Tipsy Tennis Podcast: Recent Episodes
Adam Borak
Your host, Adam Borak, takes you through conversations about all things tennis with a little twist of lime. We introduce a new guest each week to keep the perspectives fresh and intriguing and we're not afraid to say the things broadcasters can't say live.
If you're looking to learn about the inner workings of the game, industry, lifestyle, development, hot takes, and more... look no further. Kick back, crack one open with us, and enjoy!
Cheers!
In this episode, I travel to Gurugram, India to a ITF W35 tournament and got the chance to interview the director of the tournament, Vishal Uppal. Vishal has a long list of accolades including representing India in Davis Cup, former captain of India's Fed Cup team, captain of India's Junior ITF team, winning an Asian Games Medal, and founder of the Tennis Project where we are located, a project that was started to give more Indian tennis players better access to international level tennis.
We talk about his tennis experience as a player, coach, and director along with some cool stories when he was playing tennis back in the day. He also goes over how he got approved to run ITF sanctioned tournaments and his involvement in Indian tennis. Pleasure to have the opportunity to speak with you, Vishal. Cheers!
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In this episode, I travelled to Newport, Rhode Island to the International Tennis Hall of Fame to play a pre-qualification tournament in which the winner receives a wildcard to the qualies of the ATP 250 Hall of Fame Open. I had the opportunity to interview the Director of Tennis, Bill Mountford, who oversees all the activities at this stunning facility.
He talks about a bit about his upbringing and career path, the daily operations of running this facility, the Hall of Fame Open, and some couple dumb questions at the end. This is one part of my Hall of Fame Series so go to YouTube to check out all the videos!
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In this episode, I travelled to India to meet my good friend and professional Indian tennis player, Sharmada Balu. I met her in Gurugram, India where she was playing a Women's ITF35 tournament and got to play and interview her before she had to leave to her next tournament and I go to the Delhi Open.
Sharmada has a rich story filled with ups and downs, twists and turns as she navigates the professional tennis landscape AND life for a few years without tennis. She is one of the most genuine, exciting, and nicest people I know and its a honor to have her as a guest. She talks about her rise in her tennis career, hitting the tour at 17 years old, her nasty injury that took her away from the game, the break she took for the last few years before returning to the professional circuit and more!
Huge pleasure to have you on the pod, Sharmada! Cheers!
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In this episode, I interview Tristan Boyer at the ATP Challenger event at the Delhi Open. Tristan answers some questions before he goes up against Geoffrey Blancaneux in the semi finals. In this laid back interview, Tristan is regripping his racquets, stencilling them, and gearing up for his match.
He unfortunately lost his match 6-3 6-4 and we take the post match interview from the restaurant before he had to go to the airport for his next destination.
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In this episode, I travel to New Delhi, India to an ATP Challenger tournament, otherwise called the Delhi Open. I had the opportunity to interview the champions of the doubles draw, Matthew Romios and Piotr Matuszewski! They had played the last 3 weeks together as they played tournaments around India and topped off the trip with a huge win!
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In this episode, I'm in Miami, FL to meet up with Gui Cunha, aka Gui Tennis. Gui is a former top junior player from Brazil that made his way to Miami and is a professional tennis coach. We go over some of Gui's tennis background and he gives some awesome advice and tips how to improve in tennis. If you want to learn more, follow him on Instagram @GuiTennis
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In this episode, I get a few minutes with the greatest wheelchair tennis player of all time, Shingo Kunieda! We talk about what he's been doing since he retired a couple years ago, how he got started playing tennis, his toughest challenge in his tennis career, and his final achievement winning Wimbledon in 2022.
Kunieda has won 23 singles Grand Slams, 27 doubles Grand Slams, and has 9 Paralympic medals, making him one of the most accoladed athlete the sport has ever seen. Kunieda's impact extends far beyond the tennis court. He is a tireless advocate for disability rights and inclusion, using his platform to raise awareness and inspire others to overcome adversity. His resilience in the face of challenges serves as a beacon of hope for individuals facing similar obstacles, demonstrating that with perseverance and determination, anything is possible.
I ran into him at he Miami Open on one of the side courts as he was practicing for an exhibition match. Huge honor to have him on the podcast. Cheers Shingo!
In this episode, I walk around the Botanical Gardens with world number 158, Gabriela Knutson. She played the qualifying rounds of the Australian Open this year, losing in a tight 3rd set tiebreaker in the final round! We talk about her Australian Open experience, things that help her perform her best on tour, struggles of life around the tour, and much more!
Dig into this great episode with Gabriela and I! Huge pleasure spending this lovely afternoon with you Gabby. Cheers!
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In this episode, I introduce Vibe Tennis founder, tennis director, musician, and Barbados-native, Richard Henry! He talks about what inspired his lifestyle brand, Vibe Tennis, from how it got started to the vision he sees for the brand. Rich is also the director of Metropolis Country Club, in White Plains, NY.
Huge pleasure getting to know you and spread the positive vibes! Cheers, Rich!
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In this episode, I introduce world no 67 from Mexico, Miguel Reyes-Varela. I caught him while he was preparing for the Hall of Fame grass court tournament in Newport on the grass courts in Forest Hills, West Side Tennis Club. He talks about how tennis is a tradition in his family, best/worst things about traveling on tour, and his childhood idol. Pleasure sharing the court with you and meeting, Miguel! Cheers!
Welcome to the Changeover! In this episode, I introduce tennis ninja, Queens-native, and long time nemesis, Dillon McKenzie! I catch him before a tournament match and we talk about his preparation, growing up in NYC playing tennis coming from African American background, his off court hobbies, and which pros make it on his dream vacation!
Check out the match we played on YouTube @TipsyTennis
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Welcome to Story Time with Tipsy Tennis! In this new series, I read tennis books to give you summary and review. In this first episode, I go over "Open" by Andre Agassi. Agassi writes his autobiography in such a raw and emotional way that makes this book an essential for any tennis player and life learner. This is not just a book about tennis. It's also a book about family, friendship, and the human experience. He dives into the struggles he faced with his father, who was determined to make his son a professional tennis player, the ups and downs of his love life, details of the unique relationships, particularly with Steffi Graf and Gil Reyes, that shaped him, and the fierce rivalries he had on court. For someone who is so open about his hatred for tennis, Agassi writes with so much passion and transparency that it's impossible to put this book down once you start reading.So kick back, relax, and get a glimpse of the fascinating life of Andre Agassi. Cheers!
Welcome back to The Changeover! In this episode, I introduce ex US Open ballperson, software engineer, and weekend warrior, Mikayel Ayvazyan. I catch him for a pre- and post match interview during a tournament in Long Beach, NY. We talk about his match, US Open ballperson highlights, including 6 finals and locker room moment with Boris Becker, and top 3 players he would like to slap. Always a good time with you, Mikayel. Cheers!
Welcome back to The Changeover! In this episode, I introduce Lucy Herrera while playing at Central Park Tennis Center, New York. She is a tennis instructor all over NYC, amazing player and even better person. We talk about her experience as a coach, growing up in Texas, Salsa, and her ATP crush! Always a pleasure sharing the court with you, Lucy! Cheers!
Welcome to The Changeover! A new segment that covers the conversations players have on a changeover! In the first episode, I introduce Magly Rosales. She is a novice tennis player in Miami, FL and has been playing for a year and a half. She talks about why she got started playing tennis, her current struggles, and what she wants to get out of tennis! Pleasure to have bring her on, cheers Magly!
In this episode, I introduce long-time friend, nemesis, and fellow ballperson, Matt Balilo. Competitive junior tennis player and now amateur Muay Thai fighter, Matt and I talk about some US Open stories, how tennis influenced his fighting career, and growing up playing tennis in NYC with world no.167, Aleks Kovacevic. Recording at the US Open Grandstand stadium, it's a special one. Cheers Matt!
In this episode, I introduce Nenad Radakovic. He played professional tennis in Serbia, playing Djokovic in juniors. He played division 1 tennis at Hofstra University, Long Island, and was one of my first coaches. Pleasure to bring him on this episode.
In this episode, I introduce Noah Wolfe. He founded Avance Digital, a Digital Media group specializing in social media content creation and digital strategy development, and works as an MC and host on the pro circuit. He gives us background into the tennis digital media industry with a few hot takes. I've known Noah since 2012 when we were ballboys at the US Open together for a few years. Excited to bring him on! Cheers!
In the very first episode, I bring on my close friend, Sabrina Kirberg, who played her first pro-level tournament at age 14! She takes us through what it is like to play Florida juniors, ITF pro tour, college tennis, Jabuer representing the Middle East, and the difference in tennis culture across countries. She an amazing tennis player and even better person and I'm honored to have her as the first guest. Please enjoy the start of something great!