Brad Gilbert, one of the most prominent voices in the game joins the podcast to discuss the journey that led him to coach three different major champions. Gilbert explains how he discovered a passion for tennis as youth in the Northern California, and the tactical approach that led to a successful pro career with 20 tour titles and career-high ranking of No. 4. The coach explains how he began working with Andre Agassi, how the American superstar was able to achieve peak performance, and why helping players such as Andy Roddick & Coco Gauff achieve their goals was satisfying beyond belief. Gilbert also dives into his passion for commentating, the evolution of the pro game, and the origin story of his book, "Winning Ugly," that has had a lasting positive impact on the entire tennis community.

And then the No. 1 tennis influencer in the world, Rachel Stuhlmann visits the show for a wide-ranging conversation about her journey from St. Louis to the big time as a tennis social media correspondent. Stuhlmann discusses how she developed a love for tennis as a standout amateur player, and how she broke into the industry through writing, interviewing players and working hard. The influencer dives into several topics such as her love for tennis fashion, her experience covering "The Garden Cup" in New York, and her professional Pickleball debut this past year as well. Stuhlmann will never stop telling the world how cool tennis is, and that continues on the Inside-In Podcast. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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A true WTA coaching pioneer joins the show this week, as Sandra Zaniewska chats about her role as Marta Kostyuk's coach on the heels of the Ukranian's best season of her career. Zaniewska recalls how she entered the coaching world by perfect timing with Petra Martic, how the parternship with Kostyuk came to be, and why effectively communicating is the name of the game. And as one of the few female coaches of WTA players, Zaniewska discusses the positive benefits that female coaches can provide for the best women in the sport.

The coach also discusses her strategies and philosophies for the off-season, handling big moments, and adjusting her style to suit the player that she is working with. Zaniewska is also the author of two tennis books, and she explains why writing a published book was one of her first goals in life. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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Nico Pereira returns to the podcast for a thorough chat during the tennis off-season, where the news never seems to stop. Pereira weighs in on Juan Martin Del Potro's emotional goodbye match in Argentina, and gives his take on Novak Djokovic being coached by Andy Murray in 2025. The Tennis Channel Commentator also discusses Iga Swiatek's supension for a contaminated substance, Ivan Lendl returning to the world of coaching with Hubert Hurkacz, and the issue of tennis balls as it pertains to player health.

And then Melanie Oudin joins the show for a revealing interview about her tennis career, which featured one of the most captivating runs the game has ever seen. Oudin reflects on her summer to remember in 2009, when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon and the quarterfinal of the US Open as a 17-year-old. The American discusses how her popularity skyrocketed after beating Maria Sharapova, the honor of representing her country for the Fed Cup, and how she made peace with the end of her playing career due to injuries at age 25. And Oudin explains why she absolutely loves her newest endeavor as a USTA high-performance coach, and why she remains fully enthralled with the game of tennis. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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It's a feel-good episode of the podcast, starting with the highest ranked Latin American tennis player on the ATP Alejandro Tabilo. The rising star from Chile discusses his journey to the pros, and the decision to move and represent the land that his parents were from. Tabilo goes in depth about his progress to the upper echelon of the men's game, and recounts that epic match in Rome where he defeated World No. 1 Novak Djokovic. And Tabilo dives into tons of other topics such as being selected as a member of Team World at the Laver Cup, how he prioritizes consistency on tour, and what areas he's looking to improve to have an even better season in 2025.

Then it's journalist Sam Jacot from the ATP who returns to the show to recap Italy's triumph in the Davis Cup. Jacot examines Jannik Sinner's brilliant year, Matteo Berrettini's return to form, and the emphasis of doubles in the Davis Cup as it is currently formatted. The writer then reacts to the news that sent shockwaves through the tennis world, Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic heading into the upcoming Australian Open. Jacot shares his thoughts on the matter for both the player and new coach, and previews the upcoming Next Gen Finals in Jeddah as well.

And rounding out this episode of Tennis Channel Inside-In is Michael Zheng, the 2024 Men's D1 Individual National Champion. Zheng made history for his school of Columbia University, which hadn't won a national title since 1906! Listen as Zheng explains his motivation to win the event he finished second in last Spring, and where he hopes this success can take him going forward. The 2022 Wimbledon boys finalist explains how he found the game as a youth in New Jersey, and why he's ready to continue forward on his tennis path. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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Rafael Nadal's legendary career has come to an end, and Tennis Channel's own Paul Annacone joins the show to react to the final act in the Spaniard's amazing career. Annacone puts Nadal's career achievements into perspective, discusses his competitive drive, and explains what it was like to coach Roger Federer against him. He also recaps Jannik Sinner's triumph at the ATP Finals, and recaps Taylor Fritz's breakthrough season that saw him finish at a career-high ranking of #4. And Annacone previews what is in store for the remaining teams at the Davis Cup, as Italy looks to defend their title.

And then joining the show is Michael Woodson, the coach of the Baylor men's tennis team and one of the leaders in the college game. Woodson chats about his unique and inspirational path to becoming one of the premier coaches in the country, and explains how he has created a culture of excellence at Baylor that goes well beyond the tennis courts. Baylor is the host site of the NCAA D1 Men's and Women's individual championships, and Woodson explains why the decision was made to move this event to the fall season, and why his home facilities are the perfect venue to hold such a prestigous event. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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It's always a marquee episode when Jim Courier returns to the show, and the Hall of Fame player turned A-list broadcaster brings his best yet again. Courier discusses all the action at the ATP Finals in Turin, and recaps the 2024 season which saw Jannik Sinner claim the two majors and the year-end No. 1 ranking. The commentator covers a variety of topics including how Alcaraz grew his game this year, why Alexander Zverev could be on the verge of a slam breakthrough, and the specifics areas that Taylor Fritz can continue to improve in his quest for more success. And Courier examines what the next move might be for Novak Djokovic, while paying tribute to the legendary career of Rafael Nadal on the eve of his final tournament.

And then Austin Krajicek returns to the podcast for a look back at his last year in the game, which saw him reach several enormous milestones. Krajicek dives into his Olympic run with doubles partner Rajeev Ram, which culminated in an Olympic Silver Medal for the Americans. He explains why playing against Nadal and Alcaraz at Roland Garros was a surreal experience, and describes his frame of mind as they were able to notch the victory. Krajicek gets into his physical and mental preparation, his goals for 2025 with Ram as his new tour partner, and why he's excited and ready to perform as a member of Team USA's Davis Cup roster in next week's final. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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Chanda Rubin returns to the show to recap all the action taking place at the WTA Finals, as the Top 8 women in the game battle it out in the final event of the season. Rubin discusses Aryna Sabalenka clinching the year-end No. 1 Ranking, and explains why Coco Gauff's big win over Iga Swiatek could do wonders for her confidence going forward. The play-by-play broadcaster all discusses Qinwen Zheng's growth, Elena Rybakina's form in her return to the court, and why she appreciates the way that Barbora Krejcikova plays. And Rubin also shares her thoughts on the Alexander Zverev winning the Paris Masters, and Novak Djokovic deciding not to compete in the ATP Finals.

And then Brad Stine, the coach of Tommy Paul and one of the sharpest tactical minds in the game makes his triumphant return to the podcast. Stine assesses Paul's 2024 season, and he explains why claiming three titles and battling the game's best players are huge steps in his progression. The coach weighs in on the importance of analytics in certain aspects, and states his case for grass being Paul's best surface. Stine also analyzes the current competition among American men, and lists a few goals for player and coach in 2025. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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Greg Rusedski returns to the podcast to discuss how Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz have taken control of the men's game, and what the rest of the ATP can do about it. Rusedski recaps his coverage of the "Six King Slam" in Saudi Arabia, predicts Novak Djokovic's future, and shares his lasting memories of Rafael Nadal. And the former Top-5 player analyzes the recent titles won by Jack Draper in Vienna and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Basel, before previewing the ATP Paris Indoor Masters taking place in Bercy.

And then Pam Shriver sits down for an in-person chat about her time coaching Donna Vekic, who had a Wimbledon semifinal appearance and an Olympic Silver Medal in 2024. Shriver previews the WTA Finals, with Aryna Sabalenka entering as the #1 player in the world and Iga Swiatek looking to find success with her new coach Wim Fissette. The Tennis Hall-Of-Famer examines how Americans Coco Gauff & Jessica Pegula will perform in Saudi Arabia, the power of Jasmine Paolini's positivity, and where doubles fits into the present day of tennis. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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It's a star-studded episode of Inside-In, starting with Patrick McEnroe's return to the show. The prominent broadcaster recaps his seven year run at the Laver Cup as Team World vice captain, and discusses what he learned from watching the game's great players like Carlos Alcaraz up close. McEnroe also shares his thoughts on the legacy that Rafael Nadal leaves behind, Novak Djokovic's future in 2025 and beyond, and he lists a few players that could be contenders to win their first major title. And as the president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, McEnroe explains that there's a lot to be excited about in 2025 with some new renovations and a combined 125 pro event.

Then Coco Vandeweghe joins from the Tennis Channel Studios to discuss her blossoming broadcasting career and why she's trying to say the things she always wanted to hear as a fan & player. Vandeweghe reacts to Dominic Thiem's emotional last match in Vienna, Danielle Collins' decision to return in 2025, and Aryna Sabalenka reclaiming the World No. 1 Ranking. The former Top 10 player also assesses the playing field for the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, and states her case opposing on-court coaching.

And rounding out the show it's Gilles Cervara, who has coached Daniil Medvedev for the past seven seasons. Cervara explains his tennis origin story, how the partnership with Medvedev came to be, and what clicked in their relationship on and off the court that propelled the Russian to the world #1 ranking. The coach summarizes everything that went into that epic 2021 US Open title run, how he approaches scouting opponents, and so much more. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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Gill Gross returns to the podcast on the heels of Rafael Nadal's announcement that he will retire after next month's Davis Cup Final, for a wide-ranging conversation about the Spaniard's decision and legacy. Gross discusses the impact Nadal has made in the record books and off of the court, and breaks down how his ultimate rival Novak Djokovic looked in advancing to the Shanghai final. The broadcaster also recaps Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka collecting more trophies, the buzz that tense moments in tennis create, and which young men's players he's high on for the longterm.

And then Dean Goldfine joins the show for a discussion about his long and distinguished coaching career. Goldfine explains how he started his journey working with Mary Joe Fernandez, and why his partnership with Todd Martin produced so many outstanding moments. One of American tennis' best teachers, Goldfine reflects on his time with Andy Roddick, & his USTA high performance coaching tenure that helped guide young stars like Sebastian Korda & Ben Shelton to new heights. And Goldfine assesses the current landscape of tennis, and why the game continues to evolve and improve.

And rounding out this episode we have Mark Vellek, the tournament director for the MarketBeat Open in Sioux Falls. The event is the first time that pro tennis has come to South Dakota, and Vellek dives into the exciting week to come in his home state. The MarketBeat Open features a deep field that includes Chris Eubanks & Learner Tien, and is the first of four USTA Pro Circuit events that will go a long way into determining who wins the Australian Open Wild Card Challenge.

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