Podcast appearances and mentions of Stan Wawrinka

This week Erik and Aidan discuss an eventful week in Montpellier, which had a lot going on for a relatively small ATP 250 tournament. FAA returned to action with a dominant tournament victory after a disappointing first round loss in Australia. Arthur Fils had his first tournament back after getting injured last summer, and Stan Wawrinka collected a win before falling to the eventual tournament champion. The draw also featured 16-year old Moise Kouame, who showed flashes of being the next tennis star. Stay tuned for a fun one and be sure to check back next week for another episode!ContentsShelton Top American? 0:00FAA: Title or Bust 2:53Rotterdam Recap 3:46Stan Cracks Top 100 8:33Dallas Recap 9:53Buenos Aires Recap 14:53What's New 20:05Bet of the Week 21:38Match of the Week 23:40

Het was op woensdag een dag met een hoofdrol voor de Nederlanders. Het begon al vroeg met Thijs Boogaard die als lucky loser de geblesseerde Aleksandar Vukic moest vervangen. Hij speelde uiteindelijk een fantastische pot tegen oud-winnaar Stan Wawrinka. Even daarna won Guy den Ouden verrassend van voormalig finalist Márton Fucsovics en begon als klap op de vuurpijl Jesper de Jong super goed aan zijn partij speelde tegen Karen Khachanov, maar gaf het uiteindelijk misschien zelf ook uit handen geeft. We spraken er uitgebreid over met Steffan Kok van TENNiS Magazine en De Tennistafel. Presentatie: Robert Denneman

This week Erik and Aidan discuss an eventful week in Montpellier, which had a lot going on for a relatively small ATP 250 tournament. FAA returned to action with a dominant tournament victory after a disappointing first round loss in Australia. Arthur Fils had his first tournament back after getting injured last summer, and Stan Wawrinka collected a win before falling to the eventual tournament champion. The draw also featured 16-year old Moise Kouame, who showed flashes of being the next tennis star. Stay tuned for a fun one and be sure to check back next week for another episode!ContentsTop Canadian Ever? 0:00FAA's indoor dominance 3:04Mannarino's Surprise Run 7:12Fils returns from injury 8:33Stan's Last Match 10:38Quailfiers to Semis 11:3316 year old Phenom 13:48What's New 16:17Bet of the Week / Upset Alerts 20:13Match of the Week 22:13

On this week's episode of The Business of Watches, we head to Nidau, Switzerland, where we sit down with Ben Küffer, the young Chief Executive Officer of family-owned watch brand Norqain. It's a frank discussion of the challenges of starting a brand and creating a signature watch–the Norqain Wild One–at a time when the industry is crowded with competitors, and it's tough to stand out. We focus on Norqain's unique strategy of recruiting former and current professional athletes as not only brand representatives, but also investors and executives. The big news is Norqain's deal to be the official luxury timepiece of the National Hockey League, an agreement guided by former NHLer and Norqain co-founder Mark Streit with some help from superstar and company investor Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins. We also discuss the surprise success of Norqain's 'Enjoy Life' Freedom 60 chronograph that struck a chord with consumers with its ice cream-themed colors and endorsement by Mark Wahlberg to become the brand's top-selling watch. Despite that success, and perhaps in a bid to play the scarcity card, Norqain now says it plans to discontinue the model, at least for now. But first, we're joined by TanTan Wang, who is back from Colorado, and some quality time with Oris's new Big Crown Pointer Date 'Bullseye.' We also talk about the recent headlines in the watch world, including the proposed sale of Richemont's Baume & Mercier to Italy's Damiani Group, as well as Omega's very commercial 300M diver, which it is launching for the Milano Cortina Winter Games. Show Notes 1:57 Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Bullseye 3:15 TanTan's essay and the fight against watch snobbery 3:47 Richemont Sells Baume & Mercier 5:43 Omega Releases A White Ceramic Seamaster 300M For Milano Cortina 2026 9:40 Norqain 10:22 Mark Streit 11:10 Norqain Scores Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal With NHL Aimed At Vaulting Swiss Brands To The Big Leagues 12:03 Sidney Crosby Partners With Watch Company Founded By Former NHLers (ESPN) 18:00 Talking Watches With Jean-Claude Biver 19:55 Norqain Wild One 20:25 BIWI SA 26:00 Hands-On with the Norqain Wild One (Fratello) 30:40 Hands-On With the Norqain Freedom 60 40mm Enjoy Life (Fratello) 35:55 Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm 37:31 Swiss watch export statistics 39:44 Swiss watch industry employment 45:00 Stan Wawrinka 51:30 Norqain world and values 

It is the Grand Slam fashion episode. I am joined by Ian Mondul of 40 Love Tennis to break down the Australian Open fits that are actually moving the needle. We talk Naomi Osaka's runway moment and why it is more tennis heritage than people think, Sabalenka's new Gucci partnership, Musetti's perfect Bottega era, and the brand-by-brand kit audit from Nike and Adidas to Wilson, New Balance, Lacoste, and more. Plus a quick detour into the heat drama from Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri and why this match put Eliot on the map.Links:40Love on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9kOff Season: Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?si=1LG59ziOx1V-mYfR Hardcourt Newsletter - https://substack.com/@hardcourt?r=64928&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=lightTim Henman on TNT - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTvXne_kZDo/?igsh=MWczbnRwNHEzNGN2OQ==Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Weather Check02:29 Australian Open Day 7 Recap03:24 Stan Wawrinka's Last Match07:56 Naomi Osaka's Withdrawal09:26 Elliot Spizzirri vs. Jannik Sinner19:58 Australain Open Threads22:22 Naomi Osaka's Runway36:58 Embracing Individuality in Tennis Fashion38:26 Luxury Collaborations: A New Era in Tennis47:24 Brand by Brand break down47:40 Nike & Adidas55:27 New Balance and Yonex01:01:03 Wilson01:05:04 Lululemon and ASICS01:10:43 Fila, Lacoste & ON01:17:38 The Others - Jomo, Head, CP Company, Penguin01:24:23 Our Favorite Outfits of the TournamentWe have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop

It’s a sad day, everyone. Stan Wawrinka’s glorious run has come to an end and no, we’re not crying, you are. To honour the great man, we crack a few cold (lukewarm) ones and reminisce about the good old days. We dive headfirst into all the drama from the last 24 hours, including Jannik Sinner’s case of the cramps, Novak Djokovic’s very close call, and Naomi Osaka’s big announcement. Not to be outdone, Lizzy (@lizzyhoo) makes an announcement of her own and nearly brings Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) to tears. And finally, for anyone getting sick of the ridiculous run of guests we’ve been on, bad luck. We’ve got another one. The one and only Naomi Osaka. Listen to The AO Wrap to stay up to date with the latest results each day of the main draw. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-time men's champion Novak Djokovic is through to round four at the Australian Tennis Open after a straight sets win in Melbourne. Also advancing in the men's draw on night seven were 12th seed Casper Ruud and ninth seed Taylor Fritz - who ended the Australian Open career of 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka in four sets. In the women's draw - second seed Iga Swiatek and fifth seed Elena Rybakina went through, but two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from her round three match - citing an abdominal injury linked to body changes from her pregnancy. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine, David and Matt catch up at the end of a day of scorching heat in Melbourne as Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both survived very different scares. Part one - Men's results. We cover all the drama of Sinner's victory against Eliot Spizzirri as the Italian cramped badly before the closing of the roof came to his rescue. What can Sinner do to avoid these situations? As for Djokovic, just how close did he come to being disqualified for nearly hitting a ball kid? Plus, Lorenzo Musetti beats Tomas Machac in five and Stan Wawrinka says goodbye to the Australian Open in fitting fashion. Part two (41:48) - Women's Results. We discuss Iga Swiatek's impressive third set reset against Anna Kalinskaya, Naomi Osaka's sad withdrawal, a dominant display from Amanda Anisimova, and the upcoming match between Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys. Part three (58:40) - Sensation of the day and a thrilling Day 8 lineup. Do we see any upsets?The Tennis Podcast throughout the Australian Open is sponsored by Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours - the Premium Hospitality and Experience Provider! For 10% off the best official ticket packages for Roland Garros, go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast, select your tickets and use the discount code Tennis10 at checkout.Official ticket and travel packages are offered and fulfilled by Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours.Specifically for our promotions, Steve Furgal's Tennis Tours is the Official Travel Provider of the USTA and the USOpen, and an Official Provider of Roland-Garros packages. Exclusive Tennis Podcast listener offers expireFebruary 28, 2026. Terms, pricing, availability, and restrictions apply. See website for details(www.Tours4Tennis.com)Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Australian Open is underway, which means we're back with Something Major, our round-by-round recap and preview show. Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Jack Sock & John Isner kick things off by issuing an apology to Marcelo Melo & Ricardo Melo, we then break down all the news from Round Three on both the Mens & Women's draws, including Sinners comeback against Ethan Spizzirri & Wawrinkas Australian Open farewell.We then round things off with an update on the bracket draw!Since the time of the recording the bracket standings have changed slightly, to check out all the latest in the bracket draw head to: https://bracket.nothingmajorshow.com/nothingmajorMerch is now LIVE! - https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/catpage-NMPODPP.html00:00 Introduction and Apology00:43 The Heat Rule Controversy01:52 Sinner's Resilience and Performance03:24 Impact of Heat Index on Match Outcome08:33 Stan Wawrinka vs. Taylor Fritz: A Farewell Match09:55 American Players' Performance13:46 Round of 16 Matchups and Predictions15:58 Learner Tien17:23 Osaka Withdraws19:17 American Women Dominating the Court22:07 Analyzing Key Matchups25:34 Bracket Standings and Predictions26:58 Wrapping Up

Day 7 of the Australian Open delivered chaos, controversy, and courage — and Last Ball Drops breaks it all down. Novak Djokovic narrowly avoids default in a heated clash that had fans and officials holding their breath, while Naomi Osaka is forced to withdraw from the tournament in a heartbreaking turn. Stan Wawrinka bows out after a gritty showing, and Jannik Sinner survives extreme heat and cramping in a dramatic test of endurance. Join us for expert analysis, match-by-match reactions, and the biggest talking points from Melbourne Park as the 2026 Australian Open continues to turn up the drama. From player controversies to physical battles in brutal conditions, this is your essential Day 7 Australian Open review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gigi Salmon and Russell Fuller are joined by 1987 Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash to review day seven of the action from the 2026 Australian Open. Naomi Osaka withdrew from the competition due to injury, whilst Jannik Sinner benefited from the extreme heat in Melbourne, which he admitted helped him beat American Eliot Spizzirri. Meanwhile Novak Djokovic added yet another record to the history books with his 400th win in Grand Slam competitions to advance to round four, whilst Stan Wawrinka, a former Australian Open Champion in 2014 waved goodbye as he exited the tournament for the final time.2:00 - Naomi Osaka withdraws due to injury 6:00 - Heat problems save struggling Sinner 11:45 - Jannik Sinner interview 14:00 - Novak Djokovic gets his 400th Grand Slam win 17:15 - Stan Wawrinka exits last Australian Open

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Aujourd'hui nous revenons sur les performances de Shelton Wawrinka et Djokovic notamment, car il y a beaucoup à dire !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Jimmy and Brett check in on the Australian Open down under as they update the listeners on all the news from the years first major. Stan Wawrinka the 2014 AO champ is making the most of his wildcard, winning a 5 set epic match to make it to the 3rd round. Djokovic and Cilic are also making runs along with 40 year old Stan showing that age can be an asset in a major. Naomi Osaka turned a lot of heads with her fashion as she took the court in an outfit inspired by jellyfish. Joao Fonseca lost in his first round match causing some people to question his health/fitness. All this plus more as Jimmy and Brett dip into the AO for a mid tourney update. shopify.com/connors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your $1 per month trial period  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Australian Open rages on, and Barstool Sports' Eric Hubbs returns to the podcast to dissect all the madness in Melbourne. Hubbs recaps Stan Wawrinka's emotional win, the newfound consistency of Alexander Bublik, and how Daniil Medvedev rallied from two sets down to book a rematch with upstart American Learner Tien. The sports commentator also analyzes the breakthrough of young American Ethan Quinn, Tommy Paul's chances against Carlos Alcaraz, and whether Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton or someone else is the third favorite in the men's draw after Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. And in the women's draw, Hubbs reacts to the brilliant performance of Victoria Mboko. Hubbs assesses Mboko's chances against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, and marvels at the youth movement the Canadian is leading in Melbourne alonside Iva Jovic and Mirra Andreeva. The Barstool Sports personality also weighs in on Naomi Osaka's tense R2 encounter, Yulia Putinseva's post-match celebration, and the number of American women still alive in Australia. The guys finish the episode by previewing the big matches coming up as The Australian Open continues. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tennis beef is very much in vogue and frankly we want a slice. Our first target, Andy Roddick, we’re coming for you and your podcast. On today’s episode, our fearless hosts Mike (@comedymikegoldstein) and Lizzy (@lizzyhoo) dive into all the chaos from Day 5 of the AO, Stan the Man’s epic five set win and we expose the biggest liar on the tour. As a little cherry on top of the cake that is this podcast, we’ve got a player in by the name of Nick Kyrgios. You might have heard of him, no big deal. And to all the doubters out there we’ve done the impossible … we received some positive fan mail, take that Janice! POD LAVER ARENA RULES!AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeStay up to date with the latest results each day of the main draw: https://lnk.to/TheAOWrapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swiss tennis star Stan Wawrinka is the oldest tennis player to make it to the third round of a major tournament since 1978. The 40-year-old is in the third round of his last Australian Open and is relieved- but also exhausted. Sports reporter Chrsitian Albrecht Barschel has been accompanying the tennis legend for several years and still enjoys watching him play. - Schweizer Tennisstar Stan Wawrinka ist der älteste Tennisspieler seit 1978, der es an einem Major-Turnier in die dritte Runde geschafft hat. Der 40-jährige steht bei seinen letzten Australian Open in der 3. Runde und zeigt sich erleichtert- aber auch erschöpft. Sportreporter Chrsitian Albrecht Barschel begleitet die Tennislegende seit einigen Jahren und schaut ihm auch heute noch gerne zu.

This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first two rounds of the Australian Open and preview what's to come in the next few rounds. The tournament has had a few surprises so far, with young players putting on good performances to make it through the first two rounds. Meanwhile, veterans like Marin Cilic and Stan Wawrinka have returned to vintage form in order to battle through their opening rounds, giving tennis fans a hit of nostalgia. As the rounds go on, we will no doubt start to see more top seeded players fall, so be sure to check back next week for another episode!ContentsIntro 0:00First Round Upsets 3:05Second Round Surprises 10:48Are Rublev/Medvedev back? 14:34Tsitsipas overhyped? 15:54Round 3 Matchups 17:26What's New? 22:52Bet of the Week 29:17Match of the Week 31:37

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Catherine, David and Matt are together to look back on Stan Wawrinka's epic victory and a day with some aggro as well as the first big upset in the women's draw. Part one - Men's results. We discuss Wawrinka stealing the show by winning a fifth set tiebreak against Arthur Gea, another comfortable day for Novak Djokovic, a somewhat surprising loss for Hubert Hurkacz, a sad Stefanos Tsitsipas scene, and an intriguing clash between Ben Shelton and Valentin Vacherot to come. Part two (34:23) - Women's results. We cover the aggro between Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea and all the fallout in the press conferences, an astonishing performance from 19-year-old Czech Nikola Bartunkova to beat Belinda Bencic, and the smooth progress of the rest of the top seeds. Part three (54:04) - How Maddison Inglis withstood the Laura Siegemund show to win Sensation of the Day.The Tennis Podcast throughout the Australian Open is sponsored by Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours - the Premium Hospitality and Experience Provider! For 10% off the best official ticket packages for Roland Garros, go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast, select your tickets and use the discount code Tennis10 at checkout.Official ticket and travel packages are offered and fulfilled by Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours.Specifically for our promotions, Steve Furgal's Tennis Tours is the Official Travel Provider of the USTA and the USOpen, and an Official Provider of Roland-Garros packages. Exclusive Tennis Podcast listener offers expireFebruary 28, 2026. Terms, pricing, availability, and restrictions apply. See website for details(www.Tours4Tennis.com)The Athletic SurveyThe Athletic are asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going to theathletic.com/survey26. Three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers too. Thank you.Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It wasn't the newsiest Round 2 at this Australian Open until near the end, and once all the drama had died down Ben and Tumaini got together to discuss the sudden moments at the finish line. While Belinda Bencic exited to talented Czech teen Nikola Bartunkova, Naomi Osaka stayed in the talk with a testy finish against Sorana Cirstea. On the men's side, Stan Wawrinka showed his staying power, winning yet another long match in his long career. Thank you for listening! Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D. And please check out Ben's new writing home, Bounces! And Tumaini's work at The Guardian! 

Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down Day 5 of the 2026 Australian Open, covering the biggest results, standout performances, and storylines shaping the tournament. In this recap, they discuss Stan Wawrinka's 5-set thriller, Novak Djokovic's ability to get through slams, and notable moments from players like Jannik Sinner, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Belinda Bencic, Casper Ruud, Ethan Quinn, Marin Cilic, & more. This episode focuses on match context, player mindset, and how early-round results are setting up the days ahead at Melbourne Park. Comment below: What was your favorite match from Day 5? Which matchups are you most excited for on Day 6?

It's the Australian Open 2026 Second Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by reacting to the breaking news that the PTPA is seeking investment for a competing tour. Then, we get into the matches: Stan Wawrinka delivered a classic 5-set win, Tomas Machac took out Stefanos Tsitsipas, Ethan Quinn got his biggest career win over Hubert Hurkacz, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz rolled.0:00 Intro1:50 PTPA News10:50 Machac d. Tsitsipas20:50 Quinn d. Hurkacz28:40 Djokovic d. Maestrelli31:27 Mensik d. Jodar36:05 Vacherot d. Hijikata37:01 Medvedev d. Halys38:13 Alcaraz d. Hanfman39:30 Musetti d. Sonego IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://gillgross.tribechat.com Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge - heute mit der Tageszusammenfassung von Tag 5 der Australian Open. Heute ist Philipp nicht dabei, dafür hat sich Andreas Lukas Zahrer vom Standard in den Podcast eingeladen. Die Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer in der KIA Arena bekamen heute wohl das Match des Turniers zu sehen. Stan Wawrinka, der nach dieser Saison seine Karriere beenden wird, traf auf den Qualifikanten Arthur Gea. Wawrinka gewann, unterstützt von 5000 Fans in der restlos vollen Arena, mit 7-6 im 5. Satz. Wawrinka trifft in der 3. Runde auf Taylor Fritz. Laura Siegemund hatte auch ein dramatisches Match zu überstehen, ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Gigi Salmon, Russell Fuller and wheelchair tennis Grand Slam champion Andy Lapthorne discuss day five of the 2026 Australian Open from Melbourne. Stan Wawrinka won a marathon five-set match over Arthur Gea to reach the third round in his final Australian Open at the age of 40, and there was shock in store too with qualifier Nikola Bartunkova beating tenth seed Belinda Bencic in the women's singles.The team also react to the post-match exchange between Sorana Cirstea and Naomi Osaka, and Gigi's look for a 5 Live tennis fashion correspondent continues.

Die Australian Open halten aktuell die Tenniswelt in ihrem Bann. Und Alex Antonitsch (ServusTV), Mira Antonitsch (tennisnet) und der Producer Jens Huiber verfolgen das erste Major 2026 mit Gästen täglich …

Arthur Géa et Stan Wawrinka nous ont offert un match comme on en raffole à l'Open d'Australie. 5 sets, une ambiance de folie mais la passation n'a pas eu lieu. Ce match, c'était un duel de générations entre Stan et Arthur, le premier dispute sa dernière saison à 41 ans alors que le second est sorti pour la première fois de sa carrière des qualifications d'un Grand Chelem. Stan Wawrinka a remporté la guerre des nerfs à l'issue d'un super Tie-break où le tricolore a totalement craqué. Est-ce une défaite cruelle ?Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Daily Express Senior Tennis Writer Yasmin Syed joins the podcast from Melbourne to recap the opening round of the 2026 Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic looks as fit as ever as he pursues Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner for the title. Syed examines Stan Wawrinka's form and attitude as he competes in his final tournament down under, and reacts to Joao Fonseca's early exit at the hands of Eliot Spizzirri. The journalist assesses whether Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul or another American make a run down under, and reflects on Gael Monfils' final Australian Open. On the women's side, Syed predicts which player can challenge World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Syed dives into Amanda Anisimova's excellent form, Iga Swiatek's chances, and Naomi Osaka's outfit that captivated the entire tennis world. And Syed breaks down Viktoria Mboko's ability to contend right now, before previewing all the exciting matchups in Round 2 of The Australian Open. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part one - Women's results. We cover Iga Swiatek passing a pretty tough test against Yuan Yue, Mirra Andreeva's Mix credentials after her comeback win over Donna Vekic, victories for Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova, more injury concern for Barbora Krejcikova, and the extraordinary scenes around Melbourne Park for Alexandra Eala's match. Part two (49:32) - Men's results. We discuss Novak Djokovic's sharp start, Stan Wawrinka's diesel engine revving again, Marin Cilic getting just over two thirds of the way to a triple bagel, Daniil Medvedev's more aggressive game style, a tough day for Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Learner Tien's five set victory. Part three (1:05:18) - Sensation of the day and Tuesday's order of play.The Tennis Podcast throughout the Australian Open is sponsored by Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours - the Premium Hospitality and Experience Provider! For 10% off the best official ticket packages for Roland Garros, go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast, select your tickets and use the discount code Tennis10 at checkout.Official ticket and travel packages are offered and fulfilled by Steve Furgal's International Tennis Tours.Specifically for our promotions, Steve Furgal's Tennis Tours is the Official Travel Provider of the USTA and the USOpen, and an Official Provider of Roland-Garros packages. Exclusive Tennis Podcast listener offers expireFebruary 28, 2026. Terms, pricing, availability, and restrictions apply. See website for details(www.Tours4Tennis.com)Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge, dieses Mal mit dem zweiten Tag von den Australian Open 2026. Heute gab es in Melbourne weniger spektakuläre Matches als noch am Tag zuvor, lediglich einige kleinere und größere Überraschungen. Bei den Damen hatte Iga Swiatek ein paar Probleme mit ihrer Gegnerin Yue Yuan, vor allem beim zweiten Aufschlag. Letztlich gewann sie jedoch in zwei Sätzen. Nun geht es gegen Marie Bouzkova. Sowohl Tatjana Maria als auch Ella Seidel schieden aus, gerade Seidel war zum Ende hin relativ chancenlos und haderte mit dem eigenen Spiel. Keine Probleme hatte hingegen Jessica Pegula. Sie gewann in zwei ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Abigail Johnson and Mark Woodforde to review day two of the Australian Open. We assess Novak Djokovic's efficient win, straight-set victories for the leading seeds, Stan Wawrinka's first Australian Open win in five years, and a difficult day for the British players, before asking whether Daniil Medvedev can work his way back towards his best.Timecodes: 01:57 – Novak Djokovic analysis 05:38 – Wawrinka rolls back the years 09:14 – A tough day for the Brits 10:46 – Fran Jones reflects with Russell Fuller 14:35 – Daniil Medvedev and the road back

Die Australian Open halten aktuell die Tenniswelt in ihrem Bann. Und Alex Antonitsch (ServusTV), Mira Antonitsch (tennisnet) und der Producer Jens Huiber verfolgen das erste Major 2026 mit Gästen täglich ...

Keine 24 Stunden mehr, dann startet das erste Grand Slam des Jahres 2026. Herzlich willkommen zu einer neuen kleinen Spezialausgabe von Chip & Charge, heute mit einer Zusammenfassung des Media Days. Die Spitzenspielerinnen und -spieler standen der Presse Rede und Antwort und da habe ich mir gedacht, das könnte auch für euch interessant sein. Dazu haben die deutschen Journalisten noch mit Torben Beltz, dem Bundestrainer für die DTB-Frauen sprechen können. Mit dabei: Stimmen von Alexander Zverev, Eva Lys, Stan Wawrinka, Alex de Minaur, Michael Kohlmann, Carlos Alcaraz und Jan-Lennard Struff. Wenn ihr uns unterstützen möchtet, freuen wir uns über Bewertungen und Rezensionen auf iTunes und Spotify. ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Wow. We made it to 2026, that's so sick. And tennis season is finally upon us!!! The November/December break is nice, but I think we all get that itch at some point. We're kind of all over the place in this episode, but please enjoy. 1:32 - Dean is a free agent fan4:33 - Our goals for the 2026 season11:10 - Kyrgios & Sabalenka... duke it out on the court? for why? 16:45 - Australian Open preview and thoughts // Alcaraz & Coach Ferrero break-up21:09 - Stan Wawrinka... one last year, huh22:50 - Shoutout to Bublik25:49 - Fan mail

Before anything else, our thoughts this week are firmly with teh family of Damian Kust. Damian was a cherished and passionate member of the tennis community whom we lost at the age of just 26. His work covering the Challenger Tour set him apart, but his passion and knowledge was what really made him shine. RIP Damian. Details of his funeral and donations to the foundation his parents have chosen are here: https://x.com/damiankust/status/2009644081207709969 It always feels utterly empty to follow such profoundly sad news with the mundanity of the week's tennis news. Here is what else Calvin Betton, James Gray and George Bellshaw discussed this week... Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Adelaide, his only planned warm-up for the Australian Open, saying he is not physically ready for the challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have not played an ATP event yet this year either, but were busy playing an indoor practice match in front of 15,000 people in Seoul, South Korea. Poland FINALLY won the United Cup, Hubert Hurkacz gaining redemption for spurning two championship points against Alexander Zverev in 2024, beating the German en route to leading his nation to victory... ...but Iga Swiatek's form was far from impressive, and it was Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski, Luke Johnson's new partner, who were instrumental in securing the title PLUS: No Australian Open wildcard for Nick Kyrgios; there is one for Stan Wawrinka; titles for Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Bublik, Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina; Emma Raducanu's return; and OF COURSE *that* wildcard in Nairobi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before anything else, our thoughts this week are firmly with teh family of Damian Kust. Damian was a cherished and passionate member of the tennis community whom we lost at the age of just 26. His work covering the Challenger Tour set him apart, but his passion and knowledge was what really made him shine. RIP Damian. Details of his funeral and donations to the foundation his parents have chosen are here: https://x.com/damiankust/status/2009644081207709969 It always feels utterly empty to follow such profoundly sad news with the mundanity of the week's tennis news. Here is what else Calvin Betton, James Gray and George Bellshaw discussed this week... Novak Djokovic has pulled out of Adelaide, his only planned warm-up for the Australian Open, saying he is not physically ready for the challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have not played an ATP event yet this year either, but were busy playing an indoor practice match in front of 15,000 people in Seoul, South Korea. Poland FINALLY won the United Cup, Hubert Hurkacz gaining redemption for spurning two championship points against Alexander Zverev in 2024, beating the German en route to leading his nation to victory... ...but Iga Swiatek's form was far from impressive, and it was Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski, Luke Johnson's new partner, who were instrumental in securing the title PLUS: No Australian Open wildcard for Nick Kyrgios; there is one for Stan Wawrinka; titles for Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Bublik, Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina; Emma Raducanu's return; and OF COURSE *that* wildcard in Nairobi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross runs through the first championship Sunday of 2026. We'll start with Alexander Bublik's milestone win over Lorenzo Musetti that secured his place in the top-10. Then, we'll go to Daniil Medvedev's dominant week and win over Brandon Nakashima in Brisbane. Lastly, Hubert Hurkacz was perhaps the biggest mover of week 1 with a strong United Cup, culminating in victory over Stan Wawrinka and glory for Poland.0:00 Intro0:50 Bublik d. Musetti Hong Kong18:57 Medvedev d. Nakashima Brisbane31:05 Wawrinka d. Hurkacz United Cup IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge dieses Mal mit den ersten Turnieren des Jahres. In Brisbane konnte Aryna Sabalenka ihren Titel verteidigen, auch wenn sie dabei nicht auf die schwierigsten Gegnerinnen traf. Trotzdem eine beeindruckende Woche von der Weltranglistenersten. Ihre Finalgegnerin, Marta Kostyuk, konnte drei Top-Ten-Spielerinnen schlagen. Vielleicht ein Zeichen dafür, was in Zukunft von ihr kommt? In Auckland ging der Titel an Elina Svitolina, die sich im Finale gegen Xinyu Wang gewann. Bei den Herren setzte sich in Brisbane Daniel Medvedev durch, der damit seine kuriose Statistik weiterführte von 22 Titeln in 22 verschiedenen Städten. Für Medvedev ein ... WERBUNG 10 Euro gratis bei NEO.bet Sichert euch 10 Euro gratis beim Wettanbieter NEObet, ganz ohne Einzahlung. Einfach den Promotion-Code tennis10 bei der Registrierung auf neobet.de eingeben und sofort mit den 10 Euro loswetten. Link zur NEObet-Registrierung: https://neobet.de/de/Sportwetten#account/Account Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Catherine is in Melbourne and David and Matt are heading there soon, but first we catch up on all the results from the first week of the 2026 tennis season. Part one (00:00 - 39:14) We discuss how Poland won the United Cup despite Iga Swiatek losing her final two matches against Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic. In what way was the nature of those defeats worrying for Swiatek heading into the Australian Open? There's also chat about the brilliant form of both Bencic and Hubert Hurkacz, as well as appreciation for Belgium's tournament. Part two (39:15 - 01:04:11) We wrap up the rest of the results, headlined by Aryna Sabalenka winning the title in Brisbane again at a tournament where Marta Kostyuk beat three Top 10 players in a row. Plus, is Daniil Medvedev back? And why can't Lorenzo Musetti win a title? Part three (01:04:12 - 01:29:30) We cover some news including Stan Wawrinka's Australian Open wildcard, injury worry for Zheng Qinwen and Joao Fonseca, and a secret meeting in London between the slams and tours over the ongoing PTPA lawsuit. Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2026年1月9日下午：2026年澳大利亚网球公开赛（AO）开幕在即，前澳网冠军、现年40岁的瑞士选手斯坦·瓦林卡（Stan Wawrinka）获得外卡，将亮相男单正赛；而中国选手郑钦文在周四宣布退出本届澳网（收听播客，了解详情）。

Der australische Tennissommer eröffnet die Saison 2026 und die ersten Geschichten des Jahres sind geliefert. Henrike und Daniel blicken auf die ersten Tage des neuen Jahres. Eva Lys, Stefanos Tsitsipas und Stan Wawrinka schreiben positive Schlagzeilen. Und insgesamt kann der United Cup mit seinem Format doch überzeugen. Diese Folge ist defintiv ein positiver Einstieg in das Jahr. Australia Alaaf!

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim kick off the 2026 season by talking Stan Wawrinka announcing his final season. Andy Roddick explains why he respects Stan and Venus Williams for continuing to play when they no longer have the "Grand Slam carrot" in front of them. Plus, we break down the new ATP heat policy and injuries heading into the Aussie swing with stars like Jack Draper, Holger Rune, and Arthur Fils all out from the 2026 AO. Plus developing news from Novak Djokovic. Click here for Novak Djokovic statement: https://x.com/DjokerNole/status/2007915011239551208?s=20 Click here for PTPA statement: https://x.com/ptpaplayers/status/2007995991954256280?s=20 COMMENT BELOW:What are you most looking forward to in the 2026 tennis season?Who do you think is looking good for AO so far?

The new tennis season is underway! David, Matt and Catherine in Perth discuss everything that's happened so far. Part one (00:00 - 42:43) All the talking points from the United Cup in Perth, including some concerns and controversy for Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff, good vibes in Team Greece, and Stan Wawrinka rolling back the years. But will he receive an Australian Open wildcard? Part two (42:44 - 1:09:07) We cover the rest of the United Cup action in Sydney, headlined by Poland's win over Germany, with Iga Swiatek surviving a brilliant performance from Eva Lys and Hubert Hurkacz returning from injury and beating Alexander Zverev. Part three (1:09:08 - 1:33:01) We finish with some news including Novak Djokovic publicly stepping away from the PTPA which he helped to create. Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joao Fonseca has been captivating tennis fans across the world since his first pro match in 2023. The Brazilian sensation joins the podcast to discuss his first tennis memories, how he's adjusted to the pro tour as a teenager, and explain his plans to achieve greatness and his goal of the No. 1 ATP ranking. Fonseca also recounts his first meeting with Roger Federer, and taking part in "The MGM Slam," an eight-person event in Las Vegas on March 1. And Brett Connors previews the start of the 2026 season, which begins with the shocking breakup between Carlos Alcaraz and his former coach Juan Carlos Ferraro. Connors looks at which contenders could challenge Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the early results in the United Cup, and Stan Wawrinka's impressive beginning to his final season on tour. The co-host of "Advantage Connors" also predicts the WTA champions this year, and discusses how "Garage Tales" with his dad Jimmy Connors became a smash hit. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Die Daily Nuggets von sportradio360.de: Weltmeisterschaften, Olympia, der Betrieb auf der ATP-Tour - hier kommt der Deep Dive vom Producer Jens Huiber mit ausgewählten Experten, die mindestens knietief in der Materie stehen. Jeden Montag und Dienstag neu.

In this special compilation episode of 'Nothing Major,' join us as we recap about some of the most memorable interview moments from the past year.  The episode features highlight interviews with fan-favorite guests such as Stan Wawrinka, Tommy Paul, Sasha Zverev, John Mcenroe, and Caroline Wozniaki. We are back to normal on January 5th with the full squad, as we return to Monday & Friday episodes.  Bublik interview - Episode 19  https://youtu.be/kiXIciXF0rY?si=cuYUbQKCWJILrQod Stan Wawrinka - Episode 32 https://youtu.be/63oVkJFILCQ?si=XQ-PZFeEbft89puv Tommy Paul - Episode 37 https://youtu.be/jvCR2uqNdmg?si=UDcbOsHNWmDFRBFE Zverev Interview -  Ep 89  https://youtu.be/lD2x4T6y7Ng?si=0rP7-Q7wqZIiB41i John Mcenroe bombs the pod - Episode 98 https://youtu.be/uSVuuTdWFWQ?si=XYWo6jFSVM1-1NqX Caroline Wozniacki - Episode 120 https://youtu.be/3Rf-TGPRlyo?si=ucyS0-6KnFPaGfzb 00:00 Introduction  01:01 Episode 19: Pickleball Roast with Bublik 04:52 Episode 32: Stans Slam Insights 16:21 Episode 37: Fun questions with Tommy Paul 24:22 Zverevs Memorable Episode 25:08 The Madrid Match and Changing Tennis Balls 26:32 Most Annoying Opponents 27:53 European vs. American Pet Peeves 30:05 John McEnroe's Surprise Appearance 37:48 Debating Improbable Wins with Caroline Wozniaki 43:02 Wrapping Up and Future Interviews Merch is now live, go to https://www.tennis-warehouse.com/search-tennis.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=nothing%20major

Who will win the singles titles at Australian Open 2026? On the season finale of The Tennis, Xave and Brie are joined by Todd Woodbridge, Jaimee Fourlis, and Simon Rea to debate this week’s Big Question. The panel also reacts to news of Stan Wawrinka’s impending retirement, Nick Kyrgios returning to the Brisbane International, and previews the must-see matches at United Cup 2026, including Alex de Minaur v Casper Ruud and Emma Raducanu v Naomi Osaka. Plus, Italian star Matteo Arnaldi drops by Pod Laver Arena with a life update as he prepares for the Australian summer. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to The Tennis family! Stay tuned for ‘Pod Laver Arena’ coming this January. If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 131 114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine, David and Matt catch up on bits and bobs of news as the off season begins to draw to a close. Part one (00:00 - 26:20) We start with some more reaction to Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero splitting including reports out of Spain about tensions between Ferrero and the Alcaraz team. There's also chat about Grigor Dimitrov's situation as he and Dani Vallverdu part ways, as well as the surprising news that Naomi Osaka is leaving Evolve, the agency she co-founded. Part two (26:21 - 45:51) We cover the news that the WTA has signed a long-term deal with Mercedes-Benz, the ATP's new heat policy, and give various takes about the Next Gen Finals, with Alexander Blockx attracting our attention. Part three (45:52: 1:11:46) Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff sign up for the One Point Slam, Matt's got a backhand list announcement, and we share some Stan Wawrinka memories as he reveals that 2026 will be his final year on tour. Become a ⁠Friend of The Tennis Podcast⁠Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which WTA player will win their maiden Grand Slam next year? That’s the Big Question on today’s show. Aussie tennis star Ellen Perez and Luke Saville join Brie and Xave to discuss the contenders. The panel also reacts to Serena Williams re-entering the ITIA testing-pool and previews the upcoming ATP Awards, including whether Joao Fonseca or Valentin Vacherot will win Breakthrough Player of the Year. The captains have been unveiled for United Cup, Luke and Ellen give their thoughts on Stan Wawrinka, Lleyton Hewitt, Tim Henman, Petros Tsitsipas and first-time captains Lucas Pouille and Gabriela Dabrowski. Plus, Brie shares her Top 5 unmissable things this Australian summer. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crawl towards summer means one of the showpiece events on Auckland's sporting calendar is fast approaching. The ASB Classic has already had some good news in the last month and now has another update. Sports report Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.