# Australian Open 2026: Federer Fanboy & Melbourne mall madness

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Podcast: [What you talking about Willis?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-you-talking-about-willis-1015454)
Published: 2026-01-19T13:27:14+00:00
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## Resource

G'day from Melbourne! British ATP pro Marcus Willis is practically an Aussie and looks at Grand Slam life. While the tennis is heating up, Marcus and Dave take a timeout to discuss the surreal reality of life inside the Grand Slam bubble.From bumping into Zverev in a shopping centre to the unique energy of the Aussie fans, the boys dive deep into what happens when the cameras aren't rolling. Plus, we address fanboys. It turns out, even the GOATs can’t help themselves - Marcus reveals the hilarious story of how Roger Federer simply wouldn’t leave him alone (kind of). Was it a desperate plea for a selfie, or did the Fed just need some "Willis-time"? In this episode: The pre-Slam jitters and the Melbourne vibe. Shopping for essentials Crisps The Big Reveal: How Roger Federer "hounded" Marcus. Marcus and Dave want you to join in the fun INSTAGRAM and YOUTUBE Please like and subscribe to this podcast and spread the word! Thanks to Ali for the social coverage and Finchy for exec production.

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