Sometimes, on the road to a deep Grand Slam run, you have to prevail in gritty dogfights. However, these difficult obstacles form you into a better player and provide you with the confidence required ...

There’s a theory in tennis that tough opening matches at big tournaments can prepare a player for a deep run in the draw, and maybe that will be the case for Mirra Andreeva in Melbourne after she ...

Daniil Medvedev has won so much in his career, especially on hard courts. He added to his title haul by landing the Brisbane International earlier this month. But after defeating the big-serving ...

At Australian Open 2026, qualifiers have a message for the rest of the field: beware. Three seeds were felled by qualifiers in first-round action across the men’s and women’s singles draws, and a ...

Another year means another Australian Open third round – at the very least – for Carlos Alcaraz. The top seed was put to the test by Yannick Hanfmann at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday and passed with ...

Victoria Mboko’s Australian Open debut is proceeding exactly as planned. The Canadian 17th seed accounted for American Caty McNally on Wednesday with a 6-4 6-3 win at 1573 Arena to earn a third-round ...

From coffee runs and carefully curated outfits to golden sunsets and day-off adventures, the city becomes part of the tournament’s identity. Players arrive with kit bags and leave with camera rolls ...

Being world No.1 opens doors aplenty for Aryna Sabalenka – the best tables at restaurants, better hotel suites and headliner slots on her Australian Open schedule. Maintaining that grip on top spot ...

Aryna Sabalenka joined an exclusive club of the game’s best with another straight-sets triumph at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. The world No.1 eased past Bai Zhuoxuan 6-3 6-1 to advance to the third ...

Melbourne Park will be humming with excitement as the second round of Australian Open 2026 gets underway on Day 4. Sabalenka, the two-time AO champion, has a first-time encounter against qualifier Bai ...

In October, popular Frenchman Gael Monfils announced 2026 would be his last year on tour. That farewell tour commenced this month, and saw him play his final Australian Open singles match on Tuesday, ...

As Australian Open 2026 moves into the second round, Australian home hopes Alex de Minaur and Priscilla Hon headline the night’s play at Rod Laver Arena. De Minaur, who downed lucky loser Mackenzie ...