US Open Day 3 - Shelton vs. Tiafoe is ON; Wimbledon champ falls
At the end of a brutally hot and humid day in New York, Catherine, David and Matt convene to discuss Novak Djokovic's struggles in the conditions, the setting up of Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff's difficulties with her serve, defeat for Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, epic five set wins for Andrey Rublev, Jiri Lehecka and Lorenzo Musetti, the impressive form of Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka, and another slow start overcome by Zheng Qinwen. Plus, an update from Emma Raducanu's press conference and discussion about Caroline Garcia's post spotlighting social media abuse suffered by players. Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Elo 20241h 9min
US Open Day 2 - Stories everywhere, a lost generation and the longest match ever
It was an extraordinary second day at the US Open. Catherine, David and Matt cover Jasmine Paolini coming back to beat Bianca Andreescu, Noami Osaka’s awesome performance and statement outfit, Dan Evans winning the longest match in US Open history, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner both dropping sets, the lost generation of Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, Iga Swiatek’s struggles with the schedule, and the end of Danielle Collins' Grand Slam singles career. Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Elo 20241h 8min
US Open Day 1 - Big guns cruise, but is it time to reframe Rune?
Day one of the US Open saw Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic begin their title defences successfully, Zheng Qinwen fight back to beat Amanda Anisimova, brutal defeats for Holger Rune and Sloane Stephens, and the end of Dominic Thiem’s grand slam career. Catherine, David and Matt discuss all of that and much more. Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Elo 20241h 14min
US Open Preview - Medvedev's mic drop, Draper’s despair, and getting pumped for Day 1
We are live in our NYC apartment for one final preview of the US Open. We lift the lid on media day at Grand Slams, take questions from the chat, and run through the Order of Play for Days 1 and 2. Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Elo 20241h 13min
US Open - Djokovic, Alcaraz allay injury concerns; Krejcikova embraces the stage
Catherine, David and Matt are on site at the US Open on a day when Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Barbora Krejcikova, Naomi Osaka and Jack Draper came through the press conference room. Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Elo 202456min
US Open - Draws! And Sinner faces the music
Catherine, David and Matt break down the US Open draws and react to media day which was headlined by Jannik Sinner's first press conference since news emerged that he had twice tested positive for a banned substance. OUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Elo 20241h 13min
Sinner’s title and positive test bombshell - our reaction
It had already been a dramatic week in tennis but the sport was rocked on Tuesday when news came out that Jannik Sinner had twice tested positive for a banned substance in March. The world number one has been cleared of any wrongdoing and won't serve a suspension, but lots of questions remain. Catherine, David and Matt react to it all, detail the player reaction so far, and discuss what it means for Sinner, the sport, and the anti-doping process in tennis. Elsewhere, there's chat about Sinner's title run in Cincinnati, all the controversy surrounding the end of Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jack Draper, Aryna Sabalenka's awesome performances in Cincinnati, tough losses for Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, and how it all sets up the US Open. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORKIn-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here. This will also enable you to watch the show on catch up.OUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Elo 20241h 19min
Canada - Pegula defends, Popyrin stuns, and are we in for a wild US Open?
Catherine, David and Matt were live to talk all things Canada including Jessica Pegula defending her title, a great week for Amanda Anisimova, and Alexei Popyrin’s incredible run to the title. There’s also chat about what it might all mean for the US Open in a couple of weeks, Naomi Osaka’s loss in Cincinnati qualifying, and Stefanos Tsitsipas announcing that his father is no longer his coach. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORKIn-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here. This will also enable you to watch the show on catch up. HANNAH’S COLUMN: Read the final Wimbledon thoughts of Hannah Wilks - https://bit.ly/Wimbledon24HannahFinalOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Elo 20241h 8min
