TENNIS.com Podcast

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Kamau Murray is an established tennis coach and community leader who takes you inside the game you love. Tune in each week to hear Kamau interview prolific guests and players, and discuss what really goes on behind the scenes of the tennis tour.

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Dallas Open Tournament Dire...

11.30.2023

Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs joins the podcast to discuss the big news that his event is upgrading to a 500 level competition in 2025. Lebedevs discusses the planning that goes into such a great event, and how partnering ...

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11.30.2023 Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs on the Game-Changing ATP 500 Coming To Texas in 2025 Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs joins the podcast to discuss the big news that his event is upgrading to a 500 level competition in 2025. Lebedevs discusses the planning that goes into such a great event, and how partnering ...
11.07.2023 Executive Director of The Bush Tennis Center Tim Stallard Talks Bringing The Pros The Texas Tim Stallard, executive director of The Bush Tennis Center in Midland, Texas, joins the show for a conversation about how he developed a passion for the game and and for helping others over several decades of work. Stallard explains how ...
10.12.2023 Roger Smith's Journey From The Bahamas to Pro Tennis: Beating the World #1 and Teaching The Next Generations Former player and current coach Roger Smith joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from the Bahamas to living his dream on the pro tour. Smith details how he emerged from his small island with a tennis ...
10.03.2023 Frank Giampaolo On The Mental Side of Tennis and Achieving Peak Performance Best selling author and award winning coach Frank Giampaolo returns to the podcast to discuss how athletes can master their emotions to achieve peak performance. Giampaolo breaks down the various roadblocks tennis players face, and how he and others are ...
09.26.2023 Eric Diaz's Journey From the University of Georgia to Coaching Rising American Alex Michelsen This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast is Eric Diaz, former Georgia Bulldogs player and current coach of rising American Alex Michelsen. Diaz discusses the lessons he learned from his father, legendary college coach Manny Diaz, and how he applies ...
09.20.2023 Raising Alycia: Michael Parks On Life As a Tennis Dad, And Giving His Daughter Every Chance To Succeed Kamau Murray chats with Michael Parks, father of rising American star Alycia Parks, about his family's journey in pro tennis. Parks details the unconventional way his daughter discovered the game, the challenges & adversity they've experienced, and the powerful influence ...
09.12.2023 Dissecting Djokovic’s Reign, Coco’s Title & the 2023 US Open With Craig O’Shannessy Tennis analytical guru Craig O’Shannessy returns to the podcast to recap all the action from the 2023 US Open, which saw Novak Djokovic & Coco Gauff claim the trophies. O’Shannessy explains how Novak Djokovic was able to conquer the challenges ...
08.19.2023 Craig O'Shannessy on Alcaraz Vs. Djokovic And The Lead Up to the US Open Tennis coach and analytical strategist Craig O'Shannessy joins the podcast to discuss the budding rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. O'Shannessy dives into what makes each player special, and how likely a trilogy match will be at the US ...
08.08.2023 Re-Release: Vasek Pospisil on Tour Life, The Need for a Player's Union, & Working His Way Back To Form Listen to one of the most popular episodes from our archives, as Canadian veteran Vasek Pospisil explains how he's continued to make a living in the competitive tennis world, and why he still has a lot left in the tank. ...
07.25.2023 Bradley Klahn is Staying In The Fight and Loving Every Second of It Former NCAA national champion veteran tour player Bradley Klahn joins the show to discuss the genesis of his love-affair with tennis, and why he's still committed to finishing his career on his own terms. Klahn explains how tennis was one ...
07.18.2023 Reigning NCAA Singles Champ Ethan Quinn and Your Favorite Tennis YouTuber Illya Marchenko This week's podcast features two players are different trajectories in pursuit of the same tennis goals. Kamau Murray sits down with Ethan Quinn, the winner of the NCAA men's singles title this past year as he begins his pro career. ...
07.11.2023 Ernesto Escobedo's Renewed Passion, & Andrew Fenty's Rookie Year - Live From the XS Tennis Center Kamau Murray is on-site from his own club, as the XS Tennis Center is hosting a men's tournament as part of the Oracle Challenger Series. Ernesto Escobedo sits down for a chat about finding a renewed love of tennis, his ...
06.27.2023 Journalist Peter Bodo Previews the 2023 Wimbledon Championships Journalist Peter Bodo joins Kamau Murray to preview the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, with a look at whether Novak Djokovic can add another title to his collection at the All England Club. Bodo examines which male players can stand in Djokovic's ...
06.20.2023 Austin Krajicek on Winning Roland Garros and What It Takes To Be #1 American Austin Krajicek joins the podcast to discuss the biggest triumph of his career, winning this year's Roland Garros men's doubles title with Ivan Dodig. Krajicek explains how he transitioned from college to the pros, why he decided to put ...
06.13.2023 Georgia Men's Tennis Coach Manny Diaz on Creating Culture, Developing Pros, & Growing The Sport Georgia men's tennis head coach Manny Diaz joins Kamau Murray for an insightful chat about his tenure with the Bulldogs, and how he built a successful culture in over three decades with the program. Diaz recalls his experiences coaching John ...
05.31.2023 Jimmy Arias on His Buffalo Origins, Pro Stories, & Some Thoughts on 2023 Roland Garros Former top 5 singles player and current Tennis Channel broadcaster Jimmy Arias joins the podcast to discuss how he emerged from Buffalo to become of the best tennis players in the world. Arias discusses his origin story, how he met ...
05.16.2023 Coach Rob Steckley on Finding His Calling, Guiding Lucie Safarova & Denis Shapovalov, and Pushing The Right Buttons Kamau Murray chats with Canadian coach Rob Steckley about his path to big-time coaching, and how he made the successful transition from playing to developing others. Steckley discusses his time working with French Open finalist Lucie Safarova & top 10 ...
05.09.2023 UCLA Women's Coach Stella Sampras On Building a Winning Program & Developing A Competitive Culture Stella Sampras joins the show to discuss her groundbreaking tenure as UCLA's women's tennis coach, where she just recently notched her 500th victory at the helm. Sampras goes in depth about her coaching style, how she fosters a competitive environment ...
05.02.2023 Coco Vandeweghe On Still Competing and Going Against The Grain This week's guest is Coco Vandeweghe, one of the most consistent American players of her generation & someone who has a different approach than a lot of her peers. Vandeweghe explains why she's not big acting friendly during the heat ...
04.27.2023 Luke Jensen's Stories of Roland Garros, World Team Tennis, & Having Fun in the Game Luke Jensen joins the Kamau Murray to reminisce about some of the most memorable moments & highlights of his life in tennis. Jensen details how the sport united his family in the Midwest, why he prioritized doubles, and that thrilling ...
04.14.2023 Five-Time NCAA National Champion Coach Peter Smith On His Life In The Game Kamau Murray is joined by Peter Smith, a legend in the game of college tennis, and somebody that continues to dedicate his life to teaching the sport. Smith discusses his time leading program's at the NCAA level, which started at ...
04.04.2023 Miami Open Analysis & Clay Court Contenders With Craig O'Shannessy Tennis analyst & coach Craig O'Shannessy returns to break down the 2023 Miami Open, and offer up his take on the event's most exciting matches & interesting outcomes. The Director of Brain Game Tennis discusses the epic match between Jannik ...
03.21.2023 Craig O'Shannessy on the Triumph of Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells, & A Preview of The Miami Open Craig O'Shannessy, Australian tennis coach & director of "Brain Game Tennis" joins Kamau Murray to recap the 2023 Indian Wells tournament. The guys recap how Carlos Alcaraz played dazzling and cerebral tennis to win the title, Daniil Medvedev's struggles in ...
03.14.2023 Brian Teacher: From Australian Open Glory to Changing The Game with the Full Court Tennis App Kamau Murray is joined by Brian Teacher, the 1980 Australian Open men's singles champion who's new passion is changing how the game is coached and taught with technology. Teacher explains how it all came together to win a grand slam ...
03.07.2023 Award Winning Coach & Critically Acclaimed Author Frank Giampaolo On Maximizing Tennis Potential Kamau Murray chats with award-winning coach & renowned author Frank Giampaolo in a wide-ranging conversation about maximizing tennis potential. Giampaolo explains how parents & coaches can develop players that enjoy the game & find success, while becoming problem solvers in ...
02.28.2023 Katrina Adams: From Chicago to USTA CEO Trailblazer Former USTA President & CEO Katrina Adams joins the show for a thoughtful chat about the sport of tennis, growth, & how it can open doors to a better & more fulfilled life. Adams explains how she was drawn to ...
02.14.2023 USTA General Manager of Player Development Martin Blackman On Guiding The Current Wave of American Stars This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast is Martin Blackman, who currently serves as the General Manager of Player Development with the USTA & has had an huge role in shaping the current wave of American tennis stars making an ...
02.07.2023 Stan Smith: From Tennis Champion to Sneaker Icon Kamau Murray is joined by the legend Stan Smith on this week's podcast. Smith explains how he rose to prominence in the tennis world, rising up the junior, collegiate, & professional ranks to become a champion at every level. The ...
02.01.2023 South Carolina Men's Tennis Coach Josh Goffi; From Student to Teacher in the Game South Carolina men's tennis coach Josh Goffi joins Kamau Murray for a wide-ranging interview on what it's like to shape the game & lives of young men in the world of tennis. The son of a world renowned teacher himself, ...
01.17.2023 Boris Kodjoe: From the Tennis Courts to Hollywood Kamau Murray is joined by the best tennis player in Hollywood, actor & producer Boris Kodjoe. A former tennis prodigy, Kodjoe recalls how he discovered the game growing up in Germany, and how he credits the sport for providing him ...
01.10.2023 Two-Time Australian Open Champ Johan Kriek on Growing Tennis Around The Globe Two-time Australian Open champion Johan Kriek joins the show to explain how he made it top of the game, and why elite tennis players can come from anywhere in the world. Kriek discusses what it was like growing up in ...
12.21.2022 Yannick Yoshizawa: From WTA Tour Supervisor to the V.P. of Sense Arena For Tennis This week's guest is former WTA Tour Supervisor Yannick Yoshizawa, who discusses his tennis roots & how he's on the forefront for the technology that is changing the sport as we know it. Yoshizawa explains how the sport took him ...
12.06.2022 Casey Curtis on Developing Milos Raonic, Canadian Tennis, & High Performance Coaching This week's episode features renowned tennis coach Casey Curtis, the man that developed the game & lethal serve of Canadian major finalist Milos Raonic. Curtis explains how his parternship with Raonic came to be, how they perfected one of the ...
11.30.2022 Paul Annacone: Coaching Past & Future Greats, Growing The Game, & The Importance of Proper Player Development This week's guest is one of the most accomplished coaches in tennis history, current Tennis Channel Commentator Paul Annacone. Having worked with legends such as Pete Sampras & Roger Federer, Annacone discusses how he transitioned from a solid pro career ...
11.22.2022 The Life of a Super Agent with Marijn Bal, Vice President of IMG Tennis This week's show features Marijn Bal, Vice President of IMG Tennis and one of the most respected agents in the world of tennis. Bal discusses what really goes on behind the scenes, and how he worked tirelessly to pursue a ...
11.15.2022 Craig O'Shannessy Live From The ATP Finals in Turin Craig O'Shannessy, one of the leaders in analyzing tennis strategy & teaching the game, joins Kamau Murray for some instant reactions from the site of the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. O'Shannessy recaps Rafael Nadal's struggles in his first two ...
11.08.2022 USA Olympic Head Coach David Nainkin on Developing America's Next Generation 2020 USA Olympic Tennis Coach David Nainkin joins Kamau Murray for an all-encompassing chat about the state of American tennis, & how he has worked to develop the next generation of successful players. Nainkin works for the USTA and details ...
11.01.2022 Journalist Simon Cambers Discusses His Book, "The Roger Federer Effect" Renowned journalist Simon Cambers joins the podcast to discuss the release of his new book, "The Roger Federer Effect." Cambers has 20 years of experience covering tennis, and he discusses the idea to profile the Swiss Maestro and the lasting ...
10.25.2022 Coco Gauff On Her Rise to the Top 5, & Danielle Collins Talks Competitiveness & Off-Court Passions The biggest rising superstar in tennis joins the show, as Coco Gauff chats with Kamau Murray about her path from up-and-coming teen sensation to a top five tennis player in the world. Gauff explains where her drive comes from, how ...
10.18.2022 Donna Vekic Returns During Her Run to the San Diego Open Finals, & Doubles Mainstay Alexa Guarachi From the grounds of the inaugural WTA San Diego Open, Kamau Murray chats in-person with a pair of accomplished players. Donna Vekic returns to the show to discuss how she's found her rhythm again on court, and what it was ...
10.04.2022 Tennis.com Podcast 10/4/22: Ons Jabeur Mega-Episode Listen to Kamau Murray's two interviews with Tunisian legend Ons Jabeur, who rose up the ranks in the last two years to reach a pair of major finals and the number two ranking in the WTA. Jabeur sat down with ...
09.22.2022 Noah Rubin Talks His Career, The Different Paths to the Pro Game, & Creating a Media Platform Noah Rubin joins Kamau Murray for a chat about the ups and downs of his tennis career, and why there isn't just one path a life in the pro game. Rubin explains why he's stayed loyal to his home of ...
09.13.2022 San Diego Open Tournament Director Ryan Redondo Talks Growing the Game & Bringing Pro Tennis to SoCal Kamau Murray is joined by San Diego ATP & WTA Tournament Director Ryan Redondo on this week's show, with pro tennis returning to southern California this month. Redondo explains how he got involved in the game as a player, and ...
08.30.2022 Alize Lim on Hosting "Academy Life," The End of Her Playing Career, & Working With Legends Alize Lim joins the podcast to chat about her latest endeavor, hosting "Academy Life" on Tennis Channel International, Lim, who turned pro in 2007, explains what she witnesses & learns as she travels to some of the best tennis breeding ...
08.25.2022 Chanda Rubin On Serena's Legendary Career, Her Legacy, & What to Expect From The G.O.A.T. In Her Final US Open Chanda Rubin & Kamau Murray discuss the legendary career of 23-time major champion Serena Williams on this episode, as she prepares to play her final tournament at the US Open. Rubin explains what it was like to compete against Williams, ...
08.09.2022 Vasek Pospisil on Tour Life, The Need for a Player's Union, & Working His Way Back To Form Vasek Pospisil is the guest on this week's show, and he has a lot to say about his fifteen year pro career. The Canadian explains his roots in his homeland, & how he worked his way up the tennis circuit. ...
08.02.2022 Mark Knowles on Being #1 in the World in Doubles, Coaching, & Always Repping The Bahamas Mark Knowles joins Kamau Murray on this episode for a lengthy chat about his tennis beginnings in The Bahamas, & how he found his footing in the Bollettieri Tennis Academy en route to the pro tour. Knowles discusses what kept ...
07.28.2022 Craig Boynton on Developing a Generation of Americans on the ATP, & Coaching Hubie Hurkacz During His Breakout Craig Boynton joins Kamau Murray to discuss his coaching experiences on the ATP, which included working with several of the top American men of the 21st century. Boynton explains his different methods & relationships with John Isner, Stevie Johnson, & ...
07.19.2022 Michael Joyce on Guiding Sharapova, Azarenka, & His Path to Big-Time Coaching Michael Joyce was a Junior Wimbledon finalist who reached a career high of #64 in the rankings during his 12 year pro career. But he became well known & highly regarded as coach on the WTA, working with Maria Sharapova ...
07.12.2022 Leif Shiras On An Unconventional Wimbledon, Djokovic's Long Game, & A Look Ahead to NYC This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray is none other than Leif Shiras, former pro and current "Swiss Army Knife" at Tennis Channel. Shiras discusses his work as both a play-by-play man & color commentator, and takes ...

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