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Dave Worsley phones in to chat everything about the Australian Open, The highs the lows all is discussed here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen McIvor is hosting Mornings on Auckland Anniversary. Today's show is jammed packed with Zoi Sadowski-Synott, Steve Corica, McIvor's Multi, Dulux Cricket Update, Issac Peach, Jonathan Green Motorsport chat, Ajeet Rai and Dave Worsley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Controversial scenes last night at Rod Laver arena as Novak Djokovic retired after just the first set in his semifinal against Alexander Zverev, shocking the crowd. Meanwhile, in the other semifinal Jannik Sinner had little resistance as he cruised to a straight sets win over American Ben Shelton. Kiwi tennis journalist Dave Worsley was in the crowd, and joined Piney to discuss exactly what happened and what we can expect from the Men's and Women's final. Worsley told Piney that in the press conference after the match, Djokovic said that maybe he could've kept going, but he wouldn't have lasted that much longer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka has a chance for a three-peat at Melbourne park after beating Paula Badosa in the semi-final of the Australian Open. Sabalenka now takes on American Madison Keys in Saturday's final. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Alexa Cook.
Novak Djokovic battled injury to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter finals last night, keeping alive his bid to reach a record 25 grand slam titles. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Paddy Gower.
Carlos Alcaraz is targeting his first hard-court win over Novak Djokovic when the rivals meet in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Paddy Gower.
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The first day of the Australian Open served up disappointment for some tennis fans, with five singles matches called off due to rain. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Alexa Cook.
Former tennis world number one Naomi Osaka made a shock exit in the final of the ASB Classic, after apparent trouble with an abdominal muscle. She had just won the first set, when she was examined courtside by a physio and withdrew from the rest of the match. That meant Denmark's Clara Tauson was crowned women's singles champion. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
Rafael Nadal, the 38-year-old "King of Clay", announced he will end his illustrious career next month. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Morning Report.
Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have proceeded through to the quarter finals of the US Open, while other top seeds have faltered in both the men's and women's singles. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Corin Dann.
Tennis Analyst Dave Worsley catches up with Smithy to chat the latest news, results & more out of the US Open including Erin Routliffe & Gaby Dabrowski continue their great run, some big names exit the tournament & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Steve Devine, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Dave Worsley, Sports Desk, The Bulletin, Andrew Voss, Michael Guerin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin ramps up preview for the first Springboks-All Blacks rugby test of 2024, with the very best New Zealand rugby analyst going around - Justin Marshall.Sunday morning's (New Zealand time) test will be the first clash between the old rivals since last year's Rugby World Cup final in Paris, which South Africa won 12-11.To start the show though, Devlin delivers a sermon from the mountain top, weighing up who the favourite should be for the Supreme Halberg Award early next year out of golfer Lydia Ko and kayaker Dame Lisa Carrington. One of those two appears the likely recipient of the prestigious honour.Then, Devlin chats with Marshall about this weekend's big match, tennis correspondent Dave Worsley talks Lulu Sun's US Open first round exit, Formula One expert Vincenzo Landino recaps the Dutch Grand Prix, and former New Zealand professional golfer John Lister gushes over Ko's incredible achievement at the Old Course at St Andrews.Plus, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh discuss the likes of All Blacks selections, punishment for the NRL bunker, and strange pieces of Major League Baseball history on the Tight 5 and Glass Half Full. All that and much more!
Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Daniel Hillier, Smithy's Multi, Dave Worsley, Phillipa Morris, Ben Strang, Drew Mitchell, Sports Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tennis Pundit Dave Worsley joins Smithy to look back at Wimbledon, Kiwis performances on the big stage, emerging talent, upcoming Olympics, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wimbledon Championships ended this morning with three-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz winning the Gentlemen's Singles Final. On Sunday, New Zealand's Erin Routliffe fell one win short of claiming a second Grand Slam tennis title after she and Canadian partner Gabby Dabrowski were beaten in the Wimbledon women's doubles final. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
New Zealand tennis star Lulu Sun has failed to progress been knocked out of Wimbledon. The Te Anau native lost her match against world number 37 Donna Vekic. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has continued her remarkable maiden run at Wimbledon, by making it to the fourth round and playing Britain's Emma Raducanu. World number 135, Raducanu came into the fourth round clash against Sun having beaten ninth seed Maria Sakari in straight sets. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Tennis journalist Dave Worsley joins Mark Stafford to talk all things Wimbledon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has caused an almighty upset at Wimbledon, beating the number 8 seed Qinwen Zheng in her first round match. Sun, who was born in Te Anau, only switched allegience to New Zealand earlier this year, having previously played for Switzerland. She was ranked 115 places lower than her opponent, but came through with a 4-6 6-2 6-4 win in a match that lasted almost 2 hours. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Corin Dann
On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin struggles to juggle so many different sports to recap from over the weekend. Where on earth do we start? Well, how about that cricket test between the West Indies and Australia at the Gabba? AAP's Scott Bailey joins to dissect a famous eight-run victory for the Windies. Plus, tennis correspondent Dave Worsley reviews the two Australian tennis Open singles finals, former All Whites and Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert talks about the Nix's impressive A-League campaign rolling on, talkSPORT's Jon Norman chats about England's famous test cricket win over India, and Matt Gunn is positive about Australian cricket and Liverpool's next manager. All that and much more!
Worsley talks about the impressive performance from Sinner last night at the Aussie Open and gives an early preview of the French Open and the year's remaining Grand Slams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Australian Open has come to a close, with Jannick Sinner making a stunning comeback to take out the title, beating Daniil Medvedev. Down two sets and locked at 4-4 in the third set, Sinner turned things around to claim his first Grand Slam title in five sets. He's the first Australian Open champion in more than a decade not named either Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, or Roger Federer. On Saturday, Aryna Sabalenka blasted her way to a second women's singles title, overwhelming China's Zheng Qinwen. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Sweet satisfaction for Aryna Sabalenka after successfully defending her women's singles title at tennis' Australian Open. The world number two has beaten Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen in straight sets. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The stage has been set for the Australian Open Women's singles final on Saturday. Last year's tournament winner, Russia's Aryna Sabalenka beat ASB Classic champion Coco Gauff in two sets last night to earn her place. While China's Qinwen Zheng also took two sets to win against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska. The Men's singles semi-finals will get underway on Friday night, starting with reigning champion Novak Djokovic facing off against the young Italian Jannik Sinner. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin jam-packs plenty of content into 55 minutes with a variety of sporting codes to consume. First up, Triple M's Greg Martin talks Australian cricket and Super Rugby, while New Zealand sporting legend Dick Tayler reflects on the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, 50 years since the event opened. Plus, tennis correspondent Dave Worsley talks the Australian Open ahead of the semifinals stage, Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome offers an update on punishments for the brawling fans at last week's A-League match against Melbourne Victory, and Justin Walley explains his one-man mission to give the Marshall Islands an international football team. All that and much more!
New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and Canadian partner Gaby Dabrowski are through to the semi-finals of the women's doubles at the Australian Open. The pair won their quarter-final in straight sets and are close to notching back-to-back grand slam titles after their US Open triumph in September. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
WE'RE BACK! Catch the full show for Afternoons with Staffy for January 22nd, 2024 including appearances from former pro golf caddie Bruce Young, tennis commentator Dave Worsley, Blackcaps bowler Lockie Ferguson, and all your favourite segments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tennis commentator Dave Worsley joins Staf to give all the latest out of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To the Australian Open, where New Zealand's Erin Routliffe is only three wins away from winning her second grand slam women's doubles crown. Routliffe and her Canadian partner are through to the quarter-finals in Melbourne and are threatening to go all the way - as they did when they won at the US Open last year. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Corin Dann
The Australian Open is in full swing, with the third round set to start today. Novak Djokovich plays tonight and will be looking to extend his run of thirty matches unbeaten at the tournament. But some players have been upset by the vocal and at times boisterous crowds in Melbourne. To fill us in on all the action on and off the court, Ben Strang spoke to tennis commentator Dave Worsley.
The Australian Open has begun in Melbourne with defending champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka beginning their tournaments last night. The tournament at Melbourne Park has been extended this year, and it is the first tournament in twenty-five years without either Federer or Nadal. To give us an update from the opening day and to discuss who to keep an eye out, tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke with Charlotte Cook.
The ASB Classic is coming to an end in Auckland, with the tournament's top seed - Ben Shelton of the USA - still a favourite to win. But the final remains a mystery with number two seed, the UK's Cameron Norrie, pulling out due to wrist pain. And the draw for the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday, is now out. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Charlotte Cook.
The American tennis star Coco Gauff has defended her ASB Classic title in Auckland. The two-and-a-half-hour match again Ukrainian Elina Svitolina was hard fought, with Gauff losing the frst set 7-6, before winning the following two sets 6-3 to win the match. It's Gauff's seventh title, and the only tournament she's won twice. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Charlotte Cook.
The ASB tennis Classic is underway in Auckland, and top seed and defending champion Coco Gauff is through to the second round after defeating fellow American Claire Liu in straight sets last night. Ukrainian second seed Elina Svitolina is also through after beating former world number one Caroline Wozniacki. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Charlotte Cook.
Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Jamie Wall, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Greg Murphy, Graeme Beasley, Dave Worsley, Sports Desk, Stumped by Smithy, Ag Insights with Colliers Rural. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from @SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Jamie Wall, Talkback Time, Smithy's Multi, Greg Murphy, Graeme Beasley, Dave Worsley, Sports Desk, Stumped by Smithy, Ag Insights with Colliers Rural. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
QUICK LISTEN | “First time champion for a New Zealand player, full stop…hard earned…she was about to do the Grand Slam of first round losses…very pleased to not do that…just kept on working…” Dave Worsley on watching Erin Routliffe make history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tennis Pundit Dave Worsley catches up with Smithy to talk US Open, Erin Routliffe and Gabby Dabrowski's Women's Doubles title, Novak Djokovic, ASB Classic Champion Coco Gauff becomes US Open Champ & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kiwi tennis commentator Dave Worsley joins us to give the latest out of the US Open as it enters the semifinal stages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Catch the full show for Afternoons with Staffy September 8, 2023 including appearances from Newcastle Knights tragics Karlo and Brett from the "Bay 53" podcast, Dave Worsley out of the US Open, former Penrith Panthers captain Craig Gower, and our favourite former Wallaby Jeremy Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett Phillips is back with another show midway through the US Open with our correspondents on the ground in New York - Courtney Walsh and Dave Worsley. Jelena Ostapenko and Ben Shelton we hear from after their big wins to secure a place in the quarter finals. Away from Flushing Meadows, Tennis Victoria State Grade Champions Fawkner Tennis Club were represented in the studio by Chanchai Sookton-Eng and Marlino Pasqual. Connor Joyce with the latest news, SEN WA Commentator Peter Vlahos takes us inside the sacking of Tennis West CEO Brett Patten and Lachlan Puyol is back with our weekly college segment with Enzo Aguiard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Worsley joins Staffy from New York for a US Open update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett Phillips is back with a big US Open Preview show with feature guest, Aussie Number 1 Alex de Minaur. Tennis reporters Courtney Walsh and Dave Worsley are on the ground in New York in the build up to Day 1. Away from New York, Connor Joyce with the latest tennis news, a Tennis Victoria State Grade semi final wrap, our regular college segment with Lachlan Puyol and special guest Craig O'Shannessy and Part 2 of our chat with PTPA (Pofessional Tennis Players Association) Executive Director Ahmad Nassar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Squash commentator Dave Worsley joined the show to preview the Barfoot & Thomson Auckland Open and Oceania Squash Champs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
QUICK LISTEN | “They haven't quite connected, everybody playing well at once, you've gotta look at that Pakistan team…these guys are at full strength…” Dave Worsley on the plight of the Blackcaps v Pakistan ODI series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Panel with Dave Worsley & Ben Strang on Super Rugby Week 11 matchups, Will Jordan, head trauma, ALB clocks 100, Phoenix A-League Men Elimination Final, Blackcaps v Pakistan ODI 4, the face of NZ Rugby, Tiger Woods, tennis, Magic Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Organisers of the Australian Open are under increasing pressure from players to tweak their frantic schedule, and avoid gruelling matches that end as late as 4am. Andy Murray was beaten by Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday evening in the third round of the tournament, a day and a half after a six hour long encounter which ended just after 4am. Novak Djokovic has now joined calls for a scheduling change as concerns for player welfare grow. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley is Melbourne for the tournament. He spoke to Morning Report.
Tennis Pundit Dave Worsley catches up with Riccardo to talk about the New Zealand Tennis award winners, state of the game in NZ, the upcoming ASB Classic, top tier competition in the women's draw & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dave joins Staffy from Tauranga to break down the NZ squash open so far!
Dave Worsley joins the show to chat to Riccardo ahead of the NZ Squash Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Worsley reports on how our Kiwis are looking ahead of the NZ Squash Open starting today in Tauranga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave joins his good mate Staffy to recap the exciting US Open action LIVE from The Big Apple, New York
Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz took to the court in the final of the US Open. The two young men are among the great hopes of men's tennis to take the reins from the old heads Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic over the coming years. They play their final after world number one Iga Swiatek took out the women's title yesterday, beating Ons Jabeur in straight sets. New York tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Serena Williams' farewell party to tennis is continuing after another magical run at the US Open. The power of sisterhood will be on display today as she joins older sister Venus in their doubles match. The dust is still settling after Serena's outstanding second-round win against world No. 2 Estonian Anett Kontaveit on Thursday. Williams is currently ranked 605 in the world. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Many of you will know Dave Worsley as the old producer of this show! He's currently over in New York at the US Open. Staffy catches up with Dave to get the latest ahead of the US Open.
Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from@SENZMornings with Ian Smith featuring,Del WoodfordDave WorsleyBrad LewisAiden McLaughlinJustin NelsonTop 4 Commonwealth Games performances
LISTEN | You may remember Dave Worsley from being former producer of this very show! Dave is a Kiwi Tennis Commentator and writer from New Zealand. He joins the show to chat about the French Open.
19 year old Spaniard, Carlos Alcaraz is being hailed as the new superstar of tennis after winning the Madrid Open, demolishing the World No 3, German Alexander Zverev in straight sets. On his way to the top spot he beat the World No 1 Serbian, Novak Djokovic, and his idol and fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal. Sports commentator Dave Worsley brings us the details.
The tennis world was shaken yesterday, blindsided by the news that world number one Ash Barty’s retiring at just 25. Joining us to discuss the announcement and the toll professional sport can take on an athlete we are joined by tennis commentator Dave Worsley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With non-stop action in the Australian Open, we get updates from a Tennis expert every day! Today talking Tennis with us is our old producer Dave Worsley.
Pressure is mounting on tennis associations around the world to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley has been keeping a close eye on the story but has concerns not all is as it seems.
Novak Djokovic has secured a 19th grand slam singles tennis title after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the men's final of the French Open in Paris. The Serbian came from behind to beat his Greek opponent in five sets, clinching just his second title on the clay at Rolland Garros. The unseeded Czech player Barbora Krejcikova claimed the women's crown in her maiden appearance at a grand slam final on Sunday. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Philippa Tolley.
Novak Djokovic has secured a 19th grand slam singles tennis title after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the men's final of the French Open in Paris. The Serbian came from behind to beat his Greek opponent in five sets, clinching just his second title on the clay at Rolland Garros. The unseeded Czech player Barbora Krejcikova claimed the women's crown in her maiden appearance at a grand slam final on Sunday. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Philippa Tolley.
Tennis player Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open in the wake of her decision to boycott post-match media duties. Yesterday Grand Slam organisers said the Japanese player could face expulsion from the tournament. The 23-year-old said last week she would not do news conferences to protect her mental health. When she announced her withdrawal, she said she "never wanted to be a distraction" to the event. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Susie Ferguson.
Dave Worsley is one of New Zealand's longest-serving media managers and journalists, today he stops by the podcast to talk about his career and the state of the industry in 2020.
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley chat Federer champion at the 2011 World Tour Finals. Who's the favourites for the Australian Open in January, plus we discuss the Davis Cup Final between Spain & Argentina.
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley discuss Federer winning Paris-Bercy and they look ahead to the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley review the WTA Year End Champs, talk Basel & Valencia plus answers your questions from Twitter
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley talk about Murray's success in the ATP Asian Swing. We ponder why tournaments use different balls and update the latest kiwi players news and results.
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley, talk the Tennis Asian Swing, player exhibition events and the latest Kiwi players news
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley talk US Open, Davis Cup & the latest Kiwi tennis news and results
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley talk The US Open. Latest news, results and events from Dave live in NYC
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley talk The US Open, why are there so many players withdrawing in tennis, and wrap-up the latest Kiwi players results and news
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley review Djokovic's devastating performance in Montreal. Serena's demolishment of the field in Toronto. We go through the Cincinnati draw and round up the latest results and news from the Kiwi players.
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley talk the US Hard Court Series and moan about the European clay court tournaments taking place.
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley wrap-up NZ vs Philippines Davis Cup Tie in Hawera, New Zealand. We review the World Group Quarter Final matches and predict the contenders for this years DC Final
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley update you on Day 2 of the NZ vs Philippines Davis Cup Tie in New Zealand
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley review Wimbledon 2011 and preview New Zealand's Davis Cup tie against the Philippines in NZ.
Tom Cross & Dave Worsley preview Wimbledon, the best Grand Slam of the year! Can Federer claim his 7th title? Will Sharapova beat Serena? Plus we round-up the latest Kiwi results & talk about their forthcoming Davis Cup tie against the Philippines