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The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

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Tennis
Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz
Coco Gauff
Iga Swiatek
French Open
Novak Djokovic
US Open
Yannick Sinner
Jannik Sinner
Aryna Sabalenka
Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka
Daniil Medvedev
Rafael Nadal
Olympics
Irina Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina
WNBA
Alexander Zverev

Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis.

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Latest Episodes

The ATP Finals are set—after a dramatic week in Paris seeing Taylor Fritz pull back on match point against Carlos Alcaraz, ceding him the match (and the tournament)—and the women's are here. We talk technique, coaching swaps, hot mics, styling snafus... more

Post NYC marathon, Caitlin & Rennae bask in the immaculate NYC vibes to discuss all the goings on this week: The men's showings from Vienna and Basel, the women's in Asia featuring the single worst outfit ever on court (women's edition). Plus: JCF jo... more

This week we’re joined by Karl Hale, tournament director for Canada’s Masters 1000 National Bank Open, to chat reporting that puts them ahead of their goal on equal pay, scheduling and what’s ahead for them. Plus: tour finals looming and reader quest... more

Davidovich Fokina finally breaks through, Chwalinska gets it done in Asia, and the WTA Finals race turns into a full-blown soap opera. Plus: Swiatek’s struggles, tennis marriage heartbreak, on-court meltdowns, US Open champs grinding it out on the lo... more

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Recent Guests

Karl Hale
Tournament director of the National Bank Open
Tennis Canada
Episode: King in the North
Andrea Petkovic
Former professional tennis player, invited guest
Episode: U.S. Open Wrap
Allyson Felix
Olympic champion, entrepreneur, and athlete
Self / Team USA connection seen in discussion
Episode: Check Out: Courtside with Laura Correnti - Away Game: Courtside Live at Cannes!
Wes Felix
Entrepreneur and executive involved in Project 6 initiatives
Deep Blue / Project 6
Episode: Check Out: Courtside with Laura Correnti - Away Game: Courtside Live at Cannes!
Sue Bird
Basketball veteran and executive leader
USA Basketball / Team USA
Episode: Check Out: Courtside with Laura Correnti - Away Game: Courtside Live at Cannes!
Todd Woodbridge
Nine-time Wimbledon Doubles Champion, former mixed doubles champion
Former professional tennis player
Episode: Greatest Show on Turf
Hanna Berner
Star with tennis background, recent guest
Episode: Rolling into Roland-Garros
Caitlin Thompson
Co-host/guest joining for this episode
Episode: Rolling into Roland-Garros
Hannah Berner
Comedian and tennis enthusiast
None stated
Episode: Hannah Berner is Back

Hosts

Rennae Stubbs
Former professional tennis player, coach and commentator
Caitlin Thompson
Tennis journalist and writer

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 955 ratings
  • Long Covid? Really?!

    For someone who brags weekly about her intellect and journalistic integrity, Caitlan’s TROLL internet regurgitation of a bunch of unsubstantiated gossip about Novak’s health issues is embarrassing for your podcast…oh and Zverev just won another major… how does Caitlin actually make her money? Who is she? Why does she think she’s so impound because NOBODY BUYS RAQUET!

    I’ll give you investigated journalism because I WIL find out

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Squint!!!
    United States2 months ago
  • Rennae + Petko

    The episodes with Rennae and Petko are the best of tennis podcasting. Caitlin on the other hand is tough to listen to and but I endure it to get to Rennae’s insights. Her obvious and predictable biases against specific play styles (eg Sinner) suggests an amateurish approach both to tennis and to critical commentary. Comes across as limited and exclusionary, supposedly antithetical to her values.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    meownisota
    United States4 months ago
  • Mixed Bag

    Love Rennae and her insights and overall vibe but don’t really understand Caitlin’s role and am just sick of commentators who only care about tennis when Carlos Alcaraz is playing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Podderific
    United States4 months ago
  • Get over Zverev

    It’s insufferable listening to you two talk about Zverev. Where’s the evidence? Caitlin talks like she played on the tour. She’s a tag along. This podcast has gone way downhill.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DEashBabs
    United States5 months ago
  • LOVE The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast!

    I await each new episode with great anticipation, make a cuppa beforehand, and settle in. Sometimes I listen while gardening, but then I can’t easily look into what’s being discussed. Just live every bit of this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryMarg04627
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Andrea Petkovic's appearances are often singled out for sharp analysis, humor and an engaging dynamic with Stubbs.
Listeners frequently praise Rennae Stubbs's technical knowledge, candid opinions and explanations of player performance.
Reviews include complaints about interruptions, factual accuracy, editing and occasional audio problems, alongside strong praise for the tennis coverage.
Some listeners find the debate and commentary entertaining, while others object to perceived player biases or an overly negative tone.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#5
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#4
Canada/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#4
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Apple Podcasts
#9
Germany/Sports/Tennis
Apple Podcasts
#11
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Get Better or Get Worse
Q: Can Lily Tagger reach the very top with her one-handed backhand, or is it too much of an attackable area these days?
Stubbs says the shot can be targeted but believes Tagger can strengthen it as she develops, while improving her serve, slice and net game. Thompson sees her as a potential generational talent.
Get Better or Get Worse
Q: At this moment in time, who would each of you pick as your personal winners of the WTA Player Awards for 2026?
They weigh in on Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Newcomer of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Doubles Team of the Year and Coach of the Year, naming several leading candidates and agreeing on some picks.
King in the North
Q: How does something like that come about, a 10-day or 12-day tournament having two of its biggest matches back to back under a 24-hour window?
Hale explains that expanded events were designed to increase revenue and prize money, with the schedule intended to provide a day off before the semifinals. He acknowledges the format is imperfect and says organizers continue to discuss possible changes.
King in the North
Q: How is it that you guys have been able to be ahead of schedule in paying out equally to men and women?
Hale credits the tournament's growth, support from partners including National Bank and the broader strength of tennis in Canada. He says the event expects to reach equal prize money next year.
The Lilith Fair of Tennis
Q: If you were coaching Jelena Ostapenko, what would you work on or change in her game?
Stubbs says she would not take the job, describing Ostapenko as difficult to coach and recalling an occasion when Ostapenko blamed a doubles partner after missing volleys herself.

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Candid conversations and analysis of professional tennis, from match tactics and player development to tour scheduling, governance, tournament business and the personal pressures of competing. Former professional player and coach Rennae Stubbs brings technical knowledge and courtside experience, often joined by tennis journalist Caitlin Thompson. The format mixes reactions to recent tournaments with longer discussions, listener questions and interviews with players and tennis leaders. Recurring themes include coaching choices, player health, the growth of women's tennis and how tournament structures affect athletes and fans. The appeal is its informal, opinionated style and willingness to debate the people and decisions shaping the sport, p... more

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3. Allyson Felix
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6. Todd Woodbridge
7. Hanna Berner
8. Caitlin Thompson

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