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Anisimova’s Double, Sinner’s Struggles & Zverev’s Court Speed Storm… It’s been another dramatic week on the ATP and WTA Tours as the Asian Swing heats up. Join Joel, Kim, and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they break down all the big stories — from Amanda Anisimova capturing her second WTA 1000 title of 2025 in Beijing, defeating rising Czech star Linda Noskova in a thrilling final, to booking her spot at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Is she now America’s No. 1 — and could she even be a future World No. 1? On the ATP side, Jannik Sinner’s Shanghai title defence ends in frustration as he’s forced to retire with cramps, reigniting debate around the gruelling Masters 1000 schedule and the increasingly slow court speeds. Alexander Zverev adds fuel to the fire, accusing tournaments of tailoring conditions to favour Alcaraz and Sinner — but does he have a point? In the second half, Chris chats with Tariq Naslawi, founder of Trace and co-creator of Collect, the official ATP collection game, before the team previews the Wuhan Open, where Sabalenka and Swiatek headline a blockbuster draw. Plus, Joel reacts to Iga Swiatek’s racket appearing in a zombie video game, Kim celebrates Rafael Nadal’s honorary doctorate, and Chris reveals our latest Babolat competition winner. TRACE Collect is the official collection game for fans by the ATP and Trace Sign up and start collecting from the Shanghai Masters at https://tinyurl.com/2u6azwyp [https://tinyurl.com/2u6azwyp ] SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tennisweeklypod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tennisweeklypod/?hl=en-gb], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tennisweeklypod] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqu9TzAc_qPg6gONIybRgg], plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com [tennisweeklypod@gmail.com]. MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast] store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Asian swing is in full flight, and Tennis Weekly has all the latest headlines, results, and talking points from Tokyo, Beijing, and Shanghai. Carlos Alcaraz struck back with swift Laver Cup revenge over Taylor Fritz to capture his eighth title of the season in Tokyo, while Jannik Sinner bounced back in style to secure a second crown in Beijing. We also reflect on Gael Monfils’ emotional announcement that he will retire at the end of 2026, celebrating the career of one of the sport’s most electrifying entertainers. On the WTA side, the China Open is serving up shocks: Emma Navarro stunned world No. 1 Iga Świątek—dishing out a bagel along the way—while fellow Americans Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Amanda Anisimova also powered into the quarterfinals. Britain’s Sonay Kartal has mounted a surprise run, but there was heartbreak for Emma Raducanu, who bowed out after another dramatic match filled with missed chances. Plus, Roger Federer has sparked debate with his comments on court speeds—are tournaments really slowing surfaces to favor Alcaraz and Sinner? And finally, we look ahead to Shanghai, where Sinner defends his title and Novak Djokovic makes his long-awaited return. BABOLAT Pure Strike Offer Go to babolat.com [https://www.babolat.com/gb/tennis/collections/pure-strike.html]and use code: TENNISWEEKLY15 for an EXCLUSIVE 15% off their new Pure Strike Range (Offer valid until 7th October) SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tennisweeklypod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tennisweeklypod/?hl=en-gb], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tennisweeklypod] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqu9TzAc_qPg6gONIybRgg], plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com [tennisweeklypod@gmail.com]. MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast] store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From San Francisco to Seoul and Shenzhen, it’s been a non-stop week of tennis drama. Join Kim and Chris as they unpack all the action, from the Laver Cup to the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Team World reigned supreme in San Francisco with a dramatic Laver Cup victory under new captain Andre Agassi, as Taylor Fritz sealed the trophy in style against Alexander Zverev, just days after his shock win over Carlos Alcaraz. In Shenzhen, Italy once again defended their Billie Jean King Cup crown, with Jasmine Paolini and Elisabetta Cocciaretto powering past Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro despite unfavourable head-to-head records. Meanwhile in Seoul, Iga Swiatek battled past Ekaterina Alexandrova to clinch her 25th career title, while Emma Raducanu’s return to the court ended in heartbreak against Barbora Krejcikova. We also look ahead to the WTA 1000 in Beijing, where Coco Gauff is aiming to defend her title in the absence of World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, and the ATP 500 in Tokyo, where Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz could be set for another showdown. SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tennisweeklypod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tennisweeklypod/?hl=en-gb], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tennisweeklypod] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqu9TzAc_qPg6gONIybRgg], plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com [tennisweeklypod@gmail.com]. MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast] store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The US Open may be over but it’s been another action packed week on the ATP and WTA Tours. The Davis Cup delivered major shocks as the USA and Australia both crashed out at home, with Czechia and Belgium rising to the occasion. Spain also staged a heroic comeback without Carlos Alcaraz, while drama swirled around Holger Rune both on and off the court - the less about his DMs the better! Meanwhile, 17-year-old Iva Jovic lit up Guadalajara to become the youngest WTA champion of 2025, while France’s Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah stunned the field in São Paulo — making it the first time in 17 years that two teenagers have lifted trophies in the same week. We debate where Jovic fits among the new wave of teenage stars of Andreeva, Mboko and Maya Joint. We’ve also got updates on the Billie Jean King Cup Finals as Raducanu opts for a Korean Open wildcard, the Laver Cup and it’s “love it, loathe it” format and the latest on Carlos Alcaraz barnet as he shows off yet another haircut that seems to channel his best Roger Federer blonde impression. There was also news of Daniil Medvedev’s new coach in former pro Thomas Johansson and Zsombor Piros sparks debate at Tennis Weekly HQ with his audacious dropshot serve that has got everyone talking! SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tennisweeklypod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tennisweeklypod/?hl=en-gb], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tennisweeklypod] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqu9TzAc_qPg6gONIybRgg], plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com [tennisweeklypod@gmail.com]. MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast] store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The US Open 2025 is over and the Champions have been crowned, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka! It all happened in New York, from Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek stealing a hat from a child and making global headlines to Naomi Osaka turning up with blinged out Labubu's for every match. We also saw Taylor Townsend make headlines for all the right reasons and Jelena Ostapenko for all the wrong reasons as well as Novak Djokovic making it to four semifinals at majors this year! So as is tradition after two weeks of daily coverage, the Tennis Weekly team reunites in truly global fashion across three time zones (Spain, Greece, and the UK!) for a special US Open wrap-up episode. In this bonus pod, Joel, Kim, and Chris reflect on their own personal highs, lows, and biggest surprises from Flushing Meadows using their Peak, Pit & Pleasant Surprise scorecard. From jaw-dropping comebacks and unexpected breakthroughs and some shocking fashion faux-pas (or should that be haircuts), we cover it all. We also debate have our Tennis weekly awards to dish out for our own Best matches of the tournament, Biggest upsets, Who has the most room for improvement and our 2026 Australian Open “ones to watch”. Let us know who you think should win in these hotly contested categories and what your own favourite moments from the US Open were! SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/tennisweeklypod], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tennisweeklypod/?hl=en-gb], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@tennisweeklypod] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClqu9TzAc_qPg6gONIybRgg], plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com [tennisweeklypod@gmail.com]. MERCH Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TennisWeeklyPodcast] store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do! REVIEWS ***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!*** ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.