Tales from Tennis

Sam Jacot & Jerome Coombe: How we got into tennis media and our story so far

May 27, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this 20th episode of Tales from Tennis, Sam Jacot and Jerome Coombe turn the microphones on themselves to share the stories behind the podcast and how they ended up covering tennis full time.The pair reflects on their journeys into tennis media, from first tournaments and nerve-filled early interviews to surreal moments alongside some of the biggest names in the sport, including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Andy Murray.The conversation dives into the reality of life covering tennis behind the scenes, with chaotic travel days, fun interviews, quirky press conference moments and the unexpected experiences that come with working around the sport week after week.From funny tour stories to the journey to this point, this episode offers listeners a closer look at the people behind the microphones before the show returns to its regular format next week.🚨 Stay tuned for another special guest from the tennis world on Wednesday 3 June. Subscribe now. 📲Follow us on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesfromtennis/X: https://x.com/TalesFromTennisWatch highlights and analysis from across the tennis world at The Tennis Pass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTennisPassThe podcast is independently produced and not affiliated with or endorsed by the ATP.

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