It's the best of Tennis Channel Inside-In, Part 2, highlighting some of our favorite moments in an outstanding year covering tennis on the podcast. This episode features several current and recently retired players sharing stories and insight about the game they love. 2023 was a spectacular year for tennis, and we're delighted to showcase some of our outstanding content on the podcast. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Reilly Opelka - (0:43-14:01)

Monica Puig - (14:20-27:01)

Andrea Petkovic - (27:31-42:35)

Austin Krajicek - (43:04-54:23)

Shelby Rogers - (54:52-1:05:24)

Chris Eubanks - (1:05:52-1:21:00)

Welcome to the Best of Tennis Channel Inside-In, Part 1. We highlight some of our favorite moments in an outstanding year covering tennis on the podcast. It was a year in which Novak Djokovic won three majors, Carlos Alcaraz triumphed at Wimbledon, Coco Gauff claimed the US Open, and Iga Swiatek battled with Aryna Sabalenka all season for the #1 ranking. Listen to some of the best experts in the sport recap all the drama in 2023.

Jon Wertheim - (0:54-14:41)

Lindsay Davenport - (15:11-27:15)

Robbie Koenig - (27:52-38:50)

Jim Courier - (39:20-48:26)

Greg Rusedski - (48:51-57:02)

Pam Shriver - (57:25-1:07:24)

Patrick McEnroe - (1:07:57-1:19:00)

Play-by-play broadcaster Mike Cation joins the podcast to discuss his role as the sole voice of the USTA Pro Circuit, the tour where many young hopefuls get their start in pro tennis. Cation explains why he was drawn to the sport at such a young age, how he became intertwined with the Challenger Tour, and details some of his favorite and funniest memories from his ten years in the booth. The commentator averages 30 matches per week on site, and Cation maps out what a typical day in the office is for the hardest working person in all of tennis.

You won't want to miss this interview where Cation lists the special qualities that Ben Shelton, Jannik Sinner and Nick Kyrgios had during the start of their tennis journeys, or how valuable the respect of his peers like Chris Eubanks is to the announcer. Cation also laments on the excitement he feels for the opportunity to call matches at the Australian Open, and why he's thrilled to continue this role as long as the sport will have him. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Chris Eubanks returns to the podcast to discuss his sensational 2023 season, in which he became an American tennis sensation and won his first career title. Eubanks breaks down how he trusted the process of improving his game, developed his backhand into a shot of strength, and rode the wave from the title in Mallorca into an improbable run to the Wimbledon quarterfinals. The TC broadcaster also breaks down why his commentary work has helped his game, and just how much life changed after he beat Top 10 player Stefanos Tsitsipas at the All-England Club.

And Eubanks gives some in depth knowledge as to why he knew Ben Shelton had the potential for greatness all-along, and just how emotional it was to witness Coco Gauff win her first major title. The American who grinded his way to being one of the most promising players on the ATP also states what his strategy will be for building upon this success in 2024. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

The 2023 season is in the rearview, and Tennis Now journalist Chris Oddo returns to the podcast to recap the final drama in the sport's calendar. Oddo discusses how Jannik Sinner was able to lead Italy to a triumphant Davis Cup Title, knocking off Novak Djokovic & Serbia in the semifinals to do it. The writer & podcaster explains why Sinner has the chance to be the very best in the sport, how Novak Djokovic's 2023 season compares to some of his other historic years, and why it's not crazy to expect even more from the Serbian in 2024.

And Oddo also analyzes the Next Gen Finals taking place in Saudi Arabia, a region which could see more high level pro tennis in the near future. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Former pro and current TC broadcaster Jan-Michael Gambill returns to the podcast to recap Novak Djokovic's history making 7th title at the ATP Finals. Gambill explains how Djokovic continues to rise above the rest at age 36, the improvements the Serbian has made in his game, and why his championship mentality is unmatched.

The commentator also discusses Jannik Sinner's run to the final, Carlos Alcaraz's next move, and more from the final event of the ATP season. Gambill also dives into the Davis Cup taking place this week, and shares a few stories from his playing days for Team USA. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Jim Courier, the Hall of Famer on court and gold standard in the broadcast booth, returns to Inside-In for a lively chat about the 2023 men's tennis season. Courier discusses Novak Djokovic securing the Year-End #1 Ranking for an unprecedented eighth year, and why the Serbian is still motivated to compete and win after all he has achieved. The Tennis Channel commentator also recaps the Djokovic/Alcaraz rivalry this season, and examines whether players like Daniil Medvedev & Jannik Sinner are ready to challenge at the very top of the game.

Courier dives into several other topics including Holger Rune's resurgence with Boris Becker by his side, Stefanos Tsitsipas' emotional 2023, and whether Andrey Rublev can raise his ceiling on the court. And he also discusses the ATP Finals in Turin, and lists off several players who could be in the event next year. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

This week's show features two titans in the broadcast industry as Chanda Rubin & Patrick McEnroe join the podcast. Rubin recaps Iga Swiatek's dominance at the WTA Finals, where she hoisted the trophy and reclaimed the #1 ranking in the world. The Tennis Channel broadcaster also recaps the standout seasons for Coco Gauff & Jessica Pegula, previews the action at the Billie Jean King Cup, and discusses another new mother on tour in Belinda Bencic.

And then Patrick McEnroe, one of the prominent voices in all of tennis, joins the show to discuss how he carved his own path in the game he loves. McEnroe explains what it was like growing up with his megastar brother John, how he honed his broadcast skills, and what his strategy was for serving as the USA captain in the Davis Cup. He also goes in depth about his new role as president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and why he hopes to re-energize the sport through his new position. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Hear from the best voices in tennis broadcasting, as Lindsay Davenport and Paul Annacone join this week's podcast. Davenport breaks down the WTA Finals in Cancun, with Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek pacing the field in the early days of the event. The Hall of Famer explains how dedicated Aryna Sabalenka has been to reach #1, dives into Coco Gauff's maturity, and analyzes how Elena Rybakina would be better served to show some emotion. Davenport also chats about the honor of being selected as the USA Billie Jean King Cup captain starting next year, and the surplus of talent in American women's tennis.

And then Paul Annacone sits down to discuss how Jannik Sinner & Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the winner's circle last weekend, and where the men's game sits at the tail end of 2023. The legendary coach of Roger Federer & Pete Sampras is currently working with Taylor Fritz, and Annacone evaluates the top ranked American's season that was unfortunately cut short due to injury. Annacone puts Novak Djokovic's year into perspective, discusses Andy Murray's next move, and previews all the action in store at this week's ATP Paris Masters as well. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Nico Pereira returns to the podcast to recap the first title for Ben Shelton, and what his career high ranking of #15 means for himself & American men's tennis. Pereira breaks down a wide range of tennis topics including Gael Monfils winning the Stockholm Open, Holger Rune working with the legendary Boris Becker, and Maria Sakkari replacing the injured Karlolina Muchova in the upcoming WTA Finals. And he also explains what it was like to put together another standout Latin American tennis exhibition, with Venus Williams taking on hometown hero Monica Puig in Puerto Rico.

And then esteemed journalist Matt Futterman joins the show to discuss a wide-range of tennis topics, including his upbringing in New York City at the time of the game's boom in America. Futterman discusses which young players on the ATP & WTA are worth paying attention to, what it was like covering Coco Gauff & Novak Djokovic's US Open title runs, and provides an in-depth update into the ongoing suspension saga of Simona Halep. Previously with the New York Times, Futterman now spearheads some outstanding tennis coverage with The Athletic, and he discusses several pieces he's written on this episode. Hosted by Mitch Michals.