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Published 2019-11-15

ATP Finals Day 6 - No.1 Nadal Departs With Head Held High

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Rafael Nadal played his best tennis of the ATP Finals, celebrated ending the year as World No.1, but still failed to reach the semifinals.

Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts discussed his extraordinary year, and his reaction afterwards.

They also covered Alexander Zverev's win over Daniil Medvedev and previewed the semifinals.

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Published 2019-11-15

ATP Finals Day 5 - Roger's Revenge

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Roger Federer put his Novak Djokovic demons to bed for a night and handed Rafael Nadal the year-end No.1 at the ATP Finals on Thursday.

Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts went to the bar to talk about it.

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Published 2019-11-13

ATP Finals Day 4 - Nadal-Medvedev: Comeback or Choke? Tsitsipas Delivers, Zverev Disappoints

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Rafael Nadal trailed Daniil Medvedev 1-5 in the third set, and won. What on earth happened? Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convened with Simon Briggs of The Telegraph to try to work it out.

How good was Stefanos Tsitsipas? And how bad was Alexander Zverev?

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Published 2019-11-13

ATP Finals Day 3 - Thiem Downs Djokovic In Classic; Andy Murray Interview!

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Dominic Thiem vs. Novak Djokovic was one of the best matches The O2 has ever seen. Catherine Whitaker, Matt Roberts, David Law and special guest Charlie Eccleshare were suitably thrilled on the pod.

Plus, we talk to Andy Murray about fatherhood for the first time, the Davis Cup finals, what would constitute success in 2020, and how he doesn't want to end up like Ivan Lendl.

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Published 2019-11-11

ATP Finals Day 2 - Zverev, Tsitsipas Savour Landmark Wins

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Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas started Monday with 0-5 records against Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev, but ended it with significant victories.

Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts got together to talk about what happened, the delirious interviews they attended, and what they think will happen next for the young Next Gen stars.

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Published 2019-11-10

ATP Finals Day 1 - Thiem Takes Out Federer; Djokovic Batters Berrettini; Who is Jannik Sinner?

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The Tennis Podcast crew were pleading with Dominic Thiem to show up on day one of the ATP Finals, and he did so with bells on. The Austrian defeated Roger Federer in the night session, and Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts convened afterwards to talk about what went on.

Novak Djokovic beating Matteo Berretti wasn’t a great surprise, but the manner of it was chastening. What happened? The pod team discuss.

And in the aftermath of an 18-year-old winning the Next Gen Finals, we try to work out what makes Jannik Sinner special.

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Published 2019-11-10

Fed Cup Final Day 2 - Mladenovic's moment; Joy for France as Australia look to the future

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France are the Fed Cup champions for the first time since 2003 after Kiki Mladenovic seized the day for her country, beating Ash Barty in both singles and doubles.

David Law, Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts are together to talk it all through, including Mladenovic and Garcia's redemption narrative, Julien Benneteau's gamble that paid off, and Barty and Stosur's tears.

Also, hear from a jubilant French team immediately after their victory, and a disconsolate Australian side in press. Does captain Alicia Molik have any regrets? And how long will it take the players to get over the disappointment?

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Published 2019-11-09

Fed Cup Final Day 1 - Dreams and nightmares; ATP Finals Preview - Tales from media day

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The Fed Cup final is evenly poised going into Sunday after a very strange opening day which saw Kiki Mladenovic thrash Ajla Tomljanovic 6-1, 6-1, before Ash Barty levelled for Australia with a 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Caroline Garcia. Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts try to make sense of it all.

Why were the matches so one-sided? Was Tomljanovic simply affected by nerves? Was it really the best match Barty has ever played? And will the captains make changes to their teams tomorrow? All that and more is discussed, and we hear from all four players.

Elsewhere, there's time to preview the ATP Finals. How motivated is Djokovic by the chance to finish the year as World No.1? Will the court be faster this year? And what is Matteo Berrettini like?

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Published 2019-11-08

Fed Cup Final Preview: Australia vs. France – Who has the edge?

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On the eve of the Fed Cup final in Perth, Catherine Whitaker and Matt Roberts are together at the O2 to look ahead to the tie.

They discuss the growing status of Ash Barty in Australia, the controversy surrounding Ajla Tomljanovic’s switch of allegiance, and the often-tumultuous but always-crucial relationship between Kiki Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia for France.

Elsewhere, David Law speaks to Nicole Pratt for an insight into the Australian camp. She talks about the ins and outs of her role as Fed Cup coach, the significance of this tie for Australia, why she always thought Ash Barty would win the French Open, and the possible impact that 40oC heat in Perth could have over the weekend.

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Published 2019-11-03

WTA Finals 8 - Breathtaking Barty Makes History; Djokovic Dominates As Denis Disappears

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Ash Barty made history on Sunday by winning more money than any tennis player ever has at a tennis tournament. And she did so with a performance that took the breath away.

Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts went to an agricultural public house in Putney to swap notes on The Tennis Podcast.

They also talked about a disappointing Paris singles final that Novak Djokovic played superbly in, and Denis Shapovalov didn’t.

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Published 2019-11-02

WTA Finals Day 7 - Barty Comes Alive; Faces Svitolina in final; Paris - Djokovic vs. Shapovalov final

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Saturday was another bittersweet day of tennis, with Belinda Bencic and Rafael Nadal both succumbing to injuries in Shenzhen and Paris respectively.

But Catherine Whitaker and David Law got over it eventually on The Tennis Podcast to talk about the good bits. Namely Ash Barty, Elina Svitolina, and Novak Djokovic vs. Grigor Dimitrov.

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Published 2019-11-01

WTA Finals Day 6 – Cahill and Halep: Disgrace-gate; Pliskova hits form; Djokovic dominates in Paris

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At last! After a couple of frustrating days in Shenzhen, there was no shortage of drama on Friday with two gripping matches and one extraordinary on-court coaching timeout involving Darren Cahill and Simona Halep.

Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts get stuck into it all on The Tennis Podcast.

How did it feel to watch Cahill call Halep a ‘disgrace’? Was it out of order or was Cahill well within his rights to use that language and tone? And what effect did it have on Halep?

There’s also plenty of chat about the sublime play of Pliskova and yet another win for Svitolina, this time over alternate Sofia Kenin.

In Paris, Novak Djokovic crushed Stefanos Tsitsipas in under an hour. What happened? And will Djokovic end up equalling Pete Sampras’ year-end World No.1 record?

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Published 2019-10-31

WTA Finals Day 5 - More Shenzhen misery, but Shapovalov cheers us up in Paris

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It was a downbeat day in Shenzhen, with alternate Kiki Bertens being forced to retire against Belinda Bencic, and Ash Barty easily beating Petra Kvitova.

Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts do their best to find some talking points amid the gloom.

Why are so many players getting ill or injured? Would the tennis be more interesting on a faster court? And how much better did Ash Barty play today than in her second match?

In Paris, there was at least a thrilling performance from Denis Shapovalov to discuss, but why was Alexander Zverev so sloppy?

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Published 2019-10-30

WTA Finals Day 4 – Svitolina stars again; More Andreescu injury concern; Federer out of ATP Cup

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Elina Svitolina is becoming a WTA Finals expert, Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova will meet for a place in the semi-finals, and Bianca Andreescu is injured…again. Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts talk it all through.

There’s also debate over on-court coaching, and chat about the colour and speed of the court in Shenzhen, Roger Federer’s decision to withdraw from the ATP Cup, and Jack Sock losing his ATP singles ranking.

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Published 2019-10-29

WTA Finals Day 3 - Osaka agony; Barty’s baffling defeat; and in ATP news, Medvedev lost a match

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Naomi Osaka’s WTA Finals journey is over. How? Why?

Ash Barty suffered a bizarre defeat from a set and break up against Osaka’s replacement - Kiki Bertens, and Daniil Medvedev did something he hasn’t done against anyone other than Rafael Nadal recently - he lost a tennis match. Catherine Whitaker and David Law talk about what happened.

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Published 2019-10-28

WTA Finals Day 2 - Halep edges Andreescu; Epic tie-break and done for Svitolina; Thiem Time Upon Us?

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Elina Svitolina vs. Karoline Pliskova was all about the 14-12 tie-break.

Simon Halep vs. Bianca Andreescu was all about everything.

Catherine Whitaker and David Law spent half an hour in the pub over a beer to talk about day 2 of the WTA Finals, and as well as today's matches they touched on Dominic Thiem time. Is this it?

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Published 2019-10-27

WTA Finals Day 1 – Shenzhen era begins; Osaka and Barty win; Andrew Bettles Interview

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David Law and Matt Roberts recap the opening day of the WTA Finals as Naomi Osaka beat Petra Kvitova and Ash Barty defeated Belinda Bencic, both in three sets.

How was the staging and crowd support in Shenzhen? In what way was Naomi Osaka’s honest and open coaching timeout with her father a demonstration of her mental strength rather than a sign of any weakness? And how did Ash Barty pick her game up so dramatically after a slow start?

Looking ahead to Day 2, David speaks to Andrew Bettles, coach of defending champion Elina Svitolina. He talks about how Svitolina played ‘freely’ to win the title last year, analyses how she’s improved her game against powerful players, and discusses his own journey in coaching.

Elsewhere, there’s chat about the fervent home support Dominic Thiem receives in Vienna, Roger Federer’s sparkling form in Basel, and another title in China for Aryna Sabalenka.

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Published 2019-10-25

WTA Finals - Preview and Predictions

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In the first of daily editions of The Tennis Podcast from this year’s WTA Finals, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts make their predictions for the tournament.

The move to Shenzhen is discussed, as well as the record-breaking prize money on offer and the intriguing group stage matches thrown up by the draw.

Will Bencic continue to thwart Osaka? How will Barty fare with the Fed Cup final in the back of her mind? And will Andreescu vs. Halep live up to expectations?

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Published 2019-10-21

Andy Murray - Comeback Complete; Bencic, Shapovalov, Rublev Win Big

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Just when you think Andy Murray can’t surprise you any more, he wins an ATP title just 10 months after it looks like he’s about to retire.

From the most heart wrenching press conference in Melbourne, to the day after his extraordinary comeback win in Antwerp, Catherine Whitaker and David Law have been there, and this is their reaction.

There were also titles for Belinda Bencic, Denis Shapovalov and Andrey Rublev to talk about, and loads of off-court substance to get our teeth into.

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Published 2019-10-14

Is Daniil Medvedev currently the best male player in the world?

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Shortly after Daniil Medvedev won his second straight Masters 1000 title in Shanghai, debate raged on The Tennis Podcast WhatsApp group: is this just a 4-month hot streak, or is Medvedev actually the best of the ATP #NextGen and the current best in the world?

It's a conversation which Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts continue on this week's episode. They also get stuck into the other talking points from Shanghai, including ATP Finals qualification for Stefanos Tsitsipas, aggro involving Roger Federer, and Andy Murray telling Fabio Fognini to "shut up".

Elsewhere, there's chat about Coco Gauff winning her first ever WTA title and the headlines it generated, Dan Evans becoming the British No.1, and Marion Bartoli's coaching role with Jelena Ostapenko.

Finally, our Davis Cup Finals competition winner is revealed, and last week's big Solihull Showdown between David and Matt is re-lived.

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Published 2019-10-07

Brilliant Beijing – Osaka, Thiem win titles; Djokovic dominates in Tokyo

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It’s the first ever Tennis Podcast road trip and Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts are together in Solihull, with plenty to discuss after a fantastic week of action in Beijing.

There’s chat about a week of exciting match-ups and the current strength of the WTA Tour, the problem solving of Naomi Osaka and how this title might change the way people view her 2019 season, an actual defeat for Bianca Andreescu, the explosive tennis of Dominic Thiem en route to victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final, and Alexander Zverev’s apparent progress.

Elsewhere, did we learn anything about Novak Djokovic in Tokyo? And are we heading for exciting WTA and ATP Finals?

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Published 2019-09-30

Wuhan wonderland; Murray makes progress; What is Alexander Zverev doing?

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On International Podcast Day, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts recorded The Tennis Podcast via Facetime Video for the first time ever. It was an experience.

Titles for Aryna Sabalenka and Alex De Minaur are reviewed, there’s encouragement over Andy Murray’s performances in Zhuhai, and delight that the WTA event in Wuhan is beginning to grow.

Elsewhere, the timing of the ATP’s decision to hand Nick Kyrgios a suspended sentence is discussed, and Alexander Zverev’s announcement that he will play exhibition matches with Roger Federer instead of the Davis Cup Finals is debated.

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Published 2019-09-23

The Sweary One

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After Laver Cup intoxicated tennis with its myriad storylines, content and Roger Federer swearing like a trooper, The Tennis Podcast team assembled in a pub in London to talk about it.

Joining Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts was Charlie Eccleshare, and they got carried away, hence the length of this week's show.

As well as Federer's language, the coaching of Rafael Nadal and future prospects of the Laver Cup are also discussed.

As are Naomi Osaka's Osaka win, Daniil Medvedev winning again and the rest of the week's results.

There's the Slam results you would love to change, the Big 3 as dogs, and David discovers the urban dictionary.

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Published 2019-09-16

Ask Catherine and David 9 - Future WTA Rivalries, Bad Behaviour Rising, Post-Career Plans For Big 3?

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Recorded over lunch in New York, Catherine Whitaker and David Law answer a bunch of listeners questions.

· Is player abuse towards umpires on the rise? (4 mins)

· Which #NextGen player is most likely to consistently challenge for Grand Slam titles? (12 mins)

· Who will make the best coach or commentator out of the Big 3? (21 mins)

· Which players could develop a long-term rivalry for women’s tennis? (28 mins)

· If you could change the result of one Grand Slam match in history, what would it be? (32.40)

· Would the Big 3 be as dominant if the men played best-of-three at Grand Slams? (35.45)

· If the Big 3 were dogs, which breed would they be? (37.40)

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Published 2019-09-09

US Open Day 14 - 19 For Nadal! Daniil Medvedev - Hero

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Rafa did it. And he did it the hard way with Daniil Medvedev pushing him all the way.

Here’s Catherine Whitaker and David Law one last time from Flushing Meadows in 2019 to try to make sense of it.

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Published 2019-09-08

US Open Day 13 - Andreescu Arrives; Serena - Will It Happen? Nadal vs. Medvedev Preview

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Bianca Andreescu has arrived on the biggest stage of all. Hear all about it on the latest Tennis Podcast from the US Open.

And what now for Serena Williams? Catherine Whitaker and David Law discuss the match, the aftermath and the future.

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Published 2019-09-07

US Open Day 12 - Nadal vs. Medvedev is set; Serena vs. Bianca Preview

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Here's Catherine Whitaker, David Law et al reviewing the men's US Open semifinals and looking ahead to Serena Williams vs. Bianca Andreescu in the women's final.

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Published 2019-09-06

US Open Day 11 - Serena. Bianca. It Is On; Is This Dimitrov's Time?

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Bianca Andreescu was not born when Serena Williams won her first US Open title in 1999. They will clash in the final on Saturday.

After their respective semifinals, Catherine Whitaker and David Law shared a car back to Manhattan and talked about it on The Tennis Podcast.

Plus, they preview the men's semifinals - Grigor Dimtrov vs. Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal vs. Matteo Berrettini.

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Published 2019-09-05

US Open Day 10 - New kids on the block. And Rafa.

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After a pulsating day of quarterfinal action, it was mostly in with the new as a bunch of young guns showed what they'd got and reached the semifinals.

Plus, Rafael Nadal.

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Published 2019-09-04

US Open Day 9 - Federer Falls as Dimitrov Delivers; Serena’s Getting Closer

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Roger Federer will not win the US Open in 2019. What happened against Grigor Dimitrov? David Law was courtside and explains all.

Serena Williams won in 44 minutes. Was she that good?

Jo Konta is out, the Daniil Medvedev story continues. Catherine Whitaker joins David to look back on the day session.

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Published 2019-09-03

US Open Day 8 - A new Slam finalist beckons; Jaws on floor for Rafa

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The World No.1 and defending champion departed, but it didn’t feel that surprising. Why? Catherine Whitaker and David Law explain all in the back of a car heading back from Flushing Meadows to Manhattan.

They also talk about the angst they felt while watching Donna Vekic overcome Julia Goerges, the curious case of Alexander Zverev and his conqueror Diego Schwartzman.

Then, after the evening session, David returns to talk about Nadal vs. Cilic and the burgeoning Bianca Andreescu.

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Published 2019-09-02

US Open Day 7 - Konta Breaks New Ground; Wawrinka Knocks Out Injured Djokovic

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Day 7 at the US Open began with a shock as Ash Barty lost to Qiang Wang, ended with another one as Stan Wawrinka knocked out Novak Djokovic, and included a big victory for Jo Konta over Karolina Pliskova.

Catherine Whitaker and David Law (with a quick appearance from Matt Roberts) get stuck into it all on The Tennis Podcast. How has Konta changed as a player and a person over the past few months? What is it about playing Djokovic at Grand Slams that brings out the best in Wawrinka? And how does Djokovic's defeat change the complexion of the men's tournament?

Elsewhere, Federer's exceptional performance is covered, Daniil Medvedev vs. New York is enjoyed once again, and Catherine and David give their updated reaction to the on-court interview between Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff.

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Published 2019-09-01

US Open Day 6 - Young Guns Having Some Fun, Some Not

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Shortly after watching an electrifying Saturday night session together, Catherine Whitaker (Amazon Prime Video, Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live, BT Sport) reacted to everything they’d seen.

They discuss Nick Kyrgios’ strange performance, a heart-breaking defeat for Denis Shapovalov, and Naomi Osaka’s statement win over Coco Gauff.

In the day session, Bianca Andreescu showed off her skills to the Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time, Taylor Townsend backed up her big win over Simona Halep, and Rafael Nadal looked in awesome form.

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Published 2019-08-31

US Open Day 5 - Christopher Clarey on The Coco Gauff Story, Serena’s Chase For 24, Nick Kyrgios’ Behaviour & Damian Steiner’s Sacking

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David Law is joined by esteemed New York Times journalist Christopher Clarey to discuss the major stories from this year’s US Open so far.

They talk about the way in which Coco Gauff’s run is transcending tennis, Serena Williams’s chase for 24, how the sport should deal with Nick Kyrgios, and the reasons behind umpire Damian Steiner's dismissal.

Finally, the best of the action from Friday at Flushing Meadows is wrapped up, including an update on the health of Novak Djokovic’s shoulder, and news of the way in which Daniil Medvedev antagonised the crowd and then thanked them for booing him in an extraordinary post-match interview.

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Published 2019-08-30

US Open Day 4 - Serve-and-Volley Lives, Evans vs. Federer, Post-coital Cigarettes

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After the washout on Wednesday, Thursday was throbbing with matches at the US Open.

Taylor Townsend was the feel-good story, reminding us all what serve-and-volley tennis feels like to watch. She knocked out Simona Halep.

Dan Evans set up a belter against Roger Federer. Do the Tennis Podcast team think he stands a chance?

And Simon Briggs was back to talk about the tennis he's seen so far, deleted tweets and post-coital cigarettes ...

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Published 2019-08-29

US Open Day 3 - Federer Finds Feet; Kyrgios Kicks Off Again

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Only nine matches were completed on Wednesday at the US Open as rain fell in New York, but there were still things for Catherine Whitaker and David Law to discuss.

They start with some Nick Kyrgios drama from the night before, and in particular his comment that the ATP is "pretty corrupt". Can he say that without evidence? Was he wise to clarify that position in a statement? And is all this just a distraction from the fact that his behaviour in Cincinnati is still under review and he still hasn't apologised to umpire Fergus Murphy?

Elsewhere, Elina Svitolina played superbly to beat a coffee-fuelled Venus Williams, and Roger Federer came from a set down to beat Damir Dzumhur. What's causing his slow starts? And how did he turn the match around so emphatically?

Finally, David reveals the hint he received that Borna Coric was going to withdraw, and there's chat about the ATP's decision to dismiss umpire Damian Steiner.

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Published 2019-08-28

US Open Day 2 - Big Upsets and Narrow Escapes

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Day two at the US Open was one of those days where you didn't know where to look. With so much happening, including upsets galore in the men's draw, Catherine Whitaker and David Law had to convene twice to discuss it all on The Tennis Podcast.

Defeats for Stefanos Tsitsipas, Dominic Thiem and Roberto Bautista Agut have thrown things wide open in the bottom half of the men's draw. Is Tsitsipas simply suffering from burnout? How well did Andrey Rublev do to navigate the drama and disrupt him? And is it even a surprise that Thiem lost?

Elsewhere, Catherine and David chat about Rafael Nadal's comfortable win over John Millman, Denis Shapovalov's demolition of Felix Auger-Aliassime, and defeat for Kyle Edmund.

In the women's draw, three-set wins for Naomi Osaka, Simona Halep and Coco Gauff are covered. And is Aryna Sabalenka beginning to rediscover her best form? Her prospects are discussed after a thrilling win over Victoria Azarenka.

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Published 2019-08-27

US Open Day 1 - Serena's Sharapova Statement; Federer Beats Nagal; Konta, Evans Edge Through;

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Serena Williams is her best self every time Maria Sharapova faces her across a tennis net. Day one of the US Open was no different.

Afterwards, drinks in hand, Catherine Whitaker and David Law convened to review the day in the lobby of a hotel in which players past and present wandered by, including Nick Kyrgios heading out ...

Why does Sharapova bring out the best in Serena? Is it personal? Will this be the catalyst for a run to major 24?

Elsewhere, what happened with the British players, who looked good, and how did Federer get on against Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal?

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Published 2019-08-25

US Open Preview – Media Day Moods; Serena vs Sharapova in Round 1!

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Catherine Whitaker and David Law are in New York to look ahead to the US Open.

All the exciting first round matches are previewed and plenty of predictions for the tournament are made.

How pumped should we be for Serena vs. Sharapova in round one? And which one of them will rise to the occasion the best?

Elsewhere, Catherine reveals the moods of the top players during media day. Why does Naomi Osaka seem sad? In what way was Jo Konta talking up her chances? How is Roger Federer feeling compared to this time last year? Does Daniil Medvedev consider himself a title contender? And can Bianca Andreescu do ‘big things’ this fortnight?

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Published 2019-08-21

Larry Stefanki interview - Coaching Ríos, Henman, Roddick; Turning down Andy Murray

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Larry Stefanki is one of the most respected and successful coaches in tennis. In this wide-ranging interview with David Law, Stefanki tells stories from his time coaching Marcelo Ríos, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Tim Henman, Fernando Gonzalez and Andy Roddick, and offers insight into what each player was like.

Why has he not spoken to Ríos for over 20 years? What was Henman lacking in the big matches? Were there similarities between Kafelnikov and Roddick? Why did he choose to coach Gonzalez rather than Andy Murray? And why did he think it was Roddick’s ‘destiny’ to win Wimbledon in 2009?

Plus, find out why Stefanki is strongly opposed to on-court coaching, what he makes of the Next Generation, who he thinks will end up with the most Grand Slam titles out of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, and what would tempt him to coach again.

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Published 2019-08-19

Cincinnati - Are Keys and Medvedev now in the US Open mix?

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Madison Keys and Daniil Medvedev are the Cincinnati champions, but are they in the mix to win the US Open? That's the big question for Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts to discuss with the final Grand Slam of the year just days away.

What's changed in Keys' game? And how sustainable is Medvedev's new tactic of hitting two first serves?

All the other major talking points from Cincinnati are also discussed, including Svetlana Kuznetsova's superb run to the final, an early exit for Roger Federer, and Nick Kyrgios getting fined $113,000.

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