Tennis Weekly

Tennis Weekly

By: Passing Shot Productions

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Tennis, News

Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport.From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2025 season.So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up you...

Episodes

INTERVIEW SPECIAL with Ruud, Cerundolo, Humbert + more at the UTS Grand Final
Dec 08, 2025

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UTS Grand Final is once again upon us and the line-up has never been better with top seed Alex de Minaur looking to defend his title and the likes of Andrey Rublev looking to stop him! Join us for a very special Interview episode recorded from London where Kim & Chris are on si...

Duration: 00:38:39
WTA 2025 Season Review + Awards! Sabelanka Player of the Year? Anisimova Most Improved?
Dec 01, 2025

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On today's pod, we look back on the 2025 WTA season which saw Aryna Sabalenka keep the number 1 ranking for the entire year but the grand slams were shared between Aryna, Madison Keys, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek. The year saw some incredible performances and shock results from Madison Keys winner her first grand sl...

Duration: 01:15:46
ATP 2025 Season Review + Awards! Will Alcaraz or Sinner be our Player of the Year...?
Nov 24, 2025

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On today's pod, we look back on another season on the ATP tour and what a year it has been. 2025 in men's tennis saw one of the greatest matches in history in the Roland-Garros Final when Carlos Alcaraz saved match points to defeat Jannik Sinner as once again the top 2 split the sl...

Duration: 00:56:38
Alcaraz ends season at No.1 as Sinner defends ATP Finals title
Nov 17, 2025

That’s a wrap on the ATP 2025 season! Jannik Sinner defends his ATP Finals singles title as Carlos Alcaraz does enough to secure the Year End No.1 ranking for the second time. In a dramatic final week of ATP Tour action that saw Novak Djokovic pull out at the last minute and the No.1 ranking decided it was the same result as Sinner capped a stellar season by winning once again in Turin. It was the most watched tennis match in Italian history and the historic result could only have been topped if he had sealed the No.1 ranking as...

Duration: 00:57:25
Djokovic wins in Athens then withdraws from ATP Finals + Rybakina undefeated at WTA Finals
Nov 08, 2025

What a dramatic day for the WTA and ATP tour as Novak Djokovic sent the ATP Finals into chaos when he both won a title and then withdrew immediately from the ATP Finals on the eve of the tournament allowing beaten finalist Lorenzo Musetti to make his first ever trip to the year ending championships on home soil in Turin. The result also means that Felix Auger Alliasime will be making his second ATP Finals appearance and will be seeking to continue his good run of form. All eyes will be on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as they...

Duration: 01:03:16
Sinner secures No.1 ranking from Alcaraz in Paris, WTA Finals underway + Mboko triumph!
Nov 03, 2025

Jannik Sinner is back at No.1 after lifting the title in Paris for the first time. He surpasses Carlos Alcaraz for at least a week as the battle to be the year end No.1 heats up ahead of the ATP Finals. Sinner overcame  Felix Auger Aliassime in the final to win his first Masters 1000 of the year but it will be a tall order if he is to retain the number 1 ranking from Alcaraz in Turin. Elsewhere the WTA Finals have kicked off and it has been full of surprises with Iga Swiatek going down to Rybakina, winning just 1 g...

Duration: 01:04:31
Sinner battles to Vienna title, ATP unveil Saudi Masters + WTA Finals Preview
Oct 27, 2025

It’s heating up on the tennis tour as players race for those all-important final spots at the End of Season Tour Finals. Join Joel, Kim, and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they dive into another jam-packed week of ATP and WTA action — where two words dominated the headlines: Saudi Arabia (but more on that later).

First up, Jannik Sinner battled through cramp to defend his Vienna Open title, defeating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling three-set final to claim his 21st ATP crown — and surpass $50 million in career prize money. Over in Basel, teenage sensation Joao Fonsec...

Duration: 01:06:30
Sinner's 'slam' win over Alcaraz, Rune's injury nightmare + WTA Finals race update
Oct 20, 2025

It’s been another packed week on the ATP and WTA Tours, so join Joel, Chris, and a special guest appearance from Alina as they break down all the big stories from Tennis Weekly HQ.


Jannik Sinner dominated Carlos Alcaraz to capture the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, pocketing a record $6 million payday — but what did we really learn from their latest showdown? Is indoor hard court still Sinner’s territory, and what to make of Alcaraz’s comments on the packed tennis calendar? Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev finally returned to the winners’ circle in Almaty after 882...

Duration: 01:17:04
Coco Gauff triumphs in Wuhan as Vacherot becomes lowest ranked Masters winner ever!
Oct 13, 2025

It’s been a historic week on the ATP and WTA Tours! Join Joel and Kim on Tennis Weekly as they unpack all the headlines, starting with Valentine Vacherot’s fairytale victory in Shanghai — the Monaco native becoming the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champion in history after defeating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in an all-family final. The team debate whether this incredible underdog story is a great advert for tennis or a reflection of a congested ATP schedule.


On the WTA side, Coco Gauff continues her hard-court dominance, powering past Jessica Pegula to win the Wuhan Open without droppi...

Duration: 00:49:46
Anisimova wins in Beijing, Sinner retires in Shanghai + Zverev's slow court conspiracy
Oct 06, 2025

Anisimova’s Double, Sinner’s Struggles & Zverev’s Court Speed Storm… It’s been another dramatic week on the ATP and WTA Tours as the Asian Swing heats up. Join Joel, Kim, and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they break down all the big stories — from Amanda Anisimova capturing her second WTA 1000 title of 2025 in Beijing, defeating rising Czech star Linda Noskova in a thrilling final, to booking her spot at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Is she now America’s No. 1 — and could she even be a future World No. 1?


On the ATP side, Jannik Sinner’s...

Duration: 01:17:03
Alcaraz and Sinner both win titles as race to year end No.1 heats up + Swiatek is bageled in Beijing!
Oct 01, 2025

The Asian swing is in full flight, and Tennis Weekly has all the latest headlines, results, and talking points from Tokyo, Beijing, and Shanghai. Carlos Alcaraz struck back with swift Laver Cup revenge over Taylor Fritz to capture his eighth title of the season in Tokyo, while Jannik Sinner bounced back in style to secure a second crown in Beijing. We also reflect on Gael Monfils’ emotional announcement that he will retire at the end of 2026, celebrating the career of one of the sport’s most electrifying entertainers.


On the WTA side, the China Open is serv...

Duration: 00:59:51
Team World win Laver Cup, Swiatek triumphs in Korea + Italy defend BJK Cup crown!
Sep 22, 2025

From San Francisco to Seoul and Shenzhen, it’s been a non-stop week of tennis drama. Join Kim and Chris as they unpack all the action, from the Laver Cup to the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Team World reigned supreme in San Francisco with a dramatic Laver Cup victory under new captain Andre Agassi, as Taylor Fritz sealed the trophy in style against Alexander Zverev, just days after his shock win over Carlos Alcaraz.


In Shenzhen, Italy once again defended their Billie Jean King Cup crown, with Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto powering past Jessica Pe...

Duration: 00:48:43
Alcaraz goes blonde, Davis Cup drama, Raducanu skips BJK Cup Finals + Laver Cup Preview
Sep 15, 2025

The US Open may be over but it’s been another action packed week on the ATP and WTA Tours. The Davis Cup delivered major shocks as the USA and Australia both crashed out at home, with Czechia and Belgium rising to the occasion. Spain also staged a heroic comeback without Carlos Alcaraz, while drama swirled around Holger Rune both on and off the court - the less about his DMs the better!


Meanwhile, 17-year-old Iva Jovic lit up Guadalajara to become the youngest WTA champion of 2025, while France’s Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah stunned the field in S...

Duration: 00:58:49
US Open Wrap Up - Buzzcuts, Labubus and CEOs stealing hats + TW Awards
Sep 09, 2025

The US Open 2025 is over and the Champions have been crowned, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka! It all happened in New York, from Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek stealing a hat from a child and making global headlines to Naomi Osaka turning up with blinged out Labubu's for every match. We also saw Taylor Townsend make headlines for all the right reasons and Jelena Ostapenko for all the wrong reasons as well as Novak Djokovic making it to four semifinals at majors this year!


So as is tradition after two weeks of daily coverage, the Tennis Weekly...

Duration: 00:33:14
US Open Men's Final - Untouchable Alcaraz defeats Sinner to reclaim Number 1 ranking!
Sep 08, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz is once again on top of the tennis world after capturing his second US Open title in New York and reclaiming the world number one ranking from Jannik Sinner. In a trilogy final that was delayed by 50 minutes due to President Donald Trump’s arrival at Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz produced a dominant display to defeat Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Aside from a brief wobble in the second set, the Spaniard was in command throughout, outhitting his rival by 42 winners to 21 and dropping just one set all tournament. The victory marks Alcaraz’s sixth major title at only...

Duration: 00:31:47
US Open Women's Final - Sabalenka defeats Anisimova to end 2025 slam season on top!
Sep 06, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka finally ends her Grand Slam drought for the season and edges past Amanda Anisimova in two thrilling sets to retain her US Open title that she captured last year. Join Kim and Chris as they discuss the encounter in Flushing Meadows between two of the biggest ball-strikers in the women's game and whether they thought it lived up to the billing. For Sabalenka, it was not a win without drama having failed to close out the match at the first opportunity but was able to get over the line a nail-shredding tiebreak. How does this win change...

Duration: 00:26:13
US Open Men's Final Preview - No.1 on the line as Alcaraz vs Sinner face off in Final
Sep 06, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for a blockbuster US Open final, and Joel and Kim are here to break it all down at Tennis Weekly HQ.

Alcaraz delivered a statement performance against Novak Djokovic, gaining revenge for his Australian Open defeat earlier this year and scoring his first hard-court victory over the 38-year-old Serbian legend. The Spaniard cruised through in straight sets, not dropping a set all tournament, still finding the time to play golf with Sergio Garcia, and secured his spot in a second US Open final as he eyes both the trophy and...

Duration: 00:34:00
US Open Women's Final Preview - Anisimova wins Osaka epic as Sabalenka edges Pegula in semi
Sep 05, 2025

The US Open 2025 Women’s final is set and it’s a rematch of THAT Wimbledon semifinals that saw Amanda Anisimova upset the world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a fabulous contest. Anisimova will be hoping to replicate that victory when she faces off against Sabalenka on Saturday night but will the memory of the 6-0 6-0 Wimbledon final defeat be in the back of her mind going into another final. 


Anisimova stunned two time former champion Naomi Osaka in the semi-final in three tight sets and 3 hours to advance to her second consecutive grand slam final. Osaka...

Duration: 00:34:16
US Open QFs - Anisimova's Wimbledon revenge, Djokovic makes history, Alcaraz cruises
Sep 03, 2025

It’s been an action-packed set of quarterfinals in New York City, with the semifinal line-ups (nearly) now confirmed. In a Wimbledon final repeat, Amanda Anisimova was able to exact revenge on Iga Swiatek (and that double bagel defeat) to make her first US Open semifinal, whilst Felix Auger-Aliassime extended his sparkling run by outlasting Alex De Minaur — who once again fell short of his maiden Grand Slam semifinal. Will he ever get there?


We also dive into Novak Djokovic’s gritty, guns-out win over Taylor Fritz and ask whether the Serbian can finally make another major...

Duration: 00:54:08
US Open R4 - Osaka is BACK, Alcaraz peaking in NYC, Swiatek - Sabalenka impress
Sep 01, 2025

… and breathe! It’s been another couple of days of high drama in Round 4 at the US Open in New York City. We kick off with Naomi Osaka’s stunning win over Coco Gauff, a straight-sets victory that puts her into her first Slam quarterfinal in more than four years — and marks her first top-five win since 2018. Osaka has always won a Grand Slam every time she has reached the quarterfinals - Joel and Kim discuss can she do it again? We also talk Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, who both continued their serene progress into the last eight, with the...

Duration: 00:47:27
US Open R3 - Gauff vs Osaka is ON, Sinner survives Shapovalov, Djokovic injured?
Aug 30, 2025

The US Open is heating up in New York and Round 3 brought yet more drama in abundance. Jannik Sinner survived a stern test from Denis Shapovalov but is still searching for his best tennis, while Coco Gauff powered past Magdalena Frech to set up a much-anticipated fourth-round clash with Naomi Osaka. Joel and Chris look at their head to head and decide who will a (presumed) Arthur Ashe night session slot favour most - or could we be in store for some 'car crash tennis' as Joel puts it. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina once again proved too strong for Emma...

Duration: 00:43:56
US Open R2 - Swiatek tested, Sinner eases through + Townsend - Ostapenko DRAMA!
Aug 28, 2025

The second round of the US Open delivered high drama, surprises, and a few fiery exchanges — and Joel and Chris are here to break it all down. We dive into Iga Swiatek’s gritty three-set win over Suzan Lamens, her first dropped set since Montreal, as she battles her way into the third round along with Jannik Sinner’s first serve struggle. Naomi Osaka continues her clean run in New York - bedazzled Labubu toys in tow - raising the prospect of a blockbuster showdown with Coco Gauff, who herself survived a rollercoaster three-setter against Ajla Tomljanovic with dangerous Donna...

Duration: 00:53:05
US Open R1 - Alcaraz's new look, Raducanu's 1st win since title run, Venus lights up Ashe
Aug 26, 2025

New York, New York! The opening round of the 2025 US Open has had a little bit of everything — shock exits, emotional goodbyes, and first class meltdowns (ahem, Daniil Medvedev) so why not join Kim and Chris as they unpack all the drama from Flushing Meadows.


Making the headlines, Australian Open champion Madison Keys’ surprise defeat to Renata Zarazua was the standout upset, as the American struggled with nerves and unforced errors in front of the home crowd. At the other end of the spectrum, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz opened their campaigns in style, with Djokovic over...

Duration: 00:53:21
US Open Draw Reaction - Alcaraz vs Opelka, Draper in Sinner quarter + Sabalenka's tough draw
Aug 21, 2025

Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they look ahead to this year’s US Open Championships with a fresh reaction to the men’s and women’s singles draws, which sees Iga Swiatek seek to back up her Wimbledon win and make a play for the No.1 ranking. Will Jannik Sinner looking to put aside recent illness to continue his dominance on hard courts?


With Carlos Alcaraz handed the more difficult section of the draw, including an opener with Reilly Opelka, the trio debate if anyone can stop another Sinner-Alcaraz Slam Final. They discuss who amongst the yo...

Duration: 00:57:35
Sinner struck by sickness, Swiatek sizzles in Cincy as Raducanu + Alcaraz take on US Open Mixed
Aug 19, 2025

It’s US Open lead-up week, which can only mean one thing… Mixed Doubles madness! But that’s not all — Cincinnati once again proved brutal, delivering one of the toughest two-week stretches on tour as players battled the sweltering Ohio heat and a wave of retirements. Jannik Sinner’s sudden illness handed Carlos Alcaraz his first Cincy crown, while Iga Swiatek overpowered Jasmine Paolini to reclaim the World No. 2 spot. Frenchman (and massive Pokémon fan) Terence Atmane enjoyed a dream run to the semi-finals, and Elena Rybakina put on a clinic against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, with coach Stefano Vuk...

Duration: 01:02:44
Mboko wins Montreal as new star is born, Shelton secures first 1000 title
Aug 08, 2025

The Canada Open delivered high drama and history! Wildcard sensation Victoria Mboko, just 18, thrilled home fans with a stunning run to her first title that included defeating 4 Grand Slam champions. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they discuss what impressed them most throughout the event and whether we are looking at a potential future World No. 1. They also talk about Naomi Osaka's up turn in form but wonder whether the crowd had an impact on her mentally and was it really an accident to not praise Mboko in the post match ceremony.


Elsehwere...

Duration: 00:34:48
Osaka bounces back, Shelton chases 1st 1000 title and 18 year old Mboko upsets Coco
Aug 04, 2025

Quarterfinals are locked in at the Canada Open—and while star power may be light, the drama and surprises are anything but. With standout performances lighting up both Toronto and Montreal, Joel, Kim, and Chris return to Tennis Weekly HQ to unpack all the action as the US Open draws nearer.


This week, they discuss the long-awaited WTA emergence of Victoria Mboko, following her impressive ITF blitz at the start of the season. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff—still top seed—continues to struggle with her serving scaries in singles, though her doubles form remains strong. Why the discon...

Duration: 00:54:15
De Minaur and Fernandez win in DC, Osaka/Mouratoglou split, Sinner's shock rehire
Jul 28, 2025

The North American hard court swing is heating up as we head toward the US Open, with the Canada Open in Montreal and Toronto just around the corner. But first, join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they reflect on all the action this week including Washington, DC — where Leylah Fernandez and Alex de Minaur dazzled their way to titles, leaving their opponents still searching for that elusive trophy. And get the violins out as sadly yes, that does include another heartbreaking loss for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who let championship points slip away once again this season.

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Duration: 00:59:17
Venus Williams returns, sister Serena shapes up and Toni Nadal to coach Zverev?
Jul 21, 2025

We are back and Kim and Chris are here to catch-up on the week in tennis including the return of tennis superstar and 7 time grand slam champion Venus Williams. Williams has only played 2 competitive matches since the start of 2023 and she teased a return with an Indian Wells Wild Card story emerged in the headlines. The 45 year old will play her first match against Peyton Sterns in DC. 


They also cover the 250 week on tour with events in Gstaad, Los Cabos, Hamburg, Iasi and producer Alina joins to talk all things Bastad. They unpack the win f...

Duration: 01:03:00
Wimbledon Wrap Up - Strawberry pasta, towel thievery, queue antics + TW Awards
Jul 15, 2025

That’s a wrap! It’s time for our Wimbledon wrap-up show, where Joel, Kim, and Chris reflect on The Championships from our own unique perspectives at Tennis Weekly HQ. We dish out our awards for Best Match, Biggest Surprise, Most Room for Improvement, and Players to Watch as we look ahead to the US Open. (Clue: there may or may not be mentions of Lorenzo Sonego’s epic clash with Brandon Nakashima, the lucky loser story that kept on giving with Argentina’s Solana Sierra, and Coco Gauff’s evolving grass-court game.)


We’re also bringing bac...

Duration: 00:32:29
Wimbledon Day 14 - Sinner gets French Open revenge as Alcaraz's title reign ends
Jul 13, 2025

Jannik Sinner is your Wimbledon men’s champion! In a rematch of their Roland Garros epic, the Italian defeated the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to capture the title for the first time. Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they look back and debate the final and whether it lived up to the hype plus what this result means for the Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry. 


Elsewhere we had the Ladies Doubles final which saw Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens comeback in the 3rd set to clinch a fantastic victory over Hsieh and Ostapenko, whilst Alfie Hewett failed to defend his...

Duration: 00:39:49
Wimbledon Day 13 - Swiatek dominates final as Anisimova suffers double bagel fate
Jul 12, 2025

It was a historic Ladies’ Final on Centre Court — but probably not in the way anyone imagined when the day began. Iga Swiatek is your Wimbledon champion after a jaw-dropping 57-minute double bagel over Amanda Anisimova, wrapping up her sixth Grand Slam title in ruthless style. It’s the first time we’ve seen a women’s final won 6-0, 6-0 since Steffi Graf crushed Natalia Zvereva at the 1988 French Open.


Joel and Chris are here to break down exactly what went down in a match everyone thought would be much tighter. They’ll chat about what this wi...

Duration: 00:36:12
Wimbledon Day 12 - Alcaraz vs Sinner final is ON as time catches up with Djokovic
Jul 11, 2025

Kim and Chris catch up on the men's semi final action from Day 12 at Wimbledon, which saw Jannik Sinner deliver a commanding performance at Wimbledon today, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets to reach his first final at the All England Club. The Italian's aggressive baseline play and relentless pressure proved too much for the seven-time champion, whose movement appeared hampered. Earlier, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz battled past Taylor Fritz in four sets under scorching conditions on Centre Court.


The result sets up a mouth-watering final between Sinner and Alcaraz on Sunday. Kim and Chris preview...

Duration: 00:44:01
Wimbledon Day 11 - Swiatek surges back into major final, Anisimova stuns Sabalenka in EPIC
Jul 10, 2025

It’s Ladies’ Semifinals Day at Wimbledon — and it did not disappoint. Amanda Anisimova delivered one of the performances of the Championships, battling past World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a stunning upset. Join Joel and Chris as they break down why Sabalenka keeps stumbling at the business end of Grand Slams and unpack the remarkable story of Anisimova’s comeback after her mental health sabbatical. They also tackle the debate around Sabalenka’s so-called “dominance” — and whether ranking points alone tell the whole story.


In the other semifinal, Iga Swiatek put on a ruthless clinic to dismantle Belind...

Duration: 00:39:58
Wimbledon Day 10 - Sinner serves up Djokovic rematch, Swiatek breaks new ground
Jul 09, 2025

Day 10 at Wimbledon 2025 delivered thrilling quarterfinal action across the men’s and women’s singles draws. In the men’s quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic overcame a brief scare after slipping on match point to defeat Flavio Cobolli in four sets, 6-7, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4, earning his 14th Wimbledon semifinal appearance. Jannik Sinner, in commanding form despite earlier elbow issues, dispatched Ben Shelton 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster semifinal against Djokovic. There was also a surprise retirement announce from another Italian - Fabio Fognini - on site after his whirlwind performance earlier in the tournament against Carlos Alcaraz.


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Duration: 00:39:31
Wimbledon Day 9 - Alcaraz unplayable and into semifinals, Sabalenka learns her lesson
Jul 08, 2025

Quarterfinal action is underway, with the real Carlos Alcaraz delivering a Wimbledon masterclass on Centre Court to dispatch Great Britain’s Cam Norrie. Alcaraz will now face Taylor Fritz, who overcame a third-set stumble to defeat Karen Khachanov and reach his second Grand Slam semifinal in the last 12 months, climbing back to No. 4 in the live rankings. But is he too reliant on his canon of a serve? Meanwhile, electronic line-calling sparked more controversy when an errant ‘Fault!’ call disrupted a crucial point, adding to a growing list of technological mishaps this fortnight.


On the women’s side...

Duration: 00:39:57
Wimbledon Day 8 - Sinner's lucky escape as Dimitrov retires, Andreeva comes of age
Jul 07, 2025

Day 8 delivered drama and breakthroughs at SW19. Join Joel and Kim as they wrap up the day’s proceedings at Tennis Weekly HQ. Novak Djokovic clawed back from a 1–6 opening set to defeat Alex de Minaur in four, sustaining his run toward a record 25th Major. Jannik Sinner, despite trailing two sets, advanced after Grigor Dimitrov heartbreakingly retired with a pectoral injury—a win Sinner called bittersweet. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli secured their first-ever quarter-final spots with impressive victories over Lorenzo Sonego and Marin Čilić.


On the women’s side, Belinda Bencic made a strong...

Duration: 00:39:30
Wimbledon Day 7 - Alcaraz puts on Sunday best, Sabalenka roars on + Hawkeye chaos
Jul 07, 2025

Day 7 of Wimbledon and the quarterfinals are shaping up with Carlos Alcaraz defeating Andrey Rublev to extend his unbeaten run at Wimbledon to 18. He will face another tough test in Cam Norrie who won an epic in possibly the match of the championships against Nicolas Jarry in 5 sets on Court One. Needless to say home hope Cam will have to trade his favourite court one for Centre court to face the two time defending Champion in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon. Also making it through to the quarterfinals stage is Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz. Fritz playing just 10 games before...

Duration: 00:35:42
Wimbledon Day 6 - Djokovic dazzles to 100 wins, Swiatek swaggers to title contender
Jul 05, 2025

Century up! Wimbledon Day 6 is in the books — join Kim and Chris as they reflect on another milestone day for Novak Djokovic, who glided into the fourth round and notched his 100th match win at Wimbledon on Centre Court. Jannik Sinner also enjoyed a comfortable win, cruising past an injured Pedro Martinez, while Marin Cilic continued his strong grass-court form. Grigor Dimitrov reached his own milestone with his 100th Grand Slam match win, and the ever-consistent Alex De Minaur booked yet another second-week Slam appearance - he’s now reached the last 16 in 7 of the last 8 Slams.


It...

Duration: 00:40:26
Wimbledon Day 5 - Raducanu lights up Centre but Sabalenka survives, Alcaraz fights through
Jul 05, 2025

A blockbuster Friday for British tennis came to a close with Emma Raducanu producing one of her best performances since her US Open title run in 2021, pushing Aryna Sabalenka all the way in two tight sets under the Centre Court lights. Join Kim and Chris as they break down Raducanu’s display, what it means now that she’ll drop to British No. 3, and whether the match was a good advert for women’s night sessions (ahem, Amélie Mauresmo and Roland Garros).


It wasn’t all doom and gloom for the Brits either, as Cam Norrie an...

Duration: 00:38:05
Wimbledon Day 4 - Draper down as Swiatek & Sinner roll on, Djokovic's Monte Carlo revenge
Jul 03, 2025

Day 4 of Wimbledon 2025 delivered high drama, standout performances and a deflating day for the Brits. Jack Draper lost out to veteran Marin Cilic who rolled back the years and reminded us just why he is a Grand Slam champion and a former Wimbledon finalist. It leaves Jack Draper once again coming unstuck against a 10/10 opponent and not quite living up to the hype at Majors which the gang discuss. Novak Djokovic also showed no signs of slowing down as he defeated Britain’s Dan Evans convincingly, exacting revenge on that Monte Carlo reverse in 2021. Does he look the best he...

Duration: 00:32:55
Wimbledon Day 3 - Raducanu magic sets up Sabalenka test, Alcaraz ends Tarvet dream
Jul 02, 2025

Rain may have dampened the grounds at the All England Club early on Wednesday, but it did little to quell the drama as Wimbledon 2025’s Day 3 served up upsets, star performances, and homegrown triumphs. Centre Court was abuzz as Emma Raducanu delivered a commanding performance against 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova. With aggressive baseline play and composure under pressure, Raducanu sealed a 6-3, 6-3 victory to book her spot in Round 3—reaffirming her form and igniting hopes of a bit of a run on home turf. Next up, the World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.


Joining her in advancing was fell...

Duration: 00:35:45
Wimbledon Day 2 - Gauff grass woes, Djokovic defies seed exodus and Kvitova's last goodbye
Jul 02, 2025

It’s been another long, hot day at Wimbledon with the fans on Centre Court and No. 1 Court. Join Joel and Kim as they discuss Sinner opening with some serious serving stats whilst Draper made light work of Baez who still hasn’t won a tour level grass match since Eastbourne 2023. They also get to the bottom of the beef that broke Round 1 between Fritz and Perricard and just why their match was stopped last night and whether that was the right decision. However the seed exodus continued with last year’s semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti and Halle champ Alexander Bublik...

Duration: 00:44:47
Wimbledon Day 1 - Alcaraz survives surprise scare as Raducanu thrives with box office Brits
Jun 30, 2025

Feeling hot, hot, hot! Wimbledon Day 1 is in the books, so why not join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ to catch up on all the action from an enthralling opening day’s play. Carlos Alcaraz had everyone sweating — and not just because of the weather — as he battled through a scratchy five-set win over Italian veteran Fabio Fognini, who hadn’t won on the ATP Tour since October.


The Brits also had a ball on Day 1, with a record seven players already through to Round 2. This included the top three British women — Raducanu, Boulter, and Kartal...

Duration: 00:34:55
Wimbledon Draw Reaction - Alcaraz in 'easy' half, Draper despair and Gauff's rough route
Jun 27, 2025

Wimbledon! The Championships are upon once again with a lot to live up to after THAT dramatic finale at Roland Garros. Join the gang at Tennis Weekly HQ as they react to the men's and women's draws, dish out some dodgy predictions and unveil Collect a Set player picks. On the men's side, the question on everyone's lips might be will we get another edition of the Carlos Alcaraz - Jannik Sinner rivalry? Joel's not so sure and whilst Carlitos has been handed a pretty routine draw on paper, Jannik Sinner got some trick battles including a potential all...

Duration: 00:50:46
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Jun 27, 2025

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Duration: 00:00:41
Alcaraz reclaims Queen's, Sinner sings Opera + 'Raducaraz' leads US Open Mixed relaunch
Jun 23, 2025

With Wimbledon one week away, the grass court season is in full flow so join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they look back on yet another enthralling week of tennis on the tour. Carlos Alcaraz continued his red hot streak to reclaim the Queen’s title whilst former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova announced she was back with victory in Berlin, including a dominant performance over the World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. 


Not to be outdone, Alexander Bublik continued his mid season purple patch with a Roland Garros reversal win over Jannik Sinner (who had...

Duration: 00:58:44
Grass! Maria rules Queen's, Fritz finds form as Alcaraz, Sinner return + Raducanu money talk
Jun 16, 2025

The grass court season has officially begun—and there’s no time to catch your breath after that epic Alcaraz vs. Sinner Roland Garros final! Join Joel, Kim, and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they dive into a jam-packed first week of action on the lawns. From Tatjana Maria’s fairytale run as a qualifier to win the first WTA event at Queen’s in over 50 years, to Elise Mertens saving 11 match points in the Netherlands, there’s no shortage of drama. Is Maria one of the last true grass court specialists? And what makes her so tricky for power...

Duration: 00:53:58
French Open Final - Alcaraz comeback stuns Sinner in Greatest Match of All Time candidate
Jun 08, 2025

And breathe. One of the GOAT Grand Slam finals of recent times brings the curtains down on another year of Roland Garros. It may even be just one of the best tennis match EVER. It really was that good and all the more reason to join Joel, Kim and Chris who look back on the sheer EPICNESS that was Carlos Alcaraz’s back from the brink victory over Jannik Sinner in the 2025 Roland Garros final, winning 4–6, 6–7(4), 6–4, 7–6(3), 7–6(10–2). In a gruelling five-hour, 29-minute battle—the longest French Open final in history—Alcaraz overturned a two-set deficit and saved multiple championship points in the fourth set...

Duration: 00:49:32
French Open Women's Final - Coco Gauff cracks Paris as Sabalenka fades again
Jun 07, 2025

Goodness gracious Gauff! The American has won her first ever Roland Garros title and second overall Grand Slam singles crown with a Parisian rollercoaster of a victory against the World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they reflect on the final in Paris and begin to unpack where the battle was won and lost. The duo talk about those *70* unforced errors that came off the Belarusian’s racket and what makes the Gauff match up such a tricky test for her. They question whether Sabalenka needs a better Plan B and whether the pre...

Duration: 00:37:53
French Open Finals Preview - Sinner vs Alcaraz FINALLY + Gauff & Sabalenka face off!
Jun 06, 2025

The return of SINCARAZ! Yes please. Join Joel, Kim and Chris who are back once again at Tennis weekly HQ to round up the semifinals action from Roland Garros 2025. Jannik Sinner was comfortable enough over Novak Djokovic with a clinical straight-sets victory (6-4, 7-5, 7-6), ending the Djokovic bid for a 25th Grand Slam title. With this win, Sinner reaches his first Roland Garros final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated clash of the world’s top two ranked players. Alcaraz came through thanks to a retirement from Lorenzo Musetti earlier in the day; a di...

Duration: 00:58:55
French Open QFs - Boisson defies the odds as Sinner & Alcaraz sweep into semifinals
Jun 04, 2025

The semi-final picture is nearly set at Roland-Garros, as Kim and Chris catch up on the Quarter Finals of Roland Garros 2025! Among the semifinalists, we see a mix of familiar faces and standout surprises. Top seeds like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz have delivered on expectations—but it’s the emergence of local French Wild Card Lois Boisson that has captured the hearts of fans. The 21-year-old Frenchwoman, playing in her first-ever Grand Slam, continued her dream run today by upsetting teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva to book a place in the semi-finals. From unknown to unst...

Duration: 00:49:49
Djokovic on playing during PSG triumph, Draper the UFC fighter + our Roland-Garros tips!
Jun 03, 2025

Football meets Tennis as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) celebrate their Champions League Triumph at Roland-Garros as Ousmane Dembélé brings the cup to Philippe-Chatrier and Alina has a front row seat to see all the action....on the big screen. Someone who didn't even have that luxury was Novak Djokovic who was playing the Night Session match at the same time the football was on, meaning he head loud cheers every time Paris had scored and he couldn't believe they had scored 5 times against Inter to win.


Alina and Chris also bring you their highlights from the we...

Duration: 00:25:30
French Open R4 - Brilliant Bublik downs Draper, Sabalenka survives and Swiatek's great escape
Jun 02, 2025

Brits, over and out. It’s been another thrilling last couple of days at Roland Garros so why not join Joel and Kim as they take stock on all the Round 4 action in Paris. Jack Draper fell to a red-hot drop shotting maestro Alexander Bublik to bring his campaign to an abrupt end whilst Cam Norrie failed to match his Geneva performance with a straight sets defeat to Novak Djokovic who won his 100th (!) singles match at the French Open.


Elsewhere, Iga Swiatek brought herself back from the brink with a hard thought three set win ov...

Duration: 01:02:45
French Open R3 - Alcaraz wobbles on again, Keys leads historic 'USA 8' + Week 2 Preview
Jun 01, 2025

Week 2 at Roland Garros is here, and Tennis Weekly has everything you need to get caught up ahead of the action in Paris. On the men’s side, Jack Draper dismantled rising star João Fonseca to join fellow Brit Cam Norrie against a backdrop of PSG football fireworks in the last 16, while Djokovic, Sinner, and Zverev cruise through — and Carlos Alcaraz survived another mid match hiccup to win through.


In the women’s draw, Elena Rybakina routed Jelena Ostapenko to set up a mouthwatering showdown with Iga Swiatek, and for the first time in decades, all top...

Duration: 00:51:31
Draper keeps delivering, French Open crowd debate + Night Session gender question returns
May 31, 2025

Bonjour from Roland-Garros, well we should say the Jardin du Luxembourg for a special edition of Tennis Weekly Journal as Alina and Chris have ventured into the city and found the local tennis courts. On today's episode they cover the epic match between Gael Monfils and Jack Draper that lit up the Night session and Philippe-Chatrier in one of the matches of the tournament. They debate the French Open crowd, asking if they go too far after they helped a clearly injured Arthur Fils hobble over the line against an increasingly irritated Jaume Munar on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Would...

Duration: 00:22:55
French Open R2 - Sinner show retires Gasquet, Swiatek swag return and Alcaraz's iffy haircut
May 30, 2025

The gang’s all here! Joel, Kim and Chris return to serve up all the drama from Round 2 of Roland-Garros 2025 — and what a rollercoaster it’s been! It was heartbreak for the British women as all three bowed out, but there’s still hope on the men’s side with a surprise all-Brit clash now set between Fearnley and Norrie. Meanwhile, Jack Draper lit up the Parisian night in a sizzling showdown with crowd-favourite Gael Monfils — and did his best to dodge a 5th set thriller!


Emotions ran high as French maestro Richard Gasquet bid adieu to the sport...

Duration: 01:02:29
Coco Gauff brings the style but not rackets, Djokovic saves Chatrier crowd from downpour
May 29, 2025

Your third podcast postcard from the Paris at the French Open from Alina and Chris, who covering all the behind the scenes action from Roland-Garros including Coco Gauff forgetting her rackets but remembering her custom New Balance leather jacket for the walk out! They also put questions to Jack Draper and Iga Swiatek with varying degrees of success. Jack won his first match at Roland-Garos and made it clear he has goals much bigger than round 2 at the clay court slam. He will have to tackle home favourite Gael Monfils playing his second Night match in a row.

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Duration: 00:24:07
French Open R1 - Draper in Brits Blitz, Osaka's tough loss + Nadal gets Big 4 Goodbye
May 28, 2025

Drama, delight and double bagels! It can only mean one thing... the French Open Round 1 catch up at Roland Garros with Joel and Kim. It's been a Brit bonanza in Paris, with 6 of 7 sailing into Round 2 – including Emma Raducanu, who now faces defending champ Iga Swiatek in a blockbuster showdown. Cameron Norrie also pulled off the upset of the round, outlasting Medvedev in five, while Jack Draper kept cool to seal a confident 4-set win.


Elsewhere, big names like Sinner, Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff, and Djokovic (fresh off his 100th career title!) breezed through – but it wasn’t all...

Duration: 00:56:02
Raducanu relishes French Open return as Djokovic reveals Murray's response to 100th title
May 27, 2025

On Day 2 at Roland Garros, Chris and Alina were courtside for Emma Raducanu winning return to Paris as she overcame sickness to beat Wang Xinyu in three sets. She also let it be known that she doesn't agree with the scheduling for practice sessions and would like to practice on bigger courts. That won't be a problem for Emma as in her next round she faces three time defending champion Iga Swiatek. Iga revealed the advice that Rafa gave her when he lost to Novak in 2021 that "it's just tennis" there will be another chance. Novak Djokovic also reveals...

Duration: 00:22:46
The 'Big Four' reunite for Nadal farewell, Swiatek takes on press, Tommy's truck update
May 26, 2025

What an emotional first day at Roland Garros as Rafael Nadal said goodbye to the tournament he won 14 times with the help of the Big Four, as Djokovic, Federer and Murray helped honour one of the greatest of all time and there were tears.


Elsewhere at the French Open Iga Swiatek clapped back on media day and proclaimed 'I'm sorry you are not lifted' and tommy told Chris and Alina about his truck being repossessed but now it is back in safe hands where it belongs.


Jannik Sinner gave an update on his...

Duration: 00:26:33
French Open Preview - Alcaraz the man to beat, Swiatek's crown under threat in Paris
May 22, 2025

Roland Garros is here! The French Open has officially landed and the singles draws are out. Join Joel, Kim, and Chris as they dive into the next two weeks in Paris—with plenty of plot twists already in the brackets. On the men’s side, top seeds Sinner and Alcaraz face tricky paths, while Novak Djokovic seems to have lucked out with a smoother draw (hello, Zverev’s quarter). Can Jack Draper bounce back from last year’s early exit?


On the women’s side, defending champ Iga Swiatek has her hands full in a stacked section fe...

Duration: 01:02:01
Alcaraz stops Sinner as rivalry reignites Rome, Paolini powers to history, Djokovic/Murray split
May 19, 2025

It’s a milestone moment at Tennis Weekly HQ as we celebrate our 500th episode! Join us for a special edition with Joel, Kim and Chris on hand to look back on all the events from Week 2 at the Italian Open plus look ahead to the French Open. In Rome, the electric rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reignited once again, with Carlitos emerging victorious to stop the Italian's 26 match winning streak. Jasmine Paolini thrilled the home crowd by doing the singles and doubles double while Coco Gauff came up just short again in another clay final and Sa...

Duration: 01:11:22
Book Club - ‘Rafael Nadal The Warrior’ - grit, glory and 14 French Opens with Chris Clarey
May 15, 2025

Paris... Roland Garros... French Open... with the second Grand Slam of the season just around the corner, we bring you a special episode from Tennis Weekly HQ where we talk Spanish legend Rafael Nadal with renowned tennis journalist and author Christopher Clarey who gives us an honest and insightful portrayal of the King of Clay in his latest book: The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay.


With Joel and Kim, Chris takes us behind the scenes of Rafa's relentless rise to dominance on clay, the psyche that defines his greatness, where the biggest impact...

Duration: 00:58:30
Rome - Sinner returns to spotlight, Alcaraz back in the groove but Swiatek slips again
May 12, 2025

We're halfway through the Italian Open in Rome, and there’s been no shortage of drama in the final clay Masters event in the build up to the French Open in Paris. Joel and Chris are on hand at Tennis Weekly HQ to talk all about the return of the World Number 1 Jannik Sinner from suspension including the player and fan reaction. Carlos Alcaraz is also back, if a little under the radar after missing Madrid, but has got the pair pondering could we be in for another Sinner-Alcaraz ding dong? And if not, when?


On th...

Duration: 01:01:14
Sinner's back! Rome awaits as Sabalenka and Ruud rule Madrid, Draper shows Paris promise
May 05, 2025

So, SO close… this week at Tennis Weekly HQ, we unpack all the drama from a thrilling Week 2 at the Madrid Open! Jack Draper came agonizingly close to a second Masters title, but it was Casper Ruud who claimed the biggest win of his career in a gripping three-set final. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominance with a statement victory over Coco Gauff—could this be her year in Paris at the French Open? We also dive into Iga Swiatek’s struggles after a tough loss to Gauff, who now has won their last 3 encounters without...

Duration: 01:15:44
Madrid - Djokovic doubts grow, Gauff swagger returns in blackout + Alcaraz on Netflix verdict
Apr 28, 2025

A dramatic Monday in Madrid as a power outage across Spain and Portugal cancelled play for the day at the Madrid Open. Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they look back on all the events of the first week where Novak Djokovic lost for the third time in a row leaving us to question (for the umpteenth time) whether he is a serious prospect for another Grand Slam title with the French Open looming. It was also a similar story for defending champion Andrey Rublev who left Madrid with a 1-4 Masters record this year...

Duration: 01:00:06
Ostapenko wows Stuttgart, Rune rules Barca, Serena on Sinner + Madrid preview
Apr 21, 2025

Penko Power returns! It’s been a week for upsets on the ATP and WTA Tours this week as Jelena Ostapenko and Holger Rune were the big winners in Stuttgart and Barcelona. The Latvian gave us a reminder of all her talents with wins over Sabalenka and Swiatek whilst Rune put Carlos Alcaraz to the sword and returns to the Top 10. Alexander Zverev also rediscovered form in Munich despite hecklers from the crowds over ongoing domestic abuse allegations whilst Elina Svitolina won out in Rouen. It wasn’t just all about the champions though this week, as Harrriet Dart was...

Duration: 01:05:15
Alcaraz finds form in Monte-Carlo, Raducanu mulls ex-Murray coach, Federer teases return
Apr 14, 2025

Monte Carlo(s) Masters! Chris is back from Mallorca to join Joel and Kim to reflect on the past week in tennis, which saw Carlos Alcaraz claim his maiden Monte Carlo Masters Title on the ATP Tour against Italian Lorenzo Musetti. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic had a horrible week on the French Riviera with early defeat to his clay nemesis Alejandro Tabilo as did Grigor Dimitrov who suffered a double bagel loss at the hands of Alex de Minaur and his short shorts. Whilst it was an off week for many of the top players like Iga Swiatek and Aryna...

Duration: 00:59:12
Clay kick off! Sinner speaks on ban, Pegula bounces back, Top 20 push Slam pay rise
Apr 07, 2025

Clay season is upon us! Rejoice in the red (and green) dirt with Joel and Kim as they check in on the first week of action as part of the European / American Clay swing in the build up to the French Open at Roland Garros.


It was an eventful seven days on the ATP and WTA Tours as Jessica Pegula clinched her first ever clay court title out in Charleston to put the disappointment of a final loss in Miami to Sabalenka behind her, whilst fellow American Jenson Brooksby fought his way to his maiden tour...

Duration: 00:59:01
Miami Open - Mensik denies Djokovic's 100th title, Sabalenka strolls + Rublev-Safin team up
Mar 31, 2025

Sabalenka wins Miami as the Sunshine Swing ends with a downpour for Novak Djokovic as he lost out to 19 year old Jakob Mensik in straight sets. The title was Sabalenka’s first since that heartbreaking loss in the final of the Australian Open to Madison Keys and with it she cements her place a the top of the world rankings by opening up a 3000 point lead over No.2 Iga Swiatek. Swiatek went out to WC Alexandra Eala in another early shock loss for the former World No.1 and Joel, Kim and Chris question is it time for her to sw...

Duration: 01:03:09
Miami Open - Raducanu rises, Alcaraz slumps, Djokovic finds form as lawsuit looms large
Mar 24, 2025

Joel, Kim and Chris are back to catch up at the halfway point of the Miami Open, which has seen Indian Wells Champions Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva bow out early, and Carlos Alcaraz enduring a surprise loss to a perennial David Goffin. Meanwhile, Britain’s Emma Raducanu earnt her first Top 10 win of the year and has made it through to the quarter-finals of a W1000 event for the first time in a upturn of her fortunes, whilst Novak Djokovic breaks his Lucky Loser curse to continue through the draw. 


The trio also dissect the fal...

Duration: 01:04:03
Indian Wells - Dream Draper & Andreeva soar to new heights in desert, Miami Open preview
Mar 17, 2025

JACK DRAPER! Need we say more. Ok if we must… We’re halfway into the Sunshine Swing and it’s been a very memorable couple of weeks for two individuals out in the desert of Palm Springs at Indian Wells. Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they get giddy with excitement over how the Brit secured the biggest title of his career to date whilst moving into the Top 10 rankings for the first time, in help thanks to a semifinal win over Carlos Alcaraz. The trio also ponder whether he is a genuine Major contender, could it happen at Wimble...

Duration: 00:58:40
Indian Wells - Djokovic drought continues, Alcaraz builds buzz and Swiatek 3-Peat is ON
Mar 11, 2025

The Sunshine Swing is here and whilst it’s been relatively plain sailing for the top ranked women on the WTA Tour, it has been anything but for the men out in the desert. Join Joel and Chris for a midway catch-up as they discuss *another* lucky loser loss for Novak Djokovic out in Palm Springs, this time to Botic van de Zandschulp. It was also a tournament to forget for top seed Alexander Zverev whose hopes of becoming World Number 1 took another dent with Jannik Sinner still firmly in the driving seat. There was also a worrying setback fo...

Duration: 00:53:05
Tsitsipas back in Top 10, Navarro's 60 60 final, Laureus snub for Sinner + Indian Wells preview
Mar 03, 2025

The Sunshine Swing is almost here as the ATP and WTA Tours gear up for the one-two hit of Indian Wells and the Miami Open. In the final week of build up events to Tennis Paradise out in Palm Springs, Stefanos Tsitsipas (with his mystery racket in tow) captured his first ever 500 title in Dubai to re-enter the ATP Top 10 whilst Emma Navarro dished out a very rare sighting - a 60 60 double bagel in a WTA Final at the Merida Open. There were also wins for Tomas Machac, Laslo Djere and Jessica Pegula who got a new tennis fan i...

Duration: 00:56:07
How TW was first to find out Venus said no to wild card + Djokovic on Sinner "favouritism"
Feb 24, 2025

Tennis Weekly had an EXCLUSIVE scoop this week as we broke the story that tennis legend Venus Williams was NOT accepting the highly publicised wild card to Indian Wells after Chris and producer Alina attended an in person event with Venus in Denmark! Not only did the news story and Tennis Weekly catch the attention of tennis media WORLDWIDE but it also caught the attention of BNP Paribas Open Tournament Director Tommy Haas who after viewing our Instagram Story put out a statement to say he had been "informed" Venus wasn't accepting the wildcard. Interesting...


In...

Duration: 01:03:11
Sinner's well timed ban, Fonseca lives up to hype and US Open gets Mixed makeover
Feb 17, 2025

A blockbuster week on the ATP and WTA Tours concludes with the tennis world still reeling from World No. 1 Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban from the World Anti-Doping Agency. Joel, Kim, and Chris break down the latest developments, the timing of the announcement, and the potential ramifications for the sport.


On the court, Amanda Anisimova claimed the biggest title of her career at the W1000 event in Dubai, while teenage sensation Joao Fonseca continued his meteoric rise by capturing the title in Buenos Aires. The team also explores why Jelena Ostapenko remains Iga Swiatek’s kryptonite, the...

Duration: 00:52:00
Jannik Sinner handed 3 month doping ban by WADA, back in time for Rome and French Open...
Feb 15, 2025

In a BREAKING NEWS edition of Tennis Weekly we cover the the latest in the Jannik Sinner doping affair after it was announced that Jannik Sinner has accepted a 3 month ban from WADA for testing positive for colostabol last year. The ban is effective from 9th February meaning he will miss the Sunshine Double but return in time for the French Open and Wimbledon as well as a warm up tournament at home in Rome.


The case was set to go to trial on 16th and 17th of April and WADA were pushing for a 1-2...

Duration: 00:28:33
Alcaraz seals first indoor title, Halep calls time on career and Serena's Super Bowl Moment
Feb 10, 2025

Tennis meets Super Bowl! It's been another memorable week on and off the tennis circuit as hot off the press Serena Williams graced all our TV screens crip walking (!) to Kendrik Lamar at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Back on the tour, Carlos Alcaraz caught a cold as well as his first ever indoor hard court title with a win in Rotterdam to equal Rafael Nadal, and Belinda Bencic enjoying another successful week in Abu Dhabi, this time as a Mother, to win her 9th career title in just her fourth event back from maternity leave.


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Duration: 00:50:25
Fight! Davis Cup dust-ups as GB out, WTA spoil Keys return and what next for Novak Djokovic?
Feb 04, 2025

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Now that the Australian Open is over it’s back to the tour and this week the main focus is the dramatic Davis Cup Qualifiers 1st Round which saw upset and drama pan out across the globe. The main focus was one particular incident between Belgium and Chile that quite literally left Christian Garin floo...

Duration: 00:48:32
Australian Open Finals - Sinner secures back-to-back titles, Keys long wait ends in triumph
Jan 26, 2025

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The Tennis Weekly Trio are back to catch up on the Australian Open Finals 2025, where Champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys have been crowned.


With Sinner defending his title with a straight sets win over World no.2 Sacha Zverev, he extends his hard court Slam dominance to 21 wins in a row an...

Duration: 00:48:17
Australian Open SFs - Keys shocks Swiatek in classic, Djokovic retires to boos, Finals preview
Jan 24, 2025

The Australian Open Finals are SET. Alexander Zverev will face defending champion and World No.1 Jannik Sinner for a chance to win his first Major. The big news from the semifinals was the retirement of Novak Djokovic after losing the first set against the tall german. He was suffering from the same muscle tear that affected him in his quarterfinal win over Carlos Alcaraz and knew going into the match it was unlikely he would be able to finish it.


Despite his best efforts on court the Australian crowd booed off their 10 time champion and 24 time...

Duration: 00:36:52
Australian Open QFs - Djokovic defies Alcaraz, Gauff falls short and Swiatek's VAR ball drama
Jan 22, 2025

We're down to the Final 8 in Melbourne Park with Kim and Chris ready to catch up on all the Quarter Final action from the Australian Open. In the men's draw, 10-time Champion Novak Djokovic defied injury and expectation to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in 4 sets whilst Jannik Sinner continued his dominance down under with a thrashing of home hope Alex de Minaur.


On the women’s side, Coco Gauff is out to a resurgent Paula Badosa, who will play her good friend and defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka in the semi finals after Sabalenka survived a scare from Pa...

Duration: 00:44:26
Australian Open R4 - Sinner survives heat, Rybakina rumbled, Alcaraz-Djokovic preview
Jan 20, 2025

Week Two is underway at the Australian Open 2025 as the Quarterfinals are set in Melbourne Park. Join Joel and Kim as they cover Novak Djokovic’s dominant win over Jiri Lehecka amid controversy, Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over an injured Jack Draper, and the highly anticipated quarterfinal between Djokovic and Alcaraz (!). Jannik Sinner battles through illness and a broken net to defeat Holger Rune, while Alex de Minaur reaches his first-ever Australian Open quarterfinal.


On the women’s side, Iga Świątek continues her ruthless dominance with a dominant win over Eva Lys, setting up a clash wi...

Duration: 00:41:46
Australian Open R3 - Swiatek routs Raducanu, Djokovic ups his level + Monfils magic in Melbourne
Jan 18, 2025

Kim and Chris are back at Tennis Weekly HQ to catch up on the third round of the Australian Open, which saw Britain’s Emma Raducanu demolished by Iga Swiatek for the loss of just one game, Novak Djokovic fight through sickness to dispatch Tomas Machac in straight sets, and GEMS life duo Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina upsetting the fourth seeds to make the second week at Melbourne Park.


Meanwhile, Jack Draper lives to fight another day (against Carlos Alcaraz) with a third 5 set win in a row, this time against Australian Alexander Vukic. American Ne...

Duration: 00:46:51
Australian Open R2 - Medvedev's 3AM Loss, Draper Escapes, Swiatek-Raducanu is ON!
Jan 16, 2025

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The top seeds are in trouble at the AO 2025 as Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic lose sets on their way to round 3. One player who won’t be joining them is Daniil Medvedev. Last years finalist went out in a 5th set tiebreak to ATP Next Gen newcomer, Learner Tien in an epic ending afte...

Duration: 00:44:17
Australian Open R1 - Raducanu leads British bonanza, KO for Kyrgios, Medvedev net RAGE
Jan 14, 2025

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Round 1 Recap! The Australian Open has begun and boy has it been a dramatic star down under! Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev scrape past Wild Cards to make the second round. This marks the first win for Novak Djokovic with new coach Sir Andy Murray in his box. The team got the win but it...

Duration: 00:45:36
Australian Open Preview - Djokovic lands Alcaraz quarter, Gauff in Sabalenka's half
Jan 10, 2025

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The Australian Open is just around the corner and the singles draws have broken overnight. Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they interrogate them quarter by quarter, making some predictions and champion selections along the way.


On the ATP side, Jannik Sinner (finally) is in a different half to a draw to...

Duration: 00:56:36
Tennis! Gauff downs Swiatek (again), Djokovic served out, Kyrgios returns + 2025 predictions
Jan 07, 2025

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The 2025 tennis is upon us and already there is a lot to cover! Novak Djokovic suffered his worst defeat in over 20 years to comeback king Reilly Opelka and Nick Kyrgios's comeback had a knock back as he went out in the first round of Brisbane. Elsewhere Coco Gauff secured her second consecutive straight sets win...

Duration: 00:53:12
Tennis Book Club - 'Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble' with author Jenni L. Walsh
Dec 27, 2024

It's another Tennis Book Club, and in this edition we are joined by USA Today Bestselling Author Jenni L. Walsh. Jenni has written over 12 books including the bestselling 'Unsinkable' and now the future smash hit 'Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble'.


‘Ace, Marvel Spy’ is based on the life of a very real, very incredible Alice Marble. She was a Trailblazer, superstar, activist, and spy! On the tennis court, Alice was an American tennis player who won 18 Grand Slam championships between 1936 and 1940: five in singles (including Wimbledon), six in women's doubles, and seven in mixe...

Duration: 00:30:42
Bonus Episode! Player Interview Special with Rublev, Rune, de Minaur + many more!
Dec 17, 2024

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It's time for a very special BONUS episode! Tennis Weekly have all the exclusive interviews from UTS London, where we sat down with Andrey Rublev, Holger Rune, Gael Monfils, Ugo Humbert, Jan-Lennard Struff, Alex de Minaur, Alexander Bublik and Thanasi Kokkinakis. Nothing is off limits from media day at the UTS Grand Final and Ki...

Duration: 00:40:05
The 2024 Ultimate WTA Tour QUIZ - Surprises, Smash Hits and First Time champs!
Dec 10, 2024

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And we're back for Part 2 of our ULTIMATE 2024 End of Season quiz! This time we are reflecting on the year in women's tennis on the WTA Tour across all the Grand Slams, Olympics, BJK Cup and tour events in between. Once again, there are fifteen tricksy questions to test yourself against brought to you by...

Duration: 00:47:33
The 2024 Ultimate ATP Tour QUIZ - Majors, Mayhem, Memories! How high will YOU score?
Dec 03, 2024

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It's time to join us at Tennis Weekly HQ for our annual festive End of Season ATP Quiz! Do you know your Masters Winners from your Grand Slam semi finalists, or your Davis Cup Champions from your late night finishes? Grab a mug of hot chocolate, get cozy and hunker down to see if you...

Duration: 00:49:48
Coach Murray to join camp Djokovic, Nadal bows out in Malaga and Italy's double delight
Nov 26, 2024

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It's the final tour catch-up of the season! Join the Tennis Weekly trio as they look back at the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup Finals which saw Italy take home the titles in pretty dominant fashion, with wins over The Netherlands and Slovakia respectively plus launch the Tennis Weekly cr...

Duration: 00:59:18
Rafa's Greatest hits - Top 10 Rafael Nadal Most LEGENDARY Career Moments
Nov 21, 2024

It's time for a very special episode from Tennis Weekly HQ as we celebrate the career on Rafael Nadal as we take a deep dive into the Spaniard's extraordinary career, counting down his top 10 most iconic moments.


From his unparalleled dominance at Roland Garros to his epic Grand Slam battles with Federer and Djokovic, and even having a tennis court named after himself whilst still playing in Barcelona (!), we relive the matches and milestones that have defined the King of Clay’s legacy.


Join us as we celebrate the resilience, passion, and brilliance of...

Duration: 00:44:31
Sinner wraps stellar season at ATP Finals, GB on fire in Malaga but will Nadal play farewell?
Nov 19, 2024

It's crunch time on the tour and the Tennis Weekly trio are back to revel in it all. We break down Jannik Sinner’s incredible rise (and dominance), culminating in his first ATP Finals crown, and Taylor Fritz serviing into a career-high No. 4 after an impressive run in Turin. Plus, the tennis world is buzzing as Rafa Nadal gears up for Spain’s Davis Cup opener in Malaga — will he get the chance to play? Who will be in attendance? Could we see a certain Roger Federer looking on? All to be revealed!


Meanwhile, Team GB are on...

Duration: 00:48:07
Gauff seals WTA Finals Crown in Saudi stunner, Alcaraz defeated as ATP Finals begin
Nov 12, 2024

Tour finals galore! We're all back once again at Tennis Weekly HQ to look back on the past week of action, which saw Coco Gauff clinch the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia in thrilling fashion (along with a tasty pay packet).


Meanwhile, the ATP Finals got underway in Turin where Carlos Alcaraz suffered an opening defeat to Casper Ruud whilst the trio discuss Stefanos Tsitsipas’s recent social media comments on the new two week Masters 1000 format and argue over whether it should have a future on the circuit.


Qualifiers Benjamin Bonzi and De...

Duration: 00:52:15
ATP Finals Fever - Zverev's Paris Magic, Sabalenka into Saudi semis and will Djokovic play Turin?
Nov 05, 2024

The Race to Turin is ON! Join the Tennis Weekly gang as they look back on all the key action from the Paris Masters, which saw Alex Zverev serve up a masterclass (quite literally) to defeat Ugo Humbert and win his 7th ATP Masters 1000 Title. Elsewhere, Diana Shnaider continued her brilliant season with a win over Britain’s Katie Boulter in Hong Kong to capture her 4th title of the year, and Viktoria Golubic ended an 8 year title drought with a win at the Jiangxi Open.


The trio also reflect on the action so far from th...

Duration: 00:58:57
Young guns rise as Draper shines, Sharapova elected to Hall in Fame + Mouratoglou chat
Oct 29, 2024

British bonanza! We’re all back at Tennis Weekly HQ to look back on the last week on tour, which saw Jack Draper winning the biggest title of his career in Vienna and rising to a career high ranking of 15. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard also made it a good week for this season’s breakthrough acts, winning Basel to capture his second title of the season too.


Meanwhile, Qinwen Zheng continued her stellar season with more silverware in Tokyo and Olga Danilovic took home the Guangzhou trophy, six years after her maiden tour title.


The...

Duration: 01:15:50
Sabalenka on top again, Thiem's last dance in Vienna, Rafa & Novak's final battle
Oct 22, 2024

And another awesome rivalry comes to an end! This week, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic played their final match on a tennis court in Saudi Arabia at the Six Kings Slam to bring the curtain down on their epic head to head. Join Joel and Chris as they reflect on this match up along with all the other tennis talk from the week as Tommy Paul, Daria Kasatkina and a 36 year old (!) Roberto Bautista Agut won titles on the tour across Europe and Asia. 


Chris also gives the inside scoop on what it’s like to att...

Duration: 01:06:05