World No.1 Iga Swiatek shut out the noise and the chaos to defend her French Open title, becoming the youngest woman to win four majors since Serena Williams.  Swiatek explains how she managed to keep her mind quiet to win the toughest Grand Slam final of her career.

World No.1 Iga Swiatek shut out the noise and the chaos to defend her French Open title, becoming the youngest woman to win four majors since Serena Williams.  Swiatek explains how she managed to keep her mind quiet to win the toughest Grand Slam final of her career.

Champions Corner: Iga Swiatek reigns again at Roland Garros

Elena Rybakina won her second WTA 1000 of the season and her biggest title on clay at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. As the new World No.4 explains, it was a week where everything seemed to break her way. 

Elena Rybakina won her second WTA 1000 of the season and her biggest title on clay at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. As the new World No.4 explains, it was a week where everything seemed to break her way.

Champions Corner: Elena Rybakina's wild ride in Rome

Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka took home her third title of the season after fending off No.1 Iga Swiatek to win her second Mutua Madrid Open title.  The World No.2 joins the podcast to reflect on the foundations of her game and how she's evolved into the tour's winningest player this season.

Aryna Sabalenka took home her third title of the season after fending off No.1 Iga Swiatek to win her second Mutua Madrid Open title.  The World No.2 joins the podcast to reflect on the foundations of her game and how she's evolved into the tour's winningest player this season.

Champions Corner: Aryna Sabalenka takes Madrid

No.1 Iga Swiatek stormed through her competitive return to defend her title at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, defeating No.2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-4 in the final. Swiatek joins the podcast to discuss her week in Stuttgart, look ahead to the challenge of winning Madrid, and talk about her love of books. 

No.1 Iga Swiatek stormed through her competitive return to defend her title at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, defeating No.2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-4 in the final. Swiatek joins the podcast to discuss her week in Stuttgart, look ahead to the challenge of winning Madrid, and talk about her love of books.

Champions Corner: Iga Swiatek loves Stuttgart...and books

Petra Kvitova

Petra Kvitova captured her 30th Hologic WTA Tour title at the Miami Open, where she defeated Elena Rybakina 7-6(14), 6-2 in the final. The victory vaults Kvitova back in the Top 10 for the first time since 2021. Kvitova joins the podcast to reflect on her stunning run to the title and explain why practice doesn't always make perfect. 

Petra Kvitova captured her 30th Hologic WTA Tour title at the Miami Open, where she defeated Elena Rybakina 7-6(14), 6-2 in the final. The victory vaults Kvitova back in the Top 10 for the first time since 2021. Kvitova joins the podcast to reflect on her stunning run to the title and explain why practice doesn't always make perfect.

Champions Corner: Petra Kvitova wins No.30 in Miami

Elena Rybakina put her stamp on the 2023 Hologic WTA Tour season with a rousing run to the title at the BNP Paribas Open, where she defeated No.1 Iga Swiatek and No.2 Aryna Sabalenka in back-to-back matches to win her first WTA 1000 title.  Rybakina joins the podcast to discuss why her game is coming together and yielding big results in 2023.

Elena Rybakina put her stamp on the 2023 Hologic WTA Tour season with a rousing run to the title at the BNP Paribas Open, where she defeated No.1 Iga Swiatek and No.2 Aryna Sabalenka in back-to-back matches to win her first WTA 1000 title.  Rybakina joins the podcast to discuss why her game is coming together and yielding big results in 2023.

Champions Corner: Rybakina rolls in Indian Wells

Aryna Sabalenka still hasn't lost a match in 2023. The 24-year-old will return to World No.2 after winning her maiden major title at the Australian Open. She joins the podcast to discuss her winning fortnight and how she learned to a new side of her fighting instincts.

Aryna Sabalenka still hasn't lost a match in 2023. The 24-year-old will return to World No.2 after winning her maiden major title at the Australian Open. She joins the podcast to discuss her winning fortnight and how she learned to a new side of her fighting instincts.

Champions Corner: Aryna Sabalenka wins the Australian Open

The 2023 Hologic WTA Tour season is here and Aryna Sabalenka is already bored. The World No.5 kicked off her season by winning her first title since 2021 Madrid, winning the Adelaide International 1. Sabalenka's title run was not without its adversity, but the 24-year-old showed a calmer, more zen approach to her tennis. She joins the podcast to discuss her evolution. 

The 2023 Hologic WTA Tour season is here and Aryna Sabalenka is already bored. The World No.5 kicked off her season by winning her first title since 2021 Madrid, winning the Adelaide International 1. Sabalenka's title run was not without its adversity, but the 24-year-old showed a calmer, more zen approach to her tennis. She joins the podcast to discuss her evolution.

Champions Corner: Sabalenka tames the tiger in Adelaide

Jessie Pegula

Jessica Pegula captured the biggest title of her career at the Guadalajara Open Akron, winning her first WTA 1000 title after defeating Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 in the final.  Pegula joins the podcast to discuss the title that felt like a long time coming, tapping into her ambition, and why she now feels like the main character of her own story.

Jessica Pegula captured the biggest title of her career at the Guadalajara Open Akron, winning her first WTA 1000 title after defeating Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-3 in the final.  Pegula joins the podcast to discuss the title that felt like a long time coming, tapping into her ambition, and why she now feels like the main character of her own story.

Champions Corner: Jessie Pegula takes control in Guadalajara

Liudmila Samsonova captured her third title of the season at the Toray Pan Pacific Open and took her record to 18-1 since the start of August. For the second time this season, the 23-year-old did not lost a set in her title run.  Samsonova joins the podcast by phone from Tokyo to discuss the mental work she's done with her sports psychologist and why she's keeping her blinders on for her last two tournaments of the year.

Liudmila Samsonova captured her third title of the season at the Toray Pan Pacific Open and took her record to 18-1 since the start of August. For the second time this season, the 23-year-old did not lost a set in her title run.  Samsonova joins the podcast by phone from Tokyo to discuss the mental work she's done with her sports psychologist and why she's keeping her blinders on for her last two tournaments of the year.

Champions Corner: Sizzling Samsonova dominates Tokyo

The official podcast of the Women's Tennis Association, hosted by Courtney Nguyen, Senior Writer, WTA Insider. Bringing fans closer to the WTA with weekly analysis and interviews with players, broadcasters, and the men and women behind the scenes who drive women's tennis.

Great

This podcast adds to the WTA fan experience.

Entertaining, informative, short

WTA Insider Podcast

Naomi Osaka became the 1st Japanese player, man or woman, to win a major title at the US Open, by defeating her self-professed idol Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in Saturday's final.  Hear from the 20-year-old in her own words, as she reflects on her triumphant fortnight and how the win positions her for the rest of the season.

Naomi Osaka became the 1st Japanese player, man or woman, to win a major title at the US Open, by defeating her self-professed idol Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4 in Saturday's final.  Hear from the 20-year-old in her own words, as she reflects on her triumphant fortnight and how the win positions her for the rest of the season.

Champions Corner: Naomi Osaka wins the US Open

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty sealed her outstanding WTA season by winning the 2019 Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen, defeating defending champion Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3 to tally her tour-leading 56th win of the season and fourth title of the year. For her efforts, the Queenslander took home over $4.4 million, the biggest prize money check in the history of professional tennis. The 23-year-old reflects on her evolution into one of the most clutch players in the game and looks ahead to 2020, which will kick off under the intense spotlight of the Australian summer.

World No.1 Ashleigh Barty sealed her outstanding WTA season by winning the 2019 Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen, defeating defending champion Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3 to tally her tour-leading 56th win of the season and fourth title of the year. For her efforts, the Queenslander took home over $4.4 million, the biggest prize money check in the history of professional tennis. The 23-year-old reflects on her evolution into one of the most clutch players in the game and looks ahead to 2020, which will kick off under the intense spotlight of the Australian summer.

Champions Corner: Ashleigh Barty wins the Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen

Simona Halep

It always felt inevitable, but in sports you never know. No.1 Simona Halep finally got her hands on the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen she's been dreaming of as a child, coming back to defeat Sloane Stephens to win the 2018 French Open title.  Halep joins the podcast a day after her emotional triumph to reflect on her bumpy journey to her maiden major in Paris. 

It always felt inevitable, but in sports you never know. No.1 Simona Halep finally got her hands on the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen she's been dreaming of as a child, coming back to defeat Sloane Stephens to win the 2018 French Open title.  Halep joins the podcast a day after her emotional triumph to reflect on her bumpy journey to her maiden major in Paris.

Champions Corner: Simona Halep reflects on her bumpy road to the Roland Garros title

Naomi Osaka is set to rise to World No.1 on Monday after her hard-fought fortnight in Melbourne, where she walked away with her second major title, defeating Petra Kvitova 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-4 to win the Australian Open. It's deja vu for Osaka, who joins the WTA Insider Podcast the day after her win to reflect on her big milestone, which is finally starting to sink in. 

Naomi Osaka is set to rise to World No.1 on Monday after her hard-fought fortnight in Melbourne, where she walked away with her second major title, defeating Petra Kvitova 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-4 to win the Australian Open. It's deja vu for Osaka, who joins the WTA Insider Podcast the day after her win to reflect on her big milestone, which is finally starting to sink in.

Champions Corner: Naomi Osaka ascends to No.1 after Australian Open triumph

Kim Clijsters

Former No.1 and four-time major champion Kim Clijsters joins the WTA Insider Podcast to discuss her decision to return to the tour over eight years since retiring in 2012. A popular player in the locker room and fan-favorite all over the globe, the 36-year-old Belgian reflects on her path back to competitive tennis, what she defines as success, and how she plans to juggle family life and tour life.

Former No.1 and four-time major champion Kim Clijsters joins the WTA Insider Podcast to discuss her decision to return to the tour over eight years since retiring in 2012. A popular player in the locker room and fan-favorite all over the globe, the 36-year-old Belgian reflects on her path back to competitive tennis, what she defines as success, and how she plans to juggle family life and tour life.

Exclusive: Kim Clijsters announces her comeback

Reem Abulleil

The first Slam of the 2019 season is already upon us! Freelance tennis reporter Reem Abulleil joins the podcast to analyze the draw and highlight the biggest storylines heading into the 2019 Australian Open.

The first Slam of the 2019 season is already upon us! Freelance tennis reporter Reem Abulleil joins the podcast to analyze the draw and highlight the biggest storylines heading into the 2019 Australian Open.

2019 Australian Open Preview (w/ Reem Abulleil)

Simona, Sloane, and Serena. Those are the three names on everyone's lips as the 2018 US Open is set to begin.  And they're all in the same half of the draw. Reem Abulleil joins the podcast to break down the draw and look ahead at what we can expect at the final Slam of the season. 

Simona, Sloane, and Serena. Those are the three names on everyone's lips as the 2018 US Open is set to begin.  And they're all in the same half of the draw. Reem Abulleil joins the podcast to break down the draw and look ahead at what we can expect at the final Slam of the season.

2018 US Open Preview (w/ Reem Abulleil)

Podium

The season-long Porsche Race to Shenzhen is over and it's Australia's 23-year-old phenom Ashleigh Barty who takes the checkered flag. The World No.1 joins the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on her standout season, which saw her win three titles on three different surfaces, including her maiden major at Roland Garros and Premier Mandatory at the Miami Open, and finish the regular season as the tour leader in match wins. 

The season-long Porsche Race to Shenzhen is over and it's Australia's 23-year-old phenom Ashleigh Barty who takes the checkered flag. The World No.1 joins the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on her standout season, which saw her win three titles on three different surfaces, including her maiden major at Roland Garros and Premier Mandatory at the Miami Open, and finish the regular season as the tour leader in match wins.

Porsche Race to Shenzhen Podium Podcast with World No.1 Ashleigh Barty

Simona Halep played the match of her life to defeat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 to win 2019 Wimbledon. The World No.7, who will rise to No.4 on Monday, dropped just one set over the fortnight to become the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon singles title, her second major title in the last two years.  Hear Halep address reporters after her big win and then sit down with WTA Insider for a candid chat about what triggered her renewed mindset at Wimbledon and what it portends for the future. 

Simona Halep played the match of her life to defeat Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 to win 2019 Wimbledon. The World No.7, who will rise to No.4 on Monday, dropped just one set over the fortnight to become the first Romanian to win the Wimbledon singles title, her second major title in the last two years.  Hear Halep address reporters after her big win and then sit down with WTA Insider for a candid chat about what triggered her renewed mindset at Wimbledon and what it portends for the future.

2019 Wimbledon: Simona Halep plays it perfect to win the Championships

Ava Wallace

Courtney Nguyen is joined by Ava Wallace (Washington Post) and Akatsuki Uchida (Smash Magazine) to preview the 2018 US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. 

Courtney Nguyen is joined by Ava Wallace (Washington Post) and Akatsuki Uchida (Smash Magazine) to preview the 2018 US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka.

US Open Final Preview: Serena vs. Naomi (w/ Ava Wallace & Akatsuki Uchida)

Former No.1 and four-time major champion Kim Clijsters joins the podcast from Wimbledon to discuss her returning role as a WTA Finals Legends Ambassador and how she's found herself in a mentoring role for the game's young stars. 

Former No.1 and four-time major champion Kim Clijsters joins the podcast from Wimbledon to discuss her returning role as a WTA Finals Legends Ambassador and how she's found herself in a mentoring role for the game's young stars.

Kim Clijsters relishing her mentoring role as she returns to Singapore

Kiki Bertens

Kiki Bertens put an exclamation mark on her stellar summer hardcourt season, saving match point to defeat No.1 Simona Halep in three sets to win the biggest title of her career at the Western &amp; Southern Open. The win Berten's 6th straight over a Top 10 player during the US Open Series, and the Dutchwoman became the 1st player to defeat the World No.1 and World No.2 to lift a title since Garbiñe Muguruza here in Cincinnati last year.  The 26-year-old from the Netherlands joins the podcast to reflect on her incredible 10 months, which saw her go from contemplating retirement to putting together the best season of her career. 

Kiki Bertens put an exclamation mark on her stellar summer hardcourt season, saving match point to defeat No.1 Simona Halep in three sets to win the biggest title of her career at the Western &amp; Southern Open. The win Berten's 6th straight over a Top 10 player during the US Open Series, and the Dutchwoman became the 1st player to defeat the World No.1 and World No.2 to lift a title since Garbiñe Muguruza here in Cincinnati last year.  The 26-year-old from the Netherlands joins the podcast to reflect on her incredible 10 months, which saw her go from contemplating retirement to putting together the best season of her career.

Champions Corner: Kiki Bertens stuns in Cincinnati

Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova have never faced each other. Neither have won the Australian Open. Neither has ever been World No.1. All that changes on Saturday, as the two champions face-off in the Australian Open final, with the winner also being crowned the new WTA World No.1. Osaka and Kvitova join Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen in Melbourne, to reflect on their different journeys to Saturday's final, and reveal how they've managed to keep their heads on straight in the first Slam of the season. 

Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova have never faced each other. Neither have won the Australian Open. Neither has ever been World No.1. All that changes on Saturday, as the two champions face-off in the Australian Open final, with the winner also being crowned the new WTA World No.1. Osaka and Kvitova join Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen in Melbourne, to reflect on their different journeys to Saturday's final, and reveal how they've managed to keep their heads on straight in the first Slam of the season.

Australian Open Final Preview: Naomi Osaka and Petra Kvitova relaxed and ready to go

Naomi Osaka extended her win-streak to 10 consecutive matches since the US Open, defeating World No.1 Ashleigh Barty 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to win the China Open. The title is Osaka's third of the season and fifth of her career, paving the way for a resurgent fall as the reigning Australian Open champion eyes her final event at the Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen in three weeks.  Osaka joins the podcast to reflect on the key to winning her second Premier Mandatory title, which included tough wins over Barty and US Open Champion Bianca Andreescu, and how some soul-searching after a disappointing summer has steeled her resolve. 

Naomi Osaka extended her win-streak to 10 consecutive matches since the US Open, defeating World No.1 Ashleigh Barty 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to win the China Open. The title is Osaka's third of the season and fifth of her career, paving the way for a resurgent fall as the reigning Australian Open champion eyes her final event at the Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen in three weeks.  Osaka joins the podcast to reflect on the key to winning her second Premier Mandatory title, which included tough wins over Barty and US Open Champion Bianca Andreescu, and how some soul-searching after a disappointing summer has steeled her resolve.

Champions Corner: Naomi Osaka sends a message with China Open win

Anne Worcester

In what is quickly becoming a Wimbledon tradition, Connecticut Open Tournament Director Anne Worcester joins the podcast once again from the All England Club to reflect on the progress she's seen over the years in women's tennis and looks ahead to see where the tour, tournaments, players, and fans can take things forward. 

In what is quickly becoming a Wimbledon tradition, Connecticut Open Tournament Director Anne Worcester joins the podcast once again from the All England Club to reflect on the progress she's seen over the years in women's tennis and looks ahead to see where the tour, tournaments, players, and fans can take things forward.

#WomenThatAchieve: Anne Worcester on Wimbledon, equality, and social change

Sam Stosur

Zhang Shuai

Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai tallied their 10th consecutive win to win the Australian Open title, defeating No.2 seeds Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic 6-3, 6-4 to win their first major title as a team.  Stosur and Zhang join the podcast to discuss their seed slaying run to the title - they knocked off the No.1 and No.2 seeds - their dramatic semifinal win over Barbora Strycova and Marketa Vondrousova, and how the title is even sweeter given it was Stosur who talked Zhang out of retiring in 2015. 

Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai tallied their 10th consecutive win to win the Australian Open title, defeating No.2 seeds Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic 6-3, 6-4 to win their first major title as a team.  Stosur and Zhang join the podcast to discuss their seed slaying run to the title - they knocked off the No.1 and No.2 seeds - their dramatic semifinal win over Barbora Strycova and Marketa Vondrousova, and how the title is even sweeter given it was Stosur who talked Zhang out of retiring in 2015.

Champions Corner: Sam Stosur and Zhang Shuai take home the Australian Open doubles title

In what many would consider Petra Kvitova's best WTA season, the big-hitting Czech won six titles in 2011, capturing her first Wimbledon title before finishing the season as the WTA Finals champion.  But how about this: Kvitova now has five titles under her belt, is up to No.2 in the Porsche Race to Singapore, and we haven't even hit the grass at Wimbledon yet.  After defending her title at the Nature Valley Classic to tally her tour-best fifth title of 2018, Kvitova joined the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on her season and look ahead to her favorite Slam: Wimbledon. 

In what many would consider Petra Kvitova's best WTA season, the big-hitting Czech won six titles in 2011, capturing her first Wimbledon title before finishing the season as the WTA Finals champion.  But how about this: Kvitova now has five titles under her belt, is up to No.2 in the Porsche Race to Singapore, and we haven't even hit the grass at Wimbledon yet.  After defending her title at the Nature Valley Classic to tally her tour-best fifth title of 2018, Kvitova joined the WTA Insider Podcast to reflect on her season and look ahead to her favorite Slam: Wimbledon.

Champions Corner: Petra Kvitova's dream season continues in Birmingham

The best episodes for anyone looking to learn more about topics such as happiness, fulfillment, depression and psychology/mental health in general. With interviews with industry experts, personal stories of individuals, this topic has lessons applicable to everyone. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Mental Health, Emotions & Thoughts

The best podcast episodes of anyone with an interesting story. With famous guests like Obama, LeBron James, Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, to anyone who has a unique and interesting story to tell. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!