Day 7: Osaka out! Jannik’s melting moment, Djokovic’s near miss
From The AO Wrap by Tennis Australia
January 24, 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 · Episode 7
About this episode
The episode covers the dramatic events of Day 7 at the Australian Open, including Naomi Osaka's withdrawal and key match highlights.
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2026 Australian Open, giving Australia’s Maddison Inglis a spot in the second week.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. 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 drama
- player withdrawals
- match analysis
- upcoming matches
Keywords
- Naomi Osaka
- Maddison Inglis
- Jannik Sinner
- Novak Djokovic
- Australian Open
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Australian Open, AO Radio, AusOpen.com, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube
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