Open Court

SHOW #7

Rafael Nadal

This month, Open Court catches up with world number one Rafael Nadal. Pedro Pinto attempts to play golf with the tennis ace, but soon discovers Rafa's skills extend to the golf course as well and caddies for him instead!

Presenter Pat Cash visits John McEnroe's controversial new tennis academy on Randall's Island, New York. McEnroe has always been outspoken about the failings of the USTA to develop new tennis talent, despite the fact his brother Patrick is the development officer for the organisation! Open Court also interviews Patrick about his brother's new academy and his hopes for American tennis. Pat also takes a lesson from Nick Bollettieri, who founded the world's most famous tennis academy.

Following the news that for the first time the USTA are allowing members of the public to try out and qualify for the U.S. Open, the show follows the Olympic gold medal skier Bode Miller and CNN's very own Candy Reid as they both attempt to qualify for the tournament.