Court Talk

This week on Court Talk (18 October), Brett and Darren Patten discuss the changes to the WTA / ATP 2027. Plus, they break down the way to promote Tennis in WA, the ATP and WTA  Asian Swing, covering all the biggest talking points, standout performances, drama, surprises and everything in between. 🔥 One show. 60 minutes. All the tennis. The stories. The personalities. The drama. The game we all love. Real conversations, expert insights and unfiltered tennis chat — you won’t want to miss this one! 🎾

🎾 This week on Court Talk (10 October), Brett and Darren Patten discuss Andrew Abdo’s first 60 days as CEO of Tennis Australia. Plus, they break down the ATP and WTA  Asian Swing, covering all the biggest talking points, standout performances, drama, surprises and everything in between. 🔥 One show. 60 minutes. All the tennis. The stories. The personalities. The drama. The game we all love. Real conversations, expert insights and unfiltered tennis chat — you won’t want to miss this one! 🎾  

This week, 4 October, Brett and Darren Patten bring you the exclusive launch of the Family Championship – The Newcombe & Patten Cup, officially launched on air by Australian tennis legend John Newcombe. Plus, they’re joined by Player Manager Sam Maxwell, who lifts the lid on the fascinating world of managing some of the best tennis players on the planet. They’ll also take a deep dive into the Asian Swing of the ATP and WTA, unpacking the biggest talking points, standout performances, drama, surprises and everything in between. 🔥 One show. 60 minutes. All the tennis. The stories. The personalities. The drama. The game we love. This is straight-up tennis chat — and it’s not to be missed. 🎾

This week, 27th September 2026, Brett and Darren Patten dive into the Laver Cup, The Davis Cup the performance and rise of WA's tennis stars, Talia Gibson and Taylah Preston - They also unpack all the big talking points, the performances, the drama and everything in between. All of this, plus plenty more, packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of straight-up tennis chat. One show. All the action. Not to be missed. 🎾

This week, 20th September 2026, Brett Patten and the Producer Brian unpack Tennis Officials Australia's lawsuit against Tennis Australia - They also chat about the Group stages of Australia's Davis Cup Match up v Poland... all this and more packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of tennis chat. One show. All the action. Not to be missed.

This week, 13 September 2026, Brett and Darren Patten dive into the bombshell article by The Australian journalist Will Swanton, which takes a hard look at the performance, leadership and execution of Tennis Australia under the Board leadership of Jane Hrdlicka and former CEO Craig Tiley. They also unpack all the action from the US Open — the big talking points, the performances, the drama and everything in between. All of this, plus plenty more, packed into an entertaining 60 minutes of straight-up 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 — 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 — 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 — 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’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, 02nd August 2026, Brett and Darren Patten dissect the ATP's idea to promote tournaments for top 20 men's players outside of Grand Slams tournaments. They talk Cruz Hewitts run at the ATP 500 tournament in Washington, they unpack the rightful owner of the "Vicht" celebration salute, along with the continued disharmony at Tennis West with their decision to dismantle their Regional Working Group!....this 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, 26th July 2026, Brett and Darren Patten talk about the civil war brewing between the singles and doubles players on the ATP Tour, and the potential of a breakaway world doubles tour. They unpack the disharmony at Tennis West with their decision to dismantle their volunteer working groups and intend to go to market looking for new members!....this 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, 19th July 2026, Brett Patten and Producer Brian talk with best seling author and WA Coach, Glenn Thompson. Glenn wrote a tennis novel about his playing, coaching and touring experience called "Perspective". They unpack the ATP ruling to change doubles, Ali G spotted at Wimbledon and Jannick Sinner on failing his motor bike license. This 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, 12th July 2026, Patsy and Big D unpack the women's Wimbledon Final, hear from Martina Navratilova on changing racquet headsizes and Cruz Hewitt about his Wimbledon love. This 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, 5th July 2026, Patsy and Big D unpack the Serena Williams Wimbledon circus, hear from Meaghan Kelly about Naomi Osaka and Rod Laver on Parkinson in 1981 and some of the parallels in the Tennis Australia landscape. This 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, 28th June 2026, Patsy and Big D talk with former WTA touring Pro and WA tennis coach, Jelena Stojanovic, about her journey playing on the tour, playing a young WTA#2 Elena Rybakina, and her coaching philosophy with her coaching program "The Talent Code". This, 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, 21st June 2026, Patsy and Big D talk prize money on the mens and womens tour. The lack of headline players on the WTA tour and the reason tournaments give wildcards to Serena / Venus Williams in order to promote women's world tennis, 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, 14th June 2026, Patsy and Big D talk to special guest and one of the greatest players WA has produced in 40 years, David Culley, on his career, his coaching and the state of WA tennis. The Patten brothers dissect comments made by Phil Dent in retort to John McEnroe's claims he turned Johnny Mac into Johnny Mac 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, 07th June 2026, Patsy and Big D talk to special guest the award winning President of the Alexander Park Tennis Club, Ceri Wagnell, on her philosophy of building, supporting and growing grassroot community tennis clubs. The Patten brothers dissect comments made by Pat Cash on the state of tennis in Australia, they unpack the French Open 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, 24th May 2026, Patsy and Big D talk to special guest WA local, Corey Hill, on his unique journey to becoming a pro and documenting his journey on Instagram from "0 to Pro".  The Patten brothers dissect the French Open threat of player boycott, player prize money, 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, 17th May 2026, Patsy and Big D talk to special guest John Thompson, Director of the John Newcombe's Tennis Academy (Australia) about coaching, plans for elite player pathways, UTR and the need for Tennis Australia to work closely with grass root club coaches. The Patten brothers dissect who will be the next CEO of Tennis Australia, 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, 10th May 2026, The Patten brothers talk to Ash Burton, WA Tennis champion and father to two NCAA Div 1 Tennis Players, about their journey and US College tennis. They chat the threat of players boycotting the French Open over the distribution of prizemoney, 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, 3rd May 2026, The Patten brothers talk about the USTA College Tennis system and the challenges of fund and international players, insight from Boris Beckers on his time behind bars, the hawk eye issues on clay, 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, 26th April 2026, The Patten brothers celebrate Anzac day, they talk with about Tennis Australia's High performance Academy in Queensland, Bjorn Borgs influence on global sport, the underarm serve - Legal or not? the importance of tennis tactics, the tennis scoring system, 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, 19th April 2026, The Patten brothers talk with about where the next Australia Grand Slam champion will come from in Australia. They talk about state of play in Australian Tennis, 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, 12th April 2026, The Patten brothers talk with International Tennis Club of Australia President, Louise Field. They talk about state of play in Australian Tennis and the comments made by Craig Tiley during his address to the Staff and Volunteers at the USTA, 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, 29th March 2026, The Patten brothers talk about the ATP/WTA Sunshine Swing finishing in Miami, The Tennis West Industry Awards night, who should be considered for the Tennis Seniors WA Hall of Fame and Tennis West Hall of Champions induction, 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, 22rd March 2026, The Patten brothers Look at the incredible run from WAs Talia Gibson at Indian Wells and Miami, they unpack the WA State league Final. 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, 08th March 2026, The Patten brothers unpack Pats Cash criticism of Tennis Australia's "Boys Club" and lack of tennis players on the TA Board, 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, 01st March 2026, The Patten brothers unpack Craig Tileys resignation from Tennis Australia and what that means for Australian Tennis, 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, 22nd February 2026, The Patten brothers bring the laughs, the insight, 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, 15th February 2026, The Patten brothers bring the laughs, the insight, 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, 8th February 2026, The Patten brothers bring the laughs, the insight, 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, 1st February 2026, Court Talk goes full Australian Open! The Patten brothers bring the laughs, the insight, 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, 25 January 2026, Court Talk goes full Australian Open! The Patten brothers bring the laughs, the insight, 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, 18th January 2026, on Court Talk the Patten brothers talk with Former Tennis West Board Director and Chair of Regional Working Group, Leslee Holmes, along with WAs representative at the Australian Open 1 Point Slam Tournament, Steven Yarwood, along with all things tennis. Not to be missed!

This week, 10th January 2026, on Court Talk the Patten brothers talk United Cup, Adelaide International, Brisbane Int, CEO Craig Tiley, ITF World Masters and all things tennis. Not to be missed!

This week, 4th January 2026, on Court Talk the Patten brothers talk with Neil Dembo, father of Jake Dembo, rising star of Australian Junior Tennis. Neil spoke about the demands on parents and the pathways for junior tennis athletes.  Along with the United Cup, Country Week and all things tennis. Not to be missed!

This week, 21st Dec 2025, on Court Talk the Patten brothers talk with professional and touring stringer Jason Weir about the latest tennis technology and its impact on the modern game and the ITF tour, along with all things tennis. Not to be missed!

Court Talk for Sunday 14th December with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat with Tennis WA Hall of Champions Inductee Rob Casey about his career, the state of coaching in WA and his time as Operations Manager at the Hopman Cup, along with all things tennis! Not to be missed!

Court Talk for Sunday 30th November with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat with Director of Elite Personal Development (EPD) and Host of Tennis Talk 101 Podcast John Thompson and Kelsey Lewis along with Phil Shanahan - Director of Margaret Court Tennis Academy about the partnership between EPD and John Newcombe's Tennis Academy and the 25th Year of Margaret Courts Tennis Tournament in Albury Wodonga, along with all thing's tennis! Not to be missed!

Court Talk for Sunday 16th November with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat about the tour end championships, WA State League along with all things tennis! Not to be missed!

Court Talk for Sunday 9th November with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat with Dunsborough Country Club Head Coach Brad Millman, about his coaching journey and upcoming Coaching Masterclass with Wimbledon Doubles Champion Matt Ebden, along with all things tennis! Not to be missed!

Court Talk for Sunday 2nd November with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat with Bayswater Tennis Club Head Coach and State Manager of Tiny Tots, Anthony Harbrow, about his coaching journey, along with the damming allegations made by Tennis Officials Australia against Tennis Australia, along with all things tennis! Not to be missed!

Court Talk for Sunday 26th October with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat about equality in tennis, tour results and WA State League, along with all things tennis! Not to be missed!

Court Talk for Sunday 19th October with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat with Hensman Park State League Female Manager, Peter Steven, about parenting elite aspiring junior tennis players and we get Peters take on what needs to change to support juniors in tennis, along with all things tennis! Not to be missed!

Court Talk for Sunday 12th October with the Patten brothers! This episode Patsy is left alone unshackled to talk all things tennis! Don't miss it!

Court Talk for Sunday 28th Sept with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat with Scarborough Tennis Club Coach Rick Willsmore on the Art of Tennis, Taste of Wimbledon and his tennis journey, along with all things tennis! Don't miss it!

Court Talk for Sunday 21st Sept with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat with 1988 WA Open Singles Winner and WA Tennis Champion, Brad Properjohn, along with all things tennis! Don't miss it!

Court Talk for Sunday 14th Sept with the Patten brothers! This episode they chat with Royal Kings Park Tennis Club Secretary Katherine Kohan on RKPTC's new racquet only membership, the controversy surrounding Davis Cup Captain Lleyton Hewitt, along with all things tennis! Don't miss it!