Tennis Legends

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Eurosport's Tennis Legends John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander discuss recent changes in tennis, why the NextGen stars aren't breaking through, what makes a great rivalry and the eternal question of Nick Kyrgios...

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Masters memories, and should Murray be taking wild cards?
Nov 12 2020
Masters memories, and should Murray be taking wild cards?
In the latest episode of Tennis Legends, we mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the ATP Finals with a trip down memory lane with Ivan Lendl, Alex Corretja and Mats Wilander.Lendl, a five-time winner of the end-of-year competition, recalls some of his successes while Corretja relives an infamous defeat to Pete Sampras...The legends also turn their attentions to Andy Murray - a player whom Coretja and Lendl have both coached. We reopen the debate over whether he should be taking wild cards at Grand Slams following some disappointing performances at the US Open and Roland Garros."Murray has earned the right to play when he wants," says Lendl.Please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Masters memories, and should Murray be taking wild cards?
Nov 12 2020
Masters memories, and should Murray be taking wild cards?
In the latest episode of Tennis Legends, we mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the ATP Finals with a trip down memory lane with Ivan Lendl, Alex Corretja and Mats Wilander.Lendl, a five-time winner of the end-of-year competition, recalls some of his successes while Corretja relives an infamous defeat to Pete Sampras...The legends also turn their attentions to Andy Murray - a player whom Coretja and Lendl have both coached. We reopen the debate over whether he should be taking wild cards at Grand Slams following some disappointing performances at the US Open and Roland Garros."Murray has earned the right to play when he wants," says Lendl.Please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Billie Jean King and Stan Smith remember Arthur Ashe and call for equality
Sep 12 2020
Billie Jean King and Stan Smith remember Arthur Ashe and call for equality
All-time greats Billie Jean King and Stan Smith join Eurosport’s Mats Wilander and discuss equality, their memories of Arthur Ashe and how important players’ platforms really are.In a very special episode, the legendary trio remember the pioneering Ashe, and recall the challenges he faced while making his indelible mark on the game.King, who has fought for equality her entire career, also speaks candidly about the drive behind her own work - both as a player and then after her retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wimbledon special with Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker: What's it like to coach Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic?
Jul 9 2020
Wimbledon special with Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker: What's it like to coach Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic?
This week it's a Wimbledon special with three greats of the game: Tennis Legends presenter Mats Wilander, fellow Eurosport expert Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg.What is it really like to coach Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic? Edberg and Becker know first hand and have some amazing insight and memories to share.Was Federer and Djokovic's duel in the 2019 Wimbledon final the greatest match ever at SW19? Plus, Becker and Edberg recall their special rivalry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Tennis should unite with one tour' - Jurgen Melzer and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova urge changes
Jul 2 2020
'Tennis should unite with one tour' - Jurgen Melzer and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova urge changes
Jurgen Melzer and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova are this week's special guests, joining Eurosport's Mats Wilander and Alex Corretja to discuss a wide range of big issues in tennis right now.Among the fascinating discussions, the quartet debate the merits of having just one tour with both Melzer and Pavlyuchenkova in favour of the sport uniting as a positive change.Also, with Melzer on the ATP Player Council, what does he think about how the players are represented - and Pavlyuchenkova shares some strong views on the WTA side too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patrick Mouratoglou 'proud' of Serena Williams and Coco Gauff on Black Lives Matter
Jun 18 2020
Patrick Mouratoglou 'proud' of Serena Williams and Coco Gauff on Black Lives Matter
Patrick Mouratoglou expresses his pride in Coco Gauff and Serena Williams for the way they have taken a stand in the Black Lives Matter movement.Mouratoglou joins Legends presenter Mats Wilander and Australian star Alexei Popyrin to speak of his admiration for Gauff and Williams, who he has coached and worked with for many years.Plus, Patrick talks openly about the launch of his Ultimate Tennis Showdown event, and how tennis is coping amid the coronavirus crisis.Next week: Novak Djokovic joins Mats and Boris Becker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matteo Berrettini talks Player Relief Fund, dream wins and Italian heroes
Jun 12 2020
Matteo Berrettini talks Player Relief Fund, dream wins and Italian heroes
Italian star Matteo Berrettini joins the Legends podcast this week to give his passionate and refreshingly candid views on a range of big issues in the world of tennis in 2020. For starters, what does he really think about the Player Relief Fund after his initial views were seen as controversial by some?Plus, Berrettini chats with presenter Mats Wilander and another Eurosport expert, Alex Corretja, about significant Italian tennis stars, life in lockdown and which tournaments he would most like to win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gustavo Kuerten and Alex Corretja on lockdown, Roland-Garros memories and realising 'Big Three' were special
Jun 4 2020
Gustavo Kuerten and Alex Corretja on lockdown, Roland-Garros memories and realising 'Big Three' were special
This week Tennis Legend Mats Wilander is joined by three-time Roland-Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten and Eurosport expert Alex Corretja to talk coaching, memories in Paris and dealing with the coronavirus crisis.Also, Kuerten and Corretja provide unique perspectives on the changing of the guard in men's tennis, with Alex recalling the moments when he realised Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were really special and the 'Big Three' arriving on the ATP Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'We had to save Roland Garros at any cost' - Guy Forget joins Mats and Justine
May 28 2020
'We had to save Roland Garros at any cost' - Guy Forget joins Mats and Justine
French Open director Guy Forget joins Mats Wilander and Justine Henin on the latest episode of Tennis Legends, explaining his federation’s decision to rearrange the second Grand Slam of the year - a decision which caused quite a stir in the world of tennis... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rafa Nadal special: Experts explain secrets of his greatness
May 21 2020
Rafa Nadal special: Experts explain secrets of his greatness
Justine Henin and Mats Wilander are joined by a top panel to discuss one of the greatest players to ever pick up a racket: Rafa Nadal.Former Spanish number one Carlos Moya, Nadal's agent Carlos Costa and his coach Francisco Roig give their expert insight into what makes him so great... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Simona Halep meets her 'idol' Justine Henin to relive defining moments
May 14 2020
Simona Halep meets her 'idol' Justine Henin to relive defining moments
In the latest lockdown special, two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep meets her "idol", Justine Henin, to recall their defining career moments, toughest challenges and much more.As ever, Legends Mats Wilander and Boris Becker join the conversation and ask some probing questions with Halep and Henin admitting they have been scared of Serena Williams, and endured tough times on the WTA Tour.With 22 Grand Slam titles between the quartet, it's truly another legendary line-up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'I really want No.1 spot!' - Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime talk goals and lockdown
May 7 2020
'I really want No.1 spot!' - Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime talk goals and lockdown
Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime join Tennis Legends Mats Wilander and Boris Becker in a Canadian special of our lockdown series to talk goals, maturity and much, much more.Bianca makes it abundantly clear that she is determined to become the world number one and how she matured emotionally to win her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2019.Felix, meanwhile, is determined to figure out how he can reach the top of the men's game despite the dominance of the 'Big Three', and both rising stars discuss coping with lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'It's time to unite!' - Elina Svitolina and Feliciano Lopez on lockdown and ATP-WTA merger talk
Apr 30 2020
'It's time to unite!' - Elina Svitolina and Feliciano Lopez on lockdown and ATP-WTA merger talk
Elina Svitolina and Feliciano Lopez are this week's star guests, joining Legends Mats Wilander and Boris Becker to talk about the future of post-lockdown tennis and discuss whether the ATP and WTA Tours should merge.Is it time for unity in tennis? What is life in lockdown with Gael Monfils really like? Plus, virtual tennis tips as the Madrid Open gives fans the chance to see tennis stars in a new way. Oh, and Bjorn Borg picks an amusing time to call Mats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should tennis be scrapped for the year? Noah Rubin and Ons Jabeur join Legends
Apr 23 2020
Should tennis be scrapped for the year? Noah Rubin and Ons Jabeur join Legends
In the second episode of the special Tennis Legends lockdown run, recorded entirely remotely, Mats Wilander is joined by Noah Rubin and Ons Jabeur, representing the ATP and WTA Tours respectively, to share their thoughts on when tennis should return, what life is like in New York during the coronavirus crisis and how players can survive financially and emotionally during this time.The great Boris Becker is also on the call - with another inspired tennis virtual background, and his own strong opinions...Please rate and review on your platform of choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back! Simona Halep on Wimbledon cancellation and life in lockdown
Apr 16 2020
We're back! Simona Halep on Wimbledon cancellation and life in lockdown
Tennis Legends is back! With the sporting world in lockdown, Mats Wilander has got Zoom up and running as Eurosport bring you new weekly episodes to give you your tennis fix.In the first episode of the lockdown run, recorded entirely remotely, Mats is joined by Wimbledon champion Simona Halep as she discusses not being able to defend her crown and how coronavirus has affected the tennis calendar, and the day-to-day life of an elite tennis pro.The great Boris Becker is also on the line and we are joined by Tommy Haas, the tournament director of Indian Wells, the first event in the 2020 calendar which fell to coronavirus.Please rate and review on your platform of choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Time for mean stories!' - Wilander, Lendl, Becker and McEnroe share favourite tales at US Open
Sep 8 2019
'Time for mean stories!' - Wilander, Lendl, Becker and McEnroe share favourite tales at US Open
Mats Wilander, Boris Becker, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe sit down at the US Open to share their favourite stories and memories. Wilander urges his legendary guests to "be as mean as you can" - and the results are very entertaining!"This is one time I don't mind being the worst player in the room!" said Wilander, as he chaired an amusing and nostalgic conversation at Flushing Meadows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
‘There is an acceptance of losing’ – Becker, Wilander, Lendl and McEnroe on the dominance of the ‘Big Three’
Aug 31 2019
‘There is an acceptance of losing’ – Becker, Wilander, Lendl and McEnroe on the dominance of the ‘Big Three’
Boris Becker, Mats Wilander, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe sit down at the US Open to debate whether Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are the best-ever, why the younger generation are struggling to keep pace, earning respect, and why players are underutilising their serve. Plus, much more from the legends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gauff the future! How can Osaka and Zverev love tennis again? Wilander, Becker and McEnroe at Wimbledon
Jul 4 2019
Gauff the future! How can Osaka and Zverev love tennis again? Wilander, Becker and McEnroe at Wimbledon
Mats Wilander, Boris Becker and John McEnroe sit down at Wimbledon and rave about the 15-year-old phenomenon Cori Gauff and what Naomi Osaka and Alexander Zverev need to do to rediscover their form and love of tennis. Plus, much more from the legends! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rod Laver special! Wilander, Becker, McEnroe and Laver talk Djokovic's greatness, dealing with nerves - and what next for Serena?
Jun 7 2019
Rod Laver special! Wilander, Becker, McEnroe and Laver talk Djokovic's greatness, dealing with nerves - and what next for Serena?
John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Mats Wilander AND Rod Laver discuss the state of tennis right now, the evolution of the game, dealing with nerves, Novak Djokovic's greatness and what next for Serena Williams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Was Federer right to return to clay? Plus, McEnroe, Becker and Wilander rank the Grand Slams
May 31 2019
Was Federer right to return to clay? Plus, McEnroe, Becker and Wilander rank the Grand Slams
John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander discuss whether Roger Federer was right to return to clay at Roland Garros, react to Nick Kyrgios saying the French Open 'sucks', and how do the guys rank the four Grand Slams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does tennis need a rule revolution? McEnroe, Becker and Wilander discuss
Jan 24 2019
Does tennis need a rule revolution? McEnroe, Becker and Wilander discuss
John McEnroe, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander discuss rule changes in tennis, whether the calendar needs an overhaul, and why J-Mac should become the actual Commissioner of Tennis. On-court coaching, mid-game massages, tie-break changes, Grand Slam stubbornness, and an increased use of Hawkeye are all dissected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.