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Wimbledon Re-Lived 2015: Plucky Watson, Serena’s Escape
We discuss the biggest scare Serena Williams faced en route to winning the Wimbledon title in 2015, as Heather Watson pushed her right to the brink in a third-round match which encapsulated the idea of a plucky Brit. -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 2013: Andy’s Title, Judy’s Journey
We take ourselves back to July 7th 2013 when Andy Murray became the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936 by beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. Judy Murray tells us all about the journey to get to that moment, and what it was like. -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 2008: Rafael Nadal - King of grass
Finding new words to do justice to the 2008 men’s final at Wimbledon between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer is not easy, but that’s our task on this episode as we look back on the match regarded by many as the greatest of all time. -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 2005: Venus Williams - Game Changer
We look back on the longest women’s final in Wimbledon history as Venus Williams beat Lindsay Davenport in 2005, the day after lobbying for equal prize money. -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 2004: The making of an unrivalry
We look back on Maria Sharapova’s Wimbledon victory aged 17 and how her rivalry with Serena Williams unfolded. -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 2001: Goran vs. Rafter, in their own words
The men who brought People’s Monday to life at Wimbledon in 2001 – Goran Ivanisevic and Pat Rafter – look back on the classic final. -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 2001: Federer Comes Of Age
We look at how the only ever meeting between Pete Sampras and Roger Federer, which came in the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2001, can be seen as a significant passing of the torch moment in the sport’s history. -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 1997 - Martina Hingis: Sixteen, Sassy, Sensational
In 1997, Martina Hingis beat Jana Novotna to become the youngest Wimbledon winner in the Open Era, aged 16. She also put together one of the best seasons in tennis history, winning all but one of her Grand Slam matches. Are her achievements from that… -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 1993-98: The Jana Novotna Story
Nobody has ever had a connection with Wimbledon like Jana Novotna. In this episode, with the help of Mary Carillo and Chris Clarey, and the insights of Hana Mandlikova, the long-time coach and friend of Novotna, we cover the full emotional arc of her… -
Wimbledon Re-Lived 1992: Andre from the baseline
The story of Andre Agassi’s first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 1992 which saw him silence the critics and win it from the baseline.
The Tennis Podcast
By David Law and Catherine Whitaker
Presented by David Law and Catherine Whitaker, and featuring Matt Roberts, The Tennis Podcast is a downloadable tennis audio show featuring weekly chat, big-name guests, and daily editions at the Grand Slam tournaments. It is crowdfunded every December by its listeners.
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