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The Real Tennis Dolls

The Real Tennis Dolls

By: Melanie Stevens & Tawny Young
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Grab your racket and get ready for the inside scoop! Join hosts Melanie Stevens and Tawny Young on The Real Tennis Dolls for an unfiltered serve of the latest tennis world gossip, hot takes, and a healthy dose of their own hilarious life stories. It's your ace for all things fun on and off the court.

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Episodes
  • Tie Breaks, Tears and Tantrums
    Mar 25 2026

    The average club tiebreak is essentially a high-speed psychological thriller played out by people in very expensive moisture-wicking fabric. It begins with a double fault born of pure nerves and ends with someone’s guest weeping into a Gatorade towel because they missed a sitter at 8-8. Between the "friendly" line-call disputes and the silent treatment currently being exchanged between doubles partners, the court becomes a pressure cooker of mid-life crises. It’s a beautiful, chaotic ritual where grown adults treat a yellow felt ball like a custody battle, only to reset their entire personalities the second they hear the word "Prosecco."

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    17 mins
  • Mardi Gras Member Guest--check out this one on YouTube
    Mar 18 2026

    Think of it as a competitive costume party where middle-aged athleticism meets open-bar audacity. You’ll spend weeks coordinating "Mardi Gras" outfits with your guest, only to realize the "social" atmosphere is a thin veil for the high-stakes drama of a Round Robin. Between points, you’re dodging flying sweatbands and aggressively themed cocktails, and by the third set, the tactical lobbing is fueled entirely by shrimp cocktail and a desperate need to impress the club board.

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    5 mins
  • By Invitation Only
    Mar 11 2026

    You’ve been selected for an elite, invitation-only tennis showdown where the stakes are high and the backhands are questionable. Dress to impress—or at least wear something that makes your inevitable double-faults look intentional. This is a strictly 'Country Club' vibe, meaning we play like pros but hydrate like pirates. Don't be late; the only thing more exclusive than this court time is my patience for your cross-court slices."

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    15 mins
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