Queen's Day 1 - Jonas Bjorkman Exclusive, Rafa Returns, Lleyton Leaves With His Head Held High
Epic matches, thrilling comebacks and the return of one of the greatest and most popular tennis players of all time. That was day one at the Aegon Championships, a day when Lleyton Hewitt was forced to call time on his Queen’s Club singles career. We review Monday’s action in the company of Andy Murray’s former coach Miles Maclagan, talk exclusively to one of his current coaches, Jonas Bjorkman, and Catherine Whitaker speaks to Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka. Four-time champion Roy Emerson is celebrated in Legends of Queen’s, John Isner takes part in Moet Moments - our 60-second tennis quiz - and another listener challenges Catherine to predict the results on day 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Jun 201528min
Queen's Preview - Hewitt Prepares For Final Bow, Dimitrov's Defence; Kyrgios And The Bizarre Impulse Buy
In a special series of daily shows, the Aegon Championships Tennis Podcast in association with the Telegraph includes chat about the on-court action, interviews with the biggest stars and special tributes to the tournament’s legends (today, Rod Laver). In the podcast - a free, downloadable, tennis radio show - Lleyton Hewitt looks ahead to competing at The Queen’s Club for the final time, Andy Murray talks coaching set-ups, and Nick Kyrgios tells us about a bizarre impulse buy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Jun 201524min
Stan the Man - French Open Review plus Special Grass Court Preview
David & Catherine meet at the immaculate grass courts of the Queen's Club to review a sensational conclusion to Roland Garros 2015 and to look ahead eagerly to the grass court season. Plus a special interview with Graham Kimpton - head groundskeeper at the Queen's Club - and Clive Brunskill - lead tennis photographer at Getty images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Jun 201550min
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario - Backing Rafa For No.10, Her 4-3 Record vs. Serena, Favourite Career Memories, WTA Finals Ambassador
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario won the Roland Garros title three time, including her incredible victory as a 17-year-old in 1989. The Spaniard joins Catherine Whitaker to talk about her new role as a WTA Finals Ambassador, the Legends Classic she will play against Martina Navratilova in Singapore, and to look ahead to week two of the 2015 French Open.Will Rafa Nadal win a 10th title? Yes, she says. How did she amass a 4-3 career record against Serena Williams? Arantxa explains all. And what were her memories of that incredible first win in Paris? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Jun 201518min
French Open 2015 Preview - The Draw! Nadal vs. Djokovic Quarterfinal! What’s Mauresmo Really Like? Special Guest - Carol Bouchard
The draw has been made for the French Open, and Catherine Whitaker is joined in the media cafe in Roland Garros by esteemed French journalist Carol Bouchard. What to make of a quarterfinal that could pit Djokovic against Nadal? What does that mean for the winner, for Federer, for Murray, for everyone!? What is Amelie Mauresmo really like? Carol gives us the lowdown. And who does she think will come out on top in the GB vs. France Davis Cup tie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Mai 201542min
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 upcoming French Open? Which of the young guns most excites her? Can Serena Williams surpass Steffi Graf Grand Slams singles titles won? And Serena vs. Martina - what would have happened? Plus, Rafael Nadal's battle with nerves, Novak Djokovic's dominance, and Andy Murray's opportunity. Finally, Catherine Whitaker returns from our European clay court swing with a spring in her step and plenty of thoughts, opinions and dodgy predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Mai 201533min
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’s view that he is now second favourite for the French Open. And what of Nadal? Plus, a Rome preview, including the return of Novak Djokovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Mai 201528min
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 the issue passionately.Our special guest is the last man to captain Great Britain to the Davis Cup final - Paul Hutchins, who recalls the final in which John McEnroe played his first ever Davis Cup rubber, how he got the best out of the Lloyd brothers, and what he thinks Dan Maskell might have made of tennis today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Mai 20151h 1min
