Episodes
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
Jim Courier, the Hall of Famer on court and gold standard in the broadcast booth, returns to Inside-In for a lively chat about the 2023 men's tennis season. Courier discusses Novak Djokovic securing the Year-End #1 Ranking for an unprecedented eighth year, and why the Serbian is still motivated to compete and win after all he has achieved. The Tennis Channel commentator also recaps the Djokovic/Alcaraz rivalry this season, and examines whether players like Daniil Medvedev & Jannik Sinner...
Published 11/16/23
This week's show features two titans in the broadcast industry as Chanda Rubin & Patrick McEnroe join the podcast. Rubin recaps Iga Swiatek's dominance at the WTA Finals, where she hoisted the trophy and reclaimed the #1 ranking in the world. The Tennis Channel broadcaster also recaps the standout seasons for Coco Gauff & Jessica Pegula, previews the action at the Billie Jean King Cup, and discusses another new mother on tour in Belinda Bencic. And then Patrick McEnroe, one of the...
Published 11/09/23
Hear from the best voices in tennis broadcasting, as Lindsay Davenport and Paul Annacone join this week's podcast. Davenport breaks down the WTA Finals in Cancun, with Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek pacing the field in the early days of the event. The Hall of Famer explains how dedicated Aryna Sabalenka has been to reach #1, dives into Coco Gauff's maturity, and analyzes how Elena Rybakina would be better served to show some emotion. Davenport also chats about the honor of being selected as...
Published 11/02/23
Nico Pereira returns to the podcast to recap the first title for Ben Shelton, and what his career high ranking of #15 means for himself & American men's tennis. Pereira breaks down a wide range of tennis topics including Gael Monfils winning the Stockholm Open, Holger Rune working with the legendary Boris Becker, and Maria Sakkari replacing the injured Karlolina Muchova in the upcoming WTA Finals. And he also explains what it was like to put together another standout Latin American tennis...
Published 10/26/23
Broadcaster Ari Wolfe returns to the show to discuss the battle for supremacy atop the men's game, with the veteran Novak Djokovic currently keeping the young superstar Carlos Alcaraz at bay. Wolfe breaks down Hubie Hurkacz's Masters Title in Shanghai, Sebastian Korda & Ben Shelton making their move in American men's tennis, and Coco Gauff's crossover appeal. And then Dana Mathewson, the top ranked American Wheelchair player in the world, joins the show for an inspiring chat about getting...
Published 10/19/23
International Tennis Hall of Famer and TC's own Pam Shriver returns to the podcast to discuss all the action taking place during the Asian Swing, which included Iga Swiatek collecting another trophy. Shriver discusses Coco Gauff's growth, her favorite WTA rivalries, and why Ben Shelton is built for the bright lights. She also breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's hunt for the top ranking, the struggles of Stefanos Tsitsipas, and how she became a coach of Donna Vekic. And then Gill Alexander from the...
Published 10/12/23
Emcee, broadcaster & host Blair Henley returns to Inside-In to discuss her travels and stories from behind the scenes of pro tennis. Henley explains what she learned chatting with Novak Djokovic, how NBA player Jimmy Butler embraced tennis, and Jannik Sinner's impressive run to a title in China. She also explains why newly crowned World #1 Aryna Sabalenka is a gem to cover, and why Lindsay Davenport as the US Billie Jean King Cup captain in 2024 makes all the sense in the world. Hosted by...
Published 10/05/23
Mark Petchey returns to the show to review the 2023 Laver Cup, which saw Team World dismantle Team Europe and claim their second straight title. Petchey breaks down the Monfils/Auger-Aliassime encounter, how the the event can remain exciting, and whether other team competitions will keep up. The broadcaster also recaps Maria Sakkari's career milestone in Guadalajara, Alexander Zverev & Karen Khachanov returning to the winner's circle, and what to expect when Coco Gauff returns to the...
Published 09/28/23
Former Top-5 player and current commentator Greg Rusedski joins the show to discuss why he believes that Novak Djokovic is the best athlete in the world. Rusedski recaps the 2023 major season, explains why Jannik Sinner & Holger Rune could be on the verge of breakthroughs, and why Coco Gauff's major triumph in New York says a lot about problem-solving abilities. And the former British #1 dives into how the Davis Cup can be improved, Jack Draper's potential, and much more. Hosted by Mitch...
Published 09/21/23
The 2023 US Open is in the rearview, and journalist Amy Lundy returns to Inside-In to recap all the action. Lundy recaps Novak Djokovic's 24th major title, how he continues to reinvent himself, and where he derives his incredible motivation from. She also discusses how Coco Gauff put it all together to claim the US Open trophy, and why tennis is in great hands on the women's side. And Lundy has plenty to say on areas Daniil Medvedev can improve, why Holger Rune might be the next player up for...
Published 09/14/23
Tennis.com Senior Editorial Manager Ed McGrogran joins the podcast to preview the US Open semifinals, with a lot still to be decided from Flushing Meadows. McGrogan breaks down the arrival of Ben Shelton as a major player, Novak Djokovic's sustained brilliance when it matters most, and how Carlos Alcaraz is handling the mantle at the top of the sport with ease. The journalist looks at whether Medvedev can thwart Alcaraz in the final, and if Shelton can serve his way to a seismic tennis upset...
Published 09/07/23
60 Minutes correspondent and Tennis Channel's own Jon Wertheim returns to Inside-In to discuss where things stand at a rambunctious US Open, which saw top seed and defending champion Iga Swiatek lose to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round. Wertheim explains what went wrong for Swiatek, Coco Gauff's opportunity to win her first major, and whether soon-to-be new #1 Aryna Sabalenka or another player on the women's side will make a run to the title. The senior executive of Sports Illustrated...
Published 09/04/23
There's no shortage of fireworks at the 2023 US Open, and journalist Crina Mustafa joins the podcast to break down all the highlights from Flushing Meadows. Mustafa assesses what went wrong for players like Holger Rune, Casper Ruud & Maria Sakkari in their early losses, how Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have remained steady, and why this contingent of American men might be different after all. She also dives into Coco Gauff's maturity, the WTA moms that are having great success, and...
Published 08/31/23
Day 1 of the US Open is here, and announcer/journalist Nick McCarvel joins the podcast to discuss all the fascinating subplots surrounding the action in the Big Apple. McCarvel recaps the highs and lows of the qualifying tournament, the Iga Swiatek's attempt to maintain the #1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur's ability to bounce back from a tough loss at Wimbledon, and how Novak Djokovic will be received by the New York crowd. He also assesses which American man has the best chance...
Published 08/28/23
The 2023 US Open Is Upon Us, and Barstool Sports' Eric Hubbs returns to the podcast to preview all the upcoming action from New York. Hubbs recaps a scintillating final in Cincinnati between Novak Djokovic & Carlos Alcaraz, and explains why this rivalry could be the one that defines an era of tennis. He also explains why Tommy Paul is a legit threat in the Big Apple, Coco Gauff's ability to win her first major, and takes a look at the US Open men's and women's draws. And Peyton Stearns...
Published 08/24/23
It's a double dose of tennis commentary this week, as former pros and current broadcasting partners Jan-Michael Gambill & Leif Shiras join the show to discuss all the action in the US Open Series in North America. The guys recap Jessica Pegula and Jannik Sinner's triumph in Canada, and break down whether Americans such as Coco Gauff & Taylor Fritz are ready to make their big breakthrough in New York. They also delve into what makes Tommy Paul such a tough matchup for Carlos Alcaraz,...
Published 08/17/23
Andrea Petkovic returns to Inside-In as only she can, for a wide-ranging chat about the start of her broadcasting career and the current state of the game. Petkovic discusses Elina Svitolina's incredible comeback, the fight for the top spot on the WTA, and why dealing with pressure is a constant battle for everyone in the sport. The German also discusses working as a mentor with her native tennis federation, why she loves broadcasting, and gives some insight on an iconic handshake story from...
Published 08/10/23
Tennis.com writer and VSIN Gambling editor Zachary Cohen joins the show to discuss the start of the summer hard court season, with hometown hero Frances Tiafoe headlining the action in Washington D.C.. Cohen breaks down Andy Murray's climb up the rankings Taylor Fritz' hot streak, and whether Coco Gauff or Jessica Pegula can claim the women's title in the nation's capital. The gambling expert also reacts to Dominic Thiem finding his footing on the clay in his native Austria, and explains...
Published 08/03/23
TC's own Jimmy Arias returns Inside-In to discuss the the start of the summer hardcourt season, headlined by Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic. Arias dives into what Daniil Medvedev needs to do to remain a threat on his favorite surface, how the Americans can make a push, and just what goes into deciding what events to play after Wimbledon. Arias also analyzes the rising American amateur Alex Michelsen, and explains how Chris Eubanks can stay the course after a life-changing run at the All...
Published 07/27/23
Veteran tennis broadcaster Robbie Koenig makes his debut appearance on Inside-In, as he recaps Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon triumph over Novak Djokovic. Koenig explains how Alcaraz ended Djokovic's reign at the All-England Club, how focused & athletic the Spaniard is already in his career, and where Djokovic goes from here. The commentator also breaks down Marketa Vondrousova's improbable run to the women's title, and why Ons Jabeur was not at her best in the final. Koenig also pulls back...
Published 07/20/23
The Hall of Famer and former four time year end #1 Lindsay Davenport joins the podcast for the first time to discuss all the women's action from Wimbledon, with Ons Jabeur & Marketa Vondrousova squaring off in an improbable final. Davenport breaks down Jabeur's constant improvement, Aryna Sabalenka & Iga Swiatek's stumbles, and how she sees the current landscape of American tennis. And the 1999 Wimbledon champion explains what it was like to achieve that dream, and so much more. And...
Published 07/13/23
The Wimbledon Championships are off to an exciting start, and Tennis Now writer & podcast host Chris Oddo joins the show to discuss all the action. Oddo breaks down Novak Djokovic & Elena Rybakina's start to their title defenses, Iga Swiatek's great form early, and how Coco Gauff will regroup after losing to a rising Sofia Kenin in Round 1. The writer also discusses the fortitude of Andy Murray, how Americans Frances Tiafoe & Tommy Paul are raising their levels, and if this will...
Published 07/06/23
Longtime sportscaster Adnan Virk joins Inside-In to discuss how tennis has always captivated his heart, dating back to Boris Becker's early triumphs at Wimbledon. Virk explains his loyal devotion to being a Roger Federer fan, what stood out the most about the Swiss legend's traits on and off the court, and why he will make sure he's on the grounds at the International Tennis Hall of Fame for his favorite player's induction. The broadcaster also dives into the current state of the game,...
Published 06/29/23