On this episode of The Real DNA, Daniela sits down with Craig Tiley, CEO of Tennis Australia and the driving force behind the Australian Open. Tiley opens up about how the tournament has evolved beyond world-class tennis into a global entertainment destination, from fan experiences and innovation to culture and community. They dive into why player health and wellbeing have become a competitive advantage, and how Melbourne has earned its reputation as the “Happy Slam.” It’s a candid look at leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to run one of the most beloved events in global sport.

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Daniela and Gigi Salmon talk tournament beginnings and how top players have to believe they can win every time they walk out on the court, even if the odds are against them.

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Daniela is back with new episodes to start 2026 and she was also back in a tournament! Her good friend and fellow tennis commentator Gigi Salmon joins her and they talk jet lag, coffee in Melbourne, and more! Gigi will also be back for the next episode of The Real DNA.

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Daniela talks with her former fitness coach and the current fitness coach of world #1 Jannik Sinner about new tools in fitness, new philosophies, and how his approach is the same whether he is coaching a man or a woman.

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Daniela chats with fellow tennis commentator, journalist, and friend Gig Salmon. Daniela and Gigi talk about the demands of working in media during a slam, food and superstitions, along with the Australian Open recap, and their big plans for Indian Wells.

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Daniela is back with a new season of The Real DNA, and she starts out at the 2025 Australian Open sitting down with Goran Ivanisevic. Goran discusses his return to coaching now in WTA, his thoughts on the Open, and the need for more respect.

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Daniela catches up with Juan Carlos Ferrero former world #1 player and current coach of US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz. Daniela and Juan Carlos discuss the difference in playing and coaching and the evolution of his academy.

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This episode is recorded in Slovak.

Daniela speaks to Petra Vlhová about the high sides and low sides of achieving her childhood dream and becoming a Gold medal winner at this year's winter games, and embracing the success in becoming the biggest superstar in Slovakia.

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