The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

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Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis.

Controversy Week

Controversy Week

Cooler heads have prevailed—thanks largely to the unrelentingly detail-oriented guest host Andrea Petkovic—and we painstakingly dissect the two big controversies currently embroiling the pro tours: Jannik Sinner’s doping ban and Elana Rybakina’s coaching imbroglio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, • 1:06:38

What Are We Doing Here?

What Are We Doing Here?

Are the new rules governing mixed doubles at the US Open akin to tiddleywinks? Did the WTA do right by all players by banning Vukov? Should the hosts of this podcast be Chancellor (and vice chancellor) of tennis? All this and more answered by your favorite duo of intrepid tennis conversationalists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, • 52:56

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

The podcasts favorite guest and sometime co-host Sam Stosur joins Rennae to talk about everything from toilet break rule changes to post-match trauma and going to therapy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, • 40:55

The Day After a Slam

The Day After a Slam

Rennae and Andrea break down the business end of the Australian Open, featuring a recap of the glorious matchups between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner's dominant Slam performance (and what it will take for Zverev to win one) as well as the story of the tournament: Madison Keys romp to victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, • 51:15

Broadcasting School

Broadcasting School

Rennae brings fellow ESPN commentator Caroline Wozniaki to the pod for the first time to catch up with her comeback, a recap of the Coco Gauff/Paula Badosa match and her predictions for the rest of the tournament. Then Joan Rivers/Andrea Petkovic recaps Aryna Sabalenka’s slugfest against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, chides the Australian tv pundit Tony Jones over his Novak Djokovic taunts and asks the most important question: Should we all go to broadcasting school?See omnystudio.com/listener for p

Jan 21, • 52:08

Live From Melbourne

Live From Melbourne

Rennae and Petko are back in effect down under, coming through live from the Australian Open with behind-the-scenes takes on the first two rounds of play, including Coco Gauff's massive improvement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, • 35:29

New Year, New You

New Year, New You

Rennae and Caitlin talk DOs and DON’Ts for 2025, shout out Coco Gauff for carrying the US to victory in the United Cup, applaud the WTA for taking a firm stand in the Elena Rybakina coaching conflagration, and scratch our heads at Nick Kyrgios latest foolishness.  Plus: a sit-down with e.l.f. CMO Kory Marchisotto on putting money where it matters in women’s sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, • 1:07:04

Travel Diaries with Nick Pachelli

Travel Diaries with Nick Pachelli

Rennae and Caitlin sit down with Nick Pachelli, author of the tennis world's most coveted coffee-table travel book The Tennis Court, to discuss his favorite travel destinations, which locations might appear in a hypothetical sequel book, and which tennis personalities we all think would make for the best travel companions. Let us know your picks in the comments/reviews!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2024 • 50:57

2025 Predictions Pt. 2: More Women, A few Men

2025 Predictions Pt. 2: More Women, A few Men

Will 2024 be Iga's year of purging demons so 2025 can come back stronger? What was with Paula Badosa's strange US Open ender? Yes, Rennae and Petko finally discuss some of the men and what they might get up to next year (including Rybakina's new coach, Goran)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2024 • 43:36

"This, That, or the Other" w/ Rennae Stubbs

"This, That, or the Other" w/ Rennae Stubbs

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: former tennis player and host of "The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast," Rennae Stubbs! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus

Dec 17, 2024 • 20:28

"Fifteen-Love" w/ Rennae Stubbs

"Fifteen-Love" w/ Rennae Stubbs

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: former tennis player and host of "The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast," Rennae Stubbs! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus

Dec 16, 2024 • 20:10

2025 Predictions, Part 1: The Women

2025 Predictions, Part 1: The Women

Rennae and Andrea discuss which WTA Players are (or should be) putting in the hard yards in the offseason, and whom we've had to block for making us feel bad for training too hard! Will this year be the comeback for Maria Sakkari we'd all love to see? Can Coco build on her end of year momentum? Is Qinwen Zheng the best clay rival for Iga? All this and more in the WTA edition of the 2025 predictions year end spectacular (sans Caitlin, who went to eat cookies).See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Dec 16, 2024 • 29:59

ExoPod

ExoPod

What is the purpose of exhibitions? How is an off season best used? Should NFL players wear helmets? We tackle all of these burning questions and more with our very own Angela Merkel, Andrea Petkovic, who has been elected against her will to serve as global tennis commissioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 2024 • 1:06:21

Doping on Brokeback Mountain

Doping on Brokeback Mountain

Any podcast can discuss the latest headlines about Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner's positive tests for banned substances, but can they come up with alternative universes of tennis, where ALL drugs or NO drugs are allowed? We discuss wild hypotheticals, sympathize with players forced to run their own businesses (and pharmacies) and call for a little more star power in 2025 player boxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 2024 • 1:02:30

The Peoples Friend

The Peoples Friend

That's right, Petko is back with sizzling hot takes (and grammatical innovations) about the smattering of finals (ATP & WTA, BJK and Davis Cup) to the retirements and coaching unretirments that have everyone talking. Is tennis like a drug? Was Bob Bryan right to bench his doubles specialists? Does Jannik Sinner deserve to be considered for the Sportsmanship award? All this and more in this tour de force episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2024 • 1:03:04

Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss

Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss

Rennae sits down with business leader Ilana Kloss and the woman the team competition is named after at the namesake event—the Billie Jean King Cup—live from Malaga, Spain, to talk about the explosive growth in women's sports and highlights from the most important team competition in tennis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2024 • 57:41

The Sound of One Hand Clapping

The Sound of One Hand Clapping

A rollicking romp through both the WTA Finals and early rounds of the ATP Finals, with necessary fashion and photo portrait critiques, with side quests into movie recommendations and bonus advice for wannabe commentators. We'll see you on Threads to discuss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 2024 • 57:18

Fan Engagement

Fan Engagement

After holding ourselves to a minimal amount of external processing about the election—we discuss the beginnings of the WTA Finals, the Paris Masters showdown between Karen Khachanov and Ugo Humbert as well as some things tennis can learn from baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2024 • 46:40

Touch Your Heads

Touch Your Heads

Ben Shelton! Frances Tiafoe! Please learn how to volley—Rennae will be hosting an ATP clinic on the matter. In the meantime, we discuss the rise of French giant Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and how some players are using the Asia to springboard back into form—looking at you, Sofia Kenin. Plus foodpix and reader questions, of course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 2024 • 58:36

The Crown Club

The Crown Club

Yes, Rennae talks about the New York Liberty again, but it's the last week (for the next year, anyway, let's hope). We shout out the great Ningbo final moments, the weird Six Kings event, as well as tackle... you guessed it, reader questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2024 • 59:11

Tude

Tude

Rennae and Caitlin break down two GREAT finals between Sinner and Djokovic, and Sabalenka vs. the (slightly prickly?) Qinwen Zheng in China, plus: how not to hit 19 double faults in a match, we say goodbye to Rafa and feeling like you got in the wrong line at security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2024 • 57:58

Asia Swing

Asia Swing

Eliza Wastcoat joins Rennae to talk about the notable results stemming from Asia—including some controversial umpiring and surprising results seeing Coco Gauff prevail over Karolina Muchova in Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2024 • 1:00:49

Steroid Cream

Steroid Cream

Rennae and Caitlin have a solution for the Jannik Sinner steroid saga: Involve us. What could possibly go wrong? Plus: We cover all the latest from Asia, talk about our aging bodies and take reader question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2024 • 55:03

Sorry Laver Cup

Sorry Laver Cup

We didn't watch you, but we DO have a lot of opinions about how to pull off the perfect exhibition! Plus: reader questions, Racquet's story of transformation after tumult in the New York Times, and Rennae loves the WNBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2024 • 57:19

Coaching Carousel

Coaching Carousel

Rennae and Caitlin can't resist hopping on the coaching carousel for a minute to speculate about how and why partnerships come together and resolve—in particular the news of Naomi Osaka and Wim Fissette's parting and the rumors of her new pairing with Patrick Mouratoglou. Plus, we talk about being the main character on Twitter, or what's left of it, and the insanity of the pro schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2024 • 50:19

US Open: On and Off Court Wrapup

US Open: On and Off Court Wrapup

Petko, Rennae and Caitlin wrap up the US Open and get into the meat of the on and off court storylines: the winners, most improved and... least improved. Also, Nick Kyrgios commentator vs. Nick Kyrgios the Tweeter, Brad Gilbert coaching panel and the secret Honey Deuce hack only two of us knew about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2024 • 1:18:16

Pam Shriver on US Open Week 2

Pam Shriver on US Open Week 2

Rennae is joined by fellow legendary player, broadcaster and coach of Donna Vekic Pam Shriver to recap week one of the US Open, including some big upsets and late nights. Plus: A look ahead to week two, and some coaching BTS you won't want to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2024 • 28:54

Draw Preview & Sinnergate with Caitlin & Petko

Draw Preview & Sinnergate with Caitlin & Petko

The gang is back together in studio to preview the US Open—Caitlin predicts the Dobel twins, Aryna and Taylor, Rennae's got Carlitos, but don't count Sinner out, despite recent controversy. And Andrea (of Substack) breaks down the actual Sinner details as objectively as possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 2024 • 1:01:08

Live from Fanatics Fest: Issue No. 25 & Foster Kamer

Live from Fanatics Fest: Issue No. 25 & Foster Kamer

Rennae and Caitlin are reunited, and it feels fine—as we do our first official podcast as part of the iHeart & Deep Blue Women's Podcast Network live from Fanatics Fest. We recap our respective Summers, discuss Carlitos' eviction from his own brain, and welcome storied writer Foster Kamer, author of the Issue No. 25 cover piece about Andre Agassi's return to tennis, to talk... you guessed it, Andre Agassi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 2024 • 58:16

The French Connection: Olympics Review

The French Connection: Olympics Review

Rennae Stubbs & Sam Querrey recap the 2024 Olympic Games and break down the hard court season, from Novak's redemption to what it will take for Naomi Osaka to right the ship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 40:53

The French Connection: Olympics Preview

The French Connection: Olympics Preview

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk about Novak Djokovic making his schedule this year around winning Olympic gold, how a doubles gold with Nadal would mean more to Alcaraz than singles gold and does "the fastest person on Earth" beat any other title? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf

Jul 23, 2024 • 29:46

The French Connection: Wimbledon Semis Preview

The French Connection: Wimbledon Semis Preview

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they analyze the Semifinals at Wimbledon and recap the Quarterfinals. From Novak Djokovic's fiery win against Holger Rune and subsequent walkover over Alex de Minaur, to Emma Raducanu's tournament, which included withdrawing from the mixed doubles draw after p

Jul 11, 2024 • 31:10

Wimbledon Week One

Wimbledon Week One

Rennae and Petko are live from the player's area wrapping up a wild (and week) week one at Wimbledon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2024 • 20:53

The French Connection: Previewing Wimbledon

The French Connection: Previewing Wimbledon

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they break down the Wimbledon draw & preview the tournament. Plus conversation around the US Olympic tennis team & Rafa playing doubles in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2024 • 49:18

Wrong Opinons

Wrong Opinons

At long last, Caitlin joins the show to educate Rennae on the difference between a fact and an opinion, plus we love the Olympics, Carlos Alcaraz and maybe the new French Open broadcasters? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2024 • 45:40

The French Connection: Jewell Loyd

The French Connection: Jewell Loyd

Rennae Stubbs & Sam Querrey react to the historic wins by Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open finals, plus Jewell Loyd, current Seattle Storm guard, 2-time WNBA champion & Olympic gold medalist join the show to talk about the pressure of being the best, her love of racquet sports and the difference of the Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2024 • 49:42

The French Connection: Lindsey Vonn

The French Connection: Lindsey Vonn

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they talk to former World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn about her love of tennis, her friendships with Roger Federer & Jannik Sinner, and how she and Roger exchange advice on skiing and tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

Jun 6, 2024 • 46:17

French Connection: Andy Roddick

French Connection: Andy Roddick

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they talk to Grand Slam champ Andy Roddick, host of the new podcast Served and one of the smartest (and funniest) folks in tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2024 • 42:54

French Connection: Adios Rafa?

French Connection: Adios Rafa?

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they talk about Rafael Nadal’s first round loss to Alexander Zverev, at perhaps his final RG appearance? They share their favorite Rafa stories, as well as discuss other big winners (and losers) coming out of Round 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

May 29, 2024 • 44:35

The French Connection: Jessica Pegula

The French Connection: Jessica Pegula

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode, we do a full draw breakdown ahead of the tournament, with world number five player Jessica Pegula. Starting with Rafael Nadal's opener against fourth seed Alexander Zverev, and what makes Iga so hard to play on clay? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

May 24, 2024 • 56:43

The French Connection: Mary Carillo

The French Connection: Mary Carillo

This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—starting with French Open Mixed Doubles Champion and Olympics anchor Mary Carillo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2024 • 45:05

Sam Querrey

Sam Querrey

The 6'6" Californian joins the pod to talk about his career notching massive wins of the likes of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, and lifting the world's largest trophy at Queen's Club, as well as break down the Rome tournament results ahead of Roland Garros. Plus, we get the backstory behind the viral Vine that had everyone looking for plastic horse heads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2024 • 50:43

Petko and Rennae Recap Madrid

Petko and Rennae Recap Madrid

Rennae and Andrea are back to recap a wild two-week Madrid tournament, which saw a resurgent Ons and Madison Keys, a shaky Coco and a bevy of injuries and withdrawals on the men's side. But we celebrate mercurial poet Andrey Rublev, who picks up his biggest title to date as well as an all-time classic final between Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, which was great from first ball to last! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2024 • 57:09

Petko & Rennae Recap Miami

Petko & Rennae Recap Miami

Fresh off a two-week commentating stint down in Miami, Andrea Petkovic joins Rennae to discuss Danielle Collins otherworldly run, Sinner CRUSHING everyone, and salute Grigor Dmitrov back into another final (and back into the Top 10)! Plus: another devastating injury for Andy Murray, where exactly is Gauff Coco and a big bounceback for Elana Rybankina after a tough Indian Wells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2024 • 2:52

Petko & Rennae Recap Indian Wells

Petko & Rennae Recap Indian Wells

From service motions to weather, our favorite duo is back to break down the entirety of the BNP Paribas Open—the good, bad and the ugly. Plus: a new vow to record more regularly now that their competitive juices are flowing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2024 • 1:16:02

Back in the New York Groove

Back in the New York Groove

Petko's in town to record her audiobook and she Rennae catch up on the week in tennis news while back together—and in the closet—in New York. Shoutout to guest editor Jesse Kotansky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2024 • 1:00:44

AO Recap Day 15: Jannik Sinternet Has Entered the Chat

AO Recap Day 15: Jannik Sinternet Has Entered the Chat

Our daily AO recap podcast comes to an end—and sitting in for esteemed Cultural Attaché Andrea Petkovic while she's on a plane home is Caitlin, who does her best German accent. Hats off to edgelord Daniil Medvedev, who played more tennis than anyone else this tournament, and to an incredible effort from Jannik Sinner (Andrea says her wifi is Jannik Sinternet, and we believe her) who is now on the level. We assess who's fuming and prepping for the next tournaments and give a hearty thanks to the

Jan 28, 2024 • 23:22

AO Recap Day 14: Chopped Like a Linden Tree

AO Recap Day 14: Chopped Like a Linden Tree

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—and here they break down the tactical mismatch of the women's final over beers (tequila, sponsors get at us), with some tough love about how Qinwen Zheng's game can level up. With personal anecdotes featuring chopped linden trees, Justine Henin's post-championship serve-and-volley practice, and some harsh words for the women who could've prepped better coming into the Australian. Hosted

Jan 27, 2024 • 36:12

AO Recap Day 13: Henry the Fifth

AO Recap Day 13: Henry the Fifth

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—starting with the Jannik Sinner/Novak Djokovic clash featuring scar tissue, lazy eyes, the loss of fast-twitch muscles and, most importantly, King Henry the 5th. Then, we shift focus to the man who either has a chip missing, or has an extra chip, in Daniil Medvedev who clawed his way back from being down two sets to love to win wars of attrition in backhand rallies against a player from

Jan 27, 2024 • 47:40

AO Recap Day 12:  The Silhouette Test

AO Recap Day 12: The Silhouette Test

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—international scheduling considerations mean late nights for the women's semis, and our intrepid and sleep-deprived correspondents were up all night calling em. First the high-quality US-Open-Final rematch between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, then we celebrate Zheng Qinwen's mentally tough celebration—and her stats as a great frontrunner—and applaud a tremendous effort from Dayana Yas

Jan 26, 2024 • 30:31

AO Recap Day 11: Do Ana Ivanovic! Do Ana Ivanovic!

AO Recap Day 11: Do Ana Ivanovic! Do Ana Ivanovic!

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—starting with the baffling result from the Alex Zverev/Carlos Alcaraz match and what happens when you have all the talent in the world but no gameplan! Hint: for Alcaraz against Zverev, it's an inside-in forehand à la Ana Ivanovic. Breaking down the Daniil Medvedev comeback against Hubi Hurkacz—and taking the odds that he'll be extra motivated by his (completely inaccurate) portrayal as

Jan 25, 2024 • 36:58

AO Recap Day 10: It's All we Can Ask For

AO Recap Day 10: It's All we Can Ask For

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—Aryna Sabalenka is looking SCARY good, so much so than anything short of a herculean effort by Coco Gauff means she should be returning to the finals. Previewing a blockbuster showdown between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner—it's the men's match we've all been waiting for, and the one we deserve! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener fo

Jan 24, 2024 • 31:08

AO Recap Day 9: A Heaping Plate of Potatoes

AO Recap Day 9: A Heaping Plate of Potatoes

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—Day 9 brought us Dayana Yastremska's big moment against Viktoria Azarenka, Oceane Dodin carrying on like a porkchop in her loss to Qinwen Zheng, to go with a plate full of potatoes on Carlos Alcaraz's plate. Our hearts are always with the players who win in an ugly manner, and we'll leave you with a pod maxim: In a world full of pushers, be a hitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac

Jan 22, 2024 • 31:43

AO Recap Day 8: The Cramp is the Choke of the Muscle

AO Recap Day 8: The Cramp is the Choke of the Muscle

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—Rublev plays through cramps to beat an in-form De Minaur, breaking down tactical investments that pay off later in the Tsitsipas/Fritz match (hint: Serve and volley leading to opponent shanks). Unless one of these men can stop Djokovic, the ATP might as well rebrand to “Novak+” and we bathe in the pearls of sweat and whiff of fragrance from Jannik Sinternet’s continued march to glory. Ho

Jan 21, 2024 • 28:40

AO Recap Day 7: Three Lions on Crystal Meth

AO Recap Day 7: Three Lions on Crystal Meth

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—and only one of them can pronounce Qinwen Zheng's name! Our correspondents load on deserved praise for Linda Noskova's takedown of world number one Iga Swiatek, tiny lionhearted Jasmine Paolini and the athleticism (if not results) of Tommy Paul. Plus: Is Miomir Kecmanovic—aka Mishmir Kecman—the world's greatest female player? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Se

Jan 20, 2024 • 34:21

AO Day 6 Recap: Drive By Podcasting

AO Day 6 Recap: Drive By Podcasting

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—and Day 6 brought us some easy wins from Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka, and is Novak Djokovic so good that he can to engineer his peak for week two of a Slam? Probably. Hats off to Adrian Mannarino for a big win against Ben Shelton—and how good do Jannik Sinner and Alex DiMinaur look? Very. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2024 • 17:43

AO Day Five Recap: The Cold Water

AO Day Five Recap: The Cold Water

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—and it's hard to imagine a better day of tennis than what Rod Laver Arena provided on Day 5. From the Iga Swiatek/Danielle Collins rollercoaster to the marathon Meddy comeback to the truly most insane 42 point tiebreak between Rybakina and Blinkova, day five took our intrepid correspondents into the cold water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.c

Jan 19, 2024 • 22:51

AO Day Four Recap: He's a Man Cat

AO Day Four Recap: He's a Man Cat

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—today, they talk big upsets between the Minister of Misery Ons Jabeur, Caroline Wozniacki, Frances Tiafoe and Maria Sakkari, Novak's battling through illness (and a man cat) and the demon Alex de Minaur in top form playing scary good. Plus: Alycia Parks sets up a huge battle with Coco Gauff after getting through Leylah Fernandez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio

Jan 18, 2024 • 28:26

AO Day Three Recap: Our Hobbies, Ourselves

AO Day Three Recap: Our Hobbies, Ourselves

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches. Have we said goodbye to Richard Gasquet's beautiful backhand for the last time? Andrea does her first on-court interview with noted introvert Elana Rybakina and we discover Rennae's favorite hobby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 2024 • 19:55

Day Two AO Recap: What in the Sweet World

Day Two AO Recap: What in the Sweet World

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and ready to bring us daily dispatches from Down Under. Get your helmet on and get ready for Day Two, starting with a gangbusters round one matchup between Naomi Osaka and Caroline Garcia, and a bien tragique matchup between FAA and Dominic Thiem that took the struggling players to five sets. Plus some quick looks at a rusty Ons Jabeur, an overheated Daniil Medvedev, the threat (real or perceived) of Ben Shelton as well as whatever

Jan 16, 2024 • 17:24

Day One AO Recap

Day One AO Recap

Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and ready to bring us daily dispatches from Down Under. Sign into your Jannick Sinternet and let's go Day 1 Recap: Dino “Thigh” Primiz gets physical with Novak, Maria Sakkara wins her first Slam first rounder in about a year, and Sabalenka turns up serving bombs and running and gunning. Plus, some late-set heroics from Rublev, a solid showing from Leylah Fernandez and the return of clean ball striking—with explainer to boot of

Jan 14, 2024 • 14:23

Let Em

Let Em

Rennae and Caitlin travel across time to bring you the last episode of 2023 AND the first episode of 2024, filled with predictions and resolutions for the year ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2024 • 58:07

Year in Review: The Men

Year in Review: The Men

Host Rennae and guest host (and cultural attaché) Andrea Petkovic rigorously dissect the year that was 2023 for the men—including Paula Badosa’s boyfriend, the ideal version of an alpha male and the best cupcake in the world… without frosting. As you might imagine, nobody is spared! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2023 • 1:13:05

Year in Review: The Women

Year in Review: The Women

Host Rennae and guest host (and cultural attaché) Andrea Petkovic rigorously dissect the year that was 2023 for the women—who was two break points away from a title, who started terribly but turned it around? Who needs a better coach? As you might imagine, nobody is spared! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2023 • 1:06:42

Jack of All Trades

Jack of All Trades

Art dealer, coach, lapsed Catholic and reformed Twitter warrior—what doesn't Rennae do? In this penultimate episode of the year, she and Caitlin are thankful for the ATP Finals, Djokovic in his Jordan Era, deep media theory, you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2023 • 42:16

Ponchos and Carota Boys

Ponchos and Carota Boys

In stark contrast to the WTA Finals, the ATP Finals in Turin seem to have it together—with crowds, a great facility and scintillating matchups. But of course we can't ignore the FASHUN! Plus: hats off to Team Canada on their BJK Cup victory and please learn to volley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2023 • 32:45

WTA Tour Finals & Paris

WTA Tour Finals & Paris

Rennae and Caitlin are back and... we called it, the WTA needs an overhaul. After a troubled Finals tournament, we touch upon the ATP and the rest of the season! Plus—we disagree about the facts, and the interpretation, of the Simona Halep doping case! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 42:02

Maria Sharapova with Andrea Petkovic

Maria Sharapova with Andrea Petkovic

Just in time for the US Open finals, evian, the official water of the US Open and Maria Sharapova took over a Circle Line Cruise boat to host New York City's first floating tennis court—and Racquet was there for all the action. Our cultural attaché (and former WTA Top 10 player) Andrea Petkovic hosted a "waterside chat" with the five-time Grand Slam champion and evian hydration ambassador, who discussed some memorable moments from her tennis career, including her transition to retirement and pa

Sep 26, 2023 • 22:04

Yes, We Still Have a Podcast

Yes, We Still Have a Podcast

Somehow, some way, Rennae and Caitlin made it through the US Open season and make their triumphant return to your ears. We discuss the US Open finals, why Meddy isn't a bigger star, what happened to Tommy Paul and most importantly COCO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2023 • 24:10

French Open Speed Round

French Open Speed Round

Hats off to our Roland Garros champs—a hat tip to a more-than-worthy women's final and why betting against Djokovic in best of five is... insane? Plus, the doubles and mixed stories that warmed our hearts!Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/Racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2023 • 21:13

Madridgate

Madridgate

We tried to ignore cake gate, but then the Madrid Open gave us ball-kid gate and then mic gate, so we relented and recorded an episode. Men's rights activists, you're on notice, Caitlin shares more of her controversial opinions, and two very enthusiastic thumbs up for the billionaires remaking the US tournament landscape.Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to, Sakara.com/racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout for 20% off your first order. Hosted

May 12, 2023 • 38:29

Power Moves and Replacement Hosts

Power Moves and Replacement Hosts

Is this Caitlin's last episode as co-host? It is if Jane012345 has anything to say about it. We dissect the forced submission move by Ons Jabeur to turn an Aljona Ostapenko handshake into an embrace (or was it a hug initiated by the Latvian locker-room favorite?) as well as review the new Boris Becker documentary by Alex Gibney and a recap of the clay season in all its glory! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 2023 • 49:38

Clay SZN

Clay SZN

Before we talk about the amazing results at Monte Carlo—including some incredible chippiness amongst the next gen of ATP Players and BJK Cup standouts, we discuss the WTA's return to China. No feelings spared!Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/RACQUET or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2023 • 44:07

Winning Friends and influencing People

Winning Friends and influencing People

A hot-headed Rennae pairs up with a pensive Caitlin for a thorough look at the ways tennis is in its own way, how it can do better and we give a ton of shoutouts to reader mail, exquisite movement and the best thing to happen to mens tennis in years.Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/racquet at checkout. That’s Sakara.com/racquet to get 20% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/liste

Apr 3, 2023 • 57:38

Mark Woodforde

Mark Woodforde

The Aussie legend joins Caitlin in the BNP Paribas x Racquet Kisoque to talk about his storied career, the resurgence of Aussie tennis (from Tommo to Rinky Hijikata), the places his gold medal has found itself recently, and the great strides made by his home slam—and second home slam, the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2023 • 34:51

Daria Kasatkina

Daria Kasatkina

The outspoken Russian player joins Caitlin at the BNP Paribas x Racquet Kiosque to talk about her incredible return to form in the last 18 months, with her winning a handful of titles, making the WTA Tour Finals, and coincided with her coming out and speaking out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Don't worry, she also gives out some relationship and real estate advice—don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

Mar 28, 2023 • 27:05

Tommy Haas

Tommy Haas

Rennae sits down with the BNP Paribas tournament director and longtime fan favorite to talk about his incredible career, his head-to-head against Roger Federer and his journey from Hamburg to Bollettieri Academy to California Dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2023 • 26:20

Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice

We wrap up a magnificent Indian Wells tournament, barely contain our excitement about this generation of tennis players, address some spicy comments by Reilly Opelka about Doubles and declare the exact right amount of coffee to drink before starting your day. Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/Racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Mar 20, 2023 • 44:10

Felix Auger Aliassime & Jean-Yves Fillion

Felix Auger Aliassime & Jean-Yves Fillion

In this very special update from Tennis Paradise—obviously we're talking about the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells—Rennae sits down with Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime and BNP Paribas USA CEO Jean-Yves Fillion to discuss their joint efforts to bring more parity, diversity and equality to tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 15:46

Live and Direct from Indian Wells

Live and Direct from Indian Wells

We're coming at you live during the middle weekend of Indian Wells from BNP Paribas' Racquet Kiosque—bringing you some on the ground analysis of the favorites, the battles... and the mullets. Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to Sakara.com/Racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2023 • 22:12

Sunshine Single

Sunshine Single

Until Miami gets its act together—looking at you IMG—and relocates back to the city from a northern Dade county swampland, we are only recognizing the Indian Wells portion of the Sunshine Double. Recapping Dubai, Acapulco, Chile, Monterrey and Austin (aka the Queso Cup), we look ahead to who is coming into form in time to peak in the Coachella Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 8, 2023 • 33:58

Incremental Improvements

Incremental Improvements

Records come and go, but tennis is about how the players make us feel—and nobody was feeling it this week more than Cam Norrie, Andy Murray and Barbora Krejcikova. We're a little concerned for Carlitos, over the vaccine mandates, and so excited for Mexican tennis and the Sunshine double. Raise a glass like Judy Murray, and enjoy this week's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2023 • 29:13

Carrying on Like Porkchops

Carrying on Like Porkchops

The highs, lows and pros of when to cool it on the court, America's coach gives us notes about coach Serena's superbowl ad, how to properly hit a slice and managing tiebreaks. Plus shoutouts to Bencic and Yibing Wu for big weekend results, as well as some Frenchmen on the rise. Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/Racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/li

Feb 13, 2023 • 38:07

The South Got Something to Say

The South Got Something to Say

We give shoutouts to maiden titles won this week by Alycia Parks and Zhu Lin, as well as some love for Tommy Paul. Plus: Does college tennis help or hinder a pro on the rise? Per usual, Rennae and Caitlin disagree respectfully and honor their differences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 6, 2023 • 44:55

Wrapping the Australian

Wrapping the Australian

Sad that there was no winner on the men's side, but we had DRAMA galore in the women's final, mixed, doubles and wheelchair categories to wrap up a solid AO season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 2023 • 38:28

Middle Weekend

Middle Weekend

It's one week down at the Australian Open, one to go—we discuss the seeds left standing, which matches will require our helmets (any involving Jelena Ostapenko) the new Netflix series Break Point as well as the confusing ESPN broadcast schedule wrought by the Disney overlords! Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go toSakara.com/Racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf

Jan 22, 2023 • 32:45

Kristie Ahn

Kristie Ahn

The college standout, former WTA Player and self-professed snack fiend joins Rennae and Caitlin to talk about retirement, her work behind the scenes in tennis and we preview the Australian Open including some glaring omissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2023 • 54:37

The 2023 Season is HERE

The 2023 Season is HERE

Whether we're ready or not, the 2023 tennis season is upon us—and we look both backwards AND forwards to predict who will (and more importantly, who deserves) to have a good year. Also, TC and governing bodies, it's time to GET IT TOGETHER! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Sakara—our listeners will get 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/Racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Trust us, it's time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.S

Jan 1, 2023 • 46:08

It's the End of the Year

It's the End of the Year

You all can have an end of the year episode, as a little treat. After a truly endless introductory monologue, Caitlin and Rennae get real about the ATP & WTA end of the year awards—snubs and all—and celebrate our brave campaigns in the Twitter wars of 2022. Plus, between Netflix and our own major announcements, we do a little scene setting for a glorious 2023. See you on Amazon Prime and the Racquet newsletter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/li

Dec 16, 2022 • 38:30

White Women, No Dreds

White Women, No Dreds

Mere hours before the debut of Rennae's new day job—tune into Prime Video for Power Hour Weekdays at 5ET—she and Caitlin discuss the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, the ATP Finals in Milan, the BJK Cup Finals in Glasgow... and whatever it is that Jelena Ostapenko is up to at global hub, Riga Nails! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2022 • 24:41

Enhanced Performances

Enhanced Performances

Rennae and Caitlin have tested positive for awesome, have you? We discuss the scandal surrounding Simona Halep's provisional suspension for doping, whether doping matters anyway, and a sneak preview of Rennae's new show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2022 • 30:40

Fans Not Stans

Fans Not Stans

Rennae and Caitlin discuss the late-season highs (Guadalajara) and lows (Napoli), Donna Vekic's great year and turning Stans of one player into Fans of the game (and why you should be the latter, not the former). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2022 • 40:12

Sprint Finish

Sprint Finish

Like two podcasters with shoddy equipment, the tennis season FORGES AHEAD! We discuss the tough Fall season, who's coming into form (or felled by injuries) late in the year and the proper way to pronounce Qinwen Zheng. Sponsors, private equity and venture capital looking to buy up tennis and make it better—get after us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 2022 • 29:48

In a way, we ALL won the US Open

In a way, we ALL won the US Open

Caitlin talks to America’s Coach Rennae Stubbs about her run in Serena Williams’ player box, rubbing elbows with the lovely Anna Wintour, and we recap Racquet House and the US Open feat. new personalities like Carlitos Alcaraz and his one-inch punch as well as Oatmeal Stallion aka Casper Ruud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2022 • 36:42

BJK, Title IX and the War on Pickleball

BJK, Title IX and the War on Pickleball

We teamed up with Billie Jean King and Sports Illustrated to break down the legacy of Title IX and of the Battle of the Sexes, 50 years on—but before we do, we can't help ourselves and talk about what is and what ISN'T a sport. Golf, you're on notice, and pickleball—pack your things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2022 • 35:42

Serena's Long Kiss Goodnight

Serena's Long Kiss Goodnight

We talk about—what else?—Serena's annoucement that she's evolving away from tennis, tbd when exactly, but sometime after the US Open. With that in mind, is there anything else to hold our focus during this US Open hardcourt season? We find a way to chat about Nick Kyrgios, Naomi Osaka and Rennae's favorite: Twitter trolls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2022 • 47:19

Middle Sundays, Misbehaving Men

Middle Sundays, Misbehaving Men

Male tennis players, get your house in order! In this very special Middle Sunday Wimbledon special, Rennae and Caitlin catch up on the roof at the All England to talk about your faves (your least faves) and some wildly erratic behavior from at least half the draw. Despite what Rennae says, please DO tune into her Legends matches—you'll probably get to see her dive. This episode is sponsored by Sakara, and right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to

Jul 4, 2022 • 20:30

Daria Abramowicz

Daria Abramowicz

The secret weapon behind world No. 1 Iga Swiatek's dominance—her mental coach, who puts an emphasis on being a whole person with a happy and healthy relationship with tennis—joins Rennae to talk about her past as an elite athlete and how every person can learn from their work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 2022 • 44:04

Dead Foot Edition

Dead Foot Edition

We recap the great clay season that was: ending with Rafa and Iga lifting Roland Garros trophies as well as playing through the pain, from the juniors to the legends, and look ahead to British Summer, served on grass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2022 • 24:00

C'est La Vie

C'est La Vie

Our classic midweek tournament recap episode, Rennae gives a report from behind the scenes at Roland Garros while Caitlin has FOMO for not being there, plus a rant about throwing racquets and a strong endorsement of les Legendes! This episode is sponsored by Sakara. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2022 • 28:08

Daria Saville

Daria Saville

The player otherwise known as Dasha Gavrilova sits down with Rennae en route to a title in Strasbourg to talk about staying positive through a few years of continuous injuries, her childhood spent in Russia and a journey to Australia that led her to the top of the ranks and married to fellow player Luke Saville. This episode is sponsored by Sakara. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go toSakara.com/racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See

May 22, 2022 • 55:45

Marta Kostyuk

Marta Kostyuk

The Ukranian player opens up about growing up on tour, traveling with her mom and playing pro tennis while a war rages in her homeland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2022 • 57:25

Jenny Brady

Jenny Brady

The UCLA standout sits down with Rennae to talk about her transition from collegiate star to finding success on the WTA tour, rehabbing an injury and where it all goes from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 2022 • 1:01:01

Live: The Future of Tennis

Live: The Future of Tennis

BNP Paribas USA CEO Jean-Yves Fillion joins Rennae at a live event in the California desert to discuss the way the French bank is pushing for a more socially equitable, diverse and sustainable future of the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2022 • 32:09

Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe

After a lengthy state of the union—a new women's number one, Carlito Alcaraz's bright future and the scourge of racquet abuse—Big Foe sits down with Rennae to talk about his comeback after injury, playing mixed doubles with Venus and the origin of that distinctive forehand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2022 • 49:08

Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

The "Barcelona Bumblebee" talks about the mentality it took to get her 14 Slams, how retirement has been treating her, and what she REALLY thought about her portrayal in the film King Richard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2022 • 39:34

Tennis Paradise Report with Jean-Yves Fillion

Tennis Paradise Report with Jean-Yves Fillion

Rennae and Caitlin recap a glorious (for the women, anyway) two weeks in the desert and look ahead to the rest of the year. Then Rennae sits down with BNP Paribas US CEO Jean-Yves Fillion to talk about what his organization is doing to address inequity and access in the world of tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2021 • 51:47

Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

A failed road trip podcast (but a successful road trip) brings your favorite duo to the desert just in time for the BNP Paribas, and a surprise live event with our favorite friends at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 2021 • 23:09

Ostrava!!!

Ostrava!!!

Coming to you live from the Wilson Pop Up Museum in New York's SoHo, Rennae and Caitlin dive into the post-US Open Fall season, featuring an inexplicably punctuated Czech tournament, the perils of doing business in unsavory places and we generously give the Laver Cup an opportunity to do better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 2021 • 43:06

A Host More Than a Guest

A Host More Than a Guest

The US Open recap episode you've been waiting for, featuring bonus houseguest, competent laundress and eight-time slam champion Sam Stosur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2021 • 45:39

Morning People, Golden Slams

Morning People, Golden Slams

Rennae is back from the All England to recap the highs and lows of Wimbeldon—if it's not one scam, it's another—and we preview what we hope is an incredibly exciting Olympics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 2021 • 44:44

Sunday, Middle Sunday

Sunday, Middle Sunday

Rennae is on the precipice of being loosed from the player’s bubble (and headed to the pub) but before we let her out, she and Caitlin have a middle-Sunday check in after a scintillating week featuring wins, losses and injuries both real and imagined at the All England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2021 • 32:33

Chaos is a Ladder

Chaos is a Ladder

Rennae checks in from the bubble at the All England Lawn Tennis club just in time to join Caitlin in previewing this year's Wimbledon Championships! Both draws are scattered with heavy favorites, sentimental sendoffs, dangerous lurkers... and whatever Benoit Paire is! Plus, we discuss the Venus Williams & Nick Kyrgios Mixed Doubles Movement as well as hand out a few dick kicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2021 • 37:00

L'affaire D'Osaka

L'affaire D'Osaka

A special short pod this morning explaining how we got from notes App to a nuclear standoff in the tennis versus Naomi Osaka debacle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2021 • 21:10

Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening

It's half Roland Garros preview, half breakdown of the seismic Naomi Osaka press boycott! In Rennae's last stateside episode, count how many times Caitlin says "baffling" and hear them try to parse what this French Open means for today and tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 2021 • 58:55

Ons Jabeur

Ons Jabeur

Rennae talks with the Arab world's most famous tennis player (and drop-shot specialist) about growing up watching Andy Roddick, enjoying her steady climb up the rankings and how she deals with her tennis fame back in Tunisia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2021 • 41:04

Vania King

Vania King

Fresh off retirement, the grand slam doubles champ sits down with Rennae and Caitlin to talk about empathy, finding her mission, tennis parents and—plot twist—Justin Gimelstob. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2021 • 1:09:39

Pete Wentz

Pete Wentz

The rock star and king of LA tennis joins Rennae to talk about which celebrity friends are actually good tennis players, his love for Australia and how we can make tennis cool (hint: it involves letting Denis Shapovalov rap). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2021 • 54:34

Venus Williams

Venus Williams

The great—and unbothered—Venus Williams sits down with Rennae to talk about everything you'd hope she would. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2021 • 59:43

Jess Pegula

Jess Pegula

The young American on a tear joins Rennae to talk about her journey from journeywoman to breakout star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2021 • 1:00:01

Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev

Our friends Roger and Michael over at Men In Blazers sit down with the the world number two to talk about his enigmatic playing style, and how growing up with chess and video games prepared him to be the first consistent grand slam threat to the Big Three in men's tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2021 • 25:19

James Blake

James Blake

J-Block activate! To kick off our latest season, we have the good bloke James Blake on the show to talk his journey from Harvard to Davis Cup trophies, becoming a tournament director and leading voice of tennis, as well as his experience with policy brutality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2021 • 1:03:33

Sportsmanship Awards

Sportsmanship Awards

Rennae and Caitlin parse the good, the bad and the ugly from Week One at Roland Garros and Rennae is triggered by memories of the yips and cheating by notorious opponents. Plus, we hand out some awards for players most likely to have earned (or lost) support in the locker room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 2020 • 48:47

From Bubble to Bubble

From Bubble to Bubble

Rennae and Caitlin stay in their respective bubbles to recap the US Open—from deefs to Dominic Thiem, NCAA to Naomi Osaka—while looking ahead to the better-late-than-never European clay swing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2020 • 48:44

Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba

The award-winning actor joins Rennae to talk about her lifelong connection to women's sports—starting as the child of a tennis teacher, a scholar athlete and daughter of Title IX, and now part-owner of the Angels City women's soccer team in Los Angeles—and bagging ANOTHER Emmy nomination for her role as Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 3, 2020 • 36:03

Pandemic Report

Pandemic Report

Rennae and Caitlin break down the bevy of exhibition tennis, solve the Twitter flame wars and give you some free coaching just in time for your distanced tennis practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2020 • 47:35

Anne White

Anne White

The Emmy-nominated filmmaker and former Top 20 player talks about her journey from West Virginia to Wimbledon, being one of Nick Nick Bollettieri's first recruits, and of course, that famous (or is it infamous?) bodysuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2020 • 59:38

Victoria Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka

The former world No. 1 talks to Rennae about motherhood, her comeback and why Black lives matter on this emotional episode of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2020 • 52:02

Katrina Adams

Katrina Adams

The longtime WTA player, former President of the USTA and tennis leader Katrina Adams joins us to speak directly to the ongoing battle against white supremacy, how she leads for change and about that contentious US Open Women's Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 15, 2020 • 1:10:33

Mary Pierce

Mary Pierce

The grand-slam champion and Hall of Famer looks back on the Spring that changed her life—finding her purpose and becoming the only French woman to win Roland Garros in the Open Era, the work she’s doing to give back to the sport she loves. Plus Stubbsy tells an epic story on a night out on the town, and Caitlin cries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 2020 • 1:05:34

Chris Evert, Pt. 2

Chris Evert, Pt. 2

The Grand Slam Champ, commentator and mom joins the podcast for a second time to share what she's learned on the court about developing herself off the court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2020 • 58:43

Bob & Mike Bryan

Bob & Mike Bryan

The winningest doubles team of all time, comprised of identical twins, joins Rennae to talk about parenthood, the longevity of their careers and how sometimes you just need to get in a brawl to resolve your differences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2020 • 1:04:21

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Or, as she's also called, Nastia Pavs joins us to talk about her best season to date, the importance of energy, and how she's spending her time off the court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2020 • 52:36

Andy Roddick

Andy Roddick

One of the tour's most beloved—and outspoken—players and ambassadors joins Rennae to talk systemic reform, tips for being a good spouse and yes, that Wimbledon final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 2020 • 56:48

Bianca Andreescu

Bianca Andreescu

The US Open champ gets philosophical with Rennae to talk about her upbringing, how meditation and mindset help not only her tennis but also her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2020 • 37:51

Goran Ivanisevic

Goran Ivanisevic

The grand slam champ, celebrated coach and fan favourite joins Rennae to talk about the backstory to his historic journey from Wimbledon wildcard to Champion, coaching Novak Djokovic and the backstory to his insane tattoo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 2020 • 51:28

Svetlana Kuznetsova

Svetlana Kuznetsova

The Russian stalwart joins us at Racquet House to share her philosophy of life, talk through her post-career plans and clear her name against Kim Clijsters' accusation that she let out the pigs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2020 • 45:20

Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka

Put on your helmets—the Belarusian dynamo joins Rennae to talk tattoos, what she's learned from her biggest losses, and no, she doesn't think she hits that hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2020 • 44:27

Sofia Kenin

Sofia Kenin

The 2020 Australian Open champion talks about growing up an underdog, being the 'next big thing,' and whether or not she actually knows how to grip her own racquet. This episode is brought to you by Sergio Tacchini, revitalizing and disrupting the status quo since 1966. Go to https://www.sergiotacchini.com/ and enter the code RACQUETMAG for 30% off your order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2020 • 48:53

Season Three Preview

Season Three Preview

Guest host Sam Stosur joins Rennae and Caitlin to review the 2020 season that has been, preview whatever might be coming next and report from behind the scenes to let us know what happens when a tournament—and possibly a season?—gets cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 2020 • 48:59

Bonus Episode: Barbora Strycova

Bonus Episode: Barbora Strycova

Between matches in China, our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic sits down with the ever-stylish Barbora Strycova to talk about life, fashion and moms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 2019 • 32:34

Year in Review, Pt. 2

Year in Review, Pt. 2

The raucous year-ending episode gets its finale, featuring listener questions about coaching changes, comebacks and cheating. Plus we answer definitively which words in the English language are words! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2019 • 49:09

Year In Review, Pt. 1

Year In Review, Pt. 1

The Racquet gang gets back together to discuss the year that WAS, 2019, including Fed Cup the great (and not-so-great) Slam season, and takes listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 2019 • 56:40

Aga Radwanska

Aga Radwanska

Rennae sits down with Agnieszka “The Ninja” Radwanska to talk about retirement, her stint on Dancing With the Stars and how growing up in Krakow made one of the greatest shotmakers of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2019 • 51:05

Petubbsy

Petubbsy

Racquet’s two favorite lunatics keep their robes on, but not much else is spared in a rollicking recap of the US Open: Coco, Kim, the new Italian Stallion and, of course, Bianca Andreescu’s mom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2019 • 58:37

US Open Preview

US Open Preview

We tackle what to look for at New York's home event, Rennae lays down the LAW about players going ape, and a little guide about who to watch and what to look for at the year's final Grand Slam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2019 • 48:00

Jim Courier

Jim Courier

The four-time Grand Slam champ, Davis Cup coach and tennis commentator talks about growing up—and fostering incredible rivalries—with Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and which player of his era he’d love to spend time with on a deserted island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2019 • 42:10

Between two Ferns, Tennis Edition

Between two Ferns, Tennis Edition

We hit up London's Ace Hotel in Shoreditch for our first ever LIVE SHOW where we talked some serious Wimbledon nerdery, trivia and talked about which of your faves are on a celebrity dating app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2019 • 1:01:58

Nicole Gibbs

Nicole Gibbs

One of the smartest—and most outspoken—players on the WTA tour, Nicole Gibbs walks us through her cancer diagnosis, treatment and ongoing recovery, and tells us why her second (and third) acts are going to look a LOT different than anything we’ve seen from her before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2019 • 48:35

Patrick McEnroe

Patrick McEnroe

There are few voices in tennis better suited to give a snapshot of the ever-evolving sport than celebrated player, broadcast analyst and junior coach Patrick McEnroe. Patrick talks the best—and worst—matches of his career, the future of tennis coaching (and parenting) and the time Roger Federer was his ballboy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 2019 • 51:28

Sam Stosur

Sam Stosur

Aussie stalwart Samantha Stosur joins the podcast to talk about her illustrious career in singles and doubles, her memorable Grand Slam appearances at the French Open and her notable victory against Serena Williams at the US Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 2019 • 55:54

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King

The original nine-er, trailblazer, turd-stirrer and champion of equality joins the pod to talk about just about everything under the sun—including why she's never going to retire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 2019 • 53:51

And We're Back

And We're Back

That's right, it's season two of the illustrious Racquet Magazine Podcast—and to kick things off, Rennae and Caitlin take reader questions from scheduling to fashun to college orgies. No topic is off limits to welcome you back into the podcast experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2019 • 50:19

Year in Review

Year in Review

It's the last show of the year—we're talking coaching splits/reconfigurations, what these players actually get up to in the off season and a preview for 2019. Plus the usual tomfoolery you've come to know and love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2018 • 41:08

Kamau Murray

Kamau Murray

He's coached Sloane Stephens to a maiden Grand Slam title, but he's also been giving back to tennis as long as he's been in it—as a student, a collegiate player, and as the founder of a South Side Chicago tennis program that opens its doors to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2018 • 1:01:05

Lindsay Davenport

Lindsay Davenport

The grand slam champion, former World Number 1, analyst and current coach of Madison Keys joins the podcast to talk about kids, knees, butts and some of the greatest tennis lore you've ever heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2018 • 57:26

Darren Cahill

Darren Cahill

The Aussie analyst and celebrated coach of Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and current world No. 1 Simona Halep joins the podcast to talk about his playing career, coaching the greats (and almost greats), and his most embarrassing story after years on the tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2018 • 56:06

CoCo Vandeweghe

CoCo Vandeweghe

The provocative American player—and newly minted Grand Slam doubles champion—joins the podcast to take us behind the scenes of last year's victorious Fed Cup team, talks about her humble origins and reveals the origin of her distinctive walk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2018 • 59:49

Kirsten Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand

We sit down with New York's junior senator—and collegiate tennis and squash player—to talk about her journey with racquet sports, getting women off the sidelines, and how athletes make great leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2018 • 42:26

Fixing Tennis, Fixing Ourselves

Fixing Tennis, Fixing Ourselves

Rennae and Caitlin recap the scintillating US Open Series, preview what's to come for the rest of the year—and of course, use the debacle surrounding the women's final to make some bold proposals for improving the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2018 • 49:53

Casey Dellacqua

Casey Dellacqua

The beloved Australian player (and worst golfer Rennae has ever seen) joins the pod to talk about retiring on the top of the doubles game, going to beauty school and the match she'd take back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2018 • 45:04

Pam Shriver

Pam Shriver

The hall of famer (and the tallest of ESPN commentators) joins us along with guest host Chris McKendry to talk about parenting, her astonishing 620+ career wins and the time she wouldn’t shake Rennae’s hand! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2018 • 52:35

Judy Murray

Judy Murray

The delightful tennis matriarch talks about why there aren’t more female coaches, raising funny sons, and her efforts to turn tennis from a “nation of lesson takers” into a sport played by everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2018 • 51:58

Mary Carillo

Mary Carillo

The broadcasting legend joins us to talk about her illustrious career, that controversial interview with Margaret Court, and her insane segment ideas that never made it to air—picture Billie Jean King egging Henman Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2018 • 53:15

Kim Clijsters, Pt. 2

Kim Clijsters, Pt. 2

In the second half of our chat with the grand-slam champ, we talk playing with your sig o, the origin of the nickname “Aussie Kim,” and the time a fan dentist saved her from pulling a Dumb & Dumber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2018 • 51:57

Kim Clijsters, Pt. 1

Kim Clijsters, Pt. 1

We sit down with everyone's favorite Belgian, and she was so fun to talk to we had to make two episodes. Here in Pt. 1, we talk the Winter Olympic sport she's going to conquer, a moving memory of her late dad, and the time Svetlana Kuznetsova let her pigs loose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 2018 • 41:12

Todd Woodbridge

Todd Woodbridge

We fix all the problems with tennis—from coaches who are paid by their charges to the lack of surface variety—with the legendary doubles player and one half of "The Woodies." But we ALSO hear all about his sometime doubles partner, fellow Aussie Rennae, hitting to "the chick" and getting yelled at by Martina Navratilova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2018 • 52:23

Jason Biggs

Jason Biggs

Jason Biggs, the Roger Federer of the celebrity tennis set, joins us to talk about his obsession with Andre Agassi, planes, Andre Agassi’s plane, and his multiple humiliations on Arthur Ashe stadium. Also, fashion correspondent Spain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 2018 • 45:39

Andrea Petkovic

Andrea Petkovic

Professional tennis player, Racquet contributor and pod fashion correspondent Petko takes us inside her "chaotic mind" to discuss her favorite drunk accents, her controversial writing career and literature hotties from previous eras. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 2018 • 49:18

Chris Evert

Chris Evert

Legendary player Chris Evert joins us to trade dating advice—date a nerd, she says—talk MeToo, and share what she learned from parenting three boys and beating the crap out of Billie Jean King. Plus, fashion correspondent Andrea Petkovic reports live from the streets of Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 6, 2018 • 49:31

Racquet Magazine Podcast Trailer

Racquet Magazine Podcast Trailer

Hold onto your hats—this show is coming to you from six-time grand slam champion Rennae Stubbs and Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of acclaimed indie tennis magazine Racquet. They'll spill the tour tea, get dating advice from the GOATs and check in with friends and family about life, love and occasionally tennis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3, 2018 • 1:23

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