Swiatek, Rybakina win to set up QF blockbuster | Sinner & Shelton ease thru and will meet in the quarters | Australian Open Day 9 in Review | Last Ball Drops episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 55 MIN

Swiatek, Rybakina win to set up QF blockbuster | Sinner & Shelton ease thru and will meet in the quarters | Australian Open Day 9 in Review | Last Ball Drops

from Talking Tennis · host John Silk

The Australian Open quarterfinal line-ups are heating up as Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Jannik Sinner, and Ben Shelton all booked their spots on a blockbuster Day 9 at Melbourne Park 🔥 Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina delivered commanding performances to set up one of the most anticipated women’s quarterfinal clashes of AO 2024, while on the men’s side, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton cruised through their matches to lock in a thrilling last-eight showdown. In this Australian Open Day 9 in Review from Last Ball Drops, we break down: • Swiatek’s dominant win and tactical brilliance • Rybakina’s power-packed performance • Sinner’s composed, clinical display • Shelton’s explosive run to the quarterfinals • What to expect from both upcoming QF blockbusters 🎾 From title contenders to rising stars, Day 9 delivered high-quality tennis and clear statements of intent as the tournament enters its business end. 👍 Like the video if you’re hyped for these quarterfinal matchups 💬 Comment your predictions: Swiatek vs Rybakina? Sinner vs Shelton? 🔔 Subscribe for daily Australian Open 2024 reviews, analysis, and storylines #AustralianOpen #AO2024 #Swiatek #Rybakina #Sinner #Shelton #TennisHighlights #GrandSlam #WomensTennis #MensTennis #LastBallDrops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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