Talking Tennis
John Silk
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Talking Tennis is a podcast dedicated to tennis, hosted by John Silk. Each episode features interviews, news, and analysis from a panel of experts, coaches, players, and former players. Listeners get insights into the world of tennis from multiple perspectives, covering tournaments, players, and stories from the sport.
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Chwalinska STUNS Swiatek! Kartal Awaits in Wuhan Final | Jodar vs Davidovich Fokina Shanghai Final Preview 17.10.2026 16minA stunning result in Wuhan! Maja Chwalińska defeats Iga Świątek 7-5, 6-1 to book a final against Sonay Kartal. We break down the all-Polish semi-final, discuss what went wrong for Świątek and look ahead to Chwalińska’s showdown with Kartal. Who will take the Wuhan title? Plus, we turn to Shanghai to preview Rafael Jodar against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, assess the keys to the contest and make our predictions. Follow Talking Tennis for more analysis, interviews and reaction from across the ATP and WTA Tours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro Interview | Beating Gauff & Vondrousova + Her Tennis Superstitions 15.10.2026 17minWhat does it take to beat Coco Gauff and Marketa Vondrousova—and what superstitions do you pick up along the way? Jessica Bouzas Maneiro joins Talking Tennis for an exclusive interview, reflecting on her wins over two Grand Slam champions and sharing the tennis superstitions that are part of her life on tour. Get to know the Spanish player behind the results in a conversation covering big victories and the personal side of professional tennis. 🎧 Enjoyed the interview? Follow Talking Tennis and leave a rating or review to help more tennis fans find the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Dalma Galfi Exclusive Interview: I was dealing with some mental issues but now I’m on the comeback trail 14.10.2026 12minDalma Galfi joins Talking Tennis for a candid interview about the mental challenges she has faced and her determination to return to form. “I was dealing with some mental issues, but now I’m on the comeback trail.” The Hungarian opens up about a difficult period in her career and reflects on moving forward. Get to know the person behind the player in this exclusive conversation. 🎧 Follow Talking Tennis for more player interviews and conversations from across the tennis world. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a rating or review to help other fans discover the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
WTA Weekly: Qinwen Zheng seals biggest title of her career in Beijing | Eala crashes out in Wuhan 13.10.2026 55minQinwen Zheng celebrates the biggest title of her career in Beijing, while Alex Eala suffers an early exit in Wuhan. On this episode of WTA Weekly, Talking Tennis reviews two contrasting stories from the Asian swing. What does Zheng’s China Open triumph mean for her confidence and ambitions at the top of the women’s game? We discuss her title run and what could come next. We also analyse Eala’s defeat to Shi Han in Wuhan, assess the concerns surrounding her recent form and discuss what she needs to rediscover to get back to winning ways. Join the conversation: how far can Zheng go, and can Eala bounce back? Follow Talking Tennis for more WTA analysis, previews and reaction. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and review, and share it with a fellow tennis fan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Qinwen Zheng makes history, becoming the first home player to win China Open women's singles title; Plus Alex Eala - Shi Han Preview 11.10.2026 20minQINWEN MAKES HISTORY! 🏆🙌 Zheng Qinwen becomes the first home player to win the China Open women’s singles title — a milestone moment for Chinese tennis! The emotion says it all. ❤️ How far can Qinwen go from here? 👇 Follow Talking Tennis and subscribe on YouTube for more reaction and analysis 🎾 #QinwenZheng #ZhengQinwen #ChinaOpen #WTA #Tennis #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up Qinwen Zheng quarter-final in Beijing, while Iga Swiatek will play Elise Mertens: Reaction & Previews 07.10.2026 19minElina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up a Beijing quarter-final against Qinwen Zheng, while Iga Swiatek will face Elise Mertens. Talking Tennis reacts to Svitolina’s victory and looks ahead to both matchups at the China Open. Can Svitolina overcome Zheng in front of her home crowd? What will decide their quarter-final? And can Mertens challenge Swiatek for a place in the semi-finals? We discuss the key matchups and give our predictions. Join the conversation: who do you think will advance? Follow Talking Tennis for more tennis reaction, previews and analysis—and please rate and review the podcast to help others find us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Djokovic wins Beijing - will he make Turin? Sinner ends season - what does it mean? Shanghai preview 06.10.2026 1t 8minNovak Djokovic wins Beijing — but will he make it to Turin? On this week’s ATP Weekly, Talking Tennis discusses what his latest title means for his ATP Finals ambitions and whether he can finish the season on a high. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner’s season is over. We assess what his absence means for the tour, the rivals hoping to capitalise and the Italian’s return. Plus, we preview the Shanghai Masters: the contenders, potential surprises and key storylines as the race to Turin gathers pace. Join the debate: will Djokovic qualify, and who is your pick for Shanghai? Follow Talking Tennis for weekly analysis, interviews and reaction — and leave a rating or review to help more tennis fans find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
BREAKING NEWS: Sinner ends 2026 season due to injury | Djokovic wins Beijing title - what does it mean for the race to Turin? 06.10.2026 21minTwo major developments shake up the race to Turin: Jannik Sinner ends his 2026 season due to injury, while Novak Djokovic wins the Beijing title. In this breaking news edition of Talking Tennis, we react to Sinner’s announcement and discuss what his absence could mean for the tour and the ATP Finals. Meanwhile, Djokovic’s Beijing triumph puts his Turin hopes firmly in focus — can he secure his place and challenge for another season-ending crown? How does this change the qualification picture, and which players stand to benefit? Join us for reaction and analysis as the race to Turin enters its crucial final stretch. Follow Talking Tennis and rate and review the podcast to help more tennis fans find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Coco Gauff beats Sun Xinran in Beijing | Post-Match Reaction | Medvedev default vs Djokovic | Novak plays Alex de Minaur in Beijing final 05.10.2026 23minCoco Gauff beats Sun Xinran in Beijing, and Talking Tennis reacts to her performance at the China Open. We also discuss Daniil Medvedev’s default against Novak Djokovic before previewing the Beijing final between Djokovic and Alex de Minaur. What will De Minaur need to do to beat Novak, and who are we backing to lift the trophy? Join us for post-match analysis, the big talking points and our final predictions. Follow Talking Tennis and rate and review the podcast to help more tennis fans find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Alex Eala has put tennis into a "different stratosphere" | No surprise Philippines gets a WTA 250 03.10.2026 21minAlex Eala has put Philippine tennis into a “different stratosphere”—so is it any surprise the country is getting a WTA 250 tournament? In this episode of Talking Tennis, we discuss Eala’s influence on the sport’s profile in the Philippines and what a WTA 250 event could mean for players, fans and the next generation of Filipino talent. How much credit should Eala get for this momentum? What opportunities could a home tournament create for her? And how can Philippine tennis turn the excitement surrounding its biggest star into lasting growth? Join the conversation and tell us what you think! 🎧 Follow Talking Tennis and rate and review the podcast to help more tennis fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Steve Flink on his latest book: The Immortals of American Tennis - Who tops the list? 01.10.2026 1t 7minWho is the greatest American tennis player of all time—and what separates a champion from an immortal? Steve Flink joins John Silk on Talking Tennis to discuss his latest book, The Immortals of American Tennis, and the fascinating debate at its heart: who tops the list? We explore American tennis greatness, the challenge of comparing players across generations, and how titles, longevity and influence shape a player’s legacy. Do the numbers tell the whole story—or is there more to greatness than trophies? Who would be your No. 1? Share your pick and join the debate. Follow Talking Tennis for more interviews, analysis and tennis history. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a rating or review and share it with a fellow tennis fan! Steve's book is here, available to buy: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Immortals-of-American-Tennis/Steve-Flink/Immortals-of-American-Sport/9781922662323 Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Immortals-American-Tennis-Sport/dp/1922662321/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
ATP Weekly with Amy Lundy: Europe wins Laver Cup - but is it real or an exhibition? Asian swing gathers pace 29.09.2026 54minEurope has won the Laver Cup, but what should we make of it? Is this a fiercely contested team event that deserves its place on the tennis calendar, or does it still feel like an exhibition? On this week’s ATP Weekly, we discuss Europe’s victory, the appeal of the Laver Cup format and how much the result tells us about the players’ form. Then we turn to the Asian swing as the tour gathers pace: who is building momentum, and who has the most to prove in the weeks ahead? Follow Talking Tennis and rate the podcast wherever you listen. We’d love to hear your view: is the Laver Cup a serious competition or an exhibition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
WTA Weekly: Beijing Preview | Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open 29.09.2026 1t 6minLeylah Fernandez is the Singapore Open champion! On this week’s WTA Weekly, we look back at her title run and what it could mean for the rest of her season. Then we turn to Beijing: Who arrives with momentum, which players need a strong week, and who could make a deep run? Join us for the talking points, predictions and matches to watch. Follow and rate the podcast, and tell us your pick to win Beijing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
WTA Weekly: Singapore & Korea Open Previews | Can Eala win another title? Ostapenko no.1 in Seoul 21.09.2026 1t 9minShow your support for Alex Eala with Pinoy Power! 🇵🇭 Wear your pride and back the Philippines’ tennis star wherever she plays. Shop now: https://my-store-d73955.creator-spring.com/ Also, give this podcast a follow and a five-star rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
ATP Weekly: Was dealing with pressure the key to Zverev beating Shelton in the US Open final? How do we rate the tournaments of Tiafoe, Michelsen, Fritz? Are we sleeping on Learner Tien? Did Alcaraz justify his return from injury? 15.09.2026 1t 24minWas handling the pressure the key to Alexander Zverev’s victory over Ben Shelton in the 2026 US Open final? Steve Flink joins John on this episode of ATP Weekly, we examine what separated the finalists and what their performances tell us about the road ahead. We also assess the US Open campaigns of Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen and Taylor Fritz. Who impressed, who fell short, and are we sleeping on Learner Tien? Plus, did Carlos Alcaraz justify his return from injury—and what can we take from his time in New York? Join us for debate, analysis and a look at the biggest stories from the men’s tournament. Who deserves the most credit for their US Open campaign? Please follow this podcast and give us a rating, it really makes a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
WTA Weekly: Rybakina wins first US Open - how many Slams can she win? Can Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff bounce back? 15.09.2026 1t 29minElena Rybakina is a US Open champion—but could this be only the beginning of a new era of dominance? On this week’s WTA Weekly, we reflect on Rybakina’s magnificent triumph in New York and ask how many Grand Slam titles she could ultimately win. Does she now have the game—and the belief—to challenge for every major? We also assess the chasing pack after a dramatic US Open. How will Aryna Sabalenka respond to another painful defeat? Can Iga Swiatek rediscover her best tennis? And will Coco Gauff bounce back and add to her Grand Slam collection? Plus, we discuss the biggest stories from Flushing Meadows and what the results could mean for the balance of power at the top of the women’s game. Subscribe to Talking Tennis for weekly WTA analysis, reaction and debate. #Tennis #WTA #Rybakina #USOpen #Sabalenka #Swiatek #Gauff #WTAWeekly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 to win first US Open title: Post-match reaction 13.09.2026 36minElena Rybakina is the 2026 US Open champion! 🏆 Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a gripping three-set final to capture the first US Open title of her career. After Sabalenka battled back to force a deciding set, Rybakina regained control and produced a commanding finish on Arthur Ashe Stadium to lift the trophy. In this post-match reaction, we analyse: 🎾 How Rybakina overcame Sabalenka🔥 The decisive moments of the final🏆 What this maiden US Open triumph means for Rybakina📊 Where the match was won and lost🔮 What comes next for both players Was Rybakina the deserved champion? Let us know what you made of the final in the comments—and remember to like the video and subscribe to Talking Tennis for more match reactions, analysis and live watchalongs. #ElenaRybakina #ArynaSabalenka #USOpen #USOpen2026 #Tennis #WTA #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina | US Open Final 2026 | Preview & Prediction 12.09.2026 13minAryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina meet in a blockbuster 2026 US Open women’s singles final—but who will lift the trophy in New York? We preview the championship match, analyse their contrasting styles, assess the key tactical battles and revisit their head-to-head record before making our final prediction. Can Sabalenka’s relentless power carry her to another Grand Slam title, or will Rybakina’s devastating serve and composed baseline game earn her US Open glory? 🎾 Sabalenka vs Rybakina preview 🔥 Key strengths and tactical matchups 📊 Head-to-head analysis 🏆 Our winner and score prediction Let us know who you think will win—and in how many sets! #USOpen #Sabalenka #Rybakina #Tennis #WTA #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton | US Open Final 2026 | Preview & Prediction 12.09.2026 18minAlexander Zverev and Ben Shelton collide in a blockbuster 2026 US Open men’s singles final—but who will be crowned champion in New York? We preview the championship match, examine their head-to-head record and break down the crucial tactical battles before making our final prediction. Can Zverev’s experience, defence and backhand carry him to an elusive first Grand Slam title, or will Shelton’s explosive serve and fearless attacking tennis propel the American to glory on home soil? 🎾 Zverev vs Shelton preview 🔥 Key strengths and tactical matchups 📊 Head-to-head analysis 🏆 Our winner and score prediction Let us know who you think will win—and in how many sets! #USOpen #Zverev #Shelton #Tennis #ATP #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
Coco Gauff saves match points and beats Mirra Andreeva to set up US Open semi-final with Elena Rybakina | Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe Preview 10.09.2026 34minCoco Gauff saves match points in a dramatic victory over Mirra Andreeva to reach the US Open semi-finals! We react to the key moments from an enthralling quarter-final and assess Gauff’s chances against new world No.1 Elena Rybakina in the last four. Plus, we preview the all-American men’s quarter-final between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. Who will handle the occasion and book their place in the US Open semi-finals? 🎾 Gauff’s incredible escape🔥 How Andreeva let victory slip away🇺🇸 Gauff vs Rybakina semi-final preview💥 Shelton vs Tiafoe preview and prediction Let us know your predictions—and remember to like, subscribe and follow Talking Tennis for more US Open coverage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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