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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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Jun 15, 2023 · 30 min
Djokovic creates history at Roland Garros, Swiatek reigns again
With a third Roland Garros title, Novak Djokovic earned a men’s record 23rd major singles title – and all manner of other history and records in the process. Back at World No.1, he keeps alive his quest for a calendar Grand Slam. Iga Swiatek emphasised her dominance at Roland Garros with her third title in the past four years, thanks to winning a thrilling women’s final. We hear from both champions in Paris, review Roland Garros with Casey Dellacqua and Wally Masur, and look ahead to grass – where Aussie favourite Daria Saville will make a long-awaited comeback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 8, 2023 · 33 min
Roland Garros week 2: Can Alcaraz upstage Djokovic? Another Sabalenka-Swiatek showdown?
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have set up a mouthwatering Roland Garros semifinal – their first meeting at a Slam – while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are headed for a final showdown that will determine the world No.1 ranking. It’s been a resurgent fortnight for semifinalists Karolina Muchova, Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev, and a dream tournament for Beatriz Haddad Maia, who has made history for Brazil. Jon Hoevenaars chats to the legends in Paris and is joined by Duncan McKenzie-McHarg to review what's happened so far and what's to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2023 · 27 min
Roland Garros week 1: Super semis on the cards, Kokk knocks off Stan
Daniil Medvedev and Caroline Garcia are the biggest casualties so far from the first week of Roland Garros, but two mouth-watering potential semifinals — Carlos Alcaraz v Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek v Elena Rybakina — have set tongues wagging in the French capital. Our expert panellists analyse the major results from the first four days, plus Duncan McKenzie-McHarg speaks with two-time finalist Kim Clijsters and Aussie hero Thanasi Kokkinakis who’s reached the third round for the first time since 2015. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2023 · 33 min
Get set for a Rafa-less Roland Garros, Stosur’s top 5 Swiatek threats
Roland Garros will be without 14-time champion Rafael Nadal for the first time since 2004 — our Round Table panellists speculate about who’s primed to snatch the men’s title, Sam Stosur reveals her top five threats to women’s defending champion Iga Swiatek, and we catch up with Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley before he flies to Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2023 · 21 min
Re-matches galore as Rome reaches business end
Making an encouraging return in Rome following injury, defending champion Novak Djokovic gets a true test of his level – and a chance to avenge his 2022 Paris Masters final loss – against rising star Holger Rune in the quarters. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek looks dominant as she targets a third straight title in Rome but next faces Elena Rybakina, who has beaten her twice already in 2023. Our panel of experts discusses these match-ups, and more of the storylines from Rome, as the build-up to Roland Garros continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2023 · 33 min
Who can escape from Alcaraz? Djoker returns to Rome, sisters in the spotlight
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are the players to beat after capturing titles in Madrid — our panel of experts discuss the contenders for Rome and make their early predictions for Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic returns from his elbow injury ready for a shot at a seventh title in the Italian capital, Andy Murray’s woes continue at the top level, and what we all should know about tennis’s newest sister act Linda and Brenda Fruhvirtova. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4, 2023 · 33 min
Who will reign in Spain? Emma's surgery setback, tennis’ teen queen
Carlos Alcaraz eyes back-to-back titles while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka remain on track for another top-of-the-table final — our Round Table experts discuss all the big stories from Madrid including Aslan Karatsev’s return to form and Zhang Zhizhen’s historic run at an ATP event, plus AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope and Game Insight Group analyist Simon Rea cast a spotlight over teen sensation Mirra Andreeva and journeyman Karen Khachanov in GIG Corner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2023 · 36 min
Raducanu on the ropes, Rafa’s Roland Garros race, Prima Donna’s dream
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Madrid with injury and is set to drop out of the Top 100 — have the British media gone too hard on the 20-year-old? Australian Billie Jean King Cup coach Nicole Pratt joins the Round Table to discuss the tabloid's treatment of Raducanu and whether Rafael Nadal will play Roland Garros if he’s not fully fit, plus what we all should know about Donna Vekic but no one’s bothered to ask…yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2023 · 28 min
Marta Kostyuk unmasked, Craig Tiley the innovator
Newly engaged WTA star Marta Kostyuk joins The AO Show to reveal what we all should know about her but no one’s bothered to ask yet, plus Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley shares the changes he’d like to see introduced to tennis — on the court and in the stands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2023 · 50 min
Bonus: Jelena Dokic at 40 on old memories and new chapters
On the occasion of her 40th birthday, Jelena Dokic relives some of the most significant moments of her career and shares the lessons she's learned from her life so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2023 · 34 min
Loving 40: Dokic “in best place of life”, Linette and Sinner by the numbers
Former World No.4 Jelena Dokic joins The AO Show for an exclusive candid conversation about her life and career on the occasion of her 40th birthday, GIG's Simon Rea and AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope analyse the performances of AO23 second week stars Magda Linette and Jannik Sinner over the hardcourt season as the clay court season fires up in Monte Carlo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6, 2023 · 33 min
Don't forget Kvitova, Spaniards to miss Monte Carlo, Thiem on the record
Petra Kvitova and Daniil Medvedev reign supreme in Miami — our Round Table experts discuss all the big news from the Magic City as the tours shift gears into the clay swing, Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal to miss Monte Carlo with injury but will they be fit for Roland Garros? Plus what we all should know about Dominic Thiem but no one's bothered to ask yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2023 · 30 min
'Sunshine Double' brewing, the WTA 'Big Four', Medvedev on Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina remain on track for a rare double 'Sunshine Double' in Miami — our Round Table experts break down all the big news from the Magic City and discuss whether tennis could benefit from loosening up crowd etiquette and where Rafael Nadal might end his career, plus Daniil Medvedev opens up on his AO22 final loss to the Spanish bull and the legacy of the 'Big Three'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2023 · 31 min
Alcaraz awesome, Swiatek sidelined, a women's rivalry is born!
Carlos Alcaraz returns to World No.1 following his Indian Wells championship victory that ended Daniil Medvedev’s winning streak, Iga Swiatek withdraws from Miami leaving the door open for a new champion — our Round Table experts preview the tournament and discuss the big news including Novak Djokovic’s comments about playing his career in the ‘golden age’ of men’s tennis, and GIG analys Simon Rea and Matt Trollope from AusOpen.com analyse Elena Rybakina’s table-turning win over her new rival Aryna Sabalenka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2023 · 31 min
Desert heroes and villains, inside the minds of Draper and Raducanu, Tiley’s targets for '24
Daniil Medvedev’s winning streak continues at Indian Wells while defending champion Iga Swiatek is back to her brutal best — Peter Marcato joins the Round Table to discuss the major talking points of the first week of competition, Todd Woodbridge believes Holger Rune could be the ‘John McEnroe’ of his generation, British young guns Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu reveal what drives them on and off the court, and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley reveals his goals for the 2024 Australian summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2023 · 31 min
No.1 up for grabs, better the Demon you know, honouring the ‘Original Nine’
Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas are within striking distance of the No.1 ranking with Novak Djokovic absent from Indian Wells, but can anyone stop Daniil Medvedev and Iga Swiatek? Viv Christie and Leigh Rogers from Australian Tennis Magazine join the Round Table to discuss title contenders and players on the rise, newly crowned Acapulco champion Alex de Minaur reveals what we all should know about him but no one’s bothered to ask, and we honour the ‘Original Nine’ and their contribution to tennis on the occasion of International Women’s Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2023 · 29 min
Medvedev levels up, Krejcikova the quiet achiever, what makes Rafa cry?
Daniil Medvedev wins his second championship in a row and his 17th career title, but can he match the level of Novak Djokovic? Nick McCarvel joins the Round Table from Acapulco to discuss all of the championship results from a busy week, Rafael Nadal opens up about what makes him cry and shares how he developed his signature topspin forehand, and Simon Rea from the Game Insight Group reveals the players who hit with the most zip at Australian Open 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 23, 2023 · 29 min
Can Djokovic complete Calendar Slam? Courier’s art of the on-court interview
Is Novak Djokovic primed to complete the elusive Calendar Slam? Round Table panellists Todd Woodbridge and Casey Dellacqua discuss his potential for 2023 and put on the record their early-season predictions including Top 10 new-comers and season-ending World No.1s, Jim Courier explains the keys and pitfalls of the on-court interview and shares some of his highlights from the past 18 years, and Simon Rea from the Game Insight Group reveals the biggest hitters of Australian Open 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2023 · 30 min
Tiley's greatest AO, tennis's newest sister act, who's Novak targeting next?
Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley reflects on "the biggest Grand Slam in the history of Grand Slams" and reveals what went on behind the scenes, we get to know Czech teen sensation Linda Fruhvirtova and her younger sister Brenda who are taking the tennis world by storm, and AusOpen.com's Matt Trollope joins The AO Show for an update on the kings and queens of Rod Laver Arena following Novak Djokovic's historic championship and reveals whose record the 10-time winner has in his sights for AO24. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 9, 2023 · 30 min
AO23 Week 2 Rewind: heartstoppers, heroes and history makers
Week 2 of the Australian Open was full of magic moments: Andrey Rublev's heart-stopping win over Holger Rune, Victoria Azarenka's vintage performance against Jessica Pegula, plus the championship winning exploits of Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic, plus we take a look behind the curtain of the AO commentary box, sit down with Men's Doubles champions the Ice Brothers (Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler), and relive some legendary moments from 500 days of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.