
Andy Murray's Agony; As the 2018 tennis season kicks off in earnest, Catherine & David meet in familiar surrounds to discuss the notable absentees (Murray, Djokovic, Serena, Wawrinka, Nishikori) and their prospects of a swift return.
Andy Murray's Agony; As the 2018 tennis season kicks off in earnest, there are still some notable absences, probably most notable the man who was World No 1 this time last year, Andy Murray, who has made a gut-wrenching statement declaring that he may require surgery on his injured hip. That is discussed, along with the continued injury absence of Murray's rival, Novak Djokovic, and the persistent speculation surrounding Serena Williams' return to Tour action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Jan 201845min

Battle of the Sexes - The Catherine Whitaker Review; Sexism and Attitudes To Sexual Orientation - Where Is Tennis Now?
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 Dec 201725min

The Tennis Podcast Year End Awards (and a few bits of coaching news)
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 Dec 20171h 3min

The Tennis Podcast 2018
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 Dec 20175min

Davis Cup Final Day Three - France Finally Taste Davis Cup Glory Again
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

Davis Cup Final Day 2 - Gasquet/Herbert win doubles thriller to give France the edge
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

Davis Cup Final Day One; Goffin & Tsonga Emphatic Winners - Doubles set to be crucial
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

Davis Cup Final Preview - Yannick Noah's Gasquet Gamble
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






















