The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

The grand-slam champion and Hall of Famer looks back on the Spring that changed her life—finding her purpose and becoming the only French woman to win Roland Garros in the Open Era, the work she’s doing to give back to the sport she loves. Plus Stubbsy tells an epic story on a night out on the town, and Caitlin cries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grand Slam Champ, commentator and mom joins the podcast for a second time to share what she's learned on the court about developing herself off the court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The winningest doubles team of all time, comprised of identical twins, joins Rennae to talk about parenthood, the longevity of their careers and how sometimes you just need to get in a brawl to resolve your differences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Or, as she's also called, Nastia Pavs joins us to talk about her best season to date, the importance of energy, and how she's spending her time off the court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the tour's most beloved—and outspoken—players and ambassadors joins Rennae to talk systemic reform, tips for being a good spouse and yes, that Wimbledon final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Open champ gets philosophical with Rennae to talk about her upbringing, how meditation and mindset help not only her tennis but also her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grand slam champ, celebrated coach and fan favourite joins Rennae to talk about the backstory to his historic journey from Wimbledon wildcard to Champion, coaching Novak Djokovic and the backstory to his insane tattoo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Russian stalwart joins us at Racquet House to share her philosophy of life, talk through her post-career plans and clear her name against Kim Clijsters' accusation that she let out the pigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put on your helmets—the Belarusian dynamo joins Rennae to talk tattoos, what she's learned from her biggest losses, and no, she doesn't think she hits that hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 Australian Open champion talks about growing up an underdog, being the 'next big thing,' and whether or not she actually knows how to grip her own racquet. This episode is brought to you by Sergio Tacchini, revitalizing and disrupting the status quo since 1966. Go to https://www.sergiotacchini.com/ and enter the code RACQUETMAG for 30% off your order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Sam Stosur joins Rennae and Caitlin to review the 2020 season that has been, preview whatever might be coming next and report from behind the scenes to let us know what happens when a tournament—and possibly a season?—gets cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between matches in China, our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic sits down with the ever-stylish Barbora Strycova to talk about life, fashion and moms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The raucous year-ending episode gets its finale, featuring listener questions about coaching changes, comebacks and cheating. Plus we answer definitively which words in the English language are words! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Racquet gang gets back together to discuss the year that WAS, 2019, including Fed Cup the great (and not-so-great) Slam season, and takes listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rennae sits down with Agnieszka “The Ninja” Radwanska to talk about retirement, her stint on Dancing With the Stars and how growing up in Krakow made one of the greatest shotmakers of all time.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racquet’s two favorite lunatics keep their robes on, but not much else is spared in a rollicking recap of the US Open: Coco, Kim, the new Italian Stallion and, of course, Bianca Andreescu’s mom.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tackle what to look for at New York's home event, Rennae lays down the LAW about players going ape, and a little guide about who to watch and what to look for at the year's final Grand Slam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The four-time Grand Slam champ, Davis Cup coach and tennis commentator talks about growing up—and fostering incredible rivalries—with Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and which player of his era he’d love to spend time with on a deserted island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hit up London's Ace Hotel in Shoreditch for our first ever LIVE SHOW where we talked some serious Wimbledon nerdery, trivia and talked about which of your faves are on a celebrity dating app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the smartest—and most outspoken—players on the WTA tour, Nicole Gibbs walks us through her cancer diagnosis, treatment and ongoing recovery, and tells us why her second (and third) acts are going to look a LOT different than anything we’ve seen from her before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are few voices in tennis better suited to give a snapshot of the ever-evolving sport than celebrated player, broadcast analyst and junior coach Patrick McEnroe. Patrick talks the best—and worst—matches of his career, the future of tennis coaching (and parenting) and the time Roger Federer was his ballboy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie stalwart Samantha Stosur joins the podcast to talk about her illustrious career in singles and doubles, her memorable Grand Slam appearances at the French Open and her notable victory against Serena Williams at the US Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The original nine-er, trailblazer, turd-stirrer and champion of equality joins the pod to talk about just about everything under the sun—including why she's never going to retire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's right, it's season two of the illustrious Racquet Magazine Podcast—and to kick things off, Rennae and Caitlin take reader questions from scheduling to fashun to college orgies. No topic is off limits to welcome you back into the podcast experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last show of the year—we're talking coaching splits/reconfigurations, what these players actually get up to in the off season and a preview for 2019. Plus the usual tomfoolery you've come to know and love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's coached Sloane Stephens to a maiden Grand Slam title, but he's also been giving back to tennis as long as he's been in it—as a student, a collegiate player, and as the founder of a South Side Chicago tennis program that opens its doors to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grand slam champion, former World Number 1, analyst and current coach of Madison Keys joins the podcast to talk about kids, knees, butts and some of the greatest tennis lore you've ever heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Aussie analyst and celebrated coach of Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and current world No. 1 Simona Halep joins the podcast to talk about his playing career, coaching the greats (and almost greats), and his most embarrassing story after years on the tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The provocative American player—and newly minted Grand Slam doubles champion—joins the podcast to take us behind the scenes of last year's victorious Fed Cup team, talks about her humble origins and reveals the origin of her distinctive walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sit down with New York's junior senator—and collegiate tennis and squash player—to talk about her journey with racquet sports, getting women off the sidelines, and how athletes make great leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rennae and Caitlin recap the scintillating US Open Series, preview what's to come for the rest of the year—and of course, use the debacle surrounding the women's final to make some bold proposals for improving the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The beloved Australian player (and worst golfer Rennae has ever seen) joins the pod to talk about retiring on the top of the doubles game, going to beauty school and the match she'd take back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hall of famer (and the tallest of ESPN commentators) joins us along with guest host Chris McKendry to talk about parenting, her astonishing 620+ career wins and the time she wouldn’t shake Rennae’s hand! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The delightful tennis matriarch talks about why there aren’t more female coaches, raising funny sons, and her efforts to turn tennis from a “nation of lesson takers” into a sport played by everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The broadcasting legend joins us to talk about her illustrious career, that controversial interview with Margaret Court, and her insane segment ideas that never made it to air—picture Billie Jean King egging Henman Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second half of our chat with the grand-slam champ, we talk playing with your sig o, the origin of the nickname “Aussie Kim,” and the time a fan dentist saved her from pulling a Dumb & Dumber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sit down with everyone's favorite Belgian, and she was so fun to talk to we had to make two episodes. Here in Pt. 1, we talk the Winter Olympic sport she's going to conquer, a moving memory of her late dad, and the time Svetlana Kuznetsova let her pigs loose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We fix all the problems with tennis—from coaches who are paid by their charges to the lack of surface variety—with the legendary doubles player and one half of "The Woodies." But we ALSO hear all about his sometime doubles partner, fellow Aussie Rennae, hitting to "the chick" and getting yelled at by Martina Navratilova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Biggs, the Roger Federer of the celebrity tennis set, joins us to talk about his obsession with Andre Agassi, planes, Andre Agassi’s plane, and his multiple humiliations on Arthur Ashe stadium. Also, fashion correspondent Spain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional tennis player, Racquet contributor and pod fashion correspondent Petko takes us inside her "chaotic mind" to discuss her favorite drunk accents, her controversial writing career and literature hotties from previous eras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary player Chris Evert joins us to trade dating advice—date a nerd, she says—talk MeToo, and share what she learned from parenting three boys and beating the crap out of Billie Jean King. Plus, fashion correspondent Andrea Petkovic reports live from the streets of Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hold onto your hats—this show is coming to you from six-time grand slam champion Rennae Stubbs and Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of acclaimed indie tennis magazine Racquet. They'll spill the tour tea, get dating advice from the GOATs and check in with friends and family about life, love and occasionally tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.