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Tennis analysis from beyond the baseline. Hosted by Simon Bushell and Devang Desai, Open Era covers the headlines and oddities from the ATP and WTA. Ranging from the 'Big Three' to Canada’s meteoric rise in the tennis world, Open Era keeps you informed and entertained.
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Tennis is Back!
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08/24/20 • 64 min
It’s different and weird, but tennis is back. Vivek Jacob joins the show this week as Open Era tackles the headlines from the Western & Southern Open, including bubble life in New York and Novak Djokovic’s latest interview. The guys then check in with the Canadians on tour before giving their parting shots.
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What Happened to Donald Young?
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08/16/20 • 54 min
As a teenager he was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine alongside Barack Obama. One of the most hyped American athletes of all time had a roller coaster of a career, but never reached the world’s top 30. So much was expected of this young phenom but mis-management, a poor attitude and his game style never allowed him to become an all time great. This week on Open Era we are joined by Andrew Reiley of Cult Tennis to discuss, what on earth happened to Donald Young?
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Goran Wins ‘The People’s Final’
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05/31/20 • 60 min
10,000 tennis fans packed Centre Court on a Monday to watch two men battle for a prize that had eluded them in the past. Patrick Rafter had come close in 2000, losing to Pete Sampras in the final. Goran Ivanišević’s date with destiny at Wimbledon was a long time coming. He had lost in the final three times prior to that July day in 2001, where a legion of rabid Aussie fans and Goran devotees gathered for an unforgettable afternoon.
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05/17/20 • 54 min
The actions of Gunter Parche changed the sport of tennis for ever on April 30, 1993. Monica Seles was on track to smash the record books until Parche, a Steffi Graf superfan, stabbed Seles during a changeover at the Hamburg tournament. Graf and Seles were lodged in a rivalry that was on track to redefine the sport. Seles remarkably came all the way back, meeting her great rival once again in the 1995 US Open Final.
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09/07/20 • 54 min
It was going to plan on the men’s side until Sunday’s shocking events at Arthur Ashe stadium. Novak Djokovic was defaulted from the US Open after accidentally striking a linesperson with a ball. Simon and Devang discover the news while recording and deal with fallout from the incredible scenes in New York.
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08/31/20 • 59 min
It’s Grand Slam szn once again but the tours look a lot different than they did in Melbourne where Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin were victorious. Novak remains dominant, but the women’s side is wide open. Simon and Devang also praise Naomi Osaka for her protest and discuss the new men’s only players ‘union.’
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Rome: Shapovalov Shines on Clay
Open Era
09/21/20 • 55 min
Tennis has returned to clay and yes, Devang and Simon are excited about it. This week the guys discuss another sensational tournament from Denis Shapovalov, Rafael Nadal’s quick exit and Novak Djokovic’s ongoing quest for salvation. Simona Halep is once again a threat in Paris, but concerns about safety at the French Open are growing. There’s more, including updates on Bianca Andreescu, Naomi Osaka, and the PTPA.
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If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
This week's episode of Open Era is brought to you by Guardrail and their new EP "Yikes!" Support good music by picking up a copy and use promo code NEWMUSIC20 to save 20% on your purchase :: https://bit.ly/epyikes
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09/14/20 • 69 min
Finally, there is a new grand slam champion in men’s tennis. Defector staff writer Giri Nathan joins the show this week to recap a wild US Open.
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If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
This week's episode of Open Era is brought to you by Guardrail and their new EP "Yikes!" Support good music by picking up a copy and use promo code NEWMUSIC20 to save 20% on your purchase :: https://bit.ly/epyikes
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09/28/20 • 77 min
Ready for another one? Rafael Nadal vies for his record-tying 20th Grand Slam in what will be the strangest French Open ever. This week, Simon and Devang preview Roland-Garros, and tackle Nadal’s extreme dislike of the Wilson balls they’ll use at the tournament, Simona Halep’s heavy favourite status and Novak Djokovic’s dream draw. Plus, the guys chat with Naomi Cavaday of the Tennish Podcast. It’s a big one this week.
This week's episode of Open Era is brought to you by Guardrail and their new EP "Yikes!" Support good music by picking up a copy and use promo code NEWMUSIC20 to save 20% on your purchase :: https://bit.ly/epyikes
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Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera
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If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera
Or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected]
If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
This week's episode of Open Era is brought to you by Guardrail and their new EP "Yikes!" Support good music by picking up a copy and use promo code NEWMUSIC20 to save 20% on your purchase :: https://bit.ly/epyikes
This week's episode is also brought to you by Muddy York Brewing. Muddy York is giving you 15% off your order with promo code BREWFEST15. All you have to do is go to bit.ly/MuddyYorkBrewing and place your order, whether you are going to pick it up yourself or have them drop it off it’ll save you a quick, cool 15% off your order.
Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera
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05/24/20 • 63 min
Sure we remember the epic 2009 Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, but that wasn’t the best match of the tournament. Fernando Verdasco gave Nadal everything he could for five hours and 14 minutes, but it wasn’t enough. Racquet Magazine’s Giri Nathan joins us this week to relive a RLA masterpiece.
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If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
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If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Open Era have?
Open Era currently has 296 episodes available.
What topics does Open Era cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Sports, Tennis and Sports News.
What is the most popular episode on Open Era?
The episode title 'Tennis is Back!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Open Era?
The average episode length on Open Era is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Open Era released?
Episodes of Open Era are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Open Era?
The first episode of Open Era was released on Mar 19, 2019.
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