The Psychology of Tennis

Did Dickens ruin Christmas? He was certainly a pioneer in exploiting its commercial potential. A Christmas Carol sold 6,000 copies in five days when it was published on 19 December 1843, and Dickens went on to write four more lucrative Christmas books in the 1840s. But in many wa ...  Show more

Emily Brontë died on 19 December 1848. As Patricia Lockwood said in an episode of Close Readings, there is evidence that Brontë was writing a second novel to follow ‘Wuthering Heights’, but if she was, it has been lost, and it has been suggested, though never proved, that her sis ...  Show more

In this special interview, Andre Agassi talks about his relationship with tennis, winning the 1999 French Open, the strengths/weaknesses of some of the best players in tennis history, and so much more! What’s your favorite moment from this episode? Who is your favorite Andre Agas ...  Show more

Andy Roddick is joined by, friend of the show, Chris Eubanks to take a look back at the entire 2-weeks of the 2025 Wimbledon. The jaw-dropping champions, the upsets, Wimbledon expansion plans, and how the tennis community needs to give rising-stars more time to grow into the spor ...  Show more

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim take a look back at the entire 2-weeks of the 2025 French Open. The incredible champions, the underdog stories, and what the success of this tournament means for the growth of the sport of tennis. What was your favorite storyline from the 2025 French ...  Show more

Send us a text Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim were ready to talk all things 2024 Davis Cup when the tennis community got a mind-blowing announcement - Andy Murray will be coaching Novak Djokovic through the 2025 Australian Open. Andy and Jon talk through their reactions to the new ...  Show more