Best Tennis Podcasts (2024)

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The Secret To Perfect Kick Serves - Essential Tennis Podcast #408 27:05

1h ago27:05

27:05

The kick serve is one of the most desired shots in all of tennis. Unfortunately it’s also the shot that has the most misconceptions and bad advice surrounding it. In this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast I’ll dispel the myths, explain the reality of hitting a real kick serve and reveal step by step drills that you can do to hit one y…

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TFP 364: Advanced Doubles Strategies with Will Boucek 1:02:02

1h ago1:02:02

1:02:02

On Episode 364 of The Tennis Files Podcast, founder of Tennis Tribe Will Boucek will talk about advanced doubles strategies. Will is an ATP & WTA Doubles Strategy Analyst, founder of Tennis Tribe, and host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast. He works with club level players, D1 college programs, and top 10 doubles players on the ATP and WTA tour to…

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Episode 25 - Wimbledon recap with Bastien Fachan 43:47

2h ago43:47

43:47

Our third major on the tennis calendar is in the books! Wimbledon has come and gone, and joining us this week to recap all the action is author and content creator, Bastien Fachan. Bastien speaks with Ben about Carlos Alcaraz's historic title, Djokovic's outlook moving forward, Barbora Krejcikova's improbable title, and more. Ben and Mike also brea…

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I Love Good News! Wimbledon Wrap 1:02:26

1h ago1:02:26

1:02:26

So rarely does a championship weekend feel this great. The widely adored Babs Krejcikova has done it again, this time winning the Wimbledon title amidst an injury-plagued year. It’s her 12th major title across all disciplines. Carlos Alcaraz is now the youngest male Channel Slam winner, sweeping past 7-time champion Djokovic in a rematch of last ye…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 14 - Awesome Alcaraz makes it 4; What next for Djokovic? Hewett dream comes true 1:15:38

1d ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Catherine, David and Matt react to Carlos Alcaraz's 6-2 6-2 7-6 victory over Novak Djokovic in the men's final and discuss what it means for both players. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: Join The Barge! Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the …

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How Should You Visualize Your Serve? 6:17

21m ago6:17

6:17

Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this p…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 13 - Krejcikova’s dream comes true; What next for Paolini? 1:14:16

1h ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Catherine, David and Matt are joined by the one and only Pam Shriver to discuss Barbora Krejcikova's victory over Jasmine Paolini, what it might mean for both players, and the men's final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: Join The …

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Live from Wimbledon Day 12 - Alcaraz vs. Djokovic: the rematch is on! 1:01:58

18h ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Catherine, David and Matt were live at the end of men's semi-finals day to react to Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic setting up a repeat of last year's final with wins over Daniil Medvedev and Lorenzo Musetti. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: Join The Barge! Become a Frie…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 11 - Paolini joins the greats; Men’s semifinal preview 48:42

1d ago48:42

48:42

Catherine, David and Matt react to a thrilling women's semi-final day at Wimbledon which saw Jasmine Paolini win an epic over Donna Vekic and Barbora Krejcikova upset Elena Rybakina. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: Join The Barge! Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to …

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TFP 363: How Yoga Strengthens Your Mind and Body with Cheri Cope – From the 2021 archives 59:51

2d ago59:51

59:51

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 363 of The Tennis Files Podcast, performance coach and yoga certified instructor Cheri Cope reveals how yoga can positively impact your tennis game by strengthening your mind and body. Cheri is a performance and motivational consultant at Cheri Cope, LLC. She …

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The French Connection: Wimbledon Semis Preview 31:10

3d ago31:10

31:10

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they analyze the Semifinals at Wimbledon and recap the Quarterfinals. From Novak Djokovic's fiery win against …

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Live from Wimbledon Day 10 - Musetti takes flight; Rybakina, Krejcikova on collision course 58:55

3d ago58:55

58:55

Catherine, David and Matt are live immediately after Lorenzo Musetti's five set victory over Taylor Fritz to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. There's chat about Musetti's tactical mastery to tun the match in his favour and how this feels like one that got away from Fritz. Elsewhere, there's a Next Gen reckoning, sympathy for Alex de Minaur, and cha…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 9 - Sick Sinner beaten by Medvedev; Paolini powers on as Vekic breaks new ground 1:03:47

4d ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Catherine, David and Matt discuss Daniil Medvedev's five set victory over Jannik Sinner, a brilliant performance from Carlos Alcaraz, Donna Vekic breaking new ground and reaching her first Grand Slam semi-final, and the sheer joy of Jasmine Paolini. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com O…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 8 - Djokovic bids Rune Gooooodnight and takes on crowd; Svitolina’s emotional victory 1:00:31

5d ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Catherine, David and Matt react live to Novak Djokovic's straight sets victory over Holger Rune and, in particular, to his post match interview when he took on the crowd. There's discussion about what that says about Djokovic's state of mind, analysis of his performance, and debate about where this performance leaves Rune. Elsewhere, there's chat a…

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Wimbledon Week One 20:53

5d ago20:53

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Rennae and Petko are live from the player's area wrapping up a wild (and week) week one at Wimbledon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 24 - Wimbledon Mid-Tournament 35:44

6d ago35:44

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There is just one week to go at the All England Club! We're at the halfway point of Wimbledon 2024 with just a week left go in the prestigious major. Mike and Ben break down some of the top performances, and big surprises in the women's field with top names like Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Ons Jabeur falling early. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, Carlos…

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Eternal Sunshine of the Astonished Mind 1:07:31

6d ago1:07:31

1:07:31

We made it to Middle Sunday at Wimbledon! (Well, not all of us.) The bottom half of the women’s draw is guaranteed to see a surprising finalist; in the top half, slightly more order prevails, even after the dismissals of Swiatek and Jabeur. The men’s draw is proceeding mostly as expected on the top half, while the bottom has seen the rapid rise of …

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For Donna Vekic, home is where her bags are 13:06

6d ago13:06

13:06

Donna Vekic is a woman of the world. And she has the excess baggage to prove it. The Croatian star joined the podcast from the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in April to evaluate her level after the first three months of the season and reveal the hard truths about tennis' glamour side.By WTA Insider

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Live from Wimbledon Day 7 - Gauff, Raducanu derailed by inspired opponents; Alcaraz, Sinner roll on 1:09:52

6d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Catherine, David and Matt were live to react to a day of upsets in the women's draw at Wimbledon, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz rolled on in the men's. WIMBLEDON SHOP: To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.com OUR LINKS: Join The Barge! Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produc…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 6 - Swiatek comes up short on grass again; RaducAndy gate 1:16:09

7d ago1:16:09

1:16:09

At the end of an eventful day at Wimbledon, Catherine, David and Matt begin the show by discussing Iga Swiatek's shock third round defeat to Yulia Putintseva. There's analysis of what Putintseva did so well tactically, where it went wrong for Swiatek, how Swiatek reacted in her post match press conference, and whether she will ever crack grass. Las…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 5 - Alcaraz survives and thrives; is Raducanu in the mix? 1:02:24

8d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

On a rainy day at Wimbledon, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a big scare against Frances Tiafoe. Catherine, David and Matt assembled under cover to discuss the match, Alcaraz's ups and downs, and his incredible fifth set record. There's also much excitement about Emma Raducanu as she reached the second week of a slam for the first time s…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 4 - Murray leaves heart on Centre Court; Shocks, drama, trauma everywhere 1:07:40

12d ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Wimbledon has said goodbye and thank you to Andy Murray. Catherine, David and Matt react to his first round doubles defeat with Jamie, the return of Sue Barker, the touching ceremony that followed, and his press conference. There are reflections on his career and what he's meant to us, and the sport, over the years. Elsewhere, we react to a shock d…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 3 - Sinner survives Berretini test; Raducanu, Andreescu, Gauff serve up reminders 1:11:55

10d ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Catherine, David and Matt were live moments after Jannik Sinner's four set victory over Matteo Berrettini to end Day 3 at Wimbledon. There's chat about Sinner's match toughness, Carlos Alcaraz winning comfortably and setting up a showdown with Frances Tiafoe, a vulnerable looking Daniil Medvedev, David Goffin losing from 5-0 up in the fifth set to …

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TFP 362: Why the Contact Point Determines Your Success in Tennis with Vesa Ponkka – From the 2021 archives 1:02:21

10d ago1:02:21

1:02:21

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 362 of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach Vesa Ponkka will reveal how to find your ideal contact point for more powerful and consistent ball striking. Coach Vesa Ponkka is Senior Director of Tennis at the Junior Tennis Champions Center, home to Frances Tiafoe, De…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 2 - Murray: It wasn’t meant to be; Champ Vondrousova crashes out 1:17:13

11d ago1:17:13

1:17:13

It was an emotional day at Wimbledon as Marketa Vondrousova was beaten in the first round and revealed that the pressure and nerves of being the defending champion were too much. Catherine, David and Matt talk a lot about that and get to know her opponent, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, who played superbly and has an epic tattoo. Before all that, Andy Mur…

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Live from Wimbledon Day 1 - Sabalenka’s sorrow, Raducanu wins ugly, Alcaraz & Sinner advance 1:08:05

12d ago1:08:05

1:08:05

The big headline on Day One was Aryna Sabalenka’s withdrawal due to her shoulder injury. Catherine, David and Matt discuss the news and speculate about who might benefit. Could it be Emma Raducanu after her victory on Monday? Elsewhere, there’s chat about Naomi Osaka’s topsy turvy victory over Diane Parry, an impressive showing from Diana Schnaider…

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Daria Kasatkina breaks down the magic of the grass season 18:17

12d ago18:17

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Daria Kasatking joined the podcast at the start of the Berlin Ladies Open. Two weeks later, she won the Rothesay International, her first career grass-court title. Coincidence? We think not.By WTA Insider

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Episode 23 - Wimbledon Preview with Nick Lester 58:13

13d ago58:13

58:13

The third major of the season has now arrived. Action begins at the All England Club, site of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and this week, our special guest is tennis commentator Nick Lester! Lester shares his backstory and love of the sport, offers his thoughts on Novak Djokovic's chances at Wimbledon, and gives insights on other players he has…

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Live from Wimbledon - Day 1 preview; The future - for Andy Murray and Wimbledon 1:05:49

13d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Moments after England's dramatic win at the Euros, Catherine, David and Matt were live to look ahead to Day One at Wimbledon. There's reaction to Andy Murray's press conference as he explained in more detail about the surgery he's had and how he hopes to get some closure by playing Wimbledon one last time. Naomi Osaka and Marketa Vondrousova were a…

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Wimbledon Sister 58:29

14d ago58:29

58:29

The year's third major is upon us as we face the first Williams-less Wimbledon in 28 years . Novak is back from knee surgery and sheltered from world #1 Sinner and defending champion Alcaraz, who share a balanced but tricky top half. Iga’s draw has done her no favors, but some of the grass stalwarts are questionable, including Rybakina, Vondro…

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Live from Wimbledon - Sabalenka injury scare but other top stars glow; Andy continues to agonise 1:07:21

14d ago1:07:21

1:07:21

It was media day at Wimbledon which meant that most of the leading players came into the press conference room, and Catherine, David and Matt were there to ask them questions. On the pod, there's discussion of Aryna Sabalenka revealing that she's not 100% fit because of her shoulder injury, Novak Djokovic's remarkable recovery from knee surgery as …

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How to FLOW Around The Tennis Court! - Essential Tennis Podcast #407 24:47

14d ago24:47

24:47

If you want to move around the court with smoothness, effortlessness and flow then you can’t miss this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast! You’ll learn why high level players seem to float across the court surface, what the special move is that makes it possible, and the step by step drills I use with my students to help them achieve e…

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The French Connection: Previewing Wimbledon 49:18

15d ago49:18

49:18

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they break down the Wimbledon draw & preview the tournament. Plus conversation around the US Olympic tennis te…

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Live from Wimbledon - Draw Day 1:01:22

15d ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Catherine, David and Matt are back at Wimbledon and in our first live show of The Championships we react to the men's and women's singles draws. They didn't exactly throw up many enticing first round matches, but there's still plenty to discuss. There's chat about a tough section for Iga Swiatek, a potential Jannik Sinner vs Matteo Berrettini clash…

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Murray in turmoil but Djokovic looks ready; Tales from Wimbledon qualifying 53:42

20d ago53:42

53:42

Our 2024 Wimbledon coverage begins at Qualifying where Catherine, David and Matt soak up the special atmosphere at Roehampton and report on the biggest stories from the week. Elsewhere, there's reaction to Andy Murray's injury update and the turmoil he's facing to get the send off he wants and deserves, the latest results from Eastbourne, Bad Hombu…

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TFP 361: How to Watch The Ball and Scan Your Opponent – From the 2021 archives 26:44

17d ago26:44

26:44

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 361 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn how to reduce mishits, strike the ball cleaner, and anticipate where your opponent’s shot is going. There are three phases you need to learn when the ball is in play: (1) tracking (2) zooming and (3) scanning. A lo…

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Episode 22 - Leylah Annie Fernandez 44:38

19d ago44:38

44:38

She's a former US Open finalist, a three-time WTA titlist, and Billie Jean King Cup champion! Leylah Annie Fernandez makes her return to Match Point Canada as she catches up with Mike and Ben in the midst of the grass-court season. The Canadian discusses adapting to the surface change, her season as a whole, her hopes to represent Canada at the Oly…

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Stars in Wimbledon waiting game; Sinner, Pegula, Paul post statement wins 1:08:34

19d ago1:08:34

1:08:34

It was an eventful week in tennis headlined by Andy Murray having to retire from his second round match at Queen’s and then have surgery on his back. It leaves his Wimbledon participation in doubt. Catherine, David and Matt share their feelings and look ahead to what might happen over the next few days. Elsewhere, there’s chat about Tommy Paul’s ti…

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This Is Going to Ruin the Tour 49:44

19d ago49:44

49:44

Grass season is well underway -- almost over, actually -- and we’ve got British players coming out of hibernation, a tennis power couple winning again, the new ATP #1 switching surfaces with ease, and basically all the top WTA grass contenders out with injury or illness in Berlin. Elsewhere, Carlos is unhappy with the ATP’s latest rule experiment a…

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What is a Good Return of Service Routine? 5:11

20d ago5:11

5:11

Welcome to the Tennis Psychology Podcast by Dr. Patrick Coach of Peak Performance Sports. Dr. Cohn and his team of mental performance coaches work with junior to professional tennis players to help them reach their goals and play more consistent tennis. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this p…

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Karolina Muchova is ready to make a mess of the WTA Tour 13:13

20d ago13:13

13:13

Karolina Muchova is set to return this week from a 10-month injury layoff, which included surgery on her right wrist. She joins the podcast from the Rothesay International to discuss her comeback, why she never panicked during her tough rehab, and why she can't blame her bum wrist for her guitar skills.…

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TFP 360: How to Develop a Great Base of Tennis Fundamentals with Steve Smith – From the 2021 archives 1:45:53

24d ago1:45:53

1:45:53

[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 360 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with coach Steve Smith about how to develop a great base of tennis fundamentals. Coach Steve Smith spent many years learning and coaching under tennis legends Vic Braden and Welby Van Horn. He founded the Great Base ten…

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Grass! Draper, Boulter double for Britain; Wayne Ferreira interview 1:10:12

26d ago1:10:12

1:10:12

The grass court season is well underway and it was a big week of British success with Jack Draper winning his first career title in Stuttgart and Katie Boulter defending her title in Nottingham. Catherine, David and Matt cover it all and David speaks to Draper's coach, Wayne Ferreira, to find out more about their partnership, and what to expect of …

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Episode 21 - Bianca Jolie Fernandez 46:42

27d ago46:42

46:42

It's an episode all about Biancas! Canadian Bianca Jolie Fernandez, the younger sister of Leylah, has wrapped up her first college season at UCLA. We catch up with the rising young Canadian star and discuss her journey in the college system. Meanwhile, Bianca Andreescu enjoyed a run to the finals of the Libema Open! We discuss the Canadian's strong…

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In Conversation: Bianca Andreescu gets goosebumps 20:31

27d ago20:31

20:31

Bianca Andreescu didn't know it yet, but she was in for a big week at the Libema Open. The 2019 US Open champion joined the podcast mid-tournament to reflect on her injury-addled career so far and explain why she remains confident her best tennis is ahead of her.By WTA Insider

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Bianca Andreescu 51:15

1M ago51:15

51:15

Catherine and Matt sit down with Bianca Andreescu to talk about her career so far and the journey ahead. Andreescu opens up about the fearlessness she felt in 2019 when she won her US Open title, the injury and mental health struggles which followed, the new perspective on life that she's gained, and why her goals and ambitions remain high. Join Th…

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TFP 359: 5 Lessons From Winning The 2024 Asian Games 27:24

1M ago27:24

27:24

On Episode 359 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I’ll walk you through the 5 lessons I learned from winning the 2024 Asian Games. On the show, you’ll learn the recap of my matches, return tips, how to have consistent wins, how to reduce errors, how to utilize your strengths to win matches, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you lear…

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Wrong Opinons 45:40

1M ago45:40

45:40

At long last, Caitlin joins the show to educate Rennae on the difference between a fact and an opinion, plus we love the Olympics, Carlos Alcaraz and maybe the new French Open broadcasters? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Waiting to Exhale 1:11:44

1M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Iga Swiatek further cements her position as the highly feared queen of Roland Garros and Carlos Alcaraz completes a “Surface Slam” amid injury problems and less than ideal preparation. The years-long ordeal surrounding domestic violence allegations and criminal charges against Zverev has been resolved, at least legally, but the tennis community wil…

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Episode 20 - Roland-Garros recap 30:53

1M ago30:53

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Our second major of the tennis calendar is in the books! The French Open has wrapped up with Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz hoisting major titles on the Parisian clay. Hosts Ben and Mike recap the tournament at large and discuss where Iga now ranks overall, and Alcaraz's place in the men's game. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner has ascended to the top spot…

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