Catherine, David and Matt react to Jannik Sinner defending his Australian Open title with a straight sets victory over Alexander Zverev.

Part one - Sinner’s dominance in the final, a poor performance from Zverev, what the future might hold for both players.

Part two (from 39m13s) - Zverev heckled over domestic abuse allegations.

Part three (from 46m41s) - Women’s and men’s doubles finals and tournament reflections.

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Catherine, David and Matt discuss how Madison Keys became a Grand Slam champion for the first time, beating Aryna Sabalenka in a compelling and thrilling final at Melbourne Park.

Part one - How the women’s final was won and lost, Keys' fast start and boldness in the big moments, how Sabalenka handled a tough night, and Keys explains the importance of therapy in her life.

Part two (from 38m55s) - Results round up including victory for Alfie Hewett. The men’s doubles final will be covered in tomorrow’s show.

Part three (from 43m25s) - Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev preview and predictions

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Catherine, David and Matt wrap up men’s semi-finals day as Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev booked a Sunday showdown.

Part one - Djokovic retires against Zverev, what does the future hold for him?

Part two (from 19m36s) - Sinner overcomes Shelton…and cramps

Part three (from 35m46s) - Results round up and Sabalenka vs Keys final preview

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Catherine, David and Matt recap an extraordinary women's semi-final night as Madison Keys stunned Iga Swiatek in a thriller to set up a final against Aryna Sabalenka.

Part one - Keys’ extraordinary win over Swiatek

Part two (from 25m46s) - Sabalenka finds her peak to beat Paula Badosa

Part three (from 43m37s) - Men’s semi finals preview

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Catherine, David and Matt wrap up Day 11 at the Australian Open as the singles semi-final line-ups were completed.

Part one - Women’s Results. Swiatek keeps up incredible form to beat Navarro and set up semi-final clash with Keys. Double bounce controversy.

Part two (from 26m15s) - Men’s Results. Sinner demolishes De Minaur yet again, Shelton fights past Sonego in an entertaining match.

Part three (from 41m51s) - Ben Shelton calls out the broadcasters and on court interviews, plus women’s semi-finals preview.

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Tuesday at the Australian Open was bookended by a pair of extraordinary results as Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic overcame Carlos Alcaraz. It meant that Catherine, David and Matt were recording the podcast at well after 3am in an adrenaline-fuelled frenzy.

Part one - Djokovic vs Alcaraz & Zverev vs Paul review.

Part two (from 32m25s) - Gauff vs Badosa & Sabalenka vs Pavlyuchenkova review.

Part three (from 57m11s) - Goran Ivanisevic quits working with Rybakina and Day 11 order of play

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On a scorching day in Melbourne, the quarter-final line-ups were complete. Catherine, David and Matt wrapped it all up at the end of the night.

Part one - Men’s Results. Sinner struggles with illness in brutal heat, De Minaur reaches his first Australian Open quarter-final, Monfils’ magic finally runs out, how the compromised matches got us thinking about the best of three vs best of five debate again.

Part two (from 33m21s) - Women’s Results. Swiatek continues her march through the draw and faces marathon woman Navarro next. An emotional win for Svitolina sets up last eight clash with Keys.

Part three (from 49m57s). Day 10 Order of Play and Alcaraz vs Djokovic HYPE!

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Day 8 at the Australian Open will not go down in history as a classic Grand Slam day, but it ended in dramatic fashion with Novak Djokovic refusing to do an on court interview after a comment made by a Channel Nine reporter. Catherine, David and Matt discuss it all.

Part one - Women’s Results. Gauff and Sabalenka remain on a collision course, but can Badosa and Pavlyuchenkova trouble them? We discuss Gauff’s intriguing match against Bencic, Sabalenka’s demolition of Andreeva, and the knee injury suffered by Vekic which ended her match with Pavlyuchenkova as a contest.

Part two (from 28m10s) - Men’s Results. Djokovic refuses to do on court interview and explains his reasons in extraordinary press conference. Plus, let the hype begin for Djokovic vs Alcaraz! We discuss how they both got here, what might happen in the match, all the drama involving Djokovic, as well as wins for Paul and Zverev.

Part three (from 61m20s) - Day 9 Order of Play.

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