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S1 Ep 317Aus. Open R1 - Metal-hip Murray magic, Swiatek survives & Novak’s raucous return
On today's episode, the gang are back at HQ to discuss the first couple days of action in Melbourne.Novak Djokovic returned with a flourish to Rod Laver Arena and Andy Murray grabbed victory from the backhand of Matteo Berrettini. They also reflect on other British fortunes with Emma Raducanu having a surprisingly comfortable win and Jack Draper cramping out to Rafa Nadal.They also discuss top seeds Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur surviving tricky openers whilst the likes of Belinda Bencic, Caroline Garcia and Jessie Pegula comfortably navigate their first round encounters.Their Collect A Set predictions are also revealed, amid debate over Break Point star Nick Kyrgios withdrawing from the tournament!_____________________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] 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.

S1 Ep 316Aus. Open Preview - Djokovic dreams of Aussie Decima, Swiatek ready for battle
With the Australian Open rolling into view, Joel, Kim and Chris get together to discuss the Men’s and Women’s singles draws.With some tantalising first round matches beckoning, including defending champion Rafael Nadal versus the young Brit Jack Draper, they look ahead to potential upsets, close encounters and matches for the memory.The trio also make potentially shocking predictions as they reveal their projected match ups from the Quarter Finals onwards, and divulge this edition’s Collect A Set picks!_______________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] 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.

S1 Ep 315Tour Catch-Up: USA win United Cup, Novak’s Oz return & crossroads for Osaka?
Tennis is back! And so are Joel, Kim and Chris who get their teeth into what's in store for the 2023 tennis season, which has already seen a handful of tournament Champions being crowned and a lot of off-season chat to excite the tennis world.With Team USA winning the inaugural United Cup and Coco Gauff claiming the title in Auckland, the year has started well for US prospects. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic returns to Australia triumphant in Adelaide and Aryna Sabalenka takes her first tournament victory in almost two years.The trio also discuss the upcoming release of the Netflix Break Point series and boldly attempt to predict the 2023 Slam Champions and Year End No.1’s._______________Tweet us @TennisWeeklyPod or email the show here: [email protected] 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.

S1 Ep 314Tennis Weekly Crowdfund 2023 - now open!
The Tennis Weekly 2023 Crowdfund is now open! LINK TO TENNIS WEEKLY 2023 CROWDFUNDERJoel, Kim & Chris would like your support to help Tennis Weekly thrive in 2023. We are entering the fifth year for the podcast and 2022 has certainly been our most eventful (and successful) yet. Listener funding has been critical to our success up to this point and will help secure the show's future plus help us evolve and make it bigger and better than ever. If you are able to contribute, please do so at the link above where we have an array of rewards and different tiers on offer or search 'Tennis Weekly 2023 Crowdfunder'. Once again, thank you to all our listeners for their support this season.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google Play______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 5th December 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 313Tennis Weekly End of Season Quiz 2022
It's time for the annual 'Tennis Weekly End of Season Quiz'! Joel, Kim and Chris close off their last weekly podcast of 2022 with their usual festive quiz offering. Join them as they go head to head as well as challenging listeners to take part themselves. With rounds on ATP, WTA, Grand Slams/Team events, there is plenty of opportunity to test your memory on the 2022 season that was! Play along at home and see if you can beat your fellow Tennis Weekly fans as well as the Tennis Weekly hosts...Let us know how you did and which were your favourite questions on social media! ______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google Play______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 28th November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 312Tour Catch-Up: Undefeated Djokovic wins Tour Finals, Aussie Visas & Davis Cup dilemmas
Was it ever even in doubt? This week, Joel, Kim and Chris catch up on the ATP Tour Finals, which saw Novak Djokovic go undefeated and claim his sixth title at the event plus become the oldest ever Singles winner with a victory of Casper Ruud in Sunday’s final. They also discuss Joe Salisbury clinching the doubles title for Great Britain, and look ahead to see who will be making the cut at the Tour Finals in 2023.They also discuss Novak Djokovic’s pathway to further Australian Open glory opening up due to his visa ban being overturned, as well as the Davis Cup Finals getting underway in Malaga this week in the final event of the season.Joel also tests Chris and Kim with another difficult Par for the Courts, and they consider the future of Padel tennis in the UK!Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #tennisweeklypod on social media.______________TENNIS CHANNEL SUBSCRIPTION OFFERPurchase Tennis Channel International here to watch events including the Davis Cup finals, Battle of the Brits.And use the code UKDC at checkout to get 50% off your annual subscription.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google Play______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 21st November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 311TW Meets… Billie Jean King Cup Tournament Director Rebecca James
In our latest TW Meets... we speak with Billie Jean King Cup and Nottingham Open Tournament Director, Rebecca James. We ask her what it takes to become a Tournament Director, how she handles the pressure and last minute curve balls (*cough* Fort Worth) and what the ingredients are for the perfect tennis tournament. Joel and Chris delve into why the UK is such a great place to watch tennis, where Rebecca’s dream tournament to attend would be and most importantly how she likes her tea…*Apologies for the technical issues with this one, we were trialing a new audio setup live and on site in Glasgow so picked up a few odd noises - but it's still a cracker! - Joel*______________TENNIS CHANNEL SUBSCRIPTION OFFERPurchase Tennis Channel International here to watch events including the Davis Cup finals, Battle of the Brits.And use the code UKDC at checkout to get 50% off your annual subscription.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google Play______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 10th November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 310Tour Catch-Up: Suisse seal BJK Cup, Turin gets underway & Wimbledon all-whites
It's that time of season when all the finals are upon us. Fortunately, the gang are on hand at TW towers to discuss all the action including Switzerland winning the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Brandon Nakashima being crowned the new Next Gen Finals Champ in Milan.They also look ahead to the ATP Tour Finals which have got underway in Turin, touch upon Caroline Garcia’s remarkable win at the WTA Finals, and discuss all the latest from on tour including the draw for the United Cup, and Wimbledon alluding to dress code changes for 2023.Joel also tests Kim and Chris’s Iga Swiatek 2022 themed knowledge with a testing Par For The Courts!______________TENNIS CHANNEL SUBSCRIPTION OFFERPurchase Tennis Channel International here to watch events including the Davis Cup finals, Battle of the Brits.And use the code UKDC at checkout to get 50% off your annual subscription.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google Play______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 14th November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 309TW Diaries – BJK Cup Day #4 – USA out, Suisse in semis & GB go for history!
Joel and Chris are back at the Billie Jean King Cup for a new addition of Tennis Weekly Diaries. On Day 4, they cover the emphatic wins for Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Katerina Siniakova had a sensational upset over Coco Gauff and Marketa Vondrousova made short work of Danielle Collins. They also look ahead to the historic semi-finals featuring Great Britain, and attempt to predict the results across the weekend.______________TENNIS CHANNEL SUBSCRIPTION OFFERPurchase Tennis Channel International here to watch events including the Davis Cup finals, Battle of the Brits.And use the code UKDC at checkout to get 50% off your annual subscription.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google Play______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 11th November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 308TW Diaries – BJK Cup Day #3 – GB do the impossible, double bagels & scheduling woes
Joel and Chris are back at the Billie Jean King Cup for a new addition of Tennis Weekly Diaries. On Day 3, they cover the unbelievable win for Great Britain over Spain in which they didn’t drop a set to make the semi-finals for the first time since 1981. They also issue a public apology to Harriet Dart and analyse the individual performances that lit up Glasgow. Elsewhere there were wins for Czech Republic and Canada setting up winner takes all clashes to decide both groups on Friday.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google Play______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 11th November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 307TW Diaries – BJK Cup Day #2 – USA edge Poland, midnight matches & GB-Spain preview
Joel and Chris are back at the Billie Jean King Cup for a new addition of Tennis Weekly Diaries. On Day 2, they cover the nail-biting USA vs Poland clash which required Coco Gauff to take to the court at midnight local time, Paula Badosa being too good for Kazakhstan and look ahead to GB’s clash with Spain this evening in Glasgow.They also share all the stories from the press room. Including Joel asking Danielle Collins about her on court frustrations, Chris trying to get team secrets from Switzerland and Elise Mertens 14 hour, 3 flight journey to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals!______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 10th November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 306TW Diaries – BJK Cup Day #1 – GB falter, Australia progress & TW get a shout out!
Joel and Chris are back at the Billie Jean King Cup for a new addition of Tennis Weekly Diaries.They have all the inside scoop from behind the scenes as well as keeping you up to date on all the on-court action here in Glasgow.Today they cover Great Britain’s tough start to the competition, Australia’s triumphant return and a special shout Olivia Nicholls gave the podcast in the press room after her stunning BJK Cup debut.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 8th November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 305Tour Catch-Up: Rune rules Paris, Finals qualification quirk & BJK Cup begins
Who will win the WTA finals between Caroline Garcia and Aryna Sabalenka? That's the question on everyone's lips at Tennis Weekly HQ as Joel, Kim and Chris discuss all the action from the WTA Finals. They also look back at the stunning run of Holger Rune in Paris and debate whether the next generation of players are showing more promise than the current gen. They also discuss the ‘Djokovic Rule’ for ATP Finals qualification and look ahead to the Next Gen Finals in Milan, previewing the line-up and the latest rules and innovations they are trialing at this year's championships.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 7th November 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 304Tour Catch-Up: ‘Dadvedev’ secures Vienna, Felix’s threepeat & Fort Worth predictions
The chase is on as the top players chase the final spots at the coveted ATP Finals! Joel, Kim and Chris also discuss Felix Auger Alliasime’s Basel triumph, securing the rare feat of three titles in three weeks and contrast his performance with Medvedev’s return to form to take the Vienna title and qualify for Turin. They preview the Paris Masters and make predictions as to whose name will be engraved on the famous tree trophy.Chris also puts Joel and Kim on the spot in a head to head par for the courts battle, with a WTA Year Ending Championships theme, before the group contemplates who will be taking home the trophy this year in Fort Worth.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 31st October 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 303Tour Catch-Up: Halep suspended, Pegula power & Napoli’s nightmare courts
On today's episode, Joel and Chris are on hand to chat the past week of action from the tour and react to the news that shocked the tennis world that Simona Halep has been provisionally suspended from competition. They react to the line-up being confirmed for the WTA Finals Fort Worth and talk all things Pegula after her stand out result of the season winning the W1000 in Guadalajara.They also discuss the ATP 250 action which saw the younger generation shine, with triumphs for Holger Rune, Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger Aliassime. Chris was courtside in Stockholm to provide some up close analysis of the young Dane’s game.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 25th October 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 302Tour Catch-Up: Felix delivers in Florence, Surf's up for Swiatek & Baby GEMS life
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris are back together to discuss the past week on tour, which saw FAA claim his second singles title, Iga Swiatek continue her dominant year by clinching her 8th title of the year and qualifier Anna Blinkova winning in Transylvania.They also discuss Tennis Australia saying they won’t lobby for Novak Djokovic to be at the AO in 2023, Patrick Mouratoglou’s new coaching arrangement and what to look out for in the week ahead which sees the WTA Tour in Guadalajara and a range of ATP 250s across Europe.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 17th October 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 301Tour Catch-Up: Krejcikova is back, Djokovic seals title no.90 & Baby Rafa is born
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris are back together for some belated 300th episode birthday celebrations which rather nicely coincide with the arrival of baby Rafa.They round up the past week on tour, which saw Novak Djokovic win his 90th career title, Barbora Krejcikova get the better of Iga Swiatek in a Tour Final (!) and Taylor Fritz edge out fellow American Francis Tiafoe to break into the Top 10.Chris also tests Joel and Kim with a celebratory Par for The Courts and they all take punts at naming insects after tennis players following the breaking news that Novak Djokovic has had a beetle in Western Serbia named in his honour!______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 11th October 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 300Tour Catch-Up: Djokovic wins Tel Aviv, Krejcikova re-emerges & team tennis galore
Another week goes by on the ATP & WTA Tours and there's no let up for Joel, Kim and Chris. Today, they catch up on all the action from ‘250 Week’ on the international tennis circuit. We saw impressive wins for Djokovic and Krejcikova and surprise victories for Nishioka, Marc-Andrea Huesler and Mayar Sherif. They also cover the newly announced World Tennis League, Iga Swiatek pulling out of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and ahead to the hattrick of 500 events in Astana, Tokyo and Ostrava.Chris also tests Joel with a doubles Par for The Courts and the mail bag gives rise to the question as to how important are the end of season finals really is to the world’s top players.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 3rd October 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 299Tour Catch-Up: Federer's farewell, Team World (finally) win & United Cup plans
Pass the box of tissues around! The gang are here to catch up on a jam-packed week of tennis, which saw an emotional farewell in London for Roger Federer’s retirement and Team World clinching their first ever Laver Cup win.They also round up wins for Alexandrova and Samsonova on the WTA Tour, Emma Raducanu reaching the semi finals of Seoul, and Daniil Medvedev falling to Stan Wawrinka in the first round of Metz.Joel quizzes Kim and Chris on an exciting and revamped version of Par For The Courts, and they all consider the announcement of the new United Cup in 2023 as well as looking briefly ahead to this coming week’s SEVEN tournaments!______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 26th September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 298US Open Finals: Carlito's way grabs No.1 prize, Supreme Swiatek chalks up Major No.3
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel, Kim and Chris reunite to catch up on the action from the US Open Finals, which saw Carlos Alcaraz claim his maiden Slam title AND the World No.1 ranking, and Iga Swiatek take home her 3rd Major with yet another straight sets Final win.They reflect on Ons Jabeur and Casper Ruud’s chances at winning a Grand Slam in the future after their respective two Slam Finals appearances this season, and consider what Alcaraz’s and Swiatek’s wins mean for the future of the ATP and WTA Tours.They also roundup results from other draws, with Krejcikova and Siniakova completing their career Golden Slam and the Rafa Nadal Academy players faring very well in the Junior competitions.Joel, Kim and Chris also excitingly reveal the winner of this edition of Collect A Set!______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 12th September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 297US Open SFs: Marathon man Alcaraz, Jabeur supreme & Salisbury's title delight
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Chris react to all the action from the Semi-Finals at The US Open, which saw Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud set up a match-up that will decide the number 1 ranking, Iga Siwatek fightback to beat Sabalenka and Ons Jabeur’s impressive display against in form Caroline Garcia. They look ahead to the finals and what might make the difference on the night for both the womens and mens finals and make their predictions.Joel and Chris also catch-up on doubles action which saw Britain’s Joe Salisbury and USA’s Rajeev Ram defend their title beating Davis Cup team mate Neil Skupski and his partner Wesley Koolhof in straight sets.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 10th September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 296US Open QFs: Ruud on No.1 march, Garcia wins & Khachanov springs surprise
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Kim is joined by Chris to chat through all the Quarter Final action from the US Open, which saw Caroline Garcia continue her win streak to make her first Grand Slam semi final with a victory over home hope Coco Gauff.Meanwhile, Casper Ruud is potentially one win away from becoming the world No.1 after easing past a disappointing Matteo Berrettini. He will face another somewhat surprising semi finalist in Karen Khachanov who took out many people’s tournament favourite Nick Kyrgios. Kim and Chris also reflect on Francis Tiafoe backing up his win over Rafa Nadal with a straight sets defeat of Andrey Rublev, and Aryna Sabalenka sorting out her serve to make her second straight US Open Semi.______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 7th September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 295US Open R4: Kyrgios crashes party, streak-stoppin’ Ajla & who’ll be new No.1?
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Kim and Chris round up on the 4th round action so far from the US Open.With Nick Kyrgios defeating defending Champion Daniil Medvedev at night on Ashe, home hopes Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula still going strong, and Andrey Rublev dispatching the last Brit standing Cam Norrie in three straight sets, there is plenty to discuss as the Quarter Final line ups start to complete.Caroline Garcia also makes her second Slam Quarter 5 years on from her first and three players are still in with a shot to become the new ATP World No.1 so join Kim and Chris as they consider how much further Garcia can go and who is the most likely to claim that top spot come Monday.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 5th September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 294US Open R3: Serena's last stand, Kvitova’s escape act & mixed Brit fortunes
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Chris catch up on all the Round 3 action from the US Open and look ahead to the second week of the final slam of the year. They cover THE tennis headline story of the year: Serena Williams playing what looks like will be her final match and question if it really is the last time we see her on a tennis court? They reflect back on the mixed fortunes of the Brits, with a routine win for Cam Norrie but heartbreak for Jack Draper and tough losses for Murray and Evans. Our Collect-a-set picks Caroline Garcia and Carlos Alcaraz continue to impress and Medvedev sets up a mouth watering 4th Round clash with Nick Kyrgios. Joel and Chris also discuss the last 16 encounters they are most looking forward to and make predictions as to who could make a deep run into the second week at Flushing Meadows.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 4th September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 293US Open R2: Draper's night to savour, Serena’s stunner & 'no handshake' finishes
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim are joined by Chris to catch up on the Round 2 action from the US Open, which saw Serena Williams live to fight yet another day by coming through Anett Kontaveit in 3 sets and Jack Draper glide past FAA to make the 3rd round of a Slam for the first time in his career.They also reflect back on Emma Raducanu’s first round loss and Cornet’s fantastic Slam ousts, Kyrgios’s crowd irritations, Andy Murray setting up a Berrettini battle and doubles being given prime time slots on show courts.Chris also reveals his CAS predictions which are looking a bit the worse for wear after early exits, and they all look ahead to 3rd round matches and predict which matches could cause a spanner in the works.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 1st September 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 292US Open R1: Serena on song, Halep humbled & shocks for Tsitsipas + Fritz
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the first round of the US Open, which saw shocks on day one with Simona Halep, Taylor Fritz and Stefanos Tsitsipas all crashing out to qualifiers.Conversely, the Brits have had a good opening few days with all through with the exception of Kyle Edmund, including a resilient win for Harriet Dart over 10th seed Daria Kasatkina and Andy Murray claiming a long await straight sets Grand Slam victory.With easy progress for top seeds Daniil Medvedev and Iga Swiatek, most eyes were on Serena Williams’s farewell ceremony and her first round encounter against Danka Kovinic, which saw her progress through and live to fight another day before retirement.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 30th August 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 291US Open Preview: Djokovic denied travel, Raducanu’s test & Serena set for farewell
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim are joined by Chris to preview the upcoming US Open after the release of the men’s and women’s draws.They go quarter by quarter through the draw to assess the top seeds chances, debate which players to look out for and to finally make some possibly very inaccurate predictions. Discussions over Serena’s chances of getting past Round 1, Raducanu’s ability to defend her title, the likely winner of a Kyrgios v Medvedev match up and whether Caroline Garcia can continue the Renaissance all feature.They also discuss the timing of Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal from the tournament, which sees him miss his second Slam of the year due to vaccination requirements.Importantly, the picks for the US Open 2022 edition of Collect A Set are announced! Send in your predictions before play starts on Monday to be in with a chance of winning a coveted Tennis Weekly prize.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 26th August 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 290Tour Catch-Up: Borna reborn, Garcia resurgent & Royalty meets Roger in Boston
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the Cincinnati Masters which saw Caroline Garcia continue her resurgence (RENAISSANCE) in form to capture her third 1000 level title with a dominant win over Petra Kvitova.The week also saw Borna Coric become the lowest ranked winner of a Masters 1000 title with a straight sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. Joel and Kim also discuss Emma Raducanu’s defeat of Serena Williams and Iga Swiatek’s recent dip in form as well as looking ahead to the week prior to the US Open in tournaments.They also reflect on the Laver Cup ticketing practice sessions for charity, and Kim tests Joel with a new Mysterious Player.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 22nd August 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 289Tour Catch-Up: Serena calls time, PCB's dream week & Halep heads back to Top 10
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the action and key talking points from Toronto and Montreal, where we saw Simona Halep back to winning ways and Pablo Carreno Busta claiming his first Masters 1000.With Beatriz Haddad Maia making further waves for Brazilian tennis by reaching her first 1000 final, Hubert Hurkacz just falling shy of claiming a sixth straight victory in ATP Finals, and Dan Evans going deep for the Brits, there is plenty to discuss from the past week on tour.Joel and Kim also discuss Serena Williams’s impending retirement (and her upcoming match against Emma Raducanu), the latest Laver Cup announcements, preview the Cincinnati Masters and debate over on-court fast food, inspired by a certain Jenson Brooksby.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 15th August 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 288TW Meets... Feargus & Heather, Crimes on Centre Court podcast
On TW Meets this week… Joel delves into the fascinating world of tennis theatre and chats with Director, Writer and Actor Feargus Woods Dunlop and Heather Westwell from the theatre company New Old Friends about their latest production Crimes on Centre Court, a comedy whodunnit set during The Whombledun International Invitational Tennis Tournament!______________CRIMES ON CENTRE COURTBook tickets to see Crimes on Centre Court on their U.K. tour this autumnListen to the Crimes on Centre Court series as part of the Comedy Whodunnits podcast______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 3rd August 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 287Tour Catch-Up: Kyrgios's DC double, Medvedev returns & Canada Open begins
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the events from Washington DC, which saw Nick Kyrgios scoop the singles and doubles trophies and Luidmila Samsonova grab her second career tour title.Out in San Jose, Daria Kasatkina continues her good run of form by clinching the title and cracking the Top 10 again, whilst in Los Cabos Daniil Medvedev manages to get his first title of the year, deposing defending Champ Cam Norrie in straight sets.Joel and Kim also consider the impact of climate change on the future of tennis, and look ahead to the Montreal and Toronto tournaments getting underway this week.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 8th August 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 286TW Meets... Lawn Tennis Association's Paul Cudmore on growing the grassroots game
In our latest Meets... we wrap up our Wimbledon coverage by talking to our Local Tennis Leagues sponsor and Lawn Tennis Association's Competition Manager Paul Cudmore about how the team are growing the grassroots game in the U.K.Joel & Kim delve into the progress of the LTA's five year plan including their exciting ambition for local parks, the launch of the World Tennis Number and just exactly why indoor courts are so pivotal to the game's development. ______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K.With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 27th July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 285Tour Catch-Up: Go, go Garcia, Sinner Winner & Raducanu's Russian Coach Test
Joel and Kim catch up on the latest week on tour, which saw Caroline Garcia continue her rejuvenated season by capturing the Poland Open and defeating World No.1 Iga Swiatek en route, Marie Bouzkova winning her first tour title over an erratic Potapova, and Jannik Sinner getting the better of Carlos Alcaraz for the second time in the past month.They also discuss the Aussie domination in Atlanta, Emma Raducanu undertaking a trial coaching period with Dmitry Tursunov and look ahead to this week’s tournaments in the USA and Mexico, which sees the return of Sofia Kenin and Venus Williams with Wildcards in Washington DC.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 1st August 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 284Tour Catch-Up: Musetti magic, Ruud retains & Osaka's coach split
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the past week on tour which saw Casper Ruud defend his Gstaad title, Bernarda Pera make it two titles on the trot and Daria Kasatkina come out in a brave public statement.They also discuss Lorenzo Musetti winning his maiden ATP Tour Title with a victory over Carlos Alcaraz in Hamburg, Irina Begu capturing the Palermo crown 5 years after her previous tour title and Naomi Osaka splitting from her coach Wim Fissette. Joel also tests Kim with a ridiculously hard Par For The Courts - listeners, be warned!______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 25th July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 283TW Book Club: Emma Raducanu: When Tennis Came Home by Mike Dickson
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim chat to Mike Dickson, tennis correspondent for the Daily Mail, about his new book Emma Raducanu: When Tennis Came Home.They chart Emma’s path to US Open glory by looking back at her upbringing in Bromley, her formative years on the lower rungs of the tour, the effect of lockdown and her innate curiosity which compels her to continually self-improve.They reflect on her run to the 4th round at Wimbledon 2021 and her remarkable triumph at Flushing Meadows later that summer, as well as looking back on her time on the WTA Tour since then, and what the future holds.Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #tennisweeklypod on social media.______________BUY EMMA RADUCANU: WHEN TENNIS CAME HOMEAmazonAmazon (Kindle)WaterstonesWHSmithHachette______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 21st July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 282Tour Catch-Up: First time champs, off-court coaching & Serena’s Toronto stop
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the week on tour post-Wimbledon which saw Maxime Cressy and Bernarda Pera win their first tour titles, as well as Francisco Cerundolo and Petra Martic picking up titles on the clay.With Maxime Cressy looking set to be seeded at the US Open, Dominic Thiem picking up his first two wins back on the ATP Tour, two Serbian WTA Finalists and Caroline Garcia’s Renaissance temporarily restarting and stopping again, there is plenty of tennis chat to sink your teeth into.Joel also tests Kim with a difficult (be warned!) Par for The Court, and they discuss the introduction of coaching on the ATP Tour as a trial and Serena Williams returning to the tour in Toronto.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 18th July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 281TW Film Club: McEnroe (2022) - Director Barney Douglas & Maccabees Felix White
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel talks to Director Barney Douglas and Composer Felix White about their new documentary McEnroe.Joel has a virtual sit down with the two to discuss how they brought to life a cultural icon on the big screen, what they learned during the filmmaking process from an outsider perspective and how they captured the fiery personality of a player known to many for his on court outbursts.McEnroe is in U.K. and Ireland cinemas from 15th July and will be available to stream on Showtime in the North America from 2nd September.To go see McEnroe yourself, book tickets here. ______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 6th July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 280Wimbledon Finals: Rybakina rules on Centre, Djokovic’s seventh heaven
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim round up the Wimbledon Finals action, which saw Elena Rybakina clinch her maiden Slam Title and Novak Djokovic claim a 4th consecutive Championship on the lawns of SW19.With Rybakina sealing a comeback victory over Ons Jabeur, she has made history for Kazakhstan, becoming the first player representing the nation to win a Grand Slam. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic put to bed any hopes of Nick Kyrgios winning his first Slam by putting together a solid 4 set victory against the young pretender.Joel and Kim also discuss the Finals action from the Doubles, with Aussie pair Ebden and Purcell coming back from the brink several times to win the title in epic fashion, and Czech Champions Krejickova and Siniakova cruising to victory to capture their 2nd Wimbledon title. They also reflect on Alfie Hewett’s close encounter in the Wheelchair Singles Final, which saw him serve for the title four times but ultimately come out second best.The winner of Collect A Set is also announced!______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K.With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 10th July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 279Wimbledon SFs: Delight for Djokovic, despair for Nadal & first time finalists
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim round up the action from the semi finals at Wimbledon, which saw Britain's Cameron Norrie fall to six time Champ Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal withdrawing through injury, Ons Jabeur making history for Tunisia and Elena Rybakina ousting in form Simona Halep in straight sets.They discuss Rafa’s withdrawal and the debate around the concept of lucky losers filling spare slots, as well as look ahead to the weekend’s singles finals.Joel and Kim also catch up on Doubles action which saw Britain’s Neal Skupski and USA’s Desirae Krawczyk defend their title, and Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram lose in a heartbreaking semi final to the Aussie pair of Ebden and Purcell.______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K.With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 8th July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 278Wimbledon QFs: Cam’s the man, Next Gen. woes & Rybakina’s Russian roots
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the Quarter-Finals action from Wimbledon.They reflect on five sets galore in the men's draw as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic both battle back from the brink against the young pretenders Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner whilst Britain's Cam Norrie made a Slam semi-final for the first in his career with a thrilling win over David Goffin.On the women's side, there was an easy win for Simona Halep but is there cause for concern for the AELTC with Rybakina's Russian roots a hot topic of conversation as she reached the final four with a come-from-behind win against Ajla Tomljanović.And with the news bein revealed that Ons Jabeur and Tatijana Maria are 'BBQ buddies', Joel & Kim wonder just what food are they putting on the grill. ______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K.With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 6th July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 277Wimbledon R4: Halep hots up, Kyrgios keeps cool & Roger Federer returns
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the 4th round action from The Championships, Wimbledon.With Cam Norrie being the last remaining Brit in the singles draw there is hope for home fans despite Heather Watson’s loss to the young German Jule Niemeier. Meanwhile, Nick Kyrgios proves he can behave with a 5 set win on Centre over Brandon Nakashima, and Novak and Rafa overcome big serving Dutchmen to seal their path into the Quarter Finals.With Halep sweeping past Paula Badosa, and Ons Jabeur comfortably moving past Mertens, the women’s draw is looking potentially set for either the former Champ or the highest seed left in the draw to make headway towards a Wimbledon title come Saturday.Joel and Kim also provide a Collect A Set update; which is far to say might well be the lowest scoring rendition seen yet!______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K.With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 4th July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 276Wimbledon R3: Swiatek's streak stops at 37, Centre Court AGGRO & Tan moves on
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the third round of Wimbledon which saw an aggro filled match steal the show between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas late on Saturday night.With controversy galore to discuss from their encounter, along with Iga Swiatek’s 37 match win streak finally coming to an end at the hands of Alize Cornet, and Heather Watson making it through to the 4th round of a Slam for the first time, the third round action comes to life here at Tennis Weekly.From Rafa’s ‘non-spicy’ chat with Lorenzo Sonego, Tim Van Rijthoven’s wildcard wonder continuing and Carlos Alcaraz warming into the tournament nicely, Joel and Kim reflect on the past two days play at the AELTC.______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K.With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 2nd July 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 275Wimbledon R2: Nadal searches for rhythm, Kyrgios finds his groove & Murray runs into a wall
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim take a look back on all the action from Round Two at Wimbledon.From despair to triumph, it was a mixed couple of days for the Brits as Murray and Raducanu failed to progress whilst there were more unexpected victories from Katie Boulter, Heather Watson and Liam Broady all defeating higher ranked opponents. Elsewhere, it was another uncharacteristic performance from Rafael Nadal as he came through in four sets whilst Nick Kyrgios looked back in his groove against recent Queens finalist Filip Krajinović to set up a tantalizing R3 match up against Stefanos Tsitsipas.Kim also reveals her Collect-A-Set picks and discusses tent life this year in the Wimbledon Queue! ______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K.With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 30th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 274Wimbledon R1: Serena crashes out, Berrettini heartbreak & Raducanu fights on
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Chris roundup the main action from Round One of Wimbledon.They discuss how Matteo Berrettini and Marin Cilic didn’t make it onto court as they both test positive for Covid-19. Will Wimbledon need to make a policy change to control the outbreak?Serena Williams makes her Wimbledon return and loses out in a dramatic 3h 11m epic to Harmony Tan who was playing just her 9th Grand Slam match ever. Chris and Joel react live as they record.It’s business as usual for Iga Swiatek who opens her campaign with a…you guessed it bagel on her way to a straight sets win.Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are less than convincing in their open matches both dropping sets. With the draw opening up will it matter that they aren’t playing their best? Joel and Chris also discuss the reduced crowd attendance for Day 1 and 2 and what might be causing some of the half empty stadiums.They also reveal their Collect A Set picks, which have been sent spiraling after Serena’s exit and Berrettini’s withdrawal. Is Joel to blame for predicting a Williams win? ______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K.With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 28th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 273Wimbledon Draws: Djokovic ready for battle, Swiatek opens Centre & CAS revealed
______________LOCAL TENNIS LEAGUESOur Wimbledon coverage this year is sponsored by Local Tennis Leagues, the home of friendly, competitive tennis in the U.K. With over 10,000 players already signed up, it’s never been easier to find someone locally with a similar ability to have a hit with plus get access to great benefits including access to the Wimbledon Ballot...Find your Local Tennis League hereAnd don't forget to use 'WEEKLY 50' at the checkout for 50% off your £18 entry fee.______________In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim discuss the Wimbledon 2022 Men’s and Women’s Draws before play gets underway at SW19 on Monday.With Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal given contrasting prospective paths to the Final, Andy Murray avoiding a big first round name, and Matteo Berrettini looking strong to reach at least the semis, Joel and Kim make their way through the draws quarter by quarter.Whilst, Iga Swiatek will open proceedings on Tuesday in Ash Barty’s absence, Serena Williams gets a winnable opener against Harmony Tan and all eyes are on the Karolina Muchova v Simona Halep first round. With a cohort of British players peppered through the singles draws, all have managed to avoid seeded opponents giving Joel and Kim hope for the days ahead!They also reveal the Collect A Set picks for this year’s Championships. Send in your predictions on social media or email to be in with a chance to win a special Tennis Weekly prize._______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 24th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 272Tour Catch-Up: Serena returns, Medvedev rages & Berrettini defends Queen's
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim roundup the past week on grass, which saw Matteo Berrettini successfully defend his Queen’s Club Title, Beatriz Haddad Maia making it two titles from two on the grass and Serena Williams announce her return to the game in time for SW19.With Hubert Hurkacz putting himself forward as a contender for Wimbledon with victory in Halle, and another title for Ons Jabeur in the build up to a Slam, things are hotting up nicely for The Championships just around the corner.Joel and Kim assess the varying fortunes of British players so far on grass, debate who should open the Ladies Singles at Wimbledon in Barty’s absence, and reflect on the dangers of an unseeded Nick Kyrgios in the draw next week.Kim also tests Joel with a new Mysterious Player (niche knowledge required!) and they also discuss news from the US Open that Russians WILL be allowed to play.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 20th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 271Tour Catch-Up: Berrettini dazzles, Murray finds form & who is Tim van Rijthoven?
In the latest episode of Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim catch up on the grass court season so far, which saw a dream week for Dutch Wildcard Tim Van Rijthoven winning at home in S’Hertogenbosch and a maiden title for Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia in Nottingham.With Andy Murray reaching his second tour final of the season out in Stuttgart, there are many positives to take from his performance this week despite fresh injury concerns having arisen. Meanwhile, Ekaterina Alexandrova upset Aryna Sabalenka to take home the Libema Open trophy ahead of a Wimbledon neither player are able to participate in.Joel also tests Kim with a Queen’s Club focused Par for The Courts ahead of the tournament starting, and they discuss the latest news that Glasgow will host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in November and that ATP Masters events are about to change from 2023.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 12th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 270TW Book Club: Dear John with BBC Wimbledon commentator John Lloyd
In the latest episode of our Book Club series here at Tennis Weekly, Joel and Kim chat to former British No.1, Grand Slam Finalist and Tennis Broadcaster, John Lloyd about his new autobiography, Dear John.They chat about John's life in the public eye, his marriage to Chris Evert, his time as GB Davis Cup Captain, his Mixed Doubles Slam Triumphs and his life in the commentary box.John shares some funny anecdotes from life on tour and also his insights into tennis in its current landscape, as well as revealing most importantly how he takes his tea (if at all!).Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.______________BUY DEAR JOHNAmazon (UK)Foyles (UK)WHSmith (UK)Amazon (Worldwide)______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 6th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 269Important Announcement - Welcome to Tennis Weekly!
Hello! Important announcement from HQ - we've rebranded! The podcast is moving forward and into a new era. From this day on, we will be known as Tennis Weekly to our listeners.Joel and Kim aren't going anywhere and none of our four series including The Tour Catch-Up, Grand Slam Round-by-Rounds, Meets... and Book Club will be either. 'The Passing Shot' will also be sticking around but under a new identity - as 'Passing Shot Productions'.For listeners wondering what this all means for them... Nothing changes in terms of subscribing and following us. All the changes are from our side so will automatically update in your feed.Listen on to hear a bit more about how we arrived at the decision and thank you to everyone who has supported us up to this point and into this exciting new era for the show! - Joel & KimP.S. Please bear with us as we make this transition over the next few weeks across all our channels.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #TennisWeekly on social media.Twitter: @tennisweeklypodInstagram: @tennisweeklypodWebsite: tennisweekly.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 7th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 268French Open Catch-Up: Finals - Rafa captures 14th crown, Swiatek’s Slam certified streak and 'sleeping feet'
In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the Finals action from Roland Garros 2022, which saw Rafa Nadal winning an unthinkable 14th French Open title and Iga Swiatek extending her dominance at the top of the women’s game with her 2nd slam.Joel and Kim dissect the two singles finals, how first time finalists Casper Ruud and Coco Gauff shaped up on new territory, how Rafa was able to win this tournament on one foot, and why Iga is here to stay at the top.They also round up the results from the doubles, juniors and wheelchair events and look ahead to the official start of the WTA/ATP grass court season!Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodWebsite: thepassingshot.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 5th June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.