The Coffee Cast with Cation: Tim Smyczek in Melbourne edition

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The Coffee Cast with Cation: Tim Smyczek in Melbourne edition

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Jan 18, 2018

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Now that he's back in the second round of the Australian Open, hear from Tim Smyczek about how he's approaching his 2018, traveling with his wife, and the bloody day for Americans on Monday.(recorded Wednesday morning in Melbourne)
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Jan 18, 2018

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The Behind the Racquet Pod is the best glimpse you can get in to the ins and outs of professional tennis, told by its players, and voiced by Noah Rubin, and his podcast partner Mike Cation.

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The Coffee Cast with Cation: Tim Smyczek in Melbourne edition

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