After featuring her recollections as Australian Tennis Magazine editor in Part 1, we return this week for the second part of our interview with Suzi Petkovski – focusing on the Australian Open. Petkovski first attended the event as a fan in its Kooyong days and would later work at the tournament before it relocated to Flinders Park – now known as Melbourne Park – in 1988. Petkovski recalls how significant this move was at the time, and how the AO’s new home helped the tournament evolve into the global powerhouse it is today.

Listen to Part 1: Suzi Petkovski (Part 1): a revered Australian voice in the game and self-described tennis tragic 

Read Petkovski’s recollections of the Evert-Navratilova AO 1988 semifinal: AO Flashback: Evert scores last AO win over great rival Navratilova | AO

After featuring her recollections as Australian Tennis Magazine editor in Part 1, we return this week for the second part of our interview with Suzi Petkovski &ndash; focusing on the Australian Open. Petkovski first attended the event as a fan in its Kooyong days and would later work at the tournament before it relocated to Flinders Park &ndash; now known as Melbourne Park &ndash; in 1988. Petkovski recalls how significant this move was at the time, and how the AO&rsquo;s new home helped the tournament evolve into the global powerhouse it is today.
Listen to Part 1: <a href="https://pod.link/1784636846/episode/MDdmN2M1MDEtNDliOC00M2IzLTk0ZjQtYjRiNzAwNjkwMjRj" aria-label="Link Suzi Petkovski (Part 1): a revered Australian voice in the game and self-described tennis tragic">Suzi Petkovski (Part 1): a revered Australian voice in the game and self-described tennis tragic</a>&nbsp;
Read Petkovski&rsquo;s recollections of the Evert-Navratilova AO 1988 semifinal: <a href="https://ausopen.com/articles/news/ao-flashback-evert-scores-last-ao-win-over-great-rival-navratilova" aria-label="Link AO Flashback: Evert scores last AO win over great rival Navratilova | AO">AO Flashback: Evert scores last AO win over great rival Navratilova | AO</a>

The Sit-Down brings you in-depth interviews with some of the most influential figures from the world of tennis. From players to coaches, analysts, and tennis legends, each episode delves into their stories, revealing personal anecdotes and unique perspectives on the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just starting to explore the world of tennis, The Sit-Down brings you conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune in every week for an authentic, unfiltered chat with the personalities who’ve helped shape the sport of tennis.

The Sit-Down brings you in-depth interviews with some of the most influential figures from the world of tennis. From players to coaches, analysts, and tennis legends, each episode delves into their stories, revealing personal anecdotes and unique perspectives on the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just starting to explore the world of tennis, The Sit-Down brings you conversations you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else. Tune in every week for an authentic, unfiltered chat with the personalities who&rsquo;ve helped shape the sport of tennis.

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Suzi Petkovski (Part 2): Following the AO from Kooyong to Melbourne Park

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