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Welcome to Welcome to the best of...IN THE TENNIS ZONE, season #3 is now underway, and is going to be our best season yet! We air LIVE on Sundays from 10am til noon until April 18th, then we're back to Sundays 6-8pm til the end of the season, September 19th.

An award-winning weekly tennis talk radio show (won media excellence awards for 2009, from USTA Colorado and USTA Intermountain) that airs on Mile High Sports Radio, AM 1510...in Denver, Colorado. For info on advertising or show content, call 303 520 7676, or email arzodin@aol.com. The show's host, Andy Zodin, is the director of tennis at Green Gables Country Club, coach at JK Mullen High School, and USPTA professional in Denver. Andy played junior tennis and college tennis in Texas (hook 'em horns!), and started professionally at The Lakeway World of Tennis in 1984, under Billy Freer and Cliff Drysdale. He has been a Colorado tennis professional since 2001. 2010 is the third season on-air for IN THE TENNIS ZONE (thank you MILE HIGH SPORTS RADIO!!), and featured guests have included: Rod Laver, Brad Gilbert, Darren Cahill, Owen Davidson, Fred Stolle, Alex Olmedo, Jim Courier, Justin Gimelstob, Tony Trabert, Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, The Bryan Brothers, Wayne Bryan, John Isner, Kelly Jones, Tracy Austin, Craig Kardon, John Lucas, Jimmy Arias, Joel Drucker, John Evert, Tennis Channel's David Egdes, and many more. Regular co-hosts feature Colorado Tennis Hall of Famers, Jeff Salzenstein and Jeff Loehr, as well as the NTRP Queen, Sarah Zodin. The show covers EVERYTHING tennis related, at the local, national, and professional levels.

Recent Podcasts

Special guest, Leif Shiras always has insightful perspective into today's men's game.
Special guest, Leif Shiras always has insightful perspective into today's men's game.
Download Special guest, Leif Shiras always has insightful perspective into today's men's game. 26-07-2010 (14.5 MB)

Leif's got some thoughts on what to expect as the hard-court season ensues, as we move toward the 2010 US Open. Can Del Potro challenge? Can Rafa complete the career slam? And what about Andy Roddick? They all want a piece of the grand slam pie!!

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Duration: 15:50

When it comes to talking ladies tennis...there's nobody better than Corina Morariu. She knows her stuff, and is terrific on-air.
When it comes to talking ladies tennis...there's nobody better than Corina Morariu.  She knows her stuff, and is terrific on-air.
Download When it comes to talking ladies tennis...there's nobody better than Corina Morariu.  She knows her stuff, and is terrific on-air. 26-07-2010 (14.58 MB)

Tonight, Corina and AZ talk Serena at The Open, the health of the women's game, and her thoughts on Jennifer Capriatti.

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Duration: 15:55

Tennis Channel's Leif Shiras chats with AZ about the importance of John McEnroe's involvement in World Team Tennis.
Tennis Channel's Leif Shiras chats with AZ about the importance of John McEnroe's involvement in World Team Tennis.
Download Tennis Channel's Leif Shiras chats with AZ about the importance of John McEnroe's involvement in World Team Tennis. 26-07-2010 (14.5 MB)

Make no mistake...Johnny Mac's tennis is no joke. He still brings it....and the entertainment factor is still as strong as ever!

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Duration: 15:50

Owen Davidson is now "International Tennis Hall of Famer", Owen Davidson, and it's an honor that is well deserved!
Owen Davidson is now "International Tennis Hall of Famer", Owen Davidson, and it's an honor that is well deserved!
Download Owen Davidson is now "International Tennis Hall of Famer", Owen Davidson, and it's an honor that is well deserved! 21-07-2010 (9.22 MB)

Owen talks about the induction ceremony, an impending trip to Denver for TENNIS WITH THE STARS, and why Rafa Nadal is such great ambassador for our sport.
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Duration: 15:53

Justin Gimelstob talks Davis Cup, The Miami Heat, and whether or not Nadal can win in New York.
Justin Gimelstob talks Davis Cup, The Miami Heat, and whether or not Nadal can win in New York.
Download Justin Gimelstob talks Davis Cup, The Miami Heat, and whether or not Nadal can win in New York. 12-07-2010 (14.53 MB)

Justin gets the last minute call to do the tie between...GULP...Serbia and Croatia! Where a controversial situation could be brewing, Gimel is never far from the action!
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Duration: 15:53

When we look back on THIS Wimbledon....the Isner/Mahut match will be what we remember most. Craig Boynton relives the moment on Wimby Sunday...IN THE TENNIS ZONE.
When we look back on THIS Wimbledon....the Isner/Mahut  match will be what we remember most.  Craig Boynton relives the moment on Wimby Sunday...IN THE TENNIS ZONE.
Download When we look back on THIS Wimbledon....the Isner/Mahut  match will be what we remember most.  Craig Boynton relives the moment on Wimby Sunday...IN THE TENNIS ZONE. 05-07-2010 (14.86 MB)

To put it ALL in proper perspective, you have to consider the fact the in the amount of time the Isner/Mahut match lasted, Joey Chestnut could have snarfed down some 3,500+ hot dogs!!
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Duration: 16:14

In part 2 with CB, we discuss Nadal's greatness, and what makes him sooooo special.
In part 2 with CB, we discuss Nadal's greatness, and what makes him sooooo special.
Download In part 2 with CB, we discuss Nadal's greatness, and what makes him sooooo special. 05-07-2010 (14.55 MB)

Craig Boynton's man may have been the one that made serious history at Wimbledon, but he knows who the best in the world is....and he says this guy is SOOOO good, it just isn't fair!
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Duration: 15:53

To put Isner/Mahut into historical perspective, who better than 1959 Wimbledon Champion, Alex Olmedo to do the match proper historical justice.
To put Isner/Mahut into historical perspective, who better than 1959 Wimbledon Champion, Alex Olmedo to do the match proper historical justice.
Download To put Isner/Mahut into historical perspective, who better than 1959 Wimbledon Champion, Alex Olmedo to do the match proper historical justice. 28-06-2010 (9.15 MB)

Nothing like THIS will ever happen again. Alex Olmedo (The Chief) helps us understand how this could happen in the first place, and why nobody in the world of sports could ever duplicate the feat.
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Duration: 15:45

AZ and the NTRP Queen give a comprehensive recap to the 2010 Denver City Open.
AZ and the NTRP Queen give a comprehensive recap to the 2010 Denver City Open.
Download AZ and the NTRP Queen give a comprehensive recap to the 2010 Denver City Open. 28-06-2010 (9.22 MB)

The Denver Tennis Club does it again, as the 2010 City Open is a huge success. As far as what we do to Zach Smith in this segment....all I can say is....we had to!!
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Duration: 15:52

Alexandra Leatu becomes the youngest ladies champion at the Denver City Open sice Krista Damico, and she talks about it, IN THE TENNIS ZONE.
Alexandra Leatu becomes the youngest ladies champion at the Denver City Open sice Krista Damico, and she talks about it, IN THE TENNIS ZONE.
Download Alexandra Leatu becomes the youngest ladies champion at the Denver City Open sice Krista Damico, and she talks about it, IN THE TENNIS ZONE. 28-06-2010 (9.25 MB)

Alex wins the singles AND the doubles (with Jackie Carlton) in the Denver City Open. She's a very mature kid, and Vanderbilt University will be very happy to have her on board, starting this fall.
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Duration: 15:55