AMY LUNDY ON KORDA'S DELRAY BEACH WIN, TIEN'S GAME AND PEGULA'S DUBAI RUN | FULL PODCAST

Описание: Journalist and podcast host Amy Lundy joins the show to recap The Delray Beach Open, where Sebastian Korda triumphed over Tommy Paul in the final. Lundy explains how Korda's game came together, and examines whether he can return to the elite ranks of the sport. The Tennis Connected writer explains what she learned from covering the event in person, from Paul's practicing habits to Fritz's decision to play the tournament, and what to like about Spanish newcomer Rafael Jodar. And Lundy also goes into great depth about why Learner Tien is here to stay, and why his movement is uniquely effective.

Lundy also weighs in on The WTA 1000 event in Dubai, where Jessica Pegula emerged victorious. She analyzes what makes Pegula effective against Amanda Anisimova, how finalist Elina Svitolina has continuously improved, and what to make of Coco Gauff's serve after some more struggles. The journalist covers the top storylines in the game as pro tennis enters North America in this lively discussion. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Lundy on why many of the top American men love playing The Delray Beach Open
2:17 How Delray is an "artsy beach town"
3:20 The tennis tours are cutting 250 events in the next few years
4:00 The discourse continues around the crowded tennis schedule
5:37 Lundy's observations being on-site in Delray Beach
6:36 The wind in Delray and seeing athletes deal with the elements
7:45 Any players display some unique practice habits?
8:30 Casper Ruud's button-upped approach vs Tommy Paul's free flowing practice
9:25 Sebastian Korda emerges as the last man standing in Delray
10:15 Lundy's analysis of Korda's championship-run at The Delray Beach Open
11:48 Korda showscased his tennis IQ and his ability to execute a gameplan against Tommy Paul
12:47 Paul and Learner Tien played a classic match in the SF
13:20 Tommy Paul's finding his form to start 2026
14:33 Can Korda re-join the elite American male players?
16:21 What makes Learner Tien so special
18:06 Lundy on Tien's huge strides on his serve
20:00 Tien's mental makeup and a new generation of US men making waves
21:40 Lundy's assessment of Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar
24:10 The final words on Delray Beach from Amy Lundy
24:40 How Taylor Fritz will manage his health as the year progresses
25:33 Jessica Pegula wins the Dubai 1000 WTA Event
26:40 Pegula's consistency and efficiency seems to age like fine wine
27:48 Pegula improves to 5-0 vs. Amanda Anisimova after her SF win in Dubai
28:53 Mark Knowles wasn't ready for the Pegula celebration!
29:20 Is a slam next for Pegula?
29:57 Elina Svitolina goes deep into yet another big tournament
31:00 Coco Gauff reaches the SF in Dubai, but hits 48 Double Faults along the way
32:00 Lundy on Gauff's service woes
33:40 Will we start to have players who look at the numbers and go for two first serves?
35:33 Mirra Andreeva with another tough and emotional loss
36:53 How young players can learn to believe and escape the "Dark place"
38:50 Novak Djokovic and how he trained his brain to have mental strength
39:40 Djokovic continues to inspire and redefine what it means to be great
40:40 Get ready for Coach Lundy in the high school girls space!
41:30 Thanks to Amy Lundy for appearing on the Inside-In Tennis Podcast!

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