The Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz' withdrawal from Shanghai has given Jannik Sinner a chance to claim the year-end No.1 ranking. Brie is joined by AusOpen.com’s Matt Trollope, data guru Levi Huddleston, and Aussie tennis legend John Fitzgerald to discuss the big news to come out of the Asian swing. The panel dissects the rise of Beijing finalist Learner Tien and Eva Lys, and takes a close look at Coco Gauff’s game as the WTA finals approa...

Team World has taken back the Laver Cup in San Francisco! Xave and Brie are joined by Tennis Australia’s data extraordinaire Simon Rea and AusOpen.com’s Dan Imhoff to recap the 8th edition of the event. The panel also reacts to Novak Djokovic returning to the Shanghai Masters, Iga Swiatek winning her 25th WTA title, and Italy going back to back at the Billie Jean King Cup. Plus, they celebrate Dasha and Luke Saville&rsq...

A new generation of Laver Cup kicks off in San Francisco this week with new captains Yannick Noah (listen to The Sit-Down) and Tim Henman leading a star-studded Team Europe against Andre Agassi and Pat Rafter who've taken over the reins of Team World. Todd Woodbridge joins the show from the Chase Center for a preview of the weekend’s action and reveals his ’tipping point' regarding the final scoreline. Brie and Xave are...

As the dust settles on 2025 Grand Slam season, attention moves to Australian Open 2026 and beyond. Supercoach Nicole Pratt and analyst to the stars Simon Rea join Brie and Xave to give their long-range predictions for the upcoming season, including who will win their first Grand Slam title, who will be the biggest rankings mover and who will be the breakout social media star of 2026? Duncan McKenzie-McHarg chats with US Open two-ti...

Carlos Alcaraz took his game to another level by beating Jannik Sinner in the US Open Final. Brett Thomas is joined by Aussie tennis legend Todd Woodbridge to discuss whether anyone can challenge the new ‘Big Two’ in the men’s game. Aryna Sabalenka capped her year with victory in New York, but watch out for the powerful Amanda Anisimova in the future. Plus, a look-ahead to AO26 and a take-down of the tournament's ...

It’s the business end of the US Open with the finalists locked in with Brett Thomas and Anthony Morabito breaking down the semifinals. The women’s semis go the distance as Amanda Anisimova powers past Naomi Osaka in three sets. Aryna Sabalenka’s timeout changes her match with Jessica Pegula. The men’s semis didn’t go to five sets but we got the final the fans were expecting. Is Jannik Sinner carrying a...

Novak Djokovic is two wins from an historic 25th Grand Slam singles title, but standing in his way are the best two players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Naomi Osaka is back in the last four of a major for the first time since her Australian Open 2021 triumph and now faces in-form American Amanda Anisimova who's turned the tables on her Wimbledon nemesis Iga Swiatek to reach her third major semifinal. Xave is join...

It’s getting down to the business end of the US Open and seven-time doubles champion John Fitzgerald joins Brett Thomas to wrap the fourth round. Fitzy’s been a big critic of Felix Auger-Aliassime, is this the year the Canadian lives up to the hype? Or will Alex de Minaur send him packing and make his first slam semi? They discuss whether Naomi Osaka is back to her grand slam winning best after a statement victory over ...

As we enter the second week of the US Open, Brett Thomas is joined by AO doubles finalist Luke Saville to discuss the highlight matches of round three. Naomi Osaka sets up a blockbuster showdown with Coco Gauff, Alex de Minaur edges closer to another quarter final, Felix Auger-Aliassime takes his first top-5 scalp and is Novak Djokovic flying under the radar? Plus, ‘Stocks Up, Stocks Down’: does Luke have an issue with ...

Australian tennis star Daria Saville joins Brett Thomas on the Tennis Mini to review round two in New York. She’s not surprised about Jelena Ostapenko’s fiery end to her match with Taylor Townsend. Can Daria Kasatkina continue her hot form? Iga Swiatek’s reaction to bizarre press conference questions. And what’s the funny smell that bothered Casper Ruud? ...

There’s no time for rest in the city that never sleeps. The US Open is in full swing and Aussie tennis star Daria Saville, and comedian, Host of the Last Leg and Tennis Australia’s Minister for Every Body, Adam Hills, join Brie and Xave to dissect the big stories to come out of the Big Apple. The panel reacts to Medvedev’s first round crash out against Bonzi, the Aussies making waves at Flushing Meadows, and Taylo...

The photographer who caused chaos during Daniil Medvedev’s match, gatecrashes our podcast. Brett Thomas and Anthony Morabito discuss the standout matches at the First Round of the US Open. Alexandra Eala's historic win for the Philippines as other bolters from outside the big tennis nations make their mark. Coco Gauff survives a three-set scare. Stocks up or down, on Carlos Alcaraz buzz cut, Venus Williams wildcard and France...

US Open Fan Week has kicked off following a hot week in Cincinnati. Brie and Xave are joined by Aussie tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis and Australian Open head ballkid supervisor Stevie Bishop to break down the biggest headlines coming out of the North American swing. Our panel reacts to Sinner sick during the Cincinnati final against Alcaraz, Errani and Vavassori defending their US Open mixed doubles title against a stacked field, ...

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley and Jaimee Fourlis join Brie and Xave to talk all things tennis and some of the big plans in place for AO 2026. With Cincinnati underway, the panel is joined by Aussie star Ellen Perez who discusses all the happenings at the 1000 event. Craig shares his thoughts on one of the biggest topics facing tennis: the scheduling for the players. The panel also reacts to Victoria Mboko's histor...

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 o...

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’C...

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-deserv...

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 ...

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 bre...