Talking Tennis

Interviews, news and anaylsis of all things tennis with host John Silk and a team of experts, coaches, players and former players

Talking Tennis is a sports podcast hosted by John Silk, with 802 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Silk hosts Talking Tennis, a sports show with 802 episodes published.

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  US Open Draw Revealed: Eala gets a qualifier in R1 while Alcaraz faces tough title defence

  Aug 27, 20261h 54m

  The US Open draw has been revealed — and Alex Eala will begin her campaign against a qualifier in New York. We break down Eala’s projected route through the tournament and assess whether she has been handed a genuine opportunity to produce another historic Grand Slam run. In the men’s draw, Carlos Alcaraz faces a demanding title defence with several dangerous opponents standing between him and the trophy. We examine his path, the biggest first-round matches and the sections of both draws that could produce major upsets. Who received the best draw — and who faces an early exit at Flushing Meadows? #USOpen #AlexEala #CarlosAlcaraz #Tennis #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Brenner and Fergus' US Open Men's Singles Power Rankings: Alcaraz no.1? Where does Djokovic rank?

  Aug 26, 202648 min

  Who tops the power rankings heading into the US Open? Brenner and Fergus rank the leading contenders for the men’s singles title in New York. Is Carlos Alcaraz the undisputed No.1, or is there another player capable of stopping him? Where does Novak Djokovic feature—and can the 24-time Grand Slam champion make another historic run? From the genuine title favourites to the dangerous outsiders, they assess form, fitness, hard-court credentials and the players nobody will want to face at Flushing Meadows. Who is ranked too high, who has been overlooked, and who would make your top five? Join the debate and share your US Open power rankings! #USOpen #Tennis #Alcaraz #Djokovic #ATP #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Stan Wawrinka gets US Open wild car after all as Patrick Kypson withdraws through injury

  Aug 26, 202610 min

  Stan Wawrinka is heading to the US Open after all! The three-time Grand Slam champion has received a late wild card following Patrick Kypson’s withdrawal through injury. We react to the news, discuss what Wawrinka can still bring to New York and assess whether the Swiss veteran could produce one final memorable run at Flushing Meadows. Can Stan roll back the years at the US Open? Let us know what you think. #StanWawrinka #USOpen #Tennis #ATP #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  WTA Weekly: Gauff dominates in Cincinnati | Eala career-high ranking | Monterrey preview

  Aug 25, 20261h 3m

  Coco Gauff delivered a statement performance in Cincinnati—but just how impressive was her title run, and what does it mean ahead of the US Open? On this week’s WTA Weekly, we react to Gauff’s dominant victory over Jessica Pegula in the final and assess whether she should now be considered the favourite in New York. We also celebrate another major milestone for Alex Eala as the Filipina star reaches a new career-high ranking, before previewing the Monterrey Open and identifying the players to watch. Gauff conquers Cincinnati Eala climbs to a career-high ranking Monterrey draw, contenders and predictions The latest US Open talking points Join the discussion and let us know your biggest takeaway from the week! #WTA #CocoGauff #AlexEala #MonterreyOpen #USOpen #Tennis #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  ATP Weekly: Fils beats Taifoe to win Cincinnati title | Winston Salem Preview | Alcaraz arrives at US Open | With Sinner out injured, is this Djokovic's last chance for 25?

  Aug 24, 202649 min

  Arthur Fils is the Cincinnati champion after beating Frances Tiafoe in the final — but what does this breakthrough mean for the Frenchman heading into the US Open? In this week’s ATP Weekly, we react to Fils’ biggest title yet, preview the Winston-Salem Open and discuss Carlos Alcaraz’s arrival in New York. With defending champion Jannik Sinner ruled out through injury, could this be Novak Djokovic’s best—and perhaps last—chance to claim a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title? Join us for the latest results, analysis, predictions and US Open talking points. #ATP #Tennis #ArthurFils #FrancesTiafoe #NovakDjokovic #CarlosAlcaraz #USOpen #CincinnatiOpen #WinstonSalemOpen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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