Just moments after Rafael Nadal was crowned Champion in Rome for the eighth time, Catherine & David bask in the London sunshine to discuss the King of Clay's rain-assisted victory over Sascha Zverev, and the extraordinary performance of Elina Svitolina earlier in the day to dismantle an out-of-sorts Simona Halep. Other Rome talking points are also in the spotlight, including Karolina Pliskova's uncharacteristic outburst of on-court anger, and the WTA's decision not to disclose her punishment. Plus we ask for the thousandth time this year... Is Djokovic finally back?
And with the main French Open warm-up events now done and dusted, David & Catherine examine the runners and riders for the second Grand Slam of the year - how likely is Jelena Ostapenko to repeat her heroics of 2017? And can Zverev really be considered second favourite for a maiden Grand Slam title?
Oh, and of course there is mention of the Royal Wedding and a certain GOAT's attendance...
The Tennis Podcast is produced weekly throughout the year and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments, in association with Telegraph Sport. It is presented by Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live, BT Sport).
Madrid - Swiatek wins true classic; Rublev defies illness to triumph
Madrid - Sabalenka sets up Swiatek showdown; Leading men struggle; Shirt-gate
Resurgent Rafa, meandering Madrid, but here comes Collins vs Sabalenka!
Rybakina, Ruud conquer clay, Rafa's ready to ‘die’ on Chatrier, and Muguruza retires
Tsitsipas rises again, Nadal is back and Raducanu inspires GB comeback
Collins' streak continues as WTA heads for Saudi Arabia
Ivanisevic interview - coaching Djokovic, the split, and what’s next for Goran
Miami - Collins crowns final season; Sinner cements his status at the top
Miami heats up; Djokovic shock split
Miami - Ruud’s rant, Halep’s spat and Murray’s throwback
Indian Wells - Swiatek, Alcaraz electric again
Indian Wells - Alcaraz buzz returns
Halep back, anti-doping system in tatters; Indian Wells update
Boulter & De Minaur, tennis' newest power couple
Paolini proves David wrong; Mensik and Fonseca arrive in style
Swiatek, Sinner roll on, but what's up with Alcaraz?
Rybakina returns, Humbert delivers and what is Holger Rune doing?
David's back! And tennis never went away
AO Day 15 - Sinner seizes maiden slam
AO Day 14 - Aryna's Aussie Double
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