Auger-Aliassime Unleashed; Ruud & Kontaveit Keep Winning; Farewell Delpo
Felix Auger-Aliassime has done it! In his ninth ATP final, he finally won his first title in Rotterdam, and Catherine, David and Matt begin this episode by discussing what it means for him now and in the future. There’s also chat about Anett Kontaveit and Casper Ruud continuing their respective winning streaks indoors and on clay, Maria Sakkari’s tendency to get tight in big moments, and the emotional scenes in Buenos Aires as Juan Martin Del Potro played what seemed like the last match of his career. Finally, we cover Reilly Opelka’s title in Dallas and the success of that event, the disparity between the number of WTA and ATP tournaments in 2022 so far, and the WTA’s response to Peng Shuai’s interview with L’Equipe. Sign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on:Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcastFRIENDS OF THE TENNIS PODCAST Friends of The Tennis Podcast receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam dailies free-to-all. So far in 2022, we’ve produced two episodes of Australian Open Re-Lived, an Australian Open review show, and a listener Q&A. This week we will have a show dedicated to the career of Juan Martin del Potro. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Helmi 20221h 1min
AO Day 14 - Rafael Nadal completes ultimate comeback to lead Grand Slam race
Catherine, David and Matt react to the news that Rafael Nadal leads the Grand Slam race for the first time. Catherine and Matt were courtside throughout, in the interview room straight after and you will hear: Where the match was won and lostWhat it looked, felt and sounded like in the stadium throughoutWhat Nadal said to Catherine afterwardsHow upset Medvedev was in his post-match press conference, and whyWere the crowd out of order?Why Nadal's win was so utterly extraordinaryWhether an asterisk should accompany his win given what happened with DjokovicSign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on:Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcastFRIENDS OF THE TENNIS PODCAST There are three new podcasts about the Australian Open waiting for all Friends of The Tennis Podcast - The Li Na story, the extraordinary Thomas Johansson year, and My First Australian Open. We will have another one at the end of the event. Friends receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Tammi 20221h 19min
AO Day 13 - Joy unconfined for Ash Barty and Australia
Ash Barty became the first Australian to win the singles title at her home Grand Slam in Melbourne for the first time in 44 years. Catherine and Matt were there, and joined David to review it all. A special night as Barty wins her home slamThe significance of Dellacqua & Goolagong to BartyBarty’s chance to dominate women’s tennisReflections on Collins’ tournamentSpecial K’s beat the M&M’sNadal vs Medvedev previewSign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on:Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcastFRIENDS OF THE TENNIS PODCAST There are three new podcasts about the Australian Open waiting for all Friends of The Tennis Podcast - The Li Na story, the extraordinary Thomas Johansson year, and My First Australian Open. We will have another one at the end of the event. Friends receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Tammi 20221h 1min
AO Day 12 - The incredible Rafael Nadal; Medvedev blocks path to 21, again
Two crackling men's semifinals to look back at for Catherine, David and Matt, and two sensational singles finals to look forward to.How good was Rafael Nadal?How concerning is it that he faded?Will Matteo Berrettini have regrets?Where was Medvedev vs. Tsitsipas won and lost?Aggro analysed, deeplyAsh Barty vs. Danielle - PredictionsSign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on:Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcastFRIENDS OF THE TENNIS PODCAST There are three new podcasts about the Australian Open waiting for all Friends of The Tennis Podcast - The Li Na story, the extraordinary Thomas Johansson year, and My First Australian Open. We will have another one at the end of the event. Friends receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Tammi 202252min
AO Day 11 - History beckons for Barty; Who will make the men's final?
After the Ash Barty vs. Madison Keys and Danielle Collins vs. Iga Swiatek semifinals, Catherine, David and Matt convened to consider the following:Is Collins the toughest final opponent for Barty?How do you counter the Barty slice?Are Kyrgios and Kokkinakis revolutionising doubles?How did the baton pass from Alcott to Schroder?Are the men’s semi-finals certain to be epic?Who will win them?Sign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on:Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcastFRIENDS OF THE TENNIS PODCAST There are three new podcasts about the Australian Open waiting for all Friends of The Tennis Podcast - The Li Na story, the extraordinary Thomas Johansson year, and My First Australian Open. We will have another one at the end of the event. Friends receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Tammi 202253min
AO Day 10 - Semifinals set, potential for aggro
The semifinals are set for the Australian, and the pod team of Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts in Melbourne, and David Law in Solihull, had plenty to talk about.The best yet from Felix Auger-Aliassime, but not quite enoughShould the Canadian have regrets, or did Daniil Medvedev take it from him?What does this mean for the pair of them going forwards?Where has THAT Stefanos Tsitsipas been?Will we get aggro in the semifinals?Swiatek and Collins prevail - a review of their quarterfinal winsWomen's semifinal previewSign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on:Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcastFRIENDS OF THE TENNIS PODCAST There are three new podcasts about the Australian Open waiting for all Friends of The Tennis Podcast - The Li Na story, the extraordinary Thomas Johansson year, and My First Australian Open. We will have another one at the end of the event. Friends receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Tammi 202255min
AO Day 9 - Nadal + Shapovalov, Monfils + Berrettini = Epics
Catherine, David and Matt watched a lot of tennis, and then talked about the following:Can a tennis player change his/her DNA?Where was Nadal vs. Shapovalov and Monfils vs. Berrettini won and lost?Keys handles the heat vs KrejcikovaBarty slices her way to the semisDoubles round up and thoughts on the “Special K” showSign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on: Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcastFRIENDS OF THE TENNIS PODCAST There are three new podcasts about the Australian Open waiting for all Friends of The Tennis Podcast - The Li Na story, the extraordinary Thomas Johansson year, and My First Australian Open. We will have another one at the end of the event. Friends receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Tammi 20221h 1min
AO Day 8 - "It's never too late to try again"
Catherine, David and Matt catch up as the quarter-final line-ups are completed at the Australian Open: The inaugural AO Pride DayTsitsipas-Fritz epicWhy Sinner isn’t boringCressy disrupts MedvedevCornet the quarter-finalist at lastSabalenka’s lives run outSign up to our newsletter - https://bit.ly/TennisPodcastNewsletterFollow us on: Instagram - www.instagram/thetennispodcastTwitter - www.twitter.com/tennispodcastFRIENDS OF THE TENNIS PODCAST There are three new podcasts about the Australian Open waiting for all Friends of The Tennis Podcast - The Li Na story, the extraordinary Thomas Johansson year, and My First Australian Open. We will have another one at the end of the event. Friends receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. Become a Friend - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Tammi 20221h 1min
