Questionable Calls - The Tennis Lifestyle Podcast

Questionable Calls - The Tennis Lifestyle Podcast

Author: Questionable Calls Language: English Episodes: 45
Ever find yourself replaying a point in your head long after you've left the court, or debating string tension with a friend over a post-match drink? That's the spirit of Questionable Calls-The Tennis Lifestyle Podcast. Hosted by Seattle-based players David Leong, Rishi Tekriwal, and Adam Zhu-often joined by other friends from the tennis community-this conversation feels like hanging out in the clubhouse. The discussion ranges widely, from deep dives into ATP and WTA tournament drama to the very relatable minutiae of recreational play: that unforgettable match you still analyze, the eternal search for perfect gear, obscure trivia, and tactical debates for the weekend warrior. At its heart, this podcast is grounded in the everyday experience of loving the sport, acknowledging that not every take will be a crowd-pleaser. You're just as likely to hear a passionate defense of a particular racket as you are a heated discussion about a controversial line call from a local league match. It’s for anyone who lives and breathes tennis beyond the grand slams, where the lifestyle is just as important as the score. Tune in for authentic, often humorous, and always passionate conversations that capture why, for so many, tennis truly is life.
Episodes
WA State Open Recap: The Double Beatdown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:24
First time WA Open matches. UTR matches. David achieved a tennis shot milestone. Adam is doing a mental and physical cleanse this week.
Epic Host-on-Host Action, Match Mentality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
Rishi and David recap the much-hyped UTR ladder match we played against each other, as well as what went through our heads during the match. We briefly revisit grip, string, and ball talk. David and Adam are playing the…
What Grinds Our Gears: Tennis Pet Peeves and Wimbledon Finals Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:26
On this week’s episode, we rant about our biggest tennis pet peeves - from grunting to “Questionable Calls” and share stories from our local tennis matches. To all the weekend warriors, this one’s for you. As promised, c…
Wimbledon onsite experience continued: down with the system! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:15
The trio continues recounting their Wimbledon experience and rage against the machine known as the ticketing system. David comes crawling back to Adam for stringing services. Rishi’s legs hate him this week. Adam is maki…
The reality of the Wimbledon fan experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:44
David spills the beans on what it was like to attend Wimbledon in person, including the queue system, the rainy night in the tent, the grounds, and being in the sacred temple known as Centre Court. Adam lost his cramp vi…
String Theory and Ball Busters: Grass Season Shenanigans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:58
Strung out on tennis gear? Join Adam, Rishi, and David as they dive into the wild world of strings and balls, debating types, gauges, poly bs gut, and the balls tierlist. Rishi claims serving’s a breeze (spoiler: it’s al…
Return of the Jedi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:10
David, Rishi, and Adam kick back on Rishi’s couch to break down recent match play, training sessions, and comeback wins. They dive into the quirks of tennis scoring, from traditional formats to UTS and Next Gen experimen…
US Open Ticketing: The Inside Scoop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:20
Get all of the insider knowledge for buying US Open tickets here! We discuss everything from which days of the tournament to attend, to what type of ticket to buy. We also recap our weekly matches, including more host-on…