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....
Jun 26, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 38
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 Ni...
Jun 19, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 37
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 co...
Jun 12, 2025•52 min•Season 7Ep. 36
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 semif...
Jun 05, 2025•46 min•Season 7Ep. 35
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. Ho...
May 29, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 34
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 Luk...
May 22, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 33
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-br...
May 15, 2025•50 min•Season 7Ep. 32
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...
May 08, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 31
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 an...
May 01, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 30
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 G...
Apr 10, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 29
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 res...
Apr 03, 2025•47 min•Season 7Ep. 28
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 ...
Mar 27, 2025•53 min•Season 7Ep. 27
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 Hant...
Mar 20, 2025•50 min•Season 7Ep. 26
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 H...
Mar 13, 2025•55 min•Season 7Ep. 25
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek have returned to Indian Wells to defend their titles – Daniela Hantuchova from The Real DNA Podcast joins Duncan McKenzie in the Californian desert to preview the event, which features a record 13 Australians including Alex de Minaur who has Novak Djokovic in his quarter. After 11 consecutive finals losses Stefanos Tsitsipas has finally won his first ATP 500 title, conquering Felix Auger-Aliassime in Dubai. Analyst Levi Huddleston slices through the stats behind th...
Mar 06, 2025•47 min•Season 7Ep. 24
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-ol...
Feb 27, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 23
Jannik Sinner is free to return to the tour in time for Roland Garros after accepting a three-month period of ineligibility from WADA — experts Nicole Pratt and Sam Stosur react to the world No.1’s negotiated settlement and discuss the implications for tennis. Amanda Anisimova has climbed inside the world top 20 following her maiden WTA 1000 title in Doha, while runner-up Jelena Ostapenko has extended her dominance over Iga Swiatek to five wins from five meetings — analyst Simon Rea casts a spot...
Feb 20, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 22
Marco Panichi, fitness coach of two-time Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner, speaks with Daniela Hantuchova from The Real DNA Podcast about the secrets of the world No.1's elite physical conditioning, and how the demands on the modern player have changed the methodology of fitness coaching. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 14, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 21
The USTA has announced big changes to the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, including moving to a two-day format during Fan Week — John Fitzgerald and Storm Hunter react to the news, while Storm reveals her comeback plans. Belinda Bencic has secured her first title since becoming a mother, winning the crown in Abu Dhabi. Iga Swiatek is gunning for a fourth straight title in Doha, with three of the top five seeds out before the quarterfinals. Alex de Minaur has ascended to an equal career-high ...
Feb 13, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 21
Australian 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.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 06, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 20
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.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 30, 2025•35 min•Season 7Ep. 19
Jannik Sinner has retained his Australian Open crown with a commanding straight-sets win over Alex Zverev, confirming him as the undisputed hardcourt king — experts Simon Rea and Peter Marcato join Jon to analyse the championship match and discuss the implications for both players. Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend have added the Australian Open trophy to their Grand Slam collection after upstaging Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko in the women’s doubles final. Madison Keys is acclimatising...
Jan 26, 2025•29 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Madison Keys has dethroned Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam title, denying the world No.1 a rare ‘three-peat’ in Melbourne — experts Jill Craybas and Levi Huddleston join Jon to dissect the women’s final, and preview the men’s championship match between Jannik Sinner and Alex Zverev on Day 15. Harry Heliovaara and Henry Patten have come from behind against Italian pair Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori to seize the men’s doubles trophy in an all-time epic final. Hear from the talent...
Jan 25, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 17
Novak Djokovic has sensationally retired after the first set of his semifinal against Alexander Zverev, paving the German’s way to his maiden Australian Open final. The world No.2’s opponent will be Jannik Sinner who resisted a hit-and-miss Ben Shelton to progress to the last dance for the second straight year. Experts Simon Rea and Candy Reid discuss the fallout from Djokovic’s retirement and Zverev’s prospects in the final, and forecast how Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka can each lift the tr...
Jan 24, 2025•37 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Madison Keys is the final hurdle in Aryna Sabalenka’s quest for a historic third consecutive Australian Open title after the American 19th seed edged out Iga Swiatek in a gripping super tiebreak. The world No.1 earlier booked her spot in the championship decider with a straight-sets win over Paula Badosa — experts Jill Craybas and Simon Rea join Jon and Blair to analyse the result, and preview the blockbuster men’s semifinals on Day 13: Novak Djokovic v Alex Zverev and Jannik Sinner v Ben Shelto...
Jan 23, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Jannik Sinner is one step closer to retaining his AO crown after putting Alex de Minaur to the sword in a straight-sets masterclass. The world No.1’s next opponent is Ben Shelton who's withstood a spirited fightback from Lorenzo Sonego to win through to his first Australian Open semifinal. American compatriot Madison Keys progressed to the last four in Melbourne for the third time with a three-set win over Elina Svitolina — experts Simon Rea and Ryan Harrison join Jon and Blair to analyse the re...
Jan 22, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Novak Djokovic has rolled in to his 50th major semifinal with a spectacular come-from-behind victory over Carlos Alcaraz to extend his quest for a historic 11th Australian Open title. Paula Badosa has prevented a 2024 SF rematch between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff by dispatching the world No.3 in straight sets to progress to the last four, while Alex Zverev is into his third semifinal in six years after outgunning Tommy Paul earlier on Day 10 — experts Simon Rea and Abigail Johnson join Jon a...
Jan 21, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Alex de Minaur has reached the last eight of his home Slam for the first time with a straight-sets defeat of Alex Michelsen, whose career-best major run came to an end on the same day as compatriot Learner Tien's. The teenager’s vanquisher Lorenzo Sonego has advanced to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal where he’ll play Ben Shelton, the beneficiary of Gael Monfils’ retirement. Madison Keys has upset 2023 finalist Elena Rybakina to return to the last eight where she’ll face Elina Svitolina, while...
Jan 20, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Novak Djokovic’s quest for an 11th Australian Open title is about to face its biggest hurdle yet—Carlos Alcaraz—after the 24-time major champion dismantled Jiri Lehecka on Night 8 of competition. Alex Zverev has dropped his first set of the tournament against Ugo Humbert but is through to a quarterfinal against Tommy Paul who enjoyed a Sunday stroll against an injured Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is quietly continuing her campaign with Donna Vekic the latest seed sent sc...
Jan 19, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Power couple Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina have pulled off big upsets to reach the second week of a Grand Slam together for the first time since 2019: Monfils eliminating Taylor Fritz and Svitolina outgunning Jasmine Paolini. Holger Rune has prevailed in a five-set battle with Miomir Kecmanovic, setting up a R16 clash with Jannik Sinner, while Madison Keys will take on Elena Rybakina after ousting Danielle Collins. American young guns Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien are turning heads after ex...
Jan 18, 2025•35 min•Season 7Ep. 10
