No form Novak, Sinner winners and a looming boycott dispute
5/12/20261 hr 3 min
Calvin Betton calls in from Rome (and a rather echo-y Airbnb) to join George Bellshaw and James Gray for another look back at a week of news leading up to the French Open - and to break some exciting podcast news! We are launching Patreon channel because we want to bring you even more unfiltered content throughout the year - that means daily podcasts from every grand slam, bonus premium content every other week, group chats with all three of us, the chance to help shape the podcast, and loads more. But that’s not easy - by launching a Patreon, it will give us more time to spend putting together great podcasts, making sure we have a presence at every slam, and going deeper on the sport we all love than we ever have before. Sign up for just £3 for the first month at https://www.patreon.com/tennisunfiltered and join The Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club. In the meantime, here is this week's free podcast:
- Novak Djokovic returns to Rome but it is in vain as he is beaten in three sets by Dino Prizmic...
- ...and the 24-time grand slam champion admits battling physical issues is "a new reality" for him at the age of 38
- Jannik Sinner is on the verge of breaking one of Djokovic's records as his Masters 1000 winning streak extends into the 30s - can anyone stop him?
- Aryna Sabalenka's Roland Garros favourite tag is under threat after another shock defeat, this time to the retiring Sorana Cirstea
- ...so who is in line to take favouritism to Paris?
- And there's a dispute brewing between the top players and the tennis authorities with Sabalenka, Sinner and Gauff all among those threatening a boycott of a grand slam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clips
Transcript preview
First 90 secondsSpeaker 10:00
Tammy regularly hauls stuff to her kids at college. That's why she shops at BJ's Wholesale Club, saving up to 25% off grocery store prices. Beef jerky, microwave meals, laundry pods even they can't screw up.
Speaker 20:11
Have you met my kids?
Speaker 10:12
And with BJ's gas, she gets there for less.
Speaker 20:15
They call me the Road Warrior.
Speaker 10:16
This is your home, Road Warrior mom, home of the save. Join for just $20 at bjs.com/waxahachie and save 10 cents a gallon on gas for six months. Now open. Limited time offer. New members only. BJ's, home of the save.
Speaker 20:29
[upbeat music] This episode is brought to you by State Farm. You know those friends who support your preference for podcasts over music on road trips? That's the energy State Farm brings to insurance. With over 19,000 local agents, they help you find the coverage that fits your needs so you can spend less time worrying about insurance and more time enjoying the ride. Download the State Farm app or go online at statefarm.com. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
Speaker 30:55
[upbeat music] Last night, you spent two hours deciding what to wear to the party. This morning, it'll take you two minutes to list it on Depop and make your money back. Just grab your phone, snap a few photos, and we'll take care of the rest. The sheer dress and platform heels you'll never wear again, there's a birthday girl searching for them right now. Your one-and-done look is about to pay for your next night out, or at least the ride home. [engine revs] Your style can make you cash. Start selling on Depop, where taste recognizes taste.
James Gray· Host1:27
Hello. Welcome back to Tennis Unfiltered with me, James