The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

Lorenzo Musetti joins for an exclusive chat about his breakout 2025, and why he will continue to push his own limits and chase the very best players in the game. The Italian opens up about his aggressive and flashy style of play, how his growing family continues to motivate him, and why winning an epic ATP Finals match over Alex De Minaur in Turin was a signature moment in his young career. The newly-minted Top 5 player also explains why he's always had an interest in fashion, and why he's extremely excited to take part in the MGM Slam in Las Vegas on March 1.

And then Leif Shiras recaps the first week of the 2026 season, which featured some terrific action and drama. Shiras discusses Aryna Sabalenka's brilliance in Brisbane, Daniil Medvedev's successful start to the year, and Alexander Bublik finding his rightful place in the winner's circle yet again. The commentator also reflects on Poland's triumph at the United Cup, analyzes Coco Gauff notching another win over Iga Swiatek, and examines whether Novak Djokovic could be embarking on his final Australian Open in a few days. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Joao Fonseca has been captivating tennis fans across the world since his first pro match in 2023. The Brazilian sensation joins the podcast to discuss his first tennis memories, how he's adjusted to the pro tour as a teenager, and explain his plans to achieve greatness and his goal of the No. 1 ATP ranking. Fonseca also recounts his first meeting with Roger Federer, and taking part in "The MGM Slam," an eight-person event in Las Vegas on March 1.

And Brett Connors previews the start of the 2026 season, which begins with the shocking breakup between Carlos Alcaraz and his former coach Juan Carlos Ferraro. Connors looks at which contenders could challenge Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the early results in the United Cup, and Stan Wawrinka's impressive beginning to his final season on tour. The co-host of "Advantage Connors" also predicts the WTA champions this year, and discusses how "Garage Tales" with his dad Jimmy Connors became a smash hit. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Young American Ethan Quinn joins the podcast for a wide-ranging chat about the beginning of his career, and how he's found his game and identity in the ultra competitive world of pro tennis. Quinn details how he thoroughly attacks his off-season, and goes in depth of the mentorship he's received from players such as Tommy Paul. The young ATP player dives into the stakes at play when Americans face off against each other, and recalls his experience facing Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona, during a pivotal moment of his 2025 breakthrough.

Quinn dives into how he honed his forehand into one of the top weapons in the game, and explains why the serve was always a priority for his development. The American also goes in depth into his interests away from the court and his passion for the University of Georgia, where he won an NCAA Singles title as a freshman. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Kate Daggett is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of CourtsApp, a new company that aims to make it easier than ever to book a tennis court and get in the game. She joins the podcast to discuss how tennis entered her orbit, and how this idea was born in frustration, a frustration that she hopes to eliminate with this exciting endeavor. Daggett dives into steps CourtsApp has taken work with clubs and players, why it has entered the Pickleball space as well, and the value the game of tennis has provided to her in other areas of her life. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jason Stacy has been a mainstay on the tennis tour for several decades, and with work with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been groundbreaking. He joins the podcast to discuss his path to becoming one of the most respected high performance coaches in the game, and why he is constantly looking at problems and challenges from a different lens than his peers. Stacy goes in depth about his process for building trust with his players, and details the steps that Aryna Sabalenka took under his tutelage to have her major breakthrough, and become the best player in the world.

Stacy explains his philosophy on working as both a fitness and mental coach, and outlines the pillars of his teaching, "The Three E's," which are emotions, energy and environment. The accomplished grappler in his spare time dives into the similarities between jujitsu and tennis, the unpredictable variables that make the sport unique, and why he has decided to write a book on his coaching philosophy, aptly titled "The Pressure Code." Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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