Tennis Now Podcast Tennis Now Podcast Tennis Now Podcasts keep tennis enthusiasts in touch with the latest tennis news, match updates, gossip, and more. en-us Copyright 2010 Tue, 25 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500 Tue, 25 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500 [email protected] (John Harris) Tennis Now Podcasts keep tennis enthusiasts in touch with the latest tennis news, match updates, gossip, and more. [email protected] Tennis Now No Patrick Mouratoglou on His Biggest Passion https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Patrick-Mouratoglou-on-His-Biggest-Passion.aspx 2ae836dc-adc4-4b4d-9d1d-a623809ba87e Patrick Mouratoglou talks to Tennis Now's Chris Oddo about his biggest passion in life and what's new at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy. Podcasts Sun, 30 Jun 2019 14:11:10 GMT Lucky Letcord Podcast: Aryna Sabalanka from Indian Wells https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Lucky-Letcord-Podcast-Aryna-Sabalanka-from-Indian.aspx 495b0716-a036-49a7-aa3e-cc93966b078a No.1 Belarussian Aryna Sabalenka joins Chris Oddo to talk about her bright future. Podcasts Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:59:22 GMT Lucky Letcord Podcast: Bianca Andreescu on her Sensational 2019 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Lucky-Letcord-Podcast-Bianca-Andreescu-on-her-Sen.aspx 172e241f-359f-4617-9bac-f16bc644c800 Bianca Andreescu joins Chris Oddo for a discussion about her diverse game and her breakout success in 2019 Podcasts Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:54:03 GMT Lucky Letcord Podcast: Steve Flink on Roger Federer's Longevity https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Lucky-Letcord-Podcast-Steve-Flink-on-Roger-Federe.aspx a81e9f50-bef1-49f0-ac4c-d341df31a3c1 Tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink joins the Lucky Letcord Podcast to talk about Roger Federer's recent title run in Miami. Podcasts Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:46:59 GMT Lucky Letcord Podcast: The Sky Is Not Falling Around Naomi Osaka https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Lucky-Letcord-Podcast-The-Sky-Is-Not-Falling-Arou.aspx 965f62e4-8021-4433-a905-32fe395d6ec8 This week on the Lucky Letcord Podcast Richard Pagliaro joins to talk about Naomi Osaka's stunning split with coach Sascha Bajin. Podcasts Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:31:28 GMT The Lucky Letcord Podcast: Steve Flink on Djokovic Taking Flight https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/The-Lucky-Letcord-Podcast-Steve-Flink-on-Djokovic.aspx 01c6b13f-cca3-42b2-86b1-2c6f7a4f3159 Tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink joins Chris Oddo to discuss Novak Djokovic's amazing run at the 2019 Australian Open and how many majors he may win this year. Podcasts Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:37:24 GMT Lucky Letcord Podcast: Mackenzie McDonald on His Big 2018 and What Lies Ahead https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Lucky-Letcord-Podcast-Mackenzie-McDonald-on-His-B.aspx 46986288-6aec-4db1-810e-d14b5258857b Rising American Mackenzie McDonald joins the podcast to talk about his breakout season and what lies ahead in 2019. Podcasts Mon, 10 Dec 2018 21:28:41 GMT The Lucky Letcord Podcast: Tsitsipas a Rising Force https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/The-Lucky-Letcord-Podcast-Tsitsipas-a-Rising-Forc.aspx 39067b78-59af-454b-a90f-df3d6bd47ea4 Chris Oddo and Richard Pagliaro break down the game of the talented young Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. Podcasts Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:09:26 GMT Wimbledon Poisoning? https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Poisoning.aspx ab550df8-71d9-4b84-a096-1833df0c1218 Police investigating junior player poisoned at Wimbledon, Grigor Dimitrov on Roger Federer's influence and Venus Williams dances the samba. Podcasts Sat, 13 Aug 2016 03:59:19 GMT Top 5 Olympic records that wont be broken https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Top-5-Olympic-records-that-wont-be-broken.aspx 4f85acba-e54c-473b-ba73-b1c6d2122ead As the tennis portion of the 2016 Olympic Tennis Games marches towards the medal rounds, we contemplate some of the greatest feats in Olympic tennis history. Podcasts Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:40:26 GMT TennisNow's Tennis Podcast- Rio Olympic Podcast Aug 10. A new podcast with Host Chris Oddo and Rich https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/TennisNow-s-Tennis-Podcast-Rio-Olympic-Podcast-Au.aspx a5f2a208-b49a-43f4-a3f8-d84996ee61a7 Tennis Now's Tennis Podcast- Rio Olympic Podcast Aug 10. A new podcast with Host Chris Oddo and Richard Pagliaro Tennis guru's. Podcasts Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:12:49 GMT Olympic Upsets https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Olympic-Upsets.aspx c3a8b0f3-f0ce-4b1b-8c91-422f99509f4d In this week's news, Juan Martin del Potro shocks Novak Djokovic in one of several Olympic upsets, Rafael Nadal sizzles in Rio return and new underwear ad, Tomas Berdych hires Grand Slam champion coach and happy birthday Roger Federer. Podcasts Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:07:45 GMT Rafa’s Return, Li Na Fires Spouse and Sloane’s Quotable Quote! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Rafa’s-Return,-Li-Na-Fires-Spouse-and-Sloane’s-Quo.aspx fd86d1bf-1c30-4e76-9d7f-bfca140bbe66 Tennis Now’s Blair Henley talks about Uncle Tony’s projection for Rafa’s return, the coaching carousel in professional tennis, and Sloane Stephens is in love with Brian Baker – seriously! Podcasts Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:03:38 GMT Pros Plagued with Problems Heading Into Cincinnati - Tennis Now News https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Pros-Plagued-with-Problems-Heading-Into-Cincinnati.aspx 99d02f6d-81ff-4ded-93fe-993d309785e8 Tennis Now's Ted LePak reports on Rogers Cup and looks at the injuries and sickness the pros are dealing with heading into Cincinnati, including Tsonga's unfortunate run in with a fire hydrant. Also Jordin Sparks will be singing at the US Open. Podcasts Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:29:48 GMT Serena and Murray Bring Home the Gold! - Tennis Now News Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Serena-and-Murray-Bring-Home-the-Gold!---Tennis-No.aspx eb554874-7e71-4617-b56c-30e2cda81381 Tennis Now's Ted LePak closes out the olympics with all the top action in London! Comcast sues the FCC and Agassi backs his trainers workout equipment. Podcasts Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:25:07 GMT Opening Round Coverage of the Olympics - Tennis Now News Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Opening-Round-Coverage-of-the-Olympics---Tennis-No.aspx 2e49bddc-6b81-49ae-8c95-27c5f4aa3ed9 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak cover what’s going on at the Olympics with results from the tournament and tweets and posts from the players! Be sure to check out the magazine at www.tennisnow.com/magazine. Podcasts Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:26:07 GMT Olympics Kickoff - Tennis Now News Update Show https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Olympics-Kickoff---Tennis-Now-News-Update-Show.aspx a6e844ff-6014-41db-b891-1ea241db4790 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak recaps the tournaments up to date, talks about the Bryan Brothers deal with Nesquik, and covers the Olympics. Check out our new Olympics edition of our magazine at www.tennisnow.com/magazine. Podcasts Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:45:15 GMT Barclays Faces $7.1 Billion In Lawsuits & Monaco Jumps Into Top 10 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Barclays-Faces-$7-1-Billion-In-Lawsuits---Monaco-J.aspx 75fad6e3-02d1-4752-bd22-09219ef2ba13 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak reports on the happenings in the ATP and WTA leading up to the Olympics. Including the Barclays financial scandal that is rocking Europe and the ATP and results from the Hamburg, Gstaad, Atlanta, Carlsbad, and Bastad tournaments. Podcasts Sun, 22 Jul 2012 17:20:40 GMT Sad Nadal, the Sampras Suggestion, and a Flashmob Proposal https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Sad-Nadal,-the-Sampras-Suggestion,-and-a-Flashmob-.aspx c44e6cdb-ecf9-4f36-aad8-2607184feb3a Tennis Now’s Blair Henley reviews the rash of injuries on the tennis tour, and discusses Pete Sampras’ suggestions for a new Olympic format. Also, learn about the new Wimbledon calendar and Jelena Jankovic’s new mansion. Podcasts Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:32:22 GMT Serena’s Housewives Addiction, Fed’s Feat, and the ATP Sponsor Scandal https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Serena’s-Housewives-Addiction,-Fed’s-Feat,-and-the.aspx 68a0e041-9943-43db-9e3a-4736ef392c44 Tennis Now’s Blair Henley talks Serena’s jetlag remedy, Federer’s record breaking week, and her love of Guga. Also, learn what the ATP is facing after news broke of the interest rate rigging scandal from one of their prime sponsors, Barclays Bank. Podcasts Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:54:26 GMT Pete Sampras Injured, Djokovic & Sharapova's ESPY's - Tennis Now News https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Pete-Sampras-Injured,-Djokovic---Sharapova-s-ESPYs.aspx b4bb66d5-f3f9-4320-84e6-bdbb2fcc6958 Tennis Now's Ted LePak covers what's happening in the tennis world leading up to the Olympics, including action in Bastad, Newport, Stuttgart, Umag, Palermo, & Stanford. Legend Pete Sampras injured in exhibition against Michael Chang at Stanford. Djokovic and Sharapova win a pair of ESPYs.

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Podcasts Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:37:56 GMT
Murray Mania Ticket Mayhem & Serena’s Triumph - Tennis Now News Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Murray-Mania-Ticket-Mayhem-and-Serena’s-Triumph---.aspx 860ce457-8012-45d4-9752-fe9e763e3dc9 Tennis Now’s Blair Henley talks Serena’s spandex, her fifth Wimbledon title, and Pete Sampras’ prediction for Roger Federer. Find out how much it would cost you to see the men’s final in person, and learn how the All England Club will prepare for the Olympics in less than three weeks. Podcasts Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:15:29 GMT From Wardrobe Malfunctions to Serena’s Serve - Trends at Wimbledon https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/From-Wardrobe-Malfunctions-to-Serena’s-Serve-–-Tre.aspx 721e2478-e5f8-470e-bd8d-59b2e39620d6 Tennis Now’s Blair Henley discusses trending topics at Wimbledon. From wardrobe malfunctions to Serena’s serve to the Wimbledon Roof’s Twitter account, it’s been an exciting couple of weeks at the All England Club. Podcasts Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:19:30 GMT Federer and Murray Regale Royalty - Tennis Now News Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Federer-and-Murray-Regale-Royalty---Tennis-Now-New.aspx 7051883b-bdd2-4f1e-99e8-6a0b351fbf02 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak walks you through the Wimbledon with Roger Federer and Djokovic’s wins to set up a legendary clash, Murray’s triumph over Ferrer in front of William and Kate, previews the women’s matches tomorrow, Nadal pulls out of charity exhibition to rest for Olympics, and Serena Williams complains about the Wimbledon security. Podcasts Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:02:42 GMT Lukas Rosol and the Ivo Karlovic Foot Fault Conspiracy - Tennis Now Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Lukas-Rosol-and-the-Ivo-Karlovic-Foot-Fault-Conspi.aspx 089fe423-ed7a-4881-b763-d1d1ac17eba5 Tennis Now’s Blair Henley covers the reaction after Rafael Nadal’s shocking upset at the hands of Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon. Also in this edition: Ivo Karlovic’s foot faults, Gilles Simon (again), and Brian Baker’s crazy comeback. Podcasts Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:43:56 GMT Berdych, Isner & Williams Rough Wimbledon Openers - Tennis Now Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Berdych,-Isner,-and-Williams-Rough-Wimbledon-Opene.aspx ae6eb81a-a563-4b5a-854c-e2824542cdbb Tennis Now’s Ted LePak reports on the opening day of Wimbledon, Bill Macatee’s contract renewal with the tennis channel, Arnaud Clement is France's new Davis Cup captain replacing Guy Forget, and IBM’s new Secondsight innovation. Podcasts Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:01:34 GMT Neurotic Nalbandian and Wimbledon Wild Cards - Tennis Now News Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Neurotic-Nalbandian-and-Wimbledon-Wild-Cards---Ten.aspx 4a5fe82b-7787-46f3-b208-ed450cdd557e Tennis Now's Blair Henley covers the controversial default of David Nalbandian, the Wimbledon wild cards, and the rest of a crazy week on tour. Podcasts Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:29:12 GMT Adios Rafa - US Open's New Facelift - Tennis Now News Update Show https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Adios-Rafa---US-Open-s-New-Facelift---Tennis-Now-N.aspx cc1dafe7-e7e7-4e74-91f7-ef5fd347de93 Tennis Now's Ted LePak reports on Halle, London, Birmingham, and Bad Gastein. Nadal gets dropped while Federer dodges Raonic. London is a free for all with all the top seeds now gone. Alize Cornet and Ksenia Pervak advanced in straight sets in Bad Gastein while just about all play was rescheduled in Birmingham due to rain. The USTA proposed new changes to the US Open.
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Podcasts Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:46:52 GMT
French Open Finals Part Deux - Hail to the King (of Clay) https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-16---Hail-to-the-King-(of-Clay).aspx 94e8e2bd-62de-4694-9163-6e5370efc63a Tennis Now’s Blair Henley covers the historic men’s final at Roland Garros. Also discussed are Maria Sharapova’s off-days and plans for a covered center court. Podcasts Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:36:09 GMT French Open Finals - Sharapova's Career Grand Slam! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-14---Sharapova-s-Career-Grand-Slam.aspx e7882ecc-d563-4da3-b221-4f70e866a7ad Tennis Now's Ted LePak recaps Sharapova's Career Grand Slam victory, predicts the result of the Nadal and Djokovic final, and talks about who will carry their countries flag at the Olympics. Podcasts Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:16:17 GMT French Open Day 13 - Federer Ousted https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-13---Federer-Ousted.aspx fa1dcec0-e903-4d1c-8911-b2759c5eca74 Tennis Now’s Blair Henley covers the men’s semifinal matches at Roland Garros. Women’s singles finalist Sara Errani wins her second Grand Slam doubles title of the year, and retired player Ivan Ljubicic enters tennis politics.
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Podcasts Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:07:29 GMT
French Open Day 11 - Nadal Near Perfect and Federer Flustered https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-11---Nadal-Near-Perfect-and-Federe.aspx a0c448c5-ce83-4521-b17f-712b43811588 Tennis Now's Blair Henley covers day 11 of the 2012 French Open. Kvitova survives a near upset to move into the semis against Sharapova, while Ferrer outlasts Andy Murray to get Nadal next. Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:57:41 GMT French Open Day 10 - Tsonga's Disappointment & Wozniacki's Underwear https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-10---Tsonga-s-Disappointment---Woz.aspx e783b61b-9282-400b-84f2-e42818a7d4ff Tennis Now's Ted LePak covers the crazy men's matches and the women's intense action. Federer and Djokovic both lost 2 sets and still pulled out the wins to avoid the upset bug while Stosur and Errani march to the finals with ease. Caroline Wozniacki reveals some of her most private moments away from the tennis court. Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:42:32 GMT French Open Day 9 - Defending Champ Falls & Wozniacki Wants Hawkeye https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-9---Defending-Champ-Falls---Woznia.aspx e34fae01-1853-4930-99c1-4fc3b8721ef2 Tennis Now's Blair Henley covers the fall of Li Na at the French Open, Murray's triumph over Gasquet and Nadal's easy time with Monaco, we also talk about Azarenka comments on her current coach and Wozniacki moves for Hawkeye in Roland Garros. Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Tue, 05 Jun 2012 11:02:19 GMT French Open Day 6 - The Upset Bug Strikes Roland Garros! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-6---The-Upset-Bug-Strikes-Roland-G.aspx 622937bc-4d5d-4f2f-a3b6-54072bd683ac Tennis Now’s Ted LePak recaps day 6 and previews day 7. Errani started the day by upsetting the 13th seed Ana Ivanovic, No. 26 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova who had a dominant performance against No. 3 seed Agnieszka Radwanska, and more! Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:43:56 GMT French Open Day 5 - Isner Loses An Almost Six Hour Match https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tennis-Now-News-Update---French-Open-Day-5---Isner.aspx 7473b82d-46e0-4738-b158-3b8f977fff5f Tennis Now's Ted LePak brings you Day 5 of the French Open and previews day 6. Andy Murray suffers from severe back spasms, Rafael Nadal Cruises, John Isner upset in a long match, Jelena Jankovic surprised by Varvara Lepchenko. Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Thu, 31 May 2012 17:01:46 GMT French Open Day 4 - Two Williams' Down, Baker's French Fairy Tale Ends https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-4---Two-Williams--Down,-Baker-s-Fr.aspx 9070d5ff-f2fd-4bec-a2eb-7ba295b2f87b Tennis Now's Ted LePak recaps day 4 action and previews day 5. Federer, Djokovic, & Azarenka cruise through while others struggle. Wozniacki hires former Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson as new coach. Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Wed, 30 May 2012 17:02:28 GMT Nadal & Sharapova Destroy at French Open, While Serena Shocks & More! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Day-3---Nadal---Sharapova-Destroy-Whil.aspx f8879196-05c8-4fcf-86d0-e77193c3db6c Tennis Now’s Ted LePak recaps day 3 and previews day 4 of the French Open. Maria Sharapova won her match with a double bagel today, Rafael Nadal also had an easy win while Serena Williams was broken down and defeated in the opening round for the first time ever in her career. Mardy Fish announces his heart problems. Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Tue, 29 May 2012 17:26:40 GMT Tennis Now News Update Show - French Open Day Two Results and More! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tennis-Now-News-Update-Show---French-Open-Day-Two-.aspx e67e66c3-8280-4b6b-b5f5-9ef12a2c656d Tennis Now’s Ted LePak brings updates on Day 2 of the French Open, big names like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Victoria Azarenka, and Li Na all began their runs at Roland Garros. The ITF announced that the 2012 Fed Cup Final will be played in Prague at the O2 arena. View the new magazine as the featured players Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams will be taking the court tomorrow. Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Mon, 28 May 2012 15:49:12 GMT Tennis Now News Update Show - French Open Day One Results https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tennis-Now-News-Update-Show---French-Open-Day-One-.aspx d0bba174-9d6e-4c60-a748-8e29f1dcdbc8 It's finally here! Tennis Now's Ted LePak takes a look at the results from this weekend and at the opening day of the French Open! Stay with us over the next two weeks as we bring you constant coverage of the French Open! Tennis Now's Roland Garros Preview is now available! View the magazine here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Sun, 27 May 2012 15:54:07 GMT Pre-French Open, Djokovic’s New Apparel, & Tennis Now’s New Magazine! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Pre-French-Open,-Djokovic’s-New-Apparel,---Tennis-.aspx 6ed66fc9-aabd-4c56-98a0-00964733be3c Tennis Now’s Ted LePak brings you updates on Brussels, Strasbourg, Nice, and Dusseldorf. Talks about Novak Djokovic’s new brand Uniqlo and Gustavo Kuerten representing LaCoste. Also premieres the new release of our Roland Garros Preview! Check it out! Podcasts Fri, 25 May 2012 18:41:18 GMT Rainy Rome Final Results - French Open Magazine Preview! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Rainy-Rome-Final-Results---French-Open-Magazine-Pr.aspx 6b5b2f79-9578-41f5-8294-8ff492b6208e Tennis Now's Ted LePak reviews the end of Rome, talks about the World Cup play and the upcoming tournaments, and introduces the French Open preview edition of our magazine publishing Friday. Podcasts Mon, 21 May 2012 15:09:17 GMT When In Rome - ATP & WTA Results https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/When-In-Rome---ATP---WTA-Results.aspx 8aea9a68-7ff2-49a3-9f45-16c2375c1d20 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak reviews the quarterfinals, talks about the ATP’s standing on the blue clay, and reports on the USTA giving Deborah Slaner Larkin their 2012 Woman of Distinction honor. Podcasts Fri, 18 May 2012 17:03:01 GMT Madrid Results & A Look Ahead Previewing Rome! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Madrid-Results---A-Look-Ahead-Previewing-Rome!.aspx 32fd68d9-8c62-432e-9567-ef711f96e82a Tennis Now's Ted LePak covers the WTA and ATP finals in Madrid and previews Rome, the last tournament leading up to Roland Garros. To see our full previews of Rome, view our preview articles here: http://www.tennisnow.com/News/On-Tap--Rome-WTA-Preview.aspx http://www.tennisnow.com/News/On-Tap--Rome-ATP-Preview.aspx Podcasts Sun, 13 May 2012 16:47:45 GMT Madrid Results & Predictions, Serena’s Hip Hop Single https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Madrid-Results---Predictions,-Serena’s-Hip-Hop-Sin.aspx f532c587-d84e-446e-a8e9-77d5c64f2aca Now’s Ted LePak covers Madrid and makes predictions on the weekend matches. The Bryan Brothers and Lisa Raymond figurehead “Tennis Thanks The Troops”. Serena Williams puts out a new hip hop single. Podcasts Fri, 11 May 2012 18:01:21 GMT Estoril, Munich, Belgrade, & Budapest Updates https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Estoril,-Munich,-Belgrade,---Budapest-Updates.aspx b3f62e73-56ba-44eb-b54b-3dbd682506e4 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak cover the international and 250 tournaments leading up to the Muta Madrid Open next week. Sara Errani is on a hot streak in Budapest. Kanepi surprises in Estoril while Del Potro charges into the semis. In Munich, Feliciano Lopez sent home the young Australian Bernard Tomic, while Jarkko Nieminen had an eventful day in Belgrade. Podcasts Fri, 04 May 2012 17:06:41 GMT Barcelona & Stuttgart Finals Plus More! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Barcelona---Stuttgart-Finals-Plus-More!.aspx 4a8a51ca-ec92-4805-a2ac-b0d68f4d090c Tennis Now's Ted LePak covers Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer's battle in Barcelona, Sharapova and Azarenka's Surprise in Stuttgart, and Gilles Simon's triumph in Bucharest. And Jennifer Capriati has been elected to the Hall of Fame in the Recent Player category. Podcasts Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:44:56 GMT Monte Carlo Finals, Fed Cup Semi-finals and More! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Monte-Carlo-Finals,-Fed-Cup-Semi-finals-and-More!.aspx 0388e0b6-0f61-4b73-8895-53e4ae69fdae Tennis Now's Ted LePak covers Monte Carlo results, reviews Fed Cup play this weekend, and John Isner talks about playing mixed doubles with Serena Williams in the Olympics! Stay tuned through the week as we bring you updates from the Barcelona, Bucharest, Fes, and Stuttgart tournaments! Podcasts Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:51:12 GMT Monte Carlo Quarters, Fed Cup Semis and More! https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Monte-Carlo-Quarters,-Fed-Cup-Semis-and-More!.aspx 9076f22d-5b2b-4aa2-8e26-1539d359d19c Tennis Now’s Ted LePak covers Monte Carlo results, previews Fed Cup play this weekend, addresses sharapova’s hair scandal and gives our tennis birthday wishes! Podcasts Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:05:24 GMT Tennis Now On Location at the US Men's Clay Court Championships https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tennis-Now-On-Location-at-the-US-Men-s-Clay-Court-.aspx 7ec29541-c811-4c68-8d00-36995789e4b4 Tennis Now's Ted LePak reports on location, at the US Men's Clay Court Championship (2012). This edition of our news show, we outline the tournaments this week in Houston, Casablanca, Barcelona, and Copenhagen. Be sure to check out our Tennis Now Magazine's Clay Court Edition now available here: http://www.tennisnow.com/Magazine.aspx Podcasts Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:31:17 GMT Charleston Family Circle Cup Updates & Off Court News https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Charleston-Family-Circle-Cup-Updates---Off-Court-N.aspx d5753f39-2121-479d-a1d5-dcd7645e735b Tennis Now’s Ted LePak covers the Charleston Family Circle Cup, previews the quarterfinals of Davis Cup, addresses Agnieszka Radwanska firing her coach after solid performance this year, Wozniacki’s new music single “Oxygen”, and the new release of Tennis Now’s Clay Court Season Magazine. Podcasts Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:17:21 GMT Miami Finals and More https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Miami-Finals-and-More.aspx a7963248-9379-41a2-b710-0d130dfa5fea Tennis Now’s Ted LePak reviews the ATP and WTA Sony Ericsson Open Finals in Miami. Radwanska pulls out of the Family Circle Cup and the mixes things up for the Williams sisters. Gael Monfils abdominal injury is mentioned too. Podcasts Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:50:21 GMT Nadal Withdraws, Djokovic & Monaco On Deck https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Nadal-Withdraws,-Djokovic---Monaco-On-Deck.aspx 95addc3f-f985-444b-a60f-a9c1f3f73922 Tennis Now's Ted LePak reports on the latest updates at the Miami Sony Ericsson. Rafael Nadal withdrew with a knee injury. Djokovic and Monaco will play tonight. Sharapova and Radwanska will debut in the WTA finals tomorrow. Sharapova's wedding date announced. And Davis Cup rosters are announced. Podcasts Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:19:34 GMT Day Of Smooth Sailing & Straight Sets At Sony Ericsson https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Day-Of-Smooth-Sailing---Straight-Sets-At-Sony-Eric.aspx d878607d-a20f-4aa4-ae3b-168ac2035df3 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak recaps the events of the Sony Ericsson Open. Straight sets wins were all across the boards today with Djokovic, Sharapova, Fish, Almagro, Radwanska, and Bartoli all advanced. Some big night matches still to come. Podcasts Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:45:52 GMT Sony Ericsson Open Action Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Sony-Ericsson-Open-Action-Update.aspx 3634fdbb-57bb-4022-a8d3-4f137fd6dc3d Tennis Now’s Ted LePak reports on the action in Miami as the tops seeds take the court. Victoria Azarenka and Andy Murray cruise through their first matches, while Vera Zvonareva and Alisa Kleybanova fell short. Venus Williams will be re-launching her sports and leisure wear line ‘EleVen’ tonight. Podcasts Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:23:08 GMT Indian Wells Wrap Up https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Indian-Wells-Wrap-Up.aspx 8ec794b5-6a0b-47b3-9f0c-b523310ee879 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak reviews the Indian Wells finals and addresses Nadia Petrova’s defection from Russia to America. Also a look at what’s to come in the week ahead with Tennis Now. Podcasts Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:43:32 GMT The Desert Heats Up At The BNP Paribas Open https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/The-Desert-Heats-Up-At-The-BNP-Paribas-Open.aspx 663ed768-636a-472f-bc6e-0a33bfcc6601 in the desert things are heating up as the playing field continues to narrow. In case you missed it, here’s a look back at what’s happened recently and also a look at what’s to come. If you’re curious about how much prize money the top three ATP players pull every year, it’s about 20-25% of all the prize money each year! How ridiculous is that? Podcasts Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:22:22 GMT Murray Knocked Out In Opener, Stomach Virus Striking Down Players https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Murray-Knocked-Out-In-Opener,-Stomach-Virus-Striki.aspx edfd4bc2-0a5d-494f-869c-cafa89867160 Ted LePak of Tennis Now reports on this week's tennis news. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez beat Andy Murray in straight sets. Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson to square off. Christina McHale bounced Petra Kvitova. Michael Llodra was slapped with a $2,500 fine for using a racial slur during his opening-round match against Ernests Gulbis. A stomach flu appears to be going around in Indian Wells striking down players. Podcasts Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:00:31 GMT Indian Wells Kickoff https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Indian-Wells-Kickoff.aspx eaa8049e-0beb-438f-93c3-1d23d403ace3 Tennis Now’s Ted LePak covers the opening round of Indian Wells and previews what is to come. Also a tribute to Gustavo Kuerten, a former world number one know a Tennis Hall Of Fame inductee. Stay tuned for more coverage of the BNP Paribas Open! Podcasts Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:13:39 GMT Federer Triumphs Over Murray, Errani Wins Acapulco Singles And Doubles... https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Federer-Triumphs-Over-Murray,-Errani-Wins-Acapulco.aspx 5098ed4d-d5bf-407e-bd15-f3c9f3ab40ea Ted LePak of Tennis Now reports on this week’s tennis news. Andy Murray falls to Roger Federer giving Federer his 5th title in Dubai. David Ferrer dons his third sombrero in Acapulco after taking down the challenger Verdasco. Sara Errani won her singles title after beating out Flavia Penneta and then took the doubles title with the help of fellow Italian Roberta Vinci. Be sure to watch the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden! All this and more… Podcasts Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:41:42 GMT Djokovic Gets Dominated In Dubai, Radwanska Pulls Out Of Kuala Lumpur... https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Djokovic-Gets-Dominated-In-Dubai,-Radwanska-Pulls-.aspx 2e71fe68-bde2-481e-b9c4-4d78fc3d9ea1 Ted LePak of Tennis Now reports on this week’s tennis news. Djokovic was beaten by Andy Murray in Dubai, while Roger Federer grinded out a close match with Juan Martin Del Potro. In Acapulco, the former top ten player Fernando Verdasco may have found his game just in time for spring, At the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, another former top ten player, Andy Roddick, also continued his winning ways. In Kuala Lumpur the World No. 5 Agnieszka Radwanska pulled out of her scheduled quarterfinal match citing a right elbow injury. All this and more! Podcasts Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:56:57 GMT February 27th News https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/February-27th-News.aspx 2a8e3e62-a8f0-48f7-ab87-75a29a9a309f Tennis Now’s Ted LePak recaps Memphis, Marseille, and the Dubai (WTA) results and previews Dubai (ATP), Acapulco, Delray Beach, and Kuala Lumpar. Stay tuned for updates! Podcasts Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:28:49 GMT February 24 Tennis News https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/February-24-Tennis-News.aspx 7fc16aea-a756-41d7-8a6c-3ce636bad95e Tennis Now's Ted LePak covers tournaments in Memphis, Marseille, Buenos Aires, Dubai, and more! Podcasts Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:01:07 GMT ATP & WTA Tournament Previews & Recaps https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/ATP---WTA-Tournament-Previews---Recaps.aspx 71ba22f2-0cac-49ff-a3dc-156407c46e98 Ted LePak covers Rotterdam and Doha and previews Memphis, Marseille, Buenos Aires, Dubai, Monterrey and more. Podcasts Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:47:09 GMT ATP & WTA Tournament Updates https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/ATP---WTA-Tournament-Updates.aspx ef5d9fbb-6469-4294-ba68-21c5695b90d9 Ted LePak covers the Rotterdam, San Jose, Sao Paulo, Doha, and Bogata tournaments. Podcasts Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:31:54 GMT Davis Cup Kickoff and More https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Davis-Cup-Kickoff-and-More.aspx 8c910173-40f4-491f-956a-728e1978d204 Ted LePak covers the first round of Davis Cup, the WTA tournaments, the French Nadal skit scandal, and Gonzalez’s retirement. Podcasts Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:16:30 GMT Fed Cup Wrap Up and Davis Cup Preview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Fed-Cup-Wrap-Up-and-Davis-Cup-Preview.aspx 5a9d28b9-51b3-469c-8c86-aa98b64ccc82 Ted LePak covers the first round of the Fed Cup and Previews the upcoming Davis Cup. Federer suits up to fight with America, Berdych wins the Sud de France, and Nick Bollettieri is denied from the Hall of Fame yet again. Podcasts Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:44 GMT Pre-Davis & Fed Cup News Update https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Pre-Davis---Fed-Cup-News-Update.aspx 14ae0c32-37c6-439f-bdc0-0ce99a8af2fe Ted LePak covers the news in the tennis world. Bernard Tomic could be facing jail time for evading authorities, the Williams sisters return to the Fed Cup, and Novak Djokovic will be sitting out the first round of the Davis Cup. Podcasts Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:54:42 GMT Complete Recap of the 2012 Australian Open https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Complete-Recap-of-the-2012-Australian-Open.aspx fd97e610-a61d-49fc-b866-90f85e5e694e Ted LePak closes the Australian Open coverage as he covers the best and worst performances of 2012. Podcasts Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:10:55 GMT 2012 Australian Open Men's Singles Final Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Men-s-Singels-Final-Recap.aspx 7211a770-202b-4c5a-8619-505df30ada92 Ted LePak closes out the 2012 Australian Open with results from the epic Nadal v Djokovic match and other closing ceremonies. Podcasts Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:04:27 GMT 2012 Australian Open Women's Singles Final Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Women-s-Singels-Final-Recap.aspx 09918692-1867-4b66-807d-d3d208e61c20 Ted LePak recaps day 13 of the Australian Open. Queen Victoria begins her reign as the No. 1 by winning the Women’s singles title. The Bryan brothers fall short of their 6th Aussie Title by losing to Paes and Stepanek. Podcasts Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:06:24 GMT 2012 Australian Open Semifinals Day 2 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Semifinals-Day-2-Recap.aspx faedd78d-ed00-450b-984c-1fba8a626e5e Ted LePak recaps Day 12 of the Australian Open. The match between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray was an epic five hour match that set up a spectacular final for this years Open. Podcasts Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:06:59 GMT 2012 Australian Open Semifinals Day 1 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Semifinals-Day-1-Recap.aspx b08b17a0-37f0-475a-82f0-b0476248f747 Ted LePak reports on Day 11 of the Australian Open. The titans of tennis Nadal and Federer squared off in an epic match. Clijsters fell to Azarenka. Sharapova heads to the finals after dousing Kvitova's hot streak. Podcasts Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:02:41 GMT 2012 Australian Open Quarterfinals Day 2 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Quarterfinals-Day-2-Recap.aspx 95e2204f-0699-43cc-8367-95e6cc1ef910 Ted LePak Recaps Day 10 of the Australian Open. Djokovic and Murray win and advance to face each other, and Makarova's upset run ends. Podcasts Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:01:58 GMT 2012 Australian Open Quarterfinals Day 1 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Quarterfinals-Day-1-Recap.aspx de9b3ba8-404a-4dce-97fc-b2a3211e4727 Ted LePak recaps Day 9 of the Australian Open. Federer beats Del Potro. Berdych falls to Nadal. Clijesters upsets top women seed Wozniaki. Podcasts Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:44:05 GMT 2012 Australian Open Day 8 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Day-8-Recap.aspx 90de3d08-6d8c-4e42-b437-a73c90a059de Ted LePak Recaps Day 8 of the Australian Open. Djokovic brings heartacke to local Aussie by defeating Hewitt. Serena is outplayed by Makarova. Kei Nishikori trumps Tsonga. Podcasts Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:51:15 GMT 2012 Australian Open Day 7 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Day-7-Recap.aspx ef953a50-f296-47cf-be1e-c5f62a6b2193 Ted LePak covers day seven and all the drama of the Australian Open. Kim Clijsters injured her ankle and limped through a win over Li Na, Berdych showed poor sportsman ship on the court, and Tomic falls to his idol Federer. Podcasts Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:14:21 GMT 2012 Australian Open Day 6 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Day-6-Recap.aspx cea16e94-b108-41fb-b640-059272ee7ac3 Ted LePak reports on day five of the Australian Open. Lleyton Hewitt drops Milos Raonic, Sabine Lisicki trumps Svetlana Kuznetsova, and more exciting upsets. Podcasts Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:43:55 GMT 2012 Australian Open Day 5 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Day-5-Recap.aspx 7428ae25-62d5-418b-bc8e-cba8dab44d1e Ted LePak reports on day five of the Australian Open. Nadal and Federer squash their competition, Feliciano Lopez sends Isner back to the states, and Azaranka bangs out Barthel. Podcasts Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:31:34 GMT 2012 Australian Open Day 4 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Day-4-Recap.aspx 5809d568-7ad7-47aa-9bf3-642ca8690834 Ted LePak reports on day four of the Australian Open. Serena Williams reaches milestone -- Roddick injury -- Ect. Podcasts Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:11:40 GMT 2012 Australian Open Day 3 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Day-3-Recap.aspx 27d44827-0f4e-4043-8416-17373a835eb8 Ted LePak recaps the meltdowns, triumphs, and controversial calls of Day 3 in the Australian Open. Podcasts Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:16:50 GMT 2012 Australian Open Day 2 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Day-2-Recap.aspx 11074c76-2bc9-4fc5-9bf8-b639457b7c7b Ted LePak with Tennis Now, breaks down the closing results for the end of round one at the Australian Open. Podcasts Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:33:33 GMT 2012 Australian Open Day 1 Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Day-1-Recap.aspx 047d8eae-d9ad-4ea8-873b-27b637464c2a Bernard Tomic upset the 22nd seeded, Fernando Verdasco in a match that lasted over four hours. Nadal and Federer advance easily. Victoria Azarenka won 12 straight games to finish off Heather Watson in 67 minutes in the opening match on center court. Watson was anticipated to give last week's Sydney champion Azarenka a bit more of a challenge, however, Azarenka made short work of her in straight sets. Podcasts Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:20:42 GMT 2012 Australian Open Draws Announced https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2012-Australian-Open-Draws-Announced.aspx 6cc7bf4c-19db-4735-a055-2bbcdebc7908 Ted LePak reports on the upcoming Australian Open and breaks down the newly posted draw. Be sure to follow this next week as we will be posting breaking news on a daily basis! Podcasts Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:12:56 GMT Stosur Loses Early In Sydney, Djokovic And Wozniacki Named Top Seeds At Australian Open https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Stosur-Loses-Early-In-Sydney,-Djokovic-And-Wozniac.aspx 6588b25a-0090-4653-90f5-69c31901ffa7 Ted LePak reports on this week’s tennis news for Tennis Now. Francesca Schiavone overcame US Open champion Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the Apia International Sydney on Monday. Caroline Wozniacki and Petra Kvitova headline the tournament, which featured nine of the world’s top 10 players. There’s much at stake th Podcasts Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:37:44 GMT Nadal Beaten In Doha, Injuries Increase In First Week https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Nadal-Beaten-In-Doha,-Injuries-Increase-In-First-W.aspx 559b7d65-fa02-4351-b18b-cd2954fedd9a James Waterson of Tennis Now reports on this week's tennis news. Gael Monfils earned a big win when he defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinal in Doha, while Roger Federer withdrew from the tournament because of a back injury. In Brisbane, Andy Murray will take on Bernard Tomic and in Perth Petra Kvitova and Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic will play Richard Gasquet and Marion Bartoli of France in the Hopman Cup final. Podcasts Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:58:20 GMT Federer And Nadal Headline In Doha, Murray Hires Lendl As His New Coach https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Federer-And-Nadal-Headline-In-Doha,-Murray-Hires-L.aspx 43b82140-c18d-4313-85ab-92047b1450e7 James Waterson reports on the week's tennis news for Tennis Now. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are the top seeds in Doha and Serena Williams, Samantha Stosur and Andy Murray are the top players in Brisbane. Meanwhile, Murray hired eight-time Grand Slam champion Ivan Lendl as his new coach. Podcasts Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:22:27 GMT Djokovic Routs Federer, Sharapova Among Most Searched https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Djokovic-Routs-Federer,-Sharapova-Among-Most-Searc.aspx bd9d6035-5387-4f94-832a-7df1d569d9bd James Waterson reports this week’s news for Tennis Now. Novak Djokovic routed Roger Federer 6-2, 6-1 at the World Tennis Championships exhibition in Abu Dhabi Friday, and David Ferrer dismissed Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2. Meanwhile, Serena Williams, Samantha Stosur, Andy Murray and other top pros are gearing up for the 2012 season to start in Australia next week. Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams are among the most searched athletes on Yahoo!, and Spain appointed Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario as its new Fed Cup captain. Podcasts Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:21:46 GMT Sharapova Withdraws From Brisbane, ATP Names New President https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Sharapova-Withdraws-From-Brisbane,-ATP-Names-New-P.aspx 8d758ea4-ae7e-4697-a406-5f6194de845a James Waterson reports on all the news from tennis for Tennis Now. Maria Sharapova withdrew from the Brisbane International because of an ankle injury she acquired in September, Ksenia Pervak switches from Russia to Kazakhstan to give herself a chance to play in the Olympics, Petra Kvitova was named Czech athlete of the year, and the ATP hired former top 40 player Brad Drewett as its new president. Podcasts Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:05:45 GMT Venus Williams Doubtful For AO, Djokovic Donates To UNICEF https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Venus-Williams-Doubtful-For-AO,-Djokovic-Donates-T.aspx 4d715b95-8308-479f-932e-f9d97f08d8ef James Waterson reports on this week's tennis news for Tennis Now. Venus Williams withdrew from the ASB Classic in the first week of January, which has raised doubts about if she will play at the Australian Open. Roger Federer and Martina Hingis will apparently not play doubles at the AO, and Novak Djokovic donated $100,000 to UNICEF earlier in the week. Podcasts Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:40:30 GMT Nadal And Federer Disagree Over Two-Year Rankings, Keys Wins Wild Card https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Nadal-And-Federer-Disagree-Over-Two-Year-Rankings,.aspx e854d1d1-68a2-426a-a51b-84e8eadc81f1 James Waterson reports on this week's tennis news for Tennis Now. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are at odds about whether tennis should adopt a two-year ranking system similar to golf's, American 16-year-old Madison Keys won the USTA's Australian Open Wild Card Playoff, and Goran Ivanesivic was deemed too expensive to be Croatia's new Davis Cup captain. Podcasts Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:20:52 GMT Djokovic And Kvitova Named World Champions - Bryan Brothers Break A Record https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Djokovic-And-Kvitova-Named-World-Champions---Bryan.aspx a4834c8a-848c-4dad-90f8-9c32fd19f513 James Waterson reports on the latest tennis news for Tennis Now. Novak Djokovic and Petra Kvitova were name the 2011 ITF World Champions, the Bryan brothers broke John McEnroe's record for most weeks ranked No. 1 and Serena Williams is the most searched female athlete. Albert Costa stepped down as Spain's Davis Cup captain, and Mikhail Youzhny earned a doctorate in philosophy. Podcasts Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:24:41 GMT Tennis Now News Update: December 5, 2011 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tennis-Now-News-Update--December-5,-2011.aspx 1a89410c-1c17-4983-85d2-7645df4cacdb James Waterson reports this week's news for Tennis Now. Rafael Nadal overcame Juan Martin del Potro in four sets to clinch Spain’s fifth Davis Cup title, and their third within the last four years. Meanwhile, Venus and Serena Williams were back in action in Milan, where they were taking on Flavia Pennetta and Francesca Schiavone in an exhibition. Finally, the Australian Open has given former World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt a wildcard to the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Podcasts Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:01:16 GMT Nadal And Ferrer Give Spain An Early Lead, Wozniacki Gets A New Coach https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Nadal-And-Ferrer-Give-Spain-An-Early-Lead,-Wozniac.aspx 4328efd5-de2a-4f31-84e5-294ea8b56229 James Waterson reports this week’s news for Tennis Now. Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer secured crucial singles wins in Spain’s Davis Cup final against Argentina. Meanwhile, Barclays ATP World Tour Finals champion Roger Federer told the New York Times he still believes he can be No. 1, and the ITF approved Alex Bogomolov Jr.’s bid to represent Russia in the Davis Cup. Caroline Wozniacki hired Ricardo Sanchez, former coach of Jelena Jankovic, as her coach for one year. Sanchez will coach Wozniacki along with her father. Podcasts Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:09:21 GMT Roger Federer Post-Victory Interview - 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Roger-Federer-Post-Victory-Interview---2011-ATP-Wo.aspx d0cc3473-9359-4454-b136-feeae1ba9574 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals champion Roger Federer speaks to the press following his 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-3 victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at London's O2 Arena. In this segment, Federer describes his experience at the finals, and the victories and defeats leading up to the end of this year. He gives gracious nods to his competitors at the top of the ATP and fields questions ranging from match length to comparisons with the greatest legends in tennis. He concludes by sharing his own professional priorities for the 2012 season. Podcasts Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:34:06 GMT James Waterson Wraps Up The 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/James-Waterson-Wraps-Up-The-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Fi.aspx 0c9ebf54-b1db-4a77-a5a1-d6335127afd3 James Waterson reports for Tennis Now on the final day of the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena. Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor battled to win the doubles title, and perennial champ Roger Federer took a record-breaking sixth title in the singles finals, fighting three hard rounds with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Podcasts Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:11:50 GMT James Waterson Previews The Final Day of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/James-Waterson-Previews-The-Final-Day-of-the-2011-.aspx 755c7d2f-64da-4780-9d1a-ffe50382880e James Waterson previews the final matches for both singles and doubles which will take place Sunday, November 27, 2011, at London's O2 Arena. Podcasts Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:07:17 GMT Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 7 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-.aspx 13690251-6abd-4e72-bb02-958db8de9542 Hear what Jo-Wilfried had to say after his semi-final win against Thomas Berdych, sending him to the finals where he will face Roger Federer. Podcasts Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:03:07 GMT Thomas Berdych Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 7 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Thomas-Berdych-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP--(1).aspx 1c5b478e-7777-4cd9-b2c4-27df60b72fb4 Listen to what Thomas Berdych had to say after his loss to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semi-finals today at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals in London. Podcasts Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:33:35 GMT David Ferrer Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 7 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/David-Ferrer-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-Wo-(1).aspx f203aa37-f4c0-41e8-92cf-54434daa4af1 Hear what David Ferrer had to say after his loss to Roger Federer today in the ATP World Tour semi-finals. Podcasts Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:21:47 GMT Roger Federer Day 7 Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Roger-Federer-Day-7-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP.aspx 9dbe8f55-9a64-4480-ad43-cb314c9b398f Hear what Roger Federer had to say after his win over David Ferrer today on day 7 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals, advancing him to the Finals. Podcasts Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:45:32 GMT Thomas Berdych Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 6 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Thomas-Berdych-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-Worl.aspx 1686bd45-b513-4750-92eb-8820346b87bc Hear what was on Thomas Berdych's mind after his big win over David Ferrer on day 6 of the ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:51:47 GMT James Waterson Previews Day 7 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/James-Waterson-Previews-Day-7-of-the-2011-ATP-Worl.aspx 802c0ecd-2448-4634-bdc1-c49956a393e5 James Waterson previews all the action that will be happening on day 7 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:53:31 GMT David Ferrer Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 6 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/David-Ferrer-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-World-.aspx b0e4c94e-1ad6-492d-96e9-1820f8039508 Here what was on David Ferrer's mind after his loss to Thomas Berdych today at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:48:15 GMT Janko Tipsarevic Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 6 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Janko-Tipsarevic-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-AT-(1).aspx 873a87d6-2ff2-41a3-993b-5ca72ffb37dd Hear Janko Tipsarevic's thoughts after he defeated fellow Serbian, Novak Djokovic today at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals in London. Podcasts Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:05:08 GMT Mariusz Fyrstenberg Exclusive Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 6 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Exclusive-Mariusz-Fyrstenberg-Interview-at-the-201.aspx 3c7bfd29-d07e-48cd-8ec2-631407484606 Tennis Now's James Waterson interviews Poland's Mariusz Fyrstenberg, who reached the US Open doubles final with countryman Marcin Matkowski after beating Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, as well as Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi. Podcasts Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:05:15 GMT Novak Djokovic Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 6 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Novak-Djokovic-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-Worl.aspx 59a081bc-2c94-4372-824f-3e3b5e22fef0 Hear Novak Djokovic's thoughts after his loss to fellow countryman Janko Tipsarevic today on day 6 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:42:02 GMT Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 5 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-World.aspx 5563d595-37c9-48be-b145-71cff9152d66 Hear what Jo-Wilfried Tsonga had to say after he defeated Rafael Nadal on day 5 of the ATP World Tour Finals. The win secures his place in semi-finals which will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011. Podcasts Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:22:30 GMT Rafael Nadal Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 5 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Rafael-Nadal-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-World-.aspx 4ae01bae-4b09-4c8a-9708-160e12deeecf Hear what Rafael Nadal had to say after his loss and elimination from the tournament by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on day 5 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:57:10 GMT Roger Federer Day 5 Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Roger-Federer-Day-5-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP.aspx aca486bc-4cbc-488a-8c19-47c177a98255 Listen to what Roger Federer had to say after his win over Mardy Fish today on day 5 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals in London. Podcasts Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:29:36 GMT Mardy Fish Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 5 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Mardy-Fish-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-World-To.aspx d8e55326-0a85-4466-aa43-dbe8547e7247 Hear what Mardy had to say after his loss to Roger Federer today at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:33:41 GMT Exclusive Interview with Garry Cahill at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Full-Interview-with-Garry-Cahill-at-the-2011-ATP-W.aspx 8bfd5343-467c-4dcb-be2d-77ccc887aa36 James Waterson interviews Gary Cahill, Ireland's Davis Cup captain and the Irish National Tennis Academy's technical director. Cahill is the coachof Sam Barry, Conor Niland and other Irish tennis players, and is at the ATP World Tour Finals with one of his players. In the interview, Cahill discusses the way the professionals train during tournaments and during off season, the realities of playing on the challenger circuit, and his experience at the O2 Arena Podcasts Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:25:42 GMT James Waterson Previews Day 6 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/James-Waterson-Previews-Day-6-of-the-2011-ATP-Worl.aspx 7593a171-03ec-4b01-93ae-5104b1466784 James Waterson previews day six of the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals from the O2 Arena in London, England. In the final match of Group A, Novak Djokovic will try to recover from his shocking loss to David Ferrer when he takes on Janko Tipsarevic, and Tomas Berdych faces Ferrer. Podcasts Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:08:11 GMT David Ferrer Day 4 Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/David-Ferrer-Day-4-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-World.aspx a88bd759-732b-44b7-a7fe-a5f77c1fe2d2 Check out what David Ferrer had to say after his big win over Novak Djokovic today at the 2011 ATP World Tour in London. Podcasts Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:14:42 GMT Novak Djokovic Day 4 Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Novak-Djokovic-Day-4-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-AT.aspx 1339a265-5d88-4bf0-9a69-f131660771a5 Hear what Novak Djokovic had to say after his loss to David Ferrer today the ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:19:55 GMT Janko Tipsarevic Full Interview at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 4 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Janko-Tipsarevic-Full-Interview-at-the-2011-ATP-Wo.aspx 8d449460-f5c2-40f9-b7bb-d669cdc80d9c Hear what Janko Tipsarevic had to say after his first match today in the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Tipsarevic is filling in the opening left by Andy Murray's withdrawal from the tournament yesterday after battling an injury. Podcasts Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:03:25 GMT James Waterson Previews Day 5 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/James-Waterson-Previews-Day-5-of-the-2011-ATP-Worl.aspx 75e46595-b983-4588-914a-f4d09406f37c James Waterson previews day five of the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals from the O2 Arena in London, England. In the final match of Group B, Roger Federer will take on Mardy Fish in the afternoon followed by Rafael Nadal and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Podcasts Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:57:24 GMT Thomas Berdych Interview 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 4 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Thomas-Berdych-Interview-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Final.aspx 2a754e26-ed97-4ea8-b1a1-8fcaa4105ff1 Hear what Thomas Berdych had to say on day 4 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals in London. Podcasts Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:46:28 GMT Rafael Nadal 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 3 Full Interview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Rafael-Nadal-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Day-3-Full.aspx 283527f6-4992-4102-ab98-4e1d08306f2c Listen to Rafael Nadal's thoughts after his tough loss to Roger Federer today at day 3 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:44:11 GMT Roger Federer 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Full Day 3 Interview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Roger-Federer-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Full-Day-.aspx 075f9f94-947e-44ec-8ca5-3dfd1a3b7784 Hear what Roger Federer had to say after his quick win over Rafael Nadal today at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:42:03 GMT 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 4 Preview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Day-3-Report.aspx 2053aaf5-66ef-4016-8824-06f4a95b50c5 James Waterson reports for Tennis Now from the 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London, England. In the video, he previews the Tomas Berdych v. Janko Tipsarevic match, as well as the evening match when Novak Djokovic takes on David Ferrer. Podcasts Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:04:31 GMT Mardy Fish Full 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Interview Day 3 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Mardy-Fish-Full-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Intervi.aspx dadb19b7-daf5-44fa-bb5f-fd56e7647975 Check out Mardy Fish's interview from the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals on Day 3 of the tournament. Podcasts Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:14:26 GMT Jo-Wilfried Tosonga Full 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Interview Day 3 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Jo-Wilfried-Tosonga-Full-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Final.aspx df1ec29b-db9d-485a-af2c-95201ddd7cff Hear what Jo-Wilfried Tsonga had to say on Day 3 of the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:13:42 GMT Thomas Berdych 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Full Interview Day 2 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Thomas-Berdych-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Full-Int.aspx 12254efd-aa47-4308-a7e5-d6bebc9cdf62 Check out Thomas Berdych's post match interview after his tough loss to Novak Djokovic in day 2 round robin play from the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals in London. Podcasts Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:51:58 GMT Novak Djokovic 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 2 Interview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Novak-Djokovic-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Day-2-In.aspx 42986b6d-191c-4b2d-9a27-3864f515ebf7 Check out this interview from Novak Djokovic after his hard fought win over Tomas Berdych today at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals in London. Podcasts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:37:11 GMT Andy Murray 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Full Interview Day 2 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Andy-Murray-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Full-Interv.aspx b5885894-c3d2-4edb-b448-e20556a60205 Listen to what Andy Murray had to say after his loss to Ferrer today at the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals in London. Podcasts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:35:39 GMT 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Day 2 Report https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Day-2-Report.aspx 2d7e11e5-8a14-4d99-9374-2e943a5bae3a James Waterson brings us his report from Day 2 of the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Get a preview of the upcoming Group B matches where we'll see Mardy Fish take on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, as well as, Federer VS. Nadal in a match that will promise to be exciting. Podcasts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:29:45 GMT Mardy Fish 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Interview Day 1 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Mardy-Fish-2011-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Interview-Da.aspx 8801ed61-9b23-46c3-94b0-308010afcc0b Listen to this interview from Mardy Fish after his first day at the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Podcasts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:46:11 GMT Roger Federer ATP World Tour Finals Interview Day 1 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Roger-Federer-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Interview-Day-.aspx 62a3990f-254c-426b-8b44-328fa3fc3532 Check out Roger Federer's interview after day 1 of the ATP World Finals. Podcasts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:19:03 GMT Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 2011 ATP World Finals Interview Day 1 Uncut https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga-2011-ATP-World-Finals-Interview.aspx e04b6e5b-eaac-468e-80cb-219055aa88f3 Check out Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's Interview after Day 1 of the ATP World Finals. We apologize in advance for the poor audio. This is what the ATP provided media with, we have no control over this types of situation. Podcasts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:18:20 GMT Novak Djokovic 2011 ATP World Tour Finals Interview Day 1 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2011-Djokovic-Full-Interview-Day-1.aspx 70ab6e4b-2f46-44ba-817c-2a07a935c167 Listen to Novak Djokovic after day 1 of the ATP World Tour Finals in this uncut interview. Podcasts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:17:07 GMT Rafael Nadal ATP World Tour Finals Day 1 Interview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Rafael-Nadal-ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Day-1-Interview.aspx b3b9c3b4-9aec-4ecf-aeb7-a11b209c2a5b Listen to Rafael Nadal talk about his first day at the ATP World Tour Finals. Podcasts Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:32:51 GMT 2011 ATP Finals Tournament Preview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2011-ATP-Finals-Tournament-Preview.aspx 2d9b1c41-aa7c-401c-8398-da1aef7d51a3 James Waterson reports on the upcoming ATP World Finals being held in London's O2 Arena next week. We will be covering all the matches in both men's singles and doubles. Both groupings are stacked with fierce competition and should make for very exciting matches. Podcasts Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:57:17 GMT Federer Wins In Paris, Madrid Blue Clay Controversy https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Federer-Wins-In-Paris,-Madrid-Blue-Clay-Controvers.aspx fe7d8509-94dd-4b40-af9f-1a5b04c09716 James Waterson reports the latest tennis news for Tennis Now. Roger Federer won his 800th match as he took the finals of the Paris Masters Series tournament over the weekend. The defeat of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga helps to end the top Swiss contender's year on a high note. Venus Williams faces some lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease known as Sjogren's syndrome, but is planning a full year of play in 2012. Tempers are rising over the decision to use blue clay on the courts of the Madrid Masters Tournament. Outspoken critics include Rafael Nadal, who seems unmoved by the fact that such a color change will improve visibility of the ball to players and television audiences alike. The WTA awarded special honors to several of its top 2011 players, including overnight sensation Petra Kvitova. Podcasts Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:47:20 GMT ATP World Tour Finals Field Set – Federer Wins 800th Match https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/ATP-World-Tour-Finals-Field-Set-–-Federer-Wins-800.aspx b53032f6-6479-4b54-902e-74686f299646 James Waterson reports the week’s news for Tennis Now. Tomas Berdych, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Mardy Fish qualified for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after their competitors, Nicolas Almagro, Janko Tipsarevic and Gilles Simon lost before the third round. Berdych defeated Andy Murray to reach the semifinals in Paris, and Roger Federer won his 800th career ATP match when he beat Juan Monaco 6-3, 7-5. If Federer wins the tournament, he would reclaim his No. 3 ranking from Murray. The WTA announced it set new records in attendance at its year-end Championships, and it saw a significant increase in web traffic during the tournament. Finally, nine of the top 10 players on the WTA tour are from different countries, which sets a new record. Podcasts Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:59:38 GMT Federer Wins In Basel, Kvitova Leads The Czech Republic To The Fed Cup Title https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Federer-Wins-In-Basel,-Kvitova-Leads-The-Czech-Rep.aspx b4ebdbba-471b-48d7-beab-5620e1cde4e1 James Waterson reports the weekend’s tennis news. Roger Federer beat Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-3 to win the Swiss Indoors in his hometown, Basel, on Sunday. The win gave Federer his first title since 10 months ago, when he won in Doha. Spain’s Marcel Granollers won his first hard court title in Valencia, and Ana Ivanovic defended her title at the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions in Bali, Indonesia. Meanwhile, Petra Kvitova lead the Czech Republic to their first Fed Cup title since 1988 when they beat Russia 3-2 in Moscow. She defeated Maria Kirilenko and Svetlana Kuznetsova to contribute two of her country’s three wins, and the doubles team of Kveta Peschke and Lucie Hradecka clinched the tie. Finally, six of the game’s top players are vying for a spot at the ATP World Tour Finals at the Paris Masters tournament this week. Podcasts Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:42:20 GMT Federer And Djokovic Win In Basel, Fed Cup Final Preview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Federer-And-Djokovic-Win-In-Basel,-Fed-Cup-Final-P.aspx 26a8f5a5-fb73-47b8-86ea-23cffddda79d James Waterson reports the week’s tennis news for Tennis Now. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer returned to action this week at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, Switzerland. Both men, last year’s finalists, missed the last six weeks because of injury, and they’ve shown some rustiness this week. Yet they’re both in the semifinals, and they’re favored to meet once again the final. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s Paris Masters tournament to rest and prepare for the ATP World Tour Finals and the Davis Cup final. Finally, Petra Kvitova will try to lead the Czech Republic to their first Fed Cup title since 1988, when it was part of Czechoslovakia. But they will have to beat Russia, who has won the title five times in the last seven years, in Moscow. Podcasts Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:13:58 GMT Kvitova Wins In Istanbul, Federer and Djokovic Back In Action https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Kvitova-Wins-In-Istanbul,-Federer-and-Djokovic-Bac.aspx acdef3cf-996d-4dda-82fb-1e6dd3e71c29 James Waterson reports the weekend’s tennis news. Petra Kvitova triumphed over Victoria Azarenka in three sets to win the WTA Championships in Istanbul on Sunday, her sixth title of the year. The win secured the No. 2 ranking for Kvitova, as well as a check for $1.75 million. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and the Bryan Brothers were the winners in Vienna, Austria, while Marin Cilic defeated Janko Tipsarevic in St. Petersburg, Russia. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are back in action this week in Basel, Switzerland, while David Ferrer and Juan Martin del Potro are in Valencia, Spain. Finally, Robin Soderling may miss the first tournament of the year in Brisbane because of mononucleosis, and the Agassi College Preparatory Academy received a donation of $18 million. Podcasts Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:59:57 GMT WTA Championships Semis Set, Wozniacki Complains About Grunting https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/WTA-Championships-Semis-Set,-Wozniacki-Complains-A.aspx b7af57dd-a659-4476-aa93-e5951e555509 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report the week’s tennis news. Petra Kvitova, Vera Zvonareva, Victoria Azarenka and Samantha Stosur advanced to the semifinals of the year-end WTA Championships on Friday. Marat Safin announced on Thursday he is running for Russia’s parliament, and Alex Bogomolov Jr., the fourth highest-ranked American, said he wants to play Davis Cup for Russia. Finally, Caroline Wozniacki and others have complained about grunting in the women’s game, resuming a conversation that has been going on since Monica Seles played in the 1990s. Podcasts Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:29:29 GMT WTA Year-End Championships Preview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/WTA-Year-End-Championships-Preview.aspx 087ec43a-8def-417c-bdd6-6c6852f7af7d James Waterson reports on the day’s tennis news. Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova lead their respective groups at the WTA’s year-end championships, and there are some interesting match-ups in store. Janko Tipsarevic beat Viktor Troicki in the ATP’s first all-Serbian final in Moscow, and the win moved him up to No. 10 in the race for the ATP World Tour Finals. The WTA announced player participation increased 24 percent while withdrawal rates decreased 18 percent. Podcasts Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:38:38 GMT Radwanska Qualifies For Year-End Championships, US Open Looks To Change Its Schedule https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Radwanska-Qualifies-For-Year-End-Championships,-US.aspx de4c95ff-0c65-4c35-a5b9-fd6eff9f9bc2 James Waterson reports on the latest tennis news for Tennis Now. Ken Meyerson, Andy Roddick’s long-time agent, passed away in his home in Florida Wednesday night at the age of 48. Meyerson was the president of Lagardere Unlimited’s tennis division, and he also represented Gael Monfils, the Radwanska sisters and Justine Henin. Meanwhile, Agnieszka Radwanska qualified for the WTA’s year-end championships after Marion Bartoli, her contender for the final spot, withdrew from the Kremlin Cup because of a viral illness. Finally, the US Open is considering permanently scheduling the men’s final on Monday to give the players a day off between the semifinals and finals. Podcasts Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:06:12 GMT Murray Passes Federer – Nishikori Makes History – Kvitova Wins Linz https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Murray-Surpasses-Federer-–-Nishikori-Makes-History.aspx 3ab9c4b9-b512-4daa-9874-87bb61fc8069 James Waterson reports last weekend’s tennis news. Andy Murray defeated David Ferrer 7-5, 6-4 to win the Shanghai Rolex Masters, his third title within the last month. The victory moved Murray up to No. 3, bumping Roger Federer out of the top three for the first time since June of 2003. Meanwhile, Kei Nishikori became the highest ranked Japanese male tennis player in Open Era history, and Petra Kvitova won her first title since Wimbledon in Linz, Austria. Podcasts Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:41:55 GMT Djokovic 2011 No. 1, Serena Will Play With Roddick In Australia https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Djokovic-Clinches-Year-End-No--1,-Serena-Will-Play.aspx 619ab32e-8742-4dd3-9d3f-1190d0e25f5b James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the week’s tennis news. Novak Djokovic clinched the No. 1 ranking after Rafael Nadal lost to Florian Mayer in the third round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters. Three World Tour Finals hopefuls, Mardy Fish, Tomas Berdych and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, lost early as well. Meanwhile, Samantha Stosur and Petra Kvitova are still in the running for the titles in Osaka, Japan and Linz, Austria. Finally, Serena Williams announced she will play mixed doubles with Andy Roddick at the Australian Open. Podcasts Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:37:40 GMT Murray Beats Nadal At 2011 Rakuten Japan Open https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Murray-Beats-Nadal-At-2011-Rakuten-Japan-Open.aspx b9e5f3a7-e4ef-4f36-b484-97a882f5c642 Andy Murray came back from one set down to defeat long-time nemesis Rafael Nadal 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the finals of the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo Sunday. Tomas Berdych staged a comeback of his own in the final of the China Open when he beat Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Agnieszka Radwanska boosted her chances for qualification to the WTA’s year-end championships in Istanbul when she outlasted Andrea Petkovic in three sets in the China Open women’s final. This week, the top players try to pick up valuable ranking points at the Masters Series tournament in Shanghai, while Samantha Stosur and Petra Kvitova are the top seeds in Osaka, Japan, and Linz, Austria. Podcasts Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:47:43 GMT Beijing/Tokyo Semis, Murray Up For Fed's No. 3, Nude Zvonareva In ESPN Body Issue https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Beijing-Tokyo-Semis,-Murray-Up-For-Fed-s-No--3,-Nu.aspx 19b3f0d1-94a2-4420-8bb2-8a6a3e4e32aa Lauren Lynch covers the latest tennis news. Some exciting semis will take place in Tokyo with Rafael Nadal facing Mardy Fish and David Ferrrer taking on Andy Murray. In Beijing, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will get to clash against Tomas Berdych and Ivan Ljubicic will play Marin Cilic. On the women's side, top seeds fell with the loss of Caroline Wozniacki and the semis will include Andrea Petkovic v. Monica Niculescu and Flavia Pennetta v. Agnieszka Radwanska. Murray could take Roger Federer's World No. 3 ranking. Dinara Safina announced retirement. Vera Zvonareva posed nude for the ESPN Body Issue. Podcasts Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:59:15 GMT Murray Beats Young In Thailand, Roddick Falls In Beijing https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Murray-Beats-Young-In-Thailand,-Roddick-Falls-In-B.aspx 7f55618a-fffa-400b-9e5c-1f6da30f7dca James Waterson reports on the weekend’s action for Tennis Now. Andy Murray routed Donald Young 6-2, 6-0 to win the PTT Thailand Open in Bangkok. Despite the loss in what was his first ATP Tour final, Young moved into the top 50 for the first time in his career. Meanwhile, Janko Tipsarevic won his first ATP Tour title in Malaysia, and Agnieszka Radwanska won her second title of the year when she beat Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Finally the top players are back at it at the China Open in Beijing and the Rakuten Japan Tennis Open in Tokyo. Kevin Anderson beat Andy Roddick in the first round in China Monday, while Mardy Fish outlasted Ryan Harrison in Tokyo. Podcasts Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:49:26 GMT Murray And Young Reach Bangkok Semis, Djokovic Goes Back To School https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Murray-And-Young-Reach-Bangkok-Semis,-Djokovic-Goe.aspx d1997c7d-005f-454f-9ede-d5b264807ab1 James Waterson reports on the weeks tennis news. Most of the top women returned to action at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, where World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki was looking to defend her title. But she fell in the third round, while US Open champion Samantha Stosur was beaten by Maria Kirilenko in the second round. Meanwhile, Donald Young, Gael Monfils and Andy Murray made the final four at the Thailand Open, and Kei Nishikori upset Nicolas Almagro in Malaysia. On the other side of the world, Novak Djokovic made a UNICEF visit to a Serbian pre-school. Podcasts Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:31:53 GMT Tsonga Wins In Metz, Top Women To Battle In Tokyo, Chakvetadze Takes Up Politics https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tsonga-Wins-In-Metz,-Top-Women-To-Battle-In-Tokyo,.aspx e1bcb545-6548-4081-9e67-24adfc5f60f6 James Waterson reports on news from the weekend. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Ivan Ljubicic 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 to win the Moselle Open in Metz, France (his first title since October 2009). Germany’s Florian Mayer won his first career ATP title when he beat Pablo Andujar in Bucharest, and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez won the Hansol Korea Open after she edged Galina Voskoboeva 7-6 , 7-6. Chanelle Scheepers was the final winner of the weekend, as she won the Guangzhou International Women’s Open, her first career title. Finally, former top five players and 2007 US Open semifinalist, Anna Chakvetadze, has been nominated for a spot in Russia’s parliament. Podcasts Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:57:07 GMT Tsonga Wins Metz, Federer Out Of Shanghai, Murray Talks Strike https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tsonga-Wins-In-Metz,-Federer-Withdraws-From-Shangh.aspx df2d3a4c-284a-44f4-83e2-5aa23f1421cb James Waterson reports on the week’s tennis news. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga outgunned Nicolas Mahut 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semifinals of the Moselle Open in Metz, France on Friday. He will face Alexandr Dolgopolov, who was leading 6-3, 1-0 when his opponent, Xavier Malisse, retired. Ivan Ljubicic won his quarterfinal match, while Gilles Muller upset second-seeded Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-3. Roger Federer withdrew from the Shanghai Masters tournament to get over some nagging injuries, and he is joined by Novak Djokovic (back) and Robin Soderling, who hasn’t gotten over his mono. Finally, Andy Murray and other players have talked about a player strike as an option to improving the schedule, and several tennis personalities have weighed in on the issues. Podcasts Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:28:11 GMT Spain To Play Argentina In Davis Cup, Pros Call For Schedule Change https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Spain-To-Play-Argentina-In-Davis-Cup-Finals,-Top-P.aspx c38f3c89-7758-4f0c-a14a-92c061f1aa31 James Waterson reports the news from last weekend’s Davis Cup results. Rafael Nadal and Spain cruised to a 4-1 win against France, while Argentina beat Serbia in Belgrade 3-2. Nadal dominated both of his singles matches, while Novak Djokovic had to retire in the fourth rubber against Juan Martin del Potro because of a back injury he picked up during the US Open. Meanwhile, Stanislas Wawrinka beat Lleyton Hewitt in five sets to clinch Switzerland’s return to the World Group, while Kei Nishikori helped Japan re-enter the top tier for the first time since 1985. Finally, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal have been vocal critics of the tournament schedule lately, and that dispute may come to a head when the players meet next month. Podcasts Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:46:55 GMT Top Players Compete In Davis Cup, Djokovic Sets New Prize Money Record https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Top-Players-Compete-In-Davis-Cup,-Djokovic-Sets-Ne.aspx 2eeb7519-6b10-45ec-928d-48c9dc6f4c48 James Waterson reports about the week’s tennis news. Rafael Nadal and other top players are back in action this weekend for Davis Cup! Despite losing to Novak Djokovic in a grueling four-hour US Open final Monday, Nadal won Spain’s first match against France in the semifinal when he beat Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-0, 6-1. David Ferrer beat Gilles Simon to put Spain one match away from the final. Meanwhile, Djokovic withdrew from Serbia’s semifinal against Argentina because of a back injury, and the South Americans capitalized on his absence by taking a 2-0 lead. In other news, the US Open champion set a new record after winning the tournament on Monday: he has now won the most prize money in ATP history. Podcasts Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:46:30 GMT US Open - Men's Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Men-s-Finals.aspx 5cbf9852-1fc5-4048-a703-f2aa9f6f9b6b James Waterson reports on the news from day 15 of the US Open. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic won his first US Open title when he outplayed defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-1 in a match that saw some of the greatest shot making of the year. Djokovic came back from a break down in the first and second sets, and the third set was so physical both players were clearly affected in the fourth set. Djokovic ended the match with a crosscourt forehand winner, ending the match after more than four hours. He is the fifth man in the Open Era to win three Grand Slam titles in one year, and he is now tied with Jim Courier and Guillermo Vilas for Grand Slam titles won at four. Meanwhile, Serena Williams was fined $2,000 by the USTA for her outburst to chair umpire Eva Asderaki during her loss to Samantha Stosur in the US Open final Sunday. Podcasts Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:06:40 GMT US Open - Women's Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Women-s-Finals.aspx b31a5344-d007-4792-9fd8-3750aad33680 James Waterson reports the latest US Open tennis news for Tennis Now. Samantha Stosur amazed fans with a straight sets victory over Serena Williams, in what was only the Australian's second Grand Slam final. Things got off to a rocky start when Serena caused a stir over a hindrance call, but the action never let up as Stosur put her forehand and serve to good use against the seasoned Grand Slam veteran, resulting in her 6-2, 6-3 victory. Meanwhile, unseeded American Grace Min upset top-seeded Caroline Garcia to win the junior’s title. In doubles, Raymond and Huber stuck it out to defeat defending champions King and Shvedova, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6. Stay tuned to Tennis Now for tomorrow's coverage of the thrilling men's final between world #1 Niovak Djokovic and defending champ Rafael Nadal. Podcasts Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:47:03 GMT US Open - Day 13 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-13.aspx 88d0d460-b54c-4c88-ba88-5da810b3655a James Waterson reports about the day’s action from day 13 of the US Open. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic came back from two sets down and saved two match points to defeat Roger Federer 6-7 (7), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5. He will face Rafael Nadal, the defending championed who beat Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 in the second semifinal. Meanwhile, Serena Williams dominated Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-4, and she will take on Australia’s Samantha Stosur, who outlasted 92nd-ranked Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, in the final. Podcasts Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:48:52 GMT US Open - Day 12 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-12.aspx 7c2a1339-83a0-4171-a9b4-185d4f866809 James Waterson reports the latest US Open tennis news for Tennis Now. Andy Murray fought it out with John Isner to earn his semifinal spot. He will face Rafael Nadal, who steamrolled Andy Roddick in straight sets. On the other side, a robust Roger Federer faces World #1 Novak Djokovic in a showdown that promises thrills. Caroline Wozniacki takes on Serena Williams, who is riding the comeback express to an impressive degree. Samantha Stosur also faces Angelique Kerber. Michelle Obama dropped by the US Open to hit a few points and speak with kids as part of her initiative against child obesity. Podcasts Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:48:02 GMT US Open - Day 11 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-11.aspx 5ca72b2f-65e2-403f-ad23-7a5bd3b695a8 James Waterson reports on day 11 of the US Open. Rafael Nadal came back from a 3-0 deficit to beat Gilles Muller 7-6, 6-1, 6-2, and Andy Roddick defeated David Ferrer 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Court 13. Andy Murray ended Donald Young's run at the US Open, beating him 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, and he'll play John Isner, who ousted Gilles Simon in four sets. On the women's side, Serena Williams won her quarterfinal match against Anasatasia Pavlyuchenkova, and she'll play Caroline Wozniacki for a spot in the final. Germany's Angelique Kerber reached her first Grand Slam semifinal when she upset Flavia Pennetta in three sets, and she'll play Samantha Stosur, today's winner against Vera Zvonareva. Podcasts Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:29:46 GMT US Open - Day 10 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-010.aspx 4d309436-6f44-4405-bc0f-128e6cad1e14 James Waterson reports on the news from day 10 of the US Open. Once again, all matches were canceled because of rain. An early mist left the courts damp, but the players went out to the courts anyway. They played for about 15 minutes before heavier rain fell, and the storms continued until the day and night sessions were canceled. Being asked to play in misty conditions frustrated the players, including Rafael Nadal. Meanwhile, Jennifer Capriati, Gustavo Kuerten and Yevgeny Kafelnikov have been announced as nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and Gael Monfils has pulled out of France’s Davis Cup semifinal tie against Spain because of a knee injury. Podcasts Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:00:23 GMT US Open - Day 9 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-9.aspx f6345ca4-a168-4925-a7f6-54c3969a6a00 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report news from the US Open. Tropical Storm Lee rolled into the New York area Tuesday morning and hung around all day, which canceled all 54 scheduled matches. That means fans will be treated to seeing Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, as well as Andy Roddick, Donald Young and John Isner, play in the same day. Meanwhile, Roger Federer’s daughters were spotted in Central Park, and Caroline Wozniacki had a little fun at her press conference Monday night, as she imitated Rafael Nadal’s leg cramps. Podcasts Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:34:26 GMT US Open - Day 8 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-8.aspx 8f7132f4-cb6a-4b45-934a-c1924f52f8d3 James Waterson reports on news from day eight of the US Open. Novak Djokovic reached the quarterfinal after he defeated Alexandr Dolgopolov 7-6 (14), 6-4, 6-2, and he’ll play Janko Tipsarevic, who reached his first career quarterfinal when he beat Juan Carlos Ferrero in four sets. Later on, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ended Mardy Fish’s run when he beat him in five sets. On the women’s side, Serena Williams beat Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal since she won Wimbledon in 2010, and she’ll play Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who beat Francesca Schiavone. Finally, Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova were the first two players to qualify for the WTA Championships, the season-ending event for the top eight players of the year. Podcasts Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:28:59 GMT US Open - Day 7 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/James-Waterson,-Lauren-Lynch.aspx e9bfc63e-917c-4066-9cdf-7b28a4bf0672 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the day’s news from day seven of the US Open. Rafael Nadal beat David Nalbandian 7-6, 6-1, 7-5, then suffered cramps in his post-match press conference that forced him to lie down on the ground (making most there think he “collapsed”). After his episode, Nadal said that he was suffering severe cramps on both sides of his legs, and that he was going to be alright. Meanwhile, Donald Young beat Juan Ignacio Chela to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, and Andy Roddick took down Julien Benneteau in straight sets. Finally, Andy Murray and Roger Federer qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals last week, joining Novak Djokovic and Rafal Nadal as the four who have qualified. Podcasts Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:44:13 GMT US Open - Day 6 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-6.aspx 330998c0-9613-40b0-a34d-746ed4de19b3 James Waterson reports about the day’s news from the sixth day of the US Open. Serena Williams came out on top of a blockbuster third-round match when she beat Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 7-6 (5), and Francesca Schiavone rallied from a one set deficit to beat Chanelle Scheepers 5-7, 7-6 (5), 6-3. On the men’s side, 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer beat Marin Cilic 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, and Mardy Fish reached the fourth round after he took down Kevin Anderson in straight sets. Podcasts Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:42:39 GMT US Open - Day 5 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-5.aspx 1e6f613f-5356-48f5-89d2-13d1bc67246e James Waterson reports on news from the US Open. Maria Sharapova has been eliminated from the US Open. She hit 60 unforced errors and 12 double faults en route to a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 loss to Flavia Pennetta of Italy. On the men's side, Donald Young scored the biggest win of his career when he outlasted Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6, 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6, while Andy Murray came back from a two-set deficit to beat Robin Haase. Rafal Nadal had an easy day, as his opponent, Nicolas Mahut, retired with Nadal leading 6-2, 6-2. Podcasts Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:13:39 GMT US Open - Day 4 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-4.aspx 235e8468-5614-485d-8464-ae2c0520341d James Waterson reports on day four from the US Open. Roger Federer and Serena Williams secured easy victories, and they were joined by Tomas Berdych, Kevin Anderson, Andrea Petkovic and Francesca Schiavone in the third round. Sloane Stephens upset 23rd-seeded Shahar Peer in straight sets, and Vania King also scored a win of her own. Finally, Tommy Haas said today he considered changing his country of representation to the United States, but said he was too busy to make the phone call to the ATP. Podcasts Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:20:44 GMT US Open - Day 3 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-3.aspx 0d1c9573-ed80-4059-9f56-b096f63ca76f James Waterson reports on the day’s results from the US Open. American teenager Christina McHale upset eighth-seeded Marion Bartoli 7-6 (2), 6-2, and another American, Irina Falconi, beat Wimbledon quarterfinalist Dominika Cibulkova in three sets. Another American teen, Jack Sock, won his first ever match at the US Open when he took down Marc Giquel in four sets. Andy Murray and Juan Martin del Potro won in straight sets, and Julien Benneteau upset 10th-seeded Nicolas Almagro in straight sets. Podcasts Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:02:38 GMT US Open - Day 2 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open---Day-2.aspx 95b19f41-fe9a-472d-832a-834ae5306380 James Waterson reports on the latest news from day two of the US Open. French Open champion Li Na lost to Simona Halep in the first round, meaning that all of this year’s Grand Slam winners are out of the US Open. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic walked into the second round when his opponent, Conor Niland of Ireland, retired because of food poisoning with Djokovic leading 6-0, 5-1. David Ferrer, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Fernando were among the men’s winners of the day. American 22-year-old Donald Young made history as he became the first American to win a match on the National Tennis Center’s new Court 17. Podcasts Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:54:26 GMT US Open 2011 - Day 1 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open-2011---Day-1.aspx 4640c1d7-9fb7-46cb-baf4-4ad7dab9064a James Waterson reports on the news from the first day of the US Open. Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitovia fell 7-6, 6-3 in the first round to Alexandra Dulgheru of Romania, and Maria Sharapova had to rally from losing the first set to beat Heather Watson of Great Britain 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. On the men’s side, America’s top-ranked player, Mardy Fish, beat Tobias Kamke of Germany 6-2, 6-2, 6-1, and Alexandr Dolgopolov, Janko Tipsarevic, Tomas Berdych and Richard Gasquet were among the day’s winners. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic was named as UNICEF national ambassador for Serbia. His role will be to promote early childhood education and children’s rights. Podcasts Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:05:46 GMT US Open Previews & Live Coverage, Fish & Petko's New Record, Hurricane Irene Blues https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open-Previews---Live-Coverage,-Fish---Petko-s-N.aspx c3e4d249-9413-4325-9720-ee99e96d07cc James Waterson reports on the latest Tennis news for Tennis Now. With official play at the 2011 US Open beginning next week, top players are turning up all over New York, including Rafael Nadal on David Letterman and several big hitters at the BNP Paribas Taste Of Tennis event, where Lauren Lynch got to chat with James Blake about Mardy Fish's hot streak. Meanwhile, qualifying rounds wrap up and the main draws may predict some thrilling matchups for the Williams sisters in later rounds. In a dramatic twist, Hurricane Irene is already causing cancellations and delays on the American east coast. Podcasts Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:10:13 GMT Fish Beats Nadal, Wozniacki To Get A New Coach, US Open Draw Scandal https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Fish-Beats-Nadal,-Wozniacki-To-Get-A-New-Coach,-US.aspx fabadc6d-ddc5-4d6e-9e89-2f23a00ac2d3 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the week’s tennis news. Mardy Fish beat Rafael Nadal for the first time in his career Friday, when he took the Spaniard down 6-3, 6-4 in Cincinnati. The week has been full of other surprises, as Caroline Wozniacki lost to American teenager Christina McHale in the second round, while Petra Kvitova and Li Na lost in the third round. Meanwhile, ESPN examined the US Open’s draws, and Novak Djokovic imitates Maria Sharapova in a Head video. Podcasts Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:25:35 GMT Djokovic Wins In Canada, Serena Is Now The Top-Ranked American https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Djokovic-Wins-In-Canada,-Serena-Is-Now-The-Top-Ran.aspx f15e01e3-c9cd-45ab-a5e1-999d4ba882c4 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the hottest news in tennis. Novak Djokovic claimed his ninth title of the year after he defeated Mardy Fish 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the finals of the Rogers Cup on Sunday. With the win, he now has a record of 53-1. Serena Williams defeated Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-2 to win her second title of the year in Toronto. The win takes her to No. 31, making her the top-ranked American woman. Podcasts Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:04:40 GMT Week of Upsets In Canada, USTA To Remember 9/11, Kendrick Case To Be Decided Before US Open https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Week-of-Upsets-In-Canada,-USTA-To-Remember-9-11,-K.aspx d774f639-77c8-4716-9f0f-f342d61ac2b3 James Waterson reports on the week’s tennis news. Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki lost in the second round at the Rogers Cup, while Francesca Schiavone, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova and Roger Federer lost in the third round. The USTA is planning several things to memorialize the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, and Robert Kendrick will have his suspension case decided by the Court of Arbitration for Sport before the US Open. Podcasts Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:46:58 GMT Roger Federer Turns 30, Weekend’s Results https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Roger-Federer-Turns-30,-Weekend’s-Results.aspx e79a39f2-2d3c-4e0b-be17-931edc3df90c James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the weekend’s tennis news. Roger Federer turned 30 on Monday, and the 16-time Grand Slam champion would join prestigious company if he wins a Grand Slam title at that age. Radek Stepanek upset Gael Monfils to win the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, Robin Haase won his first ATP Tour title in Kitzbuhel, Austria, and Agnieska Radwanska won the Mercury Insurance Cup. Also, Caroline Wozniacki talks Rory McIlroy, and Lauren looks at the highest paid women players. Podcasts Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:13:00 GMT Roger Federer Still Believes, Roddick Out of Rogers Cup & More https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Roger-Federer-Still-Believes,-Roddick-Out-of-Roger.aspx 4305e9b1-d7f3-4956-bb45-22d4b1907606 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the week’s tennis news. The finals in Kitzbuhel are set, as Robin Haase of the Netherlands will try to win his first ATP tour title. Standing in his way is Albert Montanes, who has won five titles on clay in his career. Meanwhile, Roger Federer turns 30 on Monday, and he still believes he can win the big tournaments. Finally, Daniela Hantuchova looks great in photos she recently shot for a new calendar. Podcasts Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:20:35 GMT Serena Wins Stanford To Return To Top 80, Gulbis Beats Fish In LA, Rankings Updates https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Serena-Wins-Stanford-To-Return-To-Top-80,-Gulbis-B.aspx ad44bb4d-cbe3-4f61-8a4a-4effeb7208f8 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on news from the tennis world. Serena Williams beat Marion Bartoli at the Bank of the West Classic to win her first title since her return to the tour from injury and health problems. Nadia Petrova won her first title of the year at the Citi Open, and Alexandr Dolgopolov won his first career title in Umag. Meanwhile, Ernests Gulbis of Lativa defeated Mardy Fish to claim the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles. Serena’s victory takes her back inside of the top 80. Podcasts Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:41:21 GMT American Player Suspended, Roddick Injured, Serena’s New Commercial https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/American-Player-Suspended,-Roddick-Injured,-Serena.aspx 34c92e2a-e474-4834-b20f-6e68ee0c96aa James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report about the week’s tennis news. American Robert Kendrick was banned for one year by the International Tennis Federation after he tested positive for methylhexaneamine, a stimulant. He will lose the ranking points and prize money (about $27,000) he has earned since May 22, the day he was tested. Meanwhile, the semis are set at the Swiss Open, while three tournaments in the United States are entering their final rounds. Lauren discusses Serena’s new commercial, Melanie Oudin’s piercing and more! Podcasts Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:02:46 GMT Tournament Results, Ryan Harrison Into Top 100, Tennis News And Gossip https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tournament-Results,-Ryan-Harrison-Into-Top-100,-Te.aspx a3243075-1e50-463e-bff3-149f36a0349f James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the latest tennis news. Gilles Simon won his second title of the year after he beat Nicolas Almagro 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at the German Tennis Championships in Hamburg. Mardy Fish fought off two match points to beat John Isner to defend his title in Atlanta, and Vera Zvonareva beat fellow Russian Ksenia Pervak to take the Baku Cup in Azerbaijan. There are five tournaments going on this week, so make sure to follow us on facebook and Twitter to stay informed! Podcasts Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:46:31 GMT U. S. Open Fields Takes Shape, Tennis Gossip https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/U--S--Open-Fields-Takes-Shape,-Tennis-Gossip.aspx 03e38ad6-56a4-475c-b1a7-4d7ab137f7aa James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the week’s tennis news. Seven American men and nine women were given direct entry into the U.S. Open, including Serena Williams, and the semifinals match-ups take shape in Hamburg, Azerbaijan and Atlanta. Meanwhile, Bob Bryan and his wife Michelle are expecting a child and Caroline Wozniacki was seen canoodling with professional golfer Rory McIlroy. Podcasts Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:18:53 GMT Soderling Wins Swedish Open, Fed Cup Draws & More https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Soderling-Wins-Swedish-Open,-Fed-Cup-Draws---More.aspx a24abb40-ac8e-4dab-8ad6-606c4a567007 James Waterson reports on the weekend’s ATP and WTA matches. Robin Soderling blitzed Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer to win the Swedish Open, Juan Carlos won his first title of the year at the MercedesCup in Stuttgart, and a pair of Spanish women won clay-court titles. Gael Monfils and Jurgen Melzer will be in action in Hamburg this week, Mardy Fish leads the field in Atlanta, and Vera Zvonareva is the top seed in Baku, Azerbaijan. Podcasts Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:28:25 GMT ATP and WTA Results, Federer In Malawi, Dementieva To Marry https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/ATP-and-WTA-Results,-Federer-In-Malawi,-Dementieva.aspx 0a7c5c9a-e1fc-48c2-9b4e-d981f99c2dc1 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the week’s tennis news. Robin Soderling will face Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer will play Nicolas Almagro in the semifinals of the SkiStar Swedish Open and all of the top eight seeds at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart were ousted by the second round. Roger Federer launched a $3.3 million educational initiative in Malawi, one of the poorest and least developed countries in Africa, and Elena Dementieva is getting married on July 16. Podcasts Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:46:25 GMT Davis Cup Quarterfinals - Spain vs. USA https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Davis-Cup-Quarterfinals---Spain-vs--USA.aspx e9f4e9aa-12e3-40ef-a90b-2a378f462a70 James Waterson reports about the latest news in the tennis world. Spain defeated the United States 3-1 in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, when David Ferrer defeated Mardy Fish in four sets. They will face France, who beat Germany 4-1, in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Serbia dismissed Sweden 4-1 and will face Argentina in the other semifinal. John Isner won his second career title when he beat Olivier Rochus in Newport, while Roberta Vinci and Polona Hercog won the titles in Budapest and Bastad, Sweden. Finally, Andre Agassi was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Podcasts Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:10:23 GMT Wimbledon - Mens Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Mens-Finals.aspx 52d1db0f-a1a4-4789-8d2f-479469d6d212 Lauren Lynch reports the latest tennis news from Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic will be on top of the rankings and the new defending champion at Wimbledon for the first time after defeating Rafael Nadal. He has compiled a 48-1 record. Jurgen Melzer and Iveta Benesova took a 6-3, 6-2 win over Mahesh Bhupathi and Elena Vesnina without dropping a set. Tennis Now will be live at Davis Cup quarterfinal. David Nalbandian has withdrawn from Argentina’s Davis Cup quarterfinal against Kazakhstan due to a hematoma. Podcasts Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:42:52 GMT Wimbledon - Women’s Finals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Women’s-Finals.aspx 3494aa09-64a7-4957-aeb3-067c15c0680e Lauren Lynch reports the latest news. Petra Kvitova was crowned Wimbledon’s new champion after defeating Maria Sharapova. Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, tied Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge open era record after defeating Robert Lindstedt and Horia Tecau for Men’s Doubles slam title. Kveta Peschke and Katarina Srebotnkik win Wimbledon Women’s Double after beating Samantha Stosur and Sabine Lisicki. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face off tomorrow. Podcasts Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:25:08 GMT Wimbledon - Men's Semifinals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Men-s-Semifinals.aspx 8f9172c0-ca67-429a-a892-e8ddaba5d1fc James Waterson reports on the latest news from Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic guaranteed his ascension to World No. 1 after he beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-7 (9), 6-3. With the win, he reached his first Wimbledon final. He’ll face Rafael Nadal, who beat Andy Murray 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4, in the final. The Bryan Brothers are in their fifth Wimbledon final and are trying to tie the record for Grand Slam wins currently held by Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge. Podcasts Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:09:02 GMT Wimbledon - Women’s Semifinals https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Women’s-Semifinals.aspx 24b4753e-0615-442f-8d69-4040976f8943 Lauren Lynch reports the latest in tennis and at Wimbledon. Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova will meet in the Wimbledon finals after Kvitova beat top seed Victoria Azarenka and Sharapova defeated Sabine Lisicki in the semifinals. Bob and Mike Bryan took out the defending champions to play Nenad Zimonjic and Michael Llodra in the semifinals. Rafael Nadal is to play Andy Murray tomorrow for the second time in row and Novak Djokovic will play a strong Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Roger Federer beat a record of his own. Ana Ivanovic hires Murray’s girlfriend’s father, Nigel Sears, as her new coach. Podcasts Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:42:09 GMT Wimbledon - Day 9 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Day-9.aspx 6ecda1d8-8b45-42a2-92e0-9a0ef08b08ac James Waterson reports on the Wimbledon men’s quarterfinal matches. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga came back from a two-set deficit to defeat six-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic beat 18-year-old Bernard Tomic of Australia and needs only one more win to become the new World No. 1, and Andy Murray will face Rafael Nadal in the semifinals. Podcasts Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:41:34 GMT Wimbledon - Day 8 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Day-8.aspx 6804edd2-0fbd-43e6-9d63-5da407c8a8bf Lauren Lynch reports the latest news from Wimbledon Day 8 and Tennis. Marion Bartoli was upset by German wildcard Sabine Lisicki 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1. Maria Sharapova dominated the 24th seed Dominika Cibulkova in an hour on Tuesday, 6-1, 6-1. NBA basketball player and fiance, Sasha Vujacic, cheerd her on in the stands for her win. Petra beat Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2. Victoria Azarenka advanced over Tamira Paszek 6-3, 6-1. Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, and Princess Beatrice of York came to watch with golf’s US Open winner Rory McIlroy. Spain’s and the USA’s Davis Cup teams for the quarterfinals were announced but included Wimbledon quarterfinalists Feliciano Lopez and Mardy Fish, and Novak Djokovic for Spain but Rafael Nadal declined. Podcasts Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:00:46 GMT Wimbledon - Day 7 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Day-7.aspx 07de29b4-126f-4e87-a5f4-dab5213ce9a2 Lauren Lynch and James Waterson report the latest from Wimbledon. Prince William and Kate Middleton made an appearance at Centre Court. There were three big upsets. Serena Williams fell to Marion Bartoli. Venus Williams fell to Tsvetana Pironkova. Caroline Wozniacki was defeated by Dominika Cibulkova. Rafael Nadal had his hands full with Juan Martin del Potro and announced that he will not be in the Davis Cup. Mardy Fish beat Tomas Berdych. Novak Djokovic dismissed Michael Llodra. Podcasts Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:47:31 GMT Wimbledon - Day 5 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Day-5.aspx f8764a9c-be20-4321-aea6-36d940da9653 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report the latest results and analysis at Wimbledon. Andy Roddick is upset by Feliciano Lopez and Vera Zvonareva is upset by Tsvetana Pironkova. Andy Murray, David Ferrer, Maria Sharapova, and Maria Sharapova struggle on Day 5. Caroline Wozniacki and Venus Williams win and comment on court 2 scheduling. Podcasts Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:40:43 GMT Wimbledon - Day 4 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Day-4.aspx 0158d067-3ad0-47c4-b692-f9a9e8ee33bb Lauren Lynch and James Waterson report the latest news from Wimbledon. Li Na was upset by Sabine Lisicki and Serena Williams was pushed to three sets. There were solid performances from Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, as well as our fair share of five-set matches and close calls. Serena and Venus are not happy about the scheduling at the All England Club keeping them at Court 2. Commentator Dick Enberg makes a funny comment about blue balls Podcasts Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:07:55 GMT Wimbledon - Day 3 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Day-3.aspx 02bf4200-6f7a-48d1-982a-6ae18684eabe Lauren Lynch reports the latest news from Wimbledon. Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams won their matches on Day 3 in front of Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla. There were no big upsets but some good matches. Venus has been wearing an interesting outfit selection and she explains her fashion. Rafael Nadal’s parents have been seen together at the Championships and rumor has it they are back together after their 2007 divorce. Podcasts Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:01:50 GMT Wimbledon - Day 2 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Day-2.aspx 4f735299-d7b4-4334-8f04-5ec61ab94c8a James Waterson reports on the second day of Wimbledon. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick cruised to straight-set victories, and Serena Williams persevered through a three-set test from Aravane Rezai to win her third match of the year. Podcasts Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:22:38 GMT Wimbledon - Day 1 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon---Day-1.aspx 4c88547b-471e-4876-84df-5fbac3464d64 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on today’s Wimbledon Results. Rafael Nadal survived a slow start to steamroll Michael Russell 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, Andy Murray rallied from a set down and Mardy Fish, Tomas Berdych, Gael Monfils and Stanislas Wawrinka advanced. On the women’s side, Venus Williams won in an hour, and Vera Zvonareva dropped a set to American Alison Riske. Finally, check out our new contest, in which you can win a trip for two to New York City just by doing an impression of a tennis player! Podcasts Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:01:10 GMT AEGON & Birmingham Results, Wimbledon Buzz And More https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/AEGON---Birmingham-Results,-Wimbledon-Buzz-And-Mor.aspx fcf2b9e1-7396-4b57-ae59-13384f971b83 James Waterson reports on the latest news from the pre-Wimbledon warm-up events. Andy Murray became the first Briton since before World War 2 to win more than one title at London’s Queen’s Club, and Sabine Lisicki powered her way through Daniela Hantuchova to take the title in Birmingham. While the rain fell in England on Sunday, Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, his opponent in the final, played a friendly game of ping pong, which Tsonga apparently won. Meanwhile, opening round play began at tournaments at s’-Hertogenbosch and Eastbourne Monday. The Williams sisters have returned to the tour, and Venus started well with a great win over Andrea Petkovic. Podcasts Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:47 GMT Contest Results, Indo-Pak Peace Efforts, Rezai Scandal, Grass Results https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Contest-Results,-Indo-Pak-Express-Peace-Efforts-Re.aspx a0458877-21a1-49af-9c1b-cf6c26ae499b Lauren Lynch reports the latest tennis news from around the world. Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and India’s Rohan Bopanna wanted a ‘Peace Match’ however the Pakistani government has refused to give clearance for the match. In another scandal, Aravane Rezai accused her father of abuse and taking money from her after a year of drama. James Ward, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Andy Murray, and Andy Roddick move to the semifinals at Queen's Club. Tsonga upset Rafael Nadal. Tomas Berdych, Philip Petzschner, Philipp Kohlschreiber, and Gael Monfils are in the semis at Gerry Weber. Ana Ivanovic and Daniela Hantuchova are in the semis of Birmingham. Podcasts Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:32:08 GMT Rankings Changes, Grass Court Season Begins, Williams Sisters Back? https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Rankings-Changes,-Grass-Court-Season-Begins,-Willi.aspx 6cb929e7-5cd2-4007-b8b4-94bb9a4ca5ee Lauren Lynch and James Waterson share the latest tennis news. Serena and Venus Williams are rumored to be on the grass courts at Eastbourne. Maria Sharapova and Li Na rose in the WTA rankings while Novak Djokovic is only 45 points behind Nadal after he got to the French Open semifinals. Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick are close in the ATP rankings. The men are competing at the AEGON Championships at the Queen’s Club in London and the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. On the women’s side, Caroline Wozniacki is the top seed in Copenhagen, and she leads a field that includes Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova. In Birmingham, Kaia Kanepi, Ana Ivanovic and Peng Shuai are the top seeded players. Andy Murray creates a new and funny Head tennis ad. Podcasts Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:36:52 GMT French Open - Day 15 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-15.aspx 92d3b345-4481-4a16-84d2-34015c123201 James Waterson reports the latest new for Tennis Now on the final day of the 2011 French Open. Rafael Nadal outlasts Roger Federer in four tough sets. The Spaniard holds on to his world number one ranking for now, but Federer's strong appearance on clay further strengthens the convictions of many that he may be the greatest player of all time, including his opponent Nadal. Boys' and girls' results also follow. Stay tuned to www.TennisNow.com for the latest coverage and analysis. Podcasts Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:21:43 GMT French Open - Day 14 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-14.aspx d725a098-27b9-45a9-aad3-41bff4159705 James Waterson reports on the latest news from Roland Garros. Li Na became China’s first Grand Slam singles champion after she defeated Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 7-6 (0). Meanwhile, the second-seeded team of Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor overcame Eduardo Schwank and Juan Sebastian Cabal, the team who upset the Bryan brothers in the semifinals. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will rekindle their Grand Slam rivalry tomorrow, and Bjorn Fratangelo, a 17-year-old who trains in Florida, will try to be the first American junior to win the French Open since John McEnroe did in 1977. Finally, Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova and Marion Bartoli have withdrawn from their pre-Wimbledon warm-up tournaments, and Andy Murray is doubtful for Queen’s. Podcasts Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:29:26 GMT French Open - Day 13 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-13.aspx 3c20a387-f28c-4979-82a6-8647289ae1b4 Lauren Lynch reports the latest news at the French Open men’s semifinals and women’s doubles final. Rafael Nadal beat Andy Murray to race Roger Federer for another Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. Federer ended Djokovic’s 41-0 streak and chance at breaking McEnroe’s record. After an exhausting 3 weeks, Maria Sharapova reported sick and will not play in Birmingham. Chris Evert will join the ESPN commentators for the upcoming majors. Francesca Schiavone will face Li Na tomorrow to defend her title. Podcasts Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:53:10 GMT French Open - Day 12 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-12.aspx c55da2b4-0dca-4245-b778-b4da7cdaa888 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report the latest news at the French Open. The women's final is set between Francesca Schiavone, who beat Marion Bartoli, and Li Na, who defeated Maria Sharapova. Roger Federer helped a fan after she fell with a hug and a photo. Though considered underdogs, Andy Murray says he has confidence over beating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer says Novak Djokovic has the pressure of obtaining the number one ranking. TV coverage will change between NBC, the Tennis Channel, and a live stream online. Podcasts Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:29:34 GMT French Open - Day 11 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-11.aspx aa74a510-1f3e-4918-910d-38e41e806106 James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the latest results from the French Open and what some of the biggest names in the game are tweeting. The men's and women's semifinals have been set, as Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Li Na and Maria Sharapova won their matches today. French Open officials are refusing to release the name of the ball boy who ran onto the court during a point in the fifth set of Murray's match against Viktor Troicki, and the women's semifinal matches will be played tomorrow. Podcasts Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:51:51 GMT French Open - Day 10 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-10.aspx 3887753e-4518-4f10-a42d-056e9276b214 Lauren Lynch reports the latest results from the French Open. Daniel Koellerer was banned from tennis for life after being caught fixing matches. Maria Sharapova starts a new project by selling candy with Jeff Rubin under the name Sugarpova. Roger Federer defeated Gael Monfils to play Novak Djokovic. Andy Murray moves on the semifinals. Marion Bartoli is the first Frenchwoman in six years in the semifinals where she will meet defending champion Francesca Schiavone. Look forward to Nadal vs. Soderling, Murray vs. Chela, Azarenka vs. Li Na, and Sharapova vs. Petkovic tomorrow. Podcasts Tue, 31 May 2011 16:30:48 GMT French Open - Day 9 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-9.aspx 2412fb45-c557-44d5-bc85-130c740c032c James Waterson reports on today's highlights from day nine of the French Open. Novak Djokovic is the first man into the semifinals at Roland Garros becuase his would-be opponent in the quartefinal, Fabio Fognini, withdrew because of a leg injury. Rafael Nadal and Robin Soderling will face each other for the third year in a row in the quarterfinals, Maria Sharapova came back from a deficit in both sets to beat Agnieska Radwanska, and Andy Murray and Viktor Troicki will finish their fourth-round match tomorrow. Podcasts Mon, 30 May 2011 15:56:30 GMT French Open - Day 8 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-8.aspx 87b6a02a-fba8-4380-a119-051db867010f Lauren Lynch reports the top results from day 8 and previews day 9 at the French Open, possibly without an injured Andy Murray. Injured Fabio Fognini played a grueling 5-set match against Albert Montanes. Roger Federer broke records and Novak Djokovic is 41-0. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova upset Vera Zvonareva. Svetlana Kuznetsova, Francesca Schiavone, and Marion Bartoli moved to the Roland Garros quarterfinals. Andy Murray sustained an ankle injury in match against Michael Berrer making him iffy for the next round, Samantha Stosur and Caroline Wozniacki look forward to Wimbledon and grass courts. Podcasts Sun, 29 May 2011 15:51:10 GMT French Open - Day 7 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-7.aspx 8001e211-6f9d-465e-bfe9-72beb887100a Script: Lauren Lynch reports the latest highlights from the French Open. There are no Americans left in the singles draw as Mardy Fish and Vania King fell out. Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martin Del Potro. Fernando Verdasco was upset by Ivan Ljubicic. All seeds are through for the women including Maria Sharapova, Li Na, Victoria Azarenka, and Petra Kvitova. Azarenka took time to defend best friend Caroline Wozniacki after her upset. Day 8 offers an exciting preview of Federer v Wawrinka, Ferrer v Monfils, and much more. Podcasts Sat, 28 May 2011 14:23:10 GMT French Open - Day 6 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-6.aspx e8e29eae-e870-431a-a1da-8351f98139af James Waterson reports the latest from the French Open which served as a day of upsets for the ladies. Roger Federer is considering a new racquet with a larger head size. Andrea Petkovic is bringing the Petko Dance out of a short retirement for luck. In the meantime, Novak Djokovic's high profile matchup with Juan Martin del Potro ended in a cliffhanger after the split-set match was delayed due to the late hour. Who will get the edge from a night's rest? Podcasts Fri, 27 May 2011 17:28:14 GMT French Open - Day 5 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-5.aspx 7f25d26e-c2f4-47ac-b077-a962743d94c5 James Waterson reports the latest from Roland Garros. We had some close calls and some upsets, as Kim Clijsters fell to 20-year-old Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands and Maria Sharapova came back after being down 3-6, 1-4 to 17-year-old Caroline Garcia. On the men's side, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray won, while Marcos Baghdatis and Nikolay Davydenko were ousted by much lower-ranked competition. Podcasts Thu, 26 May 2011 16:00:51 GMT French Open - Day 4 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open---Day-4.aspx b7d0ab3e-f81c-4f5b-93a2-b2bd612b2277 Lauren Lynch reports the latest from Roland Garros. Top seeds were safe but Novak Djokovic will face Juan Martin Del Potro next and Zvonareva was almost upset by an injured Lisicki. Svetlana Kuznetsova calls in legend Anastasia Myskina as coach. Rumor squashed about Radek Stepanek's & Nicole Vaidasova's marriage splitting. Get the latest and funny tennis Twitter Round-Up from Ivo Karlovic, John Isner, Lyndsey Davenport, and Rennae Stubbs. Podcasts Wed, 25 May 2011 16:29:35 GMT Day 3 - French Open 2011 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Day-3---French-Open-2011.aspx 9032b257-f1a6-433f-9f33-9d2860ee7e8b James Waterson reports the latest new from Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal underwent his first 5-setter against American John Isner. Americans Sam Querrey and Vania King are successfully in the second round. Roger Federer and Andy Murray speak out about dissatisfaction with the change to Babolat balls. Podcasts Tue, 24 May 2011 16:12:38 GMT John McEnroe Interviews Rafael Nadal at Nike Town https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/John-McEnroe-Interviews-Rafael-Nadal.aspx abdaac37-dba7-4498-93d7-70b9338d89c3 Tennis legend John McEnroe chats with 2010 US Open champion Rafael Nadal about his tennis game, his fans, and more. Special thanks to Andy Kentla and Nike for making this interview available. Podcasts Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:29:00 GMT Kim Clijsters Interview by Dave Kozlowski https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Kim-Clijsters-Interview-With-Dave-Kozlowski.aspx 3d3cdf82-f94e-4c3a-af18-fa02eefe8b93 Listen to an interview between Dave Kozlowski of Indie Tennis and Kim Clijsters. The 2010 US Open champion breaks down her winning match in detail and discusses how she plays to win. Podcasts Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:31:39 GMT US Open Junior Boys Champion Jack Sock - Interview by Dave Kozlowski https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/US-Open-Junior-Boys-Champion-Jack-Sock.aspx 47ff8bc7-511c-49e0-b72d-ab51a7bdffec Listen to US Open Junior Boys Champ Jack Sock talk about this win with Dave Kozlowski a.k.a. "The Koz" of Indie Tennis. Sock discusses his strategies for rising to the top and his hopes for the future. Podcasts Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:27:14 GMT Richard Pagliaro Interviews Nick Bollettieri https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Richard-Pagliaro-Interviews-Nick-Bollettieri.aspx 65a37e3d-42a5-4f31-8a95-9fbf95162cb4 Listen to Richard Pagliaro interview world renowned tennis coach Nick Bollettieri. Podcasts Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:53:20 GMT Essential Tennis Training Tip - Ball Positioning https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Essential-Tennis-Training-Tip---Ball-Positioning.aspx 949020c4-66b5-4003-bd38-abe429ee5118 Stop positioning yourself too close to the ball with two simple drills. Ian from Essential Tennis helps you improve your game with this instructional podcast. Podcasts Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:55:34 GMT 2010 Wimbledon Wrap Up https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2010-Wimbledon-Wrap-Up.aspx f78747fc-c94d-4839-bbdd-e6307f397282 Wimbledon 2010 was an epic event with shattered records and champions being born. Listen to Lauren give a summary of what happened at this historical tournament. Podcasts Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:19:37 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 13 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-13.aspx c78b3d72-4fb8-42bc-b0b6-bdde4229c6c2 Listen to Lauren's analysis of Day 13 at Wimbledon. Podcasts Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:12:11 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 12 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-12.aspx ea5ce713-cd8d-471e-a905-81ded9a2bfd6 Hear Tennis Now's analysis of what happened on Day 12 at Wimbledon. Podcasts Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:08:59 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 11 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-11.aspx 0b09a1ff-e8f9-4da6-9f09-167651b68c9c Lauren tells us what happened on the 11th day of Wimbledon. Podcasts Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:55:34 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 10 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-10.aspx f31f2dbc-5ba9-4cdb-aa75-b25c0e6dea42 Day 10 of Wimbledon was epic. Listen to Lauren Lynch discuss the day's events including Federer's loss. Podcasts Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:26:43 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 9 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-9.aspx d9ee0298-fc84-4c48-8465-dc10f71c5e7d Day 9 of Wimbledon. Lauren tells us about all the upsets. Podcasts Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:48:53 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 8 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000.aspx 4e0f4af9-a888-4c64-8c44-39dff8c06009 Day 8 of this historic tennis tournament was full of crushing defeats. Podcasts Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:12:47 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 6 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-6.aspx 8344bbb4-9fc2-4b55-b9af-706642d006f8 Half way through the tournament. Listen to this podcast to find out what happened on Day 6 of Wimbledon. Podcasts Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:10:06 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 5 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-5.aspx 785c149c-4d22-496d-8285-8dc25d4510e2 What happened on Day 5 of Wimbledon? Listen to this podcast to find out. Podcasts Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:06:25 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 4 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-4.aspx 12b75f42-fba5-40df-95a3-f67938e6e180 Lauren brings us the latest news from Wimbledon on Day 4 of this historic tournament. Podcasts Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:30:19 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 3 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-3.aspx 7bb37b0b-070f-42e0-8f64-3c3af28ceab3 Another overview from Lauren about Wimbledon. Day 3 was a record breaker with John Isner and Nicolas Mahut competing in the longest tennis match in the history of the game. Podcasts Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:25:36 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 2 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-2.aspx 08ebfae2-1234-44d2-9159-103838321670 Lauren tells us what happened on the second day of Wimbledon. Podcasts Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:45:16 GMT Wimbledon Daily Update - Day 1 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Daily-Update---Day-1.aspx f7eb9fd1-b510-4723-abc2-a33bcc21db2b Listen to Lauren Lynch discuss what happened on Day 1 of Wimbledon. Podcasts Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:56:39 GMT Wimbledon Preview https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Wimbledon-Preview.aspx de28a7d4-03f4-4ae8-a16f-5f96faeee923 What's going to happen at Wimbledon this year? Lauren tells us everything we can look forward to at this legendary tennis event. Podcasts Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:38:27 GMT The Road to Wimbledon https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/The-Road-to-Wimbledon.aspx 6a240544-ea8f-4080-a183-4f9c1e5f89db Hear Lauren talk about all the tennis news and events we can look forward to on the road leading up to Wimbledon. Podcasts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:50:38 GMT Tennis News - 6/11/2010 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/Tennis-Now-Daily-News---6-11-2010.aspx 81f379a6-947b-4f92-93c2-fcb5438b8ce6 Listen to Richard Pagliaro discuss what's going on with players on the ATP and WTA tour in today's tennis news. Podcasts Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:48:23 GMT 2010 French Open Recap https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/2010-French-Open-Recap.aspx 32090f89-c87b-481a-8c71-5121032a979e Listen to Lauren Lynch summarize everything that happened during the 2010 French Open. Podcasts Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:21:25 GMT French Open Daily Update - Day 13 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Daily-Update---Day-13.aspx 34b6d9e6-f1cf-4379-badb-ee8029006ff7 Listen to Lauren Lynch as she discusses all the latest happenings on Day 13 of the 2010 French Open. Podcasts Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:28:12 GMT French Open Daily Update - Day 12 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Daily-Update---Day-12.aspx 8452b288-23b3-4b30-b9be-132278713ea0 Hear Lauren Lynch speak on everything that happened on Day 12 of the 2010 French Open. Podcasts Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:28:38 GMT French Open Daily Update - Day 11 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Daily-Update---Day-11.aspx 6ffe00e7-745d-4f66-9c1d-9ab5a0e45a3f Listen to Lauren Lynch discuss all the news and results from Day 11 of the 2010 French Open. Podcasts Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:09:49 GMT French Open Daily Update - Day 10 https://tennisnow.com/Podcast/French-Open-Daily-Update.aspx b7a15b9f-c229-4626-9603-b515174ab6da Lauren Lynch keeps us up-to-date with the latest news from Day 10 of the 2010 French Open. Podcasts Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:44:00 GMT