Gay Tennis News: Miami Open, Drag Race, Survivor 50 & The Gays Discover Arthur Fils

Fan favorite David Kane is back to talk through what I dubbed the Straight Ally Swing. We talk: Why Monte Carlo is the Hot Straight Guy Tournament We (somehow) Compare Vacherot to Lady Gaga David Talks About His Time in Charleston How Jess Pegula is Changing the Narrative About HerWe Respond to Madison Keys Talking About ‘Summer House’ Drama Plus Tony and David Have Their First Feud and Much More For more from us, follow along on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony is solo this week and breaks down the latest news in the gay tennis world, including: Arthur Fils gave the gays everything we could want in his incredible run to the SFsAryna completes the Sunshine Double to regain control of the WTARuPaul's Drag Race elimination drama, Survivor 50 update and more reality tv news. Plus, Coco gets off the Coco-coaster, women's doubles delivers again and so much more! For more from us, follow along on social media @thegaytennispod across platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the episode you must listen to! Tony has Resh and Stef from the Out Wide podcast on to talk queer tennis, Miami Open, Traitors and so much more! Hear us chat: Why queer tennis podcasts are important The latest from the Miami OpenTraitors meets tennis in 2026 - who are teaming up with? Maria Sharapova matches were queer tennis Why did Tony mention Nancy Grace? We don't know. And so much more! The Out Wide podcast is an important and fun listen, so go follow them! And for more from us? You can find us @thegaytennispod on all social media platforms. Message us on IG and tell us what you think of the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fan favorite David Kane is back on the podcast! And he’s here to chat about his go-to topics: Aryna Sabalenka, the America’s Next Top Model Doc, Traitors and so much more! Listen in as him and Tony breakdown:  Sabalenka’s *huge* win in an instant classic match against Rybakina How Rybakina and Pegula are becoming Tony’s favorite watches in 2026Tennis trade matches of the week at Indian WellsThe documentary about a show they both love: America’s Next Top Model Why this season of The Traitors didn’t hit for either of themGayest Moments of the Week Be sure to visit tennis.com to stay up-to-date on David’s reporting. And if you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe, rate and review (5 stars for the tennis dolls!). And for more from us, follow along on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @thegaytennispod.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Tom Vellner joins The Gay Tennis Podcast stage to talk about his new gay tennis romance novel, Thirty Love. If you like this podcast, the book is a must read. Buy your copy here and give Tom a follow on IG. Tony and Tom talk all about the book and tennis, including: How the Golden Girls plays a big role in Thirty Love Why Tony loves the names Tom chose for Leo and GabeHow Tom grew up hitting tennis against a tennis wall (close to Tony’s heart!) Comparing the book to Heated Rivalry So much more! If you enjoy this episode, please help the pod by rating and reviewing us 5 stars on the app you listen on. For more from us, follow along on all social media platforms @thegaytennispod!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Indian Wells gay/queer tennis paradise? I went last year and had some ups and downs. Listen back to hear about my impressions of the "5th slam" as a gay tennis fan. For more from us, follow along on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. And if you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review 5 stars. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History was made in men’s tennis this week: Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva became the first out gay male player to compete in a main draw of an ATP tournament. It was a huge moment! And how did I celebrate it? By eating my body weight in food and asking people to take random photos of me. I share my ridiculous day leading up to watching Joao make history (and making us all so proud). He was amazing. I was not. Hear it all in this fun episode! I also talk briefly about what an amazing week of tennis this was in general. For more from us, follow along on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. And if you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review 5 stars. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who needs a feel good tennis story? I do! And I was lucky enough to experience one on a random weekday morning. It involves Tony, a tennis hitting wall and his new 91-year old bestie. Enjoy! For more from us, visit us on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony answers listener questions about the Australian Open and general 2026 tennis season! This went long so it’s split into two episodes. Here’s what to expect from Part 2:Top 5 ATP and WTA dramatic moments of the AO Red lights on court - yay or nay? Which ATP top 10 player’s ranking will drop the most this season? Worst match of the AO? Where does Jess Pegula go from here? Which slam has the ******** trophies? So many more! If you’re enjoying the podcast, please rate and review. And follow along with us @thegaytennispod on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony answers listener questions about the Australian Open and general 2026 tennis season! This went long so it’s split into two episodes. Here’s what to expect from Part 1:Am I over Carlos Alcaraz? Best kit of the AO? Would I support a Maria Sharapova comeback? Is Ferrero happy for Carlos? Does Carlos give top or bottom energy? Who was the youngest person to win the doubles career slam? And more!If you’re enjoying the podcast, please rate and review. And follow along with us @thegaytennispod on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.