Episode 15 - Goran Ivanisevic Interview Part One: 'I wasn't happy for 3 years after that 1998 Wimbledon final.'
In part one of our exclusive interview with Goran Ivanisevic, the Croatian talks about playing for his country while it was being torn apart by the Balkans War, how the weight of his wooden racquet created his now famous service action, and how he was unhappy for three years following his 1998 Wimbledon final defeat. Elsewhere, David and Catherine chat about the Shanghai Masters 1000 event, and David tries to get Catherine to reveal once and for all who she was supporting in that Ivanisevic vs. Pat Rafter Wimbledon final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Okt 201240min
Episode 14 - Davis Cup vs. Ryder Cup debate, Australian Open announces prize money, Neil Harman interview
After an extraordinarily exciting Ryder Cup, David Law and Catherine Whitaker debate whether the Davis Cup should change formats to tap into the success of golf's biannual team competition. On the day that the Australian Open announced its prize money increase, the plight of players outside the Top 100 is discussed, and in our big interview, we talk to the Tennis Correspondent of the Times newspaper in London, Neil Harman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Okt 201242min
Episode 13 - Laura Robson Special, including coach Zeljko Krajan interview; Is this the making of Tomas Berdych?
Following on from Andy Murray's victory at the US Open, David and Catherine discuss the continuing rise of 18-year-old Laura Robson. David gets a bit carried away with his predictions (again) and is sobered a little by the even-handed approach of Robson's coach Zelko Krajan, whom he spoke to in New York for BBC Radio 5 Live. The interview is reproduced here on the Tennis Podcast. We also review the Davis Cup and ask if Tomas Berdych is about to 'do a Djokovic'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Sep 201230min
Episode 12: Andy Murray - Grand Slam champion! Reaction from Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander, Sir Alex Ferguson, Kevin Spacey
After 76 years, Great Britain finally has a Grand Slam mens singles champion, and the Tennis Podcast reviews the heart-stopping moment that Andy Murray realised his dream. Courtesy of BBC Radio 5 Live, we bring you the reaction of Murray's coach Ivan Lendl, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey. We also talk to Mats Wilander, who predicts the No.1 ranking and multiple Grand Slam titles for Murray, and Billie-Jean King about the 'best women's US Open final ever'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Sep 201236min
Episode 11 - US Open Half-Term Report, Lindsay Davenport, Alex Corretja, Paul Annacone
As the US Open enters week two, Lindsay Davenport, Alex Corretja and Roger Federer's coach Paul Annacone join the Tennis Podcast to assess the first week. David is asked to explain how his two main predictions are out of the tournament before the halfway stage, and Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley assures everyone that there will be no boycott of the first Grand Slam tournament of 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Sep 201236min
Episode 10 - US Open preview with Mats Wilander; Arthur Ashe Tribute (featuring John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg)
In Episode 10 we preview the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, hearing predictions from Mats Wilander and Goran Ivanisevic. They both pick the same man as our presenters, while David comes up with a comical prediction in the women's tournament. Fifteen years since the Arthur Ashe Stadium was unveiled, the Tennis Podcast pays tribute to Arthur Ashe, with words from John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander, Cliff Drysdale and broadcaster/writer, Richard Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Aug 201224min
Grigor Dimitrov Interview - Federer Comparisons, Experimenting To Entertain, Long-Term Goals
In an interview first aired in Episode 4, Grigor Dimitrov tells the Tennis Podcast that he never set out to mimic Roger Federer. He also talks about how he used to experiment on the court just to entertain the crowds, but has now knuckled down and wants to compete for the sports' biggest prizes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Aug 201211min
Episode 9 - Marin Cilic Interview, Non-Top-4 Title Picks - Were They Any Good? No.
The gentle giant from Croatia, Marin Cilic is the special guest in Episode 9. He describes the moment he met Goran Ivanisevic for the first time, whether he feels privileged or cursed to be sharing an era with the Top 4 players, and what he would do with his perfect day off. David and Catherine also go over their non-top-4 picks for the Toronto title, and wish they had not bothered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Aug 201228min
