Episodes
Emcee and on-court interviewer Blair Henley returns to the podcast to discuss her uncanny ability to unlock some of the best personalities in the game, from Danielle Collins to Emma Navarro. Henley recaps her weekend at the USA's Billie Jean King Cup triumph over Belgium, and explains what it was like to host a sitdown with legend Andre Agassi. She also dives into topics such as the short-short movement, Iga Swiatek's dominance on clay, and why a certain movie star is invited to her next...
Published 04/18/24
It's another dynamic episode of Inside-In, as the tennis calendar officially flips to clay season. Leif Shiras & Jan-Michael Gambill return to the podcast to recap the title runs in Charleston and Houston made by Danielle Collins & Ben Shelton, with the latter set to be the top ranked American man next week. The broadcasters break down all the action at the Masters 1000 event in Monte Carlo, with Novak Djokovic looking to jumpstart his Roland Garros title defense and Jannik Sinner...
Published 04/11/24
Published 04/11/24
Tennis Now journalist Chris Oddo joins the podcast to recap the 2024 Miami Open, which saw Jannik Sinner and Danielle Collins hoist the trophies when all was said and done. Oddo discusses the sustained brilliance being shown on and off the court by Sinner, and analyzes the career resurgence by Miami finalist Grigor Dimitrov. He also examines the frustrations that plagued Daniil Medvedev & Alexander Zverev, and looks at the highly-entertaining rivarly between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. And...
Published 04/04/24
It's a huge Miami Open episode of the podcast this week, starting off with former British #1 John Lloyd discussing how Carlos Alcaraz is clicking on all cylindars in Miami. Lloyd assesses Jannik Sinner's game, Andy Murray's unforunate injury luck, and explains why Daniil Medvedev is uniquely entertaining. And Lloyd also dives into Novak Djokovic's decision to part ways with coach Goran Ivanisevic, and what the 24-time major champion's next move might be. Then Monica Puig returns to the show...
Published 03/28/24
Indian Wells is in the books, and broadcaster Jill Craybas joins the podcast to recap all the action from Tennis Paradise. Craybas analyzes how Iga Swiatek dismantled the field for her second title, and how Carlos Alcaraz did the same on the men's side to defend his trophy as well. The former pro also discusses why Maria Sakkari & Marta Kostyuk are on the up-and-up, what makes Daniil Medvedev's game so uniquely special, and what to expect in the Miami Open, as the tennis world begins the...
Published 03/21/24
The 2024 Indian Wells event has been jaw-dropping, and Amy Lundy appears on the show to recap all the drama in the desert. Lundy dives into Novak Djokovic's shocking upset loss to Lucky Loser Luca Nardi, Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner dismantling the opposition, and how Gael Monfils has been able to turn back the hands of time. The journalist and podcast host also explains why Iga Swiatek is so successful when playing in these conditions, how Coco Gauff has turned a corner, and what...
Published 03/14/24
2021 Indian Wells champion and former World #2 Paula Badosa joins Inside-In for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey to tennis stardom, and how she is still committed to her craft. Badosa discusses why she dedicated herself to the sport at an early age, and how she stays focused on each day despite the rigors of professional tennis. The Spainard explains how she developed a close friendship with fellow WTA player Aryna Sabalenka, how she developed a reputation as a fighter on the...
Published 03/07/24
The incomperable Andrea Petkovic returns to Inside-In to recap her time working as a commentator in Austalia, and why Aryna Sabalenka is built to keep winning. Petkovic dives into all topics including Iga Swiatek's risky move to revamp her serve, Jasmine Paolini's shocking 1000 title in Dubai, and what she thinks about Andy Murray's announcement that his playing career will most likely wrap up this summer. She's a budding writer, active commentator, and is on the quest to learn Spanish. You...
Published 02/29/24
Inside-In is back with a one-two punch this week, as Nico Pereira returns to the podcast to discuss another title win for Jannik Sinner in Rotterdam. Pereira analyzes Sinner's maturity at this stage of his career, how Alex De Minaur has leveled up, and why Taylor Fritz is as confident as ever after winning the Delray Beach Open title. And Pereira discusses all the action in Latina America at the "Golden Swing" clay court events, and explains why it's so vital to have these events in this...
Published 02/22/24
We've got all the tennis you can handle on this week's episode of Inside-In, as esteemed commentator Mark Petchey returns to the podcast to recap title victories for Tommy Paul & Ugo Humbert on the ATP. Petchey also explains what propelled Elena Rybakina to a second title in 2024, why Naomi Osaka is already back at a high level, and the comfort that Iga Swiatek has in the Middle East events. And you won't want to miss Petchey's strong feelings on why Carlos Alcaraz has no need to panic,...
Published 02/15/24
Bradley Klahn returns to the show to discuss the finale of his playing career, as he hung up his racket after playing the Stanford Challenger last August. Klahn recaps how he came to that decision, finding structure again as a commentator and financial professional, and shares some of the memories from his career that make him smile. The current TC commentator also dives into a ton of current topics in the tennis world, such as Alexander Bublik's improbable title, Holger Rune ending his...
Published 02/08/24
The most dynamic broadcaster in the game returns to Inside-In, as Robbie Koenig recaps the 2024 Australian Open. Koenig analyzes how Jannik Sinner went the distance and claimed his first career major, and he breaks down how the Italian rallied from two sets down in the final by staying in the fight. He also evaluates the strong showing by Daniil Medvedev in Melbourne, and discusses where Novak Djokovic goes from here after a disappointing performance in the semifinals. One of the most popular...
Published 02/01/24
TC Broadcaster and host of "Monday Match Analysis" Gill Gross returns to the podcast to discuss the 2024 Australian Open as it reaches it's epic conclusions, with the two exciting men's semifinals on tap. Gross gauges Novak Djokovic's level as he aims for an 11th title in Melbourne, and explains how Jannik Sinner has improved all areas of his game as he looks to dethrone the champ. He also dives into how Alexander Zverev was able to pull of the upset over Carlos Alcaraz, and who holds the...
Published 01/25/24
60 Minutes correspondent and Tennis Channel's esteemed journalist Jon Wertheim returns to the podcast to recap the exciting first week of the Australian Open, and to look ahead at some epic matches in Melbourne. Wertheim discusses his interview with Novak Djokovic last month in Serbia, and explains why the Serbian is still at the peak of his powers down under. He also chats about American Taylor Fritz' breakthrough major win, Jannik Sinner aiming for the top spot, and why Carlos Alcaraz might...
Published 01/22/24
The Australian Open heats up, and Barstool Hubbs returns to Inside-In to discuss a wild first few days in Melbourne. Hubbs discusses why it's never a good idea to antagonize Novak Djokovic, why Ben Shelton remains a force to be reckoned with, and what went wrong for Frances Tiafoe as he goes out in his second match. He also dives into the dominant performance by Mirra Andreeva as she handled Ons Jabeur, and whether the 16-year-old can be a threat to defending champ Aryna Sabalenka. The guys...
Published 01/18/24
The 2024 Australian Open is underway, and journalist Matt Futterman returns to the podcast to dive into all the early action. The lead tennis writer at "The Athletic" discusses all the on-site storylines from Melbourne, and recaps Novak Djokovic's well-earned win over 18-year-old qualifier Dino Prizmic. Futterman also recaps how Andrey Rublev were able to survive their opening matches, Frances Tiafoe looking crisp in round one, and Amanda Anisimova returning to her winning ways down under....
Published 01/15/24
We're just days away from the start of the 2024 Australian Open, and Inside-In has got you covered. Mark Knowles returns to the show to discuss Rafael Nadal's unfortunate injury, Novak Djokovic managing his body, a return to title-town for Grigor Dimitrov. Knowles also dishes on Iga Swiatek's place atop the WTA, Coco Gauff's next step in 2024, and which American men can break through down under. And then CoCo Vandeweghe sits down in-studio to discuss her 15-year tennis career, and why...
Published 01/11/24
The 2024 season is officially underway, and TC broadcaster Jason Goodall returns to discuss the top storylines as the players return to action. Goodall reacts to the top form Rafael Nadal is in after a year away from the game, and what to expect from the Spaniard going forward. Goodall also dives into Novak Djokovic's upset loss & potential wrist injury, Naomi Osaka's level as she makes her comeback, and the state of the women's game going into the year's first major. Goodall also...
Published 01/04/24
It's the best of Tennis Channel Inside-In, Part 2, highlighting some of our favorite moments in an outstanding year covering tennis on the podcast. This episode features several current and recently retired players sharing stories and insight about the game they love. 2023 was a spectacular year for tennis, and we're delighted to showcase some of our outstanding content on the podcast. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Reilly Opelka - (0:43-14:01) Monica Puig - (14:20-27:01) Andrea Petkovic -...
Published 12/28/23
Welcome to the Best of Tennis Channel Inside-In, Part 1. We highlight some of our favorite moments in an outstanding year covering tennis on the podcast. It was a year in which Novak Djokovic won three majors, Carlos Alcaraz triumphed at Wimbledon, Coco Gauff claimed the US Open, and Iga Swiatek battled with Aryna Sabalenka all season for the #1 ranking. Listen to some of the best experts in the sport recap all the drama in 2023. Jon Wertheim - (0:54-14:41) Lindsay Davenport -...
Published 12/21/23
Play-by-play broadcaster Mike Cation joins the podcast to discuss his role as the sole voice of the USTA Pro Circuit, the tour where many young hopefuls get their start in pro tennis. Cation explains why he was drawn to the sport at such a young age, how he became intertwined with the Challenger Tour, and details some of his favorite and funniest memories from his ten years in the booth. The commentator averages 30 matches per week on site, and Cation maps out what a typical day in the office...
Published 12/14/23
Chris Eubanks returns to the podcast to discuss his sensational 2023 season, in which he became an American tennis sensation and won his first career title. Eubanks breaks down how he trusted the process of improving his game, developed his backhand into a shot of strength, and rode the wave from the title in Mallorca into an improbable run to the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The TC broadcaster also breaks down why his commentary work has helped his game, and just how much life changed after he...
Published 12/07/23
The 2023 season is in the rearview, and Tennis Now journalist Chris Oddo returns to the podcast to recap the final drama in the sport's calendar. Oddo discusses how Jannik Sinner was able to lead Italy to a triumphant Davis Cup Title, knocking off Novak Djokovic & Serbia in the semifinals to do it. The writer & podcaster explains why Sinner has the chance to be the very best in the sport, how Novak Djokovic's 2023 season compares to some of his other historic years, and why it's not...
Published 11/30/23
Former pro and current TC broadcaster Jan-Michael Gambill returns to the podcast to recap Novak Djokovic's history making 7th title at the ATP Finals. Gambill explains how Djokovic continues to rise above the rest at age 36, the improvements the Serbian has made in his game, and why his championship mentality is unmatched. The commentator also discusses Jannik Sinner's run to the final, Carlos Alcaraz's next move, and more from the final event of the ATP season. Gambill also dives into the...
Published 11/22/23