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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.

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353 episodes
Updated Dec 24, 2025

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Oct 26, 2023 · 34 min
Becker back in business, Aryna and Iga battle for No.1, United Cup draw revealed
Boris Becker has teamed up with Holger Rune for the rest of the season — can the young Dane hold onto eighth spot in the race to the ATP Finals or will he be overtaken by one of Taylor Fritz, Casper Rudd, Hubi Hurkcacz, Tommy Paul or Alex de Minaur? Our Round Table experts discuss the players still in the running, and preview the WTA Finals in Cancun where current World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will attempt to fend off Iga Swiatek from wrestling back the title, Aussie great Mark Philippoussis gives his long-range predictions of the United Cup following Monday’s Draw, plus Australian Tennis Magazine’s Viv Christie gets to know British No.1 Cameron Norrie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2023 · 36 min
Race to the Finals, United Cup field revealed, what’s Demon doing differently?
The race is on to the season-ending WTA Finals in Cancun and the ATP Finals in Turin — our Round Table experts put the spotlight on a number of players making strides, GIG analyst Simon Rea reveals the numbers propelling Aussies Jordan Thompson and Alex de Minaur to new heights, Lleyton Hewitt explains how he’s crafted the latter to become his most reliable Davis Cup performer, the field for United Cup 23-24 is announced, and we get to know one of the breakthrough stars of AO 2023, Jiri Lehecka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2023 · 32 min
What’s in store for AO24? Comeback queens, heirs apparent and more!
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley unveils some exciting new initiatives in the works for AO 2024, Casey Dellacqua and Wally Masur join the Round Table to discuss the prospects of former champions Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber – all set to return to Melbourne – plus the bright young stars looking for their first Australian Open silverware, and fan favourite Grigor Dimitrov joins The AO Show from Shanghai fresh from his victory over Carlos Alcaraz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2023 · 30 min
Sinner shapes up, Aussie high in Shanghai, AO set for Sunday start
Jannik Sinner has scored his first career win over Daniil Medvedev to secure his ninth ATP title in Beijing after also beating Carlos Alcaraz, Alex de Minaur leads a record 11-strong Australian contingent into the Shanghai Masters — our Round Table panellists discuss the outlook for de Minaur and compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis who spoke to The AO Show after his unbeaten streak against Fabio Fognini, plus more details on the shape of the Australian summer of tennis including the second edition of the United Cup from tournament director Stephen Farrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2023 · 31 min
Team World conquers Europe! Will Federer succeed Bjorg?
Team World has successfully defended its Laver Cup title by defeating Team Europe 13-2 — Todd Woodbridge and Nicole Pratt join the Round Table to discuss the wash-up from Vancouver and the latest news from the ATP and the WTA Tours, including a discussion about the place of byes in 500 events, plus we catch up with top Aussie woman Kim Birrell following her breakthrough into the top 100. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2023 · 33 min
Europe v World at Laver Cup, Aussie summer schedule unveiled
Team Europe prepares for Laver Cup Vancouver without any of the ‘Big Four’ for the first time — can Bjorn Borg lead his men to victory or will John McEnroe’s Team World defend its title from London? Todd Woodbridge is joined by commentators Mark Petchey and Sam Smith for a full preview of the event, plus Casey Dellacqua and Matt Trollope join Jon on the Round Table to discuss the latest from the WTA, and a take a long-range look at the Australian summer of tennis, which will see the return of a number of high-profile players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2023 · 32 min
Djokovic then daylight, sky's the limit for Coco!
Novak Djokovic surges two titles clear of Rafael Nadal on the career majors leaderboard with a straight-sets statement victory over Daniil Medvedev — how far can he go? Coco Gauff secures her maiden Grand Slam title with a come-from-behind victory over AO champion Aryna Sabalenka — our panel of experts discuss the long-term outlook for the 19-year-old, whether more majors are in the pipeline, and where the result leaves Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek as we approach the WTA Finals and Australian Open 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7, 2023 · 24 min
Alcaraz & Djokovic on collision course, Gauff & Keys into last four of home Slam
The men’s World Nos.1 and 2 are on track for another Grand Slam final showdown at the US Open — can Carlos Alcaraz be stopped by Daniil Medvedev and can Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a fourth New York crown be thwarted by American sensation Ben Shelton? Compatriots Coco Gauff and Madison Keys are also one win away from a final of their home Slam, but will first have to navigate Karolina Muchova and AO champion Aryna Sabalenka respectively — our Round Table experts discuss the form of the last four and who might triumph at the end of Week 2, plus Duncan McKenzie-McHarg joins us from New York with the latest news from Flushing Meadows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2023 · 30 min
Woz no has-been! Stef sinks again, Rinky right as rain
Two-time US Open finalist Caroline Wozniacki has stunned 11th seed Petra Kvitova in a vintage performance from the comeback queen, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among the shock casualties on a brutal Day 3 of competition, Rinky Hijikata scores his first second round win at a major and becomes the first Australian through to the third round, the Round Table discusses all the big news from the first week of competition and preview the key upcoming matches including Coco Gauff v Elise Mertens and Andy Murray v Grigor Dimitrov. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2023 · 34 min
No.1 up for grabs in US, Coco cherry ripe, Eubanks’ new-found fame
Novak Djokovic is set to regain the ATP World No.1 ranking from Carlos Alcaraz for the fourth time this year as the pair prepares for the latest chapter in their modern rivalry, while Iga Swiatek is attempting to keep Aryna Sabalenka at arm’s length — our panel of experts breaks down the machinations and table their US Open title predictions, American sensation Chris Eubanks joins The AO Show on the eve of his home slam to talk about his new-found fame since his quarter-final run at Wimbledon, and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley previews the last Grand Slam of the year, featuring more than 12 Australians in the singles draws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2023 · 35 min
De Minaur knocking on the door, Pegula's claim on WTA 'Big Four'
Alex de Minaur has become the highest ranked Australian man since Lleyton Hewitt and is now on the cusp of the ATP Top 10 — our Round Table panellists discuss his prospects for the US Open and beyond, Montreal champ Jess Pegula is now World No.3 but how does she stack up against the WTA ‘Big Three’ of Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina? Plus, we get to know Chinese teenager “Jerry” Shang Juncheng and how he’s modelling his game on Carlos Alcaraz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2023 · 32 min
Coco’s winning blend, Alcaraz and Swiatek have history on side in US Open trend
Coco Gauff adds a fourth career title to her swag in Washington following a bold addition to her team — our panel of experts discuss her form two weeks out from the last Slam of the year and all the latest news from the Canadian Open including the return of Caroline Wozniacki, AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope reveals the historical Grand Slam trend predicting further US success for Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, and our analysts suggest why they have the games to win again in New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3, 2023 · 32 min
Can't stop Pop! Back on the blue stuff, can anyone catch Iga?
Australia's Alexei Popyrin captures his second career title in Umag against former AO 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka to set up a big US hardcourt campaign — the Australian joined Jon a month ago in Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek reaches 70 consecutive weeks at World No.1 — can Aryna Sabalenka catch her by season's end? Our Round Table experts discuss the latest tennis news from Washington and Los Cabos, speculate over the early contenders for the US Open, and revisit some of their 'crystal ball' predictions from February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2023 · 37 min
Kei and Caro's comebacks, Draper eyes US swing, Stosur’s first AO memory
Former World No.4 Kei Nishikori makes a successful return from injury in Atlanta, while super-mum Caroline Wozniacki prepares to come out of retirement in Montreal — our Round Table experts ponder the former Australian Open champion’s outlook as she returns from a three-year hiatus, all the latest WTA and ATP news from Hamburg, British rising star Jack Draper opens up on the shoulder injury that cost him a chance to compete at his home slam and how Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon triumph has inspired him on his road to recovery, plus Sam Stosur recollects the AO 1993 Women’s Final between Monica Seles and Steffi Graf — the first match she ever saw live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2023 · 32 min
Alcaraz dethrones the king, Marketa’s maiden major crown
As the dust settles on a wet and wild Wimbledon, our experts press into the ramifications of the champions results: has Carlos Alcaraz decisively usurped Novak Djokovic as the greatest player on earth, or is the 23-time major champion still primed for more Grand Slam success? Marketa Vondrousova is riding the wave of her fist major title while Ons Jabeur is picking up the pieces from her second consecutive Wimbledon final loss — how will she regroup ahead of the US Open? Plus, we catch up with Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley six months out from the first Slam of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2023 · 34 min
Svitolina’s super-mum run, young guns and the Djokovic juggernaut
Elina Svitolina stuns the tennis world with an inspired run to the last four at Wimbledon, including her show-stopping upset of Iga Swiatek — will the Pole hold onto the World No.1 ranking or will Aryna Sabalenka claim the prized mantle by overcoming 2022 finalist Ons Jabeur in the semifinals? Novak Djokovic remains the hot favourite to lift the men’s trophy at the All-England Club, with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev the only ones who can stop him — but can they stop him? Plus, Ajla Tomljanovic opens up about her six-month recovery from a knee injury and her starring role in the Netflix docu-series, Break Point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 6, 2023 · 33 min
Where we're at with a wet Wimbledon
With persistent rain wreaking havoc on the Wimbledon schedule, a handful of players are through to the third round while some are yet to clear the first. Nicole Pratt and Simon Rea join the roundtable to make sense of it all; they discuss Novak Djokovic’s imperious form, the progress of top seeds Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, and a resurgent Andy Murray, who faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in a second-round blockbuster. Meanwhile, Jon Hoevenaars is on the ground in London, catching up with Aleksandar Vukic, who made a memorable Wimbledon debut, and Storm Hunter, who is targeting a first Grand Slam title in women’s doubles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2023 · 34 min
Bonus: Demon, Dasha and draw dissection
Aussie stars Alex de Minaur and Daria Saville join The AO Show on the eve of The Championships, plus Todd Woodbridge joins Jon Hoevenaars to dissect the men's and women's singles draws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2023 · 26 min
Who will win Wimbledon?
We’re just days away from the start of main-draw action at Wimbledon, where we will enjoy two weeks of grass-court Grand Slam tennis. Who is likely to fare best at the All England Club? We chat to Australian great Casey Dellacqua about the players catching her eye in the build-up to the tournament, and ask for her picks to win the prestigious title. In a two-part interview, doubles legend Todd Woodbridge takes us behind the curtain to show us exactly what makes Wimbledon so special, a place where he is a 10-time champion and an honorary member. Woodbridge is one of many Aussies who have thrived at Wimbledon, so we caught up with “Aussie Kim” Clijsters to discuss another in Nick Kyrgios, 12 months on from his electrifying run to the 2022 final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023 · 31 min
Grass-court action heats up on the road to Wimbledon
In the second week of the grass-court swing, we have now seen almost all of the big names appear at least once as they fine-tune their games for Wimbledon. Elena Rybakina suffered a surprise loss, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune got off to winning starts, and there was a famous comeback victory for the evergreen Venus Williams in Birmingham. We chat to Nicole Pratt and Simon Rea about these results and other players catching their eye on grass, and discuss what makes Novak Djokovic such a strong favourite at Wimbledon. Plus, we sit down with Australian Tennis Magazine editor Viv Christie to preview a bumper June/July issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.