There was something that was not mentioned: Serena was definitely shaken by those drop shotss because after each she served a double fault

World No.1 Iga Swiatek did not lose a set on her way to winning her second BNP Paribas Open title. After a quick coast-to-coast turnaround, she's gearing up for the Miami Open, where she could become the second woman to win the Sunshine Double twice.&nbsp; Swiatek joins the podcast to discuss the challenge of trying to do something you already know you can do.&nbsp;

Champions Corner: Iga Swiatek doubles down in Indian Wells

Danielle Collins couldn't dream up a better farewell tour after her stunning run to the biggest title of her career at the Miami Open. After announcing her decision to retire at the end of this season, Collins is already having one of the best seasons of her career. She joins the podcast after her emotional win to reflect on her bare-knuckled 10-year journey to become a WTA 1000 champion.&nbsp;

Champions Corner: Danielle Collins gets her 'happily ever after' in Miami

Katie Boulter's hard work is paying off. The top-ranked Brit picked up her second career title at the Cymbiotika San Diego Open in February and boosted her to a new career-high ranking at No.27. As she looks to build on that momentum during the clay season, Boulter joined the podcast to discuss why everything is coming together for her now.

In Conversation: Katie Boulter on federations, female coaches and the challenge of clay

At just 21 years old, Zheng Qinwen started her season by becoming the first Chinese player to make a Grand Slam final since her idol, Li Na. But she's not resting on her laurels. Zheng joins the podcast to discuss her preternatural confidence and how she's keeping her feet firmly planted on the ground.&nbsp;

How Zheng Qinwen stays humble and hungry

From a prodigious junior career to World No.2, Spain's Paula Badosa has been through it all. Now, as she plots her comeback from a serious back injury, she joins the podcast to discuss the struggle to get back where she belongs.

In Conversation: Paula Badosa goes deep on the challenges of coming back

Taylor Townsend isn't here for any asterisks or qualifiers next to her name. The fan-favorite American joins the podcast in Miami to discuss the challenges of living a full and balanced life as a professional tennis player.&nbsp;

Taylor Townsend is a Tennis Player. Period.

On this episode we recap the stunning result Down Under, as new World No. 2 Angelique Kerber became the first German woman to win a major since Steffi Graff in 1999, stunning No. 1 Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian Open. 

Joining WTA Insider Senior Writer Courtney Nguyen to discuss Kerber's mind-bending run to he first major title as as well as the two weeks that were in Melbourne, is Reem Abuleil, tennis correspondent for Sport360. 

Finally, you'll hear from the champion herself, Angelique Kerber, who spoke to me the day after winning the title for our Champions Corner.

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Episode 15: Ker-Pow! Angelique Kerber wins the Australian Open

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Episode 15: Ker-Pow! Angelique Kerber wins the Australian Open

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