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136: Thiem's Time Out, a Tennis Superleague & Kick Boxing
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's pod will be worth the wait! Out a little late but with so much to get through Gigi and Naomi chat through this week's news. Talk of Thiem'...
135: Monte Carlo, The Next Number 1 & 1200 Matches
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi are living the glamorous life covering Monte Carlo this week and they find time to sit down and catch up with the latest going's on. To...
134: Roland Garros, Dodgy Scoring & Easter Eggs
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roland Garros has moved again so Gigi and Naomi take a look at the impact on the rest of the tour. Also this week, reflections on the Miami champions,...
133: Miami, Barty & Cramping
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are coming towards the end of Miami and Naomi's picks for the title are both out! Plenty of chat about all the Miami action, including Pospisil, Ba...
132: Miami, Karatzev & 'Who are you playing?'
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi take a moment to chat ahead of the first Masters event of the year in Miami. The men's draw is missing a few giants but much of the foc...
131: Rankings, Bouchard & Zog
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Naomi is back in the commentary box and catches up with Gigi about the latest from the tour. Topics include, Federer's return, the new ranki...
130: Federer's Return, Nishikori's Dream & a Sumo Wrestler
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Homeschooling is over so Gigi can breathe a sigh of relief and get stuck into tennis once again. Federer is back, Djokovic asserts his dominance and w...
129: Aus Open Wrap, Djokovic & Appearance Fees
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is a jam packed episode this week with reflections on the 2021 Australian Open, the emerging gap between Osaka and the rest of the field, should ap...
128: Tsitsipas, Medical Time Outs & Pep Talks
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So much has been going on down in Melbourne so Gigi and Naomi have plenty to talk about. This week's topics include Tsitsipas' stunning victory over N...
127: Aus Open, Nick Kyrgios & Pubs
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3 days into the first slam of the year Gigi and Naomi pause for a catch up... Kyrgios is back on court, Halep made a come back and Naomi wants to take...
126: Aus Open, Andreescu & Split Digraphs
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks off there is a lot for Gigi and Naomi to catch up on including over 80 matches a day in Melbourne Park. Andreescu's return will have...
125: AO Qualifying, Chronic Injuries & Meerkats
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grand slam qualifying has kicked off, although not as we know it, so Gigi and Naomi discuss the couple of main stories to come out of the event includ...
124: Best of 2020
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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123: Tennis is back, Russia to London & Michael Johnson
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first episode of 2021 and Gigi and Naomi look ahead to the planned schedule talking bubble practise partners, Serena Williams, scoring apps, ...
122: Christmas Special
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the Christmas special Gigi and Naomi pick out some best bits from tennis in 2020 including performance of the year, disappointment of the year and...
121: Federer's Future, Investing in Talent & a Stable Door
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the catch up this week, topics include Federer missing AO 2021, an update from the school nativity and who funds the players before they make it? L...
120: This is Tennis, Sofia Kenin & a Car Park
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi catch up this week to answer some listener mail, show some appreciation for player of the year Sofia Kenin, talk visualisation & Naomi ...
119: Oz Open Dates, Merging the Tours & a Cake Smash
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Things are starting to firm up when it comes to the Australian Open and the start of the 2021 season, and the WTA have a new look. Gigi and Naomi chat...
118: New Mum, the Season Finale & a Camel
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi's baby has arrived and Gigi has been working on the last major tournament of the year so there is plenty to catch up on. This week's topics incl...
117: Tour Finals, Being in Labour & Meeting the Pope
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis is gearing up for the last tournament of the year so Gigi and Naomi take some time to catch up and look ahead to the last ever ATP Tour Finals ...
116: Scheduling, Bonking & Baby Names
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi is working on Paris Bercy and Naomi is working on the nursery but they still find time to have a catch up on the latest goings on in the tennis w...
115: Fearsome Forehands, Global Tennis & Christmas Shopping
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi are together again, albeit outside and socially distanced, to chat about the best forehands in the game, tennis around the world, more ...
114: Rublev's Rise, Fleeing Russia & Laps in the Lounge
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi is in week 2 of quarantine but is still managing to do a good amount of exercise in a limited space, this chat brings up an embarrassing childhoo...
113: GOAT debate, Being Polish & Cartier
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi wrap on the 3rd and final slam of the year and with a win for Swiatek, Naomi is claiming Polish nationality from now on. Also this week...
112: Sofia Kenin, Roland Garros & Launderettes
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a rollercoaster ride of a Roland Garros and as we near the end of the event Gigi and Naomi get stuck in to some of the main themes to come...
111: Roland Garros, Wawrinka & Hypnosis
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grand Slam action is underway once again, filled with dropshots, underarm serves and lots of rain. Gigi and Naomi chat about all of this as well as th...
110: Gigi in Paris, Roland Garros Preview & Baby Brain
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi has made it to Roland Garros and give us the inside scoop on how it is all working there. The other big news is the draw is out so Gigi and Naomi...
109: Osaka's Status, Thiem's Future & Scones
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gigi and Naomi are together working on Rome, but Gigi still has some jet lag from the American swing. Chat includes the US Open finals, hard...
108: USO Default, Online Abuse & a New Baby
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a dramatic few days at the US Open so there is plenty for Gigi and Naomi to get stuck in to in this week's pod. They talk Djokovic, mother...
107: Magic Murray, Osaka's Strength & the PTPA
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back in Grand Slam action this week and as if that wasn't enough to throw up some drama we had a 24 hour boycott and the formation of the PTPA ...
106: Asterix & Obelix, Cincinnati in New York & Late Nights
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first major event in 5 months has kicked off and with Gigi and Naomi both working on the ATP side of things, they discuss what has been happening ...
105: Halep Out, an Asterisk & Shoe Shopping
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The news keeps coming as we have more big name withdrawals from the US Open so Gigi and Naomi weigh in on the asterisk debate. Also this week, 9 of th...
104: Tennis is back, Serena Returns & USO Waivers
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The WTA has made a comeback and with the ATP due to start next week Gigi and Naomi catch up on where tennis sits in this ever changing landscape... al...
103: USO Bubble, Ball Tossing & CVS
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There have been lots of announcements regarding the upcoming tennis schedule so Gigi and Naomi work out where that leaves things... also this week, ho...
102: Battle of the Brits, Cincy Deadline & De-Planing
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More discussion on the differences between men's and women's tennis this week as Naomi answers your questions on the subject... also this week... we c...
101: Momentum Shifts, Female Coaches & Hiding From Baguettes
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gigi and Naomi get stuck in to a topic close to Naomi's heart... Why can't women coach men? Why do most female players cho0se to work with m...
100: Making Progress, Buttock Clenching & US College
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi are together working on the British Women's Progress Tour in London... they chat through how the tournament has gone with the new restr...
99: Rankings, Rafa & Ropeless Skipping
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The new rankings system has been announced so Gigi and Naomi take a look at what that means for players of all rankings, there is more bad news for th...
98: Murray's back, USO security & pee in a pot
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi catch up this week on all things Battle of the Brits including Andy Murray's performances, and with some players not following isolatio...
97: Adria Tour & antibody testing
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So much has happened this week but the main focus has been on the Adria Tour and multiple players testing positive for Covid-19... Gigi and Naomi disc...
96: USO green light, Djokovic's duties & a love of courgettes
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The US Open is on so Gigi and Naomi discuss the decisions leading up to it, some players not being keen and the ATP zoom meeting held a few days ago.....
95: USO logistics, chartered flights & ball people
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lots more news on the tentative plans on the practicalities of running the US Open, a smaller entourage, chartered flights, adult ball kids and more, ...
94: The grass is ready, the Brits are back & a doubles diss
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week would be the start of the grass court season so Gigi and Naomi talk about what the lead up to the grass brings for British players... also t...
93: Paris in the Spring time, the return of tennis & the end of homeschooling
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi are getting excited about the news of more tennis tournaments albeit domestic to begin with... also this week, Roland Garros memories, ...
92: Mental Health In Tennis
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Mental Health Awareness Week so Gigi and Naomi dive in to the strains that players face on tour and how that might affect their mental health... ...
91: Innes Ibbou vs Dominic Thiem, a new tournament and Chuck E Cheese
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Naomi defends her beloved sport with a passion, in the process she gives some credit to Chuck E Cheese... also, news on The British Closed W...
90: Coaching realities, soft hands & problem puzzles
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gigi and Naomi discuss what all of this means for the coaches and support teams, the risk of injury returning to the tour and we get an upda...
89: Coronavirus, financial aid & dog walking
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi explains why Tennish has had a couple of weeks off but your weekly episodes are back up and running! Also this week... a tennis merger, relief fo...
88: Lack of ability, beards & a Tennish quiz
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gigi and Naomi catch up on the latest from the tour that isn't on tour... they talk Roger Federer's coaching videos, unusual beards and whic...
87: Wimbledon, boilers, burst pipes & Miss Hits
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wimbledon is cancelled for 2020 so Gigi and Naomi discuss what this means for the rest of the season... also this week, Gigi's broken boiler, Naomi's ...
86: Olympic reshuffle, New York in December & Homeschooling
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More news this week as the Olympics is the next major event to be postponed so Gigi and Naomi sit down to chat through what this means for the landsca...
85: Paris in September, Roger Federer & big pecs
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much news every day that this was the second attempt of recording this week's episode after Roland Garros announced it will move to Septem...
84: Indian Wells, an uncertain future and a 10k
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everything is up in the air after the cancellation of Indian Wells, so Gigi and Naomi chat through the various options facing the tour... also this we...
83: Sharapova's legacy, the big 2 & Where's Wally?
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Sharapova's retirement is the big news of the week so Gigi and Naomi reflect on all aspects of her career... Djokovic and Nadal pick up more tit...
82: Federer's knee, junior fitness & finger sniffing
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the Federer announcement Gigi and Naomi talk all things tennis fitness, from longevity to scheduling and who should make those decisions... also...
81: Clijsters comeback, left at the altar and wild cards
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest story of the week is all about Kim Clijsters, Gigi and Naomi talk through her first match and her reasons for returning to the tour... als...
80: Osaka, jury duty & fluffy balls
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gigi and Naomi swap Fed Cup stories after they covered different ties over the weekend... in Gigi's match Osaka fell flat, but for Naomi, Os...
79: Aussie round up, the mentality of a champion and sports bras
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bumper edition this week and Gigi and Naomi reflect on the first Slam of the year, it had a bit of everything to but the focus is on the two Ch...
78: WTA coaching and ball wetting at the Australian Open
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There have been plenty of shocks over the past few days at the Australian Open so Gigi and Naomi chat through some of the stand out moments... also th...
77: Australian Open action, mind games and Woody's bust
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi is down in Melbourne and checks in with Naomi from the Happy Slam to catch up on all of the action from day 1... there is chat about Shapovalov's...
76: Oz Open ready, the player to beat & a pyjama party
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just before Gigi heads out to Oz she catches up with Naomi and they finally nail down their predictions for the 'happy slam'... also this week, diffic...
75: Lost focus, Serena's year and donkey soap
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first Tennish episode of a fresh new decade and Gigi and Naomi reflect on 2019 while looking ahead to the coming year. ATP Cup is underway as...
74: The best of Tennish 2019
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A collection of some of your favourite bits from Tennish this year... Happy holidays everyone, and see you in the New Year! Learn more about your ad c...
73: Christmas parties, GOAT & the baby Jesus
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi are summoning up as much energy as possible after their Christmas party and a discussion about the GOAT gives them a much needed boost....
72: Wozniacki, playing at altitude and mouldy bits
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Wozniacki has decided to call time on her career so Gigi and Naomi look back on her time on tour as well as forward to the adjustment to 'nor...
71: Elena Baltacha, Patagonia and the school nativity
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi checks in with Gigi all the way from Patagonia and explains why she has spent so much time this week talking about Chilean number one Christian ...
70: More Davis Cup Finals, late finishes & early releases
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Naomi's honeymoon fast approaching she catches up with Gigi early this week to discuss the more extreme moments of the Davis Cup Finals including...
69: Davis Cup Finals, team initiations and Frozen lyrics
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final event of the season and Gigi and Naomi catch up in Madrid 2 days in to the Davis Cup Finals... Naomi has been struggling with name pron...
68: ATP Tour Finals, the big 3 & a boat ride
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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67: A new home, Barty's brilliance & the circle of life
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gigi and Naomi talk about the last few events of the season... Barty won the WTA finals, Naomi is out in Milan watching ATP's Next Gen and G...
66: WTA Finals, Andrey Rublev and abnormally large pumpkins
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Together covering the last masters event of the season in Paris, Gigi and Naomi take a closer look player coach relationships, avoiding drop shots and...
65: On court coaching, by-passing juniors and the luge
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final stretch of the season and Gigi and Naomi have 2 final WTA events and a handful of ATP ones to get stuck in to. Chat turns to one of the...
64: The best player on the planet, Coco rising and cake sales
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi fight through the jet lag from Shanghai to catch up on the news from this week including the unstoppable Medvedev and Coco claiming her...
63: Shanghai nights, Murray madness and a yellow bag
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi are covering the penultimate Masters event of the year in Shanghai chatting about the fake markets, dumplings and a yellow bag... also ...
62: There's something on the baseline...
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi catch up as they prepare for Shanghai... they share some predictions for the final 8 in Shenzen, talk more Murray wins as well as some ...
61: Laver Cup, an octopus & a tennis first
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gigi and Naomi reflect on Laver Cup action, messy courts and Medvedev's never ending winning stretch... Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
60: Clijsters return, National Academies and a bit of golf
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi fills Naomi in on all the goings on at the Solheim Cup, as Naomi thinks about making a comeback as a pro... also this week, tennis parents, top j...
59: The mindfulness of Andreescu, Harvard and the battle for 24
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi have so much to talk about this week off the back of the last Grand Slam of the year including Andreescu's creative visualisation, Sere...
58: US Open, resilience and 1st day at school
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi is back preparing for the 1st day of school, but there is plenty to catch up on from New York including the resurgence of Dimitrov and Konta, Fed...
57: US Open, Serena and border control
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi catch up on all things US Open including Sharapova v Serena, 4 of the top 10 going out, Coco Gauff back in action and Gigi making frien...
56: Kyrgios, school shorts and a case of the yips
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi chat about Nick Kyrgios once again, focussing on what it is like to commentate on him in full flow. Also this week, Zverev's double fau...
55: Life as a lefty, Murray's return and terrifying trousers
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi are celebrating Left Hander's day as Cincinnati rumbles on. Also this week, will Serena win another slam and will Murray get back to th...
54: Freezing rankings, doubles delight and a frozen account
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Between them, Naomi and Gigi are covering both Rogers Cup events in Canada this week... Naomi answers some listener questions and Gigi talks about the...
53: Doping stories and twitter suspensions
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With news of a player suspension for a doping violation this week, Naomi takes us through how anti-doping works and her favourite stories from dealing...
52: Wedding, windscreen wipers and mixed doubles
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A very tired Naomi and Gigi reflect on Naomi's festival wedding and why windscreen wipers were mentioned in one of the speeches... also, chat about th...
51: Wimbledon Conclusions, Royal Etiquette & a Dead Cactus!
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi and Gigi get together for a post Wimbledon pre Wedding pod! In their post Grand Slam delirium/exhaustion they try their best to formulate sent...
50: More Wimbledon ramblings, age restrictions and a child prodigy
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi catch up during Wimbledon to talk up and coming youngsters, Wimbledon goings on and the age eligibility rule... Learn more about your a...
49: Wimbledon ramblings, Coco and a new mug
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2 days in to the Championships at Wimbledon Gigi and Naomi talk about the drama from the last 48 hours. Also this week, Naomi gives Gigi a gift as she...
48: Grass court predictions, seagulls and dog's bits
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just a week away from Wimbledon Gigi and Naomi are making their predictions with some proving easier than others. Also this week, seagull attacks and ...
47: Bryan brothers, Pliskova twins and women's balls
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi fill each other in on the goings on at Queen's and Edgbaston this week with chat about twins, emojis and Venus playing doubles... Learn...
46: Clay conclusions, grass goings on & hen harassment
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi are recharging after an epic clay court season and a busy hen do... they don't have much time though as the grass court season is just ...
45: Konta, press conferences, Roland Garros and a hen do
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi manage to find each other once again here in Paris and discuss some hot topics of the tournament. Also this week, Naomi explains what i...
44: Roland Garros, Brits and ball bags
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Finally locating each other during a hectic Roland Garros, Gigi and Naomi are together again to bring you a behind the scenes look at this grand slam....
43: Kyrgios, commentary boxes and Roland Garros
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi regroup after Rome with just a few days to prepare for Paris... chats about the Nick Kyrgios default, Konta's surprise final run and wh...
42: Serena Williams, the Mitchell brothers and rain delays...
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode comes to you from a very rainy Rome with Gigi and Naomi chatting about Serena's future, travelling mishaps and somehow EastEnders…...
41: Annoying dropshots, rubbish volleys and square doughnuts
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi bring you an update from Madrid with Ferrer making an emotional goodbye to the tour. Also this week, doughnuts shaped like bars and Nao...
40: WTA perks, grunts with accents and licking batteries
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gigi and Naomi discuss driving Tim Henman and Frank Lampard around, grunting with an accent and would you lick a battery? Learn more about y...
39: Copper box, burnt tongues & a lot of coffee
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi reports from her weekend at the Copper Box watching the British women secure promotion to World Group 2, but the main focus is how an evening me...
38: Fed Cup, clay, pigs and wedding shoes
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi is living the glamorous life this week as she reports from covering Monte Carlo, whilst Naomi is preparing for the GB Fed Cup tie this weekend. P...
37: Clay court prep, tight bums and suspicious salmons
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi and Naomi get stuck in to sliding on the clay this week as Naomi recovers from her first match of the season, and Gigi breaks out of quarantine.....