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With Paris around the corner, the Tennis Weekly trio are back once again to round up all the action from the last week on tour, which saw Italian Open Champions Iga Swiatek and Sacha Zverev crowned in Rome.With Swiatek continuing her dominance this season, dispatching Aryna Sabalenka to clinch her 3rd Italian Open, and Sacha Zverev defying surprise finalist Nicholas Jarry to win his biggest title in three years, there is plenty to discuss from the Foro Italico. Not to mention the successful weeks for three Americans - Tommy Paul, Coco Gauff and Danielle Collins.The trio also catch up on the recent announcement of French Open wildcards, changes to the British Grass Court season from 2025 and they debate whether the term ‘Big 3’ is being overused on tour.Joel also teases Kim and Chris's knowledge of retro Spanish players in the latest rendition of “Joel's Game”. One not to be missed!BOODLES COMPETITIONTo enter our Boodles competition for a chance to win a pair of stadium tickets all you have to do is follow us on social media @tennisweeklypod, like our competition post and tag a friend that you would like to bring with you.Maximum 2 entries per person, one per social channel and competition closes on Saturday 1st June at midnight. Winner will be randomly selected. Entrants must be 18 or over. Winner will be contacted by Instagram message or Twitter message. Winner will be announced on our R4 French Open catch-up on Monday 3rd June so listen in to find out if you are our winner!SOCIALSFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!REVIEWS***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Madrid to Rome, the Tennis Weekly trio are back to bring you up to date on the Italian Open, which has seen Novak Djokovic face a water bottle scare before being ousted in a shock loss to Alejandro Tabilo. Meanwhile, Rafa Nadal succumbed to Hubert Hurkacz in his quest to find form and fitness before Roland Garros.On the women's side of the draw, top seed Iga Swiatek continues smoothly through the draw, whilst Naomi Osaka has notched a few promising Top 20 wins before falling to Qinwen Zheng. A flurry of retirements also await with Dominic Thiem and Camila Giorgi both announcing theirs (the latter with immediate effect and with questionable motive) and the trio also discuss the latest surge of player fronted Podcasts and whether they're a positive addition to the tennis world.Kim also tests Joel and Chris with a slightly Eurovision inspired Mysterious Player.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally over! After two weeks of action, the Madrid Masters has come to a close with Iga Swiatek coming through an epic final against Aryna Sabalenka to capture her first Madrid crown, and Andrey Rublev snapping his losing streak and overcome illness to claim his second 1000 event with a battle over surprise finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime.With Madison Keys finding form to reach the semis, Rafa Nadal earning a few wins in his final (?) Madrid outing, plus retirements and withdrawals aplenty in the ATP draw, the trio chat through the highlights from the past week on tour.They also look well ahead to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals draw in Seville in November, lament the ending of the TSITSIDOSA relationship recently announced on social media, reflect back on the infamous blue clay Madrid event of 2012 and make quarter by quarter predictions for the upcoming Rome Masters which have already got underway.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review Challengers, the tennis romance film from Luca Guadagnino and Justin Kuritzkes starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist that has hit cinemas and taken the box office and tennis twitter by storm.To unpack the film the Tennis Weekly threesome aren't asking for 'three tickets to Challengers please' rather four tickets as Culture Editor, critic and writer Sarah Carson of the The i Newspaper joins to keep them in check.They discuss the tennis sequences, did we believe Zendaya as a top tennis player, was the film really about Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Mirka and ultimately was the film even about tennis? The delve into the topic of love triangles, pancake grips and bisexuality!A fun Film Club edition and movie review that reveals what we really thought and allows tennis fans and the not so tennis invested to talk about the movie, what they liked and didn't like and ultimately how they rate the film.ABOUT CHALLENGERSFrom visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist – West Side Story), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor – The Crown) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nadal is making magic at the Caja Mágica in Madrid. He turned the tables on Alex de Minaur avenging his loss in Barcelona and Joel, Chris plus special guest Molly McElwee are on hand to unpack his comeback. Elsewhere, Sinner and Swiatek have been making serene progress whilst Sabalenka and Tsitsipas have struggled at the Mutua Madrid Open. They also touch upon Raducanu’s surprise straight set loss in round 1, after her return to form in previous weeks. Elsewhere there are talking points on WTA Finals as Daria Kasatkina comes out in support of the decision for the finals to move to Saudi Arabia and the Billie Jean King format change and the Davis Cup and ATP Finals clash.Molly and Chris team up for Joel’s game and put in a strong performance - but can they get over the finish line?Follow MollySubstack - ‘But Do You Actually Like Sport?’ here: https://bit.ly/49SQFkA X - https://twitter.com/molly_mcelwee Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel, Kim and Chris are back to round up the latest clay court action from around the tennis world, as Casper Ruud gets revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas to claim his first ATP500 title in Barcelona, and Elena Rybakina downs World No.1 Iga Swiatek en route to the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix trophy.The trio also celebrate the return of Rafa Nadal to the tennis court, Emma Raducanu finding form in Stuttgart and Sloane Stephens’s first title on red clay in Rouen. They discuss how Jan Lennard Struff dispatched Taylor Fritz and the cold weather in Munich to clinch his first ATP trophy, debate how complicated the Olympic tennis selection criteria are, and reflect on the career of Garbine Muguruza as she bids farewell to life as a professional tennis player in her recent retirement announcement.Joel also tests Chris and Kim on their knowledge of WTA Players with short stints at World No.1, and the trio make tentative predictions ahead of this week’s Madrid Masters tournament (Spoiler alert: watch out for Tomas Etcheverry!)Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tsitsipas is back to his best in Monte-Carlo and picks up his third title in the principality. The week in Monaco saw the Greek secure victories over Sinner, Ruud and Zverev as well as a surprise exit for Novak Djokovic, in the semi-finals of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Elsewhere the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers were taking place, Emma Raducanu returned to form to lead Great Britain to victory against France. She picked up two come from behind wins and Katie Boulter bounced back from defeat to help seal the victory. In Seville they will be joined by Japan, led by Naomi Osaka and the USA led by Jessica Pegula. There was heartbreak for Ukraine as they went down to Romanian from 2-0 up. Joel and Chris discuss Andy Murray’s injury update, the prospect of Rafael Nadal back on tour, whether the ATP players are willing to play on used courts to allow for a WTA tournament at The Queen's Club the week prior and Kim joins in to ask the duo about Holger Rune, Medvedev and Rublev and whether their on court behaviour is good for the game.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel, Kim and Chris reunite to catch up on the week in tennis, which saw Danielle Collins storm to her second title in as many weeks and Matteo Berrettini return to the winner’s circle after his comeback from injury.Chris and Alina also report from their week in Estoril where Hubert Hurkacz picked up his clay court title with a final victory over in form Pedro Martinez. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton is soon to become the US Men's Number 1 after his title victory in Houston, and Camila Osorio delights home fans with a triumph in Bogota.The trio also reflect on the news that Saudi Arabia are set to host the WTA Finals for the next three years. They also consider the upcoming trial of new ATP Doubles rules at the Madrid 1000 event, as well as looking forward to this weekend's Billie Jean King Cup ties and the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters which sadly will not feature the return of Rafael Nadal.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel and Kim are back to catch up on the Miami Open, which saw soon to be retiring Danielle Collins clinch the biggest title of her career with a dream run in her home state, and Jannik Sinner continues his fine run of form in 2024 with his first Miami trophy and a rise to World Number 2.The duo also discuss Grigor Dimitrov’s revival in form and ranking, Iga Swiatek’s shock defeat at the hands of Ekaterina Alexandrova and why Caroline Wozniacki and Casper Ruud were not happy with recent decisions made at the Miami Open.Chris and Alina also join briefly from the Estoril Open as the clay swing gets underway, and Joel tests Kim with a unique Par for The Courts! They also discuss what Novak Djokovic’s next coaching move will be after the news that Goran Ivanisevic has left the team, and they look ahead to the ATP 2025 Calendar which has recently been revealed.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halfway through the Sunshine Double and it’s Carlos Alcaraz who finds form to take the men’s title at Indian Wells whilst Iga Swiatek asserts herself once again as the ‘final boss’ in the women’s event with her second triumph. Tennis Paradise also saw a resurgent Maria Sakkari, Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry renewed and… a bee invasion taking over spider cam.Elsewhere, the gang chat about all the rumours of Saudi Arabia’s bombshell billion dollar deal for tennis plus the idea of a Premium Tour, what went wrong for Netflix’s Break Point as it ceases production and react to the news that Simona Halep is back and ready to go in Miami.There’s also another tricky round of Joel’s Game - can Kim and Chris finally win as a team for the first time?Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bumper catch-up! Joel, Kim and Chris are back to discuss the many, many stories to emerge from the last week on tour as well as preview Indian Wells.They chat current tennis IT couple Katie Boulter and Alex De Minaur's tournament trophy wins at 500 level events (and the distinct difference in prize money), Andrey Rublev's unsavory default in Dubai, and the recent news that Simona Halep's doping ban has been reduced meaning she is now free to play professional tennis once again.The trio also share their impressions of the inaugural Netflix Slam and discuss the recent partnership between the ATP and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, whilst Kim and Chris have to work together to defeat Joel in his tricky game.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All good swings come to an end as we're back to wrap up both the Middle Eastern and Golden Swings on the ATP and WTA Tours.The WTA1000 event in Dubai saw a surprise winner in Jasmine Paolini whilst top seeds Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff both fell at the hands of eventual finalist Anna Kalinskaya. Meanwhile, in Doha, Karen Khachanov fended off Next Gen breakout star Jakub Mensik to capture his sixth career title, and out in Los Cabos Jordan Thompson came back from the brink to win double crowns in dramatic style. Sebastian Baez also picked up another title on the clay with a solid week in Rio.Kim also tests Joel and Chris with a difficult Mysterious Player, and the trio discuss the upcoming Netflix Slam in Las Vegas as well as Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou’s rekindled coaching relationship. They also debate whether the Golden Swing should be treated to a Masters series in the future.Tell us what you think of the show and how we're doing in our TENNIS WEEKLY SURVEY 2024.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week and another dominant performance from Iga Swiatek as she wins Doha for a third time in three years (!), Jannik Sinner continue his seamless run of form so far in 2024 in Rotterdam, and Carlos Alcaraz beaten in the Golden Swing as Argentine Wildcard Diaz Acosta takes a surprise title.The trio also ponder the current lack of one-handed backhands in the ATP Top 10, whether the Australian Open will boldly move the Ladies Final to a Sunday from 2026 and who’s going to be picking up the titles this week on tour.We also hear from Tennis Weekly producer Alina on her behind the scenes experience at the IEB+ Open in Argentina and Joel tests Chris and Kim to a battle of the men’s one-Slam wonders.Tell us what you think of the show and how we're doing in our TENNIS WEEKLY SURVEY 2024.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the first Grand Slam of the year in the bag, the gang are back to feast on all the action from the tour as the Middle Eastern and Golden Swings begin. Elena Rybakina clinched her second crown of the year in Abu Dhabi whilst Karolina Pliskova, Ugo Humbert and Tommy Paul were back to title winning ways in Transylvania, Marseille and Dallas respectively. Meanwhile, Italian qualifier Luciano Darderi sprung a surprise in Cordoba in an all-qualifier final - only the third time that has happened on the ATP Tour since 1990!Chris also reports back from this weekend’s controversial UTS in Oslo including the shock exit of Gael Monfils, and we get exclusive insight from winner Andrey Rublev plus runner up Alex de Minaur. Meanwhile in South America, Tennis Weekly goes to Buenos Aires for the Argentina Open!Joel and Kim are also tested on their knowledge of Golden Swing Champions of yesteryear, and the trio think ahead to whom the next maiden Grand Slam winner will be.Tell us what you think of the show and how we're doing in our TENNIS WEEKLY SURVEY 2024.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TW trio re-unite for a bit of history as they record live on video for the first time ever to round up all the Finals action from the 2024 Australian Open. With Jannik Sinner claiming his first Grand Slam title with a tenacious comeback victory over 3 time Finalist Daniil Medvedev and Aryna Sabalenka cruising to a second straight AO title there are plenty of talking points from the weekend that was.Rohan Bopanna also sealed his first men’s doubles title at age 43 to go along with his new World No.1 ranking, whilst Hsieh Su-Wei ended a perfect Aussie Open by claiming the mixed and women’s doubles titles to go 11-0 across the last two weeks.To cap the fortnight off, the trio also sample Vegemite live on air in a nod to Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle.TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Finals of the men’s and women’s singles at the Australian Open are set! Kim and Chris are back to talk through all the action from the semi final stage at Melbourne Park, which saw Jannik Sinner inflict the first ever defeat on Novak Djokovic at this stage of the tournament. Daniil Medvedev also fought back from two sets down to make his way into his third Australian Open final whilst Aryna Sabalenka continues her imperious run of form to place herself one win away from a second straight title down under, sending US Open Champ Coco Gauff packing.China’s Qinwen Zheng also makes a debut Slam final, 10 years on from compatriot Li Na winning the title in Melbourne, and Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett win the Men’s Wheelchair Doubles for the 5th consecutive year.TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel and Kim are back to discuss the men’s and women’s quarter final action from Melbourne Park, as the Australian Open heads into its latter stages and Champions await to be crowned.With Sascha Zverev dispatching Carlos Alcaraz with a serving masterclass, Daniil Medvedev triumphing (and not on a plane home!) in 5 over Hubert Hurkacz, and Novak Djokovic finally winning a break point to send Taylor Fritz packing, and Jannik Sinner continuing his seamless run through the draw against Andrey Rublev we have our Final 4 players lined up to battle it out come Friday.Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will meet again for the second Grand Slam in a row, albeit coming through their respective semi finals over Barbora Krejickova and Marta Kostuyk in very different fashions. The winner of that tie will await a First Time Slam Finalist of 12th seed Qinwen Zheng or qualifier Dayana Yastremska who continued their deep runs with wins over Anna Kalinskaya and Linda Noskova.Joel and Kim also commend Rohan Bopanna on reaching World No.1 in the Men’s Doubles rankings for the first time at the ripe old age of 43, a new record for the sport plus promising signs for Rafael Nadal returning to the tour in Doha next month.TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeds are tumbling in the women’s draw leaving Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka the sole survivors, both hungry to pick up Grand Slam title number 2. In the way of a semi-final repeat of the US Open Final are Barbora Krejčíková and Marta Kostyuk. Elsewhere there was heartbreak for Elina Svitolina but Ukrainian hopes were kept alive by Dayana Yastremska who continues her dream run down under. On the men’s side Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic made serene progress whilst Zverev, Fritz and Rublev were made to work. With the top 6 seeds all still in the draw for the first time in the Open Era, there has never been a tougher last 8 at the Australian Open. Joel and Chris also make their predictions for the quarter-finals and announce the winner of Collect-A-Set!TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim and Chris are back to wrap up the third round action from Melbourne Park as we find out which players have made their way through to the second week of the Australian Open.With top seed Iga Swiatek out at the hands of rising Czech star Linda Noskova and in form Grigor Dimitrov falling to the relatively unknown Portuguese Nuno Borges, it was a round of some surprises. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic got his campaign back on track with a straight sets win over Etcheverrry (and becoming the first player to play 100 matches at all 4 slams in the process) and Aryna Sabalenka opened her own bakery with a dominant double bagel against Lesia Tsurenko.They also discuss Britain’s Cam Norrie getting the better of Casper Ruud to make the 4th round for the first time down under, Qinwen Zheng coming through an all Chinese showcase on Rod Laver Arena and Arthur Cazaux proving the wildcard doubters wrong by storming into the second week with a comfortable straight sets win over Griekspoor.TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel and Kim are back to catch up on all the Round 2 action from the Australian Open, which saw a 03:40am finish for Daniil Medvedev, the longest tiebreak in women’s Grand Slam history and a storming victory for young talent Mirra Andreeva over Ons Jabeur.With Elena Rybakina falling in epic fashion to Anna Blinkova, Iga Swiatek saving the day against Danielle Collins, and Jessie Pegula and Maria Sakkari falling in straight sets to unseeded opponents, it has been a topsy-turvy round for female seeds. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic came through a rough 4 set battle with Aussie Alexei Popyrin (and the crowd!), Daniil Medvedev played all night to comeback in 5 and Holger Rune’s tournament hopes end ed at the hands of French wildcard Arthur Cazaux.They also touch upon the introduction of a ‘party court’ at the AO, and the recent announcement of Rafa Nadal as the Saudi Tennis Federation Ambassador.TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot! Hot! Hot! A historic Sunday start and the first round is now (finally) in the bag. Join Joel and Chris as they look back on all the action from the first three days including Caroline Garcia's outstanding serving display to oust the returning Naomi Osaka, Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova's shock exit and Novak Djokovic getting pushed like never before in Round 1 of a Grand Slam. They also assess the Brit performances where there were highs (Raducanu's return!), lows (Murray's performance) and Jack Draper vomming into a bin. Lovely!There's also news of Alexander Zverev's trial date set for during the French Open and a polite debate on the merits of the Australian Open's new rule to allow fans in at the end of every game. Additionally, the Tennis Weekly duo reveal their Collect-A-Set player pick predictions, which have already gone one better than Kim's...TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that... it's time for the Australian Open draws! The Tennis Weekly trio are back in double quick time to assess the men's and women's singles draws Down Under, offer up their predictions (Joel goes very rogue with one) plus reveal the latest Collect-A-Set player picks where listeners have a chance to win the coveted Tennis Weekly mug.Is Djokovic set for even more history in Melbourne? How tough is Iga Swiatek's draw really? What can we expect from the Brits including Emma Raducanu's return? And just why did we have to have Naomi Osaka vs. Caroline Garcia in Round One. It's all up for discussion so join us as we gear up for the first slam of the year!TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's TW Book Club, we speak with author, sportswriter and host of 'No Challenges Remaining' podcast, Ben Rothenberg, about his new book 'Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding her Power and Her Voice'.Join us in this far-reaching discussion as we explore the immediate parallels with her idol Serena Williams, the sacrifices her family put themselves through to get her to the top and the challenges that faced older sister Mari in the pursuit of becoming a tennis star against the backdrop of sibling rivalry.We also take a whistle stop trip through some of Naomi's most epic matches on the WTA tour and Grand Slams triumphs including her surprising rivalry with Madison Keys. Ben also reveals his verdict on the Osaka comeback, why he thinks Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic will win the Australian Open and as usual tells us how he likes his tea!You can purchase 'Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding her Power and Her Voice' on Amazon and at all good book stores: https://amzn.to/3vxIpbhFollow Ben Rothenberg on Twitter and Instagram.TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through Etsy where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps new listeners discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their first catch up of the 2024 season, Joel, Kim and Chris are back to round up the first week of action on the ATP and WTA tours, including Germany’s dramatic victory over Poland to win the United Cup in Sydney and the exciting return of Rafa Nadal and Naomi Osaka in Brisbane.With Elena Rybakina winning in supreme fashion in Brisbane, Iga Swiatek continuing her win streak at the United Cup and Coco Gauff defending her Auckland title, the women’s field is hotting up as we approach the first Grand Slam of the year. Meanwhile, Rafa reappeared on tour in Brisbane only to withdraw from the Australian Open with a new onset injury, whilst Emma Raducanu also took her first steps back on court with a return in Auckland.They also discuss the recent controversy surrounding the varying (and debatably damaging) tennis balls used on tour, and Rodionova’s wildcard snub at the hands of Tennis Australia, whilst the trio also boldly predict their Slam and Olympic Champions for the season as well as the Year End No.1’s.TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!TENNIS WEEKLY SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/tennis-weekly/ Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards and help us go one better than last year!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show [email protected] Tennis Weekly Merch through Etsy where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps new listeners discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 is here and what better way to kick-off the new tennis season by taking a trip down memory lane and looking back on all the highs and lows of 2023.So join us as Joel speaks with The Athletic's Tennis Writer Matthew Futterman to review last year's ATP and WTA Tour seasons, dish out some coveted Tennis Weekly awards and make some intrepid predictions for the next twelve months.This episode of Tennis Weekly was recorded on 29th November.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design at 20% off go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tennis Weekly Trio have access all areas at the UTS Grand Final and are bringing you all the behind the scenes action. We sit down with UTS winner Jack Draper to talk Andy Murray's UTS nickname, ask Andrey Rublev about his 'Rublo' clothing launch and Rafael Nadal's return + Holger Rune tells us about his Nike 'short shorts' collaboration.We also cover the results which saw hometown hero Jack Draper take home the lightning bolt trophy and the biggest paycheque of his career. He defeated Holger Rune twice in 3 days to secure the title and make his 'Power' namesake Phil Taylor proud.As well as the on court action we also debate some of the behaviours of the players with dramatic scenes in the semi-final between Andrey Rublev and Holger Rune over a bonus card and an umpire decision that caused on court chaos. There are also lighter moments from the press room where Casper Ruud reveals the only song that he wiggles to and Joel gets tips from the beard supremo himself Benoit Paire.This episode was produced by Alina Soponar.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design at 20% off go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walk-on music, bonus cards, single faults... with the off-season in full swing, the Tennis Weekly trio of Joel, Kim and Chris decided to pop along down to the UTS Grand Final at the ExCel in London for the weekend to see what all the noise was about.Join us in this episode as we go behind the scenes and discuss the real fan experience of the event including the format, the innovations, the players and just how it fits into an already jam packed schedule on the tennis calendar.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TENNIS WEEKLY CROWDFUND: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tennis-weekly-2024 Tennis Weekly 2024 Crowdfund is now open! Your support keeps us going no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience!__________________UTS GRAND FINAL TICKETSTennis Weekly is the official podcast partner of the UTS Grand Final in London. The UTS Grand Final is coming to London’s ExCeL Arena from the 15th to the 17th of December.Confirmed players include Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Gael Monfils.For more information about UTS go to www.uts.live For tickets go use the link below:https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/uts/?affiliate=UTS__________________In annual Tennis Weekly tradition, Joel, Kim and Chris cap off the 2023 season with a seasonal quiz to test their knowledge of what took place this season on tour.With three rounds covering ATP, WTA and Grand Slam and team events, plus a bonus ‘Impossible’ round there is plenty to test you on the year in tennis, so knuckle down and get your thinking caps on and see if you can beat Joel, Kim and Chris to the title!__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UTS GRAND FINAL TICKETSTennis Weekly is the official podcast partner of the UTS Grand Final in London. The UTS Grand Final is coming to London’s ExCeL Arena from the 15th to the 17th of December.Confirmed players include Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Gael Monfils.For more information about UTS go to www.uts.live For tickets go use the link below:https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/uts/?affiliate=UTS__________________Italy have WON the 2023 Davis Cup! And Joel and Kim are back one final time live from Malaga to round up all the final day’s action from the Palacio de Deportes.Matteo Arnaldi was drafted back in to the Italian team again and came through an up-and-down battle (saving many a break point!) with Alexei Popyrin to put Italy 1-0 up, before Jannik Sinner got Italy across the finish line by demolishing Alex de Minaur for the loss of just 3 games to give Italy their first Davis Cup title in 47 years. Australia finish as runners up for the second year in a row.Joel and Kim chat through the on court action today from Malaga, their experiences of the tournament as a whole, and also look ahead to the 2024 Qualifying draws for both the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup which were announced today in Malaga.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UTS GRAND FINAL TICKETSTennis Weekly is the official podcast partner of the UTS Grand Final in London. The UTS Grand Final is coming to London’s ExCeL Arena from the 15th to the 17th of December.Confirmed players include Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Gael Monfils.For more information about UTS go to www.uts.live For tickets go use the link below:https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/uts/?affiliate=UTS__________________Joel and Kim are back in their seaside apartment to catch up on all the Semi Finals action live from Malaga, as Italy and Australia claw their way past their respective opponents Serbia and Finland, albeit it in quite different manners.Jannik Sinner saves 3 match points en route to defeating Novak Djokovic in a dramatic singles rubber, before teaming up with Lorenzo Sonego in the decisive doubles to defeat Djokovic (again!) and Kecmanovic to send Italy into their first Davis Cup Final since 1998.Meanwhile, Alexei Popyrin and Alex De Minaur got the job done efficiently for Australia on Friday, dispatching Otto Virtanen and Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets and ending the dream of the Finnish team and fans. Australia are aiming to go one better and improve on their runner up position from the 2022 Finals.The stage is set for a thrilling final between Italy and Australia on Sunday, with the 2023 Davis Cup title all to play for.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UTS GRAND FINAL TICKETSTennis Weekly is the official podcast partner of the UTS Grand Final in London. The UTS Grand Final is coming to London’s ExCeL Arena from the 15th to the 17th of December.Confirmed players include Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Gael Monfils.For more information about UTS go to www.uts.live For tickets go use the link below:https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/uts/?affiliate=UTS__________________Joel and Kim are in sunny Malaga for the Davis Cup Finals, where the Final 8 countries have been battling it out for the chance to take home the so-called ‘World Cup of Tennis’.With Serbia dispatching Great Britain in the two singles rubbers to progress through tp the semi finals, and Italy clawing past The Netherlands in a decisive doubles rubber, it looks set for a Sinner v Djokovic rematch on Saturday, with the pair meeting for the 3rd time in less than two weeks.Meanwhile, surprise package Finland knocked out defending champions Canada and Australia came back from the brink to put an end to Czech hopes thanks to the heroics of Aussie Number 1 Alex De Minaur.In other news, Joel and Kim also discuss the announcement of Sky Sports UK’s tennis coverage for the 2024 season onwards.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UTS GRAND FINAL TICKETSTennis Weekly is the official podcast partner of the UTS Grand Final in London. The UTS Grand Final is coming to London’s ExCeL Arena from the 15th to the 17th of December.Confirmed players include Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Gael Monfils.For more information about UTS go to www.uts.live For tickets go use the link below:https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/uts/?affiliate=UTS__________________Joel and Kim are back to catch up on the week in tennis, including Novak Djokovic winning a record breaking 7th ATP Finals title in Turin with a defeat of home favourite Jannik Sinner in the final, and Britain’s Joe Salisbury defending his end of season title with partner Rajeev Ram.They also look ahead to the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga which get underway imminently, mark the end of Amazon Prime’s 5 years of tennis coverage in the UK and consider whether Alcaraz’s prediction that Jannik Sinner will reach the World No.1 ranking in 2024 is likely to come true.Joel also tests Kim and the listeners to one final Par For The Courts for the season - you won’t want to miss it!__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UTS GRAND FINAL TICKETSTennis Weekly is the official podcast partner of the UTS Grand Final in London. The UTS Grand Final is coming to London’s ExCeL Arena from the 15th to the 17th of December.Confirmed players include Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Gael Monfils.For more information about UTS go to www.uts.live For tickets go use the link below:https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/uts/?affiliate=UTS__________________The end of the season is in sight - but there's no let up! Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they discuss Canada storming to their first Billie Jean King Cup victory in Seville, and Ugo Humbert beating Adrian Mannarino to that all important Year End French Number 1 position as both players claimed ATP titles in Metz and Sofia respectively.The ATP Finals are also underway with Djokovic coming through an opening battle with Holger Rune and Carlos Alcaraz succumbing to Alexander Zverev on the quick courts of Turin, and the trio also look ahead to this year’s new rules for the upcoming Next Gen Finals.In advance of next month’s UTS Grand Final in London, Joel also got to speak with UTS Mastermind Patrick Mouratoglou, an interview which you can hear in full in this episode.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UTS GRAND FINAL TICKETSTennis Weekly is the official podcast partner of the UTS Grand Final in London. The UTS Grand Final is coming to London’s ExCeL Arena from the 15th to the 17th of December.Confirmed players include Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Gael Monfils.For more information about UTS go to www.uts.live For tickets go use the link below:https://www.eventim.co.uk/artist/uts/?affiliate=UTS__________________In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris are back to talk all things WTA Finals and the Paris Masters, as Iga Swiatek sweeps to the title in Cancun in convincing fashion, and Novak Djokovic claims his 7th Paris Masters crown.They also discuss the latest in the abuse allegations facing Alexander Zverev, catch up on the AELTC’s expansion plans for Wimbledon and look ahead to this week’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Seville.Joel also tests Kim, Chris and the listeners knowledge of the big servers over the years and they debate whether the WTA needs a new chief executive amidst the recent WTA difficulties in Cancun.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel, Kim and Chris are back to catch up on the past week on tour, including FAA’s return to title winning ways in Basel, Sinner getting the better of Daniil Medvedev in a fantastic three set Vienna final and Beatriz Haddad Maia clinching the WTA Elite Trophy over home hope Qinwen Zheng.The trio also discuss the controversy in Cancun over the WTA’s setup of the WTA Finals, Iga Swiatek’s quest to regain the No.1 ranking and inspired by the Opening Ceremony, whom they would take on a red carpet as a 'plus one' given the chance.Chris also rewinds tennis a decade by testing Joel and Kim with a retro London World Tour Finals trip down Memory Lane.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Never a dull week on the tour for the Tennis Weekly trio as they take in all the major highlights and talking points over the last seven days which saw Gael Monfils back to winning ways at the Stockholm Open, Ben Shelton clinching his debut tour title in Tokyo and the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation VP making some worrying claims about the future state of WTA Finances.They also discuss Emma Raducanu’s latest coaching comments, which player they’d like to see get a David Beckham style Netflix documentary series, Elise Mertens’s dominance in Tunisia plus look ahead to the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai this week.Joel also gives Kim and Chris a tough Par For The Courts which goes down to the wire….__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris are back to round up all the action from the Asian Swing, which has seen a host of tournaments grace the headlines and screens in the past two weeks.With Hubert Hurkacz winning in Shanghai in a dramatic final against Andrey Rublev, Iga Swiatek taking home yet another 1000 Title in Beijing and Qinwen Zheng delighting home fans with a win in Zhengzhou along with some karaoke, there are plenty of results to sink their teeth into.The trio also discuss Roger Federer making an appearance in Shanghai, Leylah Fernandez picking up the Hong Kong title and switching to basketball shoes, Jessie Pegula taking home the trophy in Seoul, as well as looking ahead to the player fields for the WTA Finals in Cancun and the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Asian Swing has arrived with Joel, Kim and Chris on hand to discuss all the events so far from Tokyo and Beijing 500s (including Wednesday finishes!), plus the start of the Shanghai Masters and WTA 1000 event in Beijing.They recap on Sinner’s first victory over Daniil Medvedev to claim the Beijing title, Kudermetova upsetting the top seeds to win Tokyo, Ons Jabeur being back to title winning ways in Ningbo and Adrian Mannarino taking home the Astana Open (and remaining as the all important French number 1!)The trio also discuss the Australian Open announcing a new Sunday start from 2024, the US Open canceling next year’s Wheelchair Event and they trial another rendition of Joel's game which tests career high ranking knowledge. Listen in and join the fun!__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel, Kim and Chris are back together to catch up on the past week on tour, which saw Maria Sakkari end her title drought by clinching the WTA1000 event in Guadalajara and Team World thrash Team Europe in the latest edition of the Laver Cup.With contentious performance byes, the release of the Davis Cup Finals draw and a new venue for the WTA Finals in Cancun, the trio discuss all the latest news from the tennis world, not to mention Novak Djokovic’s meeting with a goat and Annabel Croft’s debut on Strictly Come Dancing in the UK!Joel also unveils a new game to Kim and Chris and the listeners and they briefly look ahead to this week’s tournaments including the WTA500 event in Tokyo and the Astana Open in Kazakhstan.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GB have done it, they have qualified for the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga! It came down to the final game of the final tie in Manchester and what a match it was. Dan Evans and Neal Skupski sealed the win, saving 4 match points to book their place in the Finals. Also in the finals will be Australia who defeated Switzerland 3-0 to guarantee their place in the last 8. Big wins for Alex de Minaur and rock solid doubles team and former Wimbledon Champions, Purcell and Ebden.We also had the Davis Cup tie between Denmark and Brazil covered thanks to roving reporter Alina Soponar and production assistant Christoffer Tunsäter. We got an English language exclusive on Holger Rune's take out from his 2023 season, reuniting with his childhood coach and plans for 2024 to mitigate injury.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Murray gets another Davis Cup win in Manchester. Chris and Joel are on site to unpack all the action and the emotional victory for Andy.GB stay undefeated and on track to make the Finals in Malaga. Hosts Spain crash out and the talk of the press room is about whether a neutral location and the existing format can be a success or will it have to change.Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray give their opinions on the lack of crowds and how Spain can sell tickets to the Finals without Nadal or Alcaraz.They also had time to comb through the full Halep decision report from the ITIA, bringing to light many questions and further talking points.ITIA Simona Halep full report__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis never stops and Tennis Weekly are on the road with Joel and Chris in Manchester for one of the four Davis Cup Finals Group stage events with GB, Australia, France and Switzerland.On this episode, they chat about Jack Draper's dream debut win for GB as they pull through against Australia, with Dan Evans also enjoying victory against current no.12 Alex De Minaur.Elsewhere, they react to the news that Simona Halep has been banned from tennis for four years by the ITIA and look at the complicated issue of Davis Cup crowds with Stan Wawrinka and Gerard Piqué getting stuck into the debate on social media.__________________TENNIS WEEKLY MERCHTo browse and purchase from limited edition merchandise designed by Krippa Design go to https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast All proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! __________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.**Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Finals weekend at the US Open and Joel, Kim and Chris reunite to round up the results, which saw Coco Gauff win her maiden Grand Slam title and Novak Djokovic become a 24-time Grand Slam Champion as he continues to make history on the court.With Gauff fighting back from a set down to put aside the new world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and become the fairytale story of New York, and Djokovic winning a marathon 2nd set on his way to a straight sets victory over Alcaraz’s conqueror Daniil Medvedev, the trio discuss all the key talking points from both finals.They also reflect on the Ladies and Mixed Doubles Finals, Wheelchair Events and look beyond the US Open and ahead to the Davis Cup this week in Manchester where Tennis Weekly (Joel and Chris!) will be in attendance.__________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris are back (in parts!) to round up all the action from the men’s and women’s semi final action at the US Open. With Daniil Medvedev springing a surprise to topple top seed and defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka fending off a tough Madison Keys to make her second Slam final of the year, there is lots to discuss!From Djokovic hanging up the phone on Ben Shelton’s run through the tournament to Coco Gauff keeping her Slam dreams alive and on track for her first Slam victory, the gang catch up on the main talking points from the past few days.They also celebrate Joe Salisbury’s 3rd straight US Open Men’s Doubles title with partner Rajeev Ram, former Tennis Weekly guest Gaby Dabrowski making the Ladies Doubles final and they reveal the outright winner of this edition of Collect A Set!__________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim and Chris are back in action to discuss the Quarter Final headlines from the US Open, which saw young Americans Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton make it into the Final Four at their Home Slam, and new World Number 1’s Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka proceed comfortably through with straight set scorelines.From Muchova’s extended bagel break, Djokovic’s unique form of crowd control, JPeg’s doubles prowess and Salisbury back in the semis of the men’s doubles again, there is plenty to catch up on, not to mention the latest update from Collect A Set, which is still all up for grabs.Chris also regales listeners with his highlights from New York, including a Tennis Weekly review of the famous Honey Deuce cocktail.__________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ostapenko pulls off the biggest upset of the US Open beating Swiatek and stripping her of the number one ranking. Joel and Chris analyse the fallout including Sabalenka’s rise to the top. They discuss Iga’s grand slam season and what 2024 might hold for her. Although Jack Draper bowed out, the American men have continued to win with three making it through to the quarter-finals for the first time since 2005 and one guaranteed finalist. Taylor Fritz faces off against Novak Djokovic whilst Frances Tiafoe takes on Ben Shelton.Coco Gauff and Madison Keys are flying the flag in the women’s draw and Joel and Chris unpack their quarter-final match-ups and prospects.They also do a collect a set quick update to see who will get the slam spoons of shame out of Joel, Chris and Kim. __________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joel and Chris cover all Round 3 events in Flushing Meadows, from Djokovic’s Djere escape to Jack Draper making the second week of a slam for the first time.Chris is still reporting from New York experiencing the US Open first hand and provides the inside courtside scoop on the action.Wozniacki keeps her dream run alive, Pegula scuppers Svitolina’s chance to go further than Wimbledon and the US Men keep winning with four players still in the singles mix to bring the title home.As always they make predictions (or try to) for the order of play and preview the last 16 as things get to the business end in the Big Apple.__________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are live from the US Open. Chris is courtside in New York and reporting live from the grounds as we talk Alcaraz, Djokovic and the upsets of Round 2. They cover the British success with seven brits through to Round 2 and four through to Round 3. They talk Ruud and Tsitsipas upsets as well as the upset of the women’s draw with returning Caroline Wozniacki taking out the world number 11 in straight sets under the lights of Arthur Ashe. They preview the next round of matches and discuss who Chris’ collect a set picks are, and spoiler alert he has already got some wrong!__________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Flushing Meadows time in New York City! Joel and Kim are back to chat through the main highlights from almost all of Round 1 at the US Open.With Brits Miyazaki, Boulter and Norrie all through in straight sets at the time of recording, Novak Djokovic reclaiming the world Number 1 ranking, Dominic Theim getting his first Slam win in over 2 years and Coco Gauff surviving a tetchy encounter against Laura Siegemund, there is plenty to serve up this episode.Joel and Kim also reveal their personal Collect A Set predictions (the less said about Joel’s Tsitsipas prediction the better) whilst Chris lands in New York ready to tackle the tennis live from the grounds.__________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tennis Weekly trio reunite to chat all things US Open as the final slam of the year lies just around the corner.Joel, Kim and Chris preview the women’s and men’s singles draws, with an eye on who is most likely to be taking home that silverware in a fortnight’s time. Approaching the draws quarter by quarter they assess the top seeds routes through the draw and earmark potential upsets before boldly making their own predictions (and trying to avoid the infamous Slam Spoon of Shame!).They also announce the six player picks for the US Open 2023 Collect A Set Challenge so get ready to submit your predictions to be in with a chance to win a coveted Tennis Weekly prize!__________________AG1 PROMOTIONHead to drinkAG1.com/TENNISWEEKLY and get a FREE one-year supply of AG Vitamin D3+K2, plus five AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase of AG1__________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] us on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and make sure to check out our website as well to get your full Tennis Weekly fix.Or buy our merch at Tennis Weekly Store - all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! **Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.