In the latest episode of Tennis Legends, we mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the ATP Finals with a trip down memory lane with Ivan Lendl, Alex Corretja and Mats Wilander.Lendl, a five-time winner of the end-of-year competition, recalls some of his successes while Corretja relives an infamous defeat to Pete Sampras...The legends also turn their attentions to Andy Murray - a player whom Coretja and Lendl have both coached. We reopen the debate over whether he should be taking wild cards at Grand Slams following some disappointing performances at the US Open and Roland Garros."Murray has earned the right to play when he wants," says Lendl.Please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All-time greats Billie Jean King and Stan Smith join Eurosport’s Mats Wilander and discuss equality, their memories of Arthur Ashe and how important players’ platforms really are.In a very special episode, the legendary trio remember the pioneering Ashe, and recall the challenges he faced while making his indelible mark on the game.King, who has fought for equality her entire career, also speaks candidly about the drive behind her own work - both as a player and then after her retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week it's a Wimbledon special with three greats of the game: Tennis Legends presenter Mats Wilander, fellow Eurosport expert Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg.What is it really like to coach Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic? Edberg and Becker know first hand and have some amazing insight and memories to share.Was Federer and Djokovic's duel in the 2019 Wimbledon final the greatest match ever at SW19? Plus, Becker and Edberg recall their special rivalry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jurgen Melzer and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova are this week's special guests, joining Eurosport's Mats Wilander and Alex Corretja to discuss a wide range of big issues in tennis right now.Among the fascinating discussions, the quartet debate the merits of having just one tour with both Melzer and Pavlyuchenkova in favour of the sport uniting as a positive change.Also, with Melzer on the ATP Player Council, what does he think about how the players are represented - and Pavlyuchenkova shares some strong views on the WTA side too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patrick Mouratoglou expresses his pride in Coco Gauff and Serena Williams for the way they have taken a stand in the Black Lives Matter movement.Mouratoglou joins Legends presenter Mats Wilander and Australian star Alexei Popyrin to speak of his admiration for Gauff and Williams, who he has coached and worked with for many years.Plus, Patrick talks openly about the launch of his Ultimate Tennis Showdown event, and how tennis is coping amid the coronavirus crisis.Next week: Novak Djokovic joins Mats and Boris Becker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Italian star Matteo Berrettini joins the Legends podcast this week to give his passionate and refreshingly candid views on a range of big issues in the world of tennis in 2020. For starters, what does he really think about the Player Relief Fund after his initial views were seen as controversial by some?Plus, Berrettini chats with presenter Mats Wilander and another Eurosport expert, Alex Corretja, about significant Italian tennis stars, life in lockdown and which tournaments he would most like to win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week Tennis Legend Mats Wilander is joined by three-time Roland-Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten and Eurosport expert Alex Corretja to talk coaching, memories in Paris and dealing with the coronavirus crisis.Also, Kuerten and Corretja provide unique perspectives on the changing of the guard in men's tennis, with Alex recalling the moments when he realised Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were really special and the 'Big Three' arriving on the ATP Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
French Open director Guy Forget joins Mats Wilander and Justine Henin on the latest episode of Tennis Legends, explaining his federation’s decision to rearrange the second Grand Slam of the year - a decision which caused quite a stir in the world of tennis... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Justine Henin and Mats Wilander are joined by a top panel to discuss one of the greatest players to ever pick up a racket: Rafa Nadal.Former Spanish number one Carlos Moya, Nadal's agent Carlos Costa and his coach Francisco Roig give their expert insight into what makes him so great... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the latest lockdown special, two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep meets her "idol", Justine Henin, to recall their defining career moments, toughest challenges and much more.As ever, Legends Mats Wilander and Boris Becker join the conversation and ask some probing questions with Halep and Henin admitting they have been scared of Serena Williams, and endured tough times on the WTA Tour.With 22 Grand Slam titles between the quartet, it's truly another legendary line-up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime join Tennis Legends Mats Wilander and Boris Becker in a Canadian special of our lockdown series to talk goals, maturity and much, much more.Bianca makes it abundantly clear that she is determined to become the world number one and how she matured emotionally to win her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2019.Felix, meanwhile, is determined to figure out how he can reach the top of the men's game despite the dominance of the 'Big Three', and both rising stars discuss coping with lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elina Svitolina and Feliciano Lopez are this week's star guests, joining Legends Mats Wilander and Boris Becker to talk about the future of post-lockdown tennis and discuss whether the ATP and WTA Tours should merge.Is it time for unity in tennis? What is life in lockdown with Gael Monfils really like? Plus, virtual tennis tips as the Madrid Open gives fans the chance to see tennis stars in a new way. Oh, and Bjorn Borg picks an amusing time to call Mats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the second episode of the special Tennis Legends lockdown run, recorded entirely remotely, Mats Wilander is joined by Noah Rubin and Ons Jabeur, representing the ATP and WTA Tours respectively, to share their thoughts on when tennis should return, what life is like in New York during the coronavirus crisis and how players can survive financially and emotionally during this time.The great Boris Becker is also on the call - with another inspired tennis virtual background, and his own strong opinions...Please rate and review on your platform of choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tennis Legends is back! With the sporting world in lockdown, Mats Wilander has got Zoom up and running as Eurosport bring you new weekly episodes to give you your tennis fix.In the first episode of the lockdown run, recorded entirely remotely, Mats is joined by Wimbledon champion Simona Halep as she discusses not being able to defend her crown and how coronavirus has affected the tennis calendar, and the day-to-day life of an elite tennis pro.The great Boris Becker is also on the line and we are joined by Tommy Haas, the tournament director of Indian Wells, the first event in the 2020 calendar which fell to coronavirus.Please rate and review on your platform of choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mats Wilander, Boris Becker, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe sit down at the US Open to share their favourite stories and memories. Wilander urges his legendary guests to "be as mean as you can" - and the results are very entertaining!"This is one time I don't mind being the worst player in the room!" said Wilander, as he chaired an amusing and nostalgic conversation at Flushing Meadows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boris Becker, Mats Wilander, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe sit down at the US Open to debate whether Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are the best-ever, why the younger generation are struggling to keep pace, earning respect, and why players are underutilising their serve. Plus, much more from the legends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mats Wilander, Boris Becker and John McEnroe sit down at Wimbledon and rave about the 15-year-old phenomenon Cori Gauff and what Naomi Osaka and Alexander Zverev need to do to rediscover their form and love of tennis. Plus, much more from the legends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Mats Wilander AND Rod Laver discuss the state of tennis right now, the evolution of the game, dealing with nerves, Novak Djokovic's greatness and what next for Serena Williams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander discuss whether Roger Federer was right to return to clay at Roland Garros, react to Nick Kyrgios saying the French Open 'sucks', and how do the guys rank the four Grand Slams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander discuss rule changes in tennis, whether the calendar needs an overhaul, and why J-Mac should become the actual Commissioner of Tennis. On-court coaching, mid-game massages, tie-break changes, Grand Slam stubbornness, and an increased use of Hawkeye are all dissected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.