2026 Predictions: First Major Title? Biggest Rankings Mover? What’s Next For Novak? | The Tennis

Описание: As the dust settles on the final Grand Slam of 2025, attention moves to Australian Open 2026 and beyond. Supercoach Nicole Pratt and analyst to the stars Simon Rea join Brie and Xave to give their long-range predictions for the upcoming season, including who will win their first Grand Slam title, who will be the biggest rankings mover and who will be the breakout social media star of 2026? Duncan McKenzie-McHarg chats with US Open two-time champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, while the panel discusses how high Amanda Anisimova and Felix Auger-Aliassime can climb. Podcast favourite Storm Hunter checks from Mexico in after her first singles win back from Achilles surgery. And Victoria Rudnikov and Rhys de Deugd preview Australia’s Davis Cup tie against Belgium.

0:00 - Welcome, Simon Rea and Nicole Pratt
4:11 - Sabalenka reigns supreme
6:29 - Alcaraz topples Sinner
10:30 - US Open Fantasy Draft results
13:23 - What's the outlook for Novak?
18:49 - Anisimova's world-class weapon
23:33 - Felix finding form
31:17 - Storm brewing in Mexico
34:17 - Australia v Belgium in Sydney
39:47 - 2026 Crystal Ball Predictions
46:46 - Ace of the Week

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Welcome to the official Australian Open TV YouTube channel. The Australian Open 2026 main draw runs from 18 January - 1 February in Melbourne. The tournament takes place for the 114th time and is the first Grand Slam of the year. Jannik Sinner is the men’s singles reigning champion and Madison Keys is the women’s singles reigning champion. The tournament takes place on 25 hard courts, including Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena. Look out for highlights, press conferences, memorable moments and much more!

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