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Talking Tennis

John Silk

Booking Overview

This is a tennis news and analysis show that primarily features commentary on professional matches and tournaments, with occasional external interviews with established tennis journalists, authors, coaches, players, and former players. Credible pitches include published tennis writers, tournament analysts, current or former professional players, and respected coaches with distinctive expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show appears open to informed specialists but has a strong subject-matter focus.

Metrics

Episodes: 822

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 38.2k subscribers

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

john.silk@talking-tennis.com

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Host

John Silk - Host and tennis interviewer covering professional tennis news, analysis, players, coaches, and former players.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established tennis journalists and authors, professional or former professional players, coaches, and credible tennis analysts with specialized knowledge of the sport.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial journalism about tennis, Professional playing or coaching experience, Recognized expertise in professional tennis analysis

Recent Guest Discussions

Matthew Futterman - Professional Tennis, Ambition, Resilience, Physical Pain, Psychological Pressure, And The Sacrifices Required For Greatness.

Recent Topics

Tennis, Tennis Players, Coaching, Sports Journalism, Sports Psychology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Qinwen Zheng makes history, becoming the first home player to win China Open women's singles title; Plus Alex Eala - Shi Han Preview

October 11, 2026

QINWEN MAKES HISTORY! 🏆🙌 Zheng Qinwen becomes the first home player to win the China Open women’s singles title — a milestone moment for Chinese tennis! The emotion says it all. ❤️ How far can Qinwen go from here? 👇 Follow Talking Tennis and subscribe on YouTube for more reaction and analysis 🎾 #QinwenZheng #ZhengQinwen #ChinaOpen #WTA #Tennis #TalkingTennis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up Qinwen Zheng quarter-final in Beijing, while Iga Swiatek will play Elise Mertens: Reaction & Previews

October 07, 2026

Elina Svitolina beats Ann Li to set up a Beijing quarter-final against Qinwen Zheng, while Iga Swiatek will face Elise Mertens. Talking Tennis reacts to Svitolina’s victory and looks ahead to both matchups at the China Open. Can Svitolina overcome Zheng in front of her home crowd? What will decide their quarter-final? And can Mertens challenge Swiatek for a place in the semi-finals? We discuss the key matchups and give our predictions. Join the conversation: who do you think will advance? ...

Djokovic wins Beijing - will he make Turin? Sinner ends season - what does it mean? Shanghai preview

October 06, 2026

Novak Djokovic wins Beijing — but will he make it to Turin? On this week’s ATP Weekly, Talking Tennis discusses what his latest title means for his ATP Finals ambitions and whether he can finish the season on a high. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner’s season is over. We assess what his absence means for the tour, the rivals hoping to capitalise and the Italian’s return. Plus, we preview the Shanghai Masters: the contenders, potential surprises and key storylines as the race to Turin gathers pace. ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Talking Tennis?

Talking Tennis is hosted by John Silk. Its publicly listed email is john.silk@talking-tennis.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Talking Tennis?

The publicly listed email for Talking Tennis: john.silk@talking-tennis.com.

How many listeners does Talking Tennis have?

Podseeker estimates Talking Tennis reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talking Tennis?

Talking Tennis typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established tennis journalists and authors, professional or former professional players, coaches, and credible tennis analysts with specialized knowledge of the sport. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial journalism about tennis; Professional playing or coaching experience; Recognized expertise in professional tennis analysis. Recent guests include Matthew Futterman.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Tennis?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talking Tennis cover?

Recent episodes cover Tennis, Tennis Players, Coaching, Sports Journalism, and Sports Psychology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

john.silk@talking-tennis.com

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