Podcast · 222 episodes
Friends of The Tennis Podcast, page 2
by The Tennis Podcast · English
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US Open - How did Alcaraz look on Mixed Doubles return?US Open mixed doubles (revamped Grand Slam event) recap—format debate, standout matches, and what it might mean for Carlos Alcaraz’s singles return; plus brief qualifying/draw and wildcard news.27 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 22 chapters
BONUS: US Open Re-Lived - The 1996 Re-Draw!The 1996 US Open men’s draw controversy—USTA made the non-seeded draw before announcing seeds, then used a subjective seeding system that diverged sharply from ATP rankings.25 Aug 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 28 chapters
Cincinnati - Gauff, Fils hit form at perfect timeCincinnati ATP/WTA finals and what they suggest for the US Open, plus US Open wildcard news.24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 21 chapters
US Open - Sinner OUT, Alcaraz IN!Emergency US Open preview after two major men’s withdrawals/returns: Jannik Sinner out with a right knee issue, and Carlos Alcaraz confirmed in after a wrist-injury retirement and a long layoff.21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 22 chapters
Cincinnati - Is Sabalenka’s slump a US Open crisis?Cincinnati quarterfinal fallout and the US Open outlook, centered on Irina Sabalenka’s slump; plus ATP Cincinnati quarterfinals and broader US Open off-court news (prize money/player council,…20 Aug 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 24 chapters
Cincinnati - Will beaten Djokovic contend in New York?Cincinnati preview and early-week fallout ahead of the US Open, focusing on Novak Djokovic’s heat/health struggles, Ben Shelton’s loss after Montreal title momentum, and surprise Cincinnati statement…17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 28 chapters
Canada - Did Swiatek, Shelton just enter the US Open mix?Canada swing preview and recap—Toronto (Iga Swiatek’s title), Montreal (Ben Shelton’s title), plus a quick look at Cincinnati underway and broader US Open injury/availability questions.14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 34 chapters
Does Sinner’s injury open US Open door?Injury-and-opportunity outlook for the US Open after Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati with a right knee issue; plus current WTA/WTA and ATP quarterfinal storylines in Toronto/Montreal.10 Aug 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 27 chapters
Canada - Eala lights up Toronto as men drop like fliesMen’s and women’s tennis injury fallout and tournament shakeups in Canada (Montreal and Toronto), plus comeback/fitness questions for top players heading toward the US hard-court swing.7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 27 chapters
BONUS: What to do about doubles?Debate over ATP-proposed reductions to men’s doubles at ATP events—fewer doubles teams (16 at ATP 1000, 8 at smaller men’s tournaments), possible prize-money share drop from 20% to 10% (redistributed…5 Aug 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 32 chapters
Washington - Electric Eala breaks new groundThe episode covers the Washington tennis tournament’s dramatic conclusion after bad weather delayed the scheduled two-week singles finals.4 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 29 chapters
Two weeks of triumph and trouble in tennisThe episode covers two weeks of tennis results and off-court news, with a focus on players’ breakthroughs and comeback/trouble narratives.3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 43 min · 30 chapters
BONUS - July Q&A!July Q&A bonus episode covering (1) “diesel” players who start slow but peak later, (2) whether to cover Slam week one or week two on-site, (3) WTA marketing and media presentation vs ATP/WNBA, (4)…31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 33 min · 31 chapters
Talking ‘The Cruelest Game’ with Matt FuttermanMatt Futterman’s book The Cruelest Game (Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis) and what modern pro tennis is really like—especially the loneliness, psychological pressure, and childhood…27 Jul 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 23 chapters
What’s happened since Wimbledon ‘26?Tennis and sport round-up since Wimbledon ‘26, mixing World Cup observations, wedding season on tour, ATP/WTA results (Gestade, Umag, Umag, Borstad; Athens/Iasi), plus coaching splits and major…20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 21 chapters
BONUS - Wimbledon 2026 ReviewA Wimbledon 2026 review comparing the tournament’s “wildness” to Roland Garros, focusing on players raising their level on grass, key upsets, and mental “resets” (especially Linda Noskova’s comeback…15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 38 min · 39 chapters
BONUS - Wimbledon 2026 - Happy Hour!A chaotic, humorous “Happy Hour” live-from-Wimbledon (not actually live or at Wimbledon) wrap of early 2026 tournament action, mixing match previews, draw predictions, on-court anecdotes,…14 Jul 2026 · 51 min · 24 chapters
Live from Wimbledon Day 14 - Sinner seizes second titleLive Wimbledon Day 14 wrap-up focused on Yannick Sinner’s men’s singles final win over Alexander Zverev, 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-4, plus broader tournament highlights.12 Jul 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 31 chapters
Live from Wimbledon - Men’s final previewLive Wimbledon men’s singles final preview (2026) between defending champion Yannick Sinner and French Open champion Alexander Zverev, including match-up analysis, crowd/atmosphere, and score…12 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 17 chapters
Live from Wimbledon Day 13 - Noskova conquers nerves to win it allLive post-match coverage and analysis of Wimbledon women’s singles final (Day 13).11 Jul 2026 · 59 min · 25 chapters
Live from Wimbledon - Women's final previewLive Wimbledon women’s singles final preview debating Linda Noskova vs Karolina Muchova, match competitiveness, key battlegrounds (serve, nerves, point construction), and who’s most likely to win.11 Jul 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Live from Wimbledon Day 12 - Sinner, Zverev to clash for titleLive Wimbledon Day 12 coverage focused on the men’s singles semifinals and the upcoming final: Jannik Sinner vs Novak Djokovic (Sinner wins) and Alexander Zverev vs Arthur Fery (Zverev wins).10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters
Live from Wimbledon Day 11 - Muchova edges Gauff in classicWimbledon Day 11 live coverage, focused on the women’s semifinals—Karolina Muchova’s epic 7-6(10-12), 6-1, 7-6(12-10) win over Coco Gauff, plus Linda Noskova’s 6-4, 6-4 win over Marta Kostyuk.9 Jul 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters
Live from Wimbledon Day 10 - The Fery tale continues!Live Wimbledon Day 10 recap and preview. Focus on Arthur “Fery” (Fils?) reaching the men’s semifinals as a 23-year-old British wildcard, after a dominant quarterfinal over Flavio Caballi, plus the…8 Jul 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 26 chapters