The AO Wrap is your daily hit of on-court action from Australian Open 2026. Join up-late crew Brett Thomas and Lexi Mitchell with all you need to know from the night session, plus AO Radio’s Nat Edwards and guests, as they break down the biggest news, results and all the key moments from the biggest matches each day of the main draw. The AO Wrap is the essential podcast for tennis fans wanting to stay across every match of AO 2026.
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Tennis Australia hosts The AO Wrap, a sports show with 15 episodes published.
Day 15: Alcaraz dethrones the king! Djokovic's last AO? Big call on Rybakina
Feb 1, 202638mEp. 15S1
A new era! Carlos Alcaraz has rewritten the history books as the youngest man to achieve the career Grand Slam, and the first person to defeat Novak Djokovic in an Australian Open final. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas
Day 14: Rybakina reigns in Melbourne, stage set for Alcaraz v Djokovic showdown
Jan 31, 202637mEp. 14S1
Elena Rybakina has outgunned two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka to score her first Australian Open crown and her second major title. Tennis Australia’s head of game analysis Simon Rea joins Brett Thomas and Jon Hoevenaars
Day 13: Best ever? Djokovic schools Sinner, Alcaraz outlasts Zverev, women’s final preview
Jan 30, 202633mEp. 13S1
The 2026 Australian Open has delivered! Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic created even more history in a five-set epic against defending champion Jannik Sinner. And Carlos Alcaraz has earned a shot at a career grand slam
Day 12: Rybakina survives, Sabalenka soars into Final, Men’s SF preview
Jan 29, 202626mEp. 12S1
Elena Rybakina has survived a late surge from Jessica Pegula to book her place in Saturday's Women’s Final. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack the rollercoaster match and are joined by tennis commentator Jill Crayba
Day 11: Sinner sinks Shelton, Rybakina v Pegula SF locked in, Djokovic escapes elimination
Jan 28, 202637mEp. 11S1
Jannik Sinner has unlocked near-perfect tennis against Ben Shelton, and powered his way into a third Australian Open Semifinal. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas recap the match and preview the women’s semifinals on Day 1
Day 10: Alcaraz demolishes Demon, Svitolina shakes off Gauff, Zverev & Sabalenka in!
Jan 27, 202630mEp. 10S1
Carlos Alcaraz has produced a jaw dropping performance against the last Aussie standing, Alex de Minaur, to progress to his first Australian Open semifinal. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas recap the quarter finals, incl
Day 9: Shelton blasts Ruud, Swiatek ousts Aussie, defending champion out!
Jan 26, 202635mEp. 9S1
Ben Shelton has smashed his way into the 2026 Australian Open quarterfinals, sending Casper Ruud packing. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack Iga Swiatek’s chances against Elena Rybakina after dismantling Aussie qual
The second week of the 2026 Australian Open kicks off, with Brett Thomas and Alexia MItchell recapping some surprising results on Day 8. Alex de Minaur unlocks a new level against Alexander Bublik, Elina Svitolina teache
Day 7: Osaka out! Jannik’s melting moment, Djokovic’s near miss
Jan 24, 202633mEp. 7S1
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2026 Australian Open, giving Australia’s Maddison Inglis a spot in the second week. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack the red hot drama from Day 7 at Melbourne P
Day 6: Demon frightens Foe, teens reign supreme, another Medvedev miracle!
Jan 23, 202627mEp. 6S1
Alex de Minaur has fended off Frances Tiafoe to progress to a fourth round showdown against Alexander Bublik. The kids are alright – Iva Jovic, Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko progress to the Australian Open fourth rou
Day 5: Stanimal unleashes the beast, Osaka’s war of words, Aussie’s crazy win
Jan 22, 202632mEp. 5S1
Stan Wawrinka has wound back the clock in his five set epic to progress to the third round for the first time since 2020, and is joined by old dogs Marin Cilic and Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka has been rattled
Day 4: Demon haunts Serb on home turf, Mirra makes history, top seeds roll in!
Jan 21, 202629mEp. 4S1
Alex de Minaur has protected his home turf on Rod Laver Arena, holding back a feisty challenger in Hamad Medjedovic… How far can the Demon go in the 2026 Australian Open? Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas look into the cr
Day 3: Sinner spills the mustard, Osaka struts in, Bencic the ‘Boulter’?
Jan 20, 202634mEp. 3S1
Outfits stole the show on Day 3 of the 2026 Australian Open, as Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka captured our attention in more ways than one! Brett Thomas and Alexia Mitchell unpack their Round 1 encounters and assess Beli
Day 2: Novak hits 100, career slam for Iga? Eala-Mania, magic Mirra, Aussies in!
Jan 19, 202633mEp. 2S1
Novak Djokovic has secured his 100th Australian Open win, but the questions remain over the chance of a looming retirement. Can Iga Swiatek become the first woman to claim the career grand slam since Maria Sharapova and
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have overcome first round jitters to launch their 2026 Australian Open campaigns, while veteran wildcard Venus Williams wound back the clock to summon some of her best tennis.
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