The ABC Tennis Podcast

Jan 26 2025 59 ep. 29 mins 3
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Your Australian serve of tennis as Lauren Bordin, John Millman and John Alexander rally their way through the biggest issues in the game.

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Sinner slams down another title

Jan 26 2025 29 mins  
Jannik Sinner defends his Australian Open title, solidifying his dominance on hard court as Alexander Zverev is denied his first Championship. Could a tennis match be played on the MCG and the team wrap up their highlights of the tournament.

Keys discovers the formula for Slam success

Jan 25 2025 27 mins  
Eight years after her first Grand Slam final appearance, Madison Keys is rewarded for making changes to her game in the past few months. Will there be another first-time winner tonight in Alexander Zverev or will Jannik Sinner go back-to-back?

Should there be ticket refunds and will Sabalenka make history?

Jan 24 2025 31 mins  
The men’s semi finals took a sharp turn from what we expected with the most successful player to take to Rod Laver Arena forced to retire. Should fans be given a refund if they only see one set? Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys gear up for the women’s final with so much at stake for both.

Keys locks in a finals spot with an almighty effort

Jan 23 2025 27 mins  
Madison Keys refuses to surrender in a classic semi final, defeating Iga Swiatek to reach her first Australian Open final. She'll meet Aryna Sabalenka who looked fierce and is searching for three consecutive AO titles. A double dose of men's semis and an all-Australian mixed doubles match makes for an exciting day.

A Sinner's perfect record against a demon continues

Jan 22 2025 31 mins  
Jannik Sinner retains his perfect record against Alex de Minaur as the Italian shrugged off any signs of illness to defeat Australia's top ranked player. The women's semi-finals are locked in and set for tonight, and a 58-year first is to come in the mixed doubles final.

Alcaraz can't dethrone the king of Rod Laver Arena

Jan 21 2025 28 mins  
The planets were in alignment for a spectacular show on Rod Laver Arena as the Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz quarter final exceeded all expectations. There was a shock exit in the women's singles and we preview Alex de Minaur's big match against the world number one.

de Minaur finally breaks through, Djokovic and Alcaraz blockbuster awaits

Jan 20 2025 28 mins  
It's a great morning to be an Australian as Alex de Minaur makes it through to his first Australian Open quarter final. Opponents don't come tougher than the world number one, but just how fit is Jannik Sinner? And of course the excitement builds for Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz in tonight's quarter final.

A storm in a tea cup?

Jan 19 2025 29 mins  
Was Novak Djokovic's decision to avoid an on court interview due to comments from Channel Nine presenter Tony Jones justified or an overreaction? His win sets up an enticing quarter final versus Carlos Alcaraz while injuries caused many one-sided matches on day eight.

A power couple, Demon tested, and players rebooking flights

Jan 18 2025 29 mins  
Two members of the same household knock out the fourth seed on both sides of the draw while Alex de Minaur booked another fourth round spot at his home slam. Lucky losers are changing their flights, as their travel plans can't keep up with their success.

On a super Saturday, who's flying under the radar?

Jan 17 2025 28 mins  
Alex Zverev and Taylor Fritz are flying under the radar in the men's section, while Coco Gauff continues to push her case as a potential finalist. Why are the courts slowing down at the Aussie Open? And with Darren Cahill coaching world number one Jannik Sinner, how do we breed more tennis coaches in Australia?