WTA Insider Podcast

On this episode we look back on the Fed Cup final, which saw the Czech Republic win the title for the fourth time in five years, this time beating a Russian team led valiantly by World No. 4 Maria Sharapova. And we'll look at the nominees for the 2015 WTA Awards, which were just announced on Monday. Finally you'll hear from David Kotyza, long-time coach to two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. I sat down with Kotyza during the WTA Finals in Singapore to discuss the evolution of his relationship with Kvitova, whom he's coached since she was 18. What was meant to be just a quick five-minute quote grab turned into a 30 minute conversation about Petra's struggle to adjust to the "WTA zoo", how her sudden decision to step away from the tour earlier this season came about, and how Kotyza has put his job on the line multiple times for the good of his charge. It's a conversation you won't want to miss.

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On this episode, Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen recap the icing on top of the phenomenal cake that was Venus Williams' 2015 season, after the 35-year-old went undefeated to win the inaugural Huajin Securities WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai and vault herself up the rankings to finish at No. 7, marking the first time she finished a season inside the Top 10 since 2010. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you'll hear from Caroline Wozniacki, whose difficult season ended in Zhuhai with a freak accident an unexpected injury. You'll also hear from US Open runner-up Roberta Vinci, who dropped a bombshell in Zhuhai when she announced next season will be her last. And in our last segment, I sit down with the Zhuhai finalists, Karolina Pliskova and Venus Williams, to talk about their surprising seasons.

On this episode, Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen recaps the final of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, which saw Agnieszka Radwanska cap off an unpredictable week with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 win over Petra Kvitova to win the biggest title of her career at the WTA Finals. Then we transition over to the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai, which kicked off this week in China. And in our last segment you'll hear from the always honest, always funny Svetlana Kuznetsova. The two-time major champion sat down to talk about the WTA season and she had some tough words for the next generation of players, who she says need a lesson in humility.

On Episode 4, Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen is joined by freelance journalist Nick McCarvel to discuss the wild week of tennis at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global and preview the final, which will feature Petra Kvitova against Agnieszka Radwanska.

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On Episode 3, Courtney Nguyen recaps the wild finish in Round Robin play at the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, which saw Maria Sharapova and Garbiñe Muguruza go undefeated but the fates of Petra Kvitova and Agnieszka Radwanska uncertain. After hearing all four semifinalists talk about their tournaments so far, hear U.S. Open champion Flavia Pennetta bid her goodbye from tennis and recount her favorite matches.

In the final segment, Courtney talks with the feisty sister duo of Chan Hao-Ching and Chan Yung-Jan. How does their bond strengthens their play? What is it like to be the top rival to the No. 1 team of Hingis/Mirza? And how did Serena Williams react when she found out Yung-Jan goes by "Latisha" in the locker room?

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On this quick-hit Dropshot, you'll hear from Maria Sharapova and Flavia Pennetta after their big wins on Day 3 at the WTA Finals. How did Sharapova react when Pennetta won the U.S. Open? How did Pennetta react when asked about Sharapova? And how will Simona Halep solve that problem that is Maria? It's all here!

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On this quick-hit "Dropshot" podcast, hear from WTA Rising Stars Invitational champion Naomi Osaka, who dropped a Meek Mill reference and amused the press corp and freaked out after meeting Venus Williams. You'll also hear from Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova after their opening round wins in the Red Group.

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On Episode 2, Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen takes you inside the press room as the Elite Eight talk to reporters during WTA All Access Hour. You'll hear from Maria Sharapova, Garbiñe Muguruza, Sania Mirza and more as they assess their chances for this week's WTA Finals. Courtney also breaks down the must-watch matches at the Finals and has an enlightening chat with Australia's Alicia Molik about the future of the women's game.

The WTA Insider Podcast debuts with Episode 1 coming to you from the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Courtney Nguyen, Senior Writer for WTA Insider, breaks down the draw for the 2015 WTA Finals and interviews WTA Rising Stars Zhu Lin and Ons Jabeur.

Bonus material: Hear how the draw happened from inside the official draw ceremony and hear Maria Sharapova's funny moment with a young Sugarpova fan.