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15th Seed Tennis Podcast

The 15th Seed Tennis Podcast is all about life on the men’s professional tennis tour. It is a personal diary of the various tournaments throughout the 2024 season. Apart from recording the matches played, it is an opportunity to share personal thoughts and views. Tennis is not just about the wins & losses on court, but the journey to make the tour, the preparation, training & injury management, dealing with travel, dealing with down time and of course, experiencing the exhilaration of

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Ep 33 Queens Club preview

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/12/22

15th seed.Have arrived in England for the start of the grass court season.Some time off to mentally recharge.Rest, read (with recommendation) & prepare.Then practice to be ready for the first round ....... against an "Aussie"The 15th seed

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13:49

Ep 32 Roland Garros review no 2

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/12/20

15th seed The 15th seed exists the French Open 2024.Not competitive.Gives his predictions for the balance of the tournament. Gets to meet an idol - Cedric Pioline.The clay seasons concludes.The 15th seed

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12:17

Ep31 Roland Gatos review no 1

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/12/20

15th seed At Roland Garos.After rain interruptions, am into the third round.Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti have played one of the great matches of the year - but finishing at the ridiculous time of 3.00am. Curfews are required.Join my journey in 2024 in the professional tennis tour.The 15th seed

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12:46

Ep 30 Roland Garos 2024 preview

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/12/20

15th seed looks back at his Geneva performance and recent French Open results to give some confidence for the week ahead.Second Grand Slam of the year in Paris on the clay.The draw is out and to play a local favourite and clay court specialist. A challenge.Sinner and Alcaraz are both on the same side of the draw.Good feedback & comments on the recent podcast where ranked top 10 male singles players in the modern era. For those who wish to add to the debate - you may state your top 10 and reasons

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18:43

Ep 29 the top 10 mens singles players of the modern era

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/12/20

The 15th seed seeks to rank the top mens singles players of the modern era.It is for discussion purposes as the 15th seed doesn't claim any special expertise and in fact invites the views (and rationale) of others.Is there too much of a "recency" bias?Why are there no French, German, Sth American or Scandinavian players?Expecting there to be a strong defence of Rod Laver.If you wish to contribute to the debate then feel free to email your thoughts to "idealinsport@gmail.com"Trust enjoyed the

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10:09

Ep 28 Geneva review (1)

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/20

15th seedLate decision to add Geneva to the tournament schedule. Going against the strategy of not playing tournaments in the week before a Grand Slam.Felt more important to have matches under the belt.Have played and won first up.Am asked, what is the biggest problem facing tennis today and think the answer may surprise.15th seed

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8:59

Ep27 Rome review

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/19

15th seedThe life of a professional athlete can be challenging.A first match loss means few ATP ranking points, little prize money and not matches under the belt in the lead up to a Grand Slam event.There are players who excel on certain surfaces. Clay in particular. Rankings are not particularly relevant when meeting an opponent on that preferred surface. This was the case.There is the need to be flexible. As a result of the loss, the tournament schedule is altered. Now off to Geneva which had not

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12:27

Ep26 Rome preview

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/19

15th seedIn Rome feeling poorly.Rest prescribed and am off the court in the lead up.With a bye first round should be ready to go when my first match is scheduled.With the prospect of medication need to be aware of the (appropriate & necessary) WADA rules. Touch on drug testing & the need to advise of your whereabouts during the year.Until the first round, thank you ball persons, thank you Hawkeye.the 15th seed

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12:40

Ep25 Madrid review

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/18

15th seedWins as many games, more points, one service break each ........ & lose!These are the fine margins that can impact a year, rankings & of course prize money. This is a match that got away .............. One more tournament on clay before the next Grand Slam event at Roland Garros.Needs to be a good one.So off to Rome, to get used to the heat and the court.Until then .... thank you balls people, thank you Hawkeye.the 15th seed

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13:21

Ep 24 Madrid preview

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/18

15th seed22 April 2024 Madrid, Spain.On the eve of a Masters 1000 event which boasts both Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz plus the return of five times winner Raffa Nadal.We answer the question of the pace of the various clay surfaces in Europe, start thinking of the distribution of prize money in tennis before looking at the draw.A bye first round so uncertain at this time as to whom will be playing.It is a time of the year that look forward to and am in a wonderful city ..... with the courts at

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9:11

Ep23 Monte Carlo review (3)

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/10

15th seedJust been given a clay court tennis lesson by Stefanos Tsitsipas.Straight set loss.Horses for courses, and certain players for certain surfaces.The slow clay courts of Monte Carlo suit Stefanos perfectly and he has made the most of it. Not sure whether he can win the tournament as most likely would have to play Novak Djokovic if he get past Jannik Sinner - but would not discount. Will watch his progress with interest.Overall satisfied with the tournament. 200 ATP points the reward.Until

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14:17

Ep22 Monte Carlo review (2)

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/10

15th seedThe first clay court tournament for the year.Monte Carlo no less. Spectacular venue Had a first round victory. In this episode play a South American clay court specialist and after a good win, sets up a match against a top ten player.Need to compete with players of this standard if to maintain or advance the 15th seed ranking.Thank you for coming on the journey of the 15th seed throughout the 2024 tennis calendar.Thank you ball persons, thank you Hawkeye.The 15th seed

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15:28

Ep21 Monte Carlo review (1)

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/03

Players ready, play ..............At Monte Carlo, the first clay court tournament of the 2024 season for the 15th Seed.First match under the belt. A successful outcome but with a challenging draw ahead with most of the best players in attendance. And why not. A Masters 1000 event in a superb location.The 15th Seed expands on the assessment of Nick Kyrgios from the last podcast as a result of feedback.If you wish to join the debate, feel free to do so by email to "idealinsport@gmail.com". Until the

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11:14

Monte Carlo Preview

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/11/02

Players ready ......... play.On today's episode, have arrived at Monte Carlo for the start of the clay court season.Start of the second part of the year.Whilst not a favourite surface for results, do enjoy Europe and feel fit & ready to perform.Answer the question of podcast listener Phil A who asks ........ if Nick Kyrgios was to stop his playing career now, where would he rank amongst all time Australian tennis players?.The 15th seed has expressed a view. Would be interested in your thoughts

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7:28

Ep 19 Miami review no 2

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/10/27

28 March 2024 Into the fourth round at Miami and full of expectation against a top ten player.That was short lived.The gulf between the top ten and others was evident.Overall a solid tournament and one that was much needed. But still more work to be done. The end of the early US hard Court season. Now off to Europe and the clay.The 15th seed

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10:25

Miami review No 1 - first goal achieved

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/10/26

March 2024 Miami ATP 1000After a bye in the first round, have succeeded in winning two rounds. The second match by the highest of margins.A third set tie break that could help define the year.Feeling satisfied, but a top ten player to come. Need to refocus.A tournament of upsets to date, but the big stars are still in.Thanks for following the ups & downs of life on the tour. Trust you are enjoying the 15th seed's diary of events.The 15th seed

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4:32

Miami preview no 2 - the draw is announced

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/10/26

March 2024 Miami USAOn the eve of the tournament, the draw is announced.Have prepared for this tournament as a season defining event.There is expectation. There is a degree of trepidation.The 15th seed

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13:10

Ep 16 Miami Preview

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/10/24

17 March 2024 Miami USAATP 1000Prepared like never before. This is a pivotal tournament.The time on the court, in the gym, running and mental preparation are all covered.this may well be a season defining tournament. And the listeners question ....... are there players whose conduct or antics put you off.Thanks for your company.The 15th seed

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7:51

Ep15 Indian Wells review & reflection

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/10/22

March 2024 Indian Wells, California, USA.First match defeat.Recriminations & ramifications.The thoughts of a beaten athlete.The worth of "byes" ......... or not.The 15th seed

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8:32

Indian Wells preview

15th Seed Tennis Podcast ·

2024/10/21

4 March 2024Awaiting the outcome of the first round to see who will play at Indian Wells.Need to get back on the winning track so an important event.Especially as it an ATP Masters 1000 tournament with a strong field.Weather is problematic so uncertain if the tournament will start on time.Answer Kim's question of .............with whom do I travel.thanks for your interest.The 15th seed

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