Best Melbourne Marvels Podcasts (2025)

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Jannik Sinner handed 3 month doping ban by WADA, back in time for Rome and French Open... 28:33

13h ago28:33

28:33

In a BREAKING NEWS edition of Tennis Weekly we cover the the latest in the Jannik Sinner doping affair after it was announced that Jannik Sinner has accepted a 3 month ban from WADA for testing positive for colostabol last year. The ban is effective from 9th February meaning he will miss the Sunshine Double but return in time for the French Open an…

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Alcaraz seals first indoor title, Halep calls time on career and Serena's Super Bowl Moment 50:25

5d ago50:25

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Tennis meets Super Bowl! It's been another memorable week on and off the tennis circuit as hot off the press Serena Williams graced all our TV screens crip walking (!) to Kendrik Lamar at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Back on the tour, Carlos Alcaraz caught a cold as well as his first ever indoor hard court title with a win in Rotterdam to equal Ra…

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Fight! Davis Cup dust-ups as GB out, WTA spoil Keys return and what next for Novak Djokovic? 48:32

12d ago48:32

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TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! Now that the Australian Open is over it’s back to the tour and this week the main focus i…

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Australian Open Finals - Sinner secures back-to-back titles, Keys long wait ends in triumph 48:17

21d ago48:17

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TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! The Tennis Weekly Trio are back to catch up on the Australian Open Finals 2025, where Cha…

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Australian Open SFs - Keys shocks Swiatek in classic, Djokovic retires to boos, Finals preview 36:52

22d ago36:52

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The Australian Open Finals are SET. Alexander Zverev will face defending champion and World No.1 Jannik Sinner for a chance to win his first Major. The big news from the semifinals was the retirement of Novak Djokovic after losing the first set against the tall german. He was suffering from the same muscle tear that affected him in his quarterfinal…

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Australian Open QFs - Djokovic defies Alcaraz, Gauff falls short and Swiatek's VAR ball drama 44:26

24d ago44:26

44:26

We're down to the Final 8 in Melbourne Park with Kim and Chris ready to catch up on all the Quarter Final action from the Australian Open. In the men's draw, 10-time Champion Novak Djokovic defied injury and expectation to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in 4 sets whilst Jannik Sinner continued his dominance down under with a thrashing of home hope Alex de M…

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Australian Open R4 - Sinner survives heat, Rybakina rumbled, Alcaraz-Djokovic preview 41:46

26d ago41:46

41:46

Week Two is underway at the Australian Open 2025 as the Quarterfinals are set in Melbourne Park. Join Joel and Kim as they cover Novak Djokovic’s dominant win over Jiri Lehecka amid controversy, Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over an injured Jack Draper, and the highly anticipated quarterfinal between Djokovic and Alcaraz (!). Jannik Sinner battles throu…

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Australian Open R3 - Swiatek routs Raducanu, Djokovic ups his level + Monfils magic in Melbourne 46:51

29d ago46:51

46:51

Kim and Chris are back at Tennis Weekly HQ to catch up on the third round of the Australian Open, which saw Britain’s Emma Raducanu demolished by Iga Swiatek for the loss of just one game, Novak Djokovic fight through sickness to dispatch Tomas Machac in straight sets, and GEMS life duo Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina upsetting the fourth seeds to…

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Australian Open R2 - Medvedev's 3AM Loss, Draper Escapes, Swiatek-Raducanu is ON! 44:17

1M ago44:17

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TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! The top seeds are in trouble at the AO 2025 as Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic lose sets…

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Australian Open R1 - Raducanu leads British bonanza, KO for Kyrgios, Medvedev net RAGE 45:36

1M ago45:36

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TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! Round 1 Recap! The Australian Open has begun and boy has it been a dramatic star down und…

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Australian Open Preview - Djokovic lands Alcaraz quarter, Gauff in Sabalenka's half 56:36

1M ago56:36

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TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! The Australian Open is just around the corner and the singles draws have broken overnight…

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Tennis! Gauff downs Swiatek (again), Djokovic served out, Kyrgios returns + 2025 predictions 53:12

1M ago53:12

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TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! The 2025 tennis is upon us and already there is a lot to cover! Novak Djokovic suffered h…

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Tennis Book Club - 'Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble' with author Jenni L. Walsh 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

It's another Tennis Book Club, and in this edition we are joined by USA Today Bestselling Author Jenni L. Walsh. Jenni has written over 12 books including the bestselling 'Unsinkable' and now the future smash hit 'Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble'. ‘Ace, Marvel Spy’ is based on the life of a very real, very incredible Alice Marble. She was…

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Mr Cruel 9 - Special Edition - The Edgar's Creek Suspect Sighting 55:20

2M ago55:20

55:20

In a special edition of the Melbourne Marvels and Who is Mr Cruel podcast collaboration, we take time out from telling the Karmein Chan story to discuss a recent meeting and interview Eamonn from Melbourne Marvels had with the witness David. David had a staggering encounter with a suspicious man on the night of 13 April 1991, about 90 minutes after…

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Bonus Episode! Player Interview Special with Rublev, Rune, de Minaur + many more! 40:05

2M ago40:05

40:05

TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! It's time for a very special BONUS episode! Tennis Weekly have all the exclusive intervie…

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The 2024 Ultimate WTA Tour QUIZ - Surprises, Smash Hits and First Time champs! 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! And we're back for Part 2 of our ULTIMATE 2024 End of Season quiz! This time we are refle…

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The 2024 Ultimate ATP Tour QUIZ - Majors, Mayhem, Memories! How high will YOU score? 49:48

3M ago49:48

49:48

TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! It's time to join us at Tennis Weekly HQ for our annual festive End of Season ATP Quiz! D…

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Mr Cruel 8 - Karmein Chan 3 38:21

3M ago38:21

38:21

We continue discussing the story of the Karmein Chan abduction. In this episode we focusing on the media telling of the story from the 16 and 17 April. Some of the main themes covered in this episode are:- - The relationship between the Chan family and high-ranking members of the Victoria Police Force. - The offer and rejection of a government rewa…

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Coach Murray to join camp Djokovic, Nadal bows out in Malaga and Italy's double delight 59:18

3M ago59:18

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TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly Tennis Weekly 2025 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! It's the final tour catch-up of the season! Join the Tennis Weekly trio as they look back…

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Rafa's Greatest hits - Top 10 Rafael Nadal Most LEGENDARY Career Moments 44:31

3M ago44:31

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It's time for a very special episode from Tennis Weekly HQ as we celebrate the career on Rafael Nadal as we take a deep dive into the Spaniard's extraordinary career, counting down his top 10 most iconic moments. From his unparalleled dominance at Roland Garros to his epic Grand Slam battles with Federer and Djokovic, and even having a tennis court…

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Sinner wraps stellar season at ATP Finals, GB on fire in Malaga but will Nadal play farewell? 48:07

3M ago48:07

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It's crunch time on the tour and the Tennis Weekly trio are back to revel in it all. We break down Jannik Sinner’s incredible rise (and dominance), culminating in his first ATP Finals crown, and Taylor Fritz serviing into a career-high No. 4 after an impressive run in Turin. Plus, the tennis world is buzzing as Rafa Nadal gears up for Spain’s Davis…

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Gauff seals WTA Finals Crown in Saudi stunner, Alcaraz defeated as ATP Finals begin 52:15

3M ago52:15

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Tour finals galore! We're all back once again at Tennis Weekly HQ to look back on the past week of action, which saw Coco Gauff clinch the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia in thrilling fashion (along with a tasty pay packet). Meanwhile, the ATP Finals got underway in Turin where Carlos Alcaraz suffered an opening defeat to Casper Ruud whilst the trio dis…

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ATP Finals Fever - Zverev's Paris Magic, Sabalenka into Saudi semis and will Djokovic play Turin? 58:57

3M ago58:57

58:57

The Race to Turin is ON! Join the Tennis Weekly gang as they look back on all the key action from the Paris Masters, which saw Alex Zverev serve up a masterclass (quite literally) to defeat Ugo Humbert and win his 7th ATP Masters 1000 Title. Elsewhere, Diana Shnaider continued her brilliant season with a win over Britain’s Katie Boulter in Hong Kon…

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Young guns rise as Draper shines, Sharapova elected to Hall in Fame + Mouratoglou chat 1:15:50

4M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

British bonanza! We’re all back at Tennis Weekly HQ to look back on the last week on tour, which saw Jack Draper winning the biggest title of his career in Vienna and rising to a career high ranking of 15. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard also made it a good week for this season’s breakthrough acts, winning Basel to capture his second title of the season…

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Sabalenka on top again, Thiem's last dance in Vienna, Rafa & Novak's final battle 1:06:05

4M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

And another awesome rivalry comes to an end! This week, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic played their final match on a tennis court in Saudi Arabia at the Six Kings Slam to bring the curtain down on their epic head to head. Join Joel and Chris as they reflect on this match up along with all the other tennis talk from the week as Tommy Paul, Daria Ka…

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Mr Cruel 7 - Karmein Chan 2 57:16

4M ago57:16

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Warning, this episode contains details about the sexual assault of children and the murder of a child. Please use discretion before listening. In the second episode on the abduction of Karmein Chan we reveal some new information in this case. New information is revealed for the first time about the abduction by a detective who worked on the Spectru…

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Nadal calls time on epic career, Sabalenka + Sinner shine again, Wimbledon's tech overhaul 1:02:51

4M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Get the tissues ready! Joel, Kim and Chris are back together to catch up on all things tennis, leading with the hot story that legend of the game Rafa Nadal will be hanging up his rackets in retirement at the end of this season. They reflect on this sad news as well as looking back on the past week’s tournaments which saw Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sa…

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Alcaraz snatches Sinner win, WADA seeks Italian ban + Wimbledon plans get greenlight 1:01:28

5M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

The Asian swing is in full flow and what a treat we had in Beijing as Carlos Alcaraz battled back from the brink to defeat World Number 1 Jannik Sinner in a final set tiebreak. And that wasn't even the biggest news of the week for the Italian who expressed his 'surprise' at the World Anti-Doping Agency looking for a lengthy ban over his positive dr…

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Team Europe's Laver Cup comeback, Gauff + Osaka coach shakeup, Raducanu injury woes 1:04:33

5M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

We've returned! Joel, Kim and Chris are back with a bang to round up the past week on tour, with Team Europe clinching the Laver Cup in last-ditch fashion from Team World, Rafa Nadal confirmed for the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this November, and a host of Asian Swing tournaments to wrap up, including a win for retro Marin Cilic and a trophy on hom…

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Top 10 Andy Murray BEST Career Moments | Tennis Weekly Countdown 38:24

5M ago38:24

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After two plus decades on the ATP Tour, Andy Murray has finally hung up his tennis racket (is someone cutting onions nearby?). So what better way to celebrate the moment by joining Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ to take a look back and reflect on his defining moments and achievements in this Tennis Weekly Top Ten. From Grand Slam delights to Ol…

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US Open Finals - Sinner supreme with second slam win, Sabalenka gains sweet NYC revenge 56:18

5M ago56:18

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The US Open 2024 Finals are upon us! After a fortnight of thrills, spills and few a shock along the way, Joel, Kim and Chris are back to look back at the men’s and women’s singles finals. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka have made it two hard court slams from two this year, with straight sets victories over first time American finalists Taylor Fri…

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US Open SFs - Draper voms as Sinner triumphs, Pegula set for Sabalenka Showdown 59:34

5M ago59:34

59:34

Semis, semis, semis and there was a bit of everything on show at the US Open - including a bit of Jack Draper vom on the tennis court. That aside, it was Jannik Sinner who reached his first Grand Slam final in Flushing Meadows with a straight sets victory over the Brit in conditions that pushed both competitors to the limit. And the Italian will go…

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US Open QFs - Pegula + Fritz lead US charge on titles, magic Draper strolls into Sinner semi 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

The Americans are coming for a US Open title with 4 American players into the last 4 across the men’s and women’s events. Could it be an all American double and one of Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe taking home the title along with Jessica Pegula or Emma Navarro? Trying to stop the American party in New York is World Number 1 Jannik Sinner who got…

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US Open R4 - Gauff defence ends on serve, Zheng wins at 2:15am & Draper's demolition 46:18

6M ago46:18

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Joel and Kim are back to catch up on the 4th round action from Flushing Meadows, New York, as the Quarter Final line ups start to take shape. With Britain’s Jack Draper through in seamless fashion, Americans Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz giving home fans something to shout about, and Sacha Zverev still on course for a maiden slam win, the Final 8…

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US Open R3 - Djokovic fall adds to Alcaraz shock, Gauff fights through + Week 2 preview 1:08:26

6M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

The second week is set at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, without Novak Djokovic or Carlos Alcaraz. Words we never thought we would be saying! Alexei Popyrin got his revenge after losing to Novak Djokovic twice at slams already this year. This means Novak Djokovic is without a slam for the first time since 2017 and the first time since 2002 that o…

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US Open R2 - Rybakina no-shows, Djokovic makes history + Tiafoe-Shelton is SET(!) 46:22

6M ago46:22

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Joel and Kim are here to catch up on the second round action from Flushing Meadows in New York City, with the US Open now well underway in the hot, hot heat. Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton have made their way through to setting up a highly anticipated US Open rematch in the 3rd round after their comfortable wins in the round of 64. Meanwhile, top s…

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US Open R1 - Osaka back in style, Djokovic's brotherly revenge, Thiem + Collins bow out 56:15

6M ago56:15

56:15

Kim and Chris catch up on the opening round’s action from Flushing Meadows, as the US Open gets underway in New York. With comfortable wins for defending Champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff, former Champion Naomi Osaka delighting fans with a stylish win over Jelena Ostapenko, and Danielle Collins refusing her retirement ceremony after a first r…

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US Open Draws - Alcaraz gets Sinner (again), Sabalenka the favourite?, Osaka-OstaPENKO! 52:01

6M ago52:01

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Joel, Kim and Chris are back to preview the US Open, which very excitingly gets underway this coming Monday, on the courts of Flushing Meadows. The trio are here to give their legendary Tennis Weekly quarter by quarter preview and predictions, as well as announcing the player picks for the latest edition of Collect A Set. With Novak Djokovic fresh …

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Sinner SHOCK as failed drug tests cloud crack at US Open - our reaction 53:25

6M ago53:25

53:25

The tennis world is in a state of SHOCK... as it's announced World Number 1 Jannik Sinner has escaped a drugs ban after two failed tests earlier in the year. Join Joel and Chris as they react to this bombshell news that has rocked the ATP Tour as they get to grips with what it means, how the locker room have reacted (Nick Kyrgios has unsurprisingly…

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104 - Zatanna Zatara - A Dyslexia with Magician 55:22

6M ago55:22

55:22

Do you believe in real magic? Are you real? Do things exist anymore? This episode will discuss such questions and more. [email protected] Christopher Neill Walker

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Canada - Popyrin surprise as Pegula defends, Tsitsipas family split + Nadal to miss US Open 50:44

6M ago50:44

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Tennis Weekly Podcast! It’s time to talk tennis and unpack all the events from the National Bank Canadian Open (Tournoi de tennis du Canada) on the ATP and WTA Tour which saw Alexi Popyrin a surprise winner of his maiden Masters 1000 title in Montreal, upsetting Andrey Rublev in the final. Popyrin was the first Australian Masters 1000 winner since …

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Olympics special! Djokovic completes tennis, Zheng makes history + Murray's final goodbye 1:07:47

6M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Joel, Kim and Chris are back together to catch up on all the tennis action from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Novak Djokovic finally completed a career Golden Slam by winning a much coveted Gold Medal in a rematch of last month's Wimbledon Final against Carlos Alcaraz. Meanwhile, Britain’s Andy Murray finally drew the curtains on his tennis care…

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TW Meets... Supercoach Patrick Mouratoglou - UTS plans, Rune partnership + Olympics picks! 29:56

7M ago29:56

29:56

With the Olympics in full flow, France and Roland Garros is firmly in the spotlight for tennis. And one of the leading names in French tennis is supercoach Patrick Mouratoglou who has mentored the likes of Serena Williams, Grigor Dimitrov and Laura Robson and many others over his career to date. In this episode, Joel took the time to sit down with …

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TW Meets... Rafael Nadal at the Nordea Open + Casper Ruud on 'Ruudal' partnership 39:12

7M ago39:12

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It's the Rafael Nadal 'Rafa' Special! Kim, Alina and Chris are here to bring you all the conversation and talking points with 22 time grand slam champion, Rafael Nadal from the Nordea Open in Bastad. This includes the short but sweet 'Ruudal' partnership, Rafa's 4 hour epic against Navone, his Olympic excitement to play with Carlos Alcaraz as well …

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Wimbledon Ballot - Fan Guide to getting tickets, best seats and The Queue! 56:19

7M ago56:19

56:19

The Wimbledon ballot is here again! It's time for another Tennis Weekly Diaries and this time it's a biggie - our first ever Grand Slam... Wimbledon! Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they offer everyone thinking about taking a trip to SW19 their infinite grass pearls of wisdom and knowledge from going to The Championships as fans over the last two decad…

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Mr Cruel 6 - The Murder of Karmein 1 32:14

7M ago32:14

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This is the first in a series of podcasts about the enduring mystery that is the unsolved abduction and murder of Karmein Chan in 1991. In this series, Eamonn from Melbourne Marvels and Jay from Whoismrcruel.com will discuss the fallout from this event by analysing contemporary media reports on it in the hope that it may give us a different perspec…

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Wimbledon Men's Final - Awesome Alcaraz defends title, Djokovic denied grand slam #25 46:03

7M ago46:03

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It’s the final episode from Tennis Weekly as the Wimbledon fortnight draws to a close, and Joel, Kim and Chris are back together to dissect the Men’s Singles Final which saw Carlos Alcaraz dominate Novak Djokovic to successfully defend his Wimbledon title. In a comprehensive straight sets victory, Alcaraz delighted fans on Centre Court, outclassing…

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Wimbledon Ladies' Final - Barbora Krejcikova wins 2nd singles slam, Henry Patten does it for the brits in doubles 38:39

7M ago38:39

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Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final Day at Wimbledon 2024 which saw Barbora Krejcikova pick up her second Grand Slam singles title, conquering the grass of SW19. With a gritty three set win over rising Italian star Jasmine Paolini, Krejcikova became the 5th Czech women’s Wimbledon Champion in history and the seventh first time winner of the Venus Rosewa…

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Wimbledon Day 12 - Rematch! Alcaraz vs Djokovic final is ON in epic Sunday Showdown 32:30

7M ago32:30

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And there we have it... Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon once again is ON! Joel and Kim catch up on the Men’s Singles semi finals which saw both Carlitos and Djokovic make their way through to set up a repeat of last year’s thrilling Final. Novak Djokovic has defied the skeptics and reached his 6th consecutive Wimbledon Final just …

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Wimbledon Day 11 - Paolini wins longest ever semi-final at SW19, Krejcikova goes for slam number 2 33:03

7M ago33:03

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It's women’s semi-finals day at Wimbledon! And what a treat it was served up on Centre Court as Donna Vekic and Jasmine Paolini played the longest women’s semi in Wimbledon history, and Barbora Krejcikova knocked out 2022 Champion Elena Rybakina. Jasmine Paolini won a titanic tussle with Donna Vekic in a final set tie break to make her second strai…

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