Dan and Katie

Chalkdust Tennis: The WTA Podcast

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Chalkdust is a podcast dedicated to the WTA Tour and women’s tennis, created for tennis lovers who want to follow the tour as it unfolds around the world. Each episode explores the biggest matches, players, storylines, and moments in women’s tennis, combining expert analysis with accessible, light‑hearted conversation. Hosted by Katie and Dan, Chalkdust blends deep tactical insight with curiosity and context. Dan brings detailed breakdowns of match play, tennis strategy, form, and statistics, while Katie guides the conversation, asks the questions fans are thinking, and keeps the discussion

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WTA Tour Analysis: Breakout Winners After the Australian Open 08.02.2026 48:51

Summary In this episode, Katie and DTM discuss the latest happenings in the WTA Tour, focusing on recent tournaments in Abu Dhabi and Transylvania. They highlight the performances of emerging players like Sara Bejlek and the British duo of Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu. The conversation also delves into the importance of scheduling and strategic play, as well as the challenges players face with...

Tennis Insights: Rybakina's Triumph at AO 01.02.2026 33:05

In this episode, Katie and Dan discuss the highlights of the recent women's final at the Australian Open, focusing on the performance of Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka. They analyze the mental aspects of the match, the significance of doubles in the current tennis landscape, and the implications of player rankings moving forward. The conversation also touches on the evolving dynamics of the wo...

The unpredictability of the WTA Tour adds excitement to the AO 25.01.2026 50:35

Summary of Chalkdust Media's Podcast In this episode of the Women's Tennis Podcast, hosts Kate and DTM delve into the first week of the Australian Open, discussing match outcomes, player performances, and the unpredictable nature of the WTA Tour . They explore the intricacies of WTA rankings, the financial realities of being a professional tennis player, and highlight players on the rise and those...

Tennis Tension: Who Will Conquer the Australian Open? 19.01.2026 34:42

Summary In this episode, DTM and Katie dive into the latest developments surrounding the Australian Open, focusing on key players and their performances leading up to the tournament. They discuss the draw, highlighting Arena Sabalenka as a strong contender, and analyze the potential challenges she may face from players in the bottom half of the draw, such as Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova. Th...

One Point Slam and Australian Open Draw 15.01.2026 35:56

This bonus episode has been added to celebrate the wonderful response to the One Point Slam played out yesterday with an amateur walking away with just under half a million pounds ! DTM & KT look back at yesterday's One point Slam at Melbourne Park. All the oohs and ahhs from the Rod Laver Arena Stadium. Congratulations to Jordan Smith and Joanna Garland, what great sports. DTM discusses t...

Post Brisbane & One Point Slam 12.01.2026 32:28

Tonight we look back at the action from the first week of the 2026 WTA Season. Sections include Marta Marvels Coco Digs New kits Should we kill the second serve One point Slam at AO Bonus Dad/Lad prediction off for next week Thanks for listening : DTM will be adding content every day to his website: www.backhandtips.com

Brisbane Calling Pilot episode 11.01.2026 22:23

We love the WTA game - you could even call it an obsession. Chalkdust is a podcast which is going to delve deep into the play, the game, the players, the tournaments, the stats, and our views and theories as we live each point of WTA tennis from Brisbane 2026 to the end of the year in Riyadh. So why don’t you join us for the roller coaster ride, become part of our cherished community - join in, co...