The AO Show

Dec 09 2024 269 ep. 26 mins 27
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Stay up to date with the Australian Open in less than 30 minutes a day! And follow the tours through the year, with coverage of all the majors and the Laver Cup.

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Demon & Ebden share 'Newk' honour, stars on the Blue Carpet, Savilles’ big announcement

Dec 09 2024 42 mins  
Alex de Minaur and Matt Ebden have capped career-best seasons by taking home the Newcombe Medal at the 2024 Australian Tennis Awards, while Darren Cahill has been recognised for his ongoing work with world No.1 Jannik Sinner with the award for Coaching Excellence – Performance. Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley and Storm Hunter share their highlights of the even

The Sit-Down with Paul McNamee (Part 2)

Dec 08 2024 20 mins  
When Viv and Matt sat down with Paul McNamee in April, the conversation naturally shifted to his time as tournament director of the Australian Open. McNamee held the role from 1995 till 2006, a period of extraordinary growth for the tournament. During this time, the AO's status rose to match the other Grand Slams, its brand identity was refreshed, and it attracted new audiences. Th

Novak to rock Brisvegas! AO title contenders: Alcaraz v Zverev, Gauff v Navarro

Dec 04 2024 42 mins  
Iga Swiatek has returned to the court after completing her mandatory one-month anti-doping ban — Casey Dellacqua discusses the impact on the five-time Grand Slam champion. Novak Djokovic has been unveiled as the star attraction for the Brisbane International, which he hasn’t played since 2009, opening the possibility of a 2022 Wimbledon final rematch with Nick Kyrgios. With jus

The Sit-Down with John Millman

Dec 01 2024 22 mins  
It's been almost a year since John Millman retired from professional tennis at AO 2024, drawing the curtains on an impressive 15-year playing career. The former world No.33 sits down with Todd Woodbridge to discuss his enjoyment of rediscovering a stable lifestyle and reconnecting with family and friends — two things he seldom experienced during his decade-and-a-half on the tour.

Italy kings again! Sir Andy joins Novak’s circle, top 5 players of 2024

Nov 27 2024 42 mins  
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has steered Italy to its second successive Davis Cup title in Malaga, ending Australia’s hopes in the semifinals — Aussie Billie Jean King Cup coach Nicole Pratt and former Davis Cup captain John Fitzgerald analyse why the Italians have proved so successful over the past two years. In an announcement that’s shocked the tennis world, Novak Djokovic has

The Sit-Down with Donna Kelso

Nov 24 2024 24 mins  
The Australian Open holds a special place in Donna Kelso's heart; it was where she officiated her last match as a chair umpire — the women's final of AO 1998. The Sydneysider has since held an ongoing role as a WTA supervisor, which sees her travel the world and visit incredible locations as the tour traverses the globe. It's the continuation of a long-running connection to tenni

Nadal’s last dance, Italy’s BJK Cup glory, Sinner’s massive pay day

Nov 20 2024 50 mins  
The tennis world has bid farewell to Rafael Nadal at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga — we pay tribute to the King of Clay with a special Australian Open tribute. Meanwhile, Netherlands has progressed to the semifinals against Germany, and Australia is set for a quarterfinal showdown with USA, with Italy or Argentina to follow. AusOpen.com’s Rhys de Deugd is on the ground in Mala

The Sit-Down with Nick Kyrgios

Nov 17 2024 37 mins  
Nick Kyrgios has outlined his comeback intentions, announcing he will play the Brisbane International before returning to the Grand Slam stage at Australian Open 2025. Viv and Matt sit down with the former world No.13, who has played just one match in the past two years due to injuries. The worst of those was a wrist problem, which required reconstructive surgery, but Kyrgios has r

Coco top of the pops, Sinner & Zverev sail into semis in Turin

Nov 13 2024 41 mins  
As forecast by Storm Hunter, Coco Gauff has silenced her critics to win the season-ending WTA Tour Finals, leaving Zheng Qinwen, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Jess Pegula in her wake. Jannik Sinner and Alex Zverev have booked their semis spots at the ATP Finals with commanding performances in the group stage, with Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud sti

The Sit-Down with Jill Craybas

Nov 10 2024 29 mins  
Almost 20 years ago, Jill Craybas produced one of the great Grand Slam upsets, defeating Serena Williams to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon — a career-best result. The former US college player, who also holds a communications degree, sat down with Matt to reflect on a professional career that saw her crack the top 40 and win the WTA Japan Open title. Since retiring in 2013, s