The AO Wrap

A new era! Carlos Alcaraz has rewritten the history books as the youngest man to achieve the career Grand Slam, and the first person to defeat Novak Djokovic in an Australian Open final. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas are joined by tennis commentator Peter Marcato to unpack the historic match, and weigh in on the future of both men’s careers. We take a look back on the 2026 Australian Open, and make our bold predictions for 2027, including the next step for Elena Rybakina. Plus, AO Radio’s Nat Edwards recaps the women's champion's victory over Aryna Sabalenka on Day 14, alongside former player Jill Craybas.
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Elena Rybakina has outgunned two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka to score her first Australian Open crown and her second major title. Tennis Australia’s head of game analysis Simon Rea joins Brett Thomas and Jon Hoevenaars to pick apart Rybakina’s performance and diagnose what went wrong for Sabalenka. The trio also previews Sunday’s highly anticipated men’s championship match between Carlos Alcaraz, who’s aiming to become the youngest player to win the career Grand Slam, and Novak Djokovic, who’s gunning for a record 25th major title at the ripe old age of 38. Plus, AO Radio's Nat Edwards recaps the men’s semifinals from the electric Day 13 and wraps the women’s and men’s doubles finals from earlier on Day 14.
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The 2026 Australian Open has delivered! Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic created even more history in a five-set epic against defending champion Jannik Sinner. And Carlos Alcaraz has earned a shot at a career grand slam outlasting Alexander Zverev in a marathon match for the ages. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas are joined by tennis commentator Candy Reid to unpack the jaw dropping Men’s Semifinals, and preview a rematch of the 2023 Women’s Final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. You can also catch Candy on her podcast, Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach.

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Elena Rybakina has survived a late surge from Jessica Pegula to book her place in Saturday's Women’s Final. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack the rollercoaster match and are joined by tennis commentator Jill Craybas to recap Aryna Sabalenka’s near-perfect win over Elina Svitolina. We cast our eyes to the Men’s semifinal matches ahead on Day 13, featuring Carlos Alcaraz v Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner v Novak Djokovic.
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Jannik Sinner has unlocked near-perfect tennis against Ben Shelton, and powered his way into a third Australian Open Semifinal. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas recap the match and preview the women’s semifinals on Day 12. On The Evening Serve, AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks Novak Djokovic’s survival of Lorenzo Musetti, as Elena Rybakina dismantles Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula overcomes compatriot Amanda Anisimova.
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