Dallas Open Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs joins the podcast to discuss the big news that his event is upgrading to a 500 level competition in 2025. Lebedevs discusses the planning that goes into such a great event, and how partnering with

Executive Director of The Bush Tennis Center Tim Stallard Talks Bringing The Pros The Texas

Nov 7th, 2023 27m 56s

Tim Stallard, executive director of The Bush Tennis Center in Midland, Texas, joins the show for a conversation about how he developed a passion for the game and and for helping others over several decades of work. Stallard explains how he was

Roger Smith's Journey From The Bahamas to Pro Tennis: Beating the World #1 and Teaching The Next Generations

Oct 12th, 2023 1h 4m

Former player and current coach Roger Smith joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from the Bahamas to living his dream on the pro tour. Smith details how he emerged from his small island with a tennis dream and exp

Frank Giampaolo On The Mental Side of Tennis and Achieving Peak Performance

Oct 3rd, 2023 44m 13s

Best selling author and award winning coach Frank Giampaolo returns to the podcast to discuss how athletes can master their emotions to achieve peak performance. Giampaolo breaks down the various roadblocks tennis players face, and how he and o

Eric Diaz's Journey From the University of Georgia to Coaching Rising American Alex Michelsen

Sep 26th, 2023 37m 37s

This week's guest on the Tennis.com Podcast is Eric Diaz, former Georgia Bulldogs player and current coach of rising American Alex Michelsen. Diaz discusses the lessons he learned from his father, legendary college coach Manny Diaz, and how he

Raising Alycia: Michael Parks On Life As a Tennis Dad, And Giving His Daughter Every Chance To Succeed

Sep 20th, 2023 50m 54s

Kamau Murray chats with Michael Parks, father of rising American star Alycia Parks, about his family's journey in pro tennis. Parks details the unconventional way his daughter discovered the game, the challenges & adversity they've experienced,

Dissecting Djokovic’s Reign, Coco’s Title & the 2023 US Open With Craig O’Shannessy

Sep 12th, 2023 38m

Tennis analytical guru Craig O’Shannessy returns to the podcast to recap all the action from the 2023 US Open, which saw Novak Djokovic & Coco Gauff claim the trophies. O’Shannessy explains how Novak Djokovic was able to conquer the challenges

Craig O'Shannessy on Alcaraz Vs. Djokovic And The Lead Up to the US Open

Aug 19th, 2023 38m 48s

Tennis coach and analytical strategist Craig O'Shannessy joins the podcast to discuss the budding rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. O'Shannessy dives into what makes each player special, and how likely a trilogy match will be a

Re-Release: Vasek Pospisil on Tour Life, The Need for a Player's Union, & Working His Way Back To Form

Aug 8th, 2023 54m 48s

Listen to one of the most popular episodes from our archives, as Canadian veteran Vasek Pospisil explains how he's continued to make a living in the competitive tennis world, and why he still has a lot left in the tank. In a conversation from l

Bradley Klahn is Staying In The Fight and Loving Every Second of It

Jul 25th, 2023 44m 53s

Former NCAA national champion veteran tour player Bradley Klahn joins the show to discuss the genesis of his love-affair with tennis, and why he's still committed to finishing his career on his own terms. Klahn explains how tennis was one of th

Reigning NCAA Singles Champ Ethan Quinn and Your Favorite Tennis YouTuber Illya Marchenko

Jul 18th, 2023 31m 8s

This week's podcast features two players are different trajectories in pursuit of the same tennis goals. Kamau Murray sits down with Ethan Quinn, the winner of the NCAA men's singles title this past year as he begins his pro career. Quinn expla

Ernesto Escobedo's Renewed Passion, & Andrew Fenty's Rookie Year - Live From the XS Tennis Center

Jul 11th, 2023 27m 44s

Kamau Murray is on-site from his own club, as the XS Tennis Center is hosting a men's tournament as part of the Oracle Challenger Series. Ernesto Escobedo sits down for a chat about finding a renewed love of tennis, his decision to represent Me

Journalist Peter Bodo Previews the 2023 Wimbledon Championships

Jun 27th, 2023 40m 3s

Journalist Peter Bodo joins Kamau Murray to preview the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, with a look at whether Novak Djokovic can add another title to his collection at the All England Club. Bodo examines which male players can stand in Djokovic'

Austin Krajicek on Winning Roland Garros and What It Takes To Be #1

Jun 20th, 2023 41m 43s

American Austin Krajicek joins the podcast to discuss the biggest triumph of his career, winning this year's Roland Garros men's doubles title with Ivan Dodig. Krajicek explains how he transitioned from college to the pros, why he decided to pu

Georgia Men's Tennis Coach Manny Diaz on Creating Culture, Developing Pros, & Growing The Sport

Jun 13th, 2023 43m 36s

Georgia men's tennis head coach Manny Diaz joins Kamau Murray for an insightful chat about his tenure with the Bulldogs, and how he built a successful culture in over three decades with the program. Diaz recalls his experiences coaching John Is

Jimmy Arias on His Buffalo Origins, Pro Stories, & Some Thoughts on 2023 Roland Garros

May 31st, 2023 57m 24s

Former top 5 singles player and current Tennis Channel broadcaster Jimmy Arias joins the podcast to discuss how he emerged from Buffalo to become of the best tennis players in the world. Arias discusses his origin story, how he met & started wo

Coach Rob Steckley on Finding His Calling, Guiding Lucie Safarova & Denis Shapovalov, and Pushing The Right Buttons

May 16th, 2023 1h 4m

Kamau Murray chats with Canadian coach Rob Steckley about his path to big-time coaching, and how he made the successful transition from playing to developing others. Steckley discusses his time working with French Open finalist Lucie Safarova &

UCLA Women's Coach Stella Sampras On Building a Winning Program & Developing A Competitive Culture

May 9th, 2023 36m 8s

Stella Sampras joins the show to discuss her groundbreaking tenure as UCLA's women's tennis coach, where she just recently notched her 500th victory at the helm. Sampras goes in depth about her coaching style, how she fosters a competitive envi

Coco Vandeweghe On Still Competing and Going Against The Grain

May 2nd, 2023 42m 34s

This week's guest is Coco Vandeweghe, one of the most consistent American players of her generation & someone who has a different approach than a lot of her peers. Vandeweghe explains why she's not big acting friendly during the heat of competi

Luke Jensen's Stories of Roland Garros, World Team Tennis, & Having Fun in the Game

Apr 27th, 2023 1h 8m

Luke Jensen joins the Kamau Murray to reminisce about some of the most memorable moments & highlights of his life in tennis. Jensen details how the sport united his family in the Midwest, why he prioritized doubles, and that thrilling Roland Ga

Five-Time NCAA National Champion Coach Peter Smith On His Life In The Game

Apr 14th, 2023 1h 3m

Kamau Murray is joined by Peter Smith, a legend in the game of college tennis, and somebody that continues to dedicate his life to teaching the sport. Smith discusses his time leading program's at the NCAA level, which started at Long Beach Sta

Miami Open Analysis & Clay Court Contenders With Craig O'Shannessy

Apr 4th, 2023 37m 3s

Tennis analyst & coach Craig O'Shannessy returns to break down the 2023 Miami Open, and offer up his take on the event's most exciting matches & interesting outcomes. The Director of Brain Game Tennis discusses the epic match between Jannik Sin

Craig O'Shannessy on the Triumph of Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells, & A Preview of The Miami Open

Mar 21st, 2023 44m 45s

Craig O'Shannessy, Australian tennis coach & director of "Brain Game Tennis" joins Kamau Murray to recap the 2023 Indian Wells tournament. The guys recap how Carlos Alcaraz played dazzling and cerebral tennis to win the title, Daniil Medvedev's

Brian Teacher: From Australian Open Glory to Changing The Game with the Full Court Tennis App

Mar 14th, 2023 42m 43s

Kamau Murray is joined by Brian Teacher, the 1980 Australian Open men's singles champion who's new passion is changing how the game is coached and taught with technology. Teacher explains how it all came together to win a grand slam trophy, and

Award Winning Coach & Critically Acclaimed Author Frank Giampaolo On Maximizing Tennis Potential

Mar 7th, 2023 52m 49s

Kamau Murray chats with award-winning coach & renowned author Frank Giampaolo in a wide-ranging conversation about maximizing tennis potential. Giampaolo explains how parents & coaches can develop players that enjoy the game & find success, whi