Tennis Stars Launch Hit Podcast

Four prominent female tennis players, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Jennifer Brady, and Desirae Krawczyk, have successfully launched and are hosting a popular podcast titled 'The Player's Box'. Launched less than a year ago, the show has already released 52 episodes, which are published every Tuesday, and has received positive feedback from fans and fellow athletes on the tour.

The podcast was inspired by the athletes' desire to control their own narrative and share their authentic experiences, moving beyond traditional Q&A interviews. They sought to differentiate themselves in the growing market of athlete-hosted podcasts by offering a natural, behind-the-scenes look at their lives. Early on, they consulted with retired players John Isner, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson, hosts of the Nothing Major Show, to shape their vision.

'The Player's Box' features distinct segments tailored to each host's personality. Pegula covers tennis headlines, Keys provides reality TV rundowns, Brady handles fan questions, and Krawczyk connects with fans as a doubles player. The podcast has gained a substantial following, exceeding 23,000 subscribers on YouTube, and is known for its popular food reviews and snack hauls.

Despite the rarity of multi-host podcasts in individual sports like tennis, the four women proved its viability. The show serves as an outlet for the pressures of the tennis circuit, described by Pegula as akin to 'group therapy.' The podcast has cultivated a loyal fanbase, evident at tournaments, and has even featured guests like Coco Gauff, Iva Jovic, and Alex Eala.