French Open Day 5 - Murray Sets Up Del Potro Clash; Edmund Through; Time To Rename Margaret Court Arena?

French Open Day 5 - Murray Sets Up Del Potro Clash; Edmund Through; Time To Rename Margaret Court Arena?

It was still short of Andy Murray's vintage, Grand Slam title-winning best form, but he is into round three of the French Open, and according to Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and the Telegraph's tennis correspondent Simon Briggs, he has the perfect platform to build on.

In the latest Tennis Podcast, Whitaker and Briggs discuss the contrasting routes through to the third round of Murray and Juan Martin del Potro, and speculate as to what might happen when they meet on Saturday.

Del Potro's heartbreaking, retirement win over Nicolas Almagro, who departed the court in agony and floods of tears after injuring his knee, reminded everyone what a sporting man Del Potro is. The Argentine rushed to Almagro's aid and comforted him throughout.

Kyle Edmund joined Murray in round three, and will now face Kevin Anderson, a surprise winner over Nick Kyrgios. Can Edmund keep his run going?

And there's debate over Margaret Court's controversial comments about same-sex marriage, and the response...

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Martina Navratilova - French Open preview, the Chris Evert rivalry, and Martina vs. Serena - what would have happened?

Martina Navratilova - French Open preview, the Chris Evert rivalry, and Martina vs. Serena - what would have happened?

The great Martina Navratilova joins David to talk about her childhood memories, her rivalry with Chris Evert, and her thoughts on the game today. Who does she think will come out on top in the upcomin...

18 Mai 201533min

Madrid Review - Is Murray 2nd Favourite For The French Open?

Madrid Review - Is Murray 2nd Favourite For The French Open?

After a stunning final victory for Andy Murray over Rafael Nadal in Madrid, Catherine Whitaker is joined courtside by tennis journalist Alix Ramsay to discuss his performance and assess Greg Rusedski’...

11 Mai 201528min

Who Is The Greatest - Federer 2006, Nadal 2010 or Djokovic 2015? Special Guest - Paul Hutchins

Who Is The Greatest - Federer 2006, Nadal 2010 or Djokovic 2015? Special Guest - Paul Hutchins

Given Novak Djokovic's 2015 heorics, just whose era over the last year has been the greatest? Was it Federer in 2006? Nadal in 2010? Or does Djokovic today beat them both? Catherine and David debate t...

4 Mai 20151h 1min

Rafael Nadal - When does a crisis become a crisis?

Rafael Nadal - When does a crisis become a crisis?

Following his early loss to Fabio Fognini in Barcelona, David and Catherine debate the French Open prospects of Rafael Nada, and discuss the potential threat of 'Agassi-like' Kei Nishikori. On the wom...

27 Apr 201554min

Monte Carlo - Djokovic Underlines Favourite Status; Special Guest Robbie Koenig

Monte Carlo - Djokovic Underlines Favourite Status; Special Guest Robbie Koenig

Recorded courtside in Monte Carlo just minutes after the final, Catherine Whitaker is joined by World Feed television commentator and former player Robbie Koenig to review another title for Novak Djok...

19 Apr 201516min

Beating Agassi, Wimbledon Heartbreak, and Why Djokovic Is Nailed On For The French Open - Special Guest Jeremy Bates

Beating Agassi, Wimbledon Heartbreak, and Why Djokovic Is Nailed On For The French Open - Special Guest Jeremy Bates

Jeremy Bates beat Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Boris Becker during his career, but he's never experienced anything like the ten days of Wimbledon in 1992. In an in-depth chat with David Law, Bates d...

13 Apr 201534min

Miami Review (well, sort of) & the Big On-Court Coaching Debate

Miami Review (well, sort of) & the Big On-Court Coaching Debate

David takes time out of his busy commentary schedule to join Catherine for a discussion of all things Miami Open, including the brilliance of Serena Williams & Novak Djokovic, the rise of Carla Suarez...

6 Apr 201538min

Michael Downey - The four year plan for British Tennis

Michael Downey - The four year plan for British Tennis

The man in charge of British Tennis, LTA CEO Michael Downey, exclusively talks to David & Catherine about his blueprint for progress - 'it starts with participation and ends with participation' - GB D...

30 Mar 201527min

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