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Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast

Backhands and Compliments

Putting the female gaze into ATP tennis discourse. You"re welcome.

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00:54:09

Roland Carlos! (French Open Recap)

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/06/13

Despite the chaos of Rome and the potential for insanity at the beginning of Roland-Garros, the second slam was not very Open and not particularly French! Still, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner saved the tournament by defeating a rat to win the tournament and becoming world number 1 respectively. We talk about all of that and more, including Miranda’s injury at the hands of some wet stairs at her brother’s wedding, the greediness of the ATP that spans all the way back to 1991, and a Space Jam

01:12:25

50th Episode Q&A!

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2024/06/03

It’s our 50th episode! So, we asked you guys over on Twitter for questions and you delivered! We answered! Hope you enjoy learning more about us! New to tennis or trying to get a friend into the sport? Check out our ATP 101 and 102 episodes to understand who/what we're talking about. Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/backhandsandcompliments, Twitter twitter.com/backhandspod, and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@backhandsandcompliments.

01:04:44

Rome [REDACTED] (Tennis x F1 Crossover Episode)

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/05/21

Crazy how the second week of Rome just didn’t happen? Isn’t that weird? So, we talk about the surprisingly early exits, the nightmare that was a fan’s water bottle falling on Novak Djokovic, and the sad upcoming retirements. This is also the introduction of Miranda’s Matteo Jar, so enjoy every little plink of a quarter when she randomly brings him up. And yes, we tend to joke about making a Formula One podcast episode if a certain rat wins a tournament. Instead, we decided to help you out if you’re

00:48:54

Andrey 1000 (AGAIN!) (Madrid Recap)

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2024/05/07

It’s an (Orthodox) Easter miracle! Despite injections in his toe to numb it, a swollen throat, and Death on his doorstep, Andrey Rublev wins the Madrid Masters!! Turns out the power of Katie’s manifestation and Jesus Christ were enough to give Andrey the strength to win. He played Felix Auger-Alissame, which isn’t surprising when you see the two retirements and one walkover Felix got. Still, it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy! Lucky Felix Felicis. Surprisingly, there was little nonsense

01:19:08

Movie Club: Challengers

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/04/27

Both of our lives were changed by the newest tennis movie, Challengers! We go full spoilers and scream into the microphone, so listen after you’ve watched the movie! We hope you enjoy this extra episode in the middle of Madrid. And if you’ve watched Challengers, please tell us your thoughts, headcanons, and theories! New to tennis or trying to get a friend into the sport? Check out our ATP 101 and 102 episodes to understand who/what we're talking about. Follow us on Instagram

00:41:35

Crying at the Gym (Barcelona, Munich, and Bucharest)

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2024/04/25

We’re back to recap another week of tennis, from Barcelona to Munich to Bucharest. There were lots of firsts this week, from Casper Ruud winning his first tournament above 250-level to Jan-Lennard Struff winning his first ATP title. We also indulge in some classic B&C Andrey Rublev psychoanalysis time, discuss how many matches Rafa Nadal may have left, and only spend a few minutes talking about The Tortured Poets Department (sorry in advance). New to tennis or trying to get a friend into the

00:39:53

Slay Season (Monte-Carlo Masters Recap)

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2024/04/18

Stefanos Tstisipas is not only the winner of the B&C Handsomeness Poll, but he is back to being the champion of the Monte-Carlo Masters! Add him to the list of people who have a tournament win when Novak Djokovic doesn’t. Despite Casper Ruud looking fantastic in a sleek black kit, he did lose another final. But he did finally win two sets against a top opponent! And a lot of Monaco royalty was in attendance, like the Challengers’ cast and half the Formula 1 grid. But this tournament really is no

00:56:39

"The Most Handsome Players on the ATP Tour"?

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/04/09

It is time to reveal who is the ATP’s Next Top Most Handsome Player. Or who won the poll voted on by our listeners. Who will come out on top? And who smized his way into the top three after some serious campaigning? And is this a question of male gaze vs. female gaze? And in tennis news, it was one of our favorite weeks for tennis. Three tournaments on three continents! We talk about the power of a black and pink kit, especially since it is part of the reason Ben Shelton won Houston! Casper Ruud

00:48:22

The Grigorenaissance (Miami Open Recap)

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/04/04

We’re feeling 22! Okay, maybe we’re not, but Jannik Sinner sure is! 22 wins, 22 years old, AND number 2 in the rankings! Although it’s the third time the charm when it comes to him finally capturing the Miami Master’s title. But the star of Miami and number one in our hearts this week is Grigor Dimitrov! Looks like last year’s Beijing really set the finalists up for major career shifts. Now the question is, will anyone beat Jannik again? Another question is, why is the ATP changing the doubles

00:53:20

Downpour Double (Miami Open Week 1 Recap)

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2024/03/27

Between the rains and the bees and all the flopping, the end of Indian Wells and the beginning of Miami have provided odd bits and pieces. From discussing the advertising of the new tennis movie, Challengers to the new deals brewing on the desks of executives to PR mishaps to a complaining Casper to Fergus Murphy squashing some weird beef; we cover everything on and off the court. Miami might be ankle break city (RIP Tommy Paul & Andy Murray), but hopefully, it’s not heartbreak city! Can Daniil

00:54:57

Indian Unwells (IRL Indian Wells Recap)

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2024/03/22

This year, Katie hopped off a plane at LAX with a dream and a cardigan and into Miranda’s car. Listen to us recap our four days at Indian Wells and give all tea. From seeing a niche WAG in the bathroom to making Apostolos Tsitsipas laugh to contributing to Eurosport Italia, we are telling you all the little things you won’t see on Tennis TV, bro. As we always say, we’re not like other tennis podcasts. We’re worse!New to tennis or trying to get a friend into the sport? Check out our ATP 101 and 102

00:56:05

Andrey Rublev Psychoanalysis Hours (Acapulco, Dubai,...

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2024/03/05

Plenty of backhands and compliments this week! From charity to Holger’s positive character arc to wondering why so many Germans listen to us, we cover a bit of everything. Demon (Alex de Minaur) defends in Acapulco! (Some players could learn a lesson or two, or maybe make a deal with said tennis Demon.) Unfortunately this means we don’t see Casper Ruud in a sombrero this year. Unlike last year, Dubai was much less wholesome. Of course, we break out the psychoanalysis of Andrey Rublev, discuss the

00:47:24

He Was Born WHEN? (Rio, Doha, & Los Cabos)

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/02/27

February is the time for some of our favorite tournaments and for the youngsters to come out of the woodwork and gather points to defend. (When were these kiddos born again?!) This week we tackle Rio, Doha, and Los Cabos. Sebastian Baez captures Rio in 4K! (Someone at the ATP, please give us a Masters 1000 in South America!) Karen Khachanov takes down nineteen-year-old upstart, Jakub Mensik in Doha. Jordan Thompson provides a service in Los Cabos and takes down the rat, leading to good karma and his

01:18:55

Rotterdam Stole Our Man (February Tennis Catch Up)

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/02/21

Sorry for the time off, everyone! The personified tennis ball in our logo had to go work for the tournament in Rotterdam. There was nothing we could do.All jokes aside, we’re back to talk about tournaments in Montpellier, Dallas, Marseille, Cordoba, Rotterdam, Delray Beach, and Buenos Aires! It’s almost enough to make us beg for a two-week Masters 1000! We also discuss the great social media content that has been coming out lately from official accounts, Morgan Riddle’s Super Bowl experience, and

00:51:47

Jannik Winner! (Australian Open Review)

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2024/01/31

In a delightful turn of events, the Australian Open turned out to be incredible! Two of our favorites, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev were in the final, so we were happy whichever way the cookie crumbled. We are so proud that Jannik Sinner won his first slam, even though Daniil losing from up 2 sets to 0 is a little heartbreaking. Since it is the end of yet another slam, we’re in a silly, goofy mood so if you enjoy us being a little more unhinged than usual, this episode is for you. New to

00:52:41

Fighting DeMinaurs (Australian Open Rounds 2, 3, and 4)

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/01/23

Welcome to our usual mid-slam delulu episode! In terms of tennis, we talk about the rematch of USA Claygate, Taylor Fritz and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Thankfully, Taylor won and we saw Morgan Riddle living up to a bet and eating vegemite! Once again, we see that Andrey Rublev is the pinnacle of the “f*ck yeah, concrete!” meme as he slides by Alex de Minaur in a tough five-setter. Katie gives a doubles alley update, which includes a lamenting over the loss of Ramsbury. But! Rohan Bopanna is filling the

01:06:27

"Naur Comment" (Australian Open Preview and Round 1)

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/01/18

Unlike most of the ATP, we will be commenting on many things during this episode. Before getting into more serious topics, we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of round one. Like Andrey Rublev giving his fans, and probably himself, a migraine. Felix Auger-Alissame and Dominic Thiem played five sets of beautiful tennis and made Katie reconsider her position on BO5. Speaking of BO5, Jack Draper pulled out a tough five-setter in the heat and will he have post-puke clarity like Jannik Sinner? Only

01:01:31

Matteo Scarettini (Brisbane, Hong Kong & United Cup...

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2024/01/09

We’re back for the first week of tennis! With the unfortunate timezone, we didn’t get to watch a lot of tennis, but we’re still bringing you the highlights. Like Alex de Minaur entered the top ten with three straight top-ten wins over Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic, and Zverev. Grigor Dimitrov defeated short-short enthusiast Holger Rune in Brisbane to capture his first title since 2017! And Andrey Rublev wins Hong Kong, a big improvement from last year when he had two straight first-round exits. And

01:23:11

Movie Club: Wimbledon (2004)

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2023/12/26

We watched the 2004 romantic comedy and tennis movie Wimbledon and decided to give you the full spoilery summary as well as our thoughts so you don’t have to watch it yourself. New to tennis or trying to get a friend into the sport? Check out our ATP 101 and 102 episodes to understand who/what we're talking about. Follow us on Instagram instagram.com/backhandsandcompliments and on Twitter twitter.com/backhandspod.

00:50:19

2024 ATP Predictions!

Backhands and Compliments: A Tennis Podcast ·

2023/12/20

It’s time to break out the bingo boards and give our predictions, B4 the actual start of the 2024 season 😜. Katie might not be as unhinged this year, but she is definitely clowning with several of her picks. Let’s hope Miranda’s manifesting power comes in strong when it comes to how many losses Novak Djokovic will have. From rivalries to comeback years to the 2024 Paris Olympics, we talk about it all. New to tennis or trying to get a friend into the sport? Check out our ATP 101 and 102 episodes

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