The AO Wrap

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2026 Australian Open, giving Australia’s Maddison Inglis a spot in the second week. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack the red hot drama from Day 7 at Melbourne Park, where Jannik Sinner was on the ropes, and Novak Djokovic ended up in hot water during his 400th grand slam win. We say ‘so long, Stan Wawrinka’… the 2014 champion’s dream run comes to an end, while Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina chase their first Australian crowns. And AO Radio’s Nat Edwards takes you through the earlier matches, including some in-form Americans on The Evening Serve. Plus, a preview of the fourth round tennis blockbusters on Day 8.
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Alex de Minaur has fended off Frances Tiafoe to progress to a fourth round showdown against Alexander Bublik. The kids are alright – Iva Jovic, Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko progress to the Australian Open fourth round, while it’s business as usual for Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas run you through the night’s events and pick the matches to watch on Day 7. While AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks the controversial behaviour of Yulia Putintseva on The Evening Serve, as Daniil Medvedev creates another Melbourne Park miracle.
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Stan Wawrinka has wound back the clock in his five set epic to progress to the third round for the first time since 2020, and is joined by old dogs Marin Cilic and Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka has been rattled by an icy exchange with Sorana Cirstea, biting back in her on court interview… Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack all the drama on Day 5 of the 2026 Australian Open, including Jannik Sinner’s demolition job, and the demise of the Special K’s. And AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks Aussie qualifier Madison Inglis’ crazy win on The Evening Serve.
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Alex de Minaur has protected his home turf on Rod Laver Arena, holding back a feisty challenger in Hamad Medjedovic… How far can the Demon go in the 2026 Australian Open? Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas look into the crystal ball, and open a new page of the history books – where Mirra Andreeva has marked her name. Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz roll into the third round, and we see some weird and wonderful crowd interactions on Day 4. AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks Emma “Rado” Raducanu’s struggles on The Evening Serve, plus a preview of the biggest tennis matches on Day 5.
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Outfits stole the show on Day 3 of the 2026 Australian Open, as Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka captured our attention in more ways than one! Brett Thomas and Alexia Mitchell unpack their Round 1 encounters and assess Belinda Bencic’s chances of being a championship bolter. Aussie women Maddison Inglis and Kimberley Birrell enter into a dog fight, while Stefanos Tsistipas and Taylor Fritz walk on through. AO Radio’s Nat Edwards talks Madison Keys’ title defence and British tennis on The Evening Serve, plus a preview of the biggest matches on Day 4.
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