About this episode
Our CTC LIVE series is back for the Australian Open, rounding up all the action from Dans first-hand experience in Melbourne! Today, Dan breaks down the day's action in Melbourne, including Gaby Dabrowski and Erins Routliffes' battle of a first round, Naomi Osakas looking strong, Jack Draper POWERING through back-to-back five-set thrillers, and much more. As well as being joined by tennis coach Ollie Cores, who has been working at the practice courts at the Australian Open this year, organised courts for the game's biggest stars. Here to give his unique insight into the slam and what it is like to work there. Each episode LIVE on YouTube by searching 'Control the Controllables Podcast' and following our Instagram and Twitter (X) for the latest times of going LIVE on YouTube! These are shorter episodes aiming to provide a round-up of the Australian Open action in Melbourne with Dan Kiernan, coach of doubles pairs Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe and Michael Venus and Nikola Mektić! Make sure to check out the Australian Open PREVIEW FULL EPISODE out on all podcast platforms! Chapters 00:00 Highlights of the Matches 05:45 The Role of Coaches and Players and Meeting Andy Murray again 08:59 Commentary Insights and Experiences 11:54 Emerging Talents in Tennis 15:07 Ollie Cores Joins to Talk about Challenges on the Practice Courts 17:53 Crowd Dynamics and Player Performance 20:46 Ollie's Australian Open Experience as Someone Working at the Slam 23:44 Final Thoughts and Future Prospects YouTube: Control the Controllables Podcast Instagram: ctc.podcast Twitter (X): ctc_podcast TikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast Thank you everyone for listening!