The Tennis Podcast
Episodes
Aus Open Day 7 - Are Sinner and Djokovic lucky to still be in the tournament?
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt catch up at the end of a day of scorching heat in Melbourne as Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both survived very different...
Aus Open Day 6 - Things are about to get serious
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt discuss a day which saw almost all of the big names win through to set up a series of enticing Last 16 matches. Part on...
Aus Open Day 5 - What led to Osaka aggro?
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are together to look back on Stan Wawrinka’s epic victory and a day with some aggro as well as the first big upset in the ...
Aus Open Day 4 - Where does this loss leave Raducanu?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Men’s results. We discuss Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev withstanding good performances from Yannick Hanfmann and Quentin Halys, Alex...
Aus Open Day 3 - Keys, Sinner start title defences well
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt gathered on an outside court towards the end of day three as round one came to a close. Part one - We focus on the day’...
Aus Open Day 2 - Big guns progress, but who looked best?
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Women’s results. We cover Iga Swiatek passing a pretty tough test against Yuan Yue, Mirra Andreeva’s Mix credentials after her comeback...
Aus Open Day 1 - How did post-Ferrero Alcaraz look?
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt review an opening day which saw the big contenders advance at night after a fun day session filled with upsets. Part on...
Aus Open Preview with Pam Shriver!
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The one and only Pam Shriver joins Catherine, David and Matt to get hyped for the start of the Australian Open.Part one - Tales from the press confere...
Aus Open - Media Day
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine and Matt and are joined by The Athletic’s Matt Futterman to discuss the major talking points from media day, where the vibes were mostly v...
Aus Open Draws - Winners, losers, picks and shocks
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was draw day at the Australian Open on Thursday and Catherine, David and Matt are here to dissect them, make predictions, and pick out the must-wat...
Aus Open - Inside The One Point Slam
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are together in Melbourne for the Australian Open and we start our coverage Down Under by reacting to the One Point Slam whi...
Poland win the United Cup, but how concerning is Iga Swiatek’s form?
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine is in Melbourne and David and Matt are heading there soon, but first we catch up on all the results from the first week of the 2026 tennis s...
2026 - Who’s started well, and who hasn’t?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The new tennis season is underway! David, Matt and Catherine in Perth discuss everything that’s happened so far. Part one (00:00 - 42:43) All t...
Cheap, flat and shallow. Did anyone really win the Battle of the Sexes?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine and Matt are joined by The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare to review The Battle of the Sexes and look ahead to the new tennis season. P...
Off season intrigue grows
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt catch up on bits and bobs of news as the off season begins to draw to a close. Part one (00:00 - 26:20) We start with s...
Alcaraz-Ferrero split!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hours after the bombshell news that Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero have split, Catherine, David and Matt were joined by The Athletic's Matt Fu...
2025 Season Review
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt, with the help of voice notes from an esteemed list of colleagues and Friends, look back on the 2025 tennis season. Par...
Should the BBC be showing the ‘Battle of the Sexes’?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tennis off season is here and so are Catherine, David and Matt for their first catch up since the Davis Cup. Part one (00:00 - 26:12) - React...
The Big Andy Murray Interview
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, Catherine, David and Matt sit down for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with former World No.1 and three-time Grand ...
Davis Cup Final - Cobolli clinches cup, is he Italy’s next big star?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Flavio Cobolli clinched a third successive Davis Cup for hosts Italy, and Catherine, David and Matt were in awe at his comeback win. The young Italia...
Davis Cup - Italy vs. Spain final; Who needs Sinneraz?
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Davis Cup Final for 2025 is set, and even though Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are not there, it still features Italy and Spain!Part One00.00 G...
Davis Cup - Semis set after doubles drama
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt discuss a dramatic few days at the Davis Cup Finals. There’s chat about Spain coping with Carlos Alcaraz’s withdraw...
Davis Cup Finals - Can Italy Threepeat without Sinner?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David & Matt preview the 2025 tennis season’s denouement - the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, Italy. Part One (00:00) - With Matt ...
ATP Finals - Sinner takes it all
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the final match of the ATP Tour season, Catherine David & Matt are joined by Charlie Eccleshare in Turin to discuss the latest edition of th...
Can anyone stop another Sinner-Alcaraz final?
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and Matt discuss the Group Stages of the ATP Finals with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner seemingly on yet another collision course in Turin.&nb...
Will Rybakina’s title be the first of many?
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt discuss Elena Rybakina’s title victory in Riyadh and preview the ATP Finals in Turin as the field is finally set. Par...
The Big Jack Draper Interview
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are joined by the current British No.1 and Indian Wells champion Jack Draper for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. Havin...
WTA semis set - who wins it all?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part One - Serena Williams Group. With Anisimova beating Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek to qualify, we’re officially at the ‘silencing the doubters’...
Is indoor Sinner unbeatable in this form?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt react to Jannik Sinner’s title in Paris and the first couple of days of action at the WTA Finals. Part one - ATP. Sin...
Is Anisimova the favourite for the WTA finals?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The groups have been drawn for the WTA Finals in Riyadh and Catherine, David and Matt are here to preview the tournament and reflect on the opening st...
Sinner survives, Fonseca fires and Saudi footprint grows
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt round up the latest tour results before Charlie Eccleshare of The Athletic joins to discuss the news that Saudi Arabia will ...
Rune’s horror injury overshadows end-of-season race
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt catch up on all the latest tour results as the races for the year-end finals heat up. Part one - WTA Results. We start ...
Cousins Prove Dreams Can Come True
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt recap a week headlined by a family fairytale in Shanghai and Coco Gauff’s title run in Wuhan. Part one - ATP Shanghai...
Is this the Amanda Anisimova era?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are finally back together on a Monday to talk all about Amanda Anisimova’s title in Beijing and events so far in Shanghai....
Alcaraz and Sinner circle each other with titles
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt discuss titles for Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as well as the opening stages of the WTA 1000 in Beijing. Part one ...
Has Laver Cup won us over?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are here, unusually, on a Tuesday to look back on Laver Cup, Iga Swiatek’s title in Seoul, and a couple of ATP events in C...
BJK Cup - Italy's Dynasty
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were live to review Italy’s 2-0 triumph over USA which saw them defend their Billie Jean King Cup title in Shenzhen. ...
BJK Cup - Can USA stop Italy?
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt react to a a couple of enthralling semi-final ties as Italy and the United States booked their spots in Sunday’s final.&nb...
BJK Cup - Italy survive, but can they defend their crown?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are here to look back on all four quarter-finals at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen and ahead to the semis. ...
BJK Cup Finals Preview - A new era in Shenzhen begins
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were live on the eve of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals to preview the event and look back on a weekend of thrilling Da...
US Open Day 15 - Alcaraz has final answer, Sinner seeks change
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a pretty surreal day at the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz won his sixth Grand Slam title and became the new World Number One by beating Jannik Sinner in ...
US Open Day 14 - Sabalenka’s fitting finale to 2025
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aryna Sabalenka has her Grand Slam title in 2025, Matt won’t be going blonde (yet), and we’re here to talk about it all and look ahead to Carlos A...
US Open Day 13 - Will Djokovic ever win No.25, or is that it?
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The entire men’s tournament has been building towards Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meeting in the final and Friday’s semi-finals confirmed tha...
US Open Day 12 - Anisimova vs. Sabalenka - repeat or revenge?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World Number One Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Amanda Anisimova in Saturday’s US Open final after a thrilling night of tennis on women’s semi fin...
US Open Day 11 - Anisimova buries double bagel demons
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Anisimova will meet Naomi Osaka in the US Open semi-finals and it’s a pretty big moment for the pod! Catherine, David and Matt discuss it all...
US Open Day 10 - Can Djokovic derail Alcaraz again?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Day session. We cover another wonderful performance by Carlos Alcaraz, his press conference which prompted lots of discussion about body la...
US Open Day 9 - Awesome Osaka sends Gauff back to drawing board
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Day session. Mary Carillo joins Catherine, David and Matt to reflect on Naomi Osaka’s victory over Coco Gauff. Did the match look like we...
US Open Day 8 - Czech Volcanoes erupt in New York, but not Machac
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Women’s matches. We start by covering Marketa Vondrousova’s superb performance to beat Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova remarkable...
US Open Day 7 - Will it ever happen for Alexander Zverev?
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Day session. We cover Jannik Sinner’s slightly sub par performance against Denis Shapovalov, get excited about Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka...
US Open Day 6 - Taylor Townsend to the rescue
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt wrap up a day which was a tough one for the home crowd until Taylor Townsend came along in the night session. Part one ...
US Open Day 5 - Stress, tears and turmoil can’t stop Coco Gauff
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Women’s results. Once again, Coco Gauff was the big story as she fought through tears and tremors to beat Donna Vekic. We cover the perfo...
US Open Day 4 - Ostapenko’s words mar Townsend’s win
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Women’s results. The big story on day four was Taylor Townsend’s victory over Jelena Ostapenko and, in particular, what Ostapenko said ...
US Open Day 3 - Gauff survives, but for how long?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Women’s Results. There’s only one place to start and that’s with Coco Gauff’s enthralling win over Ajla Tomljanovic. How did Gauff ...
US Open Day 2 - Alcaraz wins, but what did he do to his hair??
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Day session. We cover Madison Keys’ shock defeat to Renata Zarazua and the way she described nerves as “paralysing” her. And that was...
US Open Day 1 - Did Medvedev go too far this time?
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt react to an opening day of the US Open which saw a couple of extraordinary moments and matches involving raucous crowds.&nbs...
US Open - The Big Preview
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are joined by Charlie Eccleshare from The Athletic ahead of the first Sunday start at the US Open. Part one - Press con...
US Open Draw - A big Osaka prediction
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are together at Flushing Meadows to dissect the US Open draws and analyse what’s been said on media day. Part one - W...
US Open Mixed Doubles - will the champions be invited back?
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are back at Tennis Podcast Towers in New York after watching Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori win the “reimagined” Mixed...
Cincinnati - Did finals day change everything for the US Open?
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were live in New York to look back on the opening day of the US Open Mixed Doubles and the closing stages of Cincinnati.&nbs...
Talking ‘Changeover’ and the Alcaraz-Sinner Rivalry with Giri Nathan
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Catherine and Matt speak to Giri Nathan, author of a new book called ‘Changeover’, all about the rivalry between Jannik Sinner a...
Cincinnati - Who's winning this thing?
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the closing stages of Cincinnati approaching, Catherine, David and Matt convene to look at how the big names are faring with the US Open on the h...
Cincinnati - Is tennis losing a generation?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are back to talk about the opening stages of Cincinnati which has seen brutal temperatures, a power outage, and plenty of co...
Canada - Mboko stars, but what to make of Naomi Osaka?
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were live on Friday night to look back on the dramatic final few days in Canada and ahead to Cincinnati. Part one - WTA...
Canada - Who will take their chance with the big names out?
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David is back from holiday to join Catherine and Matt in discussing week one of the Canadian Open, where lots of the big names are out, there has been...
Washington - Fernandez and De Minaur collect titles as Venus Williams shines again
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine and Matt are joined by The Athletic’s Matt Futterman to discuss an eventful week in Washington and a whole lot of tennis news. Part o...
What's happened post Wimbledon?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David is away on holiday, but Catherine and Matt are here to wrap up the week’s results and talking points, before an audio montage of Wimbledon hig...
Live from Wimbledon Day 14 - Sinner’s revenge
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the final day of Wimbledon 2025, Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the singles tournament, and Catherine, David and Matt were live afte...
Live from Wimbledon Day 13 - Swiatek’s dream day a nightmare for Anisimova
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were joined by Charlie Eccleshare of The Athletic to talk through Iga Swiatek becoming Wimbledon champion and her 6-0 6-0 wi...
Live from Wimbledon Day 12 - Was this the end for Novak Djokovic?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were live from Wimbledon on Day 12 as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner set up a mouthwatering final, while Novak Djokovic lo...
Live from Wimbledon Day 11 - Anisimova, Swiatek break new ground, how does Sabalenka rebound?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Matt and David were joined by special guest Pam Shriver to analyse two completely different women’s semi-finals and look ahead to tomorrow...
Live from Wimbledon Day 10 - Sinner vs Djokovic is on! Who wins?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were live as blockbuster semi-final line-ups were set up in both draws.In Part 1 we review the defeats by Novak Djokovic and...
Live from Wimbledon Day 9 - Sabalenka survives Siegemund, can Anisimova stop her?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were live at the end of the first day of quarter-finals.In Part 1 we covered Sabalenka’s efforts to overcome Laura Siegemu...
Live from Wimbledon Day 8 - Dimitrov's devastation, Sinner's uncertainty
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moments after Grigor Dimitrov’s shocking retirement at two sets to love up against Jannik Sinner, Catherine, David and Matt were live to feel their ...
Live from Wimbledon Day 7 - Alcaraz accelerates into quarters, can anyone stop him?
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 7 of Wimbledon 2025 Catherine, David and Matt were live straight after Amanda Anisimova surged into the quarter-finals. In part 1 we cover...
Live from Wimbledon Day 6 - Can Iga Swiatek win this title?
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Fritz was not on the schedule today so Catherine, David and Matt were live at the scheduled time of 9.30pm to bring you all the news from Day 6...
Live from Wimbledon Day 5 - Did Raducanu play Sabalenka into title-winning form?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt react to the events of Day 5 at Wimbledon, moments after Aryna Sabalenka wrapped up victory over Emma Raducanu. In Part...
Live from Wimbledon Day 4 - Draper stunned by Cilic, should we have seen this coming?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were live after close of play on a busy day 4 at the Championships. In part 1 we discuss Draper’s shock loss to former finalist here Marin Cilic....
Live from Wimbledon Day 3 - Raducanu's win of the year, but can she beat Sabalenka?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Day 3 at Wimbledon, the tennis continued to be dramatic, with more seeds falling in what is rapidly becoming the major theme of this tournament. In...
Live from Wimbledon Day 2 - Huge names gone, what’s going on?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day 2 at Wimbledon was hot, it was humid, and there was havoc as more seeds fell at the first hurdle. In Part 1 we discuss the shock exit of Coco Gauf...
Live from Wimbledon Day 1 - Wild, wonderful start, but what was up with Alcaraz?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a crazy first day at Wimbledon, but Catherine, David and Matt were live to help process it all. Part 1 - Carlos Alcaraz took a scenic route to ...
Live from Wimbledon preview and punchy predictions
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Wimbledon Eve and Catherine, Matt and David are live from the grounds to get hyped.In Part 1 we catch up with some more press conferences, incl...
Live from Wimbledon on Media Day - what's the story with Sinner?
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt were back for their second live show with news from media day at the Championships. Part 1 – Men’s Draw. We discuss...
Live from Wimbledon - Who's been handed a nightmare draw?
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first live show from Wimbledon in 2025, Catherine, David and Matt are here to dissect the men’s and women’s singles draws. Part one - ...
Can anyone stop Alcaraz the serve bot?
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wimbledon is on the horizon and Catherine and David are joined by Charlie Eccleshare from The Athletic to cover all of the important grass court resul...
Tatjana Maria, Queen of Queen's - could 70's tennis win Wimbledon?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt are back from Paris and here to discuss the first week of the grass court season. Part one - WTA Queen’s. We cover Ta...
Roland Garros Day 15 - Was Alcaraz-Sinner the best Grand Slam final ever?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, David and Matt react to Carlos Alcaraz saving three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6 in one of the best matches of al...
Roland Garros Day 14 - Coco’s moment, but what happened to Sabalenka?
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - All about Coco Gauff’s incredible comeback victory over Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Roland Garros title. We discuss the key moments ...
Roland Garros Day 13 - Sinner vs. Alcaraz final at last, but will Djokovic be back?
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - It was an extraordinary night in Paris as Jannik Sinner overcame a remarkable effort from Novak Djokovic to reach his first Roland Garros f...
Roland Garros Day 12 - Sabalenka vs. Gauff - the ultimate clay court climax
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare joins Catherine, David and Matt to discuss Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff reaching the Roland Garros final and ahe...
Roland Garros Day 11 - Dream semis set, but who wins them?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - The Lois Boisson fairytale continues! We cover her remarkable win over Mirra Andreeva, the way the crowd got to Andreeva during the match, ...
Roland Garros Day 10 - Swiatek vs. Sabalenka is ON, but who wins?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - There’s only one place to start and that’s with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek setting up a tantalising semi-final clash. We discuss h...
Roland Garros Day 9 - Bublik, Boisson, what is happening??
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one. We start by reacting to Alexander Bublik’s extraordinary performance to knock out Jack Draper. Just how good was he? And could Draper have...
Roland Garros Day 8 - A game-changing day for Iga Swiatek?
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - It was a quite extraordinary day of action in the women’s draw. We discuss how Iga Swiatek overcame a 6-0 2-1 deficit to defeat Elena Ryb...
Roland Garros Day 7 - Are Keys and Draper in the mix?
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one. Madison Keys is doing it again! We start the pod by reacting to her dramatic victory over Sofia Kenin in which she saved three match points....
Roland Garros Day 6 - Pam Shriver’s powerful message to Amelie Mauresmo
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Sadly, Iga Swiatek will not be facing Jelena Ostapenko in the Last 16. We analyse Swiatek’s impressive win over Jaqueline Cristian, discu...
Roland Garros Day 5 - Arthur Fils lights up Lenglen. But is he f****d?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - It was an extraordinary day in the men’s draw but nothing was more incredible than Arthur Fils’ five set victory over Jaume Munar on Su...
Roland Garros Day 4 - The Sadness of Stefanos Tsitsipas
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one. Iga Swiatek once again put in a strong performance to beat Emma Raducanu, but she remains on a collision course with Jelena Ostapenko. We di...
Roland Garros Day 3 - Fonseca fever hits Paris. How far can he go?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - We discuss the main men’s results from Tuesday at Roland Garros, including Joao Fonseca’s fantastic performance to beat Hubert Hurkacz....
Roland Garros Day 2 - Has the real Iga Swiatek arrived?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - We cover an impressive first performance for Iga Swiatek, the still taboo subject of periods in sport, and Naomi Osaka’s sadness and worr...
Roland Garros Day 1 - Rafael Nadal and the final farewell
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part one - Our reaction to the ceremony honouring Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, which saw Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray come onto cou...