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

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Christopher Eubanks Talks Laver Cup, College Tennis Sep 26, 2019

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 23-year-old American player Christopher Eubanks about his thoughts on Laver Cup and team competition in general; what it's like to be a player in the ATP top 100-200; how tennis can diversify more; the pros and cons of college tennis and much more.
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Final Thoughts on the U.S. Open Sep 09, 2019

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Jon Wertheim is joined by SI's Daniel Rapaport breakdown Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, Bianca Andreescu, Serena Williams, and all the final action from the 2019 U.S. Open.
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What's at Stake in 2019 U.S. Open Second Week Sep 03, 2019

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim checks in with Jamie Lisanti from the grounds of the 2019 U.S. Open as the tournament turns the corner into the second week to discuss some of the top storylines of the first half, including Serena Williams and her quest for major No. 24; Naomi Osaka's loss; Coco Gauff and her future; the possibility of a Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal matchup at the U.S. Open; Stan Wawrinka's chances in New York; and much more.
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10 U.S. Open Storylines to Watch Aug 15, 2019

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On the this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti discuss 10 early storylines and topics ahead of the 2019 U.S. Open, including: the dominance of the Big Three and what it means for the final major of the year; Serena Williams's quest for a 24th major title and her return to New York after last year's final; Naomi Osaka's season and what it will be like for her to return to the U.S. Open as the defending champion; the next wave of young stars, including Bianca Andreescu, Amanda Anisimova, Stefanos Tsitsipas and others; and much more.
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Patrick McEnroe on the Big Three and Longevity in Tennis Aug 01, 2019

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim sits down with former player and longtime ESPN broadcaster Patrick McEnroe on the current state of the game; how he thinks tennis can get more American kids involved; what it was like growing up as a McEnroe and brother to John; his experience and thoughts after calling the Roger Federer-Novak Djokovic Wimbledon final; and much more.
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Robbie Koenig: What We Learned from Wimbledon 2019 Jul 25, 2019

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim sits down with former player and current commentator Robbie Koenig to discuss the impact and lessons learned from Wimbledon 2019, including what makes Novak Djokovic so great; how Roger Federer is feeling after losing in the final; the dominance of the Big Three; Serena Williams's career; and much more.
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Tim Henman at Wimbledon Jul 11, 2019

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Jon Wertheim catches up with former top-five player Tim Henman at Wimbledon. In addition to being a four-time semi-finalist at Wimbledon, Tim is also very active in the tournament both behind the scenes and as a BBC commentator. Tim sat down with Jon to chat about Wimbledon, and the dominance of the big three. Please help us out by taking a few minutes to fill out our survey at si.com/baselinesurvey
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Nicole Gibbs on Cancer Battle, New Perspective Jul 02, 2019

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with American tennis player and Stanford alum Nicole Gibbs, who shares her story about how a routine trip to the dentist led to a shocking cancer discovery. Gibbs, 26, details how she ended up in the dentist chair; the biopsy, cancer diagnosis and surgeries that followed; how the news helped her to develop a new mindset and outlook on tennis and life; where she is in her recovery process and when she expects to return to tennis; and much more. Please help us out by taking a few minutes to fill out our survey at si.com/baselinesurvey
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Previewing Wimbledon 2019 with Lindsay Davenport Jun 28, 2019

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim previews Wimbledon 2019 with former Wimbledon champ and current Tennis Channel commentator Lindsay Davenport. The pair discusses the top storylines surrounding the tournament, including the timing in relation to the French Open; the dominance of the Big Three and why it will likely continue at the All England Club this year; the quirks of playing on grass, particularly at Wimbledon, and how the village and area surrounding the tournament impact the players and the tennis; the finances and expenses of a tennis player; and more. Ahead of the draw release, Wertheim and Davenport also make their picks and predictions for the men's and women's draws and 2019 champions.
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Sascha Bajin Opens Up About Coaching Some of the WTA's Biggest Stars Jun 20, 2019

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On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Sascha Bajin, current coach of Kristina Mladenovic and former coach of Naomi Osaka. After splitting from two-time Grand Slam champion Osaka in February, Bajin signed on with Mladenovic and he discusses the details of his coaching relationship with both players and the approach he takes in his role with different players. Wertheim and Bajin also discuss whether he would consider coaching a men's player; how he handles information when switching between different players; what he has learned from some of his former clients, such as Serena Williams and more. Bajin also talks about his forthcoming book, Strengthen Your Mind, which will be published in Japanese in July and details how he transformed Osaka's mindset and gives insight into his years working with Serena.
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