Alcaraz, Sinner... Then Who? Dasha’s Advice For Rune, AO Wildcards Up For Grabs | The Tennis

Italy has completed the first Davis Cup three-peat in more than half a century — and without its top two players Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti! Aussie stars Daria Saville and Jaimee Fourlis join Xave and Rhys de Deugd to discuss the first of our Big Questions: who’s next in line to join Alcaraz and Sinner as the new ‘Big 3’ of the ATP, with some surprising answers. As Holger Rune continues his rehab from Achilles surgery, Dasha offers him some advice to avoid burnout. Inspired by Drake’s latest tennis photoshoot, Xave takes a look at the celebrities who’ve had more than a passing interest in tennis, and Vic is back with her latest AO vox pops with 36 days until Australian Open 2026.

0:00 - Welcome, Jaimee Fourlis and Daria Saville!
3:59 - Why Xave is wearing his Fijian shirt
4:31 - Introducing: The Big Question
5:03 - Who is next in line for the 'New Big 3'?
10:54 - Italy's stranglehold on team tennis
18:39 - Dasha's advice for Holger Rune
25:21 - Celebs who love their tennis
28:47 - Aussies battle for AO wildcards
36:05 - Patrick Kypson locks in a wildcard
37:11 - Star-studded Adelaide International field
37:44 - What are you looking forward to at AO26?
40:50 - 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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