Episodios

  • Mailbag: 20-slam champions, sweaty towels, Wimbledon, the Olympics and more!

    Mailbag: 20-slam champions, sweaty towels, Wimbledon, the Olympics and more!
    Jul 24 2024
    Calvin Betton, James Gray and George Bellshaw answer your questions on all sorts of topics, including some from the very bottom of the mailbag. Here's what we got into... Veteran Athlete: Is there a future for grass court tennis? Wazza: Is it time for Wimbledon to re introduce grass court seeding? Having Swiatek as number 1 seed when she has lack of ability on the surface makes a mockery of the draw in my opinion. Ian Warren: Hi guys question about the BBC coverage of Wimbledon. Do you think it’s time to pension off John McEnroe, Pat Cash and other players winning slams 40 to 50 years ago? As great as it was how many more times do we have to hear from John McEnroe about his rivalry with Borg. JG: Why is no one excited about the Olympics? Jari Jarvinen: Who do you think are best dubs players all time and why? This came to my mind because of Leander Paes Hall of Fame election. He won a lot and with so many different partners, that's a strong case for him. Definitely one of the best dubs volleyers Tennis Ranter: We see tennis players throughout the year jetting off to lots of locations, with air travel being the most used. What would your thoughts be on a carbon cap for players to limit the amount of carbon they use and encourage the use of less carbon intensive transport? Matt Gunner: For the modern great male players, is it the new normal to win 20+ majors? Pundits that played in the 80s and 90s often say how hard it is to win 7 matches over 2 wks and how remarkable it is to see numbers the big 3 have. For me, in the yrs ahead, these numbers will be the norm. Lynney Pin: Not really a question…. Just wanted to say I HATE seeing the ball kids passing the sweaty germ ridden towels to the players. Why the flip have they brought that back??!!! It’s revolting. GB1: Of the current crop of young players (let's say under 25), who has the best tennis IQ ? Would Alcaraz be lost without Juan Carlos ? How far would Ben Shelton get without his Dad's coaching ? For me, the Big Four and Meddy are high IQ players, but what about the next gen ? Also, do you think players like eg Shapovalov, Tiafoe, and certainly in the past Dimitrov, haven't reached full potential because they use their natural game without developing their tennis IQ brains as much ? Sponsored by AG1, click here (https://drinkag1.com/tennisunfiltered) for free Vitamin D3/K2 and 5 travel packs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 17 m
  • Wimbledon review in full: Is Djokovic done-ovic? Would Paolini have been a better win? What was the best canopé?

    Wimbledon review in full: Is Djokovic done-ovic? Would Paolini have been a better win? What was the best canopé?
    Jul 16 2024
    Calvin, George and James are reunited for the first time since Wimbledon to discuss... Who will challenge Carlos Alcaraz? Is Novak Djokovic on the decline? Would Jasmine Paolini have been a more popular winner than Barbora Krejcikova? Should the Brits be pleased with their championships? What was the Champions' Ball like? And *so much* more. Sponsored by AG1, click here (https://drinkag1.com/tennisunfiltered) for free Vitamin D3/K2 and 5 travel packs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 22 m
  • Wimbledon, Day 13: Henry and Calvin are Grand. Slam. Champions.

    Wimbledon, Day 13: Henry and Calvin are Grand. Slam. Champions.
    Jul 14 2024
    Men's doubles champion Henry Patten joins his coach Calvin Betton and host James Gray to look back at a 6-7, 7-6, 7-6 victory alongside Harri Heliovaara over the Australian pair of Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson. We laughed, we cried, we sat around and couldn't believe what was going on. My favourite podcast of the year. Sponsored by AG1, click here (https://drinkag1.com/tennisunfiltered) for free Vitamin D3/K2 and 5 travel packs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 m
  • Wimbledon, Day 12: Medvedev dodges default, Alcaraz and Djokovic set up rematch

    Wimbledon, Day 12: Medvedev dodges default, Alcaraz and Djokovic set up rematch
    Jul 13 2024
    James Gray sets his Wimbledon doubles nerves aside to look back at... How Daniil Medvedev nearly got disqualified from his Wimbledon semi-final Carlos Alcaraz finding an extra gear to seal victory and reach a fourth grand slam final Novak Djokovic barely got booed Lorenzo Musetti gave his best but his best wasn't good enough Sponsored by AG1, click here (https://drinkag1.com/tennisunfiltered) for free Vvtamin D3/K2 and 5 travel packs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 m
  • Wimbledon, Day 11: Calvin's into the final!

    Wimbledon, Day 11: Calvin's into the final!
    Jul 11 2024
    Calvin Betton, Wimbledon finalist, joins James Gray to talk about Henry and Harri's brilliant run to the final, and why he was holding up one finger at the end of the match. Plus, Donna Vekic in tears during defeat to Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova's comeback against Elena Rybakina. Sponsored by AG1, click here (https://drinkag1.com/tennisunfiltered) for free Vvtamin D3/K2 and 5 travel packs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 m
  • Wimbledon, Day 7 with George: Raducanu out, Gauff shock, men's draw closes up

    Wimbledon, Day 7 with George: Raducanu out, Gauff shock, men's draw closes up
    Jul 8 2024
    George Bellshaw comes out of hiding to join James Gray to discuss the first week of Wimbledon, including... Emma Raducanu's run to the fourth round Emma Navarro's shock win over Coco Gauff Carlos Alcaraz and his inability to win in straight sets Who will win Wimbledon? How much will anyone care? And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 m
  • Wimbledon, Day 5+6: Raducanu pulls out of mixed with Murray, Alcaraz survives a thriller, the women's draw opens up more

    Wimbledon, Day 5+6: Raducanu pulls out of mixed with Murray, Alcaraz survives a thriller, the women's draw opens up more
    Jul 7 2024
    On Friday… - Carlos Alcaraz survives a thriller against Frances Tiafoe - Emma Raducanu beats Maria Sakkari in shades of the US Open with a draw that is yawning wide open - Jannik Sinner continues his serene progress in the draw, while there were defeats for Bianca Andreescu and Gael Monfils Then on Saturday… - Emma Raducanu dominates headlines by pulling out of the mixed doubles and inadvertently retiring Andy Murray - World No 1 Iga Świątek is beaten by Yulia Putintseva, yet another underperformance at Wimbledon by the Pole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 m
  • Wimbledon, Day 4: Murray begins long goodbye at Brit-fest

    Wimbledon, Day 4: Murray begins long goodbye at Brit-fest
    Jul 5 2024
    George Bellshaw joins James Gray to discuss the fourth day of action at Wimbledon on and off the court. Andy Murray and his brother Jamie were beaten in doubles and Centre Court took its chance to say thank you to its two-time champion Cam Norrie surprised Jack Draper Katie Boulter blew her chance against Harriet Dart The draw is opening up for Emma Raducanu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 m