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The AO Show
The AO Show
Tennis Australia

Stay up to date with the Australian Open in less than 30 minutes a day! And follow the tours through the year,... more

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Episodes

Coco top of the pops, Sinner & Zverev sail into semis in Turin

As forecast by Storm Hunter, Coco Gauff has silenced her critics to win the season-ending WTA Tour Finals, leaving Zheng... more

14 Nov 2024 · 41 minutes
The Sit-Down with Jill Craybas

Almost 20 years ago, Jill Craybas produced one of the great Grand Slam upsets, defeating Serena Williams to reach the... more

11 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
Aryna, Qinwen & Coco into WTA semis, Demon ATP Finals bound!

Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen and Coco Gauff have secured semifinals spots at the WTA Finals leaving Iga Swiatek relying on... more

07 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
The Sit-Down with Daria & Luke Saville

Viv and Matt are joined by not one, but two guests: Daria and Luke Saville. During a rare week at... more

04 Nov 2024 · 31 minutes
WTA Finals showdown, Aussies shine in Paris, Demon’s race to Turin

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek enter the WTA Finals as the hot favourites among six other contenders for the year-end... more

31 Oct 2024 · 38 minutes
The Sit-Down with Lleyton Hewitt

Matt sits down with Australian legend and Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt at the United Cup Draw. The former world... more

28 Oct 2024 · 11 minutes
Sabalenka sneaks up to No.1, Domi bows out, Danimal not done yet!

New world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has overtaken Iga Swiatek in the WTA rankings due to a little-known rule — Casey... more

24 Oct 2024 · 45 minutes
The Sit-Down with Jaslyn Hewitt-Shehadie

Jaslyn Hewitt-Shehadie has worn many hats in tennis, from professional player to high-performance coach, tournament director, and her current position... more

21 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Sinner sews up No.1, Nadal nears the end, Thommo's Jude Law moment

A month out from the ATP Finals, Jannik Sinner has already locked in the year-end No.1 ranking, while fellow Australian... more

17 Oct 2024 · 47 minutes
The Sit-Down with Talia Gibson

Rising Australian star Talia Gibson joins The Sit-Down to discuss her sizzling form, which has seen her scoop three consecutive... more

14 Oct 2024 · 20 minutes
AO 2025 Launch: get set for the greatest Australian Open yet!

88 days out from Australian Open 2025, The AO Show presented by Mastercard is at THE LUME Melbourne for the... more

10 Oct 2024 · 45 minutes
The Sit-Down with Michael Chang (Part 2)

In Part 2 of their sit-down with Michael Chang, Viv and Matt chat to the former world No.2 about his... more

07 Oct 2024 · 15 minutes
Alcaraz sinks Sinner in Beijing, Djokovic hunting 100th title in Shanghai

Carlos Alcaraz has toppled Jannik Sinner for the third time this year to snatch the title in Beijing, while Chinese... more

03 Oct 2024 · 41 minutes
The Sit-Down with Andrea Petkovic

Professional player-turned-analyst Andrea Petkovic sits down with Matt and Viv to reflect on her illustrious career, which saw her crack... more

30 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
Big names in Beijing for Asian swing, Team Europe snatches Laver Cup in Berlin

After leading Team Europe to victory in the Laver Cup, Carlos Alcaraz resumes his rivalry with US Open champion Jannik... more

26 Sep 2024 · 42 minutes
The Sit-Down with Olivia Gadecki

Olivia Gadecki is Australia’s latest success story of 2024 after her recent maiden WTA singles final in Guadalajara. The 22-year-old... more

23 Sep 2024 · 21 minutes
Laver Cup preview: Team Europe unleashes Alcaraz in Berlin, ‘Fire and Ice’ age comes to an end

Outgoing captains John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg are set to lead their teams one last time at Laver Cup Berlin.... more

19 Sep 2024 · 46 minutes
The Sit-Down with Torben Beltz

Following his long stint with Angelique Kerber, esteemed German coach Torben Beltz is entering a new phase of his career.... more

16 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
US Open wrap: Aryna's and Jannik's bookend trophies, Tiley forecasts AO 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are the first pair of Australian Open champions to salute at Flushing Meadows in the... more

12 Sep 2024 · 46 minutes
The Sit-Down with John Fitzgerald

Who better to sit down with during a Davis Cup week than John Fitzgerald, a member of two winning Australian... more

09 Sep 2024 · 27 minutes
US Open week 2: Sinner and Sabalenka still on top, four Americans in semis!

Australian Open champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka have won their AO final rematches against Daniil Medvedev and Zheng Qinwen... more

05 Sep 2024 · 40 minutes
The Sit-Down with Simon Rea

Viv and Matt have always wanted to sit down with Simon Rea, a colleague who began his tennis journey in... more

02 Sep 2024 · 29 minutes
US Open week 1: Pop and Djok to lock horns, Osaka back in style

Alexei Popyrin has lined up a third-round clash with Novak Djokovic in a testing first week that’s also seen Thanasi... more

29 Aug 2024 · 45 minutes
The Sit-Down with Alexei Popyrin

Alexei Popyrin is riding a sweet wave after his recent ATP Masters 1000 triumph in Montreal. He enters the US... more

26 Aug 2024 · 16 minutes
US Open preview: Sinner clear to play, Sabalenka sizzles in Cincy, Demon’s back!

Jannik Sinner will take his place in the US Open draw after he was cleared by an independent tribunal of... more

22 Aug 2024 · 40 minutes
The Sit-Down with Michael Chang

Michael Chang remains the youngest man to win a Grand Slam title following his historic triumph at Roland Garros in... more

19 Aug 2024 · 15 minutes
Pop masters Montreal, Pegs conquers Canada, points up for grabs in Cincy

Alexei Popyrin has scored the biggest title of his career while Jess Pegula has become the first woman since Martina... more

15 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
The Sit-Down with Andre Sa

As we bid farewell to the Olympics, we spend time reminiscing with Andre Sa. In an impressive playing career, Sa... more

12 Aug 2024 · 14 minutes
Gold, gold, gold for Novak, Qinwen and Aussies, US Open build-up begins

Tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympics has ended with historic gold medals for Novak Djokovic, Zheng Qinwen and Aussies Matt... more

08 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
The Sit-Down with Mirra Andreeva

Mirra Andreeva is one of the stars of the moment: an Olympic silver medallist in doubles at the Paris 2024... more

05 Aug 2024 · 14 minutes
Olympics week 1: Novak and Carlos on track for dream final, Iga in box seat for gold, Andy still going!

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz remain on a collision course to meet in the gold medal match — can Alex... more

01 Aug 2024 · 38 minutes
The Sit-Down with Alicia Molik

Twenty years on from winning Olympic bronze in singles at the Athens 2004 Games, Alicia Molik reflects on her 'career... more

29 Jul 2024 · 23 minutes
Olympics preview: Sinner’s heartbreak, Coco to lead Team USA, Sir Andy’s last hurrah

Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from the Paris Games due to tonsillitis has opened up the prospect of a gold medal match... more

25 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
The Sit-Down with Matt Ebden & Storm Hunter

Australian doubles stars Matt Ebden and Storm Hunter have each appeared on recent episodes of The Sit-Down. Both conversations veered... more

22 Jul 2024 · 20 minutes
Wimbledon wrap: Alcaraz’ golden opportunity, Krejcikova the ‘dangerous’

After successfully defending his Wimbledon title, Carlos Alcaraz turns his attention to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games where he’s predicted... more

18 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
The Sit-Down with Barbora Krejcikova

Already a Grand Slam singles champion from 2021 at Roland Garros, new Wimbledon queen Barbora Krejcikova has entered a new... more

15 Jul 2024 · 15 minutes
Wimbledon week 2: Demon ‘devastated’, star-studded men’s semis, title on Rybakina’s racquet

Alex de Minaur’s run has come to a grinding halt, and his Olympic hopes under threat, following a freak hip... more

11 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
The Sit-Down with Pat Cash

In 1987, Pat Cash joined the most exclusive club in tennis when he defeated Ivan Lendl to win the Wimbledon... more

08 Jul 2024 · 27 minutes
Wimbledon week 1: Women's race wide open, Novak rising, Kokk from the clouds!

Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina are the women's title favourites in a first week of Wimbledon that’s seen the withdrawal... more

04 Jul 2024 · 47 minutes
The Sit-Down with Storm Hunter

More than two months on from rupturing her Achilles tendon, Storm Hunter is making an encouraging recovery from surgery. The... more

01 Jul 2024 · 28 minutes
Wimbledon preview: Djoker good to go? Murray mystery, Alex & Ajla to lead Australia

Novak Djokovic has hit the grass courts and is firming to take his place in the main draw of Wimbledon,... more

27 Jun 2024 · 43 minutes
The Sit-Down with Jelena Dokic

When Jelena Dokic stunned Martina Hingis in the first round of Wimbledon 1999, the Australian qualifier was catapulted into global... more

24 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
Novak’s Wimbledon scramble, spotlight on Alex and Katie, Ash is back!

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are in a race against time to be fit for Wimbledon with Novak turning to... more

20 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
The Sit-Down with Matt Ebden

Australian doubles star Matt Ebden is hitting new highs deep into his tennis career. As one half of the men’s... more

17 Jun 2024 · 19 minutes
Roland Garros wrap: Iga the invincible, Carlos chasing Career Grand Slam at AO25

As the dust settles on the clay swing, world No.1 Iga Swiatek has another Roland Garros crown and Carlos Alcaraz... more

13 Jun 2024 · 38 minutes
The Sit-Down with Stephen Farrow

As the tours pivot from clay to grass, former Queen's Club tournament director Stephen Farrow sits down with Matt and... more

10 Jun 2024 · 30 minutes
Roland Garros week 2: "The Slam we've been waiting for"

The women’s final of Roland Garros will feature a Grand Slam champion against a first-time major finalist, following Mirra Andreeva’s... more

06 Jun 2024 · 37 minutes
The Sit-Down with Nicole Bradtke

An unseeded 18-year-old at Roland Garros 1988, Australia's Nicole Bradtke (née Provis) reached the semifinals — her best Grand Slam... more

03 Jun 2024 · 24 minutes
Roland Garros week 1: will Rafa return? Iga by an inch, Demon digs in

Iga Swiatek has fended off fellow four-time major champ Naomi Osaka to keep alive her Roland Garros title defence —... more

30 May 2024 · 34 minutes
The Sit-Down with Corinne Dubreuil

Esteemed French tennis photographer Corinne Dubreuil is back at Roland Garros, capturing the tournament through her lens for the 38th... more

27 May 2024 · 23 minutes
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When Jelena Dokic stunned Martina Hingis in the first round of Wimbledon 1999, the Australian qualifier was catapulted into global stardom. The... more