We have a jam packed show this week so we brought in Pog from Pog’s Tennis Channel (@FoQPTennis) to discuss everything from vaccine requirements to casting tennis' James Bond. We also round up the three tournaments which took place this week. Jannik Sinner went back to back in Sofia, and we had some surprise results in Chicago and San Diego. Lots of Tennis coming your way in this week's show. Come join the Patreon tour for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2, as well as this week's guest @FoQPTennis. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

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112. Chicago: Just Vaxing the Question

The Laver Cup was an absolute rout, but there was plenty to talk about in its aftermath. On today’s show, Simon - still trapped in the UK - and Devang discuss Fed’s surprise visit to Boston, the drama, and our recommendations for changing the event. Plus, there was “real” tennis in Ostrava, Metz, and Nur-Sultan. Also, Kim Clijsters is back, Serena is 40, Anthony Joshua got wrecked (Boxing klaxon) and our Parting Shots. Hope you enjoy it. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

111. Boston: “He Said That?”

On a special election edition of the podcast, Amy Lundy Dahl joins Simon and Devang to weigh in on the latest in the tennis world, including the ATP’s new strategic plan, Davis Cup action, and the WTA’s new generation. Meanwhile, FAA and Leylah Fernandez made waves at the Met Gala, Emma Raducanu finally went home, and the Laver Cup forged ahead once again - with Alexander Zverev and without women. Oh yes, there is another teen phenom: Clara Tauson. All that, plus our Parting Shots on another Open Era! Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and @SimonBushell2, as well as this week's guest @AmyLundyDahl. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

110. Luxembourg: Keep It Clara

Was that the best Grand Slam tournament we’ve ever seen? Vivek Jacob joins Simon and Devang to examine an utterly batshit US Open. Among the topics: the all-teenager women’s final, what’s next for Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu and Daniil Medvedev thwarting Novak Djokovic’s quest for tennis immortality. Also, our favourite matches, commentators and outfits, and some general words about how much this tournament made us love tennis again. It’s a good one. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: https://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

109. US Open: Teenage Dreams

Week number 2 is upcoming at Flushing Meadows. Now that we’ve got the bathroom jokes out of our system we can get to the bottom of all the action which took place in week 1 at the US Open. Sorry, before this gets too corny, let’s address the elephant in the room. Stefanos Tsitsipas takes a long long time in the bathroom. We talk about what he might be doing there before going rapid fire with 10 matches which caught our eye in 20 minutes. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

108. US Open: Everybody Hates Stef

As Kele Okereke once sang: So Here We Are. Main draw play begins Monday in New York City and the lads are...relatively excited. We’ll go with that. On today’s show, Simon and Devang examine the latest from the US Open, including an update on the Alexander Zverev assault allegations. There’s also a new Roger Federer book out, an excerpt of which appeared in the New York Times and piqued our interest. That plus the draws, Novak Djokovic’s quest for tennis immortality and of course, some excellent predictions. We end, as always, with our parting shots and section within a segment on another classic Open Era. (Content warning: 4:10-14:07 - intimate partner domestic violence and abuse is discussed). Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

107. US Open: You Need More People

Yes, the episode title is a Cher pun this week, but did you see what happened in Cincy? On this week’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dive into a wild US Open warmup event in Ohio that featured headline stealing news from players (cough, Rafael Nadal, cough) that weren’t even there! Medvedev, Barty, Rublev, Teichmann, Zverev, Osaka, Tsitsipas, the Tsitsipas family cell plan - they’re all covered plus as always, our parting shots and the now famous, ‘section within a segment.’Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

106. Cincinnati: Do You Rublieve in Life After Love

Well would you look at that, tennis came to us. The gang's back together for this week’s show, with both the WTA and ATP visiting Canada. Devang tells us about watching a disappointing Felix Auger Aliassime performance live and the overall vibe at a covid-impacted tournament. Plus, an update on Bianca Andreescu’s progress, more surgery for Roger Federer, and an ode to a particular type of big man tennis. All that and much more in another Open Era!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

105. Canada: Big Land, Big Man

Simon and Devang are BOTH away this week, but as they prepare for live tennis in Toronto, catch an episode recorded last year on a subject dear to their hearts. The 1997 French Open is known for the breakout of one Gustavo Kuerten, but it also ushered in a change that we are still feeling today. The Tennisnerd’s Jonas Eriksson joined the guys to talk about racquets, strings, and Guga. We'll be back next week with a fresh episode for our wonderful listeners. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2. If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

104. Replay: String Theory and Racquet Evolution with Tennisnerd

The strange journey that was Tennis at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has concluded, leaving Simon and Devang with plenty to discuss. On this week’s Open Era the guys examine Novak Djokovic’s shocking conclusion to these games, the incredible performances of Belinda Bencic and Elina Vesnina’s inspiring ROC Nation campaign, among others. In between, they covered the tweets that made us think, laugh, and cringe. It’s a fun one, so tune in. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

103. Tokyo: Belinda Freakin’ Bencic

We are heading to Tokyo for the Olympic games! With Devang taking a well deserved rest Simon is joined by Luke Peristy to discuss the tumultuous first few days of the Olympic Games. In addition, we give Luke the “Commissioner of Tennis” keys and dive into a bumper crop of news in our Parting Shots. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

102. Tokyo: Top Seed Turvy

It’s the unofficial midway point of the 2021 season so it’s time to reflect. With Simon away, friend of the show Vivek Jacob joins Devang to hand out some hardware six and a half months into the campaign. No, Novak Djokovic and Ash Barty didn’t sweep everything. Plus, the guys talk about the Olympics, the state of everything (bad) amid the rash of withdrawals, Naomi Osaka’s Netflix documentary plus much more on the latest Open Era!Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

101. Midseason Tennis Awards Gala!

Twenty Grand Slams. We have some company at the top. Yes, Novak Djokovic continued his dominant reign atop the Men’s game at Wimbledon on Sunday. Simon and Devang unpack the latest historic feat from the Super Serb, and grapple with what a Calendar Golden Slam would mean. Ash Barty made a feel good story permanent, capturing her second slam and Australia’s first at Wimbledon in 41 years on the women’s side. We talk about the winners, plus Federer reaction, Sabalenka, Pliskova, Shapo, FAA plus much more. On Parting Shots, we take a look at the upcoming Olympics (big yikes), hope you enjoy it. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

100. Wimbledon: Slow Dancing in a Burning Room

You won’t believe these 10 things that happened at Wimbledon this week! Number 9 will SHOCK you. We highlight 10 moments from this week at the All England Club which caught our eye. Plus we go deep into the Open Era Fanfiction, it’s a dark and disturbing place. We round it all out with our Parting Shots, which will from here out be known as Shapo Trap House. Who will have the better career? Sofia Kenin or Bianca Andreescu? Yes, that's actually a question we’ll cover this week. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

99. Wimbledon: Born Slippy

After a long wait, we’re finally ready for The Championships. On today’s Open Era, Simon and Devang dissect the Wimbledon draw - including Serena, Andy and Roger’s chances of making deep runs. Plus, the PTPA went on the offensive this week ahead of a vote on the ATP’s 30-year plan. Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil outline their case with some help, and the guys dig into the massive ramifications of the upcoming vote and potential merger of tours. And as always, we’ve got our Wimby picks and Parting Shots. Remember friends, anything is possible on the grass. Come join the Patreon family for bonus content, access to the exclusive discord server and ad free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/openera Follow @OpenEra on Twitter! While you're there say hello to @DesaiDevang and Simon, who finally joined @SimonBushell2If merch is your thing, be sure to check out the store: http://bit.ly/merchera Or reach out to the show and say hey: podcast@openera.ca If you enjoyed today’s show, please rate Open Era 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts.

98. Wimbledon: Strawberries and Chill

Tennis analysis from beyond the baseline. Hosted by Simon Bushell and Devang Desai, The Open Era podcast covers the headlines and oddities from the ATP and WTA. From the Big Three to Canada’s meteoric rise in the tennis world, Open Era will keep you informed and entertained.

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