In advance of the release of the Strokes of Genius documentary, Ben is joined by friend of the show Jon Wertheim, who wrote the book, literally, on the 2008 Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
We discuss what had made this match so exulted and immortal, what it takes to put together a production like this in the disjointed world of tennis, and how the match did (or didn't) change the course of tennis.
The show closes with a cameo by shoeless Ernests Gulbis, who has thoughts on being a second-class Wimbledon citizen as he competes in the qualifying draw at Roehampton.
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Episode 381: Top 5 Post-US Open Women's Tennis Storylines
Episode 380d: 2024 U.S. Open - Sabalenka, Sinner Sweep Hard Court Slams
Episode 380c: 2024 U.S. Open - Fritz, Sinner Set for Final
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Episode 380a: 2024 U.S. Open Week 1 - Djokovic, Alcaraz Crash Out
Episode 379b: 2024 US Open Preview - Women
Episode 379a: 2024 US Open Preview - Men
Episode 378: Judging the Sinner
Episode 377: Karolina Pliskova
Episode 376: Djokovic Finally Golden at Olympics
Episode 375: Ringing in the Olympic Tennis
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Episode 374: Krejcikova, Alcaraz Win Wimbledon
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Episode 373d: Wimbledon Quarterfinals Preview
Episode 373c: Wimbledon - Astonishing, Vanishing Doubles
Episode 373b: Wimbledon Early Rounds - Favorites, Farewells, and Clowns
Episode 373a: Wimbledon Round 1 - A Winter of Discontent
Episode 372b: Wimbledon 2024 Draw Preview - Men
Episode 372a: Wimbledon 2024 Draw Preview - Women
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