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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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68:13

French Open: The New Big Three?

Open Era ·

2023/05/29

The French Open is here!On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang discuss Rafael Nadal’s absence, the events in Rome that shook up the WTA and ask what is making Daniil Medvedev so good on clay? Then they get into the big questions at Roland Garros, including who can contend with Swiatek, Rybakina and Sabalenka, is it Djokovic and Alcaraz or bust and who will break through from the Men’s bottom half. In parting shots, Simona Halep faces more doping charges and Roger Fededer has a good time on

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52:33

Replay: The Hand Match

Open Era ·

2023/05/22

The French Open may happen at some point this year but it must be said, we’re missing the Parisian clay right now. This week we head back to 2003 and the classic semifinal between Serena Williams and Justine Henin. Serena was on a 33-match winning streak at the slams but it was not meant to be on this day in what was an extraordinary contest. You don’t get a moniker like ‘The Hand Match’ for nothing. Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come

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62:46

Rome: A Recipe For Disaster

Open Era ·

2023/05/15

To be honest, the cake tastes bad in Madrid anyway… Devang and Simon tackle a huge crop of news over the past fortnight including a titanic battle between the world’s top two. Carlos Alcaraz retained his Madrid Open title and went back to World Number 1. Will he play Djokovic (finally) in Rome? Will we ever see Rafael Nadal play again? All that plus a whole lot of sexism coming out of Madrid.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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27:00

Replay: Borg, McEnroe and a Final for the Ages

Open Era ·

2023/05/08

This week we continue on our journey through time to relive some of the best matchups that tennis has offered as we examine the 1980 Wimbledon final between Björn Borg of Sweden and John McEnroe of the United States. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai remember all of the drama, the outbursts and the tie-breaks. This episode originally aired on January 12, 2018 as part of The Sport Chronicle.Sick of hearing all the ads? Subscribe to Soda Premium on Apple Podcasts to get rid of them! Come join the Patreon

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69:44

Madrid: Mirra!

Open Era ·

2023/05/01

Welcome to Madrid, where the days are long and the time between matches is even longer! While Simon and Devang do complain briefly about the lengthy events on the WTA and ATP, they actually do discuss tennis on this week’s Open Era. Teenager Mirra Andreeva is the talk of the town after ousting Haddad-Maia and Leylah Fernandez while Dominic Thiem and Stefanos Tsitsipas took match of the week honors home. The guys also recap Carlos Alcaraz’s latest triumph while tackling the topical question on

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52:14

Replay: David Nalbandian — Giant Slayer

Open Era ·

2023/04/24

This week we profile someone that never became world number one or captured a Grand Slam, but accomplished something no other player has . David Nalbandian defied explanation, until you saw what he could do on the court when everything was just ‘right.’ We saw that happen in 2007 at the Madrid Open when he became the first and only person to beat Nadal, Djokovic and Federer at the same tournament. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free

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66:18

Monte Carlo: Andrey Rublev (2023)

Open Era ·

2023/04/17

Andrey Rublev is the champion of Monte Carlo.On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang tackle a brilliant week in the French Riviera which concluded the way ‘most’ of us wanted. The guys discuss Rublev’s breakthrough and what makes him likable among other things.Staying in Monaco, how did it go for Sinner, Medvedev, Djokovic, Rune and the lot? Mixed results but there’s plenty to talk about.The Billie Jean King Cup qualifying round is over and Canada is through to the finals thanks to Leylah

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49:50

Replay: Francesca Schiavone’s Paris Dream

Open Era ·

2023/04/10

Patreon subscriber and friend of the show Luke Peristy asks Simon and Devang to relive an improbable run in Paris. Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam tournament, and the first woman in the Open Era to win the French Open while seeded outside the top 10. Schiavone won this tournament using a shot we no longer see much of on the women’s tour. Why?Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes:

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56:06

Miami: Pojddddd

Open Era ·

2023/04/03

On to the clay. Devang and Simon unpack the Miami Open, including the triumphs for Petra Kvitová and Daniil Medvedev. What does another Alcaraz-Sinner battle mean and is ‘Big Babe’ (apologies, it’s terrible) tennis back? Then, on parting shots the guys dig into Wimbledon removing their ban on Russian and Belarussian players, Bianca Andreescu injuries and talk a little footy. Tune in!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes:

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44:44

Miami: The Sunshine Hate

Open Era ·

2023/03/27

We are back for another duo WTA/ATP event, but this time it’s Miami where the tennis world is gathering to figure out why everything is so damn turquoise.Devang and Simon discuss the early trajectories of Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov in the Sunshine state before getting onto their rankings of the best combined events on the tours, outside of the grand slams. In parting shots the guys discuss the ongoing tension between Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian players on tour, celebrate Martina

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53:57

Indian Wells: The Good Stuff

Open Era ·

2023/03/20

The self proclaimed Tennis Paradise lived up to its billing this week with some blockbuster storylines.Dev and Simon tackle the Final Four from the ATP and WTA in honour of March Madness.Finally, they turn their attention to some celebrity sightings in the desert. Is Pink a celebrity? Find out the answer in this week's Open Era.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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55:07

Indian Wells: Solidarity

Open Era ·

2023/03/13

With Indian Wells well underway, Simon and Devang are back to discuss a whole lot of tennis and … other things.First, they look at Denis Shapovalov’s plea to eliminate the pay gap on International Women’s Day along with the personal stories of Bianca Andreescu and Jessica Pegula. Then they look at what’s to come at Indian Wells while also touching on the latest in UK media meltdowns and Novak Djokovic’s lost March. Hope you enjoy it!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the

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62:08

Indian Wells: Stretchy Boi Wins

Open Era ·

2023/03/06

Iga Swiatek is still the class of the WTA. Or is she?Devang and Simon dive into all the action which has taken place in February including an incredible run of three straight tournaments from Danii Medvedev.We summerise the [nation redacted]’s exploits before turning our attention to 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 say hello to

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42:45

Replay: What Happened to Donald Young?

Open Era ·

2023/02/27

As a teenager he was featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine alongside Barack Obama. One of the most hyped American athletes of all time had a roller coaster of a career, but never reached the world’s top 30. So much was expected of this young phenom but mis-management, a poor attitude and his game style never allowed him to become an all time great. This week on Open Era we are joined by Andrew Reiley of Cult Tennis to discuss, what on earth happened to Donald Young?Come join the Patreon family

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10:54

Special: Wu Yibing - It’s About Making History

Open Era ·

2023/02/20

I feel like we all have our own personal stories as to why we pick up a racket. Some do it because of sibling rivalry, some because of the social aspect and a desire for connection. I reckon there's a decent percentage of us who do it for exercise purposes. And in Wu Yinbings case, the Chinese superstar only started playing because his mother wanted him to lose weight at just six years of age.This week on Open Era. Simon takes a look at newly minted first time ATP Tour Title winner Wu Yibing, his

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26:28

Replay: Nadal, Djokovic & the Best Final of the...

Open Era ·

2023/02/13

Devang and Simon are taking you on a journey back to the 2012 Australian Open where Nadal and Djokovic gave us a final for the ages. Simon Bushell and Devang Desai relive the six hour marathon match between two of the world's best. This episode of The Sport Chronicle originally aired on September 14, 2018.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 say hello

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14:38

Special: Why Is Djokovic’s Game Boring?

Open Era ·

2023/02/06

You are exactly what you practise. That’s the key to Novak Djokovic’s success. But why exactly do people find the 22 time grand slam champions game boring? Simon tries to break down some thoughts on why the Serb’s game is so divisive. And If you haven’t. Do yourself a favour and take a read of Maverick Tennis’ blog. It’s a little tough to get into but it’s thought provoking. Do you find his tennis boring? Let us know. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content and ad-free episodes:

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70:01

Australian Open: Slamalenka

Open Era ·

2023/01/30

It happened people. It finally happened. Aryna Sabalenka is slam champion.On a day that many thought might never happen we have a brand new slam champion on the WTA.Devang and Simon unpack the significance of her victory before turning their attention to some of the other winners from the past two weeks in Melbourne Park.We end with Parting Shots and have some choice words over the Australian Open Ball Kids policy. I wonder if Craig Tiley would accept his salary as a gift bag?Come join the Patreon

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62:01

Australian Open: Broken Point

Open Era ·

2023/01/23

Wow, that was a week.On the latest Open Era, Devang Desai is joined by special guest co-host Crina Mustafa to cover an extraordinary opening seven days in Melbourne.They’ll rank the performances of the Canadians, none of whom are left in singles. How did Felix, Bianca, Leylah and Denis really do? Then, they’ll tackle the biggest storylines so far: Andy Murray turning back the clock (for a bit), Iga Swiatek’s dismissal and Novak Djokovic’s lingering hamstring issue plus plenty more.As always, we end

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64:24

Australian Open: Wild Speculation

Open Era ·

2023/01/15

It’s slam season yet again in Open Era land. Join Simon and Devang as they unpack the headlines in the lead up to the Australian Open, including Naomi Osaka’s pregnancy and Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal. Then, the guys dig into the draw and make their picks. Is Jack Draper destined to dethrone Rafael Nadal? Is Jessica Pegula really a ‘good story’? Finally, it’s Parting Shots, where we mourn the end of Gerard Pique’s involvement with the Davis Cup. It was a terrible run. Also, Devang has lots of Break

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