Hosted by Chris Oddo and Produced by Tennis Now and Tennis Express, the Lucky Letcord Podcast gives you in-depth analysis and insights from the ATP and WTA Tours.
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Djokovic's Next Mission? Alcaraz and Sinner's Future - Wimbledon Review with Steve Flink
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Today on the Lucky Letcord Podcast tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink stops by to break down his thoughts on Novak Djokovic's 2024 season. It has a season that has not met the 24-time major champion's lofty standards, but Flink believes that we have not seen the best of the Serbian legend in 2024. He gives his thoughts on Djokovic's performance at Wi…
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In this episode of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join to break down Wimbledon 2024: Topics discussed: Krejcikova – How did she pull this off? Carlitos – what impressed us the most about him during Wimbledon? Iga on grass – is there hope? What’s next for Novak? Has hiw window for 25 passed him by? Was it a failure for S…
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2024 Wimbledon Preview: Djokovic Miracle? Iga's Tough Draw
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ON this week's Wimbledon preview podcast Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to break down the men's and women's singles draws at this year's Championships. Key topics discussed: What to expect from Novak Djokovic Andy Murray's last dance Iga Swiatek's tricky draw and lack of grass matches Coco Gauff's chances We reveal our picks …
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Breaking Down Indian Wells and Miami and Looking Forward to Clay
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This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo to break down the March Madness known as the Sunshine Double. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tennis Now/Tennis Channel Podcast Network
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Rublev Boils Over in Dubai and Indian Wells is Here!
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Andrey Rublev was defaulted in today's Dubai semifinal, causing us to revisit memories of David Nalbandian at Queen's Club in 2012 and Novak Djokovic at the US Open in 2020. What went wrong? Whose fault was the default? What could have been done differently? WE talk about this and more in today's podcast, as we venture beyond Dubai to discuss upcom…
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Sinner Sails, Sabalenka Storms! 2024 AO in Review
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Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to recap the 2024 Australian Open. We commence with a brief convo of late night finishes in Melbourne. Can anything be done to limit the damage of players staying on court until after 3 AM at the majors? Then we proceed into a breakdown of a player who was impacted by such madness - Daniil Medve…
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AO 2024 Preview: 25 for Nole? Osaka Back in the Slam Game
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In today's edition of the Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to preview the 2024 Australian Open. Topics discussed: Nole's push for a 25th major and an 11th at Melbourne Park. The four corners of the men's draw, and why Alcaraz could face a difficult path to the final weekend. Sinner's progress against Djoko…
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2023 - what a year for tennis? And a wild one as well... Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris stop by to help us relive the glory of the tennis season that was, covering the big sweeping storylines as well as some of the subtle trends that emerged. We start with a deep discussion of our key moments, followed by a deep dive into Novak Djokovic and Iga S…
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Breaking Down Novak Djokovic's Legacy After His 24th Major Title
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In this episode of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, venerable Hall of Fame journalist Steve Flink joins the podcast to look back at Novak Djokovic's 24th major title and break down the Serbian's stunning legacy at the conclusion of a Grand Slam season that has seen him move to the top of the men's singles Grand Slam title list for the first time. Learn m…
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DC Chronicles: Coco Rising, Foe Fever with Erik Gudris and Richard Pagliaro
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This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Erik Gudris joins Chris Oddo and Richard Pagliaro to talk about his time on site at the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Erik was around the grounds all week for Tennis Now, taking in the action and participating in press conference featuring top players. We get his insights on the resurgence of Coco Gauff, who won her …
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Wimbledon Preview: Nole's the Man, but is Iga the Woman?
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In this week's special preview podcast, Erik Gudris and Richard Pagliaro join Chris Oddo to look ahead to the Wimbledon fortnight. Here are the topics we canvas: Can we really read anything into the grass court warm up results as indicators before Wimbledon? Maybe it’s recency bias but I have my eyes on Keys / Kasatkina. I’d say yes. Huge experienc…
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In Madrid, Sabalenka's Supreme and So is Alcaraz!
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In this week's Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo to discuss the happenings at Madrid and look ahead to Rome. Some show notes: Discussion of Carlitos in Madrid and his clay game | 19-1 on clay this season, 58-12 overall | Is it his best surface, even though he says he prefers clay? Question for Richard: IS ALCARAZ YOUR RG FAVOR…
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This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro joins host Chris Oddo to break down a fun week of February tennis across the globe. We start with Iga Swiatek's run of dominance in Doha and then enter a discussion of Aryna Sabalenka's goal of chasing the No.1 ranking. Is it even possible? What would it take? What do we think of Sabalenka's a…
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Aleks Kovacevic on rising up the rankings and never being satisfied
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This week the Lucky Letcord Podcast welcomes special guest Aleks Kovacevic. A former NCAA All-American at Illinois, Kovacevic has transitioned seamlessly to the ATP Tour over the last 18 months. He was 370 in the rankings this time last year but now sits at 125 -- a stone's throw from the top 100 -- after claiming his maiden challenger title in Cle…
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22 Times for Djokovic and One for Aryna the Calm Tiger
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Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo to break down the finals of the 2023 Australian Open. We pay special attention to Novak Djokovic, and his incredible triumph in Melbourne, where he won his 22nd major and 10th AO title, discussing everything from his post-victory emotions to his hamstring to his bulletproof game and aura. Of course we've got time f…
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Americans in Australia with Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets
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Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets joins Chris Oddo to talk about the fantastic performances of the American men at this year's Australian Open. You can find Alex's brilliant work at Crackedracquets.com, he hosts several podcasts, covering NCAA tennis and the pro game as well, and also works as a commentator for the Tennis Channel. Cracked Racquets G…
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Aussie Open Week One in Review - What Netflix Curse?
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Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to talk about a wonderful week one in Melbourne. Topics Discussed: Rafa's future? Is there more glory to come? If not Novak, then who? A discussion of potential winners of the men's singles crown in Melbourne, and the form and fitness of the nine-time champ. Iga's aura, is it still intact? Netfl…
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Break Point Reviewed - AO23 Draws Revealed - and Reviewed!
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Erik Gudris, Tennis Now's resident film buff, joins the podcast to discuss Netflix new tennis docuseries, Break Point, and Richard Pagliaro joins to help Erik break down the draws and key storylines at the 2023 Australian Open. Host Chris Oddo, as always, is there to lend moral support! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Welcome to 2023 - Aussie Open Favorites, Week 1 in Review
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Join Chris Oddo and Richard Pagliaro as we look back at an eventful opening week of the 2023 tennis season and look forward to the Australian Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tennis Now/Tennis Channel Podcast Network
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Christopher Clarey on "The Master" and Roger Federer
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The New York Times journalist spent more than two decades chronicling the fantastic career of Roger Federer, and in his book he turns over every rock to find out more about the formative years of the legendary Swiss, so that we may better comprehend what made Federer the player he was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Richard Pagliaro and Erik Gudris join host Chris Oddo to talk all things US Open, including Serena Williams, the men's and women's singles draw, Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev and what the absence of Novak Djokovic means for the tournament and going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Richard Pagliaro joins Chris Oddo not long after the Wimbledon draws were released to talk about who landed where and what the key storylines are for the Championships in 2022. Join us for in-depth discussions on the following: Serena Williams - how did she look at Eastbourne and what can we really expect from her at SW19? Rafael Nadal and Novak Dj…
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Michael Mmoh - Winner of the USTA's Roland Garros Wild Card Challenge Has Found the Spark
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Enjoy our interview with Michael Mmoh - winner of the USTA's Roland-Garros wild card in 2022. Below is a snippet of our feature on Michael, for more info go to www.tennisnow.com! As a top junior, Michael Mmoh knows a thing or two about heavy expectations. He was the No.2-ranked junior in 2015, pushing for junior Slam titles and thought of as one of…
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Mert Ertunga, Coach of Ipek Oz and Ayla Aksu, on an Amazing Year
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In this edition of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, former Turkish Davis Cup Captain and veteran college coach Mert Ertunga talks to the podcast about his new foray into coaching two of Turkey's top women. Follow Mert on Twitter: @MertovsTDesk Ertunga has a long and storied history in the sport, but he has recently taken a big step by becoming the coach …
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Lucky Letcord Podast Featuring Blair Henley
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Blair Henley Drops by the Podcast to talk about her last two months on the tour, which has taken her from Indian Wells to Houston and finally to Asheville for an emotional Billie Jean King Cup tie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tennis Now/Tennis Channel Podcast Network
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