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Listener Questions: Australian Open & 2026 Season (Part 2)

Season 4, Ep. 8

Tony answers listener questions about the Australian Open and general 2026 tennis season! This went long so it’s split into two episodes. Here’s what to expect from Part 2:


  • Top 5 ATP and WTA dramatic moments of the AO 
  • Red lights on court - yay or nay? 
  • Which ATP top 10 player’s ranking will drop the most this season? 
  • Worst match of the AO? 
  • Where does Jess Pegula go from here? 
  • Which slam has the ******** trophies?
  • So many more! 


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