Best WTA Insider Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 6: The WSL's plan to become a powerhouse sports property | How to Win 49:19

2h ago49:19

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The WSL is already the leading women's domestic league in Europe, but it has bigger goals. Zarah Al-Kudcy joined the organisation from Chelsea as the top two tiers of the English women's game became independent of the FA under the leadership of Nikki Doucet. Al-Kudcy is the final guest in this series of How to Win, joining SportsPro CEO Nick Meacha…

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Is the Club World Cup more of a real tournament now? 36:54

15h ago36:54

36:54

Fifa's Club World Cup has a broadcaster, with DAZN paying $1 billion for the global rights to air the tournament next year. Tom Bassam is joined by SportsPro's Steve McCaskill and Ed Dixon to discuss whether it's time to take Gianni Infantino's pet project a bit more seriously. Also on the agenda are outgoing ICC chair Greg Barclay's less than kind…

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"I wasn't that good" ATP #123 Jaime Faria [Ep 244] 28:14

2h ago28:14

28:14

Jamie Faria, a promising 21-year-old Portuguese tennis player, has made an impressive leap in his career, climbing from a rank of 411 to a career-high 116 this year. Despite not being the top junior in Portugal and facing tough competition, Jamie chose to remain with the Portuguese Tennis Federation rather than pursue college tennis in the U.S. His…

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Nico Pereira Talks Del Potro's Goodbye, Swiatek's Suspension and Djokovic's New Coach + Melanie Oudin on Her Tennis Memories + The Run of Lifetime in New York and Coaching The Next Generation 1:11:23

6d ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Nico Pereira returns to the podcast for a thorough chat during the tennis off-season, where the news never seems to stop. Pereira weighs in on Juan Martin Del Potro's emotional goodbye match in Argentina, and gives his take on Novak Djokovic being coached by Andy Murray in 2025. The Tennis Channel Commentator also discusses Iga Swiatek's supension …

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The WTA Tour just increased its revenues by 24% so we spoke to the woman who made it happen 37:28

1h ago37:28

37:28

Marina Storti is the CEO of WTA Ventures, the CVC-backed commercial arm of the WTA Tour. She was named as one of SportsPro’s ten influencers for 2024 and it’s fair to say she’s delivered, with the elite women’s tennis tour growing its revenues 24% this year. To reflect on that success and discuss the WTA Tour’s future, Sam Carp made the short trip …

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Ep 5: Leading Brighton, the club using data to challenge the big boys of European football | How to Win 55:45

37m ago55:45

55:45

Brighton are one of the most-admired football clubs in the business and one of the people who have helped oversee the Seagulls' dramatic rise is CEO Paul Barber. Working closely with data-obsessed owner Tony Bloom, Barber has overhauled Brighton's operations and got the club into a position off the field where they can rival the giants of the game …

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TV isn’t dead, public service broadcasters still matter and other SportsPro Madrid thoughts 49:46

14d ago49:46

49:46

With the dust having settled on a lively week of industry conversation at SportsPro Madrid, here are Tom Bassam and Steve McCaskill’s thoughts on the state of the sports media business from the event. Sandwiched between takeaways from the onstage discussion is Steve’s interview with Anna Thompson, head of women’s sport at the BBC.…

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Alejandro Tabilo On His Career-Year and Representing Chile, ATP Writer Sam Jacot Breaks Down Italy's Davis Cup Triumph and Murray Coaching Djokovic, + an Interview with 2024 NCAA Champion Michael Zheng ... 1:38:34

14d ago1:38:34

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It's a feel-good episode of the podcast, starting with the highest ranked Latin American tennis player on the ATP Alejandro Tabilo. The rising star from Chile discusses his journey to the pros, and the decision to move and represent the land that his parents were from. Tabilo goes in depth about his progress to the upper echelon of the men's game, …

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Ep 4: Rebuilding British Cycling with CEO Jon Dutton | How to Win 47:38

2h ago47:38

47:38

British Cycling is one of the jewels in the crown of UK Sport but has endured its struggles in recent years, both in terms of governance and commercially. Jon Dutton joined the NGB as CEO, having previously served in the same role at the delayed Rugby League World Cup 2021, and has set about re-establishing a high-performance culture at British Cyc…

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13 Gifts Ideas for Tennis Players: Functional Tennis Gift Guide 20:02

15d ago20:02

20:02

Join me, Fabio Molle, as I share my top 13 favorite products for tennis players that make perfect gifts for the upcoming season. From rackets to shoes, grips to training aids, I've curated a list that caters to every tennis enthusiast, whether they are just starting or are seasoned players. One of the highlights of this episode is the Bablot Pure A…

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Paul Annacone on Nadal's Last Match & Legacy, Sinner's Dominance and Fritz Leveling Up + Baylor Men's Head Coach Michael Woodson on Building A Top Program and Hosting The D1 Individual National Championships ... 1:02:18

20d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Rafael Nadal's legendary career has come to an end, and Tennis Channel's own Paul Annacone joins the show to react to the final act in the Spaniard's amazing career. Annacone puts Nadal's career achievements into perspective, discusses his competitive drive, and explains what it was like to coach Roger Federer against him. He also recaps Jannik Sin…

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How Uefa is capitalising on 'party time' and more with Guy-Laurent Epstein 47:08

9h ago47:08

47:08

In a conversation recorded at SportsPro Madrid, Tom Bassam talks to Guy Laurent-Epstein, Uefa's marketing director, with their wide-ranging conversation covering Euro 2024, the revamped Champions League, the Conference League and the direction of the women's game.

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Ep 3: Once the deal is done... growing a $650m business through mergers and acquisitions | How to Win 51:00

2h ago51:00

51:00

You've acquired another company, now what? Two Circles has been on a buying spree this year, recently snapping up KORE and Spring Media in a pair of moves that significantly grew the sports marketing agency's global footprint. For the latest episode of How to Win, Two Circles CEO Gareth Balch joins SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and Chris Collins, pres…

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What Does It Really Mean to 'Make It' in Tennis? Insights from Kimmer Coppejans 29:45

8d ago29:45

29:45

What does it truly mean to "make it" as a tennis player? In this episode, I delve into this question with Belgian player Kimmer Coppejans, a former junior French Open champion who reached the top 100 for a brief period. Kimmer shares his journey through the highs and lows of professional tennis, including the mental challenges he faced, such as the…

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E17 - Alex Corretja 1:06:27

1h ago1:06:27

1:06:27

In this exclusive interview, Caroline Garcia and Borja dive into the multifaceted career of Alex Corretja: former world number two, Andy Murray’s coach, and now a beloved tennis commentator. Corretja shares his inspiring journey, from his beginnings in tennis at age seven, to competing with legends like Sampras, to achieving his dreams on the court…

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Jim Courier On Sinner's Year, Alcaraz's Growth, Djokovic's Next Move And A Recap Of the 2024 ATP Season + Silver Medalist Austin Krajicek Discusses The Olympics, The Davis Cup and The Hunger For More 1:09:37

27d ago1:09:37

1:09:37

It's always a marquee episode when Jim Courier returns to the show, and the Hall of Fame player turned A-list broadcaster brings his best yet again. Courier discusses all the action at the ATP Finals in Turin, and recaps the 2024 season which saw Jannik Sinner claim the two majors and the year-end No. 1 ranking. The commentator covers a variety of …

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This is how you do sports marketing with social impact 34:41

2h ago34:41

34:41

This isn't a podcast, this is a strategy meeting for an early-stage business that wants to has identified sport as a sector to spend its marketing budget in and sees social impact as the best way to build consumer affinity. This high-level meeting is led by SportsPro Podcast host Tom Bassam, with Katie Cross, the CEO of Pledgeball, and Gunnar Hagst…

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Ep 2: An insider's guide to executing a tech-enabled strategy to gain a competitive advantage | How to Win 33:45

1d ago33:45

33:45

The second episode of our new series on how to win in the business of sport sees the conversation turn to tech. Rachel Jacobson, Infinite Reality's CRO, and president of business ventures and partnerships, has done it. As president she built up the Drone Racing League to secure a $250m sale and know how to take a challenger through the glass ceilin…

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Champions Corner: Coco Gauff claps back in Riyadh 12:04

1M ago12:04

12:04

Coco Gauff heard it all. After being written off after the US Open, the 20-year-old American surged to the finish to take her biggest title of the year at the WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF. She joined the podcast during her mad dash to the airport to break down another milestone achievement.By WTA Insider

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Chanda Rubin On The WTA Finals, Gauff's Big Win and Sabalenka As The Year-End No. 1 + Brad Stine on Coaching Tommy Paul to a Career-Year, Learning To Win and Finding That Extra 1% 1:13:01

1M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Chanda Rubin returns to the show to recap all the action taking place at the WTA Finals, as the Top 8 women in the game battle it out in the final event of the season. Rubin discusses Aryna Sabalenka clinching the year-end No. 1 Ranking, and explains why Coco Gauff's big win over Iga Swiatek could do wonders for her confidence going forward. The pl…

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The AI-powered reality for Populous and the sports venues of the future 27:53

7d ago27:53

27:53

Tom Bassam is joined by a couple of sports venue experts as he sits down with Jonathan Nelson, global head of digital at Populous, and OnePlan founder and CEO, Paul Foster, to talk about the future of the space. Populous is the leading firm in sports and entertainment venue architecture, while OnePlan is a five-year old business specialising in dig…

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Ep 1: Delivering ROI as an investor with Bruin Capital CEO George Pyne | How to Win 42:30

1M ago42:30

42:30

It all starts with a strategy but how do you make sure that plan is being realised to its fullest potential? In How to Win, a new six-part podcast series from SportsPro and strategy realisation specialist NorthStar Solutions Group, we hear from top leaders across the sports industry with the primary objective of uncovering what it really takes to w…

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Navigating the Tour: Laurent Lokoli on Challenges and Triumphs 1:00:16

9d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

French tennis player Laurent Lokoli joins the Functional Tennis Podcast to share his journey through the highs and lows of professional tennis. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on individual game styles rather than just results, advising young players to stay true to their strengths. Throughout the conversation, Laurent discusses players' c…

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Introducing... How to Win 0:36

1M ago0:36

0:36

Want to learn from some of the best in the business? Here's something new from SportsPro... How to Win. This new six-part podcast series, in collaboration with our friends at Northstar Solutions Group, features some of the top industry leaders and hones in on how to successfully implement the strategies required to win in the business of sports. La…

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Greg Rusedski on The Sinner/Alcaraz Era, Titles For Draper & Mpetshi Perricard and the ATP Paris Masters + Pam Shriver Previews The WTA Finals and Dives Into The Top Women's Storylines 1:13:22

1M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Greg Rusedski returns to the podcast to discuss how Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz have taken control of the men's game, and what the rest of the ATP can do about it. Rusedski recaps his coverage of the "Six King Slam" in Saudi Arabia, predicts Novak Djokovic's future, and shares his lasting memories of Rafael Nadal. And the former Top-5 player ana…

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Is this new triathlon series showing the way for how to run a challenger sport? 34:49

1M ago34:49

34:49

An invitation to the T100 Triathlon World Tour stop-off in Ibiza was a bit too good to turn down, so SportsPro packed its bag and hopped on a plane. From on the ground in Ibiza Town, Tom Bassam brings you interviews with PTO CEO Sam Renouf and others to find out how this venture-backed new-ish sports property is doing things a little bit differentl…

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How the stars of the WSL are protecting themselves amid the reality of professionalisation 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

While the pay gap between the stars of the WSL and the Premier League remains large, the realities of life as a professional footballer are consistent - a short career at the top of your earning potential and a high risk of injury. To learn more about how the game is changing for the new generation of women’s pros, Tom Bassam is joined by a couple …

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Patrick McEnroe on Nadal's Impact, Alcaraz's Level and The New Era of The Tennis Hall of Fame, Coco Vandeweghe Breaks Down The WTA Finals Field + Gilles Cervara On Coaching Daniil Medvedev To Incredible ... 1:42:58

2M ago1:42:58

1:42:58

It's a star-studded episode of Inside-In, starting with Patrick McEnroe's return to the show. The prominent broadcaster recaps his seven year run at the Laver Cup as Team World vice captain, and discusses what he learned from watching the game's great players like Carlos Alcaraz up close. McEnroe also shares his thoughts on the legacy that Rafael N…

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Who is the most marketable athlete in the world? 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

SportsPro’s latest annual 50 Most Marketable Athletes list is out now and, as ever, throws up some fascinating names. Tom Bassam is joined by Sam Carp and Ed Dixon to discuss the rankings, powered by Northstar Solutions Group, while also analysing the trends that emerge from this years’s list. You can download an expanded list of the top 150 athlet…

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The Player's Perspective: Jason Jung on Mental Toughness and Career Choices 38:28

2M ago38:28

38:28

Jason Jung joins the Functional Tennis podcast to share his journey as a professional tennis player, including the challenges he faced with injuries and the decision to switch national representation to Taiwan. He discusses the financial and personal motivations behind this choice, highlighting how it opened doors for sponsorships and competitive o…

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E16 - Sloane Stephens 54:38

24d ago54:38

54:38

In this EXCLUSIVE interview, go inside the mind of US Open Champion Sloane Stephens as she reveals untold stories and career secrets you’ve never heard before! From her incredible Grand Slam victory to overcoming challenges on and off the court, Sloane gives a candid look into her journey, mindset, and what it truly takes to succeed at the highest …

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Nadal's Retirement, Sinner's Shanghai Title and Djokovic's Level With Gill Gross, Dean Goldfine on Coaching Roddick, Working With The USTA And Developing The Next American Stars + An Interview With MarketBeat ... 1:47:48

2M ago1:47:48

1:47:48

Gill Gross returns to the podcast on the heels of Rafael Nadal's announcement that he will retire after next month's Davis Cup Final, for a wide-ranging conversation about the Spaniard's decision and legacy. Gross discusses the impact Nadal has made in the record books and off of the court, and breaks down how his ultimate rival Novak Djokovic look…

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How did the NBA get such a good rights deal? Plus, checking in on the NFL's London games with Henry Hodgson 38:55

2M ago38:55

38:55

With the new NBA season upon us, Tom Bassam is joined by Josh Sim to talk about the differing trends in the US sports media market compared to Europe. There's also some discussion on the US major leagues' overseas endeavours, (25:54) with the NFL UK's general manager Henry Hodgson also dialling in to provide an update on the London games and more.…

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Champions Corner: Aryna Sabalenka finds perfect harmony in Wuhan 12:23

2M ago12:23

12:23

Aryna Sabalenka joins the podcast after her historic three-peat at the Dongfeng Voyah · Wuhan Open. Fast courts, slow courts, power or small ball, Sabalenka is proving she can win anywhere.By WTA Insider

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Mark Knowles Talks Coaching Pegula To The US Open Final, Jacob Fearnley On Winning Three Straight Challengers Too Break Into The Top 100 + Blair Henley On Interviewing And Announcing The Best Players In ... 1:49:37

2M ago1:49:37

1:49:37

Mark Knowles returns to the podcast to discuss why he got back in the coaching game, and how his partnership with Jessica Pegula culminated in a run to the US Open Final. Knowles also dives into all the storylines in the men's game, with Carlos Alcaraz finding his joy again during the Asian Swing, and Novak Djokovic returning to action in Shanghai.…

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Manchester City v the Premier League was a split decision, right? 35:22

2M ago35:22

35:22

Depending on where you get your news (literally), Manchester City’s legal challenge to the Premier League over associated party transactions was highly successful or not particularly seismic. Tom Bassam is joined by Steve McCaskill and Josh Sim to get the bottom of it. We also learn what AI thinks about Steve’s sailing knowledge and discuss some of…

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6-Time Grand Slam Title Coach Wim Fissette [ep.239] 1:18:37

2M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

6-time grand slam coach Wim Fissette joins us on the Functional Tennis Podcast to chat about his coaching career. Wim set a high standard for himself winning 3 out of the first 6 slams he coached at. Wim worked with some of the best players in the past 15 years such as Kim Clijsters, Sabine Lisicki, Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka, Johanna Konta, A…

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E15 - Dominic Thiem 47:38

1M ago47:38

47:38

In this exclusive interview, Dominic Thiem reflects on the relief of winning his first Grand Slam at the US Open. He opens up about the emotional highs and lows of his career, his difficult recovery from injury, and his advice for the next generation of tennis players. Watch now for a deep dive into the life of a champion! Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Alcaraz Defeats Sinner In An Instant Classic, Sabalenka's Momentum And More From Beijing With Candy Reid + Damian Kust on Fils' Tokyo Title Run and The Top Storylines From The ATP Challanger Tour 1:21:45

2M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

The action is dazzling at the Asian Swing, and journalist Candy Reid joins this week's show from the China Open to dive into all the outstanding tennis. Reid recaps the tremendous men's final that saw Carlos Alcaraz defeat Jannik Sinner, and explains why this rivalry is is unmatched in the pro game. The veteran media member also discusses Sinner's …

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All the things we don’t know about the Club World Cup and BodyArmor’s plan for sports drink domination 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

So we know the Club World Cup final will be at MetLife Stadium but otherwise little else about Fifa’s new tournament. To pick holes in the plan, Tom Bassam is joined by Ed Dixon and Sam Carp, who also discuss the state of British basketball, as well as the new NHL season. Then, in part two, BodyArmor’s Tom Gargiulo takes us inside the sports drink …

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In Conversation: Karolina Muchova takes the no-tennis challenge 15:35

2M ago15:35

15:35

Karolina Muchova joins the podcast from the China Open, where she continues to excel at what she jokes is "her part-time job, this tennis thing." The mission for this episode, if she chooses to accept it: no talking about tennis.By WTA Insider

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Laver Cup Recap and Asian Swing Preview With Mark Petchey, Magnus Norman on Coaching Stan Wawrinka & Robin Soderling From Good To Great, And Joel Drucker On The Evolving Pro Tennis Landscape 1:40:53

3M ago1:40:53

1:40:53

Mark Petchey kicks off this episode with his analysis of the Laver Cup, where he witnessed Team Europe reclaim the trophy in Berlin. Petchey assesses why the event remains one of the best spectacles on the tennis calendar, how it amplifies the doubles game, and why it's another example of how everything Roger Federer touches turns to gold. The comm…

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Reasons to be hopeful about the influence of AI 26:31

2M ago26:31

26:31

AI: dangerous threat or the technology that will set us free? The truth, of course, is somewhere in between. To discover more Tom Bassam and Steve McCaskill went along to the inaugural SportsPro AI event at London Stadium where they found out how sports is embracing AI, as well as how the rapidly-evolving technology is shaping the future.…

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Lulu Sun - WTA #220 to #40 in 1 year 42:35

3M ago42:35

42:35

Today I speak to 23-year-old US College graduate Lulu Sun who has had an impressive run since graduating from the University Of Texas. In only 1 year of College Tennis, she rose to number 3 in the rankings and over the past 12 months on the WTA tour she has risen from no.210 to her current ranking of no.40. We chat about her early junior days, the …

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In Conversation: Diana Shnaider can't stop, won't stop her breakout season 17:54

3M ago17:54

17:54

A year on from helping lead North Carolina State to the NCAA Championship Final, Diana Shnaider is firmly rooted in the Top 20 on the Hologic WTA Tour and rising. The 20-year-old joins the podcast to discuss her very foreign college experience and remarkable surge up the rankings.

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E14 - Eugenie Bouchard 1:01:54

2M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

In this candid interview, professional tennis player Eugenie Bouchard opens up about her rise to tennis stardom, the challenges she faced on and off the court, and her unwavering determination to succeed. From winning Junior Wimbledon to navigating the intense pressure of the pro circuit, Bouchard shares never-before-heard insights into her career,…

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Alize Lim on Osaka's Coaching Change, Djokovic's Motivation and The 2024 Laver Cup + An Interview With Former ATP Supervisor and Current China Open Tournament Director Lars Graff 1:14:41

3M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

French tennis player and presenter Alize Lim returns to the show to discuss several intersting stories in the world of tennis, including Naomi Osaka's decision to making a coaching change. Lim examines the potential pairing between Osaka and coach Patrick Mouratoglou, and looks at world #1 Jannik Sinner's hiring of two former members of Novak Djoko…

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The big questions for the WSL as Nikki Doucet takes over 46:57

3M ago46:57

46:57

The FA has handed over control of the Women's Super League to the newly-created Women's Professional Leagues. Now CEO Nikki Doucet is at the helm, Steve McCaskill and Josh Sim join Tom Bassam to discuss the status of the women's game in England. Also on the agenda are the ever-shifting picture in the RSN market and the proposed ATP-WTA merger.…

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[Part 2] Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson aka Tennisnerd 28:08

3M ago28:08

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Part 2 of the 2024 Functional Tennis Racket of the year breakdown with Jonas Eriksson (aka Tennisnerd). We chat about round 2 and 1/4's results as well as a semi final previewa Jonas is one of the leading racket experts and puts out great reviews on his YouTube channel which you can see here. Head over to the Functional Tennis Instagram stories to …

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Amy Lundy on Aryna Sabalenka & Jannik Sinner's Title-Winning Performances At The US Open, And Where The Tennis World Goes From Here + An Interview With Tennis Player Turned Health & Wellness Professional ... 1:15:05

3M ago1:15:05

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The 2024 US Open is in the books, and Aryna Sabalenka & Jannik Sinner claimed the singles titles in outstanding fashion as the action concluded. Tennis journalist & Podcast Host Amy Lundy returns to the show to recap Sinner's tremendous run in New York, how his improvements serving, and how the Italian blocked out all the noise and focused on his g…

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