Talk Tennis

With a deep background not only in tennis but also sports media, Carlos Silva joins us today to talk about his life and his involvement in World Team Tennis (WTT). Starting as the CEO in 2019, he has already implemented massive changes to make the format more engaging and exciting for not only the fans, but also the players. Take a listen to learn how WTT has evolved, how owner Billie Jean King plays a massive role in it and how WTT has even influenced the ATP and WTA Tour in modernizing rules!

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Dreamer, go-getter, professional player, creator, and goal setter. On top of all that, he is providing players the opportunity to tell their story on a platform he dreamed up. These are just a few phrases that come to mind after chatting with Noah Rubin. He is helping to humanize the sport of tennis and connect humans. Whether it's working on Behind the Racquet, recording his podcast, competing on the court, or thinking up a new way to make tennis better for the fans -- his brain is always turning, and this episode gives you just a peek into everything he wants to accomplish with his life.

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In this episode, we were just going to talk about the ATP World Tour Finals...but then (as we often do) we started talking and spilled the beans about new 2020 shoes and racquets! We also gossip about who we think will be retiring in 2020; if Rafa can win another French; the future of American Tennis, and Kim Clijster's comeback. On top of all that, we make some bold predictions and even place some bets for next year! Have any questions or want to continue the conversation, email us at [email protected] -- HAPPY HITTING!

The NextGen ATP Finals are here, and we are ready for all the action! Take a listen as some of the playtesters dissect the tournament for these up and coming 21-and-under ATP players. The playtesters take a deep dive into the format of the Next Gen ATP Finals taking place in Milan, Italy and also navigate through the draw of these 21-and-under youngsters. Playtesters, Mark Boone and Erik Meendsen, also talk about their path to Tennis Warehouse, what they are currently playtesting, a sneak peek into some new gear coming AND answer some of your questions! Listen in as we are sure to butcher a few names, call each other out on wrong stats and geek out on all things tennis!

New Balance's Bruce Schilling has worked in the industry longer than most of us and has the stories to tell! He has done everything from signing some of the top players to his agency, signing top players at different brands and working to mold and shape brands to become leaders in the tennis industry. Now, as a key player in New Balance's brand he explains how New Balance is a family run organization and how this brand has quickly become part of his family. Also in this episode, he chats with us about his career and gives us some amazing stories about players like Coco Gauff and Milos Raonic and Nicole Gibbs, all who have become part of his family. He also gives us some insider info into what has helped New Balance continue to grow year after year.

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Brian Earley has spent his career as a USTA official from the highest level at the Grand Slams to the lower level ITF Challengers. He's been a part of many controversial decisions over the years, and if you saw his face, you would instantly recognize him from the times he's been called out on court to make final decisions. In this episode, he chats with us about how and why he became an official in tennis and gives us some fun insights into behind the scenes decisions with some of your favorite players including Andy Roddick, David Ferrer and let's us know what it really is like to be on the court with some of the best players this sport has seen.

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Cameron Norrie, one of the rising stars on the ATP, joins us from China to chat about the ups and downs of life on tour. He gives us insights on his success at the college level, the best and worst parts about being a touring pro, what separates him from the top 10 players, how to hit his signature shot and so much more.

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He's one of your favorite Tennis Warehouse playtesters, and one of ours too! We chat with Andy Gerst as he gives us an update on everything he has been up to since his playtesting days at Tennis Warehouse. From coaching pros like Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova to working as a National Women's Coach for the USTA, he brings a great perspective about where professional tennis is heading. We also chat new gear, philosophy, life hacks and so much more!

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