Beyond The Baseline

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Goran Ivanisevic from the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne. After it was announced that Wimbledon champions Ivanisevic and Conchita Martinez were elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame for 2020, Ivanisevic talks about how he found out about the news and what it means to him. Ivanisevic also talks about his coaching relationship with Novak Djokovic and gives insight into his training, preparation and mindset, as well as his matches at the 2020 Australian Open and much more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti preview the 2020 Australian Open, breaking down the men's and women's draws and discussing the ongoing impact of the wildfires—including the resulting smoke, haze and air quality issues—on the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. Wertheim and Lisanti make their picks and predictions for the men's and women's winners, name their dark horses and players to watch and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about a recent visit to Mallorca, Spain, where he spent time with World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in his hometown as part of an interview for 60 Minutes, airing Sunday, January 12 on CBS. Wertheim talks about the experience of visiting Nadal in Mallorca and how the laidback town impacts the 33-year-old's tennis career and personal life; what Nadal had to say about Roger Federer during the interview; and much more, Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti recap the season and hand out the 2019 ATP and WTA year-end awards, including: the men's and women's MVPs, breakout players of the year, newcomers of the year, best doubles teams of the year, the best quotes of the year, the top coaches, the most improved players, the best matches of the year, the top stories and more. Wertheim and Lisanti also look ahead to the 2020 season and outline the players and storylines that will define the upcoming year in tennis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the latest edition of the Beyond the Baseline Podcast, host Jon Wertheim talks with 15-year-old Coco Gauff following her breakout 2019 season. Gauff talks about the goals she set for herself in the beginning of the season and what it's like to have achieved them; how she's dealing with the spotlight; how she manages school, practice and fitness throughout the year; what the locker room is like for a player her age; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim catches up with 2017 U.S. Open champion and WTA Players' Council member Sloane Stephens, who discusses her recent involvement with a three-day diversity camp she underwrote and helped organize in Orlando, Fla., with junior players from around the country who missed out on grants from the USTA. Stephens talks about her experience with the camp in 2005 and why it was important for her to host it, as well as race and diversity in tennis today, how she balances mentorship and competition in the sport, her outlook on the 2020 season and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former doubles World No. 1 and Bahamas native Mark Knowles. After Hurricane Dorian tore through and devastated the lives of many residents, including some of his family members, Knowles joins the podcast to share his tennis backstory and his life growing up in the Bahamas; how exhibitions can actually be beneficial for players, even though they add another event to the already-packed tennis calendar; and details on the upcoming Baha Mar Cup, an exhibition event slated for Nov. 7-10 featuring a silent auction, to help provide relief to hurricane victims and support overall recovery efforts.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with former University of Virginia tennis player, former ATP player and current coach of the Vanderbilt University women's tennis team, Geoff Macdonald. Wertheim and Macdonald discuss the world of college tennis, including what it's like to coach a college program; the state of the sport at the university level; his thoughts on the number of international players on college rosters; the crossover between "Varsity Blues" and tennis; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Jamie Lisanti about the current tennis storylines, including 15-year-old Coco Gauff's victory and first WTA title in Linz; the upcoming WTA Finals in Shenzhen, particularly against the backdrop of the recent NBA and China headlines; Daniil Medvedev's success this fall and what it means for his future in the ATP; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with actor, former professional tennis player and World Poker Tour commentator, Vincent Van Patten. A former top-25 ATP player, Van Patten talks about how he got into tennis (including how he won the 1979 ATP Rookie Of The Year and beat then-World No. 1 John McEnroe); how he got into acting and his experience starring in and directing films; his relationship with his father and how he got into the world of gambling and poker; his new movie 7 Days To Vegas, which is being released this fall, and much more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with 23-year-old American player Christopher Eubanks about his thoughts on Laver Cup and team competition in general; what it's like to be a player in the ATP top 100-200; how tennis can diversify more; the pros and cons of college tennis and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon Wertheim is joined by SI's Daniel Rapaport breakdown Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, Bianca Andreescu, Serena Williams, and all the final action from the 2019 U.S. Open. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim checks in with Jamie Lisanti from the grounds of the 2019 U.S. Open as the tournament turns the corner into the second week to discuss some of the top storylines of the first half, including Serena Williams and her quest for major No. 24; Naomi Osaka's loss; Coco Gauff and her future; the possibility of a Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal matchup at the U.S. Open; Stan Wawrinka's chances in New York; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim and Jamie Lisanti discuss 10 early storylines and topics ahead of the 2019 U.S. Open, including: the dominance of the Big Three and what it means for the final major of the year; Serena Williams's quest for a 24th major title and her return to New York after last year's final; Naomi Osaka's season and what it will be like for her to return to the U.S. Open as the defending champion; the next wave of young stars, including Bianca Andreescu, Amanda Anisimova, Stefanos Tsitsipas and others; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim sits down with former player and longtime ESPN broadcaster Patrick McEnroe on the current state of the game; how he thinks tennis can get more American kids involved; what it was like growing up as a McEnroe and brother to John; his experience and thoughts after calling the Roger Federer-Novak Djokovic Wimbledon final; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim sits down with former player and current commentator Robbie Koenig to discuss the impact and lessons learned from Wimbledon 2019, including what makes Novak Djokovic so great; how Roger Federer is feeling after losing in the final; the dominance of the Big Three; Serena Williams's career; and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon Wertheim catches up with former top-five player Tim Henman at Wimbledon. In addition to being a four-time semi-finalist at Wimbledon, Tim is also very active in the tournament both behind the scenes and as a BBC commentator. Tim sat down with Jon to chat about Wimbledon, and the dominance of the big three. Please help us out by taking a few minutes to fill out our survey at si.com/baselinesurvey Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with American tennis player and Stanford alum Nicole Gibbs, who shares her story about how a routine trip to the dentist led to a shocking cancer discovery. Gibbs, 26, details how she ended up in the dentist chair; the biopsy, cancer diagnosis and surgeries that followed; how the news helped her to develop a new mindset and outlook on tennis and life; where she is in her recovery process and when she expects to return to tennis; and much more. Please help us out by taking a few minutes to fill out our survey at si.com/baselinesurvey Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim previews Wimbledon 2019 with former Wimbledon champ and current Tennis Channel commentator Lindsay Davenport. The pair discusses the top storylines surrounding the tournament, including the timing in relation to the French Open; the dominance of the Big Three and why it will likely continue at the All England Club this year; the quirks of playing on grass, particularly at Wimbledon, and how the village and area surrounding the tournament impact the players and the tennis; the finances and expenses of a tennis player; and more. Ahead of the draw release, Wertheim and Davenport also make their picks and predictions for the men's and women's draws and 2019 champions.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Sascha Bajin, current coach of Kristina Mladenovic and former coach of Naomi Osaka. After splitting from two-time Grand Slam champion Osaka in February, Bajin signed on with Mladenovic and he discusses the details of his coaching relationship with both players and the approach he takes in his role with different players. Wertheim and Bajin also discuss whether he would consider coaching a men's player; how he handles information when switching between different players; what he has learned from some of his former clients, such as Serena Williams and more. Bajin also talks about his forthcoming book, Strengthen Your Mind, which will be published in Japanese in July and details how he transformed Osaka's mindset and gives insight into his years working with Serena.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy