Tennis Unfiltered
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THAT Osaka press conference, The Hard Court Pretenders, plus toilet breaks, TV timeouts and more
The BIG questions for the lads this week are:- Was Naomi Osaka given an unfair question?- Does she really need questioning?- Will Daniil Medvedev kick another camera?- Does Stefanos Tsitsipas need more fibre in his diet?And much, MUCH more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Federer's surgery bombshell, Medvedev's destructive title and where did Giorgi come from?
This week's big questions for James, George and Calvin are:- Will Roger Federer ever play again? (The listeners say no.)- Can Daniil Medvedev stop Novak Djokovic?- Has Camila Giorgi dumped her Dad?- What on earth was CoCo Vandeweghe up to?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Djokovic injury latest, concerns about Nadal form and a long look at Naomi Osaka's documentary
Where does Naomi Osaka's self-titled documentary land in the pantheon of great sporting films? George, James and Calvin discuss that, plus whether Novak Djokovic's latest withdrawal is anything to worry about and if Rafael Nadal needs to find some form ahead of the US Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is Djokovic's Grand Slam under threat from injury? Plus Zverev, Tsitsipas, Bencic, the Croatians and more
Novak Djokovic says he carried multiple injuries through the Olympic Games - so should he have been playing them at all?George and James discuss all this and more - and Calvin calls in from Estonia at the end too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Djokovic's Tokyo title to lose? Olympic draw analysis + Murray, Norrie, Alcaraz and more
Can anyone stop Novak Djokovic from claiming Olympic gold in Tokyo? James, George and Calvin struggle to find anyone to stop them, wonder out loud whether Andy Murray's singles withdrawal was forced or prudent, and consider if Lionel Messi is better at football than Djokovic is at tennis. Yes, really. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What does Roger Federer do next, plus the Olympics, Osaka, Tsitsipas and why it's time to allow coaching on court
Is it the end of Roger Federer? Is it time to let coaches get involved on every point? Is grass-court tennis worth the effort?All this and more on the latest Love Tennis Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Djokovic's Golden Slam in jeopardy, Ash Barty famous at last + what next for Roger, Serena and Andy?
Novak Djokovic could give up his chance to secure the Golden Slam because he can't take his stringer to Tokyo, Ash Barty is a multiple grand slam winner but people still don't know who she is and have Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Andy Murray all played their last Wimbledon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimblepod No 8: Predicting the future for men and women
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Wimblepod No 7: Pliskova and Barty earn chance to party
How Karolina Pliskova and Ashleigh Barty turned semi-final places into places in the final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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