The French Open Catch-Up: Draws Preview - Big 3 together; Tsitsipas in open bottom half; Barty/Swiatek collision course; Osaka's media no thanks; Bublik-Medvedev R1 madness; How will Serena do?; Predi

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim preview the French Open 2021 men’s and women’s singles draws.They discuss the lopsided nature of the men’s draw, with the Big 3 all falling in one half and what this may mean for Rafa’s aims to clinch a 14th title on the Parisian clay. They also debate the most likely finalist from the bottom half.From Serena’s form to Osaka’s recent statement concerning the press, Joel and Kim also predict who will come through the women’s draw, which sees favourites Barty and Swiatek both in the top half.They also make some possibly terrible predictions (as usual) and announce the latest edition of Collect A Set, the predictions game you can all join in with (send us your guesses before the start of play on Sunday!)______________To stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow  TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodOr drop us an Email: passingshotpod@gmail.comWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 28th May 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel, Kim & Chris are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport.From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2025 season.So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up your headphones and have a listen to our racket. Ready? Play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.