Michele Drohan
@shellsteak.bsky.social
🎾😺🍸I love tennis, cats, and martinis (not necessarily in that order). Co-host of The Perfect Match? Podcast.
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Dear @espn.com: the way you have forced tennis fans to pay more and more $$$ to watch all the courts is infuriating. I pay for ESPN through Sling TV and added ESPN+ for 12.99 and I’m still denied the show courts unless I upgrade to Unlimited. What a shame. What a scam.
January 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Dear @espn.com: the way you have forced tennis fans to pay more and more $$$ to watch all the courts is infuriating. I pay for ESPN through Sling TV and added ESPN+ for 12.99 and I’m still denied the show courts unless I upgrade to Unlimited. What a shame. What a scam.
Who knew Roger Federer and Ash Barry was the mixed doubles team we all needed? #australianopen
January 17, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Who knew Roger Federer and Ash Barry was the mixed doubles team we all needed? #australianopen
Just resubscribed to Bounces and it’s honestly such a bargain when you consider how many compelling stories Ben breaks and how great his interviews are. Subscribe people!
After being told some tough truths about where his career was headed, Frances Tiafoe is at the Australian Open with a new coach, a new perspective, and and an absurdly ginormous water bottle.
Free to read at Bounces:
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Free to read at Bounces:
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Hard Conversations and Hard Science, With Frances Tiafoe
At a career crossroads, the American star is determined to take the path of no regrets.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Just resubscribed to Bounces and it’s honestly such a bargain when you consider how many compelling stories Ben breaks and how great his interviews are. Subscribe people!
Only thing that makes me happier than the AO starting is seeing Roger playing again. What a sight for sore eyes 🥰
As the temperature plunges here in the Northeast, it's high summer in Australia where the Happy Slam is about to commence! This week, we talk about Roger Federer's return, ESPN commentator firings, Heated Rivalry, that surreal Tennis Kenya match and more.
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Do You Come From a Land Down Under?
Podcast Episode · Perfect Match? · 01/16/2026 · 45m
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January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Only thing that makes me happier than the AO starting is seeing Roger playing again. What a sight for sore eyes 🥰
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Australian Open Men’s Preview
—Can anyone derail a 4th straight Sinner-Alcaraz Slam final?
—How will Alcaraz fare without Ferrero's voice in his ear?
—Medvedev, Bublik, Fritz, Paul, Shelton...Djokovic?: Dark horses to watch www.tennis.com/news/article...
—Can anyone derail a 4th straight Sinner-Alcaraz Slam final?
—How will Alcaraz fare without Ferrero's voice in his ear?
—Medvedev, Bublik, Fritz, Paul, Shelton...Djokovic?: Dark horses to watch www.tennis.com/news/article...
How will Carlos Alcaraz fare in first major without Ferrero? Breaking down the Australian Open men's draw | Tennis.com
As Sinner goes for a three-peat and Djokovic chases major No. 25, former finalists Medvedev and Zverev find themselves in the same quarter.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Australian Open Men’s Preview
—Can anyone derail a 4th straight Sinner-Alcaraz Slam final?
—How will Alcaraz fare without Ferrero's voice in his ear?
—Medvedev, Bublik, Fritz, Paul, Shelton...Djokovic?: Dark horses to watch www.tennis.com/news/article...
—Can anyone derail a 4th straight Sinner-Alcaraz Slam final?
—How will Alcaraz fare without Ferrero's voice in his ear?
—Medvedev, Bublik, Fritz, Paul, Shelton...Djokovic?: Dark horses to watch www.tennis.com/news/article...
Serena telling Oprah she wished she had done GLP-1 while she was playing. “It would have made such a big difference for me and career.” Oprah: “you could come baaaackkk.” 🤔
January 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Serena telling Oprah she wished she had done GLP-1 while she was playing. “It would have made such a big difference for me and career.” Oprah: “you could come baaaackkk.” 🤔
Comesana bringing 80s Krickstein vibes and I’m here for it. Love the Fila kit!
January 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Comesana bringing 80s Krickstein vibes and I’m here for it. Love the Fila kit!
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As for men's qualifying, we are all stanning Joao Reis da Silva.
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Gay tennis player João Lucas Reis da Silva to make history at Australian Open
Brazilian tennis player João Lucas Reis da Silva is set to make history again, this time at the Australian Open.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:59 AM
As for men's qualifying, we are all stanning Joao Reis da Silva.
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These are mostly silly predictions but some just might come true! At the very least Morgan Riddle gets that 💍 ;)
Happy New Year! Wait it's too late to say "Happy New Year". Everyone stop saying "Happy New Year". But it's Tennis New Year in the lead up to the Australian Open, and Michele has predictions for the 2026 Tennis Season. Good to be back podcasting 🎾
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Michele's 2026 Tennis Predictions
Podcast Episode · Perfect Match? · 01/08/2026 · 36m
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January 9, 2026 at 7:28 PM
These are mostly silly predictions but some just might come true! At the very least Morgan Riddle gets that 💍 ;)
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TENNIS TOMORROW THERE IS TENNIS TOMORROW REAL ATP/WTA (yes the united cup counts) TOUR LEVEL TENNIS
December 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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2025 was a difficult year for so many reasons but tennis got us through. Thank goodness for tennis! And thank goodness to all who took the time to listen. ❤️
Let’s face it: 2025 sucked. But we had tennis and it both provided escape and brought the pain (Trump at the US Open final, for example). So we did a wrap up episode. Happy holidays and happy new year! #tennisky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
2025 Wrap Up: Good Riddance 2025!
Podcast Episode · Perfect Match? · 12/23/2025 · 34m
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December 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
2025 was a difficult year for so many reasons but tennis got us through. Thank goodness for tennis! And thank goodness to all who took the time to listen. ❤️
December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Tennis Channel is replaying the Miami semifinal from 2017 with Federer and Kyrgios. Nostalgia vibes are strong. What a year that was for Roger! Also, Tomljanovic in the stands watching her bf. Wild.
December 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Tennis Channel is replaying the Miami semifinal from 2017 with Federer and Kyrgios. Nostalgia vibes are strong. What a year that was for Roger! Also, Tomljanovic in the stands watching her bf. Wild.
Get those tickets to Indian Wells and Miami NOW.
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Get those tickets to Indian Wells and Miami NOW.
Rafa’s gonna induct him, right?
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Rafa’s gonna induct him, right?
Looking forward to the tennis off season while also acknowledging this will be me on Jan 1.
November 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Looking forward to the tennis off season while also acknowledging this will be me on Jan 1.
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Have 30 seconds during lunch?
Make an impact by sending a letter to your City Council Member, showing support for increased and stabilized funding of NYC public library systems
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Make an impact by sending a letter to your City Council Member, showing support for increased and stabilized funding of NYC public library systems
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City Council, we demand half a percent of the overall city budget for libraries!
In response to the NYC FY2026 Budget, adopted this June, the Brooklyn Public Library, the New York Public Library, and the Queens Public Library released a joint statement thanking City Leaders for in...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Have 30 seconds during lunch?
Make an impact by sending a letter to your City Council Member, showing support for increased and stabilized funding of NYC public library systems
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Make an impact by sending a letter to your City Council Member, showing support for increased and stabilized funding of NYC public library systems
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Is there a men’s player more likable than DeMinaur? Who could root against this guy? 😈 ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Is there a men’s player more likable than DeMinaur? Who could root against this guy? 😈 ❤️
Amen and hallelujah. I ❤️ New York.
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Amen and hallelujah. I ❤️ New York.
Last episode of the year! We’ll be back in January when the blue courts of Australia try to cure my Winter blues.
It’s spooooooky season, and for our final episode of the year we are counting down the scariest trends we are seeing.
👹 Higher ticket prices?
😨 Novak Djokovic hangs around?
👿 A Saudi Slam?
👻 Coco Gauff's serve woes continue?
And more!
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👹 Higher ticket prices?
😨 Novak Djokovic hangs around?
👿 A Saudi Slam?
👻 Coco Gauff's serve woes continue?
And more!
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🎃👻 Scary Things: What We Fear for Tennis 👻🎃
Podcast Episode · Perfect Match? · 10/28/2025 · 30m
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October 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Last episode of the year! We’ll be back in January when the blue courts of Australia try to cure my Winter blues.
I deeply dislike Cam Norrie.
October 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I deeply dislike Cam Norrie.
Wonder if he’ll get in.
October 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Wonder if he’ll get in.
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In light of Bjorn Borg's new book, we look back at cocaine in professional tennis. Players who used, players who denied it, and some who danced around the issue (like they used to do at Studio 54?). This week, we bring you The Cocaine Episode
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The Cocaine Episode: Tennis Players Who Partied Hard
Podcast Episode · Perfect Match? · 09/30/2025 · 34m
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September 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
In light of Bjorn Borg's new book, we look back at cocaine in professional tennis. Players who used, players who denied it, and some who danced around the issue (like they used to do at Studio 54?). This week, we bring you The Cocaine Episode
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What are we Tennis Channel addicts doing about owner Sinclair's collaboration with authoritarian attacks on free speech? Also, Carlitos doesn't know what Meta Glasses are, the anti-Asian racism problem and more
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The Tennis Channel, Sinclair Broadcasting and the Authoritarian Attack on Free Speech
Podcast Episode · Perfect Match? · 09/24/2025 · 34m
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September 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
What are we Tennis Channel addicts doing about owner Sinclair's collaboration with authoritarian attacks on free speech? Also, Carlitos doesn't know what Meta Glasses are, the anti-Asian racism problem and more
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