The Tennis

Big titles are up for grabs in Canada, with local teenager Victoria Mboko to face a resurgent Naomi Osaka in the Montreal final. Meanwhile at Toronto, the absence of Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic has left the door open for 11th seed Karen Khachanov, who's locked in a showdown with in-form American Ben Shelton. Experts Daria Saville, Simon Rea and Matt Trollope join Xave to discuss all the big stories from north of the American border before the tours move to the US. Novak Djokovic is rolling the dice by skipping the lead-in tournaments to the US Open — the panel debates whether the gamble will pay off in his bid for a record 25th major title. Plus, we celebrate some recent successes for The Tennis family including Australian TV Week Logie Awards for Todd Woodbridge and Jelena Dokic. The Sit-Down The Sit-Down with Daria & Luke Saville (2024) AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex de Minaur has claimed his 10th career title at Washington after saving three championship points against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Xave is joined by guest co-host Jaimee Fourlis, along with Luke Saville and Storm Hunter who dissect Demon’s monumental achievement and his career potential. The panel reacts to Eugenie Bouchard’s retirement, Taylor Townsend’s rise to WTA Doubles world No.1, and Chris O’Connell's triumph over Stefanos Tsitsipas at Toronto. Fellow Aussie Tristan Schoolkate’s maiden top-50 win against Joao Fonseca opens up a discussion about iconic upsets by Aussie players. Plus, can you guess the tennis players in our latest instalment of Musical Who Am I? AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45-year-old Venus Williams has made her comeback at Washington, becoming the second oldest player to win a singles match at WTA Tour level — Aussie star Daria Saville and guest presenter, Louis Hanson, join Brie and Xave to dissect the seven-time Grand Slam champion's return to the sport after her 16-month break. The panel also discusses Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's reunion in Mallorca, Carlos Alcaraz taking a well-deserved rest and the importance of taking time off and shares an update on Stefanos Tstisipas’ coaching split. Plus, Dasha answers your burning questions and Brie unveils her new Top 5, Smash or Pass(ing) Shot. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wimbledon has heralded two new champions! Iga Swiatek produced a flawless performance against first-time Grand Slam finalist Amanda Anisimova, while Jannik Sinner avenged his loss to Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz to claim his first grasscourt major title. Aussie star Jaimee Fourlis and WTA coach Luke Saville join Brie and Xave to recap the Wimbledon finals and analyse the best championship point celebrations from Wimbledon folklore. The panel takes a look at the Grand Slam tally and predicts who could join the list, and reacts to news that Alexander Zverev has been training with Toni Nadal. Plus, Todd Woodbridge and Duncan McKenzie-McHarg join us court side from The Championships and Brie shares the best moments from the prestigious Royal Box over the years. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re one step closer to crowning the 2025 Wimbledon champions. Will Alcaraz lift his third consecutive trophy, or will Novak match Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles? Can Belinda Bencic or Amanda Anisimova stop Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals? Aussie star Daria Saville and 2005 Wimbledon Men’s Doubles Champion Stephen Huss join Brie and Xave to pick their contenders for the major and break down the biggest stories to come out of the Championships. The panel also reacts to Goran Ivanisevic’s comments about Stefanos Tsitsipas, Mirra Andreeva’s fan girl moment, and get Dasha’s insight into the mental health crisis emerging from the tours. Plus, our on-court fashion police rate some of the looks from the All England Club and see how the teams are faring in the Wimbledon Fantasy Draft. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time to grab your strawberries and cream! Wimbledon is underway, but more than a handful of top seeds have already fallen, including Coco Gauff, Jess Pegula, Zheng Qinwen, Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune. WTA coach Luke Saville and player Jaimee Fourlis join Brie and Matt to break down the latest news from The Championships. The panel also reacts to Pegula's comments about the perils of best-of-three-set tennis, discuss their experiences facing burnout on tour, and unpack Stefanos Tsitispas’ lacklustre 2025 season. Plus, we check in on our Fantasy Draft standings and Brie steals the spotlight with her sneaky Wimbledon-themed Top 5. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With The Championships upon us, our panellists picks their players in our first ever Wimbledon Fantasy Draft. Dan Imhoff and Levi Huddleston join Brie and Xave to dissect the big news of the week, including Alexander Bublik’s monumental victory over Jannik Sinner at Halle and Maya Joint's toppling of Ons Jabeur and Emma Raducanu at Eastbourne. Will Alex de Minaur be able to back his career best run at Wimbledon? Our experts give their thoughts on the Aussie’s current level coming into the major. Plus Levi breaks down the ingredients to Alexander Bublik and Marketa Vondrousova’s recent success, while we check in with Todd Woodbridge and Duncan McKenzie-McHarg in Wimbledon with their title predictions and top tips for those lucky enough to attend the third Slam of the year. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The grasscourt season is building to a crescendo with Wimbledon right around the corner. Ben Shelton has cracked the ATP Top 10 after a semifinal run in Stuttgart, joining compatriots Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul, while German veteran Tatjana Maria has taken down four top-20 opponents en route to the Queens title. Past and present players, John Fitzgerald and Jaimee Fourlis, react to the US Open’s star-studded Mixed Doubles entry list, which includes Carlos Alcaraz partnering Emma Raducanu and Nick Kyrgios with Naomi Osaka. Plus the panel dissects Novak Djokovic's 2028 Olympic aspirations, and the lack of grass-court events available to women leading into Wimbledon. Plus, Brie puts the panel to the test with her grasscourt quiz. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Saville squared in Pod Laver Arena as Aussie golden couple Daria and Luke Saville review Roland Garros with Brie and Xavier. The ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry has reached new heights following a men’s final for the ages between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner — our experts react to John McEnroe’s comparison of the pair with 14-time winner Rafael Nadal. The panel chats about the petite silverware won by Coco Gauff in the women’s final and discuss runner-up Aryna Sabalenka's controversial post-final comments. Plus, the French Open fashion police dissect the on-court looks to come out of Roland Garros and reveal the winner of our first Fantasy Draft… AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France has a new rising star! Lois Boisson has gone from relative obscurity to a household name after ousting Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva. Now she faces former Paris finalist Coco Gauff in the semifinals of her first major main draw. Iga Swiatek is looking to win her fourth consecutive Roland Garros trophy and fifth title overall, but will first need to get past Aryna Sabalenka. On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic has fought back from a set down to set up a what should be a blockbuster semifinal against world No.1 Jannik Sinner, while Lorenzo Musetti takes on reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. Alexander Bublik reveals his interesting approach to switching off. Xavier Muhlebach and Brie Stewart are joined by expert John Fitzgerald and Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley who weigh in on the scheduling debate surrounding Roland Garros, plus can you guess the players from producer Harper's musical clues in "Who Am I?" AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonjour! The Sit-Down hosts Viv Christie and Matt Trollope discuss all the big news from week 1 of Roland Garros with experts Sam Stosur and Todd Woodbridge. 4-time champion Iga Swiatek is a step closer to defending her title after a convincing win over Emma Raducanu, while the Joao Fonseca juggernaut rolls on following his straight-sets triumph over Hubert Hurkacz. Casper Ruud’s shock elimination has opened up the draw for Alexei Popyrin and reignited the conversation about event scheduling. Hometown hero Gael Monfils has come back from two sets down to break the record for most 5-set wins at the event. The panel reacts to Naomi Osaka’s emotional media conference and recaps historical titles for Novak Djokovic and Maya Joint. Plus, Brie Stewart and Duncan McKenzie-McHarg join us from on the ground in Paris. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jasmine Paolini has completed the Italian double, defeating Coco Gauff to claim the Rome singles title and taking down Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova to win doubles with compatriot Sara Errani. Carlos Alcaraz has extended his head-to-head lead over Jannik Sinner, ending the Italian’s 26-match winning run in the Rome final. We check in with Brie Stewart and Duncan McKenzie-McHarg on the ground in Paris, while in studio, Xavier Muhlebach hosts a Roland Garros fantasy draft with experts Luke Saville, Simon Rea, and Viv Christie competing for bragging rights at Roland Garros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Rome finals beckoning, AO 2024 finalist Zheng Qinwen has finally toppled Aryna Sabalenka on her seventh attempt, Coco Gauff has maintained her perfect record against teen queen Mirra Andreeva, and Carlos Alcaraz has locked in the No.2 seeding for Roland Garros after Alexander Zverev lost to Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals. In What’s Caught Your Eye, Brie Stewart breaks down the split between Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray, Simon Rea dives into Peyton Stearns’ historic tie-breaker run, Luke Saville unpacks how the packed schedule is reshaping tournament fields, and Xavier Muhlebach brings us the surreal moment Sinner met the Pope. Plus, data whiz Simon has his say on Iga Swiatek’s slump and why we shouldn’t discount the ‘Queen of Clay’ ahead of Paris. Sinner's practice surprise. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the clay swing rolls into Rome, Jannik Sinner returns to the match court for the first time since his AO 2025 triumph — experts Luke Saville and John Fitzgerald join Xavier Muhlebach and Brie Stewart to discuss how his three-month hiatus may have impacted the world No.1. Sinner is on a QF collision course with Madrid champion Casper Ruud, who’s revealed he's sought treatment for mental health challenges, while Iga Swiatek has hosed down reports she might skip the grass court season to freshen up. Naomi Osaka has captured her first title since becoming a mother on her least favourite surface. Plus our resident clairvoyant Brie looks into her crystal ball to see what's in store for five players in Rome. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a manic week in Madrid with a mass power outage causing widespread disruptions to play, while Alexander Zverev has drawn attention to a problem with the video technology being used for the electronic line calling. Grand Slam champions Todd Woodbridge and Sam Stosur join Brie Stewart and Matt Trollope to discuss the big news from Madrid, including Maya Joint, Alex de Minaur and Novak Djokovic whose immediate future is under a cloud following his straight sets defeat to Matteo Arnaldi and subsequent withdrawal from Rome. Todd also reacts to Max Purcell’s 18-month ban from the ITIA for the use of a prohibited method in December 2023. And to celebrate episode 300, Brie quizzes the panel on centuries in tennis. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week after reaching the Miami final, Novak Djokovic has suffered a devastating loss to Alejandro Tabilo in his first outing at Monte-Carlo, while Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have flown the Australian flag into the Round of 16. Jessica Pegula’s charmed run has continued in Charleston with her second title in a month (and first on clay), elevating her above countrywoman Coco Gauff to become America’s No.1 woman. Meanwhile, teenage bolter Alexandra Eala has gained direct entry into Roland Garros to become the first Filipino woman to play a Grand Slam main draw. And Daria Saville has opened a can of worms on TikTok questioning why brands prioritise tennis ‘WAGs’ ahead of women players for commercial partnerships. Dasha’s husband and coach Luke Saville gives his take, while Australian Open publicist Carla Alderuccio also joins Brie Stewart and Xavier Muhlebach in studio to untangle the threads. And who takes the chocolates in Brie’s Easter themed tennis quiz? AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami has crowned new champions Jakub Mensik and Aryna Sabalenka to farewell the hard-court season. Danielle Collins was unable to defend her title but left with a surprise addition to her family. Over on the green clay courts of Charleston, Daria Kasatkina has claimed her first win playing under the Australian flag. Todd Woodbridge and Sam Stosur join Xavier Muhlebach and Brie Stewart in studio and Nick McCarvel dials in from Charleston to give us the court-side scoop. Aryna Sabalenka Miami restaurant video: https://x.com/Sabanewsss/status/1906745095795486954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1906745095795486954%7Ctwgr%5Ea3a4dc1972a41411d387063c8d71b207710deade%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftennisuptodate.com%2Fwta%2Fvideo-do-you-know-who-she-is-tense-restaurant-moment-as-man-tries-to-kick-sabalenka-off-her-table AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A spot in the Miami Open semifinals is up for grabs - experts Nicole Pratt and Simon Rea share what caught their eye from their trip to the 305. Filipina Alexandra Eala took down Iga Swiatek in the biggest win of her career to reach her first Masters semifinal. Novak Djokovic is one step closer to his 100th title as he extends his record for most wins at 1000 level. Emma Raducanu’s quarterfinal run could signal her resurgence and Joao Fonseca is bringing a passionate audience to the game. Later in the show, AO Tournament Director Craig Tiley talks Queensland Tennis Centre upgrades in preparation for Brisbane 2032, plans for AO 2026 and more. Our guests join Xavier Muhlebach and Brie Stewart in the studio. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mirra Andreeva has extended her winning streak by defeating world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and No.2 Iga Swiatek en route to the Indian Wells title, while Jack Draper secured his first ATP 1000 trophy and enters the top 10 for the first time. Things are heating up in Miami, with Nick Kyrgios coming back from a set down to claim his first victory since 2022. He joins fellow Aussies Rinky Hijikata, Kim Birrell and Tristan Schoolkate who also advanced to the second round. Our correspondents Daniela Hantuchova and Duncan McKenzie wrap up Indians Wells and preview Miami. In studio, Xavier Muhlebach and Brie Stewart are joined by Todd Woodbridge and Levi Huddleston. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz have powered into the quarterfinals at Indian Wells, while big names like Novak Djokovic, Alex De Minaur and Alexander Zverev suffered exits. Mirra Andreeva is making waves and could face reigning champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King Cup squad announcements are imminent and the newly named "Orange Girl" of the Australian team Emerson Jones speaks about her upcoming role. Our correspondents from Indian Wells are Daniela Hantuchova and Duncan McKenzie-McHarg, while Xavier Muhlebach and Brie Stewart are joined by John Fitzgerald and Luke Saville in the studio. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.