The 2022 Australian Open is around the corner and guess what is still dominating headlines: visa cancellation 2.0, appeal 2.0, and the various foibles and f- er, muck-ups of Djokovic and co. After discussing that for a moment, we focus on some of the excellent stories coming out of the Australian lead-up tourneys: Ash’s domination, Kokkinakis’ brilliant stretch, and statement wins from Andy, Madison, Amanda, Simona, and Elena R. We finish up with perhaps our most equivocal draw analysis ever, as Djokovic’s shadow looms large.
02:00 Hawke strikes upon the hour: Immigration Minister cancels Djokovic’s visa, citing the “public interest”
09:04 Djokovic’s various fumbles have made grace an impossibility here
14:56 Week 1 Winners: Vets Rafa, Simona, Gael; plus Anisimova is back and Barty steamrolls
26:17 Week 2 gives us a day to remember: Keys-Gauff, Murray lobs Opelka, and BathroomGate is decidedly not behind us
33:23 Odds and ends: Bernie wins a bet by getting Covid; Rafa & Vee step in it; Reilly, dude … let it go
43:40 Our breakout picks for 2022: no, I will not be explaining myself
46:42 Women’s draw: that first quarter is rude and it ruined James’ dream final
58:13 Men’s draw: an Australian judge will decide who fills the no. 1 slot. Could the men’s bottom half see a major breakout?
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Hello Grass, BYE J Mac: Don't Come For Serena Unless She Sends For You
La Décima: 10 Reflections From Rolly G
Mid-Roland Garros Report: All Tea and No Comment
Are You There, Margaret? It's Me, God: Roland Garros Preview
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Sharapova Is Back, Let's Have A Kiki
Hitting The Fan
Serena Is With Child, And Other Tennis News
Charleston, It's A Wrap
Charleston Chat: Mirjana Lučić-Baroni
Greetings From Charleston: Speak on it, Venus
Fun and Games With The Body Serve
Federer Has Zero Chill
Farewell Frantic February, Hello Indian Wells
In a February Mood: RBA Is Our Valentine
Never a Dull Moment, Even in February
Aussie Open Recap: GOATs March Through Melbourne
Mid-Aussie Open Report: Old Guard Takes the Happy Slam By Storm
2017 Aussie Open Preview: Big 4 Back Together
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