Patrick McEnroe on Tennis (Sharapova, Bud Collins, WorldTeamTennis, etc.)
Patrick McEnroe is a former US Davis Cup captain who was joining the show to discuss a new venture. He has been named the coach for a new New York team competing in World Team Tennis (WTT). Former US Open champion Andy Roddick will be the marquee player for the New York Empire, which will play its home matches at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium. \n\nThis was recorded on March 8, 2016, less than 24 hours after Maria Sharapova had announced that she had failed a drug test, and was facing suspension. Sponsors were dropping her. We discussed the story, and debated the ramnifications. \n\nAlso discussed : Gambling in Tennis, the impact of Serena Williams, and the recent passing of writer/broadcaster Bud Collins.