Day 9: Shelton blasts Ruud, Swiatek ousts Aussie, defending champion out!
Ben Shelton has smashed his way into the 2026 Australian Open quarterfinals, sending Casper Ruud packing. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack Iga Swiatek’s chances against Elena Rybakina after dismantling Aussie qualifier Maddison Inglis. And Jannik Sinner dispatches fellow Italian Luciano Darderi. AO Radio’s Nat Edwards recaps a showdown between mates as Jessica Pegula knocks out defending champion Madison Keys, on The Evening Serve. We also preview the quarterfinals ahead on Day 10. Check out Pod Laver Arena every day of the AO. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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