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Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller and and Grand Slam winning coach Dan Kiernan to analyse Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open exit after a straight-sets defeat to Anastasia Potapova.

We break down how the match unfolded, hear Raducanu’s post-match reflections, and assess her comments about not feeling at her best.

There’s discussion around her rebuilt forehand, recent coaching changes, scheduling concerns and what comes next, alongside wider questions about expectations, progress and where her game currently stands.

Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller and former world number six Chanda Rubin on Rod Laver Arena to review day three at the Australian Open as the first round comes to an end.

We discuss Naomi Osaka’s dramatic win, her striking on-court outfit and what the performance tells us about her prospects this fortnight.

There’s also analysis of defending champion Madison Keys battling past Oleksandra Oliynykova, including the remarkable story behind the Ukrainian qualifier, plus a look at the early exits for Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal.

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00:50 – Naomi Osaka survives a thriller

Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Abigail Johnson and Mark Woodforde to review day two of the Australian Open. 

We assess Novak Djokovic’s efficient win, straight-set victories for the leading seeds, Stan Wawrinka’s first Australian Open win in five years, and a difficult day for the British players, before asking whether Daniil Medvedev can work his way back towards his best.

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Gigi Salmon is joined by tennis correspondent Russell Fuller and 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash to review a standout opening day at the Australian Open.

They analyse a perfect start for the British players, with Emma Raducanu winning in straight sets, Cameron Norrie battling through a five-set match, and Arthur Fery claiming his first overseas Grand Slam victory.

There’s also discussion of commanding straight-set wins for world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka on Rod Laver Arena, and reflection on a dramatic near-miss for 45-year-old Venus Williams, who came agonisingly close to a first Grand Slam match win in over four years.

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Gigi Salmon is joined by tennis correspondent Russell Fuller and 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli to reflect on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meeting in three epic Grand Slam finals in 2025. We explore how the two best players in the world took their level and their rivalry to new heights - including delivering one of the greatest matches ever played to decide the French Open.

Steve Crossman is joined by; Naomi Broady, who spent 13 years on the WTA Tour, current British player Jodie Burrage, 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, 2017 French Open doubles champion Ryan Harrison and BBC Tennis correspondent Russell Fuller to preview the 2026 Australian Open. 

How will Carlos Alcaraz fair in his first Slam without coach Juan Carlos Ferrero? Will we finally see a Grand Slam final between the top two female players in the world: Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek? How optimistic can we be about British performances?

And who do the panel think have the potential to overcome Sinner or Alcaraz to take the men's title? 

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The tournament begins on Sunday January 18th and Tennis Breakfast will be live on Sports Extra and BBC Sounds every morning from 7am to bring you commentary of the best of the night session action as well as getting you up to date with everything that happened while you were sleeping.

There will also be live text commentaries, features and previews each day via the BBC Sport website and app.

Pre-tournament episodes:

Ryder cup legend Colin Montgomerie joins Alistair Bruce-Ball and Iain Carter to share his memories of playing in eight Ryder Cups, and captaining Team Europe in a ninth.

Hear from Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood ahead of playing in New York, plus another Ryder Cup legend, Sir Nick Faldo, gives his Ryder Cup memories.

Former American Ryder Cup player Steve Pate talks about his memories of playing against Team Europe.

Plus, the team discuss just how difficult it’s going to be with the pressure of the New York crowds.

With the rise of data and artificial intelligence, is sport becoming less human? Katie Smith looks at how key decisions and tactics are made in elite sport by speaking to medal-winning athletes and coaches who have to make big decisions.

Go inside a British Athletics relay camp as they prepare for the World Championships in Tokyo this September. After years of dropping batons and disqualifications they were the most successful sprint relay squad at the Paris Olympics, so how have they turned things around?

Hear from Olympic medallist Laviai Nielsen, British Athletics relay coach Martyn Rooney and Head of Sprints and Relays Darren Campbell including how they pick a relay team and try to find the winning formula.

Also go behind-the-scenes at the Tour de France with Ineos Grenadiers to hear from the riders on how much say they have in team strategy. Geraint Thomas outlines whether he feels cyclists still have their destiny in their own hands and if anything has changed as he approaches retirement.

The True Athlete Project discuss athlete welfare, while Open University academic Dr Alex Twitchen shares how the coach/athlete relationship has changed over the years.

The Team behind the Team is produced in partnership with the Open University.

Team Ineos Grenadiers staff member David Rozman does not feature in this series and he was never interviewed or offered for interview during the process of gathering material for the series. Our production team was unaware of historical doping allegations relating to David Rozman and the 2012 season, which they have since been made aware of following the recording of this series.

Katie Smith explores the impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on sport. It’s part of a new four-part podcast series on what goes into helping athletes and teams perform at an elite level, made in partnership with The Open University.

How are football clubs using AI when scouting players and for recruitment? Get the inside knowledge of Liverpool FC’s former Director of Research, Ian Graham who explains how the technology is being used. Katie tries her hand at becoming a football manager by using an AI app – that is being used by professional football clubs – to get a scouting report on a player in the Bundesliga.

Mehdi Khordi from Ineos Grenadiers outlines the possibilities for AI in cycling, while Steve Robinson, who is England Golf’s national women’s performance coach and advisor to 2022 US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick, shares how AI is being used in golf.

Open University academic Dr Mark Antrobus, who has conducted research on AI and the future of sport science, discusses how AI is being used and its potential use in the future, with Dr Nichola Kentzer from the Open University outlining the pros and cons of AI, when it comes to athlete welfare.

The Team behind the Team is produced in partnership with the Open University.

Team Ineos Grenadiers staff member David Rozman does not feature in this series and he was never interviewed or offered for interview during the process of gathering material for the series. Our production team was unaware of historical doping allegations relating to David Rozman and the 2012 season, which they have since been made aware of following the recording of this series.