BJK Cup Finals Day 5 - Sara Errani, what did you just do?!

We didn't quite get through the scheduled 87 matches because of more rain, but the tournament finally got moving on Wednesday, and Catherine, David and Matt review the best of it. There's chat about Petra Kvitova surviving, Stefanos Tsitsipas feeling empty after his win over Dominic Thiem, Frances Tiafoe talking up his prospects, Daniil Medvedev being on his best behaviour, Marta Kostyuk getting her first Top 10 win over Maria Sakkari, and much more. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Juli 20231h 6min

Persistent rain meant that only 8 matches were finished on Tuesday and that Catherine, David and Matt needed to shelter from the rain for the Day 2 pod. There's chat about Roger Federer's return to Wimbledon, a nervy start from Elena Rybakina, lots of great shot-making from Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur, an efficient win and a new service motion for Andy Murray, Aryna Sabalenka's first match back after the Russia and Belarus ban, and a look ahead to Day 3 with an eye-watering 87 singles matches on the schedule. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Juli 202358min

Day 1 of Wimbledon is in the books, and after a slow start due to rain, the day came to life as Sofia Kenin rediscovered her 2020 Australian Open form to beat Coco Gauff in a thrilling, high-quality three-setter. Catherine, David and Matt discuss that, the state of Gauff's game, Venus Williams' special return to Centre Court which ended in unfortunate fashion, victories for Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic which were interrupted by rain, tough days for Dan Evans, Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime, and long queues to get in. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Juli 20231h 3min

Lots of the big name players have been into the Wimbledon interview room, and Catherine, David and Matt are here to tell you all about it. There's chat about a Venus Williams scoop courtesy of David, Iga Swiatek's approach to improving on grass, Aryna Sabalenka's decision not to talk politics this tournament, how Ons Jabeur is feeling being back at Wimbledon after reaching the final, some (minor) shade from Coco Gauff towards Sofia Kenin, a very confident and very relaxed looking Novak Djokovic, how Andy Murray plans to use his experience this fortnight, and the players' response to questions about possible Saudi Arabian investment in tennis. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Juli 20231h 3min

Catherine, David and Matt are sheltering from the rain at Wimbledon to discuss the draws and preview the tournament. There's chat about great draws for Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic, the gasp that went around the room as Venus Williams drew Elina Svitolina, and a fun section involving Andy Murray, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Juni 20231h 3min

Carlos Alcaraz is the new Queen’s champion, Petra Kvitova and Jelena Ostapenko are Wimbledon contenders after their titles in Berlin and Birmingham, and Venus Williams has won a match on tour aged 43. Catherine, David and Matt discuss all of that, as well as a title out of nowhere for Alexander Bublik in Halle, news of Anett Kontaveit’s retirement, and potential Saudi investment in tennis. There's also our reaction to our own bit of news, that the pod will be streamed Live from Wimbledon each night throughout The Championships in an exciting new partnership with the All England Club. You can read the full story here - https://www.thetennispodcast.net/blog/2023/6/26/the-tennis-podcast-to-be-streamed-live-from-wimbledonOUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Juni 20231h 6min

Clay has turned to grass and Catherine, David and Matt are back to discuss the stories of the swing so far. Catherine has been at Queen's for media day and she relates what Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune had to say, Andy Murray is on a 10-match winning streak at Challenger level, Frances Tiafoe has become a Top 10 player for the first time, and British women had a great week in Nottingham, right when they needed it. OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Juni 20231h 4min

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the top of men's tennis after winning his 23rd major title at Roland Garros. Catherine, David and Matt discuss his 7-6 6-3 7-5 victory over Casper Ruud, his first set nerves, his extraordinary tiebreak record, the significance of the moment and how happy he seemed, and how motivated he is to keep winning. Elsewhere, we finally get to speak to Amelie Mauresmo about the night sessions and scheduling. ON LOCATION:The Tennis Podcast throughout Roland Garros is brought to you in association with On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider.On Location is the official Tour Operator for the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells in March, and we can tell you that their packages, via Steve Furgal’s International Tennis Tours, are now on sale for Indian Wells.If you would like to go to Indian Wells in style, and experience one of the most spectacular settings to watch professional tennis, staying in 4 or 5 star accommodation, get great tickets to watch the tennis and access to a hospitality suite to relax in between matches, click here.OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2023, including Tennis Re-Lived, listener questions pods, and Grand Slam review shows.Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Juni 20231h 21min