We´re just a few hours away now from the first Grand Slam of the 2025 tennis calendar.

We´ve brought our panel back together to preview what we can expect from the Australian Open.

Joining Control the Controllables host Dan Kiernan to discuss everything from the Djokovic-Murray team-up, Nick Kyrgios´ return to Grand Slam tennis, players to watch and their picks for the titles, are:-

• Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Mens Doubles Champion Freddie Nielsen.
• GB Coach Calvin Betton who is currently working with Wimbledon Champions Henry Patten & Harri Heliövaara.
• Sports broadcaster and former CNN anchor Candy Reid

We want to hear who you think will be this years Australian Open Champions!  Tag @ctc.podcast on Instagram or email us and let us know who you´re backing!

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