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Fantastic Tennis

Fantastic Tennis

Jon Guerrica

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You've just found a unique and high energy tennis podcast where the conversation is always geared toward the ultimate tennis fan. Each week, we have a different professional ATP or WTA tennis player that joins one of their biggest fans to take a fun deep-dive into their remarkable career.... as well as the weekly drama, comedy and top stories from the world of professional tennis. Our favorite players are here to give the backstory on some of the biggest moments in tennis history in this unique podcast that mixes player interviews, games and unsolicited opinion.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Fantastic Tennis episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Fantastic Tennis for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Fantastic Tennis episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Demi Schuurs
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11/07/21 • 57 min

Our guest this week is currently preparing for her third straight season-ending WTA Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico.... which can only mean, she's wrapping up another stellar year on tour. As a winner of 14 career WTA doubles titles and counting, Demi Schuurs is no stranger to big matches, and this week she sits down with host Jon Guerrica to share her remarkable journey of becoming of doubles specialist and how she was able to reach a career high of #7 in the world. Listen as Demi shares a major announcement about her 2022 season, her thoughts on how the WTA can improve the marketability of doubles, her interesting family dynamic and how she has become a role model for the LGBTQ+ community almost overnight. As a player that rarely gives interviews, we found this chat both interesting and insightful and we hope you'll join us in getting to know....the fantastic, Demi Schuurs
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Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Taylor Townsend
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03/17/21 • 82 min

This week, soon to be new tennis mom, Taylor Townsend found the time to sit down with host, Jon Guerrica and one of her biggest fans, to explain what's kept her busy during her break from tennis, and give us all a closer look at her fascinating pro career. As an amazing junior, Taylor was thrust into the limelight and touted as the next big American tennis star. In this in-depth chat, you'll get to hear her journey firsthand as she discusses her transition from junior to WTA tour events, as well as what it's like to survive on the highly competitive ITF tour. Listen as Taylor explains how a brief hiatus from tennis helped propel her to new heights, and score an upset victory against Simona Halep at the 2019 US Open. With story after story, you won't want to miss this fun comprehensive look at the career catalogue of one of the most talented and open-minded players on tour. You definitely won't want to miss the fantastic.....Taylor Townsend.
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Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Sabine Lisicki
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03/08/21 • 75 min

There are few players over the past decade that can truly say they consistently played their very best tennis (year after year) on the pristine lawns of Wimbledon. Our spotlight player this week is known as much for her world-class grass court skills, as she is her world-class smile. Germany's Sabine Lisicki truly has mesmerized the tennis world with her yearly upsets and world record serve, but years of unexpected injuries have left her contemplating what is next for her remarkable tennis journey. In a career that saw her rise to #12 in the world, as well as winning the WTA's "Comeback Player of the Year" award, you won't want to miss this fascinating look at a four-time WTA singles champion that has a re-energized plan for her next big comeback. You'll hear firsthand why her 2013 Wimbledon match against Serena Williams meant so much to her, as well as how a fun bet with her parents ended up helping her win her first WTA title in Charleston against Caroline Wozniacki. Join Sabine, host Jon Guerrica and one of Sabine's biggest fans as they recount the amazing life and times of the resilient and fantastic.....Sabine Lisicki.

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Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Magda Linette
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03/01/21 • 52 min

This week, we spotlight a player that has sneakily made her way up the WTA rankings over the past few seasons, climbing to a career high of #33 in the world in early 2020. With two career singles titles and 3rd round appearances in all four grand slams, Magda Linette has made a remarkable career out of grinding and working her way up from the very bottom of the tennis world. In this in-depth interview, Magda details and shares her life story and how she was able to become a high performance athlete from early meager beginnings. We quickly learn how Magda's statistical mind plays an important part in her game, as well as how a chance encounter led her to leave her native Poland for a rare opportunity that she couldn't pass up. Please join Magda and one of her biggest fans, as well as host, Jon Guerrica, as they go through her many career highlights, including title runs at the 2019 Bronx Open, 2020 Thailand Open and her take on her recent "WTA Shot of the Year" award. I have a feeling you'll find yourself cheering for.....the fantastic, Magda Linette.
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Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Cici Bellis
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02/16/21 • 43 min

The tennis world has always had a fascination with the young tennis prodigy. Whether it be Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Rafa Nadal or even today, with Coco Gauff, we always find ourselves rooting and searching for the next great champion. When 15 year old, Cici Bellis made a name for herself at the 2014 US Open by upsetting a top 20 player in her grand slam debut, all eyes turned to this young future star of the game. In 2017, she would climb all the way to #35 in the world by defeating elite players such as: Agnieszka Radwanska, Petra Kvitova and Svetlana Kuznetsova, and her strong season would earn her the exclusive title of WTA Newcomer of the Year. 2018 & 2019 would be both difficult and disappointing seasons as elbow and wrist surgeries would sideline this would-be champion from the game. But as with every great tennis journey, the best players always find a way back, and in 2020, she would finish her resilient year with a title run in Macon, Georgia (her 1st in 4 years). Join this fun interview as host, Jon Guerrica surprises Cici with one of her biggest cheerleaders in life and we learn how Cici plans to take the 2021 WTA season by storm. Now at 21, listen as we cover all of Cici's greatest career highlights, play a fun game or two and find out why Tennis Channel just chose her to be the next star of "My Tennis Life"....we'll give you a hint why, she's pretty fantastic.

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Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Zina Garrison
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02/09/21 • 72 min

Episode 12 of FANTASTIC TENNIS spotlights a player that may have retired in the 90's, but whose legacy lives deep in the tennis history books. From the time she announced herself on the WTA Tour in 1982, until the tail end of her career in 1995, she would be a staple in the world's top 20, climbing to a career high of #4 in the world. Among her list of many accomplishments: an olympic gold medal, 3 grand slam mixed doubles titles, 14 career singles titles, 15 grand slam quarterfinals and a career best, 1990 Wimbledon final that saw her defeat both Monica Seles and Steffi Graf, in back-to-back matches. Off the court, few knew of her battle with bulimia and her constant struggle with racism in a predominantly white sport. In this in-depth interview, guest Zina Garrison is joined by host Jon Guerrica, and one of Zina's biggest fans of the past 30 years. This frank and honest discussion has Zina opening up about her many career highlights, as well as letting her guard down to discuss what was truly going on behind the scenes of her legendary career. You won't want to miss hearing some of the stories that helped shape the look of today's WTA Tour. Get to know....the fantastic, Zina Garrison.
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Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Barbora Strýcová
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02/01/21 • 76 min

WTA world #2 in doubles and 2019 Wimbledon champion, Barbora Strýcová is here to entertain the quarantined masses on episode 11 of FANtastic Tennis. You'll quickly observe that Barbora is just as open, energetic and passionate off the court as she is on the court. Join the conversation as she celebrates the final day of her 2021 Australian Open hard quarantine with one of her biggest fans from Prague, and host Jon Guerrica. They cover everything you'd ever want to know about one of the biggest personalities in tennis. Listen as Barbora shares what the 2019 Wimbledon semifinal meant to her, as well as the moment she saw #1 next to her name for the first time. We cover her new hit podcast, her biggest Fed Cup moment, her love of doubles partner Su-Wei Hsieh and even her celebratory alcohol preference. If you need a smile today, this episode will surely bring it. It's time to get to know..... the fantastic, Barbora Strýcová.

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Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Gaby Dabrowski
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01/25/21 • 84 min

Episode 10 has us chatting with the WTA world #10 in doubles, Canada's Gaby Dabrowski, as she self-isolates during a 14 day quarantine in Melbourne prior to the start of the 2021 Australian Open. In this fun in-depth interview, we spend time learning about the start of her career, her desire to reignite her singles career, her time on the WTA player council and even some insight as to which character from "Schitt's Creek" is her absolute favorite. Join the conversation as Gaby describes the Melbourne lockdown process and even receives a mid-conversation Covid-19 test. We even surprise Gaby with a career victory over former world #1 Naomi Osaka (you'll have to hear it to believe it). Join us with getting to know this amazing 2-time grand slam doubles champion as she's joined by her friend and fan, former ATP world #818, Jeremy Sonkin. You won't want to miss this one, so grab your popcornowski and get ready for the fantastic, Gaby Dabrowski.

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Fantastic Tennis - Getting To Know....Rajeev Ram
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01/19/21 • 64 min

Episode 9 of FANTASTIC TENNIS has us getting to know one of the best doubles players in the world and the #1 American, Rajeev Ram. Just days before leaving for the first grand slam of the season in Melbourne, the defending 2020 Australian Open men's doubles champion sits down with host, Jon Guerrica to discuss his off-season and what continues to motivate him after more than a decade and a half on tour. As the owner of 20 ATP doubles titles, 2 grand slams, 2 singles titles and an Olympic silver medal, listen as Raj shares personal insight into his biggest matches and even what he learned from playing mixed doubles with Venus Williams in Rio. You'll especially love hearing Rajeev as he competes against one of his biggest fans in a tennis match trivia showdown that reveals some inspiring stories that will put you in the mood for the 2021 tennis season. Come grab a seat for the fantastic, Rajeev Ram.
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Fantastic Tennis - Fantastic Tennis Podcast Preview
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11/14/20 • 1 min

You've just found a high energy tennis podcast where the conversation is always geared toward the ultimate and true tennis FAN. Each week, we have a professional tennis player join one of their biggest fans as we dive into their career highlights as well as the drama, comedy and top stories from both the WTA and ATP tours. This fun fan inspired podcast brings a fresh perspective with a mix of player interviews, games and unsolicited opinion.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Fantastic Tennis have?

Fantastic Tennis currently has 77 episodes available.

What topics does Fantastic Tennis cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Tennis.

What is the most popular episode on Fantastic Tennis?

The episode title 'Getting To Know....The 2021 Wimbledon Draws' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Fantastic Tennis?

The average episode length on Fantastic Tennis is 64 minutes.

How often are episodes of Fantastic Tennis released?

Episodes of Fantastic Tennis are typically released every 13 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Fantastic Tennis?

The first episode of Fantastic Tennis was released on Nov 12, 2020.

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