The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

VSIN tennis writer and podcast host Zachary Cohen joins the show to dive into all the action from Day 1 at Wimbledon, where the top two men's favorites dug deep to advance. Cohen recaps the gritty wins by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, and analyzes their paths to glory at The All England Club. The journalist weights in on the American male hopefuls, Joao Fonseca's grass potential, and Alexander Zverev's first major act since winning Roland Garros.

Cohen also debates which women are legitimate Wimbledon contenders, and explains why this could be Jessica Pegula's time to capture a slam title. He looks at Aryna Sabalenka's hurdles in London, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek's chances, and whether Mirra Andreeva can pick up right where she left off in Paris. And Cohen makes some predictions about who will be standing tall when the dust settles at The Wimbledon Championships. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hanlon Walsh joins the podcast to discuss the top storylines heading into a Wimbledon, with uncertainty reigning supreme among both tours. Walsh looks at the American men led by Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz, and examines whether Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe can continue to thrive on the grass. The writer for Tennis Tribe discusses whether Aryna Sabalenka is poised for a bounce back at The All England Club, explains why he Jessica Pegula is ready to for a deep major run, and weighs in on Serena Williams' much-anticipated return alongside her sister Venus.

Walsh also reflects on how he became a diehard tennis fan, and how that journey led him to becoming a very credible member of the tennis media. The journalist dives into the place doubles has in the pro game, and what really makes the game exciting and entertaining. And Walsh looks at Katerina Siniakova's brilliance, as she climbs up the all-time doubles ranks. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Monica Puig joins the podcast to discuss the changing of seasons in the tennis world, with the pros heading to the grass as the race to Wimbledon intensifies. Puig recaps her time covering Roland Garros, and shares her thoughts on the crucial next step for champions Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva. The Olympic Gold Medalist ponders how Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka can regroup after faltering in Paris, and explains what to expect from Serena Williams in her inspiring comeback to the game.

Puig also recaps last week's big storylines on the grass, with Ben Shelton defeating Taylor Fritz for the trophy in Stuttgart and emerging as a threat at Wimbledon. The former WTA pro reacts to Donna Vekic's triumph at Queen's Club, Emma Raducanu's encouraging run to a final, and American Robin Montgomery winning her first WTA tournament. And Puig dives into the nuances of getting your body ready for grass court tennis, and whether handshakes are a requirement in the world of tennis. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jimmy Arias joins to recap 2026 Roland Garros, where Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva were victorious in Paris. Arias discusses how Zverev was able to conquer the demons and Flavio Cobolli to win his first major title, and what it means for the German going forward now that he is a slam champion. The broadcaster dissects Andreeva's championship-run and potential to be a major force, and explains why finalist Maja Chwalinska is his new favorite player as well.

Arias dives into all the top storylines in tennis including Serena Williams' comeback, and whether or not the G.O.A.T. will be playing singles soon. The commentator reviews the Roland Garros performances of Jakub Mensik, Joao Fonseca, and Rafael Jodar, previews what to expect from Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, and tries to make sense of Jannik Sinner's struggles in the heat. And Arias predicts which American man is best positioned to have a good run on the grass. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Chanda Rubin joins the podcast to discuss the final weekend of Roland Garros 2026, where everyone should expect the unexpected. Rubin explains what went wrong for Aryna Sabalenka in her quarterfinal collapse vs. Diana Shnaider, and dissects Mirra Andreeva's dominant win over Marta Kostyuk. The Tennis Channel broadcaster reflects on Andreeva's special bond with her Hall of Fame Coach Conchita Martinez, and reacts to Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska's improbable run to the Final in Paris.

Rubin also discusses Alexander Zverev's golden opportunity for his first slam title, and points out how the imposing German can handle his nerves under pressure. The former Top-10 player also shares her thoughts on Jakub Mensik's impressive journey to the Roland Garros semifinals, and gives her keys to the match in the all-Italian affair between Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi. Rubin previews the women's final between Andreeva and Chwalinska, and gives her thoughts on Serena Williams' comeback to tennis as the 23-time major champion is set to play doubles with Victoria Mboko at next week's Queen's Club tournament. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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