The Tennis Podcast
Episodes
US Open Day 14 – Dominant Djokovic Beats Del Potro To Win 14th Grand Slam Title; Fallout Continues From Women’s Final – Was Sexism At Play?
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic is the US Open champion for the third time, beating Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. On The Tennis Podcast, David and Catherine dis...
US Open Day 13 – Spellbinding Naomi Osaka Wins First Grand Slam Title; Serena Sees Red In Controversy-Filled Final
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of a mind-blowing day, and one of the most controversy-filled Grand Slams finals in history, David and Catherine sit down to run through th...
US Open Day 12 - Nadal Injury Prevents Del Potro Classic; Is Tennis Becoming Too Physical?; Sublime Djokovic Looks Back To His Very Best
08 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The US Open men’s semi-finals did not deliver the competitiveness they promised – partly due to Rafael Nadal’s knee, partly due to Novak Djokovi...
US Open Day 11 - Net-Rushing Serena Storms Into Final; Osaka Overcomes Keys; Men’s Semi-Finals Previewed
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The women’s final is set: Serena Williams will face Naomi Osaka on Saturday. On The Tennis Podcast, David and Catherine discuss how both players got...
US Open Day 10 - Osaka & Nishikori Create History For Japan; Keys & Djokovic Win In Strange Night Session; Women’s Semi-Finals Previewed
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in the Open Era there will be a Japanese man and woman in the semi-finals of a Grand Slam after contrasting wins for Naomi Osaka an...
US Open Day 9 - Nadal Wins Late-Night Epic Against Thiem; Sevastova Bamboozles Stephens; Serena Eases Past Pliskova; Is There An Irresistible Force Behind Del Potro?
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the second night in a row, the end of The Tennis Podcast had to be recorded at past 2am in New York.That’s because Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thie...
US Open Day 8 – Federer Suffers Shock Defeat To Millman; Sharapova Loses 100% Night Session Record; Osaka, Keys & Djokovic Progress
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a Tennis Podcast in two parts.First of all, David and Catherine recorded almost half an hour of chat about the day session, reflecting on wins...
US Open Day 7 - Sublime Stephens Puts Down A Marker; Serena Impresses Again; Nadal Tested By Brilliant Basilashvili
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With no obvious headline on Day 7 at the US Open, David and Catherine start the Tennis Podcast by purring over the form of Sloane Stephens and trying ...
US Open Day 6 - Federer Puts On A Show Against Kyrgios; Kerber, Zverev Lose On Day Of Upsets
02 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Federer vs. Kyrgios may not have lived up to our lofty expectations, but it still delivered a number of talking points for Catherine and David on The ...
US Open Day 5 – Serena Sends Message; Khachanov Arrives, Nadal Survives; Federer vs. Kyrgios Preview
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After all the off-court drama of the past few days, the excitement on day five at the US Open was to be found on the court. David is joined separately...
US Open Day 4 - Lahyani/Kyrgios Controversy Dominates Discussion; Best Third Round Line-up Ever?
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not for the first time, a Nick Kyrgios match dominates discussion on The Tennis Podcast. This time, however, Kyrgios is ceding much of the spotlight t...
US Open Day 3 - Murray Out, But Not Without A Fight; Stephens Survives Scare; Serena & Venus To Meet In Third Round
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Murray is out of the US Open. But not without a fight. Not without looking much like his old self in a four-set defeat to Fernando Verdasco.After...
US Open Day 2 – New York Becomes Sweltering Furnace; Djokovic Battles Through; Konta Beaten By Garcia
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On a day of extreme heat and humidity at the US Open, when merely breathing was a challenge, Simon Briggs of Telegraph Sport joins David to salute all...
US Open Day 1 – Halep Crashes Out, Murray Makes Winning Return, Daniela Hantuchova Guests
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former World No.5 turned Amazon Prime Video UK pundit Daniela Hantuchova joins David and Catherine to review an eventful opening day at the US Open.Fo...
US Open 2018 Preview - Media Day Reaction; Draws Discussed; Predictions; Greg Rusedski & Annabel Croft Cameos
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spirits are high on the new Tennis Podcast with David and Catherine back together on Fifth Avenue to preview the US Open.David may have just stepped o...
Controversial Davis Cup Reforms Approved – What Next?; Djokovic Becomes The Grandmaster; Bertens Blasts Her Way To Cincinnati Title
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It was a monumental week for tennis as the ITF’s proposals to reform the Davis Cup were approved. The decision sparked a huge reaction, with much of...
Halep & Nadal Win In Canada; Tsitsipas Comes Of Age; ATP Finals Venue Up For Tender; Davis Cup Vote To Take Place
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With David away on holiday, The Telegraph’s Charlie Eccleshare joins Catherine on The Tennis Podcast to review the action from the Rogers Cup in Can...
Tears Flow As Murray Makes Hard Court Return; Dominant Zverev Wins Washington; Buzarnescu’s Long Road To First WTA Title; Jo Konta 6-1, 6-0 Serena Williams – What Happened?
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Unsurprisingly, the eventful return of Andy Murray dominates discussion on this week’s Tennis Podcast.After Murray played and won his first hard cou...
What’s Happened Since Wimbledon?; Challenger Tour Revamp; Serena’s Drug Testing Frustration; Djokovic Reveals Struggles In Open Letter; #TennisPodCastaways Winners Announced
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine and David are back with a bumper edition of The Tennis Podcast to reflect on everything that’s happened in the sport since Wimbledon. ...
Ask Catherine & David 4 – Nadal-Federer GOAT Debate; Should Women Play Best-of-Five Sets?; Does Tennis Need A Unified Governing Body?; Is Doubles In Crisis?
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After producing 39 podcasts in 50 days during the French Open, the Fever-Tree Championships and Wimbledon, Catherine and David have handed over editor...
Wimbledon Day 13 - Djokovic Is Back In The Big-Time; Mental Health In Tennis Discussed
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic has been through some dark times over the past couple of years, but his 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 win over Kevin Anderson in the Wimbledon final pr...
Wimbledon Day 12 - Kerber Beats Serena But Both Are The Story; Djokovic Is Back After Edging All-Time Classic With Nadal
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Royalty in attendance - the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex - Angelique Kerber defeated Serena Williams to win the Wimbledon title, and Novak D...
Wimbledon Day 11 - Djokovic, Nadal Held Overnight After Classic; Anderson Outlasts Isner, Reaches Final And Asks For Rule Change; Serena vs. Kerber Preview
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A memorable, bizarre, pulsating day at Wimbledon ended with Kevin Anderson in the men’s singles final after a 6 hour 36 minute epic, Novak Djokovic ...
Wimbledon Day 10 - Mary Carillo! Serena Returns To Rightful Place; Faces Kerber In 2016 Repeat; Djokovic or Nadal?
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After two one-sided women’s semifinals at Wimbledon, the prospect of a Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber final is mouthwatering, and who bet...
Wimbledon Day 9 - Federer Falls To Anderson; Nadal Wins Del Potro Epic; Djokovic Delivers; Big John’s Big Moment
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A day that began with Roger Federer looking serene ended with him out of the tournament, Rafael Nadal fighting through at the last, and David Law spea...
Wimbledon Day 8 - Kerber & Kasatkina Dazzle on Centre; Serena Battles through; Federer relegated to Court One
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a women's quarter finals day that did not disappoint, David & Catherine are left to dissect four quarter final matches, and four deserving s...
Wimbledon Day 7 - Manic Monday scheduling under the spotlight; Federer, Nadal & Djokovic through but who will play on Centre Court on Wednesday?
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the annual tennis festival that is 'Manic Monday' comes and goes, David & Catherine meet in their usual spot on the broadcast roof to analyse n...
Wimbledon Day 6 - Tired Halep Crashes Out; Djokovic Rises from the ashes to end British Hopes
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the first week of Wimbledon 2018 draws to a close, Catherine & David meet on the broadcast centre roof overlooking the grounds to discuss yet a...
Wimbledon Day 5 - Venus & Keys lose while Serena marches on; Federer breaks yet more records; Special Guest BBC's Phil Studd
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a day that drew to a close with just two of the women's top ten seeds left standing, Catherine & David are joined by BBC commentator Phil St...
Wimbledon Day 4 - McEnroe, Henman Assess Edmund vs. Djokovic; Muguruza, Cilic, Konta Crash Out; Special Guest - BBC’s Iain Carter
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A stunning day of upsets at Wimbledon saw defending champion Garbine Muguruza go out, podcast-pick Marin Cilic fall, and Jo Konta defeated, and The Te...
Wimbledon Day 3 - Whinging Wozniacki’s Parting Shot At Makarova; Federer, Serena Stroll; Brits Get Ready To Rumble
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After the English footballing euphoria of Tuesday night, day 3 at Wimbledon occupied national centre stage and the main talking point on The Tennis Po...
Wimbledon Day 2 - Kvitova Falls; Nadal Cruises; Konta, Edmund Move On
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The second day of the Wimbledon Championships saw popular pick for the title - Petra Kvitova go spinning out at the first round stage.Afterwards, Cath...
Wimbledon Day 1 - Serena’s Return; Stan The Man Is Back! Sloane Slumps; Federer’s Sartorial Statement
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the day that Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon for the first time in a couple of years and won her first round, Stan Wawrinka scored the bigges...
Wimbledon Preview - Nadal vs. Federer 10 years on - will it happen? Serena Williams back: What should we expect? Oh no, Andy Murray
01 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What looked like being the calm before the storm on the day before The Championships, erupted into life a day early with Andy Murray’s sudden withdr...
Queen's Day 7 - Cilic Banishes Demons; Djokovic Devastated; Who Is Wimbledon Favourite Now?
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A year ago, Marin Cilic cut a disconsolate figure as he lost the final against Feliciano Lopez from match point down. A year on, it was his turn to sa...
Queen's Day 6 - Djokovic vs. Cilic Final - we speak to both; Marian Vajda - why he came back to coach Djokovic
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic is into an ATP final for the first time since he returned from a serious elbow injury, and afterwards he spoke to The Tennis Podcast. H...
Queen's Day 5 - Kyrgios imperious, Djokovic daunting, Chardy Sharp, Cilic chasing glory.
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Down to the final four at the Fever-Tree Championships, and on quarterfinals day at The Queen’s Club, Marin Cilic, Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic and ...
Queen’s Day 4 - Jason Isaacs, Novak Djokovic and Catherine and David back together
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not every celebrity tennis fan could hold court on the Tennis Podcast, but not everyone celebrity fan is Jason Isaacs from Harry Potter fame.Isaacs co...
Queen’s Day 3 - Meet Frances Tiafoe; Hewitt Rolls Back The Years; Querrey overcomes Wawrinka
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Queen’s Day 3 - Meet Frances Tiafoe; Hewitt Rolls Back The Years; Querrey overcomes WawrinkaHello and welcome to take 2 of Wednesday’s Tennis Podc...
Queen’s Day 2 - Murray Edged But Encouraged; Kyrgios Copes; Stan The Gift-Buyer
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Three hundred and forty one day days had passed since Andy Murray last took to a competitive match court, and few people would have expected him to pl...
Queen's Day 1 - Nick Kyrgios On Andy Murray; Dimitrov's Royal Meeting; Dan Evans Speaks At Last
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Day one of the Fever-Tree Championships at The Queen’s Club saw some cracking tennis, no big shocks, and the arrival of Nick Kyrgios.Ahead of Kyrgio...
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic on their turmoil without tennis, and desire to return
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Murray is back! After almost a year side-lined by injury, he will make his competitive return at The Queen’s Club against Nick Kyrgios on Tuesd...
30 minutes with Lleyton Hewitt - Tennis Addiction, Facing Rafa on Clay and Why Davis Cup Must Not Change
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of his return to The Queen's Club for doubles in the Fever-Tree Championships, Lleyton Hewitt sat down with David Law and Charlie Eccleshare of ...
French Open Day 15 – Nadal Reigns Supreme At Roland Garros For The 11th Time
10 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Nadal is the French Open champion. Sound familiar?On the Tennis Podcast, Catherine and David look back on the way Nadal overcame Dominic Thiem ...
French Open Day 14 - Simona Halep – Grand Slam Champion At Last; Can Thiem Topple Nadal?
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Simona Halep is a Grand Slam champion at last.Having lost her previous three finals, Halep finally ended her drought by battling past Sloane Stephens ...
French Open Day 13 – Special Guest – Mary Carillo Is Back To Preview Halep vs. Stephens; Nadal And Thiem Set Up Final Showdown.
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The one and only Mary Carillo is back! After debuting on The Tennis Podcast at last year’s US Open, Carillo is at her storytelling best as she joins...
French Open Day 12 - Halep vs. Stephens: A Final Clash Of Brilliant Players & Different Personalities; How Much Is Nadal Feeling The Pressure?; Weather Crucial As Weekend Approaches.
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Simona Halep has lost all three of her Grand Slam finals. Will she make it fourth time lucky on Saturday at Roland Garros when she faces Sloane Stephe...
French Open Day 11 – Halep & Muguruza Set Up Semi-Final With No.1 Ranking On The Line; Schwartzman Shines Before Rain Saves Nadal
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David and Catherine convene on The Tennis Podcast to discuss another rain-hit day at Roland Garros.Before play was suspended prematurely, a huge upset...
French Open Day 10 – Marco Cecchinato In Dreamland; Live Reaction To Djokovic’s Downbeat Press Conference, Keys & Stephens Set Up Semi-Final Clash; Murray Progress Update
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The match of the tournament came a day later than expected at Roland Garros.Just 24 hours after the Serena-Sharapova non-event, World No.72 Marco Cecc...
French Open Day 9 - Serena vs. Sharapova Off, and Everyone's Gutted; Kasatkina Finishes Job; Schwartzmann's Stunning Fightback
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It was the match everyone wanted to see. But in the end, it didn't happen.Catherine and David come together on The Tennis Podcast to discuss a day of ...
French Open Day 8 – Christopher Clarey Previews Serena vs Sharapova Showdown; Is Sascha Zverev Running Out Of Lives?; Bad Light Stops Play In Bizarre Fashion
03 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cancel your plans, Serena vs Sharapova is happening. After days of speculation, Catherine and David are giddy with excitement on the latest Tennis Pod...
French Open Day 7 – Fognini Beats Edmund in Five-Set Ordeal; Nadal Dominates Gasquet; Scheduling Controversy; Awesome Sharapova Thrashes Pliskova
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Edmund is out of the French Open. His five-set loss to Fabio Fognini brought an end to the British challenge at Roland Garros for another year. D...
French Open Day 6 – Svitolina Slips Up Again; Zverev Hangs On; The Compelling Case Of Novak Djokovic; Edmund vs Fognini Preview
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David and Catherine are back together on The Tennis Podcast to discuss yet another intriguing day at Roland Garros.The biggest story is the defeat of ...
French Open Day 5 - Williams Summons The Real Serena; Mixed Fortunes For Brits; Does Anyone Truly Believe They Can Beat Nadal?; Biggest Shocks In French Open History
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Serena Williams stole the show on Day 5 at Roland Garros, roaring back to defeat Ashleigh Barty in a vintage display. Shortly afterwards, The Telegrap...
French Open Day 4 – Zverev Makes Significant Step; Dimitrov & Nishikori Survive Scares; Who Is The Favourite For The Women’s Title?
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It was an action-packed Wednesday at Roland Garros, with thrilling matches everywhere you looked. On the Tennis Podcast, David and Catherine begin by ...
French Open Day 3 - Serena Wins on Return; Edmund Impresses; Outfits Analysed; Sock's Shocking Behaviour; Briggs Backs Norrie To Spring Upset
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The story on everyone’s lips on Day 3 at Roland Garros was the return of Serena Williams. The American beat Kristyna Pliskova 7-6, 6-4 to win her fi...
French Open Day 2 – Lucky Loser Trungelliti Captures Hearts; British Bullishness; Nadal Frustrated; Serena Ready To Return
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite some late drama, the Sunday start at Roland Garros had felt a little flat. Fortunately, that all changed on day two and there was plenty for D...
French Open Day 1 - Defending Champion Ostapenko Out; Konta's Woes Continue; Does a Sunday Start Work?
27 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As The Tennis Podcast turned six-years-old, Catherine & David celebrated by discussing the opening day of action at Roland Garros.But there was no...
French Open Preview - Catherine Courtside With Serena Williams; Draw Dissection; And What On Earth Is Dominic Thiem Doing?
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the French Open prepares to get underway at Roland Garros in Paris, Catherine Whitaker sits courtside as Serena Williams goes through her preparati...
Rome Review - Svitolina Sizzles & Rain Helps Rafa to Victory; Pliskova explodes, Halep implodes; Is Djokovic really back this time?
20 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Just moments after Rafael Nadal was crowned Champion in Rome for the eighth time, Catherine & David bask in the London sunshine to discuss the Kin...
Kvitova & Zverev Triumph at Altitude, only one marches on Rome; Mary Carillo's take on Djokovic's strife; Plus Pronunciation Corner
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sheltering just metres from Craven Cottage and an army of angry Derby County football fans, David & Catherine digest the extraordinary and contras...
Madrid Madness underway; Why Doesn't Portugal Have More Tennis Champions? Just How Good Could Monica Seles Have Been?
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a week when the Munich, Estoril and Prague titles were all won by home favourites, attention now turns to Madrid, which is a veritable who’s w...
The Pub Podcast! Barcelona Title No 11 - Is Nadal becoming unbeatable? Pliskova wins in Stuttgart & Cash shares Vandeweghe's clay court secrets
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After clinching his second 'undecima' of the season in Barcelona following yet another week of straight sets victories, David & Catherine meet in ...
Monte Carlo Title No.11 - Who Can Stop Rafael Nadal On Clay and How? Fed Cup Despair Goes On For Britain; Czech vs. USA Final;
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Nadal won his 36th consecutive set of clay court tennis, dropping an average of two games per set, to claim his 11th Monte Carlo title. Afterwa...
Monte Carlo, Djokovic / Vajda Back Together, Kyle Edmund’s New Ground, Wimbledon Queue Continued, Greatest Achievements On Worst Surfaces
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David Law is back from holiday and full of beans. Catherine Whitaker is off on holiday and bemused by washing machines on tennis courts.In the 401st T...
Ask Catherine & David 3 - Coaching Insights / Wimbledon Queuing / Clay Court Transitions
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With David Law swanning off on holiday, we've recorded our third listener-questions show - the 400th in our six year history - guest edited by Lea Lah...
Miami - Stephens & Isner win as USA dominate; Agassi departs team Djokovic; Who will prevail on clay?
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As the sunshine swing draws to a close in Miami the latest Tennis Podcast reviews an extraordinary pair of titles for American players Sloane Stephen...
Miami Midway Review - Federer Falls; Serena & Djokovic falter on comeback trail; Wozniacki suffers on court abuse
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As Federer and Serena fall early in Miami, David & Catherine discuss the future for both; will we ever see Federer at the French Open again now he...
Indian Wells Review; Osaka & Del Potro shine, Federer flounders at the final hurdle
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Juan Martin Del Potro and Naomi Osaka mixing up tennis’ natural order in Indian Wells, Catherine & David meet in the Putney Exchange to dis...
Serena, Djokovic Make Contrasting Returns; Coaching Carousel Keeps Turning; Here Come The Kids
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the Sunshine Swing well underway in the Californian Desert, Catherine and David address all the key talking points from week one of Indian Wells,...
Marin Cilic on Davis Cup proposals, Wimbledon heartbreak and Andy Murray's return
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a Tennis Podcast Extra, we have an exclusive interview with World No.3 Marin Cilic who has some strong views on the ITF’s proposals for the Davis...
Davis Cup Reforms - Gerard Pique & ITF team up to create proposed 'World Cup of Tennis'; Nadal Out Until the clay - Could it be a blessing in disguise?; Bouchard - The settlement, the tweet and the wildcard
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a four week podcast hiatus to cover doubles luge and the like (men lying on top of one another and flinging themselves down an icy hill), Cather...
Ask Catherine & David 2 - Life after Federer / Nadal / Serena; Tennis Politics; Rumours
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Catherine Whitaker on her way back from the Winter Olympics in Korea, here's our second listener-questions show, guest edited by Grace Onions.Cat...
20 Years Following Federer - The Oldest No.1 Tennis Player Ever
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Federer has spent more than half of his life as a professional tennis player, becoming in the eyes of most people, and according to most stats, ...
Ask Catherine & David - Who are the most ‘difficult’ players? What are the best tournaments to cover? How should players handle social media?
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have thrown the next two editions of The Tennis Podcast over to our listeners to fire their questions at hosts Catherine Whitaker and David Law.Thi...
Davis Cup - Spain Beat GB But A New British Star Is Born; Just How Good Is Captain Leon Smith? Is This Courier’s Year? Djokovic’s ‘Small Medical Intervention’
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Great Britain might have gone out 3-1 in the first round of the Davis Cup to Spain, but the talk of The Tennis Podcast was the performance of Cameron ...
Aus Open Day 14 - 20 Slams For Federer; Tears And Cheers As 36-year-old Overcomes Cilic In 5
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Federer made it an extraordinary 20 Grand Slam singles titles with a 5-set win over Marin Cilic in the Australian Open final, and as he embarked...
Aus Open Day 13 - Wozniacki Dream Comes True; Halep’s Hopes Shattered Again After Classic; Federer vs. Cilic Preview
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As Caroline Wozniacki walked by from television studio to television studio after claiming her long-awaited first Grand Slam title, Catherine Whitaker...
Aus Open Day 12 - Boris Becker on Federer vs. Cilic, Halep vs. Wozniacki and how peak Becker would have done against Federer; Mary Carillo on everything
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Moments after Hyeon Chung pulled out of his Australian Open semifinal because of blisters, ensuring Roger Federer would reach a 30th Grand Slam single...
Aus Open Day 11 - Halep Wins Instant Classic To Set Up Winner-Take-All Clash With Wozniacki; Edmund Journey Ends; Federer vs. Chung preview
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Moment after Kyle Edmund’s Australian Open odyssey ended at the hands of Marin Cilic, Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport), David Law (BBC 5 Live) and Sim...
Aus Open Day 10 - Chung vs. Federer, Halep vs. Kerber In Semis; Edmund Prepares For Biggest Day Of His Life; Tennys Takes Aim
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All of the four quarterfinals played on Wednesday were won in straight sets, but each had its own story, and the resulting semifinals are mouth-wateri...
Aus Open Day 9 - Kyle Edmund: Grand Slam Semifinalist; Injured Nadal Downed By Cilic; Mertens Makes Semis; Catherine Whitaker’s BEST DAY EVER!
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In 2010, Andy Murray went through to the semifinals of the Australian Open for the first time when Rafael Nadal retired with injury. His opponent in t...
Aus Open Day 8 - Djokovic Downed By Awesome Chung - What Next For Novak? Kerber / Keys To Clash; Anyone For Tennys?
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic found himself ‘playing in front of a mirror’ according to The Tennis Podcast team, as he was knocked out of the Australian Open by ...
Aus Open Day 7 - Dimitrov Downs Kyrgios In Classic; Faces Edmund In Quarters; Nadal, Cilic Toil; Wozniacki Cruises
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Grigor Dimitrov vs. Nick Kyrgios was ‘instant classic’ material, and only made better from a British perspective in that the winner plays Kyle Edm...
Aus Open Day 6 - Heroic Halep Wins Epic; Kerber Crushes Sharapova Challenge; Zverev, Delpo Fall; Naomi Broady Guests As Jetlagged Murray Engages On Twitter
20 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Simona Halep produced an incredible feat of fitness and fire to save three match points and win 15-13 in the final set against Lauren Davis, and after...
Aus Open Day 5 - Kyrgios Comes Good; Edmund Handles Heat; Ostapenko Out
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On a day when temperatures exceeded 40 degrees for a second day in a row, the last thing Kyle Edmund would have wanted was a 5-set, near 4-hour match,...
Aus Open Day 4 - Big Names Wilt in Brutal Heat
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As temperatures exceed 40 degrees celcius on day four of the Australian Open, Catherine & David question why on earth the heat policy wasn't invok...
Aus Open Day 3 - Alex Corretja Guests as Wozniacki, Tsonga & Dimitrov Survive Stern Tests
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live from the Eurosport Green Room during Grigor Dimitrov's epic five setter with American Mackenzie McDonald, former World No 2 Alex Corretj...
Aus Open Day 2 - Novak Djokovic Is Back With A Bang But What Did He Say About That Player Meeting?
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aus Open Day 2 - Novak Djokovic Is Back With A Bang But What Did He Say About That Player Meeting?Novak Djokovic was front and centre on Tuesday, both...
Aus Open Day 1 - Djokovic Intervention Dominates Day One Chat; Stephens, Williams Tumble; Edmund Scores Career-Best Win
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On an opening day when big names were beaten and all of them American, and Kyle Edmund scored arguably the most important victory of his career, the m...
Aus Open Interview Room - Roger's Mind Games, Stan & Novak’s Return, Billie Jean’s Stand
14 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Whitaker and David Law are here to tell you all the tales from the interview room ahead of the Australian Open. From Roger Federer's mind ga...
Aus Open Draws Dissected; Sharapova’s Involvement Questioned; Serena’s Struggle Revealede
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the first Grand Slam tournament of 2018 upon us, Catherine Whitaker and David Law are in Melbourne, and were joined by Telegraph Tennis Correspon...
Andy Murray Goes Under The Knife; Kyrgios Wins In Australia; Serena Won't Make Melbourne; Simon Briggs, Nigel Sears Guest
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Murray has taken the plunge and gone under the knife after his frustrated attempts to come back from a hip injury.David Law, deserted by an ill C...
Andy Murray's Agony; As the 2018 tennis season kicks off in earnest, Catherine & David meet in familiar surrounds to discuss the notable absentees (Murray, Djokovic, Serena, Wawrinka, Nishikori) and their prospects of a swift return.
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Murray's Agony; As the 2018 tennis season kicks off in earnest, there are still some notable absences, probably most notable the man who was Worl...
Battle of the Sexes - The Catherine Whitaker Review; Sexism and Attitudes To Sexual Orientation - Where Is Tennis Now?
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The 1973 Battle of the Sexes between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs was a landmark event in so many ways, and this cinematic telling of the story ha...
The Tennis Podcast Year End Awards (and a few bits of coaching news)
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the whopping four weeks of tennis' off-season well underway, Catherine & David are missing the sport so much they've decided to record a spec...
The Tennis Podcast 2018
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Davis Cup Final Day Three - France Finally Taste Davis Cup Glory Again
26 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As France lift the tenth Davis Cup title in their illustrious history, and the first following a 16 year drought, Catherine reports in for a final tim...
Davis Cup Final Day 2 - Gasquet/Herbert win doubles thriller to give France the edge
25 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the aftermath of France's scintillating four set doubles victory over Belgium, Catherine reports in from Lille to tell David about what French Capt...
Davis Cup Final Day One; Goffin & Tsonga Emphatic Winners - Doubles set to be crucial
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emphatic victories for the Belgian Number One David Goffin & French Number One Jo Wilfried Tsonga have left the Davis Cup Final poised at 1-1 goin...