Beyond The Baseline

Sascha Bajin on coaching and more

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:14:53 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Sascha Bajin about how he ended up becoming a WTA tennis coach, what his goals are in this field, what it's like coaching top WTA players and more. He also talks about his current partnership with Caroline Wozniacki and past experiences with Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, and more.

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Lindsay Davenport on WTA storylines, Federer-Nadal

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:22:35 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Lindsay Davenport from the Volvo Car Open in Charleston, S.C., where she talks about WTA storylines of the year, including the reemergence of Venus Williams and the current state of Angelique Kerber's game. The pair also discusses Roger Federer's "Sunshine Double," Rafael Nadal and his head-to-head matchup against Federer, her current coaching situation, now that she has returned to Madison Keys' team, and more.

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Robbie Koenig on top ATP storylines right now

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:36:48 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Robbie Koenig about all things ATP tennis, including the three top storylines in the game right now: the resurgence of Roger Federer, the question of whether Nick Kyrgios will progress or regress this season, and what is happening with Novak Djokovic's 2017 season. Koenig also talks about traveling in tennis, how much he watches the women's game and more.

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Tracy Austin talks tennis from Indian Wells

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:01:51 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Tracy Austin from Indian Wells to talk about the state of the women's game right now, Angelique Kerber, Serena Williams and more. Austin also talks about mental toughness, how media obligations can affect match results, if she would ever coach a player in the future and more.

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Sloane Stephens from Indian Wells

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:48:06 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Sloane Stephens from Indian Wells, who is attending the tournament not as a participant but as an on-looker(and journalist), after undergoing foot surgery earlier in the year. Stephens talks about the injury, her rehab, what she makes of Maria Sharapova's return to tennis next month, her role as commentator as part of the Tennis Channel team in Indian Wells and more.

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Ryan Harrison after first career ATP title

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:15:47 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Ryan Harrison after winning his first career ATP Title at the Memphis Open last week. He talks about how he was able to turn things around in the past six months after a string of poor results and a dropped ranking and the ups and downs of his pro career, including his struggles with pressure, expectations and finances, and more.

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Two-time Grand Slam champ and fashion icon Stan Smith

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:36:12 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Stan Smith about his tennis career, but also the adidas athletic sneaker that has come to overshadow those achievements on the court. Wertheim and Smith also talk about college tennis, why the elongated careers of current players build the case for playing college tennis, Smith's coaching and advice to aspiring tennis players and more.

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19-year-old American Reilly Opelka

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:28:51 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 19-year-old, 7-foot-tall Reilly Opelka from a tournament in San Francisco about how he got into tennis, how he deals with the travel and demands of the sport, his friendship with other young, up-and-coming American players, the current landscape of tennis and more.

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Mary Carillo on final days of the Australian Open

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 01:27:03 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Tennis Channel commentator Mary Carillo about what has happened in the tournament so far, including the upsets of Novak Djokovic, Angelique Kerber and Andy Murray and the current remaining players, including Venus and Serena Williams. Wertheim and Carillo breakdown the various storylines of the final days of the tournament, talk about the theme of longevity and discuss Roger Federer, Nick Kyrgios, Grigor Dimitrov and more.

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Paul Annacone from Melbourne on Djokovic's upset, more

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 02:35:02 GMT

On the second episode of the week from the Australian Open in Melbourne, host Jon Wertheim talks with Tennis Channel analyst Paul Annacone to discuss the shocking upset of No. 2 Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams's form and chances at the title, how Djokovic's loss creates opportunities for other players and more.

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Pliskova, Cibulkova and Wozniacki from the Australian Open

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:52:36 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with No. 5-seed Karolina Pliskova, No. 6-seed Dominika Cibulkova and No. 17-seed Caroline Wozniacki from the first week of play at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Martina Navratilova previews the 2017 Australian Open

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:50:57 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Martina Navratilova about the current state of men's and women's tennis, her takeaways from the lead-up tournaments, the recent coaching changes and more. Navratilova also discusses Serena Williams's momentum and preparation heading into Melbourne, the aging and maturation of players during their careers and more.

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James Blake on the return of Roger and Rafa, Djokovic in 2017

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:24:09 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with James Blake about Novak Djokovic, the return of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2017, Andy Murray's rise to No. 1 and more. Wertheim and Blake also talk about Djokovic without coach Boris Becker, how Serena Williams will fare in 2017, what to expect out of the top-ranked Americans and more.

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Pam Shriver on Sharapova, Serena and more

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:10:32 GMT

On this week's episode of the SI Tennis Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with Pam Shriver.Former player and current broadcaster for ESPN, Shriver joins the podcast to review the 2016 tennis season, including the rise of Angelique Kerber on the women's side and Andy Murray on the men's side. Shriver also talks about the state of tennis right now, how many more majors she thinks Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will win, how she approaches commentating matches and interacting with players at tournaments and more. Shriver also talks about how she made the transition from being a tennis player into the media world and she makes bold predictions for the 2017 tennis season.Also on the podcast, Shriver discusses how she thinks Maria Sharapova's return to tennis will play out.

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Nicole Gibbs on social media, college tennis, more

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:45:08 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Nicole Gibbs to talk about her plans for the offseason, her assessment of the 2016 season, the reason why she made a racket change for the 2017, why she chose to play college tennis and more. Gibbs also talks about the relationship between betting and tennis and how it affects the way players are treated on social media.

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Jack Sock on offseason, format changes, more

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:05:07 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with World No. 23 Jack Sock about his 2016 season, the status of his doubles game, format changes in tennis and the “Next Gen” ATP players. Sock also talks about why he is a sports fan, his 2017 goals, presidential politics in the tennis locker room and more.

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USTA chairman, CEO and president Katrina Adams

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:36:52 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Katrina Adams just days after she was elected to a second term as USTA chairman of the board, CEO and president, marking the first time in the association’s 135 year history that an individual will serve a second two-year term in this position. Adams talks about the state of American tennis and her opinion on the relationship between having American stars and health of tennis in the U.S. Wertheim and Adams also talk about her day-to-day duties, where she spends most of her time during the year, her opinion on proposed format changes for tennis, the USTA facility in Orlando, the impact of politics on tennis and more.

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Eugenie Bouchard on offseason, 2017 goals and more

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:26:11 GMT

On this week's episode, SI.com producer Jamie Lisanti talks with Eugenie Bouchard in an out-of-studio podcast from a hotel in midtown Manhattan. Currently ranked No. 51 on the WTA Tour, Bouchard discusses her 2016 season, how she has settled into her game since her breakout season in 2014, her offseason training and goals heading into the 2017 season. Lisanti and Bouchard also talk about her family and siblings, how she deals with pressure and expectation and her previous struggles with weight loss and stress, her interest in Instagram and Snapchat and more.

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World No. 41 Alison Riske

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:57:20 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Alison Riske about her 2016 season, which saw her make the finals at three WTA tournaments. An American player from Pittsburgh, Penn., Riske discusses life on tour, how she started playing tennis and her goals for the upcoming year. Riske also discusses her relationship with longtime coach, Yves Boulais, her father's position in the U.S. Secret Service, her offseason training and more.

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Torben Ulrich on philosophy, son Lars, more

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:14:14 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Torben Ulrich about his philosophy and interpretations of ball-playing, particularly tennis and what he sees when he watches matches. Ulrich also talks about his relationship with the current game, how often and who he follows on tour, what gives him pleasure when he watches tennis, the current fan experience and more. Ulrich and Wertheim also discuss his son Lars, who is the drummer for Metallica, and the impact's of his son's fame on his own life and more.

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Mischa Zverev on his brother Sascha, Kyrgios, more

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:38:04 GMT

On this week's epsiode, Mischa Zverev, 29-year-old brother of rising young ATP star Alexander, joins the podcast to talk about his tennis career, how he dealt with the various injuries and what keeps him going on tour day to day. Zverev also talks about his relationship with his 19-year-old brother Sascha and how he helped him extend his career. Zverev also talks about Nick Kyrgios, after the Australian was suspended following a match against Mischa in Shanghai, growing up with Novak Djokovic and what he saw in him as a competitor, even at as a young teenager, and more.

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ESPN's Cari Champion on tennis, broadcast media, more

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:22:47 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Cari Champion about how she got involved in the media industry, her history with tennis—she used to cover Serena and Venus Williams in Florida while working for a news station—and how she tries to bring tennis to her current job. Wertheim and Champion also talk about the place of tennis in the sports landscape from the perspective of someone who works for a mainstream sports show and more.

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Dick Enberg on broadcasting career, Wimbledon, more

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:27:06 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Dick Enberg, just a few days after he retired following a 60-year broadcasting career across an impressive variety of sports, from tennis to baseball, college basketball and more. Enberg talks about what he will miss from his career and his plans for how he will spend him time after play-by-play announcing. Enberg recalls his time as a college professor teaching on campus and discusses his transition to "being a fan" after his retirement. Wertheim and Enberg talk about his preparation for calling a game or match, how he became interested in commentating, his time in the booth at Wimbledon alongside Bud Collins, and later, John McEnroe, and more.

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Special edition: Analyzing the Maria Sharapova appeal decision

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:44:25 GMT

Host Jon Wertheim and producer Jamie Lisanti discuss CAS's decision to reduce Maria Sharapova's two-year suspension for doping to 15 months just shortly after the ruling. Wertheim and Lisanti break down CAS's statement, Sharapova's response to the ruling and more. Wertheim also discusses the most significant line in the decision, gives his thoughts on how tennis will handle her return in April 2017 and more.

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Eric Butorac on new USTA role, retirement

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 17:24:33 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Eric Butorac.After playing his last ATP doubles match at the U.S. Open, ending his professional tennis career, Butorac joins the podcast just a few weeks ahead of starting his new career and position at the USTA, as the director of professional tennis operations and player relations. Butorac also talks about how he spent the last month off after the U.S. Open, what it's like to stay home instead of traveling to tournaments on the tour and how he's adjusting to life after tennis. After tweeting about the length of matches, Butorac defends his statement about player health and the five-set match debate and more.

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Martina Navratilova on U.S. Open, politics

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:02:50 GMT

On this week's episode host Jon Wertheim talks with Martina Navratilova about her takeaways from the 2016 U.S. Open, the careers of Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and more. Navratilova also talks about her career, what she would do differently looking back, her current relationship with her Czech roots and more. The pair also discusses Navratilova's political views, the upcoming election, her impact and advocacy for gay and lesbian rights and more.

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Dirk Nowitzki on the state of German tennis, favorite players

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 20:09:01 GMT

On this week's episode of the SI Tennis Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with Dirk Nowitzki. A week after the U.S. Open in New York, Wertheim is joined by the Dallas Mavericks' power forward, who is an avid tennis fan and player when he's not on the courts in the NBA. Wertheim and Nowitzki discuss how his interest in tennis began, his favorite players, what it's like to play with Andy Roddick and other former pros and more.

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Final dispatches from the 2016 U.S. Open in New York

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:30:58 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with SI.com tennis producer Jamie Lisanti about the final days of action at the 2016 U.S. Open. Wertheim and Lisanti assess Karolina Pliskova's win over Serena, her apparent knee injury and her loss of the WTA No. 1 ranking. Wertheim and Lisanti also discuss Angelique Kerber's rise, her 2016 season, her performance at the U.S. Open this year and her rise to the No. 1 spot. The pair also talks about Novak Djokovic's semifinal match against Gael Monfils, the number of retirements and injuries to players during the tournament and more.

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Checking in from the 2016 U.S. Open in New York

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:23:48 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and SI.com tennis producer Jamie Lisanti report from New York on the first days of action at the 2016 U.S. Open. After No. 3-seed Garbine Muguruza was eliminated from the tournament, Wertheim and Lisanti discuss the remaining players in the draw and top storylines, including Novak Djokovic's injury, Bernie Tomic's comments, Nick Kyrgios, the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof and noise and much more.

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Venus Williams ahead of 2016 U.S. Open

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 17:25:23 GMT

On this week's episode, SI.com's tennis producer Jamie Lisanti talks with Venus Williams. Ahead of her 18th U.S. Open, Venus discusses how she feels about being back in the city and what she's most looking forward to in the year's final Slam. She also talks about her athletic apparel line EleVen, the ups and downs of being a businesswoman and entrepreneur, how running her own company compares to her time on the tennis court and more. Venus also discusses her nutrition, how she learned what type of diet works for her body and her "chegan" approach to veganism, her experience at the Rio 2016 Olympics and more.

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Gigi Fernandez on Puerto Rico, Puig and more

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:56:50 GMT

On this week's episode of the SI Tennis Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with Gigi Fernandez about Monica Puig's historic gold medal victory in Rio at the Olympics and broader issues about Puerto Rico as a country, its status in the Olympic Games and more. Fernandez also shares her experience with cultural identity issues as a Puerto Rican, her transition to retirement, what her life is like now, her current work coaching doubles to recreational players, the "Gigi method" and more. Fernandez also gives her picks for top doubles players to watch at the U.S. Open and shares some of her tactics for playing doubles, regardless of your skill level.

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Analyzing Rio 2016 Olympic tennis upsets, chaos

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:42:47 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with SI.com tennis producer Jamie Lisanti about slurry of shocking upsets in the opening days of tennis at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Wertheim discusses what went wrong with the No. 1 seeds and also talks about the play of their opponents, Ukraine's Elina Svitolina and Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro. Wertheim and Lisanti also talk about Serena's rumored shoulder injury, del Potro's stellar play against Djokovic and the Serb's reaction after the match and the doubles tournament, the overall feel of the Olympic tennis tournament and more.

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Beyond the Baseline Podcast: Glenn Greenwald from Brazil on Rio 2016

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:42:29 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald. A former lawyer, leading investigative journalist and tennis fan, Greenwald joins the podcast from his home near Rio de Janiero, Brazil, where he has lived for the past 11 years. Greenwald discusses the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympics, his interest in tennis, why he enjoys watching the WTA a little bit more than the ATP and more about his fondness of the sport. As a journalist with The Intercept, Greenwald discusses whether he would like to cover and write about tennis, what he thinks about corruption, such as doping and match-fixing, and conflicts of interest in the sport. Wertheim and Greenwald also talk about the role and popularity of tennis in Brazil, as compared to other sports.

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Former NBA player Jason Collins

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:57:00 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former NBA player and tennis fan Jason Collins after his spoke at the Democratic National Convention with his twin brother, Jarron, to talk about his involvement in politics, his relationship with the Clinton family and his relationship with tennis. Collins also talks about how he views tennis after playing basketball professionally, his efforts and advocacy for LGBT rights and his opinion on gay athletes today, how Collins became such a big tennis fan and avid player and more.

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World No. 35 CoCo Vandweghe

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:18:49 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with CoCo Vandeweghe to discuss her family's athletic history, what this upbringing taught her about sports and the Olympics and how it affects her tennis career today. She also talks about life on the WTA Tour, her experience at Wimbledon this year, if she compares herself to other pro players, the difficulties of making a living in tennis, her goals for the rest of the season and more. Wertheim and Vandeweghe also talks about the Rio 2016 Olympics, how it will be different from a Grand Slam and what she is expecting from the experience.

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Wimbedon 2016 wrap-up: Serena Williams post-tournament interview

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:17:31 GMT

On this week's episode Jon Wertheim wraps-up Wimbledon 2016 with Jamie Lisanti and airs an exclusive interview with Serena Williams after her 22nd Grand Slam title. Listeners will hear from Serena after winning her singles and doubles titles and she discusses her relationship with Patrick Mouratoglou, her connection to Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise," how she willed herself to her first Slam title since Wimbledon 2015, how she recovered after losing the French Open, what she had to do to get herself back into form, both physically and mentally, and more. Also on the podcast, Wertheim and Lisanti discuss the biggest takeaways from the tournament and what the results mean for the upcoming summer hardcourt season.

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Paul Annacone on Wimbledon 2016 semifinals, finals

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 14:38:49 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Paul Annacone from Wimbledon to discuss the final days of the tournament, including the men's and women's semifinals and finals. Annacone discusses Roger Federer's match vs. Marin Cilic, his chances at the title, his semifinal matchup against Milos Raonic and more. The pair also discusses Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and his place in men's tennis after the loss, Andy Murray and more

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Paul Annacone from Wimbledon 2016

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:35:36 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Paul Annacone from Wimbledon to discuss Marcus Willis, his story and his match against Roger Federer, scheduling and weather issues, and the advantage top players have during inclement weather at Slams with roofs. Annacone also grades Roger Federer and shares details about how he assess top players in the early rounds at the majors. He also gives three players to keep an eye on, reasons why he thinks one of the newcomers will get to a big moment at Wimbledon and advice for Caroline Wozniacki. Annacone also talks about how the Rio 2016 Olympics fit into the calendar and more.

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Wimbledon 2016 preview with Justin Gimelstob

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:03:21 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Justin Gimelstob to preview Wimbledon 2016. Gimelstob discusses the highlights of the draw and gives his top matches to watch. He also talks about Novak Djokovic's chances at a title, who could possibly beat him, Milos Raonic's new addition of John McEnroe to his team and how it will affect him at Wimbledon and Roger Federer's return after missing the French Open due to injury. Gimelstob also discusses Serena Williams' place in tennis after losing the first two majors of the year in the finals, Garbine Muguruza's chances at the title, Madison Keys and her goals for the tournament and more.

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Serena Williams documentary director Ryan White

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 15:18:23 GMT

On this week's episode, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with Ryan White, the director of the new documentary Serena. Ahead of the premiere on EPIX on Wednesday, June 22 at 8 p.m. ET, White joins the podcast to discuss his process for producing the film, where the idea came from, how he was able to get Serena to give him such 24/7, intimate access and how the film was produced. He also discusses Serena's relationship with tennis and what he learned about her and the sport of tennis during filming.Also on the podcast, White talks about the challenges of shooting Serena, what it was like to spend all of this time for her, what's next for him in his own career and more.

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Sportscaster Ted Robinson

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 14:43:50 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with sportscaster Ted Robinson after he led coverage for the 2016 French Open. He talks about the weather in Paris, the tournament's need for covered courts, how the organizers handled the scheduling and more. He also shares stories and insight from the booth and what it's like to cover a match, specifically a Serena match, and how he got his start in covering tennis. Robinson talks about his relationship with John McEnroe, where he sees tennis in the sports landscape, how he prepares to call a match and more.

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Jon Wertheim from Roland Garros on Djokovic, Serena, more

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:20:58 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim calls into the studio from Roland Garros to talk with SI's Jamie Lisanti about the second week of the tournament. He discusses his interview for Tennis Channel with Novak Djokovic after he defeated Roberto Bautista Agut in the fourth round, Serena's current form and possible semifinal matchups. Wertheim also talks about how he prepares for on-court interviews, what it's like to talk with top players right after a match and more.

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Jon Wertheim checks in from Roland Garros

Thu, 26 May 2016 20:21:53 GMT

On this week's episode, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim calls into the studio from Paris to talk with SI's Jamie Lisanti. With the sounds of Roland Garros in background, Wertheim checks in mid-week at the 2016 French Open to talk about the events of the first two rounds, including early exits by Angelique Kerber and Victoria Azarenka, Rafael Nadal's fine form through two matches and Novak Djokovic's chance at the title in Paris. Wertheim and Lisanti also talk about Eugenie Bouchard, Nick Kyrgios and his new-found attitude, Maria Sharapova and her inclusion on the Russian Olympic team and more. Wertheim also names his picks for the quarterfinals and gives some sights and sounds from Roland Garros.

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Lindsay Davenport previews 2016 French Open

Thu, 19 May 2016 16:16:50 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Lindsay Davenport ahead of the 2016 French Open. The pair discusses the No. 1 seeds, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams, the top men's and women's seeds, the landscape of women's tennis, how players prep for the clay season and more. Davenport talks about the impact of the absence of Maria Sharapova, due to her doping announcement in March.

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Gerry Marzorati on new tennis book

Thu, 12 May 2016 17:19:50 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former editor of The New York Times magazine Gerry Marzorati to talk about his new book, Late to the Ball: Age. Learn. Fight. Love. Play Tennis. Win. Part memoir and part sports book, Marzorati talks about what it was like to write about tennis, how he kept track of his progress during the lead-up to the book and where the idea came from. Marzorati also talks about the current state of tennis, how the game looks different on TV, his time at The New York Times, the role of the magazine in today's media landscape and more.

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Dick Vitale

Thu, 05 May 2016 20:06:50 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale. An avid tennis fan, Vitale discusses his current relationship with tennis, the reasons he loves tennis, the differences between being a commentator for tennis vs. basketball and what it's like being a tennis dad. He also shares stories about his friendship with tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, his experiences attending Wimbledon with his family, the time he met Roger Federer and more. Also on the podcast, Vitale discusses his passion for helping children in need, specifically through his 11th Annual Dick Vitale Gala, which will be held on May 13 in Sarasota, Fla., to honor coaches across many sports and raise money for cancer research. Net proceeds of Vitale's event will support the V Foundation's continued effort to find cures for pediatric cancer.

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Irina Falconi

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:16:01 GMT

After winning the first title of her career last week in Bogota, Irina Falconi joins the podcast from Madrid. Falconi talks about her college tennis career at Georgia Tech, why she chose that school and what the pro life is like after going to college. The 25-year-old is also finishing up her degree at Indiana University through the WTA Tour's program and she talks about why it was important for her to complete her degree, her origins and family in Ecuador, how she started playing tennis, her boyfriend and more. Also on the podcast, Falconi talks about the recent earthquake in Ecuador and her efforts to help those affected by the disaster with her GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/2n45ympk.

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Judy Murray

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:33:52 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Judy Murray, mother of No. 1 ATP doubles player Jamie and No. 2 singles player Andy. She discusses her role as a tennis parent and a coach, how she got started in tennis and coaching, talent development in Scotland and her tennis program Tennis on the Road, which aims to inspire coaches, children and parents to get involved in and stay in tennis. She also details her relationships with her sons, Andy's coaching partnership with Amelie Mauresmo, how Jamie got into doubles, how she prioritizes coaching and parenting and more.

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Alexandra Stevenson

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:11:38 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Alexandra Stevenson. After making headlines at 18 years old with a run from qualifying to the Wimbledon semifinals 1999, Stevenson rose to No. 18 in the rankings but shoulder problems deterred her career in 2002. Since then, Now 35, Stevenson checks in from an ITF tournament in Pelham, Ala., to talk with Wertheim about her life since surgery, managing her finances, what it was like to go from top 10 in the world to her current ranking of No. 545. Stevenson also discusses her current relationship with her father, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, how the unveiling of the news to the public at the age of 18 has affected her life since then and more.

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Andy Roddick on fatherhood, Djokovic, Sharapova, more

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:36:58 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Andy Roddick, who talks about his podcast experience, his work with Ryan Harrison and the role that tennis plays in his life right now, especially as a new father to a baby boy. Roddick also talks about the state of American tennis, Sharapova's positive drug test, his relationship with Serena Williams, Djokovic's dominance and more.

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Lindsay Davenport on first three months of season

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:08:08 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Lindsay Davenport, who checks in to assess the first 90 days tennis, featuring match-fixing, Maria Sharapova's doping admission, Raymond Moore's comments, the equal prize money debate and more. Davenport discusses how she feels reporting and commentating on the sport's recent headlines, Moore's comments, how important prize money was to her during her career, how players actually claim their money, Andy Murray's actions on court and more. Davenport also gives advice for recreational tennis players on how to close a match.

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Brett Haber on career, Sharapova, more

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:37:49 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Brett Haber about how he started his career how he got into tennis specifically. The pair also talks about the Maria Sharpova doping admission and Haber gives his opinion on the situation and suggests an appropriate suspension for Sharapova. Haber talks about how he prepares to call a tennis match, how calling other sports has helped him in tennis, rising young American players and more.

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Tennis commentator Brad Gilbert

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:21:12 GMT

On this week's episode, Wertheim talks with Brad Gilbert about his playing career, Novak Djokovic's fan base vs. other top players like Federer and Nadal and how the Serb compares to stars in other sports, such as Steph Curry on the Golden State Warriors. A California native and big sports fan, Gilbert also talks about the Warriors, how he makes tennis accessible to the casual sports fan in his commentary, the absence of Roger Federer at Indian Wells and more.

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18-year-old American Taylor Fritz

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 19:38:25 GMT

After cracking the ATP top 100 on Monday at No. 81 following a run to the final at the Memphis Open last month, Fritz checks in to talk about his transition to the pro level.Fritz also talks about how he prepares for interviews and other aspects of the pro tennis lifestyle, his interest in other sports, his decision to forgo a college career, his goals for the rest of the season after reaching a career-high ranking and more.

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Andre Agassi on tennis, new venture, philanthropy

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:44:53 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Andre Agassi. The pair discusses Agassi's recent investment with his wife, Steffi Graf, and others in the new athlete-created video website Unscriptd. Agassi reveals what he now spends most of his time doing, his philanthropic efforts with the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and what he learned from writing his book Open: An Autobiography, his current relationship with sports—specifically with tennis—and more.

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Former ATP player, current coach Justin Gimelstob

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 20:10:26 GMT

In this week's episode host Jon Wertheim talks with Justin Gimelstob, a former ATP player and current broadcaster, ATP board member and coach of World No. 11 John Isner. He talks with Wertheim about his various jobs in tennis—and they debate on these roles in tennis and general conflicts of interest in the sport. Gimelstob also talks openly about the 2008 incident that was one of the more regrettable moments of his career, his relationship with Roger Federer, the match-fixing scandal that dominated the conversation at the 2016 Australian Open, what it's like to coach John Isner and more.

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Lyndrea Price, sister of Venus and Serena Williams

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:22:08 GMT

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Lyndrea Price, who discusses what it was like growing up in the public eye as Venus and Serena Williams's sister and what it's like to be a sibling to two top tennis stars. A fashion merchandiser and developer, Price talks about how she formed her own voice and career, her newest venture, Ember Lynn Designs, what it was like being at Indian Wells last year when Serena returned, why tennis is not part of her identity and more.

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Australian Open wrap-up: What's next for Serena? and more

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 21:02:19 GMT

Host Jon Wertheim addresses the top stories following the 2016 Australian Open with Jamie Lisanti in-studio in New York. Where does Serena go from here? And what do we make of Andy Murray's loss to Novak Djokovic, Milos Raonic's deep run and Victoria Azarenka's exit in the quarterfinals. Wertheim also names his winners and losers from the tournament and addresses the recent news of Roger Federer's knee surgery after the Australian Open semifinals and more.

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Jon Wertheim checks in from the Australian Open in Melbourne

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 22:18:22 GMT

Jon Wertheim (twitter.com/jon_wertheim) checks in from Melbourne at the Australian Open with SI.com tennis producer Jamie Lisanti (twitter.com/jdlisanti) as the tournament moves into the final days. The pair discusses the Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer semifinals match and you'll also hear clips from Djokovic after the match in his interview with Jim Courier. Wertheim and Lisanti also talk about Serena Williams's dominating win over Agnieszka Radwanska, Angelique Kerber's run to the final, their predictions for the winners of the 2016 Australian Open and more.

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ATP chairman Chris Kermode on match-fixing scandal

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:33:19 GMT

Jon Wertheim talks with ATP chairman Chris Kermode in Melbourne, just days after a match-fixing investigation report by the BBC/Buzzfeed News was released on the eve of the 2016 Australian Open. Kermode addresses the evidence of possible match-fixing in the sport, allegations that tennis' governing bodies have suppressed the evidence and the effectiveness of the Tennis Integrity Unit. He also discusses whether or not he believes corruption is widespread in the sport and if there is a chance of threats or violence against players because of the criminal characteristic of the match-fixing groups and more. --The Beyond the Baseline Podcast is sponsored by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at FanDuel.com for a risk-free tournament up to $10. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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Previewing the 2016 Australian Open with Lindsay Davenport

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:11:08 GMT

Jon Wertheim (https://twitter.com/jon_wertheim) talks with Lindsay Davenport (https://twitter.com/LDavenport76) before she heads to Melbourne to cover the 2016 Australian Open for Tennis Channel to talk about the rash of injuries in the WTA, what it means for the Australian Open and if changes should be made to the WTA and ATP calendars in the future. Davenport also makes predictions for Serena Williams, who has not played a full match since the beginning of the season due to knee inflammation. Davenport and Wertheim also discuss the 2016 Rio Olympics, players' training regimens their picks for the 2016 Australian Open men's and women's winners and more.--The Beyond the Baseline Podcast is sponsored by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at FanDuel.com for a risk-free tournament up to $10. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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Former Top 10 player, current investment banker Mario Ancic

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:00:46 GMT

In this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim (https://twitter.com/jon_wertheim) talks with former ATP Top 10 player and current investment banker for Credit Suisse, Mario Ancic (https://twitter.com/ancicmario). The 31-year-old discusses his transition from a 10-year pro tennis career to Columbia Law School, where he studied and completed his law degree in 2013, to his current career. Ancic compares the league to tennis and shares what he believes the ATP can do from a business standpoint to improve the sport. Ancic also makes predictions for Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and more for the 2016 season, shares what he wants his career to be remembered for, his Croatian pride and more.--The Beyond the Baseline Podcast is sponsored by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at FanDuel.com for a risk-free tournament up to $10. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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Best moments of 2015

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:19:24 GMT

In this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim recaps the year on the podcast with a collection of the best interviews and moments. Listeners will hear from Kelsey Anderson before her husband Kevin's match against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, Victoria Azarenka in New York during the U.S. Open, James Blake before he ran the New York City Marathon, Lindsay Davenport at the end of the 2015 season and more.

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Serena Williams Sportsperson of the Year outtakes

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:52:13 GMT

In this week's episode, Jon Wertheim presents exclusive audio from Serena Williams from the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year event and accompanying interviews. Serena discusses what she enjoys most besides tennis, the hindrance call during the 2015 Australian Open final, why the French Open was one of the toughest moments of her career and what it's been like to share her tennis journey with her sister, Venus. You'll also get to hear Venus' full speech from the SI Sportsperson of the Year event, including mom Oracene Price and sisters Lyndrea and Isha, and Serena's full acceptance speech for the award, including when she recites a part of Maya Angelou's poem, Still I Rise.

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Longtime coach Paul Annacone

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:01:13 GMT

In this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Paul Annacone to talk about his time coaching players like Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Sloane Stephens. The pair also discusses Serena Williams's Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award. Annacone also reveals some secrets of coaching, how different players require different strategies and more.

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19-year-old American pro Noah Rubin

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:31:51 GMT

In this week's episode host Jon Wertheim talks with 19-year-old American Noah Rubin. Long Island, N.Y., native and No. 339-ranked Rubin talks about his 2016 Australian Open wild card and how he feels about starting the season off in Melbourne at a Grand Slam. The junior champion at Wimbledon last year, Rubin spent a year at Wake Forest University before deciding to pursue a pro career and discusses the cultural adjustment to the ATP Tour, his experience at college, how he ended up in tennis, his offseason training and more.

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Former player and commentator Mary Carillo

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:18:46 GMT

In this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks in-studio with Mary Carillo. A former WTA player, Carillo discusses how she got into the media business, what she likes about her job and who was her biggest mentor. Carillo also talks about the Williams sisters, Novak Djokovic, conflicts of interest in tennis and more.

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Should Serena Williams or Novak Djokovic win SI's Sportsman of the Year?

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:10:13 GMT

In this week's episode, Jon Wertheim, Elizabeth Newman and S.L. Price talk in a roundtable led by Jamie Lisanti about SI's 2015 Sportsman of the Year candidates Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. The group talks about dominance in the WTA and ATP, fan support and recognition, winning percentages, age, career achievements and many other factors that are considered when choosing Sportsman of the Year. --Beyond the Baseline is brought to you by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at FanDuel.com for up to $200 in bonus cash. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND in the app to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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World No. 11 John Isner

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 18:21:48 GMT

In this week's episode, World No. 11 and American John Isner joins Jon Wertheim on the podcast from the ATP World Tour Finals in London, where Isner is an alternate. The pair discusses his season, how age plays a role in his career, Ronda Rousey and hostility in tennis, football and more. --Beyond the Baseline is brought to you by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at FanDuel.com for up to $200 in bonus cash. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND in the app to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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U.S. pro and World No. 32 Steve Johnson

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:08:10 GMT

In this week's episode, World No. 32 and American Steve Johnson joins Jon Wertheim on the podcast. Johnson assesses his third full year on the ATP Tour and also discusses the adjustments he had to make from his college tennis career at USC to the ATP Tour. Johnson and Wertheim also talk about doubles as part of his tennis identity, the strategy for beating No. 1 Novak Djokovic, his relationship with and opinion on next wave of young American men's players, the role of faith and religion in his life and in professional tennis and more. --Beyond the Baseline is brought to you by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at FanDuel.com for up to $200 in bonus cash. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND in the app to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:45:21 GMT

In this week's episode, Jon Wertheim chats with WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen from the inaugural WTA Elite Trophy tournament in Zhuhai. Nguyen and Wertheim tackle WTA topics including new CEO Steve Simon, the recent ranking movers and Serena Williams decision to shut down her season The pair also talks about the pros and cons of the WTA's strategy in Asia, the abundance of injuries on tour during the Asian swing, the 2015 season's top disappointments, No. 1 doubles team Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza and more. --Beyond the Baseline is brought to you by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at FanDuel.com for up to $200 in bonus cash. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND in the app to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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James Blake ahead of 2015 NYC Marathon

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:51:17 GMT

Ahead of the 2015 NYC Marathon, former pro James Blake talks about his training and preparation for the race and how Caroline Wozniacki inspired him to run. Wertheim and Blake also discuss how the marathon figures into his mistaken arrest incident from Sept. 9 and the 35-year-old also addresses the excessive force incident, how it has effected his life and what he is doing now to spread awareness for others. The pair also talks about Blake's current relationship with tennis and his plans for the future, including ambitions to create an academy in the San Diego area. --Beyond the Baseline is brought to you by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at http://FanDuel.com for up to $200 in bonus cash. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at http://seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND in the app to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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Lindsay Davenport on Serena, WTA Finals, more

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:57:27 GMT

Keeping with a new tradition on the Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Lindsay Davenport joins the show for the first time since the U.S. Open in August. Davenport discusses Stacey Allaster's resignation and Serena Williams's loss at the U.S. Open and why she believes Serena's choice to skip the Asian swing and the WTA Finals is a wise one. The pair also talks about World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who is on a roll since winning in New York. Among other topics, Wertheim and Davenport also talk about Ashleigh Barty, the former Australian tennis star who is now playing cricket. --Beyond the Baseline is brought to you by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at http://FanDuel.com for up to $200 in bonus cash. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at http://seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND in the app to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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Michael Russell reflects on 17-year career, more

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:14:21 GMT

In this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former American ATP player Michael Russell. On the tour for 17 years, Russell retired after this year's U.S. Open and on the podcast he talks about his transition from the ATP Tour to his life after tennis, which includes ambitions for scholarships for players, training for aspiring professionals and more. Russell also discusses his battles with knee and shoulder injuries throughout his career and the financial effect his absence due to injuries had on his career. Russell also names his top five fastest active players on the ATP Tour, how his tactics changed from early to late in his career, the hardships of being a player ranked below the top 100 and more.

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Jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:31:13 GMT

In this week's episode, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer Fred Hersch about the parallels between tennis and jazz music. Hersch talks about improvisation, both in music and on the courts, and how body mechanics in both play a role in how successful an artist or athlete can be. Wertheim and Hersch also talk about Roger Federer, Serena Williams and other players and how their free-flowing play, footwork and ability to create shots can be both advantageous and detrimental to their games. Hersch also discusses the role of silence and pauses and gender in both music and tennis, what tennis fans and players can learn from a jazz pianist and composer and more. (Music credit: Fred Hersch's "Whirl" from album "Solo" used with permission from Fred Hersch.)

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USTA Player Development head Martin Blackman

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 14:21:29 GMT

In this week's episode of the SI Tennis Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with USTA Player Development head Martin Blackman. Wertheim and Blackman discuss the challenges that the USTA faces in growing tennis as a sport, including competing against team sports that have more of a social aspect and other barriers of entry for young players. Blackman also talks about his goals in his role with the USTA and the factors besides ranking that he believes are important in predicting future success for junior players: athletic ability, toughness, size, competitiveness and more.

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ATP doubles specialist Eric Butorac

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:22:50 GMT

In this week's episode, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with ATP doubles specialist and president of the ATP Player Council, Eric Butorac. The No. 38-ranked doubles player discusses the state and role of the doubles game in the tennis world, and how he feels about top singles players casually participating in doubles matches. Butorac also talks about his rise in the ATP rankings, balancing fatherhood with life on tour and the highlights of his 12-year career. Wertheim and Butorac also talk about his role as ATP Player Council president, what it's like to succeed Roger Federer in that position and Butorac's plans for a second career after tennis.

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Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd and U.S. Open wrap-up

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:47:57 GMT

In this week's episode, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim talks with co-CEO of tech company Oracle Mark Hurd about his college tennis career, the ATP and WTA tours and more. A former college tennis player at Baylor University, Hurd talks about the intersection of business and sports—what advice would he give Serena going forward for the remainder of the season as her manager in the business world? At the end of the podcast, Wertheim also discusses additional Mailbag questions about the U.S. Open, including what's in store for Novak Djokovic and more.

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Jon Wertheim reports from the U.S. Open in New York

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:16:25 GMT

In this week's episode of the SI Tennis Beyond the Baseline Podcast, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim reports from Flushing Meadows at the U.S. Open to talk with tennis editor Elizabeth Newman about the men's and women's semifinals, finals and more. Wertheim gives information about scheduling for the U.S. Open men's and women's semifinals and finals. What are the best options for the tournament, considering the weather forecast and the opening weekend of the NFL looming? The pair also discusses the biggest disappointments of the first week, including the recent incident with James Blake, Eugenie Bouchard, Kei Nishikori and more. Wertheim and Newman also discuss a recent hot topic in tennis: age.

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Victoria Azarenka in New York for the U.S. Open

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:03:12 GMT

In this week's, Sports Illustrated executive editor and host Jon Wertheim sits down with in-studio guest Victoria Azarenka to talk about her life off the court—decorating her house in Manhattan Beach, Calif., how she feels mentally, her interaction with the fans and more. The pair also discusses who she believes is the best player in the women's game right now, her comeback from an injury-laden 2014 season and her recent coaching changes. While many think they know Azarenka's personality and off-the-court life, the World No. 20 also explains why most people don't know the real Victoria Azarenka. Get in touch with Jon at http://twitter.com/jon_wertheimBeyond the Baseline is sponsored by FanDuel. Enter promo code BEYOND at http://FanDuel.com for up to $200 in bonus cash. We are also sponsored by the SeatGeek app, available in app stores and at http://seatgeek.com. Enter code BEYOND in the app to for a $20 rebate off your first ticket purchase.

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2015 U.S. Open draw analysis

Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:51:54 GMT

SI's tennis experts and writers Jon Wertheim, Richard Deitsch, Elizabeth Newman and Jamie Lisanti analyze and discuss the 2015 U.S. Open men's and women's draws and make their picks for the top matches to watch, upsets and title winners. What is Serena Williams's possible path to the calendar Grand Slam? Does Andy Murray or Roger Federer have a better chance at the title?

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Lindsay Davenport on social media and mental health, Serena and more

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:56:36 GMT

Beyond the Baseline podcast host and SI executive editor Jon Wertheim chats with Lindsay Davenport from the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati. The pair discusses Andy Murray and his camp, social media and it's relation to mental health issues on tour, Serena Williams's state ahead of the U.S. Open, what should happen next with the Nick Kyrgios controversy and more.

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Sports Illustrated Joins Panoply Network

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:37:08 GMT

For more than 60 years, Sports Illustrated has championed its brand of quality sports journalism. Today, SI announces a new partnership … one that helps us tell the stories that matter to your life, through today’s mobile channels. Sports Illustrated is now a part of the Panoply Network. Visit http://panoply.fm to learn more about the excellent slate of podcasts, and subscribe to your favorite SI shows on iTunes or find them all at http://si.com/podcasts.Music by: Pierlo (http://upitup.com)

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Washington Kastles owner Mark Ein

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:34:46 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim talks with Washington Kastles owner, investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark Ein. Coming off a fifth straight World Team Tennis conference title with the Kastles, Ein discusses what makes WTT different from other tennis tournaments and sports leagues. He also reveals why and how he decided to buy a WTT team, how he decided on the name of the team, his views as a USTA board member, his own experiences playing on the ATP Tour and more.

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Throwback Thursday: Exclusive Roger Federer Interview from Toronto 2014

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:36:25 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim dives into his interview archives to bring back one of his favorites—a conversation with Roger Federer in August 2014 in Toronto—in honor of Throwback Thursday. Over espressos and cappuccino in a hotel lobby in Toronto, Wertheim sits down with Federer to talk about how he is balancing fatherhood and tennis. He also talks about how he cautiously embraced social media—and now finds it to be a great, interactive space where he can connect with fans. In this podcast, Federer gives an inside look into his personal life, inspirations, career, Swiss heritage, family and more.

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Memphis Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:57:14 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim talks with Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Joerger about his love for tennis, how he transitioned from tennis to basketball as a child and his experience playing with Sam Querrey. Joerger also discusses what can tennis do to gain popularity and growth as well as the overlap between pro tennis and the NBA.

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Serena Williams, media coverage and body image

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:53:05 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim and SI tennis editor Elizabeth Newman discuss Serena Williams, body image and the media's general coverage of tennis as a sport.Related reading: "Tennis’s Top Women Balance Body Image With Ambition" by Ben Rothenberg, NY Times http://nyti.ms/1UJ3VxD"No room for body image criticism in Serena Williams' Grand Slam chase" by Elizabeth Newman, Sports Illustratedhttp://www.si.com/tennis/2015/07/14/serena-williams-body-image-wta-tennisTheme: "Slow Strings" by @4mpliFy [ http://soundcloud.com/4mpliFy ] included in @Horeazon Records "Navigators, Vol. 1" [ http://soundcloud.com/horeazon/sets/navigators_vol1_east ]

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Post-Wimbledon report card, summer look-ahead

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:07:46 GMT

SI Tennis Podcast host Jon Wertheim gives his grades for the top players' performances at Wimbledon 2015 and spins forward to the summer hard court tournaments and the U.S. Open in New York.

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Kelsey Anderson

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:45:13 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim sits down with Kelsey Anderson, wife of South African tennis player Kevin Anderson, ahead of his Wimbledon 2015 match against No. 1 Novak Djokovic. Wertheim talks with Anderson at the All England Club in London about her life as a tennis wife on tour and her thoughts on other top men's players being drawn to talented, accomplished women. Anderson also talks about her obsession with Twitter, the challenges—and rewards—of traveling with Kevin on tour and her role in her husband's finances.

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Wimbledon 2015 Week One

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:14:31 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim reports from the All England Club in London to talk about the top stories—and "sub-stories"—of the first week, including big-serving American CoCo Vandeweghe, Novak Djokovic and Boris Becker and the continuing struggles of 2014 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard.

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New York Rangers center Dominic Moore

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:16:49 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim talks with New York Rangers center and avid tennis fan Dominic Moore ahead of Wimbledon 2015. The Canadian native talks about Stan Wawrinka as a hockey player, how he incorporates tennis into his off season regimen and his picks for the 2015 Wimbledon title winners.

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Michael Chang on Kei Nishikori, Asian tennis and grass courts

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:04:03 GMT

SI Tennis' Courtney Nguyen talks with former player and current coach Michael Chang, ahead of Wimbledon and the summer hard court season. Now part of Kei Nishikori's team, Chang details his relationship with the World No. 5, his thoughts on the modern grass game and equipment and more.

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Lindsay Davenport talks coaching, Wimbledon and more

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 20:12:44 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim caught up with former World No. 1, Hall of Famer, current coach and commentator Lindsay Davenport to assess the performances of the men's and women's players at Roland Garros. With Wimbledon just weeks away, Davenport also makes her early picks for the third Slam of the year and also discusses her coaching relationship with American Madison Keys and predictions for 20-year-old for the remainder of the season.

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A pre-French Open chat with Nick Bollettieri

Thu, 21 May 2015 19:45:31 GMT

Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim talks with 83-year-old famed coach Nick Bollettieri to discuss his picks for the French Open, the state of Rafael Nadal and his new partnership for Wimbledon with GR8, an experience firm that also promotes social impact.

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Catching Up With U.S. Men's Tennis Player Jack Sock

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:26:24 GMT

In this first installment of Beyond the Baseline, Sports Illustrated executive editor and tennis guru Jon Wertheim sits down with 22-year-old U.S. men's player Jack Sock, who is ranked No. 35 in the world and is fresh off of his first ATP tournament title with a win at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships, to discuss Sock's rise on the men's tour, why he loves the clay and his beloved Kansas City Royals.

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