The Tennis Podcast

Australian Open Preview - The Draw!

13 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Open draw has been made, the Tennis Podcast’s Kickstarter targets have been met, and Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport), David Law (BBC 5...

Djokovic/Murray - Now Where Does The Balance Lie? Dimitrov Back From The Wilderness; David's Early Aus Open Prediction

08 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most pulsating first weeks of the tennis season that we can remember concluded with Novak Djokovic edging Andy Murray in the Doha final. Wh...

2017 Season Preview; Nigel Sears On Sir Andy Murray, Ana Ivanovic Retirement, Anne Keothavong Fed Cup Captain

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tennis Podcast listeners successfully funded the weekly show to continue in 2017, and so we are back!Catherine and David convene to discuss the seven ...

Kvitova Horror, Ivanovic Retirement, Coaching Carousel and Federer Is Back

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After taking a break for a month, The Tennis Podcast is back for one last episode in 2016, and there is a lot for Catherine and David to cover.The awf...

The Tennis Podcast 2017

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After 260 episodes and five years of The Tennis Podcast, we are asking for your help to keep it going in 2017, and to make it bigger and better than e...

Davis Cup Ecstasy For Argentina; 2016 Awards

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most memorable Davis Cup finals in history, a 0-2 comeback from the one and only Juan Martin Del Potro, and a first triumph in Argentina's ...

Davis Cup Final Preview - Argentina Seek To End Excruciating Wait; Karlovic Seeks Fairytale Finishd Episode

24 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Argentina have been trying to win the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for more than a hundred years, and after four failed final attempts, they will be hopin...

Murray Conquers Nemesis Djokovic To Seal World No.1 Ranking For 2016

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Novak Djokovic dominated the first half of the year, and Andy Murray the second, the two met in the final match of the ATP season, with the Worl...

ATP Finals Preview - Murray's Horror Draw; Djokovic To Rediscover Form? Federer's Awards. Again.

11 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Murray arrives to the 02 Arena as the favourite to win the title for the first time, but he's been handed a horror draw.With a couple of days unt...

Andy Murray: World No. 1

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In his 12th year as a tennis professional, after winning multiple Grand Slam titles, the Davis Cup and two Olympic gold medals, Andy Murray has finall...

WTA Finals - Cibulkova Strikes Gold; Andy Murray Closes On No.1; Chris Evert Interview

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dominika Cibulkova told the Tennis Podcast that winning the WTA Finals was the ‘happiest day of my life’, and the pod team convened afterwards to ...

WTA Finals Preview - Kerber, Halep, Muguruza, Keys all join us; Tie Break Tens; Andy Murray on World No 1

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A star studded line up of players from the WTA Finals (and Andy Murray) join David (who is in Singapore) and Catherine (who has just got back from Vie...

Sharapova Decision, Kyrgios Suspension, Serena Pull-out, Djokovic Burnout, No.1 Murray (?)

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Since Catherine Whitaker and David Law last convened on the Tennis Podcast, Maria Sharapova’s sentence has been reduced by nine months, Andy Murray...

Marcus Willis - 'I don't want to be remembered for losing second round at Wimbledon'.

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

He was the talk of Wimbledon for the first few days. The man who nearly quit the sport until his girlfriend told him not to, who entered pre-qualifyin...

Wuhan Review & Beijing Preview; Road to Singapore/London Maths & Permutations

02 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

David & Catherine meet at a new London eaterie to discuss a barnstorming week in Wuhan for Petra Kvitova and how it affects the Race to Singapore, whi...

Osaka, Zverev - Future No.1's; The Davis Cup Debate; A Surprising Guest

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Two weeks since the US Open podcasts and Catherine Whitaker has finally returned, joining up with David Law to review debut career titles for Alex Zve...

Introducing The Tennis Podcast

21 Sep 2016

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The Tennis Podcast is a downloadable tennis radio show presented by BBC Radio 5 Live and BT Sport tennis commentator David Law and Eurosport presenter...

Davis Cup Semis - Argentina Break British Hearts; Face Croatia In Final

18 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Juan Martin Del Potro came  close to hanging up his tennis racquet for good 18 months ago. In Glasgow he did what no man had ever done before - beati...

US Open Day 14 - Sensational Stan Wins Slam No.3; Djokovic's Body Fails Him In Final

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After two gruelling weeks in which Stan Wawrinka stood a point from defeat against Britain's Dan Evans, and spent more than 20 hours on the court, it ...

US Open Day 13 - Kerber Wins US Open In Classic; Jamie Murray/Bruno Soares Doubles Champions; Catherine/David Wage War With New York Bus Driver

11 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Eight months ago, Angelique Kerber was match point down in the first round of the Australian Open. Eight months on, having saved that match point, she...

US Open Day 12 - Djokovic vs. Wawrinka final; What on earth was Gael Monfils Doing? 250th Episode, 2 Millionth Download;

10 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic will take on Stan Wawrinka in the final of the US Open on Sunday, but the main question that needed answering on the Tennis Podcast on ...

US Open Day 11 - Angelique Kerber - World No.1; Serena Shocked And Crocked; Pliskova Breaks Through

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With a single double-fault, Serena Williams handed Karolina Pliskova a passage through to her first Grand Slam final, the World No.1 ranking to Angeli...

US Open Day 10 - Murray Falls To Nishikori; Del Potro Dream Over; Serena Wins Classic

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Whitaker pre-warned that Kei Nishikori and Michael Chang had been plotting the downfall of Andy Murray on the practice court, and they got w...

US Open Day 9 - Wozniacki Sets Up Kerber Semi; Djokovic Through To Semis After 2 Complete Matches; Monfils 15 for 15

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline Wozniacki has looked anything but a Grand Slam finalist this year, but her excellent form has continued at the US Open and she will clash wit...

US Open Day 8 - Murray Destroys Dimitrov; Del Potro Fairytale Continues; Venus Loses Heartbreaker

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

24 hours after Novak Djokovic sent out a statement of intent with a straight sets humbling of Kyle Edmund, Andy Murray responded with one of the most ...

US Open Day 7 - Is Djokovic Back To His Best? Nadal Falls To Pouille In Instant Classic; Konta Hits The Wall

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Was it Novak Djokovic returning to his all-conquering self, or Kyle Edmund struggling to cope with the occasion that led to a fairly lopsided scorelin...

US Open Day 6 - Excellent Evans Inconsolable; Stan Suffers But Survives; Serena, Venus Soar; Murray Labours

04 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One point away from the biggest win of his life, third round prize money already in his pocket, and finally fulfilling his obvious promise, Dan Evans ...

US Open Day 5 - Two Brits Into Last 16 - Neither Called Murray; Rafa’s Tweener; Keys’ Comeback

03 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Murray has spent 11 years reaching the second week of Grand Slam tournaments, but he has never had the company of a fellow British singles player...

US Open Day 4 - The Challenge Facing Novak Djokovic, by Mats Wilander; Murray, Roof Get A Work-out; Evans Makes It 3

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The roof was given a thorough work-out after the mother of all rain storms on Thursday, and Andy Murray passed his own stern examination in match that...

US Open Day 3 - ROOF; Konta Collapses But Still Wins; Raonic, Muguruza fall

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 31st August, 2016 will go down the first day that the roof was employed inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open, as The Tennis Podcast...

US Open Day 2 - Serena, Murray Live Up To Favourites Tag; Venus Survives; Broady Edges Robson

31 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In the eyes of many, the two favourites for the singles title played during the evening session on Tuesday, with first Serena Williams and then Andy M...

US Open Day 1 - Djokovic Some Way Short Of Title Winning Shape, Form; Konta, Edmund Score Good Wins; Isner Breaks Tiafoe's Heart

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic does not look like the US Open champion right now.  So say the Tennis Podcast team after watching the World No.1 struggle and splutter...

US Open Preview - Murray, Djokovic, Serena, Kerber, Robson, Roof

27 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) are in New York for the Us Open, and they are joined by Simon Briggs of the Telegraph ...

Cincinnati - Kerber Comes Up One Match Short; Cilic Conquers Murray But Brit In Perfect Pre-US Open Shape; On-Court Coaching Time Machine

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Angelique Kerber stood on the brink of World Number One, but ran into Karolina Pliskova playing at the very top of her game.  Andy Murray faced somet...

Olympics - Murray, Puig, Del Potro, Nadal Win Medals And Hearts In Rio

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It took Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro four hours to determine the destination of the men's singles gold medal, and podcast presenters Catherin...

Olympics Mayhem; Del Potro Joy; Djokovic, Serena Struggling; Federer - Is This It?

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After the Olympic tennis in Rio lost the Williams sisters, Murray brothers, Novak Djokovic and the top seeds in men's doubles on the same night, and t...

Toronto - Djokovic 'Slump' Over: A Catherine Whitaker Monologue With Special Guest Stars

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Novak Djokovic wins an amazing 30th ATP Masters 1000 title, Catherine Whitaker - unaccompanied by David Law - talks us through an interesting ...

Konta Wins First WTA Title; Monfils' Biggest Victory; Cilic, Dimitrov Coaching News; Poll Vault Gone For Good?

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Johanna Konta won the first WTA title of her career, and the biggest by any British woman in 30 years after defeating Venus Williams in a nerve-shredd...

Davis Cup Quarters - Edmund Soars, Croatia Creates History, US Crashes; Poll Vault Launches

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Andy Murray won Wimbledon he was straight on a plane to Serbia for the Davis Cup quarterfinals. But not to play. This time it was another Britis...

Wimbledon Day 14 - Murray Wins Title No.2; Philippoussis Says No.1 Ranking Reachable

10 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Andy Murray won the second Wimbledon title of his career, and the Tennis Podcast team were astounded by his level of consistency throughout the fin...

Wimbledon Day 13 - Serena Seals Slam 22 At Last! Murray vs. Raonic - The Preview

09 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Serena Williams has drawn level with Steffi Graf on 22 Grand Slam titles, and the Tennis Podcast team got together to pay tribute to her. The Telegrap...

Wimbledon Day 12 - Murray To Meet Raonic In Final - Richard Krajicek’s View

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Milos Raonic is into a Grand Slam final for the first time in his career. Andy Murray is there, too, and for the first time he will not have Roger Fed...

Wimbledon Day 11 - Heartbroken Goran Picks Murray For The Title; Serena vs. Kerber The Rematch

07 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Goran Ivanisevic was inconsolable the day after the man he coaches, Marin Cilic, lost out to Roger Federer after holding three match point, and the Cr...

Wimbledon Day 10 - Greatest Quarterfinal Day Ever? Federer, Murray Survive

06 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have we just witnessed the greatest Wimbledon quarterfinals day in history? First Roger Federer recovered from two sets to love down against Marin Cil...

Wimbledon Day 9 - Venus / Serena - History Beckons; Jeff Tarango Picks Tsonga To Cause Murray Problems

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Venus and Serena Williams rolled on to the Wimbledon semifinals, aged 36 and 34 respectively, to keep alive the chance of a history-making all-William...

Wimbledon Day 8 - Murray Masters Kyrgios; All-Williams Final Is ON! Alastair Eykyn Guests

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The supposed 'blockbuster clash' between Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios turned into a bit of a damp squib as Murray dismissed the Australian's challenge...

Wimbledon Peoples' Sunday - Has Kyrgios Come Of Age? Murray Next

03 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Kyrgios finished the job against Feliciano Lopez on Sunday to set up a blockbuster clash in the last 16 on Monday, and afterwards it felt as if ...

Wimbledon Day 6 - Djokovic Dethroned; Calendar Slam Hopes End

02 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After a seismic Saturday at Wimbledon, the defending champion and three-time winner, Novak Djokovic was dethroned after a four-set defeat against Sam ...

Wimbledon Day 5 - Djokovic 2 Down But Not Out; Todd Woodbridge: 'That Was Kyrgios' Strongest Mental Performance Yet'

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic is in big trouble - down two sets to love against the big-hitting American Sam Querrey - and in the opinion of BBC 5 Live commentator P...

Wimbledon Day 4 - Muguruza Crashes; Upsets Galore; Clare Balding Guests

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After two days of rain, Wimbledon enjoyed a festival of matches while playing catch-up, and the seeds were falling all over the place on Thursday. Gar...

Wimbledon Day 3 - Willis Wins Wimbledon Hearts; Federer Prevails; Djokovic Cruises, Konta Canters

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hearts were won on Centre Court on day 3, but for once, not by seven-time champion Roger Federer. His opponent Marcus Willis, ranked 772 in the world,...

Wimbledon Day 2 - Serena, Murray off and running; Jonathan Overend guests

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Rain intervened on Day 2 at Wimbledon, but not before Serena Williams and Andy Murray began their latest quests for the respective titles.  To discus...

Wimbledon Day 1 - Marcus Willis Wonderland; Federer Next

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus Willis - British No.23, World No.772 and winner of $64 so far in 2016, faces one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racquet - Rog...

Wimbledon 2016 - Preview; Draws; Djokovic, Murray, Federer, Serena, Muguruza, Brits

26 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Wimbledon is here, the draws are out and The Tennis Podcast team is here to preview the fortnight. Catherine Whitaker and David Law are joined by Simo...

Queen's Day 7 - Andy Murray Makes History With Title No.5; Ivan Lendl; Rick Astley

19 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Murray made history on Sunday with a stunning fightback win against Milos Raonic to become the first five-time winner of the Aegon Championships ...

Queen's Day 6 - Simon Briggs Joins Catherine & Gigi to Preview Murray vs Raonic & Lendl vs McEnroe

18 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Following the semi final victories of Andy Murray and Milos Raonic, Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joins Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salm...

Queen's Day 5 - McEnroe, Becker, Hewitt, Emerson Guest As Murray Edges Edmund

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It was one of the most special days in the history of the Aegon Championships on Friday, with four of the tournament's eight four-time champions pres...

Queen's Day 4 - Leon Smith Previews Murray vs. Edmund; Bernard Tomic; Kelsey Anderson - Tennis Wife On Tour; Nick Matthew - Squash vs. Tennis

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As the Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club prepares for its first all-British quarterfinal in the Open era, The Tennis Podcast welcomes Davis Cu...

Queen's Day 3 - Peter Fleming On John McEnroe The Coach; Jamie Murray; And Jeremy Clarkson - Tennis Fan

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What will John McEnroe be like as a coach? We ask Peter Fleming.  The tall, blonde-haired American won four Wimbledon doubles titles alongside McEnr...

Queen's Day 2 - Lendl Returns; Goran Gives Rain Advice; Chelsea Goalkeeper On The Show

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ivan Lendl arrived to resume his coaching role with Andy Murray  after a two year absence, and the British Number One edged his way past Nicolas Mahu...

Queen's Day 1 - Krajicek On The Coaching Role He Craved; Raonic Plays 'Which Art Gallery?'; Dimitrov's Love Affair With Queen's

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It was a frustrating, rain-interrupted day at The Aegon Championships, but that hasn't stopped The Tennis Podcast team hunting down the biggest names ...

Queen's Preview - Andy Murray On Lendl, Cooking & A Good Night Out; DAVID BECKHAM INTERVIEW!

12 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As clay turned to grass, Andy Murray turned to Ivan Lendl, the man that helped him to his Wimbledon, US Open and Olympic titles.  In the first of our...

Maria Sharapova podcast

11 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A two-year suspension, a 33-page document, and a tennis world in shock. That was the result of a hearing into Maria Sharapova's failed doping test. ...

French Open - Djokovic Makes History, How Many More Will He Win? Muguruza Comes Of Age; Serena - Still On For The Record?

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

He’s only the third man to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time, just two behind Rafael Nadal on 14, and five behind Roger Federer on 17...

French Open Finals - Serena vs. Muguruza; Djokovic vs. Murray

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Murray is trying to be the first British man in 81 years to win the French Open, Djokovic will try to complete a career Grand Slam on Sunday, Gar...

French Open - Week 2 Starts With Washout; John McEnroe - Super Coach; What Now For Nadal? Djokovic, Murray

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After play was called off for the day because of bad weather on Monday, the Telegraph’s Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joined Catherine Whitaker ...

French Open - Marathon Man Murray Discussed; First Two Rounds Reviewed

26 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Murray was one of the favourites for the title a week ago, but after two five-set epics against players ranked outside the world's Top 100, does ...

French Open - The Draws! Magnus Norman - How To Beat Novak Djokovic; David Law: 'The French Open Cost Me My A-Levels'

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The French Open for 2016 is upon us, the draws have been made, and Catherine Whitaker is in Paris for the fortnight. David Law isn't, but that doesn't...

Rome - Murray Masters Djokovic; Martina Navratilova Interview: 'Serena and Djokovic Still The Ones To Beat'; Who To Coach Andy?

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Serena Williams had not won a tournament all year, until now, and after lifting the trophy in Rome for a fourth time, Martina Navratilova told The Ten...

Madrid - 'This Is The Year Novak Djokovic Wins The French Open'

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray for a 12th time in 13 meetings to banish memories of his early loss to Jiri Vesely in Monte Carlo, and our presenter D...

Episode 200

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Four years of conversation between BBC 5 Live and BT Sportcommentator David Law and Eurosport Catherine Whitaker have led tothis point - the 200th edi...

Barcelona, Stuttgart - Nadal Roll Continues; Kerber - Leicester City Of Tennis; Jo Durie

24 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Another week, another significant step for Rafael Nadal. His 49th clay court title, his ninth Barcelona crown (to go with his nine Monte Carlo and Rol...

Monte Carlo - Nadal Is Back!

17 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After a three-year absence, Rafael Nadal is back in the winner's circle in Monte Carlo, making it title No.9 in the process.After a week spent sunning...

Monte Carlo - Federer looked at me and said 'How come I lose all the close matches?'

10 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

One of the longest-running and most glamorous tennis tournaments on the calendar is about to get underway in Monte Carlo. Catherine Whitaker is there,...

Miami - Who Can Stop A Djokovic 'Golden Slam'?; Serena - Beginning Of The End?; Federer's Love Of WWE

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic completed his fourth Indian Wells / Miami double, won a record 28th Masters 1000 title, and prompted the question of whether there is a...

Jamie Murray No.1; Miami Memories; Your Rubbish Predictions

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Four years ago, Jamie Murray had more doubles partners than months in a year, couldn’t reach the final of a futures tournament in Loughborough and l...

Indian Wells - Djokovic Sparks Equal Prize Money Debate After Winning Title; Raymond Moore Comments Reaction; Azarenka Beats Serena; Jez Green Interview

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On a day when we expected to be headlining with Azarenka’s win over Serena Williams, instead all the talk was of Indian Wells Tournament Director Ra...

Interview - ATP Boss Chris Kermode; Sharapova latest; Venus' Indian Wells Return

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a turbulent couple of months for the boss of men’s tennis  - ATP Executive Chairman and President Chris Kermode, who is a guest on this...

Maria Sharapova Bombshell; Murray & Djokovic on Davis Cup Collision Course; Bud Collins - A Tribute

08 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

She was expected to announce her retirement, but instead Maria Sharapova revealed even more shocking news in a Los Angeles press conference - she had ...

Andy Murray On Fatherhood, 10 Years At The Top, And Plans To Play Into His Mid-30's

01 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Murray On Fatherhood, 10 Years At The Top, And Plans To Play Into His Mid-30'sAndy Murray has just become a father, celebrated ten years since hi...

Comebacks Special - Agassi, Seles, Capriati ... Borg

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by the returning Juan Martin del Potro, BBC 5 Live and BT Sport commentator David Law, and Eurosport presenter Catherine Whitaker discuss the...

Will Federer or Nadal Ever Win Another Major Title? Kerber - Is This The Start Or The End Of Her Slam Success? Gerald Williams - A Tribute

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Federer has won more Grand Slam singles titles (17), and spent more weeks as World No.1 than anyone in history. Rafael Nadal has won 14 major wi...

Aus Open highlights, lowlights; Fed Cup fever; SIX Top 100 GB players

09 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After running the podcast single-handed for a fortnight of the Australian Open, David Law is rejoined by TV's Catherine Whitaker to share notes about ...

Aus Open Finals - Djokovic Joins Laver, Borg; Serena Shocked By Kerber; Jamie Murray Ends 82-year wait

31 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic made it Grand Slam title No.11 to draw level with Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg, and afterwards Simon Briggs of the Telegraph and Sports Ill...

Aus Open Men's Final Preview - Goran Ivanisevic: 'Djokovic Could Break Every Record'; BBC 5 Live Team Make The Case For Murray

30 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Australian Open men's final between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, the BBC Radio 5 Live commentary team get together to assess the chanc...

Aus Open Day 12 - Murray Outlasts Raonic; Can He Scale Mount Djokovic? Serena Set To Match Steffi

29 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It took 5 sets and more than 4 hours, but Andy Murray finally set up another final against Novak Djokovic after defeating Milos Raonic at the Australi...

Australian Open Day 11 - Djokovic's Best Ever Performance? Konta Journey Ends; Serena Marches On

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Novak Djokovic was Boris Becker-like in his presence in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday night, and despite a spirited Roger Federer fightb...

Aus Open Day 9 - Federer vs. Djokovic 45 Is Coming! Serena Swats Sharapova Aside; Azarenka - Chris Clarey's Take

26 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Everything went to form on day nine at the Australian Open, with victory for Serena over Sharapova, and wins for Federer and Djokovic.It all means tha...

Australian Open Day 7 - Woodbridge on Tomic, Kyrgios; Corretja on Moya/Raonic; Durie on Konta

24 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After a stressful middle Saturday, in which the coach of Ana Ivanovic (Nigel Sears) was taken ill but since discharged from hospital, his son-in-law A...

Australian Open Day 4 - Darren Cahill on Lleyton Hewitt - 'Australia's Greatest Davis Cup Player Ever'; Colin Fleming talks Andy Murray, fatherhood and doubles chemistry

21 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After an emotional night when Lleyton Hewitt's 20-year career came to an end, his first coach Darren Cahill joins BBC 5 Live tennis commentator David ...

Australian Open - Pat Rafter: "Hewitt Is The Greatest Battler Ever"; Leon Smith Talks Nadal's Defeat and British Success; Simon Briggs Reviews the suspected match-fixing stories

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After Monday’s allegations of suspected match-fixing, Telegraph Sport’s Simon Briggs joins Tennis Podcast presenter David Law (BBC 5 Live) to give...

Australian Open preview - 'Andy Murray Has The Perfect Draw'; Marcos Baghdatis 10 Years On; Bye Bye Lleyton

16 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian Open draw is out, and so is The Tennis Podcast, dissecting and previewing what is to come over the next fortnight.Catherine Whitaker is...

Australian Open Run-up - Djokovic Dominant; Rafa Rocked; Raonic Ready; Vintage Vika

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With Catherine back from Doha, and David about to set off to Melbourne, the Putney Exchange shopping centre once again plays host to half an hour of c...

2016 Preview; Kyle Edmund interview: Training with Murray, new goals, and not celebrating his birthday

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In the first Tennis Podcast of 2016, Catherine Whitaker is in Doha (for BeIn Sports), David Law is in London (for BT Sport) and they both come togethe...

Tennis Podcast Awards 2015 - With Alan Mills

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After 12 months of tennis, 85 episodes of The Tennis Podcast, and some incredible highlights, the 2015 season has come to a close.In our final show of...

John McEnroe - Smiling More Can Help Murray Beat Djokovic

05 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tennis Legend John McEnroe speaks exclusively to the Tennis Podcast about Andy Murray's Davis Cup win, 2016 hopes and why he believes one of the secre...

Jamie Murray - Davis Cup glory, best year yet, and a new partner for 2016

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In the bowels of the iconic Royal Albert Hall Jamie Murray settles in for an exclusive chat with The Tennis Podcast. Has the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas ...

Davis Cup Final Day Three - 79 Years Of Hurt Are Over; Britain Are Champions

29 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Great Britain has won the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas, completing a journey from the brink of Division 4 - Euro Africa Zone 3 - to lifting the cup in the...

Davis Cup Final Day Two - Henri Leconte & Chris Bradnam

28 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Great Britain is one Andy Murray victory away from winning a first Davis Cup by BNP Paribas in 79 years, and after a thrilling doubles rubber, David i...

Davis Cup Final Day One - Guests Simon Reed & Colin Fleming

27 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

After an intriguing first two rubbers of the Davis Cup final between Belgium and GB, David is joined by Eurosport commentator Simon Reed, and pundit C...