The Tennis Podcast

The hosts discuss surprising comebacks in the Australian Open, including Mirra Andreeva and Adrian Mannarino. They also talk about Taylor Fritz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Novak Djokovic. The podcast touches on scheduling speculations, Olympic travel packages, and a tennis player's quest to improve her ranking. They also mention the Women's Tennis Association backhand list and upcoming matches, mascots, shout outs, and reflections.

Extraordinary day at Australian Open with shocking upsets and intense matches. Discussion on thrilling tennis matches, reflections on a player's retirement, Alcaraz's impressive performance, and the exclusive experiences offered for Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Novak Djokovic faced another challenge at the Australian Open, while Mirra Andreeva thrashed Ons Jabeur. The hosts also discussed Storm Hunter's sensational match, an exceptional performance by a player, and paid tribute to a respected journalist who recently passed away.

Discussion on intense matches at the Australian Open, including Iga Swiatek's tough test against Sofia Kenin. Mention of ATP players' refusal to comment on Alexander Zverev's election to the ATP player council. News that Rafael Nadal has become an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation. Light-hearted conversation about a funny shower incident on site. Mention of Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina's performances. Shout-outs to individuals and discussions on tennis match predictions and sponsor mentions.

Monday at the Australian Open ended with Catherine, David and Matt together at Tennis Podcast Towers in Melbourne, watching Felix Auger-Aliassime and Dominic Thiem slug it out over five hours and five sets, with the final stages captured on the pod. There's also chat about Caroline Garcia's flawless performance to beat Naomi Osaka, new service motions for Coco Gauff and Stefanos Tsitsipas, a heavy defeat for Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, and a flat display from Andy Murray which inevitably prompted retirement talk. On LocationWe are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider, throughout the Australian Open.And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024.Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.On Location at The Olympic GamesOUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, as well as monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first ever Sunday start at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic was pushed to four hours by 18-year-old Dino Prizmic. On the pod, Catherine, David and Matt discuss what made Prizmic's performance so impressive, why Djokovic was full of praise for him, and what effect this might have on Djokovic for the rest of the tournament. The length of that match meant that Aryna Sabalenka didn't step onto court until 11:33pm to a largely empty stadium, meaning the special moment of her return as defending champion was spoiled. She delivered a statement performance though. Elsewhere there's chat about Taylor Fritz and Andrey Rublev surviving five set scares, the return of Amanda Anisimova, mixed success for Australian sensations, Jannik Sinner's rusty first match of the year, Maria Sakkari's new racquet, and much more. On LocationWe are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider, throughout the Australian Open.And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024.Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.On Location at The Olympic GamesOUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, as well as monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iga Swiatek discusses mindset, excitement to see Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff's first major as a Grand Slam champion, mix of encouragement and worry for Emma Raducanu, whether Jannik Sinner can carry his blistering end of season form, and Daniil Medvedev's 'new year, new me' energy at the Australian Open Media Day Preview in Melbourne.

Catherine, David and Matt are together in Melbourne after the Australian Open draws have been made to talk through all the headlines, including Iga Swiatek’s loaded section, Naomi Osaka facing Caroline Garcia in the first round, and Jannik Sinner landing in Novak Djokovic’s half. On LocationWe are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider throughout the Australian Open.And, for the first time in history, official Paris 2024 Travel Packages from On Location are available online, making it easy for you to enjoy the thrill of the Olympic Games and the wonder of Paris like never before.Your Olympic Games adventure comes with guaranteed tickets to the sport events of your choice and accommodation in Paris, plus world-class hospitality and options for custom tours and activities to immerse you in French culture, food, shopping, and more.On Location's wide range of official Travel Packages has been created to suit every need — from shorter stays such as the Discover 2024 Package, to longer ones like the Explore 2024 Package. All include guaranteed tickets to sport events (categories A to D), and come with multiple possibilities for add-on services and elevated hospitality options.Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.On Location at The Olympic GamesOUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, as well as monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a dramatic day of tennis, Catherine, David and Matt discuss all the winners and losers from the opening week of the season. There's chat about Germany's extraordinary victory at the United Cup, our thoughts and feelings about the second edition of that event, Alex de Minaur's Top 10 debut, Elena Rybakina's dominant display to thrash Aryna Sabalenka in Brisbane, a first title since 2017 for Grigor Dimitrov, and Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open. We also cover Coco Gauff's victory in Auckland, the current state of television coverage of tennis in the UK, and, of course, Catherine's trip to see the quokkas. ON LOCATIONOn Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider, is once again sponsoring The Tennis Podcast this year!And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024. On Location offers you the chance to be a part of history with tailor-made offerings that include guaranteed tickets, and a wide range of options to make your time at Paris 2024 truly epic.There are phenomenal packages available for all sports, from swimming to gymnastics, fencing to boxing but also private boxes at none other than Roland Garros to watch your favourite tennis players go for gold.A special section is now featured at the top of the Tennis Podcast Sponsor page on the On Location website that will direct you to their official Olympic Games Travel and Hospitality Packages.Just go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast https://tours4tennis.com/podcastPackages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.OUR LINKS:Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, as well as monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profileTennis Podcast Terminology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis expert Catherine discusses the United Cup in Perth, with format changes, technique tweaks for Swiatek, and great wins for Boulter and Qinwen. Osaka's impressive comeback and Nadal's return are highlighted, along with Thiem surviving a snake interruption. The podcast also introduces their new mascot, Bodie, and discusses the recent United Cup tie and Stefan Edberg's tennis career.