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Fantastic TennisThe WTA 90’s w/ Kimberly Po & Mariaan De SwardtWe continue our #Fantastic50 series this week and not only celebrate the 50th year of WTA tennis, but also a decade in which the hair was big, the clothes were bigger and the teenage phenoms were a plenty....the WTA 90's. We're joined this week by two grand slam champions who each enjoyed stellar careers on the WTA Tour. Former world #14 and Wimbledon champion, Kimberly Po from the United States as well as 2x grand slam mixed doubles champion, South Africa's Mariaan De Swardt join the show this week to play some 90's tennis trivia and reminisce about one of...2023-07-251h 03
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Alexandra StevensonIt’s Wimbledon 2023 time! Not only do we get to discuss the lead-up grass court events this week, but we also try our very best to predict what is sure to be an “anything goes” type of tournament at the 3rd grand slam of the season. Fans know that headlines write themselves each year at Wimbledon and what better guest to have this week than a player who was the absolute talk of the 1999 Championships, where as a qualifier, she stormed through the draw and onto Center Court. Wimbledon semifinalist & former WTA world #18 Alexandra Stevenson joins the show this week t...2023-06-301h 35
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Dayana YastremskaThis week, we take a closer look at a career and a player that has had to deal with numerous stressful situations that most of us can't even imagine. WTA former world #21, from the Ukraine, Dayana Yastremska joins Fantastic Tennis this week and shares her thoughts on her life and career over the past few tough seasons on tour. From a war in her very own backyard, to overcoming doping allegations, to losing her grandfather, this 23 year old feels like she's already lived several lives and she sets the record straight about those dark moments in 2020 that almost cost...2023-06-061h 15
Fantastic Tennis50 Years Of Fantastic WTA Comebacks (ft. Meike Babel & Alex Abad-Santos)As we celebrate 50 years of amazing WTA tennis, this week we take a closer look at all the fantastic WTA comebacks that we’ve loved so much over the years. We’re joined this week by former top 30 WTA player, Meike Babel and Senior Correspondent for Vox.com, Alex Abad-Santos, as we talk about all the great WTA comebacks in history, Capriati, Serena, Venus, Azarenka, Lindsay, Monica, Kvitova…(so many!) Join us for a fun episode as we take a closer look at the art of the WTA comeback.
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Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....The Comeback of Barbora StrycovaIt's been over two years since we've seen this former doubles world #1 and Wimbledon doubles champion on court, but the wait is over! This week, we chat with the always magnetic Czech WTA superstar, Barbora Strycova as she details everything you'll want to know about her comeback. She chats about her motivation on coming back, who she'll be playing with, and what events we can plan our front row tickets to. It's an energy packed chat with one of our favorite personalities of all time. Join us in getting to know....the comeback of the fantastic, Barbora Strycova.
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Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Nicole Melichar-MartinezWe continue our focus on the art of doubles this week with the fantastic 2018 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Champion, Nicole Melichar-Martinez. Nicole joins host, Jon Guerrica as they discuss 13 years of WTA tennis with 12 career doubles titles and (still) counting. We hear about the unconventional route that Nicole took to start her career, why her very first WTA title has such a special meaning to her and of course, a fairytale 2018 Wimbledon that saw Nicole make the finals of both doubles events and ultimately winning her 1st grand slam. You'll also learn about Nicole off-court and what her plans are...2023-04-031h 07
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Ellen PerezThe art of doubles is front and center this week as the Fantastic Tennis family is spotlighting one of the best doubles teams in the world over the next two weeks. We start today with our favorite fellow lefty, the fantastic....Ellen Perez. With already (5) WTA doubles titles and a career high doubles ranking of world #15, Australia's Ellen Perez is an exciting player that has grand slam glory on her radar this season. Now playing full time with partner, Nicole Melichar-Martinez, Ellen shares stories from her years on tour, why she went the college tennis route, why the Australian...2023-03-201h 03
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Jarmila WolfeWhether you started following her as Jarmila Gajdosova or as Jarka Wolfe, this talented Slovak-Australian was a top WTA player for over 16 years on the WTA Tour, and reached #25 in the world by beating the very best to get there. This week we celebrate not only her career, but also the 10 year anniversary of her amazing run to the 2013 Australian Open Mixed Doubles title with countrymen, Matthew Ebden. Our chat today is a vulnerable, honest and at times, emotional look at a career that was full of ups and downs. Jarmila shares with host, Jon Guerrica the struggles of...2023-02-131h 16
Fantastic TennisTennis Therapy w/ Caitlin Thompson & Nick McCarvelThe 2023 tennis season has started with an absolute brilliant bullet. From Naomi Osaka, to the “Break Point curse,” to a story-filled Australian Open…..join host, Jon Guerrica along with tennis media giants, Caitlin Thompson & Nick McCarvel as they take an insider's look at all the happenings this month in tennis. How much do we hate when two players wear the same outfit?! How amazing was the Vika Azarenka run in Melbourne? Is Tommy Paul superhuman? Are we casting Jelena Ostapenko on Season 2 of "Break Point"? Is this now a Laura Robson stan account? We cover it all and more this week...2023-02-0348 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Tennis Headlines This WeekWe’re kicking off our Season 3 premiere with some tennis headlines from a newsworthy week in the sport. In this brief episode, we talk our favorite 2023 Australian Open 1st round match-ups, Naomi Osaka, and of course, we preview our first player interview of the season, the fantastic, Bethanie Mattek-Sands. If you need a quickie for your car ride or morning walk, we have you covered!
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Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Bethanie Mattek-SandsWe open Season 3 of Fantastic Tennis with one of the most decorated and loved WTA champions still playing the game today, the fantastic, Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Bethanie joins host, Jon Guerrica to discuss a career that's now entering its third decade on tour, and shows no signs of slowing down. This high-energy interview is an in-depth look at what it takes to continue to thrive at the top of the tennis world. Listen as Bethanie shares never before heard stories as well as some MAJOR life announcements. We couldn't leave the chat without discussing some of the iconic on-court looks that...2023-01-141h 05
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Andrea PetkovicFor over a decade, Andrea Petkovic has been much more than just a fan-favorite on the WTA Tour. Few players have been able to produce her brand of consistent talent, wit, grit, fight and dancing ability to help them climb all the way to number #9 in the world. Andrea joins us this week to discuss a storied tennis career that saw her finish with 7 WTA singles titles and more importantly, the utmost respect from her competitors and fans. Andrea recounts stories that you’ve never heard before from her long career, and we learn what’s next for this accomplished auth...2022-12-161h 12
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....The Off-Season w/ Madison Brengle & Samantha CrawfordNo pro tennis?! We've got you covered this week as we catch up with two decorated WTA players that just finished successful seasons on tour. Madison Brengle cracked the top 50 this past October after a stellar season that saw her achieve her best ranking in 6 seasons by winning 4 ITF titles.. Samatha Crawford on the other hand, made a successful comeback to professional tennis after knee surgery had sidelined her for the past 4 years. We catch up with these two friends & doubles partners to recap their 2022 seasons and talk tennis, doubles, Thanksgiving, cocktail making, friendship on tour and what's in store...2022-11-2438 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Rosie CasalsToday, Fantastic Tennis is honored to welcome the legend, the pioneer, the trailblazer, Rosie Casals to the show. Through nearly 4 decades of pro tennis, Rosie shares stories from a career that ultimately saw her win 12 grand slam doubles titles, 112 WTA doubles events and enter the Tennis Hall of Fame not once, but twice. Whether you’re a tennis fan that’s familiar with the history of the sport or not, you’ll be highly entertained with today’s history lesson. From tales from the start of the Open Era, to the epic Battle of the Sexes to the historic creation...2022-11-121h 22
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....The 2022 Fall Tennis SeasonAfter the US Open, tennis fans were an emotional wreck. What better way to cure the Serena, Roger & Petkovic retirement news, than with some good ole fun fall tennis! Join host Jon Guerrica as he's joined by this week's co-host Max Markham as they discuss everything fall, from pumpkin spice latte's to Barbora Krejcikova's title runs in Tallinn & Ostrava. We're happy to be back and talking about this sport we all love! Our episode also sets up and discusses this week's new player interview with former world doubles & 4x grand slam champion, Timea Babos. We hope you enjoy getting to...2022-10-1422 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Timea BabosThis week, our guest is the most decorated WTA player to ever play for the country of Hungary. Former doubles world #1, Timea Babos joins Fantastic Tennis for an interesting look at a player that knows what it feels like to be on top of the women's game, and is doing all she can to get back there once again. As a junior phenom, she was just one match away from completing the coveted calendar grand slam in doubles during the 2010 season. She would continue to make a splash on the WTA Tour as well, having captured 3 career singles titles & 24...2022-10-1454 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Greet MinnenOur guest this week joins us as she celebrates her 25th birthday from a WTA event in Granby, Canada. Having reached a career high ranking of world #69 last year after her impressive run to the 2021 US Open 3rd round, Greet Minnen talks with host Jon Guerrica about the pressures of tour life and having to defend vital ranking points from her milestone season. We discuss her 2022 success as well, as just this summer, she collected her first top 10 singles win by defeating former world #1 Garbine Muguruza, at the Wimbledon Championships. The pair also discuss her decision to share her...2022-08-2443 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Catherine HarrisonYou’ll find very few players that frustrate and confuse their opponents by playing with two hands on both sides, like our guest this week, Catherine Harrison. Join us as we get to know a player that's officially coming off the biggest result of her pro tennis career by qualifying and making the 2nd round of her first grand slam at Wimbledon. Catherine shares stories from her transition from college tennis to the pro tour as well as how she's been able to balance and manage life on the WTA Tour in the #250 in the world. It's a fascinating lo...2022-07-2848 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Wimbledon 2022Glorified exhibition or historic grand slam? However you Tatjana Maria slice it, Wimbledon 2022 was one for the history books. Join host Jon Guerrica as he's joined by two major fan-experts of the game, to dissect round by round the extremely entertaining Wimbledon Championships. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @fantennispod or on Instagram @fantastictennispod and hopefully you can join the pod on an upcoming episode to give us your fan-pinion on all things tennis!
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Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Sachia VickeryWhen I thought about which player I’d love to spotlight during Pride month, I instantly thought of our guest this week….the fantastic Sachia Vickery. As an unbelievable ally for the LBGTQ+ community, she’s used her voice to speak out on many important social issues throughout her time on tour, so I’m especially honored to discuss her decade long career this week. Having reached WTA world #73, she has career wins over the best players of our current generation like: Jabeur, Ostapenko, Brady, Muguruza, Krejcikova, Pegula, Collins & Badosa. She joins the pod this week to talk about her unique r...2022-07-011h 19
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Tatiana GolovinAs we celebrate and watch the 2022 French Open this week, we're truly excited to welcome 2004 French Open Mixed Doubles Champion from France, Tatiana Golovin to discuss her fascinating life & playing career. Tatiana was an instant fan favorite as she burst onto the scene as a 16yo Nick Bollettieri prodigy, and would ultimately be named the 2004 WTA Newcomer of the Year after a highly successful season. As she continued to skyrocket up the WTA rankings (reaching world #12), many considered her a strong contender for future grand slam titles, especially after defeating several former world #1's to win her first career...2022-05-301h 14
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Dominique MonamiWhether you remember our guest as Dominique Van Roost, or today as Dominique Monami, you won't soon forget her decade long career and the long list of accomplishments she was able to achieve after listening to this week's episode. Before Kim Clijsters & Justine Henin put Belgian tennis on the map, Dominique fiercely broke records of her own. First, by becoming the first Belgian player to enter the world's top 10, (climbing all the way to world #9 in 1998) as well as being the first from her country to win an Olympic medal (2000 Sydney). During our interview, Dominique recounts some amazing stories from...2022-05-081h 16
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Jennifer BradyOur guest this week had a whirlwind 6 months on tour, as she would go from winning her first WTA singles title, to reaching her first grand slam semifinal at the 2020 US Open, to then top that just a few months later as she would advance to her first grand slam final at the 2021 Australian Open. She's been sidelined with a foot injury for 8 months, but she's back hungrier than ever to talk about her journey back to the court and her motivation behind capturing her first grand slam title. Join host, Jon Guerrica and former world #13, Jennifer Brady as they...2022-04-181h 01
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….The Sunshine Double (ft. Daria Saville)It’s always been a dream of mine to gather a huge group of my favorite tennis friends and spend a week in Indian Wells paradise….and this past week, it finally came true. In this episode we cover the fantastic Indian Wells Masters event, and we look forward to the always fun & sunny Miami Open. We also check in with a friend of the pod, former WTA top 20, Daria Saville as she talks about comeback to full time tennis as well as her masterful run this past week in the desert. Daria is always full of laughs and insi...2022-03-2450 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Donna VekicOur guest this week had an immediate rise up the WTA rankings when she made her first tour final at just 16 years old. Now ten years later, with a decade of experience under her belt, she continues to be a force in the tennis world, most recently her surprise run to her 3rd career WTA singles title in Courmayeur, Italy to cap off an extremely difficult year. It was a season of question marks as she was unable to compete for most of 2021 with a severe knee injury that required surgery....but who doesn't love a great 2022 WTA comeback...2022-03-0643 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Hana MandlikovaOur guest this week is the legendary 4-time grand slam singles champion, Hana Mandlikova. Join Hana, host Jon Guerrica as well as Hana's biggest fan from Paris, France as they navigate through a resume unlike many others in tennis history. Learn about what it was like balancing a professional tennis career inside communist Czechoslovakia, and how politics motivated Hana to the top of the game. Hear never before heard stories from her grand slam runs, as well as what it took to coach the late-great Jana Novotna to her iconic 1998 Wimbledon title. Learning about the legends of the sport is...2022-02-211h 03
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Victoria AzarenkaAt the 2012 Australian Open, Victoria Azarenka not only captured her first grand slam title and the attention of the tennis world, but she also became a national hero and the 21st player in the open era to achieve the #1 world ranking….not bad for a girl that came from meager beginnings in Belarus. Join host, Jon Guerrica, and Vika herself, as they take a fun look back at a successful career that continues to flourish at the top of the women’s game. Always outspoken, never afraid to be vulnerable and forever a legend, Vika shares some amazing stories from...2022-01-201h 21
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Chris EvertWe kick off our 2nd season of Fantastic Tennis with a blockbuster episode featuring former WTA #1, tennis legend and icon, Chris Evert. In this hour long in-depth interview, Chris takes listeners through her catalogue of years on tour and shares never before heard stories from her legendary career. From her favorite moments with longtime rival Martina Navratilova, to her thoughts on her own career, even Chris Evert aficionados will be highly entertained with this fun look back at a player that helped transform not only women's tennis, but the sporting world. We even have a VERY special appearance by...2022-01-031h 05
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Lisa RaymondOur guest this week has a list of accomplishments so long, that we had to have a super-sized episode just to get through her amazing career highlights. With 11 grand slam titles, a combined 83 WTA titles and an Olympic bronze medal, Lisa Raymond is one of the most accomplished players from the past few decades....and as a nominee to the class of 2022 for the Tennis Hall of Fame, it's no wonder why she'll go down as one of the greatest doubles players in WTA history. Listen as Lisa shares amazing stories, like her experience from winning her first grand...2021-11-271h 22
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….The 2021 Tennis SeasonIf the 2021 season was a fairytale story, you’d certainly have Emma Raducanu as its young talented fair maiden ruling the land of barely 50% vaccinated tennis players, while legendary godparents Serena & Roger rest and waive majestically from atop their thrones. Our episode this week highlights each and every major topic from this jam-packed 2021 tennis year. It began with a mouse-filled quarantine in Melbourne, and each month, we’d continue to get interesting storyline after storyline: an unprecedented French Open, a return to the grass at Wimbledon, the crowning of a new star in New York, the quest for a cale...2021-11-221h 17
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Demi SchuursOur guest this week is currently preparing for her third straight season-ending WTA Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico.... which can only mean, she's wrapping up another stellar year on tour. As a winner of 14 career WTA doubles titles and counting, Demi Schuurs is no stranger to big matches, and this week she sits down with host Jon Guerrica to share her remarkable journey of becoming of doubles specialist and how she was able to reach a career high of #7 in the world. Listen as Demi shares a major announcement about her 2022 season, her thoughts on how the WTA can improve the...2021-11-0757 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Diede de GrootWhile the tennis world shifted its attention toward Novak Djokovic and his quest for the calendar slam at the 2021 US Open, our guest this week not only achieved this historic feat, but she went one step further as she became the first tennis player since 1988, and the very first in the sport of wheelchair tennis to achieve the "golden slam." Dutch wheelchair great, Diede de Groot is a living legend at 24 years old and is certainly a future Hall of Fame inductee. Come join the discussion as host Jon Guerrica gets to know the woman that has achieved 24 grand...2021-10-271h 11
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Amy FrazierThere have been few players in tennis history as consistent and humble as our guest, Amy Frazier proved to be throughout her long career. With longevity comes records, such as the distinction of having spent 18 conservative years in the top 100 (the longest ever continuous span by a female player who wasn’t able to reach the top 10 - she made it to #13) OR having made 71 grand slam appearances - including 20 straight US Open events (a record before Venus Williams made this her latest achievement). Amy’s stellar career included 8 WTA titles, 30 wins against top 10 champions including: Navratilova, Henin, Hingis and...2021-10-0755 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Alizé CornetOur guest this week is celebrating not only her 18th year of playing professional tennis, but also her fantastic new autobiography "Transcendance: Diary of a Tennis Addict." In a career that spans two decades, 6 career WTA titles and almost 500 tour match wins, join host Jon Guerrica as we get to know this former French #1 like never before. Listen as we take an in-depth look at the start of her career, by winning the 2007 French Open junior title, to her biggest wins...namely her 2014 upset of Serena Williams in the 3rd round of Wimbledon, all the way to what's next...2021-09-231h 18
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Melanie OudinAs we enter the 2nd week of the 2021 US Open, I can't help but think back to some of the classic quarterfinal matches in US Open history. One particular run stands out in my memory, as it made the entire tennis world BELIEVE that a spunky teenager from Marietta, Georgia could be the new Cinderella of American tennis. On the 10 year anniversary of her surprising run to the 2011 US Open Mixed Doubles title with partner, Jack Sock, we have the fantastic Melanie Oudin join the show this week to take a fun look back at a memorable career that...2021-09-061h 13
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....The 2021 US Open DrawsCan you hear the traffic? Can you smell the fresh cans of tennis balls being opened? The 2021 US Open is finally here. Join the Fantastic Tennis Podcast family as host, Jon Guerrica and three tennis mega-fans breakdown and preview both men's & women's draws for the last grand slam of the season. Join the team as they play a rousing game of "Fortune Teller Tennis" and see what's in store for this exciting major. It's time for some live tennis again!
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Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....James BlakeAs we gear up for what will surely be an amazing US Open, I think back to all the legendary matches that New York has given us over the decades, and one of the first that springs to mind is the 2005 James Blake vs Andre Agassi fifth set quarterfinal night match rumble. This week, we happily honor that match, but more importantly, the man behind the thunderous forehand and charming smile....the fantastic James Blake. Join host Jon Guerrica, James's brother, Chris Walker as well as James Riley Blake himself as they reminisce and dissect a career that saw h...2021-08-231h 26
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know….Jan-Michael GambillFor our 30th episode, we take a deep dive into a player's career that made the tennis world swoon for not only his dashing good looks, but also his fascinating two-hands off both sides approach to the game. In a career that saw him climb to #14 in the world, Jan-Michael Gambill was labeled as the new IT-factor in American men's tennis during the early 2000's. In this retrospective, we listen as Jan-Michael takes us through his stellar resume of ATP titles and wins over legends like, Agassi, Sampras, Courier and Federer. We'll also hear how he interestingly dealt with...2021-08-111h 25
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Shelby RogersWith career victories over Karolina Pliskova, Petra Kvitova, Simona Halep and Serena Williams, our special guest this week is easily the pride and joy of Charleston, South Carolina tennis. Episode 29 takes an in-depth look at the fascinating career of American WTA world #40, Shelby Rogers. Join host, Jon Guerrica as well as one of Shelby's biggest fans as they review her stellar tennis resume, which includes: two grand slam quarterfinals, 16 wins against top 20 opponents and an exciting recent career-high ranking milestone. We also get to know Shelby off the court as we take a look into a tough 2018 season that...2021-08-021h 11
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Dinara SafinaAs the 19th woman in the open era to become the #1 tennis player on the planet, Dinara Safina will live in the tennis history books forever. The question is, will she be remembered for her amazing talent, winning an Olympic silver medal, and making three grand slam finals? Or will it ultimately be for not winning those three grand slam finals and coming up short on Olympic gold? Join host Jon Guerrica as well as one of Dinara’s biggest fans as they chat with this Russian legend and take a deep dive into the career of one of the mo...2021-07-181h 11
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Rennae StubbsThis week we sit down with a tennis great that wears as many hats as she has grand slams.....a successful television commentator, podcaster, WTA coach, advocate, former doubles #1....and friend, it's Rennae Stubbs. Join host, Jon Guerrica, as well as one of Rennae's biggest fans as they take an in-depth look into the career and mind of this remarkable and outspoken 6x grand slam champion. During the second half of our show, listen as Rennae opens up about her relationship with long time doubles partner Lisa Raymond, and shares how they navigated through complicated moments to create one of...2021-07-081h 33
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....The 2021 Wimbledon DrawsIt's seriously been 2 years since our very favorite tournament, and now Wimbledon 2021 is finally here! Join host Jon Guerrica as he enlists two fantastic superfans from previous episodes to help breakdown both gentlemen & ladies singles draws for this year. We even have eyes on the ground as 2x Wimbledon quarterfinalist Coco Vandeweghe joins us live from Wimbledon, fresh off her semi-final showing on the grass in Birmingham. We take a look at the happenings around the grounds, dissect the draw and have some fun guessing who will be this year's king & queen of the grass. Come join us and shout...2021-06-2843 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Marion BartoliWith Wimbledon back in action for the first time since 2019, what better way to celebrate the lawns of the All England Club than with an actual Wimbledon champion? Our guest this week is the fantastic, Marion Bartoli. Join host Jon Guerrica as well as one of Marion's biggest fans, as they catch up with this new mom that's busier than ever. Whether it's commentating tennis matches, coaching WTA superstars or working on a new biopic of her life, this interview is full of great stories from throughout Marion's amazing years on tour. We'll take a long look back at the...2021-06-211h 23
Fantastic TennisGetting to Know....Daria SavilleThis week, we welcome the queen of "Tik Tok tennis," the always entertaining, Daria "Dasha" Gavrilova. After a successful junior career that saw her capture the 2010 US Open junior title, as well as becoming the #1 junior in the world, Dasha would finally achieve a career high ranking of #20 in the WTA rankings after a big title run at the 2017 premier Connecticut Open event. Self described as "quirky," this talented Russian turned Aussie, shares hilarious stories from the start of her career, all the way to updates on her return to the tour after an achilles tendon surgery hiatus. Join host...2021-06-141h 23
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Dominika CibulkovaOur guest this week was told time and time again, that her small stature would never allow her to be a success on the WTA Tour.....and wow did she have the last laugh. The amazing, Dominika Cibulkova joins host, Jon Guerrica as well as one of Domi's biggest fans from throughout her career, as they discuss how she was able to defy the odds and climb all the way to #4 in the world. We talk Australian Open, WTA Championships, French Open, retirement, and of course, how to take a great elevator selfie. Dominika explains how she was able...2021-06-0758 min
Fantastic Tennis(Part 2) Getting To Know....Lindsay DavenportOnce you’ve finished Part 1, come join us for Part 2, with more of Lindsay. We start the second half of our season with an absolute legend of the sport, Lindsay Davenport. Writer, Radio & TV Commentator, LZ Granderson joins host, Jon Guerrica for this very special 2-part walk down memory lane with our tennis icon. In our first hour, we'll get to hear stories that only Lindsay Davenport could share. From tales of Anna Kournikova hitting President Bush with an errant serve, or how Lindsay almost had a starring role on "CSI." You won't want to miss this amazing and hilarious fi...2021-05-2454 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Lindsay Davenport (Part 1)We start the second half of our season with an absolute legend of the sport, Lindsay Davenport. Writer, Radio & TV Commentator, LZ Granderson joins host, Jon Guerrica for this very special two-part walk down memory lane with our tennis icon. In our first hour, we'll get to hear stories that only Lindsay Davenport could share. From tales of Anna Kournikova hitting President Bush with an errant serve, or how Lindsay almost had a starring role on "CSI." You won't want to miss this amazing and hilarious first hour. We'll also take a closer look at her thoughts on current...2021-05-2459 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Lucie SafarovaThis week we spotlight one of the most beloved players from the past decade, Czech player, Lucie Safarova. Known for her positive attitude and heart of gold, Lucie was able to translate her amazing all-court game into both singles and doubles success throughout her career. Most notably, she would reach a career high of #5 in the world after her masterful run to the 2015 French Open final. As a mainstay in the world's top 30 for the majority of her career, her many highlights include: 7 WTA singles titles, 5 Fed Cup team titles and reaching the semifinals of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. Lucie's doubles...2021-05-101h 04
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Pam ShriverIt would be hard to imagine a world of professional women's tennis without the legendary, Pam Shriver. Beginning with her surprising run to the 1978 US Open finals, all the way to today, where we watch her from our living rooms, Pam has been a major part of the evolution of today's game. In this fascinating and fun interview with a 2002 Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, we'll take you to very start of her career and work our way forward. As one of the most opinionated players in recent memory, you'll find this career retrospective has no shortage of amazing...2021-04-271h 17
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Madison BrengleThis week we share a few glasses of wine, okay fine.... it was it bottles, with a player that has made a successful career out of frustrating her opponents with her signature playing style. After turning professional at 17, Madison Brengle has consistently made a living by beating the world's best players. In this fun and at times, introspective conversation, we examine a myriad of topics with this hard working veteran. We learn about the interesting start to her playing career in Dover, Delaware USA, all the way to her amazing upsets against greats like, Serena Williams and Petra Kvitova that...2021-04-111h 11
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Nadia PetrovaThis week, we explore the fascinating and all too short career of Russian powerhouse, Nadia Petrova. Nadia joins host, Jon Guerrica and one of her biggest fans, to take a closer look at her successful career and hear how she was able to climb to #3 in the world in both singles and doubles. Her ridiculously consistent all-court game saw her win 37 career WTA titles, make 9 grand slam quarterfinals (including 2 French Open semi-finals) and win a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. With amazing stories that range from her early days on tour, to the height of the Russian tennis dynasty...2021-03-291h 02
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Taylor TownsendThis week, soon to be new tennis mom, Taylor Townsend found the time to sit down with host, Jon Guerrica and one of her biggest fans, to explain what's kept her busy during her break from tennis, and give us all a closer look at her fascinating pro career. As an amazing junior, Taylor was thrust into the limelight and touted as the next big American tennis star. In this in-depth chat, you'll get to hear her journey firsthand as she discusses her transition from junior to WTA tour events, as well as what it's like to survive on the...2021-03-171h 22
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Sabine LisickiThere are few players over the past decade that can truly say they consistently played their very best tennis (year after year) on the pristine lawns of Wimbledon. Our spotlight player this week is known as much for her world-class grass court skills, as she is her world-class smile. Germany's Sabine Lisicki truly has mesmerized the tennis world with her yearly upsets and world record serve, but years of unexpected injuries have left her contemplating what is next for her remarkable tennis journey. In a career that saw her rise to #12 in the world, as well as winning the...2021-03-091h 15
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Magda LinetteThis week, we spotlight a player that has sneakily made her way up the WTA rankings over the past few seasons, climbing to a career high of #33 in the world in early 2020. With two career singles titles and 3rd round appearances in all four grand slams, Magda Linette has made a remarkable career out of grinding and working her way up from the very bottom of the tennis world. In this in-depth interview, Magda details and shares her life story and how she was able to become a high performance athlete from early meager beginnings. We quickly learn how Magda's...2021-03-0152 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Cici BellisThe tennis world has always had a fascination with the young tennis prodigy. Whether it be Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Rafa Nadal or even today, with Coco Gauff, we always find ourselves rooting and searching for the next great champion. When 15 year old, Cici Bellis made a name for herself at the 2014 US Open by upsetting a top 20 player in her grand slam debut, all eyes turned to this young future star of the game. In 2017, she would climb all the way to #35 in the world by defeating elite players such as: Agnieszka Radwanska, Petra Kvitova and Svetlana Kuznetsova...2021-02-1643 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Zina GarrisonEpisode 12 of FANTASTIC TENNIS spotlights a player that may have retired in the 90's, but whose legacy lives deep in the tennis history books. From the time she announced herself on the WTA Tour in 1982, until the tail end of her career in 1995, she would be a staple in the world's top 20, climbing to a career high of #4 in the world. Among her list of many accomplishments: an olympic gold medal, 3 grand slam mixed doubles titles, 14 career singles titles, 15 grand slam quarterfinals and a career best, 1990 Wimbledon final that saw her defeat both Monica Seles and Steffi Graf, in back-to-back...2021-02-091h 12
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Barbora StrýcováWTA world #2 in doubles and 2019 Wimbledon champion, Barbora Strýcová is here to entertain the quarantined masses on episode 11 of FANtastic Tennis. You'll quickly observe that Barbora is just as open, energetic and passionate off the court as she is on the court. Join the conversation as she celebrates the final day of her 2021 Australian Open hard quarantine with one of her biggest fans from Prague, and host Jon Guerrica. They cover everything you'd ever want to know about one of the biggest personalities in tennis. Listen as Barbora shares what the 2019 Wimbledon semifinal meant to her, as well as...2021-02-011h 16
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Gaby DabrowskiEpisode 10 has us chatting with the WTA world #10 in doubles, Canada's Gaby Dabrowski, as she self-isolates during a 14 day quarantine in Melbourne prior to the start of the 2021 Australian Open. In this fun in-depth interview, we spend time learning about the start of her career, her desire to reignite her singles career, her time on the WTA player council and even some insight as to which character from "Schitt's Creek" is her absolute favorite. Join the conversation as Gaby describes the Melbourne lockdown process and even receives a mid-conversation Covid-19 test. We even surprise Gaby with a career victory...2021-01-251h 24
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Rajeev RamEpisode 9 of FANTASTIC TENNIS has us getting to know one of the best doubles players in the world and the #1 American, Rajeev Ram. Just days before leaving for the first grand slam of the season in Melbourne, the defending 2020 Australian Open men's doubles champion sits down with host, Jon Guerrica to discuss his off-season and what continues to motivate him after more than a decade and a half on tour. As the owner of 20 ATP doubles titles, 2 grand slams, 2 singles titles and an Olympic silver medal, listen as Raj shares personal insight into his biggest matches and even what he...2021-01-191h 04
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Corina MorariuIt's Australian Open champions month for the FANTASTIC TENNIS podcast! We kick off episode 8 by catching up with a former #1 doubles player in the world, Corina Morariu. Her story is one of strength and perseverance, and one that had the entire tennis world cheering her on. After being on top of the world and winning her second grand slam at the 2001 Australian Open, Corina would be diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia that would see her out of the sport and battling an opponent far tougher than she'd ever face on a tennis court. After beating cancer, she...2021-01-1259 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Laura SiegemundEpisode 7 has us sitting down with a veteran player that is enjoying some of the very best tennis of her career. Fresh off her first quarterfinal showing at the 2020 French Open, the current German WTA #2 walks us through her long journey to the world's tennis elite. From stories about her first singles title at the Swedish Open, to her stunning wins in Stuttgart as well as her two US Open doubles titles, this conversation is jam-packed with insight that few players typically share....including her take on the controversy she faced from the media at this years French Open. Laura...2021-01-031h 34
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Donald Young Jr.Still considered one of the best junior players in the history of tennis, Donald Young Jr. is no stranger to the limelight. His US Open debut at 16 was historic and his work ethic at 31 to get back to the top of the men's game, is impressive. After what must seem like a lifetime of tennis tales, Donald opens up about his rise to fame, his amazing matches from over the years, his take on 2020 tennis, and what's next to come for this FANtastic ambassador of the sport. Take a listen as Donald and one of his biggest fans compete i...2020-12-2856 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Danielle CollinsFresh off her Quarterfinal finish at the 2020 French Open, 2-time NCAA champion and WTA #45 Danielle Collins joins host, Jon Guerrica in a fun open book conversation on this week's episode. The discussion is lively as the topics cover social media, her successful Paris experience, stories from her time at the University of Virginia and listen as she candidly breaks down her career match highlights from the 2018 Miami Open to her dazzling run to the semi-finals of the 2019 Australian Open. If you don't know Danielle Collins, you'll find a player that loves the sport as much as she does laughing. (count...2020-12-141h 03
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Jessica PegulaIn our 4th episode, we get to know an American player that has consistently been climbing the WTA rankings the past few seasons, and has aspirations for much more than just beating her career high ranking of #55 in the world.. In a crazy 2020 season that saw her collect wins against top players, Caroline Wozniacki, Aryna Sabalenka, Jennifer Brady and Amanda Anisimova, she explains how she happily spoiled a final Wozniacki/Serena match-up in Auckland, how her win at the Citi Open last year allowed her to play tennis more freely and we hear her take on all things 2020, including her...2020-12-0748 min
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Jelena DokicFormer world #4, Jelena Dokic seemingly had it all when she made a splash at the 1999 Wimbledon Championships by defeating then world #1, Martina Hingis. After a swift climb up the WTA rankings, she would experience almost a decade long struggle with depression that would almost see her fully out of the tennis spotlight. In 2009, she would make a historic leap back into the world's elite by making a surprising run to the quarterfinals of her hometown Grand Slam, the Australian Open. What fans did not fully understand at the time, was that Jelena was being mentally and physically abused by...2020-11-301h 09
Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Coco VandewegheIn this episode, we get to know and fall in love with the unapologetically candid Coco Vandeweghe. From pro tennis at 14, to her latest bout with an injury plagued 2 years, we discover how a freak accident has kept her off the tour and how she plans on mounting an epic comeback as she returns to the form that saw her climb to #9 in the world. Listen as she gives her interesting take on the 2020 season, how she developed a strong camaraderie with her junior WTA rivals and why all the players REALLY love the Stuttgart tournament. You won't be disappointed...2020-11-2055 minFantastic TennisFantastic Tennis Podcast PreviewYou've just found a high energy tennis podcast where the conversation is always geared toward the ultimate and true tennis FAN. Each week, we have a professional tennis player join one of their biggest fans as we dive into their career highlights as well as the drama, comedy and top stories from both the WTA and ATP tours. This fun fan inspired podcast brings a fresh perspective with a mix of player interviews, games and unsolicited opinion.
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Fantastic TennisGetting To Know....Manuela MaleevaIf you are a more recent tennis fan, you may not remember this fascinating former world #3. Join host, Jon Guerrica and one of Manuela's biggest fans as they rediscover the amazing career that helped her win an Olympic medal, a US Open Mixed Doubles title and 19 career WTA singles titles. Manuela shares stories from her 15 year career that include her biggest wins, her involvement in politics, the pressure of being the eldest of three former top 10 sisters, and what it felt like to be courtside in Hamburg, Germany on the darkest day in tennis history as she watched the horrific...2020-11-1347 min