Best Wta Weekly Podcasts (2025)

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Rinky Hijikata: doubles superstar targeting solo success 17:45

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8h ago17:45

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In his burgeoning pro career, Rinky Hijikata has shone on the doubles court. At just 21 years of age he combined with fellow Aussie Jason Kubler to win Australian Open 2023, and this year reached the Wimbledon men’s doubles alongside Dutchman David Pel. Those results have given Hijikata invaluable exposure to the pressure of huge moments on the gam…

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Tokyo QF, Beijing Round 2 Best Bets 32:33

2d ago32:33

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Will the travel catch up to Taylor Fritz against Seb Korda? Sean Calvert & Nigel Seeley look at this match and more from Tokyo and Beijing.By BetRivers Network

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Beijing First Round Best Bets 28:07

4d ago28:07

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The seeded players are ready for action in Beijing. Sean Calvert & Nigel Seeley look for the best bets as the Beijing tournament ramps up.By BetRivers Network

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Tokyo & Beijing Futures, 1st Round Best Bets 52:50

6d ago52:50

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The first big test of the Asian swing starts this week in Beijing, along with a 500 in Tokyo. Nigel Seeley & Sean Calvert look at the tournament winner markets and more.By BetRivers Network

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Team World win Laver Cup, Swiatek triumphs in Korea + Italy defend BJK Cup crown! 48:43

7d ago48:43

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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…

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Feature Interview - Erin Routliffe, 2025 US Open champ 27:27

7d ago27:27

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She's now a two-time US Open champion and has been world No. 1 in doubles! Fresh off her second career US Open crown with Gaby Dabrowski, Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss their latest big title, passion for doubles, why New York is special, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Judy Murray: what it takes to raise two Grand Slam champions 36:39

7d ago36:39

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Judy Murray says it’s ‘incredible’ when she reflects on the fact her sons, Andy and Jamie Murray, emerged from Scotland to become world No.1s and Grand Slam champions in singles and doubles, respectively. Judy began playing the game in Scotland as a child back when the country had barely any tennis infrastructure or elite pathway to follow – and it…

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Chengdu & Hangzhou Quarterfinals Best Bets 28:09

9d ago28:09

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert look at the best bets for the quarterfinals in the first stops on the Asian swing at Chengdu and Hangzhou.By BetRivers Network

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ATP Chengdu & Hangzhou Predictions & Best Bets 26:11

11d ago26:11

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The ATP Tour continues with the Chengdu Open and Hangzhou Open. Sean Calvert and Nigel Seeley offer their best bets and a weather update.By BetRivers Network

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ATP Chengdu & Hangzhou Predictions 51:57

13d ago51:57

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert analyze the upcoming ATP tournaments in Chengdu and Hangzhou, discussing betting angles, player form, and weather impacts.By BetRivers Network

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Alcaraz goes blonde, Davis Cup drama, Raducanu skips BJK Cup Finals + Laver Cup Preview 58:49

14d ago58:49

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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 cou…

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Feature Interview - Cleeve Harper 25:56

14d ago25:56

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He's risen inside the top 90 of the rankings in doubles, and earned his first ever main draw Grand Slam win at the US Open! Fast rising Canadian Cleeve Harper joins Ben for a feature interview ahead of Canada's Davis Cup tie in Halifax. Harper discusses his tennis journey which began in Calgary, college experiences in Texas, playing with Liam Draxl…

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Yannick Noah: peaks, pressures and life lessons of an iconic career 40:17

14d ago40:17

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Yannick Noah, inspired by Arthur Ashe who recognised his talent and nurtured his potential, went on to craft an inspirational career of his own. In 1983, the 23-year-old became the first Frenchman in 37 years to lift the Roland Garros men’s trophy. He became world No.1 in doubles, an Australian Open semifinalist, and peaking at world No.5 in single…

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US Open Wrap Up - Buzzcuts, Labubus and CEOs stealing hats + TW Awards 33:14

20d ago33:14

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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 reason…

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US Open Men's Final - Untouchable Alcaraz defeats Sinner to reclaim Number 1 ranking! 31:47

21d ago31:47

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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…

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David Hall: recollections of an Australian wheelchair tennis legend 37:56

21d ago37:56

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David Hall's wheelchair tennis CV makes for heady reading, and at the US Open he sat down with Matt to reflect on a career delivering him Paralympic singles gold, nine AO and eight US titles, six year-end No.1 finishes and induction into multiple Halls of Fame. He was in New York for the 20th anniversary of the US Open wheelchair tournament's inaug…

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2025 US Open Recap with Mike Cation 51:07

21d ago51:07

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The fourth and final Grand Slam of the season is in the books! Esteemed broadcaster and commentator Mike Cation joins Ben and Mike to recap the US Open, including another installment of the Carlos Alcaraz/Jannik Sinner rivalry and another massive triumph for Carlitos! We look back on the finals match and their historic rivalry, where Novak Djokovic…

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US Open Women's Final - Sabalenka defeats Anisimova to end 2025 slam season on top! 26:13

23d ago26:13

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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 th…

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US Open Final: Alcaraz vs Sinner 19:49

23d ago19:49

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It's Sinner vs Alcaraz (again) in the US Open Final. Sean Calvert & Nigel Seeley look for value in a matchup that is generating a lot of history (and data)By BetRivers Network

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US Open Men's Final Preview - No.1 on the line as Alcaraz vs Sinner face off in Final 34:00

23d ago34:00

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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.…

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US Open Women's Final Preview - Anisimova wins Osaka epic as Sabalenka edges Pegula in semi 34:16

24d ago34:16

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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 …

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US Open Tennis Men's Semifinals Predictions 28:54

25d ago28:54

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Sean Calvert and Nigel Seeley analyze the US Open men's semifinals, which feature two heavyweight battles: Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime.00:00 Intro 02:23 US Open Winner Market 05:10 Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz 16:12 Jannik Sinner v Felix Auger-Aliassime…

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US Open QFs - Anisimova's Wimbledon revenge, Djokovic makes history, Alcaraz cruises 54:08

25d ago54:08

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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…

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US Open Men's Quarterfinals Predictions 24:24

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert analyze the US Open men's quarterfinals, focusing on the match between Taylor Fritz and Novak Djokovic.By BetRivers Network

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US Open R4 - Osaka is BACK, Alcaraz peaking in NYC, Swiatek - Sabalenka impress 47:27

28d ago47:27

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… 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 t…

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Rennae Stubbs: tennis parenting and the path to greatness 34:23

28d ago34:23

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Rennae Stubbs is an icon of tennis, both in Australia and the US. Now a commentator for ESPN, Stubbs earned her credentials through a No.1 doubles ranking, Olympic representation in four consecutive Games and six Grand Slam titles in the early 2000s. The last major final of her distinguished career was a loss to Venus and Serena Williams - the latt…

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US Open Round 4 Best Bets 32:02

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The US Open has entered the round of 16 stage, and where there are plenty of surprises, the one constant is that Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are still playing. Nigel Seeley & Sean Calvert look at round four's best bets.By BetRivers Network

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US Open R3 - Gauff vs Osaka is ON, Sinner survives Shapovalov, Djokovic injured? 43:56

30d ago43:56

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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 dec…

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Episode 25 - US Open Week 1 with Amy Lundy Dahl 32:32

30d ago32:32

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We're halfway through the action at Flushing Meadows! Ben catches up with Tennis Connected journalist Amy Lundy Dahl on all the storylines at the US Open. They cover Aryna Sabalenka's strong opening week, the ugly incident with Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend, Iga Swiatek's form, and the surprise doubles pairing of Leylah and Venus. Meanwhile,…

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US Open Tennis Round 3 Predictions 33:30

1M ago33:30

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert break down the US Open round three, weighing fitness concerns, momentum shifts, and more. They also explain why underdogs often falter at this stage.00:00 Intro03:36 Conditions05:10 Taylor Fritz vs Jerome Kym10:46 Alexander Bublik vs Tommy Paul16:30 Coleman Wong vs Andrey Rublev20:40 Lorenzo Musetti vs Flavio Cobolli…

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US Open R2 - Swiatek tested, Sinner eases through + Townsend - Ostapenko DRAMA! 53:05

1M ago53:05

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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 Osa…

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US Open R1 - Alcaraz's new look, Raducanu's 1st win since title run, Venus lights up Ashe 53:21

1M ago53:21

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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 Zar…

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US Open Round 2 Predictions & Best Bets 24:47

1M ago24:47

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert preview US Open second-round action, highlighting Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Holger Rune and Gabriel Diallo’s fitness concerns.00:00 Intro02:40 Conditions04:34 Jan-Lennard Struff vs Holger Rune10:04 Gabriel Diallo vs Jaume Munar14:12 Taylor Fritz vs Lloyd Harris17:04 Brandon Nakashima vs Jerome Kym…

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Michael Chang: earning his stripes in a nation of stars 28:10

1M ago28:10

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Michael Chang stepped into the ATP Tour in 1988 - an era in which US tennis wasn't short of headliner prospects. By 1989 though, at 17 years old, he'd roared past the likes of Jim Courier, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras to become the first American of his generation to claim a Grand Slam title. The Roland Garros champion remains the youngest man to …

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Episode 24 - 2025 US Open Preview 52:20

1M ago52:20

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The final Grand Slam is here! Hosts Ben and Mike dive into a full preview of the US Open at Flushing Meadows as they break down both the men's and women's draws at the final major of the season. They also offer up semifinals and title predictions and project how they see the Canadians faring in New York. All of that and more on MPC! Learn more abou…

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U S Open First Round Match Bets 38:15

1M ago38:15

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Who's in for the money and who's in it to win it? Nigel Seeley & Sean Calvert look for the best bets in the first round.By BetRivers Network

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2025 Men's US Open Predictions & Best Bets 47:00

1M ago47:00

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert break down the US Open 2025 men's singles' trends, conditions, and outright bets, exploring potential upsets and hidden contenders beyond the top seeds like Sinner and Alcaraz.By BetRivers Network

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US Open Draw Reaction - Alcaraz vs Opelka, Draper in Sinner quarter + Sabalenka's tough draw 57:35

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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 Alc…

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Winston-Salem Round 2 Best Bets & Predictions 29:19

1M ago29:19

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert break down Winston-Salem Open conditions, with thoughts on the heat, medium-paced courts, and unusual underdog trends later in the week.By BetRivers Network

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Sinner struck by sickness, Swiatek sizzles in Cincy as Raducanu + Alcaraz take on US Open Mixed 1:02:44

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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 …

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Winston-Salem Open Round 2 Predictions 34:52

1M ago34:52

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert break down Round 2 matches at Winston-Salem and offer early thoughts on the U.S. Open.By BetRivers Network

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Feature Interview - Marina Stakusic 27:49

1M ago27:49

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She's a Billie Jean King Cup winner, a WTA125K champion, and has been ranked as high as World No. 114! 20-year-old Canadian Marina Stakusic returns to Match Point Canada to chat with host Mike McIntyre and discuss her 2025 season, returning from injury, making strides in her health and game, changing coaches and much more. Stakusic is competing at …

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Patrick McEnroe (Part 2): hooking into history 17:24

1M ago17:24

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Ahead of this week’s International Tennis Hall of Fame Induction — where Maria Sharapova and the Bryan brothers join the sport’s elite — president Patrick McEnroe joined The Sit-Down to discuss the power of tennis history. A former Australian Open semifinalist, Roland Garros doubles champion and record-breaking Davis Cup captain, McEnroe is passion…

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Winston-Salem Best Bets 37:28

1M ago37:28

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The traditional US Open tune up in Winston-Salem is set. Nigel Seeley & Sean Calvert look at possible winners, match bets and motivations for the North Carolina tournament.By BetRivers Network

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Feature Interview - Ariana & Nicolas Arseneault 26:53

2M ago26:53

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It's a siblings interview! Ariana and Nicolas Arseneault both enjoyed huge breakthrough performances at the National Bank Open, each earning their first main draw professional wins. Host Mike McIntyre catches up with the brother and sister duo about their experiences in Toronto and Montreal, achieving new milestones, and what lies ahead in 2025 and…

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ATP Cincinnati Round of 16 Predictions & Best Bets 25:30

2M ago25:30

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert discuss the unusual schedule of Cincinnati's last 16 tennis matches all in one day, the outright betting market dominated by Sinner and Alcaraz, and key match predictions.By BetRivers Network

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ATP Cincinnati Round of 16 Predictions 34:16

2M ago34:16

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Nigel Seeley and Sean Calvert discuss Cincinnati’s last 16, noting possible upsets for top seeds Alcaraz and Sinner ahead of the US Open.By BetRivers Network

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Casper & Christian Ruud: setting and stretching the bar 36:41

2M ago36:41

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Christian and Casper Ruud are among the most successful father-son duos in professional tennis history. Christian put Norwegian tennis on the map in the 1990s, becoming the first player from his country to crack the top 40 and reach the second week of a Grand Slam in the Open era. These were milestones Casper matched in the early 2020s, then surpas…

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NBO Episode 5 - Mboko is Champion in Montreal! 35:06

2M ago35:06

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The National Bank Open in Montreal and Toronto have all wrapped up! Award-winning journalist Arash Madani joins host Ben Lewis to recap the astounding title run from 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, who won the WTA1000 crown in Montreal! Just how high can she go? Meanwhile, Ben Shelton overcame Karen Khachanov in Toronto to win his first Master…

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Mboko wins Montreal as new star is born, Shelton secures first 1000 title 34:48

2M ago34:48

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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…