Aus. Open Catch-Up: Round 1 - Djokovic gets deported, Murray’s epic comeback and lost shoes

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot, the tennis podcast by fans, Joel and Kim open up their Australian Open catch ups with a look back at Rounds 1 and 2 from Melbourne Park.With Andy Murray battling through in 5 sets three years after practically announcing his retirement from tennis, and Emma Raducanu defeating fellow Grand Slam Champion Sloane Stephens in an topsy turvy affair,, there is plenty to celebrate for British fans down under despite Cam Norrie’s disappointing opening loss to Seb Korda.From Nick Kyrgios’s box office entertainment, Alex de Minaur losing a shoe, Yastremska’s scoreline antics and former Champ Sofia Kenin falling at the first hurdle, Joel and Kim round up all the highlights from the first two days of play.Joel and Kim also reflect on the culmination of the Djokovic deportation saga and what his lack of Covid-19 vaccine may mean for his season and career going forward.Share your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.______________PASSING SHOT CROWDFUND 2022 - PLEASE HELP FUND THE POD FOR 2022!Joel & Kim would like your support to help The Passing Shot flourish in 2022. If you are able to, please support by donating to our crowdfund at the link below:Link to Passing Shot 2022 Crowdfunder______________DOWNLOADTENNIS.COMTo stay up to date on all tennis around the world including ATP, WTA and Challenger tours, download TNNS Live Scores.Download on Apple PodcastsDownload on Google PlayFollow  TNNS Live Scores on TwitterAnd check out the TNNS Lives Scores website at www.downloadtennis.com______________SOCIAL MEDIAShare your fan thoughts on the week with the #passingshotpod on social media.Twitter: @passingshotpodInstagram: @passingshotpodWebsite: thepassingshot.co.ukWritten, presented and produced by Joel Girling and Kim MackenzieCrowdfunded by our listeners.Recorded on 18th January 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.