Tennis Weekly

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Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport.

From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2026 season.

So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up your headphones and have a listen to our racket. Ready? Play!

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Oct 23, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Tour Catch-Up: Super Shelton dials in Tokyo, Rune brings back Becker and WTA bankrupt?
Never a dull week on the tour for the Tennis Weekly trio as they take in all the major highlights and talking points over the last seven days which saw Gael Monfils back to winning ways at the Stockholm Open, Ben Shelton clinching his debut tour title in Tokyo and the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation VP making some worrying claims about the future state of WTA Finances. They also discuss Emma Raducanu’s latest coaching comments, which player they’d like to see get a David Beckham style Netflix documentary series, Elise Mertens’s dominance in Tunisia plus look ahead to the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai this week. Joel also gives Kim and Chris a tough Par For The Courts which goes down to the wire…. __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2023 · 59 min
Tour Catch-Up: Polish power sweeps up Asia 1000s, Federer returns and WTA Final 8 is fire
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris are back to round up all the action from the Asian Swing, which has seen a host of tournaments grace the headlines and screens in the past two weeks. With Hubert Hurkacz winning in Shanghai in a dramatic final against Andrey Rublev, Iga Swiatek taking home yet another 1000 Title in Beijing and Qinwen Zheng delighting home fans with a win in Zhengzhou along with some karaoke, there are plenty of results to sink their teeth into. The trio also discuss Roger Federer making an appearance in Shanghai, Leylah Fernandez picking up the Hong Kong title and switching to basketball shoes, Jessie Pegula taking home the trophy in Seoul, as well as looking ahead to the player fields for the WTA Finals in Cancun and the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai. __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2023 · 1 hr
Tour Catch-Up: Jabeur joy as Sinner steps up, Sunday start for AO, Beijing/Shanghai updates
The Asian Swing has arrived with Joel, Kim and Chris on hand to discuss all the events so far from Tokyo and Beijing 500s (including Wednesday finishes!), plus the start of the Shanghai Masters and WTA 1000 event in Beijing. They recap on Sinner’s first victory over Daniil Medvedev to claim the Beijing title, Kudermetova upsetting the top seeds to win Tokyo, Ons Jabeur being back to title winning ways in Ningbo and Adrian Mannarino taking home the Astana Open (and remaining as the all important French number 1!) The trio also discuss the Australian Open announcing a new Sunday start from 2024, the US Open canceling next year’s Wheelchair Event and they trial another rendition of Joel's game which tests career high ranking knowledge. Listen in and join the fun! __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2023 · 58 min
Tour Catch-Up: Sakkari silences critics, Laver Cup lulls on and WTA incurs Rybakina's wrath
Joel, Kim and Chris are back together to catch up on the past week on tour, which saw Maria Sakkari end her title drought by clinching the WTA1000 event in Guadalajara and Team World thrash Team Europe in the latest edition of the Laver Cup. With contentious performance byes, the release of the Davis Cup Finals draw and a new venue for the WTA Finals in Cancun, the trio discuss all the latest news from the tennis world, not to mention Novak Djokovic’s meeting with a goat and Annabel Croft’s debut on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK! Joel also unveils a new game to Kim and Chris and the listeners and they briefly look ahead to this week’s tournaments including the WTA500 event in Tokyo and the Astana Open in Kazakhstan. __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
Davis Cup Special #3 - Epic GB make Final 8 in Malaga, USA woes continues + Rune exclusive
GB have done it, they have qualified for the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga! It came down to the final game of the final tie in Manchester and what a match it was. Dan Evans and Neal Skupski sealed the win, saving 4 match points to book their place in the Finals. Also in the finals will be Australia who defeated Switzerland 3-0 to guarantee their place in the last 8. Big wins for Alex de Minaur and rock solid doubles team and former Wimbledon Champions, Purcell and Ebden. We also had the Davis Cup tie between Denmark and Brazil covered thanks to roving reporter Alina Soponar and production assistant Christoffer Tunsäter. We got an English language exclusive on Holger Rune's take out from his 2023 season, reuniting with his childhood coach and plans for 2024 to mitigate injury. __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2023 · 56 min
Davis Cup Special #2 - Murray’s emotional win as AUS dig deep, Halep ITIA report unpacked
Andy Murray gets another Davis Cup win in Manchester. Chris and Joel are on site to unpack all the action and the emotional victory for Andy. GB stay undefeated and on track to make the Finals in Malaga. Hosts Spain crash out and the talk of the press room is about whether a neutral location and the existing format can be a success or will it have to change. Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray give their opinions on the lack of crowds and how Spain can sell tickets to the Finals without Nadal or Alcaraz. They also had time to comb through the full Halep decision report from the ITIA, bringing to light many questions and further talking points. ITIA Simona Halep full report __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2023 · 47 min
Davis Cup Special #1 - Draper delivers in GB win, Stan slams crowds + Halep ban reaction
Tennis never stops and Tennis Weekly are on the road with Joel and Chris in Manchester for one of the four Davis Cup Finals Group stage events with GB, Australia, France and Switzerland. On this episode, they chat about Jack Draper's dream debut win for GB as they pull through against Australia, with Dan Evans also enjoying victory against current no.12 Alex De Minaur. Elsewhere, they react to the news that Simona Halep has been banned from tennis for four years by the ITIA and look at the complicated issue of Davis Cup crowds with Stan Wawrinka and Gerard Piqué getting stuck into the debate on social media. __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2023 · 56 min
US Open: Finals - King Djokovic still in class of his own, Summer of Gauff gets fitting climax
It’s Finals weekend at the US Open and Joel, Kim and Chris reunite to round up the results, which saw Coco Gauff win her maiden Grand Slam title and Novak Djokovic become a 24-time Grand Slam Champion as he continues to make history on the court. With Gauff fighting back from a set down to put aside the new world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and become the fairytale story of New York, and Djokovic winning a marathon 2nd set on his way to a straight sets victory over Alcaraz’s conqueror Daniil Medvedev, the trio discuss all the key talking points from both finals. They also reflect on the Ladies and Mixed Doubles Finals, Wheelchair Events and look beyond the US Open and ahead to the Davis Cup this week in Manchester where Tennis Weekly (Joel and Chris!) will be in attendance. __________________ AG1 PROMOTION Head to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1 __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
US Open: SFs - Djokovic has Shelton's number, Medvedev spoils Alcaraz party, Gauff-Sabalenka showdown set
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris are back (in parts!) to round up all the action from the men’s and women’s semi final action at the US Open. With Daniil Medvedev springing a surprise to topple top seed and defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka fending off a tough Madison Keys to make her second Slam final of the year, there is lots to discuss! From Djokovic hanging up the phone on Ben Shelton’s run through the tournament to Coco Gauff keeping her Slam dreams alive and on track for her first Slam victory, the gang catch up on the main talking points from the past few days. They also celebrate Joe Salisbury’s 3rd straight US Open Men’s Doubles title with partner Rajeev Ram, former Tennis Weekly guest Gaby Dabrowski making the Ladies Doubles final and they reveal the outright winner of this edition of Collect A Set! __________________ AG1 PROMOTION Head to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1 __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2023 · 55 min
US Open: QFs - Shelton sizzles as Gauff goes up a gear, Medvedev survives NYC heatwave
Kim and Chris are back in action to discuss the Quarter Final headlines from the US Open, which saw young Americans Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton make it into the Final Four at their Home Slam, and new World Number 1’s Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka proceed comfortably through with straight set scorelines. From Muchova’s extended bagel break, Djokovic’s unique form of crowd control, JPeg’s doubles prowess and Salisbury back in the semis of the men’s doubles again, there is plenty to catch up on, not to mention the latest update from Collect A Set, which is still all up for grabs. Chris also regales listeners with his highlights from New York, including a Tennis Weekly review of the famous Honey Deuce cocktail. __________________ AG1 PROMOTION Head to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1 __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
US Open: R4 - Penko Power shocks Swiatek as Sabalenka new No. 1, Is Shelton the real deal?
Ostapenko pulls off the biggest upset of the US Open beating Swiatek and stripping her of the number one ranking. Joel and Chris analyse the fallout including Sabalenka’s rise to the top. They discuss Iga’s grand slam season and what 2024 might hold for her. Although Jack Draper bowed out, the American men have continued to win with three making it through to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2005 and one guaranteed finalist. Taylor Fritz faces off against Novak Djokovic whilst Frances Tiafoe takes on Ben Shelton. Coco Gauff and Madison Keys are flying the flag in the women’s draw and Joel and Chris unpack their quarter-final match-ups and prospects. They also do a collect a set quick update to see who will get the slam spoons of shame out of Joel, Chris and Kim. __________________ AG1 PROMOTION Head to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1 __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2023 · 1 hr
US Open: R3 - Team USA surges on but Brits down to Draper, Djokovic's Djere-ing escape
Joel and Chris cover all Round 3 events in Flushing Meadows, from Djokovic’s Djere escape to Jack Draper making the second week of a slam for the first time. Chris is still reporting from New York experiencing the US Open first hand and provides the inside courtside scoop on the action. Wozniacki keeps her dream run alive, Pegula scuppers Svitolina’s chance to go further than Wimbledon and the US Men keep winning with four players still in the singles mix to bring the title home. As always they make predictions (or try to) for the order of play and preview the last 16 as things get to the business end in the Big Apple. __________________ AG1 PROMOTION Head to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1 __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
US Open: R2 - Wozniacki turns back time but Tsitsipas + Ruud fall, Is this it for Murray?
We are live from the US Open. Chris is courtside in New York and reporting live from the grounds as we talk Alcaraz, Djokovic and the upsets of Round 2. They cover the British success with seven brits through to Round 2 and four through to Round 3. They talk Ruud and Tsitsipas upsets as well as the upset of the women’s draw with returning Caroline Wozniacki taking out the world number 11 in straight sets under the lights of Arthur Ashe. They preview the next round of matches and discuss who Chris’ collect a set picks are, and spoiler alert he has already got some wrong! __________________ AG1 PROMOTION Head to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1 __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2023 · 53 min
US Open: R1 - Gauff survives a scare as Rune is rumbled, Brits get off to a New York flyer
It's Flushing Meadows time in New York City! Joel and Kim are back to chat through the main highlights from almost all of Round 1 at the US Open. With Brits Miyazaki, Boulter and Norrie all through in straight sets at the time of recording, Novak Djokovic reclaiming the world Number 1 ranking, Dominic Theim getting his first Slam win in over 2 years and Coco Gauff surviving a tetchy encounter against Laura Siegemund, there is plenty to serve up this episode. Joel and Kim also reveal their personal Collect A Set predictions (the less said about Joel’s Tsitsipas prediction the better) whilst Chris lands in New York ready to tackle the tennis live from the grounds. __________________ AG1 PROMOTION Head to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1 __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2023 · 1 hr
US Open: Preview - Can anyone stop Alcaraz-Djokovic? Will Swiatek stay World No.1?
The Tennis Weekly trio reunite to chat all things US Open as the final slam of the year lies just around the corner. Joel, Kim and Chris preview the women’s and men’s singles draws, with an eye on who is most likely to be taking home that silverware in a fortnight’s time. Approaching the draws quarter by quarter they assess the top seeds routes through the draw and earmark potential upsets before boldly making their own predictions (and trying to avoid the infamous Slam Spoon of Shame!). They also announce the six player picks for the US Open 2023 Collect A Set Challenge so get ready to submit your predictions to be in with a chance to win a coveted Tennis Weekly prize! __________________ AG1 PROMOTION Head to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1 __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2023 · 59 min
Tour Catch-Up: Djokovic exacts revenge on Alcaraz in classic, Summer of Gauff continues
Joel and Kim are reunited to round up on all the Finals action from Cincinnati, which saw Novak Djokovic avenge his Wimbledon defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a marathon Masters victory in just shy of 4 hours, as well as Coco Gauff claiming the biggest title of her career (again!) with a straight sets win over Karolina Muchova. Elsewhere, Britain’s Jamie Murray succumbed in the doubles final with his partner Michael Venus, Iga Swiatek speaks out about online abuse following her semi final loss to Coco Gauff, retirements abound off the back of a gruelling North American hard court swing and news has broken that the WTA Elite Trophy is back in Zhuhai for 2023. Joel and Kim also discuss which active ATP player is the best to not have won a Masters or Grand Slam, and where on earth the WTA End of Season Finals will take place this season. __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Tour Catch-Up: Sinner comes to the party in Toronto, Pegula asserts slam creds in Montreal
The players are making their final preparations for the US Open and Joel and Chris are here to discuss who impressed them at the National Bank Open in Montreal and Canada. Will Jessica Pegula take her blistering form to Cincinnati and Flushing Meadows? Has Jannik Sinner cemented his spot as a favourite for the title in the Big Apple? They also unpack the debate and uproar around scheduling in Montreal, where Rybakina and Kasatkina finished at 3am after a 3 hour and 27 minute duel. Samsonova was on double duty on finals day as well as earlier in the week and this lead to a whitewash WTA Final. There is a mysterious player for Joel to identify and the Davis Cup teams are announced for the Finals in September. They preview the Western & Southern Open and make their predictions for the finals and eventual Champions. __________________ TENNIS WEEKLY MERCH To browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2023 · 58 min
Tour Catch-Up: Gauff answers critics in DC, Thiem and Evans resurgence from nowhere
On today's pod Joel & Chris talk about Coco Gauff and Dan Evans winning the biggest titles of their careers in Washington and what led to their breakthrough at 500 level. They cover off the events elsewhere in Prague and notably Dominic Thiem’s return to an ATP final at home in Kitzbuhel. Joel sets a Roger Federer themed ‘par for the courts’ quiz that pushes Chris to his limits. Joel & Chris also talk about the introduction of ‘video technology reviews’ at the US Open inducing ‘foot faults and ‘hindrance’ calls, watch out Iga Swiatek! They also look ahead and preview the draws in Montreal and Toronto as the National Bank Open kicks off as the first 1000 event in the lead up to the US Open. __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Tour Catch-Up: Swiatek and Fritz lead trio of home honours, Russia fallout dominates tour
Back on the tour, back as a three! Chris returns from his travels in Hamburg and is reunited with Joel and Kim to catch up on all the hard and clay court action from the past week on the ATP and WTA Tours. With Champions Iga Swiatek, Taylor Fritz and Sascha Zverev enjoying home success in Warsaw, Atlanta and Hamburg respectively, and first time titles for Arantxa Rus and Elisabetta Cocciaretto in Hamburg and Lausanne, there is tons of tennis and trophies to talk about (not to mention Nick Kyrgios’s Pokémon back tattoo!) With politics at the fore, the trio chat about Andreeva’s skeptical social media liking, the Prague Open banning Russian and Belarussian players, and the Citi Open pre-warning audiences of the upcoming lack of handshake in Svitolina vs. Azarenka. Meanwhile, Joel gives Kim and Chris a testing Par For The Courts, and they look ahead to the combined Washington DC event this week which sees a jam packed women’s draw and a seeded Andy Murray hoping for a strong week on tour. __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2023 · 53 min
TW Meets... Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev and Magnus Norman at Nordea Open
In a special episode of TW Meets... Chris gets to sit down and chat with current Top 10 players Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev plus former World No. 2 and Tournament Director Magnus Norman at the Nordea Open. We hear from Ruud on his approach, where he thinks his level is currently at and what he made of home hope Elias Ymer's suspension as it broke in the media. In addition, Rublev talks his clothing brand 'Rublo' as well as reveals the players he gets mistaken for in the locker room! Chris also gives a fan's guide to the Bastad event plus chats to Magnus Norman about his role as Tournament Director at the event and what it means to him. Episode produced by Alina Soponar. __________________ Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: tennisweeklypod@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix. **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.