The Sit-Down

Dane Sweeny: From “hating tennis” to career-changing US Open

This week Viv caught up with Dane Sweeny at the US Open during the Australian’s breakthrough run to the third round of a Grand Slam. His second-round win over 13th seed L

Suzi Petkovski (Part 1): a revered Australian voice in the game and self-described tennis tragic

This week’s guest on The Sit-Down is longtime tennis editor, writer and historian Suzi Petkovski, former editor of Australian Tennis Magazine which this year celebrates i

Best of US Open: Hewitt’s highs, Angie’s arrival, Chang’s chance

This week we bring you another Grand Slam special edition of The Sit-Down – one focused on the US Open, where qualifying for the 2026 tournament begins today. Over more t

Barbara Schett: from the wall to the world’s top 10

Tennis has been a constant throughout Barbara Schett’s life. Like many before her, she began playing against a wall before her talent was spotted and channelled towards t

Evonne Goolagong Cawley: grace, greatness and a lasting legacy

With the 2026 National Indigenous Tennis Carnival concluding on the weekend, we’re releasing an interview with Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the Aussie legend who supported th

Tristan Schoolkate: recharged and ready for North America

Having already played 19 tournaments in the first seven months of 2026, Tristan Schoolkate decided it was time to return home to “get out of the hamster wheel”. Joining V

Barbora Krejcikova: “I never really felt like the player to win a Slam”

Two years ago, Viv sat down with Barbora Krejcikova on the eve of Wimbledon 2024 – a tournament the Czech star went on to win for her second Grand Slam title after Roland

Craig Tiley: leadership, legacy and the rise of tennis in Australia

Last week, Craig Tiley finished up after more than 20 years with Tennis Australia, where he began as Director of Player Development, then became Australian Open Tournamen

Zach Heinzerling: on the Rafa you never knew

Acclaimed film director Zach Heinzerling joined Viv and Matt this week to discuss Rafa, the four-part documentary series which premiered on Netflix on 29 May. Rich with e

Todd Woodbridge (Part 2): “I wanted to be better at Wimbledon than Roland Garros”

In the second part of our interview with Todd Woodbridge, we focus on the Australian legend’s Wimbledon memories and milestones. The storied tournament is where Woodbridg

Best of Wimbledon: Cash’s climb, Muguruza’s moment, Henman’s hill

In this special edition of The Sit-Down, we delve into our archives to revisit our guests’ favourite Wimbledon moments. We hear from Brits Tim Henman and Katie Boulter, w

Joanna Garland: “My dream is to play Wimbledon one day”

Joanna Garland’s profile exploded at AO 2026 when she won through to the final of the 1 Point Slam at Rod Laver Arena, beating Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios, Maria Sakka

Mirra Andreeva: meeting a teen phenom

In an episode we released almost two years ago, Viv sat down with then 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva ahead of Wimbledon 2024. She was one of the stars of the moment, having

Todd Woodbridge (Part 1): records, recollections, and a legacy beyond tennis

This week, 22-time major doubles champion and Olympic gold medallist Todd Woodbridge joins us in the studio to take us back to where his love-affair with tennis began. A

Paul Kilderry: the ultimate tennis insider

This week we’re joined by Paul Kilderry, Tennis Australia’s Director of Professional Tennis who was at Roland Garros as several Aussies scored career breakthroughs in Par

Kimberly Birrell: “I think I’ve surprised quite a few people”

In a rare episode of The Sit-Down conducted in the locker rooms of John Cain Arena, Kimberly Birrell joined the podcast when she was recently in Melbourne for Australia’s

Lleyton Hewitt: three dreams achieved in a champion career

At the recent Night of Champions fundraiser in Melbourne, Lleyton Hewitt revealed his three tennis dreams were Grand Slam success, reaching No.1, and Davis Cup glory. He

Mary Carillo: an iconic broadcaster ready for the Hall of Fame

In August, Mary Carillo will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame alongside Roger Federer in what promises to be an unforgettable ceremony. Carillo will

Stan Smith: from Grand Slam champion to fashion icon

Many people will know Stan Smith as the man behind the iconic adidas Stan Smith shoe, which is not surprising given there have been more than 100 million pairs sold and c

Angelique Kerber: from Melbourne Park magic to world No.1

Ten years ago, Angelique Kerber won the Australian Open in a result that changed the course of her career. The German star, with Polish roots, had long been a top player.