Live from Wimbledon - Draw puts Serena, Swiatek on collision course
JUN 26, 202672 MIN
Live from Wimbledon - Draw puts Serena, Swiatek on collision course
JUN 26, 202672 MIN
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<p>Catherine, David and Matt were Live at Wimbledon for the first time in 2026 to dissect the singles draws which were made on Friday, headlined by Serena Williams’ return to tennis. </p><p>In part one, we discuss what it was like during the draw as we waited for Serena’s name, whether first round opponent Maya Joint counts as a good draw, and how far she might go, including a possible round three clash with Iga Swiatek. There’s also chat about potentially difficult paths for Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva and Amanda Anisimova. And why do we have a hunch about Jessica Pegula this fortnight? </p><p>Moving on the men’s draw in part two (34:48), there’s reaction to Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic being in the same half, a blockbuster round one between Taylor Fritz and Jack Draper, and a land of opportunity in the bottom half. </p><p>We also talk about a moving experience watching the new documentary Chris and Martina: The Final Set. </p><p>For ad-free listening and bonus content, <a href="http://tennis.supportingcast.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Become a Friend</a>. </p><p>Check out our <a href="https://www.thetennispodcast.net/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new merch shop</a>! </p><p>Talk tennis with Friends on <a href="https://tennis.supportingcast.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Barge! </a></p><p>Sign up to receive our free <a href="http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt’s Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)</p><p>Follow us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thetennispodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (@thetennispodcast)</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>