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5 Live Sport: All About...
by BBC Radio 5 Live
Showcasing 5 Live Sport’s one-off specials, featuring in-depth interviews and documentaries around the biggest names from the world of sport.
Episodes
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The rise of Padel
Over the past six years, participation levels for Padel in the UK have gone from 15,000 to one million. The number of courts in Britain has risen from just 68 in 2019, to over 2,200 today. So why is it so popular? Does it have a long-term future? And is it at risk of pricing people out, at the...
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The price of our sport - are fans being priced out?
Katie Smith is joined by Wake Up to Money's Sean Farrington and sport finance expert Dr Tom Bason to discuss the rising cost of tickets for major sporting events and subscription costs and ask why this is all happening and what might happen next? A range of guests join the pod including Richard...
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US OPEN: Alexander Zverev claims his second Grand Slam title
Reaction to Alexander Zverev beating Ben Shelton in four sets to become the US Open Champion for the first time, adding to his French Open title earlier in the year, and ensuring the wait for an American male to win a Grand Slam title continues. Timecodes 00'34 - Reaction to Alexander Zverev...
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US OPEN: Rybakina crowned champion as Sabalenka melts down
Reaction to Elena Rybakina beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets to become US Open champion for the first time with the number one world ranking to follow on Monday. With hopes of a three-peat in New York ended, Sabalenka goes into 2027 holding none of the sport's four major titles. TIMECODES: 00:36'...
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US Open: Tennis remembers 9/11 25 years on
Today the city of New York marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks which saw two hijacked passenger jets flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre. The US Open of 2001 had finished two days prior to the attacks with Venus Williams and Leyton Hewitt winning the singles...
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US Open: Rybakina reaches #1 as Gauff completes epic semis line-up
Reaction to Elena Rybakina becoming world number one for the first time in her career and ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99 week reign at the top of the rankings. There's also reaction to another gripping victory for Coco Gauff meaning the top 4 women's seeds are all through the semis at the same Slam...
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US Open: Sabalenka beats Noskova in epic & do we need 5 sets?
Reaction to defending champion Aryna Sabalenka reaching the US Open semis after beating Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a thriller that went to a match tie-break. Plus, after Tennis Australia chief executive Andrew Abdo suggested Grand Slams could cut back on best of 5 set matches to appeal…
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US Open: What next for Iga Swiatek?
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and former world number 5 Daniela Hantuchova react to Iga Swiatek's straight sets defeat to Zheng Qinwen - which included Swiatek surrendering a 5-0 first set advantage. The result means that, for the first time since 2021, Swiatek will end a year without winning one…
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US Open: 30 years of the Williams sisters
After returning to Grand Slam doubles action for the first time in four years at this year's US Open, what better time to reflect on the three-decade long careers of Venus and Serena Williams? Earlier this year Russell Fuller sat down with his predecessors as BBC Tennis Correspondent, Jonathan...
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US Open: Djokovic OUT in round one
Katie Smith, Abigail Johnson and Dan Kiernan react to Novak Djokovic crashing out the first round of the US Open losing in five sets to Argentina's Mario Navone. What does the future look like for Djokovic and is he able to win any more tournaments as he battles an underlying illness. 0:20:...
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Hockey's Heroes - 10 Years On
Ten years on from Team GB women's historic hockey gold medal at Rio 2016, Eleanor Oldroyd reunites key figures from the squad and coaching team, including Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh, Alex Danson-Bennett, Maddie Hinch and Lily Owsley, to relive one of Britain's greatest Olympic moments. The...
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The Open 2026 Preview: Time for an English home winner?
Kat Downes and the 5 Live Golf team are on the course at Royal Birkdale to preview The 154th Open. 57 years have passed since an Englishman won The Open on English soil, who is best placed to change that? 2008 European Ryder Cup team member Oli Wilson, 2009 Women's Open Champion Catriona Matthew...
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Wimbledon Daily: Back-to-back winner Sinner the ‘New Djokovic’?
Can Jannik Sinner repeat Novak Djokovic’s relentless success after a 5th Grand Slam title? The Italian beat Alexander Zverev in four sets at Wimbledon. Pat Cash, Marion Bartoli and tennis correspondent Russell Fuller react with Gigi Salmon from Centre Court. Timecodes: 00:00 Immediate reaction…
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Wimbledon Daily: Andrew Castle's Top 5 Finals
Tennis Correspondent Russell Fuller sits down with BBC TV's Lead Commentator for the past 23 years, Andrew Castle. Andrew reveals the Top 5 favourite men's singles finals that he's commentated on, listening back to his commentary from each one and reminiscing on his Wimbledon memories. He also...
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Wimbledon Daily: Linda Noskova beats Karolina Muchova
Reaction from Wimbledon after Linda Noskova beat Karolina Muchova to the women's singles title. Pat Cash and correspondent Russell Fuller join Gigi Salmon to reflect on Linda Noskova's win. They also look ahead to Sunday's men's final as Jannik Sinner looks to defend his Wimbledon title against...
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Wimbledon Daily: Zverev ends Fery's run as Sinner sails into the final
Gigi Salmon presents reaction to the Wimbledon men's singles semi-finals after Alexander Zverev ended Arthur Fery's incredible run to the final four and Jannik Sinner eased past Novak Djokovic. Leon Smith and Naomi Cavaday are with Gigi to reflect on the positives for Arthur Fery, Alexander…
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6-love-6: John McEnroe meets Wimbledon finalist, Linda Noskova
John McEnroe takes listeners' calls live from Wimbledon. He's joined by former British no.1 Tim Henman, former British no.3 Naomi Broady and commentator Kat Downes. There's guest appearances from 1983 finalist Chris Lewis and one of this year's finalists, Linda Noskova - as well as questions from...
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Wimbledon Daily: Noskova and Muchova set up all-Czech final
Gigi Salmon presents reaction to day's Wimbledon semi-finals in the women's singles, as Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova set up an all-Czech final. Correspondent Russell Fuller and four-time Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters assess Karolina Muchova's game now she's played a semi-final at all…
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6-love-6: John McEnroe meets Arthur Fery
John McEnroe takes listeners' calls live from Wimbledon. He's joined by fellow Champion Marion Bartolli, former British no.1 Tim Henman and commentator Kat Downes.There's a guest appearance from semi-finalist Arthur Fery and you'll also hear from Fery's coach at Stanford, Paul Goldstein as well…
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Wimbledon Daily: Fery cruises into semi-final with Zverev
Gigi Salmon, Russell Fuller, Naomi Cavaday, Naomi Broady, Annabel Croft and former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Marion Bartoli react to Arthur Fery reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals. The British wildcard continued his extraordinary journey with a straight sets win over French Open finalist...
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Wimbledon Daily: Djokovic survives record-breaking quarter final
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller, Leon Smith and Marion Bartoli break down Day 9 of Wimbledon. It was another late finish on Centre Court as 7-time champion Novak Djokovic won a 5th set tie-break to beat 3rd seed Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach yet another Wimbledon semi-final - but has he got enough…
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Wimbledon Daily: Fery fires his way into the last eight
Katie Smith, correspondent Russell Fuller and former British tennis players Naomi Broady and Greg Rusedski react to Arthur Fery's stunning victory against Grigor Dimitrov to make the Wimbledon quarter finals. We hear from Fery himself and look ahead to his last eight clash with French Open...
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Wimbledon Daily: Osaka stuns Sabalenka to reach quarter finals
James Gregg, Russell Fuller, Claire Thomas and Jeff Tarango break down Day 7 of Wimbledon. The first week on Wimbledon drew to a close with another big name crashing out in the women's draw - top seed Aryna Sabalenka losing in straight sets against the sensational Naomi Osaka. Can anyone stop…
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Wimbledon Daily: Rybakina and Swiatek crash out as Fery battles through
Katie Smith rounds up the big stories from Day 6 at Wimbledon as second seed Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek are knocked out in the third round. We'll hear from Alex Eala after her incredible win over the defending champion on centre court. Arthur Fery joins us after he came through a five-set…
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Wimbledon Daily: Sabalenka impresses while qualifiers advance
Katie Smith is joined by former British number one Kyle Edmund, Grand Slam doubles winner Ryan Harrison and commentator Abigail Johnson to wrap up the action on Day Five. They look at a confident display from Aryna Sabalenka in seeing off Grand Slam winner Jelena Ostapenko, while leading…
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Wimbledon Daily: Fery is the last Briton standing
Katie Smith is joined by Jeff Tarango and Iain Carter to review the action on Day Four at Wimbledon, with Arthur Fery the only British player to make it into the singles third round at Wimbledon. With 18 Britons losing in the opening four days, the team discuss what this means for British tennis,...
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Wimbledon Daily: Should Djokovic be favourite for the title?
Iain Carter is joined by former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and former French Open doubles winner Ryan Harrison. 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic was in "vintage" form as he swept aside Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach the 3rd round - but should he be considered favourite for the men's...
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Wimbledon Daily: Serena Williams' return ends in defeat
Katie Smith is joined by correspondent Russell Fuller, former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash and former British number one Annabel Croft to discuss the biggest stories of Day 2 of Wimbledon. 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams was beaten on her return to the singles' court after 4 years away…
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Wimbledon Daily: Draper withdraws as 10 Britons lose on Day One
Katie Smith is joined by commentator Gigi Salmon as well as former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Marion Bartoli to reflect on the opening day of Wimbledon. It was a bad day for the home players as 10 Britons lost, while Jack Draper withdrew with a recurrence of the arm injury he's struggled…
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Wimbledon Daily: Raducanu's Injury, Draper's comeback & Williams' Return
Is Emma Raducanu fit to play in a Grand Slam? How much can Jack Draper learn from Andy Murray? Why is Serena Williams making a comeback? French Open Doubles champion Ryan Harrison, Wimbledon quarter-finalist & Mixed Doubles winner Daniela Hantuchova and tennis correspondent Russell Fuller join…
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French Open Daily: Zverev overcomes Cobolli to finally win a Grand Slam
Katie Smith is joined by correspondent Russell Fuller and former ATP Tour winner Ryan Harrison to analyse Alex Zverev’s victory in the men’s singles final at Roland Garros. We hear from Zverev, and ask whether this first Grand Slam victory can help him close the gap to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik...
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French Open Daily: Andreeva cruises to French Open glory
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Ryan Harrison look back on Mirra Andreeva's victory in the French Open singles final, her first Grand Slam title. They ask whether Andreeva can now be considered as one of the elite singles players of the game, and also at the impact coach Conchita Martinez has had...
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French Open Daily: Zverev sets up Cobolli final
Russell Fuller presents reaction to Alex Zverev's semi-final win over Jakub Mensik at Roland Garros to reach a fourth Grand Slam final. Can he go one step further and win a major title for the first time? There was an unexpected twist in the other semi-final as Matteo Arnaldi withdrew shortly...
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French Open Daily: Superb Chwalinska sets up Andreeva final
Could we see a qualifier win a Grand Slam for just the second time? Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Abigail Johnson have reaction to Maja Chwalinska moving one step closer to emulating Emma Raducanu with an imperious victory over Diana Shnaider in the semi-finals at Roland Garros. Meanwhile,...
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French Open Daily: Sabalenka blown away by Shnaider
Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Jamie Murray as World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka becomes the latest big name upset at this year’s French Open after defeat to Diana Schnaider. Did Sabalenka want it too much? They discuss that, Shnaider’s remarkable turnaround, and the...
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French Open Daily: Mensik means business
Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Daniela Hauntuchova react to Jakub Mensik’s thrilling three set win over Joao Fonseca to reach the French Open semi-finals. What does that mean for Alexander Zverev, the highest seed remaining in the men’s draw, who awaits in the final…
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French Open Daily: Sabalenka lights up Parisian night
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Grand Slam winning doubles coach Dan Kiernan react to world number one Aryna Sabalenka booking her place in the quarterfinals with victory of Naomi Osaka in the night match. Plus, we hear from Matteo Berrettini who is back in the last 8 of a Slam after years of...
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French Open Daily: Fonseca fights on while Swiatek crashes out
Russell Fuller and Ryan Harrison react to the biggest stories from Day 8 at Roland Garros. Teenage Brazilian Joao Fonseca backed up his stunning win over Novak Djokovic with another impressive performance - this time against 2-time finalist Casper Ruud to reach the quarter finals. In the women's...
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French Open Daily: Defending Champion Coco Gauff exits
Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft on a shock Coco Gauff loss in the third round and a round four Sabalenka/Osaka showdown. TIMECODES 00'42 — Gauff exits round three of Roland-Garros 02'55 — Sabalenka/Osaka showdown in round four 04'14 — Sabalenka/Osaka presser audio 04'38 — French 17‑year‑old…
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French Open Daily: Djokovic knocked out in thriller
A memorable day's play at Roland Garros as Novak Djokovic is beaten in a five-set epic by Brazilian wonderkid Joao Fonseca. Gigi Salmon and Russell Fuller are joined by Annabel Croft and Jamie Murray to discuss the fallout of the 24-time Grand Slam winner being knocked out. Plus, there's a…
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French Open Daily: Sinner shock exit & Serena return?
Abigail Johnson, Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft look back on a shock exit for world number one Jannik Sinner in the heat of Paris and discuss the possible return of Serena Williams. TIMECODES 00:13 Sinner shock exit. 01:40 Sinner less able to deal with the heat. 10:12 Championship now wide…
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French Open Daily: Rybakina's shock exit
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Grand Slam finalist and former British number one Greg Rusedeski look back on a shock exit for Elena Rybakina, another early British defeat, and a wild story involving Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's coach. TIMECODES 00:38: Elena Rybakina's defeat 07:05: Novak…
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French Open Daily: British Men Exit in Opening Round
Katie Smith, Abigail Johnson and Annabel Croft look back on the British men’s exit, Daniil Medvedev — a former world number one — being knocked out of Roland-Garros seven times, and 17‑year‑old Moise Kouame reaching the second round. TIMECODES 00:20: Cameron Norrie retires from opening round....
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French Open Daily: Wawrinka bows out as Samuel loses in straights
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Leon Smith look back on former champion Stan Wawrinka's final French Open campaign ending and British qualifier Toby Samuel beaten in straight sets by Alex de Minaur. But there was success for Britain's Katie Boulter, who goes into the second round. TIMECODES 00:36...
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French Open Daily: Raducanu exits but dancing Djokovic advances
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft look back on the opening day of the French Open. We hear from Emma Raducanu after her straight sets exit on Day One. But there was success for Britain's Fran Jones, who came from behind to win at a Grand Slam for the first time. And Novak Djokovic was...
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French Open Daily: The Making of Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner is the best tennis player in the world but else do you know about him? BBC Sport has travelled across Italy to tell his story from the foot of the Dolomites to the top of world tennis. Featuring interviews with his first coach, the men who guided him into the top 10, and the owner…
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French Open Daily: Draw reaction and media walk outs?
Russell Fuller and French Open doubles champion Ryan Harrison are in Paris to react to the singles draws. Plus, the latest on how players are looking to put pressure on Grand Slam organisers in the ongoing debate over prize money. Timecodes: 00:35 - British players will all face unseeded…
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Rory McIlroy wins the Masters (Again!)
All the reaction from Augusta as Rory McIlroy becomes the fourth golfer to win consecutive green jackets at The Masters. Mark Chapman presents reaction with Iain Carter, Trish Johnson, Katherine Downes, Andrew Magee and Alistair Bruce-Ball as they react to the final round of the 90th Masters…
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The Team behind the Team: Is sport becoming less human?
With the rise of data and artificial intelligence, is sport becoming less human? Katie Smith looks at how key decisions and tactics are made in elite sport by speaking to medal-winning athletes and coaches who have to make big decisions. Go inside a British Athletics relay camp as they prepare…
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