Channel 9 has announced the launch of its brand new podcast, “Australian Open: The Happy Slam,” in celebration of the 2023 Summer of Tennis.
Produced by 9Podcasts and Nine’s Wide World of Sports, this six-part series features some of the best and most beloved players in Australian tennis history sharing their memories and experiences of the Australian Open (AO).
Hosted by Channel 9 sports presenter James Bracey, listeners will be given front row access to these untold stories from Pat Rafter, Dylan Alcott, Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, Ajla Tomljanovic, and Todd Woodbridge.
The Australian Open has become a world leader in grand slams, and this podcast will provide insight into how the tournament has impacted and shaped the careers of these famous players, as well as the impact they have had on the tournament itself.
James Bracey stated,
“It was a personal highlight to find out how much the Australian Open has impacted and shaped the careers of our favourite players, and the impact they have had on the tournament itself.”
In addition to the full six-episode schedule leading up to the AO, the podcast will also offer daily updates and insights from legendary sports commentator Craig Gabriel once the tournament is in full swing.
These daily updates, released each morning, will review the highs and lows of the previous day’s play and preview the excitement coming up in the day ahead.
The “Australian Open: The Happy Slam” podcast is created by the team behind the highly successful Rugby League podcast “Stories of Origin.”
Don’t miss out on this exciting new series, available in the lead-up to the Australian Open.
- Episode 1 – Pat Rafter: The Aussie Icon
- Episode 2 – Dylan Alcott: The Game Changer
- Episode 3 – Jelena Dokic: The Fighter
- Episode 4 – Todd Woodbridge: The Tennis Lifer
- Episode 5 – Jim Courier: The Adopted Aussie
- Episode 6 – Ajla Tomljanovic: The Future
Australian Open: The Happy Slam is available to stream on all leading podcast platforms.Â
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