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Advantage Connors

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Advantage Connors is an ongoing conversation between Tennis legend Jimmy Connors & Brett Connors. Follow along as they cover the worlds of tennis & gambling on a weekly basis along with whatever else pops into their head that day. Jimmy Connors is a tennis legend having played professionally for ove

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 48 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 40 min

Djoker wins #102, Alcaraz back to his winning ways, Atmane & Medvedev throw tantrums, Kim avoids military

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. Sabalenka's results haven't been great lately & it's hard not to speculate about how off-court distractions might be affecting her results. Tom Kim's impressive final round 64 and win helped him avoid mandatory military service in Korea. Tony Romo's recent issues with a DUI…

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2 Oct 2026 · 48 min
Team Europe wins Laver Cup, Medvedev & Fernandez winners in Asia
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. Plus — the five-set Grand Slam debate: are shorter formats the future, or does tennis need to protect what makes the Slams special? Leave us a 5 start review…
16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Zverev wins US Open, Shelton getting closer, Rybakina is US Open champ & #1, Sabalenka comes up short again
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. Ben Shelton had a great two week run, beating quality opponents at every round along the way. He just ran into a better player in the final in Zverev. Ben is getting closer to being the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick in…
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
Alcaraz looks sharp, American men's chances , memories of 91 w Mike Lupica
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. He joins Advantage Connors to check in on the current US Open and reminisce about some great memories from US Open's past. Leave us a 5 start review and…
30 Aug 2026 · 47 min
2026 US Open preview, can Alcaraz defend title after missing 4 months, wide open on men's side, can Sabby right the ship
Jimmy and Brett preview the 2026 US Open on a brand new episode of Advantage Connors. Leave us a 5 start review and share us with a friend! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Aug 2026 · 40 min
Fritz wins DC, Eala mania is here, Jodar continues rise, plus listener questions
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. Leave us a 5 start review and share us with a friend! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella…
23 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Altitude, Overrules & Sleeping Habits
Jimmy answers some listener questions on this episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Leave us a 5 start review and share us with a friend! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Jul 2026 · 41 min
Sinner defends his Wimbledon title, Noskova wins all Czech final, McGregor blows knee out, World Cup 2026
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. World Cup 2026 has reached the SF's, who will win? Leave us a 5 start review and share us with a friend! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next…
2 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Medical timeout: From the Tour to Your Local Club w Dr Richard Scheinberg
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. Leave us a 5 start review and share us with a friend! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors…
23 Jun 2026 · 48 min
Tiafoe wins Halle, Vondrousova suspended 4 years, Clark wins 2nd US Open, Wimbledon preview
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. Wyndham Clark led wire to wire at Shinnecock Hills to capture his second US Open trophy in 4 years. He held off hecklers in the New York crowd and Sam Burns down the stretch. Wimbledon is just around the corner and the odds to win are more spread out on the ladies side compared to the…
10 Jun 2026 · 44 min
Zverev gets his major, Andreeva RG champ at 19, Chwalinska breaks through
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. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook…
4 Jun 2026 · 42 min
It's Zverev's RG to lose, Sabalenka can't finish again, 1st time winners on both sides, Roland Garros SF's update
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? Aryna Sabalenka once again failed to finish in a grand slam match where she was in total control. This has become a unfortunate trend for the world #1 the past two years. It's a crazy dichotomy where on one hand she is by far the most dominant player on the WTA tour, but also has a hard time taking…
29 May 2026 · 34 min
Sinner melts down in Paris, Djokovic & Zverev new favorites to win, Kouame breaks through, Blockx hurts foot on tarp
Jimmy and Brett jump on an emergency pod to discuss world #1 and huge favorite to win Roland Garros, Jannik Sinner getting upset in the 2nd rd by Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Can Sascha Zverev finally get the monkey off his back and take advantage of the Sinner loss to win his first major? Can Novak Djokovic get through a tough draw and win major #25? Or will it be a surprise winner taking home their first major? The draw is wide open now and the next ten days will be some exciting tennis. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz…
22 May 2026 · 56 min
Roland Garros 2026 Preview
Jimmy and Brett are back after a short hiatus to preview Roland Garros 2026. Can anyone stop Jannik Sinner from completing the career grand slam? Can Djoker win major #25? Will someone new make a run to the finals? The women's draw is much more wide open then the men. Can Coco repeat? Will Sabby get revenge for last year? Will we get another Iga vs Ostapenko matchup? So many great storylines on the women's side. Jimmy answers some of your questions on a brand new Advantage Connors podcast! Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz…
29 Apr 2026 · 54 min
Sinner keeps rolling, Jodar breaks through, Baptise knocks off Sabalenka, listener questions
Jimmy and Brett check in on the Madrid Masters and discuss Sinner continuing his hot play. Rafael Jodar, the Spanish teenager breaks through with a run to the Barcelona SF's and Madrid QF's. Hailey Baptise picked up the biggest win of her young career knocking off world #1 Aryna Sabalenka in the QF's. Plus they answer some of your questions on a brand new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Sponsors: Rag & Bone-20% off @Rag-Bone.com with promo code "CONNORS" Chubbies-20% off @Chubbiesshorts.com with promo code "CONNORS" Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors…
17 Apr 2026 · 55 min
Sinner wins Monte Carlo and regains #1, McIlroy goes back to back at The Masters
Jimmy, Brett and Spencer sit down to chat about Monte Carlo where Sinner won his first title there and regained the #1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz. Rory McIlroy goes back to back at the Masters joining a small list of golfers to do so. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Sinner & Sabalenka serve up the sunshine double, Miami recap w Spencer Segura
Special guest Spencer Segura returns to the show to help Jimmy and Brett breakdown an exciting Miami Open. Jannik Sinner continued to show his hard court dominance beating Jiri Lehecka to complete the sunshine double. Sinner has closed the gap some on world #1 Carlos Alcaraz as we head to the clay court season. Aryna Sabalenka also completed her own sunshine double as she is by far the most consistent player on the WTA. She took down Coco Gauff in a competitive final to capture her second Miami Open trophy. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram -…
17 Mar 2026 · 58 min
Sinner & Sabalenka claim first Indian Wells crowns, Medvedev's back, Rybakina continues hot play, IW recap
Jimmy drove down to have dinner at Nan Ban Kan, and record a fresh episode of the podcast. Jannik Sinner wins his first Indian Wells crown, which was the only Masters 1000 hard court title missing from his resume. Having only played 2 tournaments so far this year it was nice to see the young Italian play some of the best tennis of the year. Aryna Sabalenka also broke through to win her first IW title after being runner up in 2025 to Andreeva. She played an instant classic vs AO champ Elena Rybakina in the final winning 7-6 in the third. Daniil Medvedev is back playing some of the best tennis…
7 Mar 2026 · 30 min
Indian Wells kicks off
Jimmy and Brett discuss the 5th major out in the desert, Indian Wells! While Brett is producing for Tennis Channel, Jimmy gives us his take on the event as the big names get under way this weekend. shopify.com/connors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
20 Feb 2026 · 24 min
Winter Olympics, The Pro golf tournament
Brett checks in from Italy where he is working the Winter Olympics for NBC. Jimmy played in a celebrity golf tournament in Palm Springs last week called "The Pro." ⁠shopify.com/connors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Feb 2026 · 21 min
Alcaraz completes career slam, Rybakina wins 2nd major, Sabalenka doesn't finish, Djokovic comes close
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? Novak Djokovic almost accomplished the impossible defeating Jannik Sinner and putting up a good fight against Alcaraz. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors…
29 Jan 2026 · 44 min
Australian Open Semi-final matchups
Jimmy and Brett check in on the men's and women's SF matchups down under at the Australian Open. shopify.com/connors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your $1 per month trial period Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Wawrinka wins 5 set thriller, Osaka fashion, Australian Open update
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. Joao Fonseca lost in his first round match causing some people to question his health/fitness. All this plus more as…
13 Jan 2026 · 40 min
Alcaraz & Ferrero part ways, Rune's rehab, Koepka returning to PGA
Jimmy and Brett kick off season 7 of the Advantage Connors podcast! Carlos Alcaraz and long time coach J.C. Ferrero decided to part ways after winning 6 majors and leading him to #1 in the world. Holger Rune's continues his rehab for his torn achilles. Medvedev, Bublik and Sabalenka all take home early titles down under to kick off their 2026 season. Brooks Koepka has decided to leave LIV and return to the PGA Tour. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your…
19 Dec 2025 · 41 min
Tennis awards for 2025, Happy Holidays
Jimmy and Brett sit down in person to wrap up year 6 of the Advantage Connors podcast. 2025 year end tennis awards for the ATP and WTA tours. *Sponsor-ExpressVPN-find out how you can get up to four extra months FREE. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Dec 2025 · 35 min
Aubree Connors visits for Thanksgiving
Aubree Connors visits for Thanksgiving and sits down with Jimmy and Brett for her debut appearance on Advantage Connors Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Sinner beats Alcaraz for ATP Finals crown, FAA's good momentum heading into 2026, listener questions
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz to defend his ATP Finals title and racked up his 4th title of the fall season. Carlos Alcaraz ends the season as the ATP #1 FAA continued his hot play post US Open, winning Brussels and making the final of Paris to go along w a SF showing in Turin. Can he continue his great play in 2026 and maybe win the first major of his career? Plus Jimmy and Brett answer some of your questions on a brand new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. *Sponsor-ExpressVPN-find out how you can get up to four extra months FREE. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors…
12 Nov 2025 · 47 min
Rybakina wins WTA finals, Sabalenka comes up short, Djokovic wins title #101, gambling scandals
Elena Rybakina went 5-0 to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh and took home the trophy and over $5 million. Aryna Sabalenka came up short in her bid to win the finals, but still had an unbelievable year. Can she capitalize better on her late tournament runs in 2026? Novak Djokovic won his 101st career title in the first Athens Open played in Greece. The ATP Finals are under way in Turin, where players are competing to win the "Jimmy Connors" & "Bjorn Borg" groups. Gambling scandals have rocked the NBA and MLB recently, is this where it ends or just the tip of the iceberg? *Sponsor-ExpressVPN-find…
5 Nov 2025 · 54 min
Gauff's WTA finals, Sinner wins Paris, Mboko breaks into top 20 & listener questions
Jimmy and Brett check in to talk some late season tennis on a brand new episode of Advantage Connors. Coco Gauff struggled in her first match in Riyadh against fellow American Jessica Pegula. She then bounced back and won in straight sets against Jasmine Paolini continuing the trend of inconsistency with her season. Can she clean up some of the double faults and unforced errors going forward? Jannik Sinner picked up his 5th title of the year at the Paris Masters and recaptured the #1 ranking. FAA continued his good play since US Open in a bid to make the ATP Finals. Victoria Mboko won in…
28 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Sinner dominates indoors in Vienna, Fonseca captures first ATP 500 in Basel, Is tennis season too long?
Jannik Sinner captured his 22 career title on the indoor courts in Vienna and continued to prove that he's close to unbeatable indoors the past few years. Joao Fonseca, the young Brazilian teenage phenom won his first ATP 500 title in Basel last week defeating Davidovich Fokina in straight sets. Can he be a challenger to the Sinner and Alcaraz era? Jimmy talks about taking a photo with a young Swiss ball kid in Basel years ago who would turned out to be the great Roger Federer. Is the tennis season too long? With so many players quitting mid match late in the year makes us ask if the tours…

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Publisher: Cloud10
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Typical length: 48 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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