What does the first Slam of the season have in store? It's set to be a showcase for the current strength of the women's game.  The draw is out and French tennis journalist Carole Bouchard joins the podcast to preview the 2018 Australian Open and discuss the state of French and Belgian tennis.  Spoiler alert: Keep an eye on that Elise Mertens. Subscribe to the WTA Insider Podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, or via any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. 

2018 Australian Open Draw Preview (feat. Carole Bouchard)

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2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova joins the podcast from the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix as she rebuilds her season after injury and illness sidelined her in the spring. 

Catching up with Barbora Krejcikova

Marta Kostyuk will always be an emotional person and player. But in 2024, the 21-year-old Ukrainian has found a way to make peace with it. The result? A career-best season full of outstanding milestones. Kostyuk joined the podcast during her run to the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix to explain how she's been able to stay grounded. 

In Conversation: Marta Kostyuk is winning the mind game

Iga Swiatek isn't one to take a backseat to anyone, but after becoming the first woman since Serena Williams to sweep the titles in Madrid and Rome, the World No.1 was happy to make an exception. Swiatek joins the podcast from the backseat of a BMW after winning her third Internazionali BNL d'Italia to detail her ability to adapt, evolve and improve. 

Champions Corner: In Rome, Iga Swiatek drives off with the Dirty Double

As the Hologic WTA Tour winds through the clay season, Maria Sakkari joins the podcast to discuss the realities of life as a touring professional. From reviewing invoices to enduring daily performance reviews, sometimes a job is still just a job.

In Conversation: Maria Sakkari is the consummate professional

How'd she do that? Iga Swiatek isn't entirely sure. The World No.1 joins the podcast to discuss her incredible match-point-saving win over Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Mutua Madrid Open title and 20th Hologic WTA Tour title overall. 

2018 Australian Open Draw Preview (feat. Carole Bouchard)

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