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Talking Tennis

Talking Tennis

John Silk 798 Episodes Oct 13, 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

WTA Weekly: Qinwen Zheng seals biggest title of her career in Beijing | Eala crashes out in Wuhan
WTA Weekly: Qinwen Zheng seals biggest title of her career in Beijing | Eala crashes out in Wuhan Oct 13, 2026 3346 Qinwen Zheng celebrates the biggest title of her career in Beijing, while Alex Eala suffers an early exit in Wuhan. On this episode of WTA Weekly, Talking Tennis reviews two contrasting stories from the Asian swing. What does Zheng’s China Open triumph mean for her confidence and ambitions at the top of the women’s game? We discuss her title run and what could come next. We also analyse Eala’s d
Qinwen Zheng makes history, becoming the first home player to win China Open women's singles title; Plus Alex Eala - Shi Han Preview
Qinwen Zheng makes history, becoming the first home player to win China Open women's singles title; Plus Alex Eala - Shi Han Preview Oct 11, 2026 1258 QINWEN MAKES HISTORY! 🏆🙌 Zheng Qinwen becomes the first home player to win the China Open women’s singles title — a milestone moment for Chinese tennis! The emotion says it all. ❤️ How far can Qinwen go from here? 👇 Follow Talking Tennis and subscribe on YouTube for more reaction and analysis 🎾 #QinwenZheng #ZhengQinwen #ChinaOpen #WTA #Tennis #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices.
Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up Qinwen Zheng quarter-final in Beijing, while Iga Swiatek will play Elise Mertens: Reaction & Previews
Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up Qinwen Zheng quarter-final in Beijing, while Iga Swiatek will play Elise Mertens: Reaction & Previews Oct 7, 2026 1157 Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up a Beijing quarter-final against Qinwen Zheng, while Iga Swiatek will face Elise Mertens. Talking Tennis reacts to Svitolina’s victory and looks ahead to both matchups at the China Open. Can Svitolina overcome Zheng in front of her home crowd? What will decide their quarter-final? And can Mertens challenge Swiatek for a place in the semi-finals? We discuss th
Djokovic wins Beijing - will he make Turin? Sinner ends season - what does it mean? Shanghai preview
Djokovic wins Beijing - will he make Turin? Sinner ends season - what does it mean? Shanghai preview Oct 6, 2026 4132 Novak Djokovic wins Beijing — but will he make it to Turin? On this week’s ATP Weekly, Talking Tennis discusses what his latest title means for his ATP Finals ambitions and whether he can finish the season on a high. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner’s season is over. We assess what his absence means for the tour, the rivals hoping to capitalise and the Italian’s return. Plus, we preview the Shanghai Mas
BREAKING NEWS: Sinner ends 2026 season due to injury | Djokovic wins Beijing title - what does it mean for the race to Turin?
BREAKING NEWS: Sinner ends 2026 season due to injury | Djokovic wins Beijing title - what does it mean for the race to Turin? Oct 6, 2026 1272 Two major developments shake up the race to Turin: Jannik Sinner ends his 2026 season due to injury, while Novak Djokovic wins the Beijing title. In this breaking news edition of Talking Tennis, we react to Sinner’s announcement and discuss what his absence could mean for the tour and the ATP Finals. Meanwhile, Djokovic’s Beijing triumph puts his Turin hopes firmly in focus — can he secure his pl
Coco Gauff beats Sun Xinran in Beijing | Post-Match Reaction | Medvedev default vs Djokovic | Novak plays Alex de Minaur in Beijing final
Coco Gauff beats Sun Xinran in Beijing | Post-Match Reaction | Medvedev default vs Djokovic | Novak plays Alex de Minaur in Beijing final Oct 5, 2026 1383 Coco Gauff beats Sun Xinran in Beijing, and Talking Tennis reacts to her performance at the China Open. We also discuss Daniil Medvedev’s default against Novak Djokovic before previewing the Beijing final between Djokovic and Alex de Minaur. What will De Minaur need to do to beat Novak, and who are we backing to lift the trophy? Join us for post-match analysis, the big talking points and our fin
Alex Eala has put tennis into a "different stratosphere" | No surprise Philippines gets a WTA 250
Alex Eala has put tennis into a "different stratosphere" | No surprise Philippines gets a WTA 250 Oct 3, 2026 1299 Alex Eala has put Philippine tennis into a “different stratosphere”—so is it any surprise the country is getting a WTA 250 tournament? In this episode of Talking Tennis, we discuss Eala’s influence on the sport’s profile in the Philippines and what a WTA 250 event could mean for players, fans and the next generation of Filipino talent. How much credit should Eala get for this momentum? What oppo
Steve Flink on his latest book: The Immortals of American Tennis - Who tops the list?
Steve Flink on his latest book: The Immortals of American Tennis - Who tops the list? Oct 1, 2026 4078 Who is the greatest American tennis player of all time—and what separates a champion from an immortal? Steve Flink joins John Silk on Talking Tennis to discuss his latest book, The Immortals of American Tennis, and the fascinating debate at its heart: who tops the list? We explore American tennis greatness, the challenge of comparing players across generations, and how titles, longevity and infl
ATP Weekly with Amy Lundy: Europe wins Laver Cup - but is it real or an exhibition? Asian swing gathers pace
ATP Weekly with Amy Lundy: Europe wins Laver Cup - but is it real or an exhibition? Asian swing gathers pace Sep 29, 2026 3296 Europe has won the Laver Cup, but what should we make of it? Is this a fiercely contested team event that deserves its place on the tennis calendar, or does it still feel like an exhibition? On this week’s ATP Weekly, we discuss Europe’s victory, the appeal of the Laver Cup format and how much the result tells us about the players’ form. Then we turn to the Asian swing as the tour gathers pace: w
WTA Weekly: Beijing Preview | Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open
WTA Weekly: Beijing Preview | Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open Sep 29, 2026 3974 Leylah Fernandez is the Singapore Open champion! On this week’s WTA Weekly, we look back at her title run and what it could mean for the rest of her season. Then we turn to Beijing: Who arrives with momentum, which players need a strong week, and who could make a deep run? Join us for the talking points, predictions and matches to watch. Follow and rate the podcast, and tell us your pick to win
WTA Weekly: Singapore & Korea Open Previews | Can Eala win another title? Ostapenko no.1 in Seoul
WTA Weekly: Singapore & Korea Open Previews | Can Eala win another title? Ostapenko no.1 in Seoul Sep 21, 2026 4168 Show your support for Alex Eala with Pinoy Power! 🇵🇭 Wear your pride and back the Philippines’ tennis star wherever she plays. Shop now: https://my-store-d73955.creator-spring.com/ Also, give this podcast a follow and a five-star rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ATP Weekly: Was dealing with pressure the key to Zverev beating Shelton in the US Open final? How do we rate the tournaments of Tiafoe, Michelsen, Fritz? Are we sleeping on Learner Tien? Did Alcaraz justify his return from injury?
ATP Weekly: Was dealing with pressure the key to Zverev beating Shelton in the US Open final? How do we rate the tournaments of Tiafoe, Michelsen, Fritz? Are we sleeping on Learner Tien? Did Alcaraz justify his return from injury? Sep 15, 2026 5069 Was handling the pressure the key to Alexander Zverev’s victory over Ben Shelton in the 2026 US Open final? Steve Flink joins John on this episode of ATP Weekly, we examine what separated the finalists and what their performances tell us about the road ahead. We also assess the US Open campaigns of Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen and Taylor Fritz. Who impressed, who fell short, and are we sleeping

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