The Tennis Podcast

Aus Open Day 13 - Djokovic vs Alcaraz, for history

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Jan 30, 2026
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Charlie Eccleshare
Charlie Eccleshare, Tennis journalist for The Athletic, provides on-the-ground reporting from a chaotic Day 13. He breaks down Djokovic’s dramatic late-night comeback and Alcaraz’s 5h27m marathon against Zverev. Short, punchy takes on cramps, crowd influence, tactical shifts and whether either man can recover for the final.
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ANECDOTE

Missed Match Point, Then Clinched It

  • Djokovic notably missed an easy putaway on match point but recovered immediately to win on the next point.
  • The press room scenes were chaotic, with a Serbian journalist asking for help to protect his laptop on match point.
ANECDOTE

Ketchup And Mustard Steal A Scene

  • Two fans dressed as a ketchup and mustard bottle became a recurring, noisy presence and moved to the front row by match end.
  • Their antics added surreal, comic relief to an intense late-night atmosphere.
INSIGHT

From Cruise To Combat: Alcaraz's Match

  • Carlos Alcaraz's semifinal transformed from cruise control to survival after cramps and vomiting.
  • The match became a test of management, mindset and crowd-sourced momentum rather than pure movement.
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