Open Era

Alright, let’s try this again. On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dish out their final thoughts on the U.S. Open, including what Coco Gauff’s win will mean for tennis coverage in the United States.They also discuss the alternate universe where Novak Djokovic decided to represent the U.K. Spooky. Then on Parting Shots, they dig into Simona Halep’s 4-year ban for doping, what other players are saying about it, including Serena Williams, and what happens next. Finally, the Davis Cup is back, but what happened to the tournament we knew? Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

Coco Gauff is her. The American teenager realized her potential by winning her very first singles Grand Slam title. And we can also confirm that the Men’s final was indeed a tennis match. For SEO purposes we’ll mention Novak Djokovic won his 24th major title on Sunday. Dev and Simon wrap up another action packed week before turning their attention to Parting Shots and a whole lot of strange stories. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

It’s the halfway point at the US Open! Simon and Devang return to breakdown the weirdness we’ve experienced so far and go in-depth on Coco Gauff, Daniil Medvedev and Maria Sakkari. In Parting Shots there’s a new ball-gate, this time featuring Vasek Pospisil. Have our predictions for the final changed after one week? And new discussions about a WTA/ATP merger has the guys discussing timing. Finally, there’s John Isner and some Arctic Monkeys. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

Devang and Simon are back to chat about the Cinccinati Masters where Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz served up and all time classic. Coco Gauff also had herself a week and looks in fantastic form heading into the US Open. The boys dive into the draw before turning their attention to Parting Shots and unpacking Baseline, the ATP’s newest program. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

Unreal. Devang and Simon are in the same location and recording together. Strange strange times. They chat about Dev’s time covering the Canadian Open in Toronto before turning their attention to the next stage of the North American hardcourt swing in Cincinnati. As always, they wrap up with Parting Shots including the most important topic, which noise would you make to annoy Stefanos Tsitsipas? Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

On this week's Open Era, Devang recaps the events in Toronto and Montreal before introducing a series of interviews conducted on-site at York University on Sportsnet The FAN 590. Devang and co-host Jesse Rubinoff speak to Frédéric Fontang, coach of Félix Auger-Aliassime, Head of Performance for Tennis Canada, Guillaume Marx and Tennis host and writer, Blair Henley. Simon and Devang will return with a full Toronto and Montreal recap next week! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

The tennis world is returning to Canada, bar a few notable exceptions, and Simon and Devang are quite excited. On this week’s Open Era, the guys preview the National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal, and preview the chances of the various Canadians including FAA, Milos, Bianca and Leylah. Then they dig into parting shots, where the takes remain scalding and smart. We’re a humble podcast. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

Sure we remember the epic 2009 Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, but that wasn’t the best match of the tournament. Fernando Verdasco gave Nadal everything he could for five hours and 14 minutes, but it wasn’t enough. Racquet Magazine’s Giri Nathan joins us this week to relive a RLA masterpiece. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

Open Era is back for a special ‘post-slam’ version of the show as Simon and Devang deliver their remaining thoughts and opinions on what we saw at the 2023 edition of Wimbledon. How good will Carlos Alcaraz be, is Novak Djokiovc more likable as a loser and did we really sing enough praise for Markéta Vondroušová? Then it’s onto parting shots, including news on Alexander Zverev, Zhang Shuai, and Leo Borg. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement

A changing of the guard at Wimbledon? Simon and Devang wrap up this year’s Wimbledon, discussing Carlos Alcaraz’s monumental victory over Novak Djokovic in the men’s final. On the women’s side there was heartbreak for many, as Ons Jabeur was defeated by the terrific Markéta Vondroušová. The guys tackle other finals as well and news and notes from the third major of the year as we look towards North America for the hardcourt swing along with Parting Shots. Enjoy! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes. Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang or reach out to the show and say hey: [email protected] If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store. If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4188908/advertisement