Ay yo, what's the deal with the AO?

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Ay yo, what's the deal with the AO?

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Dec 8, 2020

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It's been a while, so Noah and Mike have some catching up to do.
Noah brings you all the latest info the players have received when it comes to the Australian Open. Hint: It's still a little dicey.
Plus the schedule for 2021 is way up in the air. What's it mean?
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Dec 8, 2020

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The Behind the Racquet Pod is the best glimpse you can get in to the ins and outs of professional tennis, told by its players, and voiced by Noah Rubin, and his podcast partner Mike Cation.

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