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Advantage Connors

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Advantage Connors is an ongoing conversation between Tennis legend Jimmy Connors & Brett Connors. Follow along as they cover the worlds of tennis & gambling on a weekly basis along with whatever else pops into their head that day. Jimmy Connors is a tennis legend having played professionally for over 30 years. His record 109 ATP tournament wins still stands today, & includes 8 grand slam singles titles. Brett Connors is a producer for Tennis Channel and has worked in live tennis production for 15 years. Having also traveled the tour with his father in the 80’s and 90’s which gives Brett a unique view of the sport.

Tennis chart
#50
Episodes
185
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
47 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

185 episodes, newest first

  1. Ferrero to coach Shelton, Alcaraz wins Vienna, Vacherot no 1 hit wonder, Wawrinka & Monfils say farewell

    Show notes

    On this week’s episode of Advantage Connors, Jimmy & Brett Connors break down a massive week across the ATP Tour as the race to the ATP Finals reaches a fever pitch!

    JC Ferrero to coach Shelton: Former coach of Carlos Alcaraz and world #1 JC Ferrero has chosen his new pupil to coach in 2027, American. #1 Ben Shelton. Jimmy knows a little about having a family member coach him and eventually handing them over to a new coach so they can go to the next level.

    Alexander Zverev’s Rise to No. 1: The guys discuss Zverev securing the Year-End World No. 1 spot for the first time in his career, what it means for his legacy.

    Carlos Alcaraz Reigns in Vienna: Carlitos captures his fourth title of the season with a commanding run in Vienna. Jimmy weighs in on Alcaraz’s dominant form heading into the Rolex Paris Masters.

    Valentin Vacherot’s Basel Magic: Monaco’s breakthrough star rallies past Jiří Lehečka to claim his first ATP 500 title in Basel—proving he wasn't a one hit wonder.

    Farewell to "Stan the Man": Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka officially hangs up his rackets after his emotional farewell at the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Jimmy shares personal stories on Stan's iconic backhand, big-match mentality, and unforgettable legacy.

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    36 min
  2. Djoker wins #102, Alcaraz back to his winning ways, Atmane & Medvedev throw tantrums, Kim avoids military

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    Jimmy & Brett recording a pod before Brett's road trip to Oregon. They discuss Djokovic's win in Beijing (his 102nd career title), Alcaraz's victory in Tokyo, & Zverev clinching the year-end number one ranking.

    Medvedev's on-court behavior resulting in a default and Atmane throws a tantrum & his racquet during a match.

    Sabalenka's results haven't been great lately & it's hard not to speculate about how off-court distractions might be affecting her results.

    Tom Kim's impressive final round 64 and win helped him avoid mandatory military service in Korea.

    Tony Romo's recent issues with a DUI and losing his job at CBS just got worse as he was alleged to record the wrong scores on his scorecard at a Kornferry tournament.

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    40 min
  3. Team Europe wins Laver Cup, Medvedev & Fernandez winners in Asia

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    Jimmy and Brett are back breaking down the latest in the tennis world. This week the duo digs into Team Europe’s Laver Cup victory in London and whether the event can ever reach the prestige of the Ryder Cup. They also break down Medvedev’s clutch win in Asia, Leylah Fernandez’s impressive Singapore title run, and why the fall season is one of the most underrated stretches on the tour for players looking to make a move in the rankings. Plus — the five-set Grand Slam debate: are shorter formats the future, or does tennis need to protect what makes the Slams special?

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    48 min
  4. Zverev wins US Open, Shelton getting closer, Rybakina is US Open champ & #1, Sabalenka comes up short again

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    Jimmy and Brett are back from NYC and the US Open and are ready to discuss everything they saw on finals weekend. Joined by traveling buddy and friend of the show Spencer Segura, they break it all down.

    Zverev gets his second major of the summer and has quickly changed his career narrative from the best to not win one, to a first ballot hall of famer.

    Ben Shelton had a great two week run, beating quality opponents at every round along the way. He just ran into a better player in the final in Zverev. Ben is getting closer to being the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick in 2003, what can he do to improve?

    Elena Rybakina was supposed to be hurt coming into Flushing Meadows. But boy did she play some amazing tennis to take home the trophy and become the newest member of the #1 club.

    Aryna Sabalenka looked good getting to the US Open finals, but just ran into a player who was player better and was more focused. Maybe this will be a good wake up call for her to try and regain her place at the top of the WTA tour.

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    1 hr 14 min
  5. Alcaraz looks sharp, American men's chances , memories of 91 w Mike Lupica

    Show notes

    Jimmy and Brett are joined by special guest and friend of the pod Mike Lupica. Lupica is an American author and former newspaper columnist, best known for his commentary on sports in the New York Daily News and his appearances on ESPN's "The Sports Reporters". He is also a best selling Author of both fiction and non fiction books. He covered tennis and Jimmy's career and was there in 1991 for his epic run to the semi finals at 39 years old. He joins Advantage Connors to check in on the current US Open and reminisce about some great memories from US Open's past.

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    1 hr
  6. 2026 US Open preview, can Alcaraz defend title after missing 4 months, wide open on men's side, can Sabby right the ship

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    Jimmy and Brett preview the 2026 US Open on a brand new episode of Advantage Connors.

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    47 min
  7. Fritz wins DC, Eala mania is here, Jodar continues rise, plus listener questions

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    Jimmy and Brett recap an exciting week of tennis in DC with Taylor Fritz and Alex Eala taking home the trophies.

    Rafael Jodar continues his hot play in his breakthrough season on the ATP tour making the finals in DC.

    Pegula continues to be one of the most consistent players on the WTA tour with another runner up performance last week.

    All this plus Jimmy answers some listener questions on a new Advantage Connors podcast.

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    40 min
  8. Altitude, Overrules & Sleeping Habits

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    Jimmy answers some listener questions on this episode of the Advantage Connors podcast.

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    1 hr
  9. Sinner defends his Wimbledon title, Noskova wins all Czech final, McGregor blows knee out, World Cup 2026

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    Jimmy and Brett recap an exciting final weekend at Wimbledon as Jannik SInner and Linda Noskova take home the trophy's.

    Connor McGregor made his return to UFC with a wimper as he blew his knee out on his first move of the match with Max Holloway.

    World Cup 2026 has reached the SF's, who will win?

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    41 min
  10. Medical timeout: From the Tour to Your Local Club w Dr Richard Scheinberg

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    Dr Richard Scheinberg is back on the show to discuss some the biggest injury stories on the ATP/WTA tours. As an orthopedic surgeon with over 50 years experience and having operated on both Jimmy and Brett in the past, the Dr knows his stuff. Tune in as they discuss the pressure the modern game puts on players today and what you can do as a casual player to help prevent injuries on the court.

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    1 hr 24 min
  11. Tiafoe wins Halle, Vondrousova suspended 4 years, Clark wins 2nd US Open, Wimbledon preview

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    Jimmy and Brett discuss Francis Tiafoe winning the all American final in Halle, for the biggest title of his career.

    Marketa Vondrousova refused her most recent doping test which has landed her a 4 years suspension from the WTA tour. The inconsistencies in doping punishment continue in the tennis world.

    Wyndham Clark led wire to wire at Shinnecock Hills to capture his second US Open trophy in 4 years. He held off hecklers in the New York crowd and Sam Burns down the stretch.

    Wimbledon is just around the corner and the odds to win are more spread out on the ladies side compared to the gentlemen. Who do you have winning it this year?

    All this plus much more on the latest episode of the Advantage Connors podcast with Jimmy and Brett Connors.

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    48 min
  12. Zverev gets his major, Andreeva RG champ at 19, Chwalinska breaks through

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    Jimmy and Brett are back from vacation to break down the weekend at Roland Garros.

    Sascha Zverev was finally able to throw off all the demons of past majors to get his first grand slam title in Paris.

    Mirra Andreeva is a major champion at 19, and it feels like this will be the first of many for her career.

    Maja Chwalinska won 9 straight matches to make her first major final, hopefully this is just the beginning for her going forward.

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    44 min
  13. It's Zverev's RG to lose, Sabalenka can't finish again, 1st time winners on both sides, Roland Garros SF's update

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    Brett and Jimmy check in from vacation to give their opinions on all the craziness going on in Paris at Roland Garros.

    If Sascha Zverev can't win his first major now then it might never happen. He is the dominant favorite to come out with the trophy but will old demons creep in at the worst time?

    Aryna Sabalenka once again failed to finish in a grand slam match where she was in total control. This has become a unfortunate trend for the world #1 the past two years. It's a crazy dichotomy where on one hand she is by far the most dominant player on the WTA tour, but also has a hard time taking advantage of her chances to add to her grand slam total.

    Flavio Cobolli faces off against fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the top half semi making for a great opportunity for both players to make it further that they have ever been before.

    Can Mirra Andreeva conquer her Roland Garros demons from last year by coming out on top of the women's side?

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    42 min
  14. Sinner melts down in Paris, Djokovic & Zverev new favorites to win, Kouame breaks through, Blockx hurts foot on tarp

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    Jimmy and Brett jump on an emergency pod to discuss world #1 and huge favorite to win Roland Garros, Jannik Sinner getting upset in the 2nd rd by Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

    Can Sascha Zverev finally get the monkey off his back and take advantage of the Sinner loss to win his first major?

    Can Novak Djokovic get through a tough draw and win major #25?

    Or will it be a surprise winner taking home their first major? The draw is wide open now and the next ten days will be some exciting tennis.

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    34 min
  15. Roland Garros 2026 Preview

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    Jimmy and Brett are back after a short hiatus to preview Roland Garros 2026.

    Can anyone stop Jannik Sinner from completing the career grand slam? Can Djoker win major #25? Will someone new make a run to the finals?

    The women's draw is much more wide open then the men. Can Coco repeat? Will Sabby get revenge for last year? Will we get another Iga vs Ostapenko matchup? So many great storylines on the women's side.

    Jimmy answers some of your questions on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast!

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    56 min
  16. Sinner keeps rolling, Jodar breaks through, Baptise knocks off Sabalenka, listener questions

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    Jimmy and Brett check in on the Madrid Masters and discuss Sinner continuing his hot play.

    Rafael Jodar, the Spanish teenager breaks through with a run to the Barcelona SF's and Madrid QF's.

    Hailey Baptise picked up the biggest win of her young career knocking off world #1 Aryna Sabalenka in the QF's.

    Plus they answer some of your questions on a brand new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast.

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    54 min
  17. Sinner wins Monte Carlo and regains #1, McIlroy goes back to back at The Masters

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    Jimmy, Brett and Spencer sit down to chat about Monte Carlo where Sinner won his first title there and regained the #1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz.

    Rory McIlroy goes back to back at the Masters joining a small list of golfers to do so.

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    55 min
  18. Sinner & Sabalenka serve up the sunshine double, Miami recap w Spencer Segura

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    Special guest Spencer Segura returns to the show to help Jimmy and Brett breakdown an exciting Miami Open.

    Jannik Sinner continued to show his hard court dominance beating Jiri Lehecka to complete the sunshine double. Sinner has closed the gap some on world #1 Carlos Alcaraz as we head to the clay court season.

    Aryna Sabalenka also completed her own sunshine double as she is by far the most consistent player on the WTA. She took down Coco Gauff in a competitive final to capture her second Miami Open trophy.

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    1 hr 8 min
  19. Sinner & Sabalenka claim first Indian Wells crowns, Medvedev's back, Rybakina continues hot play, IW recap

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    Jimmy drove down to have dinner at Nan Ban Kan, and record a fresh episode of the podcast.

    Jannik Sinner wins his first Indian Wells crown, which was the only Masters 1000 hard court title missing from his resume. Having only played 2 tournaments so far this year it was nice to see the young Italian play some of the best tennis of the year.

    Aryna Sabalenka also broke through to win her first IW title after being runner up in 2025 to Andreeva. She played an instant classic vs AO champ Elena Rybakina in the final winning 7-6 in the third.

    Daniil Medvedev is back playing some of the best tennis of his career and is back in the top ten of the ATP tour. Med played a great match beating Carlos Alcaraz in the SF and almost pushing Sinner to 3 in the final. With 2 titles on the year already it seems like there is more positive things ahead for the Russian.

    Elena Rybakina has been one of the best players in the world the past 9 months. The AO champ played some amazing tennis to get to the final and was up a set and a break on Sabby before things turned around. In what has to be one of the best matches of the year the two biggest hitters on tour blasted away for 3 high powered sets. Sadly someone had to lose, but something tells us these two will play more important matches down the road.

    All that plus more on a new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast.

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    58 min
  20. Indian Wells kicks off

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    Jimmy and Brett discuss the 5th major out in the desert, Indian Wells!

    While Brett is producing for Tennis Channel, Jimmy gives us his take on the event as the big names get under way this weekend.

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    30 min

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