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The Beyond Tennis Podcast

Most fans only see what happens between the lines. Johnny Delgado is here to show you everything else. On The Beyond Tennis Podcast, Johnny sits down with the players, coaches, and insiders he’s known for years to talk about the grit of the professional circuit and the moments that actually shape a life.These aren"t polished press conference answers. They’re honest, locker-room style conversations about life after the match, second passions, and who these people are when the cameras are off. If

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51:59

James Ward: The Grind, Davis Cup Glory (Isner...

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2026/05/13

In this episode of Beyond Tennis, Johnny sits down with British tennis legend and 2015 Davis Cup champion James Ward to trace his career from picking up a racket at 9/10 in North London to training at Juan Carlos Ferrero’s academy in Spain, grinding through Futures and Challengers, and eventually cracking the ATP top 100 around age 28/29. Ward shares what the lonely lower-level tour is really like, why Davis Cup team environments brought out his best tennis, and relives his biggest moments—be...

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62:07

Matthew Little: Inside Andy Murray’s 17-Year Fitness...

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2026/05/06

Johnny interviews renowned tennis strength & conditioning coach Matthew Little, who recounts starting tennis as an enthusiastic but average junior at Sutton before committing at 16 to S&C and spending a decade grinding through academy and LTA roles, including Loughborough and the NTC, to reach the pro level. Little describes mentoring influences, the importance of on-court learning for trainers, and the “soft skills” needed to build trust and avoid undermining team members, lessons ce...

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55:33

David Lloyd: The LTA Feud, Building an Empire &...

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2026/04/22

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with the man who revolutionized British tennis, David Lloyd. David provides a candid look at his "colorful" history with the LTA, his obsession with changing the grassroots system, and the creation of the legendary Slater Squad that produced stars like Tim Henman. David opens up about the business of tennis, the importance of university sports, and the relentless drive it took to build his global leisure empire. He al...

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47:10

Jamie Delgado: Coaching Andy Murray to World No. 1 &...

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2026/04/15

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado is joined by his brother, Jamie Delgado, a record-breaking figure in British tennis. Jamie shares the raw reality of his journey from being a world-champion junior to navigating the "humiliation" of high-pressure Davis Cup matches and transitioning into one of the most successful coaching careers on the ATP tour. Jamie provides an exclusive look at his years coaching Andy Murray, breaking down the intense 2016 race to become ...

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50:50

Ep. 7 - Jamie Murray: World No. 1, Grand Slam Glory &...

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2026/04/01

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with former doubles world No. 1 and 7-time Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray. Jamie opens up about his journey from a young talent in Dunblane to reaching the pinnacle of the sport, discussing the mental resilience required to carve out his own legendary career alongside his brother, Andy. From the high-pressure atmosphere of Davis Cup triumphs to the reality of life on the doubles tour, Jamie provides an unfiltered lo...

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58:40

The Mental Battle, Wimbledon Glory & The West Ham...

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2026/03/25

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with 17-time Grand Slam champion and Paralympic medalist Andy Lapthorne. Andy opens up about the unique challenges of the Quad Wheelchair circuit, the "dark places" he faced during the 2020 lockdown, and the incredible mental resilience required to stay at the top of the game for over a decade. From the surreal feeling of winning Wimbledon in front of a home crowd to his lifelong obsession with West Ham United, Andy s...

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55:41

Top 20 Pressure & The Shapo Umpire Incident With Kyle...

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2026/03/18

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado is joined by former world No. 14 and Davis Cup champion Kyle Edmund. Kyle provides a raw and honest look at the highs and lows of elite tennis, from the physical toll of three knee surgeries to the mental pressure of leading British tennis after the Andy Murray era. Kyle also breaks down one of the most infamous moments in Davis Cup history—the time Denis Shapovalov hit the umpire in the eye during their match—and discusses his...

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60:54

The Art of Elite Coaching with James Trotman - Ep. 3

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2026/03/11

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with one of his oldest friends in the sport, James "Trotters" Trotman. James is a former Wimbledon Junior Doubles Champion who transitioned into a world-class coach, working with the likes of Kyle Edmund, Cameron Norrie, and most recently, guiding Jack Draper to the US Open semifinals and a world No. 4 ranking. James pulls back the curtain on the mental and physical architecture required for elite success. He shares a...

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56:45

The Truth Behind the Greatest Wimbledon Run with...

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2026/03/04

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with Marcus Willis, the man behind the greatest fairytale run in Wimbledon history, to explore the reality of life on the edge of professional tennis. Marcus provides an honest, no-nonsense look at the "dark times" before his 2016 breakthrough, including having only $300 in his bank account and nearly walking away from the sport for a coaching job in Philadelphia. The conversation dives deep into the mental grit requi...

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49:12

Tennis is a Lie: The Real Cost of the Pro Tour with...

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2026/02/25

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with Greg Rusedski, former World No. 4 and US Open Finalist, to explore the unfiltered reality of life on the professional circuit.Greg provides a no-nonsense look at the extreme financial and personal sacrifices required to reach the top. The conversation dives deep into the "dark horse" mentality of succeeding outside the federation system, the challenges of transitioning from juniors to the pro tour, and why compet...

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