7:10
—Not all reporters are looking for a juicy quote or to grow their Twitter following, but there are rules to follow. Irina shares her first experience in the US Open interview room.
11:00
—Stefanos Tsitsipas has shot up to No. 15 over the past few weeks. Nina interviewed him in Washington before he reached the Citi Open semifinals and Toronto final. She explains why one-on-one time is sacred for journalists, while the main press room can be…really awkward.
13:32
—Nina and Irina share the struggles of behind-the-scenes life for a reporter and player just trying to eat lunch together at a tournament. There are a lot of rules in place for player privacy that you may not know about.
16:24
—Zverev is going to get used to the concept of playing someone younger than him. At just 21, he had the spotlight wrestled away by 20-year-old Tsitsipas. How tough is it to face someone younger?
19:03
—Tsitsipas is a breath of fresh air on the court and in the pressroom, as well as on his vlog. His rapid rise was a surprise, even to himself.
21:00
—Federer is the most well-spoken player on tour, taking his time and putting thought into each question. It’s a habit that hasn’t faded even into his late 30s, while some players put minimal effort in front of the mic.
22:00
—The US Open is just around the corner, so Irina gives her insight on which young American players you should keep an eye on. There’s no stage quite like the New York major for local hopes to make a name for themselves.
25:30
—Wild card announcements weren’t made before the recording of this episode, but the US Open Wildcard Challenge was clinched by Asia Muhammad and Bradley Klahn. Irina has won a wild card this way two times and shares what it’s like to withstand the drawn-out anxiety and pressure.
That's it for this episode of The TENNIS.com Podcast: Inside Tennis. Subscribe on iTunes and follow the TENNIS.com Podcast on SoundCloud so you don't miss a single second.
