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Catherine, David and Matt were live to talk all things Canada including Jessica Pegula defending her title, a great week for Amanda Anisimova, and Alexei Popyrin’s incredible run to the title. There’s also chat about what it might all mean for the US Open in a couple of weeks, Naomi Osaka’s loss in Cincinnati qualifying, and Stefanos Tsitsipas announcing that his father is no longer his coach. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORKIn-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here. This will also enable you to watch the show on catch up. HANNAH’S COLUMN: Read the final Wimbledon thoughts of Hannah Wilks - https://bit.ly/Wimbledon24HannahFinalOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Co

Novak Djokovic has finally won Olympic gold, delivering an incredible performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 7-6 in the final. Catherine, David and Matt discuss Djokovic’s remarkable level, how it appeared to shock Alcaraz, and what finally winning gold might mean for the rest of Djokovic’s career. Elsewhere, we reflect on Zheng Qinwen’s gold-medal winning moment, wrap up all the doubles results, give our thoughts on Olympics tennis generally, and react to results in Washington. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORKIn-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here.HANNAH’S COLUMN: Read the final Wimbledon thoughts of Hannah Wilks - https://bit.ly/Wimbledon24HannahFinalOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam r

It's only been a few days since our last episode but SO much has happened in Paris. Catherine, David and Matt recap Andy Murray's career ending, Zheng Qinwen beating Iga Swiatek, all kinds of aggro involving Danielle Collins and Emma Navarro, no medal matches for Coco Gauff, a big injury scare for Novak Djokovic, the end of Nadalcaraz in doubles but progression for Alcaraz in singles, the form of Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger-Aliassime, and all the key doubles results. Plus, Pam Shriver pops in to talk about Donna Vekic's run to the gold medal match. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORKIn-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here.HANNAH’S COLUMN: Read the final Wimbledon thoughts of Hannah Wilks - https://bit.ly/Wimbledon24HannahFinalOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonu

Catherine, David and Matt convene to discuss the first few days of action in Paris. There's chat about Andy Murray and Dan Evans saving five match points to prolong Murray's career and how perfect it was, victory for Nadalcaraz despite Carlos Alcaraz's nerves and lack of doubles experience, a dominant win for Novak Djokovic over Rafael Nadal in singles and what it means for both players, strong performances from Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek, and Sara Errani serving Daniil Medvedev off the court. Plus, Holger Rune and Patrick Mouratoglou spitting again, tennis' big role in the Opening Ceremony, and the problem of singles players being replaced by doubles players so late in the draw. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORKIn-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here.HANNAH’S COLUMN: Read the final Wimbledon thoughts of Hannah Wilks - https://bit.ly/Wimbledon24HannahFinalOUR LINKS: Join The Barg

The Olympics are almost here and Catherine, David and Matt are pumped! Moments after the draws were made, there's reaction to a potential Djokovic vs Nadal clash in R2, tough draws for Iga Swiatek and Nadalcaraz, and loads of fun mixed doubles pairings. There's also chat about the high profile withdrawals this week including Jannik Sinner's due to tonsilitis, Coco Gauff carrying the flag for Team USA, life in the athlete's village for tennis players, and whether we want top seeds progressing or chaos reigning. THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORKIn-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here.HANNAH’S COLUMN: Read the final Wimbledon thoughts of Hannah Wilks - https://bit.ly/Wimbledon24HannahFinalOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tenn

No Wimbledon, no crowds, no Matt! But we still have a Tennis Podcast that we hope you will enjoy, looking back on Rafael Nadal's run in Bastad, the fallout of Arthur Fils vs. Alexander Zverev, and the many more tournaments held the week after Wimbledon.THE TENNIS PODCAST - LIVE IN NEW YORKIn-person tickets have gone, but you can buy a virtual ticket to watch the live stream of our New York live show on Thursday 22nd August, here.HANNAH’S COLUMN: Read the final Wimbledon thoughts of Hannah Wilks. Worth your time - https://bit.ly/Wimbledon24HannahFinalOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Sign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and m

Catherine, David and Matt react to Carlos Alcaraz's 6-2 6-2 7-6 victory over Novak Djokovic in the men's final and discuss what it means for both players. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column on Andy Murray - https://tennis.supportingcast.fm/posts/thank-you-andySign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. See aca

Catherine, David and Matt are joined by the one and only Pam Shriver to discuss Barbora Krejcikova's victory over Jasmine Paolini, what it might mean for both players, and the men's final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column on Andy Murray - https://tennis.supportingcast.fm/posts/thank-you-andySign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our

Catherine, David and Matt were live at the end of men's semi-finals day to react to Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic setting up a repeat of last year's final with wins over Daniil Medvedev and Lorenzo Musetti.WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column on Andy Murray - https://tennis.supportingcast.fm/posts/thank-you-andySign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our&nb

Catherine, David and Matt react to a thrilling women's semi-final day at Wimbledon which saw Jasmine Paolini win an epic over Donna Vekic and Barbora Krejcikova upset Elena Rybakina.WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column on Andy Murray - https://tennis.supportingcast.fm/posts/thank-you-andySign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profi

Catherine, David and Matt are live immediately after Lorenzo Musetti's five set victory over Taylor Fritz to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. There's chat about Musetti's tactical mastery to tun the match in his favour and how this feels like one that got away from Fritz. Elsewhere, there's a Next Gen reckoning, sympathy for Alex de Minaur, and chat about how Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova got through to the last four. Is this tournament on Rybakina's racquet? How can Krejcikova disrupt her? And what might happen in the other semi-final between Jasmine Paolini and Donna Vekic? WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column o

Catherine, David and Matt discuss Daniil Medvedev's five set victory over Jannik Sinner, a brilliant performance from Carlos Alcaraz, Donna Vekic breaking new ground and reaching her first Grand Slam semi-final, and the sheer joy of Jasmine Paolini.WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column on Andy Murray - https://tennis.supportingcast.fm/posts/thank-you-andySign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube cha

Catherine, David and Matt react live to Novak Djokovic's straight sets victory over Holger Rune and, in particular, to his post match interview when he took on the crowd. There's discussion about what that says about Djokovic's state of mind, analysis of his performance, and debate about where this performance leaves Rune. Elsewhere, there's chat about Taylor Fritz's comeback from two sets down to beat Alexander Zverev, a big milestone for Alex de Minaur but also worry he's injured himself on match points, and praise for how Lorenzo Musetti's game is translating to grass. On the women's side, Elina Svitolina spoke movingly and powerfully about the horrendous bombing of a children's hospital in Ukraine, and Jelena Ostapenko continued her dominant run through the draw. There's also discussion about the amount of indoor matches and a look ahead to the order of play for Tuesday. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barg

Catherine, David and Matt were live to react to a day of upsets in the women's draw at Wimbledon, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz rolled on in the men's.WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column on Andy Murray - https://tennis.supportingcast.fm/posts/thank-you-andySign up to receive our Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our ShopRead our New York Times profile Hosted on Acast. Se

At the end of an eventful day at Wimbledon, Catherine, David and Matt begin the show by discussing Iga Swiatek's shock third round defeat to Yulia Putintseva. There's analysis of what Putintseva did so well tactically, where it went wrong for Swiatek, how Swiatek reacted in her post match press conference, and whether she will ever crack grass. Last year's finalist, Ons Jabeur, was also beaten as the top half of the women's draw opened up. But Elena Rybakina put in a statement performance to thrash Caroline Wozniacki. On the men's side, there's great excitement about a fourth round clash between Holger Rune and Novak Djokovic after their late night victories, and Ben Shelton vs Jannik Sinner is previewed. The other big story was Emma Raducanu's withdrawal from the mixed doubles, meaning Andy Murray's Wimbledon career is over. We give our reaction to her decision. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a&

On a rainy day at Wimbledon, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a big scare against Frances Tiafoe. Catherine, David and Matt assembled under cover to discuss the match, Alcaraz's ups and downs, and his incredible fifth set record. There's also much excitement about Emma Raducanu as she reached the second week of a slam for the first time since 2021 by defeating Maria Sakkari. How hyped are we? Elsewhere, there's chat about Paula Badosa and Daria Kasatkina setting up a fourth round clash, Jasmine Paolini backing up her Roland Garros run, and the impressive form of Coco Gauff. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column o

Wimbledon has said goodbye and thank you to Andy Murray. Catherine, David and Matt react to his first round doubles defeat with Jamie, the return of Sue Barker, the touching ceremony that followed, and his press conference. There are reflections on his career and what he's meant to us, and the sport, over the years. Elsewhere, we react to a shock defeat for Jessica Pegula, another wild Grand Slam exit for Hubert Hurkacz, upset wins in the all-British matches on Court One, victories for Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic, and delicious aggro involving Arthur Rinderknech and Taylor Fritz. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column and watch monthly live shows on YouTube. Hannah’s Column on

Catherine, David and Matt were live moments after Jannik Sinner's four set victory over Matteo Berrettini to end Day 3 at Wimbledon. There's chat about Sinner's match toughness, Carlos Alcaraz winning comfortably and setting up a showdown with Frances Tiafoe, a vulnerable looking Daniil Medvedev, David Goffin losing from 5-0 up in the fifth set to Tomas Machac, and the end of Casper Ruud's grass court "season". On the women's side, Bianca Andreescu and Emma Raducanu's victories stood out, Naomi Osaka was disappointed after her loss to the impressive Emma Navarro, Donna Vekic continued her quiet progress, and Coco Gauff's game looks in good shape. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, read Hannah's Column

It was an emotional day at Wimbledon as Marketa Vondrousova was beaten in the first round and revealed that the pressure and nerves of being the defending champion were too much. Catherine, David and Matt talk a lot about that and get to know her opponent, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, who played superbly and has an epic tattoo. Before all that, Andy Murray withdrew from the singles, leaving the pod team feeling a mixture of sadness and relief. He was replaced on Centre Court by Jack Draper who did his best Murray impression over five sets. Elsewhere, there's analysis of impressive first round wins (for different reasons) for Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic, a tough but familiar loss for Andrey Rublev, a statement performance from Jelena Ostapenko, and much more. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive acces

The big headline on Day One was Aryna Sabalenka’s withdrawal due to her shoulder injury. Catherine, David and Matt discuss the news and speculate about who might benefit. Could it be Emma Raducanu after her victory on Monday? Elsewhere, there’s chat about Naomi Osaka’s topsy turvy victory over Diane Parry, an impressive showing from Diana Schnaider, and an unwanted statistic for Zhang Shuai. On the men’s side, there’s reaction to Jannik Sinner surviving a brief scare to set up a showdown with Matteo Berretini, Mark Lajal being a fun time against Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud winning on grass and revealing he dealt with a parasite after Paris, and a big comeback victory for Frances Tiafoe. WIMBLEDON SHOP:To check out the full range of the Wimbledon collection, go to: shop.wimbledon.comOUR LINKS: Join The Barge!Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to also help us to produce the show year-round, receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re