Talking Tennis

#pickleball #nike #rogerfederer #rafaelnadal #novakdjokovic #serenawilliamsTalking Tennis spoke to former Nike director of tennis Mike Nakajima about Roger Federer's departure from the brand as well as the possibility that Rafael Nadal might follow suit.Mike also told us that tennis business "needs to improve" if it wants to fend off the threat posed by rival game pickleball.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu have both crashed out at the first hurdle in Miami but the biggest drama of the day was the late withdrawal through injury of WTA world number one Iga Swiatek.Catch all the latest news from Florida, including some live action, with John, Damian and Mario.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of four walkovers in two rounds in the Indian Wells doubles tournament, Reilly Opelka once again reiterated his negative stance towards to the form of the sport, where he had previously suggested scrapping doubles altogether.But does he have a point? Doubles expert Will Boucek and John Silk sat down to discuss.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maiden Indian Wells titles for Elena Rybakina and Carlos Alcaraz rounded off two fun weeks in Tennis Paradise and our man on the ground, Jack, was there to see some of the action.From an Andy Murray win in straight sets to Daniil Medvedev complaining about the speed of the surface and saying he should know "because" he's a "hardcourt specialist," Talking Tennis has you covered.Can Medvedev and Sabalenka still take positives from the tournament despite falling at the final hurdle?And what's up with all or nothing specialist Iga Swiatek?We will talk about all this and more in the latest episode of the podcast.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we enter the final stages in the desert, Damian and Mario take you through the tournament thus far and look ahead to what's in store.Aryna Sabalenka's back-to-back wins over Barbora Krejcikova and Coco Gauff have been impressive. But can she beat Maria Sakkari and then potentially Iga Swiatek to win another big title in 2023?Sakkari herself is enjoying her second consecutive good run at Indian Wells, but will she be able to go one step further than last year and lift the title?On the men's side, can anyone stop Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev from meeting in the final?Join Damian and Mario to hear their thoughts as they talk tennis.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot has happened at Indian Wells over the first three rounds... and Damian and Mario are here to tell you all about it.On the men's side, Stefanos Tsitsipas came and went, but with shoulder issues that cast doubt over his Miami appearance, Daniil Medvedev is still in the tournament, but has lamented the court speed, while Andy Murray continues to defy both his age and hip, as he is set to play Jack Draper, in Monday's eagerly anticipated Round 3 clash.On the women's side, Iga Swiatek has been dishing out more breadsticks and bagels, but will she be able to do the same to Bianca Andreescu, in the battle of the US Open champions of 2019 and 2022.And who will emerge the winner between Aryna Sabalenka and Barbora Krejčíková in Tuesday's clash?All this and more as Damian and Nick talk to you about all the latest goings on in the desert.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The draw has been made but can Iga Swiatek repeat last year's success? She has avoided her recent nemesis Barbora Krejcikova, unlike Aryna Sabalenka who is on a collision course with the Czech in Round 4.On the men's side, there is a potential Round 4 clash between Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, who are both, in their own ways, enjoying resurgences.Stefanos Tsitsipas is also on the same side of the draw as Medvedev while Taylor Fritz has a really tough draw, beginning with a potential Round 2 meeting with Ben Shelton.And who is the favourite on the men's side, with doubts surrounding all the leading contenders.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniil Medvedev has now won three titles in a row, and beaten a number of top ten players en route, after a barren spell, but does this mean he's back?Alex de Minaur won the ATP 500 event in Acapulco, and will head to the Sunshine Double in fine fettle.On the women's side, Marta Kostyuk won her first WTA title in Austin while Donna Vekic's fine form continued in Monterrey where she beat Caroline Garcia in the final.Damian and Mario join John to discuss this and more as they look back on the last week in tennis.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barbora Krejcikova won her first WTA 1000 title of her career after beating World No.1 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-2 in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships singles final.Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz was unable to make it back-to-back titles in South America, as Cameron Norrie saw off the Spaniard following three tight sets.Meanwhile, Hubert Hurkacz beat Marseille local Benjamin Bonzi in straight sets to take the title at the indoor ATP 250.Novak Djokovic begins his 378th week as World No.1, an all-time singles record.Taking Tennis gives you the weekly roundup from both the ATP and WTA tours.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniil Medvedev won just his third title in the last 18 months, beating Jannik Sinner in the final in Rotterdam.Absent from the tour for four months, Carlos Alcaraz returned to winning ways to win the Argentina Open, beating Britain's Cameron Norrie in the final in Buenos Aires.On the women's side, Iga Swaitek returned to form in stunning fashion as she successfully defended her title at the Qatar Open, sweeping past Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-0 in the final as she lost just five games en route to the title.Talking Tennis' man on the ground Brian "Razor" Rosenthal was at the Delray Beach Open last week, where Taylor Fritz picked up his first title of 2023.Brian joins John and Damian to talk about that and all things tennis in this week's edition of The 7 Days.This podcast is available on...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-aee32501a1aeSubscribe to our YouTube channel...https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTennisTTCheck out our website...https://www.talking-tennis.com/Follow us on...Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkingTennisTTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingTennisTTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtennistt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices