It's not the podcast that we were all expecting it to be this time last week, and that of course is because the coronavirus regrettably has taken hold…. and, among many other things, global sport has ground to a halt and with it the ATP tour. So rather than bringing you the latest action from Indian Wells we’re hunkering down in the camps of Marin Cilic, the former world Number three fighting his way back to full fitness and we also hear from 20 year old Dennis Shapovalov who at 16 in the world is currently the top ranked Canadian, but before we get into all of that we do get a little bit of action as we cast our memories back a year to the 2019 Indian Wells final between Roger Federer and Dominic Thiem as well as replying the Championship-winning moments in Miami, Monte-Carlo and Barcelona.

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Exclusive Interviews And How The Health Situation Is Affecting Tennis

Ahead of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, we bring you an exclusive interview with one of the form players of 2020. A first title on home soil in Montpellier was followed by another in Rotterdam and a semi-final loss only to the world number 1 Novak Djokovic in Dubai – it’s been some time since Gael Monfils has looked quite so good and in Dubai he spoke with prolific tennis writer Reem Abulleil about life on tour, his relationship with Elina Svitolina and his hopes for the future. Also on the programme, defending Indian Wells champion Dominic Thiem and his coach Nicolas Massu join us for a chat, we hear from Stefanos Tsitspias’ mum after she gate-crashed one of his press conferences in Dubai and we hear from doubles champions of Dubai, Michael Venus and John Peers.

Gael Monfils Exclusive

This week we lift the lid on two of the game’s most enigmatic characters, Italian Fabio Fognini and Brit Dan Evans, we hear from Boy band member-turned-tennis star Andrey Rublev, who has his sights set firmly on the world top 10, there’s all 6 foot 10 of John Isner and the other half of Serbia’s all conquering ATP Cup singles line-up – can you remember who that is? – but we start in Dubai in the camp of world number 6 Stefanos Tsistipas the Nitto ATP Finals champion who only recently defended his Marseille crown of 2019 and reached the final in Dubai. Marcus Buckland has been speaking with Apostolos Tsitipas about his dual role as coach and dad.

The View From Dubai And Acapulco

The globe-trotting continues as we hone in on events in Rio, Delray Beach and Marseille. In Brazil we hear from one of the legends of the game, Gustavo Kuerten. Bruno Soares talks doubles, Casper Ruud speaks about his first tour title and Borna Coric tells us about his hopes for the future. In Marseille, top seed Daniil Medvedev speaks about the dealing with the pressure of being a top seed in events now and we also hear from Kazakh, Alexander Bublik. Staying in France we also speak to Jeremy Chardy about the challenges of being Tournament Director in his home event in Pau. For more exclusive interview content from the ATP Tour go to - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Tennis/ATP-Tennis-Radio-Exclusives-p1121920/

Brazilian Legends, Russian Bears and a Norweigen Newbie

The ATP Tour continues to cross the globe, as the players continue their build up to the Masters 1000 events in March. In this episode we hear from 3 of the top 6 players in the world - Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem. Plus, we’re in Rotterdam, to get the low down on rising star Felix Auger Aliassime. From New York, we size up all 6 ft 11” of Reilly Opelka, with the help of his coach Jay Berger. Finally, to Rio, where history will be made, when electronic line calling is used for the very first time at an ATP clay court event. For more interviews head to our 'Exclusives' Channel on TuneIn - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Tennis/ATP-Tennis-Radio-Exclusives-p1121920/ and for our live commentary from Indian Wells and Miami click on the 'listen' button at the top of the ATP Tour homepage.

The Road To The Masters 1000

After a month of Tennis in Australia, this week's show focusses on the players as they return to the ATP Tour proper. Starting in Argentina, we speak to Guido Pella, Pablo Andujar and Cristian Garin's coach, Andres Schneiter. We then move to Pune in India and hear from doubles great Leander Paes as he plays his final tournament in his home country and then it's onto Montpellier where Gael Monfils is top seed and Jill Craybas managed to speak with his coach, Liam Smith. For more interviews head to our 'Exclusives' Channel on TuneIn - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Tennis/ATP-Tennis-Radio-Exclusives-p1121920/ and for our live commentary from Indian Wells and Miami click on the 'listen' button at the top of the ATP Tour homepage.

Back On Tour

AO Radio commentators Peter Marcato and Chris Bowers are on hand yet again to round-up all the action from the Australian Open where Novak Djokovic claimed an 8th title. If you enjoy this podcast, check out the ATP Tennis Radio 'Exclusives' Channel on TuneIn, where you can find long-form interviews and features and for more live radio commentary in March, listen in to the 24/7 ATP Tennis Radio channel via the 'listen' button on the ATP Tour website.

Djokovic Edges AO Final Thriller

Recorded before the Roger Federer v Marton Fucsovics match, AO Radio commentators Peter Marcato and Chris Bowers discuss the major talking points from the first seven days of the Australian Open.

Halfway Through The 2020 Australian Open

Gigi Salmon, Peter Marcato and Chris Bowers host this week's show from Melbourne Park on the eve of the first Grand Slam of the year. In Part 1 they discussed the changes to this year's event, qualifying, some of the notable first round match-ups and of course, the bushfires and how players and public alike have rallied round. In this part the team discuss this year's ATP Tennis Radio time capsule entries. To hear what the Time Capsule is all about, check out the show and then tweet us on @atptennisradio to give us your views.

2020 Australian Open Preview Part 2 - Time Capsule

Gigi Salmon, Peter Marcato and Chris Bowers host this week's show from Melbourne Park on the eve of the first Grand Slam of the year. In Part 1 they discuss the changes to this year's event, qualifying, some of the notable first round match-ups and of course, the bushfires and how players and public alike have rallied round. In Part 2, the team discuss this year's ATP Tennis Radio time-capsule entries.

2020 Australian Open Preview Part 1 - Scene Set

It's all things Australia this week as ATP Tennis Radio regulars Peter Marcato and Mike Cation look back on the inaugural ATP Cup and ahead to the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Mike also talks about his own podcast that he hosts with American player, Noah Rubin and the commentary work he does on the ATP Challenger Tour and courtesy of the ATP's weekly TV magazine show, ATP Uncovered, we also hear from the new Chairman of the governing body for men's tennis, Andrea Gaudenzi.

ATP Cup Review & Australian Open Preview

ATP Tennis Radio's very own Australian, Peter Marcato is joined by former player, Arvind Parmar in Brisbane to look back over the first few days at the ATP Cup and ahead at what's promising to become a great inaugural event. Along the way the duo also introduce interviews and features with the likes of Alex De Minaur, Cristian Garin, Christian and Casper Ruud, Yoshihito Nishioka, Jeff Coetzee, Grigor Dimitrov, Marin Cilic and Borna Coric. Download and listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and the ATP Website.

Early Rounds Deliver At The ATP Cup

In the final ATP Tennis Radio Podcast of 2019, Seb Lauzier looks ahead to a tournament that’s becoming the talk of the town. With contributions from tennis greats such Lleyton Hewitt, Marat Safin, Boris Becker, Tim Henman and Thomas Muster, plus an exclusive guide to Australia with John Millman, we discuss all things ATP Cup as the new competition on the ATP Tour is set to get underway on 3rd Jan 2020.

ATP Cup Preview

There's a festive feel to things this week as it's Quiz Time. At last months ATP Nitto ATP Finals, ATP Tennis Radio commentator, Chris Bowers turned from broadcaster, into Quizmaster.

Quiz Time

Seb Lauzier introduces an ATP Tennis Radio Podcast Special, focussing on the role of the media in the game. We hear from those behind the commentators mic as one of the best in the business, ESPN's Chris Fowler talk's us through his relationship with his co-commentators, we get the players view from young South African, Lloyd Harris, who attended the recent ATP University in London. Often perceived as simply the brains behind the money, Player Manager Enric Molina talks us through how agents can be essential in guiding a young player’s development. Of course there’s the written press and three of the UK’s leading writers, Stuart Fraser of the times, Simon Briggs from the Telegraph and Guardian journalist, Tumaini Carayol discuss developing stories and working with players. We head behind the cameras with tour photographer Peter Staples and leading television cameramen Brucie Smith, on how frame the perfect picture and presenter and social media guru, Blair Henley talks followers, likes, views and retweets, how to get them, how to maintain them and what works and what doesn't.

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