The ABC Tennis Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Sinner slams down another title
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jannik Sinner defends his Australian Open title, solidifying his dominance on hard court as Alexander Zverev is denied his first Championship.Could a...
Keys discovers the formula for Slam success
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eight years after her first Grand Slam final appearance, Madison Keys is rewarded for making changes to her game in the past few months. Will there ...
Should there be ticket refunds and will Sabalenka make history?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The men’s semi finals took a sharp turn from what we expected with the most successful player to take to Rod Laver Arena forced to retire. Should f...
Keys locks in a finals spot with an almighty effort
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Madison Keys refuses to surrender in a classic semi final, defeating Iga Swiatek to reach her first Australian Open final. She'll meet Aryna Sabalenk...
A Sinner's perfect record against a demon continues
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jannik Sinner retains his perfect record against Alex de Minaur as the Italian shrugged off any signs of illness to defeat Australia's top ranked pla...
Alcaraz can't dethrone the king of Rod Laver Arena
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The planets were in alignment for a spectacular show on Rod Laver Arena as the Novak Djokovic versus Carlos Alcaraz quarter final exceeded all expect...
de Minaur finally breaks through, Djokovic and Alcaraz blockbuster awaits
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a great morning to be an Australian as Alex de Minaur makes it through to his first Australian Open quarter final. Opponents don't come tougher ...
A storm in a tea cup?
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was Novak Djokovic's decision to avoid an on court interview due to comments from Channel Nine presenter Tony Jones justified or an overreaction?His ...
A power couple, Demon tested, and players rebooking flights
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two members of the same household knock out the fourth seed on both sides of the draw while Alex de Minaur booked another fourth round spot at his ho...
On a super Saturday, who's flying under the radar?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Zverev and Taylor Fritz are flying under the radar in the men's section, while Coco Gauff continues to push her case as a potential finalist.Why...
Tristan schooled, Daniil downed and Collins' crowd-funded holiday
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A young Aussie gains new fans in defeat, Daniil Medvedev is beaten at his own five set game and the Australian crowds draw the ire of Danielle Collin...
Vukic with an upset and should more Aussies be playing college tennis?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aleksandar Vukic is the sole Australian winner to come out of day four and his college tennis background has us wondering if more Aussies should foll...
de Minaur brilliant, Medvedev back to old tricks
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex de Minaur looked comfortable and composed in his first round win, with the Demon the only Aussie on day three to move forward.Daniil Medvedev wa...
Kyrgios will always have a wildcard waiting
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Kyrgios' comeback at the Australian Open was short-lived, but does that really mean he won't be playing singles again next year?Kyrgios aside, i...
Kyrgios' comeback and a dazzling schedule of matches
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Kyrgios makes his long-awaited grand slam comeback as one of many Australians in action on day two.It's hard to know where to look tonight with ...
Aussie hopes and who will win it all?
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's day one of the Australian Open so it's time for predictions about who will win the tournament. The team cast an eye of the large contingent of ...
Novak – poisoned or popularity booming
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Novak Djokovic has been reflecting on the tumultuous time which saw him deported from Australia in 2022, but after packing Rod Laver Arena for a A Ni...
New year, new chapter, new Grand Slam season
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The start of a new year means excitement is building ahead of the Australian Open.Alex de Minaur showed he's shrugged off his hip injury in the Unite...
The song of Sinner's racquet
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jannik Sinner wins the US Open and doesn't shy away from doping allegations. Fans are warming to Aryna Sabalenka, who won her first title at Flushing...
Doubles trouble at the US Open
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the US Open heading for the final weekend, do Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell have what it takes to take home the silverware? Alex de Minaur s...
Top of the Pop: Alexei, Jordan and Alex rise in NYC
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who knows how deep Alexei Popyrin can go at the US Open, but his win over Novak Djokovic confirmed he's a star of the future. The team break down his...
Aussies want to be a part of it
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Thompson has made an impressive start to his US Open campaign. Has Alex de Minaur recovered from his hip injury enough to advance further thro...
Medicine under the microscope
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jannik Sinner is in the headlines for testing positive to a banned steroid but he’s been cleared of any wrongdoing. But, is drug use in tennis a pr...
Pop on top!
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei Popyrin breaks a 21-year Aussie drought to win the Montreal Masters 1000. Jordan Thompson is heckled on court and sports gambling is back in t...
Golden glory for Novak and Australia
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympics tennis event is over and it resulted in an elusive gold medal for Novak Djokovic and the Australian men’s doubles team. The mixed doub...
Rafa's long Paris goodbye, Coco controversy and Aussie doubles delight
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We ponder whether we've seen the last of Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. The team reflect on Coco Gauff's gripes with officials. Plus we consider the ...
Olympic preview: Potential monster matchup and is the Demon in doubt?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympic draw has been released and there is a chance we see Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet in the second round. John Millman has his say on...
The road to the Olympics via Bastad
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz is already back training on clay. Nadal is getting used to a new doubles nickname. Will Alex De Minaur play at the...
Alcaraz has a day out and Krejcikova emulates her idol
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine, John and JA discuss the Wimbledon triumphs of Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejčíková. The trio look at why Italian tennis is flourishing...
Demon’s injury heartbreak, Djokovic drama and Paolini powers through to final.
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Demon's dream run at Wimbledon halted by injury, Djokovic takes on the crowd and the media, while pocket rocket Paolini books her place in the final...
Astonishing performances and astonishing decisions
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Raducanu loses to New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun, and also makes a contentious decision to pull out of the mixed doubles with Wimbledon favourit...
Standing ovation for a Wimbledon favourite and can Popyrin see off Djokovic?
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexei Popyrin and Alex de Minaur progress at SW19, Thanasi Kokkinakis retires hurt and Adam Walton shows he's on an upward trajectory.
Who wins Wimbledon and would you choose ATP points or an Olympic appearance?
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
10 Australian men will take to the grass courts of Wimbledom with most coming in the tournament from a solid lead in. Ajla Tomljanovic is in strong f...
Barty back on grass and Federer quacking like a duck
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will playing invitational doubles with best friend Casey Dellacqua spark Ash Barty to come out of retirement ? Catherine and JA certainly hope so.Ale...
A life lesson from Federer and geeking out on grass
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Murphy, John Millman and John Alexander check in on the grass campaigns of Australians, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz team up in doubles ...
History made at Roland-Garros and the future of tennis looks bright
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The French Open is officially over and history has been made in both the men's and women's tournaments. Iga Swiatek took out her third straight Rolan...
Can a pocket rocket upset Iga, and a new men's Roland-Garros champion awaits
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Jasmine Paolini stand a chance against three-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek in the women's final? The men's semi-finals await as Jannik S...
Good guys get ahead and Djokovic's early morning finish
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex de Minaur and Grigor Dimitrov have fans all over the world and both continue their run at Roland-Garros.
Round three ahead for de Minaur and Kokkinakis and Iga addresses the French crowd
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex de Minaur and Thanasi Kokkinakis continue to fly the flag for Australia on the clay courts of Roland-Garros. Catherine Murphy, John Millman an...
Tennis Gods not smiling on Nadal and the purpose of wildcards
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ABC Tennis Podcast with Catherine Murphy, John Millman and John Alexander is back just in time for the French Open.
A divine comeback from Sinner for Grand Slam glory
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A five-set men's final leaves plenty to get stuck into. How did Jannik Sinner stage such a brilliant fightback? What makes the young Italian so good?...
Sabalenka's reign continues, will it be Sinner or Medvedev?
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aryna Sabalenka lifts the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup for the second consecutive year and the team dissect her outstanding tournament. Catherine Murp...
Arrivederci Djokovic, Medvedev's endurance and women's final's night
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a day to witness at the Australian Open. Jannik Sinner booked a spot in his first Grand Slam final, moving past the king of Melbourne Park Novak...
Destiny fulfilled for Sabalenka and Zheng, tantalising men's semis ahead
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The women's final is set. Can Aryna Sabalenka be felled by Qinwen Zheng after both won through to the Australian Open final? Can Novak Djokovic see o...
Alcaraz exits in the shock of the tournament
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot to discuss following Carlos Alcaraz's shock exit to Alexander Zverev. What went wrong for Alcaraz? Could Zverev make the Australian Op...
A revealing interview between Djokovic and Kyrgios, while Gauff goes through
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coco Gauff wins despite playing her ‘C-game’ while Novak Djokovic books in a semi-final with Sinner — but did he try to intimidate his opponent...
Big names full of confidence
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The team discuss Carlos Alcaraz's confidence, Alexander Zverev's prevailing against Cam Norrie in a fifth-set tiebreaker and Qinwen Zheng stamping h...
Alex de Minaur is out, but what's next for him?
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex de Minaur's Australian Open is over after battling through a five set marathon against Andrey Rublev. But what is the ceiling for the Australian...
Top seed out and top billing for de Minaur
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World number one Iga Swiatek is ousted by 19 year-old while a past champion in Victoria Azarenka makes her mark. The team also analyse Carlos Alcaraz...
A straight sets kind of day
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The stars of the game meant business with Novak Djokovic, Alex de Minaur and Aryna Sabalenka among those recording victories in straight sets.Will it...
Another late finish, Hawk- Eye's imperfections and the locker room hierarchy
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scheduling comes into question again after the longest fifth set tie-break in Grand Slam history resulted in an early morning finish. The team also ...
Jump for the win
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A big day in Melbourne saw Novak Djokovic take on the crowd while Australians Alex de Minaur, Ajla Tomljanovic and Storm Hunter were jumping for joy ...
Aussies everywhere and Osaka's exit
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What did we learn from the time Alex de Minaur spent on court against Milos Raonic? Despite the loss, was Naomi Osaka's comeback a positive one? What...
Five set epics and an early test for Djokovic
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can be evaluated from Novak Djokovic's testing first round match with Dino Prizmic? Catherine Murphy, John Millman and John Alexander look at th...
Call it the Rod-Laver-Novak-Djokovic Arena
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is there any player capable of stopping Novak Djokovic in his quest for an 11th Australian Open? Catherine Murphy, John Millman and John Alexander lo...
The long road to qualification
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast drops a day early this week to fit around John Millman's playing schedule during a big week of Australian Open qualifying. He gives Cathe...
Medical timeout rule tightening and French defection
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The big issues and the big players. From Djokovic's tactical injury timeouts to the longevity of the United Cup. Which woman looks even more ominous ...
Who can stop Novak?
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Novak is looking unstoppable. Rafa is seeking to rise again. Alcaraz wants to change the guard. Osaka is back from maternity leave. Iga is in another...
The ABC Tennis Podcast is HERE
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you enjoy your summer with a healthy serve of tennis? Us too. Throughout the summer host Catherine Murphy is joined by Aussie tennis heroes John M...