The Tennis

Novak Djokovic dashes Australian hopes with a straight-sets win over Alex de Minaur, setting up a last eight clash with Andrey Rublev who survived a five-set battle with Holger Rune — the Round Table analyses the win and previews Day 9 quarterfinals action: Jessica Pegula v Victoria Azarenka and Karen Khachanov v Sebastian Korda whose coach tells us why his player can win Grand Slam titles, plus w...

Stefanos Tsitsipas joins us after holding off Jannik Sinner in a five-set re-match of their 2022 quarterfinal, Sebastian Korda upstages Hubert Hurkacz to advance to the last eight, Iga Swiatek shock exit leaves the women’s and men’s quarterfinals devoid of the top two seeds for the first time in the Open Era — we dissect Elena Rybakina’s win and preview Day 8 action: Aryna Sabalenka v Belinda Benc...

Andy Murray bows out on Day 6 leaving Novak Djokovic the only Grand Slam champion remaining in the men’s draw — he now faces Alex de Minaur for a spot in the quarters, Aryna Sabalenka sets up a Round of 16 clash with Belinda Bencic — our expert panellists analyse the 12th seed’s win over Camila Giorgi, discuss her upcoming meeting with the Belarusian, and preview Day 7 action: Iga Swiatek v Elena...

At age 18, Paralympian Al Viney survived a serious car accident caused by a drunk driver, leaving her with lasting impairments to her left elbow, forearm and hand. Since the accident, Viney has gone on to represent Australia as an elite rower. Outside of the sporting arena, she is a vocal advocate for rainbow athletes, particularly those with a disability. When Sam Koslowski sat down with Viney at...

The contenders continue to tumble on Day 5 of the Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev is upstaged by Sebastian Korda, Cameron Norrie is neutralised by Jiri Lehecka, Victoria Azarenka displaces Madison Keys, and Zhu Lin rings in the Chinese New Year with a surprise victory over Maria Sakkari, Andy Murray is still the talk of Melbourne Park following his phenomenal victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis — we...

Andy Murray pulls off one of the all-time great Grand Slam victories to reach the third round, upsets galore on a brutal Day 4 with women’s and men’s number two seeds Ons Jabeur and Casper Ruud joining the growing list of seeded casualties — our expert panel dissects Jenson Brooksby’s upset win over Ruud and previews Day 5 action: Madison Keys v Victoria Azarenka and Seb Korda v Daniil Medvedev, p...

Maria Thattil is a speaker, author, creator, TV star, former Miss Universe and model. She's also one of the most influential voices in the discourse around LGBTQIA+ representation in Australian media via her newspaper columns, TV appearances and web presence. Maria sat down with co-founder of The Daily Aus, Sam Koslowski, for a chat in the Mastercard Pride Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Rafael Nadal’s title defence ends in the second round at the hands of Mackenzie McDonald, women’s seeds Petra Kvitova and Beatriz Haddad Maia are eliminated while Coco Gauff shows her class against Emma Raducanu, Felix Auger-Aliassime survives a five-set battle with Alex Molcan — our expert panellists analyse the match and preview Day 4 action: Leylah Fernandez v Caroline Garcia and Andy Murray v...

Andy Murray winds back the clock to record a famous five-set victory over Matteo Berrettini on a weather-affected Day 2 of the Australian Open — we get the reactions of the fans and the insights of our of experts on the Round Table, Novak Djokovic picks up where he left off in 2021 with a straight-sets starter, Aussie starlet Kim Birrell upstages Kaia Kanepi to record her first Grand Slam win in m...

World-renowned sports reporter Nick McCarvel has been a tennis writer for The New York Times, USA Today, ESPN the Magazine, NBC Sports and the official tournament websites of the US Open and Australian Open. His contribution as a Pride Ambassador for tennis — and world sport in general — is not to be understated. From in front of the camera to behind the keyboard, McCarvel is a force to be reckone...

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 A...

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...

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 G...

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 exci...

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.

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 E...

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 Gran...

‘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...

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...

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 o...

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 Gra...

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 fa...

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, s...

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 omnystud...

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 year...