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
US Open Wrap-up! Sabalenka meltdown, Nipplegate and a 3:33 AM Finish! 🫣
The US Open is over and it’s time in true Tennis Weekly fashion for the Tennis Weekly Wrap-Up Show! After two weeks of daily coverage of Flushing Meadows, Joel, Kim and Chris look back on a tournament packed with surprises, shocks and some predictions that have aged better than others. We revisit our pre-tournament picks for the men’s and women’s champions, including the now-infamous ‘Summer of Na
US Open Day 15: Zverev defeats Shelton to win 2nd slam of 2026
Alexander Zverev is a two-time Grand Slam champion! The German battled past home hope Ben Shelton in four sets to win the US Open and exorcise his demons from finishing runner-up to Dominic Thiem in the final six years ago. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 15 catch-up as we debate whether Zverev is now genuinely in the conversation with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner,
US Open Day 14: Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka in New York
World No.1 AND US Open champion! Elena Rybakina completed a fairytale in New York, beating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win her second Grand Slam title and finally reach the top of the rankings. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 14 catch-up as we celebrate an incredible turnaround for Rybakina, who was a major injury doubt before the tournament and is now one Roland G
US Open Day 13: Shelton makes history as he sets up Zverev final
Ben Shelton is one win away from ending a 23-year wait for an American man to win a Grand Slam singles title! The 23-year-old battled past Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final to reach his first major final. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 13 catch-up as we get stuck into Shelton’s comeback from a set down, his serving brilliance and what Tiafoe needs to
US Open Day 12: Sabalenka and Rybakina set up blockbuster final
World No. 1 vs impending World No. 1. It doesn’t get much bigger than this! Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set for a blockbuster US Open final after both battled through their semi-finals on Day 12. Join Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we look back on Rybakina backing up securing her first-ever World No. 1 ranking to be made official on Monday by battling past Coco Gauff to reach her
US Open Day 11: Rybakina secures No.1 ranking, Gauff saves match point to make semis
Elena Rybakina is the new women’s World No. 1 for the first time! Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 12 catch-up as we look back on her three-set victory over Qinwen Zheng and reflect on Rybakina finally reaching the top of the rankings after such a long wait. We also look back on Aryna Sabalenka’s incredible 99-week reign and what comes next for the two-time defending US Op
US Open Day 10: Shelton stuns Alcaraz in latest ever finish
WHAT. A. DAY. Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a four-and-a-half-hour US Open epic that finished at 3:33am — the latest finish in US Open history. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 10 catch-up as we relive one of the best days of tennis we’ve seen this season (second only to Australian Open men’s semi-finals day!). Is Ben Shelton now the favourite
US Open Day 9: Rybakina closes in on No.1, Coco cruises and Swiatek's shock defeat
Coco Gauff delivered a statement performance against Iva Jovic under the Arthur Ashe lights to reach the US Open quarter-finals. Join Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 9 catch-up as we debate what made Gauff so impressive in her 6-1, 6-4 win and whether she can kick on to pick up her second title at Flushing Meadows. Next up is Mirra Andreeva who holds a 0-5 record in their hea
US Open Day 8: Carlos levels up against Paul as Sabalenka sets up Pegula clash
Statement victory alert! Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach another US Open quarter-final, but did this finally prove he was the clear favourite to defend his title, or was Paul simply not good enough to ask the right questions? Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 8 catch-up as we debate whether Alcaraz has now found his best level of the tournam
US Open Day 7: Jovic defeats Eala in all time classic as Gauff and Swiatek dominate
Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic delivers a three-set thriller, Taylor Fritz blows a two-set lead, and Naomi Osaka survives a US Open nailbiter! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 7 catch-up as we get into a sensational Eala vs Jovic contest that has got ask wondering was that the match of the year so far and whether we’ve just witnessed the arrival of another American teenage star.
US Open Day 6: Serena & Venus return in doubles as Alcaraz sweeps into week 2
Carlos Alcaraz cruises into the second week, Aryna Sabalenka strolls into Round 4, and the Williams sisters suffer a heartbreaking doubles defeat on their return to Flushing Meadows! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 6 catch-up as we debate whether Alcaraz’s 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win over Wu Yibing was as comfortable as the scoreline suggests, whether his serve is a concern, and
US Open Day 5: Eala set for Jovic showdown as Swiatek continues dominant form
Iga Swiatek and Alex Eala ease through, Taylor Fritz drops just two games, and Coco Gauff gets revenge on Paula Badosa! Join Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 5 catch-up as we debate whether Swiatek and Eala have been the most impressive players in New York so far, and whether ‘Eala-mania’ is on collision course for an Eala vs Gauff showdown in Round 4 or will another rising te
US Open Day 4: Alcaraz battles back as Sabalenka finds her level in New York
Carlos Alcaraz puts a first-set blip behind him, Aryna Sabalenka is absolutely ruthless, and Rafael Jodar crashes out to a lucky loser in one of the shocks of the US Open so far! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 4 catch-up as we debate whether Alcaraz’s four-set win over Jaime Faria was actually the perfect test for the defending champion. There was also more ‘nipple gat
US Open Day 3: Gauff's straight sets masterclass + Eala impresses in opener
It was another late, late show at the US Open! Coco Gauff battled through to Round 2 with her remodelled serve, whilst Alex Eala made a confident start in front of a raucous Louis Armstrong crowd. We also celebrate Gael Monfils turning 40 with a vintage performance (and a bagel!), while Venus and Serena discover their doubles opponents — can Serena serve up some Maya Joint Wimbledon revenge?Alexan
US Open Day 2: Alcaraz back with statement victory + New York fashion download!
In today’s episode, we break down an absolutely packed Day 2 of the 2026 US Open! Carlos Alcaraz makes a triumphant, pain-free return to Arthur Ashe after a 139-day wrist injury layoff, sweeping Roman Safiullin in straight sets. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka kicks off her quest for a historic three-peat with a no-mercy victory over Camila Osorio, and Iga Swiatek looks completely dialed in
US Open Day 1: Djokovic’s brutal exit & Venus’ 2AM heartbreak
That’s a wrap on a dramatic Day 1 at the US Open! Novak Djokovic is OUT in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time since 2006, losing a five-set battle to Mariano Navone in the New York heat. After the concerns over his physical condition in Cincinnati, just how significant is this defeat for his pursuit of Grand Slam No.25 — and what does it mean for Djokovic’s future? There was late-n
US Open Preview! Alcaraz's lucky draw, Swiatek vs Rybakina AGAIN + can Sabalenka stay at No.1?
The US Open is here! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they dissect the men’s and women’s singles draws quarter by quarter, pick their champions and, naturally, throw in a few BOLD predictions along the way. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner may be missing, but Carlos Alcaraz and his new haircut are back and he finds himself in the same half as Novak Djokovic who is still searching fo
Sinner out of US Open as Alcaraz makes Mixed Doubles comeback with Serena!
Sinner is OUT, Alcaraz is IN for the US Open… and playing mixed doubles with Serena Williams?! It’s been quite the week for headline grabbing stories on the ATP and WTA Tours as we head towards the final Grand Slam of the season in New York. Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they discuss the bombshell news that Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a knee injury. Does this open th
Swiatek wins her first title of season, Shelton defends Canadian Open + Cincinnati Preview!
Iga Swiatek is BACK! The former World No.1 ends her title drought in style, defeating Elena Rybakina in the Canada Masters final to claim her first WTA 1000 title of the season — and having a few things to say to her critics along the way. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we debate whether Iga is back to being a genuine US Open contender, just how close she is to “completing tennis” with
Sincaraz out of Cincinnati, Sabalenka's struggles continue + Swiatek back on track?
Chaos in Canada! We’re at the halfway stage of the Canada Masters and, despite the lack of star power, it’s already thrown up plenty of unexpected stories. On the women’s side, we discuss Aryna Sabalenka’s latest three-set defeat and ask just how worrying her form is heading into the US Open. Is the pressure starting to get to the world No.1, who hasn’t won a title since Miami and is now clinging
Alex Eala becomes first Filipino to win a tour level title, Fritz wins biggest title since 2022
What a week it has been for Alexandra Eala! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they react to the Filipina making yet more history by becoming the first player from her country to win a WTA Tour singles title after storming back to defeat (and final set bagel!) Jessica Pegula in Washington after a Sunday washout. Has Eala officially announced herself as a genuine US Open contender, or
Djokovic + Sabalenka for US Open Mixed Doubles, Canadian Open withdrawals + Olympics update!
'DJOKALENKA' is officially happening... but will everyone else actually turn up? Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they react to the star-studded US Open Mixed Doubles field, wonder why the Williams sisters are nowhere to be seen, and debate whether Jannik Sinner's absence is part of the wider player unrest over Grand Slam prize money. And with Roland Garros now open to a revenue-sha
Carlos comeback is confirmed as he celebrates World Cup win + titles for Rublev and Tsitsipas!
Title droughts no more for Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas! Join Joel, Kim and Chris back at Tennis Weekly HQ for their first tour catch-up since Wimbledon, with Chris returning from Bastad (bucket hat and all!) to tell us what went on behind the scenes including Sweden's answer to Wimbledon's famous Dog & Fox pub.On court, we debate whether Rublev and Tsitsipas' long-awaited titles are t
Wimbledon Wrap-Up: Curfew, Wild Cards and the Noskova Prophecy!
The Wimbledon fortnight is over, and it's time for the Tennis Weekly Wrap-Up Show! After two weeks of daily episodes from the All England Club, Joel, Kim and Chris put a bow on Wimbledon 2026 by looking back at the stories, surprises and moments that made this year's Championships so unforgettable. From Arthur Fery's fairytale run and the rise of Linda Noskova to scorching temperatures, scheduling
Wimbledon Day 14 - Jannik Sinner defeats Zverev to defend his Wimbledon title!
Sinner winner! Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Wimbledon crown, but it was anything but straightforward as he battled past Alexander Zverev in a thrilling four-set final on Centre Court. Join Joel, Kim and Chris back at Tennis Weekly HQ as they break down how Sinner continues to find a way against one of the biggest hitters in the game. We discuss Sinner’s incredible response after his
Are the players allowed to steal the towels? All things Wimbledon towels with Christy!
We are joined by Claire Hester the Design Director at Christy, the official supplier of Wimbledon Championship towels. We ask the big questions including: how do they really feel about the players stealing the towels and will Wimbledon run out because Iga Swiatek has so many stashed in her bag. Claire even gives the Christy top tips for stealing towels, so take note tennis players for next year's
Wimbledon Day 13 - Noskova defeats Muchova on sixth match point for 1st slam title!
Linda Noskova is your new Wimbledon champion! After a nervy mid-match wobble—and five championship points that came and went in the second set—the Czech held her nerve to deny Karolina Muchova and claim her first Grand Slam title. Join Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they react to a dramatic ladies' final, discuss whether Noskova has what it takes to become a multiple Slam winner, and wonder
Wimbledon Day 12 - Sinner gets Djokovic revenge, Zverev ends Fery run to make back to back slam finals
Rinse and repeat! Jannik Sinner is back in the Wimbledon final, and Novak Djokovic's bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title is over once again. Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ as we react to Sinner's commanding straight-sets victory over Djokovic in a complete reversal of their Australian Open semifinal earlier this year, discuss whether the seven-time Wimbledon champion can still w
Wimbledon Day 11 - Muchova saves match point to defeat Gauff in epic as Noskova sets up an all Czech final!
An all-Czech Wimbledon women’s final is set! At Tennis Weekly HQ, we react to one of the matches of The Championships as Karolina Muchova edges Coco Gauff in a nerve-shredding deciding-set tiebreak, debate whether Gauff's match-point drop shot will haunt her, and ask if we've just witnessed the WTA match of the season. We also discuss Linda Noskova's composed victory over Marta Kostyuk as the 21-y
Wimbledon Day 10 - British wild card Arthur Fery is into the semifinals + Kostyuk to face Noskova for final spot!
The FERYtale continues as the British player becomes the first Wild Card to make the semifinals since Goran Goran Ivanisevic won the title in 2001. In unbelievable scenes on Centre Court, Fery defeated No.9 Cobolli for the second time at a grand slam this year and completes the blockbuster semifinal line-up of Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and ARTHUR FERY. Zverev defeated his bog
Wimbledon Day 9 - Djokovic wins longest Wimbledon quarterfinal, Gauff makes first semi + Muchova upsets Osaka!
Wimbledon's roof drama took centre stage and Centre Court as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner locked in another blockbuster semi-final showdown in a major. At Tennis Weekly HQ, we react to Djokovic's eventful victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, unpack the controversy surrounding Wimbledon's decision to close the Centre Court roof with daylight still available, and assess whether defending champion
Wimbledon Day 8 - Arthur Fery defeats Dimitrov in epic, Paolini edges Eala + Wimbledon curfew strikes again!
Arthur Fery's Wimbledon FERY-TALE just keeps getting better! The British wildcard produced a stunning five-set comeback against Grigor Dimitrov to become the first home wildcard in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. At Tennis Weekly HQ, we break down one of the stories of the tournament, ask whether this is the most unexpected British Grand Slam run in recent memory, and discuss w
Wimbledon Day 7 - Osaka overpowers Sabalenka, Gauff beats the curfew + Djokovic tested by qualifier!
Naomi Osaka rolled back the years with a statement straight-sets win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, snapping records and streaks in a GRASSAKA masterclass to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. Joel and Chris break down whether Osaka is now the woman to beat, plus we hear from Joel who caught up with Sabalenka straight after her defeat (and yes… there were sweaty palms involved). Jessica Pe
Wimbledon Day 6 - Alex Eala upsets Swiatek, Dimitrov's run continues + Serena withdrawal!
Centre Court has a brand new breakout star, Wimbledon champions past and present are heading home, and Britain's dream run is still alive. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we react to Alexandra Eala's stunning victory over defending champion Iga Swiatek as the Filipina becomes the first player from her country to reach the second week of a Grand Slam. We discuss whether Eala is now a gen
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
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