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One of the signature voices in the world of tennis returns to the podcast, as Ted Robinson joins the show to recap the dramatic action at the Madrid Open. Robinson breaks down a classic women's final that saw Iga Swiatek narrowly defeat Aryna Sabalenka, and assess Swiatek's position as the alpha atop the WTA. The commentator also discusses Andrey Rublev's improbable Madrid title, Felix Auger Aliassime reaching his first Master's final, and the run of unforunate injuries at the tournament.
Robinson also looks ahead to The Italian Open, the final stop on the Road to Roland Garros. He analyzes Novak Djokovic's return to action, Rafael Nadal soaking in these precious moments, and lists a few players that he thinks could make a run in Rome. And Robinson explains why college tennis is now more than ever such a vital pathway to success in the pro game and in life itself. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Steve Weissman is one of the premier broadcasters at Tennis Channel, and he returns to the podcast to discuss all the happenings in tennis and his own work life. Weissman discusses the emotional tribute to Rafael Nadal at The Madrid Open, and assesses the Spainard's status as he makes a final push on the clay. The host of TC Live examines Jannik Sinner's injury management, Carlos Alcaraz's upset loss to Andrey Rublev, and whether Daniil Medvedev or Taylor Fritz can seize a huge opportunity in Madrid. And Weissman explains why Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Danielle Collins are worthy contenders to Iga Swiatek as the players ramp up for Roland Garros.
And then Marijn Bal, Vice President at WME Sports and one of the top agents in tennis joins the show for a conversation about his journey from Holland to the upper echelon of his profession. Bal explains how he got his professional break at IMG, how he stays committed and organized, and why he enjoys his career more than ever. The agent also discusses the memories of Monica Puig's Olympic Gold Medal, and why Petra Kvitova continues to make him a better person. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Tennis Channel Broadcaster Nick Monroe returns to the podcast to discuss the 2024 clay court season, which just saw Casper Ruud win his biggest title ever in Barcelona. Monroe discusses Rafael Nadal's mindset entering Madrid, Jan-Lennard Struff's first career tournament win in Munich, and Taylor Fritz re-claiming the top American spot in the rankings with Ben Shelton & Tommy Paul right on his heels. And Monroe explains why everybody should be watching the "Second Serve" TV show on T2, which he hosts and features a new way to watch tennis.
And then Alize Lim joins the show to discuss why she's determined to end her competitve playing career on her own terms, and how she's become a polished broadcaster. Lim converses about the number of moms on the WTA, Iga Swiatek reaching her 100th week at #1, and how Elena Rybakina claimed the Stuttgart title. The Eurosport commentator also recalls what she learned from interviewing Nadal, and the experiences she had visiting some of the most prestigious tennis schools in the world when she hosted "Academy Life." Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Emcee and on-court interviewer Blair Henley returns to the podcast to discuss her uncanny ability to unlock some of the best personalities in the game, from Danielle Collins to Emma Navarro. Henley recaps her weekend at the USA's Billie Jean King Cup triumph over Belgium, and explains what it was like to host a sitdown with legend Andre Agassi. She also dives into topics such as the short-short movement, Iga Swiatek's dominance on clay, and why a certain movie star is invited to her next broadcast assignment at the Savannah CHALLANGER.
And then tennis betting analyst Pamela Maldonado joins to recap Rafael Nadal's return to the game, and what to make of his form after a loss in Barcelona to Alex De Minaur. Maldonado breaks down Nadal from every angle, and assesses the clay court landscape on the ATP after Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed the Monte Carlo title over Casper Ruud in the final. The wagering expert surveys the list of contenders on the men's side for Roland Garros, and analyzes whether Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner or another player can go the distance in Paris. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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It's another dynamic episode of Inside-In, as the tennis calendar officially flips to clay season. Leif Shiras & Jan-Michael Gambill return to the podcast to recap the title runs in Charleston and Houston made by Danielle Collins & Ben Shelton, with the latter set to be the top ranked American man next week. The broadcasters break down all the action at the Masters 1000 event in Monte Carlo, with Novak Djokovic looking to jumpstart his Roland Garros title defense and Jannik Sinner looking better than ever. Shiras & Gambill also dive into the current struggles for Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev's ability to come through in the clutch, and much more from the red dirt.
Then Beth Bellamy, former USC singles national champion and current champions division pickleball star joins the podcast to discuss why her latest endeavor just might be her best one yet. Bellamy details her journey from tennis prodigy to WTA mainstay, and how she eventually got hooked on pickleball and became one of the game's best for her age. The co-founder of the National Pickleball League (NPL) discusses what's in store for the upcoming season, which provides elite level senior players with the opportunity to compete as part of a team.
And lastly Tim Stallard, Executive Director of the Bush Tennis Center and a man with over three decades of experience as a professional and tournament organizer, joins the show the discuss how he took the reins in setting up this weekend's Billie Jean King Cup tie between Ukraine & Romania. Stallard details his relationship with Elina Svitolina and her foundation, and how they look to grow the game and make it more affordable for the youth. Ukraine & Romania are facing off for a spot in the BJK Cup finals this weekend at the Omni Resort in Amelia Island, Florida, and Stallard explains why you won't want to miss this matchup. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Tennis Now journalist Chris Oddo joins the podcast to recap the 2024 Miami Open, which saw Jannik Sinner and Danielle Collins hoist the trophies when all was said and done. Oddo discusses the sustained brilliance being shown on and off the court by Sinner, and analyzes the career resurgence by Miami finalist Grigor Dimitrov. He also examines the frustrations that plagued Daniil Medvedev & Alexander Zverev, and looks at the highly-entertaining rivarly between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
And then Oddo dives into the women's draw, which saw the improbable title run of Danielle Collins. He recaps Collins' level and ferocious competitiveness, and explains how the American is handling the emotions of her final season on tour. The writer also dives into the start of clay season, officially underway in Charleston, Houston and several cities around the world. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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