In Episode 53, we're sharing our experiences from the Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio; Jonathan as press and James as fan. Listen to Jonathan's impressions of tennis reporting, and James' stories about the food, the practice sessions, and a few brushes with fame. But the real centerpiece of this episode is Jonathan's sit-down with the engaging, thoughtful Sania Mirza, doubles no. 1 and recent Cincinnati champion.


2:00 James talks about his time in Cincinnati: rain, mud, and calzones

6:30 Osaka-Gavrilova

13:30 James' encounters with famous people

16:00 Jonathan's experience as press in Cincinnati

24:30 Applebee's changes their hours .... late night in Mason, Ohio

33:45 Pliskova def. Kerber, salvages Serena's no. 1 ranking

39:45 Women's doubles final - Mirza/Strycova def. Hingis/Vandeweghe

45:25 Interview with doubles no. 1 Sania Mirza