Open Era

Another week and another title for Félix Auger-Aliassime. Yahoo! Sports writer Arun Srinivasan (@ArunThings) joins Devang to talk about another fantastic performance from FAA in Basel, the home of his idol Roger Federer. Elsewhere, we head to Vienna and compare Denis Shapovalov's 2022 to Felix's while admiring a dominant display from Daniil Medvedev.
Finally, we close today's show with a look back at Serena Williams' final tournament in Toronto, and Arun's experience covering it on the ground.

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Yikes! How many of you had Halep testing positive for doping on your bingo card (be honest)? Friend of the show Vivek Jacob joins Simon and Devang to unpack a pretty huge story before turning our attention to another week of tennis. Thiem’s back baby. Also a bit of cricket chat happened so ymmv from parting shots…

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We were going to bring you a full episode of Open Era but unfortunately we had to cut away to watch John Isner play Pickleball. I guess we can talk about Iga Swiatek being amazing and the ATP merry go round if we have to.And yes, Félix Auger-Aliassime won his 2nd tour title. Finally, we turn our attention to parting shots and the news that several members of the ATP and WTA really seem to enjoy the Australian Open. Like, really really enjoy it.

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In early November, the ATP became a signatory of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action. This announcement came off the back of the COP 26 summit which took place in Glasgow, wherein world leaders were challenged to accelerate sustainability and climate related actions on a global scale.
The ATP produced a document which outlined the commitments it had made along with the key commitments within the United Nations agreements. Herein the ATP adopted the framework which committed to two specific targets. Achieving a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2040.
Realistically how achievable are these goals that are set out by the ATP? Can tennis continue to operate in its current globalised format against the backdrop of natural disasters and unfettered consumption? And can growth continue to exist in sports across the board?
To help answer those questions this week I was joined by Sam Bliss, a graduate fellow at the Gund Institute for the Environment at the University of Vermont.

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Open Era listeners rejoice, friend of the show and all-around tennis savant Mert Ertunga joins us this week. Devang and Mert chat about coaching and its evolution in recent years before diving into the major storylines in tennis this season, including Serena, Federer and much more.

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Tears. Lots of tears.

It was an emotional week in tennis. The Laver Cup brought to an end the career of Roger Federer. It’s all Jack Sock’s fault really!

Devang and Simon unpack the week before turning our attention to the Real Tennis ™ of the past 7 days.

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The King is dead this time! Long live the King. In a move that surprised no one yet still hurts, Roger Federer announced his retirement this week. Devang and Simon look back at our own personal favourite Fed moments before turning our attention to the reaction of the Tour. We close with Parting Shots as always including this new exciting small tournament called the Davis Cup. Yeah we’d never heard of it either.

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The Queen is dead. Long live Queen Iga.

Yes we summarize a truly absurd week in and outside of the tennis courts. We tackle both finals before turning our attention to the moments that will stick with us. Oh yea, Carlos Alcaraz made history too.

Also, the winners at the US Open presented some truly incredible stories including a career Grand Slam in doubles.

Mad week. Tennis forever.

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The end has finally arrived. Serena Williams has finally retired from the sport. We think? Maybe? Possibly?

Devang and Simon unwrap her final tournament and assess what legacy she leaves behind.

Next we turn our attention to our Draft picks. The hits, the misses, and most importantly the flops.

Plus, Parting Shots is always full of fun and bizarre stories during a slam week!

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With the first selection in the Open Era Fantasy Draft. We will not be selecting Novak Djokovic.

Yes the gang return for another bash at selecting winners for this years US Open. Simon Bushell hosts and is joined by some new players as well as some existing favourites.

Let the chaos begin.

The first pick of the 2022 US Open Open Era Fantasy Draft is…

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