The Tennis Podcast Aus Open Day 9 - Can Showtime Shelton shock Sinner?
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Jan 26, 2026 A deep dive into why a star-packed grand slam week has felt surprisingly tame. They highlight historic top-six seed progress and tease heavyweight quarter-final showdowns. Discussion ranges from Musetti’s bold style and potential to trouble Novak to whether Shelton can push Sinner. There’s also debate over wearable tech bans, sensational upsets, and how extreme heat will shape the coming matches.
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Unusually Seeded Quarterfinals
- This tournament is historically unusual: top six seeds reached quarterfinals in both draws for the first time in the Open Era.
- The matchup quality on paper hasn't translated into dramatic matches so far.
Pegula Over Keys Was Predictable
- Jessica Pegula's win over Madison Keys felt like a confirmation of form rather than an upset.
- Pegula's defensive skills and measured aggression made Keys' big swings ineffective.
Anisimova's Serve May Be The Difference
- Amanda Anisimova's serve showed measurable improvement and clicked during her win over Wong.
- A stronger serve could be decisive for her deeper run against top returners like Pegula.