Tennis Is Life
Brought to you by the Waikiki Cup, "Tennis Is Life" is a podcast for fans of the sport who are passionate about every aspect of the game. Whether you're a player, a coach, or simply a fan, this podcast provides a platform for engaging in expansive conversation about all things tennis. This podcast features real players and impactful people from both on and off the court, providing listeners with an inside look at the sport and the people who make things happen, past, present, and future. Tennis offers something different to everyone, be it a pursuit, a pastime, or even a profession. But what unites everyone is a passion for the game. For those who live and breathe tennis, "Tennis Is Life" is the ultimate destination, providing a space for like-minded people to come together and share their love for the sport. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting to get involved, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who considers themselves a true believer in the game of tennis.
Episodes
In this episode of Tennis Is Life, brought to you by the Waikiki Cup, U.S, men's tennis stars Mackie McDonald and Jenson Brooksby sit down with Kevin Skinner, Jared Carstenn, and Ben Goldsmith for this insightful interview.
In this episode we discuss:
1. What do Mackie and Jenson think the exhibition match results at the 2022 Waikiki 株塾 Cup (December 17, 2022) foreshadows about the rest of the year? Did it...
In this episode of Tennis Is Life, American WTA tennis star Claire Liu sits down with Kevin Skinner, Jared Carstenn, and Ben Goldsmith for this candid interview. In this episode we discuss:
1. What it feels like to rise in the rankings
2. Claire's background and the pressure from grabbing the spotlight in her early teens
3. The line between cheering on fellow American WTA players as they all push each other t...
In this episode of Tennis Is Life, former world No. 9 CoCo Vandeweghe sits down with Kevin Skinner, Jared Carstenn, and Ben Goldsmith for this insightful interview. In this episode we discuss:
1. The mental challenges of embarking on a comeback
2. CoCo's family history in sports and competitions and the pressure to live up to expectations
3. How and why she become a pro tennis player
4. How CoCo remain...
In this episode of Tennis Is Life, Kei Nishikori sits down with Kevin Skinner, Jared Carstenn, and Ben Goldsmith for this insightful interview.
In this episode we discuss:
1. Kei's health update going into 2023
2. Kei's career motivations and his love for tennis
3. Family
4. Kei's predictions for the 2023 tennis season
5. Kei's 2023 goals
This interview was record...
Brian Teacher,
1980 Australian Open Champion
Pro Tennis Coach
Hall of Fame inductee
Brian Teacher is an American former professional tennis player. He was born on May 26, 1956, in Los Angeles, California. He started playing tennis at a young age and went on to have a successful career, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 7 in 1980.
Teacher is best known for his doubles play, where he won sever...
Jill N. Craybas
Jill N. Craybas is a retired American professional tennis player. She was born on June 27, 1975 in Hartford, Connecticut. Craybas began her professional tennis career in the late 1990s and was known for her consistent and powerful groundstrokes, especially her forehand.
Craybas was a regular competitor on the WTA Tour and had a successful career, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 36 in 2006. She won...
Catherine Cartan "CiCi" Bellis is an American former tennis player. In early 2018, she was the second youngest player in the top 100 of the WTA rankings. Bellis has a career-high of 35,
Season 2 of "Tennis Is Life" is airing new episodes! For announcements on airings, follow the @WaikikiCup social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
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