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In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from Round 4 at the Australian Open.From Dominic Thiem’s surprisingly limp defeat to Grigor Dimitrov, the topsy-turvy Osaka-Muguruza battle and Djokovic’s ‘is he-isn't he?’ injury scenario, Joel and Kim cover the main talking points from the round of 16.They reflect on the success of the US ladies singles players, with 3 having progressed to the Quarter Finals, including Jessica Pegula for the first time in her Grand Slam career, and of course they give a nod to British fortunes with a look at the doubles and wheelchairs events.Collect A Set also remains in the balance with many contenders for the title all resting on the fate of Ash Barty over the course of the next week._______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 15th February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the action from the 3rd round of the Australian Open.From matches with crowds, to matches without, they cover all the main talking points from Days 5 and 6, which saw Kyrgios losing from 2 sets up to an unnerved Dominic Thiem, Djokovic surviving an injury scare and unknown qualifier Aslan Karatsev entering new territory.They ruminate over the somewhat processional scorelines in the women’s matches before looking ahead to some absolutely stacked 4th round lineups, which could be Grand Slam Finals in their own right.They also assess Cam Norries’s performance against Rafa Nadal, and the impact of the lack of fans on the fortunes of Alex De Minaur.It’s almost halftime for the Collect A Set Challenge, which currently sees Joel leading the pack with 3 correct predictions, much to Kim’s dismay._______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 13th February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the main talking points from the second round of the Australian Open.From the Fognini-Caruso bust-up, a late night heckler, Halep’s almost exit to an electric Kyrgios 5 set thriller, Round 2 brought all the thrills.They reflect on Kenin’s early departure as defending champion, the joy that is Hsieh Su-wei, and the excitement of Kokkinakis v Tsitsipas.Joel and Kim also roundup British results, which sees Cam Norrie as the last standing Brit (in singles!) and due to face Rafa Nadal in Round 3._______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 11th February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action and major talking points from the first round of the Australian Open.From Barty’s double bagel, Serena’s eye-catching catsuit, Norrie overcoming Dan Evans in the Battle of the Brits and the treat that was Denis Shapovalov v Jannik Sinner, Joel and Kim cover key results for top seeds, the up and comers and British hopes.They also touch on the return of fans in large quantities to tennis events, the impact of hard quarantine on certain players and look ahead to their picks for Round 2._______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 9th February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup this week’s action from the ATP and WTA tours, with 6 pre-AO events taking place.They celebrate Dan Evans’s maiden title win in the Murray River Open (whilst lamenting FAA’s continued bridesmaid status!), reflect on Jannik Sinner’s continued emergence on the tour, and discuss Ash Barty picking up where she left off with her win in the Yarra Valley Classic which saw her pick up a beautiful wombat trophy in the process!Joel and Kim also roundup Russia’s victory in the ATP Cup, with Medvedev and Rublev dominating Italy in the final, and they talk through Andy Murray’s comments regarding the NTC’s covid procedures ahead of his participation in next week’s Biella Challenger.And they also unveil their Collect A Set predictions for the AO, and for those listeners who love a good quiz, feature a difficult Wimbledon themed challenge in the addendum to the pod._______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 7th February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim dissect the Australian Open men’s and women’s singles draws ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year finally getting underway.They look at the projected paths of the top seeds, the R1 popcorn matches to stay up for, as well as possible shocks and emerging underdogs.They also assess the chances of the British players, and reflect on the irony that Dan Evans and Cam Norrie, the only two British men in the draw, have drawn each other!Joel and Kim share their Final 4 and Champion predictions, and also reveal the 6 chosen players to be part of the Australian Open 2021 Collect A Set Challenge!CAS player picks: 1. Ons Jabeur (Crowdfund pick: Emily Staresina)2. Iga Świątek (Crowdfund pick: Mike Mackenzie)3. Ash Barty (Passing Shot pick)4. Alex de Minaur (Crowdfund pick: Anonymous)5. Dominic Thiem (Passing Shot pick)6. Jannik Sinner (Passing Shot pick)Submit your predictions to us on Twitter or via email by the start of play on Monday to be in chance to win a Passing Shot mug!_______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 5th February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim debate the breaking news that a Hotel Quarantine worker has tested positive for coronavirus in Melbourne, possibly putting the Australian Open in jeopardy.They discuss the ramifications of this news on the 6 warm-up events, the AO itself, the players and the local residents, and consider the possible options and scenarios that may unfold.__________Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 3rd February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the upcoming week of tennis in Melbourne where there is not just 1, but 6 events taking place!They prepare for a crazy week ahead by discussing the draws and entry lists, making probably terrible predictions and also looking back at the Adelaide exhibition, where we saw tennis crowds returning with aplomb.They also discuss Andy Murray’s decision to play the Biella Challenger in Italy, Rafa’s comments on the Melbourne quarantine situation and the fact that Simona Halep has reached 7 straight years in the Top 10.For Rafa fans and those looking to test their Nadal knowledge, listen until the very end of the episode for a mini Nadal themed quiz (source BBC Mastermind).__________Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 30th January 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim are joined by writer Steven Blush to discuss his latest book “Bustin' Balls: World Team Tennis 1974-1978, Pro Sports, Pop Culture and Progressive Politics”They discuss World Team Tennis in the 1970s, and how it tried to start a cultural revolution through sport; bringing team tennis with gender parity to new audiences across the United States and thereby trying to shake up the sport as it was known.They discuss the backlash from the traditional tennis elite, the struggles that World Team Tennis faced and ultimately, despite its initial commercial failure, what has been its legacy to the sport and a wider outsider subculture within tennis and beyond.Along the way, Steven also shares some of his favourite stories from World Team Tennis of the 70s, offering insight and perception into a world of radical vision and subversive spirit. Buy Bustin' Balls: World Team Tennis 1974-1978, Pro Sports, Pop Culture and Progressive Politics - Amazon _______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.*Recorded on 21 January 2021* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the latest news from the world of tennis in the run up to the Australian Open events.They catchup on the news that Andy Murray will not be able to travel to Melbourne for the tournament, the fallout from Novak Djokovic’s statements regarding player quarantine conditions, Dayana Yastremska’s doping ban saga and the ongoing Putintseva Mouse-gate.They also preview the ATP Cup now that the groups have been announced, make some probably awful predictions as to who is going to win, and reflect on some of the light hearted social media goings on from tennis quarantine.Tennis.com - The 2021 Australian Open: Did Craig Tiley overplay his hand?__________Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 24th January 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim are joined by Lee from Tennis on Telly to preview where UK tennis fans can watch all the action from the 2021 season.They discuss the UK broadcasting options for the year ahead and the recent changes that have taken place in broadcasting since the pandemic, before looking ahead at the current controversies and debates surrounding the Australian Open 2021.With positive Covid tests on incoming chartered flights, different levels of quarantine in place, unhappy players, and cries of inconsistent rule making and privileges, there is a lot to discuss as we head into the opening Slam of the season.Twitter: @tennisontellyFacebook: Tennis on tellyWebsite: tennisontelly.uk_______Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.*Recorded on 17 January 2021* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the first week’s action from the 2021 ATP/WTA season, with results from Abu Dhabi, Delray Beach and Antalya, including Aryna Sabalenka starting the season where she left off with her 3rd straight title.They also reflect on Aussie Open Qualifying including Fran Jones’s outstanding run to her first Grand Slam. They discuss David Ferrer and Sacha Zverev’s coaching split and Dayana Yastremska’s suspension from the WTA Tour due to a positive doping test.__________Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 13th January 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim open up the 2021 season with a post-Christmas catchup and preview of the new season.They discuss the revised Aussie Summer of Tennis schedule, Roger Federer’s withdrawal from the AO and the fallout from Sam Querrey’s suspended fine.They also catch up on the Battle of The Brits Premier League of Tennis event, lament the loss of the joint ATP/WTA live scores app and make some potentially shocking predictions for this year’s Grand Slam and Olympics winners.CROWFUNDER LINK: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-passing-shot-tennis-podcast-in-2021__________Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: [email protected], presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 5th January 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick crowdfund message from Joel & Kim. Many thanks to everyone who has donated to the podcast so far. Incredibly, we have reached £340 so far which we are over the moon about with our target being £500.We understand that times are tough at the moment with Christmas around the corner and the ongoing pandemic, but if you are able to contribute, please do so through the link below:CROWFUNDER LINK: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-passing-shot-tennis-podcast-in-2021Stay safe and Merry Christmas!- Joel & Kim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel & Kim close off the 2020 season with a light hearted Passing Shot Awards show.They review their highlights of the year through 16 categories including 'Mask of The Year', 'Match of The Year' and even 'Nick Kyrgios Tweet of The Year'!Join them as they delve into the weird 2020 season that was, and let them know whether you agree or disagree on social media.Enjoyed listening to The Passing Shot in 2020? Show your support to Joel & Kim and donate to our Crowdfunder campaign:CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO OUR 2021 CROWDFUND or search 'The Passing Shot Crowdfunder 2021' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim test each other’s knowledge of the season with a fun 2020 end of season quiz!The quiz entails 4 rounds: 1 ‘easy’ ATP/WTA category, 1 ‘difficult’ ATP/WTA category, 1 Grand Slam category and 1 ATP Tour Finals category (in homage to the end of London’s tenure of the season ending event)Play along with Joel and Kim as they quiz each other and relive the short-lived but still memorable 2020 season.CLICK TO DONATE TO OUR 2021 CROWDFUNDCLICK TO ACCESS QUIZ ANSWER SHEET Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim discuss Daniil Medvedev’s title win at the ATP Finals, defeating Dominic Thiem in a tight 3 set final, and going unbeaten all week.They reflect on the semi finals which saw Djokovic and Nadal lose out in close affairs, Koolhof and Mektic claiming the doubles title on their event debut, and Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram missing out on a chance to claim the Year End World No.1 Doubles Team Ranking.They discuss the latest updates from the preparations for the 2021 Australian Open, and also launch the inaugural Passing Shot Crowdfunding campaign!CROWFUNDER LINK: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-passing-shot-tennis-podcast-in-2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up the action from the past few days at The ATP Finals in London.They discuss Nadal and Djokovic taking the 2nd place spots in their respective groups after final Round Robin wins over Tsitsipas and Zverev.They also debate the issue of dead rubbers and how best to play them, the latest news from the ATP Player Council and Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares repartnering up for the 2021 season.They also preview the semi finals this weekend and predict who will be taking home the title on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the first 3 days action from the Nitto ATP Finals at the O2 Arena in London.They discuss the fantastic high quality match between Nadal v Thiem that had us all gripped on Tuesday afternoon, as well as the deciding set tie break between Tsitsipas and Rublev the same evening.They discuss Djokovic’s serene progress over Schwartzmann and whether Zverev can get back on track in his last 2 group matches amidst the ongoing furore over the domestic violence allegations, to which the ATP have finally released a statement.Joel and Kim also roundup the finals from Sofia and Linz last weekend, which saw Jannik Sinner lifting his maiden tour title and Sabalenka claiming a 2nd title on the trot, defeating her doubles partner Elise Mertens in the final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the upcoming ATP Tour Finals now that the Groups have been set.They try to predict who will emerge from this year’s stellar line up and claim the title, as well as quickly previewing the doubles event and catching up on a bit of action so far from Sofia and Linz.Joel and Kim will be back with with regular catchups throughout the Tour Finals next week, reviewing all the action and main talking points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the tennis season coming to a close, join Joel and Kim as they share some news they are particularly excited about heading into the off season and 2021. For the very first time in Passing Shot history, we will be launching our very first crowdfunding campaign! This will be to help support the show, help fans feel part of the pods and help ensure the tennis fan's voice is heard bigger and louder next season.The campaign will be launching after the ATP Tour Finals and there will be different rewards available for all types of financial backers. All under wraps at the moment, but we will be keeping listeners updated ahead of launch through the rest of our catch-ups this season. - Joel & Kim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from Paris Bercy, where Daniil Medvedev took home his first title of the year, defeating an in form Sacha Zverev in the final.They also discuss Rafa Nadal reaching 1000 career tour wins, the fallout from Olga Sharypova’s off court allegations against Zverev and Nick Kyrgios’s recent publicization of his battle with depression.Joel also tests Kim with another installment of Mysterious Player, and they look ahead to Sofia and Linz next week as the season winds down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the past week’s action from the ATP Tour, with Andrey Rublev and John Millman taking home titles.They also discuss Djokovic’s unexpected defeat to Lorenzo Sonego in Vienna and revelations surrounding Sacha Zverev’s personal life as well as considering how the current rankings changes have benefited some players and not others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup on the past week’s action from the ATP and WTA Tours.From Sacha Zverev making it two wins out of two in Cologne, Aryna Sabalenka doing the double in Ostrava and Ugo Humbert breaking British hearts and going on to win his 2nd Career Title in Antwerp, Joel and Kim discuss all the week’s key talking points.They debate the lack of Hawkeye in Antwerp, the recent retirement of Julia Goerges and the continued lack of diversity amongst professional tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the past week on the ATP Tour.They discuss Rublev winning a 4th Title of the season in St Petersburg, FAA losing a 6th straight final in straight sets with a loss to Zverev in Cologne 1 and Sam Querrey fleeing Russia after testing positive from Coronavirus.They also catch up on the latest announcements from the ATP Player Council, with Andy Murray and Felix Auger Aliassime coming on board, and they look ahead to the preparations for next year’s Australian Open and Wimbledon events.And Mysterious Player is also back, with Kim testing Joel’s tennis knowledge once more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from Finals weekend at Roland Garros.From Nadal’s utterly remarkable performance against Djokovic to claim his 13th French Open title and equal Federer’s Slam tally to Iga Świątek's dominant and surprising run to the trophy, Joel and Kim discuss all the main talking points from the Finals.They also roundup the doubles, juniors and wheelchair events to complete what has been a fantastic fortnight of Grand Slam tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the semi final action from Roland Garros.They discuss Tsitsipas’s resurgence to take Novak Djokovic to a surprise 5th set, Rafa’s revenge on Diego Schwartzman for the Rome defeat and how Iga Swiatek and Sofia Kenin meeting in a Grand Slam Final continues the exciting emergence of an young cohort of WTA players eager to place their stamp on the sport.They also make tentative predictions ahead of the 56th meeting of Nadal and Djokovic on Sunday, and who is more likely to win this edition of their compelling rivalry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catchup on the Quarter Finals at the French Open. They discuss the marathon match between Thiem and Schwartzman, Jannik Sinner’s performance against 12 time Champ Rafa Nadal and whether Iga Swiatek is set for Grand Slam glory at just 19.They also try and predict who will make the finals, and whether Djokovic’s potential injury may throw a spanner in the works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catchup on the 4th round action at Roland Garros.They discuss the glorious and somewhat surprising 5 setter between Dominic Thiem and Hugo Gaston, the spellbinding performance of Iga Swiatek to knock out tournament favourite Simona Halep, and the controversy surrounding Sacha Zverev knowingly playing with possible Covid symptoms.They also consider if this is Elina Svitolina’s best chance of winning her maiden Slam and whether or not Schwartzman could possibly upset Dominic Thiem in the Quarter Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up the action from Round 3 at the French Open. From Stan Wawrinka losing to French Wildcard Hugo Gaston in 5 sets to one of the favourites in the women’s draw Muguruza also falling, Joel and Kim catch up on all the notable results from the past few days.They also focus on the emergence and success of qualifiers Seb Korda, Daniel Altmaier, Martina Trevisan and Nadia Podoroska reaching the second week of a Slam for the first time in their career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from Round 2 at the French Open.They discuss Serena’s withdrawal, Coco Gauff’s serve shocker, Zverev making a meal of Slam draws yet again and all the aggro between Errani/Bertens.They also debate whether electronic line calling should be used on a clay court, and reflect on both a sonic boom and Grigor Dimitrov’s tracksuit bottoms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the happenings from Round 1 of the 2020 French Open.From the array of base layers to Azarenka’s outburst, they reflect on the unusual feel of Roland Garros in the Autumn. With the second longest match in tournament history taking place, the emergence of a ‘new Wozniacki’ and a flurry of seeds losing early, there is plenty to discuss from the last 3 days play.They also bemoan the full sweep of British singles defeats in Round 1 and debate Mats Wilander’s somewhat controversial comments on Andy Murray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the 2020 French Open which gets underway on Sunday!They look at the men’s and women’s draws and predict who is likely to go deep and what names to look out for, as well as what matches are set to light up the court in Round 1.They also analyse British hopes and predict which Brit is likely to go deepest in the tournament.They also reveal the 6 players who are featuring on this edition of Collect A Set. Remember to get your predictions in by tweeting @passingshotpod your guesses! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup last week’s action from The Italian Open in Rome.Novak Djokovic has picked up where he left off pre-default by winning yet another Masters title, whilst Simona Halep seems to be the hot favourite for Roland Garros after claiming the women’s event.Joel and Kim also discuss Rafa Nadal’s unexpected early defeat, Victoria Azarenka’s double bagel over Sofia Kenin and the rise of the young Italian Lorenzo Musetti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the Finals action from the US Open 2020.From Osaka's fantastic win over Azarenka to claim her 2nd US Open title to Dominic Thiem breaking his duck and winning his first Grand Slam Title, Joel and Kim debate all the main talking points from this weekend's action.They also reveal the winner of their Collect A Set predictions challenge, and take a look at what has been going on on the ATP/WTA Tours this week too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from the Men’s and Women’s Semi Finals at Flushing Meadows, and look ahead to the finals!They revel in the gloriousness of the two women’s semis, lament the poor performance of Sacha Zverev and debate who will be taking home the trophies this weekend.Will it be Thiem’s Time to finally grab a Slam? Will we see Azarenka win a 3rd slam, 7 years after her last? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the Quarter Final action from the US Open, and preview all the Semi Final action ahead.They drool over the prospect of another Serena vs. Azarenka rematch and debate how Jennifer Brady will fare against Naomi Osaka.They discuss how close Thiem vs. Medvevdev will actually be, and why they believe the winner of that will win the title. Join Joel and Kim as we go into the deep end of the US Open for their thoughts and analysis on all the happenings on and off court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the action so far from the 4th round of the US Open.They reflect on the Serena v Sakkari rematch, the force that is Jennifer Brady, and Pironkova being the gift that just keeps on giving.They also discuss which male player is most likely to seize the moment and take their first slam following the unexpected departure of Novak Djokovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inaugural emergency pod, Joel and Kim debate World No. 1 Novak Djokovic’s default from the 4th round of the US Open.They discuss the incident, the rulebook, Novak’s response and what this means for the rest of the tournament and also Djokovic’s career.Let us know your thoughts - was the right decision made? Who will make the most of this opportunity and claim their Maiden Slam? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up the action from R3 at the US Open, and look ahead to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.They discuss the disappointments of the British players, the form of FAA, Tsitsipas’s worst defeat and how many games PCB will win against Djokovic.They also assess how Serena will fare against Sakkari, the under the radar progress of Sofia Kenin, and the general unpredictability (but excitingness!) of the Round of 16 women’s matches!An update on the infamous Collect A Set challenge is also provided, although both Joel and Kim are doing terribly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch-up on the last two days at Flushing Meadows.They discuss Andy Murray’s epic comeback against Nishioka, Cam Norrie reaching new slam territory, Mladenovic’s meltdown and the exciting return of Tsvetana Pironkova!They also debate whether Karolina Pliskova will EVER win a Grand Slam, after her latest defeat at the hands of Caroline Garcia. Join Joel and Kim for round by round catchups and analysis of the US Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the action so far from Round 1 at the US Open., the first Grand Slam post lockdown.They debate the recent and somewhat controversial announcement of the new PTPA, the USTA’s decision making surrounding The Paire 11, as well as all the talking points ON court at Flushing Meadows, including Cam Norrie’s epic 5 set comeback win.Join Joel and Kim for round by round summaries throughout the US Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the first Grand Slam post lockdown and discuss the men’s and women’s draws.They debate whether anyone has a hope of taking the title away from Djokovic this year, and who is the most likely contender for the women’s tournaments amidst a sea of possible contenders.They also reveal their Collect A Set predictions for the tournament. Play along with the Collect A Set challenge by tweeting us your guesses on what round you think the following players will reach at the 2020 US Open: Murray, Raonic, Medvedev, Azarenka, Serena, Jabeur.*Recorded before Naomi Osaka pulled out of Cincinnati final with injury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the action from this week's Western & Southern Open in New York (Cincinnati).They talk The Pause in Play and Osaka's statement, Konta's run to the semis, Andy Murray's form and Serena Williams' continued 3 set woes.The new Agassi inspired Nike kit may or may not also get a mention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the men’s and women’s draws from the Western & Southern Open, or as Joel likes to name it “Cincinnati/New York”!They debate who is most likely to take the titles, what first round popcorn matches they’ll be tuning into, and how the British players are likely to fare.They also chat Novak’s private rented house, positive tests, bubbles and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch-up on all the WTA action from Lexington and Prague, as well as looking ahead to the Western & Southern Open, and the US Open.They discuss the return of Serena Williams to the tennis court, Djokovic’s confirmation of playing the US Open, and Eugenie Bouchard’s slight return to form in Prague.Kim also tests Joel with a classic rendition of Mysterious Player, and they discuss what tennis stories could be given the Netflix documentary treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello from Joel & Kim! Here's a very quick update on our intended schedule and how we are going to be tackling the tour restart with live tennis returning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim discuss the latest developments in the tennis world.From the most recent player withdrawals from the US Open, bubble drama in Palermo and a surprise doping revelation from Mariano Puerta, Joel and Kim tackle all the ongoing debates and delights from the ATP/WTA Tours.Joel also tests Kim's French Open knowledge, and they reveal who they think is most likely to take the mantle and lead the way once the Big 3 and Serena Williams retire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim discuss all the recent goings on in the tennis world, with The Battle of the Brits taking centre stage.From Kyrgios’s twitter battles, Dan Evans’ moustache, Barty’s withdrawal from the US Open and a positive Covid test in Palermo, Joel and Kim roundup all the latest news from your favourite sport.Kim also tests Joel on his Olympic tennis knowledge, and they even report on Rafa Nadal’s progress in the Balearic Golf Tournament! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim countdown the Top 8 most dramatic moments from the Olympics since the year 2000.From Serena’s golden slam, Massu’s magical double and Puig’s surprise success, Joel and Kim debate and discuss the moments that have captivated tennis fans the most during the past 5 Summer Olympic Games.Have they included your favourite Olympic tennis moments in their countdown? Let them know on social media @passingshotpod or by email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.