Perfect tennis dinner companions, will ATP-WTA unity last, and is it ok to support Tennys Sandgren?

The 1973 Battle of the Sexes between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs was a landmark event in so many ways, and this cinematic telling of the story has been reviewed extensively in recent months. But not by Catherine Whitaker of The Tennis Podcast. Not until now. In this special edition podcast, Catherine gives her verdict on the film as a piece of entertainment, including her views on the performances of Emma Stone as Billie Jean King and Steve Carrell as Bobby Riggs.Catherine and David Law also discuss sexism and attitudes to sexual orientation in tennis, how far we have come, and how far we still have to go.The Tennis Podcast is presented by broadcasters Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport, BBC 5 Live) and David Law (BBC 5 Live, BT Sport). It is produced weekly throughout the year, and daily at the Grand Slam tournaments, in association with Telegraph Sport and Eurosport. www.TheTennisPodcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Des 201725min

With the whopping four weeks of tennis' off-season well underway, Catherine & David are missing the sport so much they've decided to record a special '2017 Awards' edition of `The Tennis Podcast, which includes hotly disputed categories such as 'player of the year', 'meltdown of the year' and 'comeback of the year'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Des 20171h 3min

We want to continue to produce the Tennis Podcast in 2018, and to make it better than ever. But to do that, we need your help! Please take just 5 minutes to hear why we are asking, and how you can help us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Des 20175min

As France lift the tenth Davis Cup title in their illustrious history, and the first following a 16 year drought, Catherine reports in for a final time from Lille to recount one of the most electric moments in French tennis history. Pouille was the hero of the hour, clinching the fifth and decisive rubber, so what could this experience propel him to achieve in his individual career? And what of David Goffin, a hero in his own right for Belgium, but leaving Lille bitterly empty-handed. Hear the thoughts of Catherine and David, as well as a very moving exclusive interview with French Team Captain Yannick Noah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Nov 201737min

In the aftermath of France's scintillating four set doubles victory over Belgium, Catherine reports in from Lille to tell David about what French Captain Yannick Noah has said is the greatest atmosphere he's ever experienced. With France now leading 2-1, they can clinch their first Davis Cup title in 16 years if Tsonga seals victory over Goffin on Sunday. But what Goffin forces a fifth and decisive rubber....? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Nov 201731min

Emphatic victories for the Belgian Number One David Goffin & French Number One Jo Wilfried Tsonga have left the Davis Cup Final poised at 1-1 going into day two, which leaves David & Catherine to speculate about who will take to the court in the crucial doubles rubber. We get insights from Team Captains Johan Van Herck and Yannick Noah, and we hear the visceral reaction of the 27,000 fans inside the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Nov 201732min

On the eve of the Davis Cup Final between France and Belgium, Catherine reports in from the 29000 seater Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille to bring us all the news from the draw, as well as an exclusive insight from French Team Captain Yannick Noah as to why he made some quite controversial 11th hour changes to his team selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Nov 201734min

In the wake of the final match of the 2017 ATP Tour season at London's O2 Arena, Catherine, David & The Telegraph's Simon Briggs analyse a breakthrough moment in the career of Grigor Dimitrov, the newly crowned ATP Finals Champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Nov 201750min