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
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
Episode 9 - Marin Cilic Interview, Non-Top-4 Title Picks - Were They Any Good? No.
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, whether he feels privileged or cursed to be sharing an era with the Top 4 players, and what he would do with his perfect day off. David and Catherine also go over their non-top-4 picks for the Toronto title, and wish they had not bothered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Elo 201228min
Janko Tipsarevic Interview
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 in the world he finds most difficult to play against, and which of them he would choose to play 'for his life'. Surprisingly, it's the same player! Here you can listen to the interview as a standalone recording. For the full podcast, download Episode 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Elo 201213min
Episode 8 - Cliff Drysdale Interview, Olympics Review, US Open Series Preview
The Olympic Tennis event has produced stories which have had The Tennis Podcast presenters, David Law and Catherine Whitaker, swooning. David wonders whether Andy Murray can use his gold medal triumph to launch a successful assault at the US Open, Catherine claims bragging rights in the prediction stakes, and the bickering continues as Toronto begins. In an exclusive interview, Cliff Drysdale tells the Tennis Podcast how the sport has changed since he reached the US Open final more than 45 years ago, and the emotions he went though when he led the players to boycott Wimbledon in 1973. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Elo 201233min
Episode 7 - Olympic Preview, Janko Tipsarevic interview
The Olympic Games have arrived in London, and tennis returns to Wimbledon. David and Catherine discuss their favourite Olympic tennis memories and look at the draws for the 2012 event. In an exclusive interview, World No.8 Janko Tipsarevic talks about the Davis Cup triumph which propelled him into the Top Ten, which of the Top 4 players he would like to play 'for his life', and what he wants to do after retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Heinä 201231min
Episode 6 - Wimbledon Review, All Hail Federer/Serena, Bad Luck Murray, Pat Cash Interview
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 tournament and returning to No.1. They talk about Andy Murray, speculate about if and when he will win one, and pay tribute to Serena Williams. The Tennis Podcast also features an exclusive interview with Pat Cash, who won the Wimbledon title 25 years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Heinä 201227min
Episode 5 - Mark Philippoussis Interview, Wimbledon Half-Term Report, Catherine Predicts Two New Champions
With the first week of Wimbledon complete, David and Catherine get together to review the most stunning upset the tournament has ever known, analyse the form of the remaining contenders, and come up with their predictions for week two. Catherine plumps for two new champions, David sticks to his guns, and then there's the our in-depth, exclusive interview. In Episode 5, it is with Mark Philippoussis, who tells us about his mindset going into that fateful match against Pete Sampras at the Australian Open, his hope to have children, and why he disagrees with Marat Safin about the merits of Andy Murray employing Ivan Lendl as his coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Heinä 201249min
