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A weekly tennis podcast hosted Stephen Boughton and J.P. Hovey that looks at the game from a different perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Coco Gauff LOSES (IT), Alcaraz Amazes | AO 2026 Day 10 27.01.2026 12:45

Stephen reacts to the first set of quarterfinals at the 2026 Australian Open. MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice Follow: https://www.instagram.com/theslicetennis/ Follow Stephen: https://x.com/theslicestephen Follow J.P.: https://x.com/jhovey34 Follow The Slice: https://x.com/theslicetennis MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS @sportsinteraction https://spor...

Quarter-Final Previews & Is Tennis SOFT? 26.01.2026 48:00

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Stephen and J.P. continue with coverage on the Australian Open and discuss is Tennis too soft? JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop FOLLOW ►I...

Day 7: Sinner Saved, Djokovic Avoids DQ, Osaka OUT | 4th Round Preview 25.01.2026 16:11

Stephen previews the 4th Round at the #australianopen and reacts to the controversy surrounding Jannik #sinner and Novak #djokovic MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice Follow: https://www.instagram.com/theslicetennis/ Follow Stephen: https://x.com/theslicestephen Follow J.P.: https://x.com/jhovey34 Follow The Slice: https://x.com/theslicetennis MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop...

Day 6: Medvedev vs Tien AGAIN & Day 6 Recap | AO2026 23.01.2026 13:24

Stephen gives your daily dose of AO news and updates. Daniil Medvedev comes back from 2 sets down to set up a 4th matchup with Learner Tien. MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice Follow: https://www.instagram.com/theslicetennis/ Follow Stephen: https://x.com/theslicestephen Follow J.P.: https://x.com/jhovey34 Follow The Slice: https://x.com/theslicetennis MERCH: https://www.theslicetenni...

Day 5: Osaka / Cristea Icy Handhsake & Djokovic Cruises AO2026 22.01.2026 14:15

Stephen reacts to the drama between #Osaka and #cristea and previews the 3rd Round in Australia. MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice Follow: https://www.instagram.com/theslicetennis/ Follow Stephen: https://x.com/theslicestephen Follow J.P.: https://x.com/jhovey34 Follow The Slice: https://x.com/theslicetennis MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS @sportsinter...

Day 4: Alcaraz & Sabalenka Cruise | AO2026 21.01.2026 9:51

Stephen breaks down Day 4 and previews Day 5 at the Australian Open. MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice Follow: https://www.instagram.com/theslicetennis/ Follow Stephen: https://x.com/theslicestephen Follow J.P.: https://x.com/jhovey34 Follow The Slice: https://x.com/theslicetennis MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS @sportsinteraction https://sportsinterac...

Federer Returns to Australian Open + Day 2 Recap 19.01.2026 26:19

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! The Australian Open is here! Stephen and J.P. discuss what's gone on so far and preview the rest of the Australian Open and more. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://ww...

Raonic Retires and Bublik, Musetti break new ground 12.01.2026 40:09

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! The 2026 season is here! Stephen and J.P. discuss Milos Raonic's retirement, preview the Australian Open and more. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetenni...

Djokovic Leaves PTPA + United Cup Updates 05.01.2026 45:13

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Stephen and J.P. discuss Novak Djokovic leaving the PTPA and the start of the United Cup. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop FOLLOW ►Instag...

Kyrgios d. Sabalenka in 2025 Battle of the Sexes 29.12.2025 47:51

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Stephen and J.P. discuss more drama between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero, and the battle of the sexes match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr...

Alcaraz and Ferrero SPLIT & Osaka Leaves Evolve 24.12.2025 46:10

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Stephen and J.P. discuss Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero split, Naomi Osaka leaves the agency she started and more. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.thesl...

Ranking the Best and Worst Majors of 2025 16.12.2025 59:01

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Stephen and J.P. are ranking the best Grand Slam moments this year and discussing the ATP year end awards. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/sh...

Kyrgios vs Sabalenka Battle of the Sexes Preview 09.12.2025 41:49

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Stephen and J.P. discuss the Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka match up in the battle of the sexes. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop FOLLO...

Brad Stine: Alcaraz & Sinner Improvements, Tommy Paul's Weird Season 04.12.2025 1:07:28

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! This time, Stephen sits down with coach Brad Stine. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop FOLLOW ►Instagram:  / theslicetennis &nbsp...

2025 The Slice Tennis Awards Show 24.11.2025 53:01

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Bringing you The Slice Tennis Awards Show. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop FOLLOW ►Instagram:  / theslicetennis   🔹 Twit...

ATP Finals - Sinner beats Alcaraz & Top 8 Season Recaps 17.11.2025 53:58

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Sinner defeats Alcaraz in the ATP Finals, and recapping the top eight players' seasons. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop FOLLOW ►Instagra...

Djokovic Wins #101 and SKIPS ATP Finals 10.11.2025 48:49

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! The ATP Finals kick off and Djokovic skips the tournament after winning his 101st title. Rybakina wins WTA Finals and more. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.thes...

ATP Finals Race Updates + WTA Finals Check In 04.11.2025 50:48

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! ATP Finals race updates, WTA finals check in and who's the most athletic player on the ATP tour? JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop FOLLOW...

Will Fonseca Challenge Alcaraz & Sinner? 27.10.2025 32:43

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Will Fonseca challenge Alcaraz and Sinner? Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's unlucky finals struggles continue. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/s...

Rune Achilles Injury: What Needs To Change? 21.10.2025 44:21

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Holger Rune's Achilles Injury, Felix Auger Aliassime wins in Belguim and changing to new balls. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/sho...

Vacherot Wins Dream Shanghai, ATP Race To Turin Updates 13.10.2025 46:26

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! Vacherot wins in Shanghai, the ATP Race To Turin. Also, as did we see the greatest trick shot in the history of sports? JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslice...

Zverev roasted for comments, Djokovic to win Shanghai? 07.10.2025 45:44

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back with another episode of the Slice Tennis Podcast! No Sinner and no Alcaraz in Shanghai, is it Novak's tournament to lose? Also, as Gaël Monfils announced that this season will be his last, the guys talk about the wonderful career the 13 time ATP Tour singles title winner. JOIN OUR PATREON:  /...

Alcaraz's Conquest Continues in Beijing and Shanghai 30.09.2025 49:07

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back from a 2 week break and catch up on the Laver Cup and Asian swing of the tour. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://www.theslicetennis.com/shop FOLLOW ►Instagram:  / theslicetennis   🔹 Twitter:  / t...

Where does Sinner go from here? US Open Finals recap 09.09.2025 54:59

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back for another episode of The Slice Tennis Podcast! The US Open came to a close over the weekend, with another Alcaraz vs. Sinner final on the men's side, and a back-to-back winner in Sabalenka on the women's. The guys break down both finals and more! JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis &nb...

Djokovic vs Fritz Preview + Ostapenko Accusations 01.09.2025 51:14

Stephen Boughton ( https://x.com/theslicestephen ) and J.P. Hovey ( https://x.com/jhovey34 ) are back for another episode of The Slice Tennis Podcast! The season's final Grand Slam is underway in New York, and the guys have all the news and notes heading into week 2 of the US Open. JOIN OUR PATREON:  / theslicetennis   MORE FROM THE SLICE: https://linktr.ee/theslice MERCH: https://w...