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Talkn Tennis

Talkn Tennis Productions

Talkn Tennis is an Australian tennis podcast recorded in Melbourne, hosted by Chris alongside Adam and Adrian, where they break down the biggest stories from the ATP and WTA tours, occasionally with a drink in hand. Expect informed tennis discussion with more trash talk than Medvedev versus Tsitsipas. There are no PR-approved answers or overly polite commentary here, just honest opinions, questionable predictions and the conversations tennis fans are already having in the deep dark corners of

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49:54

Tokyo ATP 500 and Beijing ATP 500 Preview - Alcaraz,...

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2026/09/29

The Asian swing is here and we are back for our first episode since the US Open with plenty to catch up on and even more to look forward to. We recap what happened while we were away, break down the Tokyo and Beijing ATP 500 draws, preview the China Open WTA 1000 and celebrate the biggest week in Australian women's tennis in years.The Japan Open 2026 in Tokyo is one of the strongest ATP 500 fields in recent memory. Carlos Alcaraz headlines as defending champion and top seed, with Taylor Fritz,

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42:04

US Open 2026 Wrap - Rybakina Beats Sabalenka to Claim...

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2026/09/15

New York has delivered two champions and a stack of questions that will shape the remainder of the 2026 tennis season. We break down both US Open finals, assess what the results mean for the biggest names in the game and ask the question the sport cannot seem to answer: when will a non-European man finally win a Grand Slam again?Elena Rybakina is the US Open champion, beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a final that said as much about composure as it did about tennis. Rybakina was clean,

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38:27

US Open 2026 Finals Preview: Shelton v Zverev,...

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2026/09/12

The US Open finals are set.Ben Shelton is into his first Grand Slam final after defeating Frances Tiafoe in four sets and will face Alexander Zverev, who has gone from early-round five-set battles to cruising through the second week.On the women’s side, Elena Rybakina comes from behind again to defeat Coco Gauff and set up a heavyweight final against Aryna Sabalenka.Chris and Adam review both semi-finals, assess where the key matches turned, and preview the men’s and women’s finals. Can Shelton

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51:17

US Open Semi-Finals: Shelton Stuns Alcaraz, Tiafoe...

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2026/09/10

The US Open is down to its final four.Ben Shelton pulls off the biggest win of his career against Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe survives an epic five-set comeback, and Alexander Zverev suddenly looks like the man to beat. We break down the men’s semi-finals, with Shelton facing Tiafoe and Zverev taking on the resurgent Karen Khachanov.On the women’s side, the top four seeds remain. Sabalenka meets Pegula, while new world No.1 Rybakina faces an in-form Gauff.Plus, we discuss what Alcaraz’s US Open

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37:39

American Men Surge at the US Open, Alcaraz v Shelton...

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2026/09/07

The US Open is into the business end, and the American men are making serious noise in New York.Chris and Adam break down the runs of Tiafoe, Michelsen, Shelton and Tien, including whether Shelton can finally get past Carlos Alcaraz in what shapes as a blockbuster quarter-final.Alcaraz has dropped just one set and barely been tested, but does that make him the man to beat, or is Shelton about to expose where his level really sits after four months away?We also look at Zverev’s path through the top

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27:12

US Open 2026 | Jodar Stunned by Lucky Loser Bu,...

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2026/09/03

Rafael Jodar is OUT of the US Open after one of the biggest shocks of the tournament, demolished 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 by lucky loser Yunchaokete Bu.Chris goes solo to unpack how a player who has spent the past four months pushing some of the best in the world could suddenly produce such a dramatic drop in level, and whether fatigue from Jodar’s relentless 2026 schedule finally caught up with him.Elsewhere, Alexander Zverev survives an almost five-hour battle with Lorenzo Sonego after coming within two

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23:48

US Open 2026 Round 1: Djokovic OUT, Is This the End?...

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2026/09/01

Novak Djokovic is OUT of the US Open in the first round after a five-set loss to Mariano Navone.But is this the end for Novak, or simply the beginning of a very different final chapter?Chris goes solo to unpack what Djokovic’s shock exit means for the 39-year-old, why retirement might still be a long way off, and whether his focus now shifts away from Grand Slams towards selected tournaments, records and a potential final run at the 2028 Olympics.Also on the episode:Stefanos Tsitsipas finally breaks

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23:22

US Open 2026 Women’s Preview: Sabalenka Chases...

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2026/08/29

The 2026 US Open women’s draw is wide open, with Aryna Sabalenka chasing a third straight title in New York and a deep group of contenders looking ready to stop her.In this episode, Chris and Adam break down all four quarters of the women’s draw and look at the biggest storylines heading into the final Grand Slam of the year.We discuss:Sabalenka’s chances of winning a third consecutive US OpenWhether her recent form is good enough to survive a tricky top quarterLinda Noskova’s chances of continuing

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34:29

US Open 2026 Men’s Preview: Alcaraz Returns,...

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2026/08/28

The 2026 US Open is here, and the men’s draw suddenly feels wide open.With Jannik Sinner out, Carlos Alcaraz returning after more than four months away, Alexander Zverev installed as the No. 1 seed, and Novak Djokovic still chasing Grand Slam No. 25, there are major questions hanging over almost every favourite.In this episode, we break down:Why Alcaraz’s lack of match play could make him vulnerable earlyWhether Zverev should actually be considered the tournament favouriteDjokovic’s chances of

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40:39

Sinner OUT of US Open, Alcaraz Returns | Cincinnati...

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2026/08/22

The US Open picture has shifted dramatically.Jannik Sinner is officially out of New York, while Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed his return after months away from the tour. We break down what that means for the men’s draw and whether Alcaraz can realistically contend straight away at a Grand Slam.Then we head to Cincinnati, where the ATP and WTA fields are down to the final four.On the men’s side, we look at the runs of Frances Tiafoe, Brandon Nakashima, Arthur Fils and Flavio Cobolli, and how each has

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12:07

Cincinnati Open 2026 Day 4 Recap: Shelton Stunned by...

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2026/08/17

Chris goes solo to break down a chaotic day at the Cincinnati Open, where Montreal champion Ben Shelton was dumped out in straight sets by qualifier Jaime Faria and seven seeds disappeared from the bottom half of the men’s draw.There’s plenty to like from an Australian perspective, with Adam Walton, Christopher O’Connell, Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata all into the round of 32. We also look at Rafael Jodar’s heavy 2026 workload, Frances Tiafoe’s impressive return after hand surgery, and where the

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53:32

Cincinnati Masters 1000 Preview: Can Djokovic Win It?...

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2026/08/14

The Canadian swing is wrapped up and attention turns to Cincinnati.We review Shelton’s dominant Montreal title defence over Nakashima and Swiatek’s return to the winner’s circle after beating Rybakina in Toronto, before breaking down the ATP and WTA Cincinnati draws quarter by quarter.Sabalenka looks to bounce back, Gauff and Andreeva headline a loaded section, while Zverev, Fritz, De Minaur and Shelton lead an open men’s field.Plus, with Sinner and Alcaraz absent, does Djokovic have a genuine

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28:48

Montreal & Toronto Masters Quarter-Final Preview:...

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2026/08/10

The Canadian Masters have reached the quarter-finals and both draws are wide open.On the ATP side in Montreal, Chris, Adrian and Adam recap the Round of 16 as Shelton ends Fonseca’s run, Mensik continues to fly under the radar, Jodar cruises past Lehecka and Fils survives a late push from Norrie. We break down all four quarter-final match-ups and make our picks for who reaches the final.Then it’s over to Toronto, where Gauff and Osaka remain unbeaten in sets, Rybakina continues to survive the hard

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14:42

Montreal & Toronto Masters 1000 Rd.32 Recap: Shelton...

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2026/08/08

The Montreal and Toronto Masters 1000 events are reaching the business end, with the Round of 16 set and the quarter-final picture beginning to take shape.In Montreal, Griekspoor continues his impressive run after taking out the top seed, while Shelton and Fonseca prepare for one of the matches of the round. Jodar keeps building momentum, Lehecka looks dangerous, and Mensik has a huge opportunity in a wide-open section of the draw.Over in Toronto, Sabalenka and Rybakina are quietly going about their

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19:24

Toronto and Montreal Masters Chaos: Eala Advances as...

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2026/08/06

The National Bank Open has been turned upside down, with Zverev, Fritz, Medvedev and Rublev all making early exits from the men’s draw in Montreal.Chris goes solo to unpack the biggest upsets, Fonseca and Jodar’s continued rise, and the growing title opportunity for de Minaur and Popyrin.Over in Toronto, Eala carries her Washington momentum into another victory, while Rybakina survives a chaotic performance, Andreeva dominates and Maya Joint produces another impressive result.Plus, the Australians

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37:14

Washington Final Preview: Eala vs. Pegula & Fritz vs....

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2026/08/03

Rain has washed out the Washington finals and we are not waiting around to break it all down. We recap the semi-final performances that got us here, discuss whether the unfinished business in Washington can still produce a surprise, and turn our attention to the biggest hard-court fortnight before the US Open with both the Montreal and Toronto Masters draws now in hand.In Washington, the women's final between Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala is suspended mid-match, while the men's decider between

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44:39

Washington Semifinal Preview: Pegula, Osaka, Fritz &...

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2026/08/01

The business end of the Mubadala Citi DC Open has arrived.In this episode, we unpack the biggest results and talking points from the men’s and women’s draws before previewing the semifinal matchups that will decide who reaches the Washington finals.On the women’s side, Jessica Pegula and Naomi Osaka remain in contention, but Diana Shnaider and breakout star Alexandra Eala are determined to spoil the party. In the men’s draw, Taylor Fritz is the last seed standing as Brandon Nakashima, Rafael Jodar

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33:47

Washington 500 Preview - Fritz, Shelton headline...

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2026/07/27

The North American hard-court swing is underway, and Washington has delivered a blockbuster opening week.We preview both the ATP and WTA 500 draws, headlined by defending champions Alex de Minaur and Leylah Fernandez. De Minaur faces a dangerous early test against Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Jack Draper, Arthur Fils and rising star Rafael Jodar feature in some of the tournament’s most intriguing matchups.On the women’s side, Jessica Pegula enters as the favourite, but Naomi Osaka, Fernandez and

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48:39

Tsitsipas Ends His Drought, Tomic Triumphs & Rublev...

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2026/07/22

Stefanos Tsitsipas ends his 17-month title drought with a hard-fought triumph in Gstaad, while Andrey Rublev reclaims the Nordea Open crown and Mayar Sherif defeats an injured Paula Badosa to capture her first WTA Tour singles title.The team also celebrates Bernard “Lord” Tomic’s first trophy in eight years, discusses whether Tsitsipas and Badosa are genuinely returning to form, and looks ahead to the ATP 250 events in Estoril and Kitzbühel.Plus, Chris takes over hosting duties, we revisit the

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46:24

Wimbledon Semi-Final Preview: Sinner Faces Djokovic...

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2026/07/10

Wimbledon 2026 has delivered one of its great semi-final days and we are here to break down every moment and preview the biggest matches of the fortnight still to come.Karolina Muchova is into her second Grand Slam final after one of the matches of Wimbledon 2026, surviving a rollercoaster against Coco Gauff on Centre Court. The tiebreak alone was worth the price of admission: Muchova led 6-3, Gauff battled back to reach match point and then handed it away with a drop shot that barely cleared the

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