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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.

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353 episodes
Updated Dec 24, 2025

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Jan 16, 2023 · 28 min
Day 1: Kyrgios withdraws, seeds safe, Coco and Emma to battle
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the Australian Open with a knee injury sending shockwaves through the tournament, all of the major seeds survive but not without challenges for Danielle Collins, Madison Keys, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Rafael Nadal — our expert panel dissects the defending champion’s win over Jack Draper and previews Day 2 action: Garbiñe Muguruza v Elise Mertens and Matteo Berrettini v Andy Murray, Emma Raducanu sets up a second round clash with Coco Gauff who shares her thoughts on tennis and entertainment, and join Josh Martin for a guided audio tour of Melbourne Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2023 · 37 min
AO Draw analysed, Tiley’s strongest field ever, NBA icon checks in
The Australian Open singles draws are locked and loaded — our expert analysts Lou Pleming and Colin Fleming (aka "The Lemings") identify the key match-ups for the first round and beyond, Craig Tiley steps out of the scheduling room to give insight into the life of a tournament director, AO favourite Grigor Dimitrov opens up on his career and what he still wants to achieve, NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki realises a lifelong dream to attend the Australian Open, and Simon Rea from the Game Insight Group explains the Pressure Points and Ultimate Defender stats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 5, 2023 · 30 min
Final Four down to business in Sydney, Rafa arrives in Melbourne
The Final Four arrive in Sydney for the United Cup semifinals: Team Poland v Team USA and Team Greece v Team Italy, World No.3 Jess Pegula previews her tantalising match-up with World No.1 Iga Swiatek, Italian pair Martina Trevisan and Lorenzo Musetti share their delight at sneaking into the finals, the quirkiest moments from the past week's media conferences, and Simon Rea from the Game Insight Group unveils the return-of-serve stats being introduced to the coverage of the Australian summer of tennis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2022 · 29 min
Stars arrive in Aus, women and men 'unite', what's new for Rafa?
The world’s top players arrive in Australia for the start of the summer of tennis, Todd Woodbridge and Sam Smith preview the inaugural United Cup, Rafael Nadal, Petra Kvitova and Australian pair Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic share their excitement of playing in the biggest ever mixed teams event, plus Simon Rea from Tennis Australia’s Game Insight Group joins The AO Show to preview some exciting new stats set to be unveiled this Australian summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 13, 2022 · 26 min
Barty wins fifth ‘Newk’, stars light up blue carpet, Stosur’s summer preview
Ash Barty claims her fifth consecutive Newcombe Medal at the Australian Tennis Awards, all the highlights from the blue carpet arrivals including Thanasi Kokkinakis, Luke and Daria Saville and Storm Hunter, plus veteran Sam Stosur previews the upcoming Australian summer of tennis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2022 · 30 min
‘Big Four’ unite for Federer's finale at Laver Cup in London
In a week that will forever be remembered for the farewelling of royalty in London, Roger Federer explains his decision to end his playing career at the Laver Cup, and discusses his plans for retirement, Jim Courier and Mark Petchey join the Round Table to discuss Federer's legacy and preview the fifth edition of the Laver Cup, and Team World captain John McEnroe plans to flip the script on Team Europe and his rival captain Björn Borg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2022 · 33 min
Alcaraz dazzles, Iga’s star gets bigger, Ajla's 'Serena dream'
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest men’s World No.1 following his sensational breakthrough triumph over Casper Ruud, Iga Swiatek adds a third major title to her growing swag by defeating Ons Jabeur — our panel of experts discuss the major storylines of the US Open, Ajla Tomljanovic tells how she dreamed up the win that ended Serena Williams’ career, rising star Rinky Hijikata reflects on his Grand Slam main draw debut in which he took a set off Rafael Nadal, and Storm Sanders and John Peers claim the mixed doubles title on their first tournament together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2022 · 35 min
Let’s hear it for New York, Serena’s curtain call, Ajla on carrying Ash's mantle
‘Big apples’ up for grabs at the US Open — who can stop Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the majors in 2022? Will Daniil Medvedev defend his title or can Nick Kyrgios go all the way? Our expert panellists table their top contenders for the men’s and women’s championships, six-time winner Serena Williams prepares for one last hurrah on home turf, Ajla Tomljanovic opens up about assuming the mantle of Australia’s top-ranked woman, and Craig Tiley looks ahead to the Laver Cup and AO 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2022 · 30 min
Djokovic rules, Rybakina rises at Wimbledon, milestones for Hewitt and Sedgman
Novak Djokovic reigns supreme over Nick Kyrgios to win his seventh Wimbledon title, Elena Rybakina is the pride of Kazakhstan following her breakthrough maiden Grand Slam title win over Ons Jabeur — Mark Petchey joins The AO Show to review the 135th Championships, Todd Woodbridge sits down with Lleyton Hewitt who reflects on his 2002 championship, and living legend Frank Sedgman and wife Jean take a walk down memory lane on the 70th anniversary of Frank’s historic Wimbledon Triple Crown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2022 · 22 min
Serena’s back! Who can stop Novak? Laver looks back on '62
Serena Williams returns to the scene of her seven Wimbledon titles — our panel of experts ponders how deep she can go, and whether 2022 will be her All-England Club swan song, men's defending champion Novak Djokovic is enjoying a Wimbledon hot streak, but who has the game to rain on his parade? Plus, we dig into the history books on the 60th anniversary of Rod Laver’s second Wimbledon title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7, 2022 · 29 min
Rafa rockets to 22, Iga in a league of her own, Kokkinakis targets top 50
Courtney Walsh joins The AO Show from Paris in the aftermath of Rafael Nadal’s historic 14th French title and Iga Swiatek’s second major crown at Roland Garros, AO tournament director Craig Tiley predicts more success for both players as the tour heads to England, and rejuvenated Australian Open doubles champion Thanasi Kokkinakis on his new-found appreciation for being back on the Grand Slam stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2022 · 28 min
Novak’s Grand Slam comeback, Iga eyes another title, au revoir Tsonga
The City of Lights is shining bright as tennis' biggest stars return for the 126th edition of Roland Garros. Novak Djokovic prepares for his first major of the season and the chance to level with Rafael Nadal at 21 Grand Slam titles, 2010 singles finalist Sam Stosur says Iga Swiatek's winning streak makes her a clear favourite, and we wind back the clock on French favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's fairytale run at Australian Open 2008. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2022 · 18 min
Bonus: Ash Barty interview in Central Australia
The tennis world is coming to grips with Ash Barty's sudden retirement from the professional arena, just five weeks after her historic Australian Open triumph. In late February, the 25-year-old journeyed to Australia's 'Red Centre', to Uluru and Alice Springs, visiting members of the Mutitjulu community, as part of her role as First Nations Ambassador for Tennis Australia. During her time there, she sat down with Australian Tennis Magazine’s Viv Christie for an exclusive interview about her experience of the trip, knowing in the back of her mind that her professional career would soon be coming to an end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2022 · 21 min
Day 14: Rafa rewrites the record books, Czech champions in women's doubles
Rafael Nadal fights from two sets down against Daniil Medvedev to win his second Australian Open crown and record-breaking 21st major title, Czech pair Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova clinch the women’s doubles championship for the first time, plus Jim Courier on the 30th anniversary of his maiden Australian Open crown, and what are the fans' favourite moments of AO22? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2022 · 22 min
Day 13: Barty seals home Slam, Special Ks double up
Ash Barty ends Australia’s 44-year drought of home singles champions with a straight-sets win over Danielle Collins in the women's final, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios clinch an all-Australian men’s doubles final against Matt Ebden and Max Purcell, plus a preview of the men’s singles final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev, and the Australian Open celebrates 100 years of women champions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 28, 2022 · 25 min
Day 12: Nadal, Medvedev into final, Barty on the brink of history
Rafael Nadal stifles Matteo Berrettini while Daniil Medvedev wears down Stefanos Tsitsipas to book their spots in Sunday’s men’s final, Kristina Mladenovic and Ivan Dodig claim the mixed doubles championship in their first tournament together, plus a preview of tomorrow’s historic women’s singles final between Ash Barty and Danielle Collins, and player-cum-commentator Allan Stone on the 50th anniversary of his Australian Open semifinal against Ken Rosewall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2022 · 24 min
Day 11: Barty barges into final, Collins sweeps aside Swiatek
Ash Barty advances to her first Australian Open final with a straight-sets win over Madison Keys, Danielle Collins powers past Iga Swiatek into Saturday's championship decider, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios take down the third seeds to set up an all-Australian Men's Doubles final against Matt Ebden and Max Purcell, plus a preview of Day 12, and meet the Aussies behind the voices of the electronic line calling at AO22. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 26, 2022 · 22 min
Day 10: Med back from the dead, Tsitsipas, Collins, Swiatek into semis
Daniil Medvedev weathers the storm to overcome Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller, Stefanos Tsitsipas storms into the semifinals, Danielle Collins fractures the Alizé Cornet fairytale, while Iga Swiatek gets past Kaia Kanepi to reach the last four, plus a preview of women’s semifinal day, and who has the best nickname in tennis? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2022 · 22 min
Day 9: Nadal, Berrettini survive in five, Keys opens door to last four
Rafael Nadal and Matteo Berrettini have each triumphed in five-set marathons to reach the Australian Open semifinals — Berrettini the first Italian man to reach the last four in Melbourne, Madison Keys’ winning streak continues, while Ash Barty’s hopes of a home Slam remain on track, plus a full preview of Day 10, and who do the fans want to see lift the trophies on the weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2022 · 26 min
Day 8: Tsitsipas survives, Sabalenka sinks, Cornet carries on
Stefanos Tsitsipas produces another Australian Open classic to book his spot in the quarter finals, Kaia Kanepi knocks out Aryna Sabalenka, Alizé Cornet reaches her maiden Grand Slam quarter final after 63 attempts, plus a full preview of Day 9, and who do the fans think is the most fashionable player? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.