Episodes
In this episode, I get a few minutes with the greatest wheelchair tennis player of all time, Shingo Kunieda! We talk about what he's been doing since he retired a couple years ago, how he got started playing tennis, his toughest challenge in his tennis career, and his final achievement winning Wimbledon in 2022. Kunieda has won 23 singles Grand Slams, 27 doubles Grand Slams, and has 9 Paralympic medals, making him one of the most accoladed athlete the sport has ever seen. Kunieda's impact...
Published 04/16/24
Published 04/16/24
In this episode, I introduce Vibe Tennis founder, tennis director, musician, and Barbados-native, Richard Henry! He talks about what inspired his lifestyle brand, Vibe Tennis, from how it got started to the vision he sees for the brand. Rich is also the director of Metropolis Country Club, in White Plains, NY. Huge pleasure getting to know you and spread the positive vibes! Cheers, Rich! ANNOUNCEMENT Check out the website I made for my channel. Find videos, blog posts from various writers,...
Published 09/22/23
In this episode, I go around the US Open with Parker, who runs Behind the Broadcast, showcasing all the interesting things that go into TV broadcasting. We walk around the grounds a bit during the qualifying rounds of the US Open and run into my friend, Nick, who was a ballboy for 15 years! Follow me on Instagram 📸: @tipsytennispodcast Behind the Broadcast 🎥 : @BehindTheBroadcastYT Follow on Twitter @tipsytennis Join my Discord Server https://discord.gg/PBm84Hxb Donate and Support the...
Published 09/13/23
In this episode, I sit down with another podcaster and local tennis legend Toure! He talks about how he got started playing tennis, some of his tennis media experiences, what tennis means to us, and some interesting gambling related tennis stories. Huge pleasure to bring you on the pod, Toure. Cheers! Follow me on Instagram 📸: @tipsytennispodcast Follow on Twitter @tipsytennispodcast Join my Discord Server https://discord.gg/PBm84Hxb Donate and Support the Channel paypal.me/tipsytennis...
Published 08/16/23
In this episode, I introduce world no 67 from Mexico, Miguel Reyes-Varela. I caught him while he was preparing for the Hall of Fame grass court tournament in Newport on the grass courts in Forest Hills, West Side Tennis Club. He talks about how tennis is a tradition in his family, best/worst things about traveling on tour, and his childhood idol. Pleasure sharing the court with you and meeting, Miguel! Cheers!
Published 07/17/23
In this episode, I introduce tennis fanatic and good friend, Jacob. He's a novice tennis player but fell in love with the sport in the last few years. We talk about our Wimbledon predictions, ATP stand outs, and a bunch of hot takes on many players. Pleasure to have you on the pod, Jacob. Cheers! Follow me on Instagram 📸: @tipsytennispodcast Follow on Twitter @tipsytennispodcast Join my Discord Server https://discord.gg/PBm84Hxb Donate and Support the Channel paypal.me/tipsytennis...
Published 07/02/23
In this episode, I don't think my guest really needs an introduction but he gets one anyways. I introduce father of US Open champ and 3 time grand slam finalist Dominic Thiem, Wolfgang Thiem! Wolfgang takes us through some of his experience playing sports and passing that onto his children, Dominic and Moritz, who would later become amazing tennis players. We talk about Wolfgang's introduction to tennis, some of Dominic's childhood surrounding tennis and sports, Dominic's relationship with...
Published 06/12/23
In this episode, I introduce owner of Park Slope Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, 15x title champion in international competition, 8x medalist, Brooklyn native, and the Professor, Marc Adami! Marc started his own BJJ academy here in Brooklyn, NY and is extremely passionate for his sport which is what I'm looking for at the end of the day if you were expecting a tennis guest. We talk about how he got started BJJ at 23 years old, his love for travel and competition, what he did differently from...
Published 05/22/23
Welcome to the Changeover! In this episode, I introduce tennis ninja, Queens-native, and long time nemesis, Dillon McKenzie! I catch him before a tournament match and we talk about his preparation, growing up in NYC playing tennis coming from African American background, his off court hobbies, and which pros make it on his dream vacation! Check out the match we played on YouTube @TipsyTennis Follow me on Instagram 📸: @tipsytennispodcast Follow on Twitter @tipsytennispodcast Join my Discord...
Published 05/11/23
Welcome to Story Time with Tipsy Tennis! In this new series, I read tennis books to give you summary and review. In this first episode, I go over "Open" by Andre Agassi. Agassi writes his autobiography in such a raw and emotional way that makes this book an essential for any tennis player and life learner. This is not just a book about tennis. It's also a book about family, friendship, and the human experience. He dives into the struggles he faced with his father, who was determined to make...
Published 05/01/23
In this episode, I introduce house DJ, weekend warrior, and childhood tennis prodigy, Zane "Ryos" Siddiqui! Ryos grew up playing tennis in Long Island, NY, where he crushed the competition as a junior. His music has hit over 50 million listens across all platform and Ryos continuously works hard to deliver beat and melodies that bring people together and get them moving! We talk about his experience as a junior player and the struggles of getting back into it, some of the progression in his...
Published 04/20/23
In this episode, I introduce ATP player, D1 athlete, YouTuber, and ambassador for Swedish pancake serves, Simon Freund. I flew to Stockholm to meet up with Simon to learn more about this experience playing for LSU, UCSB, playing ITFs, a challenger, and ATP 250 debut at the Stockholm Open. Simon reached a career in singles back in 2020 reaching 677 and doubles career high of 361! He's incredibly talented but, even more importantly, he's extremely passionate for the sport. Simon has a YouTube...
Published 03/22/23
In this episode, I introduce tennis director of Atlantic Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center in Long Island, NY, Eric Morales. He has experience coaching and traveling around the US on the, back then, satellite tour. He coached players up to 150 in the world and had played the qualies for the US Open himself. We talk about some of the stories and players he met during his traveling days, the state of tennis nowadays, how AI and strategy is shifting modern tennis, and a bit about the new...
Published 02/26/23
In this episode, I introduce local tennis coach and player, future tennis father, and OG US Open fan, Zachary Campbell. His family was the director of Prospect Tennis Center, which is where I learned to play, he's seen my brother and I grow up playing tennis, and he has a 2 year old daughter that may or may not play tennis. We talk about our family relationships on court, father-son & brother-brother doubles, funny US Open stories from Zach, and we get a bit philosophical this episode....
Published 01/29/23
Welcome back to The Changeover! In this episode, I introduce ex US Open ballperson, software engineer, and weekend warrior, Mikayel Ayvazyan. I catch him for a pre- and post match interview during a tournament in Long Beach, NY. We talk about his match, US Open ballperson highlights, including 6 finals and locker room moment with Boris Becker, and top 3 players he would like to slap. Always a good time with you, Mikayel. Cheers!
Published 12/08/22
In this episode, I introduce the assistant program director of Prospect Park Tennis Center, Brooklyn, NY, huge Fed fan, and one of my closest friends, Kenji Michaud! We talk about his experience running a lot of the junior and adult programs at his club, some hot takes on pros and junior tennis, and the future of ATP Next Gen, with a special guest appearance from my first tennis coach! Always a pleasure, Kenji. Cheers!
Published 11/28/22
Welcome back to The Changeover! In this episode, I introduce Lucy Herrera while playing at Central Park Tennis Center, New York. She is a tennis instructor all over NYC, amazing player and even better person. We talk about her experience as a coach, growing up in Texas, Salsa, and her ATP crush! Always a pleasure sharing the court with you, Lucy! Cheers!
Published 11/13/22
Welcome to The Changeover! A new segment that covers the conversations players have on a changeover! In the first episode, I introduce Magly Rosales. She is a novice tennis player in Miami, FL and has been playing for a year and a half. She talks about why she got started playing tennis, her current struggles, and what she wants to get out of tennis! Pleasure to have bring her on, cheers Magly!
Published 10/22/22
In this episode, I introduce long-time friend, nemesis, and fellow ballperson, Matt Balilo. Competitive junior tennis player and now amateur Muay Thai fighter, Matt and I talk about some US Open stories, how tennis influenced his fighting career, and growing up playing tennis in NYC with world no.167, Aleks Kovacevic. Recording at the US Open Grandstand stadium, it's a special one. Cheers Matt!
Published 10/06/22
In this episode, I introduce Nenad Radakovic. He played professional tennis in Serbia, playing Djokovic in juniors. He played division 1 tennis at Hofstra University, Long Island, and was one of my first coaches. Pleasure to bring him on this episode.
Published 09/26/22
In this episode, I introduce Noah Wolfe. He founded Avance Digital, a Digital Media group specializing in social media content creation and digital strategy development, and works as an MC and host on the pro circuit. He gives us background into the tennis digital media industry with a few hot takes. I've known Noah since 2012 when we were ballboys at the US Open together for a few years. Excited to bring him on! Cheers!
Published 09/08/22
In the very first episode, I bring on my close friend, Sabrina Kirberg, who played her first pro-level tournament at age 14! She takes us through what it is like to play Florida juniors, ITF pro tour, college tennis, Jabuer representing the Middle East, and the difference in tennis culture across countries. She an amazing tennis player and even better person and I'm honored to have her as the first guest. Please enjoy the start of something great!
Published 08/29/22