Monte Carlo - Djokovic, Murray, Nadal or 'Another'?; Fed Cup - Do Great Britain Stand A Chance?; Tennis Grunting - What, if anything, should be done?
The Tennis Podcast18 Huhti 2017

Monte Carlo - Djokovic, Murray, Nadal or 'Another'?; Fed Cup - Do Great Britain Stand A Chance?; Tennis Grunting - What, if anything, should be done?

The year's first big clay court event is upon us and there are more unknowns than perhaps any edition of the Monte Carlo Masters over the last decade. The Tennis Podcast team are here to pick through it all. Is Andy Murray's elbow in a sufficient state for a proper clay court campaign?Is Novak Djokovic ready to rediscover his true form, or will he come unstuck again like he did against Jiri Vesely a year ago?And what of Rafael Nadal? After a strong start to the year, albeit in the slipstream of Roger Federer (who plans to put his feet up for the next six weeks), is the Spaniard in the right frame of mind to win a 10th Monte Carlo crown?Presenters Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live, BT Sport) discuss the possibilities over a pint in the pub.There's also a preview of Britain's attempt to beat Romania, in Romania, in the Fed Cup World Group 2 Play-offs. Can Jo Konta, Heather Watson and co pull off a big upset?We also review last week's tournaments, celebrating a new...

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Episode 16 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part 2 - A Happy Ending

Episode 16 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part 2 - A Happy Ending

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 exclusive interview, Ivanisevic tells the Tennis Podcast about how he felt it was meant to be, the superstitions he stuck to, and what would have happened to him if he had not won the title. He also reveals that his son loves the game. Could there be another Ivanisevic at the top of the sport? Elsewhere, Catherine and David discuss the rise of Heather Watson, the brutal Shanghai final between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic and we pay tribute to Roger Federer's new record of 300 weeks at World No.1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Loka 201246min

Episode 15 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part One: 'I wasn't happy for 3 years after that 1998 Wimbledon final.'

Episode 15 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part One: 'I wasn't happy for 3 years after that 1998 Wimbledon final.'

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 Balkans War, how the weight of his wooden racquet created his now famous service action, and how he was unhappy for three years following his 1998 Wimbledon final defeat. Elsewhere, David and Catherine chat about the Shanghai Masters 1000 event, and David tries to get Catherine to reveal once and for all who she was supporting in that Ivanisevic vs. Pat Rafter Wimbledon final.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Loka 201240min

Episode 14 - Davis Cup vs. Ryder Cup debate, Australian Open announces prize money, Neil Harman interview

Episode 14 - Davis Cup vs. Ryder Cup debate, Australian Open announces prize money, Neil Harman interview

After an extraordinarily exciting Ryder Cup, David Law and Catherine Whitaker debate whether the Davis Cup should change formats to tap into the success of golf's biannual team competition. On the day that the Australian Open announced its prize money increase, the plight of players outside the Top 100 is discussed, and in our big interview, we talk to the Tennis Correspondent of the Times newspaper in London, Neil Harman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Loka 201242min

Episode 13 - Laura Robson Special, including coach Zeljko Krajan interview; Is this the making of Tomas Berdych?

Episode 13 - Laura Robson Special, including coach Zeljko Krajan interview; Is this the making of Tomas Berdych?

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 carried away with his predictions (again) and is sobered a little by the even-handed approach of Robson's coach Zelko Krajan, whom he spoke to in New York for BBC Radio 5 Live. The interview is reproduced here on the Tennis Podcast. We also review the Davis Cup and ask if Tomas Berdych is about to 'do a Djokovic'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Syys 201230min

Episode 12:  Andy Murray - Grand Slam champion! Reaction from Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Sir Alex Ferguson, Kevin Spacey

Episode 12: Andy Murray - Grand Slam champion! Reaction from Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Sir Alex Ferguson, Kevin Spacey

After 76 years, Great Britain finally has a Grand Slam mens singles champion, and the Tennis Podcast reviews the heart-stopping moment that Andy Murray realised his dream. Courtesy of BBC Radio 5 Live, we bring you the reaction of Murray's coach Ivan Lendl, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey. We also talk to Mats Wilander, who predicts the No.1 ranking and multiple Grand Slam titles for Murray, and Billie-Jean King about the 'best women's US Open final ever'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Syys 201236min

Episode 11 - US Open Half-Term Report, Lindsay Davenport, Alex Corretja, Paul Annacone

Episode 11 - US Open Half-Term Report, Lindsay Davenport, Alex Corretja, Paul Annacone

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 week. David is asked to explain how his two main predictions are out of the tournament before the halfway stage, and Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley assures everyone that there will be no boycott of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Syys 201236min

Episode 10 - US Open preview with Mats Wilander; Arthur Ashe Tribute (featuring John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg)

Episode 10 - US Open preview with Mats Wilander; Arthur Ashe Tribute (featuring John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg)

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 same man as our presenters, while David comes up with a comical prediction in the women's tournament. Fifteen years since the Arthur Ashe Stadium was unveiled, the Tennis Podcast pays tribute to Arthur Ashe, with words from John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander, Cliff Drysdale and broadcaster/writer, Richard Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Elo 201224min

Grigor Dimitrov Interview - Federer Comparisons, Experimenting To Entertain, Long-Term Goals

Grigor Dimitrov Interview - Federer Comparisons, Experimenting To Entertain, Long-Term Goals

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 how he used to experiment on the court just to entertain the crowds, but has now knuckled down and wants to compete for the sports' biggest prizes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Elo 201211min

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