Getting To Know....Barbora Strýcová

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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Getting To Know....Gaby Dabrowski

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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Getting To Know....Zina Garrison

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.