Mboko breaks out, Osaka's faux pas, Cincinnati's £193m makeover and Federer is back
James Gray joins George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton for another episode of Tennis Unfiltered, picking their way through the big topics and issues from the last week of tennis
Cincinnati Reflections: Calvin shares his experiences and observations from the Cincinnati tournament, discussing the revamped site and player feedback.
Another new star is born: Is Vicky Mboko, the 18-year-old Montreal champion, about to "do an Andreescu"?
Vukov is back: A candid discussion on the WTA's handling of Stefano Vukov's ban and subsequent return to the sport. (More here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6542878/2025/08/08/elena-rybakina-coach-suspension-lifted-stefano-vukov-wta/)
US Open Prize Money confirmed: Calvin and George debate the implications of the latest prize money announcements and the ongoing arms race among grand slams.
And finally...
Here is that piece from Matt Lambwell on the weird and wacky US Open... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-14986287/Tennis-richest-prize-fund-listers-influencers-galore-reality-dating-YouTube-years-US-Open-promises-wildest-wackiest-yet.html
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Alexander Zverev's Nadal plea and another new coach for Emma Raducanu
In this episode of Tennis Unfiltered, James Gray, Calvin Betton, and George Bellshaw answer your questions on court speeds, the current state of tennis, the Masters events, player celebrations, and the ethics of interviewing controversial figures.
The conversation also touches on...
- Emma Raducanu's new coaching decision, bringing on board Francisco Roig
- Alexander Zverev begs Toni Nadal to come and coach him after a productive week at his academy, even on court with Rafa
- Dan Evans starts a fight with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina while Ben Shelton starts a fight with Flavio Cobolli
- Eugenie Bouchard retires
- Novak Djokovic the minimalist
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In this episode of Tennis Unfiltered, host James Gray and guests George Bellshaw and Calvin Betton discuss the latest happenings in the tennis world.
They delve into Jannik Sinner's controversial decision to rehire his fitness coach Umberto Ferrara, Cam Norrie's impressive comeback, and Stefanos Tsitsipas' return to working with his father after parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic.
The trio also covers Emma Raducanu's recent performances and win over a slightly spiky Naomi Osaka, Daniil Medvedev's dramatic match point against Corentin Moutet, and Venus Williams' enduring (!) talent.
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Unfiltered Q & A and a chat with Wimbledon champion Lloyd Glasspool
Join James Gray, Calvin Betton and George Bellshaw as they welcome Wimbledon doubles champion Lloyd Glasspool to Tennis Unfiltered.
As well as a lengthy question and answer session, Lloyd shares insights into his recent Wimbledon triumph (and 3am celebrations), the unique dynamics of playing against former partners Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten, and the challenges faced by doubles players in gaining recognition. The conversation also touches on the broader issues within the tennis world, including the marketing of doubles and the ongoing debate about its value.
Guest: Lloyd Glasspool, Wimbledon doubles champion; Ben Rothenberg, Bounces
Hosts: James Gray, Calvin Betton, George Bellshaw
CHAPTERS
00:00: Introduction and Overview of the Episode
05:03: Reflections on Wimbledon 2025
14:05: Commentary and Broadcasting in Tennis
18:05: Potential Pundits: Ex-Players as Commentators
28:40: The Impact of Player Withdrawals on Masters Events
33:44: The Challenges of Tennis Scheduling
43:31: The Future of Tennis: Addressing Climate Change
53:26: Wildcards in Washington: Fairness vs. Star Power
01:03:58: Dream Guests for the Podcast: Who Would You Choose?
01:08:10: Analysing Tennis Matches: A Coach's Perspective
01:13:09: Training Young Tennis Players: Balancing Fun and Discipline
01:21:07: HEAD TO HEAD
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Wimbledon 2025, Day 14: Sinner makes it revenge not repeat against Alcaraz
Calvin Betton is back! He dials in from Barnsley to join James Gray and George Bellshaw at Wimbledon for one last daily podcast.
- Jannik Sinner avenges French Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a four-set victory on Centre Court
- Alcaraz said he was "just better than me" from the baseline and looked short of answers as his serving fell apart
- Sinner said it had been emotionally challenging to turn around the Roland Garros result but that he had been pushing every day in practice, even when he didn't feel like he could
- Veronika Kudermetova & Elise Mertens win the women's doubles the day after Lloyd Glasspool & Julian Cash secure the men's title
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Tennis Unfiltered delivers honest, in-depth analysis of professional tennis. Get expert commentary on ATP and WTA tours, Grand Slam tournaments, player rankings, and the biggest stories in tennis. From Wimbledon to the US Open, we break down matches, strategies, and tennis news without the corporate filter. Perfect for tennis fans who want real talk about their favorite sport.
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