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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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The Tour Catch-Up: Barty sizzles in Cincy heat; Zverev makes US Open statement; Osaka presser drama; Big 3-less Laver Cup teams set; Nadal & Thiem seasons end; Raducanu rises up in Chicago 23.08.2021 1:06:38

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catchup on the main action from the Cincinnati Masters. With Sascha Zverev and Ash Barty clinching the titles in Cincinnati in comprehensive fashion, Joel and Kim reflect on the finals and key talking points from the past week on tour, including that very awkward Osaka press conference and Benoit Paire being back t...

The Tour Catch-Up: Masterful Medvedev takes Toronto; Giorgi realises potential in Montreal; Federer battles to go out on his terms; Nadal's foot fault(ers); VAR in tennis?; Cincinnati previews 16.08.2021 1:03:54

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the latest action on tour from Toronto and Montreal. With Medvedev fulfilling his top seed billing and claiming the Toronto title and Camila Giorgi having the week of her life in Montreal, Joel and Kim roundup the finals and key talking points from the past week. They debate the hindrance call that...

The Tour Catch-Up: Sinner the winner in DC; Danielle Collins goes back-to-back in San Jose; Happy Federer 40th!; Petkovic stops six year WTA title drought in Cluj; Jenson Brooksby's rapid rise; Rogers Cup previews 09.08.2021 55:12

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on last week’s action from the WTA and ATP Tours, which saw Jannik Sinner claim his biggest title to date in Washington DC and Danielle Collins making it two titles on the trot out in San Jose. With Andrea Petkovic also winning the brilliantly names Winners Open in Romania, Joel and Kim roundup on last wee...

The Olympics Catch-Up: Golden Zverev rules Tokyo; Bencic battles to Suisse glory; Djokovic's Golden Slam dreams end; Ruud's Euro Clay hat-trick; Hopman Cup 2022 return?; Rafa ready in DC 02.08.2021 1:03:29

** Apologies for the sound quality on Kim's recording. We ran into some technical difficulties at Passing Shot HQ with our microphone set-up so had to resort to the good old-fashioned headset - we hope this is a one-off and will both be back on our mics next time :) ** In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up the finals action from the Olymp...

The Olympics Catch-Up: Osaka lights up Tokyo; Djokovic - most popular Village athlete?; Murray's singles/doubles conundrum; Barty, Sabalenka & Swiatek out; Norrie breaks title duck in Los Cabos 26.07.2021 58:55

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up all the action from the first rounds of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics which has seen top seed Ash Barty become the highest profile casualty so far. With defending champion Andy Murray pulling out of the singles event, Novak Djokovic looking as sharp as ever and Naomi Osaka lighting the Olympic flame, they round...

The Tour Catch-Up: Krejcikova’s ruthless march in Prague; Tsitsipas ignites coaching debate; Djokovic confirms Olympics appearance; Timea Bacsinszky retires; G.E.M.S. Life now FOREVER 19.07.2021 59:37

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the plethora of tournaments that took place last week across the ATP and WTA Tours. With straight forward title wins for Casper Ruud, PCB and Barbora Krejcikova, a first title for Tamara Zidansek and Kevin Anderson back to winning ways, Joel and Kim capture all the talking points from the past week on t...

The Book Club - Wimbledon's Greatest Games with Abi Smith 14.07.2021 59:53

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim welcome author Abi Smith on to discuss her latest book ‘Wimbledon’s Greatest Games’ as part of The Passing Shot’s ‘Book Club’ series. They delve through some of their top picks from the book; from the matches that set records and made history, the matches that featured epic rivalries and individual brilliance and t...

The Wimbledon Catch-Up: Finals - Djokovic enters 20 Slam club; Barty party back with first Wimbledon title; Big 3 now with 20-20-20 vision; Hsieh/Mertens epic comeback; Neal Skupski wins Battle of (Mixed) Brits; Mektic/Pavic beat the clock 12.07.2021 58:59

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the Finals weekend from The Championships, Wimbledon 2021. With top seeds Novak Djokovic and Ash Barty claiming the titles and cementing their status at the very top of the game, Joel and Kim discuss all the main talking points from the singles finals and how the runners up Matteo Berrettini and Karolina Pl...

The Wimbledon Catch-Up: Semi Finals - Djokovic weathers Shapovalov storm; Berrettini makes history for Italy; Pliskova powers past Sabalenka; Barty 'dream' slam one step closer; Kyrgios out of Olympics 09.07.2021 53:50

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim reflect upon the semi final stage of Wimbledon 2021 and preview the Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals. From Shapovalov’s story of unconverted break point chances to Pliskova’s serve of steel, Joel and Kim highlight all the key moments from the semis and debate whether both World No.1’s will keep the form books and r...

The Wimbledon Catch-Up: Quarter Finals - Hurkacz humbles Federer; Djokovic downs Fucsovics; Barty-Kerber set for duel; Bish Bash Bosh Berrettini; Sabalenka + Pliskova in battle of the big hitters; Shapovalov's inner belief 08.07.2021 1:01:38

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the Quarter Final action from The Championships at Wimbledon as well as looking ahead to the Semi Finals. With three former/current World No.1s making the women’s semi’s, Joel and Kim reflect on their respective quarters which saw Barty, Kerber, Pliskova and 2nd seed Sabalenka come through in relati...

The Wimbledon Catch-Up: Round Four - Felix comes of age; Raducanu's retirement; Fucsovics gets Rublev revenge; Jabeur sends Swiatek out; Breezy Berrettini through; Scheduling drama x 2 05.07.2021 1:00:22

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim are back to catch up on the 4th round action from the very last Manic Monday at Wimbledon. They discuss the end of Emma Raducanu’s dream run at the hands of Ajla Tomljanovic, Felix Auger-Aliassime’s breakthrough 5 set victory over Sacha Zverev and the continuing history-making of Ons Jabeur as she beats yet another...

The Wimbledon Catch-Up: Round Three - Raducanu reaches new heights; Shapovalov shut-out against Murray; Ostapenko-Tomljanovic MTO fallout; Djokovic 'wolf energy'; Muguruza succumbs to Jabeur; Korda's Centre Court swagger; Kyrgios-Venus match-makers 04.07.2021 1:07:57

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on a fast and furious last couple of days at Wimbledon 2021, which for British fans started on a downer but ended on an unexpected high. With Emma Raducanu soaring to new heights with a victory over Sorana Cirstea, Joel & Kim reflect on what a week it has been for the British teenager. They also assess...

The Wimbledon Catch-Up: Round Two - Miracle Murray defeats Otte; Azarenka + Svitolina crash out; Federer finds mojo; Kerber-SST Classic; Medvedev mannerisms; Raducanu roars on; 'Part-time Player' Kyrgios 01.07.2021 57:56

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the past two days of play at Wimbledon 2021, which finally saw the culmination of the first round matches as well as the second round getting underway. From Andy Murray’s late night thriller against qualifier Oscar Otte to Emma Raducanu’s run to the 3rd round on debut, Joel and Kim reflect on the key ma...

The Wimbledon Catch-Up: Round One (ish) - Murray wins with a Wobble; Slippy Centre Court; Federer escapes; Serena's tears; Draper's Djokovic dream debut; CSN emotional farewell; Tiafoe tames Tsitsipas 29.06.2021 57:32

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the first two days of play at The Championships, Wimbledon, which has seen multiple rain delays, plenty of slips and top seeds falling. With Serena Williams retiring after just 6 games, Roger Federer being delivered a stroke of luck by his opponent and Andy Murray escaping a potential comeback from Niko...

The Wimbledon Catch-Up: Draws Preview - Djokovic and Federer apart; Halep out in ladies free-for-all; Berrettini in loaded quarter; Serena's best chance at Slam 24?; Murray meets Basilashvilli; R1 Popcorn; Finals Predictions; CAS picks! 25.06.2021 1:14:48

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the long awaited 2021 Wimbledon Championships. With the only almost dead cert being Novak Djokovic claiming his 6th Wimbledon Title two weeks on Sunday, Joel and Kim try to predict who else will make their way through the draws, who may fall foul in the early rounds and who may be a dark horse or outside pi...

The Tour Catch-Up: Berrettini the King of Queens; Humbert hails in Halle; Samsonova surprise in Berlin; Federer's Felix faulter; Osaka's Olympic target; Djokovic doubles 21.06.2021 1:05:39

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from this week's grass court tournaments in the UK and Germany. From Cam Norrie's superb run to the Queens Final and top seed Matteo Berrettini clinching the title, to Russian qualifier Liudmila Samsonova upsetting Belinda Bencic to claim the Berlin trophy, Joel and Kim discuss all...

The French Open Catch-Up: Finals - Comeback King Djokovic rules Tsitsipas in 5; Queen Krejcikova captures singles + doubles titles; CAS results!; Is Djokovic on for a Golden Slam?; Federer back in Halle; Murray Queens expectations 13.06.2021 57:21

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim finish their Roland Garros 2021 coverage with a roundup of all of the action from the Finals weekend at the French Open. With Novak Djokovic claiming a 2nd French Open title and becoming the first male player in the Open era to win a career Grand Slam twice, history has been made with his 5 set comeback victory over first time Slam finalist S...

The French Open Catch-Up: Semi Finals - Djokovic dethrones Nadal in epic; Crowd curfew cancelled!; Tsitsipas sinks Zverev in 5; Cool Krejcikova overcomes Sakkari; Pavs passes Zidansek test; Brit Salisbury wins mixed 12.06.2021 57:30

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up the semi final action from Roland Garros. With Nadal and Djokovic putting on yet another nail biting thriller, this time with Djokovic claiming a resounding victory over the 13 time Champ, Joel and Kim have plenty to discuss from a sensational day’s play at Roland Garros, which saw the French curfew tempor...

The French Open Catch-Up: Quarter Finals - Sakkari stuns Swiatek; Djokovic downs Berrettini; Nadal sees off Schwartzman; Lucky no. 7 for Pavs; Krejcikova + Zidansek surprise; The Singles-Doubles slam conundrum 09.06.2021 1:04:00

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the Quarter Final action from Roland Garros. From the two Women’s Quarter Finals that went the distance, Sakkari’s upset of defending champion Iga Swiatek and the more formulaic victories of Zverev and Tsitsipas, Joel and Kim assess all the action from the past two days of the French Open before loo...

The French Open Catch-Up: Round Four - Djokovic survives; Federer withdraws; Serena + Azarenka faulter; Gauff reaches new heights; Tsitsipas-Medvedev night popcorn 07.06.2021 1:06:23

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim get together to roundup all the main action from the 4th round of the French Open 2021. From the debate surrounding Roger Federer’s withdrawal to Lorenzo Musetti retiring in the 5th set against Novak Djokovic, they are there to discuss the key talking points from Paris. Whilst Serena Williams’ hopes of a 24th Grand...

The French Open Catch-Up: Round Three - Federer fights; Sabalenka stunned; Big 3 vs. Italy; Sloane Stephens delight; Medvedev finds clay mojo; CAS update; Grass season begins! 06.06.2021 1:03:05

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the key talking points from the 3rd round at Roland Garros. They debate Federer’s late night tussle with Dominik Koepfer and whether Federer will now remain in the tournament or withdraw; discuss 3rd seed Aryna Sabalenka succumbing to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and being bagelled in the 3rd, and delight in Sl...

The French Open Catch-Up: Round Two - Barty's hip heartbreak; Federer's time violation; Swiatek & Sabalenka dominant; Opelka leads 'USA Fab 4' into R3; Mektic/Pavic out with covid; Will Badosa seize void left by Osaka? 03.06.2021 57:26

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the 2nd round of the French Open 2021. From Ash Barty retiring injured against Magda Linette to Federer’s fight past Marin Cilic in 4 sets, Joel and Kim round up the main talking points from days 4 and 5, including a nod to 13 time Champion Rafa Nadal who celebrates his birthday today. They discuss the...

The French Open Catch-Up: Round One - Naomi Osaka withdrawal reaction; Top seeds Thiem, Rublev & Muguruza dumped out; Kvitova's freak injury; Big 3 progress smoothly; Serena kicks-off Night sessions; Norrie sole Brit survivor 01.06.2021 1:02:24

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the key talking points from the First Round of play at Roland Garros 2021. They discuss Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the tournament for mental health reasons in light of the press conference debacle, and what this means for both her and the role of the press in tennis going forwards. They...

The French Open Catch-Up: Draws Preview - Big 3 together; Tsitsipas in open bottom half; Barty/Swiatek collision course; Osaka's media no thanks; Bublik-Medvedev R1 madness; How will Serena do?; Predictions + CAS announced! 28.05.2021 1:06:36

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the French Open 2021 men’s and women’s singles draws. They discuss the lopsided nature of the men’s draw, with the Big 3 all falling in one half and what this may mean for Rafa’s aims to clinch a 14th title on the Parisian clay. They also debate the most likely finalist from the bottom half. From Serena’s f...

Passing Shot meets... Lewis, founder of TNNS Live Scores app on Helping fans stay on top of the always-on tennis calendar, Roger Federer's backhand and Christmas Day presents. 26.05.2021 36:21

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim are joined by Lewis, founder of the TNNS Live Scores app. Lewis chats about his road to creating one of the most essential tennis apps for fans in 2021, after the demise of the ATP/WTA Live Scores app at the end of last season as well as the challenges and obstacles he faced to put it together in a race against tim...