Tour Catch-Up: Nadal notches title 89, Canada captures ATP Cup and Djokovic’s AO limbo

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, Joel and Kim return for the 2022 season with a jam packed episode with all the latest happenings from the ATP and WTA tours in the build up to the Australian Open.With Novak Djokovic’s recent arrival in Australia and subsequent detention and court hearing, all eyes are on the World Number 1 in the run up to the AO now that he has been freed to play to enter and play in the tournament. Joel and Kim debate all the fall out and controversy surrounding the recent events and consider how this will affect his chances at capturing slam number 21.They also round up all the winners from the first week on tour, which saw Rafa Nadal claim his 89th singles title, Canada winning their first ATP cup and the return of Simona Halep and Amanda Anisimova to winning ways.Joel also tests Kim with a new Par for the Courts, so play along and see how well you know your men’s Slam winners post 2000.Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.______________PASSING SHOT CROWDFUND 2022 - PLEASE HELP FUND THE POD FOR 2022!Joel & Kim would like your support to help The Passing Shot flourish in 2022. If you are able to, please support by donating to our crowdfund at the link below:Link to Passing Shot 2022 Crowdfunder______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow  TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodWebsite: thepassingshot.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 10th January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.