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2026 Australian Open: Thoughts on R3 + Day 8
Published: January 26, 2026
Duration: 1:12:52
Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Days 6, 7, and 8 at the 2026 Australian Open. He offers his thoughts on the continued ascent of the California kids (Tien, Jovic). He also shares his takes on dramatic victories for Sinner and Gauff, the quietly cruising Svitolina and De Minaur, the most intriguing storylines of Week Two, plus SO much more!!
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