The Tennis Podcast

Andy Murray has spent 11 years reaching the second week of Grand Slam tournaments, but he has never had the company of a fellow British singles player. That is about to change, assuming Murray makes it through against Paolo Lorenzi today. The Tennis Podcast team convened to discuss the performance from Kyle Edmund, who showed maturity and mental strength to go with his power and precision from the baseline. The British player beat John Isner 7-6 in the fourth set. Could he even trouble the World Number One Novak Djokovic in the last 16? Is Djokovic a little undercooked after his last two opponents withdrew because of injury? Or is Edmund going to be schooled by one of the greatest tennis players of all time? Tennis Podcast presenters Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live) give their views on the latest show. They also discuss the extraordinary through-the-legs lob that Rafael Nadal hit to set up match point in his round three match, the comeback win of Madison... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The roof was given a thorough work-out after the mother of all rain storms on Thursday, and Andy Murray passed his own stern examination in match that was closer than the straight-sets score suggested. The Tennis Podcast convened to discuss his progress, marvel at a fantastic win for Dan Evans and narrow defeat for Naomi Broadway, and to work out whether the additional ambient noise with the roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium is likely to become an issue. We also hear an interview that Tennis Podcast presenter David Law did with Mats Wilander for BBC Radio 5 Live. In it, Wilander recalls when he won three Grand Slams in a year in 1988, and how and why he was unable to repeat the feat the following year. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 31st August, 2016 will go down the first day that the roof was employed inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open, as The Tennis Podcast acknowledges in another of our daily shows. But while the roof made a little piece of history during the Nadal vs. Seppi match, drama came elsewhere. Britain’s Jo Konta collapsed to the ground at the end of the second set of her match with Tsvetana Pironkova and still came through, Milos Raonic also suffered physically and lost, and the poor form of Garbine Muguruza continued - she went out in the night session. So what happened to Konta? Catherine Whitaker gives an insight into just how debilitating the on-court weather was. The team then attend Konta’s press conference and deliver further details about what led to her ill-health, before assessing her chances of recovery ahead of her match with Belinda Bencic. The notable wins of Kyle Edmund, Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki are also covered. The Tennis Podcast is... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the eyes of many, the two favourites for the singles title played during the evening session on Tuesday, with first Serena Williams and then Andy Murray taking to the court. In our day 2 Tennis Podcast, recorded moments after Murray’s late-night win, Catherine Whitaker and David Law convened to review the day’s play. Were there any shaky moments for Murray, and how did Serena handle the former Australian Open semifinalist Ekaterina Makanrova? Why were British players Naomi Broady and Laura Robson irritated with one another during their clash, and what did day 2 winner Dan Evans say about why his mum doesn’t watch him play? Find out in the latest show. There were also the inevitably highs and lows of the first Nick Kyrgios match to discuss, a preview of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal’s respective matches, and a look ahead to the Brits in action on day 3. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novak Djokovic does not look like the US Open champion right now. So say the Tennis Podcast team after watching the World No.1 struggle and splutter past Jerzy Janowicz, the talented, powerful but erratic Pole, in round one. Coming in having admitted to a wrist injury, Djokovic won 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, undergoing a lengthy massage to his other arm after just three games. It led to podcast presenters David Law and Catherine Whitaker concluding that, unless his injury problems clear, it’s difficult to imagine him holding the trophy at the end of the tournament. The podcast also covers the impressive wins of Britain’s Kyle Edmund over the 13th seed Richard Gasquet, and Jo Konta against Bethanie Mattek Sands, and preview the second day, with six more British players in action. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) are in New York for the Us Open, and they are joined by Simon Briggs of the Telegraph for a preview Tennis Podcast. The main news story is the fact that rain will never again interrupt a final thanks to the biggest roof in tennis. But there are plenty more to keep us going. The fitness of top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams is a big question mark. And what frame of mind are they both in? Will Andy Murray and Angelique Kerber, as the next highest seeds, be there to pick up any pieces? Or are we in for a big shock? What about Laura Robson’s return, and the fact that there are eight British players in the draw? What’s your favourite night session memory? The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angelique Kerber stood on the brink of World Number One, but ran into Karolina Pliskova playing at the very top of her game. Andy Murray faced something similar in Marin Cilic, who won his first Masters 1000 title. But despite the defeat, podcast presenters David Law and Catherine Whitaker reckon he is in perfect position ahead of next week’s US Open in New York. Grigor Dimitrov, the Tennis Podcast’s favourite player, started to look like his old self last week. Is he back? And, as on-court coaching became a factor again last week in Cincinnati, we ask which matches might have changed history had on-court coaching been a factor. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro four hours to determine the destination of the men's singles gold medal, and podcast presenters Catherine Whitaker and David Law looked nearly as weary as the two players after staying up all night to watch it. And, after a week of glorious sport, drama and emotion, Murray and Monica Puig left the biggest smiles, Juan Martin Del Potro a silver and hearts everywhere, and the rules of tennis came under the spotlight. Is it time to remove the best-of-5-set format from the game altogether, or add it to the women's game as well? Should it come in halfway through a Slam, or just for the final? It's all discussed on the latest pod. Puig's extraordinary win, Rafael Nadal's golden return and all of the other medal-winning tennis performances in Rio are discussed, as are the excellent lower level titles of Laura Robson and Dan Evans. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Olympic tennis in Rio lost the Williams sisters, Murray brothers, Novak Djokovic and the top seeds in men's doubles on the same night, and then Serena Williams fell in singles shortly after, Catherine Whitaker and David Law reconvene on the Tennis Podcast. What is wrong with Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams? Could Juan Martin Del Potro now go all the way? What of Murray, Nadal, Konta, Kerber and the rest? It's all in there. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Novak Djokovic wins an amazing 30th ATP Masters 1000 title, Catherine Whitaker - unaccompanied by David Law - talks us through an interesting week in Toronto which ended on a familiar note. As well as hearing from both finalists, we also hear from Stan Wawrinka on the shock news that Roger Federer will take no further part in the 2016 season, and from the man of the moment in Canada, 17 year-old Denis Shapovalov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johanna Konta won the first WTA title of her career, and the biggest by any British woman in 30 years after defeating Venus Williams in a nerve-shredding three-set final in Stanford. Konta, who a year ago was ranked outside the World’s Top 100 and playing ITF tournaments, is now World No.14 and currently ninth in the race to the WTA finals in Singapore. According to The Tennis Podcast team, who convened after the final to discuss her rise, she is increasingly looking like a Top Ten player. Following her 6-4, 6-2 win over Dominika Cibulkova in the semifinal, Konta raced to a 7-5, 4-1, double-break lead over Williams, and looked to be cruising to the title. But she wobbled with the finish line in sight, and Williams roared back to take the set 7-5 and force a decider. After regrouping at the end of set 2, Konta won the third 6-2 to become the first British woman since Sue Barker in 1977 to win the title. Podcast presenters David Law (BBC 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Andy Murray won Wimbledon he was straight on a plane to Serbia for the Davis Cup quarterfinals. But not to play. This time it was another British player - Kyle Edmund, who was the hero. Catherine Whitaker and David Law convene to cover a cracking Davis Cup quarterfinal weekend in which both Croatia and the United States made history, but for rather different reasons. And we enter the Poll Vault. Don't ask. The Tennis Podcast has been produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Murray won the second Wimbledon title of his career, and the Tennis Podcast team were astounded by his level of consistency throughout the final, and during the entire fortnight. Three closely fought sets against Milos Raonic were won in fine style, and David Law (BBC 5 Live), Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and Simon Briggs (Telegraph Tennis Correspondent) discussed his feat just as Murray himself walked by after the match. And what next for Murray? We hear from Mark Philippoussis, who believes his best is yet to come, including the World No.1 ranking. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serena Williams has drawn level with Steffi Graf on 22 Grand Slam titles, and the Tennis Podcast team got together to pay tribute to her. The Telegraph's Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joined BBC 5 Live commentator David Law and Eurosport presenter Catherine Whitaker to review a highly entertaining clash between Williams and Angelique Kerber, and speculate about how many major titles the American will end up with. After that it was on to the men's final, in which Andy Murray will try to win a second Wimbledon title, and Milos Raonic his first. Where will the match be won and lost? How many sets are we in for? And who will hold the trophy aloft at the end? It's all discussed on the Tennis Podcast, which is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. David Law will be part of the BBC 5 Live commentary team on the men's singles final, which takes place at 2pm on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Milos Raonic is into a Grand Slam final for the first time in his career. Andy Murray is there, too, and for the first time he will not have Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic standing in his way. To review semifinals day and preview the final, we hear from the 1996 champion Richard Krajicek, who nearly worked with Raonic himself and shares many things in common. How has Raonic become a finalist? What are the keys to his success? And who will win when the Canadian faces Murray on Sunday? Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport), David Law (BBC 5 Live) and Simon Briggs (The Telegraph) get together to share their thoughts on the men’s semifinals and final, and to preview the women’s final. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goran Ivanisevic was inconsolable the day after the man he coaches, Marin Cilic, lost out to Roger Federer after holding three match point, and the Croatian now believes Andy Murray will go on to win the title. In an interview with Tennis Podcast presenter and BBC 5 Live commentator David Law, Ivanisevic said this was the worst he had felt in nearly 20 years, since losing to Pete Sampras in the 1998 final. He believes Federer against Raonic is now '50-50', that Murray will take care of Tomas Berdych, and that Murray will win his second Wimbledon. Law is joined by co-host Catherine Whitaker, Simon Briggs from the Telegraph, and special guest Russell Fuller, the BBC's Tennis Correspondent, to review the victories of Serena Williams over Elena Vesnina, and Angelique Kerber and Venus Williams. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we just witnessed the greatest Wimbledon quarterfinals day in history? First Roger Federer recovered from two sets to love down against Marin Cilic to win in the fifth, and then Andy Murray held on in the face of a stunning fightback from Jo Wilfried Tsonga to triumph, also in five. Afterwards, The Tennis Podcast team - Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live) - were joined by The Telegraph's Chief Sports Feature Writer Oliver Brown to weigh up whether we've ever seen anything better, pick apart how Federer did it, and what makes Murray the pit-bull competitor that he is. The team preview the men's semifinals, and look ahead to the women's semis, which take place on Thursday. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Venus and Serena Williams rolled on to the Wimbledon semifinals, aged 36 and 34 respectively, to keep alive the chance of a history-making all-Williams final. Catherine, David and Simon Briggs (Telegraph) are joined by former ATP pro and BBC 5 Live commentator Jeff Tarango to discuss their extraordinary stories, assess their chances against Angelique Kerber and Elena Vesnina respectively, and to look ahead to the men's quarterfinals on Wednesday. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The supposed 'blockbuster clash' between Andy Murray and Nick Kyrgios turned into a bit of a damp squib as Murray dismissed the Australian's challenge in less than a couple of hours to reach the quarterfinals. Was it all Murray brilliance that led to the straight sets win, or did Kyrgios let himself down? All discussed on the Tennis Podcast. Long-time BBC 5 Live tennis commentator Alastair Eykyn joins Telegraph tennis correspondent Simon Briggs and podcast presenters David Law and Catherine Whitaker to discuss a day known as 'manic Monday' because of the number of high profile matches played in one day. They review a comeback win for Milos Raonic, the excellence of Roger Federer and the potential for an all-Williams women's final at Wimbledon. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Kyrgios finished the job against Feliciano Lopez on Sunday to set up a blockbuster clash in the last 16 on Monday, and afterwards it felt as if he is finally coming of age. Kyrgios was imperious in blunting the serve-volley game of Lopez, and then ditched his normally combative, tetchy demeanour in the post-match press conference to inform, entertain and amuse the assembled media. Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joined Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live) to discuss his performance, both on court and in the press conference, and to assess how they think Kyrgios vs. Murray will go. The progress of Serena Williams is also covered, with the draws dissected ahead of Manic Monday, when all of the last 16 matches in both singles draws will be played. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a seismic Saturday at Wimbledon, the defending champion and three-time winner, Novak Djokovic was dethroned after a four-set defeat against Sam Querrey of the United States. Four Grand Slam tournaments in a row and two legs of the calendar Slam down, to see Djokovic lose in the first week of a major tournament sent shock waves through the tennis world. The Telegraph's Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joined Catherine Whitaker and David Law to wade through it all, discuss the size of the shock, and the possible reasons for it. Plus, what does this now mean for Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Milos Raonic? Who will end up benefiting most? The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novak Djokovic is in big trouble - down two sets to love against the big-hitting American Sam Querrey - and in the opinion of BBC 5 Live commentator Philip Studd, who was sitting just a few feet from the World No.1 as he struggled, the end is nigh for the Serbian at Wimbledon when they resume. A dramatic fifth day, in which rain again intervened, is reviewed by presenters David Law and Catherine Whitaker, as well as Charlie Eccleshare from the Telegraph, who was writing about the heroic return of Juan Martin Del Potro. The Argentine courageously overcame Stan Wawrinka in what had been, until Djokovic started to struggle, a major shock. Nine-time Wimbledon doubles champion Todd Woodbridge also joins the show to describe the five-set victory of Nick Kyrgios over Dustin Brown as 'the strongest mental performance of his career'. But how does Woodbridge thing Kyrgios would do if he met Andy Murray in the fourth round? The Tennis Podcast is a free, downloadable tennis radio show which... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two days of rain, Wimbledon enjoyed a festival of matches while playing catch-up, and the seeds were falling all over the place on Thursday. Garbine Muguruza went from French Open champion to second round loser at Wimbledon in the space of a few weeks in the biggest upset of the tournament so far. To talk about everything, Catherine Whitaker and David Law are joined by BBC television presenter Clare Balding, who has spent more than two decades covering Wimbledon. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hearts were won on Centre Court on day 3, but for once, not by seven-time champion Roger Federer. His opponent Marcus Willis, ranked 772 in the world, only won seven games, but the combination of his wide-eyed, cheeky-chappie, smiley reaction to getting his Centre Court opportunity was a breath of fresh of air. Catherine Whitaker and David Law are joined by the Telegraph's Charlie Eccleshare and BBC 5 Live's Philip Studd to discuss it all. Plus, how did Novak Djokovic look? What about the other Brits - Konta, Evans and Watson? And find out what happened when David bumped into umpires Mohamed lahyani and Carlos Barnardes. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. We will have new shows every night during Wimbledon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rain intervened on Day 2 at Wimbledon, but not before Serena Williams and Andy Murray began their latest quests for the respective titles. To discuss their progress, the Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz match, and to preview the latest instalment of the Marcus Willis fairytale, Catherine Whitaker and David Law are joined by Simon Briggs of the Telegraph and Jonathan Overend from BBC TV. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus Willis - British No.23, World No.772 and winner of $64 so far in 2016, faces one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racquet - Roger Federer - in the second round of Wimbledon, and The Tennis Podcast team couldn’t wait to talk about it. Gigi Salmon tells us what it was like to be in amongst the Court 17 crowd, describing the Willis victory scenes for BBC Radio 5 Live. Annabel Croft drops by to share the stories she’s heard about Willis, and to reveal that Garbine Muguruza is a heck of a cook. And presenters David Law and Catherine Whitaker review the rest of eventful opening day in which James Ward performed creditably against Novak Djokovic, Dan Evans won well, and Federer found a way past Guido Pella, eventually. The team also preview day 2 at Wimbledon, when Andy Murray will face Liam Broady, Serena Williams makes her bow, and an ‘aggro-fest’ is expected between Nick Kyrgios and Radek Stepanek. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wimbledon is here, the draws are out and The Tennis Podcast team is here to preview the fortnight. Catherine Whitaker and David Law are joined by Simon Briggs, the Telegraph’s Tennis Correspondent, and all three concur on who they see winning the Wimbledon title on the men’s side, with a few disagreements along the way. On the women’s side, no-one seems to agree on anything. There’s the fairytale run of Marcus Willis, ranked No.775, who has won through 6 matches to make the main draw, and 15 British players in total. The team agree that things are moving in the right direction. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. We will have shows every day during Wimbledon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Murray made history on Sunday with a stunning fightback win against Milos Raonic to become the first five-time winner of the Aegon Championships at The Queen's Club. Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon were there to review it all for the Tennis Podcast. They spoke to Murray's coach Ivan Lendl straight afterwards, and the No.1 Album artist Rick Astley, who was in the crowd to watch. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the semi final victories of Andy Murray and Milos Raonic, Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joins Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon to look ahead to the pair's first ever grass court meeting in the final of the 2016 Aegon Championships. Not only will we see Murray bidding for a record breaking fifth Queen's title and Raonic bidding for a precious first, but we'll also see Ivan Lendl vs John McEnroe in the coach's box for the very first time. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was one of the most special days in the history of the Aegon Championships on Friday, with four of the tournament's eight four-time champions present to receive replica trophies in front of a packed Centre Court crowd. Roy Emerson, John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Lleyton Hewitt all talked to The Tennis Podcast about their memories, and McEnroe gives his early impressions about coaching, which he appears to have taken to well. There's also a preview of the semifinals, which pit Andy Murray against Marin Cilic, and Milos Raonic vs. Bernard Tomic. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club prepares for its first all-British quarterfinal in the Open era, The Tennis Podcast welcomes Davis Cup captain Leon Smith onto the show. Does Kyle Edmund stand a chance against Andy Murray? They faced off in a first-to-ten-point tie-break at an event called Tie Break Tens at the Royal Albert Hall in December. Edmund won it 10-7, and Smith feels he has a puncher’s chance. Presenters Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon also speak to Bernard Tomic, Kevin Anderson’s wife, Kelsey, and Nick Matthew - the only British man to win a Squash world title. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will John McEnroe be like as a coach? We ask Peter Fleming. The tall, blonde-haired American won four Wimbledon doubles titles alongside McEnroe over a five-year period between 1979 and 1984, and knows him better than just about anyone. Fleming is a special guest on the Tennis Podcast from the Aegon Championships. We also hear from Jamie Murray - World No.1 doubles players - and former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, who reveals why he loves tennis so much. The Tennis Podcast at The Queen's Club is presented by Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon, and is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ivan Lendl arrived to resume his coaching role with Andy Murray after a two year absence, and the British Number One edged his way past Nicolas Mahut. On the Tennis Podcast, recorded at the Aegon Championships, Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon convened to exchange stories from the side of the practice court where Murray and Lendl got the old band back together. Special guest Goran Ivanisevic joined the show to explain how to cope during rain delays - after all, this is the man that won a three-day Wimbledon semifinal against Tim Henman. We also hear from the Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, who was supporting his good friend, Stan Wawrinka. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a frustrating, rain-interrupted day at The Aegon Championships, but that hasn't stopped The Tennis Podcast team hunting down the biggest names for a chat. It's 20 years since Richard Krajicek won the Wimbledon title, but as well as looking annoyingly young at 44, he's also thrilled to be back on the road, this time as a coach. As he tells Catherine Whitaker, he has craved a coaching role for more than a decade, and now he has the chance to make an impact on grass with Stan Wawrinka. Milos Raonic Plays 'Which Art Gallery?' with Gigi Salmon, and Grigor Dimitrov explains the reasons for his love affair with The Queen's Club. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As clay turned to grass, Andy Murray turned to Ivan Lendl, the man that helped him to his Wimbledon, US Open and Olympic titles. In the first of our podcasts from the Aegon Championships at The Queen's Club, we talk to Murray about his reasons for reuniting with the former World Number One. Murray also tells us about his cooking skills, and what listeners should do for a good night out in London. Oh, and David Beckham joins us to tell us about his tennis-playing son, and how he embarrassed he felt when he walked in on an interview with Kyle Edmund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A two-year suspension, a 33-page document, and a tennis world in shock. That was the result of a hearing into Maria Sharapova's failed doping test. Here's an emergency Tennis Podcast that discusses it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s only the third man to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time, just two behind Rafael Nadal on 14, and five behind Roger Federer on 17, but where will Novak Djokovic end up when his career finally comes to a close? In a Tennis Podcast to review the men’s and women’s French Open finals, we flash back to when presenter David Law interviewed Federer in August 2010, while the great man was the same age as Djokovic is now (29), and on 16 Grand Slam titles. Law asked Federer if he would be satisfied with another three major titles over the five years that followed. Hear what Federer had to say. So, where was Djokovic’s final against Andy Murray won and lost? And how big an impact has his coaching team, led by Boris Becker, had? All discussed on the latest podcast. The rise of Garbine Muguruza to Grand Slam champion is also covered, as is the pursuit of 22 major titles by Serena Williams. Will she finally get over the line at Wimbledon? Co-host Catherine Whitaker goes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Murray is trying to be the first British man in 81 years to win the French Open, Djokovic will try to complete a career Grand Slam on Sunday, Garbine Muguruza is after her first ever major title, and Serena Williams is trying to tie Steffi Graf on 22. The only prediction anyone can make with confidence is that tennis is in for an emotional weekend. After a day packed with semifinals, tennis broadcasters Catherine Whitaker and David Law convened for a Tennis Podcast which reviewed a scintillating performance from Murray to knock out defending champion Stan Wawrinka, and assess his chances in the final. We hear from Grand Slam champions Mats Wilander and Thomas Johansson, and Wimbledon runner-up Mark Philippoussis about what they see as the keys to victory for Murray against Djokovic. In the women’s final, the physical condition of Serena Williams is discussed - she was revealed to have an ‘adductor injury’ after her semifinal win over Kiki Bertens. And we talk about her... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After play was called off for the day because of bad weather on Monday, the Telegraph’s Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joined Catherine Whitaker to discuss week one and look ahead to week two. Will the tournament get back on track, or is a third Monday in store? What does the future look like for Rafael Nadal after his shock withdrawal because of a wrist injury? What will new super-coach John McEnroe bring to the career of Milos Raonic? How is Andy Murray looking now that he has got his tournament back on track? And who is Shelby Rogers, and how did she get to the quarterfinals? Whitaker and Briggs wade through it all, before wading back to their respective hotels. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Murray was one of the favourites for the title a week ago, but after two five-set epics against players ranked outside the world's Top 100, does he still have a chance of going all the way? Catherine Whitaker is joined by the Telegraph's Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs to discuss an eventful first five days in Paris. The Murray/Mauresmo situation is detailed, Murray's travails covered, and Briggs assesses whether the British player still needs to find a Super Coach or not. And what of Djokovic, Nadal, Serena and Azarenka after first two rounds? The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The French Open for 2016 is upon us, the draws have been made, and Catherine Whitaker is in Paris for the fortnight. David Law isn't, but that doesn't stop them getting together to pour over the potential match-ups and make the usual batch of sweeping, and most likely ill conceived predictions. We hear from Magnus Norman, coach to Stan Wawrinka, about how you beat Novak Djokovic in a Grand Slam tournament, from catherine about what Roland Garros is like (full of quiche, apparently) and from David about how the French Open caused him to fail his A-levels. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. This preview edition of the Tennis Podcast is sponsored by Racquet Magazine, a new, print-only, quarterly tennis magazine which 'does justice to the game we love—from tennis' buccaneering past to its modern global culture'. Find out more: https://goo.gl/d6cgAH. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serena Williams had not won a tournament all year, until now, and after lifting the trophy in Rome for a fourth time, Martina Navratilova told The Tennis Podcast that she is still very much the favourite for the French Open title. The great Navratilova also thinks Novak Djokovic is still the one to beat on the men's side, even though Andy Murray's straight sets win over the Serb in the Rome final will have given hope to the rest. Presenters Catherine Whitaker and David Law convened to discuss the week that was in Rome, the emergence of Madison Keys, and to debate who Murray's next coach will be. It got a bit heated when the subject of Ivan Lendl came up. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray for a 12th time in 13 meetings to banish memories of his early loss to Jiri Vesely in Monte Carlo, and our presenter David Law now believes that he will go on to finally land that elusive Roland Garros crown. Law is joined by Catherine Whitaker from Madrid, who witness the Djokovic express close up in a final that became increasingly intriguing as it went on. There’s also talk of Simona Halep’s title win, the returning Serena Williams in Rome, and a poll about who is now favourite for the women’s title at the French Open in a few weeks time. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four years of conversation between BBC 5 Live and BT Sportcommentator David Law and Eurosport Catherine Whitaker have led tothis point - the 200th edition of The Tennis Podcast.In it, we hear Catherine cringe as a snippet of episodes 1 and 2are played out, Roger Federer’s explanation for why he has pulledout of Madrid and his assessment of his clay court career, anddebate about Grigor Dimitrov, who made headlines with a spectacularon-court meltdown in Istanbul. Where to next for the man that hasoccupied the airwaves so often on the Tennis Podcast?There’s also Dan Evans discussion - he finally broke into theworld’s Top 100, and we mark, out of ten, how concerned we shouldbe about Federer’s recent injuries. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with TelegraphSport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, another significant step for Rafael Nadal. His 49th clay court title, his ninth Barcelona crown (to go with his nine Monte Carlo and Roland Garros victories), and the ever-growing feeling that he is back to his best.Catherine and David convene to reflect on his week, to talk about Angelique Kerber's win in Stuttgart, the rise of Laura Siegemund, and to remember the day that Roger Federer was given a cow to mark his first Wimbledon title. There is also an exclusive interview with Jo Durie, former World No.5 and two-time Grand Slam semifinalist. She talks about what it's like to lead a French Open semifinal by a set a a break, how she once played Pictionary in the locker-room with Chris Evert & Martina Navratilova, and what she thinks Jo Konta's future will hold. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a three-year absence, Rafael Nadal is back in the winner's circle in Monte Carlo, making it title No.9 in the process.After a week spent sunning herself in the principality, Catherine Whitaker describes the scenes she saw from courtside, and provides interview clips from Nadal, Monfils, Federer, Murray, and the conqueror of Novak Djokovic - Jiri Vesely. Talking with David Law, who was not in Monte Carlo, the pair discuss the significance of Nadal's win and Djokovic's defeat, review a stunning Fed Cup weekend, and play #WhatWasThePointInWinning in tribute to Vesely. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with Telegraph Sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the longest-running and most glamorous tennis tournaments on the calendar is about to get underway in Monte Carlo. Catherine Whitaker is there, as are the best male players in the world. David Law isn’t (and boy is he letting everyone know about it…).That hasn’t stopped them getting together for a Tennis Podcast, nor has it prevented David from telling a story about how he once shared an elevator with Federer, moments after the great man, then only a teenager, had lost 7-5 in the third. ‘Why do I always lose the close matches?’ Federer asked. Find out what David said in response.Other Monte Carlo memories are discussed, the upcoming week is previewed, and we hear from Federer ahead of his return from surgery. Novak Djokovic also talks about his quest for that elusive first French Open, and Rafael Nadal explains how he thinks there is very little pressure when you keep on winning.We also hear your tennis ‘bucket lists’, and whether you prefer red, blue or green... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novak Djokovic completed his fourth Indian Wells / Miami double, won a record 28th Masters 1000 title, and prompted the question of whether there is anyone or anything that can stand between him and a Golden Grand Slam in 2016.David Law and Catherine Whitaker convene to discuss who, when and where someone might get in his way after the World No.1 continued his global dominance. Victoria Azarenka also won her second successive big title, raising further questions over the form of Serena Williams. At 34, is this the beginning of the end for one of the greatest players of all time?Also, what’s been wrong with Andy Murray over the past few weeks?And with John Isner revealing that Roger Federer is a fan of the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), David remembers the late 90’s when Federer would do locker-room impersonations of American wrestling stars. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four years ago, Jamie Murray had more doubles partners than months in a year, couldn’t reach the final of a futures tournament in Loughborough and looked as if he was going to retire. Now, he’s the World No.1In the latest Tennis Podcast, Catherine Whitaker and David Law discuss his huge, history-making achievement, and that of Jo Konta and Heather Watson reaching the last 16 in Miami.There’s a recap of the events that have followed since Novak Djokovic sparked an equal prize money debate a week ago, discussion of a rare occurrence - Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer withdrawing from a tournament through ill health, and memories of Miami, which used to be called the 5th Slam.And listeners and presenters come together for a cathartic admission of their most rubbish tennis predictions, including ‘I picked Ryan Harrison for Top 10’, ‘I said Roger Federer would retire in 2008’, and ‘I thought Novak Djokovic would be a one-slam wonder’. Oops.The Tennis Podcast is produced in... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a day when we expected to be headlining with Azarenka’s win over Serena Williams, instead all the talk was of Indian Wells Tournament Director Raymond Moore’s astonishing comments about the women’s game, and a response from Novak Djokovic that reopened the equal prize money debate.David Law and Catherine Whitaker review what was said by whom, and react to it. Does Djokovic have a point? Is it time the debate was put to bed by making tennis equal pay for equal play? Or is it just too depressing for words that equality isn’t simply seen as the right thing in 2016?The wins of Azarenka and Djokovic are also discussed, as is the resurgence of Rafael Nadal. In an exclusive interview, we also talk to Jez Green, the man that helped to make Andy Murray the physical juggernaut he is today, and who is now in charge of the fitness of 18-year-old German prodigy Alexander Zverev. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.