# "You Don't Wanna Be The 3rd Guy - You Wanna Be THE GUY" - 2026 Australian Open Preview

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Podcast: [Tripp’s Tennis Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tripp-s-tennis-talk-5632645)
Published: 2026-01-16T06:32:53+00:00
Episode link: https://tripp9.podbean.com/e/you-dont-wanna-be-the-3rd-guy-you-wanna-be-the-guy-2026-australian-open-preview/
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Duration seconds: 2366

## Resource

Episode 146 of Tripp's Tennis Talk features a 2026 Australian Open preview. Topics covered include Roger Federer's press conference, the American television broadcast information, draw predictions for the men's and women's singles, mentions of some grand slam debutants, and the Sunday order of play. Subscribe to Tripp's Tennis Talk and download new episodes! - Sunday OOP: https://ausopen.com/schedule#!43225 Federer presser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co1-VmcjkQA&t=5s ESPN TV info: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/01/espn-presents-all-the-australian-open-all-in-one-place/ ESPN personnel announcement: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/01/espn-announces-australian-open-2026-on-air-talent-lineup/ Music - "A Heart Divided" by Holly Throsby, which played during Australian Open commercials during the overnight shift in 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_arb7IXK65o The 2012 Visit Melbourne commercial that aired on ESPN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eACPUVkHihY

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