Tennis Channel Inside-In

Emcee and on-court interviewer Blair Henley returns to the podcast to discuss her uncanny ability to unlock some of the best personalities in the game, from Danielle Collins to Emma Navarro. Henley recaps her weekend at the USA's Billie Jean King Cup triumph over Belgium, and explains what it was like to host a sitdown with legend Andre Agassi. She also dives into topics such as the short-short movement, Iga Swiatek's dominance on clay, and why a certain movie star is invited to her next broadcast assignment at the Savannah CHALLANGER.
And then tennis betting analyst Pamela Maldonado joins to recap Rafael Nadal's return to the game, and what to make of his form after a loss in Barcelona to Alex De Minaur. Maldonado breaks down Nadal from every angle, and assesses the clay court landscape on the ATP after Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed the Monte Carlo title over Casper Ruud in the final. The wagering expert surveys the list of contenders on the men's side for Roland Garros, and analyzes whether Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner or another player can go the distance in Paris. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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It's another dynamic episode of Inside-In, as the tennis calendar officially flips to clay season. Leif Shiras & Jan-Michael Gambill return to the podcast to recap the title runs in Charleston and Houston made by Danielle Collins & Ben Shelton, with the latter set to be the top ranked American man next week. The broadcasters break down all the action at the Masters 1000 event in Monte Carlo, with Novak Djokovic looking to jumpstart his Roland Garros title defense and Jannik Sinner looking better than ever. Shiras & Gambill also dive into the current struggles for Andrey Rublev, Daniil Medvedev's ability to come through in the clutch, and much more from the red dirt.
Then Beth Bellamy, former USC singles national champion and current champions division pickleball star joins the podcast to discuss why her latest endeavor just might be her best one yet. Bellamy details her journey from tennis prodigy to WTA mainstay, and how she eventually got hooked on pickleball and became one of the game's best for her age. The co-founder of the National Pickleball League (NPL) discusses what's in store for the upcoming season, which provides elite level senior players with the opportunity to compete as part of a team.
And lastly Tim Stallard, Executive Director of the Bush Tennis Center and a man with over three decades of experience as a professional and tournament organizer, joins the show the discuss how he took the reins in setting up this weekend's Billie Jean King Cup tie between Ukraine & Romania. Stallard details his relationship with Elina Svitolina and her foundation, and how they look to grow the game and make it more affordable for the youth. Ukraine & Romania are facing off for a spot in the BJK Cup finals this weekend at the Omni Resort in Amelia Island, Florida, and Stallard explains why you won't want to miss this matchup. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Tennis Now journalist Chris Oddo joins the podcast to recap the 2024 Miami Open, which saw Jannik Sinner and Danielle Collins hoist the trophies when all was said and done. Oddo discusses the sustained brilliance being shown on and off the court by Sinner, and analyzes the career resurgence by Miami finalist Grigor Dimitrov. He also examines the frustrations that plagued Daniil Medvedev & Alexander Zverev, and looks at the highly-entertaining rivarly between Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
And then Oddo dives into the women's draw, which saw the improbable title run of Danielle Collins. He recaps Collins' level and ferocious competitiveness, and explains how the American is handling the emotions of her final season on tour. The writer also dives into the start of clay season, officially underway in Charleston, Houston and several cities around the world. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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It's a huge Miami Open episode of the podcast this week, starting off with former British #1 John Lloyd discussing how Carlos Alcaraz is clicking on all cylindars in Miami. Lloyd assesses Jannik Sinner's game, Andy Murray's unforunate injury luck, and explains why Daniil Medvedev is uniquely entertaining. And Lloyd also dives into Novak Djokovic's decision to part ways with coach Goran Ivanisevic, and what the 24-time major champion's next move might be.
Then Monica Puig returns to the show to break down Iga Swiatek's early loss in Miami, and why this could be a real chance for American Danielle Collins. Puig dives into all the contenders in Miami from Elena Rybakina to Victoria Azarenka, and explains why Jessica Pegula is ready to build on her success in 2024. And Puig shares some personal stories from playing an exhibition in her native Puerto Rico with Venus Williams, to completing a 70.3 Ironman triatholon just this month.
And the show finishes off with the debut of the gambling corner with Brett Connors, Tennis Channel Producer and podcast host. Connors dives into the odds and betting lines of this weekend's action in Miami, and predicts what could be in store with another showdown looming between Alcaraz & Sinner. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Indian Wells is in the books, and broadcaster Jill Craybas joins the podcast to recap all the action from Tennis Paradise. Craybas analyzes how Iga Swiatek dismantled the field for her second title, and how Carlos Alcaraz did the same on the men's side to defend his trophy as well. The former pro also discusses why Maria Sakkari & Marta Kostyuk are on the up-and-up, what makes Daniil Medvedev's game so uniquely special, and what to expect in the Miami Open, as the tennis world begins the second leg of the Sunshine Double.
And entrepeneur Robyn Duda joins the show to discuss her latest project, RacquetX, a world-class festival connecting the globe's racquet sports. Duda explains how this exciting endeavor came to be, and why there are tremendous opportunities for investors and participants alike to grow in the rising tide of this racquet sports movement. RacquetX takes place March 24-26 in Miami, and Duda outlines what to expect from the star-studded event in this interview. Hosted by Mitch Michals
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