Advantage Connors is an ongoing conversation between Tennis legend Jimmy Connors & Brett Connors. Follow along as they cover the worlds of tennis & gambling …
37:093.9K views · 3w ago · 37:09
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.
45:231.9K views · 4w ago · 45:23
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.
1:10:5825K views · 1mo ago · 1:10:58
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.
57:319K views · 1mo ago · 57:31
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.
44:296.6K views · 2mo ago · 44:29
Jimmy and Brett check in the night before the last major of the year kicks off in Flushing Meadows to take a look at the favorites to win on both the men and women's side. Leave us a 5 start review and share us with a friend!
36:5449K views · 2mo ago · 36:54
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.
56:1512K views · 3mo ago · 56:15
Jimmy answers some listener questions on this episode of the Advantage Connors podcast.
37:0118K views · 3mo ago · 37:01
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.
1:19:582.8K views · 3mo ago · 1:19:58
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.
44:30612 views · 4mo ago · 44:30
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.
40:256.8K views · 4mo ago · 40:25
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.
38:371.4K views · 4mo ago · 38:37
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?
17:21918 views · 8mo ago · 17:21
Brett joins Jimmy from the Atlanta airport to recap an exciting final weekend in Melbourne. Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open to complete the career grand slam at only 22 years old. Elena Rybakina came back in a thrilling third set to knock off world #1 Sabalenka to win her second career major. Aryna Sabalenka came up short in a major final for the 3rd time in the last 5 majors. Why can't she finish when she has the chance?
1:02:541.7K views · 9mo ago · 1:02:54
Jimmy and Brett check in on the Australian Open down under as they update the listeners on all the news from the years first major. Stan Wawrinka the 2014 AO champ is making the most of his wildcard, winning a 5 set epic match to make it to the 3rd round. Djokovic and Cilic are also making runs along with 40 year old Stan showing that age can be an asset in a major. Naomi Osaka turned a lot of heads with her fashion as she took the court in an outfit inspired by jellyfish.
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