WTA Insider Podcast

With the senseless attack on Petra Kvitova heavy on their minds, Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane dive into the off-season coaching changes that happened and the ones that, to our surprise, did not. We also discuss Serena Williams' thoughtful interview with Common for ESPN's The Undefeated and Victoria Azarenka's new addition. 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 is our last goodbye. WTA Insider Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane reconvene to reflect on a season of surprises, both on and off the court. We discuss the biggest story of the season (spoiler alert: it's Angie), the most underrated stories of the season, the stories that came out of left field, and as we transition into the 2017 season, Courtney and David reflect on things they'd like to leave behind in 2016. 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.

The 2016 WTA season is in the books. But what does it all mean? WTA Legend Chris Evert joins the podcast to reflect on a season of surprises, and hear from the Czech Republic's Fed Cup heroine Barbora Strycova as she sat down with David Kane to discuss her standout season. 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.

Dominika Cibulkova is your 2016 WTA Finals Champion. The 27-year-old stunned World No.1 Angelique Kerber in straight sets to win the biggest title of her career at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. The Straits Times' Rohit Brijnath joins the podcast and explains why Cibulkova's win matters specifically in Asia, and we recap the week in Singapore. 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.

Kerber vs. Cibulkova. Nguyen vs. Kane. These are the rivalries that define our times. Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen and Web Editor David Kane go toe-to-toe to preview Sunday's final at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, which pits World No.1 Kerber against No.7 seed Cibulkova. 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.

Someone get David some oxygen! Agnieszka Radwanska took care of business on Friday, beating Karolina Pliskova to advance to her third straight semifinal at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. With that, the semifinals are set, with Svetlana Kuznetsova and Dominika Cibulkova facing off, followed by No.1 Angelique Kerber against Radwanska. Courtney Nguyen and David Kane preview both the singles and doubles semifinals.

The Red Group is set! Pome! Dominika Cibulkova had a 1 in 16 chance of advancing to the semifinals on Thursday. With a little help from World No.1 Angelique Kerber, she hit the bullseye under incredible pressure. Cibulkova booked her spot in the semifinals along with Kerber, who finished undefeated in group play. Courtney Nguyen and David Kane break down the dramatic action on Day 5 at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singpore presented by SC Global. We salute Cibulkova and Kerber's round robin efforts and also do a post-morten dive on Simona Halep's season. 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.

Was Svetlana Kuznetsova born to be a hustler? She doesn't know. But she is one now. Recapping Day 4 at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, where the last woman to arrive in Singapore became the the first woman to qualify for the semifinals, as Kuznetsova rallied to beat Karolina Pliskova. Defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska ended Garbine Muguruza's bid to survive the White Group, with Radwanska winning in straight sets. Hear from the defending champion as she gives a lesson in...linguistics? La Profesora is in the house. 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.

Hear WTA CEO Steve Simon's annual "Fireside Chat" with members of the press at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals presented by SC Global, addressing the current state of the tour and the dynamic changes coming in 2017. WTA President Micky Lawler, Chief Operating Officer Matthew Cenedella, and Co-CEO of The Social Channel Mike McGraw were also on-hand to lend their expertise. 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.

KABOOM! Madison Keys joins the podcast to discuss her WTA Finals debut, her love of indoor courts, and what it's like to have such aurally explosive groundstrokes. The Insider Team also talk through Day 3's action at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, where Angelique Kerber put in a No.1 performance to beat Simona Halep and Keys earned her first win at the Finals over Cibulkova. We also preview the doubles draw, where the No.1 ranking will be in play between current No.1 Sania Mirza, the French team of Garcia/Mladenovic, and Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Hear from Mattek-Sands and her partner Lucie Safarova, who are currently on a 16-match-win streak, as they sit down for a chat with David Kane. Team Bucie are relaxed and ready to roll. 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.