Podcast · 222 episodes
Friends of The Tennis Podcast
by The Tennis Podcast · English
Friends of The Tennis Podcast subscribers have access to new editions of Tennis Re-Lived, Listener Q & A podcasts, and a bonus podcast after every Grand Slam tournament.
Latest episodes
Are Czechia the best BJK Cup team ever?Billie Jean King Cup final recap (Czechia vs Ukraine) plus broader discussion of the Billie Jean King Cup format/atmosphere, other WTA events (Seoul and Singapore), a concussion protocol controversy,…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 37 min
Alcaraz asks for end to late night tennisBillie Jean King Cup Finals quarterfinals recap and semifinal preview (Czechia-Spain, Ukraine-Italy), plus discussion of the “Labour Cup” (ATP-style) photo-shoot outfits and Davis Cup Finals draw;…24 Sep 2026 · 56 min
What’s happened since the US Open? Post-US Open tennis roundup focused on Davis Cup qualifiers and other tour news, plus WTA finals’ move to Charlotte.21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 20 min
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Are Czechia the best BJK Cup team ever?Billie Jean King Cup final recap (Czechia vs Ukraine) plus broader discussion of the Billie Jean King Cup format/atmosphere, other WTA events (Seoul and Singapore), a concussion protocol controversy,…28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 37 min · 36 chapters
Alcaraz asks for end to late night tennisBillie Jean King Cup Finals quarterfinals recap and semifinal preview (Czechia-Spain, Ukraine-Italy), plus discussion of the “Labour Cup” (ATP-style) photo-shoot outfits and Davis Cup Finals draw;…24 Sep 2026 · 56 min · 15 chapters
What’s happened since the US Open? Post-US Open tennis roundup focused on Davis Cup qualifiers and other tour news, plus WTA finals’ move to Charlotte.21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 33 chapters
BONUS - US Open 2026 ReviewThis bonus episode is a 2026 US Open review recorded shortly after the tournament, using multiple guest voice notes to discuss what changed about the event and why it felt different.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 29 chapters
BONUS - US Open 2026 - Happy HourThis bonus episode is a US Open 2026 “Happy Hour” roundup from New York City/Newport, Rhode Island, mixing match recaps, draw talk, and behind-the-scenes moments.16 Sep 2026 · 55 min · 29 chapters
US Open Day 15 - Zverev wins, US wait goes on2026 US Open men’s final recap and implications for the 2027 season. Alexander Zverev wins his second Grand Slam and first US Open, beating American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2.14 Sep 2026 · 59 min · 22 chapters
US Open Day 14 - Rybakina shows why she is No.1US Open women’s singles final recap and analysis of Elena Rybakina’s No.1 confirmation, plus discussion of other 2026 US Open results and the remaining men’s final preview (Zverev vs Ben Shelton).13 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 19 chapters
US Open Day 13 - Is Ben Shelton The Guy?US Open men’s semifinals recap and preview of Sunday’s final, plus other Friday results and a brief look ahead to the women’s singles final.12 Sep 2026 · 56 min · 17 chapters
US Open Day 12 - Top two set up blockbuster women’s finalThe episode is a US Open women’s semifinals recap from Flushing Meadows, setting up a blockbuster Saturday final between world No. 1 Irina Sabalenka and world No. 2 Elena Răbakina.11 Sep 2026 · 54 min · 19 chapters
US Open Day 11 - Tennis has a new World No.1US Open Day 11 recap, focusing on women’s quarterfinals and the new WTA world No.1, plus men’s quarterfinals and predictions for the women’s semifinals.10 Sep 2026 · 1 h · 22 chapters
US Open Day 10 - Shelton shocks Alcaraz in latest finish everUS Open Day 10 recap, focusing on men’s quarterfinals—especially Ben Shelton shocking Carlos Alcaraz in the latest US Open finish (match ended 3:33am)—plus women’s quarterfinals and semifinal outlook.9 Sep 2026 · 58 min · 22 chapters
US Open Day 9 - Comeback QueenUS Open Day 9 recap focused on women’s comebacks and quarterfinal set-ups, plus key men’s results and tomorrow’s quarterfinal matchups.8 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 28 chapters
US Open Day 8 - Alcaraz vs. AmericaUS Open Day 8 recap and preview, focusing on men’s and women’s fourth-round results and the set quarterfinal matchups.7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 19 chapters
US Open Day 7 - Gauff, Jovic rescue bad day for USAUS Open Day 7 recap (chaotic day for Americans), including major men’s and women’s upsets, plus key night-session matches and tomorrow’s schedule.6 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters
US Open Day 6 - Williams sisters lose, but Serena might returnUS Open Day 6 recap focused on Serena/Venus’ doubles return, plus key women’s and men’s singles results and upcoming matchups.5 Sep 2026 · 57 min · 21 chapters
US Open Day 5 - Is Coco Gauff the title favourite?US Open Day 5 WTA focus on whether Coco Gauff is the title favourite, plus major men’s upsets and match-by-match reactions across the day.4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 22 chapters
US Open Day 4 - Is Alcaraz already in title form?US Open Day 4 wrap-up (men and women), centered on Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist comeback and title chances, plus major shocks and notable matchups.3 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 23 chapters
US Open Day 3 - Top seed Zverev survives, barelyDay 3 coverage of the 2026 US Open, focusing on late finishes, match momentum, and crowd/venue atmosphere.2 Sep 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 24 chapters
US Open Day 2 - Alcaraz shows tennis what it’s been missingDay 2/3 of the US Open tennis coverage, centered on Carlos Alcaraz’s return from a wrist injury, plus other major men’s and women’s results and match analysis.1 Sep 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 29 chapters
US Open Day 1 - Can Djokovic take much more of this?Day 1 of the 2026 US Open, centered on Novak Djokovic’s first-round loss and broader tournament storylines, plus match scheduling issues and notable men’s/women’s results.31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 19 chapters
BONUS: The Tennis Podcast Meets - US Open 2026 EditionA “Tennis Podcast Meets” bonus episode recorded around the US Open 2026 and the International Tennis Hall of Fame inductions of Maria Carrillo and Roger Federer, featuring interviews about match…31 Aug 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
US Open - Federer, Carillo steal show as Day 1 beckonsThe eve of the 2026 US Open, featuring the hosts’ attendance at the International Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Kingston, Rhode Island.30 Aug 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 24 chapters
US Open Media Day - Alcaraz reassures … he’s ready!US Open Media Day coverage and immediate tournament outlook, focused on Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist comeback and the “opportunity” created by Yannick Sinner’s absence; plus women’s press conferences and…29 Aug 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 25 chapters
US Open Draws - Is this America’s time?US Open 2026 draw analysis—whether it’s “America’s time,” focusing on who benefits from the women’s and men’s brackets and how draw difficulty could affect title chances.27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 24 chapters