The Sit-Down
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<p>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. Tune in every week for an authentic, unfiltered chat with the personalities who’ve helped shape the sport of tennis.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
Paul Kilderry: the ultimate tennis insider
<p>This week we’re joined by Paul Kilderry, Tennis Australia’s Director of Professional Tennis who was at Roland Garros as several Aussies scored career breakthroughs in Paris. There’s also plenty to look forward to with the grasscourt season approaching, a time when Aussie players traditionally thrive. Yet this was also a chance to reflect on Kilderry’s own tennis journey, which saw his family relocate to Florida so he could attend the famed Nick Bolletieri academy as an elite junior. Following his playing career – during which he beat Grand Slam champions Richard Krajicek and Pat Rafter and also won three doubles titles – he has worked as a coach, player agent and tournament director, each role forging strong connections and coming with a wealth of stories, many of which he shares in this absorbing episode.</p> <hr> <p><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fausopen.com%2Flisten&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pv9ViyqGlAcwDPKaeTzYZCwHLUzSRqpu%2FU2pwaedzRQ%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="3c370577-7dba-4abd-b544-3c6b4e392575">AusOpen.com</a><br><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-the-ao-show-106540123/" data-outlook-id="e73cdaea-125d-447d-bfed-1ed1c278432e">iHeart</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fau%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ao-show%2Fid1447078646&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Hibqry6n4Q%2FepVo1I9kTOYduhyOnk7yK%2BhC8SDzyEqM%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="a850383b-e29c-4d3f-a117-538e4b9d362c">Apple Podcasts</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F5iZNWXsa7TQNs88F0PAmB1%3Fsi%3D720671f241a14afe&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xWAr%2BGz5LJ0OigwN9Irgx13SdZ4iMSGRCvT9clKZDVo%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="95ef2cdc-f40a-4e55-b032-19a10ce8fddd">Spotify</a> </p> <p>Host handles:<br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FViv_Christie%3Fs%3D20&data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40tennis.com.au%7Cb466fa168a3e4134f82608de2888d966%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638992765391785071%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kMQQyYkld7sJHrsv3a%2BaYRc%2B17UOmocys0%2FzO5DocqM%3D&reserved=0">@Viv_Christie</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMattyAT%3Fs%3D20&data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40tennis.com.au%7Cb466fa168a3e4134f82608de2888d966%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638992765391805810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kCfYo0iZ60Z802rT7a%2FWJs0YkbolBSA5O2aXUYssv38%3D&reserved=0">@MattyAT</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 25, 2026
Kimberly Birrell: “I think I’ve surprised quite a few people”
<p>In a rare episode of The Sit-Down conducted in the locker rooms of John Cain Arena, Kimberly Birrell joined the podcast when she was recently in Melbourne for Australia’s most recent Billie Jean King Cup tie. The 28-year-old reflects on a career journey interrupted by serious elbow injuries, which required surgery and made her doubt if her body would hold up to the rigours of professional tennis. What has followed has been a period of sustained success; Birrell peaked at world No.60 and has entrenched herself in the top 100, also enjoyed a stint as Aussie No.1, and is competing more regularly at the biggest tournaments against the game’s best. After a sizzling start to 2026, the Queenslander has bigger goals in sight, sharing her dreams for Wimbledon and beyond.</p> <hr> <p><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fausopen.com%2Flisten&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pv9ViyqGlAcwDPKaeTzYZCwHLUzSRqpu%2FU2pwaedzRQ%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="3c370577-7dba-4abd-b544-3c6b4e392575">AusOpen.com</a><br><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-the-ao-show-106540123/" data-outlook-id="e73cdaea-125d-447d-bfed-1ed1c278432e">iHeart</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fau%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ao-show%2Fid1447078646&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Hibqry6n4Q%2FepVo1I9kTOYduhyOnk7yK%2BhC8SDzyEqM%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="a850383b-e29c-4d3f-a117-538e4b9d362c">Apple Podcasts</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F5iZNWXsa7TQNs88F0PAmB1%3Fsi%3D720671f241a14afe&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xWAr%2BGz5LJ0OigwN9Irgx13SdZ4iMSGRCvT9clKZDVo%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="95ef2cdc-f40a-4e55-b032-19a10ce8fddd">Spotify</a> </p> <p>Host handles:<br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FViv_Christie%3Fs%3D20&data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40tennis.com.au%7Cb466fa168a3e4134f82608de2888d966%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638992765391785071%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kMQQyYkld7sJHrsv3a%2BaYRc%2B17UOmocys0%2FzO5DocqM%3D&reserved=0">@Viv_Christie</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMattyAT%3Fs%3D20&data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40tennis.com.au%7Cb466fa168a3e4134f82608de2888d966%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638992765391805810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kCfYo0iZ60Z802rT7a%2FWJs0YkbolBSA5O2aXUYssv38%3D&reserved=0">@MattyAT</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
May 18, 2026
Lleyton Hewitt: Three dreams achieved in a champion career
<p>At the recent Night of Champions fundraiser in Melbourne, Lleyton Hewitt revealed his three tennis dreams were Grand Slam success, reaching No.1, and Davis Cup glory. He achieved all three, reflecting on them in this special interview with Davis Cup teammate and fellow Aussie tennis icon Todd Woodbridge. Hewitt’s talent was obvious when as a 16-year-old, he upset Andre Agassi en route to his first career ATP title in Adelaide, vision we unearthed from the archive. And it wasn’t long before Hewitt peaked on the Grand Slam stage, first in doubles at the 2000 US Open – beating top seeds Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde along the way to his first doubles major – and a year later in singles, when he toppled the mighty Pete Sampras for his first singles Slam in New York. What followed were more glittering achievements, such as the 2002 Wimbledon singles title, a leading role in Australia’s Davis Cup triumph of 2003 – a team he now leads passionately as captain – and a run to the Australian Open 2005 final, making him the last Aussie man to progress that far in Melbourne. Hewitt’s incredible recall and storytelling add texture and context to these achievements, as he takes fans behind the curtain for his greatest career moments and discusses the influential figures who helped him along the way.</p> <hr> <p><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fausopen.com%2Flisten&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pv9ViyqGlAcwDPKaeTzYZCwHLUzSRqpu%2FU2pwaedzRQ%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="3c370577-7dba-4abd-b544-3c6b4e392575">AusOpen.com</a><br><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-the-ao-show-106540123/" data-outlook-id="e73cdaea-125d-447d-bfed-1ed1c278432e">iHeart</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fau%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-ao-show%2Fid1447078646&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Hibqry6n4Q%2FepVo1I9kTOYduhyOnk7yK%2BhC8SDzyEqM%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="a850383b-e29c-4d3f-a117-538e4b9d362c">Apple Podcasts</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F5iZNWXsa7TQNs88F0PAmB1%3Fsi%3D720671f241a14afe&data=05%7C01%7CJHoevenaars%40Tennis.com.au%7C39d41d646c2d44fd299008dadcd3bdc3%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638065099215598899%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xWAr%2BGz5LJ0OigwN9Irgx13SdZ4iMSGRCvT9clKZDVo%3D&reserved=0" data-outlook-id="95ef2cdc-f40a-4e55-b032-19a10ce8fddd">Spotify</a> </p> <p>Host handles:<br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FViv_Christie%3Fs%3D20&data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40tennis.com.au%7Cb466fa168a3e4134f82608de2888d966%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638992765391785071%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kMQQyYkld7sJHrsv3a%2BaYRc%2B17UOmocys0%2FzO5DocqM%3D&reserved=0">@Viv_Christie</a><br><a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FMattyAT%3Fs%3D20&data=05%7C02%7Cpodcast%40tennis.com.au%7Cb466fa168a3e4134f82608de2888d966%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C638992765391805810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kCfYo0iZ60Z802rT7a%2FWJs0YkbolBSA5O2aXUYssv38%3D&reserved=0">@MattyAT</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is The Sit-Down?
<p>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. Tune in every week for an authentic, unfiltered chat with the personalities who’ve helped shape the sport of tennis.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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