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  • Italy have defended the Davis Cup title in Malaga with an emphatic victory over the Dutch. How did they do it and what does it mean? When did Jannik Sinner's brilliance become so routine? And why does Matteo Berrettini make us all feel things?

    Part one - Discussing the singles victories for Sinner and Berrettini that led Italy to a comprehensive Davis Cup title defence, and left the Dutch heartbroken.

    Part two (from 39 minutes) - Reflecting on the 2024 Davis Cup as a whole and examining the format changes that will come into effect next year.

    Part three (from 53 minutes) - As the tennis season draws to a close, we look ahead to our plans for the remainder of the year and beyond.


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  • What. A. Day. Italy are back in the Davis Cup final and Andy Murray is now the coach of Novak Djokovic, no joke.

    Part one - Italy triumph over Australia, and Lleyton Hewitt is exposed as not being a TTP listener.

    Part two (from 34 minutes) - Italy are the undeniable favourites but do the Netherlands have a sneaky good chance in the final?

    Part three (from 50 minutes) - We have officially entered the twilight zone because Andy Murray is coaching Novak Djokovic. Our reactions.


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  • The Netherlands have made history after reaching the Davis Cup final for the first time in their 104 year history in the competition. We discuss that, their incredible 'orange wall' of support, and we look ahead to the second semi final between favourites Italy and Lleyton Hewitt's dogged Australia

    Part one - Looking back on an historic night for the Netherlands, including the 'marvel' that is Botic Van De Zandschulp, and a Dutch team that choked and won anyway.

    Part two (from 35 minutes) - Looking ahead to hot favourites Italy against underdogs Australia, and the tactics that Lleyton Captain Hewitt may or may not deploy with his team selection.


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  • It was a day of high drama in Malaga as Team USA once again failed to live up to its promise, and Captain Bob Bryan come under intense scrutiny for his team selections. Meanwhile Lleyton Hewitt showed how Captaincy is done, and Jannik Sinner propelled Italy to join Australia in the semis.

    Part one - Matt is on fire telling us where it all went wrong for Team USA, and bringing the receipts on the full backstory. He also recounts a tense but revealing encounter with victorious Australia Captain Lleyton Hewitt.

    Part two (from 45 minutes) - Looking back on a tough night for Lorenzo Musetti but a great one for Italy and in particular Matteo Berretini and Jannik Sinner.

    Part three (from 63 minutes) - We look ahead to the first of the semi finals as Germany and the Netherlands face off for what could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.


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  • Jasmine Paolini has topped off her incredible 2024 by leading her country to victory in the Billie Jean King Cup, cementing Italy's status as the world's leading tennis nation.

    Part one - Matt, David & Catherine discuss a comprehensive 2-0 victory for Italy over Slovakia, and the stunning transformation in their taliswoman Jasmine Paolini, from also-ran to world beater in the space of a year.

    Part two (from 32 minutes) - The team discuss the existential challenges facing the Billie Jean King Cup, and the evolution and future of the competition.


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  • Catherine and Matt catch up on Germany's victory over Canada and look ahead to USA vs Australia and Italy vs Argentina on Thursday.

    Part one - Struff seals the tie for Germany as Shapovalov slips up; Altmaier overcomes his nerves

    Part two (from 13 minutes) - Big decisions for Australia and USA captains; can Argentina upset Italy?


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  • Rafael Nadal's tennis career is over. Catherine, David and Matt look back on an emotional night in Malaga as Spain were beaten at the Davis Cup Finals by The Netherlands after Slovakia had shocked Great Britain to reach the Billie Jean King Cup Final.

    Part one - Nadal's retirement ceremony; Ferrer's decision to play Nadal in singles; Koolhof and Van de Zandschulp star for the Dutch.

    Part two (from 40 minutes) - Slovakia's win over GB in the BJK Cup Finals and a preview of the Italy vs Slovakia final

    Part three (from 58 minutes) - Germany vs Canada Davis Cup Preview


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  • Catherine and Matt react to Italy’s thrilling win over Poland - underarm serve and all - and look ahead to Great Britain’s semi-final against Slovakia at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. 


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  • Catherine and Matt in Malaga, and David in Solihull look ahead to the Davis Cup Finals and the final act of Rafael Nadal's career.

    Part one - Spain and Rafael Nadal's press conference - our reaction, a team selection dilemma for David Ferrer, and will they win?

    Part two (from 27 mins) - Previewing Canada vs. Germany; Any issues with Zverev and Auger-Aliassime not showing?

    Part three (from 36 mins) - Previewing Italy vs. Argentina and USA vs. Australia; Who is winning this whole thing?


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  • David is joined by Charlie Eccleshare and Matt Futterman from The Athletic to review the ATP Finals in Turin and look ahead to 2025.


    Part one - Just how good was Jannik Sinner in his straight sets win over Taylor Fritz, and how good was he in 2024?

    Part two (from 15 minutes) - Hating indoor tennis, Golden Set Tim wins big, and reporting on Sinner with the WADA cloud hanging over him.

    Part three (from 26 minutes) - What will happen to Novak Djokovic in 2025?


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  • Catherine and Matt round up day four of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals which saw Great Britain and Slovakia set up a semi-final clash.

    Part one - GB vs Canada; Why Britain's run to the SFs feels different to 2022; Fernandez's serving woes.

    Part two (from 18 minutes) - Slovakia vs Australia. Viktoria Hruncakova delivers for Slovakia...and for Matt.

    Part three (from 26 minutes) - Poland vs Italy preview.


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  • Catherine, David and Matt catch up on a thrilling day in Malaga as Poland and Italy both won doubles deciders to set up a semi-final to savour. Over in Turin, Fritz continued his recent dominance over Zverev and will now face Sinner in the final. 

    Part One - Poland vs Czechia; Swiatek’s incredible double duty.

    Part Two (from 15 minutes) - Italy vs Japan; Paolini’s incredible double duty.

    Part Three (from 27 minutes) - ATP Finals semi-finals; why Fritz enjoys the Zverev match-up, Fritz’s fang status, and another awesome display from Sinner. 


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  • The quarter final line up was set in Malaga as GB and Poland notched up emphatic victories; meanwhile in Turin the ATP Finals reaches the knock out stage, as Sinner & Zverev set the pace.

    Part one - Despite being usurped from his recording position by David Ferrer, Matt relocates to bring us the scoop from Team Poland's victory over hosts Spain, and an outspoken Iga Swiatek press conference.

    Part two (from 24 minutes) - David continues to eat humble pie about his Zverev takes, while also doubling down on them. Plus discussion of Alcaraz's struggles despite launching the nasal strip in a way that Nicholas Jarry could never.

    Part three (from 40 minutes) - Team GB complete the final 8 with emphatic victories for Raducanu and Boulter. Could they go all the way?

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  • The Billie Jean King Cup made up for lost time with a fantastic opening day of action in Malaga. 


    Part one - Matt runs us through a pretty unsettling day of rain and floods that meant a change of hotel and the event to be postponed. 

    Part two (from 14 minutes) -  Japan produced a comeback that reminded David why he was so keen on knockout tennis.

    Part three (from 30 minutes) - The dramatic scenes in Slovakia vs. USA

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  • Matt is in Malaga for the start of the Billie Jean King Cup! Catherine and David join him from afar to talk about what to expect.

    Part one - What are Matt's impressions of Malaga, and its dual hosting of the BJK and Davis Cups? How is the region coping in the aftermath of its flooding tragedy.

    Part two (from 21 minutes) - Breaking down the Billie Jean King Cup draws, and picking our winners.

    Part three (from 41 minutes) - The Barbora Krejcikova-Jon Wertheim story

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  • Catherine, David and Matt are joined by Charlie Eccleshare of The Athletic to review the WTA Finals in Riyadh and look ahead to the ATP Finals in Turin. 

    Part one - Coco Gauff’s thrilling victory over Zheng Qinwen in the final and what it might mean for the 2025 season. 

    Part two (from 22 minutes) - Charlie Eccleshare shares his experience of being in Saudi Arabia to cover the WTA Finals. 

    Part three (from 39 minutes) - Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe’s doubles victory in Riyadh; ATP Finals preview. 


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  • Catherine, David and Matt are together in Solihull to wrap up the Group Stages of the WTA Finals and look ahead to finals weekend in Riyadh.  

    Part one - Purple Group Review as Aryna Sabalenka seals year-end number one, there are promising signs for Elena Rybakina, and Zheng Qinwen brings in the crowds. 

    Part two (from 20 minutes) - Orange Group Review as Coco Gauff earns a big win over Iga Swiatek but Barbora Krejcikova pinches first place. 

    Part three (from 41 minutes) - Gauff vs Sabalenka & Zheng vs Krejcikova preview and predictions.


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  • Catherine, David and Matt convene for a Sunday night pod to review Paris and the early stages of the WTA Finals.

    Part one - Zverev thrashes Humbert in Paris final; Humbert-Khachanov aggro; Alcaraz's comments about surface speed; David defends last week's Zverev takes; how much we'll miss Bercy.

    Part two (from 26 minutes) - Players and WTA Chief Executive Portia Archer face questions about Saudi Arabia; wins for Sabalenka, Swiatek, Paolini and Gauff discussed.

    Part three (from 57 minutes) - Doubles results from Riyadh; the Race to Turin is going down to the wire, but is that a good thing?


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  • Catherine, David and Matt bring you a preview of the WTA Finals which begin on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

    Part one - Purple Group preview and predictions; Rybakina announces Goran Ivanisevic as her new coach for 2025, can anyone stop Sabalenka in Riyadh?

    Part two (from 30 minutes) - White Group preview and predictions; Gauff's poor head-to-head against her group rivals.

    Part three (from 39 minutes) - The doubles draw


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  • It was a big week for lots of the tours’ emerging talents as Catherine, David and Matt discuss titles for Jack Draper in Vienna, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Basel, and Zheng Qinwen in Tokyo. 

    Part one: ATP Results - Draper takes down Khachanov impressively; Mpetshi Perricard redefines the second serve; young generation get the better of Zverev, Tsitsipas, Rublev et al; an update on the Race to Turin and a preview of Paris 

    Part two (from 36 minutes): WTA Results - Zheng Qinwen improves to 29-4 since Wimbledon with a title in Tokyo; Olga Danilovic wins her first title since 2018. 

    Part three (from 53 minutes): News - Dominic Thiem retires; Iga Swiatek commits to the BJK Cup Finals; The Bryan Brothers and Maria Sharapova will be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2025, but Daniel Nestor won’t be. 


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