Open Era

Hello good world, Open Era is back. Friend of the show Owen Lewis joins Simon and Devang to unpack an eventful week in Melbourne. The guys talk about Djokovic, Swiatek, Sabalenka, Tsitsipas and more before getting into Parting Shots and the Australian Open’s decision to have Alexander Zverev play on Rod Laver Arena.

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Can you believe the first Grand Slam of the season is here? That’s right! It’s Australian Open time! Devang and Simon preview the tournament by highlighting a few players ranked outside of the top 20. Then they turn their attention to Parting Shots and dig into the innuendo filled saga of ballgate.

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Once every year Devang and Simon get to talk about some things which aren’t tennis related. It’s a very rare occasion where we get to veer off-script. If it isn’t your thing, we totally get it, we’re back talking tennis next week for the start of the 2024 campaign. If you do stick with it though you’ll get our personal reflections on the year, favourite moments or media along with our thoughts on the biggest stories of 2023. Plus some new year's resolutions, and who doesn’t love those!

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Was this the best match of 2023? Open Era certainly thinks so. For his final Open Era Gold pick of the season, Devang selected the Australian Open final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. Join us as Devang and Simon relive an encounter that set the stage for a sensational season of women’s tennis.

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For Devang’s first Open Era Gold selection, let’s go back to beautiful Mason, Ohio for one of the best matches of the year. Following Carlos Alcaraz’s incredible triumph at Wimbledon, the Tennis world was ready to move on from stars of the past. But as he so often does, Novak Djokovic made time stand still on the court. On this week’s show, Simon and Devang relive an epic match between the top two men’s players of 2023.

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How good is Iga Swiatek?

She's really good, and for much of the 2023 French Open nobody could come close to beating her. But in the final, Karolina Muchova gave Swiatek all she could handle. In Simon’s Favourite Women's match of the year, he and Devang look back at a memorable day in Paris.

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Andy Murray is a two time Wimbledon Champion and is in stellar form going into the 2023 event. Stefanos Tsitsipas is not a two time Wimbledon Champion and is not in good form going into the 2023 event. In Simon’s Favourite Men’s match of the year, he and Devang explore a contest played over two days in a monumentally tight affair.

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Put on your finest dress, it’s time for the Golden Rackets! Yes, the Open Era award show is here. Simon and Devang hand out the trophies for Best Beef, the OE Story of the Year, and plenty more! Will your favourite make the cut? Probably not, but tune in anyways.

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Episode 200! Simon and Devang return for their monumental 200th episode of Open Era. On this week’s show: Davis Cup reaction, Novak Djokovic yells at some Brits, Jannik Sinner makes some history, a new Saudi Super League in Tennis beckons as the WTA and ATP may change forever and we get into plenty more on Parting Shots.

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The boys are finally back. After a prolonged hiatus, Simon and Devang return to unpack a whole lot of stuff that’s happened since they’ve been gone. ATP Finals, WTA Finals, BJK Cup, Paris Bercy, Basel, drama, intrigue..we can keep going. So join us for a mega episode to celebrate the almost end of the 2023 tennis season.

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Men’s tennis at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics was turned upside down by Juan Martin del Potro. The Tower of Tandil stunned world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the first round. Del Potro, recovering from a wrist injury, would meet Rafael Nadal in the semifinal and remind us why the lanky Argentinian was such a unique talent.

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Canadian tennis is in good hands thanks to a trio of young stars. One has already won a grand slam, but this week we’re taking a look back at the moment when Bianca Andreescu, Felix Auger Aliassime, and Denis Shapovalov announced their arrival on the tennis scene.

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It’s never boring when it comes to Nick Kyrgios. The Australian taltenizes with his ability on the court and his penchant for keeping to extremely real off of it. Ask 10 tennis fans about Kyrgios you’re going to get 10 different answers about their personal feelings towards the ATP’s iconoclast. This week revisit his stunning run in Acapulco and a new appreciation for NK.

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This week our hosts take a quick detour from their examination of the best matches through the years and instead turn their attention to the career of Andy Murray. Devang and Simon take a look back across the career of the Brit including two Olympic Golds and three Grand Slams. This episode of The Sport Chronicle originally aired on January 21, 2018.

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"She has the ability to be the greatest player ever, even better than Serena and I never thought I'd say that.” The BBC’s Sue Barker isn’t alone. Coco Gauff is expected to take over the tennis world. This week Simon and Devang take a deep dive into Gauff’s career so far and reckon with the weight of expectations.

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Well how about that, Jannik Sinner. On this week’s episode, Simon and Devang marvel at what a sick Sinner could accomplish on his way to the title in Beijing, dispatching Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz along the way. Elsewhere, the guys touch on Tennis returning to China, more on Simona Halep’s suspension and trust in institutions, ‘Ball Gate’ gaining backers in Fritz, Wawrinka and Bergs plus plenty more!

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Carlos Alcaraz keeps ticking things off the list. Youngest this, youngest that. First person since Nadal. First person since Djokovic. First person since Federer. Ever been curious how and where El Hurricane comes from? This week on Open Era we take a Deep Dive into the young life of the man from Murcia. What was his upbringing? What was his junior career like? How did he do at Challenger level? We’ll answer those questions and more!

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More guys, more cups. On this week’s Open Era, Simon explains how he escaped from Vancouver before the Laver Cup started before we dig into the event sans ‘The Big 3’ and a whole lot of gloss. Then, they check-in with the ATP and WTA, where Aslan Karatsev and Andy Murray reminded us of simpler times while Elena Rybakina rightly is pissed off once again and Wang Xiyu won at home. And in Guadalajara, a wild Maria Sakkari remerged. In two challenges remaining, the guys cover books and the Spain Women’s National team.

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Alright, let’s try this again. On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dish out their final thoughts on the U.S. Open, including what Coco Gauff’s win will mean for tennis coverage in the United States.They also discuss the alternate universe where Novak Djokovic decided to represent the U.K. Spooky. Then on Parting Shots, they dig into Simona Halep’s 4-year ban for doping, what other players are saying about it, including Serena Williams, and what happens next. Finally, the Davis Cup is back, but what happened to the tournament we knew?

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Coco Gauff is her. The American teenager realized her potential by winning her very first singles Grand Slam title. And we can also confirm that the Men’s final was indeed a tennis match. For SEO purposes we’ll mention Novak Djokovic won his 24th major title on Sunday. Dev and Simon wrap up another action packed week before turning their attention to Parting Shots and a whole lot of strange stories.

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It’s the halfway point at the US Open! Simon and Devang return to breakdown the weirdness we’ve experienced so far and go in-depth on Coco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev and Maria Sakkari. In Parting Shots there’s a new ball-gate, this time featuring Vasek Pospisil. Have our predictions for the final changed after one week? And new discussions about a WTA/ATP merger has the guys discussing timing. Finally, there’s John Isner and some Arctic Monkeys.

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Devang and Simon are back to chat about the Cinccinati Masters where Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz served up and all time classic. Coco Gauff also had herself a week and looks in fantastic form heading into the US Open. The boys dive into the draw before turning their attention to Parting Shots and unpacking Baseline, the ATP’s newest program.

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Unreal. Devang and Simon are in the same location and recording together. Strange strange times. They chat about Dev’s time covering the Canadian Open in Toronto before turning their attention to the next stage of the North American hardcourt swing in Cincinnati. As always, they wrap up with Parting Shots including the most important topic, which noise would you make to annoy Stefanos Tsitsipas?

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On this week's Open Era, Devang recaps the events in Toronto and Montreal before introducing a series of interviews conducted on-site at York University on Sportsnet The FAN 590. Devang and co-host Jesse Rubinoff speak to Frédéric Fontang, coach of Félix Auger-Aliassime, Head of Performance for Tennis Canada, Guillaume Marx and Tennis host and writer, Blair Henley. Simon and Devang will return with a full Toronto and Montreal recap next week!

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The tennis world is returning to Canada, bar a few notable exceptions, and Simon and Devang are quite excited. On this week’s Open Era, the guys preview the National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal, and preview the chances of the various Canadians including FAA, Milos, Bianca and Leylah. Then they dig into parting shots, where the takes remain scalding and smart. We’re a humble podcast.

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Sure we remember the epic 2009 Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, but that wasn’t the best match of the tournament. Fernando Verdasco gave Nadal everything he could for five hours and 14 minutes, but it wasn’t enough. Racquet Magazine’s Giri Nathan joins us this week to relive a RLA masterpiece.

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Open Era is back for a special ‘post-slam’ version of the show as Simon and Devang deliver their remaining thoughts and opinions on what we saw at the 2023 edition of Wimbledon. How good will Carlos Alcaraz be, is Novak Djokiovc more likable as a loser and did we really sing enough praise for Markéta Vondroušová? Then it’s onto parting shots, including news on Alexander Zverev, Zhang Shuai, and Leo Borg.

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A changing of the guard at Wimbledon? Simon and Devang wrap up this year’s Wimbledon, discussing Carlos Alcaraz’s monumental victory over Novak Djokovic in the men’s final. On the women’s side there was heartbreak for many, as Ons Jabeur was defeated by the terrific Markéta Vondroušová. The guys tackle other finals as well and news and notes from the third major of the year as we look towards North America for the hardcourt swing along with Parting Shots. Enjoy!

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That was a strange week. Simon and Devang revisit the opening, rain soaked days of Wimbledon this year before taking stock of the shocks that occurred and the contenders that remain. Djokovic, Swiatek, Rybakina, Sabalenka, Alcaraz...Shapo? We discuss them plus as always our Parting Shots, including potential curtains for Andy Murray and an appearance from Roger Federer.

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Wozniacki returns and Kontaveit retires. Bet you didn’t have that on your bingo card for the past two weeks. Devang and Simon unpack those announcements before turning to the grass court season and discuss all of the winners and losers so far.

We also ask some provocative questions as we arrive on the 3rd major of the year. That plus some Break Point chat in Parting Shots. And do you know the name of Jon Isner’s kids?

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Simon and Devang revisit the Women’s 2004 Australian Open final and one of the more underrated rivalries in tennis. Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne were the top players in the women’s game and happened to hail from the same small nation: Belgium. Combined, they would win 11 Grand Slams. On this January day in Melbourne, they battled for hardcourt supremacy.

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The actions of Gunter Parche changed the sport of tennis for ever on April 30, 1993. Monica Seles was on track to smash the record books until Parche, a Steffi Graf superfan, stabbed Seles during a changeover at the Hamburg tournament. Graf and Seles were lodged in a rivalry that was on track to redefine the sport. Seles remarkably came all the way back, meeting her great rival once again in the 1995 US Open Final.

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We saw history being made all across the courts at Roland Garros this week. Obviously you know about Iga; now a four-time Slam champion, her third at Roland Garros — all in a day’s work for the Pole. Djokovic did his thing as always, but can we talk about Hsieh, Kato, Korneeva, Kraijek, Oda and De Groot. That’s where the real action is at! Tennis gatekeeping asides, it’s been a great two weeks and we round it all up.

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The French Open has arrived! And it wouldn’t be the French Open without lots of booing, high profile loses and geopolitical issues. With Dev away in London, Simon is joined by Priyanka Dobson to unpack a mammoth week in tennis. All of that plus we find out exactly what Denis Shapovalov eats during the course of the week! Enjoy!

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The French Open is here!

On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang discuss Rafael Nadal’s absence, the events in Rome that shook up the WTA and ask what is making Daniil Medvedev so good on clay? Then they get into the big questions at Roland Garros, including who can contend with Swiatek, Rybakina and Sabalenka, is it Djokovic and Alcaraz or bust and who will break through from the Men’s bottom half. In parting shots, Simona Halep faces more doping charges and Roger Fededer has a good time on Twitter.

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The French Open may happen at some point this year but it must be said, we’re missing the Parisian clay right now. This week we head back to 2003 and the classic semifinal between Serena Williams and Justine Henin. Serena was on a 33-match winning streak at the slams but it was not meant to be on this day in what was an extraordinary contest. You don’t get a moniker like ‘The Hand Match’ for nothing.

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To be honest, the cake tastes bad in Madrid anyway… Devang and Simon tackle a huge crop of news over the past fortnight including a titanic battle between the world’s top two. Carlos Alcaraz retained his Madrid Open title and went back to World Number 1. Will he play Djokovic (finally) in Rome? Will we ever see Rafael Nadal play again? All that plus a whole lot of sexism coming out of Madrid.

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This week we continue on our journey through time to relive some of the best matchups that tennis has offered as we examine the 1980 Wimbledon final between Björn Borg of Sweden and John McEnroe of the United States. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai remember all of the drama, the outbursts and the tie-breaks. This episode originally aired on January 12, 2018 as part of The Sport Chronicle.

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Welcome to Madrid, where the days are long and the time between matches is even longer! While Simon and Devang do complain briefly about the lengthy events on the WTA and ATP, they actually do discuss tennis on this week’s Open Era. Teenager Mirra Andreeva is the talk of the town after ousting Haddad-Maia and Leylah Fernandez while Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas took match of the week honors home. The guys also recap Carlos Alcaraz’s latest triumph while tackling the topical question on everyone’s mind regarding Iga Swiatek. In parting shots, they say goodbye to human linespeople and try to explain what the Met Gala is. They tried their best.

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This week we profile someone that never became world number one or captured a Grand Slam, but accomplished something no other player has . David Nalbandian defied explanation, until you saw what he could do on the court when everything was just ‘right.’ We saw that happen in 2007 at the Madrid Open when he became the first and only person to beat Nadal, Djokovic and Federer at the same tournament.

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Andrey Rublev is the champion of Monte Carlo.

On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang tackle a brilliant week in the French Riviera which concluded the way ‘most’ of us wanted. The guys discuss Rublev’s breakthrough and what makes him likable among other things.

Staying in Monaco, how did it go for Sinner, Medvedev, Djokovic, Rune and the lot? Mixed results but there’s plenty to talk about.

The Billie Jean King Cup qualifying round is over and Canada is through to the finals thanks to Leylah Fernandez and Gabby Dabrowski. How did they do and does Canada have a shot in November?

Finally, in Parting Shots the ongoing recovery of Rafael Nadal hits another snag and there’s plenty of Tennis in TIME’s most influential people of 2023.

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Patreon subscriber and friend of the show Luke Peristy asks Simon and Devang to relive an improbable run in Paris. Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam tournament, and the first woman in the Open Era to win the French Open while seeded outside the top 10. Schiavone won this tournament using a shot we no longer see much of on the women’s tour. Why?

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On to the clay. Devang and Simon unpack the Miami Open, including the triumphs for Petra Kvitová and Daniil Medvedev. What does another Alcaraz-Sinner battle mean and is ‘Big Babe’ (apologies, it’s terrible) tennis back? Then, on parting shots the guys dig into Wimbledon removing their ban on Russian and Belarussian players, Bianca Andreescu injuries and talk a little footy. Tune in!

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We are back for another duo WTA/ATP event, but this time it’s Miami where the tennis world is gathering to figure out why everything is so damn turquoise.

Devang and Simon discuss the early trajectories of Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov in the Sunshine state before getting onto their rankings of the best combined events on the tours, outside of the grand slams. In parting shots the guys discuss the ongoing tension between Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian players on tour, celebrate Martina Navratilova’s win over cancer and dive into their two challenges remaining.

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The self proclaimed Tennis Paradise lived up to its billing this week with some blockbuster storylines.

Dev and Simon tackle the Final Four from the ATP and WTA in honour of March Madness.

Finally, they turn their attention to some celebrity sightings in the desert. Is Pink a celebrity? Find out the answer in this week's Open Era.

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With Indian Wells well underway, Simon and Devang are back to discuss a whole lot of tennis and … other things.

First, they look at Denis Shapovalov’s plea to eliminate the pay gap on International Women’s Day along with the personal stories of Bianca Andreescu and Jessica Pegula. Then they look at what’s to come at Indian Wells while also touching on the latest in UK media meltdowns and Novak Djokovic’s lost March. Hope you enjoy it!

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Iga Swiatek is still the class of the WTA. Or is she?

Devang and Simon dive into all the action which has taken place in February including an incredible run of three straight tournaments from Danii Medvedev.

We summerise the [nation redacted]’s exploits before turning our attention to Parting Shots.

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As a teenager he was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine alongside Barack Obama. One of the most hyped American athletes of all time had a roller coaster of a career, but never reached the world’s top 30. So much was expected of this young phenom but mis-management, a poor attitude and his game style never allowed him to become an all time great. This week on Open Era we are joined by Andrew Reiley of Cult Tennis to discuss, what on earth happened to Donald Young?

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I feel like we all have our own personal stories as to why we pick up a racket. Some do it because of sibling rivalry, some because of the social aspect and a desire for connection. I reckon there's a decent percentage of us who do it for exercise purposes. And in Wu Yinbings case, the Chinese superstar only started playing because his mother wanted him to lose weight at just six years of age.

This week on Open Era. Simon takes a look at newly minted first time ATP Tour Title winner Wu Yibing, his story and what it means to have a Chinese male player win a title.

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Devang and Simon are taking you on a journey back to the 2012 Australian Open where Nadal and Djokovic gave us a final for the ages. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai relive the six hour marathon match between two of the world's best. This episode of The Sport Chronicle originally aired on September 14, 2018.

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You are exactly what you practise. That’s the key to Novak Djokovic’s success. But why exactly do people find the 22 time grand slam champions game boring? Simon tries to break down some thoughts on why the Serb’s game is so divisive. And If you haven’t. Do yourself a favour and take a read of Maverick Tennis’ blog. It’s a little tough to get into but it’s thought provoking.

Do you find his tennis boring? Let us know.

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It happened people. It finally happened. Aryna Sabalenka is slam champion.

On a day that many thought might never happen we have a brand new slam champion on the WTA.

Devang and Simon unpack the significance of her victory before turning their attention to some of the other winners from the past two weeks in Melbourne Park.

We end with Parting Shots and have some choice words over the Australian Open Ball Kids policy. I wonder if Craig Tiley would accept his salary as a gift bag?

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Wow, that was a week.

On the latest Open Era, Devang Desai is joined by special guest co-host Crina Mustafa to cover an extraordinary opening seven days in Melbourne.

They’ll rank the performances of the Canadians, none of whom are left in singles. How did Felix, Bianca, Leylah and Denis really do? Then, they’ll tackle the biggest storylines so far: Andy Murray turning back the clock (for a bit), Iga Swiatek’s dismissal and Novak Djokovic’s lingering hamstring issue plus plenty more.

As always, we end with parting shots and a preview of the final week at the Australian Open.

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It’s slam season yet again in Open Era land. Join Simon and Devang as they unpack the headlines in the lead up to the Australian Open, including Naomi Osaka’s pregnancy and Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal. Then, the guys dig into the draw and make their picks. Is Jack Draper destined to dethrone Rafael Nadal? Is Jessica Pegula really a ‘good story’? Finally, it’s Parting Shots, where we mourn the end of Gerard Pique’s involvement with the Davis Cup. It was a terrible run. Also, Devang has lots of Break Point thoughts.

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On a special edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang welcome illustrator Tom Humberstone to chat about his incredible upcoming graphic novel ‘Suzanne: The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis.’

Tom takes us through the career and life of Suzanne Lenglen, one of the game’s true trailblazers.

Among many topics, they discuss Lenglen’s lasting impact on the sport today, and why her story is required reading.

‘Suzanne’ ships in September 2022. Pre-order your copy at Avery Hill Publishing. https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-suzanne-the-jazz-age-goddess-of-tennis

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Happy Holidays from all of us at Open Era! Grab a glass of brandy and enjoy us for a fireside chat. Devang and Simon go a little off menu to chat about how their years have gone and their favourite sporting moments outside of tennis. We both really enjoyed getting the chance to be a little more loose so fingers crossed you find it enjoyable as well. Have a great holiday season and Open Era will return for the 2023 season.

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As we continue our look back at 2022 we arrive at some our of favourite matches.

For once, Simon has not included a Musetti match (or has he??) but has turned his attention to a different teenage phenom.

Devang and Simon also give the eyes emoji to the Ostrava!!! Final between Iga Swiatek and Barbora Krejcikova. Come on you know an Ostrava!!! Match had to be in here somewhere…

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Iga Swiatek won over 11 thousand ranking points in 2022. That’s the most since Serena Williams in 2003.

You know you’re in good company when you’re the “most since Serena.”

This week, Devang and Simon look back at a season for the ages. The Polish phenom Iga Swiatek and her record breaking exploits through 2022.

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Who will take home the prestigious Open Era Golden Racket?

It’s awards season so put on your best tux or dress in the Open Era. Year End Awards Spectacular.

Among the categories this year are:

Biggest Diplomatic Incident
Biggest Beef
Biggest Tearjerker

Plus some actual useful tennis related ones…

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In 1997 it was the end for Andre Agassi. A failed drug test coupled with injuries and the disintegration of his marriage saw the American plummet to 141 in the world rankings. And then, Agassi did something remarkable. This week on the Open Era Podcast, we revisit the 1999 French Open final and Agassi’s date with destiny.

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Yet another victory at the World Tour Finals for Novak Djokovic. The Serb celebrated both an award of a visa and a trophy during the course of the week. Devang and Simon unpack all the comings and goings in Turin. We next turn to the BJKC and the Next Gen Finals before shifting our focus to Parting Shots and some Beach Tennis!

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It’s not their most famous match, but when looking back on the Federer-Safin rivalry, this second set tiebreak must be chronicled. This week Open Era heads to 2004 and the Tennis Masters cup semifinal in Houston. Federer was finishing off a simply dominant season and Safin laid the groundwork for one more slam run. That combination created an incredible moment.

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Welcome to the WTA Finals! Wait, where is everybody? Hello? Come on people it’s the best WTA players in the world! Come to this dam event!

Devang and Simon dig into a really good WTA Finals which has been sadly lacking in spectators before turning our attention to the one and only Paris Masters where Holger Rune (?) beat Novak Djokovic (??) in the final.

We conclude with parting shots and examine the ATP Next Gen Finals.

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Another week and another title for Félix Auger-Aliassime. Yahoo! Sports writer Arun Srinivasan (@ArunThings) joins Devang to talk about another fantastic performance from FAA in Basel, the home of his idol Roger Federer. Elsewhere, we head to Vienna and compare Denis Shapovalov's 2022 to Felix's while admiring a dominant display from Daniil Medvedev.
Finally, we close today's show with a look back at Serena Williams' final tournament in Toronto, and Arun's experience covering it on the ground.

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Yikes! How many of you had Halep testing positive for doping on your bingo card (be honest)? Friend of the show Vivek Jacob joins Simon and Devang to unpack a pretty huge story before turning our attention to another week of tennis. Thiem’s back baby. Also a bit of cricket chat happened so ymmv from parting shots…

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We were going to bring you a full episode of Open Era but unfortunately we had to cut away to watch John Isner play Pickleball. I guess we can talk about Iga Swiatek being amazing and the ATP merry go round if we have to.And yes, Félix Auger-Aliassime won his 2nd tour title. Finally, we turn our attention to parting shots and the news that several members of the ATP and WTA really seem to enjoy the Australian Open. Like, really really enjoy it.

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In early November, the ATP became a signatory of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action. This announcement came off the back of the COP 26 summit which took place in Glasgow, wherein world leaders were challenged to accelerate sustainability and climate related actions on a global scale.
The ATP produced a document which outlined the commitments it had made along with the key commitments within the United Nations agreements. Herein the ATP adopted the framework which committed to two specific targets. Achieving a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2040.
Realistically how achievable are these goals that are set out by the ATP? Can tennis continue to operate in its current globalised format against the backdrop of natural disasters and unfettered consumption? And can growth continue to exist in sports across the board?
To help answer those questions this week I was joined by Sam Bliss, a graduate fellow at the Gund Institute for the Environment at the University of Vermont.

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Open Era listeners rejoice, friend of the show and all-around tennis savant Mert Ertunga joins us this week. Devang and Mert chat about coaching and its evolution in recent years before diving into the major storylines in tennis this season, including Serena, Federer and much more.

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Tears. Lots of tears.

It was an emotional week in tennis. The Laver Cup brought to an end the career of Roger Federer. It’s all Jack Sock’s fault really!

Devang and Simon unpack the week before turning our attention to the Real Tennis ™ of the past 7 days.

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The King is dead this time! Long live the King. In a move that surprised no one yet still hurts, Roger Federer announced his retirement this week. Devang and Simon look back at our own personal favourite Fed moments before turning our attention to the reaction of the Tour. We close with Parting Shots as always including this new exciting small tournament called the Davis Cup. Yeah we’d never heard of it either.

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The Queen is dead. Long live Queen Iga.

Yes we summarize a truly absurd week in and outside of the tennis courts. We tackle both finals before turning our attention to the moments that will stick with us. Oh yea, Carlos Alcaraz made history too.

Also, the winners at the US Open presented some truly incredible stories including a career Grand Slam in doubles.

Mad week. Tennis forever.

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The end has finally arrived. Serena Williams has finally retired from the sport. We think? Maybe? Possibly?

Devang and Simon unwrap her final tournament and assess what legacy she leaves behind.

Next we turn our attention to our Draft picks. The hits, the misses, and most importantly the flops.

Plus, Parting Shots is always full of fun and bizarre stories during a slam week!

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With the first selection in the Open Era Fantasy Draft. We will not be selecting Novak Djokovic.

Yes the gang return for another bash at selecting winners for this years US Open. Simon Bushell hosts and is joined by some new players as well as some existing favourites.

Let the chaos begin.

The first pick of the 2022 US Open Open Era Fantasy Draft is…

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After his latest run in with the shadow court, Devang is missing in action this week.

Instead, James Shank of Tick Tock Tennis joins Simon to get some things off the chest about the latest Masters 1000 event.

Afterwards we do our best marketing efforts for some players ahead of the final major of the year and tackle some parting shots.

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I think deep down we all knew this day was coming. Serena Williams announced her retirement plans this week. Devang and Simon chat about her legacy and what the farewell tour will look like.

Plus there was Real Tennis™ which took place during the course of the week. The winners, the losers, the highs, the lows. We cover it all.

Also Parting Shots. Everyone loves Parting Shots.

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Carlos Alcaraz keeps ticking things off the list.

Youngest this, youngest that. First person since Nadal. First person since Djokovic. First person since Federer.

Ever been curious how and where El Hurricane comes from?

This week on Open Era we take a Deep Dive into the young life of the man from Murcia.

What was his upbringing? What was his junior career like? How did he do at Challenger level?

We’ll answer those questions and more!

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On a special edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang welcome illustrator Tom Humberstone to chat about his incredible upcoming graphic novel ‘Suzanne: The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis.’

Tom takes us through the career and life of Suzanne Lenglen, one of the game’s true trailblazers.

Among many topics, they discuss Lenglen’s lasting impact on the sport today, and why her story is required reading.

‘Suzanne’ ships in September 2022. Pre-order your copy at Avery Hill Publishing. https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-suzanne-the-jazz-age-goddess-of-tennis

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Graf, Navratilova, Seles, Serena, Hingis...Jennifer Capriati not only competed with the game’s greats, she beat them. It was an unconventional path. From youth prodigy to tennis survivor, Capriati put herself back in slam contention in 2003 when she met Justine Henin in an all-time classic semifinal under the lights at Arthur Ashe.

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Yeah, You could be the greatest You can be the best You can be the king kong banging on your chest You could beat the world You could beat the war You could talk to God, go banging on his door Or something like that. Either way, this week we catch you up with all the stuff we missed before turning our attention to the small matter of who will be standing in the Open Era HALL OF FAAAAMMMME!

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We have a brand new champion on the WTA. Elena Rybakina won the Venus Rosewater Dish in a somewhat surprising turn of events.
Ons Jabeur also turned heads this week for her trailblazing prowess.
Also, yawn…Novak Djokovic wins again. We are half joking. It’s an amazing achievement but it is a bit dull innit?
Parting shots also takes aim at the rest of the week at SW19 including various protests which founds their ways into the hallowed halls of the All England Club.

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What a week.

On a mid-slam edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang gather to discuss the buzz around the grounds at Henman Hill. An incredible ceremony, smaller crowds and Covid make their mark, while Serena’s comeback ends quickly and Fantasy Draft results are mocked.

Then, it’s our turn to direct Netflix’s latest episode of ‘Tennis To Survive’ (a working title) - what are the storylines worth tracking so far at Wimbledon. Djokovic, Kyrgios, Tsitsipas…take your pick.

Finally, it’s parting shots followed by 2 challenges remaining. Hope you enjoy another jam packed Open Era!

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It is time for the Open Era Wimbledon Fantasy Draft. Here to make their selections are some friends of the show and members of our Patreon Community.

We are thrilled to be joined by Owen, Pog, James, Josh, Luke, and Priyanka.

So join Dev and Simon as we dive into the madness of Draft day!

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We’reee baccck.

Some big things have happened since the last time Simon and Devang gathered to talk tennis.

The gang dives into Serena’s comeback, Nadal’s Wimbledon outlook, Nick Kyrgios, Andy Murray and plenty more as they cover the headlines from a massive few days.

Then, the Open Era time machine is used to take a look at Wimbledons of the past as we get ready for the 2022 edition.

As always, we conclude with Parting Shots and Two Challenges Remaining. Hope you enjoy it!

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10,000 tennis fans packed Centre Court on a Monday to watch two men battle for a prize that had eluded them in the past. Patrick Rafter had come close in 2000, losing to Pete Sampras in the final. Goran Ivanišević’s date with destiny at Wimbledon was a long time coming. He had lost in the final three times prior to that July day in 2001, where a legion of rabid Aussie fans and Goran devotees gathered for an unforgettable afternoon.

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Well, they did it again. We expected Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal to win, right? Well if you didn’t I’ve got bad news for you. On a special Roland Garros wrap of the pod, Vivek Jacob joins Devang to break down both finals, bring our best and worst takes to the floor regarding the highs and lows of the 2022 French Open and conclude, as always, with Parting Shots. Enjoy!

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Dev and Simon dive headfirst into some nonsense this week as we play a word description game to tackle the first week at Roland Garros.

Next we ask a simple question. What are 3 things we loved and 3 things we hated from the French capital so far.

Finally, our attention turns to parting shots which feature the biggest L of the season so far and a dog named Willow.


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I think we all knew it was heading here deep down.
The ATP, WTA, and ITF planted a tennis racket in the sand this week by removing rankings points from Wimbledon.
Dev and Simon are joined by James Shank of TickTok Tennis to digest some show court sized news.
Plus, the debut of the Open Era Draft and Parting Shots revists Sets and the City. The tennis season powers on!

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In case you didn’t know tennis still has a sexist pay disparity problem. That again reared its ugly head during the week in Rome.

Plus Devang and Simon tackle the Rafa injury, the Wimbledon points situation and dive into some Open Era Marketing for which players you should be buying and selling heading to the French Open.

#isnerman forever

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With Devang away, Simon welcomes in a few guests to help examine a few intriguing topics.

First the wonderful Michelle Katami of the BBC World Service to talk about rising star Angella Okutoyi. It’s a fascinating look into the young Kenyan’s journey and where she hopes to go next.

Next, we are thrilled to be joined by Claire and Scott from the Murray Musings Podcast. Obviously we talk about Andy (durr) but we also dive into their thoughts on Madrid and the season in general.

It’s a banger! Enjoy.

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It’s a BIG show this week as Devang and Simon welcome Tennis Now writer Chris Oddo to chat about everything Madrid, including the Rafa-Novak-Alcaraz section and the fate of the ‘other guys’ in the ATP.

Also: Boris Becker goes to jail, the Wimbledon ban draws Nadal’s ire, and Bianca Andreescu’s comeback hits full gear.

In parting shots, we examine what Naomi Osaka meant by her comments regarding the ATP and ‘excitement’ and talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover.

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Carlos Swiatek. Iga Alcaraz.

You can see what we’re trying to do here..Hopefully. This week’s Open Era is full of Iga and Carlos talk as we unveil the brand new Open Era Seal Of Quality™ to grade the thousands of tennis matches we watch over the days, weeks, months and (oh god) years.

But before that, Simon and Devang discuss the major news off the court this week, as Wimbledon confirmed it will ban players from Russia and Belarus at this year’s tournament. Is this just,why did Wimbledon do this unilaterally, and what precedent will this set are some of the questions we attempt to tackle.

To close, parting shots features all the usual nonsense you’ve come to expect, plus some 420 stuff. Enjoy!

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The ATP arrives at the home tournament for the majority of the top 100… We round up Monte Carlo with our top 5 favourite matches of the week. In women’s tennis it was a big week for acronyms as the WTA stars played in the BJK Cup. Can LAF steer C A N A D A to victory? Plus the usual nonsense of parting shots!

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Another week brings more retirement news from pro tennis as yes… time is still undefeated.

On this week’s Open Era, commentator Ravi Ubha joins Devang to discuss Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s impending retirement from tennis. They discuss his biggest moments and why that final breakthrough at a major never came.

Then, Tennis and Bagels’ Vansh Vermani joins to recap the bombshell coaching news of the week: Patrick Mouratoglu is leaving the Serena Williams coaching team to link up with Simona Halep. What does it mean for both players as the WTA enters a new phase?

All of that, plus the American clay warriors of Houston, new ATP ‘punishment’ for bad behaviour, Bianca Andreescu’s comeback and much more!

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Devang and Simon are joined by friend of the show and all around Tennis guru Owen Lewis to dissect an actual good week of tennis!

Literally everyone who reached the latter stages in Miami seemed like decent human beings. Unbelievable!

We dive into Swiatek and Osaka’s final before turning our attention to the Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz.

Plus we have a special shout out for Hubbie Hurkacz’s shorts.

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At 25, Ashleigh Barty is calling it a day.

On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang devote the majority of the show to this week’s bombshell news: Ash Barty stepping away from tennis as the World No. 1. We talk about her legacy on the court, the way she carries herself off of it and the path other players may follow.

Also this week, it’s Iga Swiatek’s world now, JJ Wolf hits the shot of the decade, and our parting shots, including the latest from the Miami Open.

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We all live in Taylor Fritz and Iga Swiatek’s World.

The future of tennis has arrived!

Kinda, sorta joking but it was a remarkable week at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Devang and Simon head into the Open Era Bar to digest a few drinks along with some spicy opinions.

Plus there was some chat about Patrick Mouratoglou which is always enjoyable!

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With The Batman hitting big screens this week we wanted to welcome back our very own Robert Pattinson to Open Era.

That’s right, Devang returns this week to chat with Simon about Novak Djokovic’s entry into Indian Wells and the (lack of) punishment for Alexander Zverev.

Plus we unveil the very first Open Era Watercooler segment before getting stuck into another action packed parting shots.

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Simon is joined by James Shank of Tick Tok Tennis to discuss another bumper week in the Tennis world.

As conflict rages on in the Ukraine, the ATP and WTA decide to suspend tournaments in Russia. Would they have done this without the threat of a strike? We’ll do our best to tackle that very dodgy question.

The WTA actually had tournaments! Praise the lord! We unpack a full schedule before looking at a high profile doping case.

Parting shots goes from a Maria Sakkari cover shoot to Holger Rune quotes. You won’t want to miss this one.

Btw, the Davis Cup also happened…but you don’t care about that.

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On this week’s Open Era, friend of the show Vivek Jacob joins Simon and Devang to cover a heavy week.

As players on the ATP and WTA react to Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, the guys consider what’s next while discussing the men’s decision to go to China later this year.

Alexander Zverev made headlines (once again) for the worst reasons, Daniil Medvedev reached #1, and Rafael Nadal made it 15-0. Meanwhile Iga Swiatek made a hell of a statement in Doha.

All that, plus our parting shots coming up in a jam packed Open Era. Hope you enjoy it.

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Too much tennis.

On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dive into the 800 tournaments that took place this week. Big wins for Andrey Rublev and Jelena Ostapenko lead the guys to zoom out a bit and see where the two players are heading in 2022.

Of course, there was the Novak Djokovic interview with the BBC as well. How bad was it and what did we learn?

Finally in Parting Shots, it’s the Jannik Sinner coachmegddon aftermath, some choice words for tax havens, and the curious case of Alex De Minaur.

Hope you enjoy the show!

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Something had to give.

Stefanos Tsitsipas hadn’t won an ATP 500 final. Felix Auger Aliassime hadn’t won…a final.

On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang discuss FAA doing the damn thing in Rotterdam. Plus, a titanic final in St.Petersburg saw Anett Kontaveit outlast Maria Sakkari. Also, some Del Potro thoughts including Buenos Aires’ ranking among the best tournaments in the world.

In Parting Shots, it’s a grab bag of fun, including listener questions, Morgan Riddle’s TikTok, Jannik Sinner coaching drama, and much more!

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Say it ain’t so, Juan Martin.
On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang tackle the sad news out of Buenos Aires, where Juan Martin Del Potro announced his upcoming tournaments in the Golden Swing will likely be his last.
Friend of the show Priyanka Dobson joins to talk about the state of Tennis television coverage in the United States and beyond.
Finally, on parting shots, it’s Real Tennis, Andy Murray skipping clay and Rafael Nadal getting into NFTs (we predicted this) plus plenty more.
Tune in, will ya?

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History in Melbourne.

Rafael Nadal and Ash Barty did something remarkable this past weekend and we’re still catching our collective breath.

On today’s show, Devang and Simon dive into the epic (but bad?) men’s final and discuss the Barty Party in Australia.

We’re also into NFTs now…don’t worry, we can explain.

In parting shots, it’s Special Ks, fines for some, bullshit for others plus plenty more. Join us on the championship edition of Open Era!

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Well, what have we learned so far in Melbourne?

On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang tackle broadcast issues in the U.S, John McEnroe and Cliff Drysdale yelling at clouds, and the first ‘Netflix moments’ of the year.

Then, they review the losses we’ve seen, rating the performances of Osaka, Zverev, Gauff, and Raducanu before casting an eye towards the final week.

To close, it’s parting shots, which feature Ash Barty in Vogue and our dismay at the fashion at the Australian Open. It stinks! But this week’s show does not.

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Novak Djokovic has been deported, but there’s a tournament to be played. In the latest Open Era, Simon and Devang touch on Novak’s removal from Australia before breaking down the Real Tennis ahead, including some bonkers predictions with the 2022 Australian Open already underway. Plus, parting shots include sad news regarding Juan Martin Del Potro, Andy Murray turning down Saudi Arabia, and our thoughts on the Tennis Netflix series (please don’t be bad, docuseries!). It’s a big show, hope you enjoy it.

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What an incredibly stupid week that was.

Novak Djokovic may or may not be allowed to play in the Australian Open, and that somehow doesn’t feel like the biggest takeaway from a story that captured the attention of the wider world.

Oh yea, the tennis bits: Canada wins the truly not fake ATP Cup, Halep, Monfils, and Nadal provide some normalc, and Simon and Devang reach deep for some big 2022 predictions.

There’s a lot to get to. Join us, will ya?

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We’re back! Simon and Devang ring in the new year with takes on Novak’s will he or won’t he Aussie Open drama plus a rapid fire on all the tennis news we missed over the holidays. Plus, parting shots and a heartfelt message to you, our wonderful listeners. Thanks for sticking with us.

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As we all sit here, bathed in the afterglow of the holiday spirit, I wonder how we’ll all remember 2021 in Tennis?
Yes we almost saw history on the ATP side with a certain world number 1 coming ever so close to tennis immortality. Yes, we saw an unheralded British teenager do something which had never been done in professional tennis and romp to a first Grand Slam title.
But lost between all of these grand narratives were to stories which stick with us on an individual level. Because sports, for all their flaws, are personal.
It’s the drawing of the blanket closer to you as you watch a favourite player try and serve out a match. It’s the flurry of messages on your favourite platform with friends when a story breaks, and it’s the elation and heartbreak of a result which leaves you numb in a way only sport can produce.
This week on Open Era, we revisit the 2021 season through those small moments. For every Grand Slam victory is one beer too many to commiserate a failed result.
To help me along that journey I reached out to a few guests and supporters of this show.

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Men’s tennis at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics was turned upside down by Juan Martin del Potro. The Tower of Tandil stunned world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the first round. Del Potro, recovering from a wrist injury, would meet Rafael Nadal in the semifinal and remind us why the lanky Argentinian was such a unique talent.

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In early November, the ATP became a signatory of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action. This announcement came off the back of the COP 26 summit which took place in Glasgow, wherein world leaders were challenged to accelerate sustainability and climate related actions on a global scale.
The ATP produced a document which outlined the commitments it had made along with the key commitments within the United Nations agreements. Herein the ATP adopted the framework which committed to two specific targets. Achieving a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2040.
Realistically how achievable are these goals that are set out by the ATP? Can tennis continue to operate in its current globalised format against the backdrop of natural disasters and unfettered consumption? And can growth continue to exist in sports across the board?
To help answer those questions this week I was joined by Sam Bliss, a graduate fellow at the Gund Institute for the Environment at the University of Vermont.

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It’s over. It's done.

Yes Mr Frodo, the tennis season is over now.

We finally did it. We made it to the end of the 2021 campaign and what better way to wrap things up than by having on Patreon extraordinar Priyanka Dobson.

We dig into the WTA’s huge stand against China before tackling the Davis Cup Final and the ATP award nominees.

All that before the final Parting Shots of the year.

Still can’t believe this season is done…

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It’s time for the Davis Cup everyone!
Crickets…
In other news, the Peng Shuai case continues to rumble on with some surprising turns and Toilet-Gate reaches it’s conclusion on the ATP Tour.
Plus we take a look at the rather racey magazine cover of Danii Medvedev and dig into the WTA Awards nominees.
In order to cover such an eclectic mix this week we are joined by Crina Mustafa, Digital Host at The Parleh.

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Well that was quite a week. We thought that this time of year in the tennis calendar was supposed to be quiet. We weren’t quite ready and prepared for tennis to turn into the epicentre of a geo-political incident, which may have incredibly far-reaching impacts on relations between global superpowers.

All of that in the same week that the world tour finals took place along with us getting to the slow dancing in a burning room stage of Roger Federer's retirement.

To help us tackle all of that plus a whole other whack of other stuff in parting shots is the good folks from the Tennis and Bagels Podcast. They are Vansh Vermani and Owen Lewis.

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It’s a time of the year we know all too well.

We’ve reached the Tour Finals on the WTA side and it’s had some cracking matches so far. With Devang off sick, Simon is joined by Luke Peristy to chat about a bumper crop of tennis as we reach the exciting conclusion to the tennis calendar for 2021.

Also, there was some really questionable fashion from this week right? You know we couldn’t resist talking about the hits and misses.

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It’s been an utterly wild week in professional sports. From the NHL’s shameful attempted cover up to the Phoenix Suns to Aaron Rodgers and finally to yet another case of sexual assault in tennis.

We discuss where tennis fits in the sporting landscape against the backdrop of these new allegations.

Oh yeah and Novak Djokovic won a record 37th Masters title and sealed a record 7th year-end World No. 1. All of that plus our parting shots on a jam packed Open Era!

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Happy Halloween! On a special spooky edition of the show, Simon and Devang dive into the Sinner-Tiafoe drama in Vienna and explore Frances’ ceiling going forward. Also, Anett Kontaveit continued her stunning Fall run with a dominant win over Simona Halep in Cluj. Marin Cilic warmed our hearts by managing to turn back the clock in St.Petersburg. All that, our Parting Shots, and a special Halloween Edition of ‘The Pun Gun’ on this week’s show!

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We all knew this was coming eventually... a Novak Djokovic quote about Vaccinations. Devang and Simon unpack the world number 1’s interview before turning our attention to a surprisingly busy week of tour tennis. Lastly, in our parting shots we discuss Roger Federer having a tram named after him in Basel. Yes that did actually happen.

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At the end of a truly bizarre Indian Wells, we saw two shocking finals, but for different reasons. In a brand new Open Era, Simon and Devang dive into the latest headlines around Tennis, including new realities discovered in the ‘Big 3-less’ Californian desert, Victoria Azarenka’s inspiring run, and Paula Badosa’s arrival. Also, Killa Cam’Ron N.O.R.E is the men’s UK No.1(!!). Plus, Dev’s sister Urmi joins the show to talk about the ridiculous Badosa/Vika final and her own tennis journey. It’s a fun one!

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This week Simon and Devang welcome the great Owen from The Racket to discuss the “latest”, including an update on the Alexander Zverev investigation. Then they head to the extremely slow courts of Indian Wells, where Leylah Fernandez hopes to maintain her otherworldly US Open level. Emma Raducanu lost early, but received the NY Times feature treatment. Also, is 40-shot rally tennis good, Opelka speaks candidly, Murray loses his ring and plenty, plenty more.

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We have a jam packed show this week so we brought in Pog from Pog’s Tennis Channel (@FoQPTennis) to discuss everything from vaccine requirements to casting tennis' James Bond. We also round up the three tournaments which took place this week. Jannik Sinner went back to back in Sofia, and we had some surprise results in Chicago and San Diego. Lots of Tennis coming your way in this week's show.

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The Laver Cup was an absolute rout, but there was plenty to talk about in its aftermath. On today’s show, Simon - still trapped in the UK - and Devang discuss Fed’s surprise visit to Boston, the drama, and our recommendations for changing the event. Plus, there was “real” tennis in Ostrava, Metz, and Nur-Sultan. Also, Kim Clijsters is back, Serena is 40, Anthony Joshua got wrecked (Boxing klaxon) and our Parting Shots. Hope you enjoy it.

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On a special election edition of the podcast, Amy Lundy Dahl joins Simon and Devang to weigh in on the latest in the tennis world, including the ATP’s new strategic plan, Davis Cup action, and the WTA’s new generation. Meanwhile, FAA and Leylah Fernandez made waves at the Met Gala, Emma Raducanu finally went home, and the Laver Cup forged ahead once again - with Alexander Zverev and without women. Oh yes, there is another teen phenom: Clara Tauson. All that, plus our Parting Shots on another Open Era!

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Was that the best Grand Slam tournament we’ve ever seen? Vivek Jacob joins Simon and Devang to examine an utterly batshit US Open. Among the topics: the all-teenager women’s final, what’s next for Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu and Daniil Medvedev thwarting Novak Djokovic’s quest for tennis immortality. Also, our favourite matches, commentators and outfits, and some general words about how much this tournament made us love tennis again. It’s a good one.

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Week number 2 is upcoming at Flushing Meadows. Now that we’ve got the bathroom jokes out of our system we can get to the bottom of all the action which took place in week 1 at the US Open.

Sorry, before this gets too corny, let’s address the elephant in the room. Stefanos Tsitsipas takes a long long time in the bathroom. We talk about what he might be doing there before going rapid fire with 10 matches which caught our eye in 20 minutes.

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As Kele Okereke once sang: So Here We Are. Main draw play begins Monday in New York City and the lads are...relatively excited. We’ll go with that. On today’s show, Simon and Devang examine the latest from the US Open, including an update on the Alexander Zverev assault allegations. There’s also a new Roger Federer book out, an excerpt of which appeared in the New York Times and piqued our interest. That plus the draws, Novak Djokovic’s quest for tennis immortality and of course, some excellent predictions. We end, as always, with our parting shots and section within a segment on another classic Open Era. (Content warning: 4:10-14:07 - intimate partner domestic violence and abuse is discussed).

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Yes, the episode title is a Cher pun this week, but did you see what happened in Cincy? On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dive into a wild US Open warmup event in Ohio that featured headline stealing news from players (cough, Rafael Nadal, cough) that weren’t even there! Medvedev, Barty, Rublev, Teichmann, Zverev, Osaka, Tsitsipas, the Tsitsipas family cell plan - they’re all covered plus as always, our parting shots and the now famous, ‘section within a segment.’

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Well would you look at that, tennis came to us. The gang's back together for this week’s show, with both the WTA and ATP visiting Canada. Devang tells us about watching a disappointing Felix Auger Aliassime performance live and the overall vibe at a covid-impacted tournament. Plus, an update on Bianca Andreescu’s progress, more surgery for Roger Federer, and an ode to a particular type of big man tennis. All that and much more in another Open Era!

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Simon and Devang are BOTH away this week, but as they prepare for live tennis in Toronto, catch an episode recorded last year on a subject dear to their hearts. The 1997 French Open is known for the breakout of one Gustavo Kuerten, but it also ushered in a change that we are still feeling today. The Tennisnerd’s Jonas Eriksson joined the guys to talk about racquets, strings, and Guga. We'll be back next week with a fresh episode for our wonderful listeners.

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The strange journey that was Tennis at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has concluded, leaving Simon and Devang with plenty to discuss. On this week’s Open Era the guys examine Novak Djokovic’s shocking conclusion to these games, the incredible performances of Belinda Bencic and Elina Vesnina’s inspiring ROC Nation campaign, among others. In between, they covered the tweets that made us think, laugh, and cringe. It’s a fun one, so tune in.

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We are heading to Tokyo for the Olympic games! With Devang taking a well deserved rest Simon is joined by Luke Peristy to discuss the tumultuous first few days of the Olympic Games. In addition, we give Luke the “Commissioner of Tennis” keys and dive into a bumper crop of news in our Parting Shots.

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It’s the unofficial midway point of the 2021 season so it’s time to reflect. With Simon away, friend of the show Vivek Jacob joins Devang to hand out some hardware six and a half months into the campaign. No, Novak Djokovic and Ash Barty didn’t sweep everything. Plus, the guys talk about the Olympics, the state of everything (bad) amid the rash of withdrawals, Naomi Osaka’s Netflix documentary plus much more on the latest Open Era!

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Twenty Grand Slams. We have some company at the top. Yes, Novak Djokovic continued his dominant reign atop the Men’s game at Wimbledon on Sunday. Simon and Devang unpack the latest historic feat from the Super Serb, and grapple with what a Calendar Golden Slam would mean. Ash Barty made a feel good story permanent, capturing her second slam and Australia’s first at Wimbledon in 41 years on the women’s side. We talk about the winners, plus Federer reaction, Sabalenka, Pliskova, Shapo, FAA plus much more. On Parting Shots, we take a look at the upcoming Olympics (big yikes), hope you enjoy it.

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You won’t believe these 10 things that happened at Wimbledon this week! Number 9 will SHOCK you.

We highlight 10 moments from this week at the All England Club which caught our eye. Plus we go deep into the Open Era Fanfiction, it’s a dark and disturbing place.

We round it all out with our Parting Shots, which will from here out be known as Shapo Trap House. Who will have the better career? Sofia Kenin or Bianca Andreescu? Yes, that's actually a question we’ll cover this week.

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After a long wait, we’re finally ready for The Championships. On today’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dissect the Wimbledon draw - including Serena, Andy and Roger’s chances of making deep runs. Plus, the PTPA went on the offensive this week ahead of a vote on the ATP’s 30-year plan. Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil outline their case with some help, and the guys dig into the massive ramifications of the upcoming vote and potential merger of tours. And as always, we’ve got our Wimby picks and Parting Shots. Remember friends, anything is possible on the grass.

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Grass court season is in full swing, and though it’s not very long, we love it. On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang tour Europe, where players on both tours prepare for Wimbledon. Rafael Nadal, Milos Raonic and Naomi Osaka will not be there, but others solidified their case for contention in a couple weeks in Halle, Birmingham, Queen’s Club and Berlin, respectively. Plus, the guys check-in on Felix Auger Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, who made deep runs but ultimately fell short. Plus, Top 5 picks, anger at scheduling (surprise!) and parting shots coming up on this week’s show!

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We were treated to a stunning final week in Paris with possibly the greatest clay court match of all time included in the mix. Barbora Krejcikova decided to take a break from winning in Doubles (which she still won) to win the Singles title and a small kid who doesn’t know how to fight became a man, but that wasn’t enough to overcome the terminator that is Novak Djokovic. Also, Felix Auger Aliassime lost in another final, which Devang and Simon sadly discuss. All that and more on a brand new Open Era!

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We’ve made it through a calamitous opening week of the French Open with plenty to discuss, both on and off the court. Simon and Devang give their thoughts on the withdrawals of Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer and their subsequent coverage. On the court, Nadal and Djokovic continued on their path towards confrontation, while Serena Williams introduced tweaks to her game. On the youth scene, Iga Swiatek continues to dominate at Roland Garros while the Tsitsipas quest for slam immortality trudges on. It’s a big show, so join us on another Open Era!

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Who knew that the simple act of Naomi Osaka refusing to speak at press conferences during the French Open would set off such a firestorm? We are joined this week by the incredible Caitlin Thompson (@caitlin_thomps) of Racquet Magazine to digest a truly memorable week.

Oh and the French Open started! We cover our winners and surprises along with trying to figure out quite why a statue of Rafael Nadal has been built while he is still very much alive.

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We’re one week out from the French Open, so it’s time to take stock of both tours. Vivek Jacob (@vivekmjacob) joins Simon and Devang to discuss the players that have caught their eye for the right and wrong reasons with Paris looming. Find out where they stand on Denis Shapovalov, Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime heading into the second Grand Slam of the year, plus, expectations for Roger and Serena, Tennis’ Mt. Rushmore and plenty more!

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It took Iga Swiatek 46 minutes to win her first title in Rome. It took Rafael Nadal 162 minutes to win his 10th title in Rome. They’re at different points in their careers, but let there be little doubt, both players are incredible. This week on Open Era, Simon and Devang recount an amazing week for the Polish teen and examine yet another riveting edition of the Nadal-Djokovic rivalry. That, plus Roger Federer’s return in Geneva, Ash Barty’s injury and Andy Murray’s future coming up on this week’s show!

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Well, Madrid didn’t disappoint. On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang recap a captivating tournament in the Spanish capital, where Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev emerged victorious. The guys debate Sabalenka’s chances of winning a ‘bigger’ prize very soon along with a host of other topics, including scary new ground for American Men’s Tennis, coaching changes in the WTA, the annual Rafa conversation and oh yea, WE’RE NOMINATED FOR A CANADIAN PODCASTING AWARD! Pretty cool, eh?

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We arrive in Madrid with plenty to settle as the clay court season heats up. Naomi Osaka’s loss leads to another discussion on surfaces and who really is the favourite heading into the French Open. On the Men’s side, present could meet the future with Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz sharing the same half of the draw. Devang and Simon also discuss Denis Shapovalov’s recent struggles, the WTA’s golden era, and as always, provide their parting shots. All that and more coming up on Open Era!

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Let’s be honest, we only want to see the best 12 players in the world play against each other each week. Karatsev vs Djokovic, Karatsev vs Barty, Karatsev vs Nadal, Karatsev vs Osaka - It’ll be far far better than the European Super League.

All jokes aside, it was a monster week in Tennis. We had blockbuster matchups in Barcelona, Belgrade, Istanbul and Stuttgart. The tennis just keeps on coming, good job the pandemic is over!

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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal competed in Monte Carlo this week, but it wasn’t them we were talking about at the end. On this week's Open Era, Simon and Devang unpack the Rublev-Tsitsipas final and predict what the rest of 2021 holds for these rising stars. Elsewhere, Leylah Fernandez leads Canada’s Billie Jean King Cup charge, Nick Kyrgios the coverstar, and tackling umpire abuse. All of that and more on this week’s Open Era!

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The clay season begins in earnest this week with tournaments contested in Cagliari, Marbella, and Charleston kicking off matters, but the big news is about coaching. Toni Nadal, uncle of that guy ‘Rafa’, is linking up with Felix Auger Aliassime for the foreseeable future beginning in Monte Carlo. Simon and Devang talk about what this partnership could mean for Felix, Toni, and Rafa going forward. Also, the French Open is ‘postponed’ for an extra week amid alarming numbers in France and Carlos Alcaraz joins Sinner and Musetti as we imagine what the tours will look like in 2026.

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Bianca Andreescu’s incredible run in Miami didn’t end how anyone wanted, but positives can be taken away from this week. theScore’s Joe Wolfond joins Simon and Devang to break down Bibi’s highs and lows, and give credit to the ever-reliable Ash Barty. Also on the show: Hubert Hurkacz’s incredible run to the Miami Open title, Jannik Sinner’s unrelenting promise, and our parting shots featuring Pat Cash, Lindsay Davenport and the upcoming French Open.

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Drama and controversy dominate the headlines this week in Miami. A confrontation between Vasek Pospisil and ATP president Andrea Gaundezi has led to our latest Open Era labour relations update. Simon and Devang recap the last few days featuring Vasek Pospisil, Novak Djokovic (in absentia), John Isner and other members of the #PlayersVoice movement. What is their message? What is their goal? Should we be giving them more credit? All that, plus you know, actual tennis stuff as the Miami Open kicks on with the latest on Bianca Andreescu, Lorenzo Musetti, Benoit Paire, and Sebastian Korda.
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Melbourne wasn’t a fluke. On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang gush about Aslan Karatsev and his 1st ATP title while comparing him to a certain American legend. Also on the show: Leylah Annie Fernandez’s incredible run in Monterrey, the Zverev-Tsitsipas “blockbuster” in Acapulco and more 3 vs. 5 set grand slam debates. Tune in for a jam packed show!

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This week on Open Era, Devang and Simon dive into Roger Federer’s return in Doha, and its aftermath, including Fed’s very much up in the air schedule for 2021. Also this week, Genie Bouchard found herself back in a final, Daniil Medvedev cemented his ascension to the No. 2 ranking with a tournament win in Marseille and Garbine Muguruza continued to dabble with god mode. All that, and more, coming up on another OE.

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There will be a new number 2 on the ATP for the first time since July 25, 2005 when the latest rankings come out on March 15th. Yes, Daniil Medvedev is on the verge of breaking a 15-year stranglehold on the top of the game by the Men’s Big 4. It’s a wild stat. One that led us down a rankings wormhole this week with guest Tahmid Saleh. Also, the guys cover the big news from the week: Petra Kvitova back at her best in Doha, Andrey Rublev’s continued dominance at 500 level events and teenager Clara Tauson’s title in Lyon. All that, Roger Federer’s long awaited return and more coming up this week on Open Era.

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So long Australia, it’s been nice. Iga Swiatek wrapped up the Australian portion of the 2021 tennis calendar with an emphatic win over Belinda Bencic in the Adelaide final. This week, Simon and Devang go deep on Iga’s 2nd career title as well as serve up the latest from both the ATP and WTA. We’re talking Rafael Nadal and appearance fees, Roger Federer’s return and Simon’s incredible serving motion on this week’s Open Era.

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The end came so quickly. After spending the last year month in Australia, Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic departed Melbourne with the biggest trophies up for grabs. On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang break down both finals, and hit on what they loved and hated from this year’s Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas, electronic line calling, injuries, Jennifer Brady, Aslan Karatsev, Serena Williams, FILA, fake crowds, real crowds plus plenty, plenty more. It’s a good one!

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The opening week of the 2021 Australian Open did not disappoint. An incredible bottom half of the women’s draw lived up to the hype, while Nick Kyrgios managed to electrify the locals before a pandemic reality check.

On today’s show Simon and Devang take a look at how the Canadians did (and are doing) in Melbourne, and check in with Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Plus, they give their best shot and predict how the final week will unfold.

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We made it. After a month of concern, PCR tests, and just overall dread, we have arrived at the start of the 2021 Australian Open.

On the show this week, Simon and Devang give their draw previews and predictions for 2021’s first Grand Slam. The ATP and WTA are broken down into tiers and we predict how this major will go for Nadal, Djokovic, Serena, Halep and Osaka. They’ll also examine the latest finals disappointment for Felix Auger-Alliasime, this time at the hands of Dan Evans. Plus: Jannik Sinner and Dani Medvedev make major statements at the best time.

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We asked for more tennis and we’re getting it in a big way. Six. Yes, (6!!) tournaments will begin in Melbourne this week. Ash Barty, Naomi Osaka, the Williams sisters, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem, Denis Shapovalov..they’re all playing. Simon and Devang try to contain their joy as they preview the action and take a deep dive into the return of Canada’s Bianca Andreescu to the tour.

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There is no tennis going on in the world asides Challenger Tour events, and even we aren’t going to subject you to that. There is news galore though, from hard quarantine being close to Prison for some players to Nick Kyrgios once again being a troll, we’ve got a surprisingly packed show considering no one is hitting forehands. Tennis Forever.

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Well it’s all started rather poorly down in Australia, hasn’t it? On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dive into the current mess unfolding in Melbourne. More than 70 players, including Bianca Andreescu and Vasek Pospisil, will have to go through a strict 14-day quarantine in their hotel rooms before the Australian Open begins on February 8th. The guys talk about the how, why, what, and when, and the next steps for the ‘Happy Slam.’ Also this week: Sorana Cirstea, Yulia Putintseva, Hubert Hurkacz, Aryna Sabalenka and Sebastian Korda.

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On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang celebrate the beginning of 2021 with the latest from the tennis world: Drugs! Sexism! Preferential treatment!

The Headlines: Ferrev is no more, Sam Querrey explains his escape from Russia, and Roger Federer’s slimmed down calendar. Next, the guys actually get to the tennis part, talking about the latest from a trio of tournaments being held across the globe as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Finally, parting shots feature a frank discussion on ‘rules’ and who they apply to, the WTA’s 2021 ambitious schedule up to Wimbledon and a tribute to the late Tom Perrotta.

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It’s Gone. It’s Done. Yes Mr. Frodo. 2020 is over now.

We head to Paris for the Rafael Nadal Open...I mean, the French Open as our look back at 2020 continues on Open Era.

We round out the year with a flurry of ATP Tournaments, a solitary WTA event (which is shocking in its own right), and shake the magic 8 ball to find out who will be this years ATP World Tour Final Winner.

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Isolated tennis? You’re havin’ a bubble aren’t you?

Well actually...Tennis was played in a bubble. Our sport returned with Two Majors in 5 weeks. First the tournament formally known as the Cincinnati Open and the US Open. Our retrospective on 2020 continues with a look back at one of the strangest tournaments ever played. Naomi Osaka confirmed she is a force within tennis and a Novak Djokovic mistake derailed his perfect season.

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“I'm not loving you, the way I wanted to
What I had to do, had to run from you

So keep ya COVID lockdown”

That’s right, the tennis world was abruptly shutdown when the novel coronavirus hit the sporting world. Watching the tennis world wrestle with its “new normal” was a rather remarkable sequence of events. Do you remember the time when the Miami Open really thought it could stage a tournament in early April? Ah those were the days.

Strap yourself in for the Novak Djokovic Magical Mystery Ride. It has everything. Charlatans, Positive Energy Water, shifting of blame, and of course, everyone getting COVID.

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Bye 2020, you won’t be missed.

The Tennis world was just as wild and wacky as the events in wider society. Join Devang and Simon for our look back at 2020. We start in the hot hot sun of Australia, before COVID was a thing and the only thing we had to worry about was the planet being on fire and Novak Djokovic winning 21 Grand Slams. Enjoy.

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Get out the fancy dress, it’s awards szn. On this week’s show Simon and Devang are joined by Luke Peristy to hand out hardware to members of the ATP, WTA and the tennis world at large. Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Thiem, Osaka, Kenin, Federer...sure, but ‘best troll’, ‘worst match’ and ‘biggest clown’? These are the true Open Era Awards.

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It wasn't a great year, sure, but there were moments of brilliance on the court that we needed to highlight at least one more time. On this week’s show, Simon and Devang welcome @blockedpartypod’s John Cullen (@cullenthecomic) and go in-depth on Denis Shapovalov’s 5-set comeback win over Taylor Fritz. The guys chat 2020, what Denis showed us that day in New York, and plenty more.

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That’s a wrap on the 2020 ATP season. On this week’s show, Simon and Devang are joined by Vivek Jacob to dive into an enthralling ATP Finals. Signature wins for Dominic Theim and Daniil Medvedev set up a tantalizing clash in the final which truly lived up to the hype. News on the Australian Open, the ongoing battle for ATP Tour council supremacy and our parting shots feature in another episode of the Open Era podcast.

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Simon’s guy came through. On this week’s show we dig into Jannik Sinner’s breakthrough performance in Sofia, where he captured his first ATP singles title after a battle with Canadian Vasek Pospisil in the final. Plenty more is covered, including the WTA wrapping amid uncertainty in Linz, Zverev’s phone statement, and an in-depth preview of the ATP Tour Finals in London.

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Simon and Devang are back to serve out the latest in the Tennis world. Novak Djokovic ties Pete Sampras’ record for year-end #1, Felix Auger Aliassime breaks his final curse, and the WTA returns to Linz for the final tournament of the year. New disturbing domestic violence allegations against Alexander Zverev overshadowed the German’s run to the final in Paris, where Daniil Medvedev recaptured his 2019 form. Big week, Trump out. Breathe.

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Somehow, we’ve made it to November. This week Simon and Devang digest the wild events from Vienna, where Novak Djokovic suffered the strangest beatdown of his incredible career. Staying in Austria, the guys hit on another terrific performance by Andrey Rublev and examine Lorenzo Sonego’s fateful week as a lucky loser. Also discussed: domestic abuse allegations are levelled against Alexander Zverev, Simona Halep tests positive for COVID-19, and Paris-Bercy begins as Europe locks down again. 2020. God damn.

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Simon and Devang are joined by Tennis reporter OG Ravi Ubha (@raviubha) this week to discuss the latest in the Tennis world. The guys tackle a stunning performance by Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Vika Azarenka in the Ostrava final while also capturing the doubles title with Elise Mertins. Over on the ATP, Ugo Humbert continues to be extremely fun to watch and Alexander Zverev is enjoying home cooking.

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October rolls on in the Tennis world with events in Russia and Germany taking center stage. In St. Petersburg, Canadians Milos Raonic and Denis Shapovalov made semifinal runs but it was Andrey Rublev who cemented himself as a Top 10 player with his 4th title of the year. In Cologne, Felix Auger-Aliassime lost his 6th straight final, this time to Alexander Zverev. What does it mean for FAA going forward? Simon and Devang cover all that and more on a jam packed episode of Open Era!

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Something new, something old. Simon and Devang unpack a mammoth weekend in Paris, which saw the arrival of yet another young star on the WTA in Iga Swiatek. On the Men’s side, Nadal won his 13th French Open and 20th Grand Slam, cementing himself as the forever king of clay. The guys go deep on the GOAT debate, Novak Djokovic’s performance in the final and what the Tennis calendar will hold for the rest of 2020.

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We are balls deep into the French Open. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic remain on course for a blockbuster meeting on the Men’s side. Simona Halep was also cruising until running into the buzzsaw that is Iga Swiatek. Yes, on this week’s show the guys run through the latest from Roland-Garros. Also, Devang and Simon chat with Andrew Reiley (@CultTennisYT) of Cult Tennis about rising superstar Jannick Sinner after the Italian’s impressive demolition of an ill Alexander Zverev.

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Ready for another one? Rafael Nadal vies for his record-tying 20th Grand Slam in what will be the strangest French Open ever. This week, Simon and Devang preview Roland-Garros, and tackle Nadal’s extreme dislike of the Wilson balls they’ll use at the tournament, Simona Halep’s heavy favourite status and Novak Djokovic’s dream draw. Plus, the guys chat with Naomi Cavaday of the Tennish Podcast. It’s a big one this week.

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Tennis has returned to clay and yes, Devang and Simon are excited about it. This week the guys discuss another sensational tournament from Denis Shapovalov, Rafael Nadal’s quick exit and Novak Djokovic’s ongoing quest for salvation. Simona Halep is once again a threat in Paris, but concerns about safety at the French Open are growing. There’s more, including updates on Bianca Andreescu, Naomi Osaka, and the PTPA.

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Finally, there is a new grand slam champion in men’s tennis. Defector staff writer Giri Nathan joins the show this week to recap a wild US Open.

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It was going to plan on the men’s side until Sunday’s shocking events at Arthur Ashe stadium. Novak Djokovic was defaulted from the US Open after accidentally striking a linesperson with a ball. Simon and Devang discover the news while recording and deal with fallout from the incredible scenes in New York.

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It’s Grand Slam szn once again but the tours look a lot different than they did in Melbourne where Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin were victorious. Novak remains dominant, but the women’s side is wide open. Simon and Devang also praise Naomi Osaka for her protest and discuss the new men’s only players ‘union.’

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It’s different and weird, but tennis is back. Vivek Jacob joins the show this week as Open Era tackles the headlines from the Western & Southern Open, including bubble life in New York and Novak Djokovic’s latest interview. The guys then check in with the Canadians on tour before giving their parting shots.

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As a teenager he was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine alongside Barack Obama. One of the most hyped American athletes of all time had a roller coaster of a career, but never reached the world’s top 30. So much was expected of this young phenom but mis-management, a poor attitude and his game style never allowed him to become an all time great. This week on Open Era we are joined by Andrew Reiley of Cult Tennis to discuss, what on earth happened to Donald Young?

The 1997 French Open is known for the breakout of one Gustavo Kuerten, but it also ushered in a change that we are still feeling today. The Tennisnerd’s Jonas Eriksson joins the guys this week to talk about racquets, strings, and Guga.

Graf, Navratilova, Seles, Serena, Hingis...Jennifer Capriati not only competed with the game’s greats, she beat them. It was an unconventional path. From youth prodigy to tennis survivor, Capriati put herself back in slam contention in 2003 when she met Justine Henin in an all-time classic semifinal under the lights at Arthur Ashe.

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It’s never boring when it comes to Nick Kyrgios. The Australian taltenizes with his ability on the court and his penchant for keeping to extremely real off of it. Ask 10 tennis fans about Kyrgios you’re going to get 10 different answers about their personal feelings towards the ATP’s iconoclast. This week revisit his stunning run in Acapulco and a new appreciation for NK.

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"She has the ability to be the greatest player ever, even better than Serena and I never thought I'd say that.” The BBC’s Sue Barker isn’t alone. Coco Gauff is expected to take over the tennis world. This week Simon and Devang take a deep dive into Gauff’s career so far and reckon with the weight of expectations.

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This week we profile someone that never became world number one or captured a Grand Slam, but accomplished something no other player has . David Nalbandian defied explanation, until you saw what he could do on the court when everything was just ‘right.’ We saw that happen in 2007 at the Madrid Open when he became the first and only person to beat Nadal, Djokovic and Federer at the same tournament.

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By 2015 Andy Murray was no longer a tough luck loser when it came to Grand Slams, but the Australian Open title remained elusive. In his fourth attempt to win the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, Novak Djokovic once again stood in Murray’s way. The Athletic’s Kaitlyn McGrath joins us this week to relive the 2015 Australian Open Men’s final.

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Despite grim predictions the Adria Tour went ahead as planned and in its wake the Tennis world has been left reeling. Novak Djokovic, the tour’s frontman, along with Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric tested positive for COVID-19, putting resumption of the 2020 season in doubt. This week Simon and Devang unpack a tumultuous week.

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Canadian tennis is in good hands thanks to a trio of young stars. One has already won a grand slam, but this week we’re taking a look back at the moment when Bianca Andreescu, Felix Auger Aliassime, and Denis Shapovalov announced their arrival on the tennis scene.

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It’s not their most famous match, but when looking back on the Federer-Safin rivalry, this second set tiebreak must be chronicled. This week Open Era heads to 2004 and the Tennis Masters cup semifinal in Houston. Federer was finishing off a simply dominant season and Safin laid the groundwork for one more slam run. That combination created an incredible moment.

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The French Open may happen at some point this year but it must be said, we’re missing the Parisian clay right now. This week we head back to 2003 and the classic semifinal between Serena Williams and Justine Henin. Serena was on a 33-match winning streak at the slams but it was not meant to be on this day in what was an extraordinary contest. You don’t get a moniker like ‘The Hand Match’ for nothing.

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10,000 tennis fans packed Centre Court on a Monday to watch two men battle for a prize that had eluded them in the past. Patrick Rafter had come close in 2000, losing to Pete Sampras in the final. Goran Ivanišević’s date with destiny at Wimbledon was a long time coming. He had lost in the final three times prior to that July day in 2001, where a legion of rabid Aussie fans and Goran devotees gathered for an unforgettable afternoon.

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Sure we remember the epic 2009 Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, but that wasn’t the best match of the tournament. Fernando Verdasco gave Nadal everything he could for five hours and 14 minutes, but it wasn’t enough. Racquet Magazine’s Giri Nathan joins us this week to relive a RLA masterpiece.

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The actions of Gunter Parche changed the sport of tennis for ever on April 30, 1993. Monica Seles was on track to smash the record books until Parche, a Steffi Graf superfan, stabbed Seles during a changeover at the Hamburg tournament. Graf and Seles were lodged in a rivalry that was on track to redefine the sport. Seles remarkably came all the way back, meeting her great rival once again in the 1995 US Open Final.

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In 1997 it was the end for Andre Agassi. A failed drug test coupled with injuries and the disintegration of his marriage saw the American plummet to 141 in the world rankings. And then, Agassi did something remarkable. This week on the Open Era Podcast, we revisit the 1999 French Open final and Agassi’s date with destiny.

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Patreon subscriber and friend of the show Luke Peristy asks Simon and Devang to relive an improbable run in Paris. Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam tournament, and the first woman in the Open Era to win the French Open while seeded outside the top 10. Schiavone won this tournament using a shot we no longer see much of on the women’s tour. Why?

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Devang and Simon are back with your usual programming thanks to a rather busy week in the tennis world. The guys discuss a possible ATP-WTA merger and what it could mean for the sport as well as Novak Djokovic’s controversial coronavirus vaccine comments. Finally, with professional tennis in Canada unlikely this Summer, we reflect on our favourite Rogers Cup moments.

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Men’s tennis at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics was turned upside down by Juan Martin del Potro. The Tower of Tandil stunned world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the first round. Del Potro, recovering from a wrist injury, would meet Rafael Nadal in the semifinal and remind us why the lanky Argentinian was such a unique talent.

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Simon and Devang revisit the Women’s 2004 Australian Open final and one of the more underrated rivalries in tennis. Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne were the top players in the women’s game and happened to hail from the same small nation: Belgium. Combined, they would win 11 Grand Slams. On this January day in Melbourne, they battled for hardcourt supremacy.

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This week our hosts take a quick detour from their examination of the best matches through the years and instead turn their attention to the career of Andy Murray. Devang and Simon take a look back across the career of the Brit including two Olympic Golds and three Grand Slams. This episode of The Sport Chronicle originally aired on January 21, 2018.

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This week we continue on our journey through time to relive some of the best matchups that tennis has offered as we examine the 1980 Wimbledon final between Björn Borg of Sweden and John McEnroe of the United States. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai remember all of the drama, the outbursts and the tie-breaks. This episode originally aired on January 12, 2018 as part of The Sport Chronicle.

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Amidst the suspension and cancellation of several tournaments across the tennis world, we are taking you on a journey back to the 2012 Australian Open where Nadal and Djokovic gave us a final for the ages. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai relive the six hour marathon match between two of the world's best. This episode of The Sport Chronicle originally aired on September 14, 2018.

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This week on Open Era: Simon speaks with the BBC’s tennis correspondent Russell Fuller about Coronavirus’ impact on the tennis world and Maria Sharapova’s retirement. The guys also cover the wider response to the pandemic and its impact on the 2020 sporting calendar.

This week Open Era takes a deep dive into the young career of Canada’s next tennis phenom, Leylah Annie Fernandez. We’ll also profile Brazilian hotshot Thiago Wild, who became the first player born in the 2000s to win an ATP title. Wrapping things up, we’ll take a look at what’s happened in Monterrey and Lyon.

Plenty to cover on this week’s show. Canadian 17-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez made her first WTA final in Acapulco, signalling an incredibly bright future. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal won titles in Dubai and Mexico, respectively, and Maria Sharapova’s retirement leads to a discussion about her complicated legacy.

Félix Auger-Aliassime makes another final but loses again, this time to Stefanos Tsitsipas. What does it mean for the young Canadian? Halep and Rybakina record a classic in Dubai, Roger Federer is out long-term after knee surgery, and the Coronavirus hits the Tennis world.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime makes the final in Rotterdam but Gael Monfils once again derails Canada’s dream, Bianca Andreescu pulls out of Dubai leading to more concern, and Kim Clijsters makes her much anticipated return to the tour.

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On this week’s Open Era, Devang and Simon open up the mailbag to discuss their Grand Slam rankings, Andy Murray’s heir, and on-court coaching. Plus, the guys cover Vasek Pospisil’s run in Montpellier and the biggest win of Leylah Annie Fernandez’s young career.

Devang and Simon are joined by theScore’s Joe Wolfond to wrap up a thrilling Australian Open. Novak Djokovic captured his eighth title in Melbourne against a very game Dominic Thiem while Sofia Kenin stunned the tennis world with her first Grand Slam. The guys also voice their thoughts on the terrible scheduling at the tournament and weigh in on the never ending GOAT debate. Mailbag episode is coming next week so drop your questions @OpenEraPod on Twitter.

On this week’s show Simon and Devang are joined by Vivek Jacob to look back at the first week of the Australian Open and look ahead to where the tournament will go in its final days. Milos Raonic reminds Canada he’s still pretty damn good and Roger Federer survives while the women’s draw is wide open after a shocking string of results. Will Ash Barty and Nick Kyrgios continue their run on home soil?

It’s the Open Era Australian Open preview show! This week Devang and Simon tackle health concerns surrounding this year’s tournament and if they are being handled correctly. Then, they dive into the draw which features potential blockbuster matches in the first week. They’ll close out with a focus on Canada and the five players that will feature in the main draw and finish with their predictions for the first Grand Slam of 2020.

Open Era makes its Stringer Labs debut with an update on where the podcast is heading in 2020 followed by an extensive look at the start of the new season. Novak Djokovic and Serbia win the inaugural ATP Cup, Serena Williams becomes the first player to win singles titles in four different decades, and sadly, there is injury news to discuss. Simon and Devang conclude the show with predictions for the year, including what happens next with Roger Federer and Greta Thunberg.

Devang and Simon round up 2019 with the help of some very special guests.

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Devang and Simon dig into the Davis Cup Finals along with the ATP Finals.

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Devang and Simon dig into:

- WTA Finals

- The wonderful Paris Masters

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Devang and Simon discuss a hectic two weeks of tennis including:

- Coco Guaff winning her first WTA title

- Our boy Daniil Medvedev wins again!

- Unequal pay on both WTA and ATP Tour

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Wow, what an event the Laver Cup is! Devang and Simon hit on a few of the key points from the event along with:

- Kim Clijsters returning

- Andy Murray back to winning ways

- Osaka and Medvedev win titles

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What a tournament the US Open was. We have Canadian history being made with Bianca Andreescu winning on the WTA side and of course Rafa winning 19.

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Devang and Simon attempt to predict the US Open including:

- Who will win on the ATP side?

- Who will win on the WTA side?

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Devang and Simon sits down with Chicco Nacion of theScore to discuss:

- Who will win in Toronto and Montreal

- The state of Canadian Tennis

- The results from last week

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Devang sits down with Michael Gallo of TSN to discuss how the network covers the sport.

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Ellie Lambert joins Devang and Simon to review Wimbledon. We touch on:

- Djokovic and Federer play out an all time classic

- Halep plays the match of her life to beat Serena

- Some overlooked story lines from the All England Club

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Devang and Simon preview Wimbledon and come up with some surprising picks.

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Devang and Simon take a look at the results of an action packed French Open so far.

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Devang and Simon look at:

- Roundup of Rome

- French Open Draw

- Winners and Surprises

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Devang and Simon take on:

- The winners in Madrid

- Who is the favourite for Paris?

- The short shorts on display in Nadal / Tsitsipas

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Devang and Simon dig into the Madrid Open draw including:

- FAA and Shapo face off

- How will Osaka look?

- Is Thiem the favourite?

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Devang and Simon touch on some big news in the world of tennis this week including:

- Gimelstob resigning from the ATP Board

- Thiem beating Nadal in Barcelona

- Kvitova becoming the first double champion of the year on the WTA

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Devang and Simon touch on some news from the world of Tennis including:

- Gimelstob-Gate
- Fognini rides an incredible run to win in Monte Carlo

- Fed Cup Magic

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Devang and Simon hit on some of the biggest stories this week:

- Keys and Muguruza win big on clay

- Dominic Theim hires a new coach

- Osaka joins Nike

- What's in store in Monte Carlo

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For Episode 3 of Open Era we invite Brodie Widdifield of Mind The Racket to tackle:

- Ash Barty's huge victory in Miami

- Federer's win and the rise of the kids

- Andy Murray is hitting tennis balls again

- Listener questions

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Devang Desai (theScore) and Simon Bushell (The Sport Chronicle) take on some of the biggest stories of tennis tour including:

- Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime shine in Miami
- What's wrong with Novak Djokovic?

- Drama Queen-Gate with Kerber and Andreescu

- Kyrgios and his water bottles

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