TENNIS.com Podcast

The 2022 WTA Charleston Open was a sensational tournament, and this episode of the podcast features both finalists of the event. Ons Jabeur joins Kamau Murray for a chat about her breakthrough 2021 season, her love for clay, and why she just can't get enough perfume. And Belinda Bencic discusses her unique movement on court, the life-altering event of winning Olympic Gold, and who her dream mixed doubles partner would be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kamau Murray is in Charleston, and he speaks with two hometown ladies who have put pro tennis on the map. Shelby Rogers returns to the show to discuss being the last person to defeat the recently retired Ash Barty, her strategy & approach to clay court tennis, and some of her favorite and least favorite tour stops. And Emma Navarro joins to recap her national championship freshman season at Virginia, adjusting to the pro level of competition, and discuss her short-term goals. Plus hear Murray's thoughts on the Miami Open, and the emergence of Iga Switaek & Carlos Alcaraz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamau Murray is joined by the Tournament Director of the Charleston Open Bob Moran for an all-encompassing chat about one of the mainstays on the WTA schedule. Moran discusses how the event endured the challenges of the pandemic, the new facilities on site, & how much leg work goes into running & promoting such a standout event. He also discusses ways to improve and enhance the tennis calendar, as well as how the recent partnership with Tennis Channel was a gamechanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamau Murray is joined on this week's show by Stephen Amritraj, who is the Chief Tennis Officer at Universal Tennis. Amritraj discusses his upbringing in the game, transitioning from playing to coaching, and working for a new-age company that is re-defining and reshaping the tennis landscape for the better.Topics discussed include how Universal Tennis is creating a more fair & accurate ranking system, how the organization is improving the junior tennis scene, and why the company's entry into the pro circuit with televised 25k tournaments will be a huge asset to the sport. Amritraj also shares what it's like to be married to an active pro tennis player in American mainstay Alison Riske. You're not going to want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray features a longtime veteran in the game, coaching mainstay Craig Kardon. Having worked in the sport for several decades, Kardon discusses his time with legends such as Martina Navratilova & Lindsay Davenport, and his methods when working in all tennis situations. He also discusses ways to improve the game, and why he still loves to coach in this knowledgeable conversation between two men who have excelled at the highest level of their profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis royalty joins the show this week, as Rosie Casals chats with Kamau Murray about her role as a founding member of the WTA Original 9. Casals explains just how those nine women came together to fight for equality and pioneer a new chapter in tennis history, and why there's still much left to fight for. She also discusses her experiences playing with and against Billie Jean King, and why it's imperative to connect the different generations of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast, Kamau Murray take a stroll down memory lane with a man that helped shaped his tennis journey & gave him a chance at life. Dr. Carl Goodman was the men's tennis coach at Florida A&M University where he coached Murray and plethora of others at the HBCU school. The former coach & pupil re-connect for a wide-ranging conversation on Goodman's time at FAMU, building the tennis program on the foundation of education & toughness, and the unfortunate loss of the tennis program at the university. Goodman also discusses his new role at Bowie State University in Maryland, and some of his favorite memories in the sport he's so passionate about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast, Kamau Murray is joined by the legendary tennis coaching pioneer Willis Thomas Jr., for a wide ranging conversation about his life in the game. Thomas Jr. discusses his experience as Arthur Ashe's doubles partner as a youth, and how he knew the future Wimbledon champ would be special. He also explains what it was like coaching some of the most influential women in tennis history such as Zina Garrison & Katrina Adams, and the challenges these & other women faced in their sport. It's a highly enlightening discussion about tennis, life, and paving the way for others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode Kamau Murray is joined by former ATP player & budding tennis media personality Prakash Amritraj, for a wide-ranging conversation. Amritraj discusses growing up the son of legend & pioneer Vijay Amritraj, and the transition from playing to working in the sport as a TV commentator. He also explains his many interests off the court, his commitment to health & wellness, & some of his favorite interview moments & travel destinations over the years. The guys also dissect the Djokovic saga from Australia, & touch on the player/media relationship and how it can be improved for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a new pro tennis tournament in America, and Kamau Murray chats with the tournament director to discuss the exciting new event. Peter Lebedevs joins the show to discuss the new ATP Dallas Open, which kicks off this Sunday, February 6th. Lebedevs explains how the tournament came to be, why Dallas was the perfect location, John Isner's importance as a de facto host of the event, and some of his other experiences putting together various tournaments throughout the years. And don't miss Kamau Murray's recap of the Australian Open, which will be regarded as a classic for many years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices