Alejandro Tabilo On His Career-Year and Representing Chile, ATP Writer Sam Jacot Breaks Down Italy's Davis Cup Triumph and Murray Coaching Djokovic, + an Interview with 2024 NCAA Champion Michael Zheng

Tennis Channel Inside-In

It's a feel-good episode of the podcast, starting with the highest ranked Latin American tennis player on the ATP Alejandro Tabilo. The rising star from Chile discusses his journey to the pros, and the decision to move and represent the land that his parents were from. Tabilo goes in depth about his progress to the upper echelon of the men's game, and recounts that epic match in Rome where he defeated World No. 1 Novak Djokovic. And Tabilo dives into tons of other topics such as being selected as a member of Team World at the Laver Cup, how he prioritizes consistency on tour, and what areas he's looking to improve to have an even better season in 2025.

Then it's journalist Sam Jacot from the ATP who returns to the show to recap Italy's triumph in the Davis Cup. Jacot examines Jannik Sinner's brilliant year, Matteo Berrettini's return to form, and the emphasis of doubles in the Davis Cup as it is currently formatted. The writer then reacts to the news that sent shockwaves through the tennis world, Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic heading into the upcoming Australian Open. Jacot shares his thoughts on the matter for both the player and new coach, and previews the upcoming Next Gen Finals in Jeddah as well.

And rounding out this episode of Tennis Channel Inside-In is Michael Zheng, the 2024 Men's D1 Individual National Champion. Zheng made history for his school of Columbia University, which hadn't won a national title since 1906! Listen as Zheng explains his motivation to win the event he finished second in last Spring, and where he hopes this success can take him going forward. The 2022 Wimbledon boys finalist explains how he found the game as a youth in New Jersey, and why he's ready to continue forward on his tennis path. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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