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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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54:17

Replay: Coco Gauff and the Weight of Expectations

Open Era ·

2023/10/16

"She has the ability to be the greatest player ever, even better than Serena and I never thought I'd say that.” The BBC’s Sue Barker isn’t alone. Coco Gauff is expected to take over the tennis world. This week Simon and Devang take a deep dive into Gauff’s career so far and reckon with the weight of expectations. 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

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39:28

Beijing: Sinnerman

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2023/10/09

Well how about that, Jannik Sinner. On this week’s episode, Simon and Devang marvel at what a sick Sinner could accomplish on his way to the title in Beijing, dispatching Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz along the way. Elsewhere, the guys touch on Tennis returning to China, more on Simona Halep’s suspension and trust in institutions, ‘Ball Gate’ gaining backers in Fritz, Wawrinka and Bergs plus plenty more! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of

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57:25

Replay: Deep Dive — Carlos Alcaraz

Open Era ·

2023/10/02

Carlos Alcaraz keeps ticking things off the list. Youngest this, youngest that. First person since Nadal. First person since Djokovic. First person since Federer. Ever been curious how and where El Hurricane comes from? This week on Open Era we take a Deep Dive into the young life of the man from Murcia. What was his upbringing? What was his junior career like? How did he do at Challenger level? We’ll answer those questions and more! Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple

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45:19

Guadalajara: The Sakk is Back

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2023/09/25

More guys, more cups. On this week’s Open Era, Simon explains how he escaped from Vancouver before the Laver Cup started before we dig into the event sans ‘The Big 3’ and a whole lot of gloss. Then, they check-in with the ATP and WTA, where Aslan Karatsev and Andy Murray reminded us of simpler times while Elena Rybakina rightly is pissed off once again and Wang Xiyu won at home. And in Guadalajara, a wild Maria Sakkari remerged. In two challenges remaining, the guys cover books and the Spain Women’s

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38:13

Davis Cup: ‘Thanks’ Pique

Open Era ·

2023/09/18

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

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37:55

US Open: Prophecy Fulfilled

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2023/09/11

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

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48:05

US Open: Rinky, Gojo and Stricker

Open Era ·

2023/09/04

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

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48:58

US Open: Universal Baseline Income

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2023/08/28

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

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70:07

Cincinnati: Reunited

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2023/08/21

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

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51:43

Toronto: A Spin-Off Show

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2023/08/14

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

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45:54

Toronto: Homecoming

Open Era ·

2023/08/07

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

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61:20

Replay: 2009 Australian Open — Nadal Does It the...

Open Era ·

2023/07/31

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

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35:02

Budapest: Out of Competition

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2023/07/24

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

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58:21

Wimbledon: Grass Fed Beef

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2023/07/17

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

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63:11

Wimbledon: Peak Luncheon Brain

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2023/07/10

That was a strange week. Simon and Devang revisit the opening, rain soaked days of Wimbledon this year before taking stock of the shocks that occurred and the contenders that remain. Djokovic, Swiatek, Rybakina, Sabalenka, Alcaraz...Shapo? We discuss them plus as always our Parting Shots, including potential curtains for Andy Murray and an appearance from Roger Federer. 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

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68:03

Wimbledon: A Real Grass Act

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2023/07/03

Wozniacki returns and Kontaveit retires. Bet you didn’t have that on your bingo card for the past two weeks. Devang and Simon unpack those announcements before turning to the grass court season and discuss all of the winners and losers so far.We also ask some provocative questions as we arrive on the 3rd major of the year. That plus some Break Point chat in Parting Shots. And do you know the name of Jon Isner’s kids?Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid

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33:39

Replay: Melbourne 2004 — Henin-Clijsters Rivalry

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2023/06/26

Simon and Devang revisit the Women’s 2004 Australian Open final and one of the more underrated rivalries in tennis. Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne were the top players in the women’s game and happened to hail from the same small nation: Belgium. Combined, they would win 11 Grand Slams. On this January day in Melbourne, they battled for hardcourt supremacy. 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

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54:15

Replay: Graf, Seles and the ‘95 US Open Final

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2023/06/19

The actions of Gunter Parche changed the sport of tennis for ever on April 30, 1993. Monica Seles was on track to smash the record books until Parche, a Steffi Graf superfan, stabbed Seles during a changeover at the Hamburg tournament. Graf and Seles were lodged in a rivalry that was on track to redefine the sport. Seles remarkably came all the way back, meeting her great rival once again in the 1995 US Open Final. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid

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60:52

French Open: History Makers

Open Era ·

2023/06/12

We saw history being made all across the courts at Roland Garros this week. Obviously you know about Iga; now a four-time Slam champion, her third at Roland Garros — all in a day’s work for the Pole. Djokovic did his thing as always, but can we talk about Hsieh, Kato, Korneeva, Kraijek, Oda and De Groot. That’s where the real action is at! Tennis gatekeeping asides, it’s been a great two weeks and we round it all up.Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid

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63:41

French Open: Boo Everything!

Open Era ·

2023/06/05

The French Open has arrived! And it wouldn’t be the French Open without lots of booing, high profile loses and geopolitical issues. With Dev away in London, Simon is joined by Priyanka Dobson to unpack a mammoth week in tennis. All of that plus we find out exactly what Denis Shapovalov eats during the course of the week! 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

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