WTA Insider Podcast

Kristina Mladenovic may get by with a little help from her friends off the court, but on-court it's all about flying solo. The 23-year-old talks with WTA Insider Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen after winning her maiden title at the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Make it four for Team Bucie! World No.1 Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova won their second Australian Open title and fourth major overall, beating Andrea Hlavackova and Peng Shuai in the final. Hear from Bethanie and Lucie as they discuss their chemistry, their celebratory dance routine, and Bethanie's locker room surprise. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Across decades and continents, with history repeatedly on the line, Serena and Venus Williams' on-court rivalry is nothing short of epic. On Saturday, Serena and Venus face off for the 28th time in their careers, this time for the Australian Open title and, for Serena, another record-breaking milestone. Courtney Nguyen and David Kane take a deep dive into the Serena and Venus rivalry and detail why it is one of, if not THE, greatest story in sports. You'll also hear from one of the biggest stories of the tournament in Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, as well as American breakout CoCo Vandeweghe. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Most disappointing? Most inspiring? Most likely to take home the Australian Open title? Courtney Nguyen and David Kane hit pause after the conclusion of the first three rounds to take stock on what's impressed us the most from Melbourne. From Ashleigh Barty to Venus Williams, to the title favorites lurking in the bottom half of the draw, we break it all down. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

This one feels...different. The Insider team breaks down the draw for the 2017 Australian Open. - Can Angelique Kerber repeat the feat? - Can Serena Williams retake the No.1 ranking? (she has to make the final to have a chance) - How bumpy is the road to SW23? - Will we see another first-time winner Down Under? We're excited to find out. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

One week into the 2017 season and we have a new World No.1. Bethanie Mattek-Sands ended Sania Mirza's run of 91-weeks atop the doubles rankings by winning the Brisbane International with her partner...Sania Mirza. Sound awkward? Not to Sania and Bethanie. Hear from both women after their Brisbane win and Bethanie -- with a cameo from her husband Justin -- sits down with Courtney Nguyen to discuss her heady 12 months and how she plans to process her massive career-milestone. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Before the Brisbane International, Karolina Pliskova told reporters she had the game to beat "99%" of the players. How about after the Brisbane International? "100%." A relaxed and confident Karolina Pliskova was dominant and efficient en route to her 7th career title and first at the Brisbane International. Hear from the 24-year-old hitter as well as the woman she beat 6-0, 6-3 in the final, Alizé Cornet. When you have the game to make a veteran sit up and take notice, you have something special. Kaja has something special. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in! David Kotyza knows a thing or two about big-hitting Czechs. The veteran coach was the man at the helm when Petra Kvitova won her two Wimbledon titles. Now he's back to try and wake "the sleeping champion" he believes lives inside World No.6 Karolina Pliskova. Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen caught up with Kotyza at the Brisbane International to discuss his decision to jump back onto the WTA coaching circuit and why he believes he has something special in Pliskova. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

Happy New Year! In the first episode of the 2017 season, hear from World No.1 Angelique Kerber as she prepares for a stressful January, as she tries to defend her title at the upcoming Australian Open and retain the No.1 ranking. You'll also hear from World No.6 Karolina Pliskova, who comes into the new season armed with a veteran coach and an eye towards winning her first major title. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.

William Shakespeare once wrote, "Brevity is the soul of wit." He did not edit this episode. Who are the dark horse players to keep tabs on early in the season? Will Johanna Konta, Svetlana Kuznetsova, and Madison Keys hold their ground? Will we see the likes of Simona Halep, Agnieszka Radwanska, or Karolina Pliskvoa follow in Kerber's footsteps? And in the battle of the hunter vs. the hunted, will Serena Williams chase down Angelique Kerber to regain her spot at the top of the rankings? All that and more in this super-sized episode of the Insider podcast, as Courtney and David run through the Top 25 players entering the 2017 season, which begins in less than a week. This is your 2017 season primer. Study it well. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any podcast app of your choice to ensure you never miss an episode when they go live. Reviews are always helpful, so if you like what you've heard so far, leave us one. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider.