Olympics preview: Sinner’s heartbreak, Coco to lead Team USA, Sir Andy’s last hurrah
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Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from the Paris Games due to tonsillitis has opened up the prospect of a gold medal match between Wimbledon finalists Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek is the firm favourite to replicate her June exploits in the women's singles, but Team USA flag-bearer Coco Gauff is a medal threat in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Casey Dellacqua and Craig Tiley join The AO Show to discuss medal contenders ahead of the all-important draw, including Aussie No.1 Alex de Minaur who’s made a remarkable recovery from injury and is set to make his Olympic debut. And as the tennis world prepares for Andy Murray’s final dig, Brie reveals the dual-Olympic gold medallist's top five career moments. AusOpen.comiHeartApple PodcastsSpotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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