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Carlos Alcaraz stays perfect at ATP 500 level this season, Ben Shelton brings Juan Carlos Ferrero into his coaching team, and Stan Wawrinka says goodbye to tennis! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we ask whether Alcaraz is becoming untouchable on indoor hard courts, and if Alexander Zverev’s year-end world No. 1 status really deserves celebrating given his 3-9 record against Top 10 opponents. Valentin Vacherot proves he’s more than a one-tournament wonder with another big title in Basel, while we pay tribute to Wawrinka’s incredible 24-year career – and those iconic shorts! Plus, Harriet Dart finally gets her hands on a first WTA Tour title and Diana Shnaider triumphs in Tokyo. Elsewhere, we unpack the shock news that Juan Carlos Ferrero is joining Ben Shelton’s coaching camp. Could Alcaraz’s former coach be the missing piece in Shelton’s quest for Grand Slam glory, and how will the partnership work alongside his dad, Bryan? With the final Masters 1000 of the season underway in Paris, we look…

Jannik Sinner hires Magnus Norman as his new coach for 2027, Elena Rybakina closes in on the year-end world No. 1 ranking, and Lorenzo Musetti ends his title drought! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we unpack a big week for the Sinner camp. What will new coach Norman bring to Sinner’s team, how does he compare with outgoing coach Darren Cahill, and can the man who guided Stan Wawrinka to three Grand Slam titles help Sinner reach another level while managing the expectations that come with coaching a generational talent? Plus, Rybakina defends her Ningbo title to all but secure her place at the top of the year-end rankings, Daniil Medvedev retains his Almaty crown, and Musetti roars back to lift the Lyon lion trophy for his first title since 2022. Away from the court, the fallout from Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils’ separation continues as Monfils breaks his silence in an emotional livestream. We discuss his response, the impact on his planned Paris Masters farewell, and what kind of…

Maja Chwalinska wins the Wuhan Open, Sonay Kartal’s dream run falls just short and Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils announce their shock separation! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we catch up on a dramatic week on and off the court. Chwalinska followed up her incredible Roland Garros run with the biggest title of her career, but does her WTA 1000 triumph prove she’s an all-court threat rather than just a clay specialist, as previously suggested by Anna Kalinskaya? We also celebrate Sonay Kartal’s remarkable comeback from injury and discuss Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s stunning Shanghai Masters title run (undefeated this year in Asia!) plus what his new coach José Clavet has brought to his game after beating fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the final. Elsewhere, Daniil Medvedev sparks debate over replay requests during points and should umpires be tougher on him, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz accept wildcards into Basel and Vienna as the race to Turin heats up. We also unpack the…

Qinwen Zheng makes history in Beijing, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz crash out in Shanghai, and Mirra Andreeva breaks into the world’s top three! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we catch up on the Asian swing so far. ‘QUEENwen’ Zheng delighted the home crowd by becoming the first Chinese woman to win the China Open WTA 1000 title, but is she definitively back, and can she return to the top 10? We also unpack Shanghai’s shock results, from Djokovic and Ben Shelton’s early exits to Alcaraz’s ball-bashing outburst against Zizou Bergs. Plus, what’s gone wrong for Shelton since his US Open final run, and what was the Spaniard thinking with the debut look of ‘Moustachecaraz’? We also assess the race to the ATP and WTA Finals, asking whether Grand Slam champions should automatically qualify and whether Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will make the cut. Plus, we debate Alex de Minaur’s proposed serving-rule changes, enjoy Zheng’s post-title karaoke and meet Jannik Sinner’s long-lost brother, ‘JACOB’ Sinner,…

Jannik Sinner is OUT for the rest of the season, Carlos Alcaraz defends his Tokyo crown and Novak Djokovic moves to 102 tour-level titles! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we get stuck into a huge week in tennis, starting with the bombshell news that Sinner’s ongoing knee injury has ended his 2026 season. How do we assess his year ending with a 44-3 record and the fact this means Alexander Zverev will be the end of season World No. 1 despite being 2-9 against Top 10 players this year. We also celebrate Alcaraz’s 27th title in Tokyo and ask whether Sinner’s absence gives him a golden opportunity to finally conquer the ATP Finals, Shanghai, Paris or all three. Plus, Djokovic lifted his seventh Beijing title for his 102nd career trophy, while Daniil Medvedev was dramatically defaulted after accidentally hitting a spectator. We also debate the WTA’s announcement of equal prize money at all combined 1000 events from 2027, especially given the tour’s financial struggles. Is this an important step…

Fresh from Carlos Alcaraz inspiring Team Europe back to Laver Cup glory in London, we're back to unravel another busy week on the tour. Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we dissect Europe's triumph, clinched on Day 3 by Alexander Zverev, and ask whether the 13-5 scoreline really reflected how close the contest was. Was Team World's selection strategy off the mark from captain Andre Agassi and did Europe's doubles dominance decide it? We also get stuck into the court speed debate, the Federer-Alcaraz bromance, celebrity spotting featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, and whether players can complain about scheduling before adding exhibitions and team events to an already packed calendar. Away from London, Czechia underlined their status as the leading nation in women’s tennis with a 12th Billie Jean King Cup title, whilst Leylah Fernandez rediscovered her best form in Singapore and Kimberly Birrell claimed a maiden WTA crown in Seoul. We debate Novak Djokovic's place on the newly unveiled Grand Slam…

Carlos Alcaraz puts on another show, saving two match points as Team Europe take a 7-5 lead at the Laver Cup! Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ as we catch up on a dramatic Day 2 in London, where every singles match delivered. Alcaraz produced another Laver Cup classic against Taylor Fritz in front of a spectating Roger Federer and Andy Murray, winning 6-3, 4-6, 13-11 to level the tie at 5-5. We also get stuck into Alex de Minaur’s incredible comeback against Alexander Zverev, his bizarre 4-0 record over him in team events, that chest bump celebration with captain Andre Agassi and why Zverev continues to struggle in Laver Cup singles. Plus, Learner Tien battled past Flavio Cobolli before Zverev and Casper Ruud put Europe back in front in the doubles - are Team World missing out on a true doubles lynchpin like they used to have with Jack Sock? We also debate why there isn’t a women’s Laver Cup and what that could look like, with the potential for Sabalenka and Swiatek teaming up for doubles and the sofa…

CARLOS ALCARAZ IS BACK IN LONDON… and Team Europe are already in control! Europe lead 3-1 after a dramatic opening day at the Laver Cup. Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ as we get stuck into 'Mensikaraz' impressive doubles win over Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik. Following on from his US Open Mixed Doubles triumph, is Mensik becoming the best singles player in the world of doubles and should teams consider bringing in doubles specialists to give them an edge? We also debate Team World captain Andre Agassi’s decision to play Bublik in back-to-back singles and doubles, while late replacement Brandon Nakashima explains how he got the call up following US Open finalist Ben Shelton's withdrawal as he got Team World’s first point on the board — the Summer of Nakashima continues! Elsewhere, we ask the big question: why hasn’t Jannik Sinner played in the Laver Cup? Could we ever see the dream Alcaraz-Sinner doubles partnership, and what would that even look like? Plus, we look ahead to Day 2 action as…

Is the tennis news story of the year about to drop?! Is Carlos Alcaraz’s former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero about to coach Jannik Sinner in 2027?! In other news Holger Rune is BACK, Great Britain are through to the Davis Cup Final 8 and the USA have somehow crashed out! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our first post-US Open tour catch-up as we get stuck into Rune’s emotional return after 11 months out with an Achilles injury. Can the Dane get his career back on track, and could he cause some serious problems for Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner again? We also celebrate Great Britain reaching the Davis Cup Final 8 without Jack Draper or Cameron Norrie — could Arthur Fery lead the charge in Bologna? Meanwhile, Ben Shelton’s Davis Cup struggles continued as the USA suffered a shock defeat to Czechia. Should Shelton have played, and why does the US keep underperforming in this competition? Plus, we discuss Draper calling time on his season and Joe Salisbury’s retirement after a hugely successful…

The US Open is over and it’s time in true Tennis Weekly fashion for the Tennis Weekly Wrap-Up Show! After two weeks of daily coverage of Flushing Meadows, Joel, Kim and Chris look back on a tournament packed with surprises, shocks and some predictions that have aged better than others. We revisit our pre-tournament picks for the men’s and women’s champions, including the now-infamous ‘Summer of Nakashima’ hype and our shocking lack of faith in Elena Rybakina, before handing out our US Open awards for Best Match, Biggest Upset, Biggest Surprise, One To Watch and Most Room For Improvement. Plus, there’s brand-new award categories for our favourite straight-sets match and best fashion fits - does Osaka make the cut? Then it’s time for our patented Peak, Pit and Pleasant Surprise scorecard, featuring everything from Zheng winning sets from 0-5 and an iconic $100 red chicken nugget box (with caviar!) to the joys of nocturnal tennis and the mysterious smell of weed around the grounds. We’ll also celebrate some…

Alexander Zverev is a two-time Grand Slam champion! The German battled past home hope Ben Shelton in four sets to win the US Open and exorcise his demons from finishing runner-up to Dominic Thiem in the final six years ago. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 15 catch-up as we debate whether Zverev is now genuinely in the conversation with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, or simply the best of the rest without a statement win over either of them in a major. Plus, could he go one step further and complete the career Grand Slam, having already reached Australian Open and Wimbledon finals? For Ben Shelton, the wait for an American male Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick at the US Open 2003 goes on. Was this a valuable reality check for the 23-year-old, and what does he still need to add to his game to back-up his booming serve to win a major? We also debate whether his ‘panic’ play on the biggest points and lack of experience at this stage were deciding factors plus whether Shelton…

World No.1 AND US Open champion! Elena Rybakina completed a fairytale in New York, beating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win her second Grand Slam title and finally reach the top of the rankings. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 14 catch-up as we celebrate an incredible turnaround for Rybakina, who was a major injury doubt before the tournament and is now one Roland Garros title away from completing the career Grand Slam. Could she really go on to dominate women’s tennis? For Sabalenka, there were yet more emotional scenes and racket smashes as she lost another big final and is now slamless for the first time since 2023. When will her Grand Slam trophy drought finally end, and what is it about Rybakina’s game that Sabalenka finds so difficult to solve? Away from the court, we discuss the worrying financial situation facing the WTA, with projected operating losses of $23 million in 2026. Is the tour struggling to capture the casual audience and market its biggest stars? We also…

Ben Shelton is one win away from ending a 23-year wait for an American man to win a Grand Slam singles title! The 23-year-old battled past Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final to reach his first major final. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 13 catch-up as we get stuck into Shelton’s comeback from a set down, his serving brilliance and what Tiafoe needs to do to finally reach his first Grand Slam final. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev reached his third consecutive Grand Slam final with a straight-sets win over Karen Khachanov, but surprisingly low ticket prices for the match — less than the cost of a Honey Deuce! — raised questions about just how much star power Zverev actually brings to the court. We also debate Zverev’s extended ball-bouncing routine, with Khachanov clearly not impressed. We preview the blockbuster Zverev vs Shelton final, including whether Zverev’s dominance against left-handers could prove crucial, how he’ll handle the all-American crowd and whether…

World No. 1 vs impending World No. 1. It doesn’t get much bigger than this! Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set for a blockbuster US Open final after both battled through their semi-finals on Day 12. Join Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we look back on Rybakina backing up securing her first-ever World No. 1 ranking to be made official on Monday by battling past Coco Gauff to reach her first US Open final, while Sabalenka produced what Jessica Pegula called the best match she’s played all year to reach her fourth consecutive final in New York. Is this the perfect final for the US Open, and after their incredible Australian Open final earlier this year, will Sabalenk be able to serve up some revenge? We also get stuck into the semi-final performances themselves, with Rybakina recovering from a shaky start to get past Gauff and Sabalenka once again showing just how ridiculous her record is on hard courts of grand slams. With her 99-week reign at No. 1 now over, could winning the US Open be the…

Elena Rybakina is the new women’s World No. 1 for the first time! Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 12 catch-up as we look back on her three-set victory over Qinwen Zheng and reflect on Rybakina finally reaching the top of the rankings after such a long wait. We also look back on Aryna Sabalenka’s incredible 99-week reign and what comes next for the two-time defending US Open champion. Coco Gauff battled back from a set down and saved two match points to reach another US Open semi-final against Rybakina. It was classic Coco — winning ugly, finding a way and somehow surviving when she looked to be on the brink. Did Mirra Andreeva miss her chance to close it out or did Coco come up clutch at the right moments? On the men’s side, Alexander Zverev continued his US Open run with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp to reach his third semi-final at Flushing Meadows, where he’ll face Karen Khachanov after Alexander Blockx was forced to retire. Is Zverev now the favourite for the…

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…

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. SUBSCRIBE Sign-up to…

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…

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…

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…

Iga Swiatek and Alex Eala ease through, Taylor Fritz drops just two games, and Coco Gauff gets revenge on Paula Badosa! Join Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 5 catch-up as we debate whether Swiatek and Eala have been the most impressive players in New York so far, and whether ‘Eala-mania’ is on collision course for an Eala vs Gauff showdown in Round 4 or will another rising teen Iva Jovic have something to say about that. Plus, apologies are in order as we revisit Alcaraz’s bow-and-arrow celebration and Sabalenka’s all-black outfit! There’s plenty more to debate as Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys are made to work hard, with Keys saving five match points in a dramatic escape against Anna Bondar. Is Taylor Fritz now a genuine US Open contender after his latest demolition of Mattia Bellucci, or has he simply been handed a kind draw? We also discuss Karen Khachanov’s ‘upset’ of third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, Zverev performing yet another great escape in the night session, the new Adidas…

Carlos Alcaraz puts a first-set blip behind him, Aryna Sabalenka is absolutely ruthless, and Rafael Jodar crashes out to a lucky loser in one of the shocks of the US Open so far! Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ for our US Open Day 4 catch-up as we debate whether Alcaraz’s four-set win over Jaime Faria was actually the perfect test for the defending champion. There was also more ‘nipple gate’ as Alcaraz debuted a new Travis Scott x Cactus Jack outfit… and this time the nipple managed to contain itself! Meanwhile, Sabalenka demolished Polina Iatcenko in just 53 minutes, but the real drama came afterwards as she hit back at questions about her pre-US Open ‘parties’. Is there a double standard when it comes to female tennis players and their lives away from the court? We also debate the chaotic US Open schedule, with Jessica Pegula through to Round 3 before some players had even stepped onto court, while Ben Shelton came up clutch against Hubert Hurkacz. We come to terms with the fact that the summer of…

It was another late, late show at the US Open! Coco Gauff battled through to Round 2 with her remodelled serve, whilst Alex Eala made a confident start in front of a raucous Louis Armstrong crowd. We also celebrate Gael Monfils turning 40 with a vintage performance (and a bagel!), while Venus and Serena discover their doubles opponents — can Serena serve up some Maya Joint Wimbledon revenge? Alexander Zverev somehow survived a five-set epic against Lorenzo Sonego that finished just short of 2am. But was this actually the perfect match Zverev needed to kickstart his title bid — or another warning sign? Elsewhere, The Day Session also brought more debate and rain, as Taylor Fritz cruises past 18-year-old prospect Darwin Blanch, Flavio Cobolli pulls off his first-ever two-set comeback, and Elena Rybakina begins her World No.1 chase with a win over Thea Frodin. Plus, Madison Keys survives a typical Madi rollercoaster, Mirra Andreeva advances, and we look ahead to Day 4 with Alcaraz and Sabalenka under the Ashe…

In today’s episode, we break down an absolutely packed Day 2 of the 2026 US Open! Carlos Alcaraz makes a triumphant, pain-free return to Arthur Ashe after a 139-day wrist injury layoff, sweeping Roman Safiullin in straight sets. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka kicks off her quest for a historic three-peat with a no-mercy victory over Camila Osorio, and Iga Swiatek looks completely dialed in against Wang Xiyu. We also dive into the heavy emotional storylines of the day: Naomi Osaka’s gritty double-tiebreak thriller against Anastasia Zakharova, a vintage heavyweight clash between Stan Wawrinka and Matteo Berrettini, and Stefanos Tsitsipas pulling off a massive 4-set upset over 10th-seed Arthur Fils. Plus, you know we had to talk about the fits! We review the best and boldest US Open Day 2 fashion—from the day session heat to the custom prime-time night kits under the New York lights. SUBSCRIBE Sign-up to Tennis Weekly: Ad-free + Extras to listen to ad-free episodes, enjoy monthly bonus podcasts, behind…

That’s a wrap on a dramatic Day 1 at the US Open! Novak Djokovic is OUT in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time since 2006, losing a five-set battle to Mariano Navone in the New York heat. After the concerns over his physical condition in Cincinnati, just how significant is this defeat for his pursuit of Grand Slam No.25 — and what does it mean for Djokovic’s future? There was late-night drama on Arthur Ashe too, as Venus Williams made US Open history with the latest-starting and latest-finishing first-round match ever. She pushed Sofia Kenin to a second-set tiebreak before bowing out — but should she continue to receive wildcards? Plus, Barbora Krejcikova is already heading home (no Sabalenka match-up R3!), Jessica Pegula makes a strong start to her World No.1 bid, and Daniil Medvedev gets through comfortably — chewing gum and all. We also have mixed fortunes for the Brits with Toby Samuel cracking the Top 100, some Federer nostalgia being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame,…

The US Open is here! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they dissect the men’s and women’s singles draws quarter by quarter, pick their champions and, naturally, throw in a few BOLD predictions along the way. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner may be missing, but Carlos Alcaraz and his new haircut are back and he finds himself in the same half as Novak Djokovic who is still searching for full fitness. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev is the top seed at a Grand Slam for the first time, but after just two wins across Canada and Cincinnati, can he finally make the most of his seeding in New York? Plus, Stan Wawrinka gets his US Open wildcard after initially missing out to set up a Wimbledon repeat against Matteo Berrettini, thanks to a late withdrawal. Over on the women’s side, it’s all about the World No.1 battle between Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. Has Sabalenka got the easier route, or is every match now a potential banana skin - especially with former Wimbledon…

Sinner is OUT, Alcaraz is IN for the US Open… and playing mixed doubles with Serena Williams?! It’s been quite the week for headline grabbing stories on the ATP and WTA Tours as we head towards the final Grand Slam of the season in New York. Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they discuss the bombshell news that Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a knee injury. Does this open the door for Djokovic to land Grand Slam No.25? And with Alcaraz returning from injury, can we really expect him to be among the favourites to defend his title? Elsewhere, we celebrate Coco Gauff’s Cincinnati triumph - has she put herself back among the leading contenders in New York? Meanwhile, Sabalenka suffers another tough defeat to rising Czech star Sara Bejlek, adding further intrigue to the World No.1’s form. On the men’s side, Arthur Fils claims his first Masters 1000 title as his comeback continues to gather momentum. Plus, Djokovic struggles in the Cincinnati heat, Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine,…

Iga Swiatek is BACK! The former World No.1 ends her title drought in style, defeating Elena Rybakina in the Canada Masters final to claim her first WTA 1000 title of the season — and having a few things to say to her critics along the way. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we debate whether Iga is back to being a genuine US Open contender, just how close she is to “completing tennis” with only three big titles and an Olympic gold left, and the very important matter of her photoshoot with Elway, the Canadian Open head groundsman’s dog. Over in Montreal, Ben Shelton does it again. Is he a genuine US Open contender and a first American male winner since Andy Roddick or has he simply been the biggest beneficiary of Alcaraz and Sinner’s absence and injury uncertainty? Plus, Jack Draper’s comeback takes another painful turn, Djokovic returns in peak physical health, and we make our Cincinnati predictions as the final Masters 1000 before the US Open gets underway. And, of course, Serena and Venus Williams…

Chaos in Canada! We’re at the halfway stage of the Canada Masters and, despite the lack of star power, it’s already thrown up plenty of unexpected stories. On the women’s side, we discuss Aryna Sabalenka’s latest three-set defeat and ask just how worrying her form is heading into the US Open. Is the pressure starting to get to the world No.1, who hasn’t won a title since Miami and is now clinging to the top spot by a thread? There’s also a resurgent Iga Swiatek and we get very excited about the first-ever meeting between Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina — genuinely, how has it taken this long? On the men’s side, we discuss Jack Draper’s emotional return to the tour and the awkward question of whether he came back too soon. And after all the talk of a ‘new’ Zverev, can we really put him in the same conversation as Sinner and Alcaraz after losing his first match back since Wimbledon? Speaking of Sinner and Alcaraz, we look at their injury troubles ahead of Cincinnati, ask whether two-week Masters events should…

What a week it has been for Alexandra Eala! Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they react to the Filipina making yet more history by becoming the first player from her country to win a WTA Tour singles title after storming back to defeat (and final set bagel!) Jessica Pegula in Washington after a Sunday washout. Has Eala officially announced herself as a genuine US Open contender, or are there still question marks over whether her serve can hold up at the very highest level? Elsewhere, we celebrate 16-year-old Kristina Liutova becoming the youngest WTA champion since Coco Gauff in 2019, while Arthur Gea continued a very successful last few weeks for Frenchmen on the ATP Tour with the title in Los Cabos. We also tackle the publication of the full ITIA report into Markéta Vondroušová's four-year suspension, debate whether players who retire in qualifying (ahem Bernard Tomic) should still be eligible as lucky losers, and make our predictions as the Canada Masters gets underway with Alexander Zverev…

'DJOKALENKA' is officially happening... but will everyone else actually turn up? Join Joel, Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they react to the star-studded US Open Mixed Doubles field, wonder why the Williams sisters are nowhere to be seen, and debate whether Jannik Sinner's absence is part of the wider player unrest over Grand Slam prize money. And with Roland Garros now open to a revenue-sharing model, is prize money at Grand Slams finally reaching a turning point? Elsewhere, we celebrate 18-year-old Lilli Tagger storms to her maiden WTA title in Prague and ask whether a single handed backhand still has a role to play at the very top of the women’s game. t was also a great week to be a Frenchman with Quentin Halys' emotional first ATP title after 14 years, and Luca Van Assche's long-awaited return to the winner's circle. Plus, we tackle the Canadian Open's withdrawal crisis - can anything be done to stop top players skipping it?, discuss the eyebrow-raising decision to start the LA 2028 Olympic tennis…

Title droughts no more for Andrey Rublev and Stefanos Tsitsipas! Join Joel, Kim and Chris back at Tennis Weekly HQ for their first tour catch-up since Wimbledon, with Chris returning from Bastad (bucket hat and all!) to tell us what went on behind the scenes including Sweden's answer to Wimbledon's famous Dog & Fox pub. On court, we debate whether Rublev and Tsitsipas' long-awaited titles are the start of genuine revivals or simply a false dawn. Were we ever worried Tsitsipas might never win another ATP title? Has splitting with his father as coach already proved to be the right decision? We also celebrate yet another Czech success story on the WTA Tour this year as Barbora Krejcikova claims her first singles title since becoming Wimbledon champion, discuss whether Carlos Alcaraz is making the right call by targeting Cincinnati for his comeback, and ask what version of the Spaniard we should expect to see. Plus, Damir Dzumhur had plenty to say after another electronic line-calling controversy in Umag (and,…

The Wimbledon fortnight is over, and it's time for the Tennis Weekly Wrap-Up Show! After two weeks of daily episodes from the All England Club, Joel, Kim and Chris put a bow on Wimbledon 2026 by looking back at the stories, surprises and moments that made this year's Championships so unforgettable. From Arthur Fery's fairytale run and the rise of Linda Noskova to scorching temperatures, scheduling debates and some truly chaotic predictions, there's plenty to unpack. The team revisit their pre-tournament picks to discover whose draw predictions deserve a standing ovation and whose should probably never see the light of day again, before handing out their annual Wimbledon awards, including Best Match, Biggest Upset, Biggest Surprise, One To Watch, Most Room For Improvement and, of course, Pet Peeve. Plus, it's time for another edition of Peak, Pit and Pleasant Surprise, featuring everything from Joel's 'commiserations' comment to Aryna Sabalenka in press after her defeat to Naomi Osaka, Kim's continued…

Sinner winner! Jannik Sinner has successfully defended his Wimbledon crown, but it was anything but straightforward as he battled past Alexander Zverev in a thrilling four-set final on Centre Court. Join Joel, Kim and Chris back at Tennis Weekly HQ as they break down how Sinner continues to find a way against one of the biggest hitters in the game. We discuss Sinner’s incredible response after his Paris disappointment, his remarkable consistency, the unbreakable-looking serve, and how he has now won 10 matches in a row against Zverev while becoming just the 10th man in the Open Era to defend the Wimbledon title. For Zverev, we look at his huge progress since becoming a Roland Garros champion, whether he now belongs alongside Sinner and Alcaraz in the Grand Slam conversation, and if this run can give him belief that another major title is within reach in the not too distant future. Plus, we wrap up the women’s doubles where Kristina Mladenovic has become a Career Grand Slam Doubles champion, the wheelchair…

We are joined by Claire Hester the Design Director at Christy, the official supplier of Wimbledon Championship towels. We ask the big questions including: how do they really feel about the players stealing the towels and will Wimbledon run out because Iga Swiatek has so many stashed in her bag. Claire even gives the Christy top tips for stealing towels, so take note tennis players for next year's Wimbledon. Not only that but Claire reveals who Christy believes is the biggest towel thief of 2026 and it may surprise you it isn't Iga this year, listen in to find out. They also discuss future Wimbledon towel ideas as Chris pitches the best Tennis Weekly concepts to Claire to see if any of them will make an appearance at Wimbledon next year. Shockingly some of them might! They also discuss next year's towel inspiration and tease the design direction for 2027 which will take inspiration from the 150th anniversary of the first Wimbledon championships. CHRISTY Christy is the official supplier of the iconic Wimbledon…

Linda Noskova is your new Wimbledon champion! After a nervy mid-match wobble—and five championship points that came and went in the second set—the Czech held her nerve to deny Karolina Muchova and claim her first Grand Slam title. Join Kim and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they react to a dramatic ladies' final, discuss whether Noskova has what it takes to become a multiple Slam winner, and wonder just how much longer Muchova's wait for that elusive maiden major might be. Elsewhere, we wrap up the doubles finals so far with Britain's Henry Patten making it two Wimbledon men's doubles titles alongside Henri Heliovaara, using his trophy presentation to make some very interesting comments in light of the ATP doubles proposals. Jelena Ostapenko is also a mixed doubles champion and all eyes turn to Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Will the Italian defend his title or will the German complete the Channel Slam? BABOLAT Babolat are an official partner of Wimbledon and their exclusive range for The Championships…

Rinse and repeat! Jannik Sinner is back in the Wimbledon final, and Novak Djokovic's bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title is over once again. Join Joel and Kim at Tennis Weekly HQ as we react to Sinner's commanding straight-sets victory over Djokovic in a complete reversal of their Australian Open semifinal earlier this year, discuss whether the seven-time Wimbledon champion can still win another major, and ask whether the World No. 1 even needs to produce his very best tennis anymore to beat the Serbian legend. We also break down Alexander Zverev's clinical victory over British wildcard Arthur Fery, reflect on an extraordinary fortnight for the home hope as he sets his sights on establishing himself on the ATP Tour, and debate the net-cord controversy that overshadowed the opening set. Elsewhere, we preview Sunday's blockbuster Wimbledon final between Sinner and Zverev—their first-ever meeting on grass—and explain why it could be far closer than their four meetings earlier this season suggest.…

An all-Czech Wimbledon women’s final is set! At Tennis Weekly HQ, we react to one of the matches of The Championships as Karolina Muchova edges Coco Gauff in a nerve-shredding deciding-set tiebreak, debate whether Gauff's match-point drop shot will haunt her, and ask if we've just witnessed the WTA match of the season. We also discuss Linda Noskova's composed victory over Marta Kostyuk as the 21-year-old reaches her first Grand Slam final, guaranteeing yet another Czech women's champion at Wimbledon. Elsewhere, Chris takes us behind the scenes at the All England Club with a chat from the Official Racket Service of Wimbledon at Aorangi with Babolat’s Lucien Noguess who has been stringing rackets at Wimbledon for 45 years (!), before we look ahead to a blockbuster day of men's semi-finals featuring Arthur Fery, Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. But why are Fery and Zverev playing first despite having a day's less rest than Sinner and Djokovic? Naturally, we have a few thoughts... BABOLAT…

The FERYtale continues as the British player becomes the first Wild Card to make the semifinals since Goran Goran Ivanisevic won the title in 2001. In unbelievable scenes on Centre Court, Fery defeated No.9 Cobolli for the second time at a grand slam this year and completes the blockbuster semifinal line-up of Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and ARTHUR FERY. Zverev defeated his bogeyman Taylor Fritz who was hampered by an ongoing knee injury but it marks new ground or Zverev who had never made it to a semifinal at SW19 before. On the women’s side it was more firsts with Marta Kostyuk making back to back semifinals in Paris and Wimbledon and a huge breakthrough for Czech Linda Noskova who had a coming of age win against Elise Mertens on No.1 Court. Both players will be seeking to make their first grand slam final on Thursday and will face the winner of Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova. What we do know for sure is that there will be a new Wimbledon champion come Saturday! BABOLAT COMPETITION Win…

Wimbledon's roof drama took centre stage and Centre Court as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner locked in another blockbuster semi-final showdown in a major. At Tennis Weekly HQ, we react to Djokovic's eventful victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, unpack the controversy surrounding Wimbledon's decision to close the Centre Court roof with daylight still available, and assess whether defending champion Jannik Sinner has found the level needed to stop the seven-time champion after seeing off Jan-Lennard Struff. We also discuss Alexander Zverev's views on the curfew debate after his match was carried over, plus why Taylor Fritz continues to have the German's number ahead of their quarter-final clash. On the women's side, Coco Gauff battled past Jessica Pegula to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final, while Karolina Muchova ended Naomi Osaka's impressive run to set up a fascinating last-four meeting. We also hear from Gauff after her victory, debate whether Pegula let her biggest chance at a first major slip away,…

Arthur Fery's Wimbledon FERY-TALE just keeps getting better! The British wildcard produced a stunning five-set comeback against Grigor Dimitrov to become the first home wildcard in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. At Tennis Weekly HQ, we break down one of the stories of the tournament, ask whether this is the most unexpected British Grand Slam run in recent memory, and discuss what went wrong for Dimitrov after another heartbreaking missed opportunity at a Grand Slam. On the women's side, Alexandra Eala's dream Wimbledon run comes to an end against former finalist Jasmine Paolini, while Marta Kostyuk, Linda Noskova and Elise Mertens all reach their maiden Wimbledon quarter-finals as the draw continues to open up. Plus, Chris catches up with doubles champion Henry Patten to discuss Reilly Opelka's comments on doubles, we uncover the secrets and mystique of Wimbledon's exclusive "Last 8 Club", and preview a blockbuster opening day of the quarter-finals featuring Jannik Sinner, Novak…

Naomi Osaka rolled back the years with a statement straight-sets win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, snapping records and streaks in a GRASSAKA masterclass to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. Joel and Chris break down whether Osaka is now the woman to beat, plus we hear from Joel who caught up with Sabalenka straight after her defeat (and yes… there were sweaty palms involved). Jessica Pegula also keeps the American charge going, powering past rising star Iva Jovic to set up a blockbuster all-American clash with Coco Gauff. On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic made history once again, overtaking Roger Federer for the most Wimbledon match wins after a gritty battle with Roman Safiullin, while Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime keep their title hopes alive after a five-set thriller and some very spicy post-match opinions (Fokina was NOT happy!). We also look ahead to Day 8, with Arthur Fery finally Centre Court-bound against Grigor Dimitrov and Alexandra Eala looking to back up her big win against…

Centre Court has a brand new breakout star, Wimbledon champions past and present are heading home, and Britain's dream run is still alive. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we react to Alexandra Eala's stunning victory over defending champion Iga Swiatek as the Filipina becomes the first player from her country to reach the second week of a Grand Slam. We discuss whether Eala is now a genuine Wimbledon title contender, what went wrong for Swiatek, and why 2022 champion Elena Rybakina's grass-court dominance has suddenly deserted her after another shock exit. Elsewhere, Marta Kostyuk backed up her impressive Roland Garros showing and Ashlyn Krueger continued her form as the women's draw opened up even further in the bottom half. On the ATP side, Arthur Fery produces the comeback of the day to reach the fourth round and keep British hopes alive, while Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov and Jiri Lehecka all progress. We also reflect on Serena Williams' emotional withdrawal from doubles with Venus and…

On today’s Wimbledon Day 5 catch-up, we discuss Novak Djokovic battling past Arthur Rinderknech to equal Roger Federer’s all-time men’s singles wins record at Wimbledon with his 105th victory, while continuing his pursuit of an eighth title at SW19. We also look at Jannik Sinner’s most convincing performance of the tournament so far as he eased into the fourth round, and debate whether the defending champion is finally starting to justify his favourite status. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka produced a clinical display against Jelena Ostapenko to set up a mouth-watering Round 4 showdown with Naomi Osaka, who reached the second week at Wimbledon for the first time in her career. We hear from Osaka on her surprising preference for No.1 Court over Centre Court and discuss whether she can gain revenge on Sabalenka after their recent meeting in Paris. Elsewhere, we examine the controversy surrounding Wimbledon’s handling of Venus and Serena Williams’ doubles return, question whether special treatment is…

Iga Swiatek is finding her grass-court groove, Matteo Berrettini is rolling back the years, and Arthur Fery is flying the British flag after becoming the last home player standing in the Wimbledon singles draws. At Tennis Weekly HQ, we react to Swiatek’s dominant display against Karolina Pliskova as the defending champion sets up a fascinating third-round clash with rising star Alexandra Eala. We also ask whether her performance really deserved the A+ awarded by Martina Navratilova, or whether Swiatek’s own more modest B grade was closer to the mark. Elsewhere, Elena Rybakina, Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys all continued their impressive progress into the third round. On the ATP side, Matteo Berrettini continued his resurgence with a four-set win over Arthur Fils and even revealed to us why Wimbledon refused to let him wear a Hugo Boss walk-on suit. We also celebrate Arthur Fery’s breakthrough run, debate Learner Tien’s extraordinary post-match McDonald’s feast, discuss why Novak Djokovic finally got his…

Djokovic is firing, Sinner is cruising, and Wimbledon has already claimed another major casualty – Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva. At Tennis Weekly HQ, we react to Novak Djokovic’s commanding victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and ask what has happened to a rivalry that once produced two Grand Slam finals. We also break down Jannik Sinner’s clinical win over Nuno Borges as the seven-time champion and defending champion both booked their places in the third round. On the women’s side, Coco Gauff survived a gripping final-set tiebreak against Sloane Sierra, while former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova stunned Andreeva in one of the matches of The Championships so far. We also discuss the latest fallout from Serena Williams’ first-round defeat, with concerns growing over her knee ahead of a scheduled doubles reunion with sister Venus. Plus, Dan Evans brings the curtain down on his professional career in front of just a few hundred spectators on an outside court, Learner Tien’s bread-fuelled medical…

Serena’s back! The tennis legend made her long-awaited return to Wimbledon singles for the first time in four years, but her comeback ended in a gripping three seat defeat to Australian Maya Joint. We analyse Serena’s performance, discuss whether the wildcard was justified and ask what comes next as she turns her attention to doubles with sister Venus. Elsewhere, defending champion Iga Swiatek survived a major first round scare against Taylor Townsend to keep her title defence alive at the first hurdle, whilst Ben Shelton became the biggest casualty of the tournament so far after blowing a match point against Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen. We also react to Taylor Fritz’s headline-grabbing Roger Federer inspired Wimbledon walk-on outfit and celebrate finally some joy for the Brits headlined by Katie Swan’e emotional first Wimbledon singles win since 2018 and… Arthur Fery’s earplugs. Plus, we look ahead to Day 3 where Novak Djokovic returns to face Stefanos Tsitsipas and current Roland Garros champion Mirra…

It’s Day 1 of Wimbledon and what a day it was! Novak Djokovic won under the lights in a late finish and defending Champion Jannik Sinner was pushed to 5 sets by Miomir Kecmanović. Elsewhere for the top ladies seeds it was plain sailing with Sabalenka, Osaka, Pegula and Gauff easing into Round 2 in straight sets. For the Brits it was a day to forget as Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew from the tournament injured and 10 Brits lost in the worst day for 21 years at The Championships. Joel and Chris also discuss the media boycott ending and how Jannik Sinner didn’t want to talk about it despite it being announced at the beginning of his press conference and prior to the world’s media. Another media day discussion that also made headlines was Serena Williams’ comments on drugs testing and quite a few inaccuracies in her statement that Chris fact-checks as well as previewing her return to singles after 4 years out of the game. BABOLAT Babolat are an official partner of Wimbledon and their exclusive range for…

With just days to go until Wimbledon the excitement is building and the pre-tournament events are in full swing including media day! Recording live from Wimbledon, Joel and Chris were on site to ask the the hard hitting questions to players like Iga Swiatek and Mirra Andreeva, including: is Iga planning to continue stealing Christy Wimbledon towels? The answer was a big YES from the pole and she even has her eyes on their new Strawberry towel that launches this year. Elsewhere Andreeva was discussing Serena Williams' return and how she never believed she would be in the same singles draw as the goat of women's tennis. Not only this but Tennis Weekly hosted the Christy and Babolat VIP event including a Q&A where Chris was in discussion with Cam Norrie about all things Wimbledon, Tea, Tennis Rackets and Towels! Enjoy the full interview with Cam before Joel and Chris make a dash for the Media drinks and fingers crossed Chris' voice returns tomorrow! BABOLAT Babolat are an official partner of Wimbledon and their…

The Wimbledon singles draws are officially out, and we're here to break down every quarter, every blockbuster clash, and every potential upset as the countdown to The Championships begins. For the men’s draw, we discuss whether Jannik Sinner’s fortunes will change and will we see a new face break the recent Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly on Grand Slam titles. There’s also a brutal opening-round showdown between Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz whilst Novak Djokovic has landed in the World Number 1’s half yet again. On the women's side, we assess Aryna Sabalenka's route with the prospect of a Raducanu repeat to come as well as Naomi ‘Grassaka’, Serena Williams' long-awaited singles return against unseeded Maya Joint, and whether defending champion Iga Swiatek’s first week could have been more challenging. We also reveal our Wimbledon champions, dark horses, first Top 10 seeds to fall, bold predictions and players to watch across the fortnight. Plus, Collect A Set returns with the chance to win a fabulous Wimbledon towel…