The ABC Tennis Podcast

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 Meadows.

Australia also enjoyed success in the men's doubles via Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell, meaning John Millman has signed himself up to get a tattoo.    

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 says he'll play at the Davis Cup despite a recurring hip injury. And Aryna Sabalenka’s forehand topspin speed is faster than some of the top male players, John Alexander explains why.

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 meteoric rise, while assessing Jordan Thompson's emergence as a giant killer ahead of his clash with Alex de Minaur. Plus, we dig into Serena Williams meeting with Iga Swiatek. Featured: Louise Ransome, John Millman, John Alexander.

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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 through the rounds? And what does Alexei Popyrin need to bring to his next match against Novak Djokovic?

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 problem? The team dissects the Aussies’ US Open draw and analyse Djokovic’s chances of winning a record 25th major.

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 the spotlight. And could we see the return of Storm Hunter this summer?

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 doubles could result in a rom-com and what’s next for Alex de Minaur? Catherine Murphy, John Alexander and John Millman also discuss whether the Laver Cup will serve as Rafa’s goodbye.

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 chances of our doubles pairing at the Paris Olympics. 

Featured: Louise Ransome, tennis reporter. John Millman ex-ATP veteran. John Alexander, Aussie tennis great. 

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 whether Alex de Minaur will take the court at Roland-Garros, and it's a tough draw for the rest of the Australian contingent. 

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 Olympics and is tennis suffering due to the rise of Padel and Pickleball?