Tennis News
Australian Open odds: Sinner, Sabalenka remain favorites entering second round
ESPN - 20 Jan 2026 17:18
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the betting favorites to win the 2026 men's and women's Australian Open.
Kasatkina frustrated after defeat on day of mixed fortunes for Australian players
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 17:00
Inglis knocks out Birrell in another late-night finishMonfils loses to Sweeny in last Melbourne appearanceMelbourne is known for its unpredictable wind and it blew both ways for Australian tennis fans on Tuesday. Torturo...
Osaka steals show with 'jellyfish' walk-on outfit at Australian Open
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 15:45
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka begins her campaign wearing a spectacular walk-on outfit.
Boulter outclassed in straight-set loss to Bencic
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 12:01
Katie Boulter exits the Australian Open after being outclassed by Belinda Bencic in a straight-set first-round loss in Melbourne.
Victorious Sinner sees 'room to improve' on serve
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 11:57
Jannik Sinner says he does not feel "very safe" with changes he has made to his serve, despite needing just 68 minutes to start his Australian Open title defence.
Jannik Sinner powers into Australian Open second round while Monfils says goodbye
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 11:47
Reigning champion through after Hugo Gaston retires Retiring Monfils, 39, thanks crowd for amazing rideThe defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday, taking just over...
Defending champions Sinner and Keys advance in Australia; Boulter, Kartal exit
Sky Sports - 20 Jan 2026 10:43
Defending Australian Open champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys advanced in Melbourne as Brits Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter bowed out.
How popularity overwhelmed Eala - and the Australian Open
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 10:38
Alexandra Eala may have only played one Australian Open singles match but she was the biggest first-round draw by far at Melbourne Park.
Bencic delivers statement Australian Open performance to outclass Boulter
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 10:27
Bencic wins 6-0, 7-5 after Briton rallies in second setSonay Kartal dispatched 7-6(3), 6-1 by KalinskayaBefore her meeting with one of the surging, most in-form players in the world, Katie Boulter reassured herself in al...
Sinner, Shelton advance to rd. 2 of Aussie Open
ESPN - 20 Jan 2026 08:09
Jannik Sinner began his Australian Open three-peat quest with an early win, when Hugo Gaston suddenly retired with an undisclosed injury. American Ben Shelton overcame Ugo Humbert of France 6-3, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5) to reach...
Day 3: Sinner match ends with retirement; Osaka's unforgettable court entrance
ESPN - 20 Jan 2026 07:53
Reigning champion Jannik Sinner's quest for a third consecutive title Down Under has begun, but his opening-round clash lasted just two sets after his opponent was forced to retire. Naomi Osaka also sent the tennis w...
What is the Australian Open 2026 prize money? All-time stats
ESPN - 20 Jan 2026 02:37
Everything you need to know about the prize money at the Australian Open 2026.
Maya Joint falls at first hurdle as Tereza Valentová scores Australian Open upset
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 02:02
Australian No 30 seed defeated 6-4, 6-4 in 92 minutesJoint was first seeded Australian woman since Ash Barty in 2022Maya Joint, the top-ranked local in the Australian Open womens singles draw, crashed out in the first ro...