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    The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

    Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis. 

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    Latest Episodes:
    Touch Your Heads Oct 30, 2024

    Ben Shelton! Frances Tiafoe! Please learn how to volley—Rennae will be hosting an ATP clinic on the matter. In the meantime, we discuss the rise of French giant Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and how some players are using the Asia to springboard back into form—looking at you, Sofia Kenin. Plus foodpix and reader questions, of course.

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    The Crown Club Oct 23, 2024

    Yes, Rennae talks about the New York Liberty again, but it's the last week (for the next year, anyway, let's hope). We shout out the great Ningbo final moments, the weird Six Kings event, as well as tackle... you guessed it, reader questions.

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    Tude Oct 14, 2024

    Rennae and Caitlin break down two GREAT finals between Sinner and Djokovic, and Sabalenka vs. the (slightly prickly?) Qinwen Zheng in China, plus: how not to hit 19 double faults in a match, we say goodbye to Rafa and feeling like you got in the wrong line at security.

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    Asia Swing Oct 08, 2024

    Eliza Wastcoat joins Rennae to talk about the notable results stemming from Asia—including some controversial umpiring and surprising results seeing Coco Gauff prevail over Karolina Muchova in Beijing.

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    Steroid Cream Oct 01, 2024

    Rennae and Caitlin have a solution for the Jannik Sinner steroid saga: Involve us. What could possibly go wrong? Plus: We cover all the latest from Asia, talk about our aging bodies and take reader question.

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    Sorry Laver Cup Sep 24, 2024

    We didn't watch you, but we DO have a lot of opinions about how to pull off the perfect exhibition! Plus: reader questions, Racquet's story of transformation after tumult in the New York Times, and Rennae loves the WNBA.

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    Coaching Carousel Sep 16, 2024

    Rennae and Caitlin can't resist hopping on the coaching carousel for a minute to speculate about how and why partnerships come together and resolve—in particular the news of Naomi Osaka and Wim Fissette's parting and the rumors of her new pairing with Patrick Mouratoglou. Plus, we talk about being the main character on Twitter, or what's left of it, and the insanity of the pro schedule.

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    US Open: On and Off Court Wrapup Sep 10, 2024

    Petko, Rennae and Caitlin wrap up the US Open and get into the meat of the on and off court storylines: the winners, most improved and... least improved. Also, Nick Kyrgios commentator vs. Nick Kyrgios the Tweeter, Brad Gilbert coaching panel and the secret Honey Deuce hack only two of us knew about.

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    Pam Shriver on US Open Week 2 Sep 02, 2024

    Rennae is joined by fellow legendary player, broadcaster and coach of Donna Vekic Pam Shriver to recap week one of the US Open, including some big upsets and late nights. Plus: A look ahead to week two, and some coaching BTS you won't want to miss!

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    Draw Preview & Sinnergate with Caitlin & Petko Aug 26, 2024

    The gang is back together in studio to preview the US Open—Caitlin predicts the Dobel twins, Aryna and Taylor, Rennae's got Carlitos, but don't count Sinner out, despite recent controversy. And Andrea (of Substack) breaks down the actual Sinner details as objectively as possible.

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    Live from Fanatics Fest: Issue No. 25 & Foster Kamer Aug 19, 2024

    Rennae and Caitlin are reunited, and it feels fine—as we do our first official podcast as part of the iHeart & Deep Blue Women's Podcast Network live from Fanatics Fest. We recap our respective Summers, discuss Carlitos' eviction from his own brain, and welcome storied writer Foster Kamer, author of the Issue No. 25 cover piece about Andre Agassi's return to tennis, to talk... you guessed it, Andre Agassi.

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    The French Connection: Olympics Review Aug 15, 2024

    Rennae Stubbs & Sam Querrey recap the 2024 Olympic Games and break down the hard court season, from Novak's redemption to what it will take for Naomi Osaka to right the ship.

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    The French Connection: Olympics Preview Jul 23, 2024
    • This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk about Novak Djokovic making his schedule this year around winning Olympic gold, how a doubles gold with Nadal would mean more to Alcaraz than singles gold and does "the fastest person on Earth" beat any other title?


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    The French Connection: Wimbledon Semis Preview Jul 11, 2024

    This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they analyze the Semifinals at Wimbledon and recap the Quarterfinals. From Novak Djokovic's fiery win against Holger Rune and subsequent walkover over Alex de Minaur, to Emma Raducanu's tournament, which included withdrawing from the mixed doubles draw after pairing with Andy Murray and everything in between.



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    Wimbledon Week One Jul 08, 2024

    Rennae and Petko are live from the player's area wrapping up a wild (and week) week one at Wimbledon.

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    The French Connection: Previewing Wimbledon Jun 29, 2024

    This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they break down the Wimbledon draw & preview the tournament. Plus conversation around the US Olympic tennis team & Rafa playing doubles in Paris.

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    Wrong Opinons Jun 12, 2024

    At long last, Caitlin joins the show to educate Rennae on the difference between a fact and an opinion, plus we love the Olympics, Carlos Alcaraz and maybe the new French Open broadcasters?

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    The French Connection: Jewell Loyd Jun 10, 2024

    Rennae Stubbs & Sam Querrey react to the historic wins by Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open finals, plus Jewell Loyd, current Seattle Storm guard, 2-time WNBA champion & Olympic gold medalistjoin the show to talk about the pressure of being the best, her love of racquet sports and the difference of the Olympics.

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    The French Connection: Lindsey Vonn Jun 06, 2024

    This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they talk to former World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn about her love of tennis, her friendships with Roger Federer & Jannik Sinner, and how she and Roger exchange advice on skiing and tennis.

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    French Connection: Andy Roddick Jun 01, 2024

    This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they talk to Grand Slam champ Andy Roddick, host of the new podcast Served and one of the smartest (and funniest) folks in tennis.

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    French Connection: Adios Rafa? May 29, 2024

    This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode they talk about Rafael Nadal’s first round loss to Alexander Zverev, at perhaps his final RG appearance? They share their favorite Rafa stories, as well as discuss other big winners (and losers) coming out of Round 1.

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    The French Connection: Jessica Pegula May 24, 2024

    This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—and on this episode, we do a full draw breakdown ahead of the tournament, with world number five player Jessica Pegula. Starting with Rafael Nadal's opener against fourth seed Alexander Zverev, and what makes Iga so hard to play on clay?

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    The French Connection: Mary Carillo May 21, 2024

    This year tennis is going from Paris to Paris between the French Open and the Olympics both taking place at the legendary Roland Garros. Co-hosts Rennae Stubbs and Sam Querrey talk to tennis legends and legendary voices—starting with French Open Mixed Doubles Champion and Olympics anchor Mary Carillo.

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    Sam Querrey May 20, 2024

    The 6'6" Californian joins the pod to talk about his career notching massive wins of the likes of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, and lifting the world's largest trophy at Queen's Club, as well as break down the Rome tournament results ahead of Roland Garros. Plus, we get the backstory behind the viral Vine that had everyone looking for plastic horse heads.

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    Petko and Rennae Recap Madrid May 05, 2024

    Rennae and Andrea are back to recap a wild two-week Madrid tournament, which saw a resurgent Ons and Madison Keys, a shaky Coco and a bevy of injuries and withdrawals on the men's side. But we celebrate mercurial poet Andrey Rublev, who picks up his biggest title to date as well as an all-time classic final between Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, which was great from first ball to last!

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    Petko & Rennae Recap Miami Apr 01, 2024

    Fresh off a two-week commentating stint down in Miami, Andrea Petkovic joins Rennae to discuss Danielle Collins otherworldly run, Sinner CRUSHING everyone, and salute Grigor Dmitrov back into another final (and back into the Top 10)! Plus: another devastating injury for Andy Murray, where exactly is Gauff Coco and a big bounceback for Elana Rybankina after a tough Indian Wells.

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    Petko & Rennae Recap Indian Wells Mar 18, 2024

    From service motions to weather, our favorite duo is back to break down the entirety of the BNP Paribas Open—the good, bad and the ugly. Plus: a new vow to record more regularly now that their competitive juices are flowing.

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    Back in the New York Groove Feb 23, 2024

    Petko's in town to record her audiobook and she Rennae catch up on the week in tennis news while back together—and in the closet—in New York. Shoutout to guest editor Jesse Kotansky.

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    AO Recap Day 15: Jannik Sinternet Has Entered the Chat Jan 28, 2024

    Our daily AO recap podcast comes to an end—and sitting in for esteemed Cultural Attaché Andrea Petkovic while she's on a plane home is Caitlin, who does her best German accent. Hats off to edgelord Daniil Medvedev, who played more tennis than anyone else this tournament, and to an incredible effort from Jannik Sinner (Andrea says her wifi is Jannik Sinternet, and we believe her) who is now on the level. We assess who's fuming and prepping for the next tournaments and give a hearty thanks to the many, many, many listeners who reached out and gave the show love—we'll try to do more daily episodes!

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    AO Recap Day 14: Chopped Like a Linden Tree Jan 27, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—and here they break down the tactical mismatch of the women's final over beers (tequila, sponsors get at us), with some tough love about how Qinwen Zheng's game can level up. With personal anecdotes featuring chopped linden trees, Justine Henin's post-championship serve-and-volley practice, and some harsh words for the women who could've prepped better coming into the Australian.

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    AO Recap Day 13: Henry the Fifth Jan 27, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—starting with the Jannik Sinner/Novak Djokovic clash featuring scar tissue, lazy eyes, the loss of fast-twitch muscles and, most importantly, King Henry the 5th. Then, we shift focus to the man who either has a chip missing, or has an extra chip, in Daniil Medvedev who clawed his way back from being down two sets to love to win wars of attrition in backhand rallies against a player from Germany. Like and subscribe.

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    AO Recap Day 12: The Silhouette Test Jan 26, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—international scheduling considerations mean late nights for the women's semis, and our intrepid and sleep-deprived correspondents were up all night calling em. First the high-quality US-Open-Final rematch between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, then we celebrate Zheng Qinwen's mentally tough celebration—and her stats as a great frontrunner—and applaud a tremendous effort from Dayana Yastremska to come out firing despite coming through qualies past 7,000 opponents. From battling through period cramps to the silhouette test, it's a great time for women's tennis!

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    AO Recap Day 11: Do Ana Ivanovic! Do Ana Ivanovic! Jan 25, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—starting with the baffling result from the Alex Zverev/Carlos Alcaraz match and what happens when you have all the talent in the world but no gameplan! Hint: for Alcaraz against Zverev, it's an inside-in forehand à la Ana Ivanovic. Breaking down the Daniil Medvedev comeback against Hubi Hurkacz—and taking the odds that he'll be extra motivated by his (completely inaccurate) portrayal as a villain in Netflix's Break Point. Plus: Is Dayana Yastremska about to pull an Emma Raducanu?

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    AO Recap Day 10: It's All we Can Ask For Jan 24, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—Aryna Sabalenka is looking SCARY good, so much so than anything short of a herculean effort by Coco Gauff means she should be returning to the finals. Previewing a blockbuster showdown between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner—it's the men's match we've all been waiting for, and the one we deserve!

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    AO Recap Day 9: A Heaping Plate of Potatoes Jan 22, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—Day 9 brought us Dayana Yastremska's big moment against Viktoria Azarenka, Oceane Dodin carrying on like a porkchop in her loss to Qinwen Zheng, to go with a plate full of potatoes on Carlos Alcaraz's plate. Our hearts are always with the players who win in an ugly manner, and we'll leave you with a pod maxim: In a world full of pushers, be a hitter.

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    AO Recap Day 8: The Cramp is the Choke of the Muscle Jan 21, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—Rublev plays through cramps to beat an in-form De Minaur, breaking down tactical investments that pay off later in the Tsitsipas/Fritz match (hint: Serve and volley leading to opponent shanks). Unless one of these men can stop Djokovic, the ATP might as well rebrand to “Novak+” and we bathe in the pearls of sweat and whiff of fragrance from Jannik Sinternet’s continued march to glory.

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    AO Recap Day 7: Three Lions on Crystal Meth Jan 20, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—and only one of them can pronounce Qinwen Zheng's name! Our correspondents load on deserved praise for Linda Noskova's takedown of world number one Iga Swiatek, tiny lionhearted Jasmine Paolini and the athleticism (if not results) of Tommy Paul. Plus: Is Miomir Kecmanovic—aka Mishmir Kecman—the world's greatest female player?

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    AO Day 6 Recap: Drive By Podcasting Jan 20, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—and Day 6 brought us some easy wins from Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka, and is Novak Djokovic so good that he can to engineer his peak for week two of a Slam? Probably. Hats off to Adrian Mannarino for a big win against Ben Shelton—and how good do Jannik Sinner and Alex DiMinaur look? Very.

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    AO Day Five Recap: The Cold Water Jan 19, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—and it's hard to imagine a better day of tennis than what Rod Laver Arena provided on Day 5. From the Iga Swiatek/Danielle Collins rollercoaster to the marathon Meddy comeback to the truly most insane 42 point tiebreak between Rybakina and Blinkova, day five took our intrepid correspondents into the cold water.

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    AO Day Four Recap: He's a Man Cat Jan 18, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches from the AO—today, they talk big upsets between the Minister of Misery Ons Jabeur, Caroline Wozniacki, Frances Tiafoe and Maria Sakkari, Novak's battling through illness (and a man cat) and the demon Alex de Minaur in top form playing scary good. Plus: Alycia Parks sets up a huge battle with Coco Gauff after getting through Leylah Fernandez.



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    AO Day Three Recap: Our Hobbies, Ourselves Jan 16, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and bringing us daily dispatches. Have we said goodbye to Richard Gasquet's beautiful backhand for the last time? Andrea does her first on-court interview with noted introvert Elana Rybakina and we discover Rennae's favorite hobby.

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    Day Two AO Recap: What in the Sweet World Jan 16, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and ready to bring us daily dispatches from Down Under. Get your helmet on and get ready for Day Two, starting with a gangbusters round one matchup between Naomi Osaka and Caroline Garcia, and a bien tragique matchup between FAA and Dominic Thiem that took the struggling players to five sets. Plus some quick looks at a rusty Ons Jabeur, an overheated Daniil Medvedev, the threat (real or perceived) of Ben Shelton as well as whatever in the sweet world is happening with Stef Tsitsipas' variations on a serve.

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    Day One AO Recap Jan 14, 2024

    Rennae and our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic are in Melbourne and ready to bring us daily dispatches from Down Under. Sign into your Jannick Sinternet and let's go Day 1 Recap: Dino “Thigh” Primiz gets physical with Novak, Maria Sakkara wins her first Slam first rounder in about a year, and Sabalenka turns up serving bombs and running and gunning. Plus, some late-set heroics from Rublev, a solid showing from Leylah Fernandez and the return of clean ball striking—with explainer to boot of what exactly that even means—from Amanda Anisimova.

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    Let Em Jan 02, 2024

    Rennae and Caitlin travel across time to bring you the last episode of 2023 AND the first episode of 2024, filled with predictions and resolutions for the year ahead!

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    Year in Review: The Men Dec 06, 2023

    Host Rennae and guest host (and cultural attaché) Andrea Petkovic rigorously dissect the year that was 2023 for the men—including Paula Badosa’s boyfriend, the ideal version of an alpha male and the best cupcake in the world… without frosting. As you might imagine, nobody is spared!

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    Year in Review: The Women Nov 30, 2023

    Host Rennae and guest host (and cultural attaché) Andrea Petkovic rigorously dissect the year that was 2023 for the women—who was two break points away from a title, who started terribly but turned it around? Who needs a better coach? As you might imagine, nobody is spared!

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    Jack of All Trades Nov 20, 2023

    Art dealer, coach, lapsed Catholic and reformed Twitter warrior—what doesn't Rennae do? In this penultimate episode of the year, she and Caitlin are thankful for the ATP Finals, Djokovic in his Jordan Era, deep media theory, you.

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    Ponchos and Carota Boys Nov 15, 2023

    In stark contrast to the WTA Finals, the ATP Finals in Turin seem to have it together—with crowds, a great facility and scintillating matchups. But of course we can't ignore the FASHUN! Plus: hats off to Team Canada on their BJK Cup victory and please learn to volley!

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    WTA Tour Finals & Paris Nov 07, 2023

    Rennae and Caitlin are back and... we called it, the WTA needs an overhaul. After a troubled Finals tournament, we touch upon the ATP and the rest of the season! Plus—we disagree about the facts, and the interpretation, of the Simona Halep doping case!

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    Maria Sharapova with Andrea Petkovic Sep 26, 2023

    Just in time for the US Open finals, evian, the official water of the US Open and Maria Sharapova took over a Circle Line Cruise boat to host New York City's first floating tennis court—and Racquet was there for all the action. Our cultural attaché (and former WTA Top 10 player) Andrea Petkovic hosted a "waterside chat" with the five-time Grand Slam champion and evian hydration ambassador, who discussed some memorable moments from her tennis career, including her transition to retirement and parenthood, how important it is to build a good team and the role hydration plays in winning on one of the world's most renowned tennis courts, as well as what she sees in the newest Slam winner, Coco Gauff.

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    Yes, We Still Have a Podcast Sep 12, 2023

    Somehow, some way, Rennae and Caitlin made it through the US Open season and make their triumphant return to your ears. We discuss the US Open finals, why Meddy isn't a bigger star, what happened to Tommy Paul and most importantly COCO!

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    French Open Speed Round Jun 12, 2023

    Hats off to our Roland Garros champs—a hat tip to a more-than-worthy women's final and why betting against Djokovic in best of five is... insane? Plus, the doubles and mixed stories that warmed our hearts!


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    Madridgate May 12, 2023

    We tried to ignore cake gate, but then the Madrid Open gave us ball-kid gate and then mic gate, so we relented and recorded an episode. Men's rights activists, you're on notice, Caitlin shares more of her controversial opinions, and two very enthusiastic thumbs up for the billionaires remaking the US tournament landscape.


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    Power Moves and Replacement Hosts Apr 26, 2023

    Is this Caitlin's last episode as co-host? It is if Jane012345 has anything to say about it. We dissect the forced submission move by Ons Jabeur to turn an Aljona Ostapenko handshake into an embrace (or was it a hug initiated by the Latvian locker-room favorite?) as well as review the new Boris Becker documentary by Alex Gibney and a recap of the clay season in all its glory!

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    Clay SZN Apr 17, 2023

    Before we talk about the amazing results at Monte Carlo—including some incredible chippiness amongst the next gen of ATP Players and BJK Cup standouts, we discuss the WTA's return to China. No feelings spared!


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    Winning Friends and influencing People Apr 03, 2023

    A hot-headed Rennae pairs up with a pensive Caitlin for a thorough look at the ways tennis is in its own way, how it can do better and we give a ton of shoutouts to reader mail, exquisite movement and the best thing to happen to mens tennis in years.


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    Mark Woodforde Mar 28, 2023

    The Aussie legend joins Caitlin in the BNP Paribas x Racquet Kisoque to talk about his storied career, the resurgence of Aussie tennis (from Tommo to Rinky Hijikata), the places his gold medal has found itself recently, and the great strides made by his home slam—and second home slam, the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

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    Daria Kasatkina Mar 28, 2023

    The outspoken Russian player joins Caitlin at the BNP Paribas x Racquet Kiosque to talk about her incredible return to form in the last 18 months, with her winning a handful of titles, making the WTA Tour Finals, and coincided with her coming out and speaking out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Don't worry, she also gives out some relationship and real estate advice—don't miss it.



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    Tommy Haas Mar 22, 2023

    Rennae sits down with the BNP Paribas tournament director and longtime fan favorite to talk about his incredible career, his head-to-head against Roger Federer and his journey from Hamburg to Bollettieri Academy to California Dream.

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    Fire and Ice Mar 20, 2023

    We wrap up a magnificent Indian Wells tournament, barely contain our excitement about this generation of tennis players, address some spicy comments by Reilly Opelka about Doubles and declare the exact right amount of coffee to drink before starting your day.


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    Felix Auger Aliassime & Jean-Yves Fillion Mar 16, 2023

    In this very special update from Tennis Paradise—obviously we're talking about the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells—Rennae sits down with Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime and BNP Paribas USA CEO Jean-Yves Fillion to discuss their joint efforts to bring more parity, diversity and equality to tennis.

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    Live and Direct from Indian Wells Mar 12, 2023

    We're coming at you live during the middle weekend of Indian Wells from BNP Paribas' Racquet Kiosque—bringing you some on the ground analysis of the favorites, the battles... and the mullets.


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    Sunshine Single Mar 08, 2023

    Until Miami gets its act together—looking at you IMG—and relocates back to the city from a northern Dade county swampland, we are only recognizing the Indian Wells portion of the Sunshine Double. Recapping Dubai, Acapulco, Chile, Monterrey and Austin (aka the Queso Cup), we look ahead to who is coming into form in time to peak in the Coachella Valley.

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    Incremental Improvements Feb 28, 2023

    Records come and go, but tennis is about how the players make us feel—and nobody was feeling it this week more than Cam Norrie, Andy Murray and Barbora Krejcikova. We're a little concerned for Carlitos, over the vaccine mandates, and so excited for Mexican tennis and the Sunshine double. Raise a glass like Judy Murray, and enjoy this week's episode!

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    Carrying on Like Porkchops Feb 13, 2023

    The highs, lows and pros of when to cool it on the court, America's coach gives us notes about coach Serena's superbowl ad, how to properly hit a slice and managing tiebreaks. Plus shoutouts to Bencic and Yibing Wu for big weekend results, as well as some Frenchmen on the rise. Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/Racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout.

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    The South Got Something to Say Feb 06, 2023

    We give shoutouts to maiden titles won this week by Alycia Parks and Zhu Lin, as well as some love for Tommy Paul. Plus: Does college tennis help or hinder a pro on the rise? Per usual, Rennae and Caitlin disagree respectfully and honor their differences.

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    Wrapping the Australian Jan 30, 2023

    Sad that there was no winner on the men's side, but we had DRAMA galore in the women's final, mixed, doubles and wheelchair categories to wrap up a solid AO season!

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    Middle Weekend Jan 22, 2023

    It's one week down at the Australian Open, one to go—we discuss the seeds left standing, which matches will require our helmets (any involving Jelena Ostapenko) the new Netflix series Break Point as well as the confusing ESPN broadcast schedule wrought by the Disney overlords! Right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to

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    Kristie Ahn Jan 11, 2023

    The college standout, former WTA Player and self-professed snack fiend joins Rennae and Caitlin to talk about retirement, her work behind the scenes in tennis and we preview the Australian Open including some glaring omissions.

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    The 2023 Season is HERE Jan 01, 2023

    Whether we're ready or not, the 2023 tennis season is upon us—and we look both backwards AND forwards to predict who will (and more importantly, who deserves) to have a good year. Also, TC and governing bodies, it's time to GET IT TOGETHER! This week's episode is sponsored by our friends at Sakara—our listeners will get 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/Racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout. Trust us, it's time.

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    It's the End of the Year Dec 16, 2022

    You all can have an end of the year episode, as a little treat. After a truly endless introductory monologue, Caitlin and Rennae get real about the ATP & WTA end of the year awards—snubs and all—and celebrate our brave campaigns in the Twitter wars of 2022. Plus, between Netflix and our own major announcements, we do a little scene setting for a glorious 2023. See you on Amazon Prime and the Racquet newsletter!

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    White Women, No Dreds Nov 14, 2022

    Mere hours before the debut of Rennae's new day job—tune into Prime Video for Power Hour Weekdays at 5ET—she and Caitlin discuss the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, the ATP Finals in Milan, the BJK Cup Finals in Glasgow... and whatever it is that Jelena Ostapenko is up to at global hub, Riga Nails!

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    Enhanced Performances Oct 28, 2022

    Rennae and Caitlin have tested positive for awesome, have you? We discuss the scandal surrounding Simona Halep's provisional suspension for doping, whether doping matters anyway, and a sneak preview of Rennae's new show!

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    Fans Not Stans Oct 20, 2022

    Rennae and Caitlin discuss the late-season highs (Guadalajara) and lows (Napoli), Donna Vekic's great year and turning Stans of one player into Fans of the game (and why you should be the latter, not the former).

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    Sprint Finish Oct 13, 2022

    Like two podcasters with shoddy equipment, the tennis season FORGES AHEAD! We discuss the tough Fall season, who's coming into form (or felled by injuries) late in the year and the proper way to pronounce Qinwen Zheng. Sponsors, private equity and venture capital looking to buy up tennis and make it better—get after us!

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    In a way, we ALL won the US Open Sep 14, 2022

    Caitlin talks to America’s Coach Rennae Stubbs about her run in Serena Williams’ player box, rubbing elbows with the lovely Anna Wintour, and we recap Racquet House and the US Open feat. new personalities like Carlitos Alcaraz and his one-inch punch as well as Oatmeal Stallion aka Casper Ruud.

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    BJK, Title IX and the War on Pickleball Sep 12, 2022

    We teamed up with Billie Jean King and Sports Illustrated to break down the legacy of Title IX and of the Battle of the Sexes, 50 years on—but before we do, we can't help ourselves and talk about what is and what ISN'T a sport. Golf, you're on notice, and pickleball—pack your things.

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    Serena's Long Kiss Goodnight Aug 09, 2022

    We talk about—what else?—Serena's annoucement that she's evolving away from tennis, tbd when exactly, but sometime after the US Open. With that in mind, is there anything else to hold our focus during this US Open hardcourt season? We find a way to chat about Nick Kyrgios, Naomi Osaka and Rennae's favorite: Twitter trolls.

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    Middle Sundays, Misbehaving Men Jul 04, 2022

    Male tennis players, get your house in order! In this very special Middle Sunday Wimbledon special, Rennae and Caitlin catch up on the roof at the All England to talk about your faves (your least faves) and some wildly erratic behavior from at least half the draw. Despite what Rennae says, please DO tune into her Legends matches—you'll probably get to see her dive. This episode is sponsored by Sakara, and right now, Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/racquet or enter the code RACQUET at checkout. Get started now!

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    Daria Abramowicz Jun 14, 2022

    The secret weapon behind world No. 1 Iga Swiatek's dominance—her mental coach, who puts an emphasis on being a whole person with a happy and healthy relationship with tennis—joins Rennae to talk about her past as an elite athlete and how every person can learn from their work.

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    Dead Foot Edition Jun 06, 2022

    We recap the great clay season that was: ending with Rafa and Iga lifting Roland Garros trophies as well as playing through the pain, from the juniors to the legends, and look ahead to British Summer, served on grass.

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    C'est La Vie May 29, 2022

    Our classic midweek tournament recap episode, Rennae gives a report from behind the scenes at Roland Garros while Caitlin has FOMO for not being there, plus a rant about throwing racquets and a strong endorsement of les Legendes! This episode is sponsored by Sakara. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/racquet or enter code RACQUET at checkout.

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    Daria Saville May 22, 2022

    The player otherwise known as Dasha Gavrilova sits down with Rennae en route to a title in Strasbourg to talk about staying positive through a few years of continuous injuries, her childhood spent in Russia and a journey to Australia that led her to the top of the ranks and married to fellow player Luke Saville. This episode is sponsored by Sakara. Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to

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    Marta Kostyuk May 04, 2022

    The Ukranian player opens up about growing up on tour, traveling with her mom and playing pro tennis while a war rages in her homeland.

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    Jenny Brady Apr 27, 2022

    The UCLA standout sits down with Rennae to talk about her transition from collegiate star to finding success on the WTA tour, rehabbing an injury and where it all goes from here.

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    Live: The Future of Tennis Apr 08, 2022

    BNP Paribas USA CEO Jean-Yves Fillion joins Rennae at a live event in the California desert to discuss the way the French bank is pushing for a more socially equitable, diverse and sustainable future of the sport.

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    Frances Tiafoe Apr 01, 2022

    After a lengthy state of the union—a new women's number one, Carlito Alcaraz's bright future and the scourge of racquet abuse—Big Foe sits down with Rennae to talk about his comeback after injury, playing mixed doubles with Venus and the origin of that distinctive forehand.

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    Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Mar 25, 2022

    The "Barcelona Bumblebee" talks about the mentality it took to get her 14 Slams, how retirement has been treating her, and what she REALLY thought about her portrayal in the film King Richard.

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    Tennis Paradise Report with Jean-Yves Fillion Oct 19, 2021

    Rennae and Caitlin recap a glorious (for the women, anyway) two weeks in the desert and look ahead to the rest of the year. Then Rennae sits down with BNP Paribas US CEO Jean-Yves Fillion to talk about what his organization is doing to address inequity and access in the world of tennis.

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    Thelma & Louise Oct 05, 2021

    A failed road trip podcast (but a successful road trip) brings your favorite duo to the desert just in time for the BNP Paribas, and a surprise live event with our favorite friends at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club.

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    Ostrava!!! Sep 24, 2021

    Coming to you live from the Wilson Pop Up Museum in New York's SoHo, Rennae and Caitlin dive into the post-US Open Fall season, featuring an inexplicably punctuated Czech tournament, the perils of doing business in unsavory places and we generously give the Laver Cup an opportunity to do better.

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    A Host More Than a Guest Sep 13, 2021

    The US Open recap episode you've been waiting for, featuring bonus houseguest, competent laundress and eight-time slam champion Sam Stosur.

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    Morning People, Golden Slams Jul 14, 2021

    Rennae is back from the All England to recap the highs and lows of Wimbeldon—if it's not one scam, it's another—and we preview what we hope is an incredibly exciting Olympics!

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    Sunday, Middle Sunday Jul 04, 2021

    Rennae is on the precipice of being loosed from the player’s bubble (and headed to the pub) but before we let her out, she and Caitlin have a middle-Sunday check in after a scintillating week featuring wins, losses and injuries both real and imagined at the All England.

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    Chaos is a Ladder Jun 27, 2021

    Rennae checks in from the bubble at the All England Lawn Tennis club just in time to join Caitlin in previewing this year's Wimbledon Championships! Both draws are scattered with heavy favorites, sentimental sendoffs, dangerous lurkers... and whatever Benoit Paire is! Plus, we discuss the Venus Williams & Nick Kyrgios Mixed Doubles Movement as well as hand out a few dick kicks.

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    L'affaire D'Osaka Jun 01, 2021

    A special short pod this morning explaining how we got from notes App to a nuclear standoff in the tennis versus Naomi Osaka debacle.

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    Spring Awakening May 31, 2021

    It's half Roland Garros preview, half breakdown of the seismic Naomi Osaka press boycott! In Rennae's last stateside episode, count how many times Caitlin says "baffling" and hear them try to parse what this French Open means for today and tomorrow.

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    Ons Jabeur May 10, 2021

    Rennae talks with the Arab world's most famous tennis player (and drop-shot specialist) about growing up watching Andy Roddick, enjoying her steady climb up the rankings and how she deals with her tennis fame back in Tunisia.

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    Vania King May 03, 2021

    Fresh off retirement, the grand slam doubles champ sits down with Rennae and Caitlin to talk about empathy, finding her mission, tennis parents and—plot twist—Justin Gimelstob.

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    Pete Wentz Apr 26, 2021

    The rock star and king of LA tennis joins Rennae to talk about which celebrity friends are actually good tennis players, his love for Australia and how we can make tennis cool (hint: it involves letting Denis Shapovalov rap).

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    Venus Williams Apr 09, 2021

    The great—and unbothered—Venus Williams sits down with Rennae to talk about everything you'd hope she would.

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    Jess Pegula Apr 03, 2021

    The young American on a tear joins Rennae to talk about her journey from journeywoman to breakout star.

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    Daniil Medvedev Mar 31, 2021

    Our friends Roger and Michael over at Men In Blazers sit down with the the world number two to talk about his enigmatic playing style, and how growing up with chess and video games prepared him to be the first consistent grand slam threat to the Big Three in men's tennis.

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    James Blake Mar 26, 2021

    J-Block activate! To kick off our latest season, we have the good bloke James Blake on the show to talk his journey from Harvard to Davis Cup trophies, becoming a tournament director and leading voice of tennis, as well as his experience with policy brutality.

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    Sportsmanship Awards Oct 05, 2020

    Rennae and Caitlin parse the good, the bad and the ugly from Week One at Roland Garros and Rennae is triggered by memories of the yips and cheating by notorious opponents. Plus, we hand out some awards for players most likely to have earned (or lost) support in the locker room.

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    From Bubble to Bubble Sep 15, 2020

    Rennae and Caitlin stay in their respective bubbles to recap the US Open—from deefs to Dominic Thiem, NCAA to Naomi Osaka—while looking ahead to the better-late-than-never European clay swing.

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    Uzo Aduba Aug 03, 2020

    The award-winning actor joins Rennae to talk about her lifelong connection to women's sports—starting as the child of a tennis teacher, a scholar athlete and daughter of Title IX, and now part-owner of the Angels City women's soccer team in Los Angeles—and bagging ANOTHER Emmy nomination for her role as Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm.

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    Pandemic Report Jul 20, 2020

    Rennae and Caitlin break down the bevy of exhibition tennis, solve the Twitter flame wars and give you some free coaching just in time for your distanced tennis practices.

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    Anne White Jul 13, 2020

    The Emmy-nominated filmmaker and former Top 20 player talks about her journey from West Virginia to Wimbledon, being one of Nick Nick Bollettieri's first recruits, and of course, that famous (or is it infamous?) bodysuit.

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    Victoria Azarenka Jul 06, 2020

    The former world No. 1 talks to Rennae about motherhood, her comeback and why Black lives matter on this emotional episode of the podcast.

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    Katrina Adams Jun 15, 2020

    The longtime WTA player, former President of the USTA and tennis leader Katrina Adams joins us to speak directly to the ongoing battle against white supremacy, how she leads for change and about that contentious US Open Women's Final.

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    Mary Pierce May 25, 2020

    The grand-slam champion and Hall of Famer looks back on the Spring that changed her life—finding her purpose and becoming the only French woman to win Roland Garros in the Open Era, the work she’s doing to give back to the sport she loves. Plus Stubbsy tells an epic story on a night out on the town, and Caitlin cries.

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    Chris Evert, Pt. 2 May 18, 2020

    The Grand Slam Champ, commentator and mom joins the podcast for a second time to share what she's learned on the court about developing herself off the court.

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    Bob & Mike Bryan May 11, 2020

    The winningest doubles team of all time, comprised of identical twins, joins Rennae to talk about parenthood, the longevity of their careers and how sometimes you just need to get in a brawl to resolve your differences.

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    Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova May 04, 2020

    Or, as she's also called, Nastia Pavs joins us to talk about her best season to date, the importance of energy, and how she's spending her time off the court.

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    Andy Roddick Apr 27, 2020

    One of the tour's most beloved—and outspoken—players and ambassadors joins Rennae to talk systemic reform, tips for being a good spouse and yes, that Wimbledon final.

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    Bianca Andreescu Apr 20, 2020

    The US Open champ gets philosophical with Rennae to talk about her upbringing, how meditation and mindset help not only her tennis but also her life.

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    Goran Ivanisevic Apr 13, 2020

    The grand slam champ, celebrated coach and fan favourite joins Rennae to talk about the backstory to his historic journey from Wimbledon wildcard to Champion, coaching Novak Djokovic and the backstory to his insane tattoo.

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    Svetlana Kuznetsova Apr 06, 2020

    The Russian stalwart joins us at Racquet House to share her philosophy of life, talk through her post-career plans and clear her name against Kim Clijsters' accusation that she let out the pigs.

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    Aryna Sabalenka Mar 30, 2020

    Put on your helmets—the Belarusian dynamo joins Rennae to talk tattoos, what she's learned from her biggest losses, and no, she doesn't think she hits that hard.

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    Sofia Kenin Mar 23, 2020

    The 2020 Australian Open champion talks about growing up an underdog, being the 'next big thing,' and whether or not she actually knows how to grip her own racquet.


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    Season Three Preview Mar 16, 2020

    Guest host Sam Stosur joins Rennae and Caitlin to review the 2020 season that has been, preview whatever might be coming next and report from behind the scenes to let us know what happens when a tournament—and possibly a season?—gets cancelled.

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    Bonus Episode: Barbora Strycova Dec 18, 2019

    Between matches in China, our cultural attaché Andrea Petkovic sits down with the ever-stylish Barbora Strycova to talk about life, fashion and moms.

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    Year in Review, Pt. 2 Nov 25, 2019

    The raucous year-ending episode gets its finale, featuring listener questions about coaching changes, comebacks and cheating. Plus we answer definitively which words in the English language are words!

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    Year In Review, Pt. 1 Nov 19, 2019

    The Racquet gang gets back together to discuss the year that WAS, 2019, including Fed Cup the great (and not-so-great) Slam season, and takes listener questions.

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    Aga Radwanska Nov 04, 2019

    Rennae sits down with Agnieszka “The Ninja” Radwanska to talk about retirement, her stint on Dancing With the Stars and how growing up in Krakow made one of the greatest shotmakers of all time.

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    Petubbsy Sep 16, 2019

    Racquet’s two favorite lunatics keep their robes on, but not much else is spared in a rollicking recap of the US Open: Coco, Kim, the new Italian Stallion and, of course, Bianca Andreescu’s mom.

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    US Open Preview Aug 26, 2019

    We tackle what to look for at New York's home event, Rennae lays down the LAW about players going ape, and a little guide about who to watch and what to look for at the year's final Grand Slam!

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    Jim Courier Aug 09, 2019

    The four-time Grand Slam champ, Davis Cup coach and tennis commentator talks about growing up—and fostering incredible rivalries—with Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and which player of his era he’d love to spend time with on a deserted island.



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    Between two Ferns, Tennis Edition Jul 10, 2019

    We hit up London's Ace Hotel in Shoreditch for our first ever LIVE SHOW where we talked some serious Wimbledon nerdery, trivia and talked about which of your faves are on a celebrity dating app!

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    Nicole Gibbs Jun 29, 2019

    One of the smartest—and most outspoken—players on the WTA tour, Nicole Gibbs walks us through her cancer diagnosis, treatment and ongoing recovery, and tells us why her second (and third) acts are going to look a LOT different than anything we’ve seen from her before.

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    Patrick McEnroe Jun 21, 2019

    There are few voices in tennis better suited to give a snapshot of the ever-evolving sport than celebrated player, broadcast analyst and junior coach Patrick McEnroe. Patrick talks the best—and worst—matches of his career, the future of tennis coaching (and parenting) and the time Roger Federer was his ballboy.

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    Sam Stosur Jun 14, 2019

    Aussie stalwart Samantha Stosur joins the podcast to talk about her illustrious career in singles and doubles, her memorable Grand Slam appearances at the French Open and her notable victory against Serena Williams at the US Open.

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    Billie Jean King Jun 07, 2019

    The original nine-er, trailblazer, turd-stirrer and champion of equality joins the pod to talk about just about everything under the sun—including why she's never going to retire.

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    And We're Back May 31, 2019

    That's right, it's season two of the illustrious Racquet Magazine Podcast—and to kick things off, Rennae and Caitlin take reader questions from scheduling to fashun to college orgies. No topic is off limits to welcome you back into the podcast experience.

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    Year in Review Dec 17, 2018

    It's the last show of the year—we're talking coaching splits/reconfigurations, what these players actually get up to in the off season and a preview for 2019. Plus the usual tomfoolery you've come to know and love!

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    Kamau Murray Dec 04, 2018

    He's coached Sloane Stephens to a maiden Grand Slam title, but he's also been giving back to tennis as long as he's been in it—as a student, a collegiate player, and as the founder of a South Side Chicago tennis program that opens its doors to all.

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    Lindsay Davenport Nov 05, 2018

    The grand slam champion, former World Number 1, analyst and current coach of Madison Keys joins the podcast to talk about kids, knees, butts and some of the greatest tennis lore you've ever heard.

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    Darren Cahill Oct 22, 2018

    The Aussie analyst and celebrated coach of Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and current world No. 1 Simona Halep joins the podcast to talk about his playing career, coaching the greats (and almost greats), and his most embarrassing story after years on the tour.

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    CoCo Vandeweghe Oct 01, 2018

    The provocative American player—and newly minted Grand Slam doubles champion—joins the podcast to take us behind the scenes of last year's victorious Fed Cup team, talks about her humble origins and reveals the origin of her distinctive walk.

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    Kirsten Gillibrand Sep 21, 2018

    We sit down with New York's junior senator—and collegiate tennis and squash player—to talk about her journey with racquet sports, getting women off the sidelines, and how athletes make great leaders.

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    Fixing Tennis, Fixing Ourselves Sep 14, 2018

    Rennae and Caitlin recap the scintillating US Open Series, preview what's to come for the rest of the year—and of course, use the debacle surrounding the women's final to make some bold proposals for improving the sport.

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    Casey Dellacqua Aug 24, 2018

    The beloved Australian player (and worst golfer Rennae has ever seen) joins the pod to talk about retiring on the top of the doubles game, going to beauty school and the match she'd take back.

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    Pam Shriver Aug 07, 2018

    The hall of famer (and the tallest of ESPN commentators) joins us along with guest host Chris McKendry to talk about parenting, her astonishing 620+ career wins and the time she wouldn’t shake Rennae’s hand!

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    Judy Murray Jul 25, 2018

    The delightful tennis matriarch talks about why there aren’t more female coaches, raising funny sons, and her efforts to turn tennis from a “nation of lesson takers” into a sport played by everyone.

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    Mary Carillo Jul 18, 2018

    The broadcasting legend joins us to talk about her illustrious career, that controversial interview with Margaret Court, and her insane segment ideas that never made it to air—picture Billie Jean King egging Henman Hill.

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    Kim Clijsters, Pt. 2 Jul 11, 2018

    In the second half of our chat with the grand-slam champ, we talk playing with your sig o, the origin of the nickname “Aussie Kim,” and the time a fan dentist saved her from pulling a Dumb & Dumber.

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    Kim Clijsters, Pt. 1 Jul 04, 2018

    We sit down with everyone's favorite Belgian, and she was so fun to talk to we had to make two episodes. Here in Pt. 1, we talk the Winter Olympic sport she's going to conquer, a moving memory of her late dad, and the time Svetlana Kuznetsova let her pigs loose.

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    Todd Woodbridge Jun 30, 2018

    We fix all the problems with tennis—from coaches who are paid by their charges to the lack of surface variety—with the legendary doubles player and one half of "The Woodies." But we ALSO hear all about his sometime doubles partner, fellow Aussie Rennae, hitting to "the chick" and getting yelled at by Martina Navratilova.

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    Jason Biggs Jun 19, 2018

    Jason Biggs, the Roger Federer of the celebrity tennis set, joins us to talk about his obsession with Andre Agassi, planes, Andre Agassi’s plane, and his multiple humiliations on Arthur Ashe stadium. Also, fashion correspondent Spain

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    Andrea Petkovic Jun 12, 2018

    Professional tennis player, Racquet contributor and pod fashion correspondent Petko takes us inside her "chaotic mind" to discuss her favorite drunk accents, her controversial writing career and literature hotties from previous eras.

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    Chris Evert Jun 06, 2018

    Legendary player Chris Evert joins us to trade dating advice—date a nerd, she says—talk MeToo, and share what she learned from parenting three boys and beating the crap out of Billie Jean King. Plus, fashion correspondent Andrea Petkovic reports live from the streets of Paris.

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    Racquet Magazine Podcast Trailer Jun 03, 2018

    Hold onto your hats—this show is coming to you from six-time grand slam champion Rennae Stubbs and Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of acclaimed indie tennis magazine Racquet. They'll spill the tour tea, get dating advice from the GOATs and check in with friends and family about life, love and occasionally tennis.

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