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Day 2: Novak hits 100, career slam for Iga? Eala-Mania, magic Mirra, Aussies in!

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, January 19, 2026 • Duration 33:07

Novak Djokovic has secured his 100th Australian Open win, but the questions remain over the chance of a looming retirement. Can Iga Swiatek become the first woman to claim the career grand slam since Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams? Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas look at the crazy top 8 women’s seeds eying the 2026 Australian Open crown, including the magic, mature Mirra Andreeva. Alexei Popyrin goes down in an epic, while the rest of the Aussies soar on Day 2. Filipino fans go wild for Alexandra Eala, adding to Melbourne Park’s new crowd attendance record. And AO Radio’s Nat Edwards talks American tennis on The Evening Serve, plus a preview of the biggest matches on Day 3.

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Day 1: Alcaraz & Sabalenka lift off, vintage Venus, seeds scattered!

Season 1 · Episode 1

Sunday, January 18, 2026 • Duration 33:07

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have overcome first round jitters to launch their 2026 Australian Open campaigns, while veteran wildcard Venus Williams wound back the clock to summon some of her best tennis. Brett Thomas and Alexia Mitchell unpack the night session, while AO Radio's Nat Edwards talks the rise of Chinese tennis on The Evening Serve. And the draw opens up as stars Marta Kostyuk, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Flavio Cobolli are sent packing, while Alexander Zverev passes a tough test. Plus, a preview of the matches to watch on Day 2.

Day 3: Sinner spills the mustard, Osaka struts in, Bencic the ‘Boulter’?

Season 1 · Episode 3

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • Duration 34:28

Outfits stole the show on Day 3 of the 2026 Australian Open, as Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka captured our attention in more ways than one! Brett Thomas and Alexia Mitchell unpack their Round 1 encounters and assess Belinda Bencic’s chances of being a championship bolter. Aussie women Maddison Inglis and Kimberley Birrell enter into a dog fight, while Stefanos Tsistipas and Taylor Fritz walk on through. AO Radio’s Nat Edwards talks Madison Keys’ title defence and British tennis on The Evening Serve, plus a preview of the biggest matches on Day 4.

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Day 5: Stanimal unleashes the beast, Osaka’s war of words, Aussie’s crazy win

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, January 22, 2026 • Duration 32:26

Stan Wawrinka has wound back the clock in his five set epic to progress to the third round for the first time since 2020, and is joined by old dogs Marin Cilic and Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka has been rattled by an icy exchange with Sorana Cirstea, biting back in her on court interview… Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack all the drama on Day 5 of the 2026 Australian Open, including Jannik Sinner’s demolition job, and the demise of the Special K’s. And AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks Aussie qualifier Madison Inglis’ crazy win on The Evening Serve.

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Day 4: Demon haunts Serb on home turf, Mirra makes history, top seeds roll in!

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 • Duration 29:02

Alex de Minaur has protected his home turf on Rod Laver Arena, holding back a feisty challenger in Hamad Medjedovic… How far can the Demon go in the 2026 Australian Open? Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas look into the crystal ball, and open a new page of the history books – where Mirra Andreeva has marked her name. Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz roll into the third round, and we see some weird and wonderful crowd interactions on Day 4. AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks Emma “Rado” Raducanu’s struggles on The Evening Serve, plus a preview of the biggest tennis matches on Day 5.

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Day 7: Osaka out! Jannik’s melting moment, Djokovic’s near miss

Season 1 · Episode 7

Saturday, January 24, 2026 • Duration 33:48

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2026 Australian Open, giving Australia’s Maddison Inglis a spot in the second week. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack the red hot drama from Day 7 at Melbourne Park, where Jannik Sinner was on the ropes, and Novak Djokovic ended up in hot water during his 400th grand slam win. We say ‘so long, Stan Wawrinka’… the 2014 champion’s dream run comes to an end, while Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina chase their first Australian crowns. And AO Radio’s Nat Edwards takes you through the earlier matches, including some in-form Americans on The Evening Serve. Plus, a preview of the fourth round tennis blockbusters on Day 8.

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Day 6: Demon frightens Foe, teens reign supreme, another Medvedev miracle!

Season 1 · Episode 6

Friday, January 23, 2026 • Duration 27:28

Alex de Minaur has fended off Frances Tiafoe to progress to a fourth round showdown against Alexander Bublik. The kids are alright – Iva Jovic, Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko progress to the Australian Open fourth round, while it’s business as usual for Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas run you through the night’s events and pick the matches to watch on Day 7. While AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks the controversial behaviour of Yulia Putintseva on The Evening Serve, as Daniil Medvedev creates another Melbourne Park miracle.

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Day 8: Demon demolition, Svitolina shatters Mirra, hungry Learner bagels Daniil

Season 1 · Episode 8

Sunday, January 25, 2026 • Duration 33:21

The second week of the 2026 Australian Open kicks off, with Brett Thomas and Alexia MItchell recapping some surprising results on Day 8. Alex de Minaur unlocks a new level against Alexander Bublik, Elina Svitolina teaches Mirra Andreeva a lesson, and Learner Tien dishes out the bagels to Daniil Medvedev. While AO Radio’s Nat Edwards takes you through Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka’s matches, plus the jaw dropping performance of Iva Jovic on The Evening Serve. We also preview the epic tennis matches ahead on Day 9.

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Day 9: Shelton blasts Ruud, Swiatek ousts Aussie, defending champion out!

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, January 26, 2026 • Duration 35:33

Ben Shelton has smashed his way into the 2026 Australian Open quarterfinals, sending Casper Ruud packing. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack Iga Swiatek’s chances against Elena Rybakina after dismantling Aussie qualifier Maddison Inglis. And Jannik Sinner dispatches fellow Italian Luciano Darderi. AO Radio’s Nat Edwards recaps a showdown between mates as Jessica Pegula knocks out defending champion Madison Keys, on The Evening Serve. We also preview the quarterfinals ahead on Day 10.

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Day 10: Alcaraz demolishes Demon, Svitolina shakes off Gauff, Zverev & Sabalenka in!

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • Duration 30:34

Carlos Alcaraz has produced a jaw dropping performance against the last Aussie standing, Alex de Minaur, to progress to his first Australian Open semifinal. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas recap the quarter finals, including Elina Svitolina’s return to form against a shaky Coco Gauff. AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks Aryna Sabalenka’s win over American teen Iva Jovic, plus Alex Zverev’s big win over Learner Tien, on The Evening Serve. We also look ahead to the tennis quarterfinals ahead on Day 11.

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