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The Tennis
by Tennis Australia
Get the latest news from the Australian Open every day of the main draw! Then follow the tours through the year with weekly episodes covering all the big events, including Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open.
Episodes
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Who will win AO 2026? United Cup must-see matches, Wawrinka flags final farewell
Who will win the singles titles at Australian Open 2026? On the season finale of The Tennis, Xave and Brie are joined by Todd Woodbridge, Jaimee Fourlis, and Simon Rea to debate this week’s Big Question. The panel also reacts to news of Stan Wawrinka’s impending retirement, Nick Kyrgios returning...
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Daria Kasatkina on her first summer representing Australia (The Sit-Down)
In our final episode of The Sit-Down for 2025, Viv and Matt are joined by Daria Kasatkina, who in March made the switch to representing Australia. It was a big decision in an emotionally intense season that the 28-year-old ended early due to burnout. Now more refreshed, Kasatkina chatted from her...
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What is Djokovic’s Grand Slam ceiling? Who's joining Alcaraz & Kyrgios in AO 1 Point Slam?
What is Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam ceiling in 2026? Daria and Luke Saville join Brie and Xave to debate this week’s Big Question. The panel reacts to Carlos Alcaraz's shock split from long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, Djokovic returning to the Adelaide International, the ATP Next Gen Finals…
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Dr Carolyn Broderick on destigmitising mental health issues in tennis (The Sit-Down)
Dr Carolyn Broderick joins Viv and Matt in Pod Laver Arena to give listeners an insight into her role as Chief Medical Officer at Tennis Australia and for the Australian Open. Hundreds of tennis players are soon to arrive in Australia in January, the majority from a Northern Hemisphere winter. It...
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Who have the best rivalry after Alcaraz v Sinner? Tiley previews AO 2026
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner aside, which two players have the best rivalry in tennis? Todd Woodbridge and Rhys de Deugd join Brie and Xave to tackle this week's Big Question. The panel also share their highlights from this week's Australian Tennis Awards where Alex de Minaur secured his…
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Alex de Minaur on where he sees himself among Australia's tennis greats (The Sit-Down)
After a brief off-season, 2026 preparations are already underway for Alex de Minaur, who joined Viv and Matt on this week’s episode from his base in Monte Carlo. The Aussie No.1 enjoyed the chance to reflect on his 2025 season, during which he reached his first AO quarterfinal and won his 10th...
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Anisimova, Bencic, Andreeva: who's next to win a Slam? Serena's mysterious move
Which WTA player will win their maiden Grand Slam next year? That’s this week's Big Question. Aussie tennis star Ellen Perez and Luke Saville join Brie and Xave to discuss the contenders. The panel also reacts to Serena Williams re-entering the ITIA testing-pool and previews the upcoming ATP...
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Heath Davidson on fear, commitment and his remarkable return to tennis (The Sit-Down)
Wheelchair tennis star Heath Davidson, whose profile exploded after he and partner Dylan Alcott claimed quad doubles gold for Australia at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, joins Viv and Matt this week in Pod Laver Arena. Davidson’s prominence in the sport, and wheelchair tennis advocacy, have helped…
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Alcaraz, Sinner... then who? Dasha’s advice for Rune, AO wildcards up for grabs
Italy has completed the first Davis Cup three-peat in more than half a century — and without its top two players Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti! Aussie stars Daria Saville and Jaimee Fourlis join Xave and Rhys de Deugd to discuss the first of our Big Questions: who’s next in line to join…
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AO wildcard Patrick Kypson on green clay, grass and his greatest influences (The Sit-Down)
American Patrick Kypson joined The Sit-Down this week in a great place in his career. The 26-year-old sits at a peak ranking of No.117, thanks to results on the Challenger circuit which also helped him secure a main-draw wildcard at Australian Open 2026. After missing three months of 2025 due to…
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Sinner triumphs in Turin but Alcaraz keeps No.1, Maya’s BJK Cup miracle
It smells like team spirit in the tennis world this week! Davis Cup is in full swing, the United Cup draw has been unveiled, and Maya Joint saves match point to secure the Australian team a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers. Acting captain Nicole Pratt and Jaimee Fourlis join Brie and...
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Casey Dellacqua on breakthroughs, beauty school and befriending Barty (The Sit-Down)
A revered name in modern Australian tennis, Casey Dellacqua is universally admired for her on-court achievements, commentary insights and humility through success. The West Australian-turned-Sydneysider played eight Grand Slam finals through her peak, claiming the French Open mixed doubles title…
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How do Alcaraz & Sinner compare? Rybakina reigns in Riyadh, 'Winning 101' with Novak
With Elena Rybakina crowned WTA Champion for the first time, attention turns to Turin where Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are in battle for the season-ending title. Brie and Dan (AusOpen.com) are joined by Simon Rea and Sam Stosur to break down the biggest stories of the week, including Novak...
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Maya Joint on off-court balance and 2026 ambitions (The Sit-Down)
The last time Maya Joint sat down with us, in April, she was the world No.78 preparing to make her Billie Jean King Cup debut for Australia. Seven months on, she's a two-time WTA title winner, ranked 32nd and was the first player selected to lead the Culture Amp Australian Billie Jean King Cup…
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Can Felix hold off Musetti for a spot in Turin? Anisimova denies Swiatek at WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova are the first players through to the semifinals at Riyadh - who else will join them? Xave and Brie are joined by Daria Saville and Simon Rea to break down the biggest stories to come out of the WTA Finals, including Iga Swiatek's shock early exit. The panel…
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Judy Murray on revolutionising British women's tennis (The Sit-Down)
In the second part of Matt's chat with Judy Murray, the Scottish matriarch talks about her passion for the investment in and visibility of women's sports. Inspired by the Billie Jean King quote, "if you don't use your voice, nobody will hear you," Murray discusses her work in the women and girls...
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Will Sinner or Alcaraz end the year at No.1? Sabalenka and Swiatek headline WTA Finals
It’s finals season! Jaimee Fourlis and Luke Saville join Xave and Brie to preview the WTA Finals in Riyadh and break down the race to the ATP Finals in Turin. The panel also reacts to Carlos Alcaraz’ early exit from Paris and whether Sinner can reclaim the No.1 ranking, Joao Fonseca winning his...
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Mark Philippoussis on facing Rafter and Federer in Grand Slam finals (The Sit-Down)
Mark Philippoussis joins Viv Christie in Pod Laver Arena to reflect on a career that saw him crack the top 10, reach two Grand Slam finals and star in two triumphant Australian Davis Cup teams. The Melburnian's star soared when he stunned world No.1 Pete Sampras as a teenager, in his home city…
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Medvedev ends 882-day title drought, Rune's rough road ahead, Gauff wins in Wuhan
The year is slowly coming to the end, but there's still plenty of tennis to be played. Xave and Brie are joined by Australian power couple Daria and Luke Saville to break down the latest news to come out of the tennis world. The panel reacts to Daniil Medvedev earning his first title since Rome…
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The Sit-Down: Best of 2025 feat. Hingis, Rafter, Clijsters, Henman and more!
Something a bit different for you this week! In lieu of our regular program, we’ve put together some highlights from our sister podcast The Sit-Down for your listening pleasure. Enjoy the best moments from interviews with Martina Hingis, Pat Rafter, Kim Clijsters, Maya Joint, Thanasi Kokkinakis,...
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Djokovic shakes it off in Shanghai, Anisimova continues climb, what’s new at AO26?
The season isn't over yet! Shanghai is bringing the heat and Novak Djokovic is on track for a final showdown with Alex de Minaur. Brie is joined by producer Rhys de Deugd and Australian Billie Jean King Cup acting captain Nicole Pratt to break down the week's biggest moments from the Asian swing....
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Alcaraz and Sinner battle for year-end No.1, can Coco go back-to-back in Beijing?
Carlos Alcaraz' withdrawal from Shanghai has given Jannik Sinner a chance to claim the year-end No.1 ranking. Brie is joined by AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope, data guru Levi Huddleston, and Aussie tennis legend John Fitzgerald to discuss the big news to come out of the Asian swing. The panel…
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How many titles for Swiatek? Sinner the hunted in Beijing, Laver Cup glory for Team World
Team World has taken back the Laver Cup in San Francisco! Xave and Brie are joined by Tennis Australia’s data extraordinaire Simon Rea and AusOpen.com’s Dan Imhoff to recap the 8th edition of the event. The panel also reacts to Novak Djokovic returning to the Shanghai Masters, Iga Swiatek winning...
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Alcaraz to lead Europe in Laver Cup San Fran, can Fritz and Demon deliver for World?
A new generation of Laver Cup kicks off in San Francisco this week with new captains Yannick Noah (listen to The Sit-Down) and Tim Henman leading a star-studded Team Europe against Andre Agassi and Pat Rafter who've taken over the reins of Team World. Todd Woodbridge joins the show from the Chase...
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2026 predictions: First major title? Biggest rankings mover? What’s next for Novak?
As the dust settles on 2025 Grand Slam season, attention moves to Australian Open 2026 and beyond. Supercoach Nicole Pratt and analyst to the stars Simon Rea join Brie and Xave to give their long-range predictions for the upcoming season, including who will win their first Grand Slam title, who...
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Alcaraz and Sabalenka double-up in NYC, US Open wrap
Carlos Alcaraz took his game to another level by beating Jannik Sinner in the US Open Final. Brett Thomas is joined by Aussie tennis legend Todd Woodbridge to discuss whether anyone can challenge the new ‘Big Two’ in the men’s game. Aryna Sabalenka capped her year with victory in New York, but...
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Too soon to write off Djokovic? Can Anisimova bury her finals demons?
It’s the business end of the US Open with the finalists locked in with Brett Thomas and Anthony Morabito breaking down the semifinals. The women’s semis go the distance as Amanda Anisimova powers past Naomi Osaka in three sets. Aryna Sabalenka’s timeout changes her match with Jessica Pegula. The...
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Djokovic & young guns in US Open semis, can resurgent Osaka return to the big dance?
Novak Djokovic is two wins from an historic 25th Grand Slam singles title, but standing in his way are the best two players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Naomi Osaka is back in the last four of a major for the first time since her Australian Open 2021 triumph and now faces…
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Is Auger-Aliassime finally living up to the hype? Osaka’s statement victory
It’s getting down to the business end of the US Open and seven-time doubles champion John Fitzgerald joins Brett Thomas to wrap the fourth round. Fitzy’s been a big critic of Felix Auger-Aliassime, is this the year the Canadian lives up to the hype? Or will Alex de Minaur send him packing and…
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Is this De Minaur’s best shot at a Slam? Osaka v Gauff blockbuster
As we enter the second week of the US Open, Brett Thomas is joined by AO doubles finalist Luke Saville to discuss the highlight matches of round three. Naomi Osaka sets up a blockbuster showdown with Coco Gauff, Alex de Minaur edges closer to another quarter final, Felix Auger-Aliassime takes his...
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Jelena Ostapenko serves up US Open controversy, Jannik Sinner leads Italian charge, Coleman Wong making history for Hong Kong
Australian tennis star Daria Saville joins Brett Thomas on the Tennis Mini to review round two in New York. She’s not surprised about Jelena Ostapenko’s fiery end to her match with Taylor Townsend. Can Daria Kasatkina continue her hot form? Iga Swiatek’s reaction to bizarre press conference...
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Was Medvedev’s reaction justified? Osaka aces outfit, Adam Hills' tennis mission
There’s no time for rest in the city that never sleeps. The US Open is in full swing and Aussie tennis star Daria Saville, and comedian, Host of the Last Leg and Tennis Australia’s Minister for Every Body, Adam Hills, join Brie and Xave to dissect the big stories to come out of the Big Apple. The...
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US Open photographer speaks. The ‘buzz’ around Alcaraz. Eala’s history making moment
The photographer who caused chaos during Daniil Medvedev’s match, gatecrashes our podcast. Brett Thomas and Anthony Morabito discuss the standout matches at the First Round of the US Open. Alexandra Eala's historic win for the Philippines as other bolters from outside the big tennis nations make...
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Is Sinner still the US Open favourite? Swiatek set for another Slam? Mixed doubles shock!
US Open Fan Week has kicked off following a hot week in Cincinnati. Brie and Xave are joined by Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis and Australian Open head ballkid supervisor Stevie Bishop to break down the biggest headlines coming out of the North American swing. Our panel reacts to Sinner…
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Cincy stole our look! Venus Williams' Barbie doll, can Tiley solve the schedule?
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley and Jaimee Fourlis join Brie and Xave to talk all things tennis and some of the big plans in place for AO 2026. With Cincinnati underway, the panel is joined by Aussie star Ellen Perez who discusses all the happenings at the 1000 event. Craig shares...
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New-look Osaka "back to best”, Mboko momentum, will Novak's US Open gamble pay off?
Big titles are up for grabs in Canada, with local teenager Victoria Mboko to face a resurgent Naomi Osaka in the Montreal final. Meanwhile at Toronto, the absence of Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic has left the door open for 11th seed Karen Khachanov, who's locked in a showdown...
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How deep can Demon dig? Bouchard’s final bow, Tsitsipas rehires his dad as coach
Alex de Minaur has claimed his 10th career title at Washington after saving three championship points against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Xave is joined by guest co-host Jaimee Fourlis, along with Luke Saville and Storm Hunter who dissect Demon’s monumental achievement and his career potential....
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How far can Venus go? Roger & Rafa reunite, Sinner's Aussie coach to stay on
45-year-old Venus Williams has made her comeback at Washington, becoming the second oldest player to win a singles match at WTA Tour level — Aussie star Daria Saville and guest presenter, Louis Hanson, join Brie and Xave to dissect the seven-time Grand Slam champion's return to the sport after…
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Can anyone match Sinner and Alcaraz? Wimbledon recap, Swiatek shows no mercy
Wimbledon has heralded two new champions! Iga Swiatek produced a flawless performance against first-time Grand Slam finalist Amanda Anisimova, while Jannik Sinner avenged his loss to Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz to claim his first grasscourt major title. Aussie star Jaimee Fourlis and…
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Wimbledon week 2: Novak eyes Roger record, new women’s champion to be crowned
We’re one step closer to crowning the 2025 Wimbledon champions. Will Alcaraz lift his third consecutive trophy, or will Novak match Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles? Can Belinda Bencic or Amanda Anisimova stop Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals? Aussie star Daria Saville...
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Wimbledon week 1: big-name casualties and Open-Era records
Time to grab your strawberries and cream! Wimbledon is underway, but more than a handful of top seeds have already fallen, including Coco Gauff, Jess Pegula, Zheng Qinwen, Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune. WTA coach Luke Saville and player Jaimee Fourlis join Brie and Matt to break down the…
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Draft Day! Who will go No.1 in our Wimbledon Fantasy Draw?
With The Championships upon us, our panelists pick their players in our first ever Wimbledon Fantasy Draft. Dan Imhoff and Levi Huddleston join Brie and Xave to dissect the big news of the week, including Alexander Bublik’s monumental victory over Jannik Sinner at Halle and Maya Joint's toppling…
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Shelton in Top 10, Novak eyes LA Olympics, 'Alcaranu' to headline US mixed dubs
The grasscourt season is building to a crescendo with Wimbledon right around the corner. Ben Shelton has cracked the ATP Top 10 after a semifinal run in Stuttgart, joining compatriots Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, while German veteran Tatjana Maria has taken down four top-20 opponents en route to...
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King Carlos keeps crown, goodness gracious Gauff! Fit check French style
It’s Saville squared in Pod Laver Arena as Aussie golden couple Daria and Luke Saville review Roland Garros with Brie and Xavier. The ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry has reached new heights following a men’s final for the ages between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner — our experts react to John McEnroe’s...
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Boisson’s 'Cinderella story', Djoker dodges Sascha, Tiley’s take on scheduling
France has a new rising star! Lois Boisson has gone from relative obscurity to a household name after ousting Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva. Now she faces former Paris finalist Coco Gauff in the semifinals of her first major main draw. Iga Swiatek is looking to win her fourth consecutive…
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Swiatek’s rocky road, Ruud's plea after early exit, Fonseca fever hits France!
Bonjour! The Sit-Down hosts Viv Christie and Matt Trollope discuss all the big news from week 1 of Roland Garros with experts Sam Stosur and Todd Woodbridge. 4-time champion Iga Swiatek is a step closer to defending her title after a convincing win over Emma Raducanu, while the Joao Fonseca...
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'Sincaraz' heats up, Paolini living la dolce vita, Roland Garros fantasy draft
Jasmine Paolini has completed the Italian double, defeating Coco Gauff to claim the Rome singles title and taking down Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova to win doubles with compatriot Sara Errani. Carlos Alcaraz has extended his head-to-head lead over Jannik Sinner, ending the Italian’s...
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Andy & Novak no more, Pope pardons Sinner, Simon says “Don’t discount Iga!”
With the Rome finals beckoning, AO 2024 finalist Zheng Qinwen has finally toppled Aryna Sabalenka on her seventh attempt, Coco Gauff has maintained her perfect record against teen queen Mirra Andreeva, and Carlos Alcaraz has locked in the No.2 seeding for Roland Garros after Alexander Zverev lost...
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Sinner’s back! Casper gets candid, Osaka wins on ‘worst surface’
As the clay swing rolls into Rome, Jannik Sinner returns to the match court for the first time since his AO 2025 triumph — experts Luke Saville and John Fitzgerald join Xavier Muhlebach and Brie Stewart to discuss how his three-month hiatus may have impacted the world No.1. Sinner is on a QF...
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Ep. 300! Mayhem in Madrid, Aussie's lengthy ban, what's next for Novak?
It’s been a manic week in Madrid with a mass power outage causing widespread disruptions to play, while Alexander Zverev has drawn attention to a problem with the video technology being used for the electronic line calling. Grand Slam champions Todd Woodbridge and Sam Stosur join Brie Stewart and...
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