Alcaraz to lead Europe in Laver Cup San Fran, can Fritz and Demon deliver for World?
A new generation of Laver Cup kicks off in San Francisco this week with new captains Yannick Noah (listen to The Sit-Down) and Tim Henman leading a star-studded Team Europe against Andre Agassi and Pat Rafter who've taken over the reins of Team World. Todd Woodbridge joins the show from the Chase Center for a preview of the weekend’s action and reveals his ’tipping point' regarding the final scoreline. Brie and Xave are joined in-studio by Aussie star Jaimee Fourlis and AusOpen.com’s Dan Imhoff to react to the other major storylines this week, including teenagers dominating the WTA tour and the string of upsets from the Davis Cup second round qualifiers. Plus, in the wake of recent nuptial news, Brie reveals her top 5 tennis weddings.AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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2026 predictions: First major title? Biggest rankings mover? What’s next for Novak?
As the dust settles on 2025 Grand Slam season, attention moves to Australian Open 2026 and beyond. Supercoach Nicole Pratt and analyst to the stars Simon Rea join Brie and Xave to give their long-range predictions for the upcoming season, including who will win their first Grand Slam title, who will be the biggest rankings mover and who will be the breakout social media star of 2026? Duncan McKenzie-McHarg chats with US Open two-time champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, while the panel discusses how high Amanda Anisimova and Felix Auger-Aliassime can climb. Podcastfavourite Storm Hunter checks from Mexico in after her first singles win back from Achilles surgery. And Victoria Rudnikov and Rhys de Deugd preview Australia’s Davis Cup tie against Belgium in Sydney (TICKETS).AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alcaraz and Sabalenka double-up in NYC, US Open wrap
Carlos Alcaraz took his game to another level by beating Jannik Sinner in the US Open Final. Brett Thomas is joined by Aussie tennis legend Todd Woodbridge to discuss whether anyone can challenge the new ‘Big Two’ in the men’s game. Aryna Sabalenka capped her year with victory in New York, but watch out for the powerful Amanda Anisimova in the future. Plus, a look-ahead to AO26 and a take-down of the tournament's "petty crims". AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Too soon to write off Djokovic? Can Anisimova bury her finals demons?
It’s the business end of the US Open with the finalists locked in with Brett Thomas and Anthony Morabito breaking down the semifinals. The women’s semis go the distance as Amanda Anisimova powers past Naomi Osaka in three sets. Aryna Sabalenka’s timeout changes her match with Jessica Pegula. The men’s semis didn’t go to five sets but we got the final the fans were expecting. Is Jannik Sinner carrying an injury ahead of another showdown with Carlos Alcaraz? AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Djokovic & young guns in US Open semis, can resurgent Osaka return to the big dance?
Novak Djokovic is two wins from an historic 25th Grand Slam singles title, but standing in his way are the best two players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Naomi Osaka is back in the last four of a major for the first time since her Australian Open 2021 triumph and now faces in-form American Amanda Anisimova who's turned the tables on her Wimbledon nemesis Iga Swiatek to reach her third major semifinal. Xave is joined by Aussie star Jaimee Fourlis, analyst Levi Huddleston and social media producer Rhys de Deugd to discuss some of the biggest stories from week 2, while Duncan and Candy check in with the latest from the grounds of Flushing Meadows. Plus, an update on the US Open Fantasy Draft and the panel recasts some of their favourite New York sitcoms with ATP and WTA players. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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