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
Goran Ivanisevic on Coaching Djokovic, Hall of Fame [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:11
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Goran Ivanisevic from the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne. After it was announced that Wimbledon champions Ivanisevic and Conchita Martinez were elected to the Inter…
Previewing the 2020 Australian Open [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:51
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti preview the 2020 Australian Open, breaking down the men's and women's draws and discussing the ongoing impact of the wildfires—including the resulting smoke, ha…
Inside an Offseason Visit to Rafael Nadal in Mallorca [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:23
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about a recent visit to Mallorca, Spain, where he spent time with World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in his hometown as part of an interview for 60 Minutes, airing…
Handing Out the 2019 ATP and WTA Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:09
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti recap the season and hand out the 2019 ATP and WTA year-end awards, including: the men's and women's MVPs, breakout players of the year, newcomers of the year,…
Coco Gauff Reflects on her 2019 Breakout Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:18
On the latest edition of the Beyond the Baseline Podcast, host Jon Wertheim talks with 15-year-old Coco Gauff following her breakout 2019 season. Gauff talks about the goals she set for herself in the beginning of the se…
Sloane Stephens on Why She Hosted a Diversity Camp for Juniors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:16
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim catches up with 2017 U.S. Open champion and WTA Players' Council member Sloane Stephens, who discusses her recent involvement with a three-day diversity camp she underwrote and h…
Is It Time to Start Believing the Hype Around Coco Gauff? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:48
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about the current tennis storylines, including 15-year-old Coco Gauff's victory and first WTA title in Linz; the upcoming WTA Finals in Shenzhen, particu…
Talking Tennis with Actor and Former ATP Player Vince Van Patten [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:09
On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with actor, former professional tennis player and World Poker Tour commentator, Vincent Van Patten. A former top-25 ATP player, Van Patten talks about how he got into tenni…