The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

Journalist and tennis commentator Amy Lundy returns to the show to recap all the action from Indian Wells, where 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic has been bounced early yet again from the field. Lundy discusses Djokovic's form and next moves from here, as he looks to claim yet another grand slam trophy. The writer and podcast host also breaks down why Carlos Alcaraz is so comfortable in these California conditions, the reasons for Stefanos Tsitsipas' resurgence, and why players like Jack Draper and Tommy Paul have all the tools for a deep run in the desert.

On the women's side, Lundy analyzes why Iga Swiatek is so brilliant at this tournament, and whether Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or Elena Rybakina can elevate their game enough to make a run at this title. Lundy also dives into Mirra Andreeva's standout start to 2025, Marta Kostyuk's aggressive playing style, and which players off the radar are dangerous at Tennis Paradise. And Lundy explains why Emma Navarro might just be the current talk of the tours! Hosted by Mitch Michals.

It's time for Tennis Paradise! VSIN radio and TV host Gill Alexander joins the show to preview the 2025 edition of Indian Wells, where Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek each look to claim a third title in the desert. Alexander examines each draw, and discusses which contenders and sleepers have value to win their sections and possibly go the distance. The host of "A Numbers Game" and the "Beating The Book" also dives into Novak Djokovic's place among the game's top players, Daniil Medvedev's form, and which American male has the most potential at Indian Wells.

On the women's side of things, Alexander examines whether Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff can find their footing on the slow hard courts. The betting analyst also weighs in on Americans Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys, teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva, and Belinda Bencic, who he believes has all the ingredients for a deep run in Southern California. Get ready for Indian Wells by listening to this episode of The Inside-In Tennis Podcast. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Alexandra Stevenson joins the podcast for a great discussion about her career as a tennis player, and how she discovered a passion for tennis that still endures this day. Stevenson looks back at her early memories of tennis, and the path she took that led to a Wimbledon semifinal run at the age of 18. The former pro discusses the joys of that run in London, the scrutiny that followed, and why she is still very much involved in the sport as a teacher in the current day. And Stevenson shares her thoughts on the current trends on the WTA, areas where the current crop of female players have improved, and what is lacking in the modern pro game as well.

And then Kenny Ducey stops by to recap last week's tournaments, where Stefanos Tsitsipas found his form and a new racket en route to a title in Dubai. Ducey examines what propelled Tsitsipas to the winner's circle, and how Tomas Machac was able to claim his first career title in Acapulco. The betting analyst also shares his thoughts on Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alexander Davidovich-Fokina's strong showings, Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro elevating their games, and which players he expects to perform well at Indian Wells, which begins this week. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara join the podcast (and officially become re-occuring guests on this weeks show! Last year they shocked the tennis world and became the Wimbledon Doubles Champions just months after teaming up for the first time, and just one month ago they won yet another major title in Australia. The tandem recaps how they were able to come together and go another sensational run to glory, and explain what made the difference in that epic final match. Patten and Heliövaara also point out why the post match celebration in the early morning Melbourne hours was not what you would expect it to be, but still remains an iconic memory.

The team with two major trophies also discuss how they attack the practice courts, their methods for processing losses & adversity, and why chasing the top ranking in doubles is on their radar. It's an honest and fun conversation with two players that have stormed onto to the tennis scene, becoming a great duo on the court and fast friends off of it. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Tennis journalist Yasmin Syed from The Dailly Express joins the show to discuss another week of drama on the courts, headlined by Mirra Andreeva's 1000 level title in Dubai. Syed examines how the 17-year-old claimed the biggest prize of her young career, and why the No. 9 ranked player in the world has that star quality as well. The writer also recaps Andrey Rublev's exciting run to the winner's circle in Doha, and she explains why it was Rublev's mental strength that ultimately made the difference. And Syed proclaims why the Golden Swing needs to be a permanent fixture on the tennis calendar, on the heels of Sebastian Baez winning Rio for the second straight year.

Syed also recounts how she became a tennis fan at a young age, and the steps she did to forge a successful career in the media industry. The writer also reviews the current state of British tennis with Jack Draper & Emma Raducanu leading the charge, and forecasts what to expect at this week's events happening all around the world. Hosted by Mitch Michals.