Indian Wells - Sabalenka, Sinner win…just
The Tennis Podcast
David Law
4.5 • 2.6K Ratings
🗓️ 17 March 2026
⏱️ 84 minutes
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Summary
Catherine, David and Matt are joined by The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare for a live show looking back on a dramatic finals weekend at Indian Wells.
Part one - WTA (00:00 - 34:39). We react to Aryana Sabalenka’s incredible match point-saving victory over Elena Rybakina, discuss where the match was won and lost, and consider what it means for their rivalry. Plus, a Backhand List update and analysis of where Iga Swiatek is at after her defeat to Elina Svitolina.
Part two - ATP (34:40 - 1:08:10). We cover Jannik Sinner’s incredible serving as he completed the set of big titles on hard courts and and a remarkable return to form for Daniil Medvedev who handed Carlos Alcaraz his first defeat of the season in the semi-finals. There’s also chat about the positives vibes we’re feeling about the current state of the ATP and yet more hindrance drama.
Part three - Miami Preview (1:08:11 - 1:23:52). Draw breakdown and who needs a good tournament?
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| 0:00.0 | This episode is presented by ServiceNow. Learn how ServiceNow puts AI to work for people at |
| 0:06.6 | servicenow.com. |
| 0:18.8 | Hello and welcome to the tennis podcast here with you live on Monday the 16th of March to talk about the climax to a cracking couple of weeks in India miles and to have a little look ahead to the coming fortnight in Miami as well. |
| 0:34.0 | It is a packed show today and we have the full A-team present and correct. |
| 0:40.4 | That includes you, Matt Roberts. How are you doing? |
| 0:43.5 | Very good, thank you. Nice to be in the A-Team for something. I was never in the A-team at school. |
| 0:48.1 | So pleased about that. Show off to a good start. |
| 0:51.3 | You're always our A-Team, Matt. We don't know how we ever |
| 0:55.1 | coped without you. David Law, the founder of the A team, is here, of course. How are you doing, David? |
| 1:02.1 | You say the A team to me and I think of B.A. Baracus and Murdoch and Face and Hannibal |
| 1:07.9 | from the 80s. Does any of that ring a bell to any of you? |
| 1:13.4 | Definitely some of our listener and viewership, David, |
| 1:16.7 | will have some bells ringing and perhaps perhaps some not. |
| 1:21.3 | But those who do have bells ringing will have really enjoyed that reference, I'm sure. |
| 1:25.4 | You're welcome. |
| 1:25.8 | Here to potentially hopefully boost our YouTube follower numbers with the tennis podcast visual |
| 1:34.2 | debut of his moustache. |
| 1:35.8 | It is the Athletics Charlie Eccleshare. |
| 1:39.7 | How are you doing, Charlie? |
| 1:42.2 | I'm good, thanks. |
| 1:43.1 | Yeah, my Jordan Thompson tribute continues. |
| 1:46.5 | Oh man, this tennis podcast might be too woke for you, Charlie. |
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