The Inside-In Tennis Podcast cover art

The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

By: Mitch Michals Bleav
Listen for free

LIMITED TIME OFFER | £0.99/mo for the first 3 months

Premium Plus auto-renews at £8.99/mo after 3 months. Terms apply.

About this listen

 Host Mitch Michals takes you inside the world of professional tennis with the past, present, and future of the sport. This podcast features broadcasters, players, and many others who eat, sleep & breathe tennis. Stay in the loop and in the know with The Inside-In PodcastBleav Tennis
Episodes
  • Australian Open R1 Thoughts: Nimble Djokovic, Osaka's Aura, Wawrinka's Final Ride and More with Yasmin Syed

    Australian Open R1 Thoughts: Nimble Djokovic, Osaka's Aura, Wawrinka's Final Ride and More with Yasmin Syed
    Jan 20 2026
    Daily Express Senior Tennis Writer Yasmin Syed joins the podcast from Melbourne to recap the opening round of the 2026 Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic looks as fit as ever as he pursues Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner for the title. Syed examines Stan Wawrinka's form and attitude as he competes in his final tournament down under, and reacts to Joao Fonseca's early exit at the hands of Eliot Spizzirri. The journalist assesses whether Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul or another American make a run down under, and reflects on Gael Monfils' final Australian Open. On the women's side, Syed predicts which player can challenge World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Syed dives into Amanda Anisimova's excellent form, Iga Swiatek's chances, and Naomi Osaka's outfit that captivated the entire tennis world. And Syed breaks down Viktoria Mboko's ability to contend right now, before previewing all the exciting matchups in Round 2 of The Australian Open. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
  • 2026 Australian Open Preview: Who Can Spoil A Sinner/Alcaraz Final? + Sabalenka's Top Contenders and Djokovic's Final Push With Zachary Cohen and Kenny Ducey

    2026 Australian Open Preview: Who Can Spoil A Sinner/Alcaraz Final? + Sabalenka's Top Contenders and Djokovic's Final Push With Zachary Cohen and Kenny Ducey
    Jan 16 2026

    The first major of the year is upon us, and gambling experts Zachary Cohen and Kenny Ducey join the show to break down the men's and women's singles draws for the 2026 Australian Open. The analysts discuss Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz's status as overwhelming favorites, and look at whether Novak Djokovic has enough magic left in his racket for one more glorious run. Cohen and Ducey break down whether Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton or other contenders can emerge, and list their favorite first round matchups.

    And on the women's side, the gambling gurus assess Aryna Sabalenka's path to another title in Melbourne. The fellas discuss whether Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are on serious upset alert, they weigh in on Amanda Anisimova's chances to capture her first slam, and look at a list of potential contenders that include Elena Rybakina, defending champ Madison Keys, and newcomer Victoria Mboko. Hosted by Mitch Michals.


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Lorenzo Musetti on His Breakout Season and Crafting His Style On And Off The Court + Leif Shiras on Early Titles for Sabalenka, Medvedvev and Bublik

    Lorenzo Musetti on His Breakout Season and Crafting His Style On And Off The Court + Leif Shiras on Early Titles for Sabalenka, Medvedvev and Bublik
    Jan 12 2026
    Lorenzo Musetti joins for an exclusive chat about his breakout 2025, and why he will continue to push his own limits and chase the very best players in the game. The Italian opens up about his aggressive and flashy style of play, how his growing family continues to motivate him, and why winning an epic ATP Finals match over Alex De Minaur in Turin was a signature moment in his young career. The newly-minted Top 5 player also explains why he's always had an interest in fashion, and why he's extremely excited to take part in the MGM Slam in Las Vegas on March 1. And then Leif Shiras recaps the first week of the 2026 season, which featured some terrific action and drama. Shiras discusses Aryna Sabalenka's brilliance in Brisbane, Daniil Medvedev's successful start to the year, and Alexander Bublik finding his rightful place in the winner's circle yet again. The commentator also reflects on Poland's triumph at the United Cup, analyzes Coco Gauff notching another win over Iga Swiatek, and examines whether Novak Djokovic could be embarking on his final Australian Open in a few days. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
    Show More Show Less
    57 mins
No reviews yet