"Don't Shoot The Massager"
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"Don't Shoot The Massager"
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About this listen
In this episode, Theo and Andrea are joined by Tamara Prenn to unpack an Australian Open that felt strangely quiet - until it suddenly wasn’t. They break down why the first week and a half lacked chaos, and how the final few days completely rewrote the story: big-match drama, genuine shocks, and moments that will shape the rest of the season. From the “good for tennis” factor to what five-set grit reveals about the sport, they dig into what made the closing stretch feel so seismic.
The conversation also hits the tournament’s biggest talking points: Novak’s level (and whether 25 grand slam is still a realistic goal), Carlos’s historic achievement and what it signals for the future, and the grey areas that always spark debate - from medical timeouts to the politics around coaching narratives. Plus: why the men’s field desperately needs a consistent “third man,” why the women’s game stays more unpredictable, and a fun detour into tennis’s influencer/WAG economy that’s quietly changing the ecosystem around the sport.
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