Tennis Channel Live Podcast

Jason Goodall joins the TC Live Podcast for the very first time to discuss how he went from player to play-by-play broadcaster and the ins and out of calling tennis matches. Goodall breaks down all the action in Doha & Rotterdam, gives his thoughts on Roger Federer's upcoming return in Dubai next week, and much more. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Nico Pereira is back on the TC Live Podcast this week to recap the 2021 Australian Open, which culminated in Grand Slam titles for Novak Djokovic & Naomi Osaka. The former player & current analyst also discusses the recent surge of teenager Coco Gauff in Adelaide, the return of Roger Federer to the courts, & the 2021 International Tennis Hall of Fame class. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more abou...

It's championship weekend in Melbourne, and Tennis Chanel's own Paul Annacone breaks down all the action in store as the 2021 Australian Open reaches it's culmination. Annacone discusses Naomi Osaka's brilliance, where Serena Williams goes from here, Jen Brady's feel good run to the final, and whether Daniil Medvedev has what it takes to complete his climb to the top against 8-time Australian Open...

This week's TC Live features the best of "TC Live at the Australian Open." Segments include interviews with Pat Cash, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, & My Tennis Life Season 5 star CiCi Bellis. Also some good discussions on Ash Barty, Nick Kyrgios, & Sofia Kenin, and our own Jimmy Arias checks in as well. Hosted by Mitch Michals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennis Channel's worldwide correspondent Prakash Amritraj joins the TC Live Podcast this week to discuss the resumption of the tennis tours in Australia. Prakash breaks down the drama-filled action at the ATP Cup, assesses the early form of Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and several other of the top ranked ladies, & gives his thoughts on the 2021 Australian Open singles draws. Hosted by Mitch Micha...

American rising star Taylor Fritz joins the TC Live Podcast this week, to discuss his preparations and expectations down under in Australia, as he prepares to start his 2021 campaign. Fritz discusses his professional journey since turning pro in 2016, describes in great detail his dedication and approach to the game, and explains what he feels is the next step in his young career. Hosted by Mitch...

Jennifer Brady joins this week's episode of the TC Live Podcast, as she is in the midst of her quarantine before competing in Australia. Listen as Brady explains how she fell in love with tennis as a youth in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, why going to college at UCLA was so important for her, and discuss in great detail the steps she took & the habits she built to have an amazing breakthrough in 2020....

This week's guest on the TC Live Podcast is 4-time Grand Slam Champion and former World #1 Jim Courier, who breaks down the recent action from the first tournaments of the 2021 tennis season. Listen as Courier explains what adjustments players have to make to a unique schedule, who's catching his attention, and what to expect as players from both tours prepare to enter the 2021 Australian Open qua...

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Only four men remain at the 2020 Nitto ATP Finals, and Tennis Channel Commentator Steve Weissman is here to discuss all the action on the courts in London. Weissman examines Rafa's sustained excellence as he pursues a first year end title, how Novak Djokovic has managed to maintain his focus as he chases history, and whether Dominic Thiem or Daniil Medvedev can knock off the legends in their way o...

Former top five player and current Tennis Channel analyst Jimmy Arias joins the show to preview the upcoming ATP Finals, taking place for the final time at the O2 Arena in London. Arias breaks down Rafael Nadal's chances at his first ATP Finals title, what to expect from World #1 Novak Djokovic, and what to expect from each of the early matchups in the final tour event of the season. Hosted by Mit...

This week's TC Live Podcast features our very own Nicolás Pereira breaking down all the action in the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris. Pereira also discusses Rafael Nadal collecting his 1000th victory, Diego Schwartzman qualifying his the ATP Finals in London, and which young players are on the rise. And don't miss his thoughts on the potential switch to electronic line judging in the near future....

This week's episode of the TC Live Podcast features broadcaster Noah Eagle to discuss a wide array of topics, including his upbringing in sportscasting and how he landed gigs at Tennis Channel & with the Los Angeles Clippers. He also breaks down how he approaches calling matches, his experiences at this past French Open, what advice he would give to aspiring broadcasters, and which tennis players...

This week's TC Live Podcast features the debut of guest analyst and current coach of Sloane Stephens, Kamau Murray. Listen to his analysis on Sloane's 2020, the the tentative plans for the 2021 Australian Open, and much more. Other segments include thoughts on Coco Gauff's season, Andrey Rublev's rise in the rankings, and Novak Djokovic's record-setting pursuit of weeks ranked #1. Hosted by Mitch...

This week's episode of the TC Live Podcast features commentator and former tour pro Louise Pleming recapping a highly entertaining two weeks at Roland Garros, culiminating in the upcoming final matches. Pleming previews the women's contest between regining Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin & rising Polish teenage star Iga Swiatek, and the 56th encounter between tennis legends Rafael Nadal & Nov...

Prakash Amritraj joins the TC Live Podcast to discuss an eventful first week of the 2020 French Open, which saw Serena Williams withdraw, many seeded players on the women's side falter, & the male trio of Nadal, Djokovic & Thiem continue to excel. Prakash breaks down how the fall conditions and bubble atmosphere are making a difference on the court, and dissects the importance of physical and ment...

This week on the TC Live Podcast Russ Thaler joins to discuss the 2020 French Open, beginning this weekend in Paris, Thaler breaks down how the tournament being played in the fall will be different, whether Simona Halep, Serena Williams, or another name will rise to the top of the women's draw, and what to make of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, & Dominic Thiem on the men's side. Hosted by Mitch Mic...

ATP doubles mainstay Nick Monroe joins the TC Live Podcast to discuss what the scene was like in the US Open bubble, and how the players are adjusting to tennis on the red clay in Europe. Monroe breaks down Rafael Nadal's return, Novak Djokovic's plan to bounce back after the US Open, and Victoria Azarenka's hot streak that continues to impress. And he also sheds some light on his first week worki...

This week's episode of the TC Live Podcast features Tennis Channel commentator & Sports Illustrated writer/editor Jon Wertheim, who breaks down the 2020 US Open leading into the singles finals to crown each champion. Listen as Jon dissects each outstanding women's semifinal, the different roads that each finalist made to get to the edge of a major championship, and adds some additional context to...

This week's epiode of the TC Live Podcast features play=by=play broadcaster Alex Faust discussing the ins and outs of calling the action of the 2020 US Open. Listen as he describes the nuances of his profession, how the lack of a crowd impacts his commentary, and shares his favorite storylines and moments of the first week of tennis in New York City. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Learn more about your...

Tennis.com Senior Editoral Manager Ed McGrogran joins the TC Live Podcast this week to preview the upcoming 2020 US Open, taking place without fans in New York City. As one of a very select few granted access to the grounds, Ed describes his impression of the atmosphere and venue without fans, including his reaction to the match play at the Western & Southern Open, which also took place in Flushin...

Tennis Channel's own Paul Annacone joins the show to recap Jennifer Brady's first career title in Lexington, Coco Gauff's maturity beyond her years, and the return of Serena to tennis. He also takes a detailed look at the upcoming unique edition of the Western & Southern Open, which is being played in New York this year on the same courts that will feature the US Open the following week. Hosted by...

This week's show breaks down all the action at the inaugural Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky, which featured Serena & Venus Williams facing off for the 31st time, Coco Gauff picking up right where she left off, and tons of excitement on the court. Paul Annacone, Chanda Rubin & Steve Weissman also discuss the Italian Open's rumored plan to move their tournament a week up in the schedule, and t...

Pro tennis is officially back with the WTA event in Palermo, Italy, & Tennis Channel commentator Jan-Michael Gambill joins the podcast to discuss the resumption of the tour after five long months. Gambill also analyzes the tentative plans for the US Open and their strict bubble rules, defending champ Rafael Nadal headlining a group of players not entering the Grand Slam event in New York, & Serena...

This week's TC Live Podcast guest is none other than Tennis Hall-of-Famer Tracy Austin. The youngest inductee ever at age 29, Tracy discusses her tennis journey from prodigy to winning two US Open titles, and the influences that helped her along the way. She also discusses the upcoming resumption of the tennis tours, Serena's return, who could emerge as potential US & French Open contenders, and h...