Greg Rusedski

Can England defeat Messi's Argentina? What next for England test cricket? Can Sinner be stopped? We’re dissecting the fallout from England's 2-1 win over Norway and the controversial comments from Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham that have dominated the headlines. Brighton boss and talkSPORT pundit Fabian Hurzeler joins us to preview England’s high-stakes World Cup semi-final against Argentina, while author Jeffrey Archer weighs in on the shock departure of England Test Head Coach Brendon McCullum. Tennis legend Greg Rusedski joins us to review the latest drama at Wimbledon and assesses if there's anyone that can compete against Jannik Sinner. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Hosts: Jim White & Simon Jordan  Podcast producer: Erin Clifford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Beyond Tennis Podcast, host Johnny Delgado sits down with Greg Rusedski, former World No. 4 and US Open Finalist, to explore the unfiltered reality of life on the professional circuit.Greg provides a no-nonsense look at the extreme financial and personal sacrifices required to reach the top. The conversation dives deep into the "dark horse" mentality of succeeding outside the federation system, the challenges of transitioning from juniors to the pro tour, and why competing in the 90s required a level of grit that defined a generation.Episode Timestamps: [00:00:00] Intro & Welcome: Johnny introduces Greg Rusedski and highlights his career milestones from a 149mph serve to winning the Paris Masters. [00:02:28] Starting in the Parks: Greg recounts his early obsession with tennis and his father’s visionary approach to his training. [00:07:01] The Financial Reality: A raw look at mortgaging the family home and why the federation system isn't for everyone. [00:11:36] The Haifa Turning Point: Staying in underground youth hostels during the Gulf War and the match that saved Greg's career. [00:17:52] Changing Nationality: The truth behind representing Great Britain and dealing with the intensity of the UK media. [00:28:44] Controversy & Resiliency: Greg discusses being cleared of doping allegations and the fight to resurrect his ranking. [00:42:45] Quick Fire Section: Greg reveals his G.O.A.T. pick, his dream doubles partner, and which Hollywood star should play him in a movie.

Joe is joined by former tennis star Greg Rusedski to discuss the state of the sport in 2025 and look back on a career that saw him reach the US Open final and number four in the world. Greg explains how he made it to the top of the sport and breaks down the tactics he brought to matches against legends like Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Boris Becker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Top 10 player Greg Rusedski joins the podcast to preview the 2025 ATP Finals, as the game's very best head to Turin to battle for tennis supremacy. Rusedski discusses Novak Djokovic's form in Athens as the Serbian ponders whether he will play in Italy, and the analyst weighs whether Djokovic can have success in 2025 and beyond. The broadcaster also breaks down the battle for year-end No. 1 between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, and looks at how their rivalry has transcended tennis in 2025. Rusedski surveys the entire field in Turin, looking at where players like Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz and Alex De Minaur are compared to their peers. The broadcaster explains why Ben Shelton is at the top of his "prospect list" and weighs in on the race for the final spot in the field between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Lorenzo Musetti. 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.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a match for the ages to defend his Roland Garros title, and prominent tennis broadcaster Greg Rusedski recaps that thrilling encounter on the podcast. Rusedski analyzes the ins and outs of the match, how Alcaraz battled from the brink of defeat to triumph in a five hour and twenty-nine minute marathon battle on the red clay in Paris. The BBC announcer and former Top-5 player also reviews Coco Gauff's incredible victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final, and breaks down what makes the American such a special player and tenacious competitor. And Rusedski gives his thoughts on Iga Swiatek's next move, Novak Djokovic's future, and the beginning of grass season with Wimbledon on everybody's horizons. 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.

Former world No.4 Greg Rusedski guests on the podcast to discuss the main stories of the week including Novak Djokovic's return to form in Madrid, the rise of Stefanos Tsitsipas comparing the Greek's backhand with Dominic Thiem's, Kiki Bertens claiming the biggest title of her career, plus the British hopes heading into Rome and where things stand going into an important week for the ATP Board and Player Council.