The Inside-In Tennis Podcast

Gill Gross joins the podcast to recap the 2026 Australian Open, which featured a fantastic finish to the fortnight in Melbourne. Gross explains how Carlos Alcaraz was able to complete the career-slam at just 22 years old, and how he displayed his tenacity and tactical brilliance down under. The host of "Monday Match Analysis" also reflects on Novak Djokovic's sensational victory over Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, and predicts the Serbian legend's future in 2026 and beyond. And Gross gives his thoughts on Sinner's setback, Alexander Zverev's ups and down, and how the tour will take on the task of competing against Alcaraz.


Gross also review's the women's final, which saw Elena Rybakina defeat Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first Australian Open title. The broadcaster dives into what truly makes Rybakina elite, assesses Sabalenka's performance, and looks at the top storylines going into the 2026 season on the WTA. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Casper Ruud joins the podcast for a chat about his quest to continue chasing the best players in the game, the pride he takes in what he has already accomplished in his terrific career. The former World No. 2 dives into the need to evolve at the top of the sport, how he prioritized his return to the court in 2026, and the steps it took to achieve accolades that make him the most accomplished Norwegian tennis player in history.

And then it's time to preview the business end of the Australian Open with Chris Oddo, journalist for Tennis Now. Oddo dives into Aryna Sabalenka's brilliance on the hard courts, and Elena Rybakina's elite level tennis as she returns to a major final. The writer also shares his thoughts on Novak Djokovic's fortunate route to the semifinals, Jannik Sinner's efficiency, and why Carlos Alcaraz continues to dazzle as he looks to complete the career-slam in Melbourne. Oddo wraps up the show by giving his predictions on Alcaraz's next test with Alexander Zverev, Djokovic's chances vs. Sinner, and what to expect in an epic women's final between Sabalenka and Rybakina. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Dustin Fox joins the podcast to preview the Australian Open quarterfinal round, which features four American women and all the top seeds in both draws. Fox analyzes Carlos Alcaraz's greatness, Jannik Sinner's form after surviving the heat, and the level that Ben Shelton and Learner Tien are bringing in Melbourne. The former NFL player and tennis enthusiast also weighs in on Novak Djokovic's chances for another grand slam, and whether young American Iva Jovic can challenge Aryna Sabalenka. Fox also dives into Coco Gauff's chances, and looks at some dynamic women's matches that include Jessica Pegula vs Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek vs. Coco Gauff. Hosted by Mitch Michals.

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The Australian Open rages on, and Barstool Sports' Eric Hubbs returns to the podcast to dissect all the madness in Melbourne. Hubbs recaps Stan Wawrinka's emotional win, the newfound consistency of Alexander Bublik, and how Daniil Medvedev rallied from two sets down to book a rematch with upstart American Learner Tien. The sports commentator also analyzes the breakthrough of young American Ethan Quinn, Tommy Paul's chances against Carlos Alcaraz, and whether Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton or someone else is the third favorite in the men's draw after Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

And in the women's draw, Hubbs reacts to the brilliant performance of Victoria Mboko. Hubbs assesses Mboko's chances against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, and marvels at the youth movement the Canadian is leading in Melbourne alonside Iva Jovic and Mirra Andreeva. The Barstool Sports personality also weighs in on Naomi Osaka's tense R2 encounter, Yulia Putinseva's post-match celebration, and the number of American women still alive in Australia. The guys finish the episode by previewing the big matches coming up as The Australian Open continues. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Daily Express Senior Tennis Writer Yasmin Syed joins the podcast from Melbourne to recap the opening round of the 2026 Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic looks as fit as ever as he pursues Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner for the title. Syed examines Stan Wawrinka's form and attitude as he competes in his final tournament down under, and reacts to Joao Fonseca's early exit at the hands of Eliot Spizzirri. The journalist assesses whether Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul or another American make a run down under, and reflects on Gael Monfils' final Australian Open.

On the women's side, Syed predicts which player can challenge World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Syed dives into Amanda Anisimova's excellent form, Iga Swiatek's chances, and Naomi Osaka's outfit that captivated the entire tennis world. And Syed breaks down Viktoria Mboko's ability to contend right now, before previewing all the exciting matchups in Round 2 of The Australian Open. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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