Day 15: Alcaraz dethrones the king! Djokovic's last AO? Big call on Rybakina

A new era! Carlos Alcaraz has rewritten the history books as the youngest man to achieve the career Grand Slam, and the first person to defeat Novak Djokovic in an Australian Open final. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas are joined by tennis commentator Peter Marcato to unpack the historic match, an…

Day 14: Rybakina reigns in Melbourne, stage set for Alcaraz v Djokovic showdown

Elena Rybakina has outgunned two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka to score her first Australian Open crown and her second major title. Tennis Australia’s head of game analysis Simon Rea joins Brett Thomas and Jon Hoevenaars to pick apart Rybakina’s performance and diagnose what went wrong for Sabalenk…

Day 13: Best ever? Djokovic schools Sinner, Alcaraz outlasts Zverev, women’s final preview

The 2026 Australian Open has delivered! Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic created even more history in a five-set epic against defending champion Jannik Sinner. And Carlos Alcaraz has earned a shot at a career grand slam outlasting Alexander Zverev in a marathon match for the ages. Alexia Mitchell a…

Day 12: Rybakina survives, Sabalenka soars into Final, Men’s SF preview

Elena Rybakina has survived a late surge from Jessica Pegula to book her place in Saturday's Women’s Final. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack the rollercoaster match and are joined by tennis commentator Jill Craybas to recap Aryna Sabalenka’s near-perfect win over Elina Svitolina. We cast our…

Day 11: Sinner sinks Shelton, Rybakina v Pegula SF locked in, Djokovic escapes elimination

Jannik Sinner has unlocked near-perfect tennis against Ben Shelton, and powered his way into a third Australian Open Semifinal. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas recap the match and preview the women’s semifinals on Day 12. On The Evening Serve, AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks Novak Djokovic’s surviv…

Day 10: Alcaraz demolishes Demon, Svitolina shakes off Gauff, Zverev & Sabalenka in!

Carlos Alcaraz has produced a jaw dropping performance against the last Aussie standing, Alex de Minaur, to progress to his first Australian Open semifinal. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas recap the quarter finals, including Elina Svitolina’s return to form against a shaky Coco Gauff. AO Radio’s N…

Day 9: Shelton blasts Ruud, Swiatek ousts Aussie, defending champion out!

Ben Shelton has smashed his way into the 2026 Australian Open quarterfinals, sending Casper Ruud packing. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack Iga Swiatek’s chances against Elena Rybakina after dismantling Aussie qualifier Maddison Inglis. And Jannik Sinner dispatches fellow Italian Luciano Dard…

Day 8: Demon demolition, Svitolina shatters Mirra, hungry Learner bagels Daniil

The second week of the 2026 Australian Open kicks off, with Brett Thomas and Alexia MItchell recapping some surprising results on Day 8. Alex de Minaur unlocks a new level against Alexander Bublik, Elina Svitolina teaches Mirra Andreeva a lesson, and Learner Tien dishes out the bagels to Daniil Med…

Day 7: Osaka out! Jannik’s melting moment, Djokovic’s near miss

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 w…

Day 6: Demon frightens Foe, teens reign supreme, another Medvedev miracle!

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…