Deuce - Tennis Podcast

Australian tennis champion & former world number one Pat Rafter joins Deuce to discuss his time on tour.AP & Woz go on a journey through Pat's upbringing, his climb to number one, the parties, the doubts & everything in between.In a uniquely candid chat nothing is out of bounds for Pat who reveals some amazing stories about his tennis career.Super models, fights with his brothers, other players & his time sleeping in a tent before hitting centre court at Wimbledon.Cramps, stinks & horse pills. This is an episode you'll tell your friends about.Follow on Instagram:📸@thefanaticsCheck out the website:💻 thefanatics.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Alexander is a former Tennis Star, Sports Commentator and Politician, and he's got the stories to go with it!In the latest episode of 'Deuce' JA sits down with Julie Snook and Adam Peacock in the Clubhouse to chat an amazing career in and after Tennis.Dinner with icons in Las Vegas, coaching Luciano Pavarotti and touring the world, this was a fun one.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro04:30 - The Big Three06:45 - Tennis in the Seventies13:50 - 1977 Davis Cup19:50 - Playing a young John McEnroe22:50 - Tennis with Pavarotti27:30 - Dinner with Frank Sinatra31:05 - Sports Commentary37:55 - Tennis Today42:20 - Why Politics#TennisPodcast #JohnAlexander #Deuce #FanaticsTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian Grand Slam winner Sam Stosur joins us in The Clubhouse this week to talk about turning her childhood dreams into a reality.From the dazzling heights of a US Open title, to illness, and motherhood, Sam chats about some of her fondest memories on the court and discovering life away from it.Join Jules and AP for another entertaining show full of tennis, laughs and even a bit of the Lion King.TIMECODES:00:00 - LIFE THESE DAYS08:57 - REFLECTING ON CAREER 12:55 - SAM’S LOVE OF TENNIS14:47 - BATTLE WITH LYME’S DISEASE 23:18 - STAYING FIT 25:11 - 2011 US OPEN39:39 - ELTON JOHN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 44:06 - WOMEN’S TENNIS IN AUSTRALIA  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian tennis player Jordan Thompson joins us in The Clubhouse this week to talk about the challenges and adventures of life on the road.With a blend of humour and candidness, Jordan offers a rare glimpse into the rigorous training, travel experiences, and mental resilience required to compete at the highest levels of tennis.In undoubtedly his best season yet, the popular Aussie and self confessed sporting fans, takes time out from his busy schedule to share it all.From tantrums and prize money, to buffets and royalty, Jules and AP cover all the tough topics.TIMECODES:00:00 - Start of the show02:40 - Highlights of 202410:30 - Jordan is a MASSIVE Tigers fan17:55 - Wimbledon fine19:40 - Jordan's temper26:36 - Marinko Matosevic as a coach28:59 - Worst place for a tennis tournament38:37 - What it's like playing Rafa40:07 - Career Highlight49:27 - Jordan's thoughts on Nick Kyrgios53:18 - Wrap of the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jelena Dokic joins Jules & AP on the Deuce Podcast to discuss her #1 box office hit; Unbreakable.Emotional, powerful & incredibly candid, Jelena discusses her life as a top 5 tennis professional while being trapped under the control of her abusive father.A fighter & a survivor, Jelena's interview is one that every mother, father & anyone in the sporting world should listen to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our first episode we invite one of Australia’s most likeable media personalities & players from the late 1980’s & early 1990’s Ian ‘Wally’ Masur. Wally joins Julie Snook & Adam Peacock to discuss the Davis Cup Finals, Rafa’s farewell & the state of Australian tennis. We share a laugh at his stories from playing & discuss his time as Davis Cup captain & as a high performance coach for Tennis Australia. We talk the Pope, Peru’s revolutionary Shining Path movement, crowd violence, Davis Cup after-parties & everything in between. Join us on the set of Deuce for an hour with the great Wally Masur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.