Fantastic Tennis

We start the second half of our season with an absolute legend of the sport, Lindsay Davenport. Writer, Radio & TV Commentator, LZ Granderson joins host, Jon Guerrica for this very special two-part walk down memory lane with our tennis icon. In our first hour, we'll get to hear stories that only Lindsay Davenport could share. From tales of Anna Kournikova hitting President Bush with an errant serve, or how Lindsay almost had a starring role on "CSI." You won't want to miss this amazing and hilarious first hour. We'll also take a closer look at her thoughts on current stars, Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic, as well as find out which current player most reminds her of herself. In our second, special bonus episode, we'll explore Lindsay's career from a fan perspective. We'll hear Olympic stories, why she never played Steffi Graf & John McEnroe in mixed doubles at Wimbledon, and we'll even hear how Lindsay celebrated on the day she became #1 player in the world. With 3x grand slam singles titles, an Olympic gold medal and 55 career WTA titles, you won't want to miss a moment from the fantastic.....Lindsay Davenport.

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This week we spotlight one of the most beloved players from the past decade, Czech player, Lucie Safarova. Known for her positive attitude and heart of gold, Lucie was able to translate her amazing all-court game into both singles and doubles success throughout her career. Most notably, she would reach a career high of #5 in the world after her masterful run to the 2015 French Open final. As a mainstay in the world's top 30 for the majority of her career, her many highlights include: 7 WTA singles titles, 5 Fed Cup team titles and reaching the semifinals of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. Lucie's doubles success was unparalleled, as she not only won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, but she also teamed with American, Bethanie Mattek-Sands to win 5 grand slam doubles titles during their decorated partnership. Her doubles success was rewarded in August of 2017, as she achieved what few in the tennis world have done before her....becoming the #1 doubles player in the world. Join Lucie and host, Jon Guerrica as they start from the very beginning of Lucie's amazing career and work their way to today. Hear what she regrets from that 2015 French Open Final, as well as some amazing stories from her time on tour. that you've never heard before. We also promise if you stick around until the very end, you may even hear something quite surprising. We hope you enjoy the life and times of our favorite new tennis mom, the fantastic, Lucie Safarova. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-guerrica/support

It would be hard to imagine a world of professional women's tennis without the legendary, Pam Shriver. Beginning with her surprising run to the 1978 US Open finals, all the way to today, where we watch her from our living rooms, Pam has been a major part of the evolution of today's game. In this fascinating and fun interview with a 2002 Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, we'll take you to very start of her career and work our way forward. As one of the most opinionated players in recent memory, you'll find this career retrospective has no shortage of amazing stories and insight from her nearly 20 year playing career. Join host, Jon Guerrica as well as one of Pam's biggest fans, WTA Tournament Director, Joe Ceriello as we learn how Pam and fellow legend, Martina Navratilova quickly became one of the best doubles teams to ever play the game, as well as how a 1988 trip to Seoul, South Korea changed her life forever. We'll highlight her 22 grand slams, 21 WTA singles titles, becoming the #1 doubles player in the world, and hear what she hopes her legacy will be for the sport she's dedicated her life to. We know you'll have an absolute amazing time getting to know.... the fantastic, Pam Shriver.

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This week we share a few glasses of wine, okay fine.... it was it bottles, with a player that has made a successful career out of frustrating her opponents with her signature playing style. After turning professional at 17, Madison Brengle has consistently made a living by beating the world's best players. In this fun and at times, introspective conversation, we examine a myriad of topics with this hard working veteran. We learn about the interesting start to her playing career in Dover, Delaware USA, all the way to her amazing upsets against greats like, Serena Williams and Petra Kvitova that helped propel her all the way up the WTA rankings to #35 in the world. Join host, Jon Guerrica and one of Madison's biggest fans, as we all learn about this great champion. Also, grab a drink, because ohhhh do we have some stories for you! We dare you to find a more in-depth conversation with a player that makes no apologies at controlling her own on & off court narrative. We left this conversation with a whole new appreciation (and we think you will too) for the fantastic, Madison Brengle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-guerrica/support

This week we sit down with a tennis great that wears as many hats as she has grand slams.....a successful television commentator, podcaster, WTA coach, advocate, former doubles #1....and friend, it's Rennae Stubbs. Join host, Jon Guerrica, as well as one of Rennae's biggest fans as they take an in-depth look into the career and mind of this remarkable and outspoken 6x grand slam champion. During the second half of our show, listen as Rennae opens up about her relationship with long time doubles partner Lisa Raymond, and shares how they navigated through complicated moments to create one of the greatest doubles partnerships in WTA history. Rennae is candid, fun, thoughtful and always authentically her in this honest look at what makes a champion tick. We're happy to say this complete player biography covers it all and more, and we'll even go out on a limb to say you'll absolutely love this interview with a former player that continues to shine in the limelight today. Come join the fun in getting to know....the fantastic, Rennae Stubbs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-guerrica/support