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How do you double the size of a major sporting venue, rebuild its technology foundation, and still deliver a seamless experience for hundreds of thousands of fans? Recording from Cisco Live, I spoke with Robert Nichols, Principal Technical Architect for the Cincinnati Open, about the enormous undertaking behind one of the most respected tournaments in professional tennis. As an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, the Cincinnati Open recently completed a $260 million expansion that increased the campus from 20 to 40 acres, all while working against a deadline that could not be moved. Our conversation explores what happens behind the scenes when nearly 300,000 visitors arrive expecting every aspect of the event to work flawlessly. From ticket scanning and connectivity to food service, hospitality, broadcasting, security, and crowd management, every part of the operation depends on infrastructure that most fans never think about. Robert explains how the team approached modernization without losing the qualities that have made the tournament special for generations. Accessibility, proximity to the players, and a welcoming atmosphere remain central to the Cincinnati Open experience, even as the venue continues to grow. We also discuss occupancy analytics, connected cameras, wireless networking across 40 acres, and how data helps organizers make better operational decisions throughout the tournament. Along the way, Robert shares insights into the scale of planning required to support one of the largest events in professional tennis. Looking ahead, we examine how AI and automation could influence the future of live events, helping organizers improve operations while keeping the focus firmly on the fan experience. Whether you're interested in sports, technology, operations, or large-scale event management, this episode offers a rare look at what it takes to deliver an event watched by millions worldwide. What part of a live sporting event do you think requires the most coordination behind the scenes?

Capítulo de cierre grabado el mismo domingo de la final masculina, todavía masticando lo que acabamos de ver. Felipe conduce con Martín de vuelta del periplo parisino y el regreso de Hugo Romero después de varias semanas ausente (con gorrito de Rafa para la ocasión).Alexander Zverev finalmente levanta un Grand Slam. Más de cuatro horas, cinco sets, nervios a tope de ambos lados y los recuerdos de Vietnam siempre rondando (Tien en US Open, Alcaraz en RG 2024). Analizamos el partido set por set: el 6-1 demoledor del primer set en 39 minutos, el quiebre emocional del segundo set donde Cobolli encuentra los golpes, el tercer set chicoteado con un break point salvado de 23 shots, el cuarto donde Sacha se quiebra solo con dobles faltas, y el quinto set donde el quiebre clave en el 3-0 con tres break points en contra termina sellando el título.Antes del cierre, también la final femenina del sábado. Mirra Andreeva a los 19 años cumple con las expectativas largamente acumuladas y vence a Maja Chwalinska, la polaca lucky loser que vino desde la quali sin sponsor y casi sin hotel, tapando bocas durante dos semanas. Conchita Martínez como coach detrás del juego españolizado de Andreeva, paciencia y construcción.Y el debate que se viene: ¿dónde queda Zverev en el legado del tenis? Hugo y Felipe lo ponen bajo Medvedev (ser número uno pesa). Más las evaluaciones de pronósticos previos (todos nos caímos feo en algún momento), revelaciones (los italianos Cobolli y Arnaldi, jodar a pesar de la caída, el holandés de Jong como lucky loser hasta octavos), decepciones (Tsitsipas, Shelton y Fritz), la despedida de Stan Wawrinka, el campeón junior brasileño y la mira puesta en la temporada de pasto.Síguenos en Instagram @lucklosers_podcast Twitter @LuckyLoserscast  @luckyloserstenis Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@luckyloserspodcast8246

Komisja Europejska pogratulowała zwycięstwa w wyborach parlamentarnych premierowi Armenii; po kapitalnym turnieju French Open Maja Chwalińska wykonała gigantyczny skok w światowym tenisowym rankingu WTA awansując z miejsca 114. na 21. pozycję; 75 lat temu urodziła Kora – ikona polskiego rocka, przez wiele lat liderka zespołu Maanam; Hania Rani, kompozytorka nagrodzona Europejską Nagrodą Filmową za muzykę do filmu „Wartość sentymentalna”, o premierze albumu ze ścieżką dźwiękową do tego filmu. Zapraszamy do słuchania!

Komisja Europejska pogratulowała zwycięstwa w wyborach parlamentarnych premierowi Armenii; po kapitalnym turnieju French Open, zakończonym udziałem w finale, Maja Chwalińska wykonała gigantyczny skok w światowym tenisowym rankingu WTA, awansując z pozycji 114. na 21.; Muzeum Historii Polski przygotowuje wystawę stałą - największą tego typu ekspozycją w kraju; Michał Wiraszko, dyrektor artystyczny festiwalu w Jarocinie o przygotowaniach do tegorocznej edycji. Zapraszamy do słuchania!

pWotD Episode 3322: Mirra Andreeva Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 260,296 views on Saturday, 6 June 2026 our article of the day is Mirra Andreeva.Mirra Aleksandrovna Andreeva (born 29 April 2007) is a Russian professional tennis player. She has been ranked by the WTA as high as world No. 5 in singles, achieved in July 2025, and No. 12 in doubles, achieved in September 2025. Andreeva has won six WTA Tour–level singles titles, including a major at the 2026 French Open. In doubles, Andreeva has won three titles, including two WTA 1000 events, and was a silver medalist in women's doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics partnering Diana Shnaider.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:04 UTC on Sunday, 7 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Mirra Andreeva on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Emma.

Brett and Jimmy check in from vacation to give their opinions on all the craziness going on in Paris at Roland Garros. If Sascha Zverev can't win his first major now then it might never happen. He is the dominant favorite to come out with the trophy but will old demons creep in at the worst time? Aryna Sabalenka once again failed to finish in a grand slam match where she was in total control. This has become a unfortunate trend for the world #1 the past two years. It's a crazy dichotomy where on one hand she is by far the most dominant player on the WTA tour, but also has a hard time taking advantage of her chances to add to her grand slam total. Flavio Cobolli faces off against fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the top half semi making for a great opportunity for both players to make it further that they have ever been before. Can Mirra Andreeva conquer her Roland Garros demons from last year by coming out on top of the women's side? 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

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Martín Letelier vuelve de París con polerita oficial, raqueta, mochila llena de stickers y una experiencia para contar de pe a pa. Felipe conduce y se transforma en oyente privilegiado mientras Martín relata su primer Grand Slam: el "Disneyland del tenis", el ballotage de Roland Garros, las entradas de 34 euros (sí, leíste bien), el ground pass que te deja entrar a Philippe Chatrier si no está lleno, la estatua de Nadal en la entrada con las 14 finales grabadas, y la batalla épica de gritos entre la dupla francesa y los pocos chilenos en una cancha auxiliar viendo a Tabilo jugar dobles.Después hablamos de tenis. La amarga derrota de Tabilo contra Félix en octavos, la baja providencial de Vacherot que abrió el camino, y la polémica con Séptimo Game cuestionando que Tabilo jugara dobles el día anterior (Martín le rebate punto por punto). La caída de Sinner con la teoría caballerosa de Martín, "la final del mundo" Djokovic vs Fonseca y la confianza que se construye al ganarle a un grande, el regreso anunciado de Serena Williams a los 46, las notas de Caterina con Sabalenka como favorita clara, Iga eliminada y la promesa de Marta Kostiuk.Y la evaluación de los cuartos de final pronosticados: la sección 1 fue un desastre total (¿alguien tenía a Berrettini vs Arnaldi?), la sección 2 cumplió con Félix vs Cobolli, en la sección 3 nos jugamos a Fonseca vs Mensik y en la sección 4 acertamos con Zverev vs Jodar (con la triste vuelta a la realidad del español). Cierre con la pregunta del millón: ¿quién gana este Roland Garros tan abierto?Síguenos en Instagram @lucklosers_podcast Twitter @LuckyLoserscast  @luckyloserstenis Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@luckyloserspodcast8246

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/

Zach Heinzerling, the Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated director behind Netflix's new four-part documentary series Rafa. The series follows Rafael Nadal across the final year of his career, from his 2024 return through his retirement, while reaching back across two decades to tell the fuller story of one of the most decorated and most physically punished athletes in the history of tennis. The series goes beyond the 22 Grand Slams and 14 French Open titles to reveal what it cost to win them: a rare, incurable foot condition called Müller-Weiss syndrome, diagnosed when Rafa was just nineteen; years of aggressive medical intervention that left him with perforated intestines; and a 2022 Roland Garros run played on a foot deadened by nerve-blocking injections. For the first time on camera, Rafa removes his sock and shows the foot itself — an image he had guarded from the public for twenty years. The series also explores the formative role of his uncle and longtime coach Toni Nadal, whose tough-love methods shaped Rafa from the age of three; the anxiety and ritual beneath the on-court persona; and the rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic that defined a generation, including the now-famous Laver Cup farewell where Rafa and Federer sat side by side and wept. Featuring testimony from Federer, Djokovic, John McEnroe, and the family, coaches, and inner circle who have stood beside Nadal his entire career, Rafa is less a highlight reel than a portrait of a champion in negotiation with his own body — and an answer, or an attempt at one, to the question of why he kept playing long after that body told him to stop. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com The Story Behind My Podcast: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/i-was-the-narrator-of-my-own-family Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and Thomas Tuchel has finalized his England squad for the tournament. Frank and Eddie analyze some of his selections. Eddie explains that he understands that the inclusion of Henderson, Madueke, and Gordon shows that Tuchel wants a squad that fits his system, but will it work?  The Premier League season wrapped up with Arsenal as champions, Manchester City slipping up again, and Spurs narrowly avoiding relegation at the expense of West Ham. Roland Garros is underway in Paris, with some of the world's top players on both the ATP and WTA tours protesting prize money, but Eddie thinks they're being tone-deaf with some of their complaints.  Plus, Hull beat Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final following the controversy of 'spygate'. The Enhanced Games failed to deliver many world records, and would you go out of your way to attend a championship parade? 

College tennis has never been stronger on court… but behind the scenes, major changes are happening.In this episode, I'm joined by ITA CEO Dave Mullins to break down what's really going on in US college tennis right now.We discuss NIL deals, players getting paid, why some universities are cutting tennis programmes, and whether the current system is sustainable long term.We also chat about:Why more international players are choosing the college pathwayHow college tennis is producing stronger ATP and WTA players than everThe growing financial pressures inside college athleticsWhy Olympic sports are under threatThe future of NCAA tennisWhat players and parents should know before choosing the college routeWhether you're a junior player, parent, coach, or tennis fan, this episode gives a real insight into one of the biggest shifts happening in tennis development today.

Domingo 24 de mayo, 6 de la mañana, mentalidad de tiburón. Arranca Roland Garros 2026 y volvemos a la tradición más sagrada de Lucky Losers: la previa llave por llave del Grand Slam, esta vez con el equipo completo. Felipe Duarte en la conducción, regresa el CEO Raimundo Lira al estudio, y nos acompaña Martín Letelier que en unas horas se sube al avión rumbo a París como nuestro corresponsal en cancha en su primer Grand Slam.Revisamos las cuatro secciones del cuadro masculino: Sinner sin rivales reales a la vista (¿quién le saca un set?), la sección de los chilenos con Tabilo vs Majchrzak y Vacherot al fondo, Garín vs Learner Tien (que viene de ganar Ginebra), la sección caliente de Djokovic con el primer round contra Mpetshi Perricard (y el rant de Raimundo sobre la "conspiración" del horario), y la sección de Zverev donde Felipe se la juega fuerte con Cobolli llegando a la final.Más: las notas de Caterina para el cuadro femenino con los 10 partidos imprescindibles de primera ronda, la despedida emotiva de Monfils, el primer título ATP de Ignacio Busse en Hamburgo, y los pronósticos al cierre. Spoiler: si Sinner se lesiona, casi todos apuestan por Djokovic 25.Síguenos en Instagram @lucklosers_podcast Twitter @LuckyLoserscast  @luckyloserstenis Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@luckyloserspodcast8246

Old school Tennis and Bagels is BACK with the brains of the podcast: Vansh Vermani, the living tennis encyclopedia brings all his in-depth analysis and knowledge of players' form, injury, court conditions, past results, and more.We are doing a full draw preview, going section by section of both the Roland Garros men's and women's draws and finally making our picks for semi-finalists, finalists, and champions of the 2026 French Open!On the WTA side, great popcorn matches all around, with some really strong potential for upsets that could turn the draw upside down. But also trust in the seeded players, to find solutions, make it deep in the draw, and conquer their nemeses. Will Aryna Sabalenka win her first major of 2026? Will Coco Gauff defend her title with her grit through highs and lows? Can Elena Rybakina complete the Surface Slam? Is it the time that Iga Swiatek will finally overcome the Ostapenko mission impossible? Or is it someone else's time to win big in Paris?On the ATP, the Jannik Sinner question remains unanswered: who can stop him at all? Seemingly unbeatable, it feels like acts of God are his only great challenge left without Alcaraz in the draw and an aging Novak Djokovic. If injury, terrible weather conditions with a brutally hot sun, and/or a miraculous performance by some anointed player doesn't stop him, it feels like nothing will. Though Djokovic already operated miracles during his career, including the Australian Open earlier this year, and Medvedev coming back from getting double-bageled by Berrettini in Monte Carlo to take a set off Sinner in Rome does sound like a godly act, too.Who will prevail on the red clay?Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felipe Duarte vuelve de vacaciones con kilitos de más y un 6-0 6-1 en el cuerpo, así que nada mejor que sentarse con la técnica Caterina Colombo a repasar todo lo que dejó Roma 2026.Sinner campeón otra vez, con los problemas físicos reapareciendo justo en la semi contra Medvedev. Ruud sorpresivo finalista con Darderi quedándole grande la semifinal (mención especial a los lentes en la entrada). Caterina nos explica el fenómeno Sinner en Italia, por qué es como un Beatle y la presión brutal de jugar en casa.Por el lado chileno, mala noticia tras mala noticia: Tabilo se desplomó 6-0 6-2 contra Francisco Cerúndolo, se bajó de Geneva sin explicación y queda el question mark para Roland Garros. Garín cayó digno contra Davidovich Fokina y Jarry se baja de París por el codo, hundiéndose en el ranking.Por el lado WTA, Svitolina campeona en Roma venciendo a Coco Gauff, el partidazo Siniakova vs Kalinskaya con 9 match points salvados, y conversamos sobre maternidad y tenis con los casos de Serena, Kim Clijsters y Bencic.Y de yapa: la previa de Roland Garros con Alcaraz fuera, Djokovic en tour de despedida, el boycott que no será y los pronósticos femeninos de Caterina.Síguenos en Instagram @lucklosers_podcast Twitter @LuckyLoserscast Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@luckyloserspodcast8246Síguenos en Instagram @lucklosers_podcast Twitter @LuckyLoserscast  @luckyloserstenis Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@luckyloserspodcast8246

¡QUE RUEDE LA PELOTA! ⚽ Duelo de colombianos en la final de la Liga MX, Kevin Mier y Wilmer Ditta se enfrentan a Álvaro Angulo.

(I said Svitolina beat four Top 20 players on route to the Rome title - this is wrong. She beat three Top 5 opponents, but the next higher ranking she beat was World no.25 Hailey Baptiste.)Elina Svitolina wins her first WTA 1000 since Rome 2018. Her third crown in the Italian capital, with hard-fought, well-earned wins over Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. What a tournament by the Ukrainian, who sits now as the WTA Race World No.3, and No.7 in the 52-week rankings.Will that be enough to earn her a first grand slam title at Roland Garros, starting next week??Time will tell - but, I think that would be really difficult. Not so much because Svitolina is not a great player, in fact, she's probably the best version of herself on a tennis court in her career. But the WTA is full of surprises, and the level is insanely high across the board. The Top 5 is playing amazing tennis, with Aryna Sabalenka being as consistent a World No.1 can be, reaching SF and Finals at almost every tournament she plays, only without the major title to show for it in 2026. Which in turn could make her even more dangerous an motivated to win her first Roland Garros trophy.Elena Rybakina the WTA Race World No.1, World No.2 in the 52-week rankings, and Australian Open champion, would be looking to transform her Race ranking into her real ranking, climbing to World No.1 for the first time in her career with a deep run in Paris - a title would all but guarantee it. And then, who knows: a Calendar Grand Slam in the making?Gauff, the defending champion at Roland Garros, lost to Svitolina in the Rome final in a tough three-setter. Doesn't matter how Gauff plays, it seems it's always impossible to beat her without massive effort. There are no true bad days for the American. She's coming for that title again, no matter who stands in her way - even if it's her own self.Finally, Iga Swiatek. The four-time Roland Garros champion started the year without playing well at all. All seemed completely out of control, with her game spiraling and losses stacking up. Until Francisco Roig joined her team as her new coach, and a couple days with Rafa Nadal himself, seemingly changed the course of her year overnight. Now playing a much more confident tennis, with her strengths emphasized and game plans set on more that just hit the ball very hard, Swiatek made us all look at her again as one of the top favourites. But you can't just erase months of struggle like that, and her loss to Svitolina in Rome showed that, despite the great progress over this clay season, Swiatek might still have some internal issues to work out before fully returning to her very best. Will it happen at Roland Garros 2026?We will have to wait and see how all this unfolds.Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(I said Svitolina beat four Top 20 players on route to the Rome title - this is wrong. She beat three Top 5 opponents, but the next higher ranking she beat was World no.25 Hailey Baptiste.)Elina Svitolina wins her first WTA 1000 since Rome 2018. Her third crown in the Italian capital, with hard-fought, well-earned wins over Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. What a tournament by the Ukrainian, who sits now as the WTA Race World No.3, and No.7 in the 52-week rankings.Will that be enough to earn her a first grand slam title at Roland Garros, starting next week??Time will tell - but, I think that would be really difficult. Not so much because Svitolina is not a great player, in fact, she's probably the best version of herself on a tennis court in her career. But the WTA is full of surprises, and the level is insanely high across the board. The Top 5 is playing amazing tennis, with Aryna Sabalenka being as consistent a World No.1 can be, reaching SF and Finals at almost every tournament she plays, only without the major title to show for it in 2026. Which in turn could make her even more dangerous an motivated to win her first Roland Garros trophy.Elena Rybakina the WTA Race World No.1, World No.2 in the 52-week rankings, and Australian Open champion, would be looking to transform her Race ranking into her real ranking, climbing to World No.1 for the first time in her career with a deep run in Paris - a title would all but guarantee it. And then, who knows: a Calendar Grand Slam in the making?Gauff, the defending champion at Roland Garros, lost to Svitolina in the Rome final in a tough three-setter. Doesn't matter how Gauff plays, it seems it's always impossible to beat her without massive effort. There are no true bad days for the American. She's coming for that title again, no matter who stands in her way - even if it's her own self.Finally, Iga Swiatek. The four-time Roland Garros champion started the year without playing well at all. All seemed completely out of control, with her game spiraling and losses stacking up. Until Francisco Roig joined her team as her new coach, and a couple days with Rafa Nadal himself, seemingly changed the course of her year overnight. Now playing a much more confident tennis, with her strengths emphasized and game plans set on more that just hit the ball very hard, Swiatek made us all look at her again as one of the top favourites. But you can't just erase months of struggle like that, and her loss to Svitolina in Rome showed that, despite the great progress over this clay season, Swiatek might still have some internal issues to work out before fully returning to her very best. Will it happen at Roland Garros 2026?We will have to wait and see how all this unfolds.Favourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shelby Rogers joins the podcast to recap The Italian Open, where Elina Svitolina went on a sensational run to win the event for the third time. Rogers explains why Svitolina is better than ever and what finalist Coco Gauff can do to keep improving. The former WTA pro also examines the field of contenders for the women's title at Roland Garros, and even suggests a few younger players that could be ready for their moment. Rogers also recaps Jannik Sinner's victory on home-soil, as the Italian wins yet another Masters tournament on clay. Is there anyone that step to the World No. 1 in Paris? Rogers dives into that difficult question and covers several other top ATP storylines including Carlos Alcaraz's announcement that he will be missing Wimbledon, and what it might mean for Novak Djokovic's chances at a 25th major. And Rogers discusses how she's adjusted to life after the conclusion of her playing career, and why she thoroughly enjoys broadcasting. 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.

AGENDA:  Intro Jannik Sinner campeón del Masters 1000 de Roma vs Casper Ruud (6-4, 6-4) . Primera vez que lo gana en su carrera y con esto completa el Career Golden Masters. Título 29 de su carrera.. Estadísticas del italiano.  Road a la final Final como tal Semis Elina Svitolina campena del WTA 1000 de Roma vs Coco Gauff (6-4, 6-7, 6-2) .3era vez que lo gana. 5to título de WTA 1000 y titulo 20 en total para la ucraniana. Estadísticas de Svitolina especialmente su gran run al trofeo. Final como tal.  Semis Conclusiones finales del clay court season pre Roland Garros. Picks Torneos esta semana:  ATP 500 Hamburgo ATP 250 Ginebra WTA 500 Estocolmo WTA 250 Rabat Top 10's Y más ...  Instagram: @TennisPiochas Twitter: @TennisPiochas TikTok: @tennis.piochas   Distribuido por Genuina Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Catherine, David and Matt convened for a live show to discuss Elina Svitolina crowning one of the all-time great title runs, Jannik Sinner completing his set of all the Masters titles, and what it all means for Paris. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 33:48). What made the final between Svitolina and Coco Gauff so compelling? How did Svitolina's victory show off her evolution as a player? And what's the status of The Mix heading into Roland Garros? Part two - ATP (33:49 - 1:13:22) We cover Sinner's tough semi-final win over Daniil Medvedev and his more straightforward victory in the final against Casper Ruud. Could he win all the Masters 1000 events this year? How much mental and physical fatigue is he battling? And who - or what - can stop Sinner is Paris?Part three - The week ahead (1:13:23 - 1:26:33). Emma Raducanu has reunited with Andrew Richardson - are we hopeful? 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.

Cette semaine avait lieu le tournoi WTA 125 de Clarins. L'occasion pour Eric Salliot et Anthony Rech d'aller débattre avec les dirigeants du tournoi et de la Fédération Française de Tennis pour évoquer l'avenir du tennis féminin et sa progression. Stéphanie Cohen-Aloro, la directrice du tournoi, et Didier Retière, Directeur Technique National de la Fédération Française de Tennis, sont les invités de Court N°1 pour cet épisode exceptionnel sur le tennis féminin.

Il y a bien longtemps que l'on avait pas vu Jannik Sinner être en difficulté. Le Foro Italico a assisté à un grand spectacle hier entre Daniil Medvedev et Jannik Sinner. Au vu de la première manche, nous étions persuadés que l'Italien allait signer une 33ème victoire en Masters 1000 et rejoindre la finale à Rome, mais Daniil à saisi sa chance dans le deuxième set en multipliant les amortis et en profitant d'un Sinner amoindri (vomissement, souffle coupé, grande transpiration).Le Match n'a pas pu aller à son terme en raison de la pluie et la rencontre ne reprendra qu'aujourd'hui (4-2 Sinner dans l'ultime set). Alors la nuit va-t-elle porter conseil à l'Italien ou au Russe.Dans cette émission, nous reviendrons aussi sur la qualification de Casper Ruud pour sa première finale à Rome après avoir écrasé Darderi.Enfin, une grande page WTA est prévue avec la magnifique finale entre Svitolina et Gauff. Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Catherine, David and Matt review an eventful few days of action in Rome and look ahead to finals weekend. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 44:40). We discuss how Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff have both reached the final, including Svitolina's remarkable wins on back-to-back nights over Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek, as well as Gauff's battling victory over Mirra Andreeva and gradual improvement in form. Who has the edge in the final? Plus, we analyse Swiatek's tournament and wonder what it means for Roland Garros, and we hear Pam Shriver's observations from her time coaching in Rome. Part two - ATP (44:41 - 1:15:10). We start with Jannik Sinner's record-breaking run as he sweeps through the field while managing some fatigue. But there's plenty of chaos around Sinner to discuss, including a thrilling win for Daniil Medvedev against Martin Landaluce, a late-night, smoke-interrupted epic between Luciano Darderi and Rafael Jodar, and some very graceless quotes from Alexander Zverev. There's collective joy that Arthur Fils will be fit for Roland Garros and sadness that Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn. Part three - News (1:15:11 - 1:37:03). We react to the news that Andy Murray will coach Jack Draper for the grass court season and give our thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz's Vanity Fair cover. 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.

Ben reacts to the day's tennis action at the Rome Masters 2026. Darderi OUTLASTS Jodar in a late-night Rome thriller, Swiatek DOMINATES Pegula, Ruud battles past Khachanov and Svitolina shocks Rybakina!

In this episode, we preview a blockbuster showdown at the 2026 Italian Open as Coco Gauff takes on Elina Svitolina in the WTA Rome final. We break down the key tactical battles, recent form, head-to-head history, and how the slow clay courts in Rome could shape the match. Can Gauff's elite athleticism and heavy topspin overwhelm Svitolina's defensive consistency and counterpunching? Or will the experienced Ukrainian find a way to disrupt the rhythm and claim another big clay-court title? We also discuss what this final means heading into Roland Garros, the biggest pressure points for both players, and give our full match prediction, including scoreline picks and X-factors to watch. If you're following the WTA season or looking ahead to the French Open, this is the perfect preview before championship Sunday in Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alice Tubello, 256ème au classement WTA, a reçu une wild-card pour le tableau final à Roland-Garros. Un parcours du combattant pour la Françaises issue du Puy-de-Dôme après six opérations dont deux à la hanche. Alice Tubello performe depuis quelques mois et veut honorer au maximum cette wild-card. Elle nous raconte le moment où elle a appris cette invitation.

4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley are joined by WTA pro and model Carson Branstine to discuss the realities of life on tour outside the top 100. Carson, currently recovering from a torn labrum, opens up about funding her career without a coach or physio, her viral TikTok calling out player welfare failures, and how she balances tennis with modeling and a new finance venture. Kim adds perspective from her time on the WTA board and her own battles with the tour's injury fine system.  Kim and Blair also break down a busy week in Rome: Sorana Cirstea beating Sabalenka at 36 years old and reconsidering her retirement and Coco Gauff's admission of off-court struggles. They also weigh in on Project Red Eye, the player-led push for greater Grand Slam revenue sharing, and the story of Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova, who is using her platform to raise funds for the Ukrainian military. Kim closes with a tactical breakdown of Iga Swiatek's backhand slice, explaining why it has become one of the most effective weapons on tour heading into Roland Garros. 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  ' Kim's Recs Mouth Tape: https://zippit.nl/en/products/mouth-tape?shpxid=6de1bfcf-6ccc-45df-81f6-c3866e134212  Powder SPF: https://www.nomige.com/en/pages/leeray?srsltid=AfmBOoqztTF81pHzn42YLvMfTi3r66QSCxEpBvuZY26Q-9wmEN9j1Og3  Blair's Rec SPF Setting Spray https://www.onesizebeauty.com/products/on-til-dawn-mattifying-sunscreen-makeup-setting-spray-spf-28-full?srsltid=AfmBOorYde4DM29IipIoN4yJZqGzsR5_8PeRY3XihUDevWe_f1odVst6&variant=45363114574023  ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00: Welcome to Love All 1:09: Carson Branstine joins Love All 3:02: Carson on Kim Clijsters as her idol & inspiration to play tennis 5:28: Injury update 8:29: Carson's life off court 11:28: Carson's viral TikTok: The realities of life on the WTA tour 13:54: Reaction to the TikTok 18:51: Kim & Carson on player costs, prize money & the financial grind of pro tennis 25:02: Can you have quality of life and compete at the highest level in tennis? 35:22: Henley's Headlines: Rome Open update & Sorana Cîrstea's retirement year story 44:13: Aryna Sabalenka's form heading into Roland Garros 45:55: Coco Gauff's emotional struggles  51:03: Oleksandra Oliynikova: Using her platform to support Ukraine & challenging the WTA 59:09: Kim-formation: Iga Świątek's renewed joy with coach Francisco Roig 1:01:40: Iga's backhand tactics against Osaka 1:04:16: Francisco Roig ruptures his Achilles at practice & returns immediately 1:07:15: Holger Rune skips Roland Garros to protect his Achilles recovery 1:08:42: Rec Room: Mouth tape, SPF setting spray & brush-on sunscreen  1:14:07: Closing thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We catch up with Nicole Melichar-Martinez from Rome and unpack the day-to-day life behind WTA doubles, from gym sessions and practice blocks to physio, massage, and travel logistics. We also zoom out on the clay season, her Stuttgart win, team chemistry, and the mindset shift Nicole is making to stay present when momentum flips fast.Favorite clay-season meal in Stuttgart and the no-menu restaurant experienceHow a Rome tournament day is structured from gym to practiceHow tour physios and tournament massage work, including booking and priorityWhat clicked in Stuttgart with Samsonova, and why indoor clay suits her gameHow doubles prep changes when partners are singles-focusedBillie Jean King Cup, the Olympics, and playing for Team USAWhat makes Siniakova and Townsend so tough, and how to scout a streaking teamWhat she's doing on the court to help her play better under pressure and enjoy the moments (you should do this too!)Nicole has advanced to the Rome quarterfinals alongside Cristina Bucsa. Be sure to follow along throughout the rest of the year. You can watch all her doubles matches on Tennis Channel Plus.Learn more about Nicole & follow:InstagramWTA ProfileWikipedia -----**Join the #1 Doubles Strategy Newsletter for Club Tennis Players** New doubles strategy lessons weekly straight to your inbox**Become a Tennis Tribe Member**Tennis Tribe Members get access to premium video lessons, a monthly member-only webinar, doubles strategy Ebooks & Courses, exclusive discounts on tennis gear, and more.Learn More & Sign Up Here**Other Free Doubles Content**Serve Strategy CheatsheetReturn Strategy CheatsheetServe Strategy 101 - Video Course

Temas:-Jannik Sinner gana el Masters 1000 de Madrid y sigue rompiendo récord tras récord.-Marta Kostyuk gana el WTA 1000 de Madrid-Jugadores planean boicot a Roland Garros-Deberían darle más dinero los Grand Slams a los jugadores?-Picks ATP y WTA Roma 2026

AGENDA:  Intro Todo sobre el Masters 1000 y WTA 1000 de Roma.  Octavos de final de la ATP. Cuartos de final de la WTA.  Y más ... Instagram: @TennisPiochas Twitter: @TennisPiochas TikTok: @tennis.piochas   Distribuido por Genuina Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Catherine, David and the Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare look back on a dramatic opening week at Rome's Foro Italico.Part one - WTA (00:00 - 16:41). Charlie brings us up to speed on the latest stand off between the top players and the Grand Slams over prize money, and Aryna Sabalenka's bold claim that the players are prepared to boycott in order to achieve the revenue share they think they deserve. Is it all hot air? Do the players have a point or are they being greedy?Part two - WTA (16:41 - 50:09). After Charlie explains the bizarre circumstances around Emma Raducanu's pre tournament withdrawal, we get into the nitty gritty of the women's results so far, including a shock early defeat and injury scare for the World Number One Sabalenka. Part three - ATP (50:09). Injury and illness drama also dominated the early stages of the men's event, with Djokovic compromised by stomach issues and Dino Prizmic capitalising in spectacular fashion. Is Dino finally happening? And is there anyone left standing between Darth Sinner and a maiden title in Rome?Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠: https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcastCheck out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.thetennispodcast.net/shopSign 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): http://eepurl.com/gbmzRXFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast): / djqzbwwmk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica McMillen, a USTA Committee member and Business Development Director for The Capital Area Tennis Association joins the podcast to share her own personal story within the game. McMillen explains how she became involved with tennis, what ignited the passion for helping others, and why organizing and volunteering are as fulfilling as anything. The Texas native dives into a wide range of topics including growing the sport, helping to establish a successful WTA tour tournament in Austin, and why tennis is the healthiest sport of them all. 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.

Un an après son épopée fantastique qui l'avait menée jusqu'en demi-finale, Loïs Boisson revient sur les lieux de son plus grand exploit, mais dans un contexte radicalement différent. Après six mois d'absence, la Dijonnaise a dû composer avec une reprise tardive et des sensations encore fragiles sur terre battue. Ses récentes défaites au premier tour des WTA 1000 de Madrid et de Rome montrent une joueuse en manque de rythme, qui se bat contre son propre corps pour retrouver ce tennis instinctif qui nous avait tant fait vibrer. Est-il humainement possible de retrouver son meilleur niveau en trois semaines ? Mission impossible ou exploit en vue ? Peut-on croire à un nouveau miracle quand on a déjà appris à tout reconstruire ?Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

AGENDA:  Intro Jannik Sinner campeon del Mutua Madrid Open vs Alexander Zverev (6-1, 6-2) para ganar su 5to Masters seguido, 4to Masters del año y título #28.  Final como tal.  Road a la final.  Stats de Sinner.  Picks - Los 3 le atinamos a Sinner.  Marta Kostyuk campeono del Mutua Madrid Open vs Mirra Andreeva (6-3, 7-5) y el 3er título de su carrera. Final como tal. Road a la final. Comentarios sobre Mirra Andreeva.  Todo listo para el Masters 1000 y WTA 1000 de Roma.  Roads a la final de los/las primeros 4 sembrados/as.  Posibles QF por siembra.  Picks Top 10's Y más ... Instagram: @TennisPiochas Twitter: @TennisPiochas TikTok: @tennis.piochas   Distribuido por Genuina Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aryna Sabalenka is a three-time Madrid champion, World No.1 by many points, and possible favourite for Roland Garros.Elena Rybakina is the Australian Open champion. World No.1 in the Race, an just won Stuttgart with only one tough match.Yet, in a turn of events, it was Marta Kostyuk who rose up to the challenge and took the opportunity in the final by defeating a struggling Mirra Andreeva to win her first WTA 1000 trophy in Madrid. Sabalenka lost in the Quarter-finals, Rybakina in the 4th round.Sadly, Kostyuk won't play in Rome next, but she remains an intriguing contender for the Roland Garros crown.But where does all that leave us in regards to Rome?In an exciting place where there's a crap ton at stake: dominance, Wolrd No.1 battles, and favouritism for the second major of the year.Rome could be one of the best tournaments of the year, on both tours.SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialFavourite this podcast if you like our work :)SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel!Follow TENNIS AND BAGELS!Twitter/X: https://x.com/TennisAndBAGELSAndre:Twitter/X - https://x.com/RolembergAndreBlueSky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/andrerolemberg.bsky.socialVansh: https://x.com/vanshv2kOwen (BlueSky Social): https://bsky.app/profile/owensports.bsky.socialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Après deux mois d'absence et l'impasse sur Madrid, Novak Djokovic fait son grand retour au Masters 1000 de Rome. Dans quel état physique arrive-t-il au Foro Italico ? Peut-il empêcher Jannik Sinner de réaliser un exploit historique à domicile ? Dans cette émission, on décortique l'intégralité du tirage au sort des tableaux ATP et WTA de cet Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2026. Analyse des parcours, pièges potentiels et favoris : on vous dit tout avant le début des hostilités ! Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

To join ATP Fantasy head to https://play.fantasy.atptour.com/noth...Code to join our Nothing Major league: 981-0H8TXThe ATP Fantasy segment was brought to you by our #partner ATP Tour.On this Monday episode of Nothing Major, Sam Querrey, John Isner, Steve Johnson and special guest Steve Weissman recap Madrid and preview Rome. Weissman explains how he writes and runs TC Live, then the group breaks down Jannik Sinner's emphatic 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Zverev in a 56-minute Masters final and debates what it would take to beat Sinner, plus where Zverev fits behind Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. They cover Marta Kostyuk beating Mirra Andreeva for a WTA 1000 title, discuss Kostyuk's backflip background, and highlight Hailey Baptiste's upset of Aryna Sabalenka saving six match points. The show hits Kei Nishikori announcing his final season and top players' criticism of French Open prize money. The show then features “Wiseman's Wisdom” backing Arthur Fils, stats on Sabalenka's streaks, and Sam's query comparing popularity of Cristiano Ronaldo, Roger Federer and Virat Kohli worldwide. The show closes with Rome picks, Iga Swiatek concern, ATP fantasy changes, and a closing Pacific-time rant.00:00 Show Kickoff and Guest Intro01:22 How TC Live Gets Made04:54 Madrid Final Sinner Dominates08:41 Can Anyone Stop Sinner10:47 Zverev Ranking Debate13:31 WTA Madrid Kostyuk Breakthrough16:38 French Favorites and Iga Debate18:25 Baptiste Upset and Rising Stock22:44 Nishikori Retirement Talk26:31 French Open Prize Money Fight31:27 Weissman's Wisdom Fils Pick32:52 Arthur Fils Hype Train34:53 Stevie Stats Sabalenka Streak35:37 Serve Bot Zverev Madrid36:17 Most Popular Athlete Debate40:15 Rome Preview Djokovic Outlook41:58 Americans Struggle On Clay44:21 Iga Rome Panic Meter46:37 ATP Fantasy Team Tweaks49:18 Best Dressed And Farewell51:19 Hottie Curse And Time Zone Rant55:07 Wrap Up 

Catherine, David and Matt are joined by The Athletic's Matt Futterman to discuss finals weekend in Madrid and what it might all mean for Roland Garros. Part one - ATP (00:00 - 38:00). We start with Jannik Sinner's demolition of Alexander Zverev and what it told us about their match up and the gap between Sinner and everyone else in the field in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz. Why was Zverev so poor in the final? Is Sinner in a mix of one at Roland Garros? And who or what might be his biggest obstacles? Part two - WTA (38:01 - 1:05:01). We discuss Marta Kostyuk winning the biggest title of her career over Mirra Andreeva, the keys to that victory, and whether this puts her in contention to win in Paris. Plus, can Andreeva learn to do that really hard thing of separating self-worth from results, and why does The Mix feel bigger on the women's side? Part three - Rome preview (1:05:02 - 1:22:11) Full details of the Mike Dickson Award can be found 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.

Ben previews the Madrid Open 2026 Finals - Sinner vs Zverev & Andreeva vs Kostyuk. Tell us your predictions in the comments! Join the ATP Fantasy League : https://fantasy.atptour.com/leagues On the WTA side, teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva takes on the in-form Marta Kostyuk in what promises to be a thrilling clash. Then on the ATP side, world number one Jannik Sinner faces Madrid specialist Alexander Zverev for the title. In this video, we break down: ✅ How each player reached the final ✅ Semi-final performances analysed ✅ Head-to-head records ✅ Tactical keys to victory ✅ Full match predictions Can Sinner continue his dominance? Will Zverev thrive in Madrid conditions again? Is this Andreeva's big breakthrough moment? Or can Kostyuk win the biggest title of her career?

Catherine, David and Matt look ahead to the women's final and the men's semis in Madrid. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 29:59). The Athletic's Matt Futterman provides a report from on the ground in Madrid before we discuss Hailey Baptiste's thrilling upset of Aryna Sabalenka as well as the paths that Mirra Andreeva and Marta Kostyuk have taken to the final. Part two - ATP (30:00 - 56:16). After Jannik Sinner's impressive victory over Rafael Jodar, can Arthur Fils stop him? In the other semi-final, we discuss how Alexander Blockx has got there to face Alexander Zverev. Part three - News (56:17 - 1:12:07). Jack Draper is out of Roland Garros and will drop outside of the Top 100. We also have some insight into Emma Raducanu's coaching developments…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.

What does it really take to coach at the very top of the game?And how does a 32-year-old coach find himself leading the journey of one of the fastest-rising players in world tennis?In this episode of Control the Controllables, we sit down with Maxime Tchoutakian, the coach of Vicky Mboko — a 19-year-old who has taken the tennis world by storm, breaking into the Top 10 in less than a year.But Max's story is just as compelling as the player he now coaches.Ranked 530 in the world as a player, he took the US college route at Baylor University, rebuilt his career from scratch after COVID, and walked into the Mouratoglou Academy with no clear coaching plan, only to have one practice with Victoria Azarenka and receive a call from her agent 30 minutes later.What he shares in this episode gives a rare, honest look at what it really means to operate inside the world's best tennis teams.In this episode:What it was actually like telling a former World Number 1 how to improve her game at age 26.The moment Azarenka asked him to become her full-time coach and how scary that felt.Why adaptation is the single most important skill to survive life on the WTA tour.His honest take on whether coaches are paid well enough for what they sacrifice.What makes Victoria Mboko so special and why Max believes she will win multiple Grand Slams.The brutal truth about French tennis: why talented kids keep falling short when it matters most.His biggest coaching regret and why he wishes he'd trusted himself sooner.CONNECT WITH CONTROL THE CONTROLLABLESWebsite: https://www.controlthecontrollables.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctc.podcast/Email us: ctc.podcast@sototennis.comMentioned in this episode:Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go

Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the biggest headlines — a mystery illness sweeping the Madrid Open, Hailey Baptiste's viral racket smash, the Vondrousova anti-doping case, the CEO of the WTA stepping down, and the Taylor Fritz–Morgan Riddle breakup. During the fan Q&A segment, Kim reflects on the surprising "post-Slam" loneliness she felt after her 2005 US Open victory and offers tactical advice on overcoming first-round jitters through constant foot movement. The discussion dives into the high-stakes world of tennis media as Blair explains the decision-making process behind "spicy" on-court interviews, while Kim recounts the comical origin of her legendary doubles partnership with Ai Sugiyama. Closing on a personal note, Kim shares the story of when her sons realized she was a famous tennis player. 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  Kim's Rec: Bontanny Portable Red Light Device Blair's Rec: WMP Eyewear Sunglasses Amazon Sunglasses ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 Welcome to Love All  10:30 Henley's Headlines: Madrid Open 14:17 WTA CEO steps down & ITF lawsuit  16:44 Vondrousova anti-doping case update  25:38 Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle breakup  29:42 Fan Q&A: After winning a Grand Slam, is there an emotion you felt that would surprise people?  32:01 How long did the glow of a Slam win last?  33:13 What is your funniest media memory?  37:09 Which player you faced would you most like to interview?  38:17 How do tennis players learn English when it's not their first language?  43:23 As a teen breakout, what kept you grounded and hungry?  46:29 How do I overcome nerves?  51:25 When there's a spicy moment during a match, what's the process for the on-court interviewer?  55:48 How did you and Sugiyama come to pair up as a doubles team?  59:16 When did Kim's kids realize their mom was famous?  1:06:09 Rec Room  1:11:27 Closing thoughts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it was bad shrimp or a virus, the outcome – or the output, rather – was the same. Week one of Madrid was rocked by player illness and withdrawals, with Iga retiring for only the second time in her career and Coco getting sick on court before pulling through against Cirstea. We take a scattershot approach to Madrid, highlighting Pliskova, Jodar, and Grant (and a few lowlights). Plus, we take an extended look at electronic line calling on clay, the untrustworthiness of ball marks, and the imperfections and idiosyncrasies of tennis that make the sport sing. We finish up with some offcourt news – including the surprising departure of the WTA's CEO – plus rapid-fire listener questions.  1:40 Carlos is out of Rome and Roland Garros 4:35 Virus or food poisoning … either way, the players were sick as dogs  11:40 Plisko, Naomi, Tyra Grant, Rafa J 21:05 Alex and Grigor down bad, Stefanos crashing out but actually winning 26:20 Electronic line calling on clay: the ball mark isn't as clear-cut as you'd think 35:15 Maria Sharapova is in the podcast business 38:15 WTA CEO Portia Archer has resigned 40:35 The Fritz-Riddle breakup 43:55 A few listener questions

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on all things Madrid - a tournament which has been hit by a bout of apparent food poisoning, but with plenty of interesting plot lines still developing. Part one - WTA (00:00 - 32:38). We cover Post Puke Gauff's gutsy victory over Sorana Cirstea, Elena Rybakina coming through a couple of testing three setters, and a nice run for Hailey Baptiste. Plus, David fills us in on the return to form of Caty McNally and we make some predictions for the week ahead. Part two - ATP (32:39 - 1:05:44) Rafael Jodar's win over Joao Fonseca was the standout moment of the tournament so far. How did Jodar win it? What happened to Fonseca in the decider? And did their match prove how good they are or reveal some potential weaknesses? There's also chat about Lorenzo Musetti beginning to rediscover his confidence, some wild Terence Atmane scenes, and debate about who might come through the bottom half to (probably) face Jannik Sinner in the final. Part three - News (1:05:45 - 1:21:51). We get some ⁠extra information from the ITIA⁠ about Marketa Vondrousova's case and we react to the news that Portia Archer has left her role as WTA CEO. 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.

5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. Roberto Bautista Agut Madrid farewell & Rafael Jodar wins his debut 2. Ons Jabeur announces birth of her new son & Camilla Giorgi announces she'll return in 2027 3. WTA announced that CEO Portia Archer has stepped down 4. Tennis took over the 2026 Laureus Awards 5. The World Team Table Tennis Championships start next Tuesday Subscribe to the 5 Setter Newsletter here! https://www.newsletter.servedpodcast.com/ Grab Some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters sits down with Roland Garros champion and Italian tennis icon Francesca Schiavone for a candid conversation about life on and off the tour. They revisit their years on the circuit: the intense training, the competitiveness, and the loneliness of tennis. Francesca also shares her 2019 cancer diagnosis, how her discipline as an athlete helped her through chemotherapy, and the role her family, wife, and close friend Flavia Pennetta played in her recovery. Today, Schiavone is fully active in the game, running her Schiavone Team Lab academy near Milan and coaching 18-year-old one-handed backhand talent Lilli Tagger, who she believes has Grand Slam potential.  Kim also discusses her Roland Garros favorites for 2026, making a strong case for why Rybakina belongs in the conversation alongside Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. She breaks down Ben Shelton's serve variety and why it's becoming a weapon even on clay, and reacts to a 19-year-old qualifier stunning everyone at her very first WTA tour event.  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 Francesca Schiavone joins the show 3:23 Kim & Schiavone's Tour Friendship 8:19 Coaching Young Players: Social Media, Meditation & Building Identity  11:41 16th Anniversary of Winning Roland Garros 13:14 Schiavone Team Lab Academy 16:01 The One-Handed Backhand: Will There Be Another WTA Slam Winner?  16:39 Lilli Tagger: Schiavone's 18-Year-Old Prodigy  22:04 Why More Female Grand Slam Champions Should Be Coaching  23:41 Favorite Career Memory: The Insane 4-Day US Open Match vs. Sugiyama  25:40 Longest Women's Grand Slam Match Ever: Schiavone vs. Kuznetsova  27:13 Schiavone's Cancer Battle in 2019: How Tennis Discipline Saved Her  30:03 Family, Flavia Pennetta & The Support System That Got Her Through  32:01 Spotting Sinner at 15 & Predicting He'd Be World No. 1  36:44 Rapid Fire: Italian Quotes, Favorite Shots & Pasta Orders  37:41 Toughest Opponents: Venus, Kim, Sharapova & Russian Hard Hitters  40:33 Closing thoughts 41:29 Henley's Headlines: First All-Ukrainian WTA Final & 19-Year-Old Qualifier  44:03 Rybakina Wins Stuttgart 46:25 Muchova Beats Coco for the First Time in Seven Tries  47:01 Ben Shelton Makes American Clay Court History in Munich  49:11 Arthur Fils Wins Barcelona & French Open Excitement Builds  51:23 Kim's Laureus Award Win in 2010  52:15 Kim-Formation: Is Elena Rybakina a Roland Garros Favorite?  55:06 Roland Garros Title Predictions: Sabalenka, Rybakina & Coco 56:49 Closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Roddick sits down with 18-year-old WTA sensation Iva Jovic (World No. 16) for a candid interview on her breakout season, her Australian Open quarterfinal run, what Novak Djokovic texts her, and what she's building toward at Roland Garros. Plus the biggest tennis news of the week: ▸ Is Rybakina in the conversation for World No. 1? ▸ Carlos Alcaraz spotted in a cast ahead of French Open ▸ Ben Shelton becomes the first American man since Andre Agassi (2002) to win a 500+ event on clay. ▸ Arthur Fils beats Rubelv in Barcelona: Incredible return from injury + dark horse for Roland Garros? ▸ Saudi tennis investment vs. LIV Golf: what it means for the future of tennis ▸ Andy reacts to the underarm serve debate 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

Part one - WTA (00:00 - 32:07). We start with Elena Rybakina's title in Stuttgart which takes her to the top of the WTA Race for 2026. What were the keys to her victory? How did she come through an extraordinary match with Leylah Fernandez? And what might this mean for the rest of the clay court swing? There's also chat about Karolina Muchova's brilliant run and another loss from a set up for Iga Swiatek. But were there some positive signs for Swiatek in her defeat to Mirra Andreeva? Over in Rouen, we cover Marta Kostyuk's victory in an all-Ukrainian final against Veronika Podrez. Part two - ATP (32:08 - 1:05:08). Arthur Fils is a title winner again and David is a very happy man! We discuss Fils' level to beat Lorenzo Musetti, Rafael Jodar and Andrey Rublev in Barcelona before David makes a very big prediction. In Munich, we analyse Ben Shelton's improvement on clay and an emotional week for Flavio Cobolli. Part three - News and Madrid preview (1:05:09 - 1:28:49). We cover the news that Marketa Vondrousova is facing investigation for refusing a doping test before looking through the Madrid draws. How concerning is Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal? Full details of the second edition of the Mike Dickson Award can be found 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 and Matt are together for a mid week catch up with events in Stuttgart, Barcelona, Munich and Rouen in full swing. Part one - ATP (00:00 - 34:41). How concerning is Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal from Barcelona with a wrist injury? We react to his press conference and discuss the difficulty of his clay court season scheduling. Elsewhere in Barcelona, Lorenzo Musetti has picked up some much-needed wins and now plays Arthur Fils, while Rafael Jodar has become the favourite for the title. In Munich, there's excitement ahead of Joao Fonseca vs Ben Shelton but also more dispiriting Stefanos Tsitsipas scenes. Part two - WTA (34:42 - 59:02). We look ahead to a brilliant quarter-final line-up in Stuttgart, despite a slow start to the event. Iga Swiatek's new era is underway and we chat about her win over Laura Siegemund and preview her match against Mirra Andreeva. And can Coco Gauff keep up her perfect record against Karolina Muchova? Part three - News (59:03 - 1:34:58). We discuss tennis' place in the quickly changing landscape of Saudi investment in sport, with reports that the WTA Finals will not be renewing in Riyadh. Could Czechia or Poland be good hosts? There's also bits and pieces from Roland Garros's pre tournament press conference, retirement announcements from Jamie Murray and Roberto Bautista Agut, and a Rafael Nadal documentary coming to Netflix. 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.