Davis Cup Final Day One - Guests Simon Reed & Colin Fleming
After an intriguing first two rubbers of the Davis Cup final between Belgium and GB, David is joined by Eurosport commentator Simon Reed, and pundit Colin Fleming to dissect the ins and outs of day one, including a standout two sets from Kyle Edmund. The trio analyse Edmund's performance, as well as Andy Murray's efforts against Ruben Bemelmens to level the tie at 1-1. Plus the trio look ahead to Saturday's all-important doubles rubber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Nov 201518min
Davis Cup Final Preview - Andy Murray 'Pumped'; Goffin Ready; Edmund To Make Debut In Final
After a week of uncertainty, the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas final is all set to take place in Ghent, Belgium, and The Tennis Podcast brings you the lowdown from courtside on the day that the draw was made.Joining presenter David Law were the Telegraph’s Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs and British Eurosport presenter Rob Curling to discuss the news that Kyle Edmund will make his debut (IN THE FINAL!), and Andy Murray will open against the unheralded Ruben Bemelmans.What has the atmosphere been like in Belgium with all that has been going on? What are the strategies behind the team selections, and who will win?We also hear from a ‘pumped’ Murray, and Paul Hutchins - the captain of the team when Britain last reached the final in 1978.The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. www.wearetennis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Nov 201523min
ATP World Tour Finals Review; Novak Djokovic & One of the Best Ever Tennis Seasons
Amid the dismantling of the O2 Arena tennis court, David & Catherine meet to digest a fascinating World Tour Finals ending in the 'Groundhog Day scenario' of an emphatic Novak Djokovic victory. So has this been the most dominant ever tennis season from one individual? And will the Serb remain as dominant in 2016?Plus we discuss a breakthrough week for Rafael Nadal, and look ahead to the Davis Cup Final, the staging of which is currently mired in doubt and fear due to the terror alert in the Belgian capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Nov 201524min
ATP World Tour Finals Preview, Predictions, Gossip; Tim Henman Is Going To The Davis Cup Final, As a Fan!
The draw has been made, the groups are set, and the ATP World Tour Finals are about to get underway.So, it’s time for a pre-tournament Tennis Podcast to talk it over. David Law and Catherine Whitaker pick their semifinalists, finalists and champion.And in an interview conducted with Tim Henman a few weeks ago, we discover that the great man will be at the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas final, as a fan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Nov 201535min
John McEnroe Predicts GB Victory; Big Four Becomes Big One; Venus Back In Top Ten
With the tennis of Novak Djokovic once again suggesting that the 'Big Four' has become a 'Big One', Andy Murray now takes to the clay to try to balance preparation for the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas final with a need to concentrate on the ATP World Tour Finals at the 02. Phew!John McEnroe tells us about 1978, when he played his first Davis Cup singles rubbers in the final against Great Britain. He also predicts victory for Britain this time.Meanwhile, Catherine and David reveal their tennis wish for 2016. It involves Venus Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Nov 201539min
Jedi Radwanska Wins WTA Finals; Federer Conquers Nadal In Basel; American Teens; Off-season Debate
Agnieszka Radwanska is the champion of the 2015 WTA Finals in Singapore, Roger Federer edged Rafael Nadal in the 34th instalment of their rivalry, and Andy Murray has confirmed that he intends to play the ATP World Tour Finals at the 02 Arena.Catherine and David get together to talk it over, and we also hear about a new teenage generation of American players who have a nation expecting. Oh, and Catherine is furious with someone. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Nov 201544min
Marat Safin - Breaking Racquets, Facing Federer, Hall of Fame reaction, Life In Parliament; WTA Finals Preview
Marat Safin is an exclusive guest on the Tennis Podcast this week. The two-time Grand Slam champion talks to our reporter David Lewy at the Kia Motor Champions Cup about facing Federer, his major titles, and the racquets he smashed along the the way. He also gives an insight into his new life in Parliament and explains why he feels Grand Slam titles were harder to win in the era in which he played. Meanwhile, Catherine Whitaker is in Singapore for the WTA Finals and talks to David Law about the vibe ahead of the year-end event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Okt 201530min
Dominant Djokovic - Appreciated but not universally adored. Yet...
After a week where Novak Djokovic won yet another Masters Series title in Shanghai and cemented his place even more firmly as the most dominant player on the ATP World Tour, David & Catherine meet (you guessed it, in the Putney Exchange shopping centre) to discuss his stranglehold over the rest. Is he getting better? How do you stop him? And why he isn’t held in the same esteem as previously dominant players, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal? Other topics from the world of tennis this week include Nick Kyrgios, who is edging closer to triggering a ban after incurring another fine in Shanghai, plus David & Catherine’s thoughts on which, if any, of the current crop of ‘young guns’ is best equipped to pose a future challenge to Djokovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Okt 201539min
