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The microphones were on, the players didn't know, and suddenly the WTA had a scandal on its hands. This week on What's The Call?, Theo and Andrea unpack the hot mic drama that saw Jessica Pegula call Mirra Andreeva a diva, question her coach Conchita Martínez and inadvertently give tennis fans one of the juiciest stories of the season. Was Pegula out of line, or was the real problem the WTA recording private conversations? Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz is back to his winning ways in Paris, taking down Ben Shelton in a final with a particularly interesting subplot: Shelton's new coaching partnership with Alcaraz's former mentor, Juan Carlos Ferrero. Theo and Andrea discuss Carlos's seemingly unshakeable positivity, Novak Djokovic's increasingly uncertain future and the brutal final race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. Over at the WTA Finals, Elena Rybakina's last-minute withdrawal raises questions, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are battling it out, and the tournament's decision to use a smaller stadium gets the hosts talking about the state of women's tennis. And because it's What's The Call?, there's plenty of fashion commentary too. From Chanel's questionable styling choices to Sabalenka's Gucci look and Rybakina's Dior moment, Theo and Andrea deliver their verdict on the WTA Finals portraits before making their predictions for who will take home the title. Follow What's the Call? for weekly tennis news, results and all the drama on and off the court.

Tears, questionable moustaches and an Italian tennis soap opera that just keeps on giving. With the race to the ATP Finals heating up, Theo and Andrea have plenty to unpack this week, and not all of it involves actual tennis. Carlos Alcaraz is still winning everything in sight (although the jury's out on his hair), while Flavio Cobolli's heartbreaking retirement against Matteo Berrettini has everyone feeling emotional. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev reaches world number one, Valentin Vacherot takes the title in Basel, and Novak Djokovic is still chasing a place in Turin. At what point does someone tell him to take a holiday? Off court, things are arguably even more entertaining. Juan Carlos Ferrero has announced a surprise coaching partnership with Ben Shelton, leaving Theo and Andrea wondering how two very big personalities will fit into one coaching box. And the alleged Italian tennis love triangle continues to raise eyebrows, particularly with the Davis Cup around the corner. Awkward team dinner, anyone? Plus, the race to Turin is going down to the wire, injuries are piling up, and the Paris Masters could change everything. Theo and Andrea make their predictions, question a few questionable decisions and, as always, have plenty to say about what's happening both on and off the court. Follow What's the Call? for weekly tennis news, results and all the drama on and off the court.

It's been another dramatic week in tennis, with big wins on court, breakups off it and plenty of rumours doing the rounds on social media. This week, Theo and Andrea discuss Daniil Medvedev's historic win in Almaty, where he claimed his 25th ATP title and successfully defended a title for the first time in his career. They also cover Lorenzo Musetti's victory in Lyon, the rumours circulating about his personal life and Matteo Berrettini, and Tallon Griekspoor's win in Brussels. Away from the court, they discuss reports of Gaël Monfils and Elina Svitolina's separation, the backlash directed at Svitolina and the double standards women face when their relationships become public. With the season drawing to a close, Theo and Andrea look ahead to the ATP Finals race in Turin, the packed draws in Vienna and Basel, and the WTA Finals, where the battle for the year-end number one ranking is heating up. Plus, Andrea shares her experience hosting an ATP Fantasy event in Vienna, including meeting Jakub Menšík and Daniel Mérida, and the pair make their predictions for the week ahead. Follow What's the Call? for weekly tennis news, results and all the drama on and off the court.

It's all heating up as the tennis season draws to a close! This week, Theo and Andrea unpack the drama in Shanghai and Wuhan, from Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's impressive run and not-so-subtle Davis Cup messages to a ball kid controversy that's raising eyebrows. They also discuss the surprise winners shaking up the rankings, Djokovic's unexpected scheduling decisions and the increasingly unpredictable race to the ATP and WTA Finals. Plus, a rather revealing medical timeout that they somehow missed last week! Follow What's the Call? on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and join the conversation on Instagram at @whatsthecallpod.

A new world No. 1, a shock defeat for Carlos Alcaraz and a homegrown champion in Beijing. The Asian tennis swing is delivering plenty of drama, and Theo and Andrea are back to unpack it all. This week on What's the Call?, they discuss Zheng Qinwen's remarkable China Open victory over Mirra Andreeva, her unexpected karaoke performance during the trophy ceremony and whether she has what it takes to become a Grand Slam champion. Over in Shanghai, Carlos Alcaraz's surprise defeat to Zizou Bergs has everyone talking, from his unusually public frustration on court to his increasingly controversial moustache. Theo and Andrea also get into the players' growing complaints about court conditions, tennis balls and the relentless ATP schedule. Plus, Alexander Zverev secures the year-end world No. 1 ranking, raising questions about what it means to finish on top when your biggest rivals have spent months on the sidelines. And with the Wuhan Open and Shanghai Masters still underway, Theo and Andrea make their predictions for who will take home the titles. Follow What's the Call? on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and join the conversation on Instagram at @whatsthecallpod.

Theo and Andrea have recovered from their post-Slam blues just in time for the Laver Cup, and after spending the final day courtside in London, there is a lot to discuss. The tennis itself may have been slightly anticlimactic, but thankfully the sidelines delivered. From Carlos Alcaraz appointing himself unofficial team coach and the unexpected bromances taking over Team Europe, to Flavio Cobolli rolling around in confetti and Alexander Zverev getting brutally roasted by Andre Agassi, the Laver Cup proved once again that sometimes the best action isn’t happening on court. They get into why the tournament feels more like a school trip for tennis players, whether it can ever reach Ryder Cup levels of rivalry, the questionable Team Europe photoshoot and, naturally, the current state of Zverev’s hair. Plus, Theo and Andrea accidentally make it onto the Laver Cup broadcast, Learner Tien gains two new fans and the girls attempt to make sense of the increasingly confusing Asian Swing. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube @whatsthecallpod

Theo and Andrea are back to discuss the aftermath of the championship finals weekend in Flushing Meadows. Alexander Zverev spoils the home party by taking down Ben Shelton and somehow completely forgets the match is actually over before celebrating and Elena Rybakina dethrones two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in an absolute dynamic three-set brawl, proving that silence really is golden and that her ice-cold composure is unstoppable.

Theo and Andrea are back after a completely unhinged few days at the US Open. Ben Shelton sends Carlos Alcaraz home in an epic five-set thriller that finishes at a ridiculous 3:33am, while Frances Tiafoe comes back from the brink to set up an all-American semifinal. They get into the late-night scheduling controversy, Shelton’s monster serve, Tiafoe’s emotional moment with Alex Michelsen and who they think has the edge heading into finals weekend. Plus, Coco Gauff somehow does it again, Elena Rybakina becomes world number one, Jessica Pegula continues her charge and the girls attempt to make a few predictions without jinxing absolutely everyone. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube @whatsthecallpod

The US Open quarterfinals are here, and Theo and Andrea are breaking down everything from a dramatic fourth round in Flushing Meadows. From Qinwen’s extraordinary comeback against Iga Świątek and Coco Gauff powering through the draw, to Carlos Alcaraz looking almost unbeatable and Ben Shelton setting up a huge quarterfinal clash, they get into the players peaking at exactly the right time. Plus, Andrea shares what it was really like inside Arthur Ashe, they mourn the one handed backhand, discuss Frances Tiafoe’s love affair with Armstrong, some questionable fur coat choices and why the men’s draw suddenly feels wide open. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsthecallpod

Round three of the US Open has caused absolute carnage and Theo and Andrea’s predictions are officially in ruins. They unpack Taylor Fritz’s brutal five set collapse after looking firmly in control, the increasingly wide open men’s draw and why Carlos Alcaraz is starting to look seriously dangerous. There’s also a 150 year tennis streak resting on Stefanos Tsitsipas’s shoulders, some huge matches coming up in New York and plenty of debate over who might actually survive to the second week. On the women’s side, they get into Madison Keys somehow losing after being 5–0 up in the third, the brilliant young Americans coming through and Naomi Osaka’s renaissance both on and off the court. Plus, Andrea is heading back to Flushing Meadows and Theo has finally decided it might be safer for everyone if she stops making predictions. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsthecallpod

Round two of the US Open is done and Theo and Andrea are back to unpack everything happening on and off the court in New York. Andrea reports back from seeing Carlos Alcaraz in person as they discuss his seriously impressive return, Coco Gauff grinding through another test, some big seeded exits and the players quietly making their way through the draw. There’s also Zverev’s ridiculously late nights, Medvedev and Cobolli continuing to provide the entertainment, an unexpected post tennis career move for Gaël Monfils and, of course, the influencer drama taking over Flushing Meadows. Plus, they look ahead to the round three matches they absolutely don’t want to miss. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsthecallpod

The US Open is officially underway and round one has already given Theo and Andrea plenty to talk about. From Novak Djokovic’s shock early exit and Carlos Alcaraz’s very convincing return to Stefanos Tsitsipas finally getting one over on Arthur Fils, they break down the biggest matches, upsets and moments from New York so far. There’s also Naomi Osaka’s headline making walkout look, Medvedev’s questionable gum habit, influencer chaos in the stands, a potential tennis dynasty romance and, of course, some possibly ill advised predictions for who will be lifting the trophies at the end of the fortnight. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsthecallpod

Jason Stacy has coached world number one Aryna Sabalenka through some of the biggest moments of her career, but his own journey to elite sport is just as extraordinary. In this episode, Theo and Andrea sit down with Jason to discuss his new book The Pressure Code, the lessons he learned from surviving homelessness as a child, and why pressure doesn't create character, it reveals it. Together, they explore what separates fighters from warriors, how to perform when everything is on the line, and the daily habits that help world class athletes stay calm under pressure. Jason also shares behind the scenes stories from Team Sabalenka, the surprising rituals that help protect energy during tournaments, and why greatness is something we can all cultivate, on and off the court. Pre-order The Pressure Code now: https://amzn.eu/d/0gfAoyFz Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsthecallpod

Post-Wimbledon blues have officially kicked in, so we're getting together for one last debrief before our summer break. Tamara Prenn is back to unpack two dramatic singles finals, Linda Nosková's incredible mental reset, Jannik Sinner's continued dominance and whether winning Roland Garros has finally unlocked a new version of Alexander Zverev. Plus, Theo reports from her ridiculously good Centre Court seats, where she had a front-row view of Sinner's box, his very stressed mother and a Royal Box packed with tennis's favourite celebrity superfans. Then, we get into the real hard-hitting journalism of Wimbledon: Tamara's intense eye contact with Flavio Cobolli, the dog question that accidentally started a movement, Ali G's surprise appearance and the deeply uncomfortable Champions Dinner dance we simply couldn't look away from. There is also a collective realisation that none of us are emotionally prepared for Wimbledon to be over. See you on the hard courts! Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsthecallpod

The final weekend of Wimbledon is here, and there's plenty to unpack. We react to Coco Gauff's heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Karolína Muchová, celebrate an all-Czech women's final as Muchová prepares to face Linda Nosková for a first Grand Slam title, and discuss why both finalists have quietly flown under the radar. We also preview the blockbuster men's semi-finals, including Britain's surprise semi-finalist Arthur Fery and whether his dream Wimbledon run can continue against Alexander Zverev, before turning our attention to the heavyweight clash between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. Plus, we share our predictions for who will be lifting the Wimbledon trophies as the Championships reach their dramatic conclusion. Follow us on Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsthecallpod