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The Sit-Down brings you in-depth interviews with some of the most influential figures from the world of tennis. From players to coaches, analysts, and tennis legends, each episode delves into their stories, revealing personal anecdotes and unique perspectives on the game. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just starting to explore the world of tennis, The Sit-Down brings you conversations you won't hear anywhere else.
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- 5 days ago28 min
Suzi Petkovski (Part 2): Following the AO from Kooyong to Melbourne Park
After featuring her recollections as Australian Tennis Magazine editor in Part 1, we return this week for the second part of our interview with Suzi Petkovski – focusing on the Australian Open. Petkovski first attended the event as a fan in its Kooyong days and would later work at the tournament before it relocated to Flinders Park – now known as Melbourne Park – in 1988. Petkovski recalls how significant this move was at the time, and how the AO’s new home helped the tournament evolve into the global powerhouse it is today. Listen to Part 1: Suzi Petkovski (Part 1): a revered Australian voice in the game and self-described tennis tragic Read Petkovski’s recollections of the Evert-Navratilova AO 1988 semifinal: AO Flashback: Evert scores last AO win over great rival Navratilova | AOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago36 min
Casey Dellacqua: the spark that lit a golden run (rebooted)
This week we revisit an episode from the vault featuring our 2025 conversation with newly-minted Australian Billie Jean King Cup manager Casey Dellacqua. A revered name in modern Australian tennis, Dellacqua is universally admired for her on-court achievements, commentary insights and humility through success. The West Australian-turned-Sydneysider played eight Grand Slam finals through her peak, claiming the French Open mixed doubles title in 2011. A famous partnership with Ash Barty delivered finals at all four Slams, but her name first went up in lights after a defeat of Amelie Mauresmo and a fourth-round run at AO 2008. Her singles career is oft underappreciated; Dellacqua progressed to at least the third round at every major. The former world No.26 stepped into Pod Laver Arena to tell Matt and Viv about the moment that flipped her career "on its head", victories she claimed through periods of physical and emotional turmoil and her current life with the "best job in the world".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago12 min
Lilli Tagger: a first WTA title and keeping the one-handed backhand alive
Since making history at Roland Garros in 2025 as the first Austrian to win a junior Grand Slam singles title, Lilli Tagger has embraced life on the WTA Tour. Joining Matt during her first visit to the China Open, the 18-year-old reflects on a breakthrough season that brought her first WTA title and a place in the world’s top 50. There’s also the story of the grandmother who introduced her to tennis, her love of skiing and the decision to trust her instincts with that striking one-handed backhand. With an AO main-draw debut ahead, Tagger shares what she’s learning in her transition to the upper echelon – and why she’s loving the journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago12 min
Ignacio Buse: new heights, deep roots and Peruvian pride
A year ago, Ignacio Buse was outside the world’s top 100. Now ranked inside the top 30 with two ATP titles to his name, the 22-year-old is giving Peruvian fans plenty to celebrate. Only the second man from his country to win a tour-level hard-court title and the third to reach the ATP’s top 30, Buse joined Matt in Beijing during his first visit to China. The Lima-born rising star reflects on his breakthrough season, the growing attention and what his success means back home. He also shares how his tennis journey began and looks to the future as an Australian Open main-draw debut awaits in 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 12, 202629 min
Nicole Pratt (Part 2): coaching at the top level and the joy of giving back
After a professional playing career that took her into the world’s top 40, Nicole Pratt was determined to give back to the sport that had given her so much. In the second instalment of a two-part interview, Pratt tells Viv and Matt why coaching was a natural next step. Having guided the likes of Casey Dellacqua and Daria Saville – and now Kimberly Birrell and Storm Hunter – she reflects on how those professional relationships developed into lasting friendships. That camaraderie extends to her role as coach of the Australian Billie Jean King Cup team, where Pratt is passionate about building a high-performance culture founded on respect, honesty, trust, authenticity and professionalism. She also discusses the nuances of coaching male and female players and – in an emotional moment – reflects on how tennis has shaped her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 5, 202617 min
Kamil Majchrzak: breaking through at age 30
Ranked outside the top 100 in 2025, Kamil Majchrzak has charged into the world’s top 50 in the best season of his tennis career. The biggest breakthrough came in s-Hertogenbosch when the Polish player claimed a first ATP singles title at age 30. In an unforgettable run, he claimed upset wins over players including Felix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev and Alex de Minaur. With Majchrzak in Brisbane for the Davis Cup World Group 1 tie, Tennis Australia writer Liam Petterson took the opportunity to learn more about Majchrzak’s remarkable rise, the inspiration behind it – and how a tennis career that has taken him around the world almost began by chance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 28, 202641 min
Nicole Pratt (Part 1): from tour champion to Kimberly Birrell’s corner
Nicole Pratt’s tennis journey began on a homemade court in country Queensland, complete with a hitting wall, built by her dad with a bulldozer. From those beginnings came an Australian Open junior champion, top-40 player and WTA champion. In Part 1 of twin episodes of The Sit-Down, Pratt joins Viv and Matt to revisit her fascinating playing journey. She recalls her early experiences at the AIS, winning the Australian Open girls’ title and making a dramatic technical change soon afterwards. There are also memories of facing Serena Williams on her US Open debut, competing against so many greats of the game, and why winning her first WTA title proved a bittersweet milestone. Pratt also reflects on finding some of her best tennis later in her career, the qualities that sustained her and the evolution that would eventually shape her next chapter as a coach to the Australian Billie Jean King Cup team and current players Kimberly Birrell and Storm Hunter. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotify Host handles:@Viv_Christie@MattyATSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 21, 202631 min
Mark Draper: taking Rinky Hijikata and Adam Walton to new heights
The Sit-Down is on location in Brisbane, where producer Rhys de Deugd is joined by Australian coach Mark Draper at Pat Rafter Arena. The timing was perfect, given the two players Draper currently works with – Rinky Hijikata and Adam Walton – were both selected in the Australian Davis Cup team that defeated Poland. A Tennis Australia National Academy coach for 15 years, Draper loves being able to give back to players trying to get the best out of themselves, knowing from experience how difficult it is to make it at the highest level. His own playing career reached a high point in 1998, when he qualified for the Australian Open and Wimbledon and climbed to world No.152, around the same time younger brother Scott was enjoying some of his best results on the ATP Tour. Growing up in Brisbane, Draper’s development was shaped by Australian tennis legend Mal Anderson, whose influence also helped inform his approach to coaching. It’s a philosophy Draper describes as evolving into “talking a little less, listening more, and letting the player take control of their careers”. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotify Host handles:@Viv_Christie@MattyAT@RhysdedeugdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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