The ATP Finals are set—after a dramatic week in Paris seeing Taylor Fritz pull back on match point against Carlos Alcaraz, ceding him the match (and the tournament)—and the women's are here. We talk technique, coaching swaps, hot mics, styling snafus and the great crowds at Indian Wells.

The ATP Finals are set&mdash;after a dramatic week in Paris seeing Taylor Fritz pull back on match point against Carlos Alcaraz, ceding him the match (and the tournament)&mdash;and the women's are here. We talk technique, coaching swaps, hot mics, styling snafus and the great crowds at Indian Wells.

Always be Closing

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Post NYC marathon, Caitlin & Rennae bask in the immaculate NYC vibes to discuss all the goings on this week: The men's showings from Vienna and Basel, the women's in Asia featuring the single worst outfit ever on court (women's edition). Plus: JCF joins Shelton's team and reader Qs

Post NYC marathon, Caitlin &amp; Rennae bask in the immaculate NYC vibes to discuss all the goings on this week: The men's showings from Vienna and Basel, the women's in Asia featuring the single worst outfit ever on court (women's edition). Plus: JCF joins Shelton's team and reader Qs

Get Better or Get Worse

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This week we’re joined by Karl Hale, tournament director for Canada’s Masters 1000 National Bank Open, to chat reporting that puts them ahead of their goal on equal pay, scheduling and what’s ahead for them. Plus: tour finals looming and reader questions

This week we&rsquo;re joined by Karl Hale, tournament director for Canada&rsquo;s Masters 1000 National Bank Open, to chat reporting that puts them ahead of their goal on equal pay, scheduling and what&rsquo;s ahead for them. Plus: tour finals looming and reader questions

King in the North

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Davidovich Fokina finally breaks through, Chwalinska gets it done in Asia, and the WTA Finals race turns into a full-blown soap opera. Plus: Swiatek’s struggles, tennis marriage heartbreak, on-court meltdowns, US Open champs grinding it out on the lower-level tour, and your questions answered, because tennis gossip never takes an off-season.

Davidovich Fokina finally breaks through, Chwalinska gets it done in Asia, and the WTA Finals race turns into a full-blown soap opera. Plus: Swiatek&rsquo;s struggles, tennis marriage heartbreak, on-court meltdowns, US Open champs grinding it out on the lower-level tour, and your questions answered, because tennis gossip never takes an off-season.

The Lilith Fair of Tennis

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Rennae and Caitlin dig deep into the glorious run of Zheng Qinwen on home soil at Beijing (and give major props to Mirra Andreeva for keeping it together during an impromptu karaoke session). Plus: the ATP has a serious behavior problem, do we need coach Rennae on the case? Yes.

Rennae and Caitlin dig deep into the glorious run of Zheng Qinwen on home soil at Beijing (and give major props to Mirra Andreeva for keeping it together during an impromptu karaoke session). Plus: the ATP has a serious behavior problem, do we need coach Rennae on the case? Yes.

Comebacks and Consequences

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After Medvedev's incredibly stupid move to get disqualified from Beijing, Rennae and Caitlin discuss the rules in place and why they need updating. Plus: A recap of the Djokovic dominance in Asia, which women are surging (and flagging) in Asia, and of course, reader questions.

After Medvedev's incredibly stupid move to get disqualified from Beijing, Rennae and Caitlin discuss the rules in place and why they need updating. Plus: A recap of the Djokovic dominance in Asia, which women are surging (and flagging) in Asia, and of course, reader questions.

Automatic Deef

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We discuss Laver Cup, without really discussing Laver Cup, as well as give Leylah Fernandez her annual flowers and celebrate the dual lunatic final of Meddy and Rublev. Plus: Reader questions and concussion protocols.

We discuss Laver Cup, without really discussing Laver Cup, as well as give Leylah Fernandez her annual flowers and celebrate the dual lunatic final of Meddy and Rublev. Plus: Reader questions and concussion protocols.

Drastic Cuts & Concussion Protocols 

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Rennae and Caitlin are back, and while we hate to moralize, we have some suggestions for everyone! Are you surprised? Plus, a bevy of pent-up reader questions fills out this, our good faith episode!

Rennae and Caitlin are back, and while we hate to moralize, we have some suggestions for everyone! Are you surprised? Plus, a bevy of pent-up reader questions fills out this, our good faith episode!

In Good Faith 

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Rennae and Andrea wrap up the U.S. Open, answer reader questions, and get into so much more.

Rennae and Andrea wrap up the U.S. Open, answer reader questions, and get into so much more.

U.S. Open Wrap

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Listeners of The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast, check out this episode of Courtside with Laura Correnti, live from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, where Women's Sports had its own main stage.

Laura talks to mega-star athletes and entrepreneurs like Allyson Felix and Sue Bird; massive brands like Catalyst, Athlos, and Sequel; and teams like Man City and the New York Liberty. Everyone came together to offer proof points of the Courtside Thesis: "that women's sports are a massive opportunity for any brand, the fandom is the bomb, and no one needs to be convinced that we matter anymore."

Listeners of The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast, check out this episode of Courtside with Laura Correnti, live from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, where Women's Sports had its own main stage.
Laura talks to mega-star athletes and entrepreneurs like Allyson Felix and Sue Bird; massive brands like Catalyst, Athlos, and Sequel; and teams like Man City and the New York Liberty. Everyone came together to offer proof points of the Courtside Thesis: "that women's sports are a massive opportunity for any brand, the fandom is the bomb, and no one needs to be convinced that we matter anymore."

Check Out:  Courtside with Laura Correnti - Away Game: Courtside Live at Cannes!

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Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis. 

Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis.

Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join hosts Rennae Stubbs and Racquet magazine founder Caitlin Thompson as they talk to their friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis.

The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis.

The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

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