TENNIS.com Podcast

There's only one person who's ever coached teams to both a men's & women's NCAA tennis title, and he's this week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray. Bryan Shelton joins the program to discuss how he excelled in the game growing up in the south, his pro ambitions, and his Cinderella run to the 4th round at Wimbledon. Shelton also discusses how his women's team at Georgia Tech share...

This week's guest is one of the newest coaches in the pro game, but someone already making an impact with his unique approach to the sport. Joseph Gilbert is the man behind the ascent of American player Jenson Brooksby, and he chats with Kamau Murray about how he developed one of the most unorthodox styles in tennis, one that has taken the pro tour by storm. Gilbert also discusses his approach to...

Kamau Murray chats with Andrew Krasny, Tennis Channel host & emcee of tennis tournaments around the globe in an hour long discussion on the game & moments that have shaped it's history. Krasny discusses how he infiltrated the tennis circle, the challenges & fun parts of his job as an emcee, & why it's very valuable that mental health is at the forefront of modern day tennis. The guys also discuss...

Kamau Murray is joined by fellow coaching mainstay and former player Nick Saviano, for a long-ranging conversation on player development, an athlete's mindset, and following your dreams. Saviano discusses his transition from player to coach, deciding to go out on his own, and balancing his job with his commitment to his family. He also recounts working with Genie Bouchard during her outstanding ru...

Listen to an exclusive interview with Amélie Mauresmo on this week's podcast, as she discusses her career & current role as the tournament director at the French Open. Mauresmo describes how she fell in love with the game, the importance of being the first (& only) #1 player in the world from France, & how the game has changed since she stopped playing. The two-time Grand Slam champion also explai...

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray features Tennis Channel mainstay Steve Weissman for a wide-ranging conversation. Weissman discusses how his sports broadcasting career & passion for tennis intersected, leading to his stellar work as a TC commentator. The conversation includes thoughts & predictions for this year's edition of Roland Garros, how tennis can grow in popu...

On this episode of the Tennis.com Podcast, Kamau Murray is joined by rising Italian female player Jasmine Paolini, who talks about her upbringing in the game. Paolini explains when she realized she could play at a high level on tour, who her toughest foes have been, and what she enjoys about life on and off the court. And longtime coach David Witt comes on the show to discuss coaching in several d...

On this week’s podcast, Kamau Murray chats with three American women who have been steadily making a name for themselves on the WTA. Madison Brengle, Sachia Vickery & Francesca Di Lorenzo join the show to discuss their journey to pro tennis, when they realized they had something special, and what drives each of them to achieve new goals. And each pro dishes on their favorite spots on tour, and whe...

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray features three ladies who have persevered through injuries & hardships to make a return to the WTA. Ana Konjuh, Louisa Chirico, & Allie Kiick appear to talk about their highs, lows, and paths to returning to the game they love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamau Murray speaks with 2006 Australian Open finalist & former Top 10 player Marcos Baghdatis on this week's episode in an all encompassing chat about his career, current endeavors, and passion for the game. The Cypriot discusses his beginnings in the game & deciding to leave home for tennis, how he carved out a pro career, and what regrets if any that he has. Baghdatis also chats about his curre...

The 2022 WTA Charleston Open was a sensational tournament, and this episode of the podcast features both finalists of the event. Ons Jabeur joins Kamau Murray for a chat about her breakthrough 2021 season, her love for clay, and why she just can't get enough perfume. And Belinda Bencic discusses her unique movement on court, the life-altering event of winning Olympic Gold, and who her dream mixed...

This week Kamau Murray is in Charleston, and he speaks with two hometown ladies who have put pro tennis on the map. Shelby Rogers returns to the show to discuss being the last person to defeat the recently retired Ash Barty, her strategy & approach to clay court tennis, and some of her favorite and least favorite tour stops. And Emma Navarro joins to recap her national championship freshman season...

Kamau Murray is joined by the Tournament Director of the Charleston Open Bob Moran for an all-encompassing chat about one of the mainstays on the WTA schedule. Moran discusses how the event endured the challenges of the pandemic, the new facilities on site, & how much leg work goes into running & promoting such a standout event. He also discusses ways to improve and enhance the tennis calendar, as...

Kamau Murray is joined on this week's show by Stephen Amritraj, who is the Chief Tennis Officer at Universal Tennis. Amritraj discusses his upbringing in the game, transitioning from playing to coaching, and working for a new-age company that is re-defining and reshaping the tennis landscape for the better. Topics discussed include how Universal Tennis is creating a more fair & accurate ranking sy...

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray features a longtime veteran in the game, coaching mainstay Craig Kardon. Having worked in the sport for several decades, Kardon discusses his time with legends such as Martina Navratilova & Lindsay Davenport, and his methods when working in all tennis situations. He also discusses ways to improve the game, and why he still loves to co...

Tennis royalty joins the show this week, as Rosie Casals chats with Kamau Murray about her role as a founding member of the WTA Original 9. Casals explains just how those nine women came together to fight for equality and pioneer a new chapter in tennis history, and why there's still much left to fight for. She also discusses her experiences playing with and against Billie Jean King, and why it's...

On this week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast, Kamau Murray take a stroll down memory lane with a man that helped shaped his tennis journey & gave him a chance at life. Dr. Carl Goodman was the men's tennis coach at Florida A&M University where he coached Murray and plethora of others at the HBCU school. The former coach & pupil re-connect for a wide-ranging conversation on Goodman's time at FA...

On this week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast, Kamau Murray is joined by the legendary tennis coaching pioneer Willis Thomas Jr., for a wide ranging conversation about his life in the game. Thomas Jr. discusses his experience as Arthur Ashe's doubles partner as a youth, and how he knew the future Wimbledon champ would be special. He also explains what it was like coaching some of the most influ...

On this week's episode Kamau Murray is joined by former ATP player & budding tennis media personality Prakash Amritraj, for a wide-ranging conversation. Amritraj discusses growing up the son of legend & pioneer Vijay Amritraj, and the transition from playing to working in the sport as a TV commentator. He also explains his many interests off the court, his commitment to health & wellness, & some o...

There's a new pro tennis tournament in America, and Kamau Murray chats with the tournament director to discuss the exciting new event. Peter Lebedevs joins the show to discuss the new ATP Dallas Open, which kicks off this Sunday, February 6th. Lebedevs explains how the tournament came to be, why Dallas was the perfect location, John Isner's importance as a de facto host of the event, and some of h...

This week on the Tennis.com Podcast Kamau Murray chats with two men who've had an impact on some of the greatest tennis ever played at the professional level. Gordon Uehling & Brett Hobden are the co-founders of Gotta Tennis, a company specializing in tennis analytics that can provide important & useful data to players of all levels. Uehling & Hobden discuss how their business came to be, and how...

Kamau Murray is joined by the one and only Pat Cash, to discuss a wide range of topics from this year's Australian Open to some of the all-time greats he shared the court with. The 1987 Wimbledon champion explains why he broke the mold and climbed into the royal box to celebrate his title, unknowingly setting a trend that continues to this day. The Aussie also explains which players were his tough...

This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast features Alex Hunt, a young man who continues to smile in the face of adversity. Hunt, who was born with one arm, chased his tennis dreams and attacked life with the same ferocity he uses in his favorite sport. In this chat with Kamau Murray, you'll hear the native New Zealander discuss how his family support kept him positive, the coaching and friends...

Kamau Murray chats with fellow coach and current USTA Manager of The Excellence Program Sean Holcomb-Jones on an all-encompassing podcast episode. Holcomb-Jones has been a dedicated teacher of the sport he played collegiately, and he has plenty to stay about the next generation of American youths and how the sport can attract a wide & diverse range of talent. Topics include the difference between...

On this week's episode, Kamau Murray goes 1-on-1 with legendary tennis coach & teacher Rick Macci. The USPTA Hall of Famer discusses a wide range of topics, including how he developed a professional relationship turned close friendship with Richard Williams, and became instrumental in the development of future all-time greats Venus & Serena Williams. Macci explains how he became an established mem...