This week, 30th August 2026, Brett and Darren Patten chat with John Thompson, Director of the John Newcombe Tennis Academy (Australia), about the US college pathways, his take on what's needs to change in Australian Tennis and highlighted an exciting program planned for West Australia with Court Talk. They also unpack the US Open Draw, heard from TA CEO Andrew Abdo...this and more — all packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat.

One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

This week, 30th August 2026, Brett and Darren Patten chat with John Thompson, Director of the John Newcombe Tennis Academy (Australia), about the US college pathways, his take on what's needs to change in Australian Tennis and highlighted an exciting program planned for West Australia with Court Talk. They also unpack the US Open Draw, heard from TA CEO Andrew Abdo...this and more &mdash; all packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat.
One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

Court Talk

Big D & Patsy come together each week to discuss the local, domestic and International Tennis scene. 

Big D &amp; Patsy come together each week to discuss the local, domestic and International Tennis scene.

Court Talk - (30/08/26)

This week, 6th September 2026, Brett and Darren Patten chat with Jason Weir (Australia's best touring pro stringer) about the latest technology and ATP/WTA touring players equipment preferences. They also unpack the US Open Draw, Tennis West's latest strategy plan results and wish their father Don a happy fathers day!...this and more — all packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat.

One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

This week, 6th September 2026, Brett and Darren Patten chat with Jason Weir (Australia's best touring pro stringer) about the latest technology and ATP/WTA touring players equipment preferences. They also unpack the US Open Draw, Tennis West's latest strategy plan results and wish their father Don a happy fathers day!...this and more &mdash; all packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat.
One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

Court Talk - (06/09/26)

This week, 16th August 2026, Brett Patten and the Producer Brian unpack the Padel / Pickle v Tennis debate - Is the new alternate formats good for tennis clubs? They also unpack the differences in pressure between Tennis and Golf on the back of comments made by Former ATP #10 Marty Fish, and they take a walk down memory lane in WA Tennis the year 1980, this and more — all packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat.

One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

This week, 16th August 2026, Brett Patten and the Producer Brian unpack the Padel / Pickle v Tennis debate - Is the new alternate formats good for tennis clubs? They also unpack the differences in pressure between Tennis and Golf on the back of comments made by Former ATP #10 Marty Fish, and they take a walk down memory lane in WA Tennis the year 1980, this and more&nbsp;&mdash; all packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat.
One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

Court Talk - (16/08/26)

This week, 09th August 2026, Brett and Darren Patten speak with AATC International Manager, President of Tennis Seniors Victoria and Former World O/40 Doubles Champion Paul Kleverlaan about AATC, state of coaching in Australia and the ITF World Seniors Tour. They talk about the disappearance of Adult tournaments in WA along with insights, and the stories you won’t hear anywhere else — all packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat.

One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

This week, 09th August 2026, Brett and Darren Patten speak with AATC International Manager, President of Tennis Seniors Victoria and Former World O/40 Doubles Champion Paul Kleverlaan about AATC, state of coaching in Australia and the ITF World Seniors Tour. They talk about the disappearance of Adult tournaments in WA along with insights, and the stories you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else &mdash; all packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat.
One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

Court Talk - (30/08/26)

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