About this episode

The episode discusses the thrilling men's semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open and previews the women's final rematch.

The 2026 Australian Open has delivered! Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic created even more history in a five-set epic against defending champion Jannik Sinner. And Carlos Alcaraz has earned a shot at a career grand slam outlasting Alexander Zverev in a marathon match for the ages. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas are joined by tennis commentator Candy Reid to unpack the jaw dropping Men’s Semifinals, and preview a rematch of the 2023 Women’s Final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. You can also catch Candy on her podcast, Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach . 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

Guest: Candy Reid

Topics covered

• Australian Open
• tennis
• men's semifinals
• women's final preview
• Djokovic vs Sinner
• Alcaraz vs Zverev

Keywords

• Australian Open
• Djokovic
• Sinner
• Alcaraz
• Zverev
• Sabalenka
• Rybakina
• tennis commentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tennis Australia, Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach, Pod Laver Arena, AusOpen.com, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube

More episodes of The AO Wrap

• Day 15: Alcaraz dethrones the king! Djokovic's last AO? Big call on Rybakina · February 1, 2026 · 39 min
• Day 14: Rybakina reigns in Melbourne, stage set for Alcaraz v Djokovic showdown · January 31, 2026 · 38 min
• Day 12: Rybakina survives, Sabalenka soars into Final, Men’s SF preview · January 29, 2026 · 27 min
• Day 11: Sinner sinks Shelton, Rybakina v Pegula SF locked in, Djokovic escapes elimination · January 28, 2026 · 38 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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