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 of candid reflections about his journey as a tennis reporter for NY times. After thirty two years with the NYT Clarey is now transitioning into the role of a full time author - on the back of his successful biography on Roger Federer that came out two years ago.

In this episode he gives in depth views on his coverage of the game on some popular tennis themes as well as the changing face of the print journalism in tennis. It is a fun conversation for all tennis and Clarey fans out there.

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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 duo covers a lot of ground. 

Also covered are topics like the stability of the WTA tour and power ranks for this part of the season. Tune in!

WTA Clay Season Overview with Bri and Sharada

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 in to find out how your list compares with Steve and Gill's choices.

Flink and Gross: ATP Clay Season Preview

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 departed the top 10 of the ATP rankings a month ago. 
Being the true students of the game - both Skip and Mert chimed in with their choices and reasons on how the game has reached this point.
Tune in for a very rich conversation.

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Single Handed Backhand : Gradual Decline or Cyclical Haitus

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 the life on tour as he is happily married with kids and is incharge of the Davis cup team among other responsibilities with the Belgian tennis federation.

He also talks about his wins over Nadal, Roddick, Berdych and other top pros. Last but not the least he gives us an insight on how public perception is for a top player like his compatriot David Goffin.

Former ATP Player Steve Darcis

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 dominant form over the fortnight - which saw them secure the first major of the season. Also discussed in length is the process of Sinner's evolution and the instability of the WTA draws. Tune in!

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