Chanda Rubin returns to Inside-In to assess Serena Williams after she came up on the short end against Emma Raducanu in first match in Cincinnati, & to discuss where she goes from year as the US Open looming as the final tournament of her illustrious career. Rubin also reacts to the big-time performance of Ben Shelton, the reigning NCAA men's singles champion who has still not officially turned pro. She also discusses Francis Tiafoe's improved game, Rafael Nadal's return from injury, & who are the contenders in this week's Masters 1000 event. 

And then two professional pickleball players join for an interview, as Irina Tereschenko & Yana Grechkina sit down to discuss their place in the fast rising sport. Hosted by Mitch Michals. 
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The Tennis World is On to Cincinnati with Chanda Rubin: Serena's Swan Song, Ben Shelton Has Arrived, and an Interview with Pickleball Pros Irina Tereschenko & Yana Grechkina

Produced out of the state of the art Tennis Channel Studios in Santa Monica, California, host Mitch Michals takes you inside the world of professional tennis with the past, present, and future of the sport. Featuring Tennis Channel broadcasters, players, and many others who eat, sleep & breathe tennis. Stay in the loop and in the know with Tennis Channel Inside-In.

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TV presenter/reporter Jenny Drummond joins the Inside-In Podcast to discuss the final stages of Roland Garros, with a new champion about to crowned on the men's side. Drummond recaps Novak Djokovic's withdrawal from the tournament due to a knee injury, and what the future might look like for the Serbian superstar. The commentator analyzes the level of tennis being played by Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner as they prepare for another showdown of epic proportions in the semifinal. And Drummond explains why Casper Ruud continues to make deep runs in Paris, and why Alexander Zverev may finally be ready to win his first major title.
Drummond, who has worked for networks such as BBC Sport and TNT Sports, dissects how Iga Swiatek has taken her game to a new level in the past two rounds. The reporters previews her upcoming showdown with American Coco Gauff, and reacts Mirra Andreeva & Jasmine Paolini's improbable upset wins in the quarterfinals. Champions are about to be crowned at Roland Garros, and Jenny Drummond breaks it all down on this week's show. Hosted by Mitch Michals. 
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Jenny Drummond Talks Andreeva's Arrival, Gauff Chasing Swiatek, and Another Chapter in the Sinner vs. Alcaraz Rivalry At Roland Garros

Tennis Channel's own Nico Pereira returns to Inside-In to recap a wild first week at Roland Garros, with some of the game's top players rounding into form on the clay. Pereira discusses Carlos Alcaraz flying under the radar, Daniil Medvedev's winning ways, and how players like Francisco Cerundolo and Casper Ruud find so much success on this surface. The former pro also dives into Novak Djokovic's status as the tournament progresses, and whether a sizable upset is brewing in the men's draw.
And on the women's front, Pereira explains why Swiatek remains nearly invincible in Paris. He also chats about Aryna Sabalenka's consistency across all the majors, Mirra Andreeva's arrival on the main stage, and other players that can keep racking up the wins at Roland Garros. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Nico Pereira on Alcaraz Rounding Into Form, Surging Sabalenka and More From Roland Garros

Roland Garros is underway, and Barstool Hubbs returns to the podcast to break down the first few days of action in France. Hubbs recaps the valiant effort Rafael Nadal put up in defeat against Alexander Zverev, disscusses the Spaniard's future, and assesses whether Alexander Zverev can go the distance in Paris. The Barstool Sports writer/host also anaylzes Novak Djokovic's form early, whether Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are ready to grab their first title, and explain why Ben Shelton is built for the hostile crowds at this major.
Hubbs also examines the thrilling round two match that saw Iga Swiatek survive against Naomi Osaka, and explains why he expects more great tennis in the future for the Japanese megastar. Will Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina or somebody else challenge Swiatek in Paris? And which American will go the farthest in the men's draw. Those questions and more are answered an this episode of the Inside-In Podcast with Barstool Hubbs. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Nadal Falls To Zverev, Swiatek Escapes vs. Osaka And More From Roland Garros With Barstool Hubbs

The Roland Garros draw is out, and one of the biggest and most historic first round matches has been set in Paris. Mark Knowles and Brett Connors join the show to preview the opening encounter between 14-time champion Rafael Nadal & the #4 player in the world Alexander Zverev. The guys discuss how Nadal can find success on the clay, and just how deep the men's draw is at Roland Garros. They analayze if Novak Djokovic has the goods to repeat his champion, and break down all the exicting opening matchups on the men's side.
Knowles and Connors then look at the women's draw, where Iga Swiatek is the overwhelming favorite to win her 4th title. Could Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or Elena Rybakina go the distance in Paris? Will Danielle Collins keep riding high in her final season? And who are the dangerous players floating in the draw, ready to go on the run of a lifetime? All that and more is covered with Mark Knowles and Brett Connors on 2024 Roland Garros preview show. Hosted by Mitch Michals. 
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The 2024 Roland Garros Preview Show With Mark Knowles & Brett Connors: Headlined By Nadal vs. Zverev In Round 1!

Tennis journalist Chris Clarey returns to Inside-In to recap all the action from the Masters 1000 in Rome, and to look ahead towards Roland Garros which is just days away from commencing. Clarey breaks down Iga Swiatek's superiority on clay, and assesses which cotenders, if any, are capabale of defeating the Polish player. The writer also examines Alexander Zverev's Italian Open triumph and the crowded list of male stars that could go all the way in Paris.
Clarey also dives into Novak Djokovic's form as he attempts to defend his Roland Garros title, and debates whether Carlos Alcaraz should modify his style of play as he returns to the court. And the prominent member of the tennis media takes a detailed look at whether Rafael Nadal can recapture some of that familiar magic in Paris, and shares his thoughts on Dominic Thiem's final run in France. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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The Tennis World is On to Cincinnati with Chanda Rubin: Serena's Swan Song, Ben Shelton Has Arrived, and an Interview with Pickleball Pros Irina Tereschenko & Yana Grechkina

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