Kamau Murray is an established tennis coach and community leader who takes you inside the game you love. Tune in each week to hear Kamau interview prolific guests and players, and discuss what really goes on behind the scenes of the tennis tour.
"Getting paid playing with Serena Williams on a daily basis, I don't care if it's in Palm Beach Gardens or a stadium, it doesn't get much than that."
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Melanie Oudin on the 10-year anniversary of her...
"To have that kind of run, and people cheering for me, and the whole believe thing, and inspiring a lot of people: I couldn't have asked for anything more than that."
34 min
178
Caroline Dolehide on finding her way on tour
"Right now I'm just really thankful, not that I'm winning, but that I feel good because it was really rough six months at the beginning of the year. It's something that we all have to go through."
26 min
179
Former No. 1 Liezel Huber on reaching new heigh...
"For me it wasn't about reaching No. 1, but really that platform that I had to stand on to make a difference."
25 min
180
Tournament director Joe Ceriello on the NYJTL B...
“We are the largest youth tennis and education nonprofit in the nation. That’s our daily work. Now the NYJTL Bronx Open is the ultimate aspirational event for our kids.”
31 min
181
Love Serving Autism founder Lisa Pugliese on ad...
"I kind of was stunned because I knew he enjoyed tennis, but I didn’t realize how much he loved it, and that was his way of expressing himself."
27 min
182
CiCi Bellis on enduring four surgeries and plan...
“Each one I was like, no, I’m not doing the surgery. I’m done with tennis. I’m not going to do this. I’m not going to put my body through this anymore. It’s just not worth it… But I ended up doing it."
31 min
183
Wrapping up Roland Garros 2019 and debating grass
TENNIS.com Podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi reflect on the fortnight, and look ahead to the grass season—which is already underway.
12 min
184
Debating Federer’s chances against Nadal at Rol...
Week 2 of Roland Garros has been highlighted by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer setting up their 39th career meeting in Friday’s semifinals.
14 min
185
Youth swagger rules Week 1 at Roland Garros
TENNIS.com podcast co-hosts Nina Pantic and Irina Falconi break down and react to some of the most exciting storylines.
15 min
186
Gigi Fernandez on transitioning to the real world
“Back then, 33 seemed like I was ancient. I did not know what I was going to do and it was a really difficult transition. I struggled a lot for a lot of years trying to do different things that were not in the tennis world."
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WTT CEO Carlos Silva on innovating the game
“If you can’t make a little bit of noise, you’re going to be forgotten. I didn’t join WTT to be forgotten, I joined so that I could help take the 40+ years that it’s been around and now grow it into the next era."
18 min
188
Steve Weissman on getting into broadcasting
"If you can’t lift people up and help them and make others successful, then what are you? At the end of the day you need to pay it forward and try to help as much as possible."
28 min
189
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Entrep...
On this week’s episode of Beyond the Baseline, host Jon Wertheim talks with Washington Kastles owner, investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mark Ein. As a longtime fan and player of the sport, Ein discusses how he was introduced to tennis as a chi...
38 min
190
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — World ...
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — World No. 3 Petra Kvitova on the 2019 Season
40 min
191
Jared Hiltzik explains the new ITF World Tennis...
“Last year towards the end of the season, I put myself in a good position. Had the changes not occurred I’d be close the Top 300 right now..."
25 min
192
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — David ...
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — David Epstein on Roger vs. Tiger and Generalization vs. Specialization
52 min
193
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Felix ...
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Felix Auger-Aliassime and Miami Open wrap-up
58 min
194
Charleston tournament director Bob Moran on Sou...
"That's what we hold our hat on: We've got to work a little bit hard than everyone else to be successful."
26 min
195
Shelby Rogers on her tour return in Charleston
“There’s no real moment where you’re 100 percent sure you’re ready to play again. You just kind of have to jump back in and go for it.”
25 min
196
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — James ...
After being named the Miami Open tournament director in January 2018, James Blake joins the Beyond the Baseline podcast to talk about the tournament’s move from Key Biscayne to its new location at the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins.
38 min
197
Judy Murray on building a legacy for Andy and J...
“You need to prepare for a legacy. You can’t just say, ‘Oh they stopped playing. We need a legacy.’”
49 min
198
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Checki...
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Checking in from Indian Wells
30 min
199
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Kevin ...
Beyond the Baseline, with Jon Wertheim — Kevin Anderson on sustainability in tennis
43 min
200
Nicole Gibbs opens up about depression, motivat...
"For all of the trolling we get on social media, I find it fascinating how positive and supportive people are when you talk about mental health issues."