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Sports Media with Richard DeitschHow to create the top podcast in your sport: A conversation with David Law, Matt Roberts, and Catherine Whitaker of The Tennis PodcastEpisode 234 of the Sports Media Podcast features a conversation with David Law, Matt Roberts and Catherine Whitaker, the three hosts of The Tennis Podcast. In this podcast, Law, Roberts and Whitaker discuss how their podcast came to existence and the long grind to build an audience; having a global audience and how that impacts content; the impact of being profiled by the New York Times and being called ‘the conscience of the game;’ being represented by Billie Jean’s company BJK Enterprises; the influence of the podcast on the sport; the impact of Catherine’s interview with Pam Shriver; their expe...
2022-08-2955 min
The My Online Schooling PodcastFuture Skills: Talking to the CEO and Head of Learning at EtonX, Catherine WhitakerS3:E1 - Welcome back to the My Online Schooling Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils to find out more about life at the online school. Today we’re speaking to Catherine Whitaker, CEO and Head of Learning at EtonX. Catherine’s going to chat to us about Future Skills at EtonX, the courses on offer, what lessons look like for My Online Schooling students and why classes on leadership or career readiness are just as valuable as maths or science. So come with me now as we speak to...
2022-01-2125 min
The Tennis PodcastRaducanu, Djokovic/Medvedev and the US Open, one week on - David Law's Takes!One week on from the most extraordinary Grand Slam tennis tournament in recent memory, David Law returns to give his takes!What did he think of Emma Raducanu’s win, what has he made of the media coverage one week on, and what should we expect in the future? Joined by Catherine Whitaker with Matt Roberts is on holiday, David is grilled about the men’s final between Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic, the latest win by Clara Tauson, and the discord over Laver Cup. The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and Da...
2021-09-2051 minThe Tennis PodcastRaducanu, Djokovic/Medvedev and the US Open, one week on - David Law's Takes!One week on from the most extraordinary Grand Slam tennis tournament in recent memory, David Law returns to give his takes!What did he think of Emma Raducanu’s win, what has he made of the media coverage one week on, and what should we expect in the future? Joined by Catherine Whitaker with Matt Roberts is on holiday, David is grilled about the men’s final between Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic, the latest win by Clara Tauson, and the discord over Laver Cup. The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and Da...
2021-09-2051 min
The Tennis PodcastRome - 10 for Nadal, History for Swiatek, Catherine meets Cobra KaiThe current Roland Garros champions - Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek - reigned in Rome last week. But they took different routes to the title. Catherine, David and Matt react to Swiatek double bagelling Karolina Pliskova and Nadal earning a tight three set win in his 57th meeting with Novak Djokovic. How much of the 6-0 6-0 scoreline was about Swiatek being amazing and how much was it down to Pliskova’s performance? Where does Swiatek’s ruthlessness come from? Why was Djokovic vs. Tsitsipas so wonderful? How should Djokovic feel about his week in Rome...
2021-05-1758 minThe Tennis PodcastRome - 10 for Nadal, History for Swiatek, Catherine meets Cobra KaiThe current Roland Garros champions - Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek - reigned in Rome last week. But they took different routes to the title. Catherine, David and Matt react to Swiatek double bagelling Karolina Pliskova and Nadal earning a tight three set win in his 57th meeting with Novak Djokovic. How much of the 6-0 6-0 scoreline was about Swiatek being amazing and how much was it down to Pliskova’s performance? Where does Swiatek’s ruthlessness come from? Why was Djokovic vs. Tsitsipas so wonderful? How should Djokovic feel about his week in Rome...
2021-05-1758 min
The Tennis PodcastHurkacz hits new heights, Miami twice for Barty, and let’s talk about doublesThe final few days in Miami gave Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts much to discuss. In what way did Ash Barty make a statement by defending her title? How much did we miss out on by not seeing a fully fit Bianca Andreescu in the final? Were we surprised by the level of tennis Hubert Hurkacz produced to win his maiden Masters 1000 title? What’s special about Jannik Sinner’s approach to tennis? And did we sit the limit to Andrey Rublev’s game? We also get stuck into the week’s doubles results, e...
2021-04-0559 minThe Tennis PodcastHurkacz hits new heights, Miami twice for Barty, and let’s talk about doublesThe final few days in Miami gave Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts much to discuss. In what way did Ash Barty make a statement by defending her title? How much did we miss out on by not seeing a fully fit Bianca Andreescu in the final? Were we surprised by the level of tennis Hubert Hurkacz produced to win his maiden Masters 1000 title? What’s special about Jannik Sinner’s approach to tennis? And did we sit the limit to Andrey Rublev’s game? We also get stuck into the week’s doubles results, e...
2021-04-0559 min
The Tennis PodcastBarty makes moves in MiamiAs the Miami Open reaches the closing stages, Catherine Whitaker and David Law catch up to discuss the tournament’s major storylines from the second week so far: Why are David and Catherine surprised by how excited they are about Sebastian Korda’s potential? How does Roberto Bautista Agut cause Daniil Medvedev problems every time they face off? Was Stefanos Tsitsipas correct when he called his defeat to Hubert Hurkacz a ‘self explosion’? Why is Jannik Sinner Catherine’s candidate to be the future metronomic winner of titles? How well has Ash Barty been playing en route to her second stra...
2021-04-0258 minThe Tennis PodcastBarty makes moves in MiamiAs the Miami Open reaches the closing stages, Catherine Whitaker and David Law catch up to discuss the tournament’s major storylines from the second week so far: Why are David and Catherine surprised by how excited they are about Sebastian Korda’s potential? How does Roberto Bautista Agut cause Daniil Medvedev problems every time they face off? Was Stefanos Tsitsipas correct when he called his defeat to Hubert Hurkacz a ‘self explosion’? Why is Jannik Sinner Catherine’s candidate to be the future metronomic winner of titles? How well has Ash Barty been playing en route to her second stra...
2021-04-0258 min
The Tennis PodcastBillie Jean King - The InterviewThis episode is a conversation between Catherine Whitaker and Billie Jean King. Through stories about the Battle of the Sexes, the Original 9, the awarding of equal prize money at the US Open in 1973, her time spent with Bud Collins, and knowing Althea Gibson, Billie Jean connects the past with the present, explaining why it’s so important to know your tennis history and how it impacts the modern game. Now 77-years-old, Billie Jean’s love for tennis and her desire for it to be as good as it possibly can be shine through. She makes the ca...
2021-01-181h 45The Tennis PodcastBillie Jean King - The InterviewThis episode is a conversation between Catherine Whitaker and Billie Jean King. Through stories about the Battle of the Sexes, the Original 9, the awarding of equal prize money at the US Open in 1973, her time spent with Bud Collins, and knowing Althea Gibson, Billie Jean connects the past with the present, explaining why it’s so important to know your tennis history and how it impacts the modern game. Now 77-years-old, Billie Jean’s love for tennis and her desire for it to be as good as it possibly can be shine through. She makes the ca...
2021-01-181h 45
The Tennis PodcastATP Finals Day 7 - Nadal vs. Djokovic becomes Thiem vs. Medvedev; Catherine’s meme momentNovak Djokovic led Dominic Thiem 4-0 in a deciding set tie-break, Rafael Nadal served for the match against Daniil Medvedev, and Thiem will now face Medvedev in the final.What happened and why? Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts try to work it out.The heartbreak of Joe Salisbury is covered, as are concerns over the Australian Open. And then there’s the moment that Catherine Whitaker became a meme. The Tennis Podcast is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. It is crowdfunded by listeners each December....
2020-11-2257 minThe Tennis PodcastATP Finals Day 7 - Nadal vs. Djokovic becomes Thiem vs. Medvedev; Catherine’s meme momentNovak Djokovic led Dominic Thiem 4-0 in a deciding set tie-break, Rafael Nadal served for the match against Daniil Medvedev, and Thiem will now face Medvedev in the final.What happened and why? Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts try to work it out.The heartbreak of Joe Salisbury is covered, as are concerns over the Australian Open. And then there’s the moment that Catherine Whitaker became a meme. The Tennis Podcast is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. It is crowdfunded by listeners each December....
2020-11-2257 min
The Tennis PodcastSilence broken, ATP Finals preview, Catherine in the bubbleIn this episode we look ahead to the ATP Finals – the final event of this strange tennis season and the final time it will be staged in London. Catherine details her experience inside the O2 bubble so far, as well as the dental emergency which almost scuppered her plans. We also analyse the two singles groups, discuss what we learned on media day, and make some predictions.Just how motivated will Djokovic be to win the title? Is Nadal better suited to indoor tennis than ever? Does Medvedev have a point to prove? Can Rublev raise his ga...
2020-11-1457 minThe Tennis PodcastSilence broken, ATP Finals preview, Catherine in the bubbleIn this episode we look ahead to the ATP Finals – the final event of this strange tennis season and the final time it will be staged in London. Catherine details her experience inside the O2 bubble so far, as well as the dental emergency which almost scuppered her plans. We also analyse the two singles groups, discuss what we learned on media day, and make some predictions.Just how motivated will Djokovic be to win the title? Is Nadal better suited to indoor tennis than ever? Does Medvedev have a point to prove? Can Rublev raise his ga...
2020-11-1457 min
The Tennis PodcastRoland Garros Day 14 - Iga Swiatek Superstar, Ted Robinson, Nadal vs. Djokovic predictionsTennis has a new star after Iga Swiatek completed a record-breaking run to her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, beating Sofia Kenin in the same dominant fashion she'd seen off the rest of the field. Catherine, David and Matt review the match, salute Swiatek, consider the wider significance of the result, and look ahead to Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic on Sunday. David also speaks to legendary sports broadcaster Ted Robinson about his time covering tennis during the pandemic. 0.00 - 30.00: Swiatek title review30.00 - 60.00: Ted Robinson comparing the New York and Paris on-site...
2020-10-101h 10The Tennis PodcastRoland Garros Day 14 - Iga Swiatek Superstar, Ted Robinson, Nadal vs. Djokovic predictionsTennis has a new star after Iga Swiatek completed a record-breaking run to her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, beating Sofia Kenin in the same dominant fashion she'd seen off the rest of the field. Catherine, David and Matt review the match, salute Swiatek, consider the wider significance of the result, and look ahead to Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic on Sunday. David also speaks to legendary sports broadcaster Ted Robinson about his time covering tennis during the pandemic. 0.00 - 30.00: Swiatek title review30.00 - 60.00: Ted Robinson comparing the New York and Paris on-site...
2020-10-101h 10
The Tennis PodcastRoland Garros Day 13 - Nadal vs Djokovic is on! But it nearly wasn't.The most abnormal of Grand Slam tennis seasons will end with something very normal: the 56th instalment of Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic in the Roland Garros final. On the podcast, Catherine, David and Matt discuss how both players made it there. How well did Nadal have to play against Diego Schwartzman? Did he get nervous towards the end? What happened for Tsitsipas to mount his comeback? Who will have the edge on Sunday? And who will Federer be supporting?! There’s also a preview of the women’s final between Iga Swiatek vs. Sofia Kenin and a rundown of r...
2020-10-1052 minThe Tennis PodcastRoland Garros Day 13 - Nadal vs Djokovic is on! But it nearly wasn't.The most abnormal of Grand Slam tennis seasons will end with something very normal: the 56th instalment of Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic in the Roland Garros final. On the podcast, Catherine, David and Matt discuss how both players made it there. How well did Nadal have to play against Diego Schwartzman? Did he get nervous towards the end? What happened for Tsitsipas to mount his comeback? Who will have the edge on Sunday? And who will Federer be supporting?! There’s also a preview of the women’s final between Iga Swiatek vs. Sofia Kenin and a rundown of r...
2020-10-1052 min
The Tennis PodcastRoland Garros Day 12 - Mary Carillo!The only possible way to follow yesterday’s Four Whisky Law podcast was to invite the one and only Mary Carillo on for a chat. She joined to share her views on women's finalists Sofia Kenin and Iga Swiatek, preview Friday's men's semi-finals, and discuss her experience of this year's Roland Garros. In the second half of the show, Catherine, David and Matt react to Mary's thoughts, get stuck into the reasons behind Swiatek's sudden ascension, consider Kenin's trademarks on court, and make the case for why Stefanos Tsitsipas has a chance of upsetting Novak Djokovic.The Te...
2020-10-091h 03The Tennis PodcastRoland Garros Day 12 - Mary Carillo!The only possible way to follow yesterday’s Four Whisky Law podcast was to invite the one and only Mary Carillo on for a chat. She joined to share her views on women's finalists Sofia Kenin and Iga Swiatek, preview Friday's men's semi-finals, and discuss her experience of this year's Roland Garros. In the second half of the show, Catherine, David and Matt react to Mary's thoughts, get stuck into the reasons behind Swiatek's sudden ascension, consider Kenin's trademarks on court, and make the case for why Stefanos Tsitsipas has a chance of upsetting Novak Djokovic.The Te...
2020-10-091h 03
The Tennis PodcastRoland Garros Day 10 - Records, roars and routine winsThere are no night sessions at this year’s French Open, but that didn’t stop play on Day 10 finishing at 1:25am in Paris after an epic match between Diego Schwartzman and Dominic Thiem provided the “embouteillage” which Catherine predicted.On the podcast, Catherine, David and Matt (1.00) discuss how Schwartzman’s nerves vs Thiem’s physical struggles made the match dramatic, the significance of Schwartzman’s victory, and whether or not Jannik Sinner provided Rafael Nadal with the test he required (21.00).It was also a fascinating day in the women’s event, with Nadia Podoroska (47.00) 4breaking through...
2020-10-0756 minThe Tennis PodcastRoland Garros Day 10 - Records, roars and routine winsThere are no night sessions at this year’s French Open, but that didn’t stop play on Day 10 finishing at 1:25am in Paris after an epic match between Diego Schwartzman and Dominic Thiem provided the “embouteillage” which Catherine predicted.On the podcast, Catherine, David and Matt (1.00) discuss how Schwartzman’s nerves vs Thiem’s physical struggles made the match dramatic, the significance of Schwartzman’s victory, and whether or not Jannik Sinner provided Rafael Nadal with the test he required (21.00).It was also a fascinating day in the women’s event, with Nadia Podoroska (47.00) 4breaking through...
2020-10-0756 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 13 - Naomi Osaka - Champion; Catherine's capersNaomi Osaka has won her third Grand Slam title and second US Open, defeating Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final. We discuss her growing significance in the sport, how she turned the match around, the perfection of her post-match celebration, the line which summed up her activism, and her future in the sport. Catherine also reveals why she missed yesterday's podcast (a story not to be missed) and we look ahead to the men's final. How much of a chance does Alexander Zverev have and what does he need to do to beat Dominic Thiem? ...
2020-09-1349 minThe Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 13 - Naomi Osaka - Champion; Catherine's capersNaomi Osaka has won her third Grand Slam title and second US Open, defeating Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the final. We discuss her growing significance in the sport, how she turned the match around, the perfection of her post-match celebration, the line which summed up her activism, and her future in the sport. Catherine also reveals why she missed yesterday's podcast (a story not to be missed) and we look ahead to the men's final. How much of a chance does Alexander Zverev have and what does he need to do to beat Dominic Thiem? ...
2020-09-1349 min
The Tennis PodcastNew Nadir - Djokovic Has CoronavirusThe fallout from the Adria Tour continued on Tuesday as world number one and event organiser Novak Djokovic tested positive for covid-19. The Telegraph’s Simon Briggs joins Catherine Whitaker and David Law to talk through the situation.Djokovic’s second statement of the day was better than his first, but which questions remain unanswered? Is Djokovic’s position as president of the ATP player council still tenable? How much damage has he done to tennis and to his own reputation? And where will this story go from here?There’s also a quick chat about ho...
2020-06-2437 minThe Tennis PodcastNew Nadir - Djokovic Has CoronavirusThe fallout from the Adria Tour continued on Tuesday as world number one and event organiser Novak Djokovic tested positive for covid-19. The Telegraph’s Simon Briggs joins Catherine Whitaker and David Law to talk through the situation.Djokovic’s second statement of the day was better than his first, but which questions remain unanswered? Is Djokovic’s position as president of the ATP player council still tenable? How much damage has he done to tennis and to his own reputation? And where will this story go from here?There’s also a quick chat about ho...
2020-06-2437 min
The Tennis PodcastAsk Catherine and David 9 - Future WTA Rivalries, Bad Behaviour Rising, Post-Career Plans For Big 3?Recorded over lunch in New York, Catherine Whitaker and David Law answer a bunch of listeners questions.· Is player abuse towards umpires on the rise? (4 mins)· Which #NextGen player is most likely to consistently challenge for Grand Slam titles? (12 mins)· Who will make the best coach or commentator out of the Big 3? (21 mins)· Which players could develop a long-term rivalry for women’s tennis? (28 mins)· If you could change the result of one Grand Slam match in history, what would it be? (32.40)· Would the Big 3 be as dominant if the men played best-of-three at Gr...
2019-09-1642 minThe Tennis PodcastAsk Catherine and David 9 - Future WTA Rivalries, Bad Behaviour Rising, Post-Career Plans For Big 3?Recorded over lunch in New York, Catherine Whitaker and David Law answer a bunch of listeners questions.· Is player abuse towards umpires on the rise? (4 mins)· Which #NextGen player is most likely to consistently challenge for Grand Slam titles? (12 mins)· Who will make the best coach or commentator out of the Big 3? (21 mins)· Which players could develop a long-term rivalry for women’s tennis? (28 mins)· If you could change the result of one Grand Slam match in history, what would it be? (32.40)· Would the Big 3 be as dominant if the men played best-of-three at Gr...
2019-09-1642 min
The Tennis PodcastAsk Catherine & David 7 – Does playing doubles help or hinder your singles? Who are the most underrated players? Will Edmund have a better career than Henman?Catherine Whitaker and David Law are back with another Q & A edition of The Tennis Podcast, with this week’s questions chosen by guest editor James Meredith.- Will playing more doubles help or hinder Stefanos Tsitsipas in singles? (01:10)- Will Kyle Edmund have a better career than Tim Henman? (08:44)- Who are the most underrated players in today’s game? (13:41)- Who will finish the year ranked higher, Johanna Konta or Dan Evans? (19:09)- Which junior No.1s never lived up to expectations? (21:38)- Who are the...
2019-04-1545 minThe Tennis PodcastAsk Catherine & David 7 – Does playing doubles help or hinder your singles? Who are the most underrated players? Will Edmund have a better career than Henman?Catherine Whitaker and David Law are back with another Q & A edition of The Tennis Podcast, with this week’s questions chosen by guest editor James Meredith.- Will playing more doubles help or hinder Stefanos Tsitsipas in singles? (01:10)- Will Kyle Edmund have a better career than Tim Henman? (08:44)- Who are the most underrated players in today’s game? (13:41)- Who will finish the year ranked higher, Johanna Konta or Dan Evans? (19:09)- Which junior No.1s never lived up to expectations? (21:38)- Who are the...
2019-04-1545 min
The Tennis PodcastAsk Catherine & David 6 – Can players become over reliant on their coaches? Is dominance good for tennis? Which new rule changes should be trialled?For the next two weeks our listeners will be setting the agenda on The Tennis Podcast as Catherine Whitaker and David Law take part in a couple of Q&A episodes. This week’s questions have been chosen by guest editor Keturah Anderssen-Chivers:· Are players damaging their chances of progressing in Grand Slams by regularly requesting on-court coaching on the WTA Tour? (01:09) · Is it better for the sport to have four outstanding players who dominate, or have a range of players competing more evenly? (14:25)· Is it unfair for a top player to enter 250 events - where...
2019-04-0844 minThe Tennis PodcastAsk Catherine & David 6 – Can players become over reliant on their coaches? Is dominance good for tennis? Which new rule changes should be trialled?For the next two weeks our listeners will be setting the agenda on The Tennis Podcast as Catherine Whitaker and David Law take part in a couple of Q&A episodes. This week’s questions have been chosen by guest editor Keturah Anderssen-Chivers:· Are players damaging their chances of progressing in Grand Slams by regularly requesting on-court coaching on the WTA Tour? (01:09) · Is it better for the sport to have four outstanding players who dominate, or have a range of players competing more evenly? (14:25)· Is it unfair for a top player to enter 250 events - where...
2019-04-0844 min
The Tennis PodcastAsk Catherine & David 5 – How long will Lendl keep coaching Zverev? Should let serves be abolished? What goes into player appearance fee negotiations?Before they left Melbourne to return home following the Australian Open, David Law and Catherine Whitaker recorded another Q&A special edition of The Tennis Podcast, featuring discussion on numerous topical issues within the sport. This one is guest edited by Jim Boyle.- How long will Ivan Lendl maintain patience with Alexander Zverev? (01:25)- Where does Milos Raonic rank in the list of favourites for Wimbledon? (06:45)- Who has more potential – Katie Swan or Katie Boulter? (10:58)- Will La Caja Mágica in Madrid make a good venue for the Dav...
2019-02-0440 minThe Tennis PodcastAsk Catherine & David 5 – How long will Lendl keep coaching Zverev? Should let serves be abolished? What goes into player appearance fee negotiations?Before they left Melbourne to return home following the Australian Open, David Law and Catherine Whitaker recorded another Q&A special edition of The Tennis Podcast, featuring discussion on numerous topical issues within the sport. This one is guest edited by Jim Boyle.- How long will Ivan Lendl maintain patience with Alexander Zverev? (01:25)- Where does Milos Raonic rank in the list of favourites for Wimbledon? (06:45)- Who has more potential – Katie Swan or Katie Boulter? (10:58)- Will La Caja Mágica in Madrid make a good venue for the Dav...
2019-02-0440 min
The Tennis PodcastAustralian Open Day 1 - Murray Rolls Back Years In Glorious Defeat - Perfect Goodbye, Or A Stepping Stone To Wimbledon?We thought we’d seen it all from Andy Murray, but in what could be his final ever match, he left us spellbound once more.On The Tennis Podcast, David Law and Catherine Whitaker discuss one of the most extraordinary opening days in Grand Slam history, as Murray produced a rousing comeback in a match of unrivalled poignancy and significance. It wasn’t quite enough for him to beat Roberto Bautista-Agut, but it provided hours of compelling drama. What were David and Catherine feeling as they watched Murray look like Murray again?They also consider his...
2019-01-1433 minThe Tennis PodcastAustralian Open Day 1 - Murray Rolls Back Years In Glorious Defeat - Perfect Goodbye, Or A Stepping Stone To Wimbledon?We thought we’d seen it all from Andy Murray, but in what could be his final ever match, he left us spellbound once more.On The Tennis Podcast, David Law and Catherine Whitaker discuss one of the most extraordinary opening days in Grand Slam history, as Murray produced a rousing comeback in a match of unrivalled poignancy and significance. It wasn’t quite enough for him to beat Roberto Bautista-Agut, but it provided hours of compelling drama. What were David and Catherine feeling as they watched Murray look like Murray again?They also consider his...
2019-01-1433 min
The Tennis PodcastAndy Murray Announces Impending Retirement - Catherine and David react from MelbourneHours after David Law joined Catherine Whitaker in Melbourne, Andy Murray came into the interview room, choked up with emotion, and revealed that he could no longer play with the pain that he is experiencing while trying to play tennis. He will retire at Wimbledon, if not before.Afterwards, David and Catherine got together, and instead of dissecting the draws, they reacted to the news that so many had feared was coming.They explain what the atmosphere was like in the room, what he said to Catherine in their Eurosport interview, and Catherine describes an...
2019-01-1133 minThe Tennis PodcastAndy Murray Announces Impending Retirement - Catherine and David react from MelbourneHours after David Law joined Catherine Whitaker in Melbourne, Andy Murray came into the interview room, choked up with emotion, and revealed that he could no longer play with the pain that he is experiencing while trying to play tennis. He will retire at Wimbledon, if not before.Afterwards, David and Catherine got together, and instead of dissecting the draws, they reacted to the news that so many had feared was coming.They explain what the atmosphere was like in the room, what he said to Catherine in their Eurosport interview, and Catherine describes an...
2019-01-1133 min
The Tennis PodcastTennis Podcast LIVE - 2018 Awards ShowThe first ever Tennis Podcast LIVE took place in London on Tuesday 11th December at Café Rouge as David and Catherine handed out their awards for the 2018 tennis season in front of an audience of Kickstarter backers and friends of the podcast. It was a special evening, and you can now listen to the full show in podcast form! Who was the player of the year? What was the best match? What was the biggest surprise? Who made the best breakthrough? And what was the worst podcast prediction? David and Catherine dis...
2018-12-131h 23The Tennis PodcastTennis Podcast LIVE - 2018 Awards ShowThe first ever Tennis Podcast LIVE took place in London on Tuesday 11th December at Café Rouge as David and Catherine handed out their awards for the 2018 tennis season in front of an audience of Kickstarter backers and friends of the podcast. It was a special evening, and you can now listen to the full show in podcast form! Who was the player of the year? What was the best match? What was the biggest surprise? Who made the best breakthrough? And what was the worst podcast prediction? David and Catherine dis...
2018-12-131h 23
The Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 12 - Kerber Beats Serena But Both Are The Story; Djokovic Is Back After Edging All-Time Classic With NadalWith Royalty in attendance - the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex - Angelique Kerber defeated Serena Williams to win the Wimbledon title, and Novak Djokovic overcame Rafael Nadal in an all-time classic to reach the men’s final.Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker was joined by Charlie Eccleshare of the Telegraph, and later David Law, to review the day.Why was Kerber such a comfortable winner over Williams? How will the final be reported in the pages of the Telegraph? And what next for both players?Where does Djokovic vs. Nadal stand in...
2018-07-1440 minThe Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 12 - Kerber Beats Serena But Both Are The Story; Djokovic Is Back After Edging All-Time Classic With NadalWith Royalty in attendance - the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex - Angelique Kerber defeated Serena Williams to win the Wimbledon title, and Novak Djokovic overcame Rafael Nadal in an all-time classic to reach the men’s final.Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker was joined by Charlie Eccleshare of the Telegraph, and later David Law, to review the day.Why was Kerber such a comfortable winner over Williams? How will the final be reported in the pages of the Telegraph? And what next for both players?Where does Djokovic vs. Nadal stand in...
2018-07-1440 min
The Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 11 - Djokovic, Nadal Held Overnight After Classic; Anderson Outlasts Isner, Reaches Final And Asks For Rule Change; Serena vs. Kerber PreviewA memorable, bizarre, pulsating day at Wimbledon ended with Kevin Anderson in the men’s singles final after a 6 hour 36 minute epic, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal needing to come back out to continue battle on Saturday with Djokovic ahead 2 sets to 1, and a women’s final likely to be delayed as a result. In total darkness after the 11pm curfew had brought play to a halt, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Simon Briggs got together to review matters.Is it time for a final set tie-break to be brought in at all the G...
2018-07-1434 minThe Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 11 - Djokovic, Nadal Held Overnight After Classic; Anderson Outlasts Isner, Reaches Final And Asks For Rule Change; Serena vs. Kerber PreviewA memorable, bizarre, pulsating day at Wimbledon ended with Kevin Anderson in the men’s singles final after a 6 hour 36 minute epic, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal needing to come back out to continue battle on Saturday with Djokovic ahead 2 sets to 1, and a women’s final likely to be delayed as a result. In total darkness after the 11pm curfew had brought play to a halt, Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Simon Briggs got together to review matters.Is it time for a final set tie-break to be brought in at all the G...
2018-07-1434 min
The Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 10 - Mary Carillo! Serena Returns To Rightful Place; Faces Kerber In 2016 Repeat; Djokovic or Nadal?After two one-sided women’s semifinals at Wimbledon, the prospect of a Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber final is mouthwatering, and who better to talk about it, and everything else, than Mary Carillo.The Tennis Podcast’s favourite guest joins Catherine Whitaker and David Law on the broadcast roof to cover matches galore, look ahead to Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal, and tell us an anecdote involving Roger Federer’s kids!The Tennis Podcast is produced daily throughout Wimbledon, presented by David Law and Catherine Whitaker.It is produced in associa...
2018-07-1241 minThe Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 10 - Mary Carillo! Serena Returns To Rightful Place; Faces Kerber In 2016 Repeat; Djokovic or Nadal?After two one-sided women’s semifinals at Wimbledon, the prospect of a Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber final is mouthwatering, and who better to talk about it, and everything else, than Mary Carillo.The Tennis Podcast’s favourite guest joins Catherine Whitaker and David Law on the broadcast roof to cover matches galore, look ahead to Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal, and tell us an anecdote involving Roger Federer’s kids!The Tennis Podcast is produced daily throughout Wimbledon, presented by David Law and Catherine Whitaker.It is produced in associa...
2018-07-1241 min
The Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 2 - Kvitova Falls; Nadal Cruises; Konta, Edmund Move OnThe second day of the Wimbledon Championships saw popular pick for the title - Petra Kvitova go spinning out at the first round stage.Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker and David Law got together to talk about what happened to the Czech, what they thought of the performances of Rafael Nadal, Johanna Konta and Kyle Edmund, and what constitutes an ‘introvert’.The Tennis Podcast will be daily throughout Wimbledon, presented by David Law and Catherine Whitaker.It is produced in associated with Telegraph Sport and sponsored by Amazon Prime Video, the new home...
2018-07-0330 minThe Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 2 - Kvitova Falls; Nadal Cruises; Konta, Edmund Move OnThe second day of the Wimbledon Championships saw popular pick for the title - Petra Kvitova go spinning out at the first round stage.Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker and David Law got together to talk about what happened to the Czech, what they thought of the performances of Rafael Nadal, Johanna Konta and Kyle Edmund, and what constitutes an ‘introvert’.The Tennis Podcast will be daily throughout Wimbledon, presented by David Law and Catherine Whitaker.It is produced in associated with Telegraph Sport and sponsored by Amazon Prime Video, the new home...
2018-07-0330 min
The Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 1 - Serena’s Return; Stan The Man Is Back! Sloane Slumps; Federer’s Sartorial StatementOn the day that Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon for the first time in a couple of years and won her first round, Stan Wawrinka scored the biggest win of his career since returning from knee surgery.Wawrinka overcame Grigor Dimitrov in exhilarating fashion on Centre Court, commentated on for BBC 5 Live by David Law. Afterwards, he and Catherine Whitaker met up to mull over the day’s action, including a shocking loss for Sloane Stephens, they talk about the clothing label change of Roger Federer, and find out what Catherine made of Venus Williams and Ka...
2018-07-0330 minThe Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 1 - Serena’s Return; Stan The Man Is Back! Sloane Slumps; Federer’s Sartorial StatementOn the day that Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon for the first time in a couple of years and won her first round, Stan Wawrinka scored the biggest win of his career since returning from knee surgery.Wawrinka overcame Grigor Dimitrov in exhilarating fashion on Centre Court, commentated on for BBC 5 Live by David Law. Afterwards, he and Catherine Whitaker met up to mull over the day’s action, including a shocking loss for Sloane Stephens, they talk about the clothing label change of Roger Federer, and find out what Catherine made of Venus Williams and Ka...
2018-07-0330 min
The Tennis PodcastQueen’s Day 4 - Jason Isaacs, Novak Djokovic and Catherine and David back togetherNot every celebrity tennis fan could hold court on the Tennis Podcast, but not everyone celebrity fan is Jason Isaacs from Harry Potter fame.Isaacs comes straight from watching Nick Kyrgios edge Kyle Edmund in the second round to join David Law in the players lounge at the Fever-Tree Championships at The Queen’s Club. What does someone known for being one of the great character actors make of a character like Kyrgios? Later, Novak Djokovic overcame Grigor Dimitrov comfortably, and afterwards spoke to Gigi Salmon about his form, fitness and...
2018-06-2236 minThe Tennis PodcastQueen’s Day 4 - Jason Isaacs, Novak Djokovic and Catherine and David back togetherNot every celebrity tennis fan could hold court on the Tennis Podcast, but not everyone celebrity fan is Jason Isaacs from Harry Potter fame.Isaacs comes straight from watching Nick Kyrgios edge Kyle Edmund in the second round to join David Law in the players lounge at the Fever-Tree Championships at The Queen’s Club. What does someone known for being one of the great character actors make of a character like Kyrgios? Later, Novak Djokovic overcame Grigor Dimitrov comfortably, and afterwards spoke to Gigi Salmon about his form, fitness and...
2018-06-2236 min
The Tennis PodcastQueen’s Day 3 - Meet Frances Tiafoe; Hewitt Rolls Back The Years; Querrey overcomes WawrinkaQueen’s Day 3 - Meet Frances Tiafoe; Hewitt Rolls Back The Years; Querrey overcomes WawrinkaHello and welcome to take 2 of Wednesday’s Tennis Podcast from the Fever-Tree Championships.Take 1 was an award-winning edition featuring Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon. That one didn’t record…Take 2 features David Law and Queen’s Tournament Director Stephen Farrow having a beer after work in Stephen’s office, and looking back on a day in which Lleyton Hewitt and Nick Kyrgios won their doubles match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut. Before that...
2018-06-2131 minThe Tennis PodcastQueen’s Day 3 - Meet Frances Tiafoe; Hewitt Rolls Back The Years; Querrey overcomes WawrinkaQueen’s Day 3 - Meet Frances Tiafoe; Hewitt Rolls Back The Years; Querrey overcomes WawrinkaHello and welcome to take 2 of Wednesday’s Tennis Podcast from the Fever-Tree Championships.Take 1 was an award-winning edition featuring Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon. That one didn’t record…Take 2 features David Law and Queen’s Tournament Director Stephen Farrow having a beer after work in Stephen’s office, and looking back on a day in which Lleyton Hewitt and Nick Kyrgios won their doubles match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut. Before that...
2018-06-2131 min
The Tennis PodcastQueen’s Day 2 - Murray Edged But Encouraged; Kyrgios Copes; Stan The Gift-BuyerThree hundred and forty one day days had passed since Andy Murray last took to a competitive match court, and few people would have expected him to play as well as he did at the Fever-Tree Championships on Tuesday. The five-time champion fought, scrapped and dragged himself to within each of the finish-line, but Kyrgios found a way through in the end. Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon convened next to a covered Centre Court to assess how Murray looked, and whether Kyrgios should be doing more at this stage of his career.T...
2018-06-2032 minThe Tennis PodcastQueen’s Day 2 - Murray Edged But Encouraged; Kyrgios Copes; Stan The Gift-BuyerThree hundred and forty one day days had passed since Andy Murray last took to a competitive match court, and few people would have expected him to play as well as he did at the Fever-Tree Championships on Tuesday. The five-time champion fought, scrapped and dragged himself to within each of the finish-line, but Kyrgios found a way through in the end. Afterwards, Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon convened next to a covered Centre Court to assess how Murray looked, and whether Kyrgios should be doing more at this stage of his career.T...
2018-06-2032 min
The Tennis PodcastQueen's Day 1 - Nick Kyrgios On Andy Murray; Dimitrov's Royal Meeting; Dan Evans Speaks At LastDay one of the Fever-Tree Championships at The Queen’s Club saw some cracking tennis, no big shocks, and the arrival of Nick Kyrgios.Ahead of Kyrgios vs. Andy Murray, Catherine Whitaker spoke to the Australian to find out how he’s feeling, where his game and health are at, and how he planned to get a first win over a man he freely admits is ‘a mate’.We also hear from Dan Evans on his return to the game after suspension, and Grigor Dimitrov tells Gigi Salmon about his visit to see the Duke of Cambr...
2018-06-1832 minThe Tennis PodcastQueen's Day 1 - Nick Kyrgios On Andy Murray; Dimitrov's Royal Meeting; Dan Evans Speaks At LastDay one of the Fever-Tree Championships at The Queen’s Club saw some cracking tennis, no big shocks, and the arrival of Nick Kyrgios.Ahead of Kyrgios vs. Andy Murray, Catherine Whitaker spoke to the Australian to find out how he’s feeling, where his game and health are at, and how he planned to get a first win over a man he freely admits is ‘a mate’.We also hear from Dan Evans on his return to the game after suspension, and Grigor Dimitrov tells Gigi Salmon about his visit to see the Duke of Cambr...
2018-06-1832 min
The Tennis PodcastAndy Murray and Novak Djokovic on their turmoil without tennis, and desire to returnAndy Murray is back! After almost a year side-lined by injury, he will make his competitive return at The Queen’s Club against Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday.In the first of daily podcasts from the Fever-Tree Championships, Murray’s last-minute decision to play dominates discussion.In an incredibly honest interview, Murray opens up to Catherine about his difficult year and his prospects for the future. How has his relationships with the sport changed? How low did he feel during the long months of rehab? What unfinished business does he have left in the sport?He...
2018-06-1731 minThe Tennis PodcastAndy Murray and Novak Djokovic on their turmoil without tennis, and desire to returnAndy Murray is back! After almost a year side-lined by injury, he will make his competitive return at The Queen’s Club against Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday.In the first of daily podcasts from the Fever-Tree Championships, Murray’s last-minute decision to play dominates discussion.In an incredibly honest interview, Murray opens up to Catherine about his difficult year and his prospects for the future. How has his relationships with the sport changed? How low did he feel during the long months of rehab? What unfinished business does he have left in the sport?He...
2018-06-1731 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 14 - Simona Halep – Grand Slam Champion At Last; Can Thiem Topple Nadal?Simona Halep is a Grand Slam champion at last.Having lost her previous three finals, Halep finally ended her drought by battling past Sloane Stephens in a captivating contest at Roland Garros. On the Tennis Podcast, Catherine and David pay tribute to her resilience.Trailing by a set and a break to Stephens, who was looking close to unbeatable, it felt like Halep would fall short once again. So how did she turn it around? Did the quality of Stephens' tennis actually help Halep to play more aggressively? Catherine says that Halep had...
2018-06-0928 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 14 - Simona Halep – Grand Slam Champion At Last; Can Thiem Topple Nadal?Simona Halep is a Grand Slam champion at last.Having lost her previous three finals, Halep finally ended her drought by battling past Sloane Stephens in a captivating contest at Roland Garros. On the Tennis Podcast, Catherine and David pay tribute to her resilience.Trailing by a set and a break to Stephens, who was looking close to unbeatable, it felt like Halep would fall short once again. So how did she turn it around? Did the quality of Stephens' tennis actually help Halep to play more aggressively? Catherine says that Halep had...
2018-06-0928 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 13 – Special Guest – Mary Carillo Is Back To Preview Halep vs. Stephens; Nadal And Thiem Set Up Final Showdown.The one and only Mary Carillo is back! After debuting on The Tennis Podcast at last year’s US Open, Carillo is at her storytelling best as she joins Catherine from Roland Garros to preview Satuday’s women’s final between Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens. Carillo is the first to admit that this year’s French Open hasn’t caught fire. But that doesn’t dampen her enthusiasm for the women’s final. Will it live up to expectations? Find out why Carillo’s nerves are jangling for Halep, how she’s got to...
2018-06-0838 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 13 – Special Guest – Mary Carillo Is Back To Preview Halep vs. Stephens; Nadal And Thiem Set Up Final Showdown.The one and only Mary Carillo is back! After debuting on The Tennis Podcast at last year’s US Open, Carillo is at her storytelling best as she joins Catherine from Roland Garros to preview Satuday’s women’s final between Simona Halep and Sloane Stephens. Carillo is the first to admit that this year’s French Open hasn’t caught fire. But that doesn’t dampen her enthusiasm for the women’s final. Will it live up to expectations? Find out why Carillo’s nerves are jangling for Halep, how she’s got to...
2018-06-0838 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 12 - Halep vs. Stephens: A Final Clash Of Brilliant Players & Different Personalities; How Much Is Nadal Feeling The Pressure?; Weather Crucial As Weekend Approaches.Simona Halep has lost all three of her Grand Slam finals. Will she make it fourth time lucky on Saturday at Roland Garros when she faces Sloane Stephens?On the Tennis Podcast, Catherine and David discuss how both players got there, marvelling at the way in which they handled their big-hitting opponents with relative ease in Thursday’s semi-finals. Halep put up an impenetrable wall to defeat Garbiñe Muguruza in surprisingly straightforward fashion. Why was it not the blockbuster we were expecting? Stephens, meanwhile, continued her serene dominance over Mad...
2018-06-0831 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 12 - Halep vs. Stephens: A Final Clash Of Brilliant Players & Different Personalities; How Much Is Nadal Feeling The Pressure?; Weather Crucial As Weekend Approaches.Simona Halep has lost all three of her Grand Slam finals. Will she make it fourth time lucky on Saturday at Roland Garros when she faces Sloane Stephens?On the Tennis Podcast, Catherine and David discuss how both players got there, marvelling at the way in which they handled their big-hitting opponents with relative ease in Thursday’s semi-finals. Halep put up an impenetrable wall to defeat Garbiñe Muguruza in surprisingly straightforward fashion. Why was it not the blockbuster we were expecting? Stephens, meanwhile, continued her serene dominance over Mad...
2018-06-0831 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 11 – Halep & Muguruza Set Up Semi-Final With No.1 Ranking On The Line; Schwartzman Shines Before Rain Saves NadalDavid and Catherine convene on The Tennis Podcast to discuss another rain-hit day at Roland Garros.Before play was suspended prematurely, a huge upset was brewing on Court Philippe Chatrier when the free-swinging Diego Schwartzman took the first set against Rafael Nadal.That’s right. Nadal lost a set. On clay. At Roland Garros. It ended his streak of 38 consecutive sets won on the Parisian clay. Schwartzman also led by a break in the second set and David and Catherine are full of praise for his aggressive game-plan.Nadal eventually sw...
2018-06-0727 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 11 – Halep & Muguruza Set Up Semi-Final With No.1 Ranking On The Line; Schwartzman Shines Before Rain Saves NadalDavid and Catherine convene on The Tennis Podcast to discuss another rain-hit day at Roland Garros.Before play was suspended prematurely, a huge upset was brewing on Court Philippe Chatrier when the free-swinging Diego Schwartzman took the first set against Rafael Nadal.That’s right. Nadal lost a set. On clay. At Roland Garros. It ended his streak of 38 consecutive sets won on the Parisian clay. Schwartzman also led by a break in the second set and David and Catherine are full of praise for his aggressive game-plan.Nadal eventually sw...
2018-06-0727 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 10 – Marco Cecchinato In Dreamland; Live Reaction To Djokovic’s Downbeat Press Conference, Keys & Stephens Set Up Semi-Final Clash; Murray Progress UpdateThe match of the tournament came a day later than expected at Roland Garros.Just 24 hours after the Serena-Sharapova non-event, World No.72 Marco Cecchinato stunned Novak Djokovic in an exhilarating encounter, and one that will be remembered for a pulsating fourth-set tiebreak that transfixed everyone watching.Catherine Whitaker is joined on The Tennis Podcast by The Telegraph’s tennis correspondent Simon Briggs in the immediate aftermath. Speaking from inside the press centre at Roland Garros, they try to make sense of what happened.First of all, there’s plenty of prai...
2018-06-0525 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 10 – Marco Cecchinato In Dreamland; Live Reaction To Djokovic’s Downbeat Press Conference, Keys & Stephens Set Up Semi-Final Clash; Murray Progress UpdateThe match of the tournament came a day later than expected at Roland Garros.Just 24 hours after the Serena-Sharapova non-event, World No.72 Marco Cecchinato stunned Novak Djokovic in an exhilarating encounter, and one that will be remembered for a pulsating fourth-set tiebreak that transfixed everyone watching.Catherine Whitaker is joined on The Tennis Podcast by The Telegraph’s tennis correspondent Simon Briggs in the immediate aftermath. Speaking from inside the press centre at Roland Garros, they try to make sense of what happened.First of all, there’s plenty of prai...
2018-06-0525 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 8 – Christopher Clarey Previews Serena vs Sharapova Showdown; Is Sascha Zverev Running Out Of Lives?; Bad Light Stops Play In Bizarre FashionCancel your plans, Serena vs Sharapova is happening. After days of speculation, Catherine and David are giddy with excitement on the latest Tennis Podcast. But will the match live up to expectations? To preview a showdown of such magnitude, Catherine speaks to the perfect guest – esteemed New York Times writer Christopher Clarey. He’s the man who first described this match-up as an ‘un-rivalry’, but does he think Sharapova is primed to score her first victory against Serena since 2004? Clarey also gives his take on why Serena has historically had such a h...
2018-06-0433 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 8 – Christopher Clarey Previews Serena vs Sharapova Showdown; Is Sascha Zverev Running Out Of Lives?; Bad Light Stops Play In Bizarre FashionCancel your plans, Serena vs Sharapova is happening. After days of speculation, Catherine and David are giddy with excitement on the latest Tennis Podcast. But will the match live up to expectations? To preview a showdown of such magnitude, Catherine speaks to the perfect guest – esteemed New York Times writer Christopher Clarey. He’s the man who first described this match-up as an ‘un-rivalry’, but does he think Sharapova is primed to score her first victory against Serena since 2004? Clarey also gives his take on why Serena has historically had such a h...
2018-06-0433 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 7 – Fognini Beats Edmund in Five-Set Ordeal; Nadal Dominates Gasquet; Scheduling Controversy; Awesome Sharapova Thrashes PliskovaKyle Edmund is out of the French Open. His five-set loss to Fabio Fognini brought an end to the British challenge at Roland Garros for another year. David and Catherine assemble on The Tennis Podcast to talk about it.Edmund vs. Fognini had looked thrilling on paper, but it ultimately failed to catch fire. Why was it such an ordeal? Why was Edmund unable to nullify the Fognini threat? And how much of a missed opportunity was this for the British No.1?Meanwhile, there was a familiar feeling on Court Philippe Chatrier as...
2018-06-0229 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 7 – Fognini Beats Edmund in Five-Set Ordeal; Nadal Dominates Gasquet; Scheduling Controversy; Awesome Sharapova Thrashes PliskovaKyle Edmund is out of the French Open. His five-set loss to Fabio Fognini brought an end to the British challenge at Roland Garros for another year. David and Catherine assemble on The Tennis Podcast to talk about it.Edmund vs. Fognini had looked thrilling on paper, but it ultimately failed to catch fire. Why was it such an ordeal? Why was Edmund unable to nullify the Fognini threat? And how much of a missed opportunity was this for the British No.1?Meanwhile, there was a familiar feeling on Court Philippe Chatrier as...
2018-06-0229 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 6 – Svitolina Slips Up Again; Zverev Hangs On; The Compelling Case Of Novak Djokovic; Edmund vs Fognini PreviewDavid and Catherine are back together on The Tennis Podcast to discuss yet another intriguing day at Roland Garros.The biggest story is the defeat of Elina Svitolina. The No.4 seed was among the favourites for the title, but once again she failed to transfer her fantastic tour form to a Grand Slam. Why does this keep happening?Svitolina was beaten by the unheralded Mihaela Buzărnescu of Romania whose remarkable ranking rise – from outside the Top-400 to inside the Top-40 in the space of twelve months – is lauded.Much like...
2018-06-0127 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 6 – Svitolina Slips Up Again; Zverev Hangs On; The Compelling Case Of Novak Djokovic; Edmund vs Fognini PreviewDavid and Catherine are back together on The Tennis Podcast to discuss yet another intriguing day at Roland Garros.The biggest story is the defeat of Elina Svitolina. The No.4 seed was among the favourites for the title, but once again she failed to transfer her fantastic tour form to a Grand Slam. Why does this keep happening?Svitolina was beaten by the unheralded Mihaela Buzărnescu of Romania whose remarkable ranking rise – from outside the Top-400 to inside the Top-40 in the space of twelve months – is lauded.Much like...
2018-06-0127 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 4 – Zverev Makes Significant Step; Dimitrov & Nishikori Survive Scares; Who Is The Favourite For The Women’s Title?It was an action-packed Wednesday at Roland Garros, with thrilling matches everywhere you looked. On the Tennis Podcast, David and Catherine begin by assessing the comeback victories of Sascha Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov and Kei Nishikori. In particular, was Zverev’s win today a significant step in his bid to end his Grand Slam curse? David thinks it might be. And Catherine explains how Zverev has been showing off his lighter side while speaking to the media.Elsewhere, what caused Jared Donaldson to hit an underarm serve against Dimitrov? And what on earth is...
2018-05-3029 minThe Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 4 – Zverev Makes Significant Step; Dimitrov & Nishikori Survive Scares; Who Is The Favourite For The Women’s Title?It was an action-packed Wednesday at Roland Garros, with thrilling matches everywhere you looked. On the Tennis Podcast, David and Catherine begin by assessing the comeback victories of Sascha Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov and Kei Nishikori. In particular, was Zverev’s win today a significant step in his bid to end his Grand Slam curse? David thinks it might be. And Catherine explains how Zverev has been showing off his lighter side while speaking to the media.Elsewhere, what caused Jared Donaldson to hit an underarm serve against Dimitrov? And what on earth is...
2018-05-3029 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 1 - Defending Champion Ostapenko Out; Konta's Woes Continue; Does a Sunday Start Work?As The Tennis Podcast turned six-years-old, Catherine & David celebrated by discussing the opening day of action at Roland Garros.But there was no cause for Johanna Konta to celebrate. The British No.1 lost in the first round at the French Open for the fourth consecutive year, beaten by Yulia Putintseva. Catherine gives us the lowdown on the talking points from Konta’s post-match press conference, which at one stage turned a little more feisty than usual. With these disappointing losses beginning to stack up for Konta, how concerned should we all be about her form?
2018-05-2726 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Preview - Catherine Courtside With Serena Williams; Draw Dissection; And What On Earth Is Dominic Thiem Doing?As the French Open prepares to get underway at Roland Garros in Paris, Catherine Whitaker sits courtside as Serena Williams goes through her preparation for the year’s second Grand Slam tournament.What did Simona Halep and Jelena Ostapenko have to say ahead of Roland Garros? Catherine has been talking to them.Who is scheduled to meet Rafael Nadal as he tries to win his 11th French Open title? Catherine and David look at his likely route.And what on earth is Dominic Thiem doing playing and winning the Lyon tournament the day be...
2018-05-2630 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 8 - Del Potro Comeback The Stuff Of Legend; Federer Next in 2009 Rematch; Nadal, Pliskova CruiseJuan Martin del Potro produced one of the most extraordinary comebacks the US Open has ever seen on Monday night, and The Tennis Podcast team were there to witness it.Presenters Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live) looked back on the match which saw the Argentine go two sets to love behind after winning only three games, nearly retiring because of a virus, saving two match points, and then coming all the way back to win in the most pulsating manner imaginable. Del Potro will now face Federer in a rematch of...
2017-09-0533 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 6 - Big Names Survive; Fognini’s Disgrace; Worst Handshake Ever?In what has otherwise become known as the Upset Open, the big names just about avoided defeat on Saturday, but The Tennis Podcast team had plenty to get their teeth into.How close did World No.1 Karolina Pliskova come to going out? Is her arm injury going to be a deciding factor in how far she goes?Much of the conversation in New York on Saturday centred around the behaviour of Fabio Fognini. The Italian had already been fined $24,000 by organisers after verbally abusing umpire Louise Engzell during his singles match, but word came through...
2017-09-0332 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 5 - Lopez: ‘This Could Be The last Time I Face Federer’; Edmund unlucky as Shapovalov moves on; Muguruza, Venus, Sharapova Cruise;Feliciano Lopez, like Mikhail Youzhny in the previous round, is one year younger than 36-year-old Roger Federer, and is also yet to beat the great man. He hopes, he tells The Tennis Podcast’s Catherine Whitaker on today’s show, that their 13th match will be the one where his luck changes.Denis Shapovalov is quickly becoming one of the main stories of the US Open in 2017, and The Tennis Podcast team can’t get enough of him.His progress was aided by the retirement mid-match of Kyle Edmund, but it also felt a...
2017-09-0240 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 4 - Federer Survives; Youzhny Heartache; Toni Nadal and Carlos Moya Talk Rafa; Wilander Hails ‘Exciting’ ShapovalovThe US Open still holds out hope of a first meeting between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in New York, but as the Tennis Podcast team were reminded on Day 4, that clash is still some distance away.Both Federer and Nadal scraped into the third round, Federer winning a second successive five-set match against a man he had previously held a 16-0 record against, while Nadal toiled for three hours before quelling the challenge of Taro Daniel in four sets.What do Nadal’s uncle Toni and coach Carlos Moya think of the form of th...
2017-09-0137 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 3 - Edmund, Shapovalov On US Open Collision Course; Zverev Comes Up Short In Slams AgainThe Tennis Podcast team had their work cut out to sum up an extraordinary day in which 87 singles matches were played to catch up after the rain on Day 3, but Catherine Whitaker and David Law have done exactly that in their latest daily show from the US Open in New York. Kyle Edmund overcame American Steve Johnson in straight sets and now faces 18-year-old Denis Shapovalov in the 3rd round. That match will take place in the bottom half of the draw - which is increasingly looking like a land of opportunity with the loss of...
2017-08-3131 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 2 - Kerber’s Reign Over; Meet Her Conqueror, Naomi Osaka; Federer Through, Just; Rain Ruins The RestThe weather wrecked the vast majority of the scheduled matches at the US Open on Tuesday, but the roof on Arthur Ashe stadium enabled Japanese player Naomi Osaka to trounce defending champion Angelique Kerber, and Roger Federer to squeeze through in five against Francis Tiafoe.The Tennis Podcast team dodged the showers to reflect on a miserable 12 months for Kerber in which the role of World No.1 and defending Grand Slam champion has not always sat well.We meet her conqueror, 19-year-old Japanese player Naomi Osaka in an interview conducted by presenter David Law for...
2017-08-3035 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 1 - Sharapova Back With A Bang; Konta Crashes OutDay one of the US Open was dominated by the women’s draw, with the big upset of British No.1 Johanna Konta and the stunning win of Maria Sharapova over Simona Halep.After a long, breathless day, the Tennis Podcast team of David Law (BBC 5 Live), Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and Simon Briggs (Telegraph tennis correspondent) got together to look back on it all.Did Sharapova surpass expectations, or was Halep disappointing? Will the Romanian ever actually reach World No.1 having come within touching distance on so many occasions? And can Sharapova back up this win by...
2017-08-2931 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Preview - Murray Withdrawal Reaction; Injuries - Does Something Need To Change? Draw Preview, PredictionsA day before the US Open gets underway, and a day after Andy Murray announced his withdrawal, Tennis Podcast presenters Catherine Whitaker and David Law convened at Flushing Meadows to preview the year’s Grand Slam tournament.Was Murray right to make the call to withdraw? Should he have done so earlier? And should that be it for the year?Why are so many top players getting injured - all of last year’s Top 5 men? Is it coincidence or the sign of a more significant problem? And does tennis need to change radically as a result?
2017-08-2744 min
The Tennis PodcastMontreal/Toronto - Are Alexander Zverev and Elina Svitolina US Open Favourites? How Bad Is Roger Federer’s Injury? The Big Nick Kyrgios ArgumentAnother week and another piece of evidence that both Alexander Zverev and Elina Svitolina are the real deal in tennis terms.Both Zverev and Svitolina won their fifth titles of 2017 in Montreal and Toronto respectively, and with the US Open just around the corner, the Tennis Podcast team are wondering whether they might reproduce those wins in the Big Apple?Zverev saw off Roger Federer in straight sets, inflicting only the third defeat of the year on the 19-time Grand Slam champion. But as well as Zverev played in his 6-3, 6-4 win, the talk...
2017-08-141h 06
The Tennis PodcastWimbledon Day 7 - Manic Monday: Huge Nadal Upset, Kerber No.1 Ranking Gone, British History Made, Djokovic DelayedManic Monday lived up to its name in every sense, with a massive upset, British history made, the World No.1 in the women’s game going out, and a will-they, won’t-they saga about moving Novak Djokovic on to Centre Court late at night. Afterwards, Telegraph tennis correspondent Simon Briggs joined Tennis Podcast presenters Catherine Whitaker and David Law, who are part of the BBC 5 Live team at Wimbledon, to review the day.What a story with Gilles Muller beating Rafael Nadal 15-13 in the 5th set. Did Muller win it, or Nadal lost it?
2017-07-1140 min
The Tennis PodcastWimbledon Preview - ‘The Big Four Are Still The Four To Beat’ - Roger FedererAndy Murray has a sore hip, Novak Djokovic isn’t in the form of 12-18 months ago, Rafael Nadal hasn’t reached the Wimbledon quarters for six years and Roger Federer is closer to 40 years of age than 30. But according to Federer, on the pre-Wimbledon edition of The Tennis Podcast, the Big Four are still the players to beat in the men’s draw. “Andy, Rafa and Novak are the clear favourites to me,” Federer told podcast host Catherine Whitaker. “Andy is the champion and Rafa is coming off an unbelievable run at the French Open. He comes wit...
2017-07-0243 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 9 - 'Agassi/Djokovic won't last' - Goran Ivanisevic; Andy Murray on his 'night and day' improvement; Quarterfinals previewed‘Night and day’ said Andy Murray to Catherine Whitaker on Eurosport, when comparing his form before the French Open to the tennis he displayed in reaching the quarterfinals on Monday.That interview, reproduced here on The Tennis Podcast, gives an insight into his growing confidence, self belief, and relaxed state of mind. What does he expect to happen against Kei Nishikori in the next round? What do he and Ivan Lendl talk about in the locker room after matches? And is his daughter Sophia showing any signs of interest in tennis yet? He answers them all, with a tw...
2017-06-0653 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 7 - Murray Shows No.1 Quality In Del Potro Win; Edmund Ousted in 5; Special Guest - Mats WilanderAs the French Open enters week two, Andy Murray has started to look like the World No.1 for the first time this year, according to the Telegraph's Tennis Podcast team.Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and the Telegraph's Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs met up after Murray's straight sets defeat of Juan Martin del Potro to dissect his win, including a mind-boggling 85 minute first set.We hear from Murray, talking to Whitaker on Eurosport straight after the match, and Briggs proudly airs his down-the-line-drop-shot theory again, which was backed up throughout the contest.They discuss Kyle...
2017-06-0346 min
The Tennis PodcastFrench Open Day 1 - Kvitova 'Wins French Open' On Opening Day; Kerber Out; Evans ToilsThe Tennis Podcast - Kvitova ‘Wins French Open’ On Opening DayIt was only the first day, but it already felt as though Petra Kvitova had won the French Open.Six months after being subjected to a terrifying knife attack in her own home, Kvitova returned to the court and won her first match at Roland Garros. Simon Briggs, the Telegraph’s Tennis Correspondent, appears on the latest Tennis Podcast and says that she was unquestionably the story of the opening day of the tournament. That’s on a day when the World No...
2017-05-2828 min
The Tennis PodcastUS Open Day 13 - Kerber Wins US Open In Classic; Jamie Murray/Bruno Soares Doubles Champions; Catherine/David Wage War With New York Bus DriverEight months ago, Angelique Kerber was match point down in the first round of the Australian Open. Eight months on, having saved that match point, she is the Australian Open and US Open champion, the World No.1, a Wimbledon runner-up, and an Olympic silver-medalist. After a classic 3-set tussle between Kerber and Karolina Pliskova, the Tennis Podcast’s team of Eurosport presenter Catherine Whitaker, BBC Radio 5 Live commentator David Law and Telegraph tennis correspondent Simon Briggs caught up to review it all while racing for the bus back to Manhattan. How has Kerber gone from so...
2016-09-1122 min
The Tennis PodcastToronto - Djokovic 'Slump' Over: A Catherine Whitaker Monologue With Special Guest StarsAfter Novak Djokovic wins an amazing 30th ATP Masters 1000 title, Catherine Whitaker - unaccompanied by David Law - talks us through an interesting week in Toronto which ended on a familiar note. As well as hearing from both finalists, we also hear from Stan Wawrinka on the shock news that Roger Federer will take no further part in the 2016 season, and from the man of the moment in Canada, 17 year-old Denis Shapovalov.
2016-08-0129 min
The Tennis PodcastQueen's Day 6 - Simon Briggs Joins Catherine & Gigi to Preview Murray vs Raonic & Lendl vs McEnroeFollowing the semi final victories of Andy Murray and Milos Raonic, Telegraph Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs joins Catherine Whitaker and Gigi Salmon to look ahead to the pair's first ever grass court meeting in the final of the 2016 Aegon Championships. Not only will we see Murray bidding for a record breaking fifth Queen's title and Raonic bidding for a precious first, but we'll also see Ivan Lendl vs John McEnroe in the coach's box for the very first time. The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with The Telegraph.
2016-06-1827 min
The Tennis PodcastAndy Murray On Fatherhood, 10 Years At The Top, And Plans To Play Into His Mid-30'sAndy Murray On Fatherhood, 10 Years At The Top, And Plans To Play Into His Mid-30's
Andy Murray has just become a father, celebrated ten years since his first ATP title, and now returns to work to start the defence of the Davis Cup, which Britain won in November.
In an exclusive interview, Murray talks to Catherine Whitaker on the Tennis Podcast about his relief at arriving home from Australia in time for the birth of his daughter, Sophia, his hour on the phone with coach and fellow new-parent Amelie Mauresmo, and his m...
2016-03-0144 min