Wawrinka wins 5 set thriller, Osaka fashion, Australian Open update

Special guest Spencer Segura returns to the show to help Jimmy and Brett breakdown an exciting Miami Open. Jannik Sinner continued to show his hard court dominance beating Jiri Lehecka to complete the sunshine double. Sinner has closed the gap some on world #1 Carlos Alcaraz as we head to the clay court season. Aryna Sabalenka also completed her own sunshine double as she is by far the most consistent player on the WTA. She took down Coco Gauff in a competitive final to capture her second Miami Open trophy. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy drove down to have dinner at Nan Ban Kan, and record a fresh episode of the podcast. Jannik Sinner wins his first Indian Wells crown, which was the only Masters 1000 hard court title missing from his resume. Having only played 2 tournaments so far this year it was nice to see the young Italian play some of the best tennis of the year. Aryna Sabalenka also broke through to win her first IW title after being runner up in 2025 to Andreeva. She played an instant classic vs AO champ Elena Rybakina in the final winning 7-6 in the third. Daniil Medvedev is back playing some of the best tennis of his career and is back in the top ten of the ATP tour. Med played a great match beating Carlos Alcaraz in the SF and almost pushing Sinner to 3 in the final. With 2 titles on the year already it seems like there is more positive things ahead for the Russian. Elena Rybakina has been one of the best players in the world the past 9 months. The AO champ played some amazing tennis to get to the final and was up a set and a break on Sabby before things turned around. In what has to be one of the best matches of the year the two biggest hitters on tour blasted away for 3 high powered sets. Sadly someone had to lose, but something tells us these two will play more important matches down the road. All that plus more on a new episode of the Advantage Connors podcast. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett discuss the 5th major out in the desert, Indian Wells! While Brett is producing for Tennis Channel, Jimmy gives us his take on the event as the big names get under way this weekend. shopify.com/connors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your $1 per month trial period  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett checks in from Italy where he is working the Winter Olympics for NBC. Jimmy played in a celebrity golf tournament in Palm Springs last week called "The Pro." ⁠shopify.com/connors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your $1 per month trial period  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett joins Jimmy from the Atlanta airport to recap an exciting final weekend in Melbourne. Carlos Alcaraz wins the Australian Open to complete the career grand slam at only 22 years old. Elena Rybakina came back in a thrilling third set to knock off world #1 Sabalenka to win her second career major. Aryna Sabalenka came up short in a major final for the 3rd time in the last 5 majors. Why can't she finish when she has the chance? Novak Djokovic almost accomplished the impossible defeating Jannik Sinner and putting up a good fight against Alcaraz. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett check in on the men's and women's SF matchups down under at the Australian Open. shopify.com/connors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your $1 per month trial period  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett check in on the Australian Open down under as they update the listeners on all the news from the years first major. Stan Wawrinka the 2014 AO champ is making the most of his wildcard, winning a 5 set epic match to make it to the 3rd round. Djokovic and Cilic are also making runs along with 40 year old Stan showing that age can be an asset in a major. Naomi Osaka turned a lot of heads with her fashion as she took the court in an outfit inspired by jellyfish. Joao Fonseca lost in his first round match causing some people to question his health/fitness. All this plus more as Jimmy and Brett dip into the AO for a mid tourney update. shopify.com/connors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your $1 per month trial period  Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett kick off season 7 of the Advantage Connors podcast! Carlos Alcaraz and long time coach J.C. Ferrero decided to part ways after winning 6 majors and leading him to #1 in the world. Holger Rune's continues his rehab for his torn achilles. Medvedev, Bublik and Sabalenka all take home early titles down under to kick off their 2026 season. Brooks Koepka has decided to leave LIV and return to the PGA Tour. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy and Brett sit down in person to wrap up year 6 of the Advantage Connors podcast. 2025 year end tennis awards for the ATP and WTA tours. *Sponsor-ExpressVPN-find out how you can get up to four extra months FREE. Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aubree Connors visits for Thanksgiving and sits down with Jimmy and Brett for her debut appearance on Advantage Connors Follow us on - Twitter - @AdvConnors @JimmyConnors @Brett_Connors Instagram - @AdvConnors @Bretterz @GolddoodIsabella Facebook - Jimmy Connors official Facebook page Leave your questions/topics/or links to stories you want us to talk about next week on Jimmy's official Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices