Bruthas on Tennis

We're about to take you back fam...way back...back into time. Well, just a few months... Not too long ago, the Bruthas recorded an IG Live that was pretty popular amongst those who were able to tune in for it. The majority of their conversation centered on the upcoming Olympics, and the qualification criteria for the players. The conversation turned into something pretty insightful, informative, a...

Here we go again fam! The tennis season is in full swing and there were a BUNCH of tournaments on the docket last week. The Bruthas walk you through each and every one of these tournaments, and even hit you with a number of hot topics at the top, including the new edition in Taylor Townsend’s family, Rublev being unable to purchase an apartment (??), and Zverev talkin’ out the side of his neck abo...

Hey, hey, hey fam! We’ve got another good episode on deck for you! In honor of National Women’s Month, the Bruthas chat it up with a true barrier-breaker in the game, Ms. Leslie Allen. Before the Williams Sisters and the Coco Gauffs captivated tennis audiences...after Althea, and before Zina, this extraordinary woman held the mantle for African-Americans in tennis, and did it oh so well! She is a...

What it do fam! Here we are dropping that fyah in your ear one more time, and boy do we have an entertaining one for ya this week! Lots of things going on in the world of tennis, and on top of that, Roger Federer will indeed be back on the courts...the Bruthas are over the moon! Outside of covering Roger's return, the Bruthas get you all caught up on the results from last week's tournaments, and a...

We've made it to 100 fam! We appreciate all of your support and listenership since we began this crazy venture, and hope to continue giving you the real on the sport we love for 100+ more episodes! Thank you for coming with us! In appropriate fashion, we are celebrating our milestone by celebrating a legend, pioneer, and queen in our sport, Ms. Althea Gibson. The film "Althea" (currently...

A lot of tennis is being played out there fam. With more knowledge around Coronavirus and how to pull of a tournament in this new environment, the sport is moving on through the schedule and giving all of us the entertainment and escape we needed in 2020. There were some 5 tournaments on the docket last week, and The Bruthas got that info on alllll of um! Take a listen and get all caught up on all...

We made it through fam! We really have to be grateful that we got through the first Slam of the year, because with all that's going on out there, we REALLY didn't have to. Kudos to Australia and all the organizers for running a tight ship, and kudos to the players for following the protocols. Y'all gave us some wonderful tennis to talk about for a fortnight! Speaking of that tennis...the Bruthas a...

The first week of the Australian Open has NOT disappointed fam! There have been upsets, tight matches, emotional press conferences, and a Flo-Jo inspired catsuit! What more could you ask for? Take a listen as the Bruthas catch you up on all the biz that went down in the first week, and get you ready for what surely will be an explosive final week of the first Slam of the year. IG: @bruthasontennis...

We made it fam! Grand Slam tennis is back and in full effect! We kicked off the Australian Open earlier in the week, but before the Bruthas dive into the action, they cover the madness of the six or so Aussie tune up tournaments, the COVID scare that shut down the entire tennis schedule for a day, and much more. They also chat with the comrades on Locker Room about the tune up tourneys as well, an...

Here we are fam! We are about to embark on another Australian Open, and we couldn't be more excited! No one truly knew what was ahead of us after last year's AO, so to say that we're here on the precipice of kicking off another one that's kiiiiind of on schedule, and the majority of the players are going to be "in it to win it," is a small miracle to say the least. As tradition would hav...

Okay fam, so...we all were missing tennis right? The off-season was long, most of the players hibernated for the early part of winter, and all the courts were recently quiet.... BUT NOW... There has been an explosion of matches and tournaments that have taken place in this past week, and the Bruthas can barely stay on top of all the haps! There's SO much tennis to talk about as the players tune up...

What's good family? We've got another hot one for ya this week! Another special guest was kind enough to sit down with the Bruthas to chop it up, and we've got all the receipts! This week, legendary coach Sven Groeneveld, former coach of several members of tennis' elite; Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova, Sloane Stevens, Roger Federer, AND MORE, stops by the show and drops some gems on y'all. Listen i...

Hot damn! It's a new day fam!!! A new day, with little to no tennis on the weekly horizon, but still SO much to talk about as some of these pre-Australian Open situations have us twisted!....and we 'gon talk about it!!! (Joker giving tournament directors ADVICE on how to run a tournament during a pandemic? Insert Twilight Zone music here ) On this episode, the Bruthas take you through the few tour...

Live tennis is back fam, and the Bruthas are here to chop it alllll up! So glad to begin a new season with y'all, and so glad y'all are going be on this ride with us one mo' gin! This week, the Bruthas hop on the Locker Room App to run down all of the tennis that's gone down over the last week or so as the players tune themselves up for the Australian Open. They even chat with Myles David, host of...

Welcome to 2021 fam! WE MADE IT! Now that we're finally out of the dreadful experience of 2020, it's time to take a look back at the highs and lows that occurred over the past year by way of our annual BOT Awards! The Bruthas get together once again for a spirited chat on the Locker Room App, and bless well-deserved players with awards in the following categories: Newcomer of the Year, Breakout Pe...

Final episode of the year fam! 2021 'round the corner, 2020 almost done! As we charge towards the end of one of the craziest years on record, we at BOT want to say THANK YOU for tuning in and listening in the midst of all that was going on out there. We certainly hope for better days (and MORE tennis) in this new year, and hope for love/light/peace in all of your lives! Now to the biz! We've got a...

Happy Holidayz fam! We hope everyone is doing well and preparing to SAFELY get together with family and friends to celebrate and make special memories with each other. We, here at Bruthas on Tennis, always look forward to the holidays and especially the hearty feast with all the trimmings at the center of the celebration (we some foodies...or fatties over here, depending how you look at it. Tomato...

Welcome, welcome, welcome back fam! If y'all enjoyed Part One of Prakash's chat with the Bruthas, you're surely going to love Part Two! Listen in as Prakash dives into his affiliation with the wildly popular Citi Taste of Tennis events, and provides more profound insights on life and lessons learned throughout his long career in sports and entertainment. He also answers some questions from you...o...

Happy Holidayz fam! No live tennis going on out there right now, but boy oh boy do we have some goodies in store for you! We've got a line of interviews we've set up to publish over the next few weeks that will Blow. Your. Mind! So sit back, relax, and get ready for the Bruthas to go all Black Santa on y'all, and rain gifts all over the land. First up in our off-season interview series is the dyna...

What it do fam? Happy December! It is officially the holiday season, and we most definitely have a gift for you this week! On this episode, the Bruthas talk to a guest that has had an extensive background in sports journalism, and is an advocate for all that is black, beautiful, and bodacious. This is another instant classic filled with entertainment on multiple levels. Come on in, and introduce y...

We made it fam! We made it to the end. What an insane year on all levels! No matter what shape you're in, you made it to the final stretch of the year, and you made it through this upside down season of tennis. Pat yourself on the back, and exhale a hearty woosah because boy oh boy this one was a doozy! On this episode, the Bruthas cover the final week of the 2020 season that focuses on year-end c...

Whas good family? The weather's changing, and the end of the season is upon us, so we thought we'd bring you something delightfully entertaining and hilarious to cozy up with as we begin to THANKFULLY say goodby to all things 2020. This week, the Bruthas chat with Paul Oakley Stovall, one of their most eclectically-unique guests to date, about his insane tennis fandom/knowledge, his artistic accom...

Fam, the Bruthas are in the kitchen once again servin' up something different and non-conventional for your tennis appetites. This week, they expanded their digital prowess by recording a live and extremely engaging chat via the Locker Room App with current #11 in the world doubles champion, Nicole Melichar! Listen in as she provides her thoughts on the ins and outs of the doubles gauntlet, her in...

November is upon us family! The cool air has settled in place, the foliage is starting to light up the horizons, and folks are already fattening up their turkeys for the upcoming holiday. But, before all of that goes down, mo' and mo' tennis is on the menu! Tune in to check out the latest and greatest that went down in the sport this past week, and ponder the Brutha's unbelievable suggestion that...

Family, the after-show from our last podcast was so good to us, we just had to give it to y'all. Tune in to hear even more cray banter on what went down in tennis last week...live, raw, and uncut! It gets down and dirty in the Locker Room each week! Be sure to download the app in the App Store, and join us live every Monday, at 6pm PST (9pm EST)! IG: @bruthasontennis Facebook: @bruthasontennis Twi...