US Open Day 11 - Bad, Bizarre, Brilliant: Women’s semis reviewed; Men’s semis preview

US Open Day 11 - Bad, Bizarre, Brilliant: Women’s semis reviewed; Men’s semis preview

Women's semi-final night at the US Open has delivered guaranteed drama in recent years, and Thursday night was no exception. Catherine, David and Matt discuss Aryna Sabalenka's mental resilience to come back from 0-6 down to win despite all her Grand Slam baggage, whether Madison Keys will have any regrets despite a great performance, how Coco Gauff vs Karolina Muchova went from horror show to absolute thriller, and the climate protest which interrupted play for more than 45 minutes. Our men's semi final preview includes a lovely chat between David and Bryan Shelton, father of Ben.


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Stan the Man - French Open Review plus Special Grass Court Preview

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 Juni 201550min

Arantxa Sanchez Vicario - Backing Rafa For No.10, Her 4-3 Record vs. Serena, Favourite Career Memories, WTA Finals Ambassador

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 Juni 201518min

French Open 2015 Preview - The Draw! Nadal vs. Djokovic Quarterfinal! What’s Mauresmo Really Like? Special Guest - Carol Bouchard

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 Maj 201542min

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 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 Maj 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’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 Maj 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 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 Maj 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 women's side, topics include the 'sophomore freefall' of Genie Bouchard and the split between Agnieszka Radwanska and Martina Navratilova.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Djokovic. Can anyone beat him, and if so, by whom, how, when and where? Where is Rafa Nadal in his progress towards and intended tenth French Open title, and what of the other runners and riders?     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Apr 201516min

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