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The AO WrapDay 14: Rybakina reigns in Melbourne, stage set for Alcaraz v Djokovic showdownElena 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 Sabalenka. The trio also previews Sunday’s highly anticipated men’s championship match between Carlos Alcaraz, who’s aiming to become the youngest player to win the career Grand Slam, and Novak Djokovic, who’s gunning for a record 25th major title at the ripe old age of 38. Plus, AO Radio's Nat Edwards reca...
2026-01-3137 min
The Sit-DownPopyrin’s Canadian breakthrough, one year onIn an episode originally published in 2024, Alexei Popyrin was riding a sweet wave after his ATP Masters 1000 triumph in Montreal, a result meaning he entered the US Open with a career-high ranking and seeded at a major for the first time. The rising Australian star sat down with Viv Christie and Jon Hoevenaars to talk milestone breakthroughs, Aussie inspiration, and the sacrifices that helped to turn his long-held tennis dreams into reality. Originally published on 26/08/2024 iHeartSpotifyApple PodcastsPodLinkHost handles:@Viv_Christie @MattyATS...
2025-08-0416 min
The TennisDoubles trouble? Andreeva the giant-slayer, Aussies fire in ‘Tex-Mex double’Outspoken American Reilly Opelka has taken aim at doubles tennis questioning its place in the game — former player-now-coach Luke Saville joins Jon Hoevenaars, Viv Christie, and Dan Imhoff to react to Opelka’s comments and make the case for doubles remaining a mainstay on the tennis calendar. Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva is the youngest WTA 1000 titlist after defeating three major winners en route to the title — the panel discusses her iconic champion's speech and what’s next for the 17-year-old. Andrey Rublev has captured his second title in Doha defeating Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals, while Demon is holding...
2025-02-2743 min
The TennisAO25 Rewind: teenage dreams and big-stage queensAustralian Open 2025 may have drawn to a close, but we won't be forgetting it any time soon! With the first Grand Slam of the year wrapped up, we look back on a spectacular fortnight of action. From the fairytale runs of Eva Lys and Learner Tien to the championship moments of Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner, join Jon Hoevenaars as he hits rewind on some of our favourite moments of AO 2025. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-0632 min
The TennisAO25 Awards: Best Performance, Best Interview, Best Fashion and more!As the dust settles on Australian Open 2025, Jon Hoevenaars, Brie Stewart and Viv Christie from The Sit-Down reassemble at Pod Laver Arena to crown the award winners for Best Performance, Most Impressive Newcomer, Best Match, Best Interview and Best Fashion Statement of the first Grand Slam of the year. Did the panel get it right? Who did they miss? AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-01-3035 minThe TennisDay 5: Tien snares Bear in epic! Danimal defies Destanee, Demon delightBoth 2024 runners-up are out in the second round after Daniil Medvedev was stunned by American teenager Learner Tien in a Grand Slam marathon for the ages. Danielle Collins has emerged victorious from a tense battle with Destanee Aiava and the Kia Arena crowd, while Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini both progressed into the Round of 32 on another great day for the Italians, despite the loss of Matteo Berrettini to Holger Rune. Emma Raducanu has eliminated Amanda Anisimova to set up a third-round clash with world No.2 Iga Swiatek, while men's 18th seed Hubi Hurkacz has met his demise in...
2025-01-1635 minThe TennisThe Tennis is here! Gauff & Fritz 'unite' in Perth, 2025 season previewWe’re back with a new season and a new name! Grand Slam champions Sam Stosur and Todd Woodbridge join Jon Hoevenaars and Brie Stewart to preview the season and reveal their break-out player predictions (Mirra Andreeva, Holger Rune, Flavio Cobolli and Joao Fonseca), their dream Australian Open final match-ups (Aryna Sabalenka v Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner v Carlos Alcaraz, Gauff v Iga Swiatek, and Nick Kyrgios v Carlos Alcaraz), and what they'd like to see more of in 2025. Vic Rudnikov checks in with USA No.1 Gauff about teaming up with Olympic mixed doubles partner Taylor Fritz for the Un...
2024-12-2557 min
On CourageEp12 | Speaking Of Faith with Jon HoevenaarsIn this thought-provoking episode, we engage in fruitful conversation with media presenter and producer Jon Hoevenaars.Not only do we explore Jon's unique career in broadcast television and podcasting but we also delve into the pivotal role his Christian faith has played in the shaping of his journey and outlook on life.Considering the pressures of a public-facing career, Jon candidly shares personal experiences and the impacts of self-doubt, whilst highlighting how the support of colleagues, family, and friends helped him navigate the challenges, develop resilience and rebuild his...
2024-04-301h 10
The TennisWe’re back! United Cup preview, Sascha and Angie in cruise controlThe Australian Summer of Tennis has finally arrived! Todd Woodbridge and Jelena Dokic preview the second edition of the United Cup from Perth, Jon Hoevenaars catches up with top Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in Sydney, Alex Zverev and Angelique Kerber take some time out of preparations to go cruising on Sydney Harbour with Team Germany, and former Top 10 player Daria Kasatkina reveals her unique new mindset ahead of the Brisbane International.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-12-2821 min
The TennisBonus: Adam Hills, '80s ballkid, TV star and Para-Standing Tennis playerAdam 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-11-1019 min
The TennisWhere we're at with a wet WimbledonWith persistent rain wreaking havoc on the Wimbledon schedule, a handful of players are through to the third round while some are yet to clear the first. Nicole Pratt and Simon Rea join the roundtable to make sense of it all; they discuss Novak Djokovic’s imperious form, the progress of top seeds Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz, and a resurgent Andy Murray, who faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in a second-round blockbuster. Meanwhile, Jon Hoevenaars is on the ground in London, catching up with Aleksandar Vukic, who made a memorable Wimbledon debut, and Storm Hunter, who is targeting a first Gr...
2023-07-0633 min
The TennisBonus: Demon, Dasha and draw dissectionAussie stars Alex de Minaur and Daria Saville join The AO Show on the eve of The Championships, plus Todd Woodbridge joins Jon Hoevenaars to dissect the men's and women's singles draws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-07-0134 min
The TennisRoland Garros week 2: Can Alcaraz upstage Djokovic? Another Sabalenka-Swiatek showdown?Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have set up a mouthwatering Roland Garros semifinal – their first meeting at a Slam – while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are headed for a final showdown that will determine the world No.1 ranking. It’s been a resurgent fortnight for semifinalists Karolina Muchova, Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev, and a dream tournament for Beatriz Haddad Maia, who has made history for Brazil. Jon Hoevenaars chats to the legends in Paris and is joined by Duncan McKenzie-McHarg to review what's happened so far and what's to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
2023-06-0833 min