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Tennis.com Podcast 10/4/22: Ons Jabeur Mega-Episode Oct 04, 2022

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Listen to Kamau Murray's two interviews with Tunisian legend Ons Jabeur, who rose up the ranks in the last two years to reach a pair of major finals and the number two ranking in the WTA. Jabeur sat down with Murray in Chicago last fall to discuss how her game was coming together, her upbringing in Tunisia, and what she hoped to accomplish on the court. Seven months later she re-joined Murray in Charleston, as she looked towards the clay & grass court seasons.

Jabeur is a pioneer on the court and a fun-loving person off of it, and it's easy to see why she has such a following worldwide. Take a listen to these two classic interviews on the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray.

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Noah Rubin Talks His Career, The Different Paths to the Pro Game, & Creating a Media Platform Sep 22, 2022

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Noah Rubin joins Kamau Murray for a chat about the ups and downs of his tennis career, and why there isn't just one path a life in the pro game. Rubin explains why he's stayed loyal to his home of New York, and what it was like for him & his father to claim the Wimbledon Boys Junior Title in 2014. The American also discusses the struggles of maintaining a living in life outside the Top 100, and why he decided to start his "Behind The Racquet" media platform.

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San Diego Open Tournament Director Ryan Redondo Talks Growing the Game & Bringing Pro Tennis to SoCal Sep 13, 2022

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Kamau Murray is joined by San Diego ATP & WTA Tournament Director Ryan Redondo on this week's show, with pro tennis returning to southern California this month. Redondo explains how he got involved in the game as a player, and why he decided to make the transition into coaching, culminating in three "Coach of the Year" honors while running men's program at the University of Pacific.

The San Diego native explains why he wanted to bring pro tennis to his native area, & the challenges of putting on such events. Redondo also explains why junior tennis development is so crucial to him, and how tying in both the pro & junior games is crucial to the ultimate growth of the sport.

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Alize Lim on Hosting "Academy Life," The End of Her Playing Career, & Working With Legends Aug 30, 2022

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Alize Lim joins the podcast to chat about her latest endeavor, hosting "Academy Life" on Tennis Channel International, Lim, who turned pro in 2007, explains what she witnesses & learns as she travels to some of the best tennis breeding grounds in the world, and highlights her experiences with teaching legends such as Chris Evert & Nick Bollettieri. And Lim also discusses the difficulties in saying goodbye to playing the game, and why she hasn't officially closed the book on her own career.

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Chanda Rubin On Serena's Legendary Career, Her Legacy, & What to Expect From The G.O.A.T. In Her Final US Open Aug 25, 2022

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Chanda Rubin & Kamau Murray discuss the legendary career of 23-time major champion Serena Williams on this episode, as she prepares to play her final tournament at the US Open. Rubin explains what it was like to compete against Williams, the special qualities that led to her iconic career, & the challenges that aging athletes face as their time in their sport winds down. And both Murray & Rubin make their US Open women's pick to claim the crown in New York City.

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Vasek Pospisil on Tour Life, The Need for a Player's Union, & Working His Way Back To Form Aug 09, 2022

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Vasek Pospisil is the guest on this week's show, and he has a lot to say about his fifteen year pro career. The Canadian explains his roots in his homeland, & how he worked his way up the tennis circuit. He also explains why fighting for a player's union is so important to him, and how it could help everyone at the professional level. And Pospisil discusses what it will take to climb back up the rankings at this point in his career, & why he's confident he can accomplish more of his goals.

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Mark Knowles on Being #1 in the World in Doubles, Coaching, & Always Repping The Bahamas Aug 02, 2022

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Mark Knowles joins Kamau Murray on this episode for a lengthy chat about his tennis beginnings in The Bahamas, & how he found his footing in the Bollettieri Tennis Academy en route to the pro tour. Knowles discusses what kept him from achieving more as a singles player, while also diving into why his doubles career was able to flourish, with three major titles & a run as the #1 player in the world.

The guys also discuss Knowles' transition to coaching, what it was like to work with players like Mardy Fish & Milos Raonic, and whether the Bahamian sees a life in tennis as the best option for his own kids.

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Craig Boynton on Developing a Generation of Americans on the ATP, & Coaching Hubie Hurkacz During His Breakout Jul 28, 2022

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Craig Boynton joins Kamau Murray to discuss his coaching experiences on the ATP, which included working with several of the top American men of the 21st century. Boynton explains his different methods & relationships with John Isner, Stevie Johnson, & Sam Querrey, & how he adjusted his style to suit each player specifically.

As the current coach of rising star Hubie Hurkacz, Boynton discusses what makes the Polish player so special, & how he's quickly gaining the respect of his peers.

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Michael Joyce on Guiding Sharapova, Azarenka, & His Path to Big-Time Coaching Jul 19, 2022

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Michael Joyce was a Junior Wimbledon finalist who reached a career high of #64 in the rankings during his 12 year pro career. But he became well known & highly regarded as coach on the WTA, working with Maria Sharapova during three of her grand slam titles, and guiding other players such as Victoria Azarenka & Jessica Pegula. He chats with Kamau Murray about his experiences with those players, what he's learned from both the court and the coach's box, & much more.

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Leif Shiras On An Unconventional Wimbledon, Djokovic's Long Game, & A Look Ahead to NYC Jul 12, 2022

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This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast with Kamau Murray is none other than Leif Shiras, former pro and current "Swiss Army Knife" at Tennis Channel. Shiras discusses his work as both a play-by-play man & color commentator, and takes a look back the 2022 Wimbledon Championships that saw Novak Djokovic defend his throne.

The guys also discuss the impactful absences of some players from Wimbledon, which young ATP player is ready to step up, and who the contenders will be for the US Open in a few short weeks.

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