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Program: The ABC Tennis Podcast

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Your Australian serve of tennis as Catherine Murphy, John Millman and John Alexander rally their way through the biggest issues in the game.

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The song of Sinner's racquet

Jannik Sinner wins the US Open and doesn't shy away from doping allegations. Fans are warming to Aryna Sabalenka, who won her first title at Flushing Meadows.

Published: 9 Sep 2024Mon 9 Sep 2024 at 5:45am

Jannik Sinner holds the US Open trophy while red, white and blue confetti falls

Duration: 28 minutes

Doubles trouble at the US Open

With the US Open heading for the final weekend, do Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell have what it takes to take home the silverware? Alex de Minaur says he'll play at the Davis Cup despite a recurring hip injury.

Published: 6 Sep 2024Fri 6 Sep 2024 at 3:00amby Catherine Murphy

A tennis player, wearing a yellow cap, T-shirt and shorts, holds his racquet in one right hand while he gestures with the other.

Duration: 28 minutes 50 seconds

Top of the Pop: Alexei, Jordan and Alex rise in NYC

Who knows how deep Alexei Popyrin can go at the US Open, but his win over Novak Djokovic confirmed he's a star of the future.

Published: 1 Sep 2024Sun 1 Sep 2024 at 11:20pmby Catherine Murphy

Duration: 21 minutes 15 seconds

Aussies want to be a part of it

Jordan Thompson has made an impressive start to his US Open campaign. Has Alex de Minaur recovered from his hip injury enough to advance further through the rounds? And what does Alexei Popyrin need to bring to his next match against Novak Djokovic?

Published: 29 Aug 2024Thu 29 Aug 2024 at 11:15pmby Catherine Murphy

Jordan Thompson pumps his fist after winning a point

Duration: 25 minutes 30 seconds

Medicine under the microscope

Jannik Sinner is in the headlines for testing positive to a banned steroid but he’s been cleared of any wrongdoing. But, is drug use in tennis a problem?

Published: 23 Aug 2024Fri 23 Aug 2024 at 3:00amby Catherine Murphy

Jannik Sinner plays a double-fisted backhand against Novak Djokovic at the 2024 Australian Open.

Duration: 26 minutes 27 seconds

Pop on top!

Alexei Popyrin breaks a 21-year Aussie drought to win the Montreal Masters 1000. Jordan Thompson is heckled on court and sports gambling is back in the spotlight. And could we see the return of Storm Hunter this summer?

Published: 16 Aug 2024Fri 16 Aug 2024 at 5:30amby Catherine Murphy

Duration: 24 minutes 43 seconds

Golden glory for Novak and Australia

The Olympics tennis event is over and it resulted in an elusive gold medal for Novak Djokovic and the Australian men’s doubles team. The mixed doubles could result in a rom-com and what’s next for Alex de Minaur?

Published: 9 Aug 2024Fri 9 Aug 2024 at 6:00amby Catherine Murphy and John Alexander

Novak Djokovic celebrates a win with his hands in the air and his eyes closed as he cheers happily

Duration: 26 minutes

Rafa's long Paris goodbye, Coco controversy and Aussie doubles delight

We ponder whether we've seen the last of Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. The team reflect on Coco Gauff's gripes with officials. Plus we consider the chances of our doubles pairing at the Paris Olympics.

Published: 2 Aug 2024Fri 2 Aug 2024 at 3:00am

Nadal raises his fist in the air in triumph at the Paris Olympics

Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds

Olympic preview: Potential monster matchup and is the Demon in doubt?

The Olympic draw has been released and there is a chance we see Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet in the second round.

Published: 26 Jul 2024Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 6:00amby Catherine Murphy

Alex de Minaur gestures with his hand after winning a match at Wimbledon.

Duration: 25 minutes

The road to the Olympics via Bastad

Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is already back training on clay. Nadal is getting used to a new doubles nickname. Will Alex De Minaur play at the Olympics and is tennis suffering due to the rise of Padel and Pickleball?

Published: 19 Jul 2024Fri 19 Jul 2024 at 4:00amby Catherine Murphy

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after his win at Wimbledon

Duration: 28 minutes 49 seconds

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