The Gay Tennis Podcast

Is the 2024 Roland Garros tournament homophobic? All the rain and losing Nadal, Osaka, Collins and Ostapenko in week 1 sure feels like it. We kick off Pride Month talking about the highs and lows of Roland Garros Week 1 with WTA superfan @jonahtennis. Join us as we talk about: Iga vs. OsakaIga vs. The PressOur favorite kitsNadal vs. Zverev The hottest men's match ups so far (it's Pride, leave us alone!)Recent Bravo news Then we dig into our favorite women's matches at Roland Garros round by round in the 2000s. We talk about petty Serena moments, the best finals of the 200s and much more. For more, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @thegaytennispod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the retirements of three tennis favorites among gay fans: Alizé Cornet, Dominic Thiem, and Garbiñe Muguruza. Highlights include unforgettable quotes (Cornet’s “I’m a drama queen for the people”), discussion of Thiem’s memorable attributes, and viral memes inspired by Muguruza. We also discuss why we’re excited about the upcoming French Open for both the WTA and ATP. Be sure to listen until the end, when we share an announcement about the “evolution” of the podcast. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back...kinda? This was supposed to be an off week for us, but Tony had some feelings. He takes to the mic for a short episode of gay tennis news. Listen for his thoughts on: -How Dua Lipa's album reminds him of Amanda Coetzer (seriously)-Tsitsidosa split: Where do they go from here? -Madonna shuts down Rio-Iga wins him over in multiple ways (!)-Rosie joins AJLT -Plus tennis player roasts, Taylor Fritz on clay and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Challengers, the new tennis movie starring Zendaya. There are no spoilers in the first half, and we give you a spoiler alert when we move to the second half. This episode serves everything you could ever want in a movie review episode, including an analysis of the movie’s level of horny, an exploration of its deeper meanings, and a discussion of alternative endings that are better than the real ending. We also debate whether this was a gay/queer movie and we assess the movie’s tennis accuracy. The episode ends with listener questions and our responses, including our (lack of) homoerotic experiences in the tennis world. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The clay season heard us talking crap because it's kinda serving this week. With 5 tournaments around the world, there's lots to discuss on the tennis front. But first we talk the RuPaul's Drag Race finale and deodorant (yep, you read it right). Listen to hear our thoughts on: -Rafa's return, loss and what it means for his season. We debate his form and possible RG seeding. -Sloane Stephens being back in the winner's circle!-ALL the fun from Stuttgart, including Rybakina, Coco, Kostyuk and ball kids falling. -Our favorite new find in Alejandro Moro Canas-Snow at a tennis tournament?! It's a fun and action-packed episode! For more, follow along on Instagram or X/Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss why the Monte-Carlo Masters is a hot straight ally. We then recap the tournament, spend a lot of time talking about Stefanos Tsitsipas, and thank the gay gods for showering us with many tennis gifts this past week. We also discuss how tennis is making its way into pop culture, with shoutouts to Zendaya and DeuxMoi. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We just watched our first women's college basketball game EVER! What did we think? And why is women's basketball exploding right now? We give our perspective as big WTA fans. Plus, we chat Danielle Collins winning her second title in a row (!) and watching the US women's national soccer team. It was a week full of women's sports, and we couldn't get enough. Join us as we break it all down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Scot’s recent gay wedding and why the 2024 Miami Open was great for queer fans. Highlights include fangirling over Danielle Collins and Grigor Dimitrov, discussing the future of Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanišević after their split, and sharing recent gay panics both on and off the court. We also explore two quite different yet equally *sentimental* gayest moments of the week! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, Tony is joined by Lead Editor for tennis.com and reality TV expert, David Kane. David shares his picks for The Traitors: Tennis Version, which leads to fun chats about current and former top players. Other topics include David’s experiences on tour, America's Next Top Model (!) and Indian Wells vs. Miami Open. Join us for a blend of pro tennis and reality TV! For more from The Gay Tennis Podcast, follow along on Twitter/X or Instagram. Be sure to check out David’s work or his Twitter/X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we compare Indian Wells and the Miami Open from a gay perspective. We also discuss short shorts in men’s tennis, with a comparison of the bottom half of Medvedev, Rune, and Alcaraz. Tony talks more trash about Sakkari, we discuss why Netflix’s Break Point flopped, and we explain why Saint Patrick’s Day is the straightest holiday.Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the "best of the rest" from February and share some personal stories from the last week. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss gay takes on recent tennis news. Highlights include the sexiness of one-handed backhands, Sabalenka’s new veneers, a WTA125 event in Puerto Vallarta, the straightness of a potential Sinner Era, and gay drama surrounding Taylor Fritz. We also provide a new ATP player “leg alert!” Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg joins us to talk about his new book, 'Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice'. We discuss:Naomi's impact on the gameOpenness about mental healthReturn to the tourMusic tasteLevel of gay icon-ness Much more!Then we talk generally about Ben's experience on tour, including asking Serena about Britney Spears and the short shorts trend on the ATP. We even 'pick a number' during an NCR throwback. To follow along with us, join the conversation on Instagram or Twitter. We'll share the picture discussed at the end of the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't love a bonus Humpday (and Valentine's Day!) treat? Since we can't cuddle up with Grigor Dimitrov, we decided to drop a bonus episode. The Australian Open account shared an interview with Sloane Stephens, and per usual, Sloane crushed it. In it, she hilariously talks about winning another slam, her old beef with Victoria Azarenka (!) and much more. You can watch the video here. We recap the video and then remind everyone about how dramatic, iconic and ridiculous the 2013 Australian Open was for the ladies. Enjoy this short bonus episode from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Traitors Season 2 (US) has taken over gay culture! The queer community can't get enough, helping make it one of the biggest reality TV shows ever on streaming. Why? Because of the campy drama from an all star cast and iconic host. In this episode, we cast an all tennis version of the show. Who will we cast? And who will go all the way? Listen now to find out! This is one of our most fun episodes yet. And to keep with the reality TV theme, we also discuss the "reality show" promo the ATP released this week. If you haven't seen it, check it out here. Tell us who you think should feature in The Traitors: Pro Tennis Edition on Twitter or Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we briefly discuss a very gay topic (the Grammys) and then dive into recent gay tennis news. Highlights include Ostapenko winning her second title this year, Bublik beating former gay favorite Coric, and a lewd video being played on the large screens at an ATP 250 tournament. Although we are over a week late, we also provide analysis of the 2024 Australian Open, including discussion of our gay superstars. The episode ends with The Gayest Moments of the Week, featuring a dance party in Rio and potential breaking news about Ostapenko’s brother. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the gayest news from the first week of the 2024 Australian Open. Highlights include discussion of players like Osaka and Wozniacki who did not mother, debate about Djokovic’s “brilliance,” defending some of our horrible predictions, and the gayest matches and disappointments thus far. We also explore what made our gay hearts sing, including Amanda Anisimova’s return and Daria Kasatkina’s tweets. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Australian Open is underway! We talk about all the biggest stories, like how many hot first round matches there are on the ATP side. Then we discuss the return of the WTA moms and even get into a few debates (over Pegula and Dimitrov). We end the episode with our Gayest Moments of the Week: Lil Nas X and The Traitors US. Join us for more on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy 2024! The tennis season is off to a horny, high quality and BUSY start. And it's only been one week. Not sure what we mean? Listen to find out! In our first episode of the new season, we chat about: -The gay couple who made a scene at the Charlotte airport-Why the AO swing is our favorite time of year -The returns of Nadal, Osaka, Anisimova and Kerber -Alex De Minaur channeling his inner Coco Gauff-Our love for Grigor grows (and his game keeps getting better!)PLUS: Tony apologizes to Victoria Azarenka during his gayest moment of the week. Thanks for supporting the podcast. For more from us, follow along on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our official Star vs. Starless episode! Which players on the ATP and WTA were 'stars' this year? We discuss each player in the top 10 for both tours - and our answers may surprise you. Plus, we dive into what it means heading into 2024. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram and let us know how your list matches up to ours! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! This episode starts with a discussion of the United States “Senate Twink,” which is content that you likely will not find on any other tennis podcast! We then discuss recent tennis news ruining the holiday spirit: Nick Kyrgios joining OnlyFans, updates about Simona Halep’s doping case, and Novak Djokovic complaining about the ATP Awards. We bring some holiday cheer back by reviewing our gayest moments of the week (including a gay awakening related to Taylor Swift). Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We're excited to welcome pod fave Myles David (@TunedIntoTennis) to breakdown the 2023 WTA season! Here's what you're in for this episode: -Recapping the WTA season in terms of Real Housewives -Gayest Matches of the Year -Wendy Williams "What Was That?” Moments of the Year-George Santos Double Fault AwardsMyles is one of the best follows on social media. Check out his analysis on Twitter/X and Instagram! And if you're not already, follow The Gay Tennis Podcast on Twitter/X and Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We discuss the 2023 ATP Finals, including Sinner’s success, Rune’s legs and short shorts, and commentary from Nick Kyrgios. Tony also gives the winner, Novak Djokovic, 20 seconds of praise. In addition, this episode includes the first annual GAY-TP Finals, where we highlight LGBTQ+ people who slayed in 2023. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Episode! People Magazine announced their list of sexiest men in sports. Naturally, we had to give our expert opinions. In this episode: -Our thoughts on Patrick Dempsey as Sexiest Man Alive -A breakdown of the 21 athletes included in People's list -Which tennis players made the list - and how we feel about them -What other athletes y'all should be following on Instagram See pictures and follow along: https://people.com/sexiest-men-in-sports-2023-photos-8386247 Plus we talk about the dreadful ATP Finals photos (and Tony defends Stef's poncho). Tell us if you agree or disagree with our takes on Twitter or Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you watch the Billie Jean King Cup Finals this weekend? Tony says it was some of the most fun tennis he watched all year. Scot couldn't get into it. Hear both sides as we go back and forth over what's going right, and what's going wrong, with the women's team event. Share your thoughts with us! Are you interested in the Billie Jean King Cup? Tell us on Instagram or Twitter/X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We discuss the latest tennis news, including the messy 2023 WTA Finals, Djokovic’s triumph over the competition and diarrhea, and the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Halloween! Nobody loves Halloween like the gay community, but are we feeling in the spirit? It's a mixed bag this week. We discuss the lead up to the WTA finals, the scariest ATP and WTA stats of 2023, and the tennis villains from this year. For more of the fun, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or visit our website https://thegaytennispodcast.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We discuss the latest tennis news, including Craig Tiley’s announcement about Rafael Nadal “returning” to the Australian Open, Holger Rune’s new coach Boris Becker, top players using Adderall, and recent results on the WTA and ATP tours. We also discuss Laura Siegemund’s drama-filled celebration this past week (watch it here!). Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! As Scot and Tony prep for Atlanta Pride, we talk through which WTA and ATP players need a gay BFF. Whether they need more confidence or big stage presence, these 4 players desperately need help from a gay friend. Listen to find out who we picked! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram for more from us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a civil war happening between tennis and pickleball. It's happening on public courts across the country and in the pro space. Tony and Scot discuss: Why tennis players are annoyed with pickleball Why straight people love pickleball If pro pickleball will stand the test of timePro tennis players and pickleball What tennis can learn from pickleball Follow us on twitter and Instagram for more fun gay tennis news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's Laver Cup has the hottest crop of players ever, right? And since the Laver Cup is really just for fun, we pit the players against each other in the ultimate H2H battle to see which team is hotter. Find out who Tony and Scot picked as the players went H2H based on ranking. Here are the match ups (starting around the 14-minute mark): Fritz vs. Rublev, Tiafoe vs. Ruud, Paul vs. Hurkacz, Auger-Aliassime vs. Davidovich Fokina, Shelton vs. Fils and Cerundolo vs. Monfils. And check out the rosters/photos to brush up on everyone: Team World and Team Europe. We also discuss Sakarri winning her maiden 1000 title, what the pro tennis schedule should be after the US Open, and of course, our gayest moments of the week. Hint: Gay pop music is back! Follow us on twitter and Instagram @thegaytennispod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss recent tennis news that took place after the 2023 US Open. We start by talking about the Queen of Tennis (and Petty) Serena Williams, and her response to Simona Halep’s 4-year doping ban. (It’s clear that one of the co-hosts is heavily influenced by the drama surrounding Maria Sharapova’s doping controversies.) We also discuss: - The US Open women’s final drawing more viewers than the men’s final- Some good news for a couple of queer women on the WTA tour   - Tennis thirst traps posted after the US Open (hello Grigor and Ben!)- The WTA finals taking place in Cancun, and the potential future influence of Saudi Arabia Follow us on twitter (@thegaytennispod) and visit our website at www.thegaytennispodcast.com for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first guest! We welcome our friend and Jelena Ostapenko super fan, Jonah! We talk about why Jelena Ostapenko is such a gay icon, our favorite Penko moments, and how she gave Jonah a free ticket (!) to her match with Iga Swiatek in the 4th round of the US Open. Listen for our takes on that infamous "hitting the ball boy with your racket" moment, her on-court outfits, return position and so much more. Jonah went viral for tweeting about his experience with her at the US Open, culminating in an interview with USA Today. Read the article here. We also discuss our favorite Penko matches, and this one against Garbine Muguruza gets our vote. Follow along on Twitter/X and Instagram for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our full US Open recap episode is here! We start where every US Open podcast should start: Coco Gauff. The final, the tears, the haters...we loved it all. One of us even cried. And the other compared this match to a drag performance. Here's what else we discuss: -Madison Keys (!)-The climate change demonstration: The good, the bad and the sticky-Novak winning, Carlos losing-How Aryna could have won And much more! Follow us on twitter or visit our website www.thegaytennispodcast.com for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week one of the US Open is coming to an end, and what a messy (in the best way) tournament it's been so far. Listen to hear us chat about: -Djokovic tricking us again by going down 0-2 in sets -Why Coco Gauff and Jelena Ostapenko are our stars of the tournament-An iconic pride day that saw Jack Sock and John Isner get sent into retirement -Matches we're looking forward to in week 2-What Adidas did to our favorite players with their kits this tournament Visit this episode's website to read more about the topics discussed: https://thegaytennispodcast.com/2023/09/episode-14-us-open-2023-mid-tournament-catch-up/And follow us on twitter/x and instrgram @thegaytennispod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our US Open preview show! Listen to hear: -The matches you can't miss -A draw breakdown like you won't hear anywhere else -The "gay" matches to look out for (possible Cornet vs Ostapenko!)-Our predictions -Plus, our take on the Saudi Arabia tennis news, John Isner's retirement and Donald Trump's arrest (!)-The gayest moments of the week-And much more! Follow along with us on twitter and IG (@thegaytennispod) or on our website www.thegaytennispodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gay Tennis Podcast bump continues! Coco Gauff kept up her world-beating form, and our newly-crowned ATP daddy Maximo Gonzalez won again this week, too. And we're taking all the credit. Here's what else we chat about: -The ATP daddy conversation continues! -Robert Farah, our very first tennis thirst trap follow, retiring this week-Taylor Townsend and Alycia Parks winning big in Cincinnati-The Ostapenko vs Rybakina match, which we're labeling the gayest match of the year (it was) -Will Alcaraz extend Novak's career? -The iconic buzzing Karen who heckled Stefanos -Vanity Fair Highlights American Tennis Players: How hot is US tennis right now? -Are tennis skirts the new ugg boot on college campuses? For more, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thegaytennispod and visit our website www.thegaytennispodcast.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a catch up episode! We discuss the latest on and off the court from the last two weeks, including some shocking new revelations. We chat about:  -Our thoughts on Coco Gauff's resurgence -Alex Di Menaur's Atlanta Open boost -How Nick Kyrgios continues to be the Donald Trump of tennis-Why we didn't hate Serena's gender reveal -When we stumbled across an ATP daddy (!)-Our thoughts on player nicknames-The biggest results from Canada (Pegula! Tommy Paul!) And as always, the gayest moments of the week. Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scot and Tony are back to discuss a week of in-person tennis at the Atlanta Open. Listen to hear:The Atlanta Open pros and consHow Coco Gauff stole the showAbout the Pride Night that wasn't very proudSeeing Chris Eubanks, Ben Shelton, Thanasi Kokkinakis, and more play liveThe gayest moments of the weekFor more, visit thegaytennispodcast.com or @thegaytennispod on twitter and Instagram. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was supposed to be a slow week in tennis! As usual, the tennis world can't slow down. In this episode, Scot and Tony: -Explain the Amarissa Toth villain origin story-Recast the Barbie movie with pro tennis players-Discuss two important pro tennis weddings -Enjoy seeing Serena on the soccer field (plus talk the Women's World Cup!)And we give our gayest moments of the week. To see the moments we talk about, check out our website thegaytennispodcast.com and follow along on twitter @thegaytennispod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scot and Tony are back to recap week two of Wimbledon! We discuss the finals, biggest storylines and off-court fun. Then we talk about our gayest moments of the week. To see the moments we talk about, check out our website thegaytennispodcast.com and follow along on twitter @thegaytennispod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony and Scot sound like two old straight men talking about the weather, but it's Wimbledon's fault! Here's what we get into in our latest episode: -How rain has impacted play in the first week-We review our good picks (Svitolina, Pegula) and bad ones (Tiafoe, Coco) -Our favorite matches so far-What we're looking forward to in the second week -The gayest (and straightest!) moments of the weekFollow along on twitter @thegaytennispod or visit our website www.thegaytennispodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gayest brunch (Breakfast at Wimbledon) has finally arrived! Follow along as we discuss: -If anyone died at Stonewall (IYKYK)-Each quarter of the men's and women's draws-Who we think will win Wimbledon -The gayest moments of the week Follow along all Wimbledon on Twitter @thegaytennispod and email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vintage Venus: We spend the first 15 minutes talking about the one and only Venus Williams and her performance this week. We break down Venus vs. Giorgi (and Giorgi's bad sportsmanship) and Venus vs. Ostapenko. Then we discuss Anett Kontaveit's surprise retirement before chatting about the latest pro tennis results. ATP weekly break down: -Alcaraz wins his first grass court title.-Bublik wins a title. Tony and Scot disagree on enjoying his tennis.-Our first big gay prediction on grass: Who do we think wins Wimbledon in his career? -Seb Korda's confidence on grass.-Is Francisco Cerundolo the next ATP heartthrob? We debate it. -Is Tommy Paul the new Angelique Kerber? Hear us out. WTA break down: -Ostapenko wins! And we love it. -Sleepy Kvitova gets a big win over Vekic. -Does Sabalenka's loss to Kudermetova matter? -Tony fights to include Alexandrova in this episode.As always, we end with the gayest moments of the week. Hear more from us on twitter @thegaytennispod or email us at [email protected].  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scot loves the GOAT debate. Tony hates it. So the co-hosts spend nearly 40 minutes diving into: Why the GOAT is subjective Comparing eras is difficult What the future holds (virtual reality?!) The strong case for Novak DjokovicSerena, Roger, Margaret Court...and so many othersFollow us on twitter @thegaytennispod. Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The grass court season is finally here! We made it through the slog of clay. Scot and Tony's third episode is our most fun yet. We discuss: -Why the grass court season is the gayest season of the year (it's a fact) -Serena giving Oracene vibes while cheering on Venus -The return of Venus, Nick Kyrgios and Matteo Berrettini -Frances Tiafoe making big moves -Why we're disappointed in Bublik-What Tony thinks Alexandrova needs to make the top 10-The gayest (and straightest?!) moments of the week! Follow us on twitter @thegaytennispod! Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.