Tennis And Bagels Podcast

Big tennis tournaments are finally here!! Follow Luke, brand ambassador for @CrackedRacquets on Twitter and Instagram @lmoorhead24 Join us as we make horrible predictions for the WTA Premiere tournament of Cincinatti, or actually the Western and Southern Open in New York this year because of the pandemic. Luke and I picked Petra Kvitova and Karolina Pliskova, while Vansh picked Naomi Osaka. Vansh, you are our only hope of giving this podcast any credibility now. Why no one picked Serena Williams is beyond me... Follow Vansh Vermani on twitter @vanshv2kFollow Tennis and Bagels: Twitter @AndRolenbergInstagram @tennisandbagels Facebook/tennisandbagels Thank you for listening! What are YOUR picks?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throughout tennis history, exceptional players have blown our minds with extraordinary seasons. Unbelievable winning streaks and percentages, great head to head against their biggest rivals, swapping most of the Grand Slams plus several titles, and more accomplishments that made records still yet to be broken - and we're talking from seasons as early as 1969.With the immense knowledge from Steve Flink, tennis historian, journalist, and writer, and the investigative talents and in-depth analysis of Vansh Vermani, tennis enthusiast and writer for Cracked Rackets, we go through 4 of those stellar seasons: - Guillermo Vilas 1977- John McEnroe 1984- Andre Agassi 1999- Roger Federer 2006It was just a wonderful time listening to Steve talk and immerse us in the exact time and context of these mighty players, the greatest of all time. I hope you enjoy it, this episode was one of the most fun and humbling to record.Follow Steve Flink on twitter @@sflinko and MAKE SURE you get his new book: Pete Sampras: Greatness Revisited, coming out September 1st 2020! Follow Vansh Vermani on twitter @vanshv2kFollow Tennis and Bagels:Twitter @AndRolenbergInstagram @tennisandbagelsFacebook/tennisandbagelsThanks for listening!!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steffi Graf remains the only player ever, male or female, to have won the Golden Slam, which is winning all 4 Grand Slams and the Olympic Gold medal in the same season. In this episode, I am joined by Vansh Vermani, a tennis enthusiast and writer for Cracked Racquets (follow them @CrackedRacquets). That season was remarkable no matter how you look at it. She was distributing bagels like it's no one's business, only lost 2 sets in all 4 slams, and an overall 13 sets to 148 in the season overall, losing only 3 matches. Regarded by most as the greatest season of all time, Steffi Graf's incredible year of dominance deserves an episode done solely for herself.It is also worth remembering: only 3 other players have won all 4 slams plus the Olympic Gold in their careers, not in the same year: Andre Agassi in 1996, Nadal in his great 2008 season, and Serena Williams finally achieved the Career Golden Slam in 2012. Follow Vansh for great tennis stats and commentary on twitter @vanshv2kFollow Tennis and Bagels Podcast:Instagram: @tennisandbagelsFacebook: /tennisandbagelsTwitter: @AndRolembergThanks for listening!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Murray carried the weight of a nation for most of his career. His accomplishments in an era of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer are absolutely mind blowing. Some say: there's the Big 3, then Murray, then everybody else. But he failed several times before getting there. Before he could win Wimbledon, he had to lose it. A very painful loss to Roger Federer in 2012, after being a set up then losing in 4 sets.And then, redemption: a rematch came quicker then anyone anticipated, on the grounds of SW19 again, where Murray had a chance to redeem himself in front of his home crowd and give them something to appease their longing. In straight sets, Murray would win the biggest title of his career so far. What awaited next is history.Could Andy Murray have won the US Open that year if he hadn't won the Olympics? Could he had won against Djokovic in the 2013 Wimbledon final without the US Open? Could he had finished the long wait for a male British Wimbledon champion since Fred Perry did it in 1938 without any of these 2 titles? The stars aligned for Andy Murray to make history. All he needed to do was stick to the plan. And stick to the plan he did. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the US Open coming soon, or at least with the promise of it, we have to wonder as tennis fans who are the favourites to win. Several issues make this call more complicated then ever, because of the pandemic: will the lack of fans in the stands affect the players? Will it be negatively or positively? How important really is that courts aren't empty? What about the draws: is the playing field compromised? Are exhibition tournaments and matches making tennis players more tired or more match fit?Even still, it is hard to call someone else other than Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Serena Williams to win. Especially Nadal at Roland Garros.Speaking of Serena, the GOAT title might also be on the line, with interesting conditions to get there by tying Margaret Court's Grand Slam tally in some very similar conditions to when the Australian used to play, and win tennis majors.It will be an interesting tennis season to come back to when it's all over.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is the Tennis GOAT? The Greatest Of All Times is a discussion that goes beyond tennis, spanning through all sports. Players of many generations who redefined the game. But is there a single tennis player who is truly worthy of being the GOAT? I welcome Owen Lewis, writer of the blog The Racket (https://theracket.home.blog/), as we discuss tennis players in the Open Era, in particular the Big Three, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. What are their cases to claim the ultimate title? Dive in with us through several statistics such as head to head, court versatility, weeks at number one, and the most elusive record of all time: number of Grand Slams won, which Federer currently holds the record for at 20 total.At some point, maybe a women's GOAT? Hopefully! Feel free to leave a message through Anchor! This heated debate will never end.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 has not been the greatest for tennis. Lots of drama, lots of controversies, not a lot of tennis. We, as fans, do enjoy some of that off-court action and want to know what's up with the stars. But 90% of the time, we actually want to watch tennis being played. Unbelievable shots, rallies, sets, matches tournaments, that's what we live for! So, thanks, Wimbledon, for putting up the classics for us. But, in the spirit that tennis will resume normally in 2021, I want to start thinking about the craziest predictions for the tournament at SW19 where most call the Temple of Tennis. Federer winning his 21st grand slam? Serena Williams tying Margaret Court's record of 24? Tsitsipas beating Djokovic in the semis? How about Coco Gauff making the final? It's so far away, I just couldn't help but go nuts with predictions. And I will make sure I'll remember them next year (when I will be right.) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's the sheet: https://bit.ly/TheUltimatePerfectPlayer !!! Download it and come up with the ULTIMATE PERFECT player yourself and let me and your friends know about this so you can have tons of fun and intense discussions :DFederer's or Nadal's forehand? Djokovic, Murray, or Wawrinka for the backhand? And what about a lot of other shots, such as tactical slice, running forehand, flat and top spin shots? Surely the difference becomes minimal. But the tiniest differences can turn a match around. Who has the best shot in an obscure, incredibly specific category (that I made up, pretty much?)And to top it off, what even is "mental" game? Here I say it has to do with creativity, strategy, toughness, focus, consistency, accuracy, and desire to win. What the heck are those even? And do they even matter that much? So many questions!!! Here is partially, my ULTIMATE PERFECT PLAYER from the ATP Tour! Counting all generations in the Open Era of tennis :)Hope you enjoy this episode!Check out all my most relevant links right here: https://linktr.ee/TennisAndBagels--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These times are just nuts. No one knows what's the next day going to look like, what kind of crazy information we will receive, and what are the next problems we will face. After so many weird exhibitions full of controversies for all imaginable reasons, now we see a light at the end of the tunnel... or do we? With the completely crazy calendar the ATP just put out and the divisive US Open Tennis 2020, not to mention the Roland Garros saga, it honestly feels like things are going to happen only when they happen. Nothing is certain, and we need to see to believe.Articles I mentioned and used for research:https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/52964076https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/11/sports/tennis/us-open-2020-plans.html#click=https://t.co/uvwg783hMKhttps://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29313288/usta-plans-us-open-start-aug-31https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29312431/ash-barty-joins-players-expressing-concern-us-open-timing?fbclid=IwAR21ypTA6df-JjjoN1OaHllmuijb3tb7qzKgPMuuJwEd4oR3siu3DC24MnEhttps://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29245720/us-open-plan-works-including-group-flights-covid-19-testshttps://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29281796/novak-djokovic-impossible-play-us-open-extreme-protocolshttps://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/29283446/usta-cuts-jobs-closes-new-york-office-amid-pandemichttps://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2020/06/new-timing-roland-garros-might-also-mean-new-conditions/89053/https://www.essentiallysports.com/french-open-2020-announces-revamped-format-wta-atp-tennis-news/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great talk with Martijn Kentie, Marketing and Sponsorship Manager at Tennis Quebec! We went from how quarantine has affected us personally to discussing the possible comeback of the pro tour in the Rogers Cup by Tennis Canada and the US Open, that would hold a tournament with heavy restrictions on players.We also discussed Tennis Quebec's health measures to ensure playing tennis remains a possibility during the pandemic and how the rules affect players from our province.Make sure to check out all measures, the comeback plan phases, and all updates from Tennis Quebec at their website: http://tennis.qc.ca/You can also find graphics for posters so you can hang those on the walls and fences of the tennis court you help with upkeeping!Full recommendations guidelines for phase 2 (FR): http://tennis.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/LIGNES-DIRECTRICES-Phase-2-2020-06-10.pdfGuidelines poster (FR): http://tennis.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-RECOMMANDATIONS-V13-mise-%C3%A0-jour-10-06-2020v2.pdf--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, MaliVai Washington, the Williams Sisters, Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Jo Wilfred Tsonga and many more. They contributed and continue to contribute to bring the sport I love forward. But they are valued, not because they are accomplished tennis players, but because they are humans and their lives matter. Black Lives Matter.Ways to help:Always have a call to action: Just posting and arguing when it's trending is not enough. In fact, if you don't post anything and do your work to help at any level you can, it's better than trying to get a stamp of approval by using hashtags.General info/USA centredhttps://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/?fbclid=IwAR0KzV2dtm_72lbqqI1X59xPPNGLhJMat4rFA1XXzvOHInuF5ddOlyigNrIhttps://blacklivesmatter.comhttps://www.obama.org/anguish-and-action/https://secure.actblue.com/donate/movement-4-black-lives-1https://www.thecut.com/article/george-floyd-protests-how-to-help-where-to-donate.htmlUKhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/rip-belly-mujingahttps://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk/support-us/donate/Canadahttps://fr.gofundme.com/f/toronto-protestor-bail-fund?fbclid=IwAR0gQ8OnpBWI80nhLqXHXsK8y-_fUkeIFh4jsA8wZtdSngwtgTed0YWqmKQhttps://fr.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-regishttps://laruchequebec.com/projet/protegeons-montreal-nord-ensemble-7183/?fbclid=IwAR3jv-p6GsI-bOUDOsaF7kaQ_FATKtDtGcVi1D_CbpVOhDM4PfGt82iH26oDocs links and informationhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edithttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjZMORRVuv-I-qo4B0YfmOTqIOa3GUS207t5iuLZmyA/preview?pru=AAABcp-oKuw*zFJAYx_-WuWPyKMcG41JXQOther ways to help:Work with non-black people in your entourage against racismTalk to them about difficult topics, recommend some of these and other resourcesChallenge them to look deeper into yourselvesLook to help at the local and community levels. These you have to do for yourselvesThink deeply on who you are voting for in the next elections at all levelshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcpts7NI*JKS17wbdjLSU1oH2wjjAsghttps://blacklivesmattervancouver.com/2017/05/03/black-lives-matter-statement-on-surrey-police-brutality-incident/https://twitter.com/thEMANacho/status/1267609472589090816?s=20Also watch 13th and Dear White People on Netflix--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is Gustavo Guga Kuerten? He was more than the title of this podcast describes. Watching him play is a fantastic experience, and Kafelnikov, Roland Garros champion in 1996, described him as the Tennis Picasso.In this episode, I talk about Guga's career, and specifically about his triumphs in Roland Garros in 1997, 2000 and 2001. His story and career are anyhitng but ordinary. Full of 5 set thrillers, big scalps on all his tournaments in an era filled with grand slam champions hungry for more! What Guga did was truly an extraordinary, timeless achievement, with his career, and at Roland Garros.Here's the page at Roland Garros website where you can find more info on Guga: http://gustavo-kuerten.rolandgarros.com/en/Stay healthy and safe!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I did my first interview of the podcast with a great friend of mine with whom I used to hit some balls the past few years before he moved away. We talk about how we grow in, learn, and enjoy tennis as people who are not professionally tied to it, but only in our spare time. The love of the sport is still very real, and following shorter clips online is a great way to enjoy the sport. Thanks Fred!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These past weeks saw another off court face-off in the tennis world. Dominic Thiem, world no.3, made some comments about lower ranked players and ended up questioning their professionalism, making it look like he believed everyone started on the same foot. He has made comments now explaining himself, but sadly the PR damage was done. Ines Ibbou, and Algerian female player ranked around the 600's made an open letter video explaining her situation and many more others' struggles, asking simply for some respect. I fully agree with that stance she takes in the letter, as I go on an explain how I had a dream of becoming a professional tennis player too, but sadly that is not what God had in store for me and many obstacles proved themselves insurmountable. However, I will continue to love the game forever, and this podcast is proof that I still want to be involved in it however I can!Peace. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It all started with a tweet. Roger Federer was "wondering" whether the ATP and WTA, the two professional tennis associations for men and women, should merge into one body. This sounds like a great idea, fun and progressive. But wait; does it really? Should one stop to think about it a little bit, it turns out the whole history surrounding it, plus major issues regarding gender (i.e. women in sports) are not as easily brushed aside simply by a merger. Consequences could be greater than we think. So we must think about it. And decision makers should follow up after this big revelation.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week from Monday until today, Thursday, a tennis tournament was held. But how? Everything is closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak!! The answer: VIDEO GAMES!!! The gaming world is very dear to me. I love gaming, and I love tennis games. This tournament is in a rough stage, but I believe there is a major opportunity there to reach a new market. In this episode I comment on what I think was good about the Mutua Madrid Virtual Pro, and what I thought was not so good. You can also watch the short review I made of the game,c called Tennis World Tour, on Facebook /tennisandbagels or on Insagram IGTV @tennisandbagels!Follow my podcast and my profiles on Facebook and Instagram for content weekly :D--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I finally reach the dawn of the Open Era, the one we live in and watch today on our televisions and computers. I talk about the consequences the war had in the world of tennis, albeit briefly, and in SW19. Finally, I reach the period where tennis giants such as Margaret Court, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, and Roy Emerson make their appearances and start setting their all-time records. Hope you enjoy!Follow me on Instagram: @tennisandbagelsLike my Facebook page: /tennisandbagels--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is an informative episode about the history of the most famous tennis tournament in the world: Wimbledon, The Championships. Here, I describe and comment a little on the most influential people in the history of the Grand Slam, such as players and founders.Wimbledon is arguably the single most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, and it's history spans now across 3 different centuries, and there is where the very sport of tennis as we love today, was born. I had to leave out too many great information, but I tried to focus on a timeline of major events and players that made Wimbledon and tennis wha they are today.Grab some strawberries and cram, and hope you enjoy this episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was a little rushed in, so sorry if the quality isn't as great! This match is considered by many as the best match of all time. It was certainly one of the greatest, no doubt about it, not just because of great tennis, but because of what it meant at the time: the establishment of Nadal as a force to be recognized in tennis not just on clay, and the end of Federer's complete dominance of the tour and a 5 year streak of winning Wimbledon.A match for the ages!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk about and rank my top 5 WTA players who are active still. There is still so much more about them, it was already difficult to keep this episode under an hour!Throughout, I also make comments on a few differences between the WTA and ATP tour, and leave my suggestion that there could be a tournament like the Elite Trophy and a revision of the rankings system in the ATP tour.What are your favourite players?Thanks for listening, liking and sharing!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is my list of my *favourite* (not the players I think are the BEST) players on the ATP tour! I drop a big bomb at the end, I know the last guy I talk about is a big opinion divider.I am going to make more lists, now that the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 outbreak has caused the cancellation, of many tournaments, and will likely continue to cause more.I also mention 2 specific accounts on twitter for you to follow - related to tennis, obviously lol. Here they are:@kristieahn - hilarious comments and savage tik toks (which are also super relatable as a tennis player)@stanwawrinka - hilarious photos and challenges--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horrible things are happening. The disease shouldn't be as deadly as it has been, and the best way to avoid more bad numbers and bad news is to make sacrifices. These included cancelling a large chunk of the tennis season. Trying to be a little positive, I focus my attention on what the news might mean for the tennis world, and how unbelievably bored a lot of us are right now that we are trying our best to stay at home. An epidemic of boredom is a small price to pay in order to keep the outbreak under control.In other news, how the heck does Roland Garros expect to happen in September? Nothing makes sense. Ah, the French.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Because of the Corona Virus, or COVID-19, Indian Wells, which had issued new health guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus, now won't be held this year anymore. Miami says they'll go on, but at this point, uncertainty is the rule, not the exception. And this will likely affect other tournaments and sporting events - mainly the Tokyo Olympics. I think all eyes will be turning there really soon if the crisis doesn't get under heavy control and fast. Hopefully there will be some tennis, and Indian Wells will be the only casualty, but especially now we cannot know for sure.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just to clarify: I think watching Challenger tournaments on a SCREEN is boring. Pretty much and live professional match is good, and I am all for better pay and opportunity for lower ranked players, especially because talent is not at all the defining variable in anyone's career's equation. I would love to go out and watch a challenger in Granby, or Quebec, for example!Also, Another thing that will get structure from now on is the naming scheme lol this has been all over the place. Anyway, Weekly recaps include for this week mostly the WTA. Kenin and Svitolina should be dangerous next week. Indian Wells draws not out, so I only talk about the fact that I want a Djokovic Nadal final. And, to cap this episode, still ranting about the WTA and ATP's digital presence. I am a consumer, and it is my right to be annoying (but I recognize the difficulty level of applying changes)Thanks for Listening !--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's incredibly hard to cover 2 weeks in 30 minutes. There's obviously way too much info, but I tried to focus on what mattered, firstly in an overall tennis view, then on Canadians (which I really want to see doing well), and my own interests. So, Big 3 giving no signs of relenting, Roger Federer skipping clay court season and Indian Wells and Miami because of a knee surgery, shout outs to Canadians doing well (get better soon, Bianca!) and a personal shout out to Thiago Wild, a Brazilian who just won his first ATP title!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick episode as there's not much going on around the tennis world. Clijsters is back from retirement (again), Pospisil drinks more maple syrup, Auger-Aliassime makes the final of Rotterdam but loses to an in-form Monfils. And seriously, why the heck can't the ATP and WTA and any other tennis organization upload good quality video? Not in content, just image quality sucks so much. Just why. It's 2020, for crying out loud.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk a little bit about the Australian Open Champions, new gen, Big Three, Serena Williams, and the year to come. Not too much because at this point you all already know everything that happened lol. And I'm switching times to MONDAYS so that I will be a bit fresher in terms of the events I am talking about! Thanks for listening  :)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My thoughts on how the Australian Open app has been terrible until I decided to talk about it. And a lot of talking about the ATP next gen: are they going to be able to finally challenge the Big 3? Is a new generation of female players rising to dominate the game and become all-time greats? I don't have a clue, I can watch about 40% of all matches I want to watch. But I can hope, and the end of the first Grand Slam of the year may hold some answers once champions arise.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What I think about the ATP Cup and some thoughts on the Australian Open this year, and why I think this decade is shaping up to be very interesting in both Women's and Men's tennis because of the new players coming in. Still would love for Djokovic to keep his title though :)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tennis-and-bagels/messageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tennis-and-bagels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.