Talking Tennis

This week on ATP Weekly, we break down a blockbuster stretch on the ATP Tour. Carlos Alcaraz continues to raise the bar with a statement performance at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, showcasing the fearless shot-making and maturity that’s redefining the top of the men’s game. We also spotlight rising Brazilian star João Fonseca, whose rapid progress is turning heads across the tour, and examin...

In this episode, we break down Jessica Pegula’s impressive title run at the Dubai Tennis Championships, analyzing how she navigated a challenging draw to lift the trophy and what this victory means for her season moving forward. But the spotlight doesn’t stop there. With a growing number of withdrawals, mid-match retirements, and walkovers across the tour, we dive into the bigger conversation: are...

This week on ATP Weekly, we break down long-awaited title breakthroughs and a standout American performance on tour. 🏆 Alex de Minaur finally captures the crown in Rotterdam at the prestigious ABN AMRO Open, while Francisco Cerúndolo delivers at home in Argentina, lifting the trophy in Buenos Aires at the Argentina Open. ⭐ Meanwhile, Ben Shelton continues his rise with a powerful showing in Dall...

This week on WTA Weekly, we break down Karolína Muchová’s stunning title run in Qatar TotalEnergies Open, as she captures the biggest trophy of her comeback and makes a major statement ahead of the Sunshine Swing. We also look ahead to the Dubai Tennis Championships, where the draw has been shaken up by high-profile withdrawals from Maria Sakkari, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Świątek. What does it mea...

Get ready for a dramatic week in the desert as we break down the draw at the Dubai Tennis Championships! 🌴🎾 In this episode, we dive into the biggest first-round storylines, including an intriguing clash between rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala and powerful American Hailey Baptiste. Can Eala make a statement on the big stage? We also preview a compelling matchup between former US Open champio...

🎾 ATP Weekly: Davis Cup Reflections & Tournament Previews 🎾 This week on ATP Weekly, we break down all the biggest stories from the men’s tour. Get our Davis Cup reflections, including standout performances and key moments from an action-packed week of international tennis. We also look back at Felix Auger-Aliassime’s title run in Montpellier, where the Canadian star showed his class and momentu...

The WTA tour is heating up and this week’s storylines are too good to ignore. Could Eala-mania be about to hit Doha? Is Emma Raducanu finally finding her rhythm again? And are we witnessing a possible swansong for Sorana Cîrstea in Cluj? In this episode of WTA Weekly, we dive into the biggest talking points across the women’s game. From Alex Eala’s rapid rise and what it could mean at the Qatar Op...

In this episode of WTA Weekly, we break down all the biggest talking points from the Australian Open, with Elena Rybakina riding a wave of confidence after a standout Melbourne campaign and Aryna Sabalenka once again falling short at a crucial stage. We analyse Rybakina’s power game, mentality and what her Australian Open success means for the rest of the WTA season, while also reflecting on Sabal...

Carlos Alcaraz makes history as he seals the Career Grand Slam, capping off a sensational run at the Australian Open. On this week’s episode of ATP Weekly, we break down what this achievement really means for Alcaraz’s legacy — and ask the big question: can Carlos Alcaraz do the unthinkable and complete the Calendar Grand Slam? We also analyse the fallout from Melbourne for Novak Djokovic. After a...

Carlos Alcaraz makes tennis history by defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to complete a record-breaking Career Grand Slam. Watch highlights, key moments and match analysis from an unforgettable Australian Open final as the Spanish superstar overcomes one of the greatest players of all time on the biggest stage. This epic clash between Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic delivered w...

Emma Raducanu has officially split with coach Francisco Roig, marking another major change in her coaching setup. In this video, we break down what the separation means for Raducanu’s season, her recent form on tour, and what could come next as she searches for stability and results. We also preview two exciting matchups at the Abu Dhabi Open: 👉 Alexandra Eala vs Zeynep Sönmez – a clash of youth,...

Elena Rybakina clinches her second Grand Slam title with a thrilling three-set victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final. Watch the post-match reaction as Rybakina reflects on her performance, key moments, and what this historic win means for her career. In one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament, Rybakina showed resilience, power, and composure to overcome Sabalenka in...

Novak Djokovic has done it again. In one of the greatest Australian Open matches of all time, the 38-year-old legend defeats Jannik Sinner in a brutal five-set thriller to book his place in the Australian Open 2026 final against Carlos Alcaraz. In this video, we break down how Djokovic defied age, fatigue, and the odds to outlast one of the game’s most explosive young stars on Rod Laver Arena. Thi...

Get ready for a blockbuster showdown at Melbourne Park as Aryna Sabalenka takes on Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open Women’s Singles Final. In this in-depth preview podcast, we break down the key storylines, head-to-head history, form throughout the tournament, and the tactical battles that could decide the first Grand Slam title of the year. From Sabalenka’s explosive power and aggressive bas...

Tennis journalist and author Steve Flink breaks down the latest drama from the Australian Open as Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic prepare to face off once again. Can Sinner repeat his recent success, or will Djokovic find a way to change the script in this blockbuster Grand Slam rematch? Flink joins John Silk to analyse that match and look at the women’s draw after Elena Rybakina’s impressive vic...

Australian Open Latest breaks down a blockbuster day in Melbourne — Carlos Alcaraz outclasses Alex de Minaur to book a mouth-watering semi-final with Alexander Zverev, while Coco Gauff’s title hopes end in frustration against Elina Svitolina, complete with a smashed racket moment. Plus, we spotlight rising star Learner Tien, whose poise and progress continue to turn heads as he climbs the rankings...

The Australian Open quarterfinal line-ups are heating up as Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Jannik Sinner, and Ben Shelton all booked their spots on a blockbuster Day 9 at Melbourne Park 🔥 Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina delivered commanding performances to set up one of the most anticipated women’s quarterfinal clashes of AO 2024, while on the men’s side, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton cruised throug...

🎾 Australian Open Day 8 Review | Last Ball Drops Podcast 🎾 Day 8 of the Australian Open 2024 delivered blockbuster results, shock upsets, and statement performances—and we break it all down on Last Ball Drops. Coco Gauff denies Karolina Muchova in a high-quality battle, showing championship grit as the tournament heats up. We analyse Luka Jovic’s masterclass, one of the most composed performance...

Day 7 of the Australian Open delivered chaos, controversy, and courage — and Last Ball Drops breaks it all down. Novak Djokovic narrowly avoids default in a heated clash that had fans and officials holding their breath, while Naomi Osaka is forced to withdraw from the tournament in a heartbreaking turn. Stan Wawrinka bows out after a gritty showing, and Jannik Sinner survives extreme heat and cram...

Day 6 of the Australian Open delivered nonstop drama as Zeynep Sönmez’s incredible run comes to an end, Victoria Mboko claims a thrilling, hard-fought victory, and the tournament heavyweights are pushed to the limit. Aryna Sabalenka, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Zverev all survive major scares to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive in Melbourne. From epic rallies and momentum swings to late-night...

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Catch up on all the Australian Open Day 4 action in our latest Last Ball Drops review 🎾 Emma Raducanu exits the Australian Open, while Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, and Alexander Bublik power through to the next round in a dramatic day of tennis in Melbourne. We break down the biggest matches, key moments, shock results, and what these outcomes mean for the rest of the tournament. 🔥 In this v...

Day 3 at the Australian Open delivered drama from start to finish. Teenager Tjen pulls off a shock upset over Leylah Fernandez, while Naomi Osaka and Taylor Fritz survive early scares to keep their campaigns alive. Elsewhere, João Fonseca’s run comes to an abrupt end, reminding us how unforgiving Melbourne Park can be. We break down the biggest matches, momentum shifts, and what these results mean...

Day 2 of the Australian Open delivered drama, upsets and standout performances — and we’ve got it all covered in this episode of Talking Tennis: Last Ball Drops 🎾 Teenage wildcard Alex Eala saw her Australian Open run come to an end despite huge crowd support, falling to Alycia Parks in a hard-fought encounter. We break down what went wrong for Eala and what Parks did to control the match. Elsewh...

Experience all the drama from Australian Open 2026 in our live breakdown “Last Ball Drops” 🇦🇺🎾 Venus Williams comes heartbreakingly close in a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, while Zeynep Sönmez makes history with a landmark performance that will be talked about for years. We also analyse the shock exit of Sebastian Korda, one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far. Join u...