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Tom steps into the host’s chair alongside George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton to discuss what’s been happening across the tennis world this week, including...

Sonay Kartal’s remarkable run to the Wuhan final and what her comeback could mean for her ranking in 2027

Iga Swiatek’s struggles, Daniela Hantuchova’s controversial comments about player behaviour and the demands placed on tournament staff

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina winning his first Masters 1000 title in Shanghai, and the questions surrounding Rafa Jodar’s on-court behaviour

Alexander Zverev’s complaints about fatigue and whether the ATP schedule is really to blame

The Six Kings Slam being postponed until December amid unrest in the Middle East, reigniting debate around Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in tennis

A 24-year ban for Serbian player Stefan Milicevic and a wider discussion about match-fixing, tanking and the sport’s failure to protect lower-ranked players

Elina Svitolina and Gaël Monfils announcing their separation, and what the news tells us about the personal challenges athletes face away from the court

Audio Edited by Joshua Harrison.
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Tom steps into the host’s chair alongside George Bellshaw to discuss what’s been happening across the tennis world this week, including...

Coco Gauff speaking out against the racist abuse she received following the China Open video review controversy

Zheng Qinwen making history with a triumphant return to win the China Open

Novak Djokovic claiming his seventh China Open title and closing in on Roger Federer’s career title tally

Carlos Alcaraz returning to winning ways in Tokyo and his prospects for the rest of the season

Jannik Sinner bringing his season to an early close and Alexander Zverev becoming the new World No.1

The latest tennis bungles, including a name mix-up from the new Australian Open chief and Wimbledon’s comments on social media influencers

Kei Nishikori’s retirement and his lasting impact on Japanese tennis

Felix Auger-Aliassime appointing Ivan Ljubicic as his new coach

Audio Edited by Joshua Harrison.

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With James away on honeymoon, Tom steps into the host’s chair alongside George Bellshaw to discuss what’s been happening across the tennis world this week, including...

Daniil Medvedev’s disqualification against Novak Djokovic

Djokovic setting a new record for the most consecutive opening-match wins at a single tournament

Alexander Zverev’s struggles against the world’s top players and whether he is a genuine future No.1

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina suffering early exits at the China Open

Sonay Kartal’s encouraging return from injury

Emma Navarro opening up about her health struggles and the physical and mental demands of life on tour

The latest development in Tara Moore’s legal case against the WTA

Tom will be back later this week with Calvin Betton, live from China, to discuss the Japan and China Open results, Kei Nishikori’s retirement, the Rafa Nadal Academy Slam and Jannik Sinner bringing his season to an early close.

Audio Edited by Joshua Harrison.
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PART ONE, LIVE FROM THE LAVER CUP

James Gray and George Bellshaw take in the atmosphere of the Laver Cup on Day 2, which featured arguably the best matches of the entire weekend. They also made up for lost time last week, when Iva Jovic's title in Mexico passed under the radar, as did a shock defeat for Alexander Eala.

PART TWO, WITH CALVIN BETTON

ATP tour coach Calvin Betton gives his assessment of the Laver Cup in London, including which player would make the best coach (and which one the worst!). He also chats with James about Luke Johnson's progress through the Chengdu draw, why Arthur Fils is in qualifiers and the formation of the Grand Slam Player Council.
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PART ONE, LIVE FROM THE COPPER BOX ARENA

James Gray and George Bellshaw headed to Great Britain vs Ecuador on Sunday to watch Henry Patten and Neal Skupski close out the tie, before Harry Wendelken made his Davis Cup debut.

They discussed the future of tennis's premier and most historic team tournament, why home and away ties really are still the best, and huge performances from Canada, South Korea and Austria in particular to book their place in the Final 8, due to take place in Bologna at the end of November.

PART TWO

Calvin Betton joins George and James to look back at the rest of this week's tennis news, including...

- Jack Draper reveals he will miss the rest of the year as he continues his recovering from a complicated arm injury

- Four-time grand slam doubles champion and former world No 1 Joe Salisbury has retired from tennis

- The WTA Finals will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina from 2027

- Juan Carlos Ferrero is coming back on tour next year... but won't confirm with whom!
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