Questionable Calls - The Tennis Lifestyle Podcast

We are joined by very special guest Kaya of @kayacourtside! She tells us about her tennis journey, the recreational experience in London, and her experiences attending tournaments in the UK/EU. She also gives us each the "what your gear says about you" treatment!Follow Kaya on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kayacourtside

We attended the second of three community meetings this week for people to give feedback on Seattle Parks and Rec's Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy Proposal. Here are our summary and thoughts.

David recaps the Parks & Recreation Board of Commissioners Meeting that took place on 4/23. Meeting recording: https://www.seattlechannel.org/parksBoard/?videoid=x186439

Seattle is proposing to radically change their approach to serving the tennis and pickleball communities. We discuss the background and current policymaking affecting tennis/pickleball coexistence, as well as debunk some common misconceptions.Racquet Sport Strategy Information (including meeting details): https://engageseattleparks.com/outdoor-racquet-sports-strategy/rs-engage

We get a pro player to introduce our podcast! We talk about other tea that always comes along with playing tennis in seattle and following pro tennis.

The conversation covers the Indian Wells experience, including player access, demographics of the audience, freebies and sponsorship, ticketing and seating, and player autograph signings. It provides insights into the unique aspects of the tournament and the overall fan experience. The conversation covers the Indian Wells experience, including amenities, food, and encounters with tennis personalities. It also delves into the camera policy at the event and an interesting interaction on Twitter regarding tennis statistics.

We met Jannik Sinner in Seattle! Kind of. We went back to Portland, but how does this trip compare to last year's? We then discuss unsexy and sexy ways to level up your game, sprinkled with a little pro scene drama.

David and Rishi talk about the Super Bowl, the Australian Open recap, as well as their tennis for the week

David and Rishi discuss travel hacks and Australian Open thoughts.

Questionable Calls is now a video podcast! In this episode, David and Rishi discuss our plans for getting back into tennis this year, react (EMOTIONAL) to the infamous Kenya challenger match, and pick our predictions for the 2026 Austratian Open. Find us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/questionable.pod/

David and Rishi discuss dating and religion, and also recap the result of the Boeing tournament, look back on the year's tennis, and make predictions for the 2026 pro season.

Rishi and David discuss the pros and cons of getting bumped up vs staying at your current level. The Boeing Holiday Classic is coming up, and David shares about the entry list and his chances of finally taking home that micro trophy. Is apologizing for net cord points won really necessary?

David and Rishi detail how to get the lowest prices possible from various tennis retailers, including hidden promo codes and stackable discounts. Join Capital One Shopping here and receive $80: http://capitaloneshopping.com/r/21212de9-4eac-4dec-909d-8545901e3b7b

The guys discuss the different types of tennis content in social media, and David recaps his Hong Kong tennis adventures.

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This episode’s all about Matcha Tennis, the app turning the currently tedious court booking process into a quick and fun experience. We chat with its creator about solving a universal tennis pain point — and yes, there’s plenty of match talk and chaos from the crew too. Download Matcha Tennis here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matcha-tennis/id6746148030  

This week, we break down the events that led to THAT viral tennis video, plus the never before heard off-court conversations in the aftermath. It's been one year since the infamous racquet throwing lady freakout incident, so we do an EXCLUSIVE deep dive based on firsthand eyewitness accounts. If you were ever wondering what truly happened leading up to and after the video clip, we've got it all!

As the tennis calendar winds down, we look into what is to come for the Davis Cup, United Cup and other smaller Asian tournaments. Rishi drops a HOT take. David plays his clone and Adam is drinking too much Dr.Pepper

We wrap up our US Open recaps with a deep dive into the championship weekend! Plus we get to finally reveal the winner of our snake draft. David rages against Boomers. Adam swears off Coke for good.

Join us as we relive our unforgettable experience at the USO in New York City. We share behind the scenes how we got to interact with the athletes and our experiences navigating the grounds. 

David and Rishi share their quick thoughts about what they saw on the grounds at the US Open this year. We meant to record more. We failed. We are ashamed.

Rishi and David dive into tips and tricks for navigating fan week and round 1 of the US Open. See how our Cincinnati picks did and David got mad at Rishi??? Don’t worry, we move past the gear talk very quickly this time.

This week we discuss the pros and cons of other tennis podcasts, recap the Canada Open, and choose our picks for The Cincinnati Open. Adam is a closeted one-handed backhander. We namedrop John Is**r about 6 too many times.

First time WA Open matches. UTR matches. David achieved a tennis shot milestone. Adam is doing a mental and physical cleanse this week. 

Rishi and David recap the much-hyped UTR ladder match we played against each other, as well as what went through our heads during the match. We briefly revisit grip, string, and ball talk. David and Adam are playing the Washington State Open this week!

On this week’s episode, we rant about our biggest tennis pet peeves - from grunting to “Questionable Calls” and share stories from our local tennis matches. To all the weekend warriors, this one’s for you.  As promised, crazy celebrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIW8SETaH9o (Laughter guaranteed!)

The trio continues recounting their Wimbledon experience and rage against the machine known as the ticketing system. David comes crawling back to Adam for stringing services. Rishi’s legs hate him this week. Adam is making a comeback from his cramping fiasco.

David spills the beans on what it was like to attend Wimbledon in person, including the queue system, the rainy night in the tent, the grounds, and being in the sacred temple known as Centre Court. Adam lost his cramp virginity at a local tournament, unfortunately having to retire while ahead. David won all 8 of his week's matches, including going 3 for 3 on match tiebreaks. We make our picks for Wimbledon winner predictions.

Strung out on tennis gear? Join Adam, Rishi, and David as they dive into the wild world of strings and balls, debating types, gauges, poly bs gut, and the balls tierlist. Rishi claims serving’s a breeze (spoiler: it’s all in the toss), Adam is drilling for an upcoming tournament, and David’s ladder matches are heating up. Plus, we dissect Bublik’s Halle achievements and throw some spicy Wimbledon predictions. It’s a bit edgy, a lot funny, and totally questionable. 

David, Rishi, and Adam kick back on Rishi’s couch to break down recent match play, training sessions, and comeback wins. They dive into the quirks of tennis scoring, from traditional formats to UTS and Next Gen experiments. Most importantly: Rishi’s return from the Dink side

We are joined by Tyler Yezman (@ty_yez) and Adam to chat about the experience of being a first-time high school tennis coach in Seattle! David's 3.5 league season has ended with a playoffs loss. Come along with us as we reflect on our first time high school coaching experience. If you are a high school tennis player, this one is for you! 

Get all of the insider knowledge for buying US Open tickets here! We discuss everything from which days of the tournament to attend, to what type of ticket to buy. We also recap our weekly matches, including more host-on-host action, as well as regional tournaments. Reference site: https://www.roadto45tennis.com/a-serious-tennis-fans-tips-for-the-us-open-tickets-more/

David has an existential crisis. We preview this year's Roland Garros.

On this bonus episode, David chop it up with a friend of the pod. @samir_ingle     

Rishi and David swap tennis stories, from courtside at the French Open to battling wind at Bay area tennis courts. They dive into Parisian culture, food, and language, then wrap up with Rome results and a review of King Richard and the legacy of the Williams sisters.

On this week's episode, we catch up on our tennis matches, training sessions, and fitness journey. We are joined by another friend of the pod, Jesus. Part fitness trainer, part tennis player, all holy in everything gym related. @jesusrios1229

In this week's episode, we take a moment of silence for a friend that recently passed away while playing tennis. We reflect on the highs and lows on and off the court. Deep dive into our tennis results and practices. Rome Open picks and dark horses to watch out for.     

This week, The Gang serves up a lively tennis recap! David dives deep into the psychology of the game, exploring strategies for playing when your opponent seems to have checked out, and debating the sting of losing big versus losing close. We round things off with clay court confessions, the latest Stuttgart updates, and a fiery breakdown of the highly anticipated Iga vs. Penko match-up. Complete with 'Questionable Calls' and bold Madrid predictions, this episode is packed with insights, drama, and plenty of tennis talk!

We recap matches of the week, discus new policies at the local club, and get grippy with it. 😏 We have stickers; DM us is you want one! Follow us on Instagram @Questionable.pod 

From practice matches to official USTA battles, we break down who we played, how we felt, and the ups and downs of our performances. Join us as we venture into tennis taboo territory. We're gonna throw everything at you, even the KITCHEN sink. 

This week, we’re excited to welcome special guest Naveen to the pod! Together, we dive into the PTPA lawsuit that is shaking up the tennis world. We also break down predictions for the Miami Open, exploring surprise dark horses, potential champions, and everything in between. To round out the excitement, our hosts, Rishi and Adam battle it out on the courts.  Good references for the PTPA Lawsuit: Monday Match Analysis: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=1ff43b24ef434d15 The Tennis Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4v9XoT3qEBgcz0g5gK6eyi?si=9ff623012ed14e17  

On this episode, we dive into our personal journeys with tennis—starting from humble beginnings with Goodwill rackets to playing on the vibrant streets of San Francisco. Join us as we reminisce about our first swings, the lessons learned playing pick up tennis in the park, to where we are now. Check out  Vision Tech: @SwingVision @optiswing Online Coach: @BoundlessTennis

Welcome back to the trio of debauchery. Taking a road trip from Seattle to Portland, two of us checked out the Nike and Adidas stores. Find out what our haul looked like. One of us has the weirdest post workout recovery process. Guess who?

The band is complete! David, Adam, and Rishi are here to talk about the costs of the tennis lifestyle. From strings to shoes to court reservations, and the cost of everyone’s favorite fuzzy yellow balls.

This is our first episode with our not so silent co-host Rishi! We talk recent matches, bag choices, and the recent US Open mixed doubles format change from the fan perspective. 

Adam and David are back with another action-packed episode, sharing their latest match experiences—including a showdown against a teenager! They also take a deep dive into the ultimate gear nerd rabbit hole, dissecting not just racquets and strings but also shoes and bags. From performance-enhancing footwear to the perfect tennis bag setup, they break it all down with insights, banter, and maybe a few hot takes. Don't miss this gear-lover’s dream episode! 🎾🔥

In this episode, Adam and David talk about workouts, play styles, match scenarios, clothing brands, and racquet choices. David confesses that he is a serial racquet-holic. 

In this pilot episode, David and Adam discuss various topics such as rank your shots, outfit choices, and ball quality, then move on to talk about pro players' strokes and share our thoughts on this year's Australian Open results and shenanigans.