Racquet's Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

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Our tennis podcast has six grand slams—does yours? Join host Rennae Stubbs as she talks to her friends and favorite tennis players about life, love and sometimes even tennis. 

Recent Episodes
  • The Worry Index
    Apr 21, 2025 – 55:05
  • Viva Clay SZN!
    Apr 8, 2025 – 39:56
  • Is Men's Tennis in Crisis?
    Mar 31, 2025 – 01:03:36
  • Lawsuits and Blisters
    Mar 25, 2025 – 01:01:37
  • Miami Scene Report
    Mar 18, 2025 – 39:26
  • Credit Where it's Due
    Mar 10, 2025 – 15:36
  • Madison Keys
    Mar 3, 2025 – 56:07
  • It's Coming From the Vents!
    Feb 25, 2025 – 48:36
  • Controversy Week
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:06:38
  • What Are We Doing Here?
    Feb 13, 2025 – 52:56
  • The Big Picture
    Feb 5, 2025 – 40:55
  • The Day After a Slam
    Jan 27, 2025 – 51:15
  • Broadcasting School
    Jan 21, 2025 – 52:08
  • Live From Melbourne
    Jan 13, 2025 – 35:29
  • New Year, New You
    Jan 7, 2025 – 01:07:04
  • Travel Diaries with Nick Pachelli
    Dec 30, 2024 – 50:57
  • 2025 Predictions Pt. 2: More Women, A few Men
    Dec 23, 2024 – 43:36
  • "This, That, or the Other" w/ Rennae Stubbs
    Dec 17, 2024 – 20:28
  • "Fifteen-Love" w/ Rennae Stubbs
    Dec 16, 2024 – 20:10
  • 2025 Predictions, Part 1: The Women
    Dec 16, 2024 – 29:59
  • ExoPod
    Dec 10, 2024 – 01:06:21
  • Doping on Brokeback Mountain
    Dec 2, 2024 – 01:02:30
  • The Peoples Friend
    Nov 25, 2024 – 01:03:04
  • Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss
    Nov 20, 2024 – 57:41
  • The Sound of One Hand Clapping
    Nov 10, 2024 – 57:18
  • Fan Engagement
    Nov 4, 2024 – 46:40
  • Touch Your Heads
    Oct 30, 2024 – 58:36
  • The Crown Club
    Oct 23, 2024 – 59:11
  • Tude
    Oct 14, 2024 – 57:58
  • Asia Swing
    Oct 8, 2024 – 01:00:49
  • Steroid Cream
    Oct 1, 2024 – 55:03
  • Sorry Laver Cup
    Sep 24, 2024 – 57:19
  • Coaching Carousel
    Sep 16, 2024 – 50:19
  • US Open: On and Off Court Wrapup
    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:18:16
  • Pam Shriver on US Open Week 2
    Sep 2, 2024 – 28:54
  • Draw Preview & Sinnergate with Caitlin & Petko
    Aug 26, 2024 – 01:01:08
  • Live from Fanatics Fest: Issue No. 25 & Foster Kamer
    Aug 19, 2024 – 58:16
  • The French Connection: Olympics Review
    Aug 15, 2024 – 40:53
  • The French Connection: Olympics Preview
    Jul 23, 2024 – 29:46
  • The French Connection: Wimbledon Semis Preview
    Jul 11, 2024 – 31:11
  • Wimbledon Week One
    Jul 8, 2024 – 20:53
  • The French Connection: Previewing Wimbledon
    Jun 29, 2024 – 49:18
  • Wrong Opinons
    Jun 12, 2024 – 45:41
  • The French Connection: Jewell Loyd
    Jun 10, 2024 – 49:42
  • The French Connection: Lindsey Vonn
    Jun 6, 2024 – 46:18
  • French Connection: Andy Roddick
    Jun 1, 2024 – 42:55
  • French Connection: Adios Rafa?
    May 29, 2024 – 44:36
  • The French Connection: Jessica Pegula
    May 24, 2024 – 56:43
  • The French Connection: Mary Carillo
    May 21, 2024 – 44:53
  • Sam Querrey
    May 20, 2024 – 50:44
Recent Reviews
  • RhodeIslandtennis
    Great synopses
    Rennae has fresh and interesting takes on current tournaments and matches. She also breaks down the mechanics of tennis to explain why some players excel and others struggle. Very interesting!!!
  • Patent Law Blog Reader
    Great match breakdowns
    Really enjoy and appreciate Rennae’s technical insights, especially when they are complemented by Andrea Petkovic. Super smart and expert commentary with a fresh perspective.
  • chicinaz
    My favorite tennis podcast!
    Love hearing Rennae, Caitlin and Andrea’s takes on tennis. Always insightful, relevant, and entertaining! I also appreciate the occasional F-bomb, real coverage from real players- love it!!
  • LightsOut56
    Too political
    I have enjoyed listening to the podcast in past but it seems Rennae now has to continually insert her political views. There are plenty of podcasts to listen to if you want political discussions. I often choose tennis as a way to avoid or escape from the political divisiveness of the world. Unfortunately this podcast likes to combine the two.
  • NeerahKC
    Speaking Truth
    Great job! Bravo for your insightful and honest commentary.
  • Modaddy99
    Great Job!!!
    You two do such a great job on the podcast. One of my favorite tennis podcasts and you work in other topics as well!! Keep up the spectacular work and stay real!!!
  • halligallivalley
    Has devolved into cringe
    A pity!
  • JulieJB1234567
    Stubbs can’t help but keep politics in a podcast that should be about tennis
    I decided to give this podcast a listen and wow will I never again. Stubbs is all sorts of off putting. To her audience, co-host who she loves to cut off, and importantly to herself. Pretty sure she doesn’t pay taxes here so maybe she should stop spreading false political news. It’s so offensive. You realize half your audience you’re offending by taking about a subject you clearly know nothing about
  • 80'sVillager
    Petko’s Remenbers
    Petko assured us she had “played Madison Keys often and had a good record against her” explaining her only loss to Keys came on clay.” Thats’s true but Petko didn’t mention she’s only played Key’s twice with a 1-1 record. Hence I have a similar record against Petko as Keys. Petko has played Keys a couple more times but I have never lost to Petko. I’ve never beaten Petko either but by her logic I have a good record against her.
  • Nycopenears
    Too bad
    So many ads and so much arrogance…. Used to like but grating now.
  • unclejamo
    Australia is a major part of tennis tradition… (As if we have to explain that to anybody.)
    This is definitely my favorite tennis podcast, bar none: Stubbsie: you rock! Petco, ausgezeichnet- Caitlyn: I appreciate your passion but you really need to back off sometimes- especially when it comes to beef that you and Stubbsie seem to be having, whether it’s about Iga or Australian tennis… you cannot be serious, how can you even consider bypassing tennis in Australia considering contribution that Australian tennis players have made to the game at large? Wake up are you just trying to pull Renee’s chain or are you completely mental? There must be a grand slam event it’s part of the tennis tradition and you, as a tennis, a aficionado should not have to have anybody explain that to you. You’re insulting, not only the people of Australia, but tennis fans in general. I love the podcast, but don’t make such asinine comments please. You, of all people, certainly know better. Petko- I really like the fact that you’re there with both Renée and Caitlyn, bringing that European sensibility to us, Yanks and others. I would really love to hear an episode literature, which I’m sure you would have a few things to say about. All the best.
  • DCGuy
    Rennae, let her talk!
    I love the substance of this podcast every time. I cannot abide Rennae butting into her cohosts constantly when they are trying to make a point. This happened many times in this weeks episode w Petko. Petko multiple times politely asked to finish her point. Rennae! Let her talk please.
  • edub0424
    Gold
    This is literally the only podcast I will listen to. Such an entertaining one where they cover great topics (not limited to tennis). Rennae is so funny to me and Caitlin is a great co host. Best podcast in the land
  • Robbygabe
    Eek
    Coaching Carousel episode started with nearly 8-minutes of advertising…not sure I can fast forward enough to listen to another episode.
  • november fall
    This is so much fun
    Insightful episodes…behind the scenes info…lots of info…LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT
  • B Cangany
    Grateful
    I’m so glad I found this podcast. Great analysis and fun comments back and forth between all three of them. I love Andrea’s Substack and following it up with this conversation with Renee and Caitlin is gold.
  • Hit M Hi
    Renee knows
    Hi Renee- today during the bronze medal match, Lorenzo said, “I don’t believe it,” (non ci credo); so you were close by guessing “too good”. Great show- great commentary.
  • Honestly Ya'll
    Hateful Comments - Truly Shocked
    I was honestly shocked to hear Stubb’s partner Caitlyn today refer to Iga Swiatek and Justine Henin as being “spectrum-y” while going on a very weird diatribe about how much she dislikes Iga and wants anyone else to win and won’t watch Iga. Is there something personal going on? Regardless, these comments about people being “on the spectrum” are completely disrespectful and unacceptable. Really disappointed in Stubbs for continuing to give this person a platform to spew her hate and misinformation.
  • David Chicagooo
    Awful. Brutal listen
    Petkovic is solid, but everything else about this is brutal. Why is it so hard to find poignant and insightful tennis content? I just want unbiased, technical, and thought provoking tennis breakdown. Everyone in tennis media is full of flagrant bias and childish grudges. No other sport has media that struggles to create engaging and compelling content quite like the tennis community. Pass on this, keep searching.
  • tennysonten
    Caitlyn. Stop.
    More Andrea. Less Caitlyn. Why be so miserable? It's tennis.
  • Krissy Speaks
    Get rid of Caitlyn
    This podcast is great because of Rennae and is at its best with Petko. They are fans of the sport and have a deep understanding and analytical ability that makes me enjoy the game and tournaments more than I would on my own. I can’t stand listening to Caitlyn Whoever, who seems to be a fan of tennis but only respects some players and is way too comfortable talking about her dislike of one of the sport’s biggest stars based on her personal tastes and preference. My personal taste is that I don’t like podcast hosts who just talk about what they like and bash what they don’t. I don’t love all the tennis players but I recognize greatness and respect and can appreciate excellent performances even when I don’t like a player, because I love the game. That said, I don’t enjoy listening to this podcast when it features Caitlyn. Please bring back Petko or find someone else who’s actually on par with Stubbs’ quality of analysis and capacity for thoughtful discussion.
  • Hola todos!
    Ciao tutti
    Caitlin you’ve been reading my mail re: Iga Swiatek and contrasting her with one of my favorite players of all time in Justine Henin. Thanks a billion for giving a voice to the many of us who are voting with our viewing numbers. I feel seen!
  • Here not there!
    Sam Querry? Really?
    I’m sorry… I really don’t like this pod at all without Caitlyn. Maybe it’s because I liked Stefano’s poncho… maybe because I WANT to hear from someone with a non Jock perspective… the political aspects of tennis are actually just as interesting to me
  • Mhgolden
    Top tennis podcast
    Since Petko joined this has become the top tennis podcast out there - and I listen to them all! Just love the mix of technical analysis and story lines/off court action, it’s spot on. And it is great how thorough Petko is giving each element the right breakdown, not just a glossing over. Love the genuine enthusiasm - keep it up ladies!
  • Grand Junction, Co
    AO. Updates
    I am enjoying the updates. I hope you do all the Majors Thank You Ladies There is an error with the Miami podcast. It is a couple of minutes long with two or three commercial breaks
  • Trazysleepster
    More Petko! ❤️
    This podcast was pretty good before but the addition of Petko has turned it into a must listen!
  • Uhlirach
    It’s been awhile…
    I love your podcast and wish they were certainly more frequent. Enjoy the topics, conversations and especially the candidness. Would like to hear your take always on the women’s tour? I loved the conversation w/Daria Kasatkina. Love it when you are w/Petko too.
  • Artemis 620
    Game Set Match
    Love your doubles team! Stubbs and Petko perfect match . Look fwd to more episodes w both of you🎾
  • DrSook
    Rare candor & savvy insights
    I have relied on Raquet for intelligent commentary, untainted by the clickbait mentality of much sensational, hyped or pandering tennis punditry. Illuminating is not marketing! Stay 100. Thx Sara
  • Phillytennisgirl
    Missing my daily update
    With the end of the Australian Open, I am missing my daily fix of the analysis of the matches from two former professional players and current commentators. I hope you plan on taking this approach for all the Slams and other big tournaments. I loved hearing the advice Renae would give as a coach and the nitty gritty heated discussions of the different players technique. As an American, it was also refreshing to hear more balanced commentary than I find with the American commentators who can’t stop swooning over Coco. Aryna is my girl!
  • piamac
    Not the same as tennis podcast
    Quality of audio is poor. Good content emanating from rennae and Petko from player perspective. Don’t want to compare but I find the tennis podcast all encompassing, covering from various angles and varied topics.
  • Steven Craig Wa
    Great insight!
    The Australian open coverage has been amazing on many levels. They give such good insights on the players beyond just the 1 match. But I also have gleamed tips from their comments about tactics, mentality or stroke execution that I can use in my own game.
  • The Kid 76
    Best Tennis Podcast Out There!
    Hands down the best tennis podcast out there by many miles! Rennae, Caitlin, and now Andrea are so sharp and knowledgeable about both the sport of tennis and the cast of characters involved with it professionally (as they should given their experience playing/coaching at the highest levels for many years), yet have the rare ability to articulate that understanding of complex technique and tactics, what’s going on inside players’ heads, and the business/political side of the sport so that anyone can understand. I appreciate that they take their listeners seriously enough to think we’ll care about all those little details, which we do! On top of all that, I deeply value their opinions on how to deal with the thorniest problems affecting professional tennis—their deep wisdom would help them be *way* better managers than the current professional tennis leadership! As if it couldn’t get better, they’re absolutely hilarious to boot. My only problem with the podcast is that they don’t release episodes more often, although the daily Australian open updates have been my lifeline these past few weeks since many AO matches are way past my bedtime… Keep up the awesome work in 2024 and beyond!
  • SATC wonderer
    Love Petubbsy!!
    I’ve been a long time listener of this podcast and it’s excellent but my favorite episodes by far have been the Petubbsy AP daily reviews! Very informative and funny
  • lpsmythe
    Top notch!
    I’ve been playing and watching tennis for almost 20 years, and never have learned more about the sport or felt more informed than since I started listening to this podcast. It’s easy to understand how Rennae has become so beloved and trusted within the tennis community, and every guest she has is engaging. More daily updates from tournaments, please !
  • dubmillionz
    Excellent podcast!
    I love the direct unfiltered analysis - Rennae’s behind the scenes details and perspectives has helped deepen my love and enjoyment of tennis.
  • Tennis-Lizard
    Loving your Australian Open Coverage
    Renee and Andrea’s insight are great. I am loving the coverage. I can’t wait to listen to the new episode.
  • itsallticketyboo
    Love the game analysis
    Love this pod. Listening to good former players and current coaches about players and their games really adds depth to my tennis watching. Any real tennis fan knows a lot about the game and the mental aspect but that’s not the same thing as having experience at this level, and this pod brings that. For example the recent commentary on how Eastern European players historically haven’t had the luxury to fine tune their game while a young up and comer if they want their state federation’s support (& why the immediate win versus some future win matters) clarifies how a sharp top player can wind up near the top with real weaknesses to their game. There’s no way to know that without listening to commentators of this caliber. Every ep includes valuable nuggets like this.
  • AGourmand
    Great
    I love this podcast. Rennae, Caitlin, and Andrea are super entertaining and the level of analysis is off the charts.
  • BlueSnare
    Love this show!
    Rennae and Andrea are a great team: funny, smart, and very insightful as they recap each day’s action. I’ve never followed the AO so closely and I’ve got a much better sense of all the players’ strengths and weaknesses. Their respectful irreverence is a delight.
  • Woofive
    Fun podcast!
    I am really enjoying the daily pods with Rennae and Petko!! Great rapport, and honest, knowledgeable insight on players/matches. Thank you ladies for the fun daily recap!
  • lormjenl
    Outstanding podcast!
    Funny, insightful and great tennis insight! Love it!
  • cwjedi1
    Funny, smart and fabulous!
    PLUS the daily AO episodes are so great- when I wake up in the morning I can get a taste of what happened in Australia during my night! This podcast is such a gem!!
  • Heidi DR
    Best tennis podcast
    Love the Australian Open daily recap with Andrea Petkovic! Awesome detailed coverage of the matches with a few good F-bombs thrown in for emphasis. Thanks guys!
  • superginger1
    Entertaining, Smart and HONEST
    My favorite podcast. Period. I know I can count on Rennae and Caitlin to bring the latest news coupled with their unique perspective and depth of knowledge and experience. I love how open they are and I feel like they’re friends. Hard thing to do on a podcast. Well done! I only wish there were more!
  • jane_20051001
    one great host, one not so great
    in general this podcast is great, and i understand that its affiliation with racquet magazine is why caitlin thompson is a part of it, but it would be a lot better if it were just rennae speaking with the guests or even rennae speaking ALONE to nobody because some episodes are unlistenable when the other host is present. even rennae seems annoyed and bothered by caitlin which is understandable. i love having a sports podcast led by women but, please, more rennae and less of the other host.
  • Coluis
    I love it
    I love your insight and no giving a f… about behaving compared to broadcast tv. All that said, please get better recording equipment especially microphones. I feel that not only me but the whole world is sick with the zoom sound. I am so fed up with it that I find myself not paying attention. Love you two thou ❤️
  • 98000000
    Great podcast!
    Really love the unique insight by people who know the players and their reputation on tour. Rennae and Caitlin are super entertaining and informative!
  • amandaaaaa216
    Candid and entertaining
    I absolutely love this podcast and wish they released episodes more frequently! Highly recommend subscribing to their newsletter as well!
  • DavitaNS
    Honest and engaging
    I really enjoy getting an honest point of view from a former player. These two always tell it like it is, and often provide perspectives that none of the other tennis podcasts do.
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