In this episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with the former tennis correspondent for The Times, Stuart Fraser, to reflect on 15 years covering the sport at the highest level.

Stuart shares stories from inside Andy Murray’s world, charting his rise, resilience and personality beyond the court. He also reflects on witnessing defining moments in British tennis, including Emma Raducanu’s breakthrough on the global stage in New York in 2021.

Stuart looks back on reporting through the era of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, offering insight into their contrasting mannerisms and temperaments behind the scenes, alongside memories of covering Serena Williams.

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In this episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with tennis content creator and author Bastien Fachan. Bastien shares his perspective on tennis culture, from the role of fashion and personal expression in the sport to how iconic looks and traditions shape the way fans engage with the game. He also discusses writing his book on the era-defining dominance of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, reflecting on the stories, rivalries and debates that defined a generation of tennis.

Drawing on his experience building a global social following, Bastien explains his approach to curating digital tennis content and what makes posts resonate with audiences. He explores how creativity, storytelling and personality are shaping the modern tennis conversation, while reflecting on travelling to the sport’s biggest events and the fan experience at majors.

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🚨 Coming up Wednesday 25th February, Sam and Jerome will be joined by the former Tennis Correspondent for The Times. Subscribe now. 📲

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In this episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with legendary chair umpire Carlos Bernardes. Carlos reflects on officiating some of the biggest names the sport has ever seen, including Roger Federer, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, and what it takes to manage the biggest personalities and moments from the best seat in the house, sharing fun stories.

He also looks back on umpiring a Wimbledon final, growing up in Brazil in the 1970s and his journey into professional tennis, before opening up about the heart attack he suffered during the 2021 Australian Open. A rare insight into one of the most respected figures ever to sit in the chair.

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🚨 Coming up Wednesday 18th February, Sam and Jerome will be joined by one of biggest content creators in tennis. Subscribe now. 📲

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In this episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with tennis analyst and commentator Gill Gross. Gill breaks down his process for analysing matches, the most interesting and telling stats in tennis and how he approaches predictions at the highest level of the sport.

He also shares his thoughts on how tennis is evolving digitally, how the game is being consumed by fans today, and where analysis, media and content creation are heading in the future, drawing on his experience working with Tennis Channel and building one of the sport’s leading analytical platforms.

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In this episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with The Guardian’s tennis correspondent Tumaini Carayol. Tumaini lifts the lid on how media days really work, what it takes to build trusted relationships with players, including Naomi Osaka and Jack Draper, and what life is like on the road covering the tour.

He also shares his thoughts on the current state of the men’s and women’s game, reflects on his early days building his profile and much more.

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🚨 Coming up Wednesday 5th February, Sam and Jerome will be joined by one of the sport’s best analysts. Subscribe now.

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In this second episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with Wimbledon mixed doubles champion and ATP Tour titlist Sem Verbeek to discuss college tennis, what it is like to win Wimbledon and his matches with Jannik Sinner. Sem also shares his thoughts on the key to a strong doubles partnership, along with other fun stories from life as a tennis player.

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🚨 Coming up Wednesday 28th January, Sam and Jerome will be joined by one of the sport's biggest journalists, an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe now.

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In this episode, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe sit down with renowned tennis commentator Nick Lester to discuss life behind the mic, his journey into the sport and what it’s really like calling matches at the highest level. Nick shares insights on his relationships with former and current players, including Jim Courier and Nick Kyrgios, along with his honest thoughts on the current state of men’s tennis and must-attend events for fans.

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🚨 Coming up Wednesday 21st January, Sam and Jerome will be joined by a 2025 Wimbledon champion, an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe now.

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What really goes on in professional tennis? In this short intro episode, reporters Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe introduce Tales from Tennis, a new podcast exploring life on the road, the people who shape the sport and the stories fans rarely hear. They break down the idea behind the show and tease some of the names set to appear in upcoming episodes.

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