Australian Open R3–R4 Recap. Next Gen Takes Over, Learner Tien Respect, and Quarterfinal Picks

Round three and four are in the books, and we are looking ahead to a stacked quarterfinal slate. We talk WTA Next Gen fearlessness (Mboko, Jovic, Andreeva), the conversation around confidence and “earning it,” and why Learner Tien is still not getting the respect he deserves. Plus: the Sinner heat and roof drama, Djokovic’s “luck” conversation, a quick doubles check-in, and a shoutout to the Philippines Open and the energy Alex Eala is bringing to tennis in Southeast Asia.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Australian Open Review

02:30 Round Three and Four Highlights

04:39 Emerging Talents in Women's Tennis

10:08 Men's Side: Learner Tien

16:38 Luck of the Draw

24:35 Doubles Dynamics

29:11 Quarterfinals Preview

37:23 Emerging Tennis Markets: The Philippines and Beyond

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