The Tennis Podcast

Part one - Women’s results. We cover Iga Swiatek passing a pretty tough test against Yuan Yue, Mirra Andreeva’s Mix credentials after her comeback win over Donna Vekic, victories for Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova, more injury concern for Barbora Krejcikova, and the extraordinary scenes around Melbourne Park for Alexandra Eala’s match.

Part two (49:32) - Men’s results. We discuss Novak Djokovic’s sharp start, Stan Wawrinka’s diesel engine revving again, Marin Cilic getting just over two thirds of the way to a triple bagel, Daniil Medvedev’s more aggressive game style, a tough day for Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Learner Tien’s five set victory.

Part three (1:05:18) - Sensation of the day and Tuesday’s order of play.

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Catherine, David and Matt review an opening day which saw the big contenders advance at night after a fun day session filled with upsets.

Part one - Men’s Results. We discuss Carlos Alcaraz’s first match without Juan Carlos Ferrero on his team, an unfortunate day for Flavio Cobolli, a disciplined performance from Alexander Bublik, Alexander Zverev finding some form after a slow start, and a big win for Columbia University student Michael Zheng. There’s also tribute to journalist Guillermo Salatino following his passing.

Part two (33:39) - Women’s Results. We cover a heartbreaking loss for Venus Williams, Aryna Sabalenka passing a little test, and defeats for Ekaterina Alexandrova and Marta Kostyuk at the hands of Zeynep Sonmez and Elsa Jacquemot.

Part three (1:00:16) - We crown Sensation of the Day and look ahead to Day 2.

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The one and only Pam Shriver joins Catherine, David and Matt to get hyped for the start of the Australian Open.
Part one - Tales from the press conference room as Novak Djokovic enters this Australian Open strangely under the radar, Emma Raducanu reveals a technique change on the forehand, and Daria Kasatkina opens up about the joy of becoming an Australian citizen.
Part two (29:42) - Titles for Mirra Andreeva and Tomas Machac in Adelaide. Can they bring that form with them to Melbourne?
Part three (42:18) - A look through the order of play on Sunday. Do we foresee any upsets?

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Catherine and Matt and are joined by The Athletic’s Matt Futterman to discuss the major talking points from media day, where the vibes were mostly very good.

There’s chat about Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek going for the career Grand Slam, the confidence of Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, tales from some of the smaller interview rooms, Coco Gauff’s search for consistency, and a call out from Amanda Anisimova.

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It was draw day at the Australian Open on Thursday and Catherine, David and Matt are here to dissect them, make predictions, and pick out the must-watch round one matches.

Part one - Women’s Draw. Will Matt be going blond?

Part two (36:06) - Men’s Draw. Can anyone stop another Sinner vs Alcaraz final? Well David has a big prediction.

Part three (1:10:34) - Reaction to Roger Federer’s press conference.

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