Tennis with an Accent

Tennis with an Accent episodes:

• 04.20.2024

  WTA Clay Season Overview with Bri and Sharada

  Briana Foust and Sharada Iyer join host Matt Zemek to discuss the ongoing clay swing for the women of the WTA. In a conversation consisting of rich topics from Iga Swiatek's dominance to the form of Danielle Collins - the...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Flink and Gross: ATP Clay Season Preview

  Steve Flink and Gill Gross return to the podcast to discuss the ATP power rankings with the season in full swing. We take a look at the usual suspects of favorites and challengers for this part of the ATP swing. Tune...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Single Handed Backhand : Gradual Decline or Cyclical Haitus

  Podcast regulars Mert Ertunga and Skip Schwarzman join host Saqib Ali to talk about the state of the single hand backhand. The stroke has witnessed a gradual decline over the years and it became a louder conversation after Stefanos Tsitsipas...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Former ATP Player Steve Darcis

  Former world number 38 Steve Darcis is the podcast guest this week. Darcis lets us in his world where he talks about his tennis career beginning and all the way to an injury forced retirement. Currently he does not miss...

  
• 01.29.2024

  Sabalenka and Sinner dominate AO2024

  The AO2024 review episode is here - as Andrew Burton and coach Mert Ertunga join host Matt Zemek to recap the first major of the year. Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the focal points of this discussion given their...

  
• 01.13.2024

  Australian Open 2024 Preview

  Happy new year to all the listeners. Andrew Burton joins Matt Zemek to preview the first major of the year. Andrew breaks down the paths of the top 8 seeds on both ATP and WTA - analyzing which player is...

  
• 12.26.2023

  Gabriela Knutson Interview

  Rising WTA player Gabriela Knutson is the podcast guest this week. Knutson has had a meteoric rise in the WTA ranks - jumping 307 spots during the recently completed 2023 season. He played 77 matches this season which was her...

  
• 12.07.2023

  ATP in the 2000s with Steve and Mert

  We recap the year with a podcast on the ATP decade of the 2000s with historian Steve Flink and coach Mert Ertunga. Beginning of the 2000s was set for a clash of generations with Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and co ready...

  
• 11.23.2023

  ATP Finals Review

  Andrew Burton joins host Matt Zemek to recap the year end ATP finals. Novak Djokovic reigned supreme for a record 7th time at the year end finals and is one of the focal points of discussion. The duo weighs in...

  
• 11.10.2023

  WTA Finals and Bercy Review

  Host Matt Zemek is joined by podcast friend and regular contributor Skip Schwarzman in the new episode to talk about the WTA finals and Bercy Indoors. Skip and Matt kickoff the conversation by talking about Iga Swiatek and her dominant form...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Ivan Lendl Interview

  All time great Ivan Lendl is the podcast guest this week. For a younger fan he is a former great who coaches Andy Murray. But for a generation of players and fans growing up in the 80's he is seen...

  
• 09.12.2023

  Gauff opens account; Djokovic continues to be Djokovic

  Cori Gauff and Novak Djokovic are your 2023 US Open winners. We recap the final weekend with in house analyst Andrew Burton who joins host Matt Zemek to do the honors. Andrew compares his pre tournament notes to how the Open...

  
• 08.27.2023

  US Open Preview

  In the latest episode of the podcast we preview the 2023 US Open. Host Matt Zemek is joined by in house analysts Mert Ertunga and Andrew Burton. We look at both ATP and WTA draws and address the big questions ahead...

  
• 08.22.2023

  US Open Throwback - Stefan Edberg

  In the new episode we take a look back at Stefan Edberg's twin titles in New York. Hall of famer Steve Flink and noted tennis historian Richard Evans join host Saqib Ali to remember the Edberg years in Flushing Meadows....

  
• 08.16.2023

  Devang Desai Recaps the Canadian Open

  Devang Desai of Sportsnet and Open Era podcast fame is the guest this week as he speaks with host Matt Zemek. Desai was on site in Toronto for the men's edition of the Canadian Open and witnessed the comeback runs...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Natalija Stevanović Episode

  Natalija Stevanović is the podcast guest this week. In a career spanning little over a decade - Stevanović made her biggest breakthrough at Wimbledon this year when she beat former finalist Karolina Pliskova. In a candid chat with host Saqib...

  
• 07.26.2023

  WTA Player Ayla Aksu

  Turkish tennis player Ayla Aksu is the podcast guest this week. This episode was recorded earlier in the year. Aksu was coached by the friend of the podcast - Coach Mert Ertunga till end of 2022. She is currently ranked...

  
• 07.18.2023

  Carlitos Way

  Carlos Alcaraz is the 2023 Wimbledon men's singles champion. He is the first non big 4 player to win the championships since Lleyton Hewitt won the 2002 edition. Andrew Burton joins Matt Zemek and Saqib Ali to talk about the...

  
• 07.02.2023

  Throwback Wimbledon Episode - Ivanisevic the Ultimate Wild Card

  On the eve of the 136th edition of The Championships we look back at the ultimate wild card in the glorious history of Wimbledon - Goran Ivanisevic. Historian and hall of famer Steve Flink joins Saqib Ali to revisit the...

  
• 06.24.2023

  The Christopher Clarey Files

  Christopher Clarey is one of the most prominent tennis voices of the last three decades in the printed world. In the latest edition of the podcast he joins hosts Saqib Ali and Andrew Burton in a conversation which is full...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Djokovic Wins #23!

  In this episode Matt and Saqib talk about the monumental achievement of Novak Djokovic as he completed a record third career grand slam and also took the lead for the most majors won on the men's side. Djokovic keeps making...

  
• 06.03.2023

  Rafael Nadal's 2024 Horizon

  In this week's episode of the podcast host Matt Zemek is joined by in house analysts Andrew Burton and Mert Ertunga to speak about the situation of Rafael Nadal. In a deep winded conversation the group reflects the graph of...

  
• 05.24.2023

  Medvedev and Rybakina Conquer the Clay

  Daniil Medvedev and Elena Rybakina have conquered the clay at the Foro italico complex with a convincing display of patience and shot selection. To break down their respective wins and the leading takeaways from Rome we have Andrew Burton joining...

  
• 05.17.2023

  Daniel Fienberg Reviews the Boom Boom Documentary

  Hollywood Reporter's Chief TV critic Daniel Fienberg is the podcast guest this week. Fienberg joins host Saqib Ali to talk about Alex Gibney's documentary on former wimbledon champion Boris Becker. Becker's a compelling sports figure whose rise and fall has...

  
• 05.08.2023

  Madrid Review

  Matt Zemek joins Saqib Ali to talk about the Madrid results. It's been a while since both Matt and Saqib appeared on the show together! which means there is a lot of catching up to do in the middle of...

  
• 04.13.2023

  Clay Season Preview with Flink and Gross

  In the latest episode of the podcast host Saqib Ali is joined by historian and hall of famer Steve Flink and tennis channel broadcaster Gill Gross to look ahead at the leading candidates for the clay season on the men's...

  
• 04.08.2023

  Estoril Recap with Skip

  Skip Schwarzman joins host Saqib to talk about the live tennis they both watched this week in Estoril. Players discussed are Dominic Thiem, Casper Ruud, Marco Cecchinato, Quentin Halys and Miomir Kecmanovic.

  
• 04.07.2023

  Nicolas Massu Interview

  Interview with Olympic double gold medalist Nicolas Massu.

  
• 03.31.2023

  Trends and Patterns of the Pro tours with Skip Schwarzman

  TWAA contributor Skip Schwarzman joins host Matt Zemek for the latest edition of the podcast. Matt and Skip engage in a broader conversation using some of the successful players as vehicles to understand the current trends and patterns across both...

  
• 03.16.2023

  Coaching Diary of Brad Stine

  Coach Brad Stine is the podcast guest this week. Saqib caught up with Brad while the later was driving home from the Indian Wells tournament. Stine is the current coach of Tommy Paul. He has been coaching top level professionals...

  
• 02.23.2023

  Nick Lester on Sinner, FAA and Tier 2 of the ATP Players

  Tennis TV commentator Nick Lester returns as the podcast guest this week to talk about the talent pool of the ATP. This conversation is aimed at some of the prime talents of the men's game that are looking to join...

  
• 02.14.2023

  Tim Mayotte on the Resurgence of American Men's Tennis

  Former top ten player Tim Mayotte returns to the podcast to discuss the resurgence of the men's game in America. Currently there are 15 American men in the top 100 of the ATP rankings. This depth of the talent pool...

  
• 02.07.2023

  Macedonian Billie Jean King Cup Captain - Dimitar Labudovic

  Dimitar Labudovic is the podcast guest this week. Labudovic is the Billie Jean King Cup captain for Macedonia. He is also the full time coach of Lina Gjorcheska - who is the best player to come out of Macedonia. In this...

  
• 01.30.2023

  Aus Open Recap With Mert

  Mert Ertunga joins host Matt Zemek to break down the championship weekend of Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic. Mert took time off from his coaching duties to talk about the breakout performance of Sabalenka and the potential grand slam season for...

  
• 01.14.2023

  Australian Open Talking Points

  Matt Zemek is back on the podcast and joins Saqib Ali to kick off the 2023 season as we look ahead to the years first major. The episode takes a closer look at some of the leading names in both...

  
• 12.30.2022

  Throwback Episode - ATP in the 90's

  In the season's final episode we take a deep dive into the memory lane and relive the ATP decade of the 90's. This decade had a star studded cast of proven players like Ivan Lendl, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg who...

  
• 12.17.2022

  Graf vs Seles - Rivalry Revisited

  Steffi Graf vs Monica Seles is arguably one of the greatest rivalries in all of tennis. We revisit this iconic rivalry on the latest edition of the podcast with senior tennis writer Richard Evans and coach Mert Ertunga joining the...

  
• 12.07.2022

  Coaching Universe of Roger Rasheed

  In this episode of the podcast host Saqib Ali gets a chance to speak with Aussie Roger Rasheed - arguably one of the most sort after names in the coaching business. Rasheed gets candid in this chat as he looks...

  
• 12.06.2022

  Coaching Universe of Roger Rasheed

  In this episode of the podcast host Saqib Ali gets a chance to speak with Aussie Roger Rasheed - arguably one of the most sort after names in the coaching business. Rasheed gets candid in this chat as he looks...

  
• 11.29.2022

  Coach Goldfine on Roddick, Korda, Shelton and more

  USTA development coach Dean Goldfine is the podcast guest this week. Goldfine is a well established coach whose former charges include the likes of Mary Joe Fernandez, Andy Roddick and Todd Martin. As part of the USTA player development program Goldfine...

  
• 11.29.2022

  Coach Goldfine on Roddick, Korda, Shelton and more.

  USTA development coach Dean Goldfine is the podcast guest this week. Goldfine is a well established coach whose former charges include the likes of Mary Joe Fernandez, Andy Roddick and Todd Martin. As part of the USTA player development program Goldfine...

  
• 11.22.2022

  ATP Finals Review with Andrew Burton and Nick Nemeroff

  Novak Djokovic has won his 6th ATP finals trophy - tying Roger Federer for the most year end titles. In this episode we recap the ATP finals with in house contributors Andrew Burton and Nick Nemeroff. The conversation centers around the...

  
• 11.14.2022

  Woodforde On Davis Cup Reforms and the Turin Field

  Davis Cup chairman and doubles legend Mark Woodforde returns to the show to talk about the end of the season on men's tour with two showcase events on the horizon - ATP finals and the Davis Cup finals. Woodforde shares...

  
• 11.09.2022

  Mert Ertunga Reviews WTA Finals and Holger Rune's Remarkable Rise

  Coach Mert Ertunga returns to the podcast to review the WTA finals and the impressive rise through the ranks of Holger Rune. Mert joins host Matt Zemek as the duo unpacks the larger season ending moments for Caroline Garcia and...

  
• 10.29.2022

  Jeff Sackmann on Tennis Abstract and his 128 Project

  Jeff Sackmann the founder of the Tennis Abstract website is the podcast guest. Thanks to Jeff tennis conversations around the world are heavy on relative stats about the game. In this episode Jeff gets candid about his journey exploring the...

  
• 10.19.2022

  The Gruskin Files

  Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets podcast joins the show as the guest voice. Gruskin leads the pack of new voices in the tennis podcasting ecosystem. His preparation and knowledge of the sport shines through his questions. He has a body...

  
• 10.06.2022

  Rajeev Ram Reflects on Success and Choices of the Doubles Tour

  Rajeev Ram is having a career year on the ATP doubles tour. He won his first clay court masters 1000 in Monte Carlo, successfully defended his US Open title with Joe Salisbury and became the oldest world number one in...

  
• 09.29.2022

  Federer Retirement Special - Episode 2

  In the closing act of our Roger Federer tribute and analysis Matt Zemek is joined by in house contributor Andrew Burton. Both men were colleagues at the Peter Bodo's Tennis world blog in the late 2000's. They recall upon lot...

  
• 09.21.2022

  Federer Retirement Special - Episode 1

  As Roger Federer walks into the tennis books forever this coming Friday we at tennis with an accent have two special episodes ready for your consumption. In the opening act Mert Ertunga returns to the podcast to join host Saqib...

  
• 09.10.2022

  Bri recalls the iconic ride of being a Serena fan

  Brianna Foust returns to the podcast to pay homage to the great Serena Williams. She joins Matt Zemek to unpack her recollections of Serena and the impact she had on the sport and its fans all over the globe. This is...