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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimKatrina AdamsOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former USTA president and CEO Katrina Adams about her new book, Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One, which was released in February 2021 and features stories about her life and career. Wertheim and Adams also discuss her current relationship and connection with tennis; how she transitioned to her executive positions; her work with the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program and much more.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...2020-06-1147 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimJames Blake on Police Brutality, Racial InjusticeOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim speaks with former player and current Miami Open tournament director, James Blake. In the wake of national unrest and anger following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, Blake recalls his own experience with police brutality in 2015, when he was slammed to the ground by an NYPD officer outside of a Manhattan hotel. Blake discusses his thoughts on Floyd and the current protests across the country; what he learned from his experience; how he is currently using his platform to speak out against racism and police brutality...2020-06-0333 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimMadison Keys on Kindness in CompetitionOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with World No. 13 Madison Keys, who has been staying in Florida during the tennis hiatus. Keys discusses her Kindness Wins initiatives within tennis and other professional sports and how she is helping athletes at all levels understand that compassion and kindness are possible, even in the most competitive environments. Wertheim and Keys also discuss her training over the past few months, what she is expecting when tennis returns, her participation in the upcoming Charleston event and much more.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-05-1458 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimThe Record: Venus and Serena Williams: We Told You SoSports Illustrated is opening up the SI Vault and examining its most consequential work about moments like this one that defined the most legendary athletes in sports through its new podcast, The Record. The 1999 Lipton Championships final in Miami marked the first time that Venus and Serena Williams faced each other in a title match. It also gave the world its first glimpse at the future of tennis. Jon Wertheim revisits the Williams sisters’ arrival and their historical final, and talks with Jamie Lisanti about the significance of the moment and why their story is one of the most underrated in...2020-05-0129 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimSports Psychologist and Performance Coach Dr. Jonathan KatzOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Dr. Jonathan Katz, a sports psychologist and performance coach based in Austin, Texas, who works with tennis players at the college and pro levels, in addition to athletes in other sports. Wertheim and Dr. Katz discuss the psychological impact that the coronavirus pandemic will have on athletes; how financial stresses during this time can impact athletes; the mental health dimensions of being a pro tennis player; and much more.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-04-0938 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimQuarantined Bob and Mike Bryan on Tennis HiatusOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Bob and Mike Bryan from their homes in California, where they have been sheltering-in-place with their respective families due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since the Bryan Bros. expected 2020 to be their final season before ending their tennis careers, the pair discusses the impact of the pandemic on their impending retirement and decision to play beyond 2020, as well as how they have been handling the hiatus, how they expect the rest of the season to play out, and much more.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-03-2634 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimVasek Pospisil on Coronavirus Impact, Tennis HiatusOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with ATP player Vasek Pospisil from his home in Canada, where is he currently quarantined amidst the coronavirus pandemic and ATP Tour suspension of tournaments. Pospisil talks about how he is spending his time at home; why he thinks the tennis tour will be suspended for much longer than six weeks; his thoughts on the communication of the tours and tournaments; how he's managing finances and what economic obstacles other players not in his position might face; how he's planning to keep up his fitness and nutrition; why he's likely going to...2020-03-1831 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimDr. Celine Gounder on the Effect of Coronavirus on TennisOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with infectious diseases specialist Dr. Celine Gounder about the cancellation of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after a case of coronavirus was confirmed in the area where the tournament was set to be held. Host of the podcast, "Epidemic," Dr. Gounder discusses the details of coronavirus and how it spreads; the impact and risk of the pandemic for athletes and sporting events, including how tournament organizers should assess future events and much more.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-03-1041 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimVeteran Tennis Agent Max EisenbudOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim sits down with Max Eisenbud, the Senior Vice President of Tennis at IMG to talk about a career in agenting, the state of the business and thoughts on Maria Sharapova, his longtime client who recently retired.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-01-1634 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimInside an Offseason Visit to Rafael Nadal in MallorcaOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about a recent visit to Mallorca, Spain, where he spent time with World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in his hometown as part of an interview for 60 Minutes, airing Sunday, January 12 on CBS. Wertheim talks about the experience of visiting Nadal in Mallorca and how the laidback town impacts the 33-year-old's tennis career and personal life; what Nadal had to say about Roger Federer during the interview; and much more,
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-01-0930 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimHanding Out the 2019 ATP and WTA AwardsOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti recap the season and hand out the 2019 ATP and WTA year-end awards, including: the men's and women's MVPs, breakout players of the year, newcomers of the year, best doubles teams of the year, the best quotes of the year, the top coaches, the most improved players, the best matches of the year, the top stories and more. Wertheim and Lisanti also look ahead to the 2020 season and outline the players and storylines that will define the upcoming year in tennis.
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Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2019-07-1116 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimPreviewing Wimbledon 2019 with Lindsay DavenportOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim previews Wimbledon 2019 with former Wimbledon champ and current Tennis Channel commentator Lindsay Davenport. The pair discusses the top storylines surrounding the tournament, including the timing in relation to the French Open; the dominance of the Big Three and why it will likely continue at the All England Club this year; the quirks of playing on grass, particularly at Wimbledon, and how the village and area surrounding the tournament impact the players and the tennis; the finances and expenses of a tennis player; and more. Ahead of the draw release, Wertheim and Davenport also...2019-06-2837 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimSascha Bajin Opens Up About Coaching Some of the WTA's Biggest StarsOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Sascha Bajin, current coach of Kristina Mladenovic and former coach of Naomi Osaka. After splitting from two-time Grand Slam champion Osaka in February, Bajin signed on with Mladenovic and he discusses the details of his coaching relationship with both players and the approach he takes in his role with different players. Wertheim and Bajin also discuss whether he would consider coaching a men's player; how he handles information when switching between different players; what he has learned from some of his former clients, such as Serena Williams and more. Bajin also...2019-06-2055 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimWhat We Learned from the 2019 French OpenOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti recap and review the 2019 French Open, after two weeks on the clay in Paris concluded with Rafael Nadal winning his 12th Roland Garros and 23-year-old Ash Barty capturing her first major Grand Slam title. What are the biggest takeways from the second major of the year? Wertheim and Lisanti talk about what they learned, including: what Nadal's victory means in terms of tennis history and what it says about the Big Three's dominance over men's tennis for the past decade; what Ash Barty's two-year break from tennis before surging to...2019-06-1046 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimWhat to Expect at the 2019 French OpenOn this week's epsiode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti break down the 2019 French Open men's and women's draws and preview the second Grand Slam tournament of the season. With Simona Halep and Rafael Nadal returning to defend their titles, Wertheim and Lisanti discuss the possibility of Halep winning her second major title and Nadal winning an incredible 12th title on the clay in Paris. Ahead of the tournament's start on Sunday, Wertheim and Lisanti also discuss the best first round matches to watch; the top off-court storylines that could dominate the conversation at Roland Garros; dark horse picks that...2019-05-2335 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim20-Year-Old American Sofia KeninOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 20-year-old rising American, Sofia "Sonya" Kenin, from Madrid. Now ranked No. 37 on the WTA Tour, Kenin talks with Wertheim about her quick transition from the juniors to the pros; her 2017 U.S. Open third round match against her idol, Maria Sharapova, under the lights on Arthur Ashe; how that match helped her make the decision to turn professional; why she likes having her father as her coach; and much more.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2019-05-0937 minBeyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimRennae Stubbs: Early French Open PredictionsOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks Rennae Stubbs about the clay court tournament results so far and her early thoughts on the French Open predictions. Will Rafael Nadal be the favorite once again at Roland Garros, or will he see a tougher challenge from other players looking to dethrone the King of Clay? And how will Roger Federer play into the equation as he returns to the dirt for the first time since a quarterfinals finish in 2015? On the women's side, is Simona Halep the favorite? Wertheim and Stubbs also discuss the increasing age of players in the...2019-05-0234 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimGreek Rising Star Stefanos TsitsipasOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 19-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas, the young Greek player who has climbed into the ATP top 50 during the 2018 season. Wertheim and Tsitsipas discusses his stellar season, how he went from playing Challengers last year to making his debut in the ATP top 50, what it's like having his father as his coach, which players he looked up to growing up and much more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimWimbledon Wrap-up and Hardcourt LookaheadOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti discuss Wimbledon 2018, including Novak Djokovic's resurgence and fourth Wimbledon (and 13th Grand Slam) title and Angelique Kerber's defeat of Serena Williams her third major title. Wertheim shares his top takeaways and under-the-radar storylines that you may have missed during the fortnight and they also look ahead to the rest of the summer and the U.S. Open: Can Djokovic continue his climb and win a second major this year? Will Serena get to 24 Grand Slams this season? What should we expect from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in New York?
2018-07-1938 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimChanda RubinOn the latest edition of the Beyond the Baseline Podcast, host Jon Wertheim talks with former WTA World No. 6 and Tennis Channel broadcaster Chanda Rubin to wrap up the 2018 French Open and discuss recent headlines. Also on the podcast, Wertheim presents Rubin with five hotly-debated topics in tennis, from on-court coaching to grunting and more, and Rubin gives her thoughts and stance on each.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimRising American Danielle CollinsOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Danielle Collins, who has surged into the top 50 in the WTA rankings. Wertheim and Collins discuss how she got into tennis, including her childhood and experiences with other sports, her college tennis career at the University of Virginia, why going to college and graduating with a degree was so important to her, the transition to the pro tour, the importance of mental health as a pro athlete and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimChris Nashawaty and the State of Tennis MoviesOn this episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Chris Nashawaty, a movie critic for Entertainment Weekly and author of the new book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story, about the state of tennis movies. Wertheim and Nashawaty discuss some of the recent tennis films, such as Battle of the Sexes, and the upcoming Borg vs. McEnroe movie featuring Shia LaBeouf that releases on April 13. Nashawaty explains his initial thoughts and review of the movie, which tells the story of the epic rivalry between Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg and brash American John McEnroe (played by LaBeouf) during W...2018-04-0539 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimMary Carillo on 2018 Australian Open, Margaret Court InterviewOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Mary Carillo about her upcoming REAL SPORTS interview with Margaret Court and the 2018 Australian Open. Carillo details her four-day visit and interview with Court, including her ministry and the fact that—despite her Hall of Fame career, record Grand Slam singles titles, and namesake arena in Melbourne, the third largest at the Australian Open—there are people who believe her name should be stripped from the arena because of her views as a Pentecostal minister, particularly about gay marriage. Also on the podcast, Wertheim and Carillo discuss notable players to watch in M...2018-01-091h 02
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimUniversal Tennis Rating CEO Mark LeschlyHost Jon Wertheim talks with Leschly, a successful college tennis player at Harvard, a former ATP pro and member of the Danish Davis Cup team, about his new role as the principal owner of Universal Tennis Rating, which is an algorithm-based rating system between 1-16 that reflects level of play, based on competition, scores and recent matches. Leschly explains in detail what the ranking system is exactly, how it impacts professional, college and recreational players and coaches, how it relates to handicaps in golf, how it compares to the WTA and ATP rankings and points system and more. Wertheim and...2018-01-0539 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim21-year-old American Jared DonaldsonOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with World No. 50 Donaldson, who just this week qualified for the ATP Next-Gen Finals in Milan. Wertheim and Donaldson discuss how he is feeling at this point in the season ahead of the last event of the year, how he preformed in comparison to his goals this season, his roots, how he got into playing tennis, whether or not he regrets skipping out of going to college to turn pro and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimChecking in from Week One at the 2017 U.S. OpenOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and SI.com tennis producer Jamie Lisanti check in from the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. After nearly a week of U.S. Open matches, Wertheim and Lisanti discuss the storylines of the tournament so far, including Maria Sharapova's return, the early-round struggles of men's favorites Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the wide-open men's draw after a slew of upsets in the first few rounds, the battle for the World No. 1, the sellout of U.S. Open tickets and grounds passes and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim20-year-old American Tommy PaulOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 20-year-old American rising star Tommy Paul, ahead of the 2017 U.S. Open, where he will be in the main draw as a wildcard. After turning in a strong summer of results and jumping up from No. 400 in the rankings to No. 159, Paul talks with Wertheim about what has clicked for him in the last few months, his expectations in New York, where he grew up, how he started playing tennis, his experience with Roger Federer at Indian Wells and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimRod Laver on inaugural Laver CupOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Rod Laver about the upcoming and inaugural Laver Cup, a Ryder Cup-style event which will be held two weeks after the U.S. Open in September in Prague. Wertheim talks with Laver about what it is like for him to attend majors, particularly Wimbledon, after playing at them years ago; about how Laver Cup came to be, including how Roger Federer approached him about it; and how he found out the new competition was going to be called Laver Cup, what his real relationship with Federer is like and more.
2017-08-1724 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimChecking in from Wimbledon Week OneOn this week's episode, Jon Wertheim checks in from the first week at the All England Club at Wimbledon, where the top seeds still remain on both the men's and women's sides, but both titles are still very much up for grabs. Wertheim talks with SI tennis producer Jamie Lisanti and the pair discusses the current storylines surrounding the tournament, including Bethanie Mattek-Sands' injury, Bernard Tomic's comments and his dropped racket sponsor, retirements on the men's side, the favorites in the women's draw with Karolina Pliskova and Petra Kvitova out of the tournament and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimKim Clijsters on Wimbledon, motherhood, Hall of Fame inductionOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters ahead of Wimbledon 2017. Clijsters talks about how she managed motherhood when she was on the WTA tour, the biggest challenge she faced coming back to tennis after her pregnancy, the differences between being a mom and being a tennis player, how she thinks Serena will handle it, and more. Wertheim and Clijsters also talk about her induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame with Andy Roddick on July 22, what she enjoyed most in her career, her work with Yanina Wickmayer during Wimbledon this year and...2017-06-2933 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimJon Wertheim checks in from Roland Garros 2017 Week 1On this week's episode, Jon Wertheim checks in from the first week at Roland Garros in Paris with SI tennis producer Jamie Lisanti. The pair discusses the current storylines surrounding the tournament, including Margaret Court's recent comments, Juan Martin del Potro's act of sportsmanship in his match against Nico Almagro, Stevie Johnson's tearful wins and much more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimCatching up with former ATP player Brian VahalyOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former ATP player and University of Virginia college player Brian Vahaly. Now working in finance as a venture capitalist, Wertheim talks with 37-year-old Vahaly on his post-playing days, how he made the transition into his current role, his current relationship with the sport and more. Vahaly also discusses his life after retiring from tennis and how when he stopped playing competitively and left the game he was forced to come to terms with things about himself, including his happiness, his career aspirations and his sexuality.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimTwo-time Grand Slam champ and fashion icon Stan SmithOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Stan Smith about his tennis career, but also the adidas athletic sneaker that has come to overshadow those achievements on the court. Wertheim and Smith also talk about college tennis, why the elongated careers of current players build the case for playing college tennis, Smith's coaching and advice to aspiring tennis players and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimMary Carillo on final days of the Australian OpenOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Tennis Channel commentator Mary Carillo about what has happened in the tournament so far, including the upsets of Novak Djokovic, Angelique Kerber and Andy Murray and the current remaining players, including Venus and Serena Williams. Wertheim and Carillo breakdown the various storylines of the final days of the tournament, talk about the theme of longevity and discuss Roger Federer, Nick Kyrgios, Grigor Dimitrov and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimJames Blake on the return of Roger and Rafa, Djokovic in 2017On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with James Blake about Novak Djokovic, the return of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2017, Andy Murray's rise to No. 1 and more. Wertheim and Blake also talk about Djokovic without coach Boris Becker, how Serena Williams will fare in 2017, what to expect out of the top-ranked Americans and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimUSTA chairman, CEO and president Katrina AdamsOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Katrina Adams just days after she was elected to a second term as USTA chairman of the board, CEO and president, marking the first time in the association’s 135 year history that an individual will serve a second two-year term in this position. Adams talks about the state of American tennis and her opinion on the relationship between having American stars and health of tennis in the U.S. Wertheim and Adams also talk about her day-to-day duties, where she spends most of her time during the year, her opinion on pr...2016-11-1734 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimTorben Ulrich on philosophy, son Lars, moreOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Torben Ulrich about his philosophy and interpretations of ball-playing, particularly tennis and what he sees when he watches matches. Ulrich also talks about his relationship with the current game, how often and who he follows on tour, what gives him pleasure when he watches tennis, the current fan experience and more. Ulrich and Wertheim also discuss his son Lars, who is the drummer for Metallica, and the impact's of his son's fame on his own life and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimESPN's Cari Champion on tennis, broadcast media, moreOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Cari Champion about how she got involved in the media industry, her history with tennis—she used to cover Serena and Venus Williams in Florida while working for a news station—and how she tries to bring tennis to her current job. Wertheim and Champion also talk about the place of tennis in the sports landscape from the perspective of someone who works for a mainstream sports show and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimDick Enberg on broadcasting career, Wimbledon, moreOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Dick Enberg, just a few days after he retired following a 60-year broadcasting career across an impressive variety of sports, from tennis to baseball, college basketball and more. Enberg talks about what he will miss from his career and his plans for how he will spend him time after play-by-play announcing. Enberg recalls his time as a college professor teaching on campus and discusses his transition to "being a fan" after his retirement. Wertheim and Enberg talk about his preparation for calling a game or match, how he became interested in...2016-10-0635 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimDirk Nowitzki on the state of German tennis, favorite playersOn this week's episode of the SI Tennis Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with Dirk Nowitzki.
A week after the U.S. Open in New York, Wertheim is joined by the Dallas Mavericks' power forward, who is an avid tennis fan and player when he's not on the courts in the NBA. Wertheim and Nowitzki discuss how his interest in tennis began, his favorite players, what it's like to play with Andy Roddick and other former pros and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimChecking in from the 2016 U.S. Open in New YorkOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and SI.com tennis producer Jamie Lisanti report from New York on the first days of action at the 2016 U.S. Open. After No. 3-seed Garbine Muguruza was eliminated from the tournament, Wertheim and Lisanti discuss the remaining players in the draw and top storylines, including Novak Djokovic's injury, Bernie Tomic's comments, Nick Kyrgios, the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof and noise and much more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimGlenn Greenwald from Brazil on Rio 2016On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald. A former lawyer, leading investigative journalist and tennis fan, Greenwald joins the podcast from his home near Rio de Janiero, Brazil, where he has lived for the past 11 years.
Greenwald discusses the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics, his interest in tennis, why he enjoys watching the WTA a little bit more than the ATP and more about his fondness of the sport. As a journalist with The Intercept, Greenwald discusses whether he would like to cover and write about tennis, what he thinks about corruption, such as doping...2016-08-0434 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimWorld No. 35 CoCo VandwegheOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with CoCo Vandeweghe to discuss her family's athletic history, what this upbringing taught her about sports and the Olympics and how it affects her tennis career today. She also talks about life on the WTA Tour, her experience at Wimbledon this year, if she compares herself to other pro players, the difficulties of making a living in tennis, her goals for the rest of the season and more. Wertheim and Vandeweghe also talks about the Rio 2016 Olympics, how it will be different from a Grand Slam and what she is expecting from...2016-07-2130 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimJon Wertheim from Roland Garros on Djokovic, Serena, moreOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim calls into the studio from Roland Garros to talk with SI's Jamie Lisanti about the second week of the tournament. He discusses his interview for Tennis Channel with Novak Djokovic after he defeated Roberto Bautista Agut in the fourth round, Serena's current form and possible semifinal matchups. Wertheim also talks about how he prepares for on-court interviews, what it's like to talk with top players right after a match and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimAlexandra StevensonOn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Alexandra Stevenson. After making headlines at 18 years old with a run from qualifying to the Wimbledon semifinals 1999, Stevenson rose to No. 18 in the rankings but shoulder problems deterred her career in 2002. Since then, Now 35, Stevenson checks in from an ITF tournament in Pelham, Ala., to talk with Wertheim about her life since surgery, managing her finances, what it was like to go from top 10 in the world to her current ranking of No. 545. Stevenson also discusses her current relationship with her father, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, how the unveiling of the...2016-04-1448 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimFormer ATP player, current coach Justin GimelstobIn this week's episode host Jon Wertheim talks with Justin Gimelstob, a former ATP player and current broadcaster, ATP board member and coach of World No. 11 John Isner. He talks with Wertheim about his various jobs in tennis—and they debate on these roles in tennis and general conflicts of interest in the sport. Gimelstob also talks openly about the 2008 incident that was one of the more regrettable moments of his career, his relationship with Roger Federer, the match-fixing scandal that dominated the conversation at the 2016 Australian Open, what it's like to coach John Isner and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimAustralian Open wrap-up: What's next for Serena? and moreHost Jon Wertheim addresses the top stories following the 2016 Australian Open with Jamie Lisanti in-studio in New York. Where does Serena go from here? And what do we make of Andy Murray's loss to Novak Djokovic, Milos Raonic's deep run and Victoria Azarenka's exit in the quarterfinals. Wertheim also names his winners and losers from the tournament and addresses the recent news of Roger Federer's knee surgery after the Australian Open semifinals and more.
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Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimPreviewing the 2016 Australian Open with Lindsay DavenportJon Wertheim (https://twitter.com/jon_wertheim) talks with Lindsay Davenport (https://twitter.com/LDavenport76) before she heads to Melbourne to cover the 2016 Australian Open for Tennis Channel to talk about the rash of injuries in the WTA, what it means for the Australian Open and if changes should be made to the WTA and ATP calendars in the future. Davenport also makes predictions for Serena Williams, who has not played a full match since the beginning of the season due to knee inflammation. Davenport and Wertheim also discuss the 2016 Rio Olympics, players' training regimens their picks for the 2016 Australian...2016-01-1440 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimFormer Top 10 player, current investment banker Mario AncicIn this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim (https://twitter.com/jon_wertheim) talks with former ATP Top 10 player and current investment banker for Credit Suisse, Mario Ancic (https://twitter.com/ancicmario). The 31-year-old discusses his transition from a 10-year pro tennis career to Columbia Law School, where he studied and completed his law degree in 2013, to his current career. Ancic compares the league to tennis and shares what he believes the ATP can do from a business standpoint to improve the sport. Ancic also makes predictions for Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and more for the 2016 season, shares what he wants...2016-01-0740 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimJazz pianist and composer Fred HerschIn this week's episode, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch about the parallels between tennis and jazz music. Hersch talks about improvisation, both in music and on the courts, and how body mechanics in both play a role in how successful an artist or athlete can be. Wertheim and Hersch also talk about Roger Federer, Serena Williams and other players and how their free-flowing play, footwork and ability to create shots can be both advantageous and detrimental to their games. Hersch also discusses the role of silence and pauses and...2015-10-0830 min
Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon WertheimThrowback Thursday: Exclusive Roger Federer Interview from Toronto 2014Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim dives into his interview archives to bring back one of his favorites—a conversation with Roger Federer in August 2014 in Toronto—in honor of Throwback Thursday. Over espressos and cappuccino in a hotel lobby in Toronto, Wertheim sits down with Federer to talk about how he is balancing fatherhood and tennis. He also talks about how he cautiously embraced social media—and now finds it to be a great, interactive space where he can connect with fans. In this podcast, Federer gives an inside look into his personal life, inspirations, career, Swiss heritage, family and mo...2015-08-0633 min