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Wimbledon Day 13 - Djokovic Downs Federer For Wimbledon No.3

Novak Djokovic ended Roger Federer’s dreams of an 8th Wimbledon title for the second year in a row, and our Tennis Podcast team got back together for one last time at Wimbledon to talk about it. Jim White of the Telegraph joined presenters David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Live at Wimbledon) to discuss the turning points, the incredible 12-10 second set tie-break, and Djokovic’s position in the all-time list as a 9-time Grand Slam champion. The podcast team will return on Thursday for the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas tie between Great Britain and France at The Queen’s Club. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 201517 min

Wimbledon Day 12 - Serena’s 21st Slam; Federer vs. Djokovic preview

Serena Williams moved one Grand Slam title behind Steffi Graf in the all-time list after claiming her 21st major crown on Saturday. Can Roger Federer do something similar on Sunday? Tennis Podcast presenters David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Live at Wimbledon) are joined by Daniel Schofield of the Telegraph, and in an impromptu cameo, John Inverdale, to look back on Wiliams’ 6-4, 6-4 win over Garbine Muguruza in the Ladies Final, and ahead to the Men’s Final. Can Federer win an 18th Slam at nearly 34 years of age? Will Djokovic repeat his of last year? Discussed. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 201519 min

Wimbledon Day 11 - Flawless Federer Floors Murray; Meets Djokovic In Sunday’s Final; Serena Williams vs. Garbine Muguruza final preview

Just a few days short of his 34th birthday, Roger Federer delivered one of the greatest performances that the Wimbledon Centre Court has ever seen to defeat Andy Murray in straight sets and set up a final with Novak Djokovic. Tennis Podcast presenters David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Live at Wimbledon) lifted their jaws off the floor long enough to talk it through, and were joined after print deadlines had been satisfied by the Telegraph’s Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs. Has Federer ever looked better? Is there anything Murray could have done differently? Early thoughts about the final? The women’s final between Serena Williams and Garbine Muguruza is also previewed as the last weekend of The Championships approaches. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 201520 min

Wimbledon Day 10 - Serena Smashes Sharapova; Muguruza’s First Final; Murray vs. Federer, Djokovic vs. Gasquet Preview

Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova has produced the same result for more than a a decade and the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2015 were no exception. Joining David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Live at Wimbledon) on the Tennis Podcast to talk about that, and Garbine Muguruza’s fabulous run to the final, is Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs. On Friday, Andy Murray faces Roger Federer for a place in the final, and Simon gives an insight into what the Telegraph will be doing to preview the match, the thoughts of Greg Rusedski, and who they all think will win. Novak Djokovic vs. Richard Gasquet is also previewed. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 201516 min

Wimbledon Day 9 - Murray, Federer To Clash; Gasquet Shocks Stan To Meet Djokovic; Serena vs. Sharapova, Muguruza vs. Radwanksa preview

Andy Murray will face Roger Federer in a blockbuster semifinal on Friday after straight sets wins on Wednesday, and Tennis Podcast presenter David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) returns from his sick-bed to talk about it with Catherine Whitaker and the Telegraph’s Jim White. Which of them looks the most impressive? Which of their previous 23 matches (Federer leads 12-11) is most relevant? Who will win? All questions asked and answered in the latest show. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic will take on Richard Gasquet, who surprisingly overcame Stan Wawrinka 11-9 in the decider. In Thursday’s women’s semifinals, Serena Williams takes on Maria Sharapova after Garbine Muguruza has met Agnieszka Radwanska. Catherine, David and Jim preview them all. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 201520 min

Wimbledon Day 8 - Will we have a new Big 4 in the men’s semis? Serena, Sharapova on collision course

After a thrilling set of women’s quarterfinals on Tuesday, Catherine Whitaker (Live at Wimbledon) is joined by the Telegraph’s Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs to review them all, and look ahead to Maria Sharapova vs. Serena Williams and Agnieszka Radwanska vs. Garbine Muguruza. Simon also teases Greg Rusedski’s Telegraph column which reveals the former British No.1 thinks Stan Wawrinka will reach the semifinals to set up a ‘new’ Big 4. All of the men’s quarterfinals are previewed. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 201521 min

Wimbledon Day 7 - Murray overcomes big Ivo, Kyrgios, Berdych fall, Serena downs Venus, Djokovic/Anderson come back tomorrow

As Andy Murray overcame Ivo The Giant, another giant (our presenter David Law) was also brought down to earth - by food poisoning.That left Catherine Whitaker and Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs to look back on Manic Monday, with all of the last 16 matches completed. Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson will have to come back tomorrow after levelling at two sets all, Tomas Berdych crashed out, and Serena overcame Venus in straightforward fashion. And there’s yet more Nick Kyrgios discussion … The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 201514 min

Mats Wilander interview - 'Serena Williams Will Do The Calendar Slam'; 'Nick Kyrgios Can Do What Becker Did'; Heather Watson Has Top Ten Potential'

On middle Sunday we bring you a special bonus Tennis Podcast in association with the Telegraph and supported by BNP Paribas - an exclusive 1-1 interview with Mats Wilander.Speaking with Catherine Whitaker, Wilander says that Serena Williams will, in his view, win the calendar-year Grand Slam, that Nick Kyrgios is fully capable of winning Wimbledon this year, and that Heather Watson is 'Top Ten material'.He also raves about the form of Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer and suggests we are in for a blockbuster week 2 of Wimbledon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 201515 min

Wimbledon Day 6 - Champ Kvitova out; Brown back down to earth, James Ward heartbreak and Murray/Federer lose a set but make week 2

The defending champion Petra Kvitova has gone, and The Tennis Podcast team - David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live), Catherine Whitaker (Live at Wimbledon) and the Telegraph’s Charlie Eccleshare get together to talk about what went wrong. Plus, Dustin Brown’s hopes were ended, James Ward suffered a brave defeat, and Andy Murray and Roger Federer both lost sets. Is there anything to worry about? With middle-Sunday beckoning, Catherine gives a sneak preview of her exclusive interview with Mats Wilander, which will be in Sunday night’s podcast, and David gets all his predictions wrong. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 201519 min

Wimbledon Day 5 - Watson’s Wimbledon Heartbreak As Serena Escapes; Venus Next; Dimitrov Downed; Kyrgios Moves On

After Heather Watson’s riveting, pulsating battle with Serena Williams, David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) swapped the commentary box for the Tennis Podcast microphone to talk to Catherine Whitaker and the Telegraph’s Charlie Eccleshare about an incredible day at Wimbledon. David lets us know what Watson’s crestfallen coach Diego Veronelli and GB Fed Cup captain Judy Murray said to hin on 5 Live straight afterwards, and Catherine relays everything seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander, who she watched it with, said to about the match. The Venus vs. Serena Williams clash is previewed, the loss of Grigor Dimitrov and the win for Nick Kyrgios discussed, and the podcast team look ahead to Saturday while asking ‘is the all-white rule too strict?' The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 201525 min

Wimbledon Day 4 - Dustin Brown shocks Nadal; Ward, Murray, Federer through, Nick Kyrgios - brat or brilliant?

Dustin Brown recorded the biggest upset of the 2015 Wimbledon Championships so far, or did he? He was the fourth player ranked outside the world’s Top 100 in four years to knock Rafael Nadal out of the tournament. But this was still Nadal, twice a champion. Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joinsTennis Podcast presenters Catherine Whitaker and David Law to look back on the spectacular performance of the dreadlocked German, and ask ‘what went wrong for Nadal?’ Elsewhere, Murray and Federer cruised through, with the Swiss throwing in a through the legs lob winner, and James Ward reached the third round for the first time. In our big debate, we discuss Nick Kyrgios, and ask ‘Brat or Brilliant?’ The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. www.wearetennis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 201522 min

Wimbledon Day 3 - Watson wins, Novak, Stan stroll, Nishikori, Ivanovic out; Plus, is Andy Murray Britain’s best sportsperson?

A couple of big names fell on Wednesday, with Nishikori withdrawing and Ivanovic going out, but Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka cruised through. But, as the Telegraph’s Jim White joins The Tennis Podcast presenters David Law (BBC 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Live at Wimbledon), the talk of the town is Heather Watson, who reached the third round, and now faces Serena Williams … The team also preview Thursday’s order of play, and discuss where Andy Murray sits among all time British sporting champions. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. www.wearetennis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 201515 min

Wimbledon Day 2 - Federer, Nadal, Kvitova cruise; Murray toils; Halep, Bouchard crash; Brits thrive

On a day when Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray made their 2015 Wimbledon bows, the Telegraph’s Chief Sports Feature Writer Oliver Brown joins Tennis Podcast presenters David Law (BBC 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Live At Wimbledon) to talk about it all. Petra Kvitova won in half an hour to start her title defence, but the woman she beat in last year’s final, Eugenie Bouchard, and the third seed Simona Halep, both fell. It was also a fantastic day for British tennis, with Heather Watson saving match points to advance, four British men reaching round two for the first time since 2006, and Laura Robson playing creditably on her return from an 18 month injury. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. www.wearetennis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 201522 min

Wimbledon Day 1 - Hewitt Says Goodbye, Djokovic Strolls, Broady Breaks Through,

On a day when Lleyton Hewitt’s glorious Wimbledon singles career came to an end, Novak Djokovic cruised into round two and Stan Wawrinka also advanced. Aside from Hewitt’s 11-9 fifth set defeat to Jarkko Nieminen, one of the stories of the day was the comeback of Liam Broady from two sets to love down. Jonathan Liew of the Telegraph joins Catherine Whitaker and David Law to talk it through and look ahead to day 2. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world. www.wearetennis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 201521 min

Wimbledon preview - Draws dissected, predictions, Top 50 Wimbledon players ever

As Wimbledon prepares to get underway, Tennis Podcast presenters David Law and Catherine Whitaker are joined by the Telegraph’s Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs to dissect the singles draws. All three put their necks on the line with a string of predictions, Simon is grilled about his choices in the Telegraph website’s Top 50 men and women Wimbledon players ever, and David reminisces about his first queueing experience exactly 20 years ago. The Tennis Podcast is supported by BNP Paribas, the Bank for a changing world. It is brought to you in association with the Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 201537 min

Queen's Day 7 - Murray makes it four; Leon Smith backs him for Wimbledon

After Andy Murray won a record equalling fourth Aegon Championships title, David Law and Catherine Whitaker get together one final time at The Queen's Club....until the Davis Cup. Murray talks to Catherine live on centre court about his title win while David joins British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith in the Player Lounge. According to Smith, Murray is the favourite for Wimbledon having begun to use his variety aggressively. He also gives the lowdown on the Great Britain against France Davis Cup tie. Meanwhile, Lleyton Hewitt is the legend of today and Viktor Troicki takes The Moet Moment challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 201525 min

Queen’s Day 6 - Jose Mourinho on the tears he shed when Murray won Wimbledon

On a rain interrupted semi finals day at the Aegon Championships, David had the chance to chat to Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho about his relationship with Rafael Nadal, what football can learn from tennis and the tears he shed when Andy Murray won Wimbledon. He also talks about why he likes tennis, how he would like to spend time with Murray to compare notes on their respective sports, and how he could never cope with being a tennis coach - unable to give team-talks during a match. Also in this epsiode, David and Catherine debate which of them is the bigger tennis fan (nerd) and Murray's former coach Miles Maclagan gives us his insight into how he will approach the prospect of playing two matches in one day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 201524 min

Queen's Day 5 - Toni Nadal Exclusive Interview; Murray Into Semis

On a day when Andy Murray came back from a set down to defeat Gilles Muller, we hear from the British Number One about how he did it.Meanwhile, Catherine Whitaker asks Gilles Simon who has the best serve in the world, and how he blunted the Milos Raonic delivery.Toni Nadal gives an exclusive interview in which he talks about his nephew's quest for confidence, and how he will enter Wimbledon pain-free for the first time in years. And Catherine and David Law are joined by one of the longest-running members of the media team at the Aegon Championships - Mr Robin Daniels - who worked with John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors at the peak of their powers.The Aegon Championships Tennis Podcast is brought to you in association with the Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 201535 min

Queen's Day 4 - Murray Into Quarters, Dimitrov Denied and David & Catherine chat to Team Muller

On another day of high drama at the Aegon Championships, David and Catherine are joined by special guest David Lewy to discuss the defeat of defending champion Grigor Dimitrov and the progress of three-time champion Andy Murray.Also in today's episode, Jamie Delgado and Gilles Muller join us to talk about Delgado's super-coach status. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 201529 min

Queen's Day 3 - Another giant is slayed (Wawrinka) plus David chats to Annabel Croft, Kevin Anderson, Dom Inglot And Team Raonic

Following Stan Wawrinka's shock defeat on day three of the Aegon Championships, David Law chats to the victor, Kevin Anderson. Plus Ivan Ljubicic tells us about working working with Milos Raonic and Annabel Croft drops in to pick over the bones of another drama-filled day at the Queen's Club.And of course, David challenges Catherine to beat the listeners with her (awful) predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 201533 min

Queen's Day 2 - Nadal Falls, Judy Murray Interview, Andy Murray vs. Jack Whitehall vs. Liam Payne

What did Andy Murray think when he saw comedian Jack Whitehall and Liam Payne of One Direction play tennis? Find out in the latest Aegon Championships Tennis Podcast. After another corking day of tennis at the Aegon Championships, David Law joins Catherine Whitaker and Simon Briggs from the Telegraph to talk it over.Judy Murray drops by to talk about her first ever experience of going into a player lounge, how Amelie Mauresmo has Andy Murray using his variet again, and whether she would be prepared to dance with Jonas Bjorkman! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 201527 min

Queen's Day 1 - Jonas Bjorkman Exclusive, Rafa Returns, Lleyton Leaves With His Head Held High

Epic matches, thrilling comebacks and the return of one of the greatest and most popular tennis players of all time. That was day one at the Aegon Championships, a day when Lleyton Hewitt was forced to call time on his Queen’s Club singles career. We review Monday’s action in the company of Andy Murray’s former coach Miles Maclagan, talk exclusively to one of his current coaches, Jonas Bjorkman, and Catherine Whitaker speaks to Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka. Four-time champion Roy Emerson is celebrated in Legends of Queen’s, John Isner takes part in Moet Moments - our 60-second tennis quiz - and another listener challenges Catherine to predict the results on day 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 201528 min

Queen's Preview - Hewitt Prepares For Final Bow, Dimitrov's Defence; Kyrgios And The Bizarre Impulse Buy

In a special series of daily shows, the Aegon Championships Tennis Podcast in association with the Telegraph includes chat about the on-court action, interviews with the biggest stars and special tributes to the tournament’s legends (today, Rod Laver). In the podcast - a free, downloadable, tennis radio show - Lleyton Hewitt looks ahead to competing at The Queen’s Club for the final time, Andy Murray talks coaching set-ups, and Nick Kyrgios tells us about a bizarre impulse buy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 201524 min

Stan the Man - French Open Review plus Special Grass Court Preview

David & Catherine meet at the immaculate grass courts of the Queen's Club to review a sensational conclusion to Roland Garros 2015 and to look ahead eagerly to the grass court season. Plus a special interview with Graham Kimpton - head groundskeeper at the Queen's Club - and Clive Brunskill - lead tennis photographer at Getty images. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 201550 min

Arantxa Sanchez Vicario - Backing Rafa For No.10, Her 4-3 Record vs. Serena, Favourite Career Memories, WTA Finals Ambassador

Arantxa Sanchez Vicario won the Roland Garros title three time, including her incredible victory as a 17-year-old in 1989. The Spaniard joins Catherine Whitaker to talk about her new role as a WTA Finals Ambassador, the Legends Classic she will play against Martina Navratilova in Singapore, and to look ahead to week two of the 2015 French Open.Will Rafa Nadal win a 10th title? Yes, she says. How did she amass a 4-3 career record against Serena Williams? Arantxa explains all. And what were her memories of that incredible first win in Paris? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 201518 min

French Open 2015 Preview - The Draw! Nadal vs. Djokovic Quarterfinal! What’s Mauresmo Really Like? Special Guest - Carol Bouchard

The draw has been made for the French Open, and Catherine Whitaker is joined in the media cafe in Roland Garros by esteemed French journalist Carol Bouchard. What to make of a quarterfinal that could pit Djokovic against Nadal? What does that mean for the winner, for Federer, for Murray, for everyone!? What is Amelie Mauresmo really like? Carol gives us the lowdown. And who does she think will come out on top in the GB vs. France Davis Cup tie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 201542 min

Martina Navratilova - French Open preview, the Chris Evert rivalry, and Martina vs. Serena - what would have happened?

The great Martina Navratilova joins David to talk about her childhood memories, her rivalry with Chris Evert, and her thoughts on the game today. Who does she think will come out on top in the upcoming French Open? Which of the young guns most excites her? Can Serena Williams surpass Steffi Graf Grand Slams singles titles won? And Serena vs. Martina - what would have happened? Plus, Rafael Nadal's battle with nerves, Novak Djokovic's dominance, and Andy Murray's opportunity. Finally, Catherine Whitaker returns from our European clay court swing with a spring in her step and plenty of thoughts, opinions and dodgy predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 201533 min

Madrid Review - Is Murray 2nd Favourite For The French Open?

After a stunning final victory for Andy Murray over Rafael Nadal in Madrid, Catherine Whitaker is joined courtside by tennis journalist Alix Ramsay to discuss his performance and assess Greg Rusedski’s view that he is now second favourite for the French Open. And what of Nadal? Plus, a Rome preview, including the return of Novak Djokovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 201528 min

Who Is The Greatest - Federer 2006, Nadal 2010 or Djokovic 2015? Special Guest - Paul Hutchins

Given Novak Djokovic's 2015 heorics, just whose era over the last year has been the greatest? Was it Federer in 2006? Nadal in 2010? Or does Djokovic today beat them both? Catherine and David debate the issue passionately.Our special guest is the last man to captain Great Britain to the Davis Cup final - Paul Hutchins, who recalls the final in which John McEnroe played his first ever Davis Cup rubber, how he got the best out of the Lloyd brothers, and what he thinks Dan Maskell might have made of tennis today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 20151h 1m

Rafael Nadal - When does a crisis become a crisis?

Following his early loss to Fabio Fognini in Barcelona, David and Catherine debate the French Open prospects of Rafael Nada, and discuss the potential threat of 'Agassi-like' Kei Nishikori. On the women's side, topics include the 'sophomore freefall' of Genie Bouchard and the split between Agnieszka Radwanska and Martina Navratilova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 201554 min

Monte Carlo - Djokovic Underlines Favourite Status; Special Guest Robbie Koenig

Recorded courtside in Monte Carlo just minutes after the final, Catherine Whitaker is joined by World Feed television commentator and former player Robbie Koenig to review another title for Novak Djokovic. Can anyone beat him, and if so, by whom, how, when and where? Where is Rafa Nadal in his progress towards and intended tenth French Open title, and what of the other runners and riders? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 201516 min

Beating Agassi, Wimbledon Heartbreak, and Why Djokovic Is Nailed On For The French Open - Special Guest Jeremy Bates

Jeremy Bates beat Andre Agassi, John McEnroe and Boris Becker during his career, but he's never experienced anything like the ten days of Wimbledon in 1992. In an in-depth chat with David Law, Bates describes the trance he was in after missing out on match point for a place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, the circus that followed, and why Andy Murray's tennis will benefit from him being married. Bates also talks about tennis today, and expresses his view about who will win the French Open. "Djokovic all the way." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201534 min

Miami Review (well, sort of) & the Big On-Court Coaching Debate

David takes time out of his busy commentary schedule to join Catherine for a discussion of all things Miami Open, including the brilliance of Serena Williams & Novak Djokovic, the rise of Carla Suarez Navarro & signs of progress for Andy Murray. PLUS we debate the merits of on court coaching, and give Catherine plenty of grief for her terrible predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 201538 min

Michael Downey - The four year plan for British Tennis

The man in charge of British Tennis, LTA CEO Michael Downey, exclusively talks to David & Catherine about his blueprint for progress - 'it starts with participation and ends with participation' - GB Davis Cup success & the importance of Andy Murray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 201527 min

Indian Wells Review, Miami Preview & a Big Announcement from Rafa

David & Catherine meet up in their favourite Putney coffee shop to pick over the bones of two sensational Indian Wells finals and look ahead to the Miami Open. Who is the best player in the world over three sets, is Novak Djokovic made of elastic, and isn't it time we started talking about Timea Bacsinszky? Plus, we discuss Rafa's decision to return to the AEGON Championships and the Queen's Club in June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 201540 min

Indian Wells - Serena's Return, Heather Watson's Big Win, Greatest Ever Event Comebacks

David & Catherine reunite in their favourite Putney shopping centre to discuss all the action from Indian Wells, including Serena Williams' hugely anticipated return, other great tennis comebacks & the biggest win of Heather Watson's career so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 201535 min

Davis Cup Reflections After GB Downs USA Again - with Miles Maclagan & Simon Briggs (Episode 92)

Miles Maclagan and Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs join David Law in Glasgow to talk about Great Britain's win over the United States to reach the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup World Group. Will Britain beat France? Where will it be played? Can Andy Murray have a big clay court season? Will Laura Robson return to her best? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 201519 min

Nigel Sears - Serena Williams Is The Best Ever; Life As A Coach; GB vs. USA Davis Cup Preview

As the middle-east swing of tournaments culminated, top Tour coach Nigel Sears, who now commentates for BT Sport, joined David Law to talk about the greatest female tennis players of all time, life as a tour coach, and to preview upcoming Davis Cup tie between GB and USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 201522 min

Brad Gilbert - Winning Ugly, Coaching Andre, Nicknames and a New No.1 (Episode 90)

The author of Winning Ugly, and one of the greatest coaches the game has ever known - Brad Gilbert - joined Catherine Whitaker at the ATP Champions Tour event in Delray Beach to talk about coaching against Federer and Sampras, joining forces with Agassi, and how he comes up with those nicknames.Add to that, a prediction for a New No.1 in the world, his thoughts on Kyrgios, Kokkinakis, Zverev et al, and some advice for David Law ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 201525 min

James Blake - Federer, Murray, Life After Tennis, Youth Development (Episode 89)

After making his debut on the ATP Champions Tour in Delray Beach, James Blake joined Catherine Whitaker to talk about what it was like to face a peak Roger Federer, his expectations for Andy Murray, his own life since retiring from the sport, and what he believes is the best way to develop young tennis players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 201517 min

Lleyton Hewitt special (Episode 88)

Lleyton Hewitt is planning to play just three more tournaments, aside from Davis Cup, before retiring at the 2016 Australian Open. On the day that the Aegon Championships at The Queen's Club announced that Hewitt has been guaranteed a wild card for an event he has won four times, we are joined by Tournament Director Stephen Farrow to look back on Hewitt's glorious career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 201520 min

Djokovic Outlasts Murray For 8th Grand Slam Title (Episode 87)

After two weeks of tumultuous tennis, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams stood head and shoulders above the rest. David Law and Gigi Salmon look back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 201519 min

Serena Williams - 19 Slams! Chris Fowler (ESPN) Joins To Review A Dramatic Aus Open Women's Final (Episode 86)

Within minutes of Serena Williams' 19th Grand Slam title, David joined ESPN tennis commentator Chris Fowler to review a dramatic final, discuss Serena's impact in the United States, and to talk about his job. Meanwhile, Catherine and David argue about the quality of the match and look ahead to Murray vs. Djokovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 201526 min

Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova; What are they really like? Novak/Stan review (Episode 85)

What are Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova really like? On the eve of their Australian Open final clash, we put that question to Chris Clarey of the New York Times - a man that has spent many hours in their company.We get Chris to give us his predictions, review Stan Wawrinka vs. Novak Djokovic and look ahead to Andy Murray vs. Djokovic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 201517 min

Angry Murray Into Aus Open Final; Berdych Beaten; Mauresmo Move Vindicated? (Episode 84)

Andy Murray is into his first Grand Slam final since winning Wimbledon, but wow, it was tense, tetchy, and tasty in the semifinals. After a confrontation with Thomas Berdych which featured, exchanges and eye-balling, Catherine Whitaker, who interviewed Murray straight afterwards, and David Law, who commentated on the match, got together to talk it through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 201519 min

Goran Guests As Murray Conquers Kyrgios, Berdych Batters Nadal In Aus Open (Episode 83)

Goran Ivanisevic was a special guest on a day that Andy Murray subdued 19-year-old Nick Kyrgios to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open. With Rafael Nadal bowing out to Thomas Berdych, Catherine, David and Gigi Salmon, there was plenty to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 201521 min

Murray Downs Dimitrov; Kyrgios Awaits In Aus Open QF (Episode 82)

Andy Murray withstood a barrage of brilliance from Grigor Dimitrov to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals, where Nick Kyrgios awaits. Afterwards, Catherine and David talked through their experiences of the match from rather different vantage points. Both awestruck, obviously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 201511 min

Federer Gone! Shockwaves at the Australian Open Tennis (Episode 81)

Two days after Rafael Nadal survived by the skin of his teeth, Roger Federer, his great rival, came undone. Catherine and David emerge from a shocked media room to talk it through. And what does this mean for Murray, Kyrgios, Dimitrov and the rest? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201515 min

Nadal - Wow! Aus Open Rd 2 Review (Episode 80)

The day after Rafael Nadal squeezed through 7-5 in the 5th against Tim Smyzcek at the Australian Open, Catherine, David and Sunday Times Tennis Correspondent Barry Flatman chewed the fat in our round 2 review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 201516 min

Aus Open Rd 1 Review, with Leon Smith; Murray Update; GB vs. USA date; Nadal-gate; (Episode 79)

Leon Smith, the GB Davis Cup captain, joins David Law and Catherine Whitaker to talk about the British players performances in Australia, give some Andy Murray insight and look ahead to GB vs. USA in the Davis Cup World Group first round.There is also the inevitable inquest into the first round performance of Rafael Nadal, and more specifically the woeful predictions of everyone except David. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 201527 min