Mar 14, 2016
WTA Insider Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen checks in from Indian Wells, California where the biggest WTA tournament of the season is underway at the BNP Paribas Open. WTA CEO Steve Simon joins the podcast for a lengthy discussion of his first few months at the helm of the tour. We discuss Maria Sharapova's stunning announcement last week, his take on the first two months of an unpredictable WTA season, and his desire to see the current circuit structure changed to ensure the tour can consistently deliver for its tournaments while ensuring the players remain healthy through the end of a long and grueling season. In our second segment it's five-time WTA Fan Favorite winner Agnieszka Radwanska to discuss how she became the WTA Hot Shot Queen. She talks about the surprising results last week in Indian Wells, the importance of improvisation on the tennis court, and her worst trip ever. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or any podcast app of your choice. Reviews are always helpful so if you like what you're hearing leave us a review. You can also get new episode alerts by following us on Twitter @WTA_Insider and we'll of course post the podcast on the WTA website at wtatennis.com.