What Is Novak's Grand Slam Ceiling? Who's Joining Alcaraz & Kyrgios In AO 1 Point Slam? | The Tennis

What is Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam ceiling in 2026? Daria and Luke Saville join Brie and Xave to debate this week’s Big Question. The panel reacts to Carlos Alcaraz's shock split from long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, Djokovic returning to the Adelaide International, the ATP Next Gen Finals in Jeddah, and the WTA’s new partnership with Mercedes-Benz. Plus, more exciting player updates for the Australian Summer of Tennis, including the Grand Slam champions joining Alcaraz and Nick Kyrgios in the AO 1 Point Slam, and Emma Raducanu and Barbora Krejcikova headlining the Hobart International. And the Aussie stars reveal which tennis legends they would invite over for dinner and what they would cook.

0:00 - Introduction
0:28 - Welcome Luke and Daria Saville
3:15 - What is Novak's Grand Slam ceiling?
10:18 - Alcaraz splits from Ferrero
16:55 - Djokovic returns to Adelaide
20:37 - Sinner & Gauff to play AO 1 Point Slam
24:42 - Who is the No.1 young gun under 21?
28:43 - What else is happening in tennis?
30:55 - Which tennis player would you host for dinner?
33:44 - Ace of the Week

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