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Your definitive tennis round up, daily at the Slams. Part of the Athletic Network. Named in Time Mag's Top 100 podcasts of all time. Friends of The Tennis Podcast have access to exclusive Q & A's, new editions of Tennis Re-Lived and more bonus content. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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French Open Day 11 - Sabalenka self-destructs in the wind

Day 11 of the French Open focuses on major upsets driven by wind and mental collapse. World No.1 Irina Sabalenka implodes after leading 6-3, 5-3, losing to Russian 25th seed Diana Schneider.

3 Jun 2026 · 1h 16m · 23 chapters

French Open Day 10 - Can Kostyuk win it all for Ukraine?

French Open Day 10 quarterfinals and semifinal previews, focusing on Marta Kostyuk’s upset win over Alina Svitolina and the other women’s semifinal (Mirra Andreeva vs Anastasia Potapova/Castella…

2 Jun 2026 · 1h 2m · 16 chapters

French Open Day 9 - Sabalenka shines as Serena announces return

Day 9 at the French Open (Roland Garros), focusing on Irina Sabalenka’s win over Naomi Osaka, other key women’s matches, a dramatic men’s epic, and Serena Williams’ confirmed doubles return.

2 Jun 2026 · 1h 8m · 17 chapters

French Open Day 8 - Kostyuk and stress send Swiatek packing

Day 8 of the French Open (Paris). Focuses on Iga Swiatek’s shocking fourth-round loss to Marta Kostyuk, plus other quarterfinal updates: an all-Ukrainian women’s matchup (Kostyuk vs Elina Svitolina)…

1 Jun 2026 · 1h 11m · 28 chapters

French Open Day 7 - Gauff falls, so who’s in the title Mix now?

Day 7 at the French Open (Roland-Garros) with heavy heat, lots of long matches, and major upsets shaping the men’s and women’s draws.

30 May 2026 · 1h 23m · 33 chapters

French Open Day 6 - Djokovic downed as Fonseca comes of age

French Open men’s and women’s action on Day 6, centered on a major upset: Novak Djokovic losing to 19-year-old João Fonseca after being two sets to love up.

30 May 2026 · 1h 24m · 29 chapters

French Open Day 5 - Sinner STUNNED! What happened, and what now?

French Open Day 5 recap focused on Yannick Sinner’s shocking second-round exit, likely heat/physical breakdown, and how it reshaped the men’s draw; plus early women’s results.

28 May 2026 · 1h 20m · 25 chapters

French Open Day 4 - A frenzy of drama, injuries and upsets

The episode is a day-by-day recap of French Open Day 4, focusing on “frenzy” and “distressing” moments: major women’s upsets, injury scares, and heat-related drama, plus several notable men’s matches.

27 May 2026 · 1h 10m · 26 chapters

French Open Day 3 - Is the sun Sinner’s most dangerous opponent?

Day 3 at the French Open (Roland Garros) in extreme heat, with “Sensation of the Day” upsets and lopsided set scores; discussion of how weather/conditions affect match management and the men’s draw,…

27 May 2026 · 1h 11m · 29 chapters

French Open Day 2 - Svitolina, Ruud survive scares

Day 2/3 coverage of the French Open, focusing on Alina Svitolina vs Anna Bondar, plus other women’s and men’s matches and notable incidents in extreme heat.

26 May 2026 · 1h 9m · 27 chapters

French Open Day 1 - Djokovic fights through, but how did he look?

Day 1 coverage of the 2026 French Open, focusing on match analysis, weather/conditions, and notable upsets across men’s and women’s draws.

25 May 2026 · 1h 9m · 27 chapters

French Open Preview, Arthur’s agony and an extraordinary Oliynykova interview

The episode is a Roland Garros (French Open) preview from Paris, focusing on three main things: (1) rough injury news, (2) the players’ prize-money/media protest and what it achieved, and (3)…

23 May 2026 · 1h 19m · 26 chapters

French Open Media Day - A boycott of sorts, but did it work?

Roland Garros 2026 Media Day and a planned player protest over prize money (15% of revenue) versus other events/sports; discussion of whether the “15-minute” boycott worked, plus player…

22 May 2026 · 1h 8m · 24 chapters

French Open Draws - Swiatek vs. Ostapenko could be ON!

Roland Garros draw day coverage from Court Suzanne Longlen, including (1) the women’s and men’s singles draw matchups and predictions, and (2) major off-court news: a planned ATP/WTA media walkout…

21 May 2026 · 1h 7m · 30 chapters

Rome - Svitolina, Sinner’s stunning title wins

Tennis Podcast episode 1500 focuses on Alina Svitolina winning the Rome title again and Yannick Sinner’s Rome dominance, then debates both women’s and men’s contenders for Roland Garros.

17 May 2026 · 1h 27m · 29 chapters

Rome - So is Swiatek back, or what?

The Tennis Podcast breaks down the Rome tournament’s women’s semifinals/final preview and the men’s semifinals, with heavy focus on whether Alina Svitolina and Iga Swiatek are “back,” plus Coco…

15 May 2026 · 1h 37m · 30 chapters

Rome brings drama, but boycott talk dominates

The Rome (ATP/WTA 1000) tournament leads the episode, but the dominant story is a potential player boycott over Grand Slam prize-money and revenue-share disputes ahead of Roland Garros.

10 May 2026 · 1h 19m · 29 chapters

Madrid - What do Sinner & Kostyuk's titles mean for the French Open mix?

Madrid Masters preview and implications for Roland-Garros “mix,” centered on men’s Madrid final (Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev) and women’s Madrid WTA 1000 final (Marta Kostyuk vs Mira Andreeva),…

3 May 2026 · 1h 22m · 26 chapters

Madrid - Sabalenka stopped, but what about Sinner?

Madrid tennis semifinals preview and recap, focusing on surprising results and “hinge moment” storylines heading into Roland-Garros.

1 May 2026 · 1h 12m · 22 chapters

Madrid - Can Rafael Jodar fill the Alcaraz void?

Tennis news roundup from Madrid, focusing on (1) Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury update and the ripple effects of his withdrawal, (2) a suspected “viral outbreak/food poisoning” at the Madrid Open…

27 Apr 2026 · 1h 22m · 25 chapters

Emergency pod - Alcaraz out of Roland Garros

Emergency Tennis Podcast reacts to Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from both Rome and Roland Garros after wrist/forearm injury tests.

24 Apr 2026 · 43m · 19 chapters

Arthur Fils - future Roland Garros champion?

The episode is a tennis news and analysis roundup covering Stuttgart (WTA 500), Rouen (WTA 250), and ATP 500 events in Barcelona and Munich, plus discussion of upcoming clay-court swings and Grand…

20 Apr 2026 · 1h 29m · 34 chapters

Has women’s tennis served its purpose for Saudi Arabia?

Men’s and women’s tennis coverage from Barcelona, Munich, Stuttgart, and Rouen, focusing on tournament storylines, quarterfinal matchups, and injury/form updates.

16 Apr 2026 · 1h 35m · 29 chapters

Monte Carlo - Was Sinner’s statement win a game-changer?

Monte Carlo Masters 1000 on clay—Yannick Sinner’s straight-set run and whether his “statement win” over Carlos Alcaraz signals a turning point for the rivalry, plus quick coverage of WTA Linz and…

13 Apr 2026 · 1h 21m · 27 chapters