Double Bagel Podcast
Hosted by terrible tennis players, ex-coaches, tech dude Matt Finnigan and anesthesiologist Lewis Ireland. They have the gift of the gabb when it comes to critiquing professional tennis stars. Bringing humour to the forefront of tennis commentary, their seemingly limited knowledge does not stop them from strong opinions and unwavering confidence. Join them weekly to learn minimal about strategy, techniques and players.
Double Bagel Podcast
Episode 18 - Hard for Hard Courts
Summary
The conversation covers the current state of tennis, focusing on the absence of top players, the rise of Alex De Minaur, and the impact of court speed on player performance. It also discusses upcoming tournaments, changes in mixed doubles formats, coaching controversies, and the comebacks of players like Genie Bouchard and Naomi Osaka. The hosts share predictions for the US Open and engage in fun segments, including a game of Guess Who and answering mailbag questions.
Chapters
00:00 Aussie Battler's Rise: Demon Season
02:43 Court Speed and Player Dynamics
05:40 Mixed Doubles Revamp at the US Open
08:36 Sinner's Controversial Coach Rehire
11:18 Monfils' Magic and Women's Tennis Highlights
24:08 Retirement Reflections in Tennis
26:16 Naomi Osaka's Comeback Journey
28:06 The State of Women's Tennis
33:48 Predictions for Upcoming Tournaments
37:14 Fun Segment: Stat or Fiction?
45:48 Guess Who: The Tennis Edition
52:43 Swapping Lives with Tennis Stars
58:35 Looking Ahead: The Future of Tennis