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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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68:55

Guadalajara: Finals (Open Era’s Version)

Open Era ·

2021/11/15

It’s a time of the year we know all too well. We’ve reached the Tour Finals on the WTA side and it’s had some cracking matches so far. With Devang off sick, Simon is joined by Luke Peristy to chat about a bumper crop of tennis as we reach the exciting conclusion to the tennis calendar for 2021. Also, there was some really questionable fashion from this week right? You know we couldn’t resist talking about the hits and misses. Come join the Patreon tour for bonus content, access to the exclusive

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62:28

Paris: Where Is the Camera Pointing?

Open Era ·

2021/11/08

It’s been an utterly wild week in professional sports. From the NHL’s shameful attempted cover up to the Phoenix Suns to Aaron Rodgers and finally to yet another case of sexual assault in tennis. We discuss where tennis fits in the sporting landscape against the backdrop of these new allegations. Oh yeah and Novak Djokovic won a record 37th Masters title and sealed a record 7th year-end World No. 1. All of that plus our parting shots on a jam packed Open Era! Come join the Patreon tour for bonus

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52:07

Transylvania: Dracula’s First Serve

Open Era ·

2021/11/01

Happy Halloween! On a special spooky edition of the show, Simon and Devang dive into the Sinner-Tiafoe drama in Vienna and explore Frances’ ceiling going forward. Also, Anett Kontaveit continued her stunning Fall run with a dominant win over Simona Halep in Cluj. Marin Cilic warmed our hearts by managing to turn back the clock in St.Petersburg. All that, our Parting Shots, and a special Halloween Edition of ‘The Pun Gun’ on this week’s show! Come join the Patreon tour for bonus content, access to

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59:08

Antwerp: Inappropriate Questions

Open Era ·

2021/10/25

We all knew this was coming eventually... a Novak Djokovic quote about Vaccinations. Devang and Simon unpack the world number 1’s interview before turning our attention to a surprisingly busy week of tour tennis. Lastly, in our parting shots we discuss Roger Federer having a tram named after him in Basel. Yes that did actually happen. Come join the Patreon tour for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter

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67:48

Indian Wells: It’s About Family

Open Era ·

2021/10/18

At the end of a truly bizarre Indian Wells, we saw two shocking finals, but for different reasons. In a brand new Open Era, Simon and Devang dive into the latest headlines around Tennis, including new realities discovered in the ‘Big 3-less’ Californian desert, Victoria Azarenka’s inspiring run, and Paula Badosa’s arrival. Also, Killa Cam’Ron N.O.R.E is the men’s UK No.1(!!). Plus, Dev’s sister Urmi joins the show to talk about the ridiculous Badosa/Vika final and her own tennis journey. It’s a fun

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65:46

Indian Wells: Just Deserts

Open Era ·

2021/10/11

This week Simon and Devang welcome the great Owen from The Racket to discuss the “latest”, including an update on the Alexander Zverev investigation. Then they head to the extremely slow courts of Indian Wells, where Leylah Fernandez hopes to maintain her otherworldly US Open level. Emma Raducanu lost early, but received the NY Times feature treatment. Also, is 40-shot rally tennis good, Opelka speaks candidly, Murray loses his ring and plenty, plenty more. Come join the Patreon tour for bonus

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65:09

Chicago: Just Vaxing the Question

Open Era ·

2021/10/04

We have a jam packed show this week so we brought in Pog from Pog’s Tennis Channel (@FoQPTennis) to discuss everything from vaccine requirements to casting tennis' James Bond. We also round up the three tournaments which took place this week. Jannik Sinner went back to back in Sofia, and we had some surprise results in Chicago and San Diego. Lots of Tennis coming your way in this week's show. Come join the Patreon tour for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes:

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61:34

Boston: “He Said That?”

Open Era ·

2021/09/27

The Laver Cup was an absolute rout, but there was plenty to talk about in its aftermath. On today’s show, Simon - still trapped in the UK - and Devang discuss Fed’s surprise visit to Boston, the drama, and our recommendations for changing the event. Plus, there was “real” tennis in Ostrava, Metz, and Nur-Sultan. Also, Kim Clijsters is back, Serena is 40, Anthony Joshua got wrecked (Boxing klaxon) and our Parting Shots. Hope you enjoy it. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the

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55:24

Luxembourg: Keep It Clara

Open Era ·

2021/09/20

On a special election edition of the podcast, Amy Lundy Dahl joins Simon and Devang to weigh in on the latest in the tennis world, including the ATP’s new strategic plan, Davis Cup action, and the WTA’s new generation. Meanwhile, FAA and Leylah Fernandez made waves at the Met Gala, Emma Raducanu finally went home, and the Laver Cup forged ahead once again - with Alexander Zverev and without women. Oh yes, there is another teen phenom: Clara Tauson. All that, plus our Parting Shots on another Open

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72:50

US Open: Teenage Dreams

Open Era ·

2021/09/13

Was that the best Grand Slam tournament we’ve ever seen? Vivek Jacob joins Simon and Devang to examine an utterly batshit US Open. Among the topics: the all-teenager women’s final, what’s next for Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu and Daniil Medvedev thwarting Novak Djokovic’s quest for tennis immortality. Also, our favourite matches, commentators and outfits, and some general words about how much this tournament made us love tennis again. It’s a good one. Come join the Patreon family for bonus

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60:08

US Open: Everybody Hates Stef

Open Era ·

2021/09/06

Week number 2 is upcoming at Flushing Meadows. Now that we’ve got the bathroom jokes out of our system we can get to the bottom of all the action which took place in week 1 at the US Open. Sorry, before this gets too corny, let’s address the elephant in the room. Stefanos Tsitsipas takes a long long time in the bathroom. We talk about what he might be doing there before going rapid fire with 10 matches which caught our eye in 20 minutes. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the

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60:06

US Open: You Need More People

Open Era ·

2021/08/30

As Kele Okereke once sang: So Here We Are. Main draw play begins Monday in New York City and the lads are...relatively excited. We’ll go with that. On today’s show, Simon and Devang examine the latest from the US Open, including an update on the Alexander Zverev assault allegations. There’s also a new Roger Federer book out, an excerpt of which appeared in the New York Times and piqued our interest. That plus the draws, Novak Djokovic’s quest for tennis immortality and of course, some excellent

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59:01

Cincinnati: Do You Rublieve in Life After Love

Open Era ·

2021/08/23

Yes, the episode title is a Cher pun this week, but did you see what happened in Cincy? On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dive into a wild US Open warmup event in Ohio that featured headline stealing news from players (cough, Rafael Nadal, cough) that weren’t even there! Medvedev, Barty, Rublev, Teichmann, Zverev, Osaka, Tsitsipas, the Tsitsipas family cell plan - they’re all covered plus as always, our parting shots and the now famous, ‘section within a segment.’Come join the Patreon family

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64:32

Canada: Big Land, Big Man

Open Era ·

2021/08/16

Well would you look at that, tennis came to us. The gang's back together for this week’s show, with both the WTA and ATP visiting Canada. Devang tells us about watching a disappointing Felix Auger Aliassime performance live and the overall vibe at a covid-impacted tournament. Plus, an update on Bianca Andreescu’s progress, more surgery for Roger Federer, and an ode to a particular type of big man tennis. All that and much more in another Open Era!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content,

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67:43

Replay: String Theory and Racquet Evolution with...

Open Era ·

2021/08/09

Simon and Devang are BOTH away this week, but as they prepare for live tennis in Toronto, catch an episode recorded last year on a subject dear to their hearts. The 1997 French Open is known for the breakout of one Gustavo Kuerten, but it also ushered in a change that we are still feeling today. The Tennisnerd’s Jonas Eriksson joined the guys to talk about racquets, strings, and Guga. We'll be back next week with a fresh episode for our wonderful listeners. Come join the Patreon family for bonus

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57:15

Tokyo: Belinda Freakin’ Bencic

Open Era ·

2021/08/02

The strange journey that was Tennis at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has concluded, leaving Simon and Devang with plenty to discuss. On this week’s Open Era the guys examine Novak Djokovic’s shocking conclusion to these games, the incredible performances of Belinda Bencic and Elina Vesnina’s inspiring ROC Nation campaign, among others. In between, they covered the tweets that made us think, laugh, and cringe. It’s a fun one, so tune in. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the

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55:37

Tokyo: Top Seed Turvy

Open Era ·

2021/07/26

We are heading to Tokyo for the Olympic games! With Devang taking a well deserved rest Simon is joined by Luke Peristy to discuss the tumultuous first few days of the Olympic Games. In addition, we give Luke the “Commissioner of Tennis” keys and dive into a bumper crop of news in our Parting Shots. 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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57:15

Midseason Tennis Awards Gala!

Open Era ·

2021/07/19

It’s the unofficial midway point of the 2021 season so it’s time to reflect. With Simon away, friend of the show Vivek Jacob joins Devang to hand out some hardware six and a half months into the campaign. No, Novak Djokovic and Ash Barty didn’t sweep everything. Plus, the guys talk about the Olympics, the state of everything (bad) amid the rash of withdrawals, Naomi Osaka’s Netflix documentary plus much more on the latest Open Era!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the

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55:06

Wimbledon: Slow Dancing in a Burning Room

Open Era ·

2021/07/12

Twenty Grand Slams. We have some company at the top. Yes, Novak Djokovic continued his dominant reign atop the Men’s game at Wimbledon on Sunday. Simon and Devang unpack the latest historic feat from the Super Serb, and grapple with what a Calendar Golden Slam would mean. Ash Barty made a feel good story permanent, capturing her second slam and Australia’s first at Wimbledon in 41 years on the women’s side. We talk about the winners, plus Federer reaction, Sabalenka, Pliskova, Shapo, FAA plus much

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54:53

Wimbledon: Born Slippy

Open Era ·

2021/07/05

You won’t believe these 10 things that happened at Wimbledon this week! Number 9 will SHOCK you. We highlight 10 moments from this week at the All England Club which caught our eye. Plus we go deep into the Open Era Fanfiction, it’s a dark and disturbing place. We round it all out with our Parting Shots, which will from here out be known as Shapo Trap House. Who will have the better career? Sofia Kenin or Bianca Andreescu? Yes, that's actually a question we’ll cover this week. Come join the Patreon

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