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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 French Open Preview Show with Joel & Kim: Djokovic, Nadal, Thiem routes discussed; Halep lands in top-heavy women's half; Wawrinka vs. Murray + Konta vs. Gauff; Will Azarenka's hot streak continue?; Is Muguruza a contender? + CAS announcement 24.09.2020 57:10

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the 2020 French Open which gets underway on Sunday! They look at the men’s and women’s draws and predict who is likely to go deep and what names to look out for, as well as what matches are set to light up the court in Round 1. They also analyse British hopes and predict which Brit is likely to go deepest i...

The Italian Open Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Djokovic wins 36th Masters crown; Halep shows French Open credentials; Lorenzo Musetti emergence; Azarenka-Kenin double bagel analysis; Is Nadal favourite for French Open? + Fed Cup renamed BJK Cup 22.09.2020 39:38

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup last week’s action from The Italian Open in Rome. Novak Djokovic has picked up where he left off pre-default by winning yet another Masters title, whilst Simona Halep seems to be the hot favourite for Roland Garros after claiming the women’s event. Joel and Kim also discuss Rafa Nadal’s unexpected early def...

The US Open Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Finals - Osaka defeats Azarenka for 3rd Slam title; How many slams will Osaka end career with?; Thiem captures maiden slam in five set thriller over Zverev; 'Big 3 vs. non Big 3' finals debate + CAS final results 14.09.2020 47:42

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the Finals action from the US Open 2020. From Osaka's fantastic win over Azarenka to claim her 2nd US Open title to Dominic Thiem breaking his duck and winning his first Grand Slam Title, Joel and Kim debate all the main talking points from this weekend's action. They also reveal the winner of...

The US Open Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Semi-finals - Zverev overcomes wobble to defeat Carreño Busta; Thiem topples Medvedev; Azarenka powers past Serena; Osaka takes out Brady; Azarenka-Osaka + Thiem-Zverev finals previews 12.09.2020 38:04

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup all the action from the Men’s and Women’s Semi Finals at Flushing Meadows, and look ahead to the finals! They revel in the gloriousness of the two women’s semis, lament the poor performance of Sacha Zverev and debate who will be taking home the trophies this weekend. Will it be Thiem’s Time to finally grab...

The US Open Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Quarter-finals - Azarenka dismantles Mertens; Serena surges past Pironkova; Thiem + Medvedev progress to set up semi showdown; Zverev-Carreño Busta and Osaka-Brady also prepare for battle + CAS update 10.09.2020 32:18

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the Quarter Final action from the US Open, and preview all the Semi Final action ahead. They drool over the prospect of another Serena vs. Azarenka rematch and debate how Jennifer Brady will fare against Naomi Osaka. They discuss how close Thiem vs. Medvevdev will actually be, and why they believe the winne...

The US Open Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Round 4 - Serena takes revenge on Sakkari; Is Thiem ready to seize his moment?; Pironkova continues dream run; Is Zverev ready to make most of Djokovic demise?; Brady + Rogers upset slam champs Kerber + Kvitova 07.09.2020 30:04

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the action so far from the 4th round of the US Open. They reflect on the Serena v Sakkari rematch, the force that is Jennifer Brady, and Pironkova being the gift that just keeps on giving. They also discuss which male player is most likely to seize the moment and take their first slam following the unexpect...

Novak Djokovic Defaulted at US Open after hitting line judge - immediate reaction and analysis! 06.09.2020 34:23

In this inaugural emergency pod, Joel and Kim debate World No. 1 Novak Djokovic’s default from the 4th round of the US Open. They discuss the incident, the rulebook, Novak’s response and what this means for the rest of the tournament and also Djokovic’s career. Let us know your thoughts - was the right decision made? Who will make the most of this opportunity and claim their Maiden Slam? Hosted on...

The US Open Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Round 3 - Tsitsipas in shock Ćorić loss; Shapovalov leads Canada tennis charge; Norrie out as last singles Brit standing; Should Mannarino have played Zverev?; Serena overcomes Stephens; R4 previews + CAS update! 06.09.2020 48:27

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim round up the action from R3 at the US Open, and look ahead to the fourth round at Flushing Meadows. They discuss the disappointments of the British players, the form of FAA, Tsitsipas’s worst defeat and how many games PCB will win against Djokovic. They also assess how Serena will fare against Sakkari, the under th...

The US Open Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Round 2 - Norrie reaches new slam heights; Will Djokovic eclipse 41-0 season start?; Mladenovic criticizes 'prisoner' conditions; Pironkova continues dream 'mum run'; Will Pliskova ever win a slam? 03.09.2020 44:51

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch-up on the last two days at Flushing Meadows. They discuss Andy Murray’s epic comeback against Nishioka, Cam Norrie reaching new slam territory, Mladenovic’s meltdown and the exciting return of Tsvetana Pironkova! They also debate whether Karolina Pliskova will EVER win a Grand Slam, after her latest defeat at...

The US Open Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Round 1 - Norrie upsets Schwartzman in epic; Osaka BLM mask statement; 'Cocomania' ends with Sevastova; Sock outlasts Cuevas + Djokovic leads PTPA announcement, Paire tests positive in bubble fallout 01.09.2020 38:23

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the action so far from Round 1 at the US Open., the first Grand Slam post lockdown. They debate the recent and somewhat controversial announcement of the new PTPA, the USTA’s decision making surrounding The Paire 11, as well as all the talking points ON court at Flushing Meadows, including Cam Norrie’s epic...

The Preview Show with Joel & Kim: US Open draws - Djokovic gets comfortable passage, Thiem faces tricky tests, Osaka leads contenders on women's side, Serena sees potential Sakkari rematch, Konta + Watson face-off, CAS predictions and more! 29.08.2020 50:38

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the first Grand Slam post lockdown and discuss the men’s and women’s draws. They debate whether anyone has a hope of taking the title away from Djokovic this year, and who is the most likely contender for the women’s tournaments amidst a sea of possible contenders. They also reveal their Collect A Set predi...

The Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: 'Cincinatti' New York Open - Osaka instigates 'pause in play'; Azarenka finds top form; Konta excels as Murray shows magic glimpses; Raonic returns from wilderness; Semi final schedule controversy and more! 28.08.2020 51:08

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the action from this week's Western & Southern Open in New York (Cincinnati). They talk The Pause in Play and Osaka's statement, Konta's run to the semis, Andy Murray's form and Serena Williams' continued 3 set woes. The new Agassi inspired Nike kit may or may not also get a men...

The Preview Show with Joel & Kim: Cincinnati Western & Southern Open in New York 2020 - Djokovic + Medvedev land in easier half, Murray faces Tiafoe test, Gauff to meet Serena in R3? and more! 21.08.2020 48:24

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the men’s and women’s draws from the Western & Southern Open, or as Joel likes to name it “Cincinnati/New York”! They debate who is most likely to take the titles, what first round popcorn matches they’ll be tuning into, and how the British players are likely to fare. They also chat Novak’s private rent...

The Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Gauff shines in Lexington, Serena-Venus Williams XXXI, Halep into Prague final, Djokovic IN but Andreescu OUT for US Open, New York 'covid waiver' controversy and Bouchard's promising start back on clay! 16.08.2020 56:32

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch-up on all the WTA action from Lexington and Prague, as well as looking ahead to the Western & Southern Open, and the US Open. They discuss the return of Serena Williams to the tennis court, Djokovic’s confirmation of playing the US Open, and Eugenie Bouchard’s slight return to form in Prague. Kim also tes...

The Passing Shot upcoming schedule announcement for ATP + WTA tour restarts 11.08.2020 1:27

Hello from Joel & Kim! Here's a very quick update on our intended schedule and how we are going to be tackling the tour restart with live tennis returning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: WTA rolls into Palermo for restart, Madrid Open gets cancelled, Nadal + Svitolina continue US Open exodus, S. Williams + Halep headline Lexington + Prague and ATP players involved in secret Zoom call! 09.08.2020 42:20

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim discuss the latest developments in the tennis world. From the most recent player withdrawals from the US Open, bubble drama in Palermo and a surprise doping revelation from Mariano Puerta, Joel and Kim tackle all the ongoing debates and delights from the ATP/WTA Tours. Joel also tests Kim's French Open knowled...

The Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Tennis heats up featuring Bulldogs win Battle of the Brits, Barty withdraws from US Open, WTA Palermo starts with positive test and Kyrgios-Ćorić have social media beef! 02.08.2020 55:05

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim discuss all the recent goings on in the tennis world, with The Battle of the Brits taking centre stage. From Kyrgios’s twitter battles, Dan Evans’ moustache, Barty’s withdrawal from the US Open and a positive Covid test in Palermo, Joel and Kim roundup all the latest news from your favourite sport. Kim also tests J...

Top Eights: Most DRAMATIC Olympics tennis moments since Sydney 2000 - ranked! 26.07.2020 1:04:24

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim countdown the Top 8 most dramatic moments from the Olympics since the year 2000. From Serena’s golden slam, Massu’s magical double and Puig’s surprise success, Joel and Kim debate and discuss the moments that have captivated tennis fans the most during the past 5 Summer Olympic Games. Have they included your favour...

The Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Exhibitions galore featuring Boulter's back, Thiem's triumph, US Open player uncertainty, World Tour Finals set to go ahead, Wimbledon Player Fund and Kim Clijsters + Tommy Haas roll back the years! 19.07.2020 1:03:19

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim catch up the latest news and goings on from the tennis world. They round up the action from The Progress Tour, talk the surprise resurgence of Tommy Haas, debate US Open uncertainties and have a bit of fun with a new quiz feature aimed to test your tennis mettle! GOAT debates, Wimbledon Prize Money and Kim Clijster...

Top Eights: SIXTEEN most dramatic Wimbledon moments from the last decade countdown - part 2 (no. 8 - 1)! 15.07.2020 1:03:44

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim continue with their countdown of the Top 16 most dramatic Wimbledon moments of the last decade. In Part 2, they continue the countdown with a focus on marathon matches; final set tiebreaks and a sweet sweet long awaited British victory. Join Joel and Kim as they revisit some of their favourite Wimbledon moments fro...

Top Eights: SIXTEEN most dramatic Wimbledon moments from the last decade countdown - part 1 (no. 16 - 9)! 12.07.2020 55:55

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim countdown their Top 16 dramatic moments from the past decade at Wimbledon. From unpicking all the truly shocking early round upsets to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to a British fairy tale in the making with Marcus Willis in 2016 and Jonny Marray/Freddie Nielsen making wildcard men's doubles history. Joel an...

Passing Shot meets... two-time Grand Slam champ Gaby Dabrowski to talk US Open changes, player safety on tour, doubles appreciation and her favourite cup of tea! 09.07.2020 50:20

In the latest episode of Passing Shot Meets… Joel and Kim are joined by Gaby Dabrowski, two-time Mixed Doubles Grand Slam Champion and current WTA Doubles World No. 7. Gaby talks through her thoughts on the upcoming US Open; especially the lack of player involvement in the decision making process, her concerns for player safety, the removal of the mixed doubles event and the halving of the ladies/...

The Film Club: Wimbledon (2004) starring Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst 07.07.2020 39:02

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim unveil a new feature - The Film Club - where they review a film from the tennis world and give it the Passing Shot treatment. In the first in this series, Joel and Kim start with Wimbledon, the 2004 romantic comedy starring Paul Bettany and Kirsten Dunst, where journeyman Peter Colt falls in love with an up and com...

The Catch-Up show with Joel & Kim: Tennis at the ready including Battle of the Brits lowdown, Adria Cup controversies, 2020 US Open draw changes and making sense of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown! 28.06.2020 1:02:42

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim roundup the latest news from the world of tennis. They discuss the contrasting fortunes of the Battle of The Brits and the Adria Tour, debate on the new rules in place at the Ultimate Tennis Showdown and reflect on the US Open's recent announcement regarding the 2020 edition of the tournament. Joel also teases...

From the vault: Passing Shot meets... The Wimbledon Groundsman and the pursuit of grass court perfection 20.06.2020 39:01

FROM THE VAULT - Re-uploaded favourites from our back catalogue from time to time! This week, we are going back to twelve months ago when we had the pleasure to chat to Will Brierley a.k.a the Wimbledon Groundsman about what it takes to create the perfect grass court. They find out what the grounds team get up to for the other 50 weeks of the year and discover what the future holds for the team a...