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EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: Jon Wertheim Talks Davis Cup Changes, New Rules and Serena Williams

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Renowned sports writer Jon Wertheim has spoken with Ubitennis about the current status of tennis in an exclusive podcast at Indian Wells.

Wertheim is known for his weekly tennis columns for Sports Illustrated, who he has been working for since 1996. He has established himself as one of the most well-known media figures in the sport. Working also as an analyst for The Tennis Channel and writing a series of books.

Speaking with Vanni Gibertini and Luca Baldissera, the American journalist shares his own opinion about the proposed Davis Cup changes. Wertheim recently interviewed the president of the International Tennis Federation, David Haggerty, about the logistics of the plan.

Later on in the podcast, the focus is switched to the future of the sport. Looking at the rules implemented at the inaugural ATP Next Gen finals last November, the ‘glitz and glam’ of modern tennis and what the future holds for Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka. Both of whom are on the comeback trail at Indian Wells.

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(VIDEO) Ubaldo And Steve: “Paolini’s Resilience Earns Her Another Stunning Grand Slam Final”

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Jasmine Paolini is a game away from her first Grand Slam title after a stunning win at Wimbledon on Thursday. 

The 28-year-old ousted Donna Vekic in what was the longest-ever women’s semi-final match to ever take place at SW19. Her reward is a clash against Barbora Krejcikova in what will be their first meeting on the Tour since the qualifying rounds of the 2018 Australian Open. Krejcikova staged an impressive comeback to beat 2022 Elena Rybakina in three sets. 

Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta and tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink review the action that took place in the women’s semi-finals and look ahead to the men’s matches. Daniil Medvedev will play reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the first match on Friday. Then it will be Novak Djokovic against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. 

Will there be any surprises? 

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(VIDEO) Amazing Lorenzo Musetti Sets Up Djokovic Showdown At Wimbledon

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Jannik Sinner might be out of the men’s draw but Italian interest is still high thanks to Lorenzo Musetti.

Musetti, who is currently ranked 25th in the world, ousted Taylor Fritz in a five-set roller-coaster to move into the semi-finals. It is the first time the 22-year-old had reached the last four of a Grand Slam event in his career and he is only the fourth man from his country to reach this stage at Wimbledon.

Tennis Hall of Famer Steve Flink joins Ubaldo Scanagatta to reflect on the latest match to take place at SW19.

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(VIDEO) Novak Djokovic Continues To Impress Despite Crowd Arguments

Novak Djokovic is hitting form at the right time as he is into the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

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Novak Djokovic cruised into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight sets win over Holger Rune.

After a struggling against Jacob Fearnley and Alexei Popyrin, the seven-time champion seems to be getting back to his best level as he is now into the last eight.

Next up for Djokovic will be Alex De Minaur as he is now favourite to reach another Wimbledon final.

Ubitennis founder Ubaldo Scanagatta and hall of fame writer Steve Flink speak about Djokovic’s form and discuss Djokovic’s recent arguments with the Centre Court crowd.

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