Tennis News
Kostyuk tore ankle ligament during Aussie loss
ESPN - 18 Jan 2026 19:15
Marta Kostyuk tore a ligament in her left ankle during her first-round loss at the Australian Open and has withdrawn from doubles.
Alcaraz begins Grand Slam bid with win against Walton
BBC - 18 Jan 2026 16:22
Carlos Alcaraz beats Australia's Adam Walton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in his Australian Open first-round match as he begins his quest for a career Grand Slam.
'I just want to do Australia proud': Alex de Minaur on the Australian Open
ESPN - 18 Jan 2026 16:18
Alex de Minaur talked to ESPN about his home major, his "Best Actor" award and the ongoing challenge of playing Alcaraz and Sinner.
How much for winning the 2026 Australian Open?! The prize money on offer at the year's first Slam
ESPN - 18 Jan 2026 15:50
Just how much prize money will the best tennis players on the planet share in at the 2026 Australian Open? The numbers are almost eye-watering!
Williams' history-making day ends in narrow defeat
BBC - 18 Jan 2026 15:49
Venus Williams makes history at the Australian Open but the 45-year-old falls to a narrow defeat by Olga Danilovic in the first round.
Highlights: Raducanu sails into second round of Australian Open
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2026 15:37
Highlights as Emma Raducanu sails into the second round of the Australian Open.
How Jones went from retirement plan to career-best year
BBC - 18 Jan 2026 14:39
Britain's Francesca Jones was "very serious" about retiring in 2025. Instead, she enjoyed a career-best season and is now set for an Australian Open main-draw debut.
Raducanu revels in new nickname and eager to 'improve'
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2026 13:36
Emma Raducanu was thrilled with her straight-sets win in the opening round of the Australian Open on Sunday, but insists she can "improve a lot more".
Will it click for Gauff? 'When it comes together, she will be frightening!'
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2026 13:28
Will it click for Coco Gauff? Jonathan Overend believes the American world No 3 can have a great Australian Open and lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup in Melbourne.
Williams blows golden chance for Grand Slam win at 45
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2026 12:35
Venus Williams came agonisingly close to claiming a first Grand Slam win since 2021, at the age of 45, only to lose out to Olga Danilovic as she rallied from 4-0 down in the final set to clinch a memorable victory.
Raducanu overcomes slow start to sail into second round
BBC - 18 Jan 2026 12:12
British number one Emma Raducanu overcomes a shaky start to sail past Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the Australian Open first round.
Raducanu makes winning start at Australian Open with clinical performance
Sky Sports - 18 Jan 2026 12:04
Emma Raducanu sealed a fine first-round win at the Australian Open by defeating Thailand's world No 195 Mananchaya Sawangkaew on opening Sunday.
'A lot of pressure' - Sabalenka beats wildcard in front of Federer & Laver
BBC - 18 Jan 2026 10:30
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes the "pressure" of being watched by tennis legends Roger Federer and Rod Laver to start her Australian Open campaign with a straight-set victory.
Britains Arthur Fery delivers Australian Open upset with win over 20th seed Flavio Cobolli
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2026 06:37
23-year-old dismantles unwell Italian 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1First Grand Slam appearance as a direct qualifying entrantFor a few fleeting moments inside the vast John Cain Arena, it seemed like Arthur Fery had missed his oppor...
Easier start for Alex de Minaur as Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open
The Guardian - 18 Jan 2026 00:47
World No 6 will instead face Mackenzie McDonald on MondayFour Australians in first-round action on day one at Melbourne ParkAlex de Minaur has received an early boost to his Australian Open chances after the withdrawal o...