2 win over the Nationals; Anthony Volpe was hitless. The Patriots claimed Tommy DeVito. Jerry and Sal's event clips are discussed. The hour ends with talk of a heated US Open match and the hosts' athletic endeavors. Hour 2 The hour begins with a discussion about the Yankees' blowout win, specifically Anthony Volpe being booed despite the team scoring nine runs. Jerry believes fans went too far, while Willie disagrees. They also disliked Giancarlo Stanton not being in the lineup. C-Lo provides an update, mentioning Evan Roberts' admiration for Nolan McLean and playing a Philadelphia radio host's rant resembling Jerry's classic rants. Cody Bellinger hit one of the Yankees' 6 home runs in their 11-2 thrashing of the Nationals. C-Lo shares clips of Taylor Townsend clarifying her showdown with Jelena Ostapenko. Tom Brady can attend production meetings but not practices, which Jerry thinks won't affect his job, though Willie understands why some broadcasters like watching practice. Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick want to trademark "gold digger." The hour concludes with Jerry recounting his night at a Lady Gaga concert, noting the presence of many gay men, and Willie's past experience in an unwelcome establishment. Jerry then asks Brian Rascona about his Ryder Cup volunteer assignment. Hour 3 The hour began with a Yankees discussion, noting only five MLB hitters bat over .300, leading to a debate on modern hitting approaches. C-Lo's update highlighted Boomer's X activity, the Mets' strong performance (especially Mark Vientos), and the Phillies' TV postgame show's praise for Nolan McLean. Howie Rose's issue at a Mets game reminded C-Lo of a Mad Dog rant. The Yankees crushed the Nationals 11-2. Dawn Staley discussed her Knicks HC interview. The final segment covered Andrew Thomas's return to Giants practice (key to their season) and Micah Parsons, with Willie expecting him to stay a Cowboy, prompting Jerry to ponder the perception of edge rushers' success against offensive linemen. Hour 4 The final hour discusses the Mets' sweep of the Phillies, highlighting their 38 hits and Nolan McLean's dominance, and the team's changed dynamic. Jerry notes the 2025 Mets' inconsistency. The Yankees scored 11 runs despite Giancarlo Stanton's absence. Compass Media Networks' Chad Brown previews the college football and NFL seasons, discussing Bill Belichick at UNC and Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh. Brown doubts Russell Wilson's future as an NFL QB for the Giants. C-Lo provides his final update, covering McLean's night and new clips from Hunter Brody. The Yankees swept the Nationals. The Moment of The Day features Jerry and Willie's unexpected nights at gay bars.

The Yankees' blowout win sparked debate when Anthony Volpe was booed despite the team scoring nine runs. Jerry felt fans went too far, while Willie argued against dictating how fans express themselves. They also questioned Giancarlo Stanton's absence from the lineup. C-Lo returned with an update, noting Evan Roberts' admiration for Nolan McLean and playing a Philadelphia radio host's rant reminiscent of Jerry's classics. Cody Bellinger homered in the Yankees' 11-2 win over the Nationals. C-Lo shared Taylor Townsend's explanation of her match with Jelena Ostapenko. Tom Brady can attend production meetings but not practices, which Jerry thinks won't affect his job, though Willie understands why some broadcasters value watching practice. Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick want to trademark "gold digger." In the final segment, Jerry recounted his experience at a Lady Gaga concert, noting the large gay male presence, which reminded Willie of a past unwelcome encounter. Jerry then asked Brian Rascona about his Ryder Cup volunteer assignment.

Ty continues to discuss Aaron Glenn's tenure so far as well as touches on the altercation between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross unloads the early round notebook after covering early round action at the 2025 US Open. We'll talk about the verbal altercation between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko, Jack Draper's surprising withdrawal, upset losses for Madison Keys and Holger Rune, serve technique changes for Coco Gauff and Lorenzo Musetti, Novak Djokovic's form through two rounds and more. 0:00 Intro 3:11 Townsend-Ostapenko Fight 11:50 Draper Withdrawal 14:12 Zarazua Upset Keys 16:12 Struff Upset Rune 20:00 Musetti & Gauff Serve Changes 29:05 Djokovic's Form 34:42 US Open Changes IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross 24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_Gross The Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribe Become a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/join Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffee