Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport.
From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2025 season.
So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up your headphones and have a listen to our racket. Ready? Play!
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Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport.
From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2025 season.
So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up your headphones and have a listen to our racket. Ready? Play!
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Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they look ahead to this year’s US Open Championships with a fresh reaction to the men’s and women’s singles draws, which sees Iga Swiatek seek to back up her Wimbledon win and make a play for the No.1 ranking. Will Jannik Sinner looking to put aside recent illness to continue his dominance on hard courts?
With Carlos Alcaraz handed the more difficult section of the draw, including an opener with Reilly Opelka, the trio debate if anyone can stop another Sinner-Alcaraz Slam Final. They discuss who amongst the young Americans may challenge, how well Jack Draper will fare and most importantly, how Jaume Munar will get on against Gabriel Diallo in a possible Round 2 clash!
Meanwhile, in the women’s draw, World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka finds herself in a stacked quarter with recent Cincy finalist Jasmine Paolini, young dangerous Dane Clara Tauson, and her recent conqueror Elena Rybakina. They also chat Coco Gauff’s serve in light of the news she has hired Sabalenka’s former serve serve biomechanics expert, and they look ahead to wildcard Venus Williams’s opener against Karolina Muchova.
With Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defending their US Open Mixed Doubles title, albeit in very different fashion (and with a big pay rise!) Joel, Kim and Chris also capture their thoughts on the inaugural pre-tournament mixed doubles, which many have lauded as unworthy of a Slam title.
Collect A Set player picks are also revealed for the latest edition so get your player picks in before start of play on Sunday to be in with a chance to win a special Tennis Weekly prize!
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It’s US Open lead-up week, which can only mean one thing… Mixed Doubles madness! But that’s not all — Cincinnati once again proved brutal, delivering one of the toughest two-week stretches on tour as players battled the sweltering Ohio heat and a wave of retirements. Jannik Sinner’s sudden illness handed Carlos Alcaraz his first Cincy crown, while Iga Swiatek overpowered Jasmine Paolini to reclaim the World No. 2 spot. Frenchman (and massive Pokémon fan) Terence Atmane enjoyed a dream run to the semi-finals, and Elena Rybakina put on a clinic against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, with coach Stefano Vukov now officially back on tour.
We also dive into our first impressions of the revamped Mixed Doubles at Flushing Meadows — unpredictable, intriguing, and highlighted by a must-watch showdown between Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz versus Jack Draper and doubles-singles supremo Jessica Pegula. Elsewhere, Venus Williams was handed a wildcard which makes her the oldest ever singles entrant in 44 years at 45 years old, while we look ahead to the final pre–US Open events in Winston-Salem, Monterrey, and Cleveland’s Tennis in the Land - with Joel really not sure why there are 500 events in Mexico just before the fourth and final major gets underway in New York.
And don’t forget — we’re back on Thursday with our US Open Draw Preview, featuring bold predictions, quarter-by-quarter analysis, and the return of Collect-a-Set!
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The Canada Open delivered high drama and history! Wildcard sensation Victoria Mboko, just 18, thrilled home fans with a stunning run to her first title that included defeating 4 Grand Slam champions. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they discuss what impressed them most throughout the event and whether we are looking at a potential future World No. 1. They also talk about Naomi Osaka's up turn in form but wonder whether the crowd had an impact on her mentally and was it really an accident to not praise Mboko in the post match ceremony.
Elsehwere brilliant Ben Shelton claimed his maiden Masters 1000 crown in a nail-biting final over Karen Khachanov. We break down Shelton’s growing rivalry with fellow American Taylor Fritz — and who really has the edge and wonder why Khachnov isn't more celebrated on tour. We also preview a stacked Cincinnati Open draw featuring the returns of Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka, with bold predictions and fan reflections on how this revamped US Open lead-up is shaping the season (spoiler alert: bring back one week Masters!).
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Quarterfinals are locked in at the Canada Open—and while star power may be light, the drama and surprises are anything but. With standout performances lighting up both Toronto and Montreal, Joel, Kim, and Chris return to Tennis Weekly HQ to unpack all the action as the US Open draws nearer.
This week, they discuss the long-awaited WTA emergence of Victoria Mboko, following her impressive ITF blitz at the start of the season. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff—still top seed—continues to struggle with her serving scaries in singles, though her doubles form remains strong. Why the disconnect? The team weighs in. Naomi Osaka also headlines after bouncing back from a disappointing DC stint with a new coach and fresh confidence, powering into the quarterfinals. What’s driving her post-Mouratoglou resurgence?
Over on the men’s side, tensions flared between Ben Shelton and Flavio Cobolli (though we’re not really sure why?), and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina sparked debate after complaining about an early wake-up—much to Dan Evans' irritation. Was he out of line, or does he have a point?
Plus, the team looks ahead to the US Open and the surprising announcement of a new tennis-themed dating show, Game Set Matchmaker—which Kim suspected might be a late April Fools’ joke. They also debate who deserves the final two wildcard slots at the inaugural Mixed Doubles event—and whether real-life couples like De Minaur/Boulter and Monfils/Svitolina (aka GEMS Life) should get the nod.
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The North American hard court swing is heating up as we head toward the US Open, with the Canada Open in Montreal and Toronto just around the corner. But first, join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as they reflect on all the action this week including Washington, DC — where Leylah Fernandez and Alex de Minaur dazzled their way to titles, leaving their opponents still searching for that elusive trophy. And get the violins out as sadly yes, that does include another heartbreaking loss for Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who let championship points slip away once again this season.
Emma Raducanu also reclaimed the British No.1 spot with a strong semi-final run, and Venus Williams reminded us of her timeless talent at 45, turning back the clock against Peyton Stearns — a player half her age! Elsewhere, Jannik Sinner made headlines by rehiring his former fitness coach involved in the controversial clostebol case. And in coaching news, it was splitsville for both Naomi Osaka and Stefanos Tsitsipas, parting ways with Patrick Mouratoglou and Goran Ivanišević, one amicably and one not so amicably. We also preview the upcoming Canada Open, complete with draw analysis (and Joel’s rage over a Thursday final!) plus some bold, unexpected champion predictions.
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We are back and Kim and Chris are here to catch-up on the week in tennis including the return of tennis superstar and 7 time grand slam champion Venus Williams. Williams has only played 2 competitive matches since the start of 2023 and she teased a return with an Indian Wells Wild Card story emerged in the headlines. The 45 year old will play her first match against Peyton Sterns in DC.
They also cover the 250 week on tour with events in Gstaad, Los Cabos, Hamburg, Iasi and producer Alina joins to talk all things Bastad. They unpack the win for Bublik, Darderi, Shapovalov, Boisson and Begu and as is tradition when Tennis Weekly is on tour, Chris and Alina also give their peak, pit and pleasant surprise and it involves a Wimbledon staple ‘The Dog & Fox’ Pub but in Bastad!
Chris also puts Kim and Alina through their paces in the tennis weekly quiz and they cover the week in news including Ons Jabeur taking a break from tennis, Venus and Serena possibly both returning and Andre Agassi working with Holger Rune and Toni Nadal and Sascha Zverev teaming up in Mallorca.
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That’s a wrap! It’s time for our Wimbledon wrap-up show, where Joel, Kim, and Chris reflect on The Championships from our own unique perspectives at Tennis Weekly HQ. We dish out our awards for Best Match, Biggest Surprise, Most Room for Improvement, and Players to Watch as we look ahead to the US Open. (Clue: there may or may not be mentions of Lorenzo Sonego’s epic clash with Brandon Nakashima, the lucky loser story that kept on giving with Argentina’s Solana Sierra, and Coco Gauff’s evolving grass-court game.)
We’re also bringing back PEAK, PIT, and PLEASANT SURPRISE to share our personal high points, low points, and unexpected moments — including Fabio Fognini’s sudden retirement that caught Joel off guard in the staff canteen, how Charli XCX at Glastonbury somehow found its way into Kim’s routine and Chris realising you can’t eat in the Media seats on court. So join us for our alternative guide and review of Wimbledon… just don’t ask Joel about strawberries and pasta!
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N:B. Ticket resale has moved - it is now between the main entrance for ground/queue admission and Number 1 Court
The Wimbledon Public Ballot opens in September and you have to register a myWimbledon account before entering the ballot
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Jannik Sinner is your Wimbledon men’s champion! In a rematch of their Roland Garros epic, the Italian defeated the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to capture the title for the first time. Join Joel, Kim and Chris as they look back and debate the final and whether it lived up to the hype plus what this result means for the Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry.
Elsewhere we had the Ladies Doubles final which saw Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens comeback in the 3rd set to clinch a fantastic victory over Hsieh and Ostapenko, whilst Alfie Hewett failed to defend his wheelchair singles title, succumbing to the world no.1 Tokito Oda in three sets in an entertaining clash on court one. Plus we announce our Wimbledon Collect a Set champion and Babolat competition winner. Make sure to look out for our Wimbledon wrap up episode next week where we give our highs, lows and surprises of the tournament plus dish out some Tennis Weekly awards including for best match!
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It was a historic Ladies’ Final on Centre Court — but probably not in the way anyone imagined when the day began. Iga Swiatek is your Wimbledon champion after a jaw-dropping 57-minute double bagel over Amanda Anisimova, wrapping up her sixth Grand Slam title in ruthless style. It’s the first time we’ve seen a women’s final won 6-0, 6-0 since Steffi Graf crushed Natalia Zvereva at the 1988 French Open.
Joel and Chris are here to break down exactly what went down in a match everyone thought would be much tighter. They’ll chat about what this win means for Swiatek’s season and why she’s just so unstoppable when it matters most at majors, having lost only two games across her semi-final and final at The Championships. And what about Anisimova? How does she pick herself up from such a tough loss — and can we expect to see her back on this stage anytime soon?
Plus, there was even more history on the doubles court: Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool pulled off the first all-British men’s doubles title in 89 years. And we’re counting down to the mouthwatering clash between Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner — bring it on!
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Kim and Chris catch up on the men's semi final action from Day 12 at Wimbledon, which saw Jannik Sinner deliver a commanding performance at Wimbledon today, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets to reach his first final at the All England Club. The Italian's aggressive baseline play and relentless pressure proved too much for the seven-time champion, whose movement appeared hampered. Earlier, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz battled past Taylor Fritz in four sets under scorching conditions on Centre Court.
The result sets up a mouth-watering final between Sinner and Alcaraz on Sunday. Kim and Chris preview this blockbuster encounter, reflecting on how much the recent Roland Garros final result will weigh on Jannik Sinner's mind as he looks for revenge on his rival. They also catch up on the mixed doubles final from Thursday, announce the latest in the Collect A Set challenge and taste test the pasta with strawberries recipe as recently made famous by Wimbledon finalist Iga Swiatek.
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It’s Ladies’ Semifinals Day at Wimbledon — and it did not disappoint. Amanda Anisimova delivered one of the performances of the Championships, battling past World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a stunning upset. Join Joel and Chris as they break down why Sabalenka keeps stumbling at the business end of Grand Slams and unpack the remarkable story of Anisimova’s comeback after her mental health sabbatical. They also tackle the debate around Sabalenka’s so-called “dominance” — and whether ranking points alone tell the whole story.
In the other semifinal, Iga Swiatek put on a ruthless clinic to dismantle Belinda Bencic and book her spot in her first Wimbledon final. The duo dig into what’s clicking in Swiatek’s grass-court game, whether she’s finally shed the “clay-court specialist” label, and how her experience in major finals could play a role against Anisimova, who’s about to contest her first. Plus, they preview the Men’s Semifinals: Novak Djokovic takes on Jannik Sinner in a Roland Garros rematch, while defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces off against Taylor Fritz.
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Day 10 at Wimbledon 2025 delivered thrilling quarterfinal action across the men’s and women’s singles draws. In the men’s quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic overcame a brief scare after slipping on match point to defeat Flavio Cobolli in four sets, 6-7, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4, earning his 14th Wimbledon semifinal appearance. Jannik Sinner, in commanding form despite earlier elbow issues, dispatched Ben Shelton 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster semifinal against Djokovic. There was also a surprise retirement announce from another Italian - Fabio Fognini - on site after his whirlwind performance earlier in the tournament against Carlos Alcaraz.
On the women’s side, Iga Swiatek reached her first Wimbledon semifinal with a solid win over Liudmila Samsonova, 6-2, 7-5. Joining her is Belinda Bencic, who edged out rising star Mirra Andreeva in two tight tiebreaks, 7-6, 7-6, continuing her impressive return to form as a new mother - but should this really be the narrative? Joel and Kim also preview and make some prediction for the women’s semi finals with Swiatek facing Bencic and Sabalenka taking on Anisimova on Centre Court.
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Quarterfinal action is underway, with the real Carlos Alcaraz delivering a Wimbledon masterclass on Centre Court to dispatch Great Britain’s Cam Norrie. Alcaraz will now face Taylor Fritz, who overcame a third-set stumble to defeat Karen Khachanov and reach his second Grand Slam semifinal in the last 12 months, climbing back to No. 4 in the live rankings. But is he too reliant on his canon of a serve? Meanwhile, electronic line-calling sparked more controversy when an errant ‘Fault!’ call disrupted a crucial point, adding to a growing list of technological mishaps this fortnight.
On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka kept her quest for a maiden Wimbledon title alive with a dramatic, last-gasp win over grass-court specialist Laura Siegemund. Amanda Anisimova also booked her place in the semifinals — her first at a Grand Slam since 2019 — with a tense victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to continue her stellar season. Joel and Chris also look ahead to the second day of quarterfinals and get up to speed on all the fallout from the past 24 hours since Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov abruptly exited the court.
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Day 8 delivered drama and breakthroughs at SW19. Join Joel and Kim as they wrap up the day’s proceedings at Tennis Weekly HQ. Novak Djokovic clawed back from a 1–6 opening set to defeat Alex de Minaur in four, sustaining his run toward a record 25th Major. Jannik Sinner, despite trailing two sets, advanced after Grigor Dimitrov heartbreakingly retired with a pectoral injury—a win Sinner called bittersweet. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton and Italy’s Flavio Cobolli secured their first-ever quarter-final spots with impressive victories over Lorenzo Sonego and Marin Čilić.
On the women’s side, Belinda Bencic made a strong post-maternity return by upsetting seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova, Mirra Andreeva became the youngest quarter-finalist since 2007 with a compelling win over Emma Navarro, and Iga Świątek continued cruising past a below-par Clara Tauson. Liudmila Samsonova also sent the young Spaniard Jessica Bouzas Maneiro packing in two tight sets.
They also look ahead to the start of the Quarterfinal action on Day 9 which sees home hope Cameron Norrie take on the two time defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court, and Aryna Sabalenka up against tour veteran Laura Siegemund in the German’s first Grand Slam singles QF.
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Day 7 of Wimbledon and the quarterfinals are shaping up with Carlos Alcaraz defeating Andrey Rublev to extend his unbeaten run at Wimbledon to 18. He will face another tough test in Cam Norrie who won an epic in possibly the match of the championships against Nicolas Jarry in 5 sets on Court One. Needless to say home hope Cam will have to trade his favourite court one for Centre court to face the two time defending Champion in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon. Also making it through to the quarterfinals stage is Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz. Fritz playing just 10 games before Jordan Thompson was forced to retire through injury. Fritz will be hoping to go one better and make the Wimbledon semifinals after bowing out at this stage last year to Lorenzo Musetti.
On the women’s side, it is still very possible that another American woman might pick up a grand slam title after Amanda Anisimova set up match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova who dashed British hopes by defeating Sonay Kartal despite the line calling system going down and going against the more seasoned competitor. World Number 1, Aryna Sabalenka who took out her former doubles partner Elise Mertens in round 4 and will face veteran Laura Siegemund in the quarters. Sabalenka will be hoping to add a Wimbledon title to her collection after missing the championships through injury last year.
Kim and Joel also preview Day 8 of the Championships and reveal who is doing the best in Wimbledon Collect a Set challenge!
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Century up! Wimbledon Day 6 is in the books — join Kim and Chris as they reflect on another milestone day for Novak Djokovic, who glided into the fourth round and notched his 100th match win at Wimbledon on Centre Court. Jannik Sinner also enjoyed a comfortable win, cruising past an injured Pedro Martinez, while Marin Cilic continued his strong grass-court form. Grigor Dimitrov reached his own milestone with his 100th Grand Slam match win, and the ever-consistent Alex De Minaur booked yet another second-week Slam appearance - he’s now reached the last 16 in 7 of the last 8 Slams.
It was a dramatic day on the women’s side too, sparking debate among the team: is Iga Swiatek now the favourite from the bottom half of the draw to reach the final? And what’s with all the pasta and strawberries? There were tears as defending champion Barbora Krejcikova fell to Emma Navarro, guaranteeing an eighth consecutive new women’s champion at Wimbledon. Why is it so hard to defend the women’s title? The team weighs in. Meanwhile, hot favourite Elena Rybakina was also sent packing by Clara Tauson, seemingly unsettled by her No. 2 Court assignment. Should she have been on Centre or No. 1 Court — and should it have made a difference? Whilst teen sensation Mirra Andreeva breezed through to R4 to get the team thinking just how influential it is to have a previous champion in Conchita Martinez by your side.
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A blockbuster Friday for British tennis came to a close with Emma Raducanu producing one of her best performances since her US Open title run in 2021, pushing Aryna Sabalenka all the way in two tight sets under the Centre Court lights. Join Kim and Chris as they break down Raducanu’s display, what it means now that she’ll drop to British No. 3, and whether the match was a good advert for women’s night sessions (ahem, Amélie Mauresmo and Roland Garros).
It wasn’t all doom and gloom for the Brits either, as Cam Norrie and Sonay Kartal continued their strong form to book spots in the fourth round. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz survived a stern test from the powerful Jan-Lennard Struff to avoid another five-set battle, while Taylor Fritz added another four-set win to his tally — and this time was able to actually wrap things up in broad daylight.
Ben Shelton needed just over a minute to complete perhaps the quickest overnight return at Wimbledon, sealing victory against Rinky Hijikata in just over 60 seconds. There was disappointment for big names too, with Australian Open champion Madison Keys falling meekly with illness a factor and Naomi Osaka suffering an agonising defeat, missing a golden chance for a deep Slam run. History was made, though, as lucky loser Solana Sierra became the first female lucky loser ever to reach Wimbledon’s fourth round.
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Day 4 of Wimbledon 2025 delivered high drama, standout performances and a deflating day for the Brits. Jack Draper lost out to veteran Marin Cilic who rolled back the years and reminded us just why he is a Grand Slam champion and a former Wimbledon finalist. It leaves Jack Draper once again coming unstuck against a 10/10 opponent and not quite living up to the hype at Majors which the gang discuss. Novak Djokovic also showed no signs of slowing down as he defeated Britain’s Dan Evans convincingly, exacting revenge on that Monte Carlo reverse in 2021. Does he look the best he has done in his quest for Grand Slam 25? Quite possibly. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner also cruised past Aleksandar Vukic in straight sets.
In the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek (and resident Wimbledon towel thief) staged a strong comeback against Caty McNally, and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova advanced after a tough battle with Caroline Dolehide. Elena Rybakina and rising star Mirra Andreeva also booked spots in the third round with Joel assessing the teen queen's chances on grass after she stated earlier in the year that the surface is her least favourite. We also look ahead to the epic showdown of Sabalenka vs. Raducanu and wonder just how much can the British crowd try and get into the Belarusian's head as the third round kicks off.
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Rain may have dampened the grounds at the All England Club early on Wednesday, but it did little to quell the drama as Wimbledon 2025’s Day 3 served up upsets, star performances, and homegrown triumphs. Centre Court was abuzz as Emma Raducanu delivered a commanding performance against 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova. With aggressive baseline play and composure under pressure, Raducanu sealed a 6-3, 6-3 victory to book her spot in Round 3—reaffirming her form and igniting hopes of a bit of a run on home turf. Next up, the World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Joining her in advancing was fellow Brit Cameron Norrie, who battled past 12th seed Frances Tiafoe in four sets, showcasing grit and shot-making under pressure. Meanwhile, young wildcard Oliver Tarvet, though defeated by defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, earned admiration with a spirited showing in front of a supportive home crowd. The day also brought surprises, with fourth seed Jasmine Paolini crashing out at the hands of Kamilla Rakhimova which means that four of the top five women's seeds are out inside three days (!). Another Brit hopeful, Katie Boulter was also edged out in disappointing fashion by Solana Sierra, an Argentinian lucky loser.
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It’s been another long, hot day at Wimbledon with the fans on Centre Court and No. 1 Court. Join Joel and Kim as they discuss Sinner opening with some serious serving stats whilst Draper made light work of Baez who still hasn’t won a tour level grass match since Eastbourne 2023. They also get to the bottom of the beef that broke Round 1 between Fritz and Perricard and just why their match was stopped last night and whether that was the right decision. However the seed exodus continued with last year’s semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti and Halle champ Alexander Bublik suffering surprise defeats along with Alexander Zverev whose poor showings at Wimbledon continues.
On the women’s side, French Open champion Coco Gauff suffered another early exit at the hands of dangerous Dayan Yastremska. Defending champion Barbora Krejickova overcame a slow start against up and coming Alexandra Eala in three sets but two-time former champion Petra Kvitova made her final Wimbledon bow in defeat to Emma Navarro. It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Americans as recent Bad Homburg champion (and avid Call of Duty gamer) Jessica Pegula was dismissed along with Queen’s semi finalist Qinwen Zheng. They also unveil the gang’s Collect a Set predictions for the tournament and look ahead to Day 3 with Carlos Alcaraz returning against Britain’s newest surprise package Oliver Tarvet.
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