Episode 27 - Martina Hingis: How To Beat Serena; Life As No.1 At 16; Following In Lendl's Coaching Footsteps?
With the Australian Open in its second week, we speak to the great Martina Hingis, who reached the final six times in a row. Can anyone stop Serena Williams? What would she advise a player to do against Williams? And what is her opinion of some of the up-and-coming stars? Are the age rules right these days given that Hingis was the World No.1 at 16 and retired at 22? What does she think of Andy Murray, and the impact of Ivan Lendl, and would she ever like to take a similar coaching role? All questions answered.After the five-set classic between Stanislas Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic, we also ask you whether it’s time for a 5th set tie-break in the final set of all Grand Slam tournaments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 201352min
Australian Open Extra 2 - Federer, Djokovic, Murray - Who's looking best? Jankovic vs. Ivanovic / Venus vs. Sharapova predictions, Pink shoelace thoughts
The second round is complete (almost), the third round line-up is just about set, and Catherine and David are here to talk it through. Inevitable arguments take place about who is looking the best out of Federer, Djokovic and Murray, Catherine puts her neck on the line with ivanovic vs. Jankovivc and Venus vs. Sharapova, and the subject of Federer's pink shoelaces is discussed. In some depth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Jan 201311min
Australian Open Extra 1 - Top Seeds Cruise, Sloane and Laura On The Rise, And Sad News From The ATP
In our first Australian Open Extra, Catherine and David are joined by Sunday Times Tennis Correspondent Barry Flatman to talk through the first couple of days of action in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer cruised through, Serena Williams had a scare when she twisted an ankle, and her protege Sloane Stephens and Laura Robson both continued their rise with comfortable wins. On Tuesday, the tennis world received some very sad news about the Executive Chairman and President of the ATP, Brad Drewett, who is stepping down from his role because of ill health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Jan 201319min
Episode 26 - Australian Open Special; Big Interview - The Bryan Brothers (including the punch-up in the car)
The Australian Open Is here and David and Catherine are in Melbourne ready to go. We take a look at the draws, David tries to changes his predictions, much to Catherine's disgust, and you tell us your favourite Australian Open memories. In our big interview with the Bryan Brothers, we hear about their punch-up in the back of a car, the $5,000 guitar that got smashed in the process, and their thoughts on a combined singles and doubles ranking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Jan 201341min
Episode 25 - Ivan Lendl Special - What Makes Him Tick?
Ivan Lendl sits impassively in Andy Murray's corner, never smiling, rarely reacting. What is he thinking? Why did he want to coach Murray in the first place? And what was it like to be his opponent? In Episode 25, the Tennis Podcast tries to work out what makes the former World No.1 tick. We hear from Lendl, his long-time agent Jerry Solomon, the man that first introduced him to Murray - Darren Cahill, and Mats Wilander - who stood across the net from Lendl on 22 occasions. Meanwhile, after Catherine and David put their necks on the line with predictions for the season, this week's it's your turn with numerous Twitter contributions read out on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Jan 201345min
Episode 24 - 2013 Preview/Predictions, Heather Watson Interview, Mats Wilander's Watson View, Should Andy Murray Be Sir Andy?
2013 is upon us and that means a new tennis season! David and Catherine preview and predict what will happen in the new year, interview the British No.1 Heather Watson, and get the thoughts of Mats Wilander on what Watson needs to do to make it to the top without a killer shot. He thinks she can make a Grand Slam quarterfinal. Also, should Andy Murray have been given a Knighthood rather than an OBE? Some very strong opinions are aired! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Dec 201250min
Episode 23 - The Final Podcast of 2012, featuring Andrew Castle, Thomas Enqvist, Jeremy Bates, David and Catherine, In The Locker Room
The final podcast of 2012 sees David and Catherine chatting for half an hour with Andrew Castle, Jeremy Bates and Thomas Enqvist - inside the locker room at the Royal Albert Hall, home of the Statoil Masters Tennis.What does Andrew Castle remember about the day he put up a sign which read 'say no to the poll tax' during a final against Bates? Who do we all think will win the Australian Open? And which player from outside the Top 4 will be the next to win a Grand Slam title? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Dec 201230min
Episode 22 - Mats Wilander part 2 - Greatest Rival, Commentary Approach, 'That' Olympics Comment
In part 2 of our special interview with former World No.1 Mats Wilander, he talks about the two greatest rivals of his career, why he doesn't mind upsetting people when he commentates, and what he meant when he said 'the Olympic Games are just another stamp in my passport'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Nov 201210min
