Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim

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Introducing: The Bag - A show about Sports, Money, and Making It Sep 20, 2022

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Katrina Adams May 06, 2021

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former USTA president and CEO Katrina Adams about her new book, Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One, which was released in February 2021 and features stories about her life and career. Wertheim and Adams also discuss her current relationship and connection with tennis; how she transitioned to her executive positions; her work with the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program and much more.
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20-Year-Old American Jenson Brooksby Apr 30, 2021

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 20-year-old American Jenson Brooksby. After not playing a match in 2020, Brooksby has won three Challenger titles so far in 2021 and he talks about his recent success, his rise in the rankings from outside the top 300 to No. 166 and much more. Wertheim and Brooksby also discuss what it is like to play at the Challenger level, his training, his goals for the rest of year and more.
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Clay Season Check-In Apr 22, 2021

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On this week's episode, as the tennis calendar turns to the clay season, host Jon Wertheim and senior editor Jamie Lisanti discuss the trending topics, recent results and upcoming tournaments, including the early losses from Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in Monte Carlo and what it means for the upcoming French Open; the WTA results in Charleston, including winner Astra Sharma; how long layoffs and adjusted schedules are impacting player performances; and much more.
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ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi Apr 15, 2021

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi in a wide-ranging conversation about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the proposed merger with women's tennis; how the ATP can become a bigger player in the media space; Gaudenzi's experience as a tennis player and how he made the transition to business; and much more.
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Michael Chang Apr 08, 2021

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim is joined by Michael Chang to discuss the tour's transition to clay, including the upcoming French Open; how he fared with Zoom coaching during the pandemic and how he's working with Kei Nishikori currently; how he spent his time during the coronavirus lockdown; and more. Wertheim and Chang also discuss the surge of anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and Chang's experience with racism over the course of his career.
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Miami Open 2021 Top Storylines Apr 01, 2021

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with senior editor Jamie Lisanti about the latest headlines and hot topics from the Miami Open. Wertheim and Lisanti talk about the results through the quarterfinals of the tournament, including Naomi Osaka's loss and Daniil Medvedev's exit; the impact of the absence of Serena Williams and the Big Three; the tournament's prize money decrease and lack of fans; and much more.
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ATP World No. 25 Casper Ruud Mar 18, 2021

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Norwegian tennis player and ATP World No. 25 Casper Ruud. From a tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, the 22-year-old Ruud talks with Wertheim about his rise in the rankings over the past year; his thoughts on tennis, COVID-19 and the vaccine; his home country of Norway; his time spent training in Mallorca with Rafael Nadal; the Big Three; and much more.
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USTA CEO and Executive Director Mike Dowse Mar 11, 2021

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with USTA CEO and executive director Mike Dowse about his experience in his role during the COVID-19 pandemic; the rise of tennis participation rates in the United States in the wake of the coronavirus and social-distancing measures; how the USTA is looking to build on that; how the pros can help spur more participation among young athletes; the 2020 U.S. Open; and much more.
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Wrapping Up the 2021 Australian Open Feb 25, 2021

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim with senior editor Jamie Lisanti about the 2021 Australian results and the upcoming tournaments on the tennis calendar. Wertheim and Lisanti discuss Novak Djokovic's ninth Australian Open title; the extended dominance of the Big Three; Daniil Medvedev's comments after the final; Naomi Osaka's win over Jennifer Brady and her future; the upcoming Miami Open and more.
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