Best Passing Shot Productions Podcasts (2025)

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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…

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Osaka bounces back, Shelton chases 1st 1000 title and 18 year old Mboko upsets Coco 54:15

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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 …

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De Minaur and Fernandez win in DC, Osaka/Mouratoglou split, Sinner's shock rehire 59:17

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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…

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Venus Williams returns, sister Serena shapes up and Toni Nadal to coach Zverev? 1:03:00

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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 f…

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Wimbledon Wrap Up - Strawberry pasta, towel thievery, queue antics + TW Awards 32:29

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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 Lo…

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Wimbledon Day 14 - Sinner gets French Open revenge as Alcaraz's title reign ends 39:49

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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. …

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Wimbledon Day 13 - Swiatek dominates final as Anisimova suffers double bagel fate 36:12

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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…

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Wimbledon Day 12 - Alcaraz vs Sinner final is ON as time catches up with Djokovic 44:01

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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 cha…

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Wimbledon Day 11 - Swiatek surges back into major final, Anisimova stuns Sabalenka in EPIC 39:58

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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 Anisi…

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Wimbledon Day 10 - Sinner serves up Djokovic rematch, Swiatek breaks new ground 39:31

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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 des…

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Wimbledon Day 9 - Alcaraz unplayable and into semifinals, Sabalenka learns her lesson 39:57

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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 ra…

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Wimbledon Day 8 - Sinner's lucky escape as Dimitrov retires, Andreeva comes of age 39:30

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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 reti…

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Wimbledon Day 7 - Alcaraz puts on Sunday best, Sabalenka roars on + Hawkeye chaos 35:42

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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…

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Wimbledon Day 6 - Djokovic dazzles to 100 wins, Swiatek swaggers to title contender 40:26

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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 gra…

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Wimbledon Day 5 - Raducanu lights up Centre but Sabalenka survives, Alcaraz fights through 38:05

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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…

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Wimbledon Day 4 - Draper down as Swiatek & Sinner roll on, Djokovic's Monte Carlo revenge 32:55

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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 livi…

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Wimbledon Day 3 - Raducanu magic sets up Sabalenka test, Alcaraz ends Tarvet dream 35:45

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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…

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Wimbledon Day 2 - Gauff grass woes, Djokovic defies seed exodus and Kvitova's last goodbye 44:47

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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 Fri…

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Wimbledon Day 1 - Alcaraz survives surprise scare as Raducanu thrives with box office Brits 34:55

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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…

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Wimbledon Draw Reaction - Alcaraz in 'easy' half, Draper despair and Gauff's rough route 50:46

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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 …

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Welcome to Tennis Weekly! 0:41

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Tennis Weekly Podcast - the podcast by tennis fans, for tennis fans! Join Joel, Kim and Chris throughout the tennis season for weekly tour catch-ups, daily catch-ups live from Wimbledon plus quizzes, predictions and interviews. Hit play and let the tennis talk begin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Alcaraz reclaims Queen's, Sinner sings Opera + 'Raducaraz' leads US Open Mixed relaunch 58:44

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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 victor…

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Grass! Maria rules Queen's, Fritz finds form as Alcaraz, Sinner return + Raducanu money talk 53:58

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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 5…

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French Open Final - Alcaraz comeback stuns Sinner in Greatest Match of All Time candidate 49:32

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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 Ja…

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French Open Women's Final - Coco Gauff cracks Paris as Sabalenka fades again 37:53

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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 d…

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French Open Finals Preview - Sinner vs Alcaraz FINALLY + Gauff & Sabalenka face off! 58:55

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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…

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French Open QFs - Boisson defies the odds as Sinner & Alcaraz sweep into semifinals 49:49

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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 Fr…

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Djokovic on playing during PSG triumph, Draper the UFC fighter + our Roland-Garros tips! 25:30

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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…

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French Open R4 - Brilliant Bublik downs Draper, Sabalenka survives and Swiatek's great escape 1:02:45

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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…

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French Open R3 - Alcaraz wobbles on again, Keys leads historic 'USA 8' + Week 2 Preview 51:31

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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 Alcara…

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Draper keeps delivering, French Open crowd debate + Night Session gender question returns 22:55

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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 m…

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French Open R2 - Sinner show retires Gasquet, Swiatek swag return and Alcaraz's iffy haircut 1:02:29

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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 …

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Coco Gauff brings the style but not rackets, Djokovic saves Chatrier crowd from downpour 24:07

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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 succes…

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French Open R1 - Draper in Brits Blitz, Osaka's tough loss + Nadal gets Big 4 Goodbye 56:02

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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…

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Raducanu relishes French Open return as Djokovic reveals Murray's response to 100th title 22:46

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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 sh…

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The 'Big Four' reunite for Nadal farewell, Swiatek takes on press, Tommy's truck update 26:33

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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…

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French Open Preview - Alcaraz the man to beat, Swiatek's crown under threat in Paris 1:02:01

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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 …

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Alcaraz stops Sinner as rivalry reignites Rome, Paolini powers to history, Djokovic/Murray split 1:11:22

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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 em…

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Book Club - ‘Rafael Nadal The Warrior’ - grit, glory and 14 French Opens with Chris Clarey 58:30

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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:…

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Rome - Sinner returns to spotlight, Alcaraz back in the groove but Swiatek slips again 1:01:14

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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 al…