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Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport. From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2026 season. So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up your headph...

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Tour Catch-Up: Djokovic at home in Rome, Wimbledon goes pointless? and the legend of ‘Isnerman’ 15.05.2022 1:24:16

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the past week on tour, which saw World No.1’s Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic claim Italian Open titles in straight sets over Ons Jabeur and Stefanos Tsitsipas respectively. With Roland Garros just around the corner, Joel and Kim gauge whether both Djokovic and Swiatek are the stand out favourites for the se...

Tour Catch-Up: Awesome Alcaraz makes Madrid mark, delight for Jabeur and Zverev’s late, late show 09.05.2022 1:02:31

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the latest week on the ATP/WTA Tour from the Madrid Masters. They discuss Carlos Alcaraz magnificent week in Madrid, defeating both Rafa Nadal AND Novak Djokovic back to back to claim yet another title in 2022, and Ons Jabeur claiming her first WTA 1000 title with victory over Jessica Pegula. Joel and K...

Tour Catch-Up: Rafa returns in Madrid, first time title winners and Boris Becker gets jail time 03.05.2022 1:00:28

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the last week on tour, which saw first time title winners Holger Rune and Sebastian Baez take home the Munich and Estoril crowns respectively. With Madrid underway and the top women’s seeds falling like hotcakes, Joel and Kim also round up the results so far, with Andy Murray coming through Dominic Thie...

Tour Catch-Up: Swiatek soars in Sttutgart, Alcaraz beats the Barca rain and Wimbledon bans Russians from The Championships 25.04.2022 1:07:26

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the past week on tour, including the controversial announcement that Russian and Belarussian players will be banned from competing at this year’s Wimbledon Championships and British grass court events. Joel and Kim discuss the fallout from this decision, including the critique of both the ATP and WTA am...

Tour Catch-Up: Stellar Stefanos retains, Swiatek’s booming bakery and toenail turmoil for Raducanu 18.04.2022 1:08:18

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up all the action from the Monte Carlo Masters, which saw Stefanos Tsitsipas successfully defend his title with a straight sets win over first time Masters finalist Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. They also reflect on Great Britain’s recent Billie Jean King Cup defeat to the Czech Republic, Iga Swiatek’s continu...

Tour Catch-Up: Opelka wins Battle of Bots, Bencic resurgent in Charleston and ‘Halep-atoglou’ begins 11.04.2022 1:09:50

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the past week of action on the ATP and WTA Tours. With Belinda Bencic winning her first clay court title on the green clay of Charleston, David Goffin back to winning ways in Marrakesh and Tatjana Maria being lauded as the first WTA Title winning Mum of Two this century with her victory in Bogota, there is...

Miami Catch-Up: No Escape from Alcaraz, Swiatek's title three-peat and the Clay swing begins! 04.04.2022 52:25

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the past week in Miami as the Sunshine Double draws to a close with Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek claiming the singles titles. With Carlos Alcaraz becoming the youngest Miami Champion in history and Iga Swiatek winning 3 consecutive WTA1000 events and claiming the new WTA Number One Ranking, there are...

Miami Catch-Up: Medvedev marches back, Osaka finds form of old and Oscars drama for King Richard 29.03.2022 54:44

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim discuss the first week in Miami, which has seen Naomi Osaka regain some long lost form, Emma Raducanu continue to struggle in closing out matches, and Taylor Fritz continue his current good form. With new World No.1’s imminent in Joe Salisbury and Iga Swiatek (as well as Daniil Medvedev potentially regaining his sp...

Breaking Catch-Up: World No.1 Ash Barty's shock retirement from tennis - full reaction from HQ 23.03.2022 47:01

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Chris react to the shock news that Ash Barty has decided to retire from the world of tennis with immediate effect. They reflect on her retirement interview with friend Casey Dellacqua, look back on the biggest highlights of her career, consider what might be next for the Aussie and what this means for the state of the...

Indian Wells Catch-Up: Fritz the streak stopper, gusty conditions and Kyrgios’ lucky escape 21.03.2022 1:02:25

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim wrap up Indian Wells with reflection on the title wins of Taylor Fritz and Iga Swiatek. With Taylor Fritz ending Rafa Nadal’s 20 match unbeaten streak and claiming the biggest title of his career, and Iga Swiatek extending her win streak and sheer dominance in tour finals with a straight sets victory over Maria Sak...

Indian Wells Catch-Up: Nadal’s Sunshine Single, Meddy’s short No.1 reign and no more “70-68” in slams 17.03.2022 1:03:28

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the action so far from the Californian desert as Indian Wells reaches the Quarter/Semi Final stage. With Daniil Medvedev already soon to lose the Number 1 ranking after his early loss to Gael Monfils, and Rafa setting up a Quarter Final clash with Nick Kyrgios after coming back from the brink in his...

Tour Catch-Up: Indian Wells preview, neutral Russians and Murray-Lendl 3.0 10.03.2022 1:22:41

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim wrap up last week’s tennis which saw Davis Cup qualifiers take place as well as enthralling 3 set tussles to determine the winners of the WTA Monterrey and Lyon events. Joel and Kim reflect on the Brazilian crowd’s treatment of Zverev, Svitolina’s stand to the WTA Tour, Yastremska’s inspired run to the final in Lyo...

Tour Catch-Up: Medvedev breaks No. 1 monopoly, Zverev goes loco in Acapulco and Russia-Ukraine tensions surface 28.02.2022 1:14:10

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the plethora of ATP and WTA tournaments taking place in the past week and get their teeth into some of the key talking points on tour. With Daniil Medvedev becoming the new World Number One, Rafa Nadal extending his win streak to 15 matches to start off the season, and Sasha Zverev being defaulted from...

Tour Catch-Up: Alcaraz on a roll in Rio, Djokovic breaks AO silence and Penko Power returns 21.02.2022 1:10:16

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up the last week on tour with tournaments galore from around the globe. With Andrey Rublev denying FAA’s chance to win a second title on the trot in Marseille, RBA storming to victory again in Doha, Jelena Ostapenko back in the top 15 claiming the Dubai title and Cam Norrie back to winning ways in Delray Beac...

Tour Catch-Up: Finals - FAA all the way, Kontaveit’s indoor hot streak and a 46-point tiebreak 13.02.2022 58:59

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the past week on tour and celebrate Felix Auger-Aliassime winning his first ATP Tour Title on his ninth attempt in Rotterdam. They reflect upon the week in Dallas, which saw John Isner add another record to his CV - that of the longest tiebreak on tour, and Reilly Opelka win the title (with lots of tie...

Tour Catch-Up: Del Porto’s emotional farewell, Murray’s clay season skip and Fedal coming to Laver Cup 07.02.2022 56:22

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the tennis world in the week following the dramatic finish to the 2022 Australian Open. With the start of the Golden Swing in South America well underway, as well as tournaments dotted around the globe in Montpelier and Pune, Joel and Kim round up the week’s winners as well as reflecting on the sad news...

Aus. Open Catch-Up: Finals - Barty ends 44 year wait, Nadal's epic fightback seals title and 'Special Ks' cap crazy fortnight 30.01.2022 1:05:46

In the latest episode of The Tennis Podcast, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim finish their Australian Open catch ups with a look back on a dramatic finals weekend at Melbourne Park. With Rafa Nadal staging an incredible comeback to defeat Daniil Medvedev in 5 sets and claim a record breaking 21st Grand Slam title, Joel and Kim analyse the men’s final and all the key highlights and talking...

Aus. Open Catch-Up: Semi-Finals - Nadal magic, breezy Barty and a Medvedev meltdown 28.01.2022 58:55

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the semi final action from the 2022 Australian Open. With home favourite Ash Barty on course to make history down under, Joel and Kim reflect on the ease of her semi final victory over Madison Keys and assess whether Danielle Collins can continue her strong form demonstrated against Iga Swiatek and...

Aus. Open Catch-Up: Quarter-Finals - The Wall of Swiatek, five setters galore and Shapovalov’s Big 3 bias beef 26.01.2022 57:37

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim reflect upon the Quarter Final stage of the 2022 Australian Open. With three of the men’s quarters going the distance, they roundup the main talking points including those controversial comments from Denis Shapovalov, Daniil Medvedevv saving a match point and Mateo Berrettini bossing his way through the final set....

Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round 4 - Business-like Barty, too hot for Halep and Shapovalov stuns Zverev 24.01.2022 1:05:22

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the 4th round action from Melbourne Park. With many people’s tournament fave Simona Halep knocked out by a resurgent Alize Cornet, and Sabalenka finally succumbing amidst her ongoing serving woes, Joel and Kim look at how the women’s draw has unfolded and look ahead to the Quarter Final line up. From th...

Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round 3 - Osaka ousted, comebacks galore and Berrettini-Alcaraz serve up a classic 23.01.2022 1:05:02

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim round up all the biggest talking point Round 3 at the Australian Open, which saw a blockbuster encounter between Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova and Andrey Rublev getting upset by Marin Cilic. British interest in the singles also faded with Dan Evans losing to Felix Auger-Aliassime whilst there were a series of comebacks from the likes of Ar...

Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round 2 - Medvedev masters crowd, Raducanu rumbled and Sabalenka’s serve goes missing 20.01.2022 53:55

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim round up the main action from the 2nd Round of the Australian Open, which saw Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu fall in differing fashions to their lower ranked opponents. With Daniil Medvedev also overcoming home favourite Nick Kyrgios and a vocal crowd (be it booing or sui-ing) and top women’s seeds Muguruza and Kontaveit losing in convincing f...

Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round 1 - Djokovic gets deported, Murray’s epic comeback and lost shoes 18.01.2022 1:04:47

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim open up their Australian Open catch ups with a look back at Rounds 1 and 2 from Melbourne Park. With Andy Murray battling through in 5 sets three years after practically announcing his retirement from tennis, and Emma Raducanu defeating fellow Grand Slam Champion Sloane Stephens in an topsy turvy affair,, there is...

Aus. Open Catch-Up: Draws - Osaka gets Barty quarter, Murray makes Sydney semis and the Djokovic circus continues 13.01.2022 1:01:57

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim reflect on the 2022 Australian Open singles draws and reveal who they are predicting for glory in 2 weeks time. With Novak Djokovic’s participation still in some doubt amid ongoing controversy, Joel and Kim take the draw quarter by quarter; assessing the top seeds chances and looking ahead to edifying first round matchups and the dark horses...

Tour Catch-Up: Nadal notches title 89, Canada captures ATP Cup and Djokovic’s AO limbo 10.01.2022 1:11:21

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim return for the 2022 season with a jam packed episode with all the latest happenings from the ATP and WTA tours in the build up to the Australian Open. With Novak Djokovic’s recent arrival in Australia and subsequent detention and court hearing, all eyes are on the World Number 1 in the run up to the AO now that he has been freed to play to en...