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After the mayhem of Day 5, the Australian Open chilled out a bit on Friday with lots of one-sided matches to start the day, but it came alive as Mirra Andreeva and Adrian Mannarino mounted incredible comebacks. Those two players were - perhaps unexpectedly - the focus of the pod as Catherine, David and Matt recorded back at TP Towers in Melbourne. We also talk Taylor Fritz and Stefanos Tsitsipas, excitement for Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova, Jannik Sinner's impressive first week, Coco Gauff's class, and Novak Djokovic clicking into gear.
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The Australian Open delivered one of the most extraordinary Grand Slam days on Thursday as Elena Rybakina was beaten 22-20 in a deciding set tiebreak by Anna Blinkova, Jessica Pegula lost to Clara Burel, Iga Swiatek somehow survived against Danielle Collins, Holger Rune was upset by Arthur Cazaux, and Daniil Medvedev was left playing on the Rod Laver at gone 3am. Catherine, David and Matt get stuck into the wonder and absurdity of it all.
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And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
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Catherine, David and Matt discuss the main stories from Day 4 at the Australian Open, which saw Novak Djokovic once again lose a set, Mirra Andreeva thrash her idol Ons Jabeur 6-0 6-2, Tomas Machac live up to our bit of calling him the best player in the world, Storm Hunter crown herself Sensation of the Day, Caroline Garcia lose to Magdelena Frech, and Ben Shelton and Stefanos Tsitsipas pushed to four sets.
We also pay tribute to our colleague, Mike Dickson, who we will miss enormously.
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We are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider, throughout the Australian Open.
And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024.
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The first round is finally over! Catherine, David and Matt look back on day three which saw Iga Swiatek come through a tough test against Sofia Kenin, Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina headline the night session, Jack Draper win his first ever five set match and then vomit into a bin, and Emma Raducanu making a winning Grand Slam return. There's also discussion about ATP players 'no commenting' questions about Alexander Zverev being elected to the ATP player council and news that Rafael Nadal has become an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation.
On Location
We are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider, throughout the Australian Open.
And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024.
Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.
On Location at The Olympic Games
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Monday at the Australian Open ended with Catherine, David and Matt together at Tennis Podcast Towers in Melbourne, watching Felix Auger-Aliassime and Dominic Thiem slug it out over five hours and five sets, with the final stages captured on the pod. There's also chat about Caroline Garcia's flawless performance to beat Naomi Osaka, new service motions for Coco Gauff and Stefanos Tsitsipas, a heavy defeat for Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, and a flat display from Andy Murray which inevitably prompted retirement talk.
On Location
We are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider, throughout the Australian Open.
And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024.
Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.
On Location at The Olympic Games
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On the first ever Sunday start at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic was pushed to four hours by 18-year-old Dino Prizmic. On the pod, Catherine, David and Matt discuss what made Prizmic's performance so impressive, why Djokovic was full of praise for him, and what effect this might have on Djokovic for the rest of the tournament.
The length of that match meant that Aryna Sabalenka didn't step onto court until 11:33pm to a largely empty stadium, meaning the special moment of her return as defending champion was spoiled. She delivered a statement performance though.
Elsewhere there's chat about Taylor Fritz and Andrey Rublev surviving five set scares, the return of Amanda Anisimova, mixed success for Australian sensations, Jannik Sinner's rusty first match of the year, Maria Sakkari's new racquet, and much more.
On Location
We are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider, throughout the Australian Open.
And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024.
Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.
On Location at The Olympic Games
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Join Catherine, David and Matt live in Melbourne to look back on media day and ahead to day one of the Australian Open. There's chat about Iga Swiatek's mindset, our excitement to see Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff's first major as a Grand Slam champion, a real mix of encouragement and worry for Emma Raducanu, whether Jannik Sinner can carry his blistering end of season form into 2024, and how long Daniil Medvedev's 'new year, new me' energy will last.
On Location
We are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider throughout the Australian Open.
And, for the first time in history, official Paris 2024 Travel Packages from On Location are available online, making it easy for you to enjoy the thrill of the Olympic Games and the wonder of Paris like never before.
Your Olympic Games adventure comes with guaranteed tickets to the sport events of your choice and accommodation in Paris, plus world-class hospitality and options for custom tours and activities to immerse you in French culture, food, shopping, and more.
On Location's wide range of official Travel Packages has been created to suit every need — from shorter stays such as the Discover 2024 Package, to longer ones like the Explore 2024 Package. All include guaranteed tickets to sport events (categories A to D), and come with multiple possibilities for add-on services and elevated hospitality options.
Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.
On Location at The Olympic Games
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Catherine, David and Matt are together in Melbourne after the Australian Open draws have been made to talk through all the headlines, including Iga Swiatek’s loaded section, Naomi Osaka facing Caroline Garcia in the first round, and Jannik Sinner landing in Novak Djokovic’s half.
On Location
We are proud to be sponsored by On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider throughout the Australian Open.
And, for the first time in history, official Paris 2024 Travel Packages from On Location are available online, making it easy for you to enjoy the thrill of the Olympic Games and the wonder of Paris like never before.
Your Olympic Games adventure comes with guaranteed tickets to the sport events of your choice and accommodation in Paris, plus world-class hospitality and options for custom tours and activities to immerse you in French culture, food, shopping, and more.
On Location's wide range of official Travel Packages has been created to suit every need — from shorter stays such as the Discover 2024 Package, to longer ones like the Explore 2024 Package. All include guaranteed tickets to sport events (categories A to D), and come with multiple possibilities for add-on services and elevated hospitality options.
Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.
On Location at The Olympic Games
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After a dramatic day of tennis, Catherine, David and Matt discuss all the winners and losers from the opening week of the season. There's chat about Germany's extraordinary victory at the United Cup, our thoughts and feelings about the second edition of that event, Alex de Minaur's Top 10 debut, Elena Rybakina's dominant display to thrash Aryna Sabalenka in Brisbane, a first title since 2017 for Grigor Dimitrov, and Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Australian Open. We also cover Coco Gauff's victory in Auckland, the current state of television coverage of tennis in the UK, and, of course, Catherine's trip to see the quokkas.
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And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024.
On Location offers you the chance to be a part of history with tailor-made offerings that include guaranteed tickets, and a wide range of options to make your time at Paris 2024 truly epic.
There are phenomenal packages available for all sports, from swimming to gymnastics, fencing to boxing but also private boxes at none other than Roland Garros to watch your favourite tennis players go for gold.
A special section is now featured at the top of the Tennis Podcast Sponsor page on the On Location website that will direct you to their official Olympic Games Travel and Hospitality Packages.
Just go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast https://tours4tennis.com/podcast
Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.
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The 2024 tennis season is here and Catherine is in Perth to tell David and Matt all about the United Cup so far. There’s chat about the vibe and feel of the tournament, the format changes this year, some technique tweaks for Iga Swiatek, great wins for Katie Boulter and Zheng Qinwen, and why mixed doubles is so much fun.
Elsewhere, Naomi Osaka made her comeback in Brisbane and got us all excited by the way she was playing, Rafael Nadal is preparing for his return which will be against Dominic Thiem who has already survived a mid match interruption by a venomous snake, and Amanda Anisimova is back too.
ON LOCATION
We are delighted to announce in our first show of 2024, that On Location, the premium hospitality and experience provider, will once again be sponsoring The Tennis Podcast this year!
And for the first time ever, On Location will be the Official Hospitality Provider of The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
That means that you can gain unparalleled access to the Olympic Games when they take place in Paris from Friday 26th July to Sunday 11th August 2024.
On Location offers you the chance to be a part of history with tailor-made offerings that include guaranteed tickets, and a wide range of options to make your time at Paris 2024 truly epic.
There are phenomenal packages available for all sports, from swimming to gymnastics, fencing to boxing but also private boxes at none other than Roland Garros to watch your favourite tennis players go for gold.
A special section is now featured at the top of the Tennis Podcast Sponsor page on the On Location website that will direct you to their official Olympic Games Travel and Hospitality Packages.
Just go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast https://tours4tennis.com/podcast
Packages can be purchased online, or a dedicated On Location team member can contact you directly to create your perfect package.
OUR LINKS:
Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to help us to produce the show year-round, and receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts throughout 2024, including Tennis Re-Lived and Grand Slam review shows, as well as monthly live shows on YouTube.
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