TENNIS.com Podcast

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Tennis.com Podcast 1/25/22: Gotta Tennis Co-Founders Gordon Uehling & Brett Hobden Jan 26, 2022

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This week on the Tennis.com Podcast Kamau Murray chats with two men who've had an impact on some of the greatest tennis ever played at the professional level. Gordon Uehling & Brett Hobden are the co-founders of Gotta Tennis, a company specializing in tennis analytics that can provide important & useful data to players of all levels. Uehling & Hobden discuss how their business came to be, and how they formed a business relationship with Novak Djokovic, helping him to reach even greater heights with their data driven approach. It's a fascinating chat and one that will be sure to inform, enlighten, & entertain.

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Tennis.com Podcast 1/18/22: Pat Cash Jan 18, 2022

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Kamau Murray is joined by the one and only Pat Cash, to discuss a wide range of topics from this year's Australian Open to some of the all-time greats he shared the court with. The 1987 Wimbledon champion explains why he broke the mold and climbed into the royal box to celebrate his title, unknowingly setting a trend that continues to this day. The Aussie also explains which players were his toughest foes, his experience coaching CoCo Vandeweghe, and why he decided to work with his current pupil, the talented Qiang Wang. It's a conversation that hits on all cylinders, and doesn't let up!

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Tennis.com Podcast 1/12/22: The Inspirational Alex Hunt Jan 12, 2022

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This week's episode of the Tennis.com Podcast features Alex Hunt, a young man who continues to smile in the face of adversity. Hunt, who was born with one arm, chased his tennis dreams and attacked life with the same ferocity he uses in his favorite sport. In this chat with Kamau Murray, you'll hear the native New Zealander discuss how his family support kept him positive, the coaching and friendship influences that pushed him forward, and how his own resourcefulness has led him to defy the odds on the court.

And don't miss Kamau Murray's thoughts on the Novak Djokovic drama in Australia, and whether it is finally Ashleigh Barty's time to conquer her home country's slam.

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Tennis.com Podcast 1/5/22: Sean Holcomb-Jones, USTA Manager of The Excellence Program Jan 06, 2022

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Kamau Murray chats with fellow coach and current USTA Manager of The Excellence Program Sean Holcomb-Jones on an all-encompassing podcast episode. Holcomb-Jones has been a dedicated teacher of the sport he played collegiately, and he has plenty to stay about the next generation of American youths and how the sport can attract a wide & diverse range of talent. Topics include the difference between coaching & teaching, which young hopefuls have the most promise at the moment, how Americans can keep talented tennis players in their developmental program, & how to blend culture & the game these two pros know & love.

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Tennis.com Podcast 12/14/21: Rick Macci Dec 14, 2021

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On this week's episode, Kamau Murray goes 1-on-1 with legendary tennis coach & teacher Rick Macci. The USPTA Hall of Famer discusses a wide range of topics, including how he developed a professional relationship turned close friendship with Richard Williams, and became instrumental in the development of future all-time greats Venus & Serena Williams. Macci explains how he became an established member of the tennis community, his approach to the game, and how he dealt with coaching his own kids. It's a wide ranging conversation between two coaching titans that you won't find anywhere else.

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Tennis.com Podcast 12/7/21: Pro Tennis Coach & Commentator Marc Lucero Dec 08, 2021

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This week's edition of the Tennis.com Podcast features longtime tennis coach & consultant Marc Lucero, for a deep dive into his path from law school to the big-time coaching boxes with some of the game's most famous players. Lucero joins Kamau Murray for a conversation on the various coaching minds in the sport, the similarities & differences between coaching women and men, and whether you're able to really enjoy a good player's good run with so much work to do. And both men share their experiences on beginning their broadcasting careers as well.

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Tennis.com Podcast 12/1/21: Donald Young & Sabrina Santamaria Dec 01, 2021

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Kamau Murray chats with a pair of American tennis players on this week's show, with Donald Young & Sabrina Santamaria joining for in-person interviews. Listen as they discuss life on tour, carving out their pro careers, what their first big purchase was, and goals for the immediate future.

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Tennis.com Podcast 11/24/21: Caroline Dolehide, Darian King & Ulises Blanch Nov 24, 2021

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From the World TeamTennis 2021 season site at Indian Wells, Kamau Murray sits down with several of the competing players to chat about their careers, aspirations, and what makes them tick.

Hear Caroline Dolehide explain her path to WTA mainstay, and what she hopes to accomplish (& purchase) as she continues to elevate in the game. Listen to Barbadian veteran Darian King discuss what keeps him competing, and what his perfect tennis would look like. And young American Ulises Blanch gives his perspective about what it’s like trying to work his way up the tennis rankings, and how the sport can better assist the lower ranked players.

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Tennis.com Podcast 11/16/21: Brandon Nakashima & Holger Rune Nov 17, 2021

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This week's Tennis.com Podcast features two of the fastest rising young players in the men's game. Brandon Nakashima & Holger Rune join Kamau Murray live from the 2021 Next Gen ATP Finals to break down the beginning of their pro careers, adjusting to life on tour, and their interests off the court.

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Tennis.com Podcast 11/9/21: World TeamTennis Coaches Roundtable Nov 09, 2021

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This week's episode gets you ready for more star-studded action in "Tennis Paradise" as Kamau Murray is joined by his four fellow World TeamTennis coaches, on the eve of their season commencing in Indian Wells. Listen as Luke Jensen, Rick Leach, John Lloyd, John-Laffnie De Jager discuss their favorite World TeamTennis moments, the passion they have for the sport, and what they're looking forward to in their respective teams' 2021 campaign.

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