Synopsis
Tennis and me. A podcast by a fan for the fans. How tennis has shaped my life for 30 years and what it means to me. Personal reflections on the past, present and future of the game.
Episodes
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![Do clothes make the tennis player? More ancient tennis thoughts!]()
Do clothes make the tennis player? More ancient tennis thoughts!
20/06/2018 Duration: 09minClothes, class and tennis in sweat pants. But please keep your shirts on.
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![Losing and using my religion. Tennis and Monks. Religion and sports.]()
Losing and using my religion. Tennis and Monks. Religion and sports.
19/06/2018 Duration: 12minThoughts on tennis, monks, sports and religion
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![Is tennis a sport for snobs? Country Clubs and Class.]()
Is tennis a sport for snobs? Country Clubs and Class.
18/06/2018 Duration: 06minMy experience with class and tennis.
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![Ancient Tennis history part 1. Where does this tennis thing come from anyway? My Own French Connection.]()
Ancient Tennis history part 1. Where does this tennis thing come from anyway? My Own French Connection.
15/06/2018 Duration: 06minI recall what I know about France as I begin to explore the epic history of tennis.
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![Clouds! Rain! And how cool is Bethanie Mattek Sands. My final French Open recap.]()
Clouds! Rain! And how cool is Bethanie Mattek Sands. My final French Open recap.
13/06/2018 Duration: 13minFinal thoughts on Roland Garros 2018!
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![A wooden paddle in a box. Where did all these racquet sports come from?]()
A wooden paddle in a box. Where did all these racquet sports come from?
12/06/2018 Duration: 11minI talk about my high school gym class. And set the foundation for future episodes about ancient and not so ancient tennis history.
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![When your in-laws are Nadal fans. Some thoughts on Rafas 11th French Open title.]()
When your in-laws are Nadal fans. Some thoughts on Rafa's 11th French Open title.
11/06/2018 Duration: 09minWell that went as expected. Thoughts on the Roland Garros men's final.
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![Simona Halep does not lose to fear. Though she almost lost to a very worthy Sloane Stephens. Thoughts on the Womens French Open Final]()
Simona Halep does not lose to fear. Though she almost lost to a very worthy Sloane Stephens. Thoughts on the Women's French Open Final
11/06/2018 Duration: 13minA celebration of Halep and Stephens. One of many happy Simona fans.
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![Could it be Thiems time? No. Why the Nadal rerun is still worth watching. Mens finals preview!]()
Could it be Thiem's time? No. Why the Nadal rerun is still worth watching. Men's finals preview!
09/06/2018 Duration: 08minThoughts on cherishing legends in their prime. The Rafael Nadal Coronation preview. Write to me at personaltennishistory@yahoo.com
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![Broken Glass, persistence and change in tennis. My French Open womens final preview!]()
Broken Glass, persistence and change in tennis. My French Open women's final preview!
08/06/2018 Duration: 12minIf you keep knocking on the door someone will eventually answer. Halep versus Stephens. Who I'm cheering for and my pick!
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![How Rafael Nadal at the French Open is like a cooking show. Plus my mens semifinals picks and thoughts!]()
How Rafael Nadal at the French Open is like a cooking show. Plus my men's semifinals picks and thoughts!
07/06/2018 Duration: 11minSoufle, cake and inevitability in sports. Plus the Nadal coronation march continues.
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![Womens semifinals picks and thoughts! Plus thoughts on mens half matches from today!]()
Women's semifinals picks and thoughts! Plus thoughts on men's half matches from today!
06/06/2018 Duration: 12minHalep! Muguruza! Stephens! Keys! Is this Simona's moment. And could Schwartzman really beat Nadal? Plus another personal tennis story.
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![Tennis and Friendships. Plus Wednesday Quarterfinals picks]()
Tennis and Friendships. Plus Wednesday Quarterfinals picks
05/06/2018 Duration: 14minHow the tennis court is the most peaceful place on Earth. And a bit about the friendships I've made there. Plus Wednesday French Open picks.
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![Tennis: Balm of hurt mind. And some QF predictions]()
Tennis: Balm of hurt mind. And some QF predictions
04/06/2018 Duration: 12minHow tennis helps me with anxiety, depression and the state of America. Plus how I discovered podcasts. And some French Open Quarterfinals picks.
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![Serena ascendent. The French Open Womens draw Saturday matches picks and thoughts. Plus favorite womens tennis comebacks.]()
Serena ascendent. The French Open Women's draw Saturday matches picks and thoughts. Plus favorite women's tennis comebacks.
01/06/2018 Duration: 13minCan Halep reach the final? Will Serena play Sharapova? Plus memorable tennis comebacks.
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![Nadals cakewalk. My picks for Saturdays Mens 3rd round matches. Plus Road Trips!]()
Nadal's cakewalk. My picks for Saturday's Men's 3rd round matches. Plus Road Trips!
01/06/2018 Duration: 12minWhich big servers stand in Rafa's way? A fan's look at tomorrow's men's matches. Plus my favorite road trip!
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![My picks for the Womens Friday 3rd Round matches at the French Open]()
My picks for the Women's Friday 3rd Round matches at the French Open
31/05/2018 Duration: 10minA deep look into the numbers of the bottom half of the women's draw.
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![French Open 1st Round thoughts, plus my first tennis experience!]()
French Open 1st Round thoughts, plus my first tennis experience!
29/05/2018 Duration: 12minThoughts on Roland Garros Days 1-3. When was the first time you picked up a racket? @cainimtruax1 or personaltennishistory@yahoo.com
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![Final French Open Preview! What legends will finish in 2nd Place!]()
Final French Open Preview! What legends will finish in 2nd Place!
26/05/2018 Duration: 12minI'm off to play tennis for only the second time in 3 years but first here's my final picks in my Final French Open Preview! Plus The Future of this show! Follow me on Twitter @cainimtruax1 and write to me at personaltennishistory@yahoo.com
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![The fun half of the Mens draw? Legends, Contenders and Pretenders!]()
The fun half of the Men's draw? Legends, Contenders and Pretenders!
26/05/2018 Duration: 10minWho will I be cheering for in the bottom half of the men's draw at French Open 2018. Who will be playing for 2nd place?
