The Tennis Podcast Aus Open Day 9 - Can Showtime Shelton shock Sinner?
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Jan 26, 2026 A deep dive into why a star-packed grand slam week has felt surprisingly tame. They highlight historic top-six seed progress and tease heavyweight quarter-final showdowns. Discussion ranges from Musetti’s bold style and potential to trouble Novak to whether Shelton can push Sinner. There’s also debate over wearable tech bans, sensational upsets, and how extreme heat will shape the coming matches.
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Anisimova's Serve May Be The Difference
- Amanda Anisimova's serve showed measurable improvement and clicked during her win over Wong.
- A stronger serve could be decisive for her deeper run against top returners like Pegula.
Swiatek's Tactical Evolution
- Iga Swiatek is blending counter-punching with selective aggression against big hitters like Rybakina.
- That tactical shift has helped Swiatek flip previous head-to-head trends in her favour.
Don't Fight Tournament Scheduling
- Players should accept scheduling rather than requesting preferred sessions, according to David Law.
- He argues tournaments should set the schedule and players should play when told.