Tennis Weekly
Joel, Kim, and Chris gather every Monday to discuss the biggest stories in tennis, covering ATP and WTA tours, Grand Slam events, and special guests. The podcast offers a mix of serious analysis and lighthearted banter, aiming to be a comprehensive companion for tennis fans of all levels.
Episodes
Wimbledon Day 5 - Djokovic + Sinner progress, Sabalenka outhits Ostapenko and will Serena play doubles?
On today’s Wimbledon Day 5 catch-up, we discuss Novak Djokovic battling past Arthur Rinderknech to equal Roger Federer’s all-time men’s singles wins record at Wimbledon with his 105th victory, while continuing his pursuit of an eighth title at SW19. We also look at Jannik Sinner’s most convincing performance of the tournament so far as he eased into the fourth round, and debate whether the defendi
Wimbledon Day 4 - Swiatek's A+ performance, Berrettini upsets Fils + Djokovic schedule drama!
Iga Swiatek is finding her grass-court groove, Matteo Berrettini is rolling back the years, and Arthur Fery is flying the British flag after becoming the last home player standing in the Wimbledon singles draws. At Tennis Weekly HQ, we react to Swiatek’s dominant display against Karolina Pliskova as the defending champion sets up a fascinating third-round clash with rising star Alexandra Eala. We
Wimbledon Day 3 - Gauff survives final set tiebreak, Sinner improves + Djokovic masterclass!
Djokovic is firing, Sinner is cruising, and Wimbledon has already claimed another major casualty – Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva.At Tennis Weekly HQ, we react to Novak Djokovic’s commanding victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and ask what has happened to a rivalry that once produced two Grand Slam finals. We also break down Jannik Sinner’s clinical win over Nuno Borges as the seven-time champi
Wimbledon Day 2 - Serena loses in singles comeback, Swiatek survives Townsend + Shelton upset
Serena’s back! The tennis legend made her long-awaited return to Wimbledon singles for the first time in four years, but her comeback ended in a gripping three seat defeat to Australian Maya Joint. We analyse Serena’s performance, discuss whether the wildcard was justified and ask what comes next as she turns her attention to doubles with sister Venus.Elsewhere, defending champion Iga Swiatek surv
Wimbledon Day 1 - Sinner survives in 5, Djokovic under the lights + Coco gets a grass win!
It’s Day 1 of Wimbledon and what a day it was! Novak Djokovic won under the lights in a late finish and defending Champion Jannik Sinner was pushed to 5 sets by Miomir Kecmanović. Elsewhere for the top ladies seeds it was plain sailing with Sabalenka, Osaka, Pegula and Gauff easing into Round 2 in straight sets. For the Brits it was a day to forget as Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew from th
Wimbledon Media Day: Swiatek the towel thief, Andreeva on Serena + Cam Norrie EXCLUSIVE!
With just days to go until Wimbledon the excitement is building and the pre-tournament events are in full swing including media day! Recording live from Wimbledon, Joel and Chris were on site to ask the the hard hitting questions to players like Iga Swiatek and Mirra Andreeva, including: is Iga planning to continue stealing Christy Wimbledon towels? The answer was a big YES from the pole and she e
Wimbledon Preview: Draper draws Fritz, Serena gets lucky + Djokovic in Sinner's half...AGAIN!
The Wimbledon singles draws are officially out, and we're here to break down every quarter, every blockbuster clash, and every potential upset as the countdown to The Championships begins. For the men’s draw, we discuss whether Jannik Sinner’s fortunes will change and will we see a new face break the recent Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly on Grand Slam titles. There’s also a brutal opening-round showdown b
Serena Williams to play Wimbledon singles, Draper + Murray in action + Vondrousova ban!
The countdown to Wimbledon is well and truly on, and there is plenty to unpack from a dramatic week on the grass courts. We react to the stunning news that Serena Williams has been awarded a Wimbledon singles wildcard, discuss the mixed reaction to her return online, and debate who we would like her to face in a blockbuster first-round encounter (Osaka! Raducanu! Harmony Tan!).On the ATP Tour, Fra
Emma Raducanu is BACK, Shelton wins Stuttgart + Wimbledon Wildcard updates!
The grass-court season is officially underway, and there is no shortage of talking points from a busy first week on the lawns. We break down Emma Raducanu’s impressive run to the Queen’s Club final, where she was denied the title by lucky loser Donna Vekic, and discuss what her resurgence under former US Open-winning coach Andrew Richardson could mean for her Wimbledon prospects. We also look at S
Serena Williams comeback REACTION, potential Coco Gauff partnership + will she play singles?
The day has finally come after 3 years, 9 months and 7 days - Serena Williams has played a professional tennis match. We unpack the straight sets doubles victory for Serena and Mboko over the number three seeds and assess just how well Serena is playing. The serve was on fire and some of the best of Serena Williams of old was on display with a bit of rust at times but a statement victory was exact
Roland-Garros Wrap-Up: Meltdowns, Upsets and Pure Chaos in Paris!
The Roland Garros fortnight is over and it's time for the Tennis Weekly Wrap-Up Show. After two weeks of daily coverage from Paris, Joel, Kim and Chris look back on one of the most unpredictable Grand Slam tournaments in recent memory, reflecting on the biggest storylines, breakout stars, dramatic upsets and unforgettable matches that defined the 2026 French Open. The team revisit their pre-tourna
Roland-Garros Day 15: Zverev finally gets a grand slam title!
Alexander Zverev is finally a Grand Slam champion! The whole gang is back at Tennis Weekly HQ to react to the German’s dramatic five-set victory over Flavio Cobolli in the 2026 Roland Garros final, as he captures his maiden major title at the fourth attempt and becomes the first German man to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1996. The team discuss where the match was won and lost, whether the
Roland-Garros Day 14: Mirra Andreeva ends Chwalińska's dream run to win first grand slam title!
Mirra Andreeva has done it! She is now a grand slam champion, defeating Maja Chwalinska in the final to secure her maiden grand slam title. She becomes the youngest player since Monica Seles to win and the first teenager since Iga Swiatek in 2020.She made it look easy on finals day against a tricky opponent coming through in straight sets 6-3 6-2 in just under an hour and a half. Chris and Kim ref
Roland-Garros Day 13: Zverev to meet Cobolli in final after Arnaldi withdrawal
Alexander Zverev is through to the Roland Garros final and now stands just one win away from a maiden Grand Slam title. Joel and Chris react to the German’s four-set victory over Jakub Mensik, discussing the key moments that decided the match, whether Mensik’s incredible fortnight in Paris finally caught up with him, and what the result means for the Czech teenager’s future. The team also debate t
Roland-Garros Day 12: Qualifier Chwalińska to face Andreeva in Final
The most unexpected women’s Roland Garros final in recent memory is set! Joel and Kim react to a dramatic day of women’s semi-final action as teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva powered past Marta Kostyuk to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career, while Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her fairytale run in Paris to become the first qualifier in the Open Era to reach the Roland Garro
Roland-Garros Day 11: Sabalenka meltdown, Cobolli vs Arnaldi + Berrettini heartbreak
Roland Garros 2026 continues to deliver the unexpected and Day 11 was no different. Join Joel and Kim as they react to a stunning collapse from World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, who squandered a set and double-break lead to lose to Diana Shnaider and miss out on a place in the French Open semifinals.With parallels to her final versus Coco Gauff last year in Paris, the team breaks down what went wrong fo
Roland-Garros Day 10: Fonseca run ended, Zverev handling the pressure + Andreeva vs Kostyuk in SF
We’re back at Tennis Weekly HQ to round up all the action from Day 10 at Roland Garros as the quarter-finals got underway in Paris. Kim and Chris dive into Marta Kostyuk’s standout victory over Elina Svitolina in a historic all-Ukrainian quarter-final, as she extends her remarkable clay-court winning streak to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final. We also discuss Mirra Andreeva’s dominant display
Roland-Garros Day 9: Serena Williams is BACK, Sabalenaka overpowers Osaka + Berrettini into QFs
Serena Williams is officially coming back. The 23-time Grand Slam champion has confirmed her return to professional tennis, with the 44-year-old set to make her long-awaited comeback in doubles at Queen’s Club alongside Victoria Mboko. Joel and Chris discuss what this means for Serena’s future, whether this is simply a doubles return or the first step towards a full comeback, and if another major
Roland-Garros Day 8: Fonseca fairytale continues, Swiatek ousted + FINALLY a women's night match!
The shocks keep coming at Roland Garros 2026! This time it’s four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek who is heading home after suffering a stunning defeat to the still-unbeaten-on-clay Marta Kostyuk. Join Kim and Chris as they react to Swiatek’s exit, assess what it means for the race to become French Open champion with no such champions left, and discuss a brilliant day for Ukrainian tennis as
Roland-Garros Day 7: Sabalenka-Osaka is ON, Gauff upset by Potapova + 5th set tiebreaks galore!
Another day, another major shock at Roland Garros as defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out of the French Open in the third round after a rollercoaster defeat to Anastasia Potapova. Joel and Chris react to Gauff’s surprise exit, discuss what it means for the women's draw (hello Chawlinska!), and debate whether an early loss in Paris could actually improve her chances of success at Wimbledon. Th
Roland-Garros Day 6: A new slam champion will be crowned as Fonseca defeats Djokovic in 5
Novak Djokovic is OUT of Roland Garros! Just 24 hours after Jannik Sinner’s shock exit, the French Open has been turned upside down once again as teenage sensation Joao Fonseca staged an incredible comeback from two sets down to defeat the 24-time Grand Slam champion and end Djokovic’s hopes of a record 25th major title. Join Joel and Kim as they react to one of the matches of the tournament, deba
Roland-Garros Day 5: Sinner implodes in Paris heat, Kouame wins epic + Serena comeback is ON!
Jannik Sinner is OUT of Roland Garros! In one of the biggest French Open upsets in recent Grand Slam history, world No.1 Jannik Sinner suffered a stunning five-set collapse against Juan Manuel Cerundolo, ending his 30-match winning streak in dramatic fashion. Join Joel and Chris on Tennis Weekly as they break down Sinner’s shock defeat, the controversial medical timeout that sparked debate across
Roland-Garros Day 4: Djokovic sets up Fonseca showdown, Rybakina crashes out + Sinner scheduling debate!
On today’s episode, we’ll be unpacking a dramatic Day 4 at Roland Garros, where Novak Djokovic battled through the heat to get past Royer and set up a blockbuster clash with Joao Fonseca. We’ll be debating the extreme conditions in Paris, the lack of a clearly enforced heat rule, and whether player welfare is being overlooked after scenes like Jakub Mensik collapsing on court. We’ll also get into
Roland-Garros Day 3: Sinner's perfect start as Gauff and Sabalenka rise to Round 1 challenge
Day 3 at French Open saw title favourites Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff all launch their Paris campaigns in style but the biggest talking points came elsewhere. From Naomi Osaka’s eye-catching golden sequined dress to another astonishing first-round Grand Slam collapse for Daniil Medvedev. Join Joel and Chris as they try to make sense of Medvedev’s latest major meltdown and ask how
Roland-Garros Day 2: Monfils and Wawrinka's last dance, Swiatek + Rybakina ease through
Day 2 at the 2026 Roland Garros delivered drama, emotion and unforgettable farewells as Paris said goodbye to two tennis icons — Gael Monfils and 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka. Joel and Kim reflect on their incredible legacies at Roland Garros, debate whether Monfils should continue playing through the rest of the season, and revisit one of tennis’ most iconic fashion moments: the legendary “Stan’s
Roland-Garros Day 1: Djokovic wins on 82nd slam appearance + Sabalenka leads media boycott
Tennis Weekly returns with a Roland Garros Day 1 catch-up, headlined by Novak Djokovic surviving a first-set scare before powering through in his record-breaking 82nd Grand Slam appearance. We also review a tough opening exit for Emma Raducanu, who fell to Argentina’s Solana Sierra, and ask what she needs to do between now and the beginning of her grass campaign and Wimbledon. Joel and Chris also
Roland-Garros Draw Reaction! Djokovic avoids Sinner + can Gauff defend her title?
Roland Garros draw day has arrived at Tennis Weekly HQ, and Joel, Kim and Chris are here to break down the 2026 French Open singles draws quarter by quarter with predictions, picks and some truly questionable calls for Paris. In the men’s draw, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner - to pretty much everyone’s relief in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz - landed in opposite halves, sparking debate over whet
BREAKING NEWS: Alcaraz to miss Wimbledon as well as Roland-Garros!
Carlos Alcaraz’s 2026 season has taken a dramatic turn with the two-time Wimbledon champion and reigning Australian Open winner having officially withdrawn from both Queen’s and Wimbledon as he continues to recover from a persistent right wrist injury. At just 23, Alcaraz has already built one of the most remarkable résumés in modern tennis, but this setback raises serious questions about how caut
Sinner completes 'Golden Masters', Svitolina wins in Rome + Raducanu rehires US Open coach!
SINsational! At the Italian Open in Rome, Jannik Sinner made tennis history by completing the Career Golden Masters, becoming just the second man after Novak Djokovic to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles. Even more remarkably, the world No. 1 has now won six Masters 1000 titles in a row and swept Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome in the same clay season. Tennis Weekly HQ asks is men’s tennis becomin
BREAKING NEWS: Sir Andy Murray announced as Jack Draper's coach for Wimbledon!
Breaking news! We’re back at Tennis Weekly HQ to react to the exciting announcement that Andy Murray has joined Jack Draper’s coaching team for the upcoming grass-court season through Wimbledon. In his first coaching role since working with Novak Djokovic, Murray steps in after Draper’s surprise split with Jamie Delgado after just six months together.We discuss why this feels like a natural partne
Sinner chases records in Rome, Gauff saves a MP + will there be a grand slam boycott?
Clay-court chaos reigns in Rome as Tennis Weekly returns with Joel and Chris to unpack a dramatic first week at the Italian Open, where a string of shock exits has raised even more questions (and provided few answers) ahead of Roland Garros. While Jannik Sinner continues to cruise in his bid to complete the Career Golden Masters and claim all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles, Novak Djokovic’s long-awa
Sinner breaks Masters 1000 record, Kostyuk downs Andreeva + Djokovic returns in Rome!
Jannik Sinner and Marta Kostyuk have been crowned champions in Madrid and there’s plenty to unpack. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they break down Sinner’s absurd run to a fifth straight Masters title with yet another mauling of Alexander Zverev (seriously… who is stopping him right now?), while Kostyuk quite literally flips her way into the spotlight with a maiden WTA 1000 crown and r
Alcaraz to miss French Open, Sabalenka ousts Osaka + Gauff & Swiatek fall sick in Madrid
Halfway through the Madrid Open and the biggest story isn’t even in Spain — Carlos Alcaraz is out of Roland Garros with a wrist injury. Joel and Chris get stuck into what it means, from the biggest winners and losers to whether Jannik Sinner’s path to a Career Slam just got a little smoother.In Madrid, it’s been less clay-court season, more survival mode. A mystery “Madrid lurgy” has taken hold, w
Alcaraz injury puts French Open in doubt, Rybakina's wins 2nd Porsche + Shelton's clay victory
The clay season continues and it was titles for Rybakina, Fils and Shelton on the tour but the headlines were dominated by Carlos Alcaraz when he withdrew from Barcelona after his first match with a wrist injury. Since then Alcaraz has been spotted wearing a wrist cast at the Laureus World Sports Awards and his participation at Roland-Garros has been thrown into question given the nature of his in
Sinner beats Alcaraz to reclaim No. 1 ranking, Andreeva wins 5th title + Medvedev meltdown
It finally happened... Sinner vs Alcaraz match one for 2026—and it did not disappoint (well… maybe a little, thanks to the Monte Carlo wind). Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they break down Jannik Sinner’s statement win to reclaim World No. 1 and ask why we aren’t seeing the best from Carlos Alcaraz at the moment and is Jannik Sinner the true World No. 1 despite having an inferior Grand Slam record to
Swiatek gets Nadal masterclass, Pegula defends Charleston + Paul wins 1st clay title
Clay season is officially underway and we’re back at Tennis Weekly HQ to roundup week one as we start to look forward with Roland Garros on the horizon. This week, we ask ourselves is Jessica Pegula the best player on the WTA Tour currently not named Elena Rybakina or Aryna Sabalenka after she defended her Charleston title and speculate on what tips did Iga Swiatek receive from her idol Rafael Nad
Sinner and Sabalenka win historic 'Sunshine Double' + CLAY season predictions!
Sunshine Doubles all round! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they break down a historic sweep from Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka—becoming the first duo since Djokovic and Azarenka to complete the Indian Wells–Miami double in the same season. We dig into Sinner’s ruthless run—three straight Masters titles without dropping a set—and what it means for the World No.1 race and the lo
Alcaraz upset in Miami, Swiatek splits with coach + Sinner and Sabalenka on for Double
The Miami Open has hit the midway stage—and it’s already delivered a wave of shock exits, with Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper and Iga Świątek all crashing out early. We break down Alcaraz’s surprise loss to Sebastian Korda and ask: should there be concern heading into the clay swing? Fresh off a strong Indian Wells run—including a win over Novak Djokovic—Draper’s momentum stalled as his struggles aga
Sinner back to winning, Alcaraz streak ended + is Sunshine Double on for Sabalenka?
Indian Wells absolutely DELIVERED. In Tennis Paradise, both finals provided thrilling conclusions with Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka lifting their first-ever titles out in the desert after two blockbuster championship matches. Jannik Sinner continued his incredible hard-court dominance with another flawless, no sets dropped run after his triumph at the Paris Masters, defeating a resurgent Dani
Alcaraz still undefeated, Sinner vs Fonseca + Sabalenka supports best of 5 sets!
We’re hitting the halfway mark at Indian Wells in Palm Springs, and there’s already plenty of action to unpack as the tournament heads into a fascinating Round 4. At the top of the bill is a blockbuster first-ever meeting between Jannik Sinner and Brazil’s teenage sensation João Fonseca, who appears to have rediscovered his mojo out in the desert. We’ll also debate whether Learner Tien might be st
Medvedev wins Dubai, Raducanu's new sponsor + Indian Wells Draw Reaction!
A dramatic week on the ATP and WTA tours, with events in the Middle East casting a shadow over the tennis world and leaving players stranded across the region. From Tennis Weekly HQ, Joel, Kim and Chris unpack what it means for the sport (and the schedule) — and ask the bigger question: in the grand scheme of things, does tennis even matter? On court, it’s full steam ahead to Indian Wells as we di
Alcaraz undefeated, Sinner's struggles continue, Pegula wins in Dubai + Serena update!
The unbeaten streak rolls on! It’s been another action-packed week across the ATP and WTA Tours, so join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they break down all the biggest stories from around the tennis world. Carlos Alcaraz continues his sensational start to the 2026 season, delivering a ruthless performance in yet another final to extend his undefeated run — leaving us all asking the sam
Shelton saves 3 championship points, 3rd time lucky for de Minaur + Muchova magic in Doha
Ben Shelton saved championship points in a full-throttle all-American showdown against Taylor Fritz in Dallas whilst Alex de Minaur triumphed at the third time of asking in Rotterdam. The trio ask each other whether they are Team Fritz or Team Shelton and is de Minaur the tour’s most consistent player outside Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Elsewhere, we get excited about Jack Pinnington Jones’
Draper returns, Raducanu makes first final since US Open + Sinner at the Winter Olympics!
Moving on from Melbourne! Back on the circuit and it was a bumper week for British tennis as Jack Draper made his long-awaited return to help Great Britain dominate Norway in the Davis Cup Qualifiers. Chris exclusively spoke to Jack ahead of the tie on his comeback. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu reached her first WTA final since her historic US Open 2021 victory (have we really had to wait that long?!)
Australian Open Wrap-up - Fashion Moments, Racket Smashing, Cheddar Apple Pie + TW Awards
The Australian Open 2026 is done and dusted, so it’s time for our Tennis Weekly Australian Open Wrap Up Show. After two weeks of daily pods, early mornings and late nights, Joel, Kim and Chris sit down to relive the tournament in all its glory — the good, the bad and the downright bizarre.We look back on Melbourne through our patented Peak, Pit & Pleasant Surprise scorecard, debating everythin
Australian Open Day 15 - Carlos Alcaraz completes the Career Grand Slam at 22!
And that’s a wrap on Melbourne! Carlos Alcaraz is your Australian Open champion who becomes the youngest men’s player ever to complete the Career Grand Slam. In doing so, he handed Novak Djokovic his first-ever defeat in an Australian Open final, snapping the Serb’s perfect 10–0 record on Rod Laver Arena and sending the wait for Grand Slam title number 25 on.We break down exactly how Alcaraz turne
Australian Open Day 14 - Elena Rybakina comes back to defeat Sabalenka for first AO crown
Elena Rybakina has won the Australian Open! It looked like it was heading for a repeat of the 2023 Final where Sabalenka came back to win in three sets but Rybakina had a comeback of her own from 3-0 down in the Final set, storming back to close out the match 6-4 4-6 6-4. It was a long wait for a second major for Rybakina who triumphed at Wimbledon in 2022 but has had ups and downs professionally
Australian Open Day 13 - Djokovic defeats Sinner in 5 sets to set up historic Alcaraz Final
What did we just witness?! Australian Open Day 13 delivered with aplomb so we had no choice but to all jump on the mics together at Tennis Weekly HQ and get our heads around the absolute treat that was the men’s semifinals action. Novak Djokovic rolled back the years in one of his all-time great Australian Open performances, outlasting Jannik Sinner in a five-set epic to move one win away from a r
Australian Open Day 12 - Sabalenka to face Rybakina in Final + Men's Semifinals Preview
We have our ladies finalists! Australian Open Day 12 did not come to play – and neither did we. In this episode, Joel and Chris break down all the drama from Melbourne as Aryna Sabalenka bulldozes her way into a fourth straight Australian Open final, doing it the scary way: without dropping a set and with plenty of spice along the way (yes, we’re talking that hindrance call). We also dive into Ele
Australian Open Day 11 - Djokovic handed AO lifeline + Women's Semifinal Preview!
Another day, another very eventful 24 hours at the Australian Open, and Joel and Chris are back at Tennis Weekly HQ to unpack it all as the semi-final line-ups are all locked in. We dive into Novak Djokovic’s latest Houdini act after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire despite leading by two sets, handing Novak yet another date with destiny — and Jannik Sinner. The Italian barely broke a sweat ag
Australian Open Day 10 - Alcaraz makes first AO semifinal, Svitolina to face Sabalenka
It was a big day for Carlos Alcaraz and Elina Svitolina in Melbourne where both made their first ever Australian Open semifinals. Alcaraz produced a dominant display to defeat home hope Alex de Minaur in straight sets as Svitolina upset No.3 seed Coco Gauff in just 59 minutes. Alcaraz is still on track to become the youngest man to complete the career grand slam should he win on Sunday and based o
Australian Open Day 9 - Sinner back on track, Anisimova through + Swiatek scheduling!
Australian Open 2026 rolls on and Tennis Weekly is back with Joel and Chris for your Day 9 recap. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner delivered a serving masterclass in Melbourne, firing 19 aces and reminding everyone why he’s the man to beat as he sets up a mouth-watering Australian Open quarterfinal against Ben Shelton. Can Shelton’s crowd-surfing energy and net-rushing chaos trouble the ice-cold I
Australian Open Day 8 - Alcaraz sets up de Minaur showdown as Gauff + Sabalenka progress
We are getting to the business end of the Australian Open and Day 8 brought statement wins for the top Men’s seeds with Alcaraz, Zverev and de Minaur winning in emphatic style. Particularly impressive was home hope Alex de Minaur who took out his Roland-Garros conqueror Alexander Bublik in style, winning emphatically 6-4 6-1 6-1. The big question on Australia’s lips is can he do the impossible and
Australian Open Day 7 - Sinner 'saved' by heat rule as Swiatek moves into second week
It was a scorcher in Melbourne and Tennis Weekly is back to break down one of the most dramatic days of the Australian Open so far. From heat rules and lucky escapes to shock withdrawals and eyebrow-raising scheduling decisions, there was much to discuss for Joel and Chris.On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner flirted with disaster as cramping threatened to derail his campaign, before the heat rule – a
Australian Open Day 6 - Alcaraz exhibition on Rod Laver as Gauff and Sabalenka survive
Day 6 in Melbourne didn’t disappoint with Carlos Alcaraz entertaining the crowds with magician in the making Coretin Moutet and Daniil Medvedev becoming the first player this year to win from 2 sets to 0 down to set up a mouthwatering rematch against his 2025 conqueror Learner Tien. Aussie home hope Alex de Minaur continued to impress as he took out Frances Tiafoe in the night session but will fac
Australian Open Day 5 - Sinner and Djokovic ease through + Swiatek hinderance debate
Day 5 at the Australian Open delivered straight-set statements, veteran brilliance, and just a touch of chaos courtesy of Iga Swiatek so join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ to break it all down.On the men’s side, it was business as usual for the top seeds. Novak Djokovic cruised, Jannik Sinner barely broke a sweat, and the Old Guard reminded us they’re not done yet, with Stan Wawrinka rolling ba
Australian Open Day 4 - de Minaur digs deep to win, Sabalenka + Gauff sail into Round 3
In today’s episode, they unpack Carlos Alcaraz surviving a marathon 78-minute first set – the longest opening set of his Grand Slam career – before powering through on Rod Laver Arena. We discuss whether his new-look serve is edging into Novak Djokovic “copyright” territory, plus what his team are telling him behind the scenes.It was a gritty day for the other top male seeds as well, with Daniil M
Australian Open Day 3 - Sinner strolls into Round 2 as Osaka wins in style
Australian Open Day 3 served up a little bit of everything in Melbourne Park with champions cruising, favourites wobbling, bold fashion statements (Osaka!) and a few emotional goodbyes. Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner looked ice-cool as he breezed past French showman Hugo Gaston via retirement. On the other hand, reigning women’s champ Madison Keys had to dig deep as the champion found a wa
Australian Open Day 2 - Djokovic hits 100 wins as Gauff makes strong start!
Australian Open Day 2 did not disappoint and on today’s episode Joel and Kim are back at Tennis Weekly HQ as they react to Novak Djokovic cruising to his 100th Australian Open win, barely dropping a point on serve as Melbourne once again feels like his kingdom. We also discuss Iga Swiatek surviving a nervy opening-round first set, a skirt-for-shorts wardrobe change and whether her second serve sti
Australian Open Day 1 - Alcaraz and Raducanu impress as Venus loses out in R1 epic
Australian Open Day 1 is in the books, and it didn’t take long for the first big storylines to arrive at Tennis Weekly HQ. Carlos Alcaraz launched his bid to complete a Career Grand Slam in style, cruising past Adam Walton with a composed and confident performance to open his Melbourne campaign.It was also a very good day for British tennis fans. Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery all b
Australian Open Draw Reaction! Will Sinner and Sabalenka win again?
The Australian Open is back in Melbourne, and we’re kicking off Grand Slam season at Tennis Weekly HQ with a full, no-nonsense breakdown of the men’s and women’s singles draws, quarter by quarter — plus our trademark very BOLD predictions and a look back at the sheer brilliance of the Million Dollar One Point Slam.On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic finds himself in Jannik Sinner’s half, while Carlo
Sincaraz clash in Korea, Poland win United Cup and Sabalenka breezes to Brisbane title
It’s the first tour catch-up of the season and it’s go, go, go at Tennis Weekly HQ. Joel and Chris break down all the winners and losers from a dramatic United Cup, as Poland claim the title at the third time of asking, led by a resurgent Hubert Hurkacz. Top of the agenda is Iga Swiatek – is the world No.1 already under pressure ahead of the Australian Open after losses to Coco Gauff and Belinda B
Alcaraz-Ferrero split unpacked, Iga on 'Battle of the Sexes' + AO Wildcard debate!
Support the podcast by donating to our Tennis Weekly 2026 Crowdfund. Your support no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! Click the link above or go to gofundme.com/tennis-weekly-2026Back with a bang, Tennis Weekly launches into the 2026 tennis season with Joel, Kim and Chris breaking down a huge off-season packed
2026 Season Preview: Slam Winners, Year End No.1 + Bold Predictions!
Support the podcast by donating to our Tennis Weekly 2026 Crowdfund. Your support no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! Click the link above or go to gofundme.com/tennis-weekly-2026Get ready for the new tennis season with Tennis Weekly as Joel, Kim and Chris dive into their blockbuster 2026 ATP & WTA preview
The Ultimate WTA Quiz: 2025 Season Edition! Do you know who won a title on every surface?
Support the podcast by donating to our Tennis Weekly 2026 Crowdfund. Your support no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! Click the link above or go to gofundme.com/tennis-weekly-2026PART 2! It's time once again to get the pen and paper, grad a mug of hot chocolate (or maybe something a bit stronger) and join Joel
The Ultimate ATP Quiz: 2025 Season Edition! Will every answer be Alcaraz or Sinner?!
Support the podcast by donating to our Tennis Weekly 2026 Crowdfund. Your support no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! Click the link above or go to gofundme.com/tennis-weekly-2026Quiz time! Get out the pen and paper, don a Christmas jumper and join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they test themselve
INTERVIEW SPECIAL with Ruud, Cerundolo, Humbert + more at the UTS Grand Final
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Support the podcast by donating to our Tennis Weekly 2026 Crowdfund. Your support no matter how large or small is hugely appreciated, from listening to donating we couldn’t be more thankful to our audience! Click the link above or go to gofundme.com/tennis-weekly-2026On 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
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