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(Podcast length - 27:03 mins)
While you're freezing your buns off, the best in tennis are roasting theirs in Melbourne. The Australian Open marks the start of the tennis season as the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.
This tournament hits differently. Maybe it's the Netflix curse, or the party court, or the matches that last until 4 am. The who's who is on the court, including 8 out of 10 of the World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes, who are vying for record prize money. Get up to speed with this week's podcast.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Tennis Memories
01:17 The Australian Open: The First Tennis Tournament of the Year
02:32 New Changes in the Australian Open
04:01 Heat Rules and Scheduling Challenges
05:17 Increase in Prize Money
11:22 Players to Watch in the Men's and Women's Tournaments
20:11 Notable Absences and Nick Kyrgios' Deal with OnlyFans
22:48 The Mental and Physical Challenges of Tennis
24:27 Break Point Season 2 and the Netflix Curse
26:04 Closing Remarks and Where to Follow
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