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Get the latest from the Australian Open each day of the main draw in just 30 minutes! Then follow the tours through the year with weekly episodes covering all the big events, including Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open.

  1. 14 HRS AGO

    Day 7: Gael & Elina waltz into week 2, ice-cold Iga, Demon does it again!

    Power couple Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina have pulled off big upsets to reach the second week of a Grand Slam together for the first time since 2019: Monfils eliminating Taylor Fritz and Svitolina outgunning Jasmine Paolini. Holger Rune has prevailed in a five-set battle with Miomir Kecmanovic, setting up a R16 clash with Jannik Sinner, while Madison Keys will take on Elena Rybakina after ousting Danielle Collins. American young guns Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien are turning heads after extending their career-best results — Tien becoming the youngest man since Rafael Nadal in 2005 to reach the Round of 16 in Melbourne. Alex de Minaur has fended off Francisco Cerundolo to win through to the second week of his home Slam for the fourth straight year, while Iga Swiatek has removed Emma Raducanu with surgical precision — experts Candy Reid and Simon Rea analyse the results and preview Day 8 action: Jack Draper v Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff v Belinda Bencic. Plus, shopping enthusiast Donna Vekic takes a trip downtown on her day off. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Day 6: Novak no spring chicken, Coco closes in on Aryna rematch, Osaka out!

    Novak Djokovic is one win away from a potential Olympic final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz after beating Tomas Machac on Night 6, but not without signs of fatigue. Marathon man Jack Draper has edged out Aleks Vukic in another five-set thriller, leaving Alex de Minaur as the sole Australian left in singles. Arthur Fils' campaign has ended in injury, as has Naomi Osaka's, sending fellow mother Belinda Bencic into the fourth round — her next opponent is Coco Gauff who's a step closer to a SF rematch with Aryna Sabalenka after the world No.1 booked in a R16 date with Mirra Andreeva. Jessica Pegula is out in straight sets at the hands of Olga Danilovic, while Donna Vekic has downed Diana Shnaider in a three-hour epic — experts Simon Rea and Lou Pleming analyse the win and preview Day 7 action: Elina Svitolina v Jasmine Paolini and Ben Shelton v Lorenzo Musetti. Commentator Mark Petchey reacts to Learner Tien’s incredible unravelling of Daniil Medvedev. Plus, we get on board with the AO buggy drivers thanks to SafetyCulture. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Day 5: Tien snares Bear in epic! Danimal defies Destanee, Demon delight

    Both 2024 runners-up are out in the second round after Daniil Medvedev was stunned by American teenager Learner Tien in a Grand Slam marathon for the ages. Danielle Collins has emerged victorious from a tense battle with Destanee Aiava and the Kia Arena crowd, while Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini both progressed into the Round of 32 on another great day for the Italians, despite the loss of Matteo Berrettini to Holger Rune. Emma Raducanu has eliminated Amanda Anisimova to set up a third-round clash with world No.2 Iga Swiatek, while men's 18th seed Hubi Hurkacz has met his demise in a Miomir Kecmanovic masterclass — experts Jill Craybas and Levi Huddleston join Jon Hoevenaars and Blair Henley to analyse the results, and preview Day 6 action: Paula Badosa v Marta Kostyuk and Novak Djokovic v Tomas Machac. Plus, Ursin Caderas meets Joao Fonseca and his chaperone brother Leo. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Day 4: Mensik continues teen rampage, Carlos & Coco cruising, Qinwen checks out

    Czech teen Jakub Mensik has matched Joao Fonseca’s seed-slaying feat dispatching Casper Ruud — the first two teenagers to beat top-10 players at the same Grand Slam since Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in 2006. A bitter-sweet night for the Aussies with Thanasi Kokkinakis losing a heartbreaker to Jack Draper, and Aleks Vukic upstaging Sebi Korda to reach his first major third round, while Alejandro Davidovich Fokina overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime. Title contenders Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff are in cruise control, but 2024 finalist Zheng Qinwen has been knocked out by Laura Siegemund — experts Simon Rea and Candy Reid analyse Zheng’s demise, and preview Day 5 action: Iga Swiatek v Rebecca Sramkova, and Matteo Berrettini v Holger Rune. Plus, Hollywood director Leigh Whannell drops by Pod Laver Arena to discuss the art of the horror movie. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Day 3: Joao—just wow! Demon delivers on tough day for Aussies

    ATP Next Gen champion Joao Fonseca has produced one of the great Grand Slam upsets knocking out three-time quarterfinalist Andrey Rublev in a stunning major main draw debut. Alex de Minaur has flown the flag for Australia defeating Botic van de Zandschulp, while all of his compatriots — including Alexei Popyrin and Olivia Gadecki — bowed out on a tough day for the local contingent. Gael Monfils has held on against fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to prevail, while Emma Navarro came from behind to beat fellow NCAA champion Peyton Stearns in a marathon three-setter — Mike Cation and Levi Huddleston analyse the results and preview Day 4 action: Jack Draper v Thanasi Kokkinakis and Karolina Muchova v Naomi Osaka. Plus, Mirra Andreeva and Conchita Martinez share their thoughts on the new on-court coaches ‘pods’. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Day 2: Tsitsipas slips up, Ostapenko out, 9 Aussies advance—not Nick!

    Nick Kyrgios' Australian Open comeback has come to a halt at the hands of Jacob Fearnley, while Chris O’Connell has gone agonisingly close to beating Tommy Paul. It was an otherwise promising day for the home contingent with nine Australians progressing to the second round. Novak Djokovic has passed an early test against Nishesh Basavareddy to begin his tilt at an 11th Australian Open title. World No.1 Jannik Sinner has withstood a challenge from Nicolas Jarry to progress, as did women's fancy Coco Gauff, but seeds Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jelena Ostapenko have fallen at the first hurdle — Chanda Rubin and Simon Rea analyse what went wrong for the two biggest seeds to fall so far, and preview the Day 3 clash between Alex de Minaur and Botic Van de Zandschulp Plus, Ursin Caderas gets to know a different side of the men’s defending champion. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Day 1: Casper’s close call, Aussie anguish, Aryna rolls on

    Aryna Sabalenka has returned to the scene of her two previous AO titles with a statement win over Sloane Stephens, while Alex Zverev has blasted Lucas Pouille off the court on an electric first night of Australian Open 2025. No such luck for the Aussies, with Daria Saville, Adam Walton, Li Tu and Omar Jasika failing to progress beyond the first round. Casper Ruud has dodged a bullet from Jaume Munar who pushed the No.6 seed to five sets, while Kei Nishikori survived two match points against Brazilian qualifier Thiago Monteiro to advance – experts Mark Hlawaty and Simon Rea join the show to analyse how both players managed to turn around their fortunes. Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva was the first player through to the second round among other Day 1 winners including Zheng Qinwen, Paula Badosa, Donna Vekic, Ugo Umbert, Arthur Fils and Tomas Machac. Plus, we preview Jannik Sinner’s clash with Nicolas Jarry on Day 2 as well as Naomi Osaka and Caroline Garcia’s 2024 rematch. And producer Ursin Caderas takes a ride in the KIA player car with Aryna Sabalenka. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min

  8. 9 JAN

    Carlos & Novak on QF collision course, Qinwen’s quest, 10 stars to watch

    The singles draws are locked and loaded, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on track for a quarterfinal showdown, while Coco Gauff has been delivered a tricky quarter containing unseeded AO champions Sofia Kenin and Naomi Osaka — commentator Nick McCarvel and GIG analyst Levi Huddleston join Jon and Brie to preview the women’s and men’s singles championships and reveal the GIG championship predictions. Zheng Qinwen is the beneficiary of a favourable draw — the 2024 finalist sits down with Jon to discuss how she plans to go one step further this year. Plus, Andrea Petkovic and Craig Tiley join Jon and Brie on the AO Live Stage at Grand Slam Oval to reveal the top 10 young stars to watch at AO 2025. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
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Get the latest from the Australian Open each day of the main draw in just 30 minutes! Then follow the tours through the year with weekly episodes covering all the big events, including Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open.

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    Tennis Australia
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
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