Épisodes

  • AO25 Rewind: teenage dreams and big-stage queens
    Feb 6 2025

    Australian Open 2025 may have drawn to a close, but we won't be forgetting it any time soon! With the first Grand Slam of the year wrapped up, we look back on a spectacular fortnight of action. From the fairytale runs of Eva Lys and Learner Tien to the championship moments of Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner, join Jon Hoevenaars as he hits rewind on some of our favourite moments of AO 2025.

    AusOpen.com
    iHeart
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    32 min
  • AO25 Awards: Best Performance, Best Interview, Best Fashion and more!
    Jan 30 2025

    As the dust settles on Australian Open 2025, Jon Hoevenaars, Brie Stewart and Viv Christie from The Sit-Down reassemble at Pod Laver Arena to crown the award winners for Best Performance, Most Impressive Newcomer, Best Match, Best Interview and Best Fashion Statement of the first Grand Slam of the year. Did the panel get it right? Who did they miss?

    AusOpen.com
    iHeart
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    35 min
  • Day 15: Sensational Sinner goes back-to-back, Keys basks in Grand Slam glory
    Jan 26 2025

    Jannik Sinner has retained his Australian Open crown with a commanding straight-sets win over Alex Zverev, confirming him as the undisputed hardcourt king — experts Simon Rea and Peter Marcato join Jon to analyse the championship match and discuss the implications for both players. Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend have added the Australian Open trophy to their Grand Slam collection after upstaging Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko in the women’s doubles final. Madison Keys is acclimatising to her new identity as Grand Slam champion the day after her major breakthrough with a photo shoot at Melbourne’s iconic Brighton Beach. And we find out which musical artists the fans would like to see perform at the Australian Open finals.

    AusOpen.com
    iHeart
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    29 min
  • Day 14: Madison’s maiden major! Zverev to battle Sinner for AO crown
    Jan 25 2025

    Madison Keys has dethroned Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam title, denying the world No.1 a rare ‘three-peat’ in Melbourne — experts Jill Craybas and Levi Huddleston join Jon to dissect the women’s final, and preview the men’s championship match between Jannik Sinner and Alex Zverev on Day 15. Harry Heliovaara and Henry Patten have come from behind against Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori to seize the men’s doubles trophy in an all-time epic final. Hear from the talented craftsmen responsible for spinning the Australian Open trophies ‘Norm’ and ‘Daphne’. And Alexia Mitchell goes backstage at AO Live to meet renowned DJ Armand van Helden.

    AusOpen.com
    iHeart
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    34 min
  • Day 13: Injured Novak sends Sascha to Sinner final, Sabalenka hunts hat-trick
    Jan 24 2025

    Novak Djokovic has sensationally retired after the first set of his semifinal against Alexander Zverev, paving the German’s way to his maiden Australian Open final. The world No.2’s opponent will be Jannik Sinner who resisted a hit-and-miss Ben Shelton to progress to the last dance for the second straight year. Experts Simon Rea and Candy Reid discuss the fallout from Djokovic’s retirement and Zverev’s prospects in the final, and forecast how Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka can each lift the trophy in the women’s championship decider. Aussies Olivia Gadecki and John Peers have upstaged compatriots Kim Birrell and John-Patrick Smith to win the mixed doubles title. Plus, the AO Legends reveal their nominations for best players to never win a Slam.

    AusOpen.com
    iHeart
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    37 min
  • Day 12: Keys to Sabalenka final, Djokovic-Zverev & Sinner-Shelton previews
    Jan 23 2025

    Madison Keys is the final hurdle in Aryna Sabalenka’s quest for a historic third consecutive Australian Open title after the American 19th seed edged out Iga Swiatek in a gripping super tiebreak. The world No.1 earlier booked her spot in the championship decider with a straight-sets win over Paula Badosa — experts Jill Craybas and Simon Rea join Jon and Blair to analyse the result, and preview the blockbuster men’s semifinals on Day 13: Novak Djokovic v Alex Zverev and Jannik Sinner v Ben Shelton. Alexia Mitchell helps preview the historic all-Australian mixed doubles final between Olivia Gadecki & John Peers and Kim Birrell & John-Patrick Smith. Plus, meet some of the globe-trotting fans who’ve travelled to Melbourne for AO 2025.

    AusOpen.com
    iHeart
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    36 min
  • Day 11: Merciless Sinner! Keys sets up Swiatek SF, Novak can win 25: Goran
    Jan 22 2025

    Jannik Sinner is one step closer to retaining his AO crown after putting Alex de Minaur to the sword in a straight-sets masterclass. The world No.1’s next opponent is Ben Shelton who's withstood a spirited fightback from Lorenzo Sonego to win through to his first Australian Open semifinal. American compatriot Madison Keys progressed to the last four in Melbourne for the third time with a three-set win over Elina Svitolina — experts Simon Rea and Ryan Harrison join Jon and Blair to analyse the results and preview the women’s semifinals on Day 12: Aryna Sabalenka v Paula Badosa and Madison Keys v Iga Swiatek. Plus, Goran Ivanisevic reveals the magic of Novak Djokovic and whether the 10-time champion can win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title.

    AusOpen.com
    iHeart
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    36 min
  • Day 10: Djoker escapes Alcaraz, Badosa sees off Gauff—Sabalenka next
    Jan 21 2025

    Novak Djokovic has rolled in to his 50th major semifinal with a spectacular come-from-behind victory over Carlos Alcaraz to extend his quest for a historic 11th Australian Open title. Paula Badosa has prevented a 2024 SF rematch between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff by dispatching the world No.3 in straight sets to progress to the last four, while Alex Zverev is into his third semifinal in six years after outgunning Tommy Paul earlier on Day 10 — experts Simon Rea and Abigail Johnson join Jon and Blair to analyse the results, and preview Day 11 action: Emma Navarro v Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner v Alex de Minaur. Plus, as the AO Legends Cup gets underway, we find out who some of the stars of yesteryear are predicting to win the women’s and men’s singles titles.

    AusOpen.com
    iHeart
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Voir plus Voir moins
    34 min