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Interview with Matthew Futterman: Author of "The Cruelest Game"

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Aug 12, 20261:12:01

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John Silk sits down with acclaimed sports journalist and author Matthew Futterman to discuss his new book, The Cruelest Game.

Featuring compelling insights into Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Madison Keys and Björn Borg, among others, Futterman explores the physical pain, psychological pressure and extraordinary sacrifices behind professional tennis—and reveals what the sport demands from those who pursue greatness.

A fascinating conversation about ambition, resilience and why tennis may be the cruelest game of all.

#Tennis #MatthewFutterman #TheCruelestGame #TalkingTennis #TennisPodcast #CarlosAlcaraz #NovakDjokovic #MadisonKeys #BjornBorg
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When was this episode published?: August 12, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 12 min.
What podcast is this from?: Talking Tennis. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Talking Tennis covers tennis. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Talking Tennis?

"Interview with Matthew Futterman: Author of "The Cruelest Game"" is an episode of Talking Tennis. Runtime 1 hr 12 min. Published August 12, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Talking Tennis page for the rest of the catalog.
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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 12, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 12 min.
What podcast is this from?: Talking Tennis. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Talking Tennis covers tennis. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Sources

Episode context

ListenWatch

Keep going with Talking Tennis.

Listen here, open the show page, or use related short-form video as a discovery path without treating it as the full episode.

Mentioned in this episode

CACarlos Alcaraz MKMadison Keys NDNovak Djokovic

Episode Notes

John Silk sits down with acclaimed sports journalist and author Matthew Futterman to discuss his new book, The Cruelest Game.

Featuring compelling insights into Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Madison Keys and Björn Borg, among others, Futterman explores the physical pain, psychological pressure and extraordinary sacrifices behind professional tennis—and reveals what the sport demands from those who pursue greatness.

A fascinating conversation about ambition, resilience and why tennis may be the cruelest game of all.

#Tennis #MatthewFutterman #TheCruelestGame #TalkingTennis #TennisPodcast #CarlosAlcaraz #NovakDjokovic #MadisonKeys #BjornBorg
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