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Each week, Allen McDuffee of Court Theory and his friends in tennis media make the crucial calls you’ve been waiting for. In each episode, critical analysis meets genuine fandom as we break down the week's big matches, analyze the latest trends on the WTA and ATP Tours, and explore the culture and business of the sport — all designed to keep you ahead of the game. If tennis is your sport, The Call is your court. ]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/0993a7cd-2f97-43c7-aaed-84bcac33b8e6/The-Call-2025-11-09.png</url><title>The Call with Court Theory &amp; Friends</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.courttheory.com/]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0993a7cd-2f97-43c7-aaed-84bcac33b8e6/The-Call-2025-11-09.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Court Theory</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Court Theory</itunes:author><description>Like being on a call with your best tennis friends. 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