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In part one of our review of 2021, Catherine, David and Matt review the first two Grand Slams of the year and some of the major events in between, including: The chaos and uncertainty around the Australian Open How great it felt to have fans back Serena’s wave goodbye and tearful press conference in Melbourne Discovering Barbora Krejcikova as a singles player The time Vasek Pospisil ranted about Andrea Gaudenzi during a match in Miami The way Ash Barty and Aryna Sabalenka formed a rivalry throughout the Spring Looking back on Naomi Osaka’s decision not to do press at Roland Garros Whether we should have seen Rafael Nadal’s struggles coming How Novak Djokovic added to his greatness at the French Open FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCAST We’ve launched a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast. All Friends will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year and will help to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies fr

Catherine, David and Matt are here to tell you all about the launch of our new subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast. Find out what you can expect from becoming a Friend, how it will work, and why we think it’s the right move for the future of the podcast. BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCAST - https://bit.ly/FriendOfTheTennisPodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine, David and Matt discuss Russia’s Davis Cup Final victory over Croatia, the winning performances of Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev, the celebrations, the event as a whole, and why questions remain unanswered about its future. BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCASTRather than running another Kickstarter, we will launch a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast to help us keep the show on the road in 2022. All 'Friends' will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, as well as helping to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. To receive details when we go live on December 8th, please put your e-mail in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX.NEWSLETTERSign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRXEMAILWe hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open –  info@tennispodcast.netSOCIAL MEDI

Russia reached the Davis Cup Final and while the actual tennis on Saturday wasn’t particularly compelling, Daniil Medvedev provided all the drama we needed. Catherine, David and Matt discuss Medvedev provoking the crowd, his fascinating press conference, Rublev’s ruthlessness, more reflections on Novak Djokovic’s exit, and how much of a chance Croatia stands against Russia in the final. Plus, Iga Swiatek splitting with her coach and tribute to Darlene Hard. BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCASTRather than running another Kickstarter, we will launch a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast to help us keep the show on the road in 2022. All 'Friends' will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, as well as helping to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. To receive details when we go live on December 8th, please put your e-mail in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX.DAVIS CUP FINALS 15% OFF TICKET CODEGo to https://www.daviscupfinals.

Catherine and David look back on Friday's action at the Davis Cup Finals. Gojo shows resilience to be his country’s hero once again. But why was Lajovic selected?Was Troicki right to blame Lajovic for the team’s defeat?Djokovic calls for a Serbian specialist doubles team to help them to Davis Cup glory in the futureMektic & Pavic are the difference makers once again. Singles players vs doubles teams. Do Germany stand a chance vs Russia? Can Rublev bury his demons? And why is Medvedev a man on a mission?BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCASTRather than running another Kickstarter, we will launch a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast to help us keep the show on the road in 2022. All 'Friends' will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, as well as helping to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. To receive details when we go live on December 8th, please put your e-mail in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX.DAVIS CUP FINALS 15% OFF

Catherine, David and Matt begin this episode by discussing the WTA’s decision to suspend tournaments in China as Peng Shuai’s situation remains unresolved. What sort of message does it send? And what’s been the response of the ATP and the ITF? Onto the Davis Cup Finals, we cover how Serbia and the Russian Tennis Federation booked their spots in the last four, including heroics from Mikhail Kukushkin for Kazakhstan, impressive displays from Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, and a nervy performance from Andrey Rublev. BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCASTRather than running another Kickstarter, we will launch a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast to help us keep the show on the road in 2022. All 'Friends' will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, as well as helping to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. To receive details when we go live on December 8th, please put your e-mail in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX.DAVIS C

One of the best things about Davis Cup has always been decisive doubles matches so you can imagine our excitement when the first two quarter-finals - Italy vs Croatia and Germany vs Great Britain - both came down to the doubles. Catherine, David and Matt recap both ties in full, including Borna Gojo’s heroics, Marin Cilic’s nerves, Mektic and Pavic’s reliability, and lots of missed opportunities for Great Britain. There’s also discussion about Serbia making it through the Groups (just!) and Kazakhstan’s impressive Davis Cup record over the last decade. BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCASTRather than running another Kickstarter, we will launch a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast to help us keep the show on the road in 2022. All 'Friends' will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, as well as helping to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. To receive details when we go live on December 8th, please put your e-mail in here

Catherine, David and Matt convene to discuss the biggest stories from the 2021 Davis Cup Finals so far. Who’s through to the quarter-finals? And who’s out? Those prove to be trickier questions to answer than expected with Group Stage qualification scenarios driving us mad. Despite the mathematics, there’s been plenty of good tennis to cover, including Feliciano Lopez rolling back the years against Andrey Rublev, Alexander Bublik channelling his inner Daniil Medvedev, Tomas Machac impressing for Czech Republic, Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Sonego stepping up for Italy, and Croatia coming good on David’s prediction. BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCASTRather than running another Kickstarter, we will launch a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast to help us keep the show on the road in 2022. All 'Friends' will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, as well as helping to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. To receive details when we

The Davis Cup Finals by Rakuten are about to get underway, and Matt is in Madrid to give us the lowdown. Who are the favourites, what are the best matches to look forward to, and who has David predicted will win this time? There's also discussion of the Simon Briggs report in which he says the event is going to move to Abu Dhabi in a five year deal. BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCASTRather than running another Kickstarter, we will launch a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast to help us keep the show on the road in 2022. All 'Friends' will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, as well as helping to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. To receive details when we go live on December 8th, please put your e-mail in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX.DAVIS CUP FINALS 15% OFF TICKET CODEGo to https://www.daviscupfinals.com/ticketing and put in the code TENNISPODCASTNEWSLETTERSign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat

Alexander Zverev won a second ATP Finals title. He was excellent, and we examine his on-court performances in detail. We also provide an update on the ATP's internal investigation into domestic abuse allegations against him. Plus, there's the doubles final, the latest on Peng Shuai, rule changes for next year, and we introduce Friends of The Tennis Podcast.BECOME A FRIEND OF THE TENNIS PODCASTRather than running another Kickstarter, we will launch a subscription service called Friends of The Tennis Podcast to help us keep the show on the road in 2022. All 'Friends' will receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout the year, as well as helping to keep the weekly podcast and the Grand Slam Dailies free-to-all. To receive details when we go live on December 8th, please put your e-mail in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX.DAVIS CUP FINALS 15% OFF TICKET CODEGo to https://www.daviscupfinals.com/ticketing and put in the code TENNISPODCASTNEWSLETTERSign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s

David and Matt bring you the latest in the story involving Peng Shuai’s disappearance and discuss the main talking points from Turin as the ATP Finals group stage comes to a close. In what way was Daniil Medvedev vs. Jannik Sinner the best dead rubber of all time? Why did Medvedev’s fake yawn provoke such a reaction? Why does David like Casper Ruud so much? How did Ruud get the better of Andrey Rublev for the first time? What insights did Ruud give in his post match press conference? And how might Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev unfold? The Tennis Podcast is produced year-round, with daily editions during the Grand Slam tournaments. We are on-course to produce more than 150 podcasts for the second year running.SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCASTWe crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILXOr, if you don’t want to wait an

We begin this episode by discussing the latest developments surrounding Peng Shuai who has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a top Chinese government official two weeks ago. Steve Simon, chairman of the WTA, has continued to take a strong stance by casting doubt on an email released by Chinese state media attributed to Peng Shuai and saying that there remains a lot of concern for her safety. Elsewhere, David and Matt talk all about Garbine Muguruza winning the WTA Finals. How did she beat Anett Kontaveit in the final? In what way did Guadalajara bring out the best in her? What made her so emotional in victory? And what does this title mean in the context of her career? There’s also more chat about the ATP Finals, including the performances of Jannik Sinner and Cameron Norrie as alternates, Novak Djokovic’s contentment, and whether Andrey Rublev needs a Plan B. Finally, we react to a detailed update from Roger Federer about his knee injury.  The

It’s down to the final four at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara. David and Matt discuss how perfect it feels for Paula Badosa to be facing Garbine Muguruza in the semis, the way in which Maria Sakkari’s physical prowess should enable her to recover from her gruelling win over Aryna Sabalenka, and whether Anett Kontaveit’s momentum has been snapped at just the wrong time. Over in Turin, the ATP Finals are underway. Why does it look and feel so similar to London? Will Matteo Berrettini have to withdraw? How is the court speed impacting matches? And in what way did a nap inspire Andrey Rublev? We also give an update on Peng Shuai, react to the WTA’s statement on the matter, and consider where this leaves the WTA and the future of its relationship with China. The Tennis Podcast is produced year-round, with daily editions during the Grand Slam tournaments. We are on-course to produce more than 150 podcasts for the second year running.LOVEALLAUCTIONJudy Murray’s LOVEALLAUCTION, featuring tickets and beh

The WTA Finals in Guadalajara have come to life, with Garbine Muguruza keeping her hopes alive, Paula Badosa battling past Maria Sakkari, and Aryna Sabalenka using the crowd's energy and support to summon her best tennis. David and Matt talk about it all and we hear from Iga Swiatek who spoke openly in her press conference about how PMS affected her in the first match. There's also a review of Tommy Paul's victory over Denis Shapovalov in Stockholm, more excitement about Carlos Alcaraz after he won the Next Gen Finals, and a shocking and disturbing report from China where Peng Shuai has not been heard from since accusing the country's former vice premier of sexual abuse.The Tennis Podcast is produced year-round, with daily editions during the Grand Slam tournaments. We are on-course to produce more than 150 podcasts for the second year running.SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCASTWe crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the nex

With everyone having played their first match at the WTA Finals, Catherine, David and Matt discuss the main talking points so far, including the epic contest between Garbine Muguruza and Karolina Pliskova, the strong performances from Paula Badosa and Maria Sakkari, Iga Swiatek’s sadness at her own display, and Anett Kontaveit continuing her awesome form. There’s also discussion about the conditions in Guadalajara, an argument about the court colour, and confusion about the sponsor. Elsewhere, we chat about Andy Murray’s season ending in Stockholm, Emma Raducanu’s decision to work with Torben Beltz, the new second week schedule at the Australian Open, and the ATP Finals draw. The Tennis Podcast is produced year-round, with daily editions during the Grand Slam tournaments. We are on-course to produce more than 150 podcasts for the second year running.SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCASTWe crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a remin

Catherine Whitaker is back alongside David Law to talk about another extraordinary achievement from Novak Djokovic - ending a year as the World No.1 male for a record 7th time. They cover the stress of his semifinal and serenity and joy of his final against Daniil Medvedev. Plus, there's chat about the crowd, Hugo Gaston, and what the week might mean for the Djokovic vs. Medvedev rivalry.With a busy week ahead, there's also debate about the new rules at the Next Gen finals, and Catherine gives her take about the recent Billie Jean King Cup controversy.The Tennis Podcast is produced year-round, with daily editions during the Grand Slam tournaments. We are on-course to produce more than 150 podcasts for the second year running. SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCASTWe crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILXOr, if you don’t want to wait and p

Russia won the Billie Jean King Cup and Matt had himself quite a day.A last minute selection change from Russia did not go down well with Switzerland, and Matt was in the middle of one of the more tense press conferences we’ve witnessed. Hear it all on this edition of The Tennis Podcast. And if that’s not enough, Matt sat down with Billie Jean King for a chat on the pod about her memories of this event, her time as captain, and her experience in Prague. Finally, we reflect on the significance of Russia's victory and give our impressions of the week as a whole. SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCASTWe crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILXOr, if you don’t want to wait and prefer to support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheTennisPodcastNEWSLETTERSign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://e

Russia and Switzerland booked their places in the final of the Billie Jean King Cup in contrasting fashion on Friday. Russia had to work extremely hard to beat USA, with Liudmila Samsonova starring in singles and doubles. Switzerland, meanwhile, were comfortable winners over Australia. David and Matt talk about both ties, react to press conference clips from Danielle Collins, Jil Teichmann and Heinz Günthardt, and preview tomorrow’s final. To subscribe and watch a stream of the action for €7.99 - https://video.billiejeankingcup.comThe Tennis Podcast will be with you nightly throughout the week.SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCASTWe crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILXOr, if you don’t want to wait and prefer to support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheTennisPodcastNEWSLETTERSign up to get our news, offers, pred

Switzerland will face Australia in the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup after a day of surprises in Prague. How much was Switzerland’s win down to their brilliance versus Czech Republic underperforming? In what way was Belinda Bencic the MVP of the tie? And how much does Australia’s team spirit help them on court? David and Matt discuss all of that, react to Ajla Tomljanovic’s press conference, and preview the mouth-watering semi-final between USA and Russia. To subscribe and watch a stream of the action for €7.99 - https://video.billiejeankingcup.comThe Tennis Podcast will be with you nightly throughout the week.SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCASTWe crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILXOr, if you don’t want to wait and prefer to support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheTennisPodcastNEWSLETTERSign up to

It seems the USA team said “and I took that personally” after losing to Slovakia. On Wednesday, they qualified for the semi-finals by beating Spain, with Danielle Collins thumping Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-1 6-0. David and Matt react to that awesome performance and discuss what Sloane Stephens had to say in press after her victory. Elsewhere, hear Matt’s chat with Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova after she beat Alize Cornet in a thrilling match to secure a semi-final spot for the Russian Tennis Federation. To subscribe and watch a stream of the action for €7.99 - https://video.billiejeankingcup.comThe Tennis Podcast will be with you nightly throughout the week.SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCASTWe crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILXOr, if you don’t want to wait and prefer to support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheTenn