The Tennis Podcast
Episodes
Episode 62 - Murray & Lendl Split; Wilander on Super Coaches; Federer / Edberg Love-in
22 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Two days after Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl announced that they were going their separate ways, the Tennis Podcast returns to pick over the bones. Cathe...
Episode 61 - Stan's The Man; Rough On Rafa; Li Na - What A Speech!
27 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Open for 2014 is at an end, and we have a new Grand Slam tennis champion with victory for Stanislas Wawrinka over an injured Rafael Nad...
Episode 60 - Nadal vs. Federer Preview/Predictions; Stanimal; Li Na or Cibulkova?
24 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of another Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer Grand Slam semifinal, Catherine and David mull over the possibilities and come to a conclusion ab...
Magnus Norman interview
22 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As Stanislas Wawrinka defeats Novak Djokovic in a stunning run at the Australian Open, we talk to his coach Magnus Norman, who Mats Wilander called 't...
Episode 59 - Emergency Tennis Podcast 2 - Del Potro how could you?
17 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We all had a little chuckle when David's pick for the women's semifinals, Petra Kvitova, lost in round one, but when his pick for the men's title, Jua...
Episode 58 - An Emergency Tennis Podcast
14 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
With David having picked Petra Kvitova to reach the semifinals (she lost first round), and Juan Martin Del Potro (his pick for the title) losing the f...
Episode 57 - Australian Open preview; Legendary coach chat; Will David stick with Del Potro?
12 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As the year's first Grand Slam title begins in Melbourne, Catherine and David look ahead to who will be the runners and riders that matter. What do th...
Episode 56 - Back-stage at the Royal Albert Hall with Annabel Croft and a half-naked Goran Ivanisevic
07 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
You thought the tennis season drew to a close with the Davis Cup final, but no, it all ends at the Statoil Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall in ...
Radek Stepanek: 'I whispered to my parents, this moment is for you'
13 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Radek Stepanek achieved his dream by winning the Davis Cup in 2012 and hopes to help the Czech Republic successfully defend it this week. What does he...
Episode 55 - Special Guests at the 02 - Nadal, Federer, Djokovic and friends
10 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer, Catherine and David got together to discuss the other semifinal and look ahead to the final. Oh, and to tal...
Episode 54 - ATP World Tour Finals Preview/Predictions; Fed Cup Final - Where Were The Russians?
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After an early discussion about who would be the World No.1 player in the rain (obviously), David and Catherine get down to the serious business of pr...
Episode 53 - The Big Del Potro Prediction; Serena - How Long Can She Keep This Up?
28 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As the Great Storm hits the UK, David and Catherine hunker down for a chat about Serena Williams' victory at the WTA Championships, the sight of Dimit...
Episode 52 - Could Martina Navratilova coach Laura Robson? Andy Murray's back, OBE or Drugs Test, and Federer - by the man that beat him in his first final.
20 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Robson needs a coach. Martina Navratilova wants to be a coach. Is it a perfect match? Andy Murray is out for the season. Will he ever reach No.1...
Episode 51 - Will Serena and Rafa break Steffi and Roger's records? Mario Ancic interview
14 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 51, Catherine and David review and the US Open and debate whether Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will break the records of Steffi Graf an...
Episode 50 - US Open Finals preview with John Lloyd, Jill Craybas and the BBC Radio team
08 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of the US Open finals between Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, and Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, we enter the BBC Radio commentary...
Serena Williams - Shooting For History
04 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With Serena Williams into the latter stages of the US Open, here's an interview in which she told David Law what's driving her, what goes on inside he...
Episode 49 - US Open half-term report; Dan Evans; Federer vs. Nadal?
01 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With one week gone, Catherine and David get stuck in to the US Open, review the exploits of Dan Evans and look ahead to that possible Federer vs Nadal...
Episode 48 - US Open Preview/Predictions; Bartoli; Sugarpova; Connors; Nadal
25 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After choosing a short sabbatical over retirement, the Tennis Podcast is back to preview the US Open, throw in some more dodgy title predictions, and ...
Episode 47 - Andy Murray Wins Wimbledon
08 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The day after a British man won Wimbledon for the first time in 77 years, Catherine Whitaker and David Law got together to talk about it. Oh, and yes,...
Episode 46 - Wimbledon Half-Term Report
30 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After the most extraordinary first week of a Grand Slam tournament in history, Catherine and David pick the bones out of it, argue about whether there...
Episode 45 - Nick Bollettieri Interview, Wimbledon Preview, Best-of-3 at all Slams?
23 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of Wimbledon, David and Catherine look at the draws, New York Times and NCR Tennis Podcast presenter Ben Rothenberg rows with us about whet...
Episode 44 - Rafa's 8th; Tim Henman Interview
09 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After Rafael Nadal defeated David Ferrer to win his eighth French Open title, a record for any player at a single Grand Slam tournament, David was des...
Episode 43 - Rafa or Novak? A semifinal argument; Bob Brett part 2 - Taming Goran Ivanisevic
06 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of the men's French Open semifinals, and the much-awaited clash between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Catherine and David continue their...
Episode 42 - Serena Williams Interview; French Open Draw Dissection; Our Birthday
24 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 42, we celebrate our first birthday with an interview with Serena Williams. The World No.1 tells us what is driving her to continue into he...
Episode 41 - Bob Brett: Inside The World Of Boris Becker; Rome Review
21 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of our in-depth, exclusive interview with the great coach Bob Brett, the Australian tells us all about the three and a half years th...
Episode 40 - David Felgate: The Henman Years; Madrid Review; Roland Garros Predictions
14 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 40, we feature an exclusive, in-depth, emotional interview with the long-time coach of Tim Henman - David Felgate. What was it like when He...
Episode 39 - Meet Donna Vekic; Coach David Felgate's view; And Who Is The Player Of The Year So Far?
08 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We are into the fifth month of the year, and David is already nominating someone for player of the year so far - here's a clue, he's not in the Top ...
Episode 38 - Grigor Dimitrov - Is This It? Djokovic Ends Nadal's Decade Of Domination; Fed Cup - Anyone Understand The Format?
23 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The headline story from Monte Carlo was the defeat of Rafael Nadal for the first time in the Principality for a decade, but almost as many people left...
Episode 37 - 'Tsonga Can Grab a Slam' - Roger Rasheed; Roger Federer or Tiger Woods?; Why Is Isner Better On Clay? Classic Clay Court Clashes;
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The tennis circuit moves from hard court to clay this week and we find ourselves asking a number of questions. Why is 6'9" John Isner better on clay t...
Episode 36 - Britain makes Davis Cup history; Bethanie Mattek-Sands interviewed; And do Tennis clothes matter?
09 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After Great Britain won a Davis Cup match from two rubbers down for the first time in 83 years, David and Catherine spend the first 13 minutes of Epis...
Episode 35 - March Miami Murray Madness; Tommy Haas interview; Talking with Team Robmond
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The morning after the cramp-inducing classic between Andy Murray and David Ferrer in the Sony Open, David and Catherine talk over the Miami Masters te...
Episode 34 - Rafa Reigns; Miami Beckons; Meet Sloane Stephens; Time Machine Tennis
22 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
If there were any doubts that Rafael Nadal is back, they were banished in Indian Wells and we review his exploits in Episode 34. Miami is previewed, w...
Episode 33 - Sue Barker: 'Martina will hate me for it, but the best player ever is...'; When tennis made you cry
07 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the greatest female player of all time? Sue Barker has a strong opinion in part two of our interview with her, and it isn't Martina Navratilova...
Episode 32 - Ross Hutchins Interview
25 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In December, British Davis Cup player Ross Hutchins was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Last week, he announced that he is putting on 'Rally Against...
Episode 31 - John McEnroe Special
20 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
John McEnroe turned 54 this week, he will start his 2013 ATP Champions Tour campaign in Delray Beach this week, and he is probably the most talked-abo...
Episode 30 - Sue Barker On Wimbledon 1977 - 'It was the most harrowing, hurtful experience', The Return of Nadal, One Week Wonders
12 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In 1977, Britain's Sue Barker stood on the brink of reaching the Wimbledon final for the first time. She had won the French Open the previous year, be...
Episode 29 - Rafa's back! + Andy Murray interview!
07 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As Rafael Nadal takes to the court for the first time in seven months, Catherine and David discuss their first ever memories of the great man, and go ...
Episode 28 - Australian Open Men's Final Review and Fred Perry memories with special guest John Inverdale
28 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
BBC broadcaster John Inverdale joins Catherine and David to discuss the mens' singles final and assess where it was won and lost. And, as a man who wo...
Australian Open Final Preview/Predictions - Djokovic vs. Murray; Azarenka vs. Li Na; Azarenka Injury Time-Out Talk;
26 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded a few hours before the women's final, Catherine and David look ahead to Victoria Azarenka vs. Li Na, and Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray. They...
Episode 27 - Martina Hingis: How To Beat Serena; Life As No.1 At 16; Following In Lendl's Coaching Footsteps?
22 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With the Australian Open in its second week, we speak to the great Martina Hingis, who reached the final six times in a row. Can anyone stop Serena Wi...
Australian Open Extra 2 - Federer, Djokovic, Murray - Who's looking best? Jankovic vs. Ivanovic / Venus vs. Sharapova predictions, Pink shoelace thoughts
17 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The second round is complete (almost), the third round line-up is just about set, and Catherine and David are here to talk it through. Inevitable argu...
Australian Open Extra 1 - Top Seeds Cruise, Sloane and Laura On The Rise, And Sad News From The ATP
15 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In our first Australian Open Extra, Catherine and David are joined by Sunday Times Tennis Correspondent Barry Flatman to talk through the first couple...
Episode 26 - Australian Open Special; Big Interview - The Bryan Brothers (including the punch-up in the car)
13 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Open Is here and David and Catherine are in Melbourne ready to go. We take a look at the draws, David tries to changes his predictions,...
Episode 25 - Ivan Lendl Special - What Makes Him Tick?
07 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Lendl sits impassively in Andy Murray's corner, never smiling, rarely reacting. What is he thinking? Why did he want to coach Murray in the first...
Episode 24 - 2013 Preview/Predictions, Heather Watson Interview, Mats Wilander's Watson View, Should Andy Murray Be Sir Andy?
31 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
2013 is upon us and that means a new tennis season! David and Catherine preview and predict what will happen in the new year, interview the British No...
Episode 23 - The Final Podcast of 2012, featuring Andrew Castle, Thomas Enqvist, Jeremy Bates, David and Catherine, In The Locker Room
16 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The final podcast of 2012 sees David and Catherine chatting for half an hour with Andrew Castle, Jeremy Bates and Thomas Enqvist - inside the locker r...
Episode 22 - Mats Wilander part 2 - Greatest Rival, Commentary Approach, 'That' Olympics Comment
30 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our special interview with former World No.1 Mats Wilander, he talks about the two greatest rivals of his career, why he doesn't mind ups...
Episode 21 - Mats Wilander Interview: Following Borg, 3 Slams In A Year, The Car Park Press Conference; Davis Cup Final review
22 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of our exclusive interview with former World No.1 Mats Wilander, Catherine asks him what it was like to be the next Swedish player after B...
Episode 20 - Which Novak Djokovic season was better? 2011 or 2012?
14 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
After topping the World Rankings for the second year in a row amidst personal problems and against some of the greatest tennis players of all time, No...
Episode 19 - Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Preview and Predictions
04 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The draw for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the 02 Arena in London has been made, and Catherine and David are ready to battle it out for predic...
Episode 18 - Bjorn Borg: 'Losing the 1980 Wimbledon Final Tie-Break Was The Worst Moment Of My Life'
01 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty two years may have passed since Bjorn Borg beat John McEnroe in the 1980 Wimbledon final, but the Swede still thinks about that fourth set tie-...
Episode 17 - A Bow To The Bryans, What To Do With Doubles & Creating The Perfect Player
23 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In a week when Bob and Mike Bryan finished a year ranked No.1 for a record 8th year, we pay homage to them, but ask whether they should get more recog...
Episode 16 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part 2 - A Happy Ending
18 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
After three disappointments in Wimbledon finals, Goran Ivanisevic's dream finally came true in the most unlikely of ways. In the second part of our ex...
Episode 15 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part One: 'I wasn't happy for 3 years after that 1998 Wimbledon final.'
10 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of our exclusive interview with Goran Ivanisevic, the Croatian talks about playing for his country while it was being torn apart by the Ba...
Episode 14 - Davis Cup vs. Ryder Cup debate, Australian Open announces prize money, Neil Harman interview
02 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
After an extraordinarily exciting Ryder Cup, David Law and Catherine Whitaker debate whether the Davis Cup should change formats to tap into the succe...
Episode 13 - Laura Robson Special, including coach Zeljko Krajan interview; Is this the making of Tomas Berdych?
25 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from Andy Murray's victory at the US Open, David and Catherine discuss the continuing rise of 18-year-old Laura Robson. David gets a bit ...
Episode 12: Andy Murray - Grand Slam champion! Reaction from Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Sir Alex Ferguson, Kevin Spacey
12 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
After 76 years, Great Britain finally has a Grand Slam mens singles champion, and the Tennis Podcast reviews the heart-stopping moment that Andy Murra...
Episode 11 - US Open Half-Term Report, Lindsay Davenport, Alex Corretja, Paul Annacone
03 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
As the US Open enters week two, Lindsay Davenport, Alex Corretja and Roger Federer's coach Paul Annacone join the Tennis Podcast to assess the first w...
Episode 10 - US Open preview with Mats Wilander; Arthur Ashe Tribute (featuring John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg)
22 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10 we preview the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, hearing predictions from Mats Wilander and Goran Ivanisevic. They both pick the ...
Grigor Dimitrov Interview - Federer Comparisons, Experimenting To Entertain, Long-Term Goals
18 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In an interview first aired in Episode 4, Grigor Dimitrov tells the Tennis Podcast that he never set out to mimic Roger Federer. He also talks about h...
Episode 9 - Marin Cilic Interview, Non-Top-4 Title Picks - Were They Any Good? No.
14 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The gentle giant from Croatia, Marin Cilic is the special guest in Episode 9. He describes the moment he met Goran Ivanisevic for the first time, whet...
Janko Tipsarevic Interview
10 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In an exclusive interview with the Tennis Podcast in Episode 7, Janko Tipsarevic told us how he turned his career around, which of the Top 4 players i...
Episode 8 - Cliff Drysdale Interview, Olympics Review, US Open Series Preview
07 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympic Tennis event has produced stories which have had The Tennis Podcast presenters, David Law and Catherine Whitaker, swooning. David wonders ...
Episode 7 - Olympic Preview, Janko Tipsarevic interview
28 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympic Games have arrived in London, and tennis returns to Wimbledon. David and Catherine discuss their favourite Olympic tennis memories and loo...
Episode 6 - Wimbledon Review, All Hail Federer/Serena, Bad Luck Murray, Pat Cash Interview
08 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded an hour after the men's singles final at Wimbledon, David and Catherine review Roger Federer's achievement in winning a 17th Grand Slam tourn...
Episode 5 - Mark Philippoussis Interview, Wimbledon Half-Term Report, Catherine Predicts Two New Champions
03 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
With the first week of Wimbledon complete, David and Catherine get together to review the most stunning upset the tournament has ever known, analyse t...
Episode 4 - Grigor Dimitrov interview, Wimbledon preview, More predictions (will he ever learn?)
25 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A Wimbledon preview, including a dissection of Andy Murray's awful draw, more predictions (will David ever learn?, plus an exclusive interview with th...
Episode 3 - Michael Chang Interview, French Open Review, Grass Preview
10 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
What did Michael Chang think when his coach told him that fourth round run would be a good result in the 1989 French Open? How did he cope with being ...
Episode 2 - Gaston Gaudio interview, French Open update and what's the biggest Grand Slam upset in history?
03 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
After an embarassing Frech Open prediction, David holds his hands up in Episode 2, Catherine tries not to gloat and they talk Grand Slam upsets. Later...
The Tennis Podcast Episode 1 - An interview with Carlos Moya, a French Open preview, and a few rows
27 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by tennis commentator David Law, the first episode of The Tennis Podcast features an exclusive, in-depth interview with former World No.1 Ca...