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The Ready Play Tennis PodcastWimble-10: Day 11 Men's Semifinals RecapYour 10-minute recap of the Men's semifinals at Wimbledon.Denis Shapovalov battled hard and in many ways outplaying the world #1 in parts of each of three tights sets. In the end, Novak Djokovic was better on the key points when it matters, and his quest for his sixth Wimbledon title and path towards the Golden Slam continues. Berretini improves to 11-0 on grass, clinching a spot in his first slam title. The two best players throughout the tournament (and Jason's finalist picks) will contest for the title on Sunday.Support the podcast on...2021-07-1015 minThe Ready Play Tennis PodcastWimble-10: Day 10 Ladies Semifinals RecapYour 10-minute recap of the Ladies semifinals at Wimbledon.The finalists are set after two solid matches. The 'Success of the Cyborg' continues as Pliskova remains solid on serve and with blistering forehands to snatch that semi from Sabalenka in three sets.Barty is playing to her #1 ranking and peaking at the right time, taking a tight straight set win over Kerber. The stage is set for a contrast of styles and a tasty Ladies Final on Saturday.Support the podcast on Patreon:www.patreon.com/readyplaytennisThanks f...2021-07-0913 minThe Ready Play Tennis PodcastWimble-10: Day 7 Highlights from The ChampionshipsThe guys have kept it Wimble-10 for branding purposes, but let's face it... there's too much 'Tennis T' to talk about!The guys review the completion (almost) of Manic Monday.Canadians shine as Shapo and FAA head to their first Wimbledon quarterfinal. Federer's form continues to improve setting up a potential encounter with Medvedev (set to finish tomorrow). On the ladies side, Kerber may have become the favourite, looking solid in her take down of Gauff. Jabeur takes out Swiatek and Sabalenka overcomes her drought, breaking through to her first slam quarterfinal.Su...2021-07-0622 minThe Ready Play Tennis PodcastWimble-10: Your Manic Monday PreviewThe guys offer a preview of Manic Monday, the most exciting day in the tennis calendar, features all Round of 16 matches on both the men's and women's side at The Championships.E: readyplaytennispodcast@gmail.comIG & TikTok: @readyplaytennispodcast2021-07-0423 minThe Ready Play Tennis PodcastWimble-10: Day 2 Highlights from The ChampionshipsYour 10-minute recap of highlights, juicy moments and upsets from Day 2 of The Championships.Devastation for Serena while Federer benefits from an unfortunate escape. E. readyplaytennispodcast@gmail.comIG & TikTok: @readyplaytennispodcast2021-06-3012 min
The Ready Play Tennis PodcastThe Federer Refresh: Can Tennis Thrive Without the King?We all love a good Roger Federer comeback moment but are we going a little too far when we proclaim that his return to the tour has "revived the ATP?" A rusty second round exit in Doha and his announcement that he is pulling out of Dubai next week and has "decided to go back to training as a result" leaves Fed fans longing and the tennis world wondering "what the Fed is going on?"Insert the incredible stories of Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Rafael Nadal, and Jason's fave, the yet unfinished chapter of Juan Martin Del Potro into t...2021-03-171h 04The Ready Play Tennis PodcastNaomi & Novak on that Next LevelNaomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic have just come off impressive Slam wins Down Under and Jason and Aldwin take a closer look at the big game and the mental mind-frame that sets them apart from their peers. With 4 Slams now under her belt, can Naomi translate her hardcourt success to the grass at Wimbledon or the terre-battue of the French Open? Does she have the drive, determination, and longevity to dominate the women's tour like her idol Serena Williams?Love him or hate him, Novak recently surpassing Roger Federer's record of most weeks at #1 nudges him further ahead in...2021-03-1057 minThe Ready Play Tennis PodcastYour Australian Open Wrap-UpThe guys wrap-up an exhausting eight month journey (kidding, but felt like it) and the conclusion of Australian Open 2021.Aldwin and Jason reflect on the 'rollercoaster' (Djoko's words) that was the five weeks which concluded with dominance from Osaka and Djokovic. What's next for Serena as she continues her quest for the elusive 24th slam? And when can we seriously talk about those next gen men taking a slam from one of the Big 3?The guys capture the highlights and lowlights of the tournament. The return of Bianca, the run of Hsieh, the big win of Aldwin's boyfriend...2021-02-2458 minThe Ready Play Tennis PodcastWhen Vika Slides Into Your DMsEnough said really, as the guys recount the morning when Vika did just that, letting them know she was ready to be interviewed... later that evening! After weeks of engagement with Vika on IG, how did they respond, and how did they prepare for their much sought-after interview?Jason relives the magic that was Vasek's dream week at the final ATP250 of the season, including his experience 'watching' his final against Sinner. Will Jason's love of Vasek finally confirm that 'Anything is Pospisil'?... like him coming on the pod? In related news, the guys highlight how skier turned Next...2020-11-181h 03The Ready Play Tennis PodcastWrapping Up the Western & Southern & US Open PreviewThe return of professional tennis is in full swing and the boys are here to serve y'all the best successes and storylines coming out of the sensational Cincinatti tournament! (How's that for alliteration?)But first, a jaw-dropping headline: UTS participant, the "Rebel" otherwise known as French tennis bad boy Benoit Paire has become the first player to test positive for Covid-19 in "the bubble." Jason and Aldwin squeeze the pulp on that juicy-ass story as they share some inside scoop on what one of them observed on a live IG story a few nights prior. After a lil' "goss...2020-09-021h 05