Ariarne Titmus reflects on taking up a new role at the Australian Open after Paris Olympics success

Ariarne Titmus is one of the most successful Australian swimmers of all-time. In 2025, the Olympic champion explored new waters as she took up the role of a commentator at the Australian Open, and she recently reflected on her experience at the event.

Titmus had a phenomenal 2024 season, winning multiple medals at the Paris Olympics. Post this, she took some time away from the pool, and in early January, the swimmer joined Channel Nine's Australian Open commentary team, alongside canoe World and Olympic champion Jessica Fox.

Titmus made the most of her time in Melbourne, interviewing fans, enjoying matches, and even previewing the men's singles quarterfinals between reigning World No.1 Jannik Sinner and Australian star Alex DeMinaur. Reflecting on her time at the Grand Slam, the swimmer took to Instagram and wrote,

“What a week at the tennis with @wwos I've had the best week reporting colour, making new friends and watching some epic tennis!!!”

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Ariarne Titmus announces her return to the pool

Ariarne Titmus confirms her return to the pool (Image Source: Getty)

While Ariarne Titmus enjoyed her time as a tennis commentator at the Australian Open, the Olympic champion is itching to get back to the pool. Speaking to Channel Nine, Titmus explained that she'd always planned on taking a break from swimming after the Paris Olympics, saying,

“I’ve always said that I was going to take a 12-month break off the back of Paris. That’s something that I discussed with Dean and Rohan before the Paris Olympics. I just knew that after Paris, I needed some time away. I’ve been on the national team since I was 16, and I just needed a bit of a break mentally from the intensity of the sport.”

Now, the Australian has confirmed that she will be returning to the pool in July. She said:

“The plan is to get back in July. I’ve spoken to [coach] Dean [Boxall] about that. He said to get moving in July, I may have to start doing a little bit in the water at the end of May. That’s definitely the plan. I’m so grateful that I’ve got Dean and Rohan Taylor, the head coach of Australia, backing me and putting what I need first. I don’t think it was like that 20 years ago.”

Over the course of her career, Ariarne Titmus has won eight Olympic medals, four of which are gold. She is also a four-time world Champion and the reigning world record holder in the 200m and 400m freestyle.