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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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May 28, 2021 · 29 min
Rafa and Roger's race to 21, Beware Serena says Stosur, Craig Tiley on AO 2022
History beckons for Rafael Nadal in Paris as the 'Big Three' land on the same side of a Grand Slam draw for the first time, 2010 finalist Sam Stosur warns against writing off Serena Williams in her quest for a 24th major title, Aussie wildcard Astra Sharma joins the show from Roland Garros, and Craig Tiley discusses the future of the Australian Open and what the other Slams can learn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2021 · 17 min
Day 14: Nine 'Norms' for Novak, Osaka soaks up championship
Novak Djokovic extends his Australian Open record to nine titles with a straight-sets win over Daniil Medvedev, Naomi Osaka continues her championship celebrations the morning after her win, and Ivan Dodig and Filip Polasek secure the men’s doubles trophy on Day 14 of the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 20, 2021 · 18 min
Day 13: Osaka recaptures crown, Djokovic v Medvedev final preview
Naomi Osaka outclasses Jennifer Brady in straight sets to secure her second Australian Open title, Barbora Krejcikova and Rajeev Ram collect the Mixed Doubles title for the second time in three years, plus a full preview of Sunday’s men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev on a phenomenal Day 13 of the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2021 · 18 min
Day 12: Medvedev marches into final, Osaka v Brady final preview
Daniil Medvedev advances to his second Grand Slam final with a straight-sets win over Stefanos Tsitsipas, Aryna Sabalenka and Elise Mertens claim the women’s doubles title and a preview of Saturday's women’s singles final between Naomi Osaka and Jennifer Brady on Day 12 of the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 18, 2021 · 16 min
Day 11: Osaka ousts Serena, Djokovic ends Karatsev fairytale
Naomi Osaka spoils Serena Williams’ hopes of a 24th major title, Novak Djokovic breezes past Aslan Karatsev and into a ninth championship match in Melbourne, while Jennifer Brady triumphs over Karolina Muchova to reach her maiden Grand Slam final on a fan-tastic Day 11 of Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2021 · 20 min
Day 10: Tsitsipas downs Nadal, Barty crashes out, Medvedev advances
Stefanos Tsitsipas pulls off one of the great Grand Slam comebacks to beat Rafael Nadal in five sets, Karolina Muchova spoils the Ash Barty party, and Daniil Medvedev gets the better of compatriot Andrey Rublev on a monumental Day 10 of the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2021 · 20 min
Day 9: Djokovic and Serena semifinals-bound, Aslan roars into last four
Novak Djokovic fends off Alex Zverev to reach the semifinals for a ninth time, Serena Williams produces her best match of the tournament against Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka overpowers Hsieh Su-Wei, and Aslan Karatsev becomes the first qualifier in 43 years to reach the last four of a major, on a historic Day 9 of the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2021 · 18 min
Day 8: Russian trio launches into last eight, star-spangled banner waves for US women
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev join Aslan Karatsev as the first Russian trio to reach the quarter finals of a Grand Slam, Jessica Pegula and Jennifer Brady fly the flag for the USA, while Barty and Nadal go about their business on Day 8 of Australian Open 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2021 · 19 min
Day 7: Serena a step closer, Djokovic digs in, time up for Thiem
Serena Williams, Simona Halep and Naomi Osaka advance to the quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic wins injured, Grigor Dimitrov stops Dominic Thiem in his tracks, and love is in the air Valentine’s Day at the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2021 · 19 min
Day 6: Pliskova Czech-mated, big names advance
Karolina Pliskova becomes the second biggest casualty of the tournament, beaten by countrywoman Karolina Muchova, Daniil Medvedev wins his first five-setter, Rafael Nadal and Ash Barty progress, plus an in-depth preview of tomorrow’s superstar Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2021 · 18 min
Day 5: Djokovic and Thiem tested, Serena and Simona advance
Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem survive five set tests to reach the Round of 16, Felix Auger-Aliassime defeats Denis Shapovalov in the battle of the Canadians, while Serena Williams, Simona Halep, Garbine Muguruza and Naomi Osaka advance to a blockbuster fourth round, as Melbourne enters lockdown for the next five days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2021 · 19 min
Day 4: Tsitsipas still alive, Kenin conquered and Fabio fires up
Stefanos Tsitsipas survives a gruelling five-set test by Australian wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis, women’s defending champion Sofia Kenin falls to Kaia Kanepi and Fabio Fognini finds himself in a war of words with fellow Italian Salvatore Caruso on a jam-packed Day 4 of Australian Open 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2021 · 19 min
Day 3: Halep’s heist, Nick’s crazy night, Stan and Petra bow out
Simona Halep and Nick Kyrgios pull off great escapes under lights, Stan Wawrinka succumbs to hungry Hungarian Marton Fucsovics, while Petra Kvitova and Bianca Andreescu meet their demise on a sizzling Day 3 of the Australian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 9, 2021 · 17 min
Day 2: Superstars shine bright, Vika and Goffin among fallen seeds
Ash Barty and Rafael Nadal cruise through the opening round, but the campaign is over for Victoria Azarenka, Roberto Bautista Agut and David Goffin. Plus, we chat to Aussie wildcard Alexei Popyrin after his first career five-set win on a spectacular Day 2 of Australian Open 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 8, 2021 · 12 min
Day 1: Andreescu to the rescue, Serena’s statement and Shapo survives
The tennis world welcomes back Bianca Andreescu, Serena Williams makes a bold statement, Denis Shapovalov survives a five-set thriller against Jannik Sinner, and Gael Monfils and Angelique Kerber fall at the first hurdle on a dramatic Day 1 of Australian Open 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2021 · 19 min
AO Draw review, Bianca’s back and meet Fran Jones
Three days out from the Australian Open, experts Sam Smith and John Fitzgerald help dissect the Women’s and Men’s draws, Bianca Andreescu prepares for her first match since October 2019, meet the inspirational British qualifier told by doctors as a child she’d never play professional tennis, and the community heroes behind the Electronic Line Calling voices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 3, 2021 · 15 min
Tennis back with crowds! ATP Cup update, AO 2021 preview
Melbourne’s biggest summer of tennis has begun with the Melbourne Summer Series including the ATP Cup, Naomi Osaka explains why she doesn’t want to play Ash Barty in a Grand Slam final, and an American perspective on the Australian Open from New York Times journalist Karen Crouse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 27, 2021 · 13 min
Quarantine countdown, WTA schedule update and ATP Cup preview
With just a few days until players complete hotel quarantine, we check in with the stars including Jennifer Brady in hard lockdown, all the reaction to the revamped WTA schedule, and an ATP Cup preview with Alex De Minaur, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2021 · 16 min
Players arrive, Craig Tiley talks and AO 2021 preview
Welcome to Season 3 of The AO Show! With the Australian Open less than three weeks away, we check in with Tournament Director Craig Tiley, and preview the Women's and Men's Singles championships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2020 · 32 min
Wimbledon 2020 cancelled, Australia reacts
As the tennis world comes to terms with the cancellation of Wimbledon 2020, we hear the reactions of Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley and Australian tennis greats Todd Woodbridge and John Fitzgerald. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.