Talking Tennis

John Silk
  • 5,0 (2)
  • Tennis

Interviews, news and anaylsis of all things tennis with host John Silk and a team of experts, coaches, players and former players

  1. vor 15 Std.

    Nick's Women's Singles Power Rankings for Wimbledon 2026 | Eala to make the top 10? Swiatek, Sabalenka or Rybakina at 1?

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 Min.

  2. vor 1 Tag

    Wimbledon 2026 Draw LIVE as it happened: Defending champs Swiatek & Sinner discover their routes to glory | Eala vs Zarazua R1 with winner playing Serena Williams or Maya Joint

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 Std. 38 Min.

  3. vor 1 Tag

    Men's singles Power Rankings | Wimbledon 2026 | Fonseca in top 10? Shelton, Fritz or Djokovic at 2?

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 Std. 12 Min.

  4. vor 2 Tagen

    ITIA CEO reflects on the doping cases of Marketa Vondrousova, Jannik Sinner & Iga Swiatek

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27 Min.

  5. vor 4 Tagen

    "Total lack of transparency," argues Daniel Kaplan after Marketa Vondrousova received a four year ban for her refusal to take an anti-doping test

    "There's a total lack of transparency here," argues Daniel Kaplan after Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion and 2021 Olympic Silver medalist, received a four year ban for her refusal to take an anti-doping test last December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    17 Min.

  6. vor 5 Tagen

    ATP Weekly: Tiafoe wins Halle, Fran Cerundolo seals Queen's title | Draper returns in Eastbourne

    Welcome to ATP Weekly, your roundup of the biggest stories from the grass-court swing as Wimbledon approaches. Frances Tiafoe claimed the biggest title of his career at the Halle Open, defeating fellow American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the final. Tiafoe produced a near-flawless performance, breaking early in both sets and protecting his serve throughout. He also became the first American champion in Halle since 1993, a significant milestone heading into Wimbledon. In London, Francisco Cerúndolo defeated Tommy Paul 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-3 to win the Queen’s Club Championships. The Argentine battled through a marathon final lasting more than three hours, the longest championship match in the tournament's history. After dropping the opening set, Cerúndolo steadily wore down Paul and completed a memorable comeback to secure his first ATP 500 crown. The triumph makes Cerúndolo the first Argentine ever to win Queen’s and further establishes him as a genuine threat on grass after previously winning Eastbourne in 2023. One of the most anticipated stories of the week is the return of British star Jack Draper. After months on the sidelines with injury problems, Draper is set to make his comeback at the Eastbourne Open. Draper has spoken positively about working with former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, whose guidance has helped him through a difficult rehabilitation period. The Brit opens his campaign against Brandon Nakashima. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 Min.
  7. WTA Weekly: Noskova wins Berlin, Bouzkova seals Nottingham title | Eala heads to Bad Homburg after Berlin heroics | Serena Williams to play Wimbledon singles | Sabalenka woes continue

    vor 5 Tagen

    WTA Weekly: Noskova wins Berlin, Bouzkova seals Nottingham title | Eala heads to Bad Homburg after Berlin heroics | Serena Williams to play Wimbledon singles | Sabalenka woes continue

    WTA Weekly: Noskova wins Berlin, Bouzkova seals Nottingham title | Eala heads to Bad Homburg after Berlin heroics | Serena Williams to play Wimbledon singles | Sabalenka woes continueThis week on WTA Weekly, @nickbc30 and @aces_and_faults break down a huge grass-court weekend as rising Czech star Linda Noskova captured the biggest title of her career at the Berlin Open, defeating Jessica Pegula in a three-set final to claim her first grass-court trophy and move into the WTA Top 10 for the first time. Nick and Amanda also discussed Marie Bouzkova's title-winning run in Nottingham and what it means heading into Wimbledon, while Filipino sensation Alexandra Eala continues to turn heads after a breakthrough Berlin campaign that included wins over top players before her semifinal run ended against Noskova. With Bad Homburg next on her schedule, we assess whether another deep run is on the cards. Plus, the tennis world is buzzing over Serena Williams return to Wimbledon singles competition, and we examine what that could mean for the tournament and her legacy. We also take a closer look at the worrying trend surrounding world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, whose grass-court preparations suffered a setback after a semifinal defeat to Jessica Pegula in Berlin. Is it merely a bump in the road, or a genuine concern ahead of SW19? All that and more as Wimbledon fever builds on this week's episode of WTA Weekly. 🎾 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 Std. 16 Min.

  8. 15. Juni

    ATP Weekly: Shelton wins third title of 2026 in Stuttgart | Majchrzak wins Libéma Open | Halle & Queen's Previews

    Ben Shelton continued his breakout 2026 season by winning the Stuttgart grass-court title, defeating fellow American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the final. It was Shelton's first ATP title on grass and his third trophy of the season after earlier successes on hard courts and clay. The title run was anything but straightforward. Shelton survived multiple three-set battles during the week, including a dramatic semifinal victory over Jiří Lehečka in which he saved two match points before prevailing in a final-set tiebreak. With Wimbledon approaching, Shelton's ability to win on all three major surfaces has elevated him into the group of genuine contenders for a deep run in London. Kamil Majchrzak completed a dream week in 's-Hertogenbosch by claiming the first ATP Tour title of his career. The Pole's run included victories over top players, highlighted by wins against Felix Auger-Aliassime and Daniil Medvedev. Majchrzak reached the final after upsetting Medvedev in straight sets and then completed his remarkable tournament by lifting the trophy, a breakthrough achievement for the 30-year-old. His grass-court form makes him one of the more dangerous unseeded players heading into Wimbledon qualifying and draw discussions. The first week of ATP grass-court action produced two major storylines: Shelton has shown he can transfer his explosive serve and aggressive baseline game to grass, making him a legitimate threat at Wimbledon. Majchrzak's confidence is at a career high after securing his first ATP title and multiple top-level victories. This week's ATP 500 event in Halle serves as one of the strongest Wimbledon tune-ups. Historically, the tournament has favored elite servers and aggressive all-court players. The field is expected to feature many of the tour's leading grass-court performers as they continue preparations for the Championships. Players to watch include: Jannik Sinner, who has been one of the dominant forces of 2026. Ben Shelton, arriving with momentum from Stuttgart. Other Wimbledon contenders looking to fine-tune their grass-court games. The ATP 500 event at Queen's Club traditionally offers one of the clearest indicators of Wimbledon form. The fast conditions reward big serving, aggressive returning, and efficient net play. Key questions entering the week: Can the top contenders quickly adapt from clay to grass? Will a player such as Shelton continue his surge? Which established grass-court specialists will emerge as serious Wimbledon threats? Bottom line: Shelton leaves Stuttgart looking like one of the hottest players on tour, while Majchrzak's maiden ATP title is one of the feel-good stories of the grass season. The spotlight now shifts to Halle and Queen's, where the final pecking order for Wimbledon will begin to take shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 Min.
Alle anzeigen (769)

Bewertungen und Rezensionen

5
von 5
2 Bewertungen

Info

Interviews, news and anaylsis of all things tennis with host John Silk and a team of experts, coaches, players and former players

Informationen

  • Erstellt von
    John Silk
  • Jahre aktiv
    2022 - 2026
  • Folgen
    769
  • Bewertung
    Unbedenklich
  • Copyright
    © John Silk
  • Sendungswebsite
    Talking Tennis

Das gefällt dir vielleicht auch