The Tennis Podcast Aus Open Day 3 - Keys, Sinner start title defences well
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Jan 20, 2026 Day three of the Australian Open brought thrilling matches and tough moments. Madison Keys battled through a challenging opener, while Janic Tjen made headlines with a surprising win over Leylah Fernandez. The hosts delve into Gael Monfils' emotional match and discuss Grigor Dimitrov's concerning injury. The debate on five-set tennis and its toll on young players heats up. With standout performances from Hubert Hurkacz and impressive wins by women like Belinda Bencic, the day's drama left everyone buzzing about what’s next!
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Olenikova Uses Match To Speak On Ukraine
- Olenikova used her platform to speak about the war in Ukraine and the presence of Russian players, drawing attention beyond the match.
- The hosts praised her courage and said the crowd warmed to her distinctive style and persona.
Keys' Mental Turnaround And Olenikova's Platform
- Madison Keys demonstrated mental resilience, switching tactics under extreme early pressure to survive a tricky opener.
- The match also elevated Olenikova's profile for using the platform to speak about Ukraine.
Olenikova's Moonballing Stuns Keys
- Oleksandra Olenikova played a wildly unusual, moonballing game on Rod Laver Arena that unsettled Madison Keys early on.
- Keys rallied from two set points down in the tiebreak and then dominated the second set to defend her title opener.