Best Tennis Podcasts (2024)

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TFP 352: Serve Technique Masterclass with James Ludlow – From the 2021 archives 1:04:30

1d ago1:04:30

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[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On today’s episode of The Tennis Files Podcast, coach James Ludlow and Mehrban take a deep dive into the toughest shot to master with the greatest rewards: the serve. James is a Certified Tennis Instructor at Online Tennis Instruction (OTI). In 2021, James attended a ten…

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Episode 15 - Erin Routliffe 47:01

3d ago47:01

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She's a US Open champion and world no. 5 in doubles! Canadian-Kiwi Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada, discussing some of the amazing success she's had in the sport the last several months alongside partner Gaby Dabrowski. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina captured her third WTA title of 2024 in Stuttgart, Rafa returned to the courts, Casper Ruud…

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Rybakina, Ruud conquer clay, Rafa's ready to ‘die’ on Chatrier, and Muguruza retires 1:33:55

4d ago1:33:55

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Catherine, David and Matt round up the results from another hectic week on the clay, headlined by Elena Rybakina’s victory in Stuttgart. We discuss her win over Iga Swiatek and what that might mean for the pair’s rivalry, and pay tribute to an incredible week for Marta Kostyuk. Elsewhere, Sloane Stephens’ run to the title in Rouen had us checking t…

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Whatever Happens 1:13:18

4d ago1:13:18

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It’s time to play catch-up with the early results of the European clay swing: Tsitsipas wins his 3rd Monte Carlo title, Casper takes revenge the following week in Barcelona, and Elena Rybakina slays Iga in Stuttgart for her third title of the year. We also talk about Rafa’s return to tennis in Barcelona and Holger Rune’s commitment to remaining mes…

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In Conversation: Paula Badosa goes deep on the challenges of coming back 18:59

5d ago18:59

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From a prodigious junior career to World No.2, Spain's Paula Badosa has been through it all. Now, as she plots her comeback from a serious back injury, she joins the podcast to discuss the struggle to get back where she belongs.

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Do You Protect the Lead When Up in the Tennis Match? 4:16

5d ago4:16

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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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Feature Interview - Wheelchair Tennis National Coach Kai Schrameyer 13:38

8d ago13:38

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Former world no. 1 and three-time Paralympic medallist Kai Schrameyer joins Ben on Match Point Canada for a feature interview! They discuss the growth and development of wheelchair tennis, coaching at the highest level, key differences in the game, and where Canadian athletes find themselves now in a big Paralympic year in Paris. Enjoy!…

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TFP 351: [Tennis Summit 2024 Preview] – Maximizing Your Potential, Doubles Strategy, and Reading the Court with Annacone, Cayer, and Hassan 39:01

9d ago39:01

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After several months of preparation and hard work, I am super excited to announce that Tennis Summit 2024, a free online tennis conference that I am hosting, is now open for registration! From April 22-27, over 40 world class coaches and experts will reveal proven strategies, techniques, mental and fitness exercises to level up your game. And the m…

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Episode 14 - Lucie Safarova 44:49

11d ago44:49

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She's a five-time grand slam champion and world no. 1 in doubles, a former finalist in singles at the French Open, and won the Billie Jean King Cup five times representing Czechia! Lucie Safarova returns to Match Point Canada this week as she discusses some of her memories representing her country, life after tennis, and even teases a possible retu…

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Tsitsipas rises again, Nadal is back and Raducanu inspires GB comeback 1:26:34

11d ago1:26:34

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An eventful week in Monte Carlo means there's lots for Catherine, David and Matt to discuss, not least a return to form for Stefanos Tsitsipas. In what ways is he just a much better player on clay? And can he make sure his Monte Carlo title is not just a one off? There's also chat about Holger Rune's tweets, another week for Novak Djokovic without …

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How Zheng Qinwen stays humble and hungry 12:01

12d ago12:01

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At just 21 years old, Zheng Qinwen started her season by becoming the first Chinese player to make a Grand Slam final since her idol, Li Na. But she's not resting on her laurels. Zheng joins the podcast to discuss her preternatural confidence and how she's keeping her feet planted firmly on the ground.…

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How to STEAL Doubles Points! - Essential Tennis Podcast #401 17:57

14d ago17:57

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If you’re tired of never getting the ball at the net in doubles and points lasting forever until a baseline player finally misses then this is the episode you've been waiting for. You’re about to learn how to magically appear in exactly the right place at exactly the right time so you can STEAL points from your opponents and level up your game.…

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TFP 350: 5 Keys to an Explosive Forehand – From the 2021 archives 18:22

16d ago18:22

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[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 350 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn the 5 keys to mastering an explosive forehand. On the show, you’ll learn how to execute a proper unit turn, how to uncoil your body efficiently, the most common forehand power killers, how the contact point varies …

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Charleston Renaiissance 1:10:57

17d ago1:10:57

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We've just returned from an amazing experience at the Credit One Charleston Open, a tournament that's been hugely important to women's tennis and continues to be a favorite among players and fans. We do our best to place Charleston in the context of its host city's complex history and explore the tournament’s role in helping to develop women's tenn…

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Collins' streak continues as WTA heads for Saudi Arabia 1:26:34

18d ago1:26:34

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For the second week in a row, Danielle Collins headlines the pod after she kept her winning streak going in Charleston. Catherine, David and Matt try to find new things to say about her incredible form and wonder once again whether this puts her In The Mix at the remaining Grand Slams this year. Elsewhere there's chat about some surprise winners on…

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In Conversation: Katie Boulter on federations, female coaches and the challenge of clay 15:20

18d ago15:20

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Katie Boulter's hard work is paying off. The top-ranked Brit picked up her second career title at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open in February and boosted her to a new career-high ranking at No.27. As she looks to build on that momentum during the clay season, Boulter joined the podcast to discuss why everything is coming together for her now.…

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Episode 13 - Marina Stakusic 45:34

19d ago45:34

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She helped guide Canada to an historic Billie Jean King Cup win last fall, and is continues her ascent up the WTA rankings. 19-year-old Canadian tennis player Marina Stakusic returns to Match Point Canada and discusses building upon her pro career, adapting to the top levels of the game, how winning BJK Cup helped her confidence, and what types of …

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Why Your Forehand Feels WEAK - Essential Tennis Podcast #400 17:21

21d ago17:21

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If you feel like you’re trying hard on your forehand but just can't hit a powerful shot then this is the episode you've been waiting for. That’s what my recent student told me was happening to her, but when I took my first look at her contact position it didn’t make any sense. Here's how I discovered the root of her problem and the steps you can fo…

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Ivanisevic interview - coaching Djokovic, the split, and what’s next for Goran 23:57

22d ago23:57

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David speaks to Goran Ivanisevic after his recent split from Novak Djokovic. Goran talks about what it was like coaching Djokovic over the last five years, the areas they worked on together, their on court dynamic, the reasons for the split, Djokovic's biggest rivals, how much time Djokovic might have left in the sport, and what's next for both of …

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TFP 349: Claudio Pistolesi — Pro Tour Secrets to Unlock Your Tennis Career - From the 2021 archives 1:36:04

23d ago1:36:04

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[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 349 of The Tennis Files Podcast, pro tennis coach Claudio Pistolesi reveals his top insights from over four decades of playing and coaching on the ATP/WTA Tour that will help you reach your fullest tennis potential. Claudio is the Director of the Junior Tennis…

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Episode 12 - Gill Gross 37:10

25d ago37:10

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The Sunshine Double is officially in the books. Tennis Channel broadcaster and host of the Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross joins Ben and Mike on this week's episode of Match Point Canada to recap all the action from the Miami Open! We discuss Jannik Sinner's dominance in 2024, and Danielle Collins emergence for a breakthrough title, plus a surpri…

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Miami - Collins crowns final season; Sinner cements his status at the top 59:42

25d ago59:42

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Our post-Miami live show was mostly devoted to the two champions, Danielle Collins and Jannik Sinner. With the help of listener Vicki Spreadbury, Catherine distills why it means a lot to see a woman like Collins succeed, Matt explains why she's now a certified member of The Backhand List, and David wonders how much more she could achieve before she…

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Miami Requiiem 1:00:52

25d ago1:00:52

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Danielle Collins, you will always be famous. The 30-year-old charisma machine – she of 2 NCAA titles and an unorthodox journey through tennis – wins her biggest title in the final year of her career. On the men’s side, everybody’s fave Grigor Dimitrov beat three top 10 players but fell against the final one, the near-unbeatable Jannik Sinner. Plus,…

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Petko & Rennae Recap Miami 1:16:43

25d ago1:16:43

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Fresh off a two-week commentating stint down in Miami, Andrea Petkovic joins Rennae to discuss Danielle Collins otherworldly run, Sinner CRUSHING everyone, and salute Grigor Dmitrov back into another final (and back into the Top 10)! Plus: another devastating injury for Andy Murray, where exactly is Gauff Coco and a big bounceback for Elana Rybanki…

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Champions Corner: Danielle Collins gets her 'happily ever after' in Miami 14:46

26d ago14:46

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Danielle Collins couldn't dream up a better farewell tour after her stunning run to the biggest title of her career at the Miami Open. After announcing her decision to retire at the end of this season, Collins is already having one of the best seasons of her career. She joins the podcast after her emotional win to reflect on her bare-knuckled 10-ye…

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What is a Service Routine in Tennis? 5:16

26d ago5:16

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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 player to help them reach their goals. In the podcast, Dr. Cohn will discuss service routines and return of service routines. In this podcast, you learn: What is a Serv…

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Play your BEST tennis under pressure - Essential Tennis Podcast #399 24:45

28d ago24:45

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How would you like to play your BEST tennis in the BIGGEST moments instead of crumbling under pressure? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn how to do as I deconstruct the recent video by Karue Sell from MyTennisHQ. He had an incredible result in a set against Taylor Fritz, the current world #12, and his reaction to that result speaks volumes …

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Miami heats up; Djokovic shock split 1:11:04

28d ago1:11:04

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Catherine, David and Matt convene to discuss a busy few days in Miami. The women’s final is set between Elena Rybakina and Danielle Collins and there’s chat about Rybakina’s resilient run so far, Collins’ more destructive path through, and what might happen in the final. How much has her decision to retire at the end of the season helped Collins on…

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TFP 348: 9 Doubles Strategy Lessons Learned from Tri-Level Nationals 28:04

1M ago28:04

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On Episode 348 of The Tennis Files Podcast, you’ll learn 9 doubles strategy lessons from Tri-Level Nationals. On the show, you’ll learn the best time to poach, how to play against aggressive movers, how to adjust formations and read your opponents, and much more! I really hope you enjoy this episode! If you learned something useful from it, let me …

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Miami - Ruud’s rant, Halep’s spat and Murray’s throwback 1:08:27

1M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on the opening few days of action in Miami which have been heavily rain-affected. There’s chat about Casper Ruud’s takedown of the event, Simona Halep’s return and Caroline Wozniacki’s feelings about her wildcard, some greatest hits from Andy Murray, the latest editions in the Caroline Garcia vs Naomi Osaka and Ig…

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Episode 11 - Amy Lundy Dahl 25:23

1M ago25:23

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She's an esteemed tennis journalist who does work for Tennis Connected, ESPN, and the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. Amy Lundy Dahl returns to Match Point Canada this week as she and Ben dissect some of the action unfolding through the Miami Open, and which players are standing out so far in both the men's and women's fields. We also forecast the …

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The Bees Are Back In Town 44:58

1M ago44:58

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For the first time, we’re coming to you from Miami Gardens, Florida! Before recapping Indian Wells, we share our first impressions of the Miami Open site and some of the tennis we got to see early on: Halep’s first match back from her suspension, Azarenka-Stearns (with an appearance by early Berry Gordy’s son RedFoo), Ostapenko lighting up Court 1,…

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Champions Corner: Iga Swiatek doubles down in Indian Wells 9:12

1M ago9:12

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World No.1 Iga Swiatek did not lose a set on her way to winning her second BNP Paribas Open title. After a quick coast-to-coast turnaround, she's gearing up for the Miami Open, where she could become the second woman to win the Sunshine Double twice. Swiatek joins the podcast to discuss the challenge of trying to do something you already know you c…

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Your Ready Position SUCKS - Essential Tennis Podcast #398 17:39

1M ago17:39

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There’s a 90% chance your ready position SUCKS based on the tens of thousands of hours I’ve spent coaching everyday tennis players like you. Without checking all four boxes needed you’ll never move around the court as quickly or smoothly as you should. Find out what they are in today’s special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast.…

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TFP 347: Vince Van Patten — Beating John McEnroe, Winning with Confidence, and Poker Adventures 34:00

1M ago34:00

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On Episode 347 of The Tennis Files Podcast, I spoke with Vince Van Patten about the keys to performing at the highest level as a former professional tennis player, actor, and poker player/commentator. Vince achieved a #26 ATP singles ranking and #24 doubles ranking. He reached the 3rd round of the US Open and Wimbledon in singles, and the Quarterfi…

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Indian Wells - Swiatek, Alcaraz electric again 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

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Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz are the Indian Wells champions. Catherine, David and Matt discuss Swiatek's utter dominance in the desert, whether she can translate her tour hard court success to the slams, and how Alcaraz rediscovered his best form and his joy on court in his first title run since Wimbledon. There's also chat about the strides made…

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Petko & Rennae Recap Indian Wells 1:16:02

1M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

From service motions to weather, our favorite duo is back to break down the entirety of the BNP Paribas Open—the good, bad and the ugly. Plus: a new vow to record more regularly now that their competitive juices are flowing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 10 - James Blake 56:09

1M ago56:09

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He captured 10 singles title on the ATP tour and reached a career high ranking of number four, is a successful author, tennis commentator, and also tournament director of the Miami Open. American James Blake returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss his important role at the Miami Open, challenges of being a tournament director, the inspir…

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Novak's Mental Deception Revealed - Essential Tennis Podcast #397 6:37

1M ago6:37

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Novak Djokovic is one of the most mentally tough tennis players of all time but it’s not for the reason most people think. Find out what the secret is in this special episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast so you can become a better competitor during matches, play your best when it matters most and level up your game.…

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Indian Wells - Alcaraz buzz returns 1:25:37

1M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

The last few days at Indian Wells have been some of the most eventful of the tennis season so far. We’ve had a bee invasion, the setting up of Post Sting Alcaraz vs Post Puke Sinner, shock defeats for Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, and lots of politics as Saudi Arabia looks to grow its influence in tennis. Catherine, David and Matt get stuck i…

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How Charleston's Emma Navarro became a winning machine 15:10

1M ago15:10

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Emma Navarro is living the good life. The 22-year-old from Charleston is closing in on her Top 20 debut after beating No.2 Aryna Sabalenka at the BNP Paribas Open, the biggest win of her career so far. Navarro joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of her self-belief and relive her sobering Hologic WTA Tour debut in 2019.…

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TFP 346: Lessons Learned From A Training Session at the USTA National Campus - From the 2021 archives 18:46

1M ago18:46

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[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On Episode 346 of the podcast, I’ll walk you through my 9 biggest takeaways that I learned from taking a private lesson at the USTA National Campus. I recently took a trip to Orlando and booked a one-on-one lesson at the USTA National Campus a few days before returning h…

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Contaminated With Questions 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

On March 5, the Court of Arbitration for Sport rendered its decision on the Simona Halep appeal: the doping was not intentional and the suspension was reduced to 9 months, time long since served. It’s the welcome end to a saga that has dragged on and shaken trust in the sport’s anti-doping institutions. But, we’re left with ever more questions: Why…

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Halep back, anti-doping system in tatters; Indian Wells update 1:23:53

2M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

Indian Wells is underway but it was a news-heavy week in the tennis world and Catherine, David and Matt begin by discussing the fact that Simona Halep can return to tennis after CAS reduced her suspension to 9 months. Why did CAS come to such a different conclusion to the ITIA? How do we feel about tennis’ anti-doping system in light of this case? …

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In Conversation: Anna Blinkova re-lives The Longest Grand Slam Tiebreak 18:49

2M ago18:49

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Anna Blinkova is in the midst of an incredible season. The 25-year-old has already beaten two top-five players and won a historic tiebreak at the Australian Open in January. She joins the podcast from the BNP Paribas Open to reflect on her rise, re-live her wild ride on Rod Laver Arena, and discuss her passions for language and literature.…

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TFP 345: Meike Babel — Mental Game Strategies From a Top 30 Pro - From the 2021 archives 1:03:13

2M ago1:03:13

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[From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021] On this episode of the podcast, Meike Babel, former top 30 WTA Pro, reveals her top mental game strategies. Meike played on the WTA Tour for 10 years and was ranked #27 in singles and #45 in doubles. She is the founder of Meike Babel Coaching, where she focuses on mental…

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You Cannot Be Serious 1:05:22

2M ago1:05:22

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Rublev’s default from Dubai generated tons of discourse this week, and we devote quite a bit of time to it: the facts, the question of proportionality (of both Rublev’s actions and the umpire’s decision), and why player reactions aren’t the final word. We also recap the end of the lead-up to Indian Wells, with several players showing off the best t…

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Episode 9 - Patricia Hy-Boulais 1:25:28

2M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

She's a former top 30 player, US Open quarterfinalist, represented Canada twice at the Olympics, multiple times at Fed Cup, and is a member of the Tennis Canada Hall of Fame! Tennis icon Patricia Hy-Boulais joins Match Point Canada this week to reflect on her professional career, discuss her recent coaching partnership and work with Rebecca Marino,…

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Boulter & De Minaur, tennis' newest power couple 1:18:36

2M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Alex de Minaur and Katie Boulter are tennis' latest power couple after they both won 500 events in Acapulco and San Diego respectively. Catherine, David and Matt discuss the improvements to their games and how high they could go. Elsewhere, there's a similar conversation about Ugo Humbert after he picked up yet another title, this time in Dubai. We…

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Jasmine Paolini talks pizza, Poland, and mastering the hard courts 12:04

2M ago12:04

12:04

Jasmine Paolini didn't play a hard court tournament until she was a teenager. But the 28-year-old Tuscan found a way to go from dirtballer to shot caller, as evidenced by her run to her first WTA 1000 title at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.By WTA Insider

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