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Tennis Legends episodes

May 07, 2020 'I really want No.1 spot!' - Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime talk goals and lockdown
Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime join Tennis Legends Mats Wilander and Boris Becker in a Canadian special of our lockdown series to talk goals, maturity and much, much more.

Bianca makes it abundantly clear that she is determined to become the world number one and how she matured emotionally to win her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2019.

Felix, meanwhile, is determined to figure out how he can reach the top of the men's game despite the dominance of the 'Big Three', and both rising stars discuss coping with lockdown.

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44 min
April 30, 2020 'It's time to unite!' - Elina Svitolina and Feliciano Lopez on lockdown and ATP-WTA merger talk
Elina Svitolina and Feliciano Lopez are this week's star guests, joining Legends Mats Wilander and Boris Becker to talk about the future of post-lockdown tennis and discuss whether the ATP and WTA Tours should merge.

Is it time for unity in tennis? What is life in lockdown with Gael Monfils really like? Plus, virtual tennis tips as the Madrid Open gives fans the chance to see tennis stars in a new way.

Oh, and Bjorn Borg picks an amusing time to call Mats!

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38 min
April 23, 2020 Should tennis be scrapped for the year? Noah Rubin and Ons Jabeur join Legends
In the second episode of the special Tennis Legends lockdown run, recorded entirely remotely, Mats Wilander is joined by Noah Rubin and Ons Jabeur, representing the ATP and WTA Tours respectively, to share their thoughts on when tennis should return, what life is like in New York during the coronavirus crisis and how players can survive financially and emotionally during this time.

The great Boris Becker is also on the call - with another inspired tennis virtual background, and his own strong opinions...

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50 min
April 16, 2020 We're back! Simona Halep on Wimbledon cancellation and life in lockdown
Tennis Legends is back! With the sporting world in lockdown, Mats Wilander has got Zoom up and running as Eurosport bring you new weekly episodes to give you your tennis fix.

In the first episode of the lockdown run, recorded entirely remotely, Mats is joined by Wimbledon champion Simona Halep as she discusses not being able to defend her crown and how coronavirus has affected the tennis calendar, and the day-to-day life of an elite tennis pro.

The great Boris Becker is also on the line and we are joined by Tommy Haas, the tournament director of Indian Wells, the first event in the 2020 calendar which fell to coronavirus.

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52 min
September 08, 2019 'Time for mean stories!' - Wilander, Lendl, Becker and McEnroe share favourite tales at US Open
Mats Wilander, Boris Becker, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe sit down at the US Open to share their favourite stories and memories. Wilander urges his legendary guests to "be as mean as you can" - and the results are very entertaining!

"This is one time I don't mind being the worst player in the room!" said Wilander, as he chaired an amusing and nostalgic conversation at Flushing Meadows.

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34 min
August 31, 2019 ‘There is an acceptance of losing’ – Becker, Wilander, Lendl and McEnroe on the dominance of the ‘Big Three’
Boris Becker, Mats Wilander, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe sit down at the US Open to debate whether Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are the best-ever, why the younger generation are struggling to keep pace, earning respect, and why players are underutilising their serve. Plus, much more from the legends!
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43 min
July 04, 2019 Gauff the future! How can Osaka and Zverev love tennis again? Wilander, Becker and McEnroe at Wimbledon
Mats Wilander, Boris Becker and John McEnroe sit down at Wimbledon and rave about the 15-year-old phenomenon Cori Gauff and what Naomi Osaka and Alexander Zverev need to do to rediscover their form and love of tennis. Plus, much more from the legends!
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27 min
June 07, 2019 Rod Laver special! Wilander, Becker, McEnroe and Laver talk Djokovic's greatness, dealing with nerves - and what next for Serena?
John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Mats Wilander AND Rod Laver discuss the state of tennis right now, the evolution of the game, dealing with nerves, Novak Djokovic's greatness and what next for Serena Williams?
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30 min
May 31, 2019 Was Federer right to return to clay? Plus, McEnroe, Becker and Wilander rank the Grand Slams
John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander discuss whether Roger Federer was right to return to clay at Roland Garros, react to Nick Kyrgios saying the French Open 'sucks', and how do the guys rank the four Grand Slams?
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29 min
January 24, 2019 Does tennis need a rule revolution? McEnroe, Becker and Wilander discuss
John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander discuss rule changes in tennis, whether the calendar needs an overhaul, and why J-Mac should become the actual Commissioner of Tennis. On-court coaching, mid-game massages, tie-break changes, Grand Slam stubbornness, and an increased use of Hawkeye are all dissected.
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32 min

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