Gigi Salmon is joined by Annabel Croft, Mark Woodforde and Abigail Johnson at Rod Laver Arena to reflect on a dramatic second day of Australian Open quarter-finals. Novak Djokovic reaches his 13th Australian Open semi-final after Lorenzo Musetti retires injured despite leading by two sets, raising questions about Djokovic’s form and fitness.Defending champion Jannik Sinner books his place in the last four with a straight-sets win over Ben Shelton, while Elena Rybakina ends Iga Swiatek’s career Grand Slam bid and Jessica Pegula continues her run with victory over Amanda Anisimova.Timecodes:02:01 – Djokovic progresses after Musetti injury
09:12 – Sinner into the semis despite some shaky moments
15:01 – Rybakina ends Swiatek’s Grand Slam hopes
19:52 – Pegula books her semi-final spot
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Russell Fuller, Gigi Salmon, Annabel Croft, Pat Cash and the rest of the BBC Tennis team will bring you daily analysis from the Australian Open.
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Folge vom 28.01.2026Australian Open Daily: Djokovic Advances After Musetti Injury as Sinner Awaits
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Folge vom 27.01.2026Australian Open Daily: Gauff Crashes Out as Alcaraz Breaks ThroughGigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller and Pat Cash to react to Carlos Alcaraz reaching his first Australian Open semi-final with a straight-sets win over Alex De Minaur.They also discuss Coco Gauff’s heavy defeat to Elina Svitolina, Aryna Sabalenka’s relentless form, and the impact of extreme heat in Melbourne.Timecodes:00:31 – How the heat shaped the day 03:46 – Alcaraz reaches his first Australian Open semi-final 09:40 – Zverev sets up the last-four clash 11:13 – Coco Gauff’s shock exit 13:16 – Gauff on smashing her racket 15:26 – Sabalenka marches into the semi-finals
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Folge vom 26.01.2026Australian Open Daily: History Made as Top Seeds Set Up Blockbuster Quarter-FinalsGigi Salmon, Russell Fuller and Mark Woodforde wrap up Day 9 at the Australian Open, where history is made with the top six seeds in both singles draws all reaching the quarter-finals.We run through a star-studded last eight, discuss the rise of the American women, hear from Jessica Pegula after her win over Madison Keys, and look ahead to brutal heat and a huge test for Alex De Minaur against Carlos Alcaraz.Timecodes: 01:11 – All top seeds reach the quarter-finals 05:55 – American women dominate the last eight 07:38 – Jessica Pegula speaks to Russell Fuller 13:10 – Extreme heat forecast for Tuesday 16:40 – Woodforde predicts De Minaur v Alcaraz
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Folge vom 25.01.2026Australian Open Daily: Alcaraz Serve Sparks Djokovic ComparisonsGigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft to wrap up Day 8 at the Australian Open with Carlos Alcaraz's serve in the spotlight and whether it's been modelled on Novak Djokovic.Djokovic himself has a walkover into the last eight but what does Alex De Minaur’s run means for the home fans?There’s also chat on Aryna Sabalenka’s record-breaking tie-break streak and the rapid rise of American teenager Iva Jovic.Timecodes:01:49 – Why Alcaraz is still Annabel’s title favourite04:01 – Is Alcaraz modelling his serve on Djokovic?05:03 – Alcaraz reflects on his improved serve07:59 – Djokovic moves straight into the quarter-finals12:16 – Is Alex De Minaur ready for the next step?17:04 – Sabalenka thriving in the pressure moments18:15 – Teenager Iva Jovic reaches the last eight19:15 – Could Serena make a comeback?