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.
Battling Back from Injury with Bjorn Fratangelo
It's never easy dealing with an injury as an athlete, but what happens when you HAVE to play in order to get paid?
Bjorn Fratangelo has dealt with a foot injury through the back end of 2019 that caused him to miss the last three months of the year. No money, no points...it's not easy.
He tells @noahrubin33 and @mikectennis how he dealt with it, and a crazy story about his most recent coach...
This week’s podcast goes a little bit deeper in to Mike’s firm belief that Unionization is a necessity, and where we are with the rumors swirling of a potential walkout or boycott from ATP players in Australia.
That, and exciting news from Noah on his elbow injury, as Mike raves about the new Andy Murray documentary.
Lots going on the last two weeks, and Noah and Mike recap the wins by Mmoh, Giron, and Wolf.
And we discuss how crucial it is for small countries to have someone leading the way in the sport, with the best player EVER from Barbados, Darian King.
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While Noah hopped down to Charlottesville to join Mike for some commentary, he also had a chance for the podcast to sit down with Taro Daniel. Taro entered the week just outside of the top 100, and reaching that mark carries significant weight for many players, especially with direct entry to the Australian Open guaranteed if you make it.
Also, Mike and Noah stayed in the same house for the week, with predictably awful results.
Have a listen, and then reach out and let @noahrubin33 and @mikectennis know what you think!
Everything is up for discussion with Tommy Paul, who joined Noah and Mike before his weekend title in Tiburon, California, as well as a short interview after.
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@noahrubin33 and @mikectennis have spent a lot of time talking about some of the difficulties for players outside the top 100 in the ATP singles ranking. But what about the specialists?
There might not be a person better poised to answer that question than Jackson Withrow. Weeks ago, he reached the Quarterfinals of the US Open. A week later, he lost in the first round of the Challenger in Cary. And then won a title in Columbus. The ups, the downs, the financial frustrations are multiplied.
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Part of the underlying pressure faced by players at the Challenger level is the constant undercurrent of defending points from one year ago.
Noah Rubin (noahrubin33) and Mike Cation (mikectennis) break it down, and explain why the current system is a bit flawed, while searching for a correct fix.
Also, a big surprise at the end as we reveal next week's guest, and ask for your input!
