Darren Cahill has been crowned Coach of the Year at the 2023 ATP Awards, along with his colleague Simone Vagnozzi. Together, they coach Jannik Sinner, who this year won four titles, including his first Masters 1000 title, was runner-up at the ATP Finals, and finished the year as the World No.4. Previously, Cahill has worked with the likes of Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Simon Halep. But, as he explained, producing a Grand Slam champion takes a lot more than it might appear on the outside.

Darren Cahill has been crowned Coach of the Year at the 2023 ATP Awards, along with his colleague Simone Vagnozzi. Together, they coach Jannik Sinner, who this year won four titles, including his first Masters 1000 title, was runner-up at the ATP Finals, and finished the year as the World No.4. Previously, Cahill has worked with the likes of Lleyton Hewitt, Andre Agassi and Simon Halep. But, as he explained, producing a Grand Slam champion takes a lot more than it might appear on the outside.

Bonus: Darren Cahill on making a Grand Slam champion

One month out from the Australian Open, tournament director Craig Tiley gives a sneak peek of some exciting changes in store for AO24, newly-crowned Newcombe Medallist Alex de Minaur is predicting even bigger things to come next season, plus Stefanos Tsitsipas explains why he considers the AO his 'home Slam' and why defending champion Novak Djokovic still poses a problem for the next generation of Grand Slam contenders.

One month out from the Australian Open, tournament director Craig Tiley gives a sneak peek of some exciting changes in store for AO24, newly-crowned Newcombe Medallist Alex de Minaur is predicting even bigger things to come next season, plus Stefanos Tsitsipas explains why he considers the AO his 'home Slam' and why defending champion Novak Djokovic still poses a problem for the next generation of Grand Slam contenders.

Demon's second 'Newk' "just the beginning", Tiley teases AO24, Stef’s ‘home Slam’

Rafael Nadal is set to make his long-awaited return to tennis at the Brisbane International before returning to Melbourne for what could be his final Australian Open, Caroline Wozniacki has been granted a wildcard for the first Grand Slam of the year — the 2018 women's champion speaks exclusively to The AO Show about her fond relationship with the tournament, her fans and why she can't wait to be back, plus Taylor Fritz reveals his plans to spearhead Team USA to back-to-back glory during the second edition of the United Cup.

Rafael Nadal is set to make his long-awaited return to tennis at the Brisbane International before returning to Melbourne for what could be his final Australian Open, Caroline Wozniacki has been granted a wildcard for the first Grand Slam of the year — the 2018 women's champion speaks exclusively to The AO Show about her fond relationship with the tournament, her fans and why she can't wait to be back, plus Taylor Fritz reveals his plans to spearhead Team USA to back-to-back glory during the second edition of the United Cup.

Rafa to reignite in Brisbane! Woz ready for return to Oz

Jannik Sinner puts an exclamation mark on his stellar season by leading Italy to its first Davis Cup championship since 1976 — GIG analyst Simon Rea reveals the stats where Sinner rivals Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz and where he’s gone ahead, Alex de Minaur vows to be back after Australia finishes runner-up for a second consecutive year, we announce the Newcombe Medal nominees for 2023, and AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope catches up with British women’s No.1 Katie Boulter a month out from the Australian summer of tennis.

Jannik Sinner puts an exclamation mark on his stellar season by leading Italy to its first Davis Cup championship since 1976 — GIG analyst Simon Rea reveals the stats where Sinner rivals Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz and where he’s gone ahead, Alex de Minaur vows to be back after Australia finishes runner-up for a second consecutive year, we announce the Newcombe Medal nominees for 2023, and AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope catches up with British women’s No.1 Katie Boulter a month out from the Australian summer of tennis.

Unrepentant Sinner sinks Australia, Demon’s Davis Cup vow

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has saluted at the ATP Finals for a record seventh time exacting revenge on his round-robin conqueror Jannik Sinner in the final, Alex De Minaur has fought back from the brink against Czechia to guide Australia into the Davis Cup Semi-Finals — our Round Table experts preview the Aussies’ upcoming tie against last four surprise packet Finland, and newly crowned Doubles World No.1 Storm Hunter drops by to celebrate her achievement and reveal her goals for 2024. 

World No.1 Novak Djokovic has saluted at the ATP Finals for a record seventh time exacting revenge on his round-robin conqueror Jannik Sinner in the final, Alex De Minaur has fought back from the brink against Czechia to guide Australia into the Davis Cup Semi-Finals — our Round Table experts preview the Aussies’ upcoming tie against last four surprise packet Finland, and newly crowned Doubles World No.1 Storm Hunter drops by to celebrate her achievement and reveal her goals for 2024.

Novak notches another, Demon delivers in Davis Cup, Hunter now the hunted

An exquisite performance from Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals has ended Novak Djokovic’s 19-match winning streak dating back to Wimbledon but the trophy is still up for grabs — our Round Table experts discuss which players could join Daniil Medvedev in the last four, Leylah Fernandez is the talk of Canada again after the 2021 US Open finalist led her country to its first Billie Jean King Cup title, and tournament director Craig Tiley joins The AO Show to discuss the state of play less than two months out from the Australian Open.

An exquisite performance from Jannik Sinner at the ATP Finals has ended Novak Djokovic’s 19-match winning streak dating back to Wimbledon but the trophy is still up for grabs — our Round Table experts discuss which players could join Daniil Medvedev in the last four, Leylah Fernandez is the talk of Canada again after the 2021 US Open finalist led her country to its first Billie Jean King Cup title, and tournament director Craig Tiley joins The AO Show to discuss the state of play less than two months out from the Australian Open.

Who takes the title in Turin? Canada on top of the world in BJK Cup

Adam Hills is a household name across the English-speaking world — an Australian comedy legend, satirist, radio host and TV personality (Spicks and Specks, Adam Hills Tonight and The Last Leg). But as a lifelong tennis player and fan, Adam is advocating for a little-known format of the sport called Para-Standing Tennis. He joined Jon Hoevenaars on The AO Show to discuss how it all came about.

Adam Hills is a household name across the English-speaking world — an Australian comedy legend, satirist, radio host and TV personality (Spicks and Specks, Adam Hills Tonight and The Last Leg). But as a lifelong tennis player and fan, Adam is advocating for a little-known format of the sport called Para-Standing Tennis. He joined Jon Hoevenaars on The AO Show to discuss how it all came about.

Bonus: Adam Hills, '80s ballkid, TV star and Para-Standing Tennis player

A flawless WTA Finals performance from Iga Swiatek has seen her recapture the World No.1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka — GIG analyst Simon Rea reveals what sets her apart from the rest of the field and where she can improve in 2024, Novak Djokovic extends his Masters 1000 title record to 40 with his seventh title in Paris as he inches towards 400 weeks at the top of the rankings — who can challenge the World No.1 at the ATP Finals in Turin, plus celebrity guest Adam Hills joins The AO Show to discuss his passion for Para-Standing Tennis.

A flawless WTA Finals performance from Iga Swiatek has seen her recapture the World No.1 ranking from Aryna Sabalenka — GIG analyst Simon Rea reveals what sets her apart from the rest of the field and where she can improve in 2024, Novak Djokovic extends his Masters 1000 title record to 40 with his seventh title in Paris as he inches towards 400 weeks at the top of the rankings — who can challenge the World No.1 at the ATP Finals in Turin, plus celebrity guest Adam Hills joins The AO Show to discuss his passion for Para-Standing Tennis.

Swiatek back on top, Novak’s night in Paris, all set for ATP Finals

Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula are undefeated after their first two group matches at the WTA Finals — can Aryna Sabalenka hold on to World No.1 or will the ‘lady in red’ spoil her party? Holger Rune is still alive in Paris as he attempts to fend off the challengers to his eighth spot in the ATP Finals, but in-form Pole Hubert Hurkacz is breathing down his neck, and AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope catches up with Mark Philippoussis to relive his remarkable upset of Pete Sampras at AO 1996.

Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula are undefeated after their first two group matches at the WTA Finals — can Aryna Sabalenka hold on to World No.1 or will the ‘lady in red’ spoil her party? Holger Rune is still alive in Paris as he attempts to fend off the challengers to his eighth spot in the ATP Finals, but in-form Pole Hubert Hurkacz is breathing down his neck, and AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope catches up with Mark Philippoussis to relive his remarkable upset of Pete Sampras at AO 1996.

Who can conquer Cancun? Playing for points in Paris

Boris Becker has teamed up with Holger Rune for the rest of the season — can the young Dane hold onto eighth spot in the race to the ATP Finals or will he be overtaken by one of Taylor Fritz, Casper Rudd, Hubi Hurkcacz, Tommy Paul or Alex de Minaur? Our Round Table experts discuss the players still in the running, and preview the WTA Finals in Cancun where current World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will attempt to fend off Iga Swiatek from wrestling back the title, Aussie great Mark Philippoussis gives his long-range predictions of the United Cup following Monday’s Draw, plus Australian Tennis Magazine’s Viv Christie gets to know British No.1 Cameron Norrie.

Boris Becker has teamed up with Holger Rune for the rest of the season — can the young Dane hold onto eighth spot in the race to the ATP Finals or will he be overtaken by one of Taylor Fritz, Casper Rudd, Hubi Hurkcacz, Tommy Paul or Alex de Minaur? Our Round Table experts discuss the players still in the running, and preview the WTA Finals in Cancun where current World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will attempt to fend off Iga Swiatek from wrestling back the title, Aussie great Mark Philippoussis gives his long-range predictions of the United Cup following Monday’s Draw, plus Australian Tennis Magazine’s Viv Christie gets to know British No.1 Cameron Norrie.

Becker back in business, Aryna and Iga battle for No.1, United Cup draw revealed

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The AO Show is the podcast for tennis fans in a hurry, with half-hour episodes every week! During the Australian Open, catch up on all the biggest stories every day of the main draw. Throughout the year, stay up to date with the latest tennis news and views every week.

The AO Show is the podcast for tennis fans in a hurry, with half-hour episodes every week! During the Australian Open, catch up on all the biggest stories every day of the main draw. Throughout the year, stay up to date with the latest tennis news and views every week.

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