Talking Tennis

At just 19 years old, Mirra Andreeva has captured her first French Open crown, beating Maja Chwalińska 6-3 6-2, announcing herself as one of the brightest stars in women's tennis. But is this breakthrough triumph the beginning of a new era, or simply the first chapter in what could become a legendary career? In this episode, we break down Andreeva's remarkable run to the Roland-Garros title, the s...

The 2026 French Open men’s final is set, and it’s a matchup few predicted at the start of the fortnight. Alexander Zverev is one win away from finally capturing his first Grand Slam title, while Flavio Cobolli has stormed into his maiden major final after a breakthrough season. With both men chasing their first Slam trophy, the pressure in Paris couldn't be higher. In this episode, we break down t...

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🎾 LAST BALL DROPS | FRENCH OPEN DAILY 🇫🇷 The drama keeps coming at Roland-Garros. ❌ Four-time champion Iga Świątek is OUT, ending her remarkable reign in Paris. 🔥 Teenage sensation João Fonseca delivered the biggest statement of his young career, taking down Casper Ruud in a breakthrough victory. 💪 Business as usual for Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva, who both cruised into the quarter-fin...

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Iga Świątek beat compatriot Magda Linette 6-4 6-4 in 85 minutes to reach the Roland-Garros round of 16 for the eighth straight year, the first woman to do it since Monica Seles. Swiatek will play Marta Kostyuk next, who is on a 14-match winning streak. Who wins this clash? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dramatic day at Roland-Garros sees Jannik Sinner’s French Open campaign come to an end, leaving the men’s draw wide open. In this episode of Last Ball Drops, we break down what Sinner’s exit means for the tournament, assess the title credentials of Novak Djokovic, Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev, and debate who now stands as the favourite to lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires. We also review the...

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A chaotic day in Paris delivered one of the tournament’s biggest shocks so far as Elena Rybakina crashed out of Roland-Garros in dramatic fashion. We break down Yuliia Starodubtseva’s stunning comeback, the brutal heatwave conditions impacting players across the grounds, and how Marta Kostyuk battled through to keep the Ukrainian charge alive. Jakub Mensik survives an absolute clay-court war — and...

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WTA Weekly French Open Preview | Swiatek Seeks Fifth Roland Garros Crown | Gauff Aims to Defend Her Title The clay-court Grand Slam season reaches its peak as Roland Garros gets underway in Paris. This week, we break down the women's singles draw, the biggest contenders, and the storylines that could define the 2026 French Open. Can Iga Świątek rediscover her best form on her favorite surface and...

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The Roland Garros draw is out and we went LIVE to break down every major storyline from Paris! Who will Filipino sensation Alex Eala face in the opening round, and does she have a path to make a deep run? Which half of the men's draw will Novak Djokovic land in, and what could his route look like as he chases another Grand Slam title? On the women's side, we reveal the full pathway for four-time c...

Brenner and John break down their ATP French Open Power Rankings ahead of Roland Garros — and the debate gets heated fast. Does teenage sensation João Fonseca deserve a spot in the top contenders? Who really belongs behind overwhelming favourite Jannik Sinner — Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic, or clay specialist Casper Ruud? The guys debate recent form, draw dynamics, clay-court trends, and which...

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In this week’s WTA Weekly, Anne-Marie Batson joins Nick Carter as the pair break down Elina Svitolina’s stunning run to the Italian Open title and ask the big question ahead of French Open — can she finally go all the way at Roland Garros? We also examine the growing uncertainty surrounding the top contenders after a turbulent week in Rome. Iga Swiatek looked vulnerable on her favourite surface, E...

On this week’s ATP Weekly, we break down Jannik Sinner’s historic title run at the Italian Open — and ask the big question heading into French Open: despite the trophy, has Rome actually exposed a few vulnerabilities in the world No.1’s game on clay? We also dive into the brutal projected Roland Garros draw, where one half could become an absolute minefield packed with contenders, rivalries, and p...

In this episode, we break down the WTA Strasbourg draw and spotlight Alexandra Eala’s opening matchup against a qualifier as she looks to build momentum heading into Roland Garros. We also examine the potential second-round clash with a dangerous Czech opponent and what it could mean for Eala’s chances in the tournament. Plus, Emma Raducanu is back in action — we discuss her return, current form,...

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