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Russell Fuller, Gigi Salmon, Annabel Croft, Pat Cash and the rest of the BBC Tennis team will bring you daily analysis from the Australian Open.

  1. 2D AGO

    Australian Open Daily: Carlos Alcaraz completes Career Grand Slam

    Gigi Salmon, Russell Fuller, Pat Cash and Annabel Croft react to an historic day in Melbourne which saw Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old. The Spaniard went one set down to Novak Djokovic, himself chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, but Alcaraz powered through to beat the 38-year-old Serb and win his maiden major championship in Melbourne. Hear from the team at the Rod Laver Arena as well as both finalists. Timecodes: 0:30 - Carlos Alcaraz makes history 3:00 - Djokovic’s quick start 4:10 - Djokovic interview 7:45 - Alcaraz interview 11:00 - How Carlos has dealt with split from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero 13:15 - When Rafa Nadal set the record for youngest Grand Slam winner 14:00 - Rafa watching from the stands 15:00 - Could Alcaraz pass the all-time Grand Slam record? 17:15 -  'Superhuman’ Djokovic competing in a final at 38

    24 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Australian Open Daily: Elena Rybakina wins first Australian Open title

    Gigi Salmon, Russell Fuller, Pat Cash and Annabel Croft react as Elena Rybakina beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne to win the Australian Open women's singles title for the first time in her career and secure her second Grand Slam title. In the deciding set Rybakina was 3-0 down to Sabalenka before staging a remarkable comeback, winning the next five games to claim the first Grand Slam singles title of the season. The team also look ahead to a historic men's singles final on Sunday which will either see Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam or Novak Djokovic crowned as the oldest player to win an men's singles Grand Slam title and the first to win 25 majors. Timecodes: 0:15 - Rybakina wins her second Grand Slam title 3:30 - What went wrong for Sabalenka? 12:30 - Previewing the men’s singles final: Carlos Alcaraz v Novak Djokovic 16:30 - How will both players deal with recovery from five set semi-finals

    22 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Australian Open Daily: Djokovic & Alcaraz win thrillers to set up historic final

    Gigi Salmon, Russell Fuller, Pat Cash and Annabel Croft review a dramatic day of men's singles semi-final action, where both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz required five sets to beat Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev respectively. Alcaraz battled through a controversial cramp injury whilst Djokovic beat the reigning champion to reach his 38th Grand Slam final at the age of 38. Plus, the team react to the news that Emma Raducanu has split from her coach Francis Roig. 1:00 - Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner 8:00 - Novak Djokovic’s Interview 9:45 - Carlos Alcaraz Interview 12:00 - How Alexander Zverev lost having served for the match 21:30 - Emma Raducanu splits with coach Francis Roig

    35 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Australian Open Daily: Sabalenka & Rybakina reach women's final

    Gigi Salmon and Russell Fuller are joined by Annabel Croft and Pat Cash as they review the semi-finals of the women's singles at the Australian Open. Aryna Sabalenka beat Elina Svitolina to reach her fourth Australian Open final in a row, whilst Elena Rybakina beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets to end her three year long wait for a Grand Slam final and to set up a rematch of the 2023 final. They also discuss the odd incident where the umpire called hindrance on Sabalenka during the first set, whether Serena Williams is teasing a comeback and Neal Skupski keeping the flag waving for the Brits as he makes it to the men's doubles final in Melbourne. 1:00 - Why so many straight sets matches? 3:00 - Elena Rybakina makes her first final in three years 7:00 - Sabalenka makes her seventh consecutive hard court Grand Slam final 9:00 - Sabalenka hindrance incident 12:30 - Sabalenka gives her thoughts on the hindrance call 15:50 - Will Serena Williams make a comeback? 19:45 - Neal Skupski into doubles final

    22 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Australian Open Daily: Djokovic Advances After Musetti Injury as Sinner Awaits

    Gigi Salmon is joined by Annabel Croft, Mark Woodforde and Abigail Johnson at Rod Laver Arena to reflect on a dramatic second day of Australian Open quarter-finals. Novak Djokovic reaches his 13th Australian Open semi-final after Lorenzo Musetti retires injured despite leading by two sets, raising questions about Djokovic’s form and fitness. Defending champion Jannik Sinner books his place in the last four with a straight-sets win over Ben Shelton, while Elena Rybakina ends Iga Swiatek’s career Grand Slam bid and Jessica Pegula continues her run with victory over Amanda Anisimova. Timecodes: 02:01 – Djokovic progresses after Musetti injury 09:12 – Sinner into the semis despite some shaky moments 15:01 – Rybakina ends Swiatek’s Grand Slam hopes 19:52 – Pegula books her semi-final spot

    24 min

  6. JAN 27

    Australian Open Daily: Gauff Crashes Out as Alcaraz Breaks Through

    Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller and Pat Cash to react to Carlos Alcaraz reaching his first Australian Open semi-final with a straight-sets win over Alex De Minaur. They also discuss Coco Gauff’s heavy defeat to Elina Svitolina, Aryna Sabalenka’s relentless form, and the impact of extreme heat in Melbourne. Timecodes: 00:31 – How the heat shaped the day 03:46 – Alcaraz reaches his first Australian Open semi-final 09:40 – Zverev sets up the last-four clash 11:13 – Coco Gauff’s shock exit 13:16 – Gauff on smashing her racket 15:26 – Sabalenka marches into the semi-finals

    21 min

  7. JAN 26

    Australian Open Daily: History Made as Top Seeds Set Up Blockbuster Quarter-Finals

    Gigi Salmon, Russell Fuller and Mark Woodforde wrap up Day 9 at the Australian Open, where history is made with the top six seeds in both singles draws all reaching the quarter-finals. We run through a star-studded last eight, discuss the rise of the American women, hear from Jessica Pegula after her win over Madison Keys, and look ahead to brutal heat and a huge test for Alex De Minaur against Carlos Alcaraz. Timecodes: 01:11 – All top seeds reach the quarter-finals 05:55 – American women dominate the last eight 07:38 – Jessica Pegula speaks to Russell Fuller 13:10 – Extreme heat forecast for Tuesday 16:40 – Woodforde predicts De Minaur v Alcaraz

    19 min

  8. JAN 25

    Australian Open Daily: Alcaraz Serve Sparks Djokovic Comparisons

    Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft to wrap up Day 8 at the Australian Open with Carlos Alcaraz's serve in the spotlight and whether it's been modelled on Novak Djokovic. Djokovic himself has a walkover into the last eight but what does Alex De Minaur’s run means for the home fans? There’s also chat on Aryna Sabalenka’s record-breaking tie-break streak and the rapid rise of American teenager Iva Jovic. Timecodes: 01:49 – Why Alcaraz is still Annabel’s title favourite 04:01 – Is Alcaraz modelling his serve on Djokovic? 05:03 – Alcaraz reflects on his improved serve 07:59 – Djokovic moves straight into the quarter-finals 12:16 – Is Alex De Minaur ready for the next step? 17:04 – Sabalenka thriving in the pressure moments 18:15 – Teenager Iva Jovic reaches the last eight 19:15 – Could Serena make a comeback?

    23 min
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