The Gay Tennis Podcast

Straight Ally Swing: Monte Carlo, Charleston and Summer House Drama

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:16:18 GMT

Fan favorite David Kane is back to talk through what I dubbed the Straight Ally Swing. We talk:

Why Monte Carlo is the Hot Straight Guy Tournament
We (somehow) Compare Vacherot to Lady Gaga
David Talks About His Time in Charleston
How Jess Pegula is Changing the Narrative About Her
We Respond to Madison Keys Talking About ‘Summer House’ Drama
Plus Tony and David Have Their First Feud and Much More

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Gay Tennis News: Miami Open, Drag Race, Survivor 50 & The Gays Discover Arthur Fils

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:22:06 GMT

Tony is solo this week and breaks down the latest news in the gay tennis world, including:

Arthur Fils gave the gays everything we could want in his incredible run to the SFs
Aryna completes the Sunshine Double to regain control of the WTA
RuPaul's Drag Race elimination drama, Survivor 50 update and more reality tv news.
Plus, Coco gets off the Coco-coaster, women's doubles delivers again and so much more!

For more from us, follow along on social media @thegaytennispod across platforms!

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Queer Tennis at its Finest: TGTP & Out Wide Talk Tennis

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

This is the episode you must listen to! Tony has Resh and Stef from the Out Wide podcast on to talk queer tennis, Miami Open, Traitors and so much more! Hear us chat:

Why queer tennis podcasts are important
The latest from the Miami Open
Traitors meets tennis in 2026 - who are teaming up with?
Maria Sharapova matches were queer tennis
Why did Tony mention Nancy Grace? We don't know.

And so much more! The Out Wide podcast is an important and fun listen, so go follow them! And for more from us? You can find us @thegaytennispod on all social media platforms. Message us on IG and tell us what you think of the episode.

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Indian Wells, ANTM Doc, Traitors & More with David Kane

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:36:47 GMT

Fan favorite David Kane is back on the podcast! And he’s here to chat about his go-to topics: Aryna Sabalenka, the America’s Next Top Model Doc, Traitors and so much more! Listen in as him and Tony breakdown:

Sabalenka’s *huge* win in an instant classic match against Rybakina
How Rybakina and Pegula are becoming Tony’s favorite watches in 2026
Tennis trade matches of the week at Indian Wells
The documentary about a show they both love: America’s Next Top Model
Why this season of The Traitors didn’t hit for either of them
Gayest Moments of the Week

Be sure to visit tennis.com to stay up-to-date on David’s reporting. And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, rate and review (5 stars for the tennis dolls!). And for more from us, follow along on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @thegaytennispod.

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Talking Tennis, Golden Girls & New Book Thirty Love with Author Tom Vellner

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Author Tom Vellner joins The Gay Tennis Podcast stage to talk about his new gay tennis romance novel, Thirty Love. If you like this podcast, the book is a must read. Buy your copy here and give Tom a follow on IG.

Tony and Tom talk all about the book and tennis, including:

How the Golden Girls plays a big role in Thirty Love
Why Tony loves the names Tom chose for Leo and Gabe
How Tom grew up hitting tennis against a tennis wall (close to Tony’s heart!)
Comparing the book to Heated Rivalry
So much more!

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Re-Release: Is Indian Wells Queer Tennis Paradise?

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Is Indian Wells gay/queer tennis paradise? I went last year and had some ups and downs. Listen back to hear about my impressions of the "5th slam" as a gay tennis fan.

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Joao Lucas Reis Makes History and I Humiliate Myself

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

History was made in men’s tennis this week: Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva became the first out gay male player to compete in a main draw of an ATP tournament. It was a huge moment! And how did I celebrate it? By eating my body weight in food and asking people to take random photos of me. I share my ridiculous day leading up to watching Joao make history (and making us all so proud). He was amazing. I was not. Hear it all in this fun episode!

I also talk briefly about what an amazing week of tennis this was in general. For more from us, follow along on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. And if you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review 5 stars. Thank you!

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A Feel Good Tennis Story in Dark Times

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Who needs a feel good tennis story? I do! And I was lucky enough to experience one on a random weekday morning. It involves Tony, a tennis hitting wall and his new 91-year old bestie. Enjoy!

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Listener Questions: Australian Open & 2026 Season (Part 2)

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:15:00 GMT

Tony answers listener questions about the Australian Open and general 2026 tennis season! This went long so it’s split into two episodes. Here’s what to expect from Part 2:

Top 5 ATP and WTA dramatic moments of the AO
Red lights on court - yay or nay?
Which ATP top 10 player’s ranking will drop the most this season?
Worst match of the AO?
Where does Jess Pegula go from here?
Which slam has the ******** trophies?
So many more!

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Listener Questions: Australian Open & 2026 Season (Part 1)

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Tony answers listener questions about the Australian Open and general 2026 tennis season! This went long so it’s split into two episodes. Here’s what to expect from Part 1:

Am I over Carlos Alcaraz?
Best kit of the AO?
Would I support a Maria Sharapova comeback?
Is Ferrero happy for Carlos?
Does Carlos give top or bottom energy?
Who was the youngest person to win the doubles career slam?
And more!

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We Survived The Australian Open 2026: A Review with Myles David

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:35:00 GMT

The Australian Open was not our favorite slam of all time, but we had a lot to discuss. Myles David from Tuned into Tennis joins us again to recap the AO just like we did last year. Listen to hear:

Carlos Alcaraz makes (real) tennis history!
How Rybakina impressed us both (and Sabalenka got quiet?!)
Anisimova gave us another great meme
Tony says nice things about Djokovic for 10 seconds
Serena's Today Show interview (!!!)
And so much more!

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'Sorry She Was Mad About It': An Australian Open Check In

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:26:49 GMT

Tony is back with what he expected to be a quick episode. He was wrong - thanks mostly to Naomi Osaka. She's the only person besides Carlos Alcaraz shirtless who is breaking the tennis bubble. Hear Tony breakdown:

Naomi Osaka's "come on" heard around the world - and the discourse around it.
Naomi Osaka's walk-on outfit - and the discourse around it.
The American players being asked about politics, and why the phrasing of the question matters.
Tomas Machac versus good looking guys with one-handed backhands
Carlos Alcaraz goes viral (again) and Tony has a surprise prediction about him
Venus and Alexandrova was a bust (but we still loved it!)

All this and more! Follow along for more Australian Open coverage on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!

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Venus Williams Playing Doubles with Pod Fave Alexandrova (!!)

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:42:00 GMT

Emergency Podcast Time: Venus Ebony Starr Williams is playing doubles at the Australian Open with pod favorite Ekaterina Alexandrova! Tony hops on the mic to chat:

How he imagines Venus and E-Kat got paired up
What he'll be watching for
Possible team names for the duo
And other big news from Day 1 at the Australian Open

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Australian Open Preview: TGTP x Tuned into Tennis

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:47:17 GMT

We're back with another episode with our friend Myles David from Tuned into Tennis! We preview the Australian Open by chatting:

How fun is the women's side of the draw?
Who caught our eye in the first two weeks of play
Can anyone beat Sinner or Alcaraz?
First round matches to watch
So much more!

For more from us throughout the entire Australian Open, follow along on Twitter and Instagram.

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GTN: Coco Goes to the Cottage, Collins Commentates, A Tennis Scammer & Mika Brunold Match Review

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:15:31 GMT

Gay Tennis News (GTN): We're one week into 2026 and it's already packed with news. We're joined by Tony (tjc05) from Tennis Watchers to chat:

Coco Gauff leads Team USA at the United Cup and watches Heated Rivalry (!)
The horniest tennis season, AO summer, has officially begun
Venus returns!
Danielle Collins crushes commentating debut on Tennis Channel
Tony watched Mika Brunold play a challenger match and had a great time
ITF Kenya gets in hot water over an iconic wildcard
What music we're into as 2026 starts (hint: It's mostly throwbacks)

Follow along with us to get more as we get closer to the Australian Open on Instagram and Twitter.

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Why I’m Leaving Pickleball in 2025

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:39:51 GMT

Tony shares a story about why certain toxic straight men are ruining pickleball and briefly hits on the first few days of tennis (mixed doubles!). Listen to a quick story before we fully dive into the 2026 tennis season!

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Heated Rivalry Meets Tennis with Ben Rothenberg

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Tony welcomes Bounces creator Ben Rothenberg back to talk about the show on everyone’s lips: Heated Rivalry. They get into:

Why this show became a phenomenon
Heated Rivalry vs Challengers
The importance of supportive women to gay men
Ben’s hockey background
Gay male professional athletes coming out
What we want from Heated Rivalry Season 2

Follow Ben on Twitter, and read his latest Second Serve article. And here’s a link to the Challengers Review episode we mention. For more from us, you can follow along Twitter or Instagram.

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Doubles Update: Toxic Partners, Who is Staying Together & Teams that Fans Should Watch in 2026

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Our friend Hanlon Walsh is back to talk the biggest doubles stories of 2025 and the doubles teams to watch in 2026. Join us as we chat about:

Is 'Serena Doubles Watch' on?
A Look Back: 2025 US Open Mixed Doubles
Penko Rolling Her Eyes Was Tony’s Moment of the Year
Venus Came Back and Came to Play
Demi Schuurs & Ellen Perez Create a Gay Fan Doubles Dream Team

Read Hanlon’s story about the top 10 doubles stories of 2025. And for more from us, follow along on Twitter or Instagram.

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The WTA Real Housewives of 2026 (A WTA Preview)

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT

We preview the 2026 WTA season the only way we know how: By drafting our WTA Real Housewives. Who will make waves next year - on and off court? Which players are holding the center diamond tennis ball? Find out in our latest episode with the one and only David Kane.

In this episode, we:

Discuss Heated Rivalry, the gay hockey show taking over the world (literally?)
Tony and David draft WTA stars to create the perfect Real Housewives cast for next tennis season
Tony shares why some trees are gay
See which players didn't make our cast lists!

Who do you think needs to be on the cast for 2026? Tell us on Instagram or Twitter!

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Gay Tennis News: Another Male Pro Player Comes Out, A New Hit Gay Show & Wedding Goals

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:13:46 GMT

This was supposed to be my off week! :) But tennis and gay news never stops, so I hopped on the mic to report on a few stories from the past few days:

Mika Brunold comes out! One year after Joao Lucas Reis, another young male pro player comes out as gay. Mika made his announcement in a mature, inspiring Instagram post. Hear more about it in this episode.
We found our favorite gay tennis wedding cake on Instagram, and Ellen Perez was there to see it in person.
Alison Van Uytvanck and her partner had a baby!
Heated Rivalry has broken the internet and the gays can't get enough.
More fun gay tennis news!

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What I'm Thankful For: The Women's Slam Semis and Team Italy

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Tony is about to break down why this is one of the best WTA seasons in recent history and also give y'all the best gay conversation starter (and ender) he's ever experienced. Listen to find out:

How a gay interaction inspired him to do better.
Why the women's semis at every slam this year turned him out.
How Madison Keys made him love tennis again.
Talk about how to be successful with family over Thanksgiving.
The best viral moments of 2025 - and they're almost all from the WTA.

And so much more! If you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us 5 stars (annoying I know) and follow along on social media @thegaytennispod.

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GAY-TP Finals, Pickleball is Still Straight & Admitting When I'm Wrong

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:48:15 GMT

Our annual GAY-TP Finals episode has arrived! In it, Tony admits to being wrong (for the first time ever) and gets into these topics:

How toxic straight bros continue to ruin pickleball
Why Tony enjoyed the ATP finals this year
A breakdown of all the matches of this year's ATP finals
GAY-TP picks: Which queer people Tony thinks had the best year in 2025

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Tuning Back into Fall Tennis: WTA Finals, ATP Finals Preview & More

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:22:39 GMT

We're joined by Myles David from Tuned Into Tennis to chat through all the latest tennis news, including:

WTA Finals recap
Rybakina vs WTA
The importance of Aryna Sabalenka
Musetti's traumatic run to the ATP finals
ATP finals preview
Learner Tien making moves
And so much more!

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Mini Ep: We're Back, So Tell the New York Post!

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 02:20:49 GMT

We're back from an unexpected (kinda) two-week break. Sorry! Here's a mini episode to hold you over literally one day when we record another full episode. But don't skip this one because we have some exciting news:

We were quoted in the NY Post (a tragic but exciting moment for me)
Musetti has a top knot again
There's lots of good music out
Tony talks about his Halloween and tennis tournament last weekend

Subscribe to get all our new episodes every week, and follow us on social to stay up-to-date with gay tennis news!

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Serena's Historic 2015 Season 10 Years Later: The Final Chapter (Part 4)

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:17:51 GMT

We’re joined by fellow Tony (tjc05) for the final installment of Serena’s Historic 2015: 10 Years Later. The episode starts with me having a meltdown about life now vs life in 2015, but eventually we get into the 2015 US Open, its impact and where Serena went from there.

This is one of my favorite episodes of all time, so I hope you join us in celebrating what Serena accomplished in 2015. We breakdown:

Serena vs Venus in the QF
Serena vs Vinci in the SF
Serena’s impact on 2015 culture
The awards she won
And so much more!

Want to listen back to the first 3 parts of our series? Find them Here:

Part 1: Australian Open + Indian Wells Return
Part 2: Clayrena's Return
Part 3: Wimbledon, Drake & The Slam

Read the USA Today article we discuss, and find the Tennis Watchers Substack here.

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Gay Tennis News & Martina Navratilova's Marriage Drama

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:22:13 GMT

We're back with another episode! And we're joined by our friend Stephen (slomo_delpo) to chat about how Martina Navratilova's marriage became the center of the Real Housewives of Miami's drama. You don't want to miss this story!

We also chat other fall tennis topics:

Kasatkina ending her season
Jennifer Lopez talks tennis
Anisimova keeps winning
Cousins take over Shanghai
And now you can watch our interview with Danielle Collins on YouTube!

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DANIELLE COLLINS INTERVIEW (PART 2)

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Danielle Collins returns for part 2 of her chat with Tony! In part 2, they discuss:

"Danimal Mode" and some of Danielle's best matches
Their favorite memes of Danielle
Danielle's run to the final (and under-appreciated runner up speech) at the 2022 Australian Open
Meeting her favorite actress
How she uses astrology in her day-to-day life

And if you're not already following her (who isn't?), follow Danielle on Instagram for some exciting updates ahead. We're celebrating Danielle all week between parts 1 and 2 on Instagram and Twitter.

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DANIELLE COLLINS INTERVIEW (PART 1)

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The one and only Danielle Rose Collins joins The Gay Tennis Podcast! Danielle has been a gay fan favorite for years, and we're honored to have her on the podcast.

In Part 1, Tony and Danielle talk about:

Her relationship with the queer community
Her favorite Taylor Swift era (and other pop divas)
What reality TV she watches
Her controversial (?) Australian Open moment earlier this year

Stay tuned for Part 2 next Sunday (10/5/25) where we dive deeper into her career and favorite matches.

And if you're not already following her (who isn't?), follow Danielle on Instagram for some exciting updates ahead. We're celebrating Danielle all week between parts 1 and 2 on Instagram and Twitter.

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My Experience at Laver Cup in San Francisco

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:58:33 GMT

Tony is finally back from San Francisco with lots of stories to tell! Join him as he chats about:

Two traumatic experiences to start the weekend (one including a dog)
The pros and cons of flying with friends
His experience at Laver Cup, including the fan zone and tennis
Exploring SF at the Golden Gate Bridge, Dolores Park, and more

We've got a lot more content coming your way, so join the fun by following us on Instagram or Twitter! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on!

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T. Kyle Talks Tennis, US Open & Defending Venus Williams Online

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

T. Kyle, co-host of Legends Only, is back to talk tennis and pop music with Tony! Here's what they get into:

Serena inducting Maria into the HoF
Being in NYC during the US Open
Defending Venus Williams in the comments section
The biggest US Open storylines
T. Kyle's thoughts on Aryna (it's complicated)
Hillary Duff's return to pop music
Katy Perry's tour
So much more!

Follow T. Kyle for bops, pop culture news, memes and new music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more tennis news!

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US Open Listener Q&A

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Tony answers questions from his IG audience about the US Open. Get his thoughts on:

Best men's and women's kits
Choosing between Musetti, Berrettini and Cobolli
Gayest moments of the tournament
Thoughts on both finals
Favorite commentators this tournament
Tennis villains
Will Iga win it again within the next 3 years?
The dreaded best of 5 debate
So much more!

We've got a lot more content coming your way, so join the fun by following us on Instagram or Twitter! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on!

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Women’s US Open Semis and Final Save the Tournament

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:59:21 GMT

The men’s US Open was kind of a dud, right? But the women’s semis was the best night of tennis all year and the storylines are endless.

Before we release our US Open Q&A later this week, Tony hopped on the mic to chat about the women’s semis and final - which was full of awe-inducing winners.

Hear his thoughts in this episode and then tune in later this week for our Q&A session. Follow along on Twitter or Instagram for more!

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Everyone’s Crying: A US Open Mid-Tournament Review

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:49:27 GMT

Tony is joined by his friend fellow podcaster Myles David from Tuned into Tennis for a fun US Open check-in.

They laugh their way through all the drama of week 1, including:

Ostapenko’s behavior against Taylor Townsend
Taylor Townsend vs Krejcikova
Medvedev and Tsitsipas continue to crash out
Coco Gauff’s battling through tough moments
Ben Shelton retires in tears
Carlos Alcaraz, Iga and so much more!
Plus, hear our gayest moments of the week (and they’re good!)

We've got a lot more content coming your way, so join the fun by following us on Instagram or Twitter! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on!

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US Open Preview: 5 Gay Takeaways & Celebrity Sighting Predictions

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:18:24 GMT

The US Open is here! And after the mixed doubles, we're stoked for it. Bring on the honey deuces! Here's what you can expect in this solo episode:

Tony's predictions on the celebrities going to this year's US Open.
His tips on how to enjoy Honey Deuces this year.
The most homophobic early matches at this year's tournament.
The "busted brick" section of the draw.
Which section reminds Tony of the Lady Gaga Mayhem Ball?
Plus, he discusses the rainbow crosswalks near the Pulse nightclub shooting and offers his gayest moment of the week!

We've got a lot of content coming up during the US Open, so join the fun by following us on Twitter and Instagram. And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on!

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US Open Mixed Doubles Review & Where Do We Go From Here?

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:07:35 GMT

Tony is joined by his friend guest co-host Brennan Marshall, who is a tennis player and doubles fan. They talk about what worked and what didn’t with the reimagined US Open Mixed Doubles Championship.

They discuss:

How could the tournament have been gayer? Hint: Drag queens.
How did the fast four scoring go over?
Should ESPN have used different commentators?
Did the tournament feel too much like an exhibition?
And what are the other slams going to do in response?

Hear Tony and Brennan answer all these questions and more! We've got a lot of content coming up during the US Open, so join the fun by following us on or ! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on!

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US Open Mixed Doubles: Format Review & Team Breakdown

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:29:28 GMT

Tony and guest host Hanlon Walsh debate the pros and cons of the US Open’s mixed doubles format. Hanlon is a former collegiate tennis player and writes about pro doubles for The Tennis Tribe. Tony is an annoying gay with a microphone. So it works perfectly.

Read Hanlon’s (thorough as hell!) US Open Mixed Doubles Preview, and don’t miss his LGBTQ+ Tennis Roundtable featuring prominent community members in tennis.

Here’s what you can expect from this episode:

Hanlon talks about his collegiate tennis experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community
Tony explains why he likes the new scoring system for mixed doubles at the US Open (controversial, I know)
They discuss how the draw is made for this year's tournament
Plus, find out which players Tony and Hanlon see themselves as

We've got a lot of content coming up during the US Open, so join the fun by following us on Twitter or Instagram! And if you're enjoying the podcast, please rate us a 5 on whatever platform you listen on!

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Victoria Mboko, Ben Shelton, & Lindsay Lohan Make Waves + BBL Jokes Hit Tennis

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:31:50 GMT

Why does the tennis world feel weird right now? The US Open is right around the corner. Tony shares his thoughts and then gets into really important topics like:

Tennis fans are joking that Jannik Sinner got a BBL (he didn't).
Mboko has a dream run at home in Canada.
Should tennis stop having runner up speeches?
Ben Shelton is giving Andy Roddick vibes (especially Andy's era with Mandy Moore).
Lindsay Lohan is officially back and Tony is thrilled.
The US Open is having a mid-life crisis.

Join the fun by following us on Twitter or Instagram!

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Listener Q&A + Who is Having the Worst Summer in Tennis?

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:52:16 GMT

Tony is solo this week and has a fun gay time answering questions from the pod’s Instagram followers. He talks about:

What player is having the worst summer?
Who is the hottest coach?
What WTA player *should* be in the top 10?
Where does Venus place in history?
As gay fans, how do players’ looks impact our fandom?
Thoughts on Ons Jabeur.
And SO many more questions!

To listen to one of our episodes about casting the Traitors, click here. Join the fun by following us on Twitter or Instagram!

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Serena's Historic 2015 Season Part 3: Wimbledon, Drake & So Much More

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Can you believe it has been 10 years (!!) since Serena completed her second Serena slam in 2015?! We can’t. And we’re still not over her quest for the Calendar Year Slam.

Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament.

In Part 3, we gab over:

Serena's tough Wimbledon draw, including an epic against Heather Watson and tussle with Vika Azarenka
The lead up to the US Open and calendar year hype (NYT, Sports Illustrated and more!)
A hilarious TMZ article exposing her and Drake kissing after Drake was watching her at tournaments
Her stop at the Swedish Open (!?) before playing in Canada and Cincinnati ahead of the 2015 US Open

Don't miss this fun breakdown with tons of random stories from this historic season that saw Serena truly become mother.

Need to catch up on Part 1 about Serena's run to the AO title, her return to Indian Wells and 8th title in Miami? Listen on Spotify or Apple.You can also catch part 2 about the clay season on Spotify or Apple.

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Maria Sharapova on Hot Ones: A Review

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Tony is joined by Stephen (@slomo_delpo) and they review Maria Sharapova's episode of Hot Ones. They also use the episode to kick off a quick kiki about their favorite Maria shots and moments.

In this bonus episode, they discuss:

Maria's funny anecdote about her 4th round Wimbledon win in 2004.
Her "trick shots"
Her *perfect* answer on pickleball
And how well Maria poured a beer on the show

It's a must-listen even for people who weren't huge Maria Sharapova fans - she absolutely crushed this interview. We get into it all! For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Wimbledon 2025: What Was That?

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:59:19 GMT

We're (finally) back to talk Wimbledon and the grass court season with our friend Stephen (@slomo_delpo). Stephen and Tony discuss - and also debate - all things grass court season. Then they look ahead.

Listen to hear more about:

Is grass still the gayest season?
What were the highs and lows of Wimbledon?
Was Naomi Osaka's run a success?
Where does Amanda Anisimova go from here?
And most importantly, is Scheena Shay from Vanderpump Rules a good reality star?

We get into it all! For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Wimbledon Storylines: Seeds Are Losing & Musetti Shaved His Legs

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:55:40 GMT

Tony records a quick update 3 days into Wimbledon. Topics include:

Musetti lost: Is it because he shaved his leg hair?
Alcaraz vs Fognini
Seeds are losing everywhere: Where do we go from here?
What 3 WTA players are Tony obsessing over because of their draws? Hint: One is Alexandrova.

Learn that and more in our latest episode!

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Grass is still the gayest tennis season, right?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:20:44 GMT

Tony presents guest co-host David Kane (@dktnnis) about whether this grass season is the gayest of the year. It is historically, but 2025 has been…weird. Hear them discuss the start of the grass season and why it stands out as particularly gay.

Then join them as they discuss the recently-announced cast for the US Traitors season 4, including Monet Xchange, Colton Underwood (why?) and many more.

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Respecting Pushers, Celebrating Coco & Defending Aryna

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Britney Spears described her album Britney Jean as "a little more personal", and this episode is a little more personal for Tony. But don't worry: This episode is way better than that album.

Tony has one of his closest friends (and self-identified pusher), David, on the podcast to talk all sorts of tennis mess. Here's what they get into:

Coming out together in college
Playing sports as gay kids/adults
How David is a successful pusher in tennis and why Tony thinks you *must* respect the pusher game
Tony explains why he sees both sides of the Coco vs Aryna Roland Garros drama
Plus hear their gayest moments of the week

This is a fun one you don't want to miss! For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review!

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Serena's (Clay-Rena's) 2015 Season: 10 Years Later (Part 2)

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:55:56 GMT

Can you believe it has been 10 years (!!) since Serena completed her second Serena slam in 2015?! We can’t. And we’re still not over it.

Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament.

In this special Clay-Rena Part 2, we talk about Serena's clay court season, including:

Serena's Vogue cover story about her friendship with Caroline Wozniacki
Her iconic battles (and arguments!) with friend Vika Azarenka
Her first loss on tour of the year to Petra Kvitova in Madrid
And of course, her wild ride to her third Roland Garros title, which included five 3-set wins

Don't miss this fun breakdown with tons of random stories from this historic season that saw Serena truly become mother. We even get into her 2013 match with Sloane at the Australian Open. You can hear a short bonus episode about that here.

Need to catch up on Part 1 about Serena's run to the AO title, her return to Indian Wells and 8th title in Miami? Listen on Spotify or Apple.

Stay tuned for more installments as we look back at Serena’s 2015 season by subscribing to the podcast! And for more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Backhanded Compliments: A Chat with Author & Tennis Fan Katie Chandler

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:27:04 GMT

This is one of our favorite conversations of all time! Hear Tony and author Katie Chandler talk about pro tennis and her new book, Backhanded Compliments. The book is a queer romance story between two women tennis stars (!). Katie describes it as: A steamy sapphic romance with a fantastical twist about two bitter tennis rivals who realize they are reluctant soulmates. It’s available now - go get it! You’ll enjoy it!

We know you’ll enjoy this conversation.

Follow Katie on Instagram to get more on her amazing work. And get links to buy her book, Backhanded Compliments, here. Or you can buy it on Amazon now!

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My Roland Garros Diary & Semi-Finals Update

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:03:05 GMT

Tony finally updates everyone on his main draw experience, including being on the grounds for Rafa Nadal's retirement ceremony, Osaka vs Badosa, Danielle Collins, and his experience in the box with all-you-can-eat French food.

Then he talks about the women's semi-finals and previews the men's semi-finals that are set to play tomorrow. Get his thoughts on Sabalenka vs Swiatek and Gauff vs Boisson. Plus, hear what Agassi said about Musetti that caught Tony's ear.

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review!

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Roland Garros Round-Up & Pride Month Kick-Off with Myles David

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 02:15:52 GMT

Roland Garros is heating up! We’re joined by our friend and creator of Tuned into Tennis, Myles David (@tunedintotennis), to talk all things Roland Garros! We talk 3rd and 4rd rounds and then look forward to the QFs.

Topics include:

Pride Month has begun!
Sunday’s matches at RG, including Iga vs Rybakina, Sabalenka vs Anisimova and more.
Amelie Mauresmo dodging questions about fair scheduling
TNT’s coverage of Roland Garros

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Roland Garros: The Trip, The Qualies & Everything in Between

Sun, 25 May 2025 06:15:00 GMT

Tony packed his bags and took his tragic American self to Paris for Roland Garros! Hear about his trip, qualifying and his overall take on the tournament. Hint: There are hits and misses. Stay tuned to hear more from his experience!

Follow along with David’s reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram!

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The Match of Roland Garros Happened in Qualifying: Sara Errani vs Anna-Lena Friedsam Changed My Life

Sun, 25 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We traveled across the world and spent a ton of money to come to Roland Garros. And what's the first thing we want to podcast about? A match between Sara Errani and Anna-Lena Friedsam in the second round of qualifying. We don't get it either - but here we are. Listen to hear why this match changed Tony's life, and more importantly, how it made him a Sara Errani stan.

We break down:

Tony's history with Errani
How she won him over
The match that will go down as the best match at RG 2025 (no matter what happens from here)

Follow along with David’s reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Roland Garros Preview, Coaching Changes and Clay Season Recap with David Kane

Sun, 18 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT

We’re joined by tennis.com Lead Editor David Kane to talk *everything* clay court season and recent tennis news heading into Roland Garros. We get into it all:

The Djokovic/Murray stunt has officially ended. Does anyone care?
She needed that: Tony gets a new favorite saying from Diana Shnaider’s split with coach Dinara Safina.
More Pope talk from Rome: Musetti, Sinner and Fognini all have moments in Rome.
Who are the favorites heading into Roland Garros?

Follow along with David’s reporting on tennis.com ahead of RG. And to follow our RG journey (we're going!), join us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Fairlight: An Electropop Musical About Queer Invisbility in Tennis

Sun, 11 May 2025 04:36:46 GMT

This week we’re joined by the creators of Fairlight! Hear us talk about Sabine Lisicki, Jack Draper, Wimbledon, and of course, their project Fairlight.

Fairlight is truly a multimedia experience of an electro-pop musical performed on a tennis court with video components...and it explores the history of homophobia in tennis through the years. Learn more about it here.

Before the interview, Tony talks about his experience getting Roland Garros tickets and a small procedure he had earlier this week. For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Met Gala, Madrid & TNT Sports Announces its Team for Roland Garros

Tue, 06 May 2025 03:46:21 GMT

We’re back with a quick episode ahead of some very exciting weeks for the podcast and tennis! Hear why in the episode, where we also:

-Discuss Tony's first mistake ever :)

-What gifts we'd give birthday boy Carlos Alcaraz and birthday girl Aryna Sabalenka

-Chat about Met Gala looks from Serena and Venus

-Recap the Madrid Open second week

-Explain why we can’t wait for the TNT Sports coverage of Roland Garros (hint: It has something to do with Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport)

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Ball Marks, Pope Musetti & Part 2 of Our Clay Chat with Myles David

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 22:23:25 GMT

We're back with another episode! This one is so long it has two parts:

Part 1: Tony talks about Madrid, Musetti's new kit and players taking pictures of ball marks and posting them online. He also chats about his Catholic upbringing (yikes).
Part 2: Our continued conversation from last week with Myles David! We touch on Harriet Dart's smelly-gate, Stuttgart and so much more.

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Traveling the Tour and Kicking off the Clay Season with Myles David

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:27:14 GMT

Myles David (@tunedintotennis) is back and joins Tony for a spring tennis catch up! Myles was credentialed for a few tournaments, so we catch up on his experience covering the tour and talk other topics:

Monte Carlo: Still a Straight Ally
Houston tournament and Jenson Brooksby
Lorenzo Musetti's leg shaving habits
Myles talking to players at the Miami Open (including Djokovic and Osaka)
Our Gayest Moments of the Week
So much more!

As usual, we went long! To listen to part 2 of our conversation, head over to the Tuned into Tennis feed. In that episode, we talk Stuttgart, Harriet Dart’s smellygate and more. Find part 2 here.

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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The Gay Tennis Fan Civil War & More Gay Tennis News

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT

We're back with another episode! In part 1, Tony breaks down recent gay tennis news. Get his thoughts on:

Alcaraz getting tweeted by the official Grindr twitter account
Tony saving a dog like Danielle Collins
Kasatkina playing for Australia
Coaching news: Daddy Goran is back (!) and so are the Safin(a) siblings

Then in part 2, @jonahtennis joins Tony to talk about the WTA event in Charleston. More specifically they chat about the match Tony dubbed The Gay Tennis Fan Civil War: When Danielle Collins played Jelena Ostapenko. The duo also share their experiences at Charleston and discuss Tony creeping out Sloane Stephens there years ago.

For more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please give us a 5-star review!

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Serena’s Historic 2015 Season: 10 Years Later (Part 1)

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:15:59 GMT

Can you believe it has been 10 years (!!) since Serena completed her second Serena slam in 2015?! We can’t. And we’re still not over it.

Join us and fellow Tony, Serena stan and creator of the Tennis Watchers substack (tjc05 on Twitter and Bluesky) as we break down Serena’s 2015 tournament by tournament.

In Part 1, we talk through Serena’s jam packed January - March 2015, which included:

Serena’s famous espresso request in Hopman Cup
Her big Australian Open slam win over Sharapova (and the truly iconic “come on” match)
Her return to Indian Wells after 14 years of boycotting it
Winning the Miami Open for the 8th and final time

Serena’s return in Indian Wells was a cultural moment. Read Serena’s piece on it in Time here, plus an ESPN article about what went on behind the scenes. Venus, who returned a year later, also wrote a piece about IW in The Player’s Tribune - it's definitely worth a read.

Stay tuned for more installments as we look back at Serena’s 2015 season by subscribing to the podcast! And for more from us, find us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Tony Talks Tennis with T. Kyle

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:52:19 GMT

Internet trend setter, podcaster and music producer T. Kyle joins Tony to talk pro tennis and pop culture.

Listen as they talk:

Favorite Serena Williams moments
Playing tennis growing up
T. Kyle's viral "Piper No" sound clip
Tennis video games
Pickleball, WTA rebrand, pop culture queens and much more!

Listen to T. Kyle's pop music podcast Legends Only and follow him on Instagram. And for more from us, follow us on Twitter and Instagram!

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Annoying Tennis News: Iga Rambles, Draper Disappoints and Another Iconic Gay Bar Closes

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:48:39 GMT

We’re annoyed! Lots of small tennis news stories came out this week - and almost all of them annoyed Tony.

Here’s what you can expect:

A reading of Iga Swiatek’s lengthy Instagram post from earlier this week.
An old quote from Jack Draper resurfaced on Twitter this week just as Tony was becoming a stan.
Barracuda, an iconic NYC gay bar, is closing and we’re concerned about the state of gay bars across the country.

You’ll also hear a few personal stories about bad interviews and the joy the 'No Challenges Remaining' podcast brought Tony over the years.

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Indian Wells & Traitors US Recap + Looking Ahead at the Tennis Season

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:12:48 GMT

We have a returning doubles partner join us in David Kane, lead editor of Tennis.com. David’s here to chat all things Indian Wells, the end of The Traitors US and then look ahead to Miami and beyond this year. Catch up with us as we chat through:

The winners of IW and The Traitors
The biggest surprises of both
What we want to see moving forward
Much more!

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Is Indian Wells Really Tennis Paradise? The Pros and Cons of Tennis in the Desert

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:13:08 GMT

Tony went to Indian Wells for the first time! What did he love? What did he hate? He breaks it all down in our latest episode that explores if Indian Wells is actually tennis paradise as advertised. It definitely isn't perfect.

Listen to the episode to hear:

The pros: All the highlights, from the practice courts to the merch store (!)
The cons: Some surprising negatives that certainly didn't feel like paradise.
Palm Springs: Tony explores all Palm Springs has to offer outside of tennis, which is a lot.

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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The WTA Rebrands, Short Shorts Brigade Wins Big & More Gay Tennis News

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:40:51 GMT

We're back with a new episode and joined by one of our favorite tennis twitter personalities: @slomodelpo. Tony and Stephen have a lot to catch up on, including:

WTA Rebranding: What works and what doesn't?
The state of the WTA post the Madison Keys' slam win
Tomas Machac winning a title for the short shorts brigade!
Who is the most boyfriend material on the ATP? And why does Tony think it's FAA?
Stefanos makes a statement
Musetti withdraws, straight guys host a hot ATP player bracket, reality TV round-up and so much more!

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Casting Pro Tennis Players in the Traitors (RE-RELEASE)

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

We're obsessed with The Traitors! And since we're traveling this week, enjoy a re-release of one of Tony's all-time favorite episodes: Now pod fave David Kane's first time joining us! David casts his dream pro tennis version of The Traitors, and Tony weighs in with his opinions. Enjoy!

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Simona Halep Was Our Favorite Foe + Gay News

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:24:12 GMT

Simona Halep is retiring! Hear why she was one of Tony’s favorite foes as he breaks down his favorite moments with Simona playing his faves. Simona was also the background artist in two of our all-time favorite tennis memes and part of some of our favorite matches in recent years.

Plus, Tony becomes an international correspondent to chat about the viral Queen of Pakistan and online sensation Montoya. Get some quick-hit tennis news from the last week, too!

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Traitors US x Australian Open (ft. David Kane)

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:58:37 GMT

It's our favorite episode of the year: Our Traitors US x Pro Tennis mash up! We're joined by Lead Editor of tennis.com and our reality TV correspondent, David Kane, to break down our favorite show on TV and the Australian Open.

Here's what you can expect:

-A review of The Traitors US season so far.

-An Australian Open review using The Traitors US plot lines: Who went too soon? Whose star is shining brightest? Are the changes to the tournament working?

-A look ahead at what we hope to see in tennis and The Traitors US moving forward.

As a reminder, David and Tony already cast their Pro Tennis versions of The Traitors last year. Listen to David's list here, and get Tony's ideal tennis version here.

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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The Emancipation of Madi

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:44:01 GMT

Madison Keys is a slam champion! We are joined with our friend Myles David from Tuned into Tennis to talk about the dream run Madison Keys had to the Australian Open title. We break down her draw, the changes she made to win the title, and most importantly, how her run feels very similar to the comeback album from Mariah Carey, The Emancipation of Mimi. Grab a drink (if you're able and of age) and join the Madison Keys party, because we can't believe our girl is a slam champ!

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

And catch Tony on The History of the 90s podcast talking about Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf and much more.

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AusOpen Check In: Daddies and Danielle

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:09:36 GMT

Welcome to our slightly unhinged Australian Open check in 😃 We discuss the two most interesting storylines (to us) this tournament: Danielle Collins becoming a villain in Australia and Ben Shelton saying the ATP locker room says if someone beats you three times in a row, they're your daddy. Other fun topics:

Why we think we can transform Alexandrova's career
Did Carlos Alcaraz become a man during this tournament?
Donna Vekic is now one of the most important players on the WTA tour
A look at the QFs and beyond

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Australian Open: Storylines, Thirst Traps & What to Watch (ft. Myles David)

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 03:19:25 GMT

The Australian Open is here and...horny! The players are tan, toned and ready to show off as they head into the first major. On the eve of the tournament, we discuss *everything*, including: What matches to watch, the biggest storylines and who you should be following on Instagram. Myles David from Tuned into Tennis joins us for a fun and informative preview! A few topics to listen for:

Tony recounts a marathon day of gay/straight experiences.
Rybakina is bringing the drama and we talk about it all.
Tommy Paul and his thirst traps make their way through the Australian summer.
Is Jack Draper going through his grunge era? We explain.
Sabalenka is on the move again, and we want to join her team!

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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Musetti Cut His Hair, Queer Movie Review & the 2025 Season Started in 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:24:29 GMT

It's our last episode of 2024 and first of the 2025 season?! Tennis is a mess. And this episode kinda is too. Join us as we break down:

The controversial Musetti haircut making waves through the gay tennis community.
The Haddad Maia second serve that shocked the world.
FAA starting his year off messy as hell (in a good way, we think).
Most importantly, we saw the movie Queer, a movie we've been looking forward to for months. Hear our review (no big spoilers!)

Join the conversion with us on Instagram and Bluesky! And if you're liking the podcast, please rate and review.

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2024 The Gay Tennis Podcast Awards (ft. Coach B)

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2024 The Gay Tennis Podcast Awards! Tony presents with iconic tennis personality Coach B and they hand out the most coveted awards in the tennis world.

Listen as they present awards for:

The Wendy Williams "What Was That?" Moment
The Jacob Elordi Babygirl Award
365 Party Girl of the Year
Mother Moment of the Year
Match of the Year
Player of the Year
Ariana Grande Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
The Tyra Banks "We Were All Rooting For You" Award
King of the Short Shorts Brigade Award

Check out Coach B on Instagram, and join in the Instagram fun with us here.

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First Out Gay Active Male Pro Tennis Player: An Update on Joao Lucas Reis da Silva (ft. David Kane)

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:02:42 GMT

The wait is over! We FINALLY have an out active male pro tennis player in Joao Lucas Reis da Silva. The Brazilian 24-year old broke barriers when he publicly came recently. Joao recently did an interview with The Athletic where he spoke candidly about his life and coming out journey. We're joined by the one and only David Kane to discuss the story.

In this episode, David and Tony:

Talk about the impact of Joao publicly coming out
Discuss the initial reaction from players and fans
Ask what this means for the future of the tour and Joao
Open up about their own coming out stories

Join us for a fun conversation about the exciting updates for our community. You can follow more of David's work, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Bluesky!

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Wimbledon Movie Rewind: A Review 20 Years Later

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:32:34 GMT

Wimbledon (the movie) from 2004 starring Kirsten Dunst is only on Netflix until later this month! It's the perfect time to go back in time to see what movies, and more importantly, tennis looked like back then. We rewatched the movie with two friends and amazing guests, Stephen and Myles. Hear our review and overall takeaways about tennis after watching the movie.

A few general themes:

-This movie is more sexual than we remember

-The same tennis personalities from 2004 are still leading the way today

-What's realistic (and what's not) in terms of tennis

Get more from The Gay Tennis Podcast on Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review. And don't forget to check Myles out on YouTube and Instagram as Tuned Into Tennis.

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An Out Professional Male Tennis Player (?!) and Off-Season News

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:08:45 GMT

Exciting news all around! We talk about the 3 biggest storylines to us this off-season. They include an Instagram post that caught our eye, coaching updates and our thoughts on Iga’s ban.

Join us as we discuss them in a short but fun episode!

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WTA Stars: Astrology & Deep Dive (Serena, Venus, Seles & Collins)

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:00:35 GMT

We have professional astrologer, author and WTA superfan Lars Mellis (@lars_stars) on the pod! What do our favorite WTA stars’ charts say about their games? And what on-court moments come to mind when we dive in? Find out in one of our favorite episodes ever. We use their charts as a jumping off point to talk about our favorite WTA stars:

Serena Williams
Venus Williams
Monica Seles (!)
Danielle Collins

Lars crushes it in every way, including giving a detailed reading for each WTA queen. Learn more about him and get your very own reading here: https://www.larsstars.com/. You won’t regret it!

You can also follow him on IG @lars_stars or @larsmellis. And don't forget to get his NEW BOOK, Your Personal Horoscope 2025!

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GAY-TP Finals: Our Top 8 Picks & Unpopular Opinions

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:35:42 GMT

Welcome back! Like most people, we're uninspired by this year's ATP Finals. So we changed it up by picking who stays and who goes from current top 8, and who we would replace them with. Hint: Musetti is in!

More importantly, we're working on our FIRST Q&A episode! We want to hear from you. Send us a voice note to gaytennispodcast@gmail.com. Ask us anything about the 2024 season, and we'll answer our favorite questions on an upcoming episode! We talk more about it in this episode.

We also provide a few unpopular opinions regarding Stefanos Tsitsipias and other off-court news.

Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review.

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WTA Finals: Gauff & Zheng Put on a Show

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:11:32 GMT

The WTA Finals accomplished two things it hasn't done in years: A successful photoshoot and an event that felt worthy of the moment. Was it in Saudi Arabia? Yes. Get Tony's thoughts on it all, from singles to doubles and the iconic photo shoot. He's joined by Jonah (@jonahtennis) as they discuss all the hits and misses from this year's event.

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Fall Tennis Meets the Real Housewives of Orange County

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 20:22:43 GMT

Join Tony and Lead Editor of tennis.com, David Kane, as we talk about two of our biggest loves: Tennis and Real Housewives! We start with some of the biggest fall tennis storylines (Mpetshi Perricard, Rublev's behavior, Sabalenka streaking) and then spend 40+ minutes breaking down Tony's current favorite show: The Real Housewives of Orange County. From storylines to casting, this season is a perfect 10. You'll enjoy the discussion even if you're not watching (but why aren't you?!).

Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review.

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Tuning into Fall Tennis with Myles David

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:40:47 GMT

We finally tuned back into fall tennis with the help of our dear friend Myles David from Tuned into Tennis! We laughed more than we probably should have in this episode - but there's a lot of mess going on in tennis. We discuss:

Danielle Collins un-retiring (!)
Taylor Fritz bleaches his hair
Dominic Thiem and his peach retire
Sabalenka takes over the world #1 ranking
Who would win in a Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud model off?
Daria Kasatkina is the WTA tour's best friend

We answer all your pressing fall tennis questions in this episode. Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review!

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Rafael Nadal's Retirement: He Changed Everything (Our Instant Reaction)

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:02:47 GMT

Rafael Nadal is retiring! We hop on the mic to give our instant reaction and discuss:

Rafa's forgotten days as the heartthrob of the ATP
How he changed the game and landscape of tennis
His time as a fashion icon and pioneer of the short shorts movement
How meeting Rafa turned into a family fight

Want more on Rafael Nadal? Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review!

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'Las Culturistas' Tells Iconic Story About Venus Williams

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang told one of our favorite stories of all time (in under 30 seconds!) on their podcast 'Last Culturistas'. Who is it about? The one and only Venus Williams! During their "Iconic 400" list, they also mention Serena and some of our other faves. Listen to this quick recap episode to get our thoughts - and hear the best Venus Williams story of all time. We hope it's true!

Oh, and in this episode we say Anna Kournikova is married to Enrique Iglesias - we misspoke - they've reportedly been together for several years but never married.

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Casting the Britney Spears Biopic with Pro Tennis Players

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 16:27:50 GMT

The legendary Britney Spears memoir, The Woman in Me, is being turned into a movie. And we cast it with pro tennis players! Join us as we pick stars from the ATP, WTA and commentary booth to play the roles. The best news? We're joined by iconic tennis personality and Britney stan, Coach B!

We cast:

Britney Spears
Justin Timberlake (gross)
Mom Lynn
Dad Jamie (gross)
Sister Jamie Lynn
Grandma
Assistant/Friend Felicia

What do you think of our picks? Who would you cast? Tell us on Twitter and Instagram. And follow the hilarious, brilliant Coach B on Instagram.

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Serena's Birthday and Jannik's Bad Day

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:05:39 GMT

Serena's birthday was this week, so we celebrate by talking about her big moment at the Olympics and one of her greatest triumphs: The 2003 Australian Open.

The Jannik Sinner/WADA appeal announcement also came out minutes before we recorded - so get our instant reaction. Then we briefly talk pop culture news about Carly Rae Jepson, Chappell Roan and the Queer movie press tour.

Join the fun on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review!

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"Tomas Berdych Made Me Gay": Laver Cup, Coco's Coaching Change & More Tennis News

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:08:03 GMT

Welcome back! We're joined by our friend Brennan Marshall for a fun recap of this week's tennis (and some non-tennis) news. First, we talk about how we fell in love with the WTA as kids and then dive into these topics:

Billie Jean King's three proposed changes to tennis
Laver Cup (mostly off-court news bc who cares who wins?)
Bye Brad! Coco's latest coaching news (!)
BOSS fashion show with Fritz and Berrettini
New conversion therapy law in Kentucky
GLTA tournaments: Why they're fun and stressful

Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review.

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Gay Q&A w/ DK: Osaka News, US Open & More

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:08:19 GMT

Lead Editor of tennis.com, David Kane, joins us again to answer all of our burning questions! We talk:

Naomi Osaka's coaching news (!)
Taylor Swift at the US Open
Best kits at the US Open
Where the American men go from here
Tony (shockingly) talks about Musetti
The state of RHONJ and its cast

Nobody talks tennis like us, and David brings his blend of humor and insightful tennis knowledge once again.

Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please rate and review.

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Five Gayest Moments at the 2024 US Open

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:18:06 GMT

We're back with a new episode! The US Open is over and so is brat summer. We're sad about both, honestly. But we're here to break down the five gayest moments from the US Open! We talk fashion moments, Musetti's shirtless celebration and inspiring speeches.

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram!

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US Open Men's Preview: We Need Wendy Williams

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:05:08 GMT

The men have had a drama-filled few weeks. So what's in store at the US Open? Find out as we're joined by our friend and iconic tennis voice Myles David from Tuned into Tennis.

We break down the draw with a mix of laughs and helpful insights on what's to come. Listen now to find out everything you need to know about the US Open 2024!

Stay up-to-date with the latest from the US Open with us on Twitter and Instagram!

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US Open Women's Preview: I Love a Steady Brunette

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:40:25 GMT

What's in store for the women at the US Open? From our perspective, a lot of fun, close matches early on. We're joined by the one-and-only Myles David from Tuned into Tennis to break it down like nobody else.

Join us to learn which matches you must watch (every Danielle Collins match!) and when to take cover (Osaka vs Ostapenko!). You'll even learn which dynamic duo from the WTA we feel closest to.

Stay up-to-date with the latest from the US Open with us on Twitter and Instagram!

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BONUS: Sinner's Massage Wasn't a Happy Ending + The Boys are Fighting

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:19:40 GMT

Who doesn't love a bonus episode right before the US Open? If the girls were fighting during the Olympics, the boys are fighting now. We hop on the mic for a quick rundown of recent news, including:

Sinner's massage was not a happy ending
Jack Draper getting dragged online
Carlos smashes a racket (lol)
Plus Alison Van Uytvanck retires with a perfect 5-0 record in singles finals
What is VMAN Magazine and why do we love it now?

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Doubles Strategy & Lob Wars

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 15:38:32 GMT

Tony fancies himself a good doubles strategist (that's debatable), so he asked one of the smartest tennis voices, Will Boucek, to join us and talk doubles strategy.

Will is the creator of thetennistribe.com and doubles strategist to the pros. Join us as he answers Tony’s basic doubles questions and even humors us for a round of “gay doubles questions”. Will also runs a a newsletter and podcast from his website, so follow along to improve your doubles game!

We talk:

Will’s role in helping team USA at the Olympics
Why pro doubles is underrated
Doubles strategy for locals like Tony
Who gay fans should watch (and why!)
How to beat Sara Errani in doubles

Want more from us? Follow along on Twitter or Instagram.

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Olympics Recap: The Girls are Fighting!

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:02:45 GMT

A fun, emotional and DRAMATIC week of Olympic tennis has finally come to an end! The US women's tennis team brought more drama off the court than on it - and they were giving big Jenny McCarthy vs. Tara Reid energy.

Our Olympic tennis episode includes:

The girls are fighting: Explaining the Danielle Collins vs Iga Swiatek beef, plus Emma Navarro and Coco Gauff's complaints.
We don't want peace: Djokovic wins gold.
Men's doubles breakdown, including the forgotten drama between Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz vs. Rajeev Ram at Davis Cup 2022. Read more about it here.
Our favorite event: The mixed doubles delivered!
We explain how to beat Sara Errani in doubles since it seems like the WTA players can't figure it out.

Want more from us? Follow along on Twitter and Instagram! And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a 5-star review!

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Olympics: The Opening Ceremony, Draws & ATP Boy Bands?

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 05:22:07 GMT

Welcome to our 2024 Paris Olympics breakdown show! We spend 1.5 hours chatting about:

Serena and Rafa reuniting at the Opening Ceremony
How brat summer has gone mainstream
Previewing all 5 tennis events - most importantly a stacked mixed doubles draw
We create our own ATP Boy Band (who knows why?)
An interesting conversation about being out and playing college tennis with our friend Anthony (pellegrini_ant)

Come for the Olympics, stay for our pop music takes and personal anecdotes about coming out. You can follow guest co-host Anthony on Instagram. For more from us, follow along on Twitter or Instagram.

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Gay Q&A with DK (David Kane)

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:42:10 GMT

It's time for a gay Q&A with the one and only David Kane (@DKTNNS). David is Lead Editor at tennis.com and a reality TV expert. He sits down with Tony to answer 25 burning questions related to everything from the Olympics to Real Housewives.

Where else can you hear Andrey Rublev get compared to Shannon Beador? Or get takes on which players would be the most fun at a drag brunch?

Join us for a fun discussion in the middle of a busy summer of tennis. Time stamps:

10.20 - Olympics Questions

20.20 - Gay Culture/Reality TV Questions

42 - Wimbledon Questions

Check out tennis.com or @DKTNNS on Twitter for more from David. And for more from us, follow along on our Instagram and Twitter.

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Party for One (Rafa's Return)

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:06:19 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! It's a weird week for tennis fans - Wimbledon just ended and the Olympics start next week. But Rafael Nadal's return is exactly what we needed.

In this episode, we chat:

Rafa's return to singles and doubles
We resurface an old Serena tweet about Rafa's peach
Marcos Giron adds Agassi and rocks the short shorts/sleeveless shirt combo like nobody else can
Why Sam Querrey is our favorite serve bot (?)
Berrettini, Diana Shnaider and so much more!

Want more from us? Check us out on Twitter or Instagram!

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Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Saves Us Again & Gay Faves Flourish

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 20:38:44 GMT

Our friend and Jelena Ostapenko super-fan Jonah (@jonahtennis) joins us again to break down Wimbledon 2024. And thank goodness he brings his positive attitude, because Tony is a bit down on Wimbledon this year. He's even (gasp) questioning if grass is still the gayest tennis season!

Here's what we discuss:

-Ostakpenko and Lil Wayne's budding friendship

-Pod fave Musetti introduces himself to the locals

-Alcaraz's star continues to shine bright

-Krejcikova wins but where do we go from here?

-Wimbledon doubles recap

For more from us, follow along on Twitter or Instagram. And please leave us a 5-star review if you're enjoying the pod!

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Serena on Hot Ones: 5 Best Moments

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:49:02 GMT

Need a break from Wimbledon? Listen to this bite-size episode breaking down Serena's appearance on Hot Ones. We give our thoughts on the 5 most interesting parts (Monica Seles! Her favorite kits!). And somehow we end up talking about her match with Emilie Loit in 2003. Don't ask.

Want to watch Serena's Hot Ones episode? Watch the entire episode on YouTube.

For more from us, follow along on Instagram or Twitter/X.

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Wimbledon Week 1: This Girl (Me) is Delusional

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 04:20:56 GMT

Week 1 of Wimbledon brought drama in unexpected places, a fun rematch and Sue Barker! What else can you want? Here's what you can expect in this episode:

Breaking down Carlos Alcaraz vs. Frances Tiafoe by way of Troye Sivan
Why Tony's delusional picks made sense to him at the time
The 3 messiest matches of Wimbledon so far
Andy Murray's farewell was a moment (Sue Barker! Venus Williams!)
How hot Juan Carlos Ferrero looks in Alcaraz's box
A little Summer House tea to wrap up the episode

Looking for more from us? Follow along on Twitter or Instagram!

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Wimbledon Storylines & Early Matches to Watch

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:38:10 GMT

We're back to recap Pride Month and look ahead to Wimbledon with the creator of Tuned into Tennis, Myles David! Follow Myles on all platforms @tunedintotennis for the best tennis coverage (he's particularly fun on Twitter/X).

In this episode, Tony and Myles discuss:

Twink representation on the ATP Tour
Our favorite Wimbledon ladies finals (and memes!!)
Bi-sexual queen Kasatkina winning her first grass court title
Gay Rights Storylines (Ostapenko vs Tomljanovic, the rise of Diana Shnaider and more)
Homophobic Storylines (injuries, FAA vs Kokkinakis in the 1st round and more)

Follow along with our Wimbledon coverage on Instagram and Twitter/X!

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Naomi, Bianca, Matteo & Jack Threw the First Tennis Balls at Stonewall

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:21:39 GMT

Two matches sent Pride month into high gear in the tennis world: Naomi Osaka vs. Bianca Andreescu and Jack Draper vs. Matteo Berrettini. Hear our thoughts on both matches and so much more:

-Gay Pride Wheel of Discourse: Messy gay topics for Pride

-Bianca vs. Naomi: The contrast of styles we need this Pride month

-Matteo vs. Jack: The hottest match of 2024?

-We did a deep dive into Aryna Sabalenka's new boyfriend

For more from us, follow along on twitter or Instagram (@thegaytennispod). If you're enjoying our content, please support the pod with a 5-star review.

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Carlos and Coco Save Roland Garros: An RG2024 Recap

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 02:59:41 GMT

Were we worried about how Roland Garros was going to end? Yep! But luckily, Carlos and Coco were here to save it. We're back to discuss all things Roland Garros with the legendary Brian aka Coach B! He's a must-follow on Instagram (@coachbtv) for his tennis-themed bops and always fun reels.

We chat about Carlos saving tennis by beating Zverev in the final, Coco snatching her first doubles slam and Iga proving too tough for the girls yet again on the clay.

We also have some fun pride topics and talk about our favorite pop diva (Britney), so join in the fun! And follow along for more from us on Twitter/X and Instagram!

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Roland Garros: Homophobic Week 1 + Best RG Women's Matches of the 2000s

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 14:27:50 GMT

Is the 2024 Roland Garros tournament homophobic? All the rain and losing Nadal, Osaka, Collins and Ostapenko in week 1 sure feels like it. We kick off Pride Month talking about the highs and lows of Roland Garros Week 1 with WTA superfan @jonahtennis. Join us as we talk about:

Iga vs. Osaka
Iga vs. The Press
Our favorite kits
Nadal vs. Zverev
The hottest men's match ups so far (it's Pride, leave us alone!)
Recent Bravo news

Then we dig into our favorite women's matches at Roland Garros round by round in the 2000s. We talk about petty Serena moments, the best finals of the 200s and much more. For more, follow us on Twitter or Instagram @thegaytennispod.

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3 Retirements and a Pod Announcement

Mon, 20 May 2024 01:18:30 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the retirements of three tennis favorites among gay fans: Alizé Cornet, Dominic Thiem, and Garbiñe Muguruza. Highlights include unforgettable quotes (Cornet’s “I’m a drama queen for the people”), discussion of Thiem’s memorable attributes, and viral memes inspired by Muguruza. We also discuss why we’re excited about the upcoming French Open for both the WTA and ATP. Be sure to listen until the end, when we share an announcement about the “evolution” of the podcast.

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Gay Tennis News: Tsitsidosa Split, Iga Wins Big & Madonna Shuts Down Rio

Tue, 07 May 2024 00:45:25 GMT

We're back...kinda? This was supposed to be an off week for us, but Tony had some feelings. He takes to the mic for a short episode of gay tennis news. Listen for his thoughts on:

-How Dua Lipa's album reminds him of Amanda Coetzer (seriously)

-Tsitsidosa split: Where do they go from here?

-Madonna shuts down Rio

-Iga wins him over in multiple ways (!)

-Rosie joins AJLT

-Plus tennis player roasts, Taylor Fritz on clay and more!

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Challengers Movie Review

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:49:56 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Challengers, the new tennis movie starring Zendaya. There are no spoilers in the first half, and we give you a spoiler alert when we move to the second half. This episode serves everything you could ever want in a movie review episode, including an analysis of the movie’s level of horny, an exploration of its deeper meanings, and a discussion of alternative endings that are better than the real ending. We also debate whether this was a gay/queer movie and we assess the movie’s tennis accuracy. The episode ends with listener questions and our responses, including our (lack of) homoerotic experiences in the tennis world.

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RPDR, a Rafa Debate & Busy Week of Tennis

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:31:51 GMT

The clay season heard us talking crap because it's kinda serving this week. With 5 tournaments around the world, there's lots to discuss on the tennis front. But first we talk the RuPaul's Drag Race finale and deodorant (yep, you read it right).

Listen to hear our thoughts on:

-Rafa's return, loss and what it means for his season. We debate his form and possible RG seeding.

-Sloane Stephens being back in the winner's circle!

-ALL the fun from Stuttgart, including Rybakina, Coco, Kostyuk and ball kids falling.

-Our favorite new find in Alejandro Moro Canas

-Snow at a tennis tournament?!

It's a fun and action-packed episode! For more, follow along on Instagram or X/Twitter!

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Monte-Carlo Masters is a Straight Ally

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:55:39 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss why the Monte-Carlo Masters is a hot straight ally. We then recap the tournament, spend a lot of time talking about Stefanos Tsitsipas, and thank the gay gods for showering us with many tennis gifts this past week. We also discuss how tennis is making its way into pop culture, with shoutouts to Zendaya and DeuxMoi.

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Who Run the World? Women's Sports

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:16:55 GMT

We just watched our first women's college basketball game EVER! What did we think? And why is women's basketball exploding right now? We give our perspective as big WTA fans. Plus, we chat Danielle Collins winning her second title in a row (!) and watching the US women's national soccer team. It was a week full of women's sports, and we couldn't get enough. Join us as we break it all down!

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A Gay Miami Open and a Gayer Wedding

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:31:30 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Scot’s recent gay wedding and why the 2024 Miami Open was great for queer fans. Highlights include fangirling over Danielle Collins and Grigor Dimitrov, discussing the future of Novak Djokovic and Goran Ivanišević after their split, and sharing recent gay panics both on and off the court. We also explore two quite different yet equally *sentimental* gayest moments of the week!

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Talking Tennis & The Traitors w/ David Kane

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:05:17 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, Tony is joined by Lead Editor for tennis.com and reality TV expert, David Kane. David shares his picks for The Traitors: Tennis Version, which leads to fun chats about current and former top players.

Other topics include David’s experiences on tour, America's Next Top Model (!) and Indian Wells vs. Miami Open. Join us for a blend of pro tennis and reality TV!

For more from The Gay Tennis Podcast, follow along on Twitter/X or Instagram. Be sure to check out David’s work or his Twitter/X.

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Indian Wells: Gay Tennis Paradise?

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:36:28 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we compare Indian Wells and the Miami Open from a gay perspective. We also discuss short shorts in men’s tennis, with a comparison of the bottom half of Medvedev, Rune, and Alcaraz. Tony talks more trash about Sakkari, we discuss why Netflix’s Break Point flopped, and we explain why Saint Patrick’s Day is the straightest holiday.

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Andrey Rublev Needs a Boozy Brunch

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:19:28 GMT

We discuss the "best of the rest" from February and share some personal stories from the last week. Enjoy!

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Gay Takes on Recent Tennis News

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:12:34 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss gay takes on recent tennis news. Highlights include the sexiness of one-handed backhands, Sabalenka’s new veneers, a WTA125 event in Puerto Vallarta, the straightness of a potential Sinner Era, and gay drama surrounding Taylor Fritz. We also provide a new ATP player “leg alert!”

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Author Ben Rothenberg Discusses His Book 'Naomi Osaka', Britney Spears & More

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 22:58:28 GMT

Author and tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg joins us to talk about his new book, 'Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice'. We discuss:

Naomi's impact on the game
Openness about mental health
Return to the tour
Music taste
Level of gay icon-ness
Much more!

Then we talk generally about Ben's experience on tour, including asking Serena about Britney Spears and the short shorts trend on the ATP. We even 'pick a number' during an NCR throwback.

To follow along with us, join the conversation on Instagram or Twitter. We'll share the picture discussed at the end of the episode.

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BONUS: Sloane Stephens Reminds Us Why The 2013 AO Was Iconic

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:17:06 GMT

Who doesn't love a bonus Humpday (and Valentine's Day!) treat? Since we can't cuddle up with Grigor Dimitrov, we decided to drop a bonus episode.

The Australian Open account shared an interview with Sloane Stephens, and per usual, Sloane crushed it. In it, she hilariously talks about winning another slam, her old beef with Victoria Azarenka (!) and much more. You can watch the video here.

We recap the video and then remind everyone about how dramatic, iconic and ridiculous the 2013 Australian Open was for the ladies. Enjoy this short bonus episode from us!

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Casting The Traitors: Pro Tennis Edition

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 03:02:44 GMT

The Traitors Season 2 (US) has taken over gay culture! The queer community can't get enough, helping make it one of the biggest reality TV shows ever on streaming. Why? Because of the campy drama from an all star cast and iconic host.

In this episode, we cast an all tennis version of the show. Who will we cast? And who will go all the way? Listen now to find out! This is one of our most fun episodes yet.

And to keep with the reality TV theme, we also discuss the "reality show" promo the ATP released this week. If you haven't seen it, check it out here.

Tell us who you think should feature in The Traitors: Pro Tennis Edition on Twitter or Instagram!

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Grammys, Gay Tennis News, & AO Recap

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:49:08 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we briefly discuss a very gay topic (the Grammys) and then dive into recent gay tennis news. Highlights include Ostapenko winning her second title this year, Bublik beating former gay favorite Coric, and a lewd video being played on the large screens at an ATP 250 tournament. Although we are over a week late, we also provide analysis of the 2024 Australian Open, including discussion of our gay superstars. The episode ends with The Gayest Moments of the Week, featuring a dance party in Rio and potential breaking news about Ostapenko’s brother.

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Halfway Out of the Closet at the 2024 Australian Open

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:50:07 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the gayest news from the first week of the 2024 Australian Open. Highlights include discussion of players like Osaka and Wozniacki who did not mother, debate about Djokovic’s “brilliance,” defending some of our horrible predictions, and the gayest matches and disappointments thus far. We also explore what made our gay hearts sing, including Amanda Anisimova’s return and Daria Kasatkina’s tweets.

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The Australian Open is Here, Queer and Not Going Anywhere

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:12:30 GMT

The Australian Open is underway! We talk about all the biggest stories, like how many hot first round matches there are on the ATP side. Then we discuss the return of the WTA moms and even get into a few debates (over Pegula and Dimitrov).

We end the episode with our Gayest Moments of the Week: Lil Nas X and The Traitors US. Join us for more on Twitter and Instagram.

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The Australian Open Swing is Horny and High Quality

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 04:48:55 GMT

Happy 2024! The tennis season is off to a horny, high quality and BUSY start. And it's only been one week. Not sure what we mean? Listen to find out!

In our first episode of the new season, we chat about:

-The gay couple who made a scene at the Charlotte airport

-Why the AO swing is our favorite time of year

-The returns of Nadal, Osaka, Anisimova and Kerber

-Alex De Minaur channeling his inner Coco Gauff

-Our love for Grigor grows (and his game keeps getting better!)

PLUS: Tony apologizes to Victoria Azarenka during his gayest moment of the week.

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ATP Top 10 vs WTA Top 10: Star or Starless?

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:44:34 GMT

It's our official Star vs. Starless episode! Which players on the ATP and WTA were 'stars' this year? We discuss each player in the top 10 for both tours - and our answers may surprise you. Plus, we dive into what it means heading into 2024.

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Kyrgios, Halep, and Djokovic Ruin the Holiday Spirit

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:48:33 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! This episode starts with a discussion of the United States “Senate Twink,” which is content that you likely will not find on any other tennis podcast! We then discuss recent tennis news ruining the holiday spirit: Nick Kyrgios joining OnlyFans, updates about Simona Halep’s doping case, and Novak Djokovic complaining about the ATP Awards. We bring some holiday cheer back by reviewing our gayest moments of the week (including a gay awakening related to Taylor Swift).

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WTA 2023 Review x The Real Housewives (ft. Myles David)

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:08:06 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We're excited to welcome pod fave Myles David (@TunedIntoTennis) to breakdown the 2023 WTA season! Here's what you're in for this episode:

-Recapping the WTA season in terms of Real Housewives

-Gayest Matches of the Year

-Wendy Williams "What Was That?” Moments of the Year

-George Santos Double Fault Awards

Myles is one of the best follows on social media. Check out his analysis on Twitter/X and Instagram! And if you're not already, follow The Gay Tennis Podcast on Twitter/X and Instagram!

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ATP and GAY-TP Finals

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:56:53 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We discuss the 2023 ATP Finals, including Sinner’s success, Rune’s legs and short shorts, and commentary from Nick Kyrgios. Tony also gives the winner, Novak Djokovic, 20 seconds of praise. In addition, this episode includes the first annual GAY-TP Finals, where we highlight LGBTQ+ people who slayed in 2023.

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Bonus Episode: People Mag's Sexiest Men In Sports List

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:07:32 GMT

Bonus Episode! People Magazine announced their list of sexiest men in sports. Naturally, we had to give our expert opinions. In this episode:

-Our thoughts on Patrick Dempsey as Sexiest Man Alive

-A breakdown of the 21 athletes included in People's list

-Which tennis players made the list - and how we feel about them

-What other athletes y'all should be following on Instagram

See pictures and follow along: https://people.com/sexiest-men-in-sports-2023-photos-8386247

Plus we talk about the dreadful ATP Finals photos (and Tony defends Stef's poncho). Tell us if you agree or disagree with our takes on Twitter or Instagram!

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BJK Cup Debate: Does it Matter?

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:46:56 GMT

Did you watch the Billie Jean King Cup Finals this weekend? Tony says it was some of the most fun tennis he watched all year. Scot couldn't get into it. Hear both sides as we go back and forth over what's going right, and what's going wrong, with the women's team event.

Share your thoughts with us! Are you interested in the Billie Jean King Cup? Tell us on Instagram or Twitter/X.

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What Was That? 2023 WTA Finals and Other Tennis News

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:14:42 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We discuss the latest tennis news, including the messy 2023 WTA Finals, Djokovic’s triumph over the competition and diarrhea, and the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup.

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Scary Tennis Stats for Halloween (Gay Christmas)

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:01:40 GMT

Happy Halloween! Nobody loves Halloween like the gay community, but are we feeling in the spirit? It's a mixed bag this week. We discuss the lead up to the WTA finals, the scariest ATP and WTA stats of 2023, and the tennis villains from this year.

For more of the fun, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or visit our website https://thegaytennispodcast.com/.

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Gay Tennis News: Stunt Queen, Adderall, and Recent Results

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:59:21 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! We discuss the latest tennis news, including Craig Tiley’s announcement about Rafael Nadal “returning” to the Australian Open, Holger Rune’s new coach Boris Becker, top players using Adderall, and recent results on the WTA and ATP tours.

We also discuss Laura Siegemund’s drama-filled celebration this past week (watch it here!).

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Pro Tennis Players Who Need a Gay Bestie

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:02:29 GMT

Welcome back to The Gay Tennis Podcast! As Scot and Tony prep for Atlanta Pride, we talk through which WTA and ATP players need a gay BFF.

Whether they need more confidence or big stage presence, these 4 players desperately need help from a gay friend. Listen to find out who we picked!

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Pickleball Is So Straight

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:41:07 GMT

There's a civil war happening between tennis and pickleball. It's happening on public courts across the country and in the pro space. Tony and Scot discuss:

Why tennis players are annoyed with pickleball
Why straight people love pickleball
If pro pickleball will stand the test of time
Pro tennis players and pickleball
What tennis can learn from pickleball

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Laver Cup: Which Team is Hotter?

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 17:52:25 GMT

This year's Laver Cup has the hottest crop of players ever, right? And since the Laver Cup is really just for fun, we pit the players against each other in the ultimate H2H battle to see which team is hotter. Find out who Tony and Scot picked as the players went H2H based on ranking.

Here are the match ups (starting around the 14-minute mark): Fritz vs. Rublev, Tiafoe vs. Ruud, Paul vs. Hurkacz, Auger-Aliassime vs. Davidovich Fokina, Shelton vs. Fils and Cerundolo vs. Monfils. And check out the rosters/photos to brush up on everyone: Team World and Team Europe.

We also discuss Sakarri winning her maiden 1000 title, what the pro tennis schedule should be after the US Open, and of course, our gayest moments of the week. Hint: Gay pop music is back! Follow us on twitter and Instagram @thegaytennispod.

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The Queen of Petty (Serena Williams) & More Gay Tennis News

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:36:18 GMT

In this episode, we discuss recent tennis news that took place after the 2023 US Open. We start by talking about the Queen of Tennis (and Petty) Serena Williams, and her response to Simona Halep’s 4-year doping ban. (It’s clear that one of the co-hosts is heavily influenced by the drama surrounding Maria Sharapova’s doping controversies.)

We also discuss:

- The US Open women’s final drawing more viewers than the men’s final

- Some good news for a couple of queer women on the WTA tour

- Tennis thirst traps posted after the US Open (hello Grigor and Ben!)

- The WTA finals taking place in Cancun, and the potential future influence of Saudi Arabia

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Going Viral for Gay Icon Ostapenko (ft. @jonahtennis)

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:05:10 GMT

Our first guest! We welcome our friend and Jelena Ostapenko super fan, Jonah! We talk about why Jelena Ostapenko is such a gay icon, our favorite Penko moments, and how she gave Jonah a free ticket (!) to her match with Iga Swiatek in the 4th round of the US Open. Listen for our takes on that infamous "hitting the ball boy with your racket" moment, her on-court outfits, return position and so much more.

Jonah went viral for tweeting about his experience with her at the US Open, culminating in an interview with USA Today. Read the article here. We also discuss our favorite Penko matches, and this one against Garbine Muguruza gets our vote. Follow along on Twitter/X and Instagram for more.

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US Open Recap: Coco Steals the Show

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:37:19 GMT

Our full US Open recap episode is here! We start where every US Open podcast should start: Coco Gauff. The final, the tears, the haters...we loved it all. One of us even cried. And the other compared this match to a drag performance.

Here's what else we discuss:

-Madison Keys (!)

-The climate change demonstration: The good, the bad and the sticky

-Novak winning, Carlos losing

-How Aryna could have won

And much more! Follow us on twitter or visit our website www.thegaytennispodcast.com for more.

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US Open Mid-Tournament Review

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 15:23:09 GMT

Week one of the US Open is coming to an end, and what a messy (in the best way) tournament it's been so far. Listen to hear us chat about:

-Djokovic tricking us again by going down 0-2 in sets

-Why Coco Gauff and Jelena Ostapenko are our stars of the tournament

-An iconic pride day that saw Jack Sock and John Isner get sent into retirement

-Matches we're looking forward to in week 2

-What Adidas did to our favorite players with their kits this tournament

Visit this episode's website to read more about the topics discussed: https://thegaytennispodcast.com/2023/09/episode-14-us-open-2023-mid-tournament-catch-up/

And follow us on twitter/x and instrgram @thegaytennispod.

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US OPEN PREVIEW: Everything You Need to Know

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 21:08:16 GMT

It's our US Open preview show! Listen to hear:

-The matches you can't miss

-A draw breakdown like you won't hear anywhere else

-The "gay" matches to look out for (possible Cornet vs Ostapenko!)

-Our predictions

-Plus, our take on the Saudi Arabia tennis news, John Isner's retirement and Donald Trump's arrest (!)

-The gayest moments of the week

-And much more!

Follow along with us on twitter and IG (@thegaytennispod) or on our website www.thegaytennispodcast.com.

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The Gayest Match of the Year + Cincinnati Results

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 02:05:35 GMT

The Gay Tennis Podcast bump continues! Coco Gauff kept up her world-beating form, and our newly-crowned ATP daddy Maximo Gonzalez won again this week, too. And we're taking all the credit.

Here's what else we chat about:

-The ATP daddy conversation continues!

-Robert Farah, our very first tennis thirst trap follow, retiring this week

-Taylor Townsend and Alycia Parks winning big in Cincinnati

-The Ostapenko vs Rybakina match, which we're labeling the gayest match of the year (it was)

-Will Alcaraz extend Novak's career?

-The iconic buzzing Karen who heckled Stefanos

-Vanity Fair Highlights American Tennis Players: How hot is US tennis right now?

-Are tennis skirts the new ugg boot on college campuses?

For more, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thegaytennispod and visit our website www.thegaytennispodcast.com.

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The Trump of Tennis, Latest Results & an ATP Daddy

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:06:09 GMT

It's a catch up episode! We discuss the latest on and off the court from the last two weeks, including some shocking new revelations. We chat about:

-Our thoughts on Coco Gauff's resurgence

-Alex Di Menaur's Atlanta Open boost

-How Nick Kyrgios continues to be the Donald Trump of tennis

-Why we didn't hate Serena's gender reveal

-When we stumbled across an ATP daddy (!)

-Our thoughts on player nicknames

-The biggest results from Canada (Pegula! Tommy Paul!)

And as always, the gayest moments of the week. Enjoy!

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The Coco Show + Atlanta Open Review

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 04:22:48 GMT

Scot and Tony are back to discuss a week of in-person tennis at the Atlanta Open. Listen to hear:

The Atlanta Open pros and cons
How Coco Gauff stole the show
About the Pride Night that wasn't very proud
Seeing Chris Eubanks, Ben Shelton, Thanasi Kokkinakis, and more play live
The gayest moments of the week

For more, visit thegaytennispodcast.com or @thegaytennispod on twitter and Instagram. Cheers!

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Barbie Movie, Drama and Two Tennis Weddings

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:25:47 GMT

This was supposed to be a slow week in tennis! As usual, the tennis world can't slow down. In this episode, Scot and Tony:

-Explain the Amarissa Toth villain origin story

-Recast the Barbie movie with pro tennis players

-Discuss two important pro tennis weddings

-Enjoy seeing Serena on the soccer field (plus talk the Women's World Cup!)

And we give our gayest moments of the week.

To see the moments we talk about, check out our website thegaytennispodcast.com and follow along on twitter @thegaytennispod.

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Wimbledon Recap & The Carlos Coronation

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:47:26 GMT

Scot and Tony are back to recap week two of Wimbledon! We discuss the finals, biggest storylines and off-court fun. Then we talk about our gayest moments of the week.

To see the moments we talk about, check out our website thegaytennispodcast.com and follow along on twitter @thegaytennispod.

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Wimbledon Week One: It's Raining Drama

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:33:10 GMT

Tony and Scot sound like two old straight men talking about the weather, but it's Wimbledon's fault! Here's what we get into in our latest episode:

-How rain has impacted play in the first week

-We review our good picks (Svitolina, Pegula) and bad ones (Tiafoe, Coco)

-Our favorite matches so far

-What we're looking forward to in the second week

-The gayest (and straightest!) moments of the week

Follow along on twitter @thegaytennispod or visit our website www.thegaytennispodcast.com.

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It's Giving Wimbledon Draw Preview

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:34:02 GMT

The gayest brunch (Breakfast at Wimbledon) has finally arrived! Follow along as we discuss:

-If anyone died at Stonewall (IYKYK)

-Each quarter of the men's and women's draws

-Who we think will win Wimbledon

-The gayest moments of the week

Follow along all Wimbledon on Twitter @thegaytennispod and email us at gaytennispodcast@gmail.com.

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Vintage Venus + Gay Grass Continues

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:14:17 GMT

Vintage Venus: We spend the first 15 minutes talking about the one and only Venus Williams and her performance this week. We break down Venus vs. Giorgi (and Giorgi's bad sportsmanship) and Venus vs. Ostapenko.

Then we discuss Anett Kontaveit's surprise retirement before chatting about the latest pro tennis results.

ATP weekly break down:

-Alcaraz wins his first grass court title.

-Bublik wins a title. Tony and Scot disagree on enjoying his tennis.

-Our first big gay prediction on grass: Who do we think wins Wimbledon in his career?

-Seb Korda's confidence on grass.

-Is Francisco Cerundolo the next ATP heartthrob? We debate it.

-Is Tommy Paul the new Angelique Kerber? Hear us out.

WTA break down:

-Ostapenko wins! And we love it.

-Sleepy Kvitova gets a big win over Vekic.

-Does Sabalenka's loss to Kudermetova matter?

-Tony fights to include Alexandrova in this episode.

As always, we end with the gayest moments of the week.

Hear more from us on twitter @thegaytennispod or email us at gaytennispodcast@gmail.com.

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The GOAT De-Hate

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Scot loves the GOAT debate. Tony hates it. So the co-hosts spend nearly 40 minutes diving into:

Why the GOAT is subjective
Comparing eras is difficult
What the future holds (virtual reality?!)
The strong case for Novak Djokovic
Serena, Roger, Margaret Court...and so many others

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Grass is the Gayest Tennis Season

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 23:15:58 GMT

The grass court season is finally here! We made it through the slog of clay. Scot and Tony's third episode is our most fun yet. We discuss:

-Why the grass court season is the gayest season of the year (it's a fact)

-Serena giving Oracene vibes while cheering on Venus

-The return of Venus, Nick Kyrgios and Matteo Berrettini

-Frances Tiafoe making big moves

-Why we're disappointed in Bublik

-What Tony thinks Alexandrova needs to make the top 10

-The gayest (and straightest?!) moments of the week!

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