The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast
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Tennis Contrarian equipped with a wry wit, outsized ego, and at best, very shaky strokes. shaptennispod.com
The Year In Review Extravaganza with @cdeccleshare.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Charlie Eccleshare of The Athletic Discusses the 2025 Season with Craig Shapiro
Podcast Episode · The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast · 11/29/2025 · 51m
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November 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Year In Review Extravaganza with @cdeccleshare.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Am told Todd Martin will be coaching Frances Tiafoe in 2026. Interesting choice.
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Am told Todd Martin will be coaching Frances Tiafoe in 2026. Interesting choice.
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Michael Zheng of Columbia wins his second straight NCAA Division I singles title, defeating Trevor Svajda of SMU 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in today's final.
Zheng now has most men's NCAA wins in a career, 20, surpassing Somdev Devvarman of Virginia, who had 19.
(in NCAA modern era, beginning in 1977)
Zheng now has most men's NCAA wins in a career, 20, surpassing Somdev Devvarman of Virginia, who had 19.
(in NCAA modern era, beginning in 1977)
November 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Michael Zheng of Columbia wins his second straight NCAA Division I singles title, defeating Trevor Svajda of SMU 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in today's final.
Zheng now has most men's NCAA wins in a career, 20, surpassing Somdev Devvarman of Virginia, who had 19.
(in NCAA modern era, beginning in 1977)
Zheng now has most men's NCAA wins in a career, 20, surpassing Somdev Devvarman of Virginia, who had 19.
(in NCAA modern era, beginning in 1977)
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Jasmine Paolini eased into life as a top 10 player, stacking solid wins week after week, claiming some nice trophies, ending as world No. 8, said @girinathan.bsky.social
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Jasmine Paolini's Sneakily Wonderful Season - The Second Serve
Jasmine Paolini settles in to life in the WTA top 10.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Jasmine Paolini eased into life as a top 10 player, stacking solid wins week after week, claiming some nice trophies, ending as world No. 8, said @girinathan.bsky.social
www.thesecondserve.com/jasmine-paol...
www.thesecondserve.com/jasmine-paol...
Mercedes coming to the @WTA . On the nets. Everything. Great for them. Huge deal .
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Mercedes coming to the @WTA . On the nets. Everything. Great for them. Huge deal .
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wrote about the strange scenario at the WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina reigned over a tour that suspended her coach for abuse:
Elena Rybakina Reigned Over A Tour That Suspended Her Coach For Abuse | Defector
After dominating a field of her most dangerous peers, and claiming $5.2 million—the largest purse in the history of pro tennis, men’s or women’s—Elena Rybakina held up the champ’s trophy at the WTA…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
wrote about the strange scenario at the WTA Finals
Now taking applications for the 3rd annual Rome Academy. www.goldentickettennis.com/academy-roma
ACADEMY ROMA — The GOLDEN TICKET
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November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Now taking applications for the 3rd annual Rome Academy. www.goldentickettennis.com/academy-roma
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The latest at Bounces, which is already generating lots of conversation there:
An interview with Stuart Duguid, the agent of Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios who is organizing their controversial “Battle of the Sexes” next month.
On risks and rewards:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/nick-kyrgi...
An interview with Stuart Duguid, the agent of Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios who is organizing their controversial “Battle of the Sexes” next month.
On risks and rewards:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/nick-kyrgi...
Battle Ready or Battle Weary?
A conversation with Stuart Duguid, organizer of the "Battle of the Sexes" between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, on its risks and rewards.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The latest at Bounces, which is already generating lots of conversation there:
An interview with Stuart Duguid, the agent of Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios who is organizing their controversial “Battle of the Sexes” next month.
On risks and rewards:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/nick-kyrgi...
An interview with Stuart Duguid, the agent of Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios who is organizing their controversial “Battle of the Sexes” next month.
On risks and rewards:
www.benrothenberg.com/p/nick-kyrgi...
Turn The Volume Up.
Historical Speech @zohrankmamdani
Please walk it like you talk it.
Historical Speech @zohrankmamdani
Please walk it like you talk it.
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Turn The Volume Up.
Historical Speech @zohrankmamdani
Please walk it like you talk it.
Historical Speech @zohrankmamdani
Please walk it like you talk it.
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Saudi Arabia and tennis become ever more intertwined with new 1,000 men’s event (the rung below the slams)
And, as is precisely the point with normalising this sort of thing, the human rights concerns around the nation seem to now make barely a ripple ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
And, as is precisely the point with normalising this sort of thing, the human rights concerns around the nation seem to now make barely a ripple ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
Saudi Arabia’s tennis investment and ATP tournament: How it is changing the sport
The kingdom's Masters 1000 event is the culmination of a slow integration into the sport, and a reduction in questions about its ethics.
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Saudi Arabia and tennis become ever more intertwined with new 1,000 men’s event (the rung below the slams)
And, as is precisely the point with normalising this sort of thing, the human rights concerns around the nation seem to now make barely a ripple ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
And, as is precisely the point with normalising this sort of thing, the human rights concerns around the nation seem to now make barely a ripple ⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...
Rumors swirling Todd Martin is tee’d up to be Tiafoe’s next coach.
October 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Rumors swirling Todd Martin is tee’d up to be Tiafoe’s next coach.
Good Times Bad Times We Spill the Wine. Tales of pro tennis with Dan Evans. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Dan Evans Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Podcast Episode · The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast · 10/16/2025 · 29m
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October 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Good Times Bad Times We Spill the Wine. Tales of pro tennis with Dan Evans. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
There isn’t one great tennis website.
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
There isn’t one great tennis website.
1st the US Open, now Ryder Cup. Atrocious fan behavior becomes the story of the event.
September 29, 2025 at 3:58 AM
1st the US Open, now Ryder Cup. Atrocious fan behavior becomes the story of the event.
How does the broadcast miss the handshake? I hate that. Please don’t let the director choke anymore @lavercup.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 3:40 AM
How does the broadcast miss the handshake? I hate that. Please don’t let the director choke anymore @lavercup.bsky.social
They need to change the name of @lavercup.bsky.social to ROGERMANIA. Cult-like scenes in silicon valley.
September 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
They need to change the name of @lavercup.bsky.social to ROGERMANIA. Cult-like scenes in silicon valley.
Oof. This article rocked me. Will read this book..
Bjorn Borg is one of those sporting figures who everyone knows a few details about very well, but not much else.
We spoke about what his life has really been like - of the good times and the struggles: fighting illness, loneliness and addiction
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
We spoke about what his life has really been like - of the good times and the struggles: fighting illness, loneliness and addiction
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Oof. This article rocked me. Will read this book..
Sinclair just an absolute blight on society. Normalizing amd honoring hate speech, promoting censorship.
Sinclair still owns Tennis Channel, it feels worth pointing out in this cultural moment.
Sinclair, run by right-wing media mogul David Smith, says suspending the Jimmy Kimmel show isn’t enough. It is going to run a tribute to Kirk during Kimmel’s time slot.
Sinclair stations will run not consider putting Kimmel back on air until he apologizes and donates to Turning Point USA
Sinclair stations will run not consider putting Kimmel back on air until he apologizes and donates to Turning Point USA
September 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Sinclair just an absolute blight on society. Normalizing amd honoring hate speech, promoting censorship.
wow cool. The best thing about LA with the best thing.
went on @kcrw.com for a fun segment about the book and the fellas etc. www.kcrw.com/news/shows/p...
Alcaraz-Sinner US Open final solidifies new era in men’s tennis
The book “Changeover” explores the budding rivalry between tennis phenoms Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and what it means for the future of the sport.
www.kcrw.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
wow cool. The best thing about LA with the best thing.
Everything you need and needed to know about the US Open, including a deep dive on today’s final featuring Brad Gilbert and I podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
2025 US Open Mega Special With Brad Gilbert
Podcast Episode · The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast · 09/05/2025 · 39m
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September 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Everything you need and needed to know about the US Open, including a deep dive on today’s final featuring Brad Gilbert and I podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Man I could watch Osaka play Amanda every night.
September 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Man I could watch Osaka play Amanda every night.
Guide to The US Open finals weekend open.spotify.com/episode/0XPX...
2025 US Open Mega Special With Brad Gilbert
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September 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Guide to The US Open finals weekend open.spotify.com/episode/0XPX...
Hear Hear. Insanity.
We take it for granted because of how ageless Djokovic seems, but it's absolutely ludicrous that in the year he's turned 38 he's got to the semis of all four slams. And how regularly and often routinely he beats the best players in the world other than Sinner and Alcaraz.
September 3, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Hear Hear. Insanity.
The Netflix Rafa docu series wrapped shooting Saturday and will be rolled out in 2026.
September 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
The Netflix Rafa docu series wrapped shooting Saturday and will be rolled out in 2026.
Really enjoying late night Goodall and Blake
August 31, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Really enjoying late night Goodall and Blake