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Ep 25: Rome Masters 1000 Mid-Tournament Review - Djokovic Return Cut Short as Jodar Makes History plus Sabalenka Collapses as Women Seeds Shine

The Rome Masters has been turned on its head and the boys are here to make sense of the carnage. We break down a wild week at the Foro Italico where seeds have been falling like dominoes and the next generation is making its loudest statement yet. On the men's side, the draw has been blown wide open. Novak Djokovic — back from two months out with a shoulder injury — falls to qualifier Dino Prizmic in his first clay match back, confirming he'll head straight to Paris with zero clay wins in 2026. FAA, Mensik, Fonseca, Shelton and Fils are also all gone, with the latter retiring injured. The boys discuss what's left standing and whether Sinner — yet to drop a set — is just going to stroll to another title. The story of the tournament though is 19-year-old Rafa Jodar, who has become the first teenager to reach the Rome quarter-finals since Djokovic in 2007. The boys debate whether the hype is now impossible to ignore after a run that includes wins in Marrakech, a semi-final in Barcelona and back-to-back Masters quarter-finals. On the women's side, world No. 1 Sabalenka dramatically collapses from a set and 2-0 up to lose to 36-year-old Sorana Cirstea — in what is her final season on tour and her first ever win over a world No. 1 in 20 years of trying. Defending champion Paolini also falls on home soil, while Swiatek quietly looks like her old self and Pegula has been a model of consistency all week. Plus a special edition of Battle of the Spuds — Scattergories - Can you name every Mens Grand Slam Player in the Open Era? Vargos and Chrissy P give it a try Talkn Tennis — the only tennis podcast you need.

Ep 24 - The Lost Recording - How One Closed Browser Almost Derailed The Funniest Talkn Tennis Episode

Sinner did it again. The boys are back to wrap up a dominant Madrid Masters and ask the question nobody seems to have an answer to can anyone actually stop Jannik Sinner? Sinner dismantled Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in under an hour to claim his fifth straight Masters 1000 title and fourth of 2026, with the German now on a nine-match losing streak against the world number one. The Guys break down just how complete Sinner's tennis is right now and whether Rome is already a foregone conclusion. On the women's side, Marta Kostyuk claims her first ever Masters 1000 title, defeating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets — her second tournament win in as many weeks. The boys debate whether Kostyuk has quietly emerged as a genuine Roland Garros threat alongside the Big 2. And a shoutout to Anastasia Potapova, whose fairytale run ends at the semis — only to find out she still needs to qualify for Rome. Then it's eyes on the Eternal City. Sinner arrives in Rome chasing history — the final piece of a Career Golden Masters — with only Novak Djokovic standing in his way. The boys break down the draw, flag the mouth-watering first-round clashes, and make their outside picks for the title. Plus ATP Fantasy Buy & Sell updates, the Rome Masters Quiz, and the usual chaos. Talkn Tennis — the only tennis podcast you need.

Ep 23 - Can Anyone Stop Sinner? | Jodar The Next Big Thing | Potapova the Luckiest of Losers | Swiatek + Bad Tacos = Out | Madrid Masters 1000 Review & Predictions

The Madrid Masters is heating up and the boys are back to break it all down. Adam, Chris and Adrian (recovering from a very unfortunate shrimp taco incident) dive deep into the chaos unfolding at the Mutua Madrid Open. On the men's side, Jannik Sinner marches into the semis after dispatching 19-year-old Spanish sensation Rafa Jodar, who has been the undeniable story of the tournament — taking out Joao Fonseca and reaching the quarter-finals of his hometown Masters event. Is the hype real? The boys weigh in. Plus, Alex de Minaur exits in straight sets and Adrian has some thoughts. On the women's side, it's been an upset-fest unlike anything seen on the WTA tour in 2026. Anastasia Potapova has pulled off one of the great underdog runs in recent memory — entering as a lucky loser after losing in qualifying, then knocking off World No. 2 Elena Rybakina to become the first lucky loser in WTA-1000 history to reach a semi-final. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka is out after an epic three-set battle, and Iga Swiatek's tournament ended in tears — courtesy of those infamous bad tacos that have wreaked havoc across the draw. The guys also revisit their predictions, check in on the ATP Fantasy standings, and wrap up with the usual chaos in Question Time and Battle of the Spuds. Talkn Tennis — the only tennis podcast you need.

Ep 22 – Madrid Masters Preview: Sinner Dominance, Alcaraz & Djokovic Withdraw + Shelton & Fils Shine

The clay swing is heating up 🔥 and we’re diving straight into the Madrid Masters! In Episode 22 of the Talkn Tennis Podcast, we break down a huge week across the tours. Rising stars continue to make waves with Arthur Fils claiming the Barcelona title and Ben Shelton storming to victory in Munich, while Elena Rybakina returns to winning ways in Stuttgart. We then shift our focus to Madrid, where the draw has been shaken up with major withdrawals including Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Jack Draper. With Jannik Sinner chasing a fourth straight Masters 1000 title, the question is simple — can anyone stop him? On the WTA side, Aryna Sabalenka headlines a stacked field as she looks to defend her crown, with plenty of contenders ready to challenge. Plus, we run through ATP Fantasy updates, fan questions, and the return of your favourite segments: Battle of the Spuds and Who Am I? 🎾 Big results 🔥 Bold predictions 😂 Usual chaos Don’t forget to follow, rate, and get involved with the show!

Ep 21 - Sinner Stuns Alcaraz in Monte Carlo Final | World No.1 Shake-Up, Barcelona & Munich Preview

📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION In Episode 21 of Talkn Tennis, we break down a massive week on the ATP Tour as Jannik Sinner takes down Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster Monte Carlo final to reclaim World No.1. We dive into the biggest storylines from Monaco, preview a stacked week ahead on clay, and bring back fan-favourite segments including ATP Fantasy, Question Time, and Battle of the Spuds. 🔥 MONTE CARLO MASTERS RECAP * Sinner’s statement win over Alcaraz in the final * The World No.1 ranking changes hands * Sinner joins elite company with the Sunshine Double + Monte Carlo run * Alcaraz hits 300 career wins * Alexander Zverev still can’t solve Sinner * Breakout run from wildcard Valentin Vacherot * Alex de Minaur shows strong clay form 🎾 TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK Barcelona ATP 500 * Alcaraz headlines the field * Opportunity opens with key withdrawals Munich ATP 500 * Zverev leads a stacked draw * Big names missing through injury/illness Stuttgart WTA 500 * Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and a loaded field 🎮 ATP FANTASY UPDATE * Talkn Tennis League check-in (58 teams strong!) * Our picks for the clay swing ❓ QUESTION TIME * Can anyone stop Sinner & Alcaraz on clay? * “Ghosting” in tennis… fair play or out of line? 🥔 BATTLE OF THE SPUDS + WHO AM I * Scores locked at 5–5 as the rivalry heats up