Tennis Weekly

Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport. From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2026 season. So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up your headphones and have a listen to our racket. Ready? Play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #656

  US Open Day 10: Shelton stuns Alcaraz in latest ever finish

  Sep 9, 202642 minS1

  WHAT. A. DAY. Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a four-and-a-half-hour US Open epic that finished at 3:33am — the latest finish in US Open history. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 10 catch-up as we relive one of the best days of tennis we’ve seen this season (second only to Australian Open men’s semi-finals day!). Is Ben Shelton now the favourite for the title? And did four-and-a-half months off the tennis court finally catch up with Carlos Alcaraz, or was it simply fifth-set nerves? Plus, Frances Tiafoe completed an incredible comeback from two sets and a break down against big-serving Alex Michelsen to book his place in a third US Open semi-final. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka survived a huge test against Linda Noskova to reach her sixth (!) consecutive US Open semi-final, reminding us all of her champion quality after a season where it’s been lacking a little too often. Was this exactly the type of win Sabalenka needed against the Wimbledon champion? Jessica Pegula battled past Emma Navarro to set up another Flushing Meadows encounter with Sabalenka, while we debated Wimbledon’s decision to crack down on influencers following the US Open chaos. Plus, we look ahead to Day 11 and make our predictions for Gauff vs Andreeva, Zverev vs van de Zandschulp and Zheng vs Rybakina — will Rybakina seize the World No. 1 ranking? SUBSCRIBE Sign-up to Tennis Weekly: Ad-free + Extras to listen to ad-free episodes, enjoy monthly bonus podcasts, behind the scenes tournament content, member only quiz episodes and subscriber Q&A podcasts. SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter ,  Instagram , TikTok and  YouTube , plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com . MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #655

  US Open Day 9: Rybakina closes in on No.1, Coco cruises and Swiatek's shock defeat

  Sep 8, 202647 minS1

  Coco Gauff delivered a statement performance against Iva Jovic under the Arthur Ashe lights to reach the US Open quarter-finals. Join Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 9 catch-up as we debate what made Gauff so impressive in her 6-1, 6-4 win and whether she can kick on to pick up her second title at Flushing Meadows. Next up is Mirra Andreeva who holds a 0-5 record in their head-to-head. Can she buck the form book? Meanwhile, Qinwen Zheng somehow came back from 0-5 down AGAIN against Iga Swiatek. Is she set to do a full Emma Raducanu and win the title as a qualifier? In the quest for World No. 1, Elena Rybakina produced arguably the performance of the tournament so far, dismantling Naomi Osaka to move one win away from the top of the rankings. Is Rybakina now the player to beat? We also discuss Iga’s worst Grand Slam season since 2019, Alexander Zverev’s growing title credentials, Belgian history-maker Alexander Blockx and Botic van de Zandschulp’s five-hour comeback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #654

  US Open Day 8: Carlos levels up against Paul as Sabalenka sets up Pegula clash

  Sep 7, 202639 minS1

  Statement victory alert! Carlos Alcaraz cruised past Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach another US Open quarter-final, but did this finally prove he was the clear favourite to defend his title, or was Paul simply not good enough to ask the right questions? Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 8 catch-up as we debate whether Alcaraz has now found his best level of the tournament. We also discuss yet another Nike x Cactus Jack outfit, including the controversial switch from coffee to white. Did Alcaraz play it a bit too safe with this one, and which of his US Open kits has been the best so far? Aryna Sabalenka also reached the quarter-finals after overcoming Taylor Townsend in a see-saw 6-4, 6-3 battle, with 11 of the 19 games ending in breaks. Was Sabalenka really as comfortable as the scoreline suggested? Her serve and Townsend’s struggles at the net gave us plenty to debate. Plus, Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova reached her first US Open quarter-final after a thriller against Marta Kostyuk. Can she really trouble Sabalenka, or will she simply be too knackered after a three-hour epic? We also discuss Ben Shelton ending the 149-year men’s single-handed backhand streak, Frances Tiafoe’s love for Louis Armstrong (10-0 now!) after a statement straight-sets win over Daniil Medvedev, the all-American ‘Battle of the Billionaires’ Pegula vs Navarro quarter-final and look ahead to Osaka vs Rybakina and Gauff vs Jovic on Day 9. SUBSCRIBE Sign-up to Tennis Weekly: Ad-free + Extras to listen to ad-free episodes, enjoy monthly bonus podcasts, behind the scenes tournament content, member only quiz episodes and subscriber Q&A podcasts. SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter ,  Instagram , TikTok and  YouTube , plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com . MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #653

  US Open Day 7: Jovic defeats Eala in all time classic as Gauff and Swiatek dominate

  Sep 6, 202643 minS1

  Alex Eala vs Iva Jovic delivers a three-set thriller, Taylor Fritz blows a two-set lead, and Naomi Osaka survives a US Open nailbiter! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 7 catch-up as we get into a sensational Eala vs Jovic contest that has got ask wondering was that the match of the year so far and whether we’ve just witnessed the arrival of another American teenage star. Plus, Naomi Osaka escapes Elise Mertens after debuting her latest streetwear inspired walk-on outfit and sets up a huge showdown with Elena Rybakina who is only two matches away from the World No. 1 ranking. It was a brutal day for the Americans as Taylor Fritz threw away a two-set lead against Francisco Cerundolo, while Madison Keys somehow surrendered a 5-0 lead in the deciding set against Zheng Qinwen. Just how damaging were these defeats and for Fritz will he get a better opportunity at making another Grand Slam final? We also take a look at Iga Swiatek’s hard-fought win over Marie Bouzkova (best straight sets win of the tournament anyone?) and look ahead to Day 8 with Alcaraz and Sabalenka headlining the Day session. ONE MAAY ONE MAAY creates stylish display frames that turn your favourite tennis racket into wall art. Click the link to view and purchase from the ONE MAAY Grand Slam collection . SUBSCRIBE Sign-up to Tennis Weekly: Ad-free + Extras to listen to ad-free episodes, enjoy monthly bonus podcasts, behind the scenes tournament content, member only quiz episodes and subscriber Q&A podcasts. SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter ,  Instagram , TikTok and  YouTube , plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com . MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #652

  US Open Day 6: Serena & Venus return in doubles as Alcaraz sweeps into week 2

  Sep 5, 202642 minS1

  Carlos Alcaraz cruises into the second week, Aryna Sabalenka strolls into Round 4, and the Williams sisters suffer a heartbreaking doubles defeat on their return to Flushing Meadows! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 6 catch-up as we debate whether Alcaraz’s 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win over Wu Yibing was as comfortable as the scoreline suggests, whether his serve is a concern, and whether Tommy Paul can cause him any issues despite their one-sided H2H. Plus, we discuss Alcaraz’s latest kit including the debut of a white undershirt following the fallout of ‘nipple gate’. We also discuss Sabalenka’s bizarre mid-match stoppage over the smell of weed (is it legal), and whether Taylor Townsend can give the defending champion her first proper test. Jessica Pegula won ugly against the dangerous and former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez, Stefanos Tsitsipas continues his out-of-nowhere resurgence and Ben Shelton reaches the second week with an impressive victory over Denis Shapovalov. Plus, we debate the US Open’s growing influencer presence and whether it’s a good thing, Serena and Venus’ dramatic doubles defeat and what the future might hold for both of them - could we see both of them at the Australian Open in 2027 and in what capacity? And we look ahead to Day 7 as ‘Eala-mania’ takes over Arthur Ashe in the night session against the fast rising American teenager Iva Jovic. SUBSCRIBE Sign-up to Tennis Weekly: Ad-free + Extras to listen to ad-free episodes, enjoy monthly bonus podcasts, behind the scenes tournament content, member only quiz episodes and subscriber Q&A podcasts. SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter ,  Instagram , TikTok and  YouTube , plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com . MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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