Tennis Talk
Tennis Talk
Newstalk ZB
Tennis commentator and journalist Matt Brown brings into focus all that is happening from around the tennis globe. Alongside his trusty side-kick David Mustard, they bring insight to the game both on and off the court like no other. All the latest trends, styles, analysis, commentary, interviews and news on Tennis Talk, powered by Newstalk ZB.
Episode 33: Meet the new ASB Classic tournament director
This week on Tennis talk Matt Brown and Dave Mustard wrap an enthralling French Open with Rafael Nadal winning his 14th Roland Garros title and Iga Switek her second.Matt meets new ASB Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin after confirmation the WTA and ATP tournaments will return to the calendar in 2023.
Jun 7, 2022
33 min
Episode 33: Meet the new ASB Classic tournament director
This week on Tennis talk Matt Brown and Dave Mustard wrap an enthralling French Open with Rafael Nadal winning his 14th Roland Garros title and Iga Switek her second.Matt meets new ASB Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin after confirmation the WTA and ATP tournaments will return to the calendar in 2023.
Jun 7, 2022
33 min
Episode 32: The most dedicated New Zealand tennis fan on the planet
This week on Tennis Talk we wrap the first week of Roland Garros, the clay court Grand Slam and chat to the most passionate dedicated fan of New Zealand tennis, Chris McQuaid, who documents just about every match that Kiwis at any professional level play overseas. How does he do it and why?Plus, Dave Mustard offers another piece of coaching advice in Coaches Corner.
May 31, 2022
30 min
Episode 31: Lewis Simmons
This week on Tennis talk we chat Roland Garros the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year is underway in Paris.We look at the ATP and WTA's decision to strip ranking points from Wimbledon and chat to Lewis Simmons the Kiwi inventor of the best app going in Tennis, Tennis Live.Plus Dave Mustard is back from holiday with another tip in Coaches corner.
May 23, 2022
25 min
Episode 30: Wrapping the Rome Masters
This week on Tennis Talk we wrap the Rome Masters, the Italian Open where both the men’s and women’s world number one’s delivered statement performances.Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic head to Paris as strong favourites to win the clay court Grand Slam, Roland Garros. Amazon Prime UK commentator Nick Lester joins Matt Brown to discuss Swiatek and Djokovic's performances and whether they are strong favourites to win the French Open.
May 15, 2022
17 min
Episode 29:  Amazon Prime commentator Robbie Koenig
This week on Tennis Talk we wrap up the Madrid Masters ATP and WTA tournaments and marvel at the stunning performance of 19 year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz who defeated both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic en route to the title.Amazon Prime commentator in the UK, Robbie Koenig offers his thoughts on the brightest star in men's tennis.Plus Dave Mustard gives another coaching tip in Coaches Corner.
May 9, 2022
21 min
Episode 28: The Plight of Boris Becker
This week on Tennis Talk we discuss the plight of six times Grand Slam champion Boris Becker who has been jailed for two and a half years for hiding about $5,000,000 worth of assets and loans to avoid playing his debts.We have all the news from ATP tournaments in Munich and Estoril, the latest from the Madrid Open and Dave Mustard has some advice about volleying in Coaches corner.
May 2, 2022
21 min
Episode 27: Should sport and politics mix?
This week on Tennis Talk… Should the Russian and Belarusian players be banned from Wimbledon? We discuss the biggest talking point in the sport this week following the All England Club's decision to ban some of the biggest names in the sport from this year's Championships.Matt Brown and Dave Mustard have very different views on the matter. We wrap the latest results from the WTA and ATP Tours in news of the week and Dave has another coach's tip in Coaches Corner.
Apr 27, 2022
23 min
Episode 26: Can Stefanos Tsitsipas Win The French Open
This week on Tennis Talk Matt Brown and Dave Mustard ask can Stefanos Tsitsipas break through and win the French Open? The Greek star retained his Monte Carlo Masters title in style.We reflect on New Zealand's campaign at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia Oceania Group 1 tournament in Turkey, a campaign that ultimately ended in disappointment with the New Zealand team relegated to Group 2 for 2023 after finishing 5th.Dave Mustard gives another coaching tip in Coaches Corner.
Apr 19, 2022
19 min
Episode 25: Marina Erakovic
This week on Tennis Talk we preview the European clay court season, the Monte Carlo Masters is underway for the men, plus we discuss the latest news from the world of tennis. The Billie Jean King Cup is the main focus of women’s tennis this week.Our special guest is New Zealand team captain Marina Erakovic ahead of the Asia Oceania Group 1 tournament in Antalya in Turkey. New Zealand plays China, Japan, South Korea Indonesia and India with two teams promoted, two remaining in Group 1 and two relegated to Group 2.
Apr 11, 2022
25 min
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