January 2024

Melbourne Australia for the Australian Open.

After two strong wins then take on 23 yr old Czech Tomas Machac before a 4th round clash with Italian superstar, Jannik Sinner.

Opportunity for the 15th seed to measure himself against the very best.

Pleasing tournament and leave knowing there is still much to work on.

Thanks for your company on the tennis journey in 2024. Early day, but an encouraging start to the year after the Brisbane hiccup.

Tank you ball boys, thank you Hawkeye.

The 15th Seed.

January 2024.

The first Grand is underway in Melbourne Australia.

Two wins is an excellent start and builds confidence. Here is the review - so far.

Had to work hard in both matches and are clearly parts of the game that needs work.

The listener question is whether the 15th seed watches the match involving the next round opponent.

Until we know who that player will be ....... thank you for listening and as always ....... thank you ball boys, thank you Hawkeye.

The 15th Seed

January 2024

Melbourne Australia

The 15th seed tennis podcast is the record of the 15th seed's journey in the 2024 tennis season.

This week am at Melbourne Australia, the location of the first “Grand Slam” tournament of the year.

The draw is now out. 128 players. 32 seeds.

What does it look like for the 15th seed ?

Tough first round and same section of the draw as the “hottest” player on tour at present.

The listeners question. “Should there be a “Slam” event this early in the year.

Pleased to have your company.

And as always ........ “Thank you balls boys, thank you Hawkeye” .... “The 15th seed”

January 2024

Melbourne, Australia.

The fifteenth seed podcast records the insights of life on the tour.

After a disappointing first tournament in Brisbane, the 15th seed travels to Melbourne Australia to prepare for the Australian Open.

The Australian Open being the first of the Grand Slam tournaments (one of four major tennis events of the year).

The practice sessions, preparation and thoughts.

The “coaches panel” experience.

Still waiting for the draw to be announced, so it is about the lead up to the tournament.

As always ........” thank you ball boys, thank you Hawkeye” ........” the 15th Seed”.

05.01.2024

The 15th seed tennis podcast is a diary of life on the men's professional tennis tour.

This episode reviews the first tournament of the year in Brisbane Australia.

The result.

The thoughts, feelings & overall assessment of the performance.

An analysis of the success (or otherwise) of the changes made over the “off season”.

And how this match may affect or influence the year ahead.

As always ...... “thank you ball boys, thank you Hawkeye” ........The fifteenth seed.

30.12.2023.

The 15th seed tennis podcast is a record of life on the tennis tour.

This episode is on the eve of the first tournament of the 2024 year in Brisbane Australia.

The sense of anticipation.

To set out the expectation for the year ahead.

The opportunity to implement changes in the game.

And answer the listener's question ...... “do players look at the draw in advance”

Happy to have you along for the journey.

As always ....... Thank you balls boys thank you Hawkeye - The fifteenth seed.

15.12.2024

The 15th seed tennis podcast is a diary of the life on the mens professional tennis tour.

This preseason episode documents the work done during the “off season”.

It talks to the changes in the off season to the game including (a) the second serve, (b) a flatter backhand & (c) & controlling points & mindset.

Also, to set out the anticipated schedule, which is dependent on form, injury and selection.

1. 31.12.23 - Brisbane Aust
2. 14.01.24 - Aust Open Melbourne
3. 12.02.24 - Delray Beach USA
4. 26.02.24 - Acapulco Mexico
5. 06.03.24 - Indian Wells USA
6. 20.03.24 - Miami USA
7. 07.04.24 - Monte Carlo Monaco
8. 24.04.24 - Madrid Open Spain
9. 08.05.24 - Rome Italy
10. 26.05.24 - Roland Garos Paris
11. 17.06.24 - London UK
12. 01.07.24 - Wimbledon UK
13. 27.07.24 - Olympics Paris
14. 06.08.24 - Montreal Canada
15. 12.08.24 - Cincinnati USA
16. 26.08.24 - US Open New York
17. 26.09.24 - Beijing China
18. 02.10.24 - Shanghai China
19. 21.10.24 - Vienna Austria
20. 28.10.24 - Paris France (ATP Final)

This is the “before” podcast made with the best of intentions - let's hope it aligns with the “end of season” podcast. Who knows - as only time will tell.

Regards .... “& thank you, ball boys, thank you Hawkeye” – the 15th Seed

01.12.2023.

The 15th seed tennis podcast is a chronicle of life on the tennis tour.

It serves as a personal diary to record and share thoughts.

The highs, the lows, the elations, frustrations and insecurities.

It is also an opportunity to answer questions from listeners.

The aim is to preview and review each tournament.

Happy for others to come on the journey.

Welcome any thoughts, comments or questions.

As always ......... “thank you ball boys, thank you Hawkeye” ......

Regards “The 15th Seed”.