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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: Ruud in rude health in Geneva; Gauff doubles up in Parma; Tsitsipas rolls on as Norrie stands out in Lyon; Indian Wells back on; 2022 Aus. Open abroad? 23.05.2021 1:13:06

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and special guest Lee take a look back on all the latest tour action whilst Kim is on holiday. They look at how Casper Ruud has quietly put together a pretty stellar clay court season and Cameron Norrie's breakout week in Lyon including his destruction of Dominic Thiem and Karen Khachanov en route to the final. Elsewh...

The Tour Catch-Up: Rome No.10 for Nadal after Djokovic battle; Double-bagel Swiatek stuns Pliskova; Murray skips French Open; Osaka leads Olympics uncertainty; Federer back in Geneva; Barty + Halep injury doubts 16.05.2021 1:05:18

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up all the action from the Italian Open which saw current Roland Garros champions Rafa Nadal and Iga Swiatek both take home the titles in very different fashions. Whilst Swiatek double bagelled Karolina Pliskova in lightening quick speed, Rafa Nadal had to overcome long time rival Novak Djokovic in 3 sets to...

The Passing Shot x TNNS Live Scores App partnership announcement! 12.05.2021 2:57

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, we are happy to announce our new partnership with the TNNS Live Scores App. The TNNS app burst onto the scene for fans at the start of this season and we are now joining forces with them to bring more 'by fans, for fans' quality content across our podcast and their app. Listen to find out more! _______ Share your fan...

The Tour Catch-Up: Zverev finds form in Madrid win; Sabalenka storms to title with Barty bagel; ITF need a new BJK Cup finals; Barbora Strycova retirement; Rome previews & predictions: Should we worry about Rafa? 09.05.2021 1:05:47

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the Madrid Open, which saw Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka take home the trophies. From Zverev’s defeat of Rafa Nadal in the Quarter Finals to Sabalenka bagelling Ash Barty in the final, they round up the main talking points from the men’s and women’s events. They also preview the Italian Open draw...

The Tour Catch-Up: Osaka ousted by Muchova in Madrid; Norrie falls just short in Estoril; Barty bests Swiatek in Battle of FO champs; Alexandr 'The Dog' Dolgopolov retires; Wimbledon's Middle Sunday axed from 2022 03.05.2021 59:40

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim catch up on the past week’s action from the Estoril and Munich tournaments as well as the ongoing Madrid Masters. They discuss Cam Norrie’s run to the final in Portugal, Basilashvili’s second title of the year in Munich and Osaka’s loss to Muchova early on in Madrid. They then look ahead to the rest of the week in Madrid for both the men and...

The Tour Catch-Up: Rafa rules Barcelona after Tsitsipas epic; More Barty brilliance in Stuttgart; Karatsev stuns Djokovic in MOTY candidate; Paire gets Olympic ban; Thiem's time-off tennis; Pique, Davis Cup & European Super League 26.04.2021 55:36

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the action from the past week on the ATP and WTA Tours, which saw Rafa Nadal triumphing in epic fashion to win his 12th Barcelona Title, Karatsev upsetting Novak Djokovic in Belgrade and Ash Barty claiming her third title of the year in Stuttgart. From Benoit Paire’s disbarment from the Olympics, Dominic Th...

The Tour Catch-Up: Tsitsipas masters Monte Carlo; Dan Evans downs Djokovic; Nadal shocked by Rublev; Federer returns to Roland Garros; BJK Cup Play-offs; Davis Cup finals go to 3 venues 19.04.2021 46:49

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from the Monte Carlo Masters, which saw Stefanos Tsitsipas claiming his first Masters level title. With Dan Evans claiming a memorable win over Novak Djokovic and a below par Rafa Nadal falling to Andrey Rublev, Joel and Kim discuss the main talking points from the past week on the Cote D’Azu...

The Tour Catch-Up: Queen Kudermetova reigns in Charleston; Young guns Musetti, Alcaraz + Osorio Serrano make their mark; Delayed French Open fallout; Uncle Toni joins Team Felix; Monte Carlo preview + predictions 11.04.2021 1:04:34

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim discuss the key talking points from the Charleston, Bogota, Marbella and Cagliari tournaments, which saw two maiden WTA Tour titlists, an Spanish semi final line up and Lorenzo Sonego doing the double. They also debate the news that Roland Garros has been postponed by a week, reflect on the announcement that Toni N...

The Miami Catch-Up: Hurkacz makes history; Back-to-back Barty brilliance; Osaka bageled; Players vs. Vaccines; Roland Garros uncertainty; GEMS life hitched; Charleston + clay season preview 04.04.2021 57:55

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on the second week of the Miami Open which saw Ash Barty defend her title and Hubert Hurkacz winning his first ATP Masters 1000. They discuss the Finals and other key matches from the past week, debate the current consensus surrounding vaccinations on tour, the uncertainty of the 2021 French Open happening...

The Miami Catch-Up: Pospisil's ATP Chairman rage; Barty back in business; Medvedev cramps up; Andreescu-Anisimova future rivalry?; Ruusuvuori announces himself; Konjuh's scintillating run; Week 2 preview 29.03.2021 48:38

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up all the action from week 1 of the Miami Open. From Vasek Pospisil’s on court outburst to Medvedev’s cramping and Ruusuvuori’s upset of Sacha Zverev, Joel and Kim cover the key talking points from Miami, as well as previewing the Round of 16 matches. They also discuss the re-emergence of wildcard Ana Konjuh...

Passing Shot meets... Marcus Willis on making memories at Wimbledon 2016, what it's really like on the Futures circuit and THAT match with Roger Federer on Centre Court 24.03.2021 1:03:42

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim are joined by former professional tennis player Marcus Willis who has recently announced his retirement from the tour. Marcus talks about his life in tennis so far, from his time spent on the Futures circuit to his career high at Wimbledon 2016 where he qualified for the Main Draw and ended up playing Roger Federer...

The Tour Catch-Up: King Karatsev rules Dubai; Zverev outshines Tsitsipas in Acapulco; Leylah Fernandez arrives in Monterrey; Latest Wimbledon updates; Miami Open Men's and Women's draw previews + predictions 22.03.2021 59:28

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on another’s week’s action from the ATP and WTA Tours as well as looking ahead to the Miami Open. From Aslan Karatsev’s title triumph in Dubai, an earthquake in Acapulco to a Russian sweep in St. Petersburg, Joel and Kim cover all the talking points from the tours. They also preview the upcoming Miami Open...

The Tour Catch-Up: Majestic Muguruza wins Dubai; Marvelous Medvedev takes Marseille; Djokovic makes ATP No. 1 ranking history; Federer's comeback assessed; Why do Sabalenka + Osaka have similar styles but achieve different results? 14.03.2021 1:03:24

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the action from the last week on the ATP/WTA Tours. With title wins for Medvedev and Muguruza, Federer’s return to the Tour and Novak Djokovic becoming the longest reigning world number 1 in ATP history, Joel and Kim roundup the key talking points. They also discuss the ATP’s recently announced stra...

The Tour Catch-Up: Rublev rules Rotterdam; Kvitova captures 2nd Doha crown; Clara Tauson's breakthrough in Lyon; Federer's tour return; Marcus Willis retirement; Do the ATP + WTA need just one ranking system? 07.03.2021 58:20

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catchup on another week of action from the ATP and WTA Tours, with Andrey Rublev continuing his streak of success at ATP500 level and young Dane Clara Tauson claiming her first Tour Title in Lyon as a Qualifier. They discuss Petra Kvitova’s path to her 2nd Doha title, celebrate another week of success on tour for a...

The Tour Catch-Up: Swiatek sweeps Adelaide; Goffin finds form in Montpellier; Battle of Brits - ENG vs. SCO announced; Popyrin's First in Singapore; Miami Open Prize Money slashed; What next for Ash Barty? 28.02.2021 1:05:00

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up this week’s action from the ATP and WTA Tours. From Swiatek’s dominant run to the title in Adelaide, Goffin’s ending of his title drought in Montpelier and Popyrin’s first ATP Tour Title in Singapore, Joel and Kim discuss all the key talking points from the 4 tournaments taking place this week. They reflec...

The Aus. Open Catch-Up: Finals - Ruthless Djokovic stops Medvedev streak for 9th AO title; Outstanding Osaka ousts Brady for 4th slam at 23; Brit Salisbury + Ram out to Polasek/Dodig; Final CAS results; Does Medvedev need a 'super coach' to win a slam? 21.02.2021 1:01:24

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim reflect on the weekend’s finals action which saw Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka take home the singles titles in comprehensive straight sets fashion. From Novak Djokovic’s utter dominance to take home AO title number 9, to Osaka becoming THE hard court player of a generation, they discuss the main talking points fro...

The Aus. Open Catch-Up: Semi-Finals - Medvedev Marches On; Djokovic ends Karatsev run; Osaka stops Serena's 24 slams quest; Brady beats Muchova; Sabalenka-Mertens doubles split; Is Joe Salisbury Britain's no. 1 doubles player? 19.02.2021 58:50

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the action from the semi finals of the Australian Open. They discuss Osaka’s outclassing of Serena Williams and whether Serena will ever have an answer for her again, and look ahead to whether Jen Brady can pull off the almost impossible and end Osaka’s 20 match win streak come Saturday’s final. They also r...

The Aus. Open Catch-Up: Quarter-Finals - Tsitsipas comes of age against Nadal; Muchova's match-changing MTO; Djokovic's racket smash revival; Serena back to old ways; Medvedev the machine; SF previews; How should the tour continue? 17.02.2021 57:15

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from the Quarter Finals at the Australian Open. From Tsitsipas’s thrillingly unexpected comeback against Rafa Nadal from 2 sets down, to Aslan Karatsev’s continued Cinderella run, Joel and Kim reflect on the main talking points from the Australian Open Quarter Finals. They discuss why Serena...

The Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round Four - Thiem's time up; 'Clutch' Osaka; Djokovic's recovery powers; Serena-Simona set; Karatsev's magical run continues; Pegula shocks Svitolina; Medvedev + Nadal cruise control 15.02.2021 1:03:28

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from Round 4 at the Australian Open. From Dominic Thiem’s surprisingly limp defeat to Grigor Dimitrov, the topsy-turvy Osaka-Muguruza battle and Djokovic’s ‘is he-isn't he?’ injury scenario, Joel and Kim cover the main talking points from the round of 16. They reflect on the success of t...

The Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round Three - Thiem-Kyrgios magic; Djokovic doubts; Pliskova + Medvedev rage; Muguruza dominates; Norrie/Nadal; Crowdless courts 13.02.2021 1:02:33

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up on all the action from the 3rd round of the Australian Open. From matches with crowds, to matches without, they cover all the main talking points from Days 5 and 6, which saw Kyrgios losing from 2 sets up to an unnerved Dominic Thiem, Djokovic surviving an injury scare and unknown qualifier Aslan Karatsev...

The Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round Two - Kanepi conquers Kenin; Nadal gets heckled; Simona survives scare; Fognini-Caruso bust-up; Kyrgios-Thiem set; Norrie into R3; Are post-match interviews too fixated on age? 11.02.2021 1:06:30

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the main talking points from the second round of the Australian Open. From the Fognini-Caruso bust-up, a late night heckler, Halep’s almost exit to an electric Kyrgios 5 set thriller, Round 2 brought all the thrills. They reflect on Kenin’s early departure as defending champion, the joy that is Hsieh Su...

The Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round One - Double Bagel Barty; Nadal + Djokovic progress; Serena's 'One-Legger' Catsuit; Shapovalov Toilet Tantrum; Watson through as Norrie wins Battle of Brits; Admiring Alcaraz; Where are the fans? 09.02.2021 1:00:13

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action and major talking points from the first round of the Australian Open. From Barty’s double bagel, Serena’s eye-catching catsuit, Norrie overcoming Dan Evans in the Battle of the Brits and the treat that was Denis Shapovalov v Jannik Sinner, Joel and Kim cover key results for top seeds, the up...

The Tour Catch-Up: Team Russia conquer ATP Cup; Barty's brilliance; Evans' first title; Sinner on song; How Murray got covid; AO Day 1 preview; Joel & Kim CAS predictions 07.02.2021 1:07:09

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup this week’s action from the ATP and WTA tours, with 6 pre-AO events taking place. They celebrate Dan Evans’s maiden title win in the Murray River Open (whilst lamenting FAA’s continued bridesmaid status!), reflect on Jannik Sinner’s continued emergence on the tour, and discuss Ash Barty picking up where she...

The Aus. Open Catch-Up: Draws Preview - Thiem lands Djokovic; Nadal fitness concerns; Osaka + Serena in stacked bottom half; Sinner-Shapo lead R1 popcorn; British chances assessed; Finals predictions; Collect-A-Set announced! 06.02.2021 1:02:29

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim dissect the Australian Open men’s and women’s singles draws ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year finally getting underway. They look at the projected paths of the top seeds, the R1 popcorn matches to stay up for, as well as possible shocks and emerging underdogs. They also assess the chances of the British pla...

Emergency pod: Thursday Tennis in Melbourne Cancelled; Players back in isolation; Australian Open future; What next? 03.02.2021 30:11

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim debate the breaking news that a Hotel Quarantine worker has tested positive for coronavirus in Melbourne, possibly putting the Australian Open in jeopardy. They discuss the ramifications of this news on the 6 warm-up events, the AO itself, the players and the local residents, and consider the possible options and s...