Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim

Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim

Author: SI Tennis | Jon Wertheim Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a rhythm to tennis that goes beyond the match scores and tournament brackets, a deeper conversation about the culture, personalities, and stories that shape the sport. Beyond The Baseline: SI's Tennis Podcast with Jon Wertheim lives in that space. Hosted by Sports Illustrated's esteemed journalist Jon Wertheim, this isn't just a recap of last week's winners; it's a thoughtful exploration of everything happening on and off the court. You'll hear Wertheim's seasoned analysis, born from decades covering the game, which cuts through the noise to explain why a particular strategy worked or what a surprising result really means for a player's season. The conversations here are the highlight, featuring a roster of incredible guests that includes top players, legendary coaches, insiders, and even figures from outside tennis who bring a fresh perspective. Each episode feels like a candid, behind-the-scenes discussion, offering listeners a sense of being in the room for talks they wouldn't hear anywhere else. For anyone who appreciates the nuance of a well-placed volley or the intrigue of a tour controversy, this podcast delivers a consistently engaging and intelligent take. It’s the kind of show that deepens your understanding of the game, making you feel like part of an informed conversation about the sport you love.
Episodes
Checking in from Indian Wells [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:10
From the grounds at Indian Wells, Jon Wertheim checks in with Jamie Lisanti to discuss the top storylines and results from the BNP Paribas Open, including: Naomi Osaka, her performance so far and her recent comments on T…
Kevin Anderson on Sustainability in Tennis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:51
From his home in Florida, Kevin Anderson joins the podcast to talk about his ongoing recovery from an elbow injury, how he's managing his time and when he is expected to return to tournament. Following up on his guest ap…
Former Player, Daily Show Correspondent Michael Kosta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:08
A former ATP player with a career-high ranking of No. 864, Daily Show correspondent and comedian Michael Kosta joins the podcast to talk about his tennis and comedy careers. Kosta discusses his transition from playing Ch…
Rowan Ricardo Phillips on the Year in Tennis in 2017 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:03
On this week's episode, poet and writer Rowan Ricardo Phillips joins the podcast to talk about his Nov. 2018 book, The Circuit: A Tennis Odyssey, which chronicles 2017 as seen through the unique prism of its historic ten…
Pam Shriver's Proposal for the USTA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:51
A few weeks after the Australian Open, Pam Shriver joins the podcast to discuss the latest tennis news and an outside-the-box proposal for the USTA to augment its place in the sports world and bolster American tennis. Af…
What Did We Learn from the 2019 Australian Open? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:35
After returning from Melbourne, host Jon Wertheim joins Jamie Lisanti in the studio to discuss the results and top storylines from the 2019 Australian Open, including what the victories mean for Osaka and Djokovic; candi…
Martin Blackman on the State of American Tennis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:32
From the grounds of the Australian Open during the second week of the tournament, Wertheim sits down with USTA general manager of player development Martin Blackman to discuss the breakout performances and disappointing…
Chris Evert on 2019 Australian Open, Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:04
At the start of the 2019 season ahead of the Australian Open, Chris Evert joins the podcast and gives an update on her own life, including what it was like to attend the funeral of George H.W. Bush in December; her thoug…
Discussing the 2019 ITF Transition Tour with Geoff Grant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:06
Geoff Grant joins the podcast to discuss the details of the new ITF 2019 transition tour, which is a part of a major restructuring of professional tennis. Grant and Wertheim discuss how the creation of the transition tou…
Mike Bryan on Twin Brother Bob's Comeback, 2019 Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
On this week's episode, Mike Bryan joins the podcast to talk about his successful six-month partnership with Jack Sock, which saw him win doubles titles at Indian Wells, Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and the ATP Finals, what…

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