In this week´s episode we have the second edition of our CTC Real series, uncovering and exploring the real side of tennis.
Dan discusses two of the biggest stories in tennis the past couple of weeks (and possibly of the year): Iga Swiatek´s failed doping test and Sir Andy Murray joining Djokovic´s coaching team.
He´s joined by GB player Ben Jones who is currently No.214 in the world in doubles, who gives us some interesting stories about what life is really like on the Futures Tour. Ben also discusses the significance of having supportive fellow players to travel with.
Dan is then joined by Sarah Borwell from Tennis Smart/Keystone Sports to talk about the new NCAA tennis structure. They discuss the impact of the changes in NCAA rules, the tournament calendar and scholarships on the future of college tennis.
In this series, we'll be bringing you some of the stories you might not have spotted in the world of tennis, from the top level all the way down to the lowest level of professional tennis that rarely gets a mention.
Let us know what you think of the series and what you would like to see on the next editions of the show!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to CTC Real and Tennis Stories
09:26 Andy Murray's Comeback and Coaching Role
16:44 Global Tennis Updates and Player Movements
21:02 Insights from Ben Jones on Drug Scandals
29:39 Ben Jones Shares His Tennis Journey
47:12 Quickfire Round with Ben Jones
57:39 Movers of the Year in Tennis
01:06:24 NCAA Tennis Changes and Highlights
01:09:31 Introduction to NIL and College Tennis with Sarah Borwell
01:12:39 The Impact of NIL on Non-Revenue Sports
01:15:28 The Future of College Tennis Scholarships
01:18:25 The Changing Landscape of NCAA Regulations
01:19:56 Optimism vs. Pessimism in College Tennis
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