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The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast

Craig Shapiro
Tennis
Australian Open
Naomi Osaka
Podiatry
Davis Cup
WTA
Rafael Nadal
Wimbledon
Politics In Tennis
The Daily Show
Ben Rothenberg
Holger Rune
Baha Mar Cup
Coco Gauff
D'adora
Maria Timofeeva
Tunisia
Tennis Anyone Podcast
US Open
Alexander Zverev

Welcome to The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast , where I speak with the most interesting people in the sport. This is the show for tennis insiders.

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Craig Kardon has lived an amazing life in tennis. He popped up onto the scene in 1990 when he was with Martina Navratilova when she won Wimbledon and parlayed that gig into a 30 year career. He coached the Hall of Famers Davenport, Raymond, and Pierc... more

Hailey Baptiste is 24 years old and the world #42. Fresh off of a month in Australia followed by making her first semi in Abu Dhabi, she joined me from her apartment in Delray Beach, just days before she is to leave for Palm Desert.

We ran thru the... more

The Washingtonian scribe Ben Rothenberg filed over 20 stories from Australia over the course of his 3 weeks in the media center at Melbourne Park. He got home a day or 2 ago and joined me for a banger hour of power chat about the 2026 Australian Open... more

Matt Futterman from The New York Times and I sat down and chopped it up right outside of the media centre on the grounds at The Australian Open, and we discussed all of the hot button topics dominating pro tennis- The PTPA antitrust lawsuit and the T... more

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Craig Kardon
Tennis coach and broadcaster who worked with Martina Navratilova and others
Tennis Channel ( broadcaster ), former coach
Episode: High Performance Coach and Broadcaster Craig Kardon Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Hailey Baptiste
Professional tennis player ranked 42 in the world, originally from Washington, DC
Episode: Hailey Baptiste Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Matt Futterman
Sports writer at The Athletic, former writer for The Wall Street Journal, author of 'The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Pro Tennis'
The Athletic
Episode: Matt Futterman of The Athletic Talks Tennis Business with Craig Shapiro
Torben Beltz
German high-performance tennis coach and former coach of Angie Kerber
German Tennis Federation
Episode: German High Performance Coach Torben Beltz Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Claudio Pistolesi
Former professional tennis player and coach
Episode: Claudio Pistolesi Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Charlie Eccleshare
Tennis writer for The Athletic and former correspondent for The Telegraph
The Athletic
Episode: Charlie Eccleshare of The Athletic Discusses the 2025 Season with Craig Shapiro
Caty McNally
Professional tennis player from Cincinnati, Ohio, with a notable junior career and high doubles rankings.
Episode: Caty McNally Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Dan Evans
Former World No. 21, British Davis Cup player, and Olympian
Episode: Dan Evans Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Brad Gilbert
Former world number four, tennis coach, and broadcaster.
ESPN
Episode: 2025 US Open Mega Special With Brad Gilbert

Host

Craig Shapiro
Host of The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings
  • Best podcast in tennis history

    everyone else is playing for 2nd

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kleis’s
    United States4 months ago
  • Crème de la tenis

    Fantastic pod with an insider who’s smart and knows what questions to ask to some of the most key people in the sport and who helped build it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P-nut the younger
    United Statesa year ago
  • 10/10

    Craig’s podcast is a 10/10. Big fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TBDestination
    United States2 years ago
  • The Best Show in Town

    Craig’s podcast is singular. There are few, if any, podcasts in which the host spends stretches of time embedded within the tennis tour. The conversations and insight on Craig’s pod runs deep because he’s been around the game for a long time, he’s an insider with relationships across the tour, he lands high quality guests, and the talks are thoughtful and well-executed. Some recent favorites are Moutet, Dan Evans, Lajovic, and Aneke Rune. Oh, and the newsletter is sick too. Vamos, my friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grant Arthur
    United States2 years ago
  • 👍🏼

    Craig is a true tennis - industry - insider and great interviewer, gets a lot out of his subjects. It’s fun and the format keeps the interview going in a nice flow

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luzy Ruiz
    Mexico2 years ago

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Insider-level access and deep dive into the sport make for standout interviews.
Listeners praise the pace and depth, with engaging stories from diverse tennis figures.
The host lands high-quality guests and asks thoughtful, well-executed questions.
The podcast is seen as essential for tennis fans who want behind-the-scenes context.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hailey Baptiste Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Q: When did you know that Mercedes was going to be coming as the big sponsor? Did you know in advance of the news dropping or no?
I think maybe they may have sent us an email a little bit before, but it's pretty much around the same time as the release.
Hailey Baptiste Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Q: How important is it for you to have a coach that you can practice with?
For me, I love hitting with my coach. I love being able to compete with my coach and, you know, trash talk with them.
Matt Futterman of The Athletic Talks Tennis Business with Craig Shapiro
Q: Why did Novak dip from the PTPA?
He felt the baggage associated with it could reflect poorly on him and wanted to avoid being in a messy situation as he nears the end of his career.
Matt Futterman of The Athletic Talks Tennis Business with Craig Shapiro
Q: What can you tell us about the PTPA?
It's an antitrust case involving claims that the ATP and WTA are screwing the players, focusing on advocating better conditions and compensation.
German High Performance Coach Torben Beltz Talks Tennis with Craig Shapiro
Q: Do you ever have to be very strict and stern with the players, or is it pretty copacetic?
The players are very professional and understand what it takes to perform at this level; they have routines and teams.

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This show centers on deep, insider-level conversations with a wide range of tennis figures, from current and former players to coaches, journalists, and top-level administrators. Episodes typically explore career journeys, coaching philosophies, the business and politics of the sport, and personal experiences on and off the court, with a distinctive emphasis on insights that only someone close to the tour would know. A standout trait is the host's ability to secure high-profile guests and extract candid, nuanced perspectives that go beyond match recaps, making it valuable for listeners who want behind-the-scenes context and strategic thinking in tennis. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, informed discussions about the sport's presen... more

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2. Hailey Baptiste
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5. Claudio Pistolesi
6. Charlie Eccleshare
7. Caty McNally
8. Dan Evans

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