The Behind the Racquet Podcast is the best glimpse you can get in to the ins and outs of professional tennis, told by its players, and voiced by Tennis Star Noah Rubin.
Rant City, Rant Rant City
This was supposed to be a week for us on positivity, and some of the things that make this sport so memorable and positive for us.
That changed with the positive Covid test for Frances Tiafoe in Atlanta.
So, this week, Mike takes the reigns to rant against the idea that so many exhibitions are having as much influence on the sport as they are.
Noah brings us home with the positivity,
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Have we done enough, with special guest, coach Brad Stine
Lots to discuss with longtime coach Brad Stine, including how he's kept Tommy Paul focused during the pandemic, his coaching progression, and more importantly, how and whether tennis should resume.
Stine takes issue with some of the boys' points on ways to improve and improvise the sport during the pandemic, and gives insight on how the rankings might play out during the rest of the year and in to 2021.
We introduce you today to Dr. Jonathan Katz, a member of the BTR team who will take us on a journey of exploring mental health in athletics.
Today, we talk about the impacts of social media on us all in the midst of the pandemic, as well as the challenges facing athletes, specifically tennis players, when they return to the field of competition.
Noah Rubin likes to take us Behind the Racquet, today he's taking us behind the scenes of the ATP's phone call to discuss the US Open with 400 pros. Hear details of what was discussed, and Noah's opinions on the options.
Noah's also received criticism from Novak's fam, hear why, and see if you agree.
And Mike explores regional slams just a little bit more in depth.
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Phillip Simmonds on race within the sport of Tennis
A difficult topic parsed by Noah and his longtime friend Phillip Simmonds, taking a look at race in the sport of tennis, and how it affects the players and fans.
Muzza, Nick, and Reilly...catching up on the last two weeks
Lots to catch up on for Noah and Mike, and so they hit the Muzza/Nick instagram live, Reilly Opelka's momentous and page turning interview in Racquet mag, and whether Noah will be hitting at any exos.
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