- Carlos Alcaraz came through cramps, vomiting and an Alexander Zverev comeback to win his Australian Open semi-final and reach the final in Melbourne for the first time ever

- Jannik Sinner could not join him, denied a three-peat by an inspired Novak Djokovic, who is now just one win away from the 25th grand slam title of his career

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James Gray and George Bellshaw are back around the microphone after two MORE straight-sets wins

- Aryna Sabalenka saved break points in the opening game against Elina Svitolina but never looked back after that..

- ...except when she was called for a hindrance in the fourth game of the match, a decision she says "p***ed her off" but also inspired her to win the match

- Elena Rybakina came through the challenge of the religiously consistent Jessica Pegula to set up a repeat of the 2023 final

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James Gray and George Bellshaw get down to it after a series of last eight matches in which...

- Coco Gauff sparked a privacy row after she complained about her racket smash in a corridor being broadcast to millions

- Novak Djokovic was "going home" after losing two sets to Lorenzo Musetti... and then the Italian pulled out injured

- Iga Swiatek was knocked out by a familiar opponent Elena Rybakina

- Michael Chang's kids turned up in Learner Tien's press conference

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Calvin Betton is back and anything BUT boring... however, is the Australian Open turning into a boring tournament? George Bellshaw and James Gray join him to discuss...

- Ben Shelton knocking out Casper Ruud to add another top-eight seed to the men's quarter-finals, making it seven in total and 13 across the two singles draws

- Lorenzo Musetti sets up a clash with Novak Djokovic by putting Taylor Fritz out of his misery

- All four women's matches end in straightforward straight sets victories for the favourites

AND, as a special treat, here is a free link to read James's column for The i Paper: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-getting-lucky-4193977?utm_campaign=PNITUx1xSr1ai7e&ito=gifted_article&data-target=gifted_article&utm_source=XJPLeh5koSHChZEU

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- Novak Djokovic has been handed a free pass into a record 65th grand slam quarter-final after Jakub Mensik pulled out of their fourth-round clash

- Are the stars aligning for Djokovic slam No 25?

- Daniil Medvedev is out, beaten in straight sets by Michael Chang-coached Learner Tien

- Elina Svitolina crushed Mirra Andreeva's AO dream with an efficient performance

- Coco Gauff fought fire with fire to beat Karolina Muchova

And much more!

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Ben Rothenberg of Bounces and James Gray look back (mostly) at the seventh day of action at the Australian Open.

- Jannik Sinner lost the opening set to Elliot Spizziri in sweltering conditions, which triggered the heat rule, shut the roof and seemingly swung the match in the Italian's favour

- Madison Keys's title defence goes on in fine style

- And why Daniil Medvedev vs Le-arn-er Tien is the match of the day on Sunday

And loads more!

Go check out Ben's work on Bounces (https://www.benrothenberg.com/), it really is excellent.

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George Bellshaw is back for his last podcast of the week with James Gray in tow.

- Aryna Sabalenka admits she felt 'disconnected' from her body in a double tie-break win over Anastasia Potapova

- Coco Gauff came from a set down to beat Hailey Baptiste after a tactical adjustment on her forehand side

- Daniil Medvedev delivered on his annual AO five-setter

- The British interest in the singles is over for another year, Cam Norrie beaten in four sets by an imperious Alexander Zverev

- Yulia Putintseva did NOT disappoint!

And so much more...

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James Gray and George Bellshaw look back at the fifth day of action at the 2026 Australian Open.

- No 10 seed Belinda Bencic is shocked by qualifier Nikola Bartunkova, the teenage sensation who served a six-month ban for inadvertently ingesting banned substance TMZ

- Stan Wawrinka kept rolling back the years to beat Arthur Gea in five sets and set up a third-round clash with Taylor Fritz

- Naomi Osaka wound up Sorana Cirstea, knocked her out the tournament and then hung her out to dry. Just watch: https://x.com/tntsports/status/2014296632775336143

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James Gray and George Bellshaw are back around the microphones for another review of a relatively drama-free day at the Australian Open, but...

- Emma Raducanu is out after defeat to Anastasia Potapova and seems ready to ditch the tactical overhaul being overseen by Francis Roig

- Cam Norrie is the last Brit standing after grinding out a win over Emilio Nava in rarefied, late-night air

- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Kamil Majchrzak both fell out with the crowd but for different reasons

- Diana Shnaider saves three match points to roar into the third round back at the tournament where she broke through three years ago

LINKS

Check your fantasy progress here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/125MgiVs97Xnbi9OQ5UdXck-VM2liwwxbQMVxeevJIIY

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Yes, the hat. Not Brooklyn Beckham, not the actual tennis. Naomi Osaka's incredible hat.

George Bellshaw and James Gray are keen to focus on some other things... eventually. Because THAT. HAT.

It was also a cracking first-round tennis match. But the hat. Where does she go from now?!

LINKS

The hat in question: https://x.com/tntsports/status/2013590606128263313https://x.com/tntsports/status/2013590606128263313

How are you faring in fantasy tennis? Check here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/125MgiVs97Xnbi9OQ5UdXck-VM2liwwxbQMVxeevJIIY/edit?resourcekey=&gid=1734778613#gid=1734778613

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