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Open Era

Tennis analysis from beyond the baseline. Hosted by Simon Bushell and Devang Desai, Open Era covers the headlines and oddities from the ATP and WTA. Ranging from the "Big Three" to Canada’s meteoric rise in the tennis world, Open Era keeps you informed and entertained.

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70:02

United Cup: Predictions and Proclamations

Open Era ·

2023/01/09

Happy New Year from all of the Open Era crew! Welcome back to another season. And welcome back to the biggest tournament of the year so far, Adelaide 2! Jokes aside, there is a tone to catch up on since we’ve been away so we do the rounds on news before turning our attention to some bold predictions. Glad you could join us again, here’s to a great year!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to

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53:44

Replay: Suzanne Lenglen

Open Era ·

2023/01/02

On a special edition of Open Era, Simon and Devang welcome illustrator Tom Humberstone to chat about his incredible upcoming graphic novel ‘Suzanne: The Jazz Age Goddess of Tennis.’ Tom takes us through the career and life of Suzanne Lenglen, one of the game’s true trailblazers. Among many topics, they discuss Lenglen’s lasting impact on the sport today, and why her story is required reading. ‘Suzanne’ ships in September 2022. Pre-order your copy at Avery Hill Publishing.

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47:08

Offseason: Dev and Simon’s Fireside Chat

Open Era ·

2022/12/26

Happy Holidays from all of us at Open Era! Grab a glass of brandy and enjoy us for a fireside chat. Devang and Simon go a little off menu to chat about how their years have gone and their favourite sporting moments outside of tennis. We both really enjoyed getting the chance to be a little more loose so fingers crossed you find it enjoyable as well. Have a great holiday season and Open Era will return for the 2023 season.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord

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61:42

Offseason: Our Favourite Matches of 2022

Open Era ·

2022/12/19

As we continue our look back at 2022 we arrive at some our of favourite matches.For once, Simon has not included a Musetti match (or has he??) but has turned his attention to a different teenage phenom.Devang and Simon also give the eyes emoji to the Ostrava!!! Final between Iga Swiatek and Barbora Krejcikova. Come on you know an Ostrava!!! Match had to be in here somewhere…Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes:

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57:39

Offseason: The Marvelous Miss Swiatek

Open Era ·

2022/12/12

Iga Swiatek won over 11 thousand ranking points in 2022. That’s the most since Serena Williams in 2003. You know you’re in good company when you’re the “most since Serena.”This week, Devang and Simon look back at a season for the ages. The Polish phenom Iga Swiatek and her record breaking exploits through 2022.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say

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63:59

Offseason: The Open Era Year End Awards Spectacular 2022

Open Era ·

2022/12/05

Who will take home the prestigious Open Era Golden Racket? It’s awards season so put on your best tux or dress in the Open Era. Year End Awards Spectacular. Among the categories this year are: Biggest Diplomatic Incident Biggest Beef Biggest Tearjerker Plus some actual useful tennis related ones… Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to

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50:40

Replay: The Remarkable Andre Agassi

Open Era ·

2022/11/28

In 1997 it was the end for Andre Agassi. A failed drug test coupled with injuries and the disintegration of his marriage saw the American plummet to 141 in the world rankings. And then, Agassi did something remarkable. This week on the Open Era Podcast, we revisit the 1999 French Open final and Agassi’s date with destiny.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're

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64:00

Torino: World Tour Finality

Open Era ·

2022/11/21

Yet another victory at the World Tour Finals for Novak Djokovic. The Serb celebrated both an award of a visa and a trophy during the course of the week. Devang and Simon unpack all the comings and goings in Turin. We next turn to the BJKC and the Next Gen Finals before shifting our focus to Parting Shots and some Beach Tennis!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While

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51:22

Replay: Federer, Safin & Houston

Open Era ·

2022/11/14

It’s not their most famous match, but when looking back on the Federer-Safin rivalry, this second set tiebreak must be chronicled. This week Open Era heads to 2004 and the Tennis Masters cup semifinal in Houston. Federer was finishing off a simply dominant season and Safin laid the groundwork for one more slam run. That combination created an incredible moment.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera

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63:20

Paris: A New Runescape

Open Era ·

2022/11/07

Welcome to the WTA Finals! Wait, where is everybody? Hello? Come on people it’s the best WTA players in the world! Come to this dam event!Devang and Simon dig into a really good WTA Finals which has been sadly lacking in spectators before turning our attention to the one and only Paris Masters where Holger Rune (?) beat Novak Djokovic (??) in the final. We conclude with parting shots and examine the ATP Next Gen Finals.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord

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41:26

Basel: Felix Is Awesome

Open Era ·

2022/10/31

Another week and another title for Félix Auger-Aliassime. Yahoo! Sports writer Arun Srinivasan (@ArunThings) joins Devang to talk about another fantastic performance from FAA in Basel, the home of his idol Roger Federer. Elsewhere, we head to Vienna and compare Denis Shapovalov's 2022 to Felix's while admiring a dominant display from Daniil Medvedev.Finally, we close today's show with a look back at Serena Williams' final tournament in Toronto, and Arun's experience covering it on the ground. Come

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65:54

Guadalajara: A Night at the Roxadustat

Open Era ·

2022/10/24

Yikes! How many of you had Halep testing positive for doping on your bingo card (be honest)? Friend of the show Vivek Jacob joins Simon and Devang to unpack a pretty huge story before turning our attention to another week of tennis. Thiem’s back baby. Also a bit of cricket chat happened so ymmv from parting shots…Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openeraFollow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there

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61:38

Florence: Death to Pickleball

Open Era ·

2022/10/17

We were going to bring you a full episode of Open Era but unfortunately we had to cut away to watch John Isner play Pickleball. I guess we can talk about Iga Swiatek being amazing and the ATP merry go round if we have to.And yes, Félix Auger-Aliassime won his 2nd tour title. Finally, we turn our attention to parting shots and the news that several members of the ATP and WTA really seem to enjoy the Australian Open. Like, really really enjoy it. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access

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48:55

Replay: Just How Green Is Tennis?

Open Era ·

2022/10/10

In early November, the ATP became a signatory of the United Nations Sports for Climate Action. This announcement came off the back of the COP 26 summit which took place in Glasgow, wherein world leaders were challenged to accelerate sustainability and climate related actions on a global scale.The ATP produced a document which outlined the commitments it had made along with the key commitments within the United Nations agreements. Herein the ATP adopted the framework which committed to two specific

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46:17

Ostrava: A Chat With the Coach

Open Era ·

2022/10/03

Open Era listeners rejoice, friend of the show and all-around tennis savant Mert Ertunga joins us this week. Devang and Mert chat about coaching and its evolution in recent years before diving into the major storylines in tennis this season, including Serena, Federer and much more.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2 while you're there.If merch is your

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54:15

Laver Cup: An Era Ends

Open Era ·

2022/09/26

Tears. Lots of tears. It was an emotional week in tennis. The Laver Cup brought to an end the career of Roger Federer. It’s all Jack Sock’s fault really!Devang and Simon unpack the week before turning our attention to the Real Tennis ™ of the past 7 days.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2 while you're there.If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the

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62:35

Davis Cup: Roger, Over and Out

Open Era ·

2022/09/19

The King is dead this time! Long live the King. In a move that surprised no one yet still hurts, Roger Federer announced his retirement this week. Devang and Simon look back at our own personal favourite Fed moments before turning our attention to the reaction of the Tour. We close with Parting Shots as always including this new exciting small tournament called the Davis Cup. Yeah we’d never heard of it either.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes:

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61:46

US Open: Long Live the Queen

Open Era ·

2022/09/12

The Queen is dead. Long live Queen Iga. Yes we summarize a truly absurd week in and outside of the tennis courts. We tackle both finals before turning our attention to the moments that will stick with us. Oh yea, Carlos Alcaraz made history too. Also, the winners at the US Open presented some truly incredible stories including a career Grand Slam in doubles. Mad week. Tennis forever.Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow

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67:58

US Open: I’m Just Serena

Open Era ·

2022/09/05

The end has finally arrived. Serena Williams has finally retired from the sport. We think? Maybe? Possibly?Devang and Simon unwrap her final tournament and assess what legacy she leaves behind. Next we turn our attention to our Draft picks. The hits, the misses, and most importantly the flops. Plus, Parting Shots is always full of fun and bizarre stories during a slam week!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on

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56:09

US Open: Fantasy Draft

Open Era ·

2022/08/29

With the first selection in the Open Era Fantasy Draft. We will not be selecting Novak Djokovic.Yes the gang return for another bash at selecting winners for this years US Open. Simon Bushell hosts and is joined by some new players as well as some existing favourites.Let the chaos begin. The first pick of the 2022 US Open Open Era Fantasy Draft is…Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEraPod on Twitter! And say hello to

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