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Produced out of the state of the art Tennis Channel Studios in Santa Monica, California, host Mitch Michals takes you inside the world of professional tennis with the past, present, and future of the sport. Featuring Tennis Channel broadcasters, players, and many others who eat, sleep & breathe tennis. Stay in the loop and in the know with Tennis Channel Inside-In.
Nico Pereira returns to the podcast to recap the first title for Ben Shelton, and what his career high ranking of #15 means for himself & American men's tennis. Pereira breaks down a wide range of tennis topics including Gael Monfils winning the Stockholm Open, Holger Rune working with the legendary Boris Becker, and Maria Sakkari replacing the injured Karlolina Muchova in the upcoming WTA Finals. And he also explains what it was like to put together another standout Latin American tennis exhibition, with Venus Williams taking on hometown hero Monica Puig in Puerto Rico.
And then esteemed journalist Matt Futterman joins the show to discuss a wide-range of tennis topics, including his upbringing in New York City at the time of the game's boom in America. Futterman discusses which young players on the ATP & WTA are worth paying attention to, what it was like covering Coco Gauff & Novak Djokovic's US Open title runs, and provides an in-depth update into the ongoing suspension saga of Simona Halep. Previously with the New York Times, Futterman now spearheads some outstanding tennis coverage with The Athletic, and he discusses several pieces he's written on this episode. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Broadcaster Ari Wolfe returns to the show to discuss the battle for supremacy atop the men's game, with the veteran Novak Djokovic currently keeping the young superstar Carlos Alcaraz at bay. Wolfe breaks down Hubie Hurkacz's Masters Title in Shanghai, Sebastian Korda & Ben Shelton making their move in American men's tennis, and Coco Gauff's crossover appeal.
And then Dana Mathewson, the top ranked American Wheelchair player in the world, joins the show for an inspiring chat about getting the most out of life and finding your passion. Mathewson explains how she took to her sport, being insanely competitive, and what her run to a Wimbledon doubles title was like last year, becoming the first American to do so. The self-proclaimed "change agent" is working to remove the stigma surrounding people with disabilities, and explains how sports and finding your calling can is crucial to overcoming whatever adversity is in your way. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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International Tennis Hall of Famer and TC's own Pam Shriver returns to the podcast to discuss all the action taking place during the Asian Swing, which included Iga Swiatek collecting another trophy. Shriver discusses Coco Gauff's growth, her favorite WTA rivalries, and why Ben Shelton is built for the bright lights. She also breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's hunt for the top ranking, the struggles of Stefanos Tsitsipas, and how she became a coach of Donna Vekic.
And then Gill Alexander from the VSIN Network joins for a chat about sports betting, where he is a mainstay in the growing industry. Alexander recounts how he carved out his path, his love of tennis, and how he approaches betting on such a dynamic sport. It's a unique perspective that you won't want to miss. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Emcee, broadcaster & host Blair Henley returns to Inside-In to discuss her travels and stories from behind the scenes of pro tennis. Henley explains what she learned chatting with Novak Djokovic, how NBA player Jimmy Butler embraced tennis, and Jannik Sinner's impressive run to a title in China. She also explains why newly crowned World #1 Aryna Sabalenka is a gem to cover, and why Lindsay Davenport as the US Billie Jean King Cup captain in 2024 makes all the sense in the world. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Mark Petchey returns to the show to review the 2023 Laver Cup, which saw Team World dismantle Team Europe and claim their second straight title. Petchey breaks down the Monfils/Auger-Aliassime encounter, how the the event can remain exciting, and whether other team competitions will keep up. The broadcaster also recaps Maria Sakkari's career milestone in Guadalajara, Alexander Zverev & Karen Khachanov returning to the winner's circle, and what to expect when Coco Gauff returns to the court.
And then premier journalist Joel Drucker sits down for wide-ranging chat about the history of the game. Drucker, who is a regular contributor to Tennis.com and is the official historian for the International Tennis Hall of Fame, discusses the differences in each era and why the game continues to evolve. He also chats about his journey within the landscape of the sport he's covered for several decades, and highlights moments & memories he has made along the way. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Former Top-5 player and current commentator Greg Rusedski joins the show to discuss why he believes that Novak Djokovic is the best athlete in the world. Rusedski recaps the 2023 major season, explains why Jannik Sinner & Holger Rune could be on the verge of breakthroughs, and why Coco Gauff's major triumph in New York says a lot about problem-solving abilities. And the former British #1 dives into how the Davis Cup can be improved, Jack Draper's potential, and much more. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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The 2023 US Open is in the rearview, and journalist Amy Lundy returns to Inside-In to recap all the action. Lundy recaps Novak Djokovic's 24th major title, how he continues to reinvent himself, and where he derives his incredible motivation from. She also discusses how Coco Gauff put it all together to claim the US Open trophy, and why tennis is in great hands on the women's side. And Lundy has plenty to say on areas Daniil Medvedev can improve, why Holger Rune might be the next player up for success, and what to make of the unfortunate Simona Halep situation.
And then Shelby Rogers sits down to discuss how she's balancing injury rehab with a broadcasting opportunity at Tennis Channel. Rogers details what it was like playing on Wimbledon Center Court in front of English & Tennis Royalty, the career highlight of beating Ashleigh Barty at the US Open, and what she hopes to accomplish when she returns to the court. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Tennis.com Senior Editorial Manager Ed McGrogran joins the podcast to preview the US Open semifinals, with a lot still to be decided from Flushing Meadows. McGrogan breaks down the arrival of Ben Shelton as a major player, Novak Djokovic's sustained brilliance when it matters most, and how Carlos Alcaraz is handling the mantle at the top of the sport with ease. The journalist looks at whether Medvedev can thwart Alcaraz in the final, and if Shelton can serve his way to a seismic tennis upset against Djokovic.
And McGrogan also discusses the women's semifinal matchups, with Coco Gauff sitting in a prime position to hoist her first grand slam trophy. He also examines Aryna Sabalenka's powerful game, Madison Keys finding her best tennis, and previews all the remaining action from the year's final major. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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60 Minutes correspondent and Tennis Channel's own Jon Wertheim returns to Inside-In to discuss where things stand at a rambunctious US Open, which saw top seed and defending champion Iga Swiatek lose to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round. Wertheim explains what went wrong for Swiatek, Coco Gauff's opportunity to win her first major, and whether soon-to-be new #1 Aryna Sabalenka or another player on the women's side will make a run to the title.
The senior executive of Sports Illustrated also discusses the men's draw, with Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on a collision course for another major matchup. Wertheim dives into Daniil Medvedev's success on the court and on the microphone, the American men's tennis movement with three quarterfinalists, and looks at whether Jannik Sinner can have his big breakthrough. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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There's no shortage of fireworks at the 2023 US Open, and journalist Crina Mustafa joins the podcast to break down all the highlights from Flushing Meadows. Mustafa assesses what went wrong for players like Holger Rune, Casper Ruud & Maria Sakkari in their early losses, how Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have remained steady, and why this contingent of American men might be different after all. She also dives into Coco Gauff's maturity, the WTA moms that are having great success, and which players in both draws could make a serious impact as the tournament rolls along.
And then doubles star Austin Krajicek appears for an exclusive interview ahead of the start of his US Open campaign. Krajicek discusses his goals for a big run in New York, trying to regain the World #1 ranking, and what it meant to him to represent American in the Olympics and in the upcoming Davis Cup Finals this fall. The Texas native also explains why college tennis prepared him mightily for the pro game, and what it was like being inducted into the Texas A&M athletic Hall of Fame. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
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Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
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Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
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Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
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Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
