About this episode

The episode recaps Jannik Sinner's victory over Ben Shelton and previews the women's semifinals, while also discussing Novak Djokovic's close match against Lorenzo Musetti.

Jannik Sinner has unlocked near-perfect tennis against Ben Shelton, and powered his way into a third Australian Open Semifinal. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas recap the match and preview the women’s semifinals on Day 12. On The Evening Serve, AO Radio’s Nat Edwards unpacks Novak Djokovic’s survival of Lorenzo Musetti, as Elena Rybakina dismantles Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula overcomes compatriot Amanda Anisimova. Check out Pod Laver Arena every day of the AO. AusOpen.com iHeart Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alexia Mitchell, Brett Thomas, Nat Edwards

Topics covered

• Australian Open
• tennis matches
• semifinals
• player performances
• match recaps
• tournament analysis

Keywords

• Jannik Sinner
• Ben Shelton
• Novak Djokovic
• Australian Open
• semifinals
• Elena Rybakina
• Jessica Pegula
• Iga Swiatek

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• Day 12: Rybakina survives, Sabalenka soars into Final, Men’s SF preview · January 29, 2026 · 27 min
• Day 10: Alcaraz demolishes Demon, Svitolina shakes off Gauff, Zverev & Sabalenka in! · January 27, 2026 · 31 min
• Day 9: Shelton blasts Ruud, Swiatek ousts Aussie, defending champion out! · January 26, 2026 · 36 min

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