Host Mitch Michals takes you inside the world of professional tennis with the past, present, and future of the sport. This podcast features broadcasters, players, and many others who eat, sleep & breathe tennis. Stay in the loop and in the know with The Inside-In Podcast
Monica Puig on Djokovic's Renaissance in China, Sinner Shutting It Down and Emma Navarro's Courage
Monica Puig joins the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics in the tennis world, which proved in the past week that there is no shortage of drama and breaking news. Puig recaps Novak Djokovic's title-run in Beijing, and analyzes how the 24-time major champion can carry this into 2027. The 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist also reacts to Jannik Sinner's decision to end his 2026 season, and dives into Carlos Alcaraz's Tokyo triumph and his ability to enjoy the process.
Puig also explains why she's not reading too much into the early losses of Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in China, and explains why the latter is perfectly fine balancing her off-court and on-court lives. And Puig goes in depth about Emma Navarro's public disclosure of her health conditions, speaking passionately about the struggles female athletes face and how brave the young American is in speaking up. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
7 Oct 2026
Scott Sheffield on First Serve New Mexico, A Legendary Gala and Getting In The Game
Scott Sheffield joins the podcast for a conversation about his path from successful oil businessman to philanthropist and tennis enthusiast who is actively growing the game. Sheffield discusses his philanthropical efforts with the New Mexico First Serve Foundation, and their newly minted "Forked Lightning Racquet Club" that was just honored as the USTA's Feature Facility of the Year. On October 17th, First Serve New Mexico will host it's second gala that will feature legends of the sport such as Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova playing, connecting, and supporting local youth in the tennis community. Sheffield explains what is on tap for this event, why the game means so much to his family. and why he's still a dedicated player himself. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
5 Oct 2026
Charlie Pasarell's Journey From Puerto Rico to The Hall of Fame, His Friendship With Arthur Ashe and Creating The Indian Wells Tournament
International Tennis Hall of Famer Charlie Pasarell is the guest on this episode for a great and revealing conversation. Quite simply a pioneer, Pasarell discusses his new book, "Serving First: Dreams Realized and Lessons Learned from Family, Friends, and a Life in Tennis." Pasarell dives into his upbringing in Puerto Rico, what drew him to chase excellence, and how he became one of the most important tennis figures in the 20th century.
Pasarell sheds light on his close friendship with Arthur Ashe and he explains just what made Pancho Gonzales, Rod Laver and other players from his era so special. The Hall of Famer opens up about his serving prowess and how it came to be his signature shot, and why playing for the USA Davis Cup Team was his most proud tennis honor. And Pasarell reveals how he came to found the tennis tournament now known as the BNP Paribas Open, and why he understood early that Indian Wells had the potential to be a smash hit. Hosted by Mitch Michals.
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