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Catherine is in Melbourne and David and Matt are heading there soon, but first we catch up on all the results from the first week of the 2026 tennis season. Part one (00:00 - 39:14) We discuss how Poland won the United Cup despite Iga Swiatek losing her final two matches against Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic. In what way was the nature of those defeats worrying for Swiatek heading into the Australian Open? There's also chat about the brilliant form of both Bencic and Hubert Hurkacz, as well as appreciation for Belgium's tournament. Part two (39:15 - 01:04:11) We wrap up the rest of the results, headlined by Aryna Sabalenka winning the title in Brisbane again at a tournament where Marta Kostyuk beat three Top 10 players in a row. Plus, is Daniil Medvedev back? And why can't Lorenzo Musetti win a title? Part three (01:04:12 - 01:29:30) We cover some news including Stan Wawrinka's Australian Open wildcard, injury worry for Zheng Qinwen and Joao Fonseca, and a secret meeting in London between the slams and tours over the ongoing PTPA lawsuit. 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.

In an episode that was already released as a video yesterday for our Patreon backers, Ben and Tumaini kick off Season 15(!) of No Challenges Remaining from opposite sides of the globe. Tumaini talks about the start to the season so far in far-flung Perth, which includes injury issues plaguing Brits at the United Cup.  We then discuss some of the biggest headlines from recent weeks: the Battle of the Sexes debacle, the Alcaraz-Ferrero split, and the news that Serena Williams has reentered the tennis testing pool. 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! 

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Tuesday's action from across the professional tennis world. He shares his takeaways from the top WTA seeds kicking things off in Brisbane, recaps a busy day of United Cup results, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks WTA Brisbane - 4:53 United Cup - 19:00 ATP Brisbane - 32:05 ATP Hong Kong - 43:15 WTA Auckland - 46:45 ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 50:48 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new tennis season is underway! David, Matt and Catherine in Perth discuss everything that's happened so far. Part one (00:00 - 42:43) All the talking points from the United Cup in Perth, including some concerns and controversy for Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff, good vibes in Team Greece, and Stan Wawrinka rolling back the years. But will he receive an Australian Open wildcard? Part two (42:44 - 1:09:07) We cover the rest of the United Cup action in Sydney, headlined by Poland's win over Germany, with Iga Swiatek surviving a brilliant performance from Eva Lys and Hubert Hurkacz returning from injury and beating Alexander Zverev. Part three (1:09:08 - 1:33:01) We finish with some news including Novak Djokovic publicly stepping away from the PTPA which he helped to create. 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.

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin previews Week 1 of the 2026 ATP and WTA Season. He breaks down a fascinating first few days of United Cup results, names the players he's watching closest in Week 1, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks United Cup - 4:24 WTA Brisbane - 26:25 ATP Brisbane - 30:45 ATP Hong Kong - 35:40 WTA Auckland - 37:27 ATP Challengers + WTA 125K - 40:18 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys kick off the new year by diving into Novak Djokovic's split from the PTPA and what it means for players and the tour. They then break down the United Cup and early-season storylines as the tennis calendar gets rolling again. The episode wraps with bold 2026 predictions and classic Nothing Major debates on what's officially peaked — from convertible cars to the entire country of Greece. We are back on Friday with an interview with Next Gen champion, Learner Tien! 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:48 Upcoming content 04:30 Novak Djokovic and the PTPA 10:13 Sinner & Alcaraz exhibiton 12:15 Injury Updates and Player Withdrawals 19:57 Wild Cards and Tournament Predictions 22:49 United Cup Discussion 25:39 Comparing United Cup to Hopman Cup 27:34 Bold Predictions for Tennis in 2026 34:28 Things That Have Peaked 42:08 Conclusion

Joao Fonseca has been captivating tennis fans across the world since his first pro match in 2023. The Brazilian sensation joins the podcast to discuss his first tennis memories, how he's adjusted to the pro tour as a teenager, and explain his plans to achieve greatness and his goal of the No. 1 ATP ranking. Fonseca also recounts his first meeting with Roger Federer, and taking part in "The MGM Slam," an eight-person event in Las Vegas on March 1. And Brett Connors previews the start of the 2026 season, which begins with the shocking breakup between Carlos Alcaraz and his former coach Juan Carlos Ferraro. Connors looks at which contenders could challenge Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the early results in the United Cup, and Stan Wawrinka's impressive beginning to his final season on tour. The co-host of "Advantage Connors" also predicts the WTA champions this year, and discusses how "Garage Tales" with his dad Jimmy Connors became a smash hit. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SBS Spanish 2/1/26: En la A-League masculina, el líder, Auckland FC sale derrotado ante Newcastle Jets (1-3) en su feudo y con un jugador más. Arrancan la United Cup y Brisbane International como antesala al Abierto de Australia. Últimos compases de la cuenta atrás del Rally Dakar antes de su inicio el 3 de enero.

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Australians celebrate the start of 2026, Racist flyers found in letterboxes in Newcastle, Team Canada and China's tennis stars visit a Sydney zoo ahead of their United Cup campaign.

Sosta finita per il grande tennis internazionale. E' iniziato il conto alla rovescia per il primo appuntamento del 2026.

La información deportiva de este martes 30 de diciembre nos deja la victoria de Melbourne Victory frente a Wellington Phoenix por cinco goles a uno; los resultados de la Copa África de fútbol; el inicio inminente de la United Cup de tenis en Australia y la cuenta atrás para el Rally Dakar.

It's still 2025, but Dave and Jon are talking the mixed event that kicks off the 2026 tour season in Australia! The guys talk a long shot outright and the men's matches on the betting board! 2:28 United Cup Tournament Overview and Outrights6:00 Jon's Long Shot Pick15:18 Munar/Baez25:20 Mochizuki/Tsitsipas29:48 Wawrinka/Rinderknech36:33 Bergs/Zhang40:52 de Minaur/Ruud48:14 Zverev/Griekspoor

Listen to the full show podcast with Mike Pearsall. Sean Abbott - Sydney Sixers and Australian All-Rounder joins us to discuss his return from a hamstring injury and provides an update on the Sixers' BBL campaign. Casey Dellacqua - Australian Tennis Legend previews the upcoming Summer of Tennis and the highly anticipated United Cup. Mark Bosnich - Socceroos Legend/Stan Sport Expert provides his comprehensive EPL Weekend Wrap following all the latest action from England. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the full show podcast with Mike Pearsall. Sean Abbott - Sydney Sixers and Australian All-Rounder joins us to discuss his return from a hamstring injury and provides an update on the Sixers' BBL campaign. Casey Dellacqua - Australian Tennis Legend previews the upcoming Summer of Tennis and the highly anticipated United Cup. Mark Bosnich - Socceroos Legend/Stan Sport Expert provides his comprehensive EPL Weekend Wrap following all the latest action from England. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine and Matt are joined by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare to review The Battle of the Sexes and look ahead to the new tennis season. Part one (00:00 - 27:12) How did the reality of the Battle of the Sexes compare to our low expectations? Part two (27:13 - 45:51) Juan Carlos Ferrero opens up on his split from Carlos Alcaraz. Part three (45:52 - 1:20:13) 2026 season preview starting with the United Cup as Jack Draper withdraws. 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.

Season 2 ends with a proper tennis reset. We preview the United Cup and the early-week matchups we cannot wait for, then zoom out to the cultural moment of Heated Rivalry and why tennis still struggles to embrace sports entertainment without nitpicking it to death. Plus, we unpack the Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero split, the latest on Jack Draper missing the Australian swing, and the small sign Nike might be taking tennis kits seriously again. Also, a quick tease of what's coming next for Ground Pass in 2026.Links:Marca Article with Juan Carlos Ferrero: https://www.marca.com/tenis/2025/12/24/ferrero-forma-jugar-carlos-me-tenia-enamorado-mejor-historia.html MTP - Nick McCarvel: https://youtu.be/Kl937_u-C-U?si=HjdkOeTpSeSX1fWw MTP - Brad Stine: https://youtu.be/tcodbF-e3EY?si=ZkO6hcPyCucBHbot Off Season Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offseasontv/ Chapters:00:00 Intro03:46 Heated Rivalry and Its Impact on Sports Media18:52 Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero's Split30:26 United Cup Preview36:18 Team Dynamics and Predictions for the United Cup41:55 Analyzing the United Cup's Impact on Player Performance47:13 Key Matches to Watch in the United Cup53:36 Tennis News and Ground Pass Updates58:40 Nike's Potential Return to Tennis Fashion01:01:48 Ground Pass Update01:09:52 What's Next On Tour?01:13:01 OutroWe have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop

Who will win the singles titles at Australian Open 2026? On the season finale of The Tennis, Xave and Brie are joined by Todd Woodbridge, Jaimee Fourlis, and Simon Rea to debate this week’s Big Question. The panel also reacts to news of Stan Wawrinka’s impending retirement, Nick Kyrgios returning to the Brisbane International, and previews the must-see matches at United Cup 2026, including Alex de Minaur v Casper Ruud and Emma Raducanu v Naomi Osaka. Plus, Italian star Matteo Arnaldi drops by Pod Laver Arena with a life update as he prepares for the Australian summer. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to The Tennis family! Stay tuned for ‘Pod Laver Arena’ coming this January. If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 year-old Canadian Alexis Galarneau is our guest on Match Point Canada! The world no. 206 looks back at his 2025 year including his big win over Arthur Cazaux at the National Bank Open in Toronto, how he spent his offseason, and his thoughts on Felix Auger-Aliassime's big year. He also prepares for the upcoming United Cup in Australia for his first event of 2026. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which WTA player will win their maiden Grand Slam next year? That’s the Big Question on today’s show. Aussie tennis star Ellen Perez and Luke Saville join Brie and Xave to discuss the contenders. The panel also reacts to Serena Williams re-entering the ITIA testing-pool and previews the upcoming ATP Awards, including whether Joao Fonseca or Valentin Vacherot will win Breakthrough Player of the Year. The captains have been unveiled for United Cup, Luke and Ellen give their thoughts on Stan Wawrinka, Lleyton Hewitt, Tim Henman, Petros Tsitsipas and first-time captains Lucas Pouille and Gabriela Dabrowski. Plus, Brie shares her Top 5 unmissable things this Australian summer. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheelchair tennis star Heath Davidson, whose profile exploded after he and partner Dylan Alcott claimed quad doubles gold for Australia at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, joins Viv and Matt this week in Pod Laver Arena. Davidson’s prominence in the sport, and wheelchair tennis advocacy, have helped shape the upcoming summer of tennis; January will see wheelchair events integrated into the United Cup and the Brisbane and Adelaide Internationals leading into Australian Open 2026. More motivated than ever to compete during the new-look summer, Davidson remains a fixture in the top 10 at age 38, all the more inspiring given the hurdles he was forced to overcome – including addiction, homelessness and “falling into the wrong crowd” – during his teens and 20s, a time he recounts in candid detail during this wide-ranging interview. Listen to the full episode here. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotify Host handles:@Viv_Christie@MattyATSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tournament Director Stephen Farrow joins the program with the spectacular United Cup Trophy as the summer of Tennis launches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Steve review the year end Top 10 and look ahead to the United Cup!

It smells like team spirit in the tennis world this week! Davis Cup is in full swing, the United Cup draw has been unveiled, and Maya Joint saves match point to secure the Australian team a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers. Acting captain Nicole Pratt and Jaimee Fourlis join Brie and Xave to share their behind-the-scenes insights into Australia's triumph. The panel also discusses Jannik Sinner's ATP Finals title defence, Carlos Alcaraz ending the year at No.1, Roger Federer's impending induction into the 2026 International Tennis Hall of Fame, and the intriguing doubles pairing of Lleyton Hewitt with his son, Cruz. And in honour of the off-season beginning, Brie shares her Top 5 Player Holiday Destinations. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ATP Finals in Turin are officially in the books, and yes… the Sincaraz final we all predicted actually delivered. Anastasia breaks down how we got there: Ben Shelton's muted week, Taylor Fritz's quietly excellent season, Alex de Minaur's redemption arc, Lorenzo Musetti's hometown surge, and Felix Auger-Aliassime's rise back into the top five.She also digs into Alexander Zverev and the “Lost Boys” generation, why Sinner's indoor dominance is starting to feel inevitable, and how the doubles event turned into a sunglasses-fuelled fashion show before ending with a statement win for Patten & Heliovaara.Then it's a mini Davis Cup preview (hello Bologna), a look at the United Cup draw, and a few must-listen tennis recs—from Andy Murray's hilarious interview on The Ramesh Ranganathan Show to the Player Box pod's behind-the-scenes WTA Finals stories—plus news of Ons Jabeur's baby.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:55 ATP Finals Review 02:18 Player Performances08:39 Zverev11:27 FAA16:19 Sincaraz22:28 Doubles Matches30:43 Davis Cup Preview33:38 Tennis NewsLinks:FAA Press Conference - https://youtu.be/mExNSX4WtCU?si=9cTAn4tTlzVPcfy1&t=87 Sinner Indoor Stat - https://x.com/universtennis/status/1990141713235444042?s=46&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7ASunglasses walk out video - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DREz80HjE8A/?igsh=MWthdG54ZGd6ZjA5ZQ==Vavassori instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrevavassori?igsh=dDllampoNGhwaWdlUnited Cup draw - https://www.unitedcup.com/en/media/news/united-cup-2026-draw-revealed We have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop

It’s finals season! Jaimee Fourlis and Luke Saville join Xave and Brie to preview the WTA Finals in Riyadh and break down the race to the ATP Finals in Turin. The panel also reacts to Carlos Alcaraz’ early exit from Paris and whether Sinner can reclaim the No.1 ranking, Joao Fonseca winning his first 500 title, Belinda Bencic’s rise up the rankings since her return, the Aussie men on the cusp of breaking back into the Top 100, and the sudden presence of puppets on the ATP Tour. Plus, Alex de Minaur, Maya Joint, Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu are unveiled as the latest United Cup announcements and Brie shares her Top 5 Paranormal Moments in Tennis ahead of Halloween. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Farrow joins Duff to preview the United Cup and lay out how the Tournament will be played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another episode of Mornings with Mark Duffield, Stephen Farrow joined to preview the United Cup. Michelle Cowan joins Duff to talk all things AFLW and to preview a big weekend for the Eagles. Daniel Cherny joins Duff to preview the upcoming Cricket season as well give us some insight into Australia's side Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The tennis season has begun down under, and The Inside-In Podcast returns to discuss all the dramatic hard court action. Tennis Now writer Chris Oddo returns to the podcast to discuss Coco Gauff & Taylor Fritz's heroic efforts leading Team USA to the United Cup title, and explains how each American can make noise in Melbourne. Oddo also breaks down Aryna Sabalenka's title in Brisbane, Gael Monfils remaining an ageless wonder, and the new pairing between Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray. And looking ahead to the Australian Open, Oddo discusses whether anyone can challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in their respective quests for another major trophy. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Kicking off season 6 with a bang as we head down under to preview the 2025 Australian Open. We look at the odds for the favorites to win on both the men's and women's side. Naomi Osaka was forced to retire up a set in the finals of Auckland on Sunday, but Jimmy is optimistic about her comeback to the game. Can she return to her major winning ways in 2025? Coco Gauff defeated Iga Swiatek and helped propel team USA to a win at the United Cup last week. That's 2 wins in a row for Gauff against Swiatek who had dominated their head to head up to that point, what has Coco figured out? Alexander Bublik made some comments this week about the "circus" surrounding Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal's retirements. Hideki Matsuyama broke the PGA record for lowest score ever in an event by posting -35 to win The Sentry in Kapalua over the weekend. Could this mean a 2nd green jacket could be in order later this year at the Masters for the Japanese player? Plus we answer some of your questions as we kickoff season 6 of the Advantage Connors podcast! Sponsor: The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code CONNORS15 at theperfectjean.nyc Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, share us with a friend and leave us a 5 star review if you like what we do. We appreciate all of our listeners and hope everyone has a great holiday season! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 Tour Season is HERE! The NML crew is excited to cover a new season of tennis, bringing you new content, rejuvenated hosts and so much more! In the first episode of the new season, we recap the first week on Tour in Hong Kong, Auckland, Brisbane and the United Cup! Our 2025 "Getting the Bump" picks are in, as well as a surprise group pick for the people! We are debuting a couple new segments including, "Hittin' The Town", where we take you on a historical and cultural cruise through a certain city/tournament each week. The "Net Cord" is another new segment covering a fun/interesting post or topic seen this week on social media. Lastly, we will wrap up each episode with "The Peoples Court", a relatable, engaging discussion about the every day life of your average tennis player/fan! Looking forward to a great 2025 season bringing you fun content week in and week out! Stay tuned on our social media channels as well @NML_Tennis

Rennae and Caitlin talk DOs and DON’Ts for 2025, shout out Coco Gauff for carrying the US to victory in the United Cup, applaud the WTA for taking a firm stand in the Elena Rybakina coaching conflagration, and scratch our heads at Nick Kyrgios latest foolishness. Plus: a sit-down with e.l.f. CMO Kory Marchisotto on putting money where it matters in women’s sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to season 11 of The Body Serve! We're catching you up on the barely existent off-season, including the most important Joaos, Max Purcell turning himself in, and Jenson Broosky's brave statement about autism. Even though one of us rejects any “2025” tennis that occurs before January 1, 2025, we talk through the season's early results, including the United Cup fracas, the Opelka and Nishikori comebacks, and the shifting Big 4 allegiances due to the Murravic pairing. We also take on the decidedly more serious situation with Elena Rybakina's former and would-be current coach, Stefano Vukov, who is currently under investigation by the WTA. Finally, we end with our 2025 breakout picks and a game that James was entirely unprepared for. Happy 2025! 1:05 GoFundMe update 4:05 First week results: Reilly, Kei, the pairing from hell, plus the top tier of the WTA smashes their first week 14:00 United Cup: the “drama” is honestly not that serious 23:30 Rybakina, Vukov, WTA safeguarding, and the childishness of “I told you so” 31:25 Max Purcell turns himself in for an anti-doping oopsie 35:55 Kyrgios' obsession + Osaka's allegiance to him (aka: I knew things would get rocky when he came for the nepo baby) 40:45 Jenson Brooksby tells the world that he has autism spectrum disorder 44:50 The Year of the Joao: Reis da Silva comes out as gay + Fonseca wins Next Gen Finals 50:15 Our breakout picks for 2025 54:50 James plays a game! Play along at home  

Happy New Year Chuckers!! (Don't tell Larry David we're breaking his 4-day rule...) To kick off the 2025 season, Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim get started with the Racket Rundown presented by Wilson - talking Lehecka taking Brisbane, Muller taking Hong Kong, Fritz & Gauff leading Team USA to win the United Cup, and Sabalenka winning in Aukland. Andy and Jon then talk about the "Serve Bot" takeover in Brisbane with Riley Opelka and Giovanni Perricard. They also discuss Elena Rybakina's strange and concerning coaching situation. Finally, Andy and Jon share their frustrations with Nick Kyrigos amidst the Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek doping cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VOTE FOR US: It's your last chance to get a vote in for us in the Sports Podcast Awards, which we would dearly like to win this time after narrowly missing out two years in a row. The deadline is THIS WEEKEND: www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-tennis-podcast/ George Bellshaw (from convalescence after surgery) and James Gray (preparing for a flight to Australia) get together to discuss a genuinely exciting week of pre-grand slam tennis. The off-season is well and truly over! FTU is now LIVE! Enter here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19oQbG9pcnYnX0oXLGFgDkta5ugKcs5MEizCPmXLC3A8 They discussed: Nick Kyrgios returning to court in singles and doubles, and making sure to return to form on Instagram as well. (See Cruz Hewitt's post with Jannik Sinner: https://www.instagram.com/cruzhewitt/?hl=en) Novak Djokovic is beaten by Reilly Opelka, who reaches the Brisbane final just over two years since he had hip surgery Coco Gauff gets another one over on Iga Swiatek as the Americans win a thrilling United Cup (The Brits did okay too, but in truth only won one tie…) Luke Johnson and Sander Arends take the title in Hong Kong, beating Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov in the final to give Calvin yet another title Naomi Osaka gets through to the Auckland final but worryingly retires with another injury while a set up in the final Speaking of big-name Japanese stars and comebacks, Kei Nishikori was back in a final this week too! Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu did not even make the start line in Auckland, pulling out with a back problem, but is already back in training ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne Elena Rybakina's coach Stefano Vukov is suspended by the WTA pending an investigation into an alleged breach of the code of conduct, which he denies (H/t to the great reporting by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare and Matt Futterman here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6034236/2025/01/02/rybakina-vukov-coach-suspended-wta-investigation/) Gaby Dabrowski reveals she was diagnosed with cancer in April, but has come out the other side - and played through it to win an Olympic medal and the WTA Tour Finals (Read her incredibly moving Instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/gabydabrowski/p/DEPGbMNvrCF/?img_index=13) Beatriz Haddad Maia hits one of the all-time bad serves (https://x.com/josemorgado/status/1873229229493764484?s=46&t=Rhiq-18RZr7lX_TkDfCsvA) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross shouts out Jiri Lehecka and Alexandre Muller for their title runs before delving into Reilly Opelka's splashy win over Novak Djokovic on his title run in Brisbane, Coco Gauff's second straight win over troublesome rival Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz's high-quality victory over Hubert Hurkacz to secure the United States its second United Cup title in three years. 00:00 Intro 01:00 Muller & Lehecka 03:15 Opelka Deep Dive 10:26 Djokovic Match 27:50 Gauff d. Swiatek 38:50 Iga's MTO 44:25 Fritz d. Hurkacz 56:00 United Cup IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/ 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

Coco Gauff picked up right where she left off to start the 2025 Hologic WTA Tour season. The World No.3 went undefeated at the United Cup to help lead Team USA to its second title at the mixed-teams event, punctuated by a hard-fought win over No.2 Iga Swiatek. 

In "Serving Aces" Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdière talk junior tennis, pickle ball, and summer tennis in Australia.  Alexandra traveled as a coach to San Antonio for the Girls 12s Winter Nationals.  Ougi talks about getting to the quarterfinals in a national pickle ball tournament in Canada.  Kareena Cross, number one junior in Southern California, comes on as a guest to tell Alexandra and Ougi what she felt about the Girls 12s Nationals.  Pre tournaments in Australia are winding up with injuries and retirements - and the USA won the United Cup with Coco Gauff leading the charge.  Alexandra shouts out her favorite dresses at the Golden Globes and ends with a Captain America quote that fits for junior tennis and professional tennis.  "I don't like bullies."

It's been quite a week. Catherine, David and Matt convene to review the United Cup, Brisbane, Auckland, the extraordinary performances of Coco Gauff, and an increasingly disturbing storyline on the WTA Tour.Part one - Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz give US victory in the United Cup. Is this a new Gauff? Plus, Tomas Machac shows his two sides, and Elena Rybakina clashes with WTA after announcing suspended Stefano Vukov will return to her team.Part two (from 44 minutes) - What happened in Brisbane, Auckland and Hong Kong? We review it all.Part three (from 69 minutes) - All the other news and a look ahead to the coming week on the Tours ahead of the Australian Open.Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts, including Tennis Re-Lived episodes, Grand Slam Review Shows, and monthly Live Shows on YouTube. Friends also get access to The Barge, Hannah's Column, and an ad-free listening experience to all episodes of The Tennis Podcast. 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, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop - We have just launched a range of caps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben and Tumaini are back together again in Melbourne, teeing up a season that started earlier than ever before, and a first week that ended with a classic. We discuss the United Cup, which reached a peak in the final with Coco Gauff beating Iga Swiatek, turning what had been a hopelessly lopsided rivalry into an absolute thriller, a shift that could have major ramifications atop women's tennis. We also discuss the rest of the United Cup, a successful event that really seems to have found its footing.  We also discuss Naomi Osaka's run to the final in Auckland, which ended in an abrupt injury retirement after winning the first set. We then cover Tumaini's trip to Brisbane, where there was a servebot renaissance and a chatty Novak Djokovic. On a more serious topic, we then cover the WTA confirming the existence of an investigation into Elena Rybakina's controversial coach Stefano Vukov, as reported by The Athletic. What do we know and—what don't we know—about the case at this juncture? Then to end with much more fun, Tumaini takes the "Z" Trivia quiz Ben recently wrote for Bounces.  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!

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief recaps Week 1 of the 2025 Pro Tennis Season. In Part One, he offers his final thoughts on all things 2025 United Cup. He breaks down a FANTASTIC final between Team USA and Team Poland, names his top performers of the event, plus so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: Gauff beats Swiatek - 3:27 Grading Swiatek's Week 1 - 16:54 Fritz holds on against Hurkacz - 25:30 Other standout performers - 32:54 Final United Cup thoughts - 38:21 Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on everything that happened throughout group play at the 2025 United Cup. He shares his takes on the top performers thus far, gives his predictions for the rest of the week, and so much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: United Cup - 4:06 Top Performers - 18:45 Predictions - 38:25 Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on Week 1 of the 2025 Pro Tennis Season. He shares his takeaways from the first few days of United Cup action, then previews all of Week One's action across the WTA, ATP, and ITF Tours.   Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks: United Cup - 2:42 WTA Brisbane - 18:53 ATP Brisbane - 24:27 WTA Auckland - 29:18 ATP Hong Kong - 34:22 WTA 125K + ATP Challengers - 38:48 Tennis Channel Podcast Network Visit https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/podcasts/ to stay current on the latest tennis news and trends and enjoy in-depth analysis and dynamic debates. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Email Newsletter: https://crackedracquets.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine is in Perth for the United Cup and she's joined by Matt to discuss everything they've seen and soaked up from the first tournament of the new season. Part one - Headlines from Perth including Elena Rybakina's new partnership with Goran Ivanisevic, Leylah Fernandez's serve vs Taylor Fritz, and the lack of vibes in Team Greece. Part two (from 33 minutes) - Sydney so far including Casper Ruud's thrilling win over Tomas Machac and Belinda Bencic's reality check against Jasmine Paolini. Plus, tennis experiments with timeouts. Part three (from 50 minutes) - Joao Fonseca's Next Gen Finals victory and other bits of news. Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts, including Tennis Re-Lived episodes, Grand Slam Review Shows, and monthly Live Shows on YouTube. Friends also get access to The Barge, Hannah's Column, and an ad-free listening experience to all episodes of The Tennis Podcast. Join 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, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop - We have just launched a range of caps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexandra and Hugues discuss the new 2025 tennis season, starting up now in Australia. First up are United Cup, Auckland and Brisbane. Much to look forward to at Brisbane with Djokovic playing singles and doubles with Kygrios. Meanwhile Kygrios has a tough first round match up against the 6 foot 8 Frenchman Perricard... They talk about Colorado's loss to BYU at the Alamo Bowl. Tough, but what a year for Coach Prime and his Buffaloes. Alexandra is in Texas at a junior end of the year event. Ougi is at home in Quebec.

Australia cayó con Argentina en la primera ronda de la United Cup de tenis que se juega en Sídney y Perth. Escucha esta y otras noticias deportivas del día.

Catherine, David and Matt convene to catch up on all the latest news from the off season and to look ahead to 2025. Part one - Coaching updates. Hubert Hurkacz hires Ivan Lendl AND Nicolas Massu; Donna Vekic teams up with Sascha Bajin; Emma Raducanu starts working with fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura. Part two (from 32 minutes) - Davis Cup Final 8 moves to Italy; Del Potro's sad farewell in Argentina; Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva becomes first active male pro player to come out as gay; WTA Awards. Part three (from 54 minutes) - Djokovic to start his season in Brisbane; United Cup preview. Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts, including Tennis Re-Lived episodes, Grand Slam Review Shows, and monthly Live Shows on YouTube. Friends also get access to The Barge, Hannah's Column, and an ad-free listening experience to all episodes of The Tennis Podcast. Join 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, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop - We have just launched a range of caps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.