Talking Tennis

John Silk
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Sep 26, 2025 • 11min

Alex Eala vs Lulu Sun | Jingshan Tennis Open Semi-Final | Preview & Prediction

“The Jingshan Tennis Open runs from 22-28 September 2025, in Jingshan, China. It’s the inaugural edition for women’s singles at this WTA 125 level. The courts are hard — so speed, bounce and rhythm will be key. Prize money, ranking points etc. are at stake; for players like Eala and Sun, this is not just about today's match, but about momentum going into the tail end of 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 23, 2025 • 20min

PTPA vs. The Slams: A New Legal Battle Unfolds and Talking Tennis interviews sports business journalist Dan Kaplan

🎾 PTPA vs. The Slams: A New Legal Battle Unfolds The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has escalated its lawsuit by adding the four Grand Slams to the case, a move that could reshape the balance of power in tennis. What does this mean for players, tournaments, and the sport’s governance? We break down the details of the lawsuit, the motivations behind the PTPA’s bold step, and the potential ripple effects across the ATP, WTA, and beyond. Talking Tennis speaks to sports business journalist Dan Kaplan. Check out his blog here: https://danielkaplan.substack.com/p/tennis-slams-to-be-sued-by-players Whether you’re a casual fan or a tennis insider, this episode gives you the context you need to understand one of the biggest off-court storylines of the year. Become a member of the Talking Tennis community and enjoy perks such as emojis, badges and exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7UDVQocV665yTn30vBJVA/joinCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Subscribe to our podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43f2LvpQA7rxGbaRXqRMxHApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/talking-tennis/id1652349752Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts/1e8c717a-0be6-4145-adf5-aee32501a1aeFollow us on...Twitter: https://x.com/talkingtennis22TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingtennisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/Talking Tennis merchandise: https://my-store-d73955.creator-spring.com/COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended.#tennis #live #livestream #free #commentary #watchalong #talkingtennis #LiveTennis2024 #LiveTennis #LiveCommentary #TennisLive #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 23min

ATP Weekly: Musetti heartache, Tabilo glory in Chengdu | Team World wins Laver Cup - but do we care?

Catch up on all the latest ATP tennis action! 🎾 Lorenzo Musetti suffers more final-round heartbreak in Chengdu as Alejandro Tabilo claims a stunning title run. Meanwhile, Team World secures another Laver Cup victory over Team Europe – but how much does it really matter? In this week’s ATP Weekly, we break down the drama, key results, and what it means for the rest of the 2025 season. 👉 Topics covered: Musetti’s fifth straight final loss 😢 Tabilo’s breakthrough glory in Chengdu 🏆 Team World vs. Team Europe at the Laver Cup 🌍 Why fans are questioning the event’s significance Stay tuned for highlights, analysis, and insight into the ATP Tour. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly tennis coverage! #ATP #Musetti #Tabilo #LaverCup #TennisNews Check out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Subscribe to our podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43f2LvpQA7rxGbaRXqRMxHApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/talking-tennis/id1652349752Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts/1e8c717a-0be6-4145-adf5-aee32501a1aeFollow us on...Twitter: https://x.com/talkingtennis22TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingtennisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/Talking Tennis merchandise: https://my-store-d73955.creator-spring.com/COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended.#tennis #live #livestream #free #commentary #watchalong #talkingtennis #LiveTennis2024 #LiveTennis #LiveCommentary #TennisLive #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 5min

WTA Weekly: Swiatek wins title no. 25 in Seoul | Italy retains BJK Cup | China Open: Gauff or Rybakina to make a statement in Beijing?

🎾 Iga Swiatek Triumphs at the Seoul Open 2025! 🎾 World No.1 Iga Swiatek adds another title to her collection with a dominant run at the Seoul Open. We recap her road to the trophy, key moments from the final, and what this win means heading into the rest of the season. 👉 Can Swiatek keep this momentum for the WTA Finals? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 📺 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the bell 🔔 for more WTA highlights, previews, and analysis. #IgaSwiatek #SeoulOpen #WTA #Tennis 🎾 WTA China Open 2025 Preview | Key Players, Predictions & Storylines 🎾 The WTA Tour heads to Beijing for the China Open 2025, one of the biggest events on the calendar before the WTA Finals! In this video, we break down the draw highlights, top contenders, dark horses, and key matchups you won’t want to miss. 👉 Can Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, or Elena Rybakina make a statement in Beijing? Or will we see a surprise champion emerge? 📺 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell 🔔 for more WTA previews, predictions, and tennis analysis. #WTA #ChinaOpen2025 #Tennis #WTATour #Beijing If you use this link to create an account, you will get a $ bonus. Enjoy Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4579423405998080 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 18, 2025 • 51min

US Open Doubles Roundup | How do we feel about the mixed? Will Australian Open follow suit? Venus Williams brought star power | Plus Davis Cup

The Tennis Tribe join Brenner for a doubles roundup, including a look back on the US Open mixed version. If you use this link to create an account, you will get a $ bonus. Enjoy Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/45794234... 🎯 US Open Mixed Doubles: What Actually Happened + How It Feels What changed: The mixed doubles draw was cut from 32 teams to 16. It was moved to qualifying week (i.e. just before the main singles/doubles action), rather than during the US Open proper. Half of the teams (8) got in based on combined singles rankings, the other half via wild cards. Doubles ranking had much less weight (which upset some doubles specialists). The format is compressed: short sets, no-ad scoring, a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a full third set. The winners (Sara Errani & Andrea Vavassori) defended their title, beating Iga Swiatek & Casper Ruud in the final (6-3, 5-7, [10-6]). Pros observed: Spectacle & fan excitement increased. Playing in big show courts (including Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong), crowds turned up, and there was a buzz especially during the semis and final. Star power helped draw attention: Singles stars paired up, which tends to draw more media eyes & casual viewers. Despite the criticisms, the format apparently delivered high-tension matches. The final in particular was close. Cons / concerns: Doubles specialists feel sidelined. Many of them can’t meet the singles-ranking criteria, and the draw is much smaller. This means fewer slots, less chance. Tradition / prestige dilution. Some critics argue that because of the format changes and scheduling, mixed doubles is less “Grand Slam-y” this year. The questions raised: Is it more exhibition than major? How much of the tradition remains? Format trade-offs. Short sets, no-ads, match tiebreakers are fun for fans, but some feel you lose depth / momentum / “true test” in matches, especially for specialists. 🔍 Davis Cup & BJK Cup Latest Here’s where things stand: Davis Cup: Germany, France, Argentina (among others) have qualified for the Davis Cup Final 8. Spain pulled off a comeback against Denmark to take the last spot in the Final 8. Belgium also edged out Australia to qualify. So the Final 8 teams are: Italy (host), Germany, France, Argentina, Spain, Belgium, Czech Republic, and Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 13min

ATP Weekly: Davis Cup Roundup | Martinez saves match point vs. Rune as Spain stun Denmark | USA out

In this episode of ATP Weekly, we bring you the latest Davis Cup highlights. Pedro Martínez saves match point to defeat Holger Rune as Spain upset Denmark, while the USA suffer a shock Davis Cup exit. Tune in for expert analysis, match breakdowns, and all the top stories from the world of ATP tennis. Become a member of the Talking Tennis community and enjoy perks such as emojis, badges and exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7UDVQocV665yTn30vBJVA/joinCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Subscribe to our podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43f2LvpQA7rxGbaRXqRMxHApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/talking-tennis/id1652349752Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts/1e8c717a-0be6-4145-adf5-aee32501a1aeFollow us on...Twitter: https://x.com/talkingtennis22TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingtennisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/Talking Tennis merchandise: https://my-store-d73955.creator-spring.com/COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended.#tennis #live #livestream #free #commentary #watchalong #talkingtennis #LiveTennis2024 #LiveTennis #LiveCommentary #TennisLive #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 5min

WTA Weekly: Rakotomanga Rajaonah eclipses Tjen in Sao Paulo | Jovic wins Guadalajara | Seoul Preview

Check out our website... https://www.talking-tennis.com/ Subscribe to our podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43f2LvpQA7rxGbaRXqRMxH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/talking-tennis/id1652349752 Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts/1e8c717a-0be6-4145-adf5-aee32501a1ae Follow us on... Twitter: https://x.com/talkingtennis22 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingtennis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Talking Tennis merchandise: https://my-store-d73955.creator-spring.com/ Rakotomanga Rajaonah eclipses Tjen in São PauloWinner: 19-year-old Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah (France) won her first WTA Tour title by defeating Janice Tjen (Indonesia) 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the SP Open (WTA 250) in São Paulo. It was the inaugural edition of the São Paulo Open, marking the WTA’s return to the city after a long absence. Rakotomanga Rajaonah was outside the top 200 before the tournament; her win vaults her up in the rankings to a career high of No. 131. Key stats/factors:She converted 4 of 8 break point chances, while Tjen managed only 2 of 10. Rakotomanga Rajaonah didn’t hit an ace in the final, and committed five double faults, but her serve percentages and second-serve resilience were strong. Tjen had a strong first-serve performance, but she struggled significantly on her second serve. Jovic wins GuadalajaraWinner: 17-year-old Iva Jovic (USA) picked up her first WTA title at the Guadalajara Open Akron (WTA 500 event), beating Emiliana Arango (Colombia) 6-4, 6-1 in the final. With this win, Jovic becomes the youngest winner on the WTA Tour this season. She had to battle in earlier rounds, including saving multiple break points and pushing through some tight matches. In the final, she dominated from the return, saved break points, and used momentum well. The victory also gives a large boost in prize money (~US$164,000) and ranking points, moving her significantly up in the race. Seoul Preview (Korea Open 2025)Here’s what to look out for as the tour shifts to Seoul:The Korea Open Tennis Championships in Seoul are a WTA 500 event, outdoor hard courts. Prize money is ~$1,064,510, and a strong field is expected. Key players / seedsIga Świątek — World No. 2, top seed; she’s making her Seoul debut. Amanda Anisimova — Seeded high; coming off strong results. Ekaterina Alexandrova — Former Seoul champion, familiar with the conditions. Clara Tauson, Daria Kasatkina, Beatriz Haddad Maia (defending champ), Emma Raducanu among others — mix of experience and rising forms. What to watch / storyline anglesWhether Świątek can break her WTA 500 title drought — she hasn’t won a 500-level since Stuttgart 2023. The defending champion Haddad Maia will be looking to defend points and maintain momentum. The wildcard entries (especially local players) might shake things up; local crowd support could matter. Rising players might use this as a springboard late in the season (for rankings, confidence, etc.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 10, 2025 • 52min

Aryna Sabalenka's 2025: French Open Heartache to US Open Triumph - with data analyst Shane Liyanage

From French Open heartbreak to US Open glory 🎾 — Aryna Sabalenka’s 2025 season had it all. In this video, data analyst Shane Liyanage breaks down her toughest losses, including the Roland Garros final, and how she turned setbacks into triumph. Get insights on her clay-court progress, key wins over top players, and what fueled her path to the US Open title.🔥 What do YOU think was Aryna Sabalenka’s biggest moment of 2025? Was it the heartbreak in Paris or the redemption in New York? 🎾👇 Check out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Subscribe to our podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43f2LvpQA7rxGbaRXqRMxHApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/talking-tennis/id1652349752Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts/1e8c717a-0be6-4145-adf5-aee32501a1aeFollow us on...Twitter: https://x.com/talkingtennis22TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingtennisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/Talking Tennis merchandise: https://my-store-d73955.creator-spring.com/COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended.#tennis #live #livestream #free #commentary #watchalong #talkingtennis #LiveTennis2024 #LiveTennis #LiveCommentary #TennisLive #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 11min

ATP Weekly: Does Alcaraz win over Sinner indicate a twist in their rivalry? Djokovic's last US Open?

🔥 ATP Weekly dives into the biggest storylines on the men’s tour! 🎾 Alcaraz vs. Sinner – Is Carlos Alcaraz’s latest win a turning point in their growing rivalry? 🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic – Could this be his last US Open? What’s next for the 24-time Grand Slam champion? 📈 Plus: What these shifts mean for the ATP landscape going into the latter stages of 2025. Join us for top analysis, expert insights, and bold predictions from the world of men’s tennis! 👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe to stay updated with ATP Weekly and all the biggest tennis news. #ATP #Alcaraz #Sinner #Djokovic #USOpen #TennisRivalry #MensTennis #TennisNews #ATPWeekly#usopen2025 #flushingmeadows #usopentennis#wimbledon2025 #tennis #livetennis #tennis2025 #rg #rg2025 #rolandgarros #rolandgarros2025 #eala #alexeala #alexandraeala #draw #livedraw #reaction #wta #atp #tennisplayer #atptour #atptourcalendar #wtatour #wtatourcalendar #sw19 #frenchopen #frenchopen2025 #wimbledon #rg #joaofonseca #fonseca #rio #braziltennis #fonsecalive #joaofonsecalive #fonsecalivefree #fonsecastream #rafa #rafanadal #novakdjokovic #igaswiatek #iga #iganation #vamosrafa #nole #nolefam #alcaraz #carlosalcaraz #janniksinner #swiatek #rybakina #raducanu #emmaraducanu #qualies #sw19 #groundspass #thequeue Become a member of the Talking Tennis community and enjoy perks such as emojis, badges and exclusive content:    / @talkingtennistt   Check out our website... https://www.talking-tennis.com/ Subscribe to our podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43f2Lvp... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast... Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcast... Follow us on... Twitter:   / talkingtennistt   Facebook:   / talkingtennistt   Instagram:   / talkingtennistt   COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended. #tennis #live #livestream #free #commentary #watchalong #talkingtennis #LiveTennis2024 #LiveTennis #LiveCommentary #TennisLive #sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 11min

WTA Weekly: Sabalenka - Swiatek - is it a Slam race? Anisimova's pain; Will Pegula ever win a major?

Check out our website: https://www.talking-tennis.com/ Subscribe to our podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43f2Lvp... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast... Amazon Music: https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcast... Follow us on... Twitter:   / talkingtennis22   Instagram:   / talkingtennistt   🎾 WTA Weekly is back! We break down all the biggest stories in women’s tennis: 🔥 Sabalenka vs. Swiatek – Are we witnessing the next great Grand Slam rivalry? 💔 Amanda Anisimova’s struggles – What’s behind her emotional journey and ongoing challenges? 🏆 Jessica Pegula – Can one of the most consistent players on tour finally make a Slam breakthrough? Join us for insights, analysis, and bold predictions on the state of the WTA — from current form to future Slam contenders. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a WTA Weekly update! #WTA #Sabalenka #Swiatek #JessicaPegula #Anisimova #WomensTennis #TennisNews #GrandSlamRace #WTAWeekly #TennisTalk#usopen2025 #flushingmeadows #usopentennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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