Back to Hard Courts
Lucy and Eugene share their thoughts on the hard-court season so far. Celebrate Coco Gauff securing her first WTA 500 crown in Washington, Germany’s Noma Noha Akugue [Naija girl] going all the way to the final on the clay in Hamburg on her WTA Tour debut, and Arthur Fils making a run to the semis, taking out Casper Ruud in the process. Among other things, we also get into Venus Williams wowin...
51m Aug 20, 2023
51m
Bucket Hat Boyz W/ Tumaini Carayol
Eugene and Lucy are joined by The Mentor aka That Guy Tumaini Carayol to talk all things Wimbledon or "Wimbly" [sic] 2023! Among a host of things, we get into Mikael Ymer’s harsh 18-month ban, Naomi Osaka giving birth, Clervie Ngounoue crushing it in the Girls’ event, Christopher Eubanks reaching the last eight and share our personal highlights from an amazing two weeks at SW19. Head over to ...
1hr 9m Jul 26, 2023
1hr 9m
Day 14 at Wimbledon
Clervie Ngounoue is the Girls’ champion after seeing off Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets in Sunday's final out on Court 12! The 16-year-old American did not drop a set all tournament. Class act! During recording, top seed Carlos Alcaraz and second seed Novak Djokovic were scrapping it out on Centre Court in the men’s final. (Shouts out to Carlitos) In the women’s final, our North African s...
21m Jul 16, 2023
21m
Day 10 at Wimbledon
Madison Keys falls to second seed Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 4-6 in what was by far her toughest test on grass this year. Sabalenka is playing some good ball at the moment and it was an experience witnessing her ferocious power and incredibly audible grunting on No 1 Court. Keys was upbeat in press afterwards, which was very nice to see. Christopher Eubanks’ dream run is over after another five-set ...
24m Jul 12, 2023
24m
Day 8 at Wimbledon
Christopher Eubanks is a Wimbledon quarter-finalist after taking down fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in five entertaining sets. The American who had the Gauffs cheering him on from his box, spoke in press about the people who have influenced his career. Daniil Medvedev, the third seed, is his next opponent. Madison Keys is also into the last eight after coming back from a set and 1-4 down again...
38m Jul 10, 2023
38m
Day 6 & 7 at Wimbledon
Chrostopher Eubanks’ dream Wimbledon run continues after seeing off Christopher O’Connell in three tiebreak sets. The American spoke about his new-found affection for grass in his press conference while his fourth-round opponent, fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, revealed what he knows about Eubanks’ game. Madison Keys continues to cruise through the draw and upped her level against Marta Kostyuk...
36m Jul 09, 2023
36m
Day 5 at Wimbledon
Madison Keys books her spot in the third round with a businesslike performance, while Christopher Eubanks scores the “biggest win” of his career to secure his place in the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. Meanwhile, Mikael Ymer gets into another five-set tussle for the second day in a row but falls short after cooking Eugene in the opening set. Interview snippets from Keys’ and ...
31m Jul 07, 2023
31m
Day 4 at Wimbledon
Mikael Ymer and Frances Tiafoe book their spots in the third round in different fashion. While Arthur Fils, Alycia Parks, Michael Mmoh, Sloane Stephens and Ben Shelton all suffer second-round defeats. Interview snippets from Ymer and Tiafoe pressers included.
39m Jul 06, 2023
39m
Day 3 at Wimbledon
Sloane Stephens, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, Ben Shelton and Christopher Eubanks all bagged impressive wins to book second-round spots. While George Loffhagen, Jasmine Paolini and Heather Watson put in decent efforts before falling at the first hurdle. Interview snippets from Stephens, Shelton and Eubanks pressers included.
38m Jul 06, 2023
38m
Day 1 at Wimbledon
Alycia Parks v Anna-Lena Friedsam American looked impressive – first serve was firing and net-play was super clean which frustrated Friedsam who was visibly rattled towards the closing stages of the match. Parks has Ana Bogdan next who upset 15th seed Liudmila Samsonova. Michael Mmoh v (11) Felix Auger-Aliassime Massive win for lucky loser Mmoh who played an incredible match against a hampered...
34m Jul 03, 2023
34m
Wimbledon Draw '23
Lucy and Eugene – with accreditations around necks (allow us) – dissect the draws and recap events on the grass these past few weeks at Queen’s, Birmingham and Eastbourne. Venus Williams, the five-time champion, starts against fellow wildcard Elina Svitolina in one of the standout first-round matchups. Coco Gauff, seeded seventh, faces fellow American Sofia Kenin in another opening-round belt...
51m Jul 02, 2023
51m
We In The Hood, Baby
Friend of the pod Tumaini Carayol joins us in the studio for another fun episode. We share our Wimbledon accreditation news – yes, Black Spin Global will be at The Championships this year as media! Roland Garros men's "demi-finals" day was a lot of fun (courtesy of Rodney Rapson aka The Plug). Find out how we got on in Paris (and why Lucy calls it "The Ghetto") where Novak Djokovic made histo...
1hr 37m Jun 22, 2023
1hr 37m
Same Year New Us
Lucy and Eugene – in full 4K-colour-glory, for the very first time (head over to our YouTube channel)– talk all things clay-court season so far and much more. We get into Frances Tiafoe bagging his second ATP Tour title after an epic weekend in Houston. Alycia Parks reaching the third round in Madrid under the guidance of her father and coach Michael Parks. We shine a light on Elias Ymer, th...
1hr 10m May 14, 2023
1hr 10m
Since We've Been Gone
Lucy and Eugene talk about what they’ve been up to, including applying for Wimbledon 2023 accreditation, interviewing Erick Mathelier (Furi Sports co-founder) and also touch on Wimbledon’s decision to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian players. Alycia Parks’ stunned in Lyon beat top seed Caroline Garcia in the final to claim her biggest title to date (WTA 250). Since then she’s been experi...
1hr 16m Apr 06, 2023
1hr 16m
Bye-Bye Aus Open
Lucy and Eugene say good riddance to the 2023 Australian Open but not before giving props to maiden Grand Slam winner Aryna Sabalenka and 10-time AO champion Novak Djokovic. We discuss Ben Shelton's dream debut – the 20-year-old reached the quarter-finals and showed his match-toughness coming through a couple of five-setters. Shelton is now a top 50 player – No 44 in the current rankings. Mic...
1hr 12m Feb 05, 2023
1hr 12m
Tuned Into 2023 With Myles David
Lucy and Eugene, joined by Myles David, get to know the Tuned Into Tennis founder a bit better as he shares his early memories of the sport and tells us why he started the platform. We share our thoughts on Naomi Osaka's amazing pregnancy news (Lucy suspected it). The four-time Grand Slam champion says she plans to return to action in 2024 and we cannot wait to see her back. Dive into all the...
1hr 33m Jan 20, 2023
1hr 33m
2022 Season Review With Tumaini
Lucy and Eugene, joined by friend of the pod Tumaini Carayol, recap the epic 2022 season. We share our favourite Black Spin Global moments – including getting accreditation for grass-court events (courtesy of the LTA), our Eastbourne experience made extra special thanks to Jarmere Jenkins on Serena Williams's return (where Lucy got her journalism game on) and our day at Wimbledon. Retirement ...
1hr 29m Dec 14, 2022
1hr 29m
All American With Jordaan
We recently caught up with friend of the pod Jordaan Sanford. Jordaan’s been super busy working as a body double for one of the lead actresses in the television drama series ‘All American: Homecoming’ on The CW. As well as putting her groundstrokes to good use, the Baylor University alum and ardent storyteller also serves as a technical advisor on the show. She breaks it all down for us. We ...
40m Oct 31, 2022
40m
Team World
Frances Tiafoe and Felix Auger-Aliassime picked up pivotal wins to secure the title for Team World for the first time in five attempts! The match everyone was anticipating was the Friday night doubles with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal taking on Tiafoe and Jack Sock. The Americans got the win for Team World and Tiafoe was subjected to racist abuse on social media afterwards which was complete...
49m Oct 06, 2022
49m
The Big Foe Open
The final Grand Slam of the year did not disappoint. Frances Tiafoe made a historic run (Lucy has all the stats) to the semi-finals where he lost to eventual champion and world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz in five exhilarating sets. Big Foe, now a top 20 player for the first time, chalked off impressive wins against 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal and Andrey Rublev en route and had the NBA and form...
1hr 6m Sep 23, 2022
1hr 6m
Love In Tennis Link-Up
Charrisha Watkins, founder of Love In Tennis and now friend of the pod, links up with us for a collaborative episode. We talk college tennis at Gettysburg College; Tipsy Tennis and favourite drinks; favourite Grand Slams and much more. As we were last on just after Wimbledon, we catch up with everything that has happened since then, paying particular attention to Serena Williams announcing her...
1hr 26m Aug 30, 2022
1hr 26m
Wimby 2022 Review
Lucy and Eugene are joined by friend of the pod Tumaini Carayol aka The Mentor.  This episode is all about Wimbledon 2022! We celebrate girls’ doubles champion Angella Okutoyi who put Kenyan tennis on the map after becoming the first Grand Slam winner from the country.  We also talk about the women’s and men’s finals, paying particular attention to Tunisia's Ons Jabeur and what her run means ...
1hr 31m Jul 24, 2022
1hr 31m
The GOAT Is Back
Serena Williams is back! We had the honour of watching her return to action – with Ons Jabeur – at Eastbourne from her players’ box courtesy of our guy Jarmere Jenkins. We’re still buzzing! Black Spin Global was media accredited for Eastbourne, too. We talk about our experiences – Lucy casually asking Serena and Jabeur quality questions in press – and who we got to see while we were there – Mi...
1hr 3m Jun 26, 2022
1hr 3m
Live From Queen's With Tumaini
Black Spin Global was officially accredited for this year's cinch Championships.  Friend of the pod Tumaini Carayol joins for this quick episode recorded on day 3 in the Queen's Club press room. Eugene had the pleasure of seeing Brit Paul Jubb get two top 100 wins in qualifying and put up a good fight in a first-round defeat to Botic van de Zandschulp – spoke to Jubb in press afterwards. Also...
28m Jun 19, 2022
28m
"N***** Really In Paris"
Black tennis really shined in Paris this year (hence the title of this episode). We review a historic French Open for 18-year-old singles and doubles runner-up Coco Gauff. Our girl Taylor Townsend, a doubles semi-finalist, did her thing with Madison Keys. As did Sloane Stephens, who reached the quarter-finals and played beautifully in one of her favourite cities.  We also talk about Jo-Wilfrie...
1hr 8m Jun 12, 2022
1hr 8m
A Lot of Chaos
We recap our Instagram Live chat with the wonderful Taylor Townsend and her coach John Williams – shout out to The Plug Rodney Rapson for setting it up. We also congratulate Mr and Mrs Monfils who are expecting their first child and give our opinion on the Wimbledon ranking points row. There is also a clay-court review, including Frances Tiafoe making the final in Estoril and Coco Gauff, now w...
1hr 1m May 27, 2022
1hr 1m
"What does 'short-term' mean?"
The gang is back! We gave our flowers to 25-year-old Ash Barty who surprisingly announced her retirement. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is also calling it a day after this year's French Open. We also get into Patrick Mouratoglou's new "short-term" coaching arrangement with Simona Halep and ponder whether or not Serena Williams will be at Wimbledon this year. There is also Miami Open talk – where our girl...
1hr 1m Apr 15, 2022
1hr 1m
Is It Really "Tennis Paradise"?!
We're back with our first-ever visual pod! We started off by celebrating our second pod-anniversary and then our recent trophy winners: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Sloane Stephens and Coco Gauff. After a couple of shoutouts to players doing their thing on and off court, we had a long talk about Indian Wells, paying particular attention to that Naomi Osaka-Stephens first round and the unfortunate h...
1hr 21m Mar 20, 2022
1hr 21m
Quick Interview with Hailey Baptiste
Right after securing the doubles ITF title in Orlando with partner Whitney Osuigwe, we had a chat with rising American Hailey Baptiste whilst she was on the road.  As well as answering follower questions, Baptiste spoke about career highlights, working with coach Zack Evenden, short- and long-term goals and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ We're also on ...
23m Feb 11, 2022
23m
"New Season, Who Dis?"
Lucy and Eugene are back with the first episode of the new season. We mostly talk AO 2022, but also share our thoughts on the year ahead, including plans for the podcast and much more. *Please note, although originally intended, this episode is not available as a video. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlo...
1hr 10m Feb 08, 2022
1hr 10m
Exclusive Interview with the Jenkins Brothers
Jermaine and Jarmere Jenkins speak to us about their impressive careers in the game that includes working with two of the most decorated siblings in tennis, Venus and Serena Williams. The brothers also share their thoughts on King Richard, talk about the black tennis landscape and so much more. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ We're also on YouTube now – Black Spin...
1hr 7m Dec 29, 2021
1hr 7m
2021 Wrap-Up Show
So many highlights from the 2021 season including Osaka winning in Australia again, Auger-Aliassime cracking the top 10 and Gauff continuing her impressive rise. We also shout out the guest co-hosts that have joined us this year. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
59m Dec 09, 2021
59m
Fairytale in Vienna
We recap Frances Tiafoe's dream run to the final in Vienna, talk USA and Canada at the Billie Jean King Cup and look ahead to events in Stockholm and Linz. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
38m Nov 08, 2021
38m
Dustin Tings Off
Dustin Brown aka Dreddy Tennis shouts us out, we recap Tiafoe-Murray in Antwerp and look ahead to events in Vienna and Courmayeur. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
21m Oct 26, 2021
21m
"Keep The Same Energy"
Eugene and Lucy re-break exclusive coaching news – courtesy of Zack Evenden – and get into everything happening at Indian Wells among other things. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
44m Oct 11, 2021
44m
Coming Through "Quick, Quick"
Eugene and Lucy celebrate Serena turning 40, Paolini winning big in Portoroz, Monfils reaching the semis in Metz and look ahead to events in Chicago, San Diego and Sofia. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
27m Sep 26, 2021
27m
2021 US Open Deep Dive (2-part special with Tumaini Carayol)
In this two-part special, Eugene and friend of the pod Tumaini Carayol recap events in New York in part one. Lucy shares her thoughts on this year's US Open in part two. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
1hr 40m Sep 14, 2021
1hr 40m
US Open Stunting
The brilliant Tumaini Carayol joins us to recap events in Toronto, Montreal and Cincinnati. We also get into the US Open draws. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
59m Aug 29, 2021
59m
From Paris With Love
Eugene (in London) and Lucy (in Paris) roundup recent events, talk about the upcoming King Richard movie and dissect the Montreal and Toronto draws. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
38m Aug 09, 2021
38m
It's Lit
Lucy and Eugene roundup events from the past two weeks before getting into Naomi Osaka's Netflix documentary and the Tokyo Olympics. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
40m Jul 27, 2021
40m
Wimbledon's Done And We Were There
Eugene and Lucy recap events at SW19 and talk about their Manic Monday experience as well as Naomi Osaka's powerful essay in Time Magazine. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
57m Jul 12, 2021
57m
Wimbledon Is Here
Eugene and Lucy – coming to you from the Viking International in Eastbourne – roundup the Wimbledon lead-up events; talk player withdrawals; and dissect the draws at SW19. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
40m Jun 28, 2021
40m
2021 French Open Wrapped Up
Lucy and Eugene look back at events from the past fortnight in Paris, celebrate trophy success on the WTA and ATP Challenger tours and preview upcoming grass-court events.⁣ ⁣ Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review.⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣
1hr 1m Jun 14, 2021
1hr 1m
"Le Ghetto Open" Preview Pod (with Tumaini Carayol)
We talk all things French Open 2021 with Tumaini Carayol; share our thoughts on Naomi Osaka not doing press; give Jo-Wilfried Tsonga his flowers and much more. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣ ⁣
1hr 7m May 30, 2021
1hr 7m
Teenage Kicks in Rome
Eugene and Lucy look back at events in Rome where Coco Gauff reached the semi-finals and Serena Williams and Gael Monfils both returned to action. Also preview Parma and Lyon. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣ ⁣ Follow us:⁣⁣ ⁣ Black Spin Global⁣ https://twitter.com/BlackSpinGlobal https://www.instag...
41m May 16, 2021
41m
Alycia's Got Next
As well as the exclusive interview with recent WTA Tour debutante Alycia Parks, Lucy and Eugene spend some time talking about Naomi Osaka's new skincare line and all the action in Madrid among other things. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments with us using: #BlackSpinGlobal⁣⁣ ⁣ Follow us:⁣⁣ ⁣ Black Spin Global⁣ https://twitter.com/Bla...
1hr 19m May 03, 2021
1hr 19m
"Billie Jean, Billie Jean"
Great Britain's Heather Watson secures singles win number 22 in the Billie Jean King Cup. Alycia Parks, 20, is the latest WTA debutante after a good run in Charleston. We speak exclusively to LTA coach Miles Daley about the newly-formed IDEA Group among other things. Also preview events in Barcelona and Stuttgart. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your though...
56m Apr 19, 2021
56m
Miami Open Review Pod
Lucy and Eugene review the Miami Open which was a success despite the Big Three's absence; some Hawk-Eye Live issues; and reduced crowds. Props to Tournament Director James Blake! Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina announce their engagement and it's officially clay-court season as we look ahead to WTA events in Charleston and Bogota. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ...
47m Apr 05, 2021
47m
Winning With Jordaan
Jordaan Sanford, from the Tennis Channel, sits in with us all the way from sunny Los Angeles. We look back at events in Mexico; discuss whether women should join the men and play best-of-five at Grand Slams; get to know our guest co-host Jordaan (who beat Madison Keys in juniors and took Jennifer Brady the distance in college); and finish with Miami Open thoughts (pre-draw) where we also revea...
1hr 7m Mar 22, 2021
1hr 7m
Going Up
Among other things, Eugene and Lucy discuss Coco Gauff's impressive rise up the rankings; Madison Keys' winning return in Qatar; tech giant SAP partnering up with the Sloane Stephens Foundation; and the Jenkins brothers' USTA interview. We also preview events in Dubai, Chile, Marseille and Doha. Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a rating and a review!⁣ ⁣ Share your thoughts and comments wit...
35m Mar 08, 2021
35m