August 01, 2024

Candy Reid on Andy Murray & Angie Kerber's Final Acts and More From The Paris Olympics + Abigail Johnson On The Citi Open, Mic'd Up Doubles Players, and Sabalenka's Return To Action

1 hour 28 minutes

The 2024 Olympics are in full swing, and renowned sports journalist Candy Reid makes debut on the podcast to discuss all the tennis taking place in Paris. Reid discusses Iga Swiatek's sharp game on the clay, Novak Djokovic inching closer to that elusive gold medal, and whether Carlos Alcaraz or Alexander Zverev are built to go the distance. The CNN International reporter also exmaines Coco Gauff's early exit, Angie Kerber's brilliant run to finish her career, and how Andy Murray is keeping his playing days alive with help from doubles partner Dan Evans. Reid is as sharp as they come, and she looks back at her career journey from competitive junior tennis player to one of the most respected voices in the sports media industry.

And then Abigail Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss all the happenings on the pro tours, with Matteo Berrettini still collecting titles on the clay. Johnson analyzes the potential of Lorenzo Musetti & Francisco Cerundolo after their epic final in Umag, and explains why 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva has all the star qualities after her first pro tournament win. The rising broadcaster also shares her thoughts on the Citi Open, with Aryna Sabalenka returning to action and Americans Frances & Ben Shelton looking to springboard their summer hard court seasons. And don't miss Johnson's take on the newest development in pro tennis: mic'd up doubles players! Hosted by Mitch Michals

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