In this episode of Tennis Re-Lived we venture back one hundred years to cover the remarkable career and life of tennis’ first superstar, Suzanne Lenglen, whose name now adorns the second show court at Roland Garros.
We talk about her upbringing by an overbearing father, how the war both delayed her career and created a world which was ready for her, the extraordinary records she achieved in amateur tennis, her boundary breaking fashion choices, the reasons why she was so famous, her controversial decision to turn professional, and her lasting legacy in tennis.
Along the way we cover some of the landmark moments of her career, including her memorable first and last appearances at Wimbledon, her ill-fated trip to America in 1921, and her match of the century against Helen Wills in 1926.
The Tennis Podcast is presented by Catherine Whitaker and David Law, and features Matt Roberts. It is produced weekly year-round, and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments. It is crowdfunded by listeners each December.
Coming soon: Roland Garros Re-Lived: Jim Courier and daily French Open podcasts.
SUPPORT THE TENNIS PODCAST
We crowdfund The Tennis Podcast every December, with shout-outs, mascots and chances to take us on at predictions. For a reminder when the next campaign goes live, put your e-mail address in here - http://eepurl.com/gwWILX
Or, if you don’t want to wait and prefer to support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheTennisPodcast
NEWSLETTER
Sign up to get our news, offers, predictions and Matt’s Stat - http://eepurl.com/gbmzRX
We hope that the podcast helps to provide some form of escape during these challenging times. If you ever feel like writing to us, our e-mail is open – info@tennispodcast.net
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TennisPodcast
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetennispodcast/
Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/thetennispodcast/
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
US Open - Djokovic, Alcaraz allay injury concerns; Krejcikova embraces the stage
US Open - Draws! And Sinner faces the music
Sinner’s title and positive test bombshell - our reaction
Canada - Pegula defends, Popyrin stuns, and are we in for a wild US Open?
Olympics - Imperious Djokovic completes tennis with gold, but is he done?
Olympics - Swiatek shocked, the end for Andy, Djokovic’s dream in danger & Vekic victorious
Olympics - Djokovic vs. Nadal reviewed, Murray’s career continues and what a week so far
The Olympics - Paris 2024 draws and hype!
What's happened since Wimbledon? (includes Fils vs. Zverev fallout)
Live from Wimbledon Day 14 - Awesome Alcaraz makes it 4; What next for Djokovic? Hewett dream comes true
Live from Wimbledon Day 13 - Krejcikova’s dream comes true; What next for Paolini?
Live from Wimbledon Day 12 - Alcaraz vs. Djokovic: the rematch is on!
Live from Wimbledon Day 11 - Paolini joins the greats; Men’s semifinal preview
Live from Wimbledon Day 10 - Musetti takes flight; Rybakina, Krejcikova on collision course
Live from Wimbledon Day 9 - Sick Sinner beaten by Medvedev; Paolini powers on as Vekic breaks new ground
Live from Wimbledon Day 8 - Djokovic bids Rune Gooooodnight and takes on crowd; Svitolina’s emotional victory
Live from Wimbledon Day 7 - Gauff, Raducanu derailed by inspired opponents; Alcaraz, Sinner roll on
Live from Wimbledon Day 6 - Swiatek comes up short on grass again; RaducAndy gate
Live from Wimbledon Day 5 - Alcaraz survives and thrives; is Raducanu in the mix?
Live from Wimbledon Day 4 - Murray leaves heart on Centre Court; Shocks, drama, trauma everywhere
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Telegraph Rugby Podcast
Bryony Gordon’s Mad World
Planet Normal
Bed of Lies
Audio Football Club