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Talking Tennis

Talking Tennis

John Silk 798 episodes Nov 10, 2026

Talking Tennis is a podcast dedicated to tennis, hosted by John Silk. Each episode features interviews, news, and analysis from a panel of experts, coaches, players, and former players. Listeners get insights into the world of tennis from multiple perspectives, covering tournaments, players, and stories from the sport.

Episodes

Andreeva dominates | Produces elite display to beat Svitolina at WTA Finals | Analysis & Previews of Gauff - Noskova & Pegula - Kostyuk
Andreeva dominates | Produces elite display to beat Svitolina at WTA Finals | Analysis & Previews of Gauff - Noskova & Pegula - Kostyuk Nov 10, 2026 20:38 Mirra Andreeva produced one of her best performances of the season to beat Elina Svitolina at the 2026 WTA Finals. On Talking Tennis, we break down how Andreeva took control, why Svitolina struggled to turn the match around, and what this win tells us about Andreeva’s title chances. Then we preview two round-robin clashes. Can Coco Gauff’s defence absorb Linda Nosková’s first-strike power? And ca
ATP Weekly: Just how good is Alcaraz after Paris Masters title win? Zverev world no.1 debate
ATP Weekly: Just how good is Alcaraz after Paris Masters title win? Zverev world no.1 debate Nov 9, 2026 1:01:07 Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton to win his first Paris Masters title. Just how good is Alcaraz right now, and what did the final tell us about how opponents can challenge him on an indoor hard court? On this week’s ATP Weekly, we break down the final and get into the Alexander Zverev world No. 1 debate. How much weight should we give a full season of results when judging who’s playing the best te
Eala beats Sakkari to reach Hong Kong final and new career-high ranking | Plays Liu next | Analysis
Eala beats Sakkari to reach Hong Kong final and new career-high ranking | Plays Liu next | Analysis Nov 7, 2026 17:49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WTA Finals Preview: Can anyone stop Rybakina from retaining her title? Pegula's hot mic thoughts
WTA Finals Preview: Can anyone stop Rybakina from retaining her title? Pegula's hot mic thoughts Nov 7, 2026 1:13:03 Can anyone stop Elena Rybakina from retaining her WTA Finals title? On Talking Tennis, we break down the 2026 WTA Finals draw, pick out the round-robin matchups that could shape the tournament and make our predictions for who lifts the trophy. We look at how Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova match up against the defending champion, and who poses the biggest threat from the other group.
Alex Eala  digs deep to beat Antonia Ruzic | Reaches new career-high | Hong Kong semifinal vs Maria Sakkari next | Analysis
Alex Eala digs deep to beat Antonia Ruzic | Reaches new career-high | Hong Kong semifinal vs Maria Sakkari next | Analysis Nov 6, 2026 24:02 Alex Eala beats Antonia Ruzic 7-6 (7), 7-5 to reach the Hong Kong Open semi-finals and a new career-high ranking! Talking Tennis breaks down her hard-fought quarter-final victory and looks ahead to Alex Eala vs Maria Sakkari. Eala digs deep once again in Hong Kong, coming through two tight sets to keep her title hopes alive. We analyse the key moments, the match statistics and what made the diffe
Alex Eala digs deep to prevail over Valentova in Hong Kong | Quarter-Final vs Ruzic next | Analysis
Alex Eala digs deep to prevail over Valentova in Hong Kong | Quarter-Final vs Ruzic next | Analysis Nov 6, 2026 23:09 Alex Eala digs deep to keep her Hong Kong campaign alive! On Talking Tennis, we analyse her hard-fought victory over Tereza Valentova and look ahead to a quarter-final clash with Antonia Ružić. What made the difference against Valentova? We discuss Eala’s resilience, the key moments in her victory and what she can take into the next round. Plus, we preview the Ružić match-up, assess the challenge
Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid board of directors: Are we surprised? Little known Man Utd connection
Rafael Nadal joins Real Madrid board of directors: Are we surprised? Little known Man Utd connection Nov 4, 2026 30:10 Rafael Nadal has accepted an invitation to join Real Madrid’s board of directors, with the appointment still to be ratified by the club’s delegate members. Are we really surprised? The 22-time Grand Slam champion has supported Madrid since childhood, and now he’s set to have a seat in the boardroom. On this joint episode of Talking Tennis and Talking United, John and Bruno looks at why the move m
WTA Finals 2026 Draw LIVE | Indian Wells | Elena Rybakina defending champion | Mirra Andreeva debut
WTA Finals 2026 Draw LIVE | Indian Wells | Elena Rybakina defending champion | Mirra Andreeva debut Nov 4, 2026 51:07 Join Talking Tennis for live reaction to the 2026 WTA Finals draw in Indian Wells. As the groups are revealed, we break down the biggest matchups, pick out the toughest group and predict who will make it through to the semifinals. Can Elena Rybakina defend her title? How far can Mirra Andreeva go on her WTA Finals debut? We look at the matchups that could shape both campaigns and make our early p
Eala beats Jones to set up Valentova clash in Hong Kong but injury concerns persist | Post-match analysis
Eala beats Jones to set up Valentova clash in Hong Kong but injury concerns persist | Post-match analysis Nov 3, 2026 18:57 Alex Eala is through to the second round of the 2026 Hong Kong Tennis Open after beating Emerson Jones, but concerns over her ankle linger ahead of a clash with Tereza Valentová. On Talking Tennis, we break down how Eala closed out the win, look at what the numbers tell us about her performance and discuss how the ankle could factor into her next match. We also preview the Valentová matchup and a
Alcaraz hits top form as he wins Vienna title | Ben Shelton adds Juan Carlos Ferrero to his team | Paris Masters Preview
Alcaraz hits top form as he wins Vienna title | Ben Shelton adds Juan Carlos Ferrero to his team | Paris Masters Preview Nov 2, 2026 1:25:11 Carlos Alcaraz is hitting top form—and Paris is next! 🎾🔥 On this episode of ATP Weekly, we review Alcaraz’s Vienna title triumph and discuss what his level means for his rivals heading into the Paris Masters. We also examine Ben Shelton’s addition of Juan Carlos Ferrero to his team. What could Ferrero bring to the American’s game, and could this partnership help Shelton take the next step? Plus
WTA Weekly: Titles for Shnaider & Dart | Hong Kong Preview as Eala plays final tournament of 2026
WTA Weekly: Titles for Shnaider & Dart | Hong Kong Preview as Eala plays final tournament of 2026 Nov 1, 2026 41:31 Diana Shnaider and Harriet Dart lift the trophies, while Alex Eala prepares for her final tournament of 2026! 🎾 On this episode of WTA Weekly, we review Shnaider’s Tokyo triumph and Dart’s Guangzhou title success before turning our attention to Hong Kong. With Eala facing Alycia Parks in the opening round, can the Filipina finish her season on a high? We discuss her draw, the concerns surroundin
Eala draws Parks, Venus gets another Wild Card in Hong Kong | Fernandez meets Shnaider in Tokyo blockbuster final - WTA Tennis Latest
Eala draws Parks, Venus gets another Wild Card in Hong Kong | Fernandez meets Shnaider in Tokyo blockbuster final - WTA Tennis Latest Oct 31, 2026 38:23 Alex Eala faces Alycia Parks in Hong Kong, Venus Williams receives another wild card, and Leylah Fernandez takes on Diana Shnaider in a blockbuster Tokyo final — join Talking Tennis for the latest WTA news, analysis and debate. We assess Eala’s opening challenge against Parks and her potential route through the Hong Kong draw. Can the Filipina put together another strong run? Plus, we discuss Ven

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