Indian Wells is underway but it was a news-heavy week in the tennis world and Catherine, David and Matt begin by discussing the fact that Simona Halep can return to tennis after CAS reduced her suspension to 9 months.
Why did CAS come to such a different conclusion to the ITIA? How do we feel about tennis’ anti-doping system in light of this case? And what do we make of Halep receiving a wildcard to play Miami?
Elsewhere, there’s chat about Netflix not renewing Break Point for season three, a possible WTA grass court event at The Queen’s Club, and the main stories from Indian Wells so far.
We cover the withdrawals of Rafael Nadal and Elena Rybakina, Carlos Alcaraz’s improved form, whether anyone can beat Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka’s incredible comebacks, a Last 16 clash between Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber, and Iga Swiatek redoing her Australian Open experience and making it better.
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US Open - Tales from the Interview Room
US Open - The Draws!
Cincinnati - Drunk on Djokovic - Alcaraz; Crazy for Coco
Mid-Cincinnati chat
Canada - Pegula, Sinner make statements, but what do they mean?
Montreal & Toronto - Throwbacks, upsets, and a mixed bag for Canada
Gauff and Evans win big in Washington; Thiem takes a big step forward
What's happened since Wimbledon?
Max Eisenbud - Agent to Sharapova, Raducanu, Li Na
Live from Wimbledon Day 14 - Alcaraz achieves the ultimate
Live from Wimbledon Day 13 - Vondrousova's moment, but will it happen for Jabeur?
Live from Wimbledon Day 12 - Djokovic. Alcaraz. It’s on.
Live from Wimbledon Day 11 - Is this Ons Jabeur's time?
Live from Wimbledon Day 10 - Jabeur's revenge tour; Alcaraz vs Medvedev is on
Live from Wimbledon Day 9 - New Svitolina rolls on; Djokovic tells kids ‘It ain’t happening’
Live from Wimbledon Day 8 - Jabeur ignites, Djokovic defiant, Alcaraz-Rune: YES PLEASE
Live from Wimbledon Day 7 - Women's Tennis Takeover; Djokovic delayed overnight
Live from Wimbledon Day 6 - Favourites thrive and David goes big on Berrettini
Live from Wimbledon Day 5 - British hearts broken; Sabalenka survives
Live from Wimbledon Day 4 - Tears, comebacks and corking matches
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