THE 2 BARRYS TENNIS TAKEAWAY: Recent Episodes
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Tennis commentators Barry Cowan and Barry Millns discuss the main topics of the moment and interview major figures in the sport.
We’re back with another ‘Tennis Takeaway’ reflecting on the first grand slam of 2020 #Djokovic #Thiem #Kenin #Muguruza and much more besides...
In our last podcast of 2019 we look back on a dramatic Davis Cup Finals week in Madrid, discussing the new format and some of the key performances...
Reflections on Tsitsipas’s stunning conclusion to the ATP season in London and early thoughts heading into the the revamped Davis Cup Finals in Madrid
Reflections on Ash Barty’s brilliant finish to an incredible WTA season, Novak Djokovic mastering Paris again, the end of the Race to the O2 and who’s made it to Milan...
A 10th title for Roger Federer in Basel and a first for Dominic Thiem in Vienna get the conversation going before we focus on Paris, the Race, plus the WTA Finals in Shenzhen.
After all the pain, surgery and rehab Andy Murray has amazed us again with his remarkable triumph in Antwerp. Absorbing what he and his team have been through and now done is the only place to start this week’s conversation...
More titles for Medvedev and Osaka, reflections on the Laver Cup and Murray Trophy, plus a look forward to the start of Andy Murray’s Asian swing...
Sports presenter Marcus Buckland teams up with us again to review a dramatic conclusion to the US Open and how it sets up the rest of the season...
Heading into the quarter-finals without both defending singles champions we assess what’s already happened in New York and what’s to come...
Discussing the singles draws and main issues heading into the final major of the season...
As BC travels back from Cincinnati we reflect on the triumphs of Daniil Medvedev and Madison Keys, the tribulations of Nick Kyrgios and the welcome return of Andy Murray to competitive singles...
A look back at Andreescu and Nadal’s triumphs in Canada, the returns of Djokovic, Federer and Murray in Cincinnati, plus the latest appointments to the ATP Player Council.
A dazzling week’s work by Nick Kyrgios in the US capital gives us plenty to discuss as we resume the Tennis Takeaway...
Heading into ‘manic Monday’ with all the Last 16 singles matches on the order of play we reflect on the biggest stories of a dramatic first week at The Championships...
MILES MACLAGAN, the former British player, now coach and commentator, joins BM to reflect on a remarkable week of grass-court tennis in the lead-up to Wimbledon, including the exploits of Andy Murray and Feliciano Lopez at Queen's, Roger Federer winning Halle for a 10th time and Ash Barty becoming the new women's world No.1 following her triumph in Birmingham.
As we head into the ATP 500 tournament at Queen’s BC sets the scene by interviewing tournament director Stephen Farrow before we chat about the main topics of the past week and what’s to come on both tours
We look back at Rafa’s latest triumph on Chatrier, the challenge Thiem put up this time and where things stand, not just heading now onto grass but in the challenge between Federer, Nadal & Djokovic to win the most majors.
Midway through Roland Garros an interview with the Australian doubles legend and ITF Board Member MARK WOODFORDE who talks about Ash Barty, Nick Kyrgios, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, doubles and the Davis Cup.
We're in Paris for the second major of the season and look back on a dramatic first day in the stylish new Simonne Mathieu show court, plus a very welcome and straightforward return for former champion Roger Federer, four years after his last appearance at Roland Garros.
This week's special guest is the former British Davis Cup player, Jamie Delgado, now Andy Murray's coach and newly appointed as an ITF Player Relations Consultant.
Former world No.4 Greg Rusedski guests on the podcast to discuss the main stories of the week including Novak Djokovic's return to form in Madrid, the rise of Stefanos Tsitsipas comparing the Greek's backhand with Dominic Thiem's, Kiki Bertens claiming the biggest title of her career, plus the British hopes heading into Rome and where things stand going into an important week for the ATP Board and Player Council.
Drama aplenty to discuss this week including who's next for the #ATPBoard, #RogersReturn, #CuevasThe Conjurer, #KontaOnClay and the latest #WimbledonWonder
Two special guests this week: recently retired Gilles Muller, now Luxembourg's Davis Cup captain, in conversation with BM - and former British Davis Cup player Arvind Parmar chatting to BC. Topics include #Thiem #Rafa #Ferrer #Berretini and #ATPFinals switching to Turin.
From the individual brilliance of Fabio Fognini in Monte Carlo to some outstanding team performances in the Fed Cup, commentators Nick Lester and Naomi Cavaday give us their expert views on the dramas they've just witnessed.
Heading into the Easter weekend's Fed Cup playoff against Kazakhstan at the Copper Box Arena in London, The 2 Barrys talk to Great Britain's captain Anne Keothavong about her team's recent successes in Bath and their hopes of finally gaining promotion into World Group II.
This week a wide-ranging chat with doubles specialist JAMIE MURRAY, a man who's not only won numerous major titles, reached the top of the world rankings and been a Davis Cup champion, but also represents his peers on the ATP Player Council. He also talks to us about Andy's hopes for a comeback and ensuring there will be a legacy when the brothers eventually do retire.
Some brief thoughts on Miami titles for Roger Federer, the Bryan brothers & Ash Barty before and in-depth chat with the inspirational wheelchair star Alfie Hewett, already a multiple major winner aged only 21.
BM + BC take stock of a dramatic first week in the Miami Open and discuss the LTA's latest re-brand / vision for the future.
As Bianca Andreescu and Dominic Thiem celebrate their stunning successes in Indian Wells, tennis journalist and broadcaster Nick McCarvel joins us from California to review events in 'tennis paradise'. We also have an interview with Geoff Thompson MBE, a former karate World Champion, founder of the Youth Charter charity and long-time tennis fan who talks about trying to help and develop young talent in today's challenging world.
Following two major personnel changes announced during the past week we discuss the hot topic of tennis politics with The Telegraph's tennis correspondent Simon Briggs.
Former US player, now commentator LEIF SHIRAS joins us to discuss a thrilling, headline making start to the month and to look forward to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells...
In addition to some remarkable performances in the latest ATP and WTA tournaments, we discuss the controversial new ITF World Tennis Tour - the pathway for emerging players into professional tennis - with contributions from Dan Kiernan, Evan Hoyt and Mark Petchey.
Tennis correspondents Mike Dickson (Daily Mail) and Stuart Fraser (The Times) join The 2 Barrys to discuss the season so far, many of the main issues currently preoccupying the sport and covering tennis in the digital age.
Along with our thoughts on the Fed Cup we have a fascinating interview with former World No.5 Julie Heldman, one of the Original 9 who, led by her pioneering mother Gladys, paved the way for the WTA Tour. Their very difficult mother / daughter relationship behind the scenes is the basis of an extraordinary memoir Julie has now written entitled Driven: A Daughter's Odyssey.
This week's #TennisTakeaway not only includes discussion about the weekend's Davis Cup Qualifiers but also features an interview with former Davis Cup player and now GB Fed Cup coach Colin Fleming heading into the team's first appearance at home for 26 years!
After the great triumphs of #Djokovic and #Osaka tennis broadcasters Barry Millns and Barry Cowan review the year's first grand slam in conversation live from Melbourne with former British No.1 Annabel Croft and the Australian commentator Peter Marcato...
Tennis broadcasters Barry Cowan and Barry Millns are joined from Melbourne by former pro Jill Craybas to discuss a dramatic first week at the Australian Open and an in-depth interview with Dave Miley who'll be challenging David Haggerty for the ITF presidency later this year.
Heading into the Australian Open, tennis broadcasters Barry Cowan and Barry Millns enter a new dimension with the launch of their Tennis Takeaway podcast which will include in-depth interviews with high profile figures in the sport, plus those from other fields who are also BIG tennis fans.
Wimbledon chairman Philip Brook is the first to feature as he moves into his final year in the role, while on the day that Sir Andy Murray sadly announced his plans to retire, Australian commentator Peter Marcato joins in the discussion direct from Melbourne as the two Barrys pay tribute to one of Britain’s greatest ever sports stars.