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Wimblepod No 6: A worrying Raducanu evening but great hope from Ons

Emma Raducanu's injury ending from courtside, Ons Jabeur's brilliance and why rain no longer matters to Wimbledon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 6, 202118 min

Wimbledon predictions: Why Djokovic still unbeatable and Swiatek should be favourite

The pod still don't think anyone can beat Novak Djokovic - and still don't know who will win the women's singles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 4, 20211h 8m

Wimblepod No 5: Andy Murray's last dance?

After Andy Murray bows out of Wimbledon in the third round, we ask: was it worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 202115 min

Wimblepod No 4: Who can stop Federer? Norrie, that's who (maybe)

Cam Norrie won through to the third round on Thursday and will now face Roger Federer on Saturday afternoon - which George and James may watch if they can work out what day it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 202119 min

Wimblepod No 3: Andy blooming Murray, what a player

Andy Murray keeps us all up at night - and we wouldn't have it any other way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 202114 min

Wimblepod No 2: On slippery courts and Serena's departure

Serena Williams crashed out of Wimbledon after only six games thanks to a slip and a leg injury that could - *could* - have ended her time at SW19 for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 202113 min

Wimblepod No 1: A quick look at the first day at Wimbledon

George and James consider Aryna Sabalenka, Andy Murray and even Katie Boulter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 20218 min

Wimbledon is here - fantasy tennis preview, draws galore and an insider's look at the bubble

George and James try to unpick both draws and justify their terrible fantasy teams while Calvin reveals the best and the worst thing about life in the Wimbledon bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202159 min

A glorious return - for Murray and the pod

We have been experiencing some technical difficulties that resulted in losing two recordings of pods in the last week. We can only apologise - and hope that this discussion of Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer - as well as Cam Norrie, Jack Draper and Matteo Berrettini - makes up for your weeks in the wilderness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 20211h 11m

Federer's pullout was untimely (discuss) + Serena losing her legs and Musetti's moment

Should Roger Federer have played the French Open at all? Will Serena Williams ever get a better chance to win No 24? What *was* Lorenzo Musetti thinking?It's all questions (and some answers) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 8, 202154 min

Osaka in reflection and parallels with Thiem as French Open field crumbles

We ask what we have learned - about Osaka, tennis and life - from Naomi Osaka's very public withdrawal from the French Open, what on earth has happened to Dominic Thiem and who gave the best press conferences ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 20211h 6m

Federer's French Open is a glorified practice week - but for Tsitsipas it's a chance to step up

Roger Federer's return to action was a disappointing defeat to Pablo Andujar, suggesting his French Open campaign will be a damp squib - but for Stefanos Tsitsipas the right draw could represent his biggest chance at a grand slam yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 25, 202157 min

Novak vs Nadal - the greatest rivalry of all-time?

We ask big questions about Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, as well as little questions about Ash Barty and Roger Federer - and some medium-sized ones about Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Iga Swiatek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 20211h 6m

The new Nadal will be created by... flat tennis balls?

Calvin relives a heated argument about how flat tennis balls can (or cannot) simulate clay-court training and bemoans the lack of "natural surfaces" available in the UK. Meanwhile, George has yet another injury, Dominic Thiem doesn't, and James is just trying to keep the whole thing in one piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 20211h 3m

Novak's no-show is forgotten and forgiven thanks to the Barty-Swiatek show

Ash Barty and Iga Swiatek may be playing each other on clay for big titles for years to come, and tournaments that cannot attract Novak Djokovic may not worry too much if they can.Elsewhere, Cam Norrie is in the form of his life, Nick Kyrgios is coming back to Europe and Calvin remembers (or tries to) a stag do to Mallorca dressed as The Riddler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 20211h 1m

Zverev, Moutet and Kyle Edmund walk into a bar - what happens next?

The answer? A scrap, watched by Kyle Edmund.Otherwise we discuss the form of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who seem to be shying away from the French Open favourite's tag, while Ash Barty seizes it with both hands.We also look at some interesting developments regarding a Masters 1000 event on grass, Dominic Thiem's return from injury and pick our worst possible doubles drinking buddies... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 20211h 3m

Nadal lost, Djokovic lost, Evans went deep - so forget everything you thought you knew about the clay

Rafael Nadal was left reeling from an interview with George Bellshaw, so much so that he lost on clay. We talk about the red-dirt GOAT (Stefanos Tsitsipas, of course), Andrey Rublev's 1D tennis and our dream drinking buddies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 20211h 2m

Felix, Toni and the Bald Deniers

Mike McIntyre of the Tennis Canada Podcast makes a guest appearance to talk Felix Auger-Aliassime, Leylah Annie Fernandez and more, Calvin reveals his guilty pleasure Madonna song and George insists he has *not* spent all day in the pub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 12, 20211h 6m

Barty's Party, Eyes Wide Hubert and George The Drog

We ask whether Ash Barty has proved the point she insists she never had to prove, whether Bianca Andreescu is primed for a re-breakout and if Hubert Hurkacz is going to usher in a great new era as a role model for players who hit the ball with their eyes closed.We also pick our footballing doubles dream team and George explains why he has "Drog" tattooed on his body in an undisclosed location.Listen to the Love Tennis Podcast LIVE before it hits your feed, every Monday night at 8pm by downloading the Locker Room app for iPhone, and following George, James and Calvin on there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 5, 20211h 2m

Truly, Madly, Berrettini

Listen to the end for full discourse on Matteo Berrettini's rig, but first we talk to Dom Hayes about the UK Pro League, chat about Andy Murray's latest withdrawal and where it has all gone wrong for Jo Konta.NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 8pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 20211h 6m

The Tsitsipas-Zverev Shakespeare Story

Zverev beat Tsitsipas in Acapulco, Fernandez took a title in Monterrey and some bloke called Aslan won in Dubai.NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 22, 20211h 9m

Federer back for a good time not a long time + Muguruza on fire, Rune's hair and a bored Paire

We take about Federer's plans for 2021, Garbine Muguruza's sizzling form and Holger Rune's hair.NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 20211h 2m

Roger Federer's comeback: How long will it last?

NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 20211h 7m

The lowdown on Djokovic with Sasa Ozmo, Nadal's 'back injury' and a shock champion in Cordoba

Special guest Sasa Ozmo joins from Serbia to discuss Novak Djokovic's latest record, George has a been in his bonnet about appearance fees and Calvin reckons Federer is lining up a few Challenger titles...NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 1, 20211h 11m

What next for Naomi Osaka, why Novak Djokovic can't be beaten and Andy Murray's comeback continues

For the first time in a month, George goes more than an hour without talking about Nick Kyrgios.NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 20211h 10m

The death of the line judge, the remarkable Hsieh, and of course Nick Kyrgios

The Australian Open gives the boys plenty to talk about, including Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic, abdominal injuries and the state of the draw.NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 20211h 21m

Kyrgios vs Djokovic: The greatest rivalry tennis (currently) has to offer

Sinner vs Shapovalov, Dan Evans' first title, the sad demise of Gael Monfils, Benoit Paire's beard and the needle between Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic.NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 20211h 16m

Can Serena’s Achilles last the whole tournament?

NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 20211h 10m

Why it would have been 'dangerous' for Murray to play the Australian Open + nice guy Novak + more

NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 20211h 13m

Covid chaos in Australia, stars of the future + why tennis players shouldn't be allowed phones

NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 20211h 11m

The Year of Sakkari, some high quality WTA ties + the curious case of Denis Kudla

NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 20211h 8m

Federer doubts continue, Murray's US flip-flop and hopes for 2021

NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 20211h 10m

Roger Federer's race against time + a Guillermo Vilas, world No 1, special

Calvin reveals Roger Federer has been hitting with players already in his race to be fit for the Australian Open, George discusses an unusually revealing interview with Jo Konta and James bemoans Guillermo Vilas' lost world No 1 status.NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live at 9pm on Monday nights, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 20201h 8m

How many records will Federer end his career with + special guest Luke Johnson + Indian Wells update

George updates us on the possibility of Indian Wells being cancelled imminently, Calvin introduces to his current charge, British tennis player Luke Johnson, and James asks who really *was* Jimmy Connors.NB This is a raw recording of a conversation on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. If you want to listen live, download Locker Room on your iPhone and follow George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 202058 min

Why Thiem not Djokovic is Player of the Year as Swiatek picks up two gongs

Dominic Thiem's Grand Slam breakthrough year, picked by Calvin, earned him the listeners' vote for Player of the Year over George's Novak Djokovic, much to George's chagrin.NB This is a raw recording of the lads on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 20201h 3m

Daniil Medvedev: A problem-solving genius or a good grinder?

James Gray, George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton chat over Medvedev's ATP Finals victory, whether Dominic Thiem has a problem in finals and what has happened to Novak Djokovic?NB This is a raw recording of the lads on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. We apologise for the vagaries of the format, and hope to return to something more produced soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 20201h 2m

Australian Open in jeopardy, lame duck Rafael Nadal and flooded tennis in Crete

James, George and Calvin discuss the difficulties surrounding the Australian swing that could jeopardise the first Grand Slam of 2021, whether Rafael Nadal is at real risk of going out of the ATP World Tour Finals at the group stages and what happens when an overnight storm floods your tennis court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 20201h 1m

Medvedev wins the weirdest (and best?) trophy in tennis while Nadal and Djokovic celebrate

NB We had some sound-related technical difficulties with George's microphone in the first eight minutes of the pod which we did eventually fix. If it annoys you too much, please skip forward to eight minutes and enjoy the rest! We talked about Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, the joy of doubles for Felix Auger-Aliassime and the end of the women's season in Linz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 202054 min

Novak Tankovic? How Sonego upset the world No 1, and Andrey Rublev's remarkable year

James Gray, George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton talk Novak Djokovic's shock defeat, another title for Andrey Rublev and the weird world of Alexander Zverev Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3, 20201h 8m

Zverev's German double, the forgotten star of the women's game and the future of Dan Evans

James Gray, George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton look back at Alexander Zverev's two titles in Cologne, Aryna Sabalenka (who IS a US Open champion, just not in singles) getting back to winning ways and Dan Evans moving away from his coach Mark Hilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27, 202057 min

Murray is injured again, FAA loses yet another final and WTA Finals reaches crisis point

James Gray, George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton try to pick the bones out of Andy Murray's latest injury, Felix Auger-Aliassime's run of final defeats and the difficulty of the WTA Finals being cancelled in China.NB This is a raw recording of the lads on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. We apologise for the vagaries of the format, and hope to return to something more produced soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 20201h 6m

Federer, Nadal or Djokovic - who will be the GOAT of the men's game?

James revels in predicting Nadal to win the French Open (duh?), George predicts the next five years of tennis and Calvin recounts the tale of the worst player he has ever seen.NB This is a raw recording of the lads on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. We apologise for the vagaries of the format, and hope to return to something more produced soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 20201h 4m

Should Alexander Zverev be banned from a slam?

Is Alexander Zverev a risk to tennis in a post-Covid world? Does Novak Djokovic have a better opportunity than ever to beat Rafael Nadal in a French Open final? Who on earth is going to win the women's singles?George Bellshaw, James Gray and Calvin Betton discuss all this and more.NB This is a raw recording of the lads on a new app called Locker Room, which is providing us with the chance to podcast remotely during a time when we otherwise would not be able to. We apologise for the vagaries of the format, and hope to return to something more produced soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 20201h 20m

French Open preview and predictions: Reaction to a mouth-watering draw at Roland Garros

This is a raw, unedited recording of a session on Locker Room, an audio social media app the LTP team are currently beta testing.James, George and Calvin this week discuss the French Open draw and make their predictions for the last Grand Slam of a mad year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 20201h 17m

Thiem's incredible comeback, Osaka's remarkable campaign and a trip to Rome

This is a raw, unedited recording of a session on Locker Room, an audio social media app the LTP team are currently beta testing.Once again, James was not able to join, leaving George and Calvin to do their own thing. One might wonder if they're starting to enjoy it... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 20201h 4m

Novak Djokovic's DQ and the second week of the US Open

This is a raw, unedited recording of a session on Locker Room, an audio social media app the LTP team are currently beta testing.Technical issues meant that James was not able to join, leaving George and Calvin to steer the ship on their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 20201h 0m

A glorious return, a new voice and the US Open

After a lengthy sabbatical, George Bellshaw of Metro.co.uk and James Gray, now of i newspaper and inews.co.uk, are joined by a new member of the team, tennis coach Calvin Betton, to catch up on everything that has gone on in the tennis world and look ahead to the US Open.This podcast is a raw recording of a broadcast on the beta version of Locker Room, a new social media audio app that the team are currently helping to test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 20201h 13m

Novak supreme: Djokovic in Madrid, Nadal wobble, Federer return

Novak Djokovic was a predictable but impressive winner at the Madrid Open while Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer struggled - but who will triumph in Rome?George Bellshaw of metro.co.uk and James Gray of Love Sport Radio discuss that, Kiki Bertens, Jo Konta and more in the latest podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 201940 min

Time for Thiem? A new clay-court king, Nadal's struggles and Kvitova's advances

Dominic Thiem is ready to come of age (again) on clay courts while Rafael Nadal is still looking ring-rusty. And can Petra Kvitova be the one to dominate the women's game?James Gray of Love Sport Radio and George Bellshaw of metro.co.uk discuss all that and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 201938 min

Nadal under the weather, Djokovic stuttering, who will conquer the clay?

Fabio Fognini became the first Italian ever to win a Masters title but it was Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic who still dominated the headlines with their surprising absences from the final.James Gray and George Bellshaw look at that, the Fed Cup and the verdict on Justin Gimelstob... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 201930 min