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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 23, 2022 · 22 min
Day 7: Shapo shocks Sascha, Barty brilliant, Rafa rolls on
Denis Shapavalov puts the brakes on Alex Zverev's title campaign in straight sets, Ash Barty reaches a fourth consecutive quarter final with another straight sets win — this time over the giant-killer Amanda Anisimova, Rafael Nadal navigates a 28-minute first set tiebreak against Adrian Mannarino to progress, plus all the key results, a preview of Day 8 and which tennis player attribute do the fans wish they had? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2022 · 23 min
Day 6: Cilic rubs out Rublev, Cirstea creams Pav
Marin Cilic claims the prize scalp of Andrey Rublev while Sorana Cirstea eliminates Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on a big night for the veterans, Alizé Cornet celebrates her 32nd birthday with a ticket to the fourth round, plus all the key results, a preview of Day 7, and meet the AO's youngest reporter Abbie as she interviews Alex de Minaur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2022 · 23 min
Day 5: Osaka out! Berrettini escapes from Alcaraz
Amanda Anisimova takes out the defending champion Naomi Osaka, Matteo Berrettini breaks the Alcaraz shackles in a five-set epic, Victoria Azarenka winds back the clock with a performance that has everyone talking — including her son Leo, plus a preview of Day 6, and which players do the fans most like to watch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2022 · 25 min
Day 4: Medvedev outclasses Kyrgios, women seeds scatter
Daniil Medvedev rides the Nick Kyrgios rollercoaster into the third round with a pulsating four-set win under lights on Night 4, pre-tournament championship contenders Garbine Muguruza, Anett Kontaveit and Emma Raducanu suffer shock losses, the end of an era for Aussie legend Sam Stosur, and what’s caught the fans by surprise at AO22? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2022 · 23 min
Day 3: Stars shine bright at night, Hurkacz and Bencic bundled out
Ash Barty, Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal and Alex Zverev win through to the third round, while Hubert Hurkacz and Belinda Bencic are knocked out on a captivating day of competition, Laura Robson joins The AO Show to preview Day 4, plus Stefanos Tsitsipas unveils a souvlaki named in his honour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2022 · 19 min
Day 2: Murray marches on, Kerber and Kvitova knocked out
Andy Murray produces a five-set win for the ages against Nikoloz Basilashvili to reach the second round, Angelique Kerber and Petra Kvitova suffer upset losses, we preview Day 3 including Ash Barty v Lucia Bronzetti and Rafael Nadal v Yannick Hanfmann, and why the fans keep coming back to Melbourne Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2022 · 20 min
Day 1: Gauff gone! Barty, Nadal in cruise control
Serena Williams’ 2020 nemesis Wang Qiang strikes again — this time eliminating Coco Gauff in the first round, Ash Barty and Rafael Nadal score commanding wins on a fairly safe day for the seeds, a comprehensive Day 2 preview including Emma Raducanu v Sloane Stephens and Andy Murray v Nikoloz Basilashvili, and find out what the fans are looking forward to at AO22. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2022 · 26 min
AO22 Draw analysis, Naomi’s nerves, Gael and Elina holding to love
The singles draws for Australian Open 2022 have been revealed — our experts Robbie Koenig and Liz Smylie sift through them to find the notable match-ups and projections, defending champion Naomi Osaka talks to Todd Woodbridge about her time away from the game and how she plans to nullify her nerves, plus newlyweds Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina sit down for a rare side-by-side interview to discuss being a married couple on tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2022 · 29 min
AO22 is here! Andy Murray opens up, Simona seeking silverware
Less than a week out from the main draw, Andy Murray opens up about his relationship with the Australian Open as he returns to Melbourne Park for the first time since his near career-ending 2019 campaign, Melbourne Summer Set champion Simona Halep on how she can break back into the top 10 at age 30, and our Round Table experts discuss the ones to watch at AO 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2021 · 32 min
2021 in review, AO22 predictions, Craig Tiley counts down to January
With less than a month until the first Grand Slam of the year, our Round Table experts name their 2021 highlights and their predictions for Australian Open 2022, Tournament Director Craig Tiley updates the state of play for athletes and fans, and Aussie wildcard Storm Sanders prepares for her first Melbourne main draw singles campaign since 2016. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2021 · 19 min
AO22: the ‘biggest show on earth’, Craig Tiley’s preview, will Djokovic play?
Eight weeks out from the first Grand Slam of the year, tournament director Craig Tiley joins The AO Show to reveal what’s in store for Australian Open 2022, Aussie great Todd Woodbridge on why Novak Djokovic should return to Melbourne to defend his title, plus wheelchair legend Dylan Alcott on a ‘golden’ year and his hopes of a fairytale farewell in January. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2021 · 25 min
New-look Team Europe to take on the ‘World’ at Laver Cup Boston
Rivals once again become teammates for the fourth instalment of the Laver Cup. Can John McEnroe’s Team World break through for its first Laver Cup championship or will Bjorn Borg’s Team Europe reign supreme once again? Jim Courier and Mark Petchey join the Round Table from Boston to preview the event, plus interviews with US Open champion Daniil Medvedev and John McEnroe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2021 · 31 min
Daniil derails Djokovic, Raducanu’s rapid rise and the man who helped her get there
Daniil Medvedev’s maiden major title at the US Open ends Novak Djokovic’s calendar Grand Slam hopes, Emma Raducanu ‘the new teen queen of tennis’ — her former coach Mark Petchey explains her recipe for success and how it’s changed the face of the women’s game, and Australian doubles specialist John Peers on winning Olympic bronze, life on tour in 2021, and Dylan Alcott's 'Golden Slam'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2021 · 21 min
Bonus: Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Stosur extended interviews
Last episode, we celebrated milestone anniversaries for two US Open champions. Such was the response to that episode, we've decided to bring you extended versions of both interviews: 2001 men's winner Lleyton Hewitt and 2011 US women's champion Sam Stosur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2021 · 32 min
Novak’s final hurdle, Barty back to her best, US Open anniversaries for Hewitt and Stosur
Can Novak Djokovic rebound from his Olympic campaign to win the US Open or will the ‘Little 4’ spoil his party? Jim Courier joins the Round Table to discuss the world No.1’s pursuit of a calendar Grand Slam, Wimbledon champ Ash Barty looks to add a third major to her swag in New York, plus Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Stosur reflect on their US Open titles from 2001 and 2011 respectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2021 · 29 min
Gold for Zverev and Bencic, Federer '40 love', Alcott prepares for Paralympics
Alex Zverev and Belinda Bencic are the new Olympic champions as Novak Djokovic leaves Tokyo without a medal — Chris Clarey joins the Round Table to discuss the consequences, celebrations as Roger Federer turns 40 years old, and triple Paralympic gold medallist Dylan Alcott joins The AO Show as he prepares to lead Australia's tennis team in Tokyo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2021 · 25 min
Djokovic eyes ‘Golden Slam', Barty means business, players’ Olympic memories
Can Novak Djokovic keep alive his quest for a ‘golden’ Grand Slam? Our panel of experts previews the tennis competition in Tokyo, Wimbledon champion Ash Barty on her Olympic debut while Sam Stosur notches five consecutive Games, and what are the players’ favourite Olympic moments? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2021 · 27 min
Djokovic does it again, Barty’s Wimbledon ‘miracle’, Craig Tiley talks
A sixth Wimbledon crown sees Novak Djokovic equal the men’s record for major titles — Todd Woodbridge, Casey Dellacqua and Peter Marcato discuss his chances of the calendar Grand Slam and the elusive ‘golden’ Grand Slam, plus Ash Barty’s Wimbledon triumph, including reactions from Evonne Goolagong-Cawley and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2021 · 26 min
Wimbledon is back! Serena and Novak hunt history, Newk reflects on ‘71
The Wimbledon wait is over! Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic are on the table as our experts Jelena Dokic, Todd Woodbridge and Mark Petchey preview the Women’s and Men’s draws, we ask the Aussie players their favourite things about playing at the All-England Club, and John Newcombe and Evonne Goolagong look back on the 50th anniversary of their 1971 Wimbledon titles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2021 · 30 min
Novak’s clay masterpiece, Krejcikova’s double act and Goolagong’s 50th anniversary
Todd Woodbridge and Casey Dellacqua discuss what it all means for the 'Big Three' and women’s tennis after Novak Djokovic and Barbora Krejcikova win in Paris, Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley reflects on Roland Garros, and Australian legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley on the 50th anniversary of her maiden Grand Slam title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.