{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ebd4f3042ecff3e0017461b/655ef8b8efbf570012c602d3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mark Knowles Discusses the Machinations of The ATP with Craig Shapiro","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ebd4f3042ecff3e0017461b/1700720739545-38f50cbd41d3177099131f4e0adcdd3c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Bahamian with the tight blond curls <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Knowles\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Knowles</a> has lived an amazing life in tennis. He was identified  by <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Bollettier\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Bollettieri</a> when he was 10 years old and was given a scholarship to join the action in Bradenton, Florida. He played at <a href=\"https://uclabruins.com/sports/mens-tennis\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UCLA</a>, and the turned pro in 1992, he reached the top 100 in singles, but it was in doubles where he distinguished himself, reaching world #1, winning 3 majors and 55 tournaments over the course of a 20 year career. Now a broadcaster and the elected player representative on the <a href=\"https://www.atptour.com/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ATP</a> board, Mark provided a birds eye view of the hot button topics facing men's tennis, and we discussed it all. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"shaptennispod.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcas</a>t is Powered by <a href=\"diadora.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Diadora</a></p><p><br></p><p>Today’s episode is also sponsored by <a href=\"https://bahamar.com/offers/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA6vaqBhCbARIsACF9M6lNlFj66Sxpr4F-mI8HdEdGFHVv6pOil8T3wcgXFYUfvH4U4IJ29CoaAqvDEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Baha Mar Resorts</a> as the fourth annual <a href=\"https://bahamar.com/tennis-cup/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Baha Mar Cup</a> is</p><p>happening in The Bahamas Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 10. </p><p>.</p><p>Recorded 11.21 Released 11/22</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Craig Shapiro"}