Episode 46 - Wimbledon Half-Term Report
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 is even the remotest chance that Serena Williams might lose, and nearly get into a very heated equal prize-money debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Kesä 201323min
Episode 45 - Nick Bollettieri Interview, Wimbledon Preview, Best-of-3 at all Slams?
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 whether Grand Slam tournament matches should all be best of three sets, and the great Nick Bollettieri talks about his incredible life in tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Kesä 201346min
Episode 44 - Rafa's 8th; Tim Henman Interview
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 desperate to gloat about getting his prediction right. Catherine stands her ground as usual in Episode 44, and they both throw their hats into the ring to predict how many Slam titles Nadal and women's champion Serena Williams will end up with. Our big interview this week is with Tim Henman, who hails Andy Murray, talks about his greatest moment as a tennis player, and how long he thinks Roger Federer will go on for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Kesä 201327min
Episode 43 - Rafa or Novak? A semifinal argument; Bob Brett part 2 - Taming Goran Ivanisevic
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 disagreement about who will win. And, in the second part of our interview with Bob Brett, the great coach talks about life trying to tame Goran Ivanisevic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Kesä 201334min
Episode 42 - Serena Williams Interview; French Open Draw Dissection; Our Birthday
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 her 30's, whether she ever feels aches and pains in the morning, and how driven she is to overtake Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova in the history books.We also preview the French Open, dissecting the draw of the second Grand Slam tournament of 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Touko 201323min
Episode 41 - Bob Brett: Inside The World Of Boris Becker; Rome Review
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 that he spent coaching Boris Becker between 1987 and 1991. He explains how he tried to get the best out of Becker at a time when Ion Tiriac didn't think Brett was the the right man for the job, how he risked the wrath of Boris by telling some home-truths in a rain-break, and how emotion overcame him when Becker reached No.1 in the world.Brett starts by telling us about the legendary Australian Open Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman, who was Brett's mentor.Before all of that, Catherine and David continue to argue about who will win the French Open, and reflect on Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Touko 201346min
Episode 40 - David Felgate: The Henman Years; Madrid Review; Roland Garros Predictions
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 Henman went from spindly 17-year-old outsider to Wimbledon semifinal Top 5 contender? How tough was it when the relationship came to an end after almost nine years? And how did Felgate deal with watching, from the BBC Radio 5 Live commentary box, as Henman so nearly reached the final of Wimbledon in 2001? All of that, and a full review of Madrid, where Rafa's good form continued, but it wasn't enough to win over Catherine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Touko 201357min
Episode 39 - Meet Donna Vekic; Coach David Felgate's view; And Who Is The Player Of The Year So Far?
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 4. We also meet the youngest woman in the Top 100 - Donna Vekic - and talk to her coach, David Felgate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Touko 201343min
