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WTA Freight ClubLogistics industry expectations for 2025, with WTA Co-CEO Rochelle SommerWTA Co-CEO Rochelle Sommer joins regular host Scott Wallis to discuss the key factors set to influence the logistics industry in 2025.
Topics include the continued Red Sea diversion, changes to shipping alliances, potential new tariffs on US imports and digitalisation.
#logistics #trade #shipping #internationaltrade #importing #seafreight
2025-01-0726 min
WTA Freight ClubThe importance of partnerships in international logisticsIn this episode of Freight Club, host Scott Wallis is joined by WTA's Head of Global Partners Dean Levey.
They discuss the importance of partnerships in global logistics. Including how it benefits shippers and the logistics providers themselves. Also covered is what WTA looks for in a logistics partner and what the company is able to offer prospective partners.
#logistics #internationaltrade #supplychain
2024-09-0218 minWTA Freight ClubIntroducing WTA's new UK Country Director, Gerry PowerHost Scott Wallis sits down with WTA's brand new UK Country Director, Gerry Power. They discuss the biggest logistics industry emerging trends and how WTA differentiates itself in a highly competitive landscape.
#logistics #importing #exporting #supplychain
2024-07-0218 minWTA Freight ClubWhat is causing the May sea freight rate increases? With WTA Co-CEO Rochelle SommerHost Scott Wallis sits down with WTA Co-CEO Rochelle Sommer to discuss the causes behind the May 2024 ocean freight rate increases and when they're likely to come down.
#logistics #supplychain #freightrates
2024-05-2816 minWTA Freight ClubLogistics industry expectations for 2024, with WTA Co-CEO Rochelle SommerWTA Co-CEO Rochelle Sommer joins host Scott Wallis to discuss her expectations for the logistics industry in 2024. Key topics for discussion include the economic outlook, digitalisation, an oversupply of vessels and environmental concerns.
#logistics #supplychain #trade
2024-01-2521 minWTA Freight ClubGuidance for shippers on disruption in the Red Sea with WTA Co-CEO Rochelle SommerAlmost all major carriers are currently avoiding the Red Sea, one of the world's most significant trading waterways, following attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial ships.
Carriers diverting around the Cape of Good Hope on east-west trading routes has huge ramifications for shippers.
To discuss these impacts and offer advice for businesses we have WTA Co-CEO Rochelle Sommer joining host Scott Wallis.
For the latest information related to the ongoing disruption, check out our news page here.
#logistics #shipping #trade #internationaltrade #supplychain
2024-01-0920 min
WTA Freight ClubStop focusing on freight rates and improve profitabilityOn this episode of WTA Freight Club, we're discussing how widening your focus away from the freight rate, you can make bigger supply chain cost savings.
Joining host Scott Wallis for this discussion is WTA's Sales & Marketing Director Keri Barton. Keri is perfectly placed to discuss the significance of the freight rate, working with a team who operate across countless trade lanes every day, with customers ranging in size from a few pallets a year to several hundred containers.
2023-07-1727 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Rybakina rolls in Indian WellsElena Rybakina put her stamp on the 2023 Hologic WTA Tour season with a rousing run to the title at the BNP Paribas Open, where she defeated No.1 Iga Swiatek and No.2 Aryna Sabalenka in back-to-back matches to win her first WTA 1000 title. Rybakina joins the podcast to discuss why her game is coming together and yielding big results in 2023.
2023-03-2010 min
WTA Freight ClubGreat expectations: Choosing where to print with book logistics expert Martin Watts.In this episode of Freight Club, a wta group podcast, host Scott Wallis sits down with Martin Watts. As wta group's Media Business Development Manager, Martin has been in the book logistics industry for over 30 years. The ideal person then to discuss a big industry talking point in 2023: where should publishers print their books?
This discussion is just one part of our wider whitepaper which looks in detail at book printing locations, even ranking them against each other on all those key factors. You can download it for free below:
https://www.wtagroup.com/download-publishing-whitepaper-0
2023-02-2228 min
WTA Freight ClubLogistics Industry Expectations for 2023, with wta group CEO's John & Rochelle Sommer.WTA Group CEO's John & Rochelle Sommer sit down with Scott Wallis to discuss logistics industry expectations for 2023.
With leading economies suffering high inflation, the industry begins the year in the exact opposite position to 2022. Demand is down and freight rates are tumbling. Has the logistics market moved back in favour of shippers and away from the asset owning carriers? Does this mean we're set for a period of rate stability now after the turbulence of the last few years? Will we see a return of the just-in-time supply chain now that congestion is subsiding?
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2023-01-1732 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Caroline Garcia surges in CincinnatiCaroline Garcia made history at the Western & Southern Open, becoming the first qualifier in tour history to win a WTA 1000 title. The 28-year-old Frenchwoman will return to the Top 20 after capturing her 10th career title and third WTA 1000 title, after defeating Petra Kvitova in straight sets. Garcia joins the podcast to discuss her return to a more aggressive game and how difficult it was to navigate the five years between her breakout 2017 season and now.
2022-08-2212 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Swiatek soars to No.2 after Indian Wells win (w/ doubles champions Yang/Xu)Iga Swiatek captured her second straight WTA 1000 title on Sunday, defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-1 to win the BNP Paribas Open. The 20-year-old Pole is now on a career-best 11-match win streak and will rise to a career-high No.2 on Monday. Swiatek joins the WTA Insider Podcast to try and process what's she's accomplished so early in the season. Doubles champions Yang Zhaoxuan and Xu Yifan also sit down to reflect on their 'lucky' title run.
2022-03-2119 min
WTA Insider Podcast2022 BNP Paribas Open Preview and February look-backWTA Web Editor Alex Macpherson joins the podcast to reflect on the lessons learned from the Middle East and Mexican swings and preview the BNP Paribas Open, a WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells, California. Note: This episode was recorded before top seed Barbora Krejcikova withdrew due to elbow injury.
2022-03-0950 min
WTA Insider Podcast2022 Australian Open Preview and Early TakeawaysAfter a short hiatus, the WTA Insider Podcast is back! WTA Web Editor Alex Macpherson joins the podcast to ring in the new 2022 WTA season. We break down the key takeaways from the first two weeks of the season, dive deep into the draw for the Australian Open, and analyze the favorites, dark horses, and match-ups that matter.
2022-01-1452 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Aryna Sabalenka picks up where she left offAryna Sabalenka can't lose. The 22-year-old Belarusian finished the 2020 season with back-to-back titles and she kicked off her 2021 season with another, defeating Veronika Kudermetova 6-2, 6-2 to win the Abu Dhabi WTA Women's Tennis Open. Her winning week extended her career-best winning streak to 15 matches, secured her third consecutive title and ninth of her career, and will propel her to a new career-high ranking on Monday at No.7. That's not a bad week of work. Sabalenka joined the WTA Insider Podcast from Abu Dhabi and reveals how losing her father put her tennis in perspective...
2021-01-1416 min
WTA Insider PodcastA pillar of professionalism, Julia Goerges retires.Julia Goerges has announced her retirement, ending a 15-year career that that saw her break into the Top 10, make a Wimbledon semifinal, capture seven WTA singles titles, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder alongside Germany's Golden Generation of talent, with Angelique Kerber, Andrea Petkovic, and Sabine Lisicki. Goerges leaves behind a legacy of professionalism and respect that left an indelible mark on the WTA locker room, as evidenced by the outpouring of well-wishes from her colleagues and friends. Goerges joins the podcast to reflect on her decision to hang up her trusty Babolat racquets, detail what it was...
2020-10-2938 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Simona Halep, Jennifer Brady win big on restartsSimona Halep and and Jennifer Brady join the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on their successful season restarts, which were punctuated by title runs at the Prague Open and Top Seed Open in Lexington, respectively. World No.2 Halep extended her winning streak to nine matches after coming through a pair of early scares in Prague to win her 21st career title. American Jennifer Brady captured her 1st WTA Title in dominant fashion, rolling through the Lexington field to win the title without losing a set and being broken just three times all week. For...
2020-08-1723 min
WTA Insider PodcastIn Conversation: Billie Jean KingBillie Jean King will never stop fighting. As part of the WTA's month-long celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, the WTA Legend and founder joins the podcast to reflect on how far the tennis LGBTQ community has come and where it still needs to make further inroads. King also discusses her recent conversation with Roger Federer on the topic of tennis unity, what it was like to juggle her tennis career with her advocacy, and what she hopes today's generation of WTA players understands about the tour's groundbreaking history.
2020-06-2342 min
WTA Insider PodcastOriginal 9: Judy DaltonThe WTA Insider Podcast is excited to kick off our Original 9 podcast series, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic One Dollar Photo and the formation of the Virginia Slims Tour in 1970, which led to the foundation of the WTA three years later. To kick off the series, we head down to Melbourne to sit in conversation with former World No.7 Judy Dalton, one of the two Australians to break away to join ranks with the Original 9. Dalton reflects on her decision to risk it all to join the Virginia Slims Tour, the encouraging r...
2020-02-1039 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Inside the Babos/Mladenovic BondTimea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic picked up right where they left off in 2019. Having capped off the season by winning the Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen, the duo became the first team since 2004 to win the Australian Open title without dropping a set, extending their win streak to 11 matches. The pair catch up with WTA Insider after their title run in Melbourne, to go deep on how their true friendship was formed and why, without it, Team Babos/Mladenovic would not exist.
2020-02-0512 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Ashleigh Barty wins the Shiseido WTA Finals ShenzhenWorld No.1 Ashleigh Barty sealed her outstanding WTA season by winning the 2019 Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen, defeating defending champion Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3 to tally her tour-leading 56th win of the season and fourth title of the year. For her efforts, the Queenslander took home over $4.4 million, the biggest prize money check in the history of professional tennis. The 23-year-old reflects on her evolution into one of the most clutch players in the game and looks ahead to 2020, which will kick off under the intense spotlight of the Australian summer.
2019-11-0411 min
WTA Insider PodcastJulie Heldman on her new book, WTA history, and mental healthJulie Heldman, a member of the Original 9, marvels at what the WTA Tour has become in the 49 years since her brave cohorts signed the famous one dollar contract to form what would become the WTA. But she also wants the world to know that it wasn't all fun and games. The author of "Driven: A Daughter's Odyssey", joins the podcast to the difficult dualities of her life on tour. From her fraught relationship with her mother Gladys Heldman, one of the instrumental figures in the formation of the tour, her battles with mental illness, to finding inspiration i...
2019-04-1026 min
WTA Insider PodcastDubai Duty Free Year-End No.1s Simona Halep (w/ Darren Cahill) & Barbora Krejcikova/Katerina SiniakovaFor the second consecutive year, Simona Halep was awarded the WTA Year-End World No.1 Singles Award presented by Dubai Duty Free, receiving the Chris Evert World No.1 Trophy at a ceremony at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Her doubles counterparts, the Czech duo of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova finished their two-Slam winning season atop the rankings as well. Halep and her coach Darren Cahill join the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on their emotional ride in 2018, while Krejcikova and Siniakova recount their surprising finish at World No.1.
2018-11-0522 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Babos/Mladenovic soar to Singapore titleTimea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic started their 2018 season by winning the biggest title in January at the Australian Open and they sealed a dream season with the title at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. The win was Mladenovic's first WTA Finals title, while it was a successful title defense for Babos. The duo join the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on their season and why this title means so much to them.
2018-10-3010 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Elina Svitolina stuns in SingaporeElina Svitolina capped off a dramatic final Singapore staging of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global by winning the biggest title of her career and becoming the 1st woman since Serena Williams in 2013 to go undefeated at the WTA Finals. An exhausted but ecstatic Svitolina joins the podcast to break down how she pulled off her Singapore Surprise.
2018-10-3012 min
WTA Insider PodcastCoach's Corner: Rennae Stubbs putting it on the line for PliskovaDoubles legend and ESPN commentator Rennae Stubbs joins the podcast from the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global to discuss her coaching partnership with former No.1 Karolina Pliskova, her call to bring more former players into the WTA coaching ranks, and why she's putting her job on the line to help the Czech learn how to win ugly.
2018-10-2322 min
WTA Insider PodcastSimona Halep wins the 2018 Porsche Race to SingaporeSimona Halep tops off her dream 2018 season by finishing the year atop the Porsche Race to Singapore Leaderboard for the second consecutive season. The World No.1 and 2018 WTA Player of the Year joins the podcast from the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global to reflect on her smart and efficient season, which saw her race away from the field.
2018-10-2117 min
WTA Insider Podcast2018 WTA Finals Preview (w/ Pete Odgers, Sophie Amiach, and Mikey Perera)The draw is done and the groups are set for the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, and the WTA World Feed commentary team can't contain their excitement. Pete Odgers, Sophie Amiach, and Mikey Perera join the podcast from the glamorous Gala Evening in Singapore to give their thoughts on the Elite Eight set to compete in WTA's crown jewel event.
2018-10-1938 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Caroline Wozniacki wins big in Beijing as Singapore loomsWorld No.2 Caroline Wozniacki pitched up to the China Open and laid down the perfect week. En route to her 30th career title in Beijing, the reigning Australian Open champion booked her spot for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global and won her 3rd title of the season without dropping a set. Wozniacki joined the the WTA Insider Podcast after her win over Anastasija Sevastova in the final to reflect on a week that began with doubts but ended with a trophy, on her phenomenal 12 month run, and she reveals what she'll be d...
2018-10-0713 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Simona Halep wins Montreal and qualifies for the WTA FinalsWorld No.1 Simona Halep put in a "brutal effort" to win her third title of the season and second in Montreal at the Coupe Rogers. Coming off a lengthy break after Wimbledon, the Romanian defeated four Top 20 players and came through a grueling top-quality final against Sloane Stephens, winning 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-4 in a rematch of the French Open final. Halep's effort was rewarded with not just the Montreal trophy, but the 26-year-old became the first player to qualify for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Halep is the only player to qualify f...
2018-08-1311 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Mihaela Buzarnescu's seals it in San JoseMihaela Buzarnescu secured her 1st WTA title and Top 20 debut with a dominant win over Maria Sakkari to capture the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose. It's easy to forget just how far this result seemed 12 months ago, when the Romanian was ranked No.147 and just at the beginning of her comeback to the sport after years of injuries and surgeries. In fact, this time last summer, the 30-year-old had yet to make her WTA main draw debut, let alone win a match. Now she's tied for fourth in most wins this year. If it...
2018-08-0612 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Petra Kvitova's dream season continues in BirminghamIn what many would consider Petra Kvitova's best WTA season, the big-hitting Czech won six titles in 2011, capturing her first Wimbledon title before finishing the season as the WTA Finals champion. But how about this: Kvitova now has five titles under her belt, is up to No.2 in the Porsche Race to Singapore, and we haven't even hit the grass at Wimbledon yet. After defending her title at the Nature Valley Classic to tally her tour-best fifth title of 2018, Kvitova joined the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on her season and look ahead to her fa...
2018-06-2512 min
WTA Insider PodcastLaura Siegemund wants to psych you out.Laura Siegemund was on a clay-court roll last spring before she went down in a heap ahead of the French Open, blowing out her ACL during a match at the Nuremberg Open. Sidelined for 10 months, Siegemund used her time to further her psychology studies and dip her toe in public speaking. Siegemund returns to her hometown tournament at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix this week as the defending champion. WTA Insider caught up with the German two weeks ago at the Volvo Car Open, where she made her tour-level return. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Po...
2018-04-2323 min
WTA Insider PodcastFirst Quarter Review: So far, so good (w/ Reem Abulleil)The first three and a half months of the WTA season are in the books and it's time to hit the pause button to reflect on what we've learned so far. Freelance tennis reporter and Sport360.com contributor Reem Abulleil joins this super-sized episode to reflect on the surprises and disappointments of the season so far and preview what should be an equally dramatic European clay season. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, or any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live.
2018-04-161h 10
WTA Insider PodcastSlicing and Dicing with Monica NiculescuMonica Niculescu has the most unique game on tour and a cult following to show for it. The 20-year-old Romanian relies heavily on a forehand slice that can drive her opponents batty, as evidenced by her gritty three-set win over Maria Sharapova in February. WTA Insider caught up with Niculescu at the BNP Paribas Open to get a better sense of how she's been able to build a successful career with a game built on the forehand slice. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live.
2018-03-1313 min
WTA Insider PodcastPetra the Great reigns in St. PetersburgPetra Kvitova dominated the week at the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy, losing just three games in the final against Kristina Mladenovic to lift her 21st career title and her first of the 2018 season. The Czech champion moved her astounding career-record in finals to 21-7 and moved to No.5 in titles among active players. The big-hitting Czech joins the WTA Insider Podcast after the win to reflect on her week in Russia and explains (or at least attempts to explain) what it's like to have such a devastating game and why she's such a big-match player. S...
2018-02-0513 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Caroline Wozniacki conquers OzNearly four years since making her last major final, Caroline Wozniacki silenced the doubters by winning her maiden major at the Australian Open, playing a gutsy, gritty, and emotional final to edge Simona Halep 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-4. In addition to finally claiming her Slam glory, Wozniacki's title run ensured her the No.1 ranking for the first time in six years. A still-stunned Dane joined the WTA Insider Podcast just hours after the final to attempt to put it all into words. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, or any podcast app of yo...
2018-01-2908 min
WTA Insider PodcastNew Year, New Attitude, New Angie KerberAfter an incredible 2016 season that saw her win two major titles, overtake Serena Williams at No.1, and make a total of eight event finals, Angelique Kerber started 2017 at No.1 and finished at No.22. After struggling to find her form throughout the year, Kerber took an extended off-season break from tennis, shook up her coaching team, and came into 2018 with a rested body and revitalized mind. The payoff has been immediate. Kerber joined the WTA Insider Podcast after saving two match points to defeat Lucie Safarova in the first round of the Sydney International to discuss...
2018-01-0811 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Elina Svitolina begins with a bang in BrisbaneNo one won more WTA titles in 2017 than Elina Svitolina, so of course the 23-year-old would kick off her 2018 season with yet another trophy, winning the Brisbane International. En route to her 10th career title, the Ukrainian defeated Carla Suarez Navarro, Ana Konjuh, Johanna Konta, and Karolina Pliskova, before rolling past surprise finalist Aliaksandra Sasnovich in Saturday's final. The title assured Svitolina the No.4 ranking on Monday and a Top 4 seeding at the Australian Open. Svitolina joins the WTA Insider Podcast for the first Champions Corner of the new season to discuss her off-season preparation, how her g...
2018-01-0810 min
WTA Insider PodcastSam Stosur gets a taste of the 'normal life'After an ill-timed hand injury derailed her 2017 season, Sam Stosur is healthy and ready to get back in the mix. WTA Insider caught up with the Aussie ahead of her home tournament at the Brisbane International to talk about her injury disappointment, how she spent her time off the tour, and why she's already got her eye on the Parisian clay. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, or any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live.
2017-12-3010 min
WTA Insider PodcastPetra Kvitova on sportsmanship and respectAs she readies for the 2018 season, Petra Kvitova joins the podcast after being awarded the WTA Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award for the sixth time in the last seven years. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live.
2017-12-0514 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Julia Goerges surges in ZhuhaiAfter losing her first three finals of the season, Julia Goerges surged to the 2017 finish line, winning her last nine matches and back-to-back titles at the Kremlin Cup and WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai to finish the year at a career-high No.14. The 28-year-old joins the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on her resurgent year, her new outlook on her game and life on tour, and why crunching numbers keeps her relaxed and sane on this crazy adventure.
2017-11-0513 min
WTA Insider PodcastExit interview: Martina Hingis closes the book on her 23-year-careerMartina Hingis joins the WTA Insider Podcast one last time as an active player, after announcing the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global would be her final tournament. Hingis reflects on her storied 23-year-career, which began as a 14-year-old at the Zurich Open and ended on top, as she capped off a nine-title final season by finishing the year atop the doubles rankings with her partner Latisha Chan. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live.
2017-10-3111 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Caroline Wozniacki wins the WTA FinalsCaroline Wozniacki capped off one of the best seasons of her career with the biggest title of her career, capturing her first season-ending title at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. The 27-year-old sits down to reflect on her resurgent season, how her injury problems in 2016 may have been a blessing in disguise, and why making her opponents suffer is all part of the plan. Was this Wozniacki's best season ever? Caroline weighs in. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice t...
2017-10-3009 min
WTA Insider PodcastLucky No.13: Simona Halep caps off 2017 at No.1Simona Halep sits down for one last chat after finishing the season as the WTA year-end No.1 presented by Dubai Duty Free. Halep reflects on her "crazy good" 2017 season and takes the No.1 quiz. No.1 food? No.1 drink? No.1 decision she's made in her career? A very happy Halep reveals all in her 2017 exit interview. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice to ensure you get every episode when they go live. (Photo: Jimmie48 Photography)
2017-10-2908 min
WTA Insider PodcastSingapore Dispatch: Caroline Garcia's French Footie FandomWhere was Caroline Garcia when she found out she qualified for her first BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global? Why at the Grand Stade de Lyon watching her favorite football team play. Garcia joined the WTA Insider Podcast ahead of the WTA Finals to reflect on her incredible run through China and why she's so excited to see her favorite women footballers following her progression through the tournament. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice to ensure you get every episode when they go l...
2017-10-2809 min
WTA Insider PodcastState of the Tour: CEO Steve Simon reflects on a season of change on the WTA TourWTA CEO Steve Simon and President Micky Lawler sit down with the media at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global to look back on the WTA season, both on the court and off the court. Simon discusses the "new era" of stars ushered in by the 2017, discusses the tour's decision to diversify its digital offerings for fans, and looks ahead to the 2018 season. Will the WTA Finals stay in Singapore or move to a new city in 2019? Simon breaks down the bid process. Subscribe to the WTA Insider podcast on iTunes or...
2017-10-2639 min
WTA Insider PodcastLegends Corner: Martina Navratilova weighs in on the Slams vs. No.1 debateMartina Navratilova joins the podcast to discuss the different challenges of winning a Slam vs. finishing a year No.1, and gives us on a history lesson on why the majors were not the top priority for players in the 70s and 80s. Navratilova also breaks down the surprising field at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global and reflects on a 2017 season that saw four different Slam winners and over 40 different title winners. Subscribe to the WTA Insider podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice and follow WTA Insider on T...
2017-10-2416 min
WTA Insider PodcastPorsche Race to Singapore Podium Podcast with No.1 Simona HalepWorld No.1 Simona Halep reflects on her dramatic finish to win the inaugural Porsche Race to Singapore, beating out Garbiñe Muguruza by just 40 points to end the regular season atop the Porsche Race to Singapore leaderboard. In a season that saw the Romanian stumble out of the gate due to injury before finding her form at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany. From there, Halep steadily climbed the Leaderboard in a season that saw adversity turn to triumph by season's end. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes or any podcast ap...
2017-10-2112 min
WTA Insider PodcastSingapore Dispatch: Karolina Pliskova in conversationWorld No.3 Karolina Pliskova sits down for a casual and free-wheeling chat about her stellar 2017 season, which saw her rule the hard courts, make a surprise run to the French Open semifinals, and get comfortable in the role as one of the tour's marquee players. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice and follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider.
2017-10-2113 min
WTA Insider PodcastSingapore Dispatch: Breaking down the Red and White GroupsWTA commentators Pete Odgers and Mikey Perera join the podcast after the draw ceremony at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, to discuss their initial reactions to a draw that saw counter-punchers land in the Red Group and power players land in the White Group. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice and follow us on Twitter at @WTA_insider.
2017-10-2013 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Caroline Garcia wins the China OpenCaroline Garcia became the 1st player to ever win the Wuhan-Beijing double, backing up her title run at last week's Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open with an even more impressive win at the China Open, where she defeated two Top 5 players to win the biggest title of her career. With the win, the 23-year-old will make her Top 10 debut on Monday at No.9 and has put herself in pole position for the final qualifying spot for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Garcia joined the podcast after her win over Simona Halep in...
2017-10-0811 min
WTA Insider PodcastSimona Halep: World No.1On the fourth time of asking, Simona Halep finally did it. The 26-year-old is set to become the 25th WTA World No.1 when the rankings are released on Monday, after a week in Beijing that saw her avenge two devasting 2017 losses, earning her first win over Maria Sharapova, who beat her in the first round at the US Open, and avenging her French Open defeat to Jelena Ostapenko to clinch the No.1 ranking. Halep sat down with Courtney Nguyen after her semifinal win at the China Open to reflect on a season that has seen th...
2017-10-0709 min
WTA Insider PodcastRosie Casals reflects on WTA historyOnce called "the Liza Minelli of women's tennis", Rosie Casals was built to be a revolutionary, and as one of the WTA's "Original 9", revolutionize she did. Casals joins the WTA Insider podcast to reflect on the history of the tour, discuss the upcoming Battle of the Sexes movie (spoiler alert: she was not a fan of Howard Cosell), and issue a rallying cry for current players to reconnect with the past. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us...
2017-09-1929 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Sloane Stephens is the 2017 US Open ChampionSloane Stephens joins the podcast to discuss her unbelievable comeback that reads like a Disney movie. But how will she deal with, once again, getting "Next-Big-Thing'd"? Subscribe and listen to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider.
2017-09-1008 min
WTA Insider PodcastUSO Final Preview: Madison vs. Sloane in the house that Billie built.The Insider Team breaks down the All-American US Open final between 22-year-old Madison Keys and 24-year-old Sloane Stephens. Can Keys reign in her power? Or will Stephens' defensive resilience win the day? Subscribe and listen to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider.
2017-09-0923 min
WTA Insider PodcastSloane Stephens on the eve of the US Open final"I've just made sure not to get too overwhelmed and just stay focused." Sloane Stephens has a quick chat a day ahead of her first major final at the US Open, where she'll face off against her good friend Madison Keys. How does this compare to her breakout run to the 2013 Australian Open? Night and day. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider and follow al...
2017-09-0806 min
WTA Insider PodcastMadison Keys speaks ahead of her first US Open final"I've definitely not put the pressure on myself that if I don't win a Slam I'm the worst human being ever. For so long that was there." Madison Keys on her comeback from injury and unexpected run to the US Open final, where she'll play her good friend Sloane Stephens. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider and follow all our work at www.wtatennis.com...
2017-09-0808 min
WTA Insider PodcastUSO Daily Dispatch: Petra Kvitova's feel-good story continuesThe Insider Team recaps the action from Day 6 at the US Open, which saw Petra Kvitova knock out No.3 Garbiñe Muguruza, Maria Sharapova bow out to Anastasija Sevastova, and Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens hold it down for the home team. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider and follow all our work at www.wtatennis.com.
2017-09-0428 min
WTA Insider PodcastUSO Daily Dispatch: Inside Pliskova's Great Escape and the American surgeKarolina Pliskova saved match point with an absurd forehand to keep her US Open alive, while Madison Keys capped off one of the latest finishes ever to book five Americans into the Round of 16. That's the most Americans into the fourth round at the US Open since 2002. The Insider Team breaks down the action from a wet Day 6 and previews the Round of 16, which is set to kick off with a blockbuster battle between Garbiñe Muguruza and Petra Kvitova. This podcast begins on a tournament transportation bus and finishes in the rain on the co...
2017-09-0336 min
WTA Insider PodcastUSO Daily Dispatch: Muguruza and Kvitova roll into the second week.The Insider Team breaks down the action on Day 5, where Garbiñe Muguruza, Petra Kvitova, Maria Sharapova, Sloane Stephens, and Julia Goerges continued to impress. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider and follow all our work at www.wtatennis.com
2017-09-0231 min
WTA Insider PodcastUSO Daily Dispatch: The Youth Movement Continues.The Insider Team discusses No.1 Karolina Pliskova's great escape to get past an inspired Nicole Gibbs to move into the third round, as well as Shelby Rogers and Daria Gavrilova's record-setting showdown, which was the longest women's match ever recorded in US Open history. With the third round now set, the team reflects on the surge of young players aged 22 and under, who are making a seismic impact not only on the US Open, but the tour as a whole. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of yo...
2017-09-0128 min
WTA Insider PodcastUSO Daily Dispatch: Makarova ousts Wozniacki on a packed Day 3On Day 3 at the US Open, Ekaterina Makarova snapped her 0-7 streak against Caroline Wozniacki, beating the World No.5 in three sets to advance to the third round. The match-up was a brutal second round draw for both women, but then again, brutal early draws has been a them throughout the first three days of the tournament. The Insider Team catches up after midnight to break down the flurry of action from Flushing Meadows. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? B...
2017-08-3124 min
WTA Insider PodcastUSO Daily Dispatch: Osaka ends Kerber's title defenseOn Day 2 at the US Open, rain washed out 25 matches but not before the 2016 champion bowed out to one of the tour's talented teenagers. 19-year-old Naomi Osaka banished her US Open demons to oust 2016 champion Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-1, while World No.1 Karolina Pliskova and young American Madison Keys moved safely into the second round. The Insider team breaks down the match of the day and previews a Day 3 that features 41(!) matches on the schedule. Apologies in advance for the slight hum in the audio in the first few minutes. It gets better! Subscribe to t...
2017-08-3020 min
WTA Insider PodcastUSO Daily Dispatch: Sharapova and Halep light it up on Day 1The Insider Team takes a moment to catch their breath after a Day 1 at the US Open, which saw Maria Sharapova summon her vintage best to oust No.2 Simona Halep in front of a sellout crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium. On a day that also saw No.7 Johanna Konta bow out to the talented Aleksandra Krunic, what does it all mean for the bottom half of the draw, which is now led by No.3 Garbiñe Muguruza? Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you h...
2017-08-2926 min
WTA Insider PodcastUS Open Preview: Who will leave New York at No.1?The 2017 US Open draw is out and the Insider Team reunites in New York to break down the myriad of storylines heading into the final Slam of the season. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us a review on iTunes. Follow WTA Insider on Twitter @WTA_insider and follow all our work at www.wtatennis.com.
2017-08-2644 min
WTA Insider PodcastHow to run a tournament, with Anne WorcesterThere isn't a job in tennis that Anne Worcester hasn't had. Whether it was her early days at IMG, her four years helming the WTA Tour as the first female chief executive of a professional sports organization, or her last 20 years as the tournament director of the Connecticut Open in New Haven, Worcester has seen women's tennis grow through multiple lenses. Courtney Nguyen sat down with Worcester at Wimbledon to discuss her trailblazing career in tennis, why she chose to leave her top post at the WTA in 1997, the current obstacles in marketing women's sports, and where...
2017-08-2021 min
WTA Insider PodcastWhy Julia Goerges is a 'dangerous package'No.37 Julia Goerges is in fine form these days. Since the start of June, the 28-year-old has made the final in Mallorca (grass), Bucharest (clay), and Washington DC (hard). This week she opened her campaign at the Western & Southern Open with a straight set win over No.10 Agnieszka Radwanska, her first win on hard court over the Pole. It's all shaping up nicely for Goerges, who is trying to secure a Top 32 seed this week for the US Open. Courtney Nguyen caught with Goerges after her win over Radwanska to discuss her fine form, her revamped serve, a...
2017-08-1510 min
WTA Insider PodcastSingapore Bound: Makarova/Vesnina ready for a repeatEkaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina have continued their winning ways in 2017. After a 2016 season that saw them win Olympic gold for Russia and then cap off the season with their first title at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, The Russian pair have qualified once again Singapore. David Kane caught up with the "MakaLena" ahead of their title run at the Rogers Cup to discuss what makes them such a successful doubles team -- turns out they don't even really practice doubles! -- and what they're looking forward to on their return to S...
2017-08-1411 min
WTA Insider PodcastSingapore Bound: Hingis/Chan qualify for the WTA FinalsMartina Hingis and Chan Yung-Jan -- or Latisha to her friends -- are one of the first teams to qualify for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. The Swiss-Chinese Taipei duo were fierce rivals across the net from each other last season, but paired up in February and haven't looked back. They've captured five titles so far, including two of the three Premier Mandatories in Indian Wells and Madrid, and looking forward to a return to the Lion City. David Kane caught up with Martina and Latisha to break down their successful pairing. ...
2017-08-1413 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampions Corner: Elina Svitolina turns the triple in TorontoElina Svitolina surged back into the lead on the Porsche Race to Singapore Leaderboard in style, becoming the first woman to ever win three Premier 5 titles in a single season by winning her tour-leading 5th title of the season at the Rogers Cup. The 22-year-old Ukrainian dropped just one set in Toronto, beating Daria Kasatkina, Venus Williams, Garbiñe Muguruza, Simona Halep, and Caroline Wozniacki in Sunday's final. David Kane has a quick chat with an exhausted Elina after her title-run to discuss her season so far and where she gets her trademark competitiveness. Subscribe to...
2017-08-1406 min
WTA Insider PodcastElena Vesnina: The true WTA InsiderWhy is Elena Vesnina the only WTA insider you need? Because we didn't get an invitation to the Wimbledon Champion's Dinner and we certainly would never have been allowed to beam out the trappings of that good life over Instagram Live. David Kane catches up with the Russian after her first round win at the Rogers Cup to talk about her experience of attending the glitzy gala as a Wimbledon doubles champion, the tricky nature of being a traveling Russian, and looking back on a season chock full of amazing memories. Subscribe to the WTA Insi...
2017-08-0915 min
WTA Insider PodcastCatching up with Karolina PliskovaDavid Kane catches up with the new WTA World No.1 Karolina Pliskova ahead of the Rogers Cup, where Pliskova will compete for the first time since ascending to the top spot after Wimbledon. Find out how Kaja found out she would be overtaking Angelique Kerber to become the 23rd woman to hold the No.1 ranking and how her Wimbledon disappointment fuels her fire as she kicks off a pressure-packed North American hard court season. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or any podcast app of your choice. Like what you hear? Be...
2017-08-0708 min
WTA Insider PodcastReminiscing with Hall of Famer Kim Clijsters2017 International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Kim Clijsters joins the podcast ahead of her induction ceremony to reflect on the legends that inspired her and how she hopes her illustrious career leaves a legacy of passion, humility, and sportsmanship. A WTA Finals Legend Ambassador, Clijsters won 41 WTA titles and became the 1st Belgian woman to hold the No.1 ranking. She is just one of six women to ever hold the No.1 ranking in both singles and doubles simultaneously and finished her career having won four Slams, three of which came after she came back from retirement in 2009 after having her...
2017-07-2214 min
WTA Insider PodcastKarolina Pliskova: World No1, Assessing Konta-Mania, and Venus and Garbi steaming aheadThe WTA will have a new World No.1 on Monday. 25-year-old Czech Karolina Pliskova is set to become the 23rd woman to hold the WTA No.1 Ranking next week and the Insider Team discusses her meteoric rise over the last 12 months, fueled by ambition, sacrifice, and, yes, maybe a little bit of haterade. Courtney and David also preview the Wimbledon semifinals, which put Britain's Johanna Konta against the Grand Dame of Wimbledon, Venus Williams, and a resurgent Garbiñe Muguruza against the Slovakian Surprise Magdalena Rybarikova. Britain has a touch of Konta-mania. And it's great to see.
2017-07-1249 min
WTA Insider PodcastGet to Know: Anett KontaveitOver the course of the last five weeks, 21-year-old Anett Kontaveit made her 1st WTA final in Biel/Bienne, scored her first Top 10 win over Garbiñe Muguruza at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, and on Wednesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, she notched her first win over a World No.1, ousting Angelique Kerber with a blistering barrage of power to win 6-4, 6-0. WTA Insider caught up with the Estonian last week at the Mutua Madrid Open to discuss her strong 2017 season and why, no matter what, she'll aways be a geek for the Twilight books.
2017-05-1719 min
WTA Insider PodcastWTA Finals ambassador Kim Clijsters on motherhood, the tour, and SingaporeFormer No.1 Kim Clijsters joins the podcast to discuss her new role as an ambassador for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Clijsters also discusses all the recent baby news between Victoria Azarenka's impending comeback and Serena Williams' impending special delivery, and reveals the though process behind her decision to return to the tour in 2009 after having her daughter Jada.
2017-04-3017 min
WTA Insider PodcastHot or Not? Introducing the WTA Insider Heat IndexWho's surging and who's sliding after the first mont of the season? The Heat Index has your answer. WTA Insider Senior Writer and Web Editor David Kane weigh on on the hottest players on tour as we debut the Heat Index. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.
2017-02-1255 min
WTA Insider PodcastChampion's Corner: Kristina Mladenovic stays true to herself in St. PetersburgKristina Mladenovic may get by with a little help from her friends off the court, but on-court it's all about flying solo. The 23-year-old talks with WTA Insider Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen after winning her maiden title at the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.
2017-02-0617 min
WTA Insider PodcastCoach's Corner: Is David Kotyza the Czech Whisperer?Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in! David Kotyza knows a thing or two about big-hitting Czechs. The veteran coach was the man at the helm when Petra Kvitova won her two Wimbledon titles. Now he's back to try and wake "the sleeping champion" he believes lives inside World No.6 Karolina Pliskova. Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen caught up with Kotyza at the Brisbane International to discuss his decision to jump back onto the WTA coaching circuit and why he believes he has something special in Pliskova. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or...
2017-01-0311 min
WTA Insider Podcast2016 Year In ReviewThis is our last goodbye. WTA Insider Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane reconvene to reflect on a season of surprises, both on and off the court. We discuss the biggest story of the season (spoiler alert: it's Angie), the most underrated stories of the season, the stories that came out of left field, and as we transition into the 2017 season, Courtney and David reflect on things they'd like to leave behind in 2016. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when...
2016-12-1659 min
WTA Insider PodcastChris Evert reflects on 2016, Strycova leads the Czechs to Fed Cup gloryThe 2016 WTA season is in the books. But what does it all mean? WTA Legend Chris Evert joins the podcast to reflect on a season of surprises, and hear from the Czech Republic's Fed Cup heroine Barbora Strycova as she sat down with David Kane to discuss her standout season. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts...
2016-11-1438 min
WTA Insider PodcastPOME! Dominika Cibulkova wins the WTA Finals (w/ Rohit Brijnath)Dominika Cibulkova is your 2016 WTA Finals Champion. The 27-year-old stunned World No.1 Angelique Kerber in straight sets to win the biggest title of her career at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. The Straits Times' Rohit Brijnath joins the podcast and explains why Cibulkova's win matters specifically in Asia, and we recap the week in Singapore. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far...
2016-10-3024 min
WTA Insider PodcastDaily Dispatch: Kerber and Cibulkova. Nguyen and Kane. Let the battle begin.Kerber vs. Cibulkova. Nguyen vs. Kane. These are the rivalries that define our times. Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane go toe-to-toe to preview Sunday's final at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, which pits World No.1 Kerber against No.7 seed Cibulkova. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by...
2016-10-2920 min
WTA Insider PodcastDaily Dispatch: Pome! The Red Group is set.The Red Group is set! Pome! Dominika Cibulkova had a 1 in 16 chance of advancing to the semifinals on Thursday. With a little help from World No.1 Angelique Kerber, she hit the bullseye under incredible pressure. Cibulkova booked her spot in the semifinals along with Kerber, who finished undefeated in group play. Courtney Nguyen and David Kane break down the dramatic action on Day 5 at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singpore presented by SC Global. We salute Cibulkova and Kerber's round robin efforts and also do a post-morten dive on Simona Halep's season. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn...
2016-10-2843 min
WTA Insider PodcastDaily Dispatch: Svetlana Kuznetsova's life of a hustler, Radwanska's linguistic lessonWas Svetlana Kuznetsova born to be a hustler? She doesn't know. But she is one now. Recapping Day 4 at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, where the last woman to arrive in Singapore became the the first woman to qualify for the semifinals, as Kuznetsova rallied to beat Karolina Pliskova. Defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska ended Garbine Muguruza's bid to survive the White Group, with Radwanska winning in straight sets. Hear from the defending champion as she gives a lesson in...linguistics? La Profesora is in the house. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or...
2016-10-2729 min
WTA Insider PodcastState of the Tour Address w/ WTA CEO Steve SimonHear WTA CEO Steve Simon's annual "Fireside Chat" with members of the press at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals presented by SC Global, addressing the current state of the tour and the dynamic changes coming in 2017. WTA President Micky Lawler, Chief Operating Officer Matthew Cenedella, and Co-CEO of The Social Channel Mike McGraw were also on-hand to lend their expertise. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far...
2016-10-2647 min
WTA Insider PodcastDaily Dispatch: Cubs Win! And so does Madison Keys! Plus a doubles preview with Team #BucieKABOOM! Madison Keys joins the podcast to discuss her WTA Finals debut, her love of indoor courts, and what it's like to have such aurally explosive groundstrokes. The Insider Team also talk through Day 3's action at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, where Angelique Kerber put in a No.1 performance to beat Simona Halep and Keys earned her first win at the Finals over Cibulkova. We also preview the doubles draw, where the No.1 ranking will be in play between current No.1 Sania Mirza, the French team of Garcia/Mladenovic, and Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Hear from...
2016-10-2634 min
WTA Insider PodcastDaily Dispatch: Wait, Sveta did what?(w/ Pliskova interview)Yes. That happened. Let's run down the madness on Day 2 at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global: - Svetlana Kuznetsova saved match point to beat No.2 seed Aga Radwanska - Kuznetsova gave herself a mid-match haircut - Karolina Pliskova saved match point from 2-5 down to beat Garbine Muguruza. - Press conferences were happening at 2am. And that's not even the half of it. Courtney Nguyen and David Kane break down a day of comebacks and near-misses in Singapore, as the White Group got underway. Hear from the players themselves as they address the press as...
2016-10-2545 min
WTA Insider PodcastDaily Dispatch: Simona Halep rolls on Day 1, Johanna Konta reflects on a maddening weekPanic? Who, me? Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane reconvene to recap Day 1 at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, where No.1 Angelique Kerber and No.3 seed Simona Halep prevailed. Hear exclusive interviews with Halep, as she discusses the panic that set in early in the season when she found herself struggling to get through matches, let alone win. And Britain's Johanna Konta reflects on a stressful week, which saw her waiting until the very end to realize her Singapore fate. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast...
2016-10-2431 min
WTA Insider PodcastDaily Dispatch: 2016 WTA Finals PreviewThe WTA Insider Podcast is back! After a short hiatus through the post-US Open swing, Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane are on the ground in the Lion City to preview the draw for the 2016 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Will No.1 Angelique Kerber find her form to survive the loaded Red Group? Is there a path to a title defense for No.2 seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the White Group? And who is set to play the spoiler? Courtney and David break it all down. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn...
2016-10-2227 min
WTA Insider PodcastUS Open Dispatch: Pliskova stuns Serena, Kerber is No.1Angelique Kerber is the new WTA No.1. Three weeks ago, Karolina Pliskova stopped Angelique Kerber from becoming No.1. On Thursday night she stunned Serena Williams to ensure Kerber becomes the 22nd woman to hold the No.1 ranking on Monday. Tennis is funny like that. Hear from the semifinalists and Luca Baldiserra joins the podcast to try and make sense of what we just saw. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what...
2016-09-0923 min
WTA Insider PodcastUS Open Dispatch: The Irresistable Roberta Vinci"To say we love Roberta would be an understatement." That's what Italian journalist Luca Baldissera told Courtney after Roberta Vinci booked her spot in her fourth US Open quarterfinal in the last five years. So we invited him onto the podcast to discuss her chances against World No.2 Angelique Kerber. Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane recap the action on Day 7. You'll also hear Anastasija Sevastova's entertaining and insightful press conference, Madison Keys' self-critical take after losing to Caroline Wozniacki, and Petra Kvitova's quest for rest after losing to Angelique Kerber. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes...
2016-09-0539 min
WTA Insider PodcastEpisode 34: Serena's No.1 defense in Cincinnati (UPDATED)The tour resumes this week at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the No.1 ranking is in play. Can Serena Williams maintain her streak of 183 consecutive weeks at No.1? Or will Angelique Kerber become the 22nd woman to earn the No.1 ranking in WTA history? UPDATE: Serena Williams withdrew from Cincinnati with a shoulder injury. Kerber can still take over No.1 with the title. Courtney Nguyen and David Kane break down the Cincinnati draw and handicap the likelihood of a No.1 takeover. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice...
2016-08-1530 min
WTA Insider PodcastEpisode 33: Halep wins MontrealIt wasn't quite the "Perfect 10". But it was close! Simona Halep won her third title of the year and extended her win streak to 10 matches at the Rogers Cup, beating Madison Keys in the final. Hear from the World No.3 as she sits down for our Champion's Corner do discuss the week that was and what it means for her upcoming summer. Who knew you could win a tournament while fueled by cheesecake and croissants? Only Simona. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode...
2016-08-0116 min
WTA Insider PodcastEpisode 32: Johanna Konta triumphs in StanfordWe Konta believe it! Johanna Konta joined the winner's circle, winning her first WTA title at the Bank of the West Classic. And she did in impressive fashion. To win the title, Konta knocked off the top two seeds in Dominika Cibulkova and Venus Williams and she'll move to No.14 on Monday. Hear Jo talk about her meteoric rise over the last 12 months -- she was ranked No.126(!) this time last year -- and her mouth-watering plans to celebrate her career milestone. Spoiler alert: It will be animal style. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any...
2016-07-2513 min
WTA Insider PodcastDropshot: CiCi Bellis' Stanford SplashWas it really just two years ago that a 15-year-old CiCi Bellis beat Dominika Cibulkova at the US Open for her first WTA win? Two years on and the Northern California native continues to show that win wasn't a fluke. Now ranked No.203, Bellis made her first WTA quarterfinal this week at the Bank of the West Classic. Hear from the 17-year-old after her emotional first round win as she discusses her future plans to, as of now, play collegiate tennis at Stanford. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to...
2016-07-2212 min
WTA Insider PodcastEpisode 31: Serena Wins No.22 At WimbledonFinally. Serena Williams beat Angelique Kerber in the Wimbledon final to match Stefanie Graf's Open Era record-tying mark of 22 Slam singles titles. What does the win tell us about Serena? Is the Serena-Kerber rivalry the duel of the near future? And having won No.22, where does Serena currently sit in the annals of tennis history? WTA Insider Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen takes you into the press room to hear from Serena herself, and taps into the knowledge banks of former player Rennae Stubbs and reporter/historian Steve Flink to get their thoughts on a historic day at the All England...
2016-07-1231 min
WTA Insider Podcast2016 Wimbledon Final Preview: Serena vs. Angie (Again!)For the second time this year it will be Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber for a major title. This time it will come on Saturday in the Wimbledon final. And this time Serena is looking for more than her 22nd major title. She's looking for revenge. Hear from Serena and Angie themselves as Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and TennisNow's Chris Oddo preview Saturday's big showdown. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like...
2016-07-0722 min
WTA Insider PodcastEpisode 30 - Steve Simon At WimbledonWhat does the future hold for the WTA? CEO Steve Simon checks in after a busy week of board meetings at Wimbledon to discuss the progress on a possible change in the tour's circuit structure, status of broadcast deals in 2017, and why he wants to position the tour, which is already the leading women's professional sports league in the world, to compete with the sporting world at large. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so...
2016-07-0620 min