Tennis News
Sabalenka halts 'incredible' Potapova in Melbourne
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 23:07
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka has overcome several bouts of inconsistent play to beat Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) and advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open.
Follow live: Sabalenka beats Potapova in wild match, Osaka apologizes for 'disrespectful' comments
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 19:36
Third round singles action begins at the Australian Open on Friday with world No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as American star Coco Gauff, highlighting the day session.
Shake Shack is finally here! But is its Australian Open debut an ace?
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 17:11
Shake Shack is the latest culinary craze taking the Australian Open by storm, but is its burger, fries, and shake worth the eye-watering $50 price tag?
What is a career Grand Slam in tennis? All-time winners
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 16:16
Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova are the most recent tennis players to complete career Grand Slams. Check out the all-time winners list now.
Stan Wawrinka wins marathon against Gea to make grand slam history at 40
The Guardian - 22 Jan 2026 15:31
First man in forties to reach slam third round for 48 yearsSwiss will face Fritz after beating Arthur Gea in five setsStan Wawrinka described his marathon second-round win at the Australian Open as a special moment in hi...
Can Mirra Andreeva make a run at the Australian Open title?
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 14:55
Andreeva won the Australian Open lead-up in Adelaide - and could be the most likely player to upset Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or Iga Swiatek.
Special Ks burn brightly but briefly as Kokkinakis and Kyrgios exit doubles
The Guardian - 22 Jan 2026 14:52
The injury-blighted crowd favourites were edged out by fellow Australians Jason Kubler and Marc PolmansIn the end, it was a one-night only affair. The return of the Special Ks - Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis - to t...
'You have NO idea!' | Osaka's HEATED exchange after frosty handshake!
Sky Sports - 22 Jan 2026 14:42
During their Australian Open second-round match, Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea shared a few words as they shook hands, with Cirstea seemingly unhappy with Osaka.
Australian Open Daily: Stan's farewell tour marches on
BBC - 22 Jan 2026 13:02
Reflecting on Wawrinka's marathon win, Bartunkova shocking Bencic and Cirstea's war of words with Osaka.
'Sorry she was mad' - Osaka claims heated win at Australian Open
Sky Sports - 22 Jan 2026 10:57
Naomi Osaka earned a heated Australian Open win over Sorana Cirstea as defending champion Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova all advanced.
Is this the end? Nick Kyrgios, Thanasi Kokkinakis fall short in controversial third-set tiebreak
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 09:52
There will be no magical Australian Open run for Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in 2026, with the nation's most beloved doubles pair sent packing before they ever got going.
Retiring Wawrinka goes long to reach 3rd round
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 09:36
Stan Wawrinka, who will retire at the end of the season, became the first player to reach the third round at a Grand Slam past his 40th birthday since 1978, and he needed 4 hours, 33 minutes to do it.
'What was that for?' Osaka asks of terse Cirstea
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 09:19
Naomi Osaka received a cool response from Sorana Cirstea after their second-round Australian Open match. Osaka said Cirstea was apparently upset with Osaka's efforts to pump herself up during the match.
Djokovic breezes through to Australian Open third round
BBC - 22 Jan 2026 08:53
Novak Djokovic beats Francesco Maestrelli to reach the third round of the Australian Open, in his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title to take him one clear of the all-time singles record.
Can Norrie crack Zverev code to extend Australian Open run?
Sky Sports - 22 Jan 2026 08:11
Cameron Norrie is hoping seventh time's a charm when he takes on Alexander Zverev in the third round of the Australian Open.
Players at 'high risk' as tennis chases sun
BBC - 22 Jan 2026 07:27
With high temperatures and very high UV levels at the Australian Open, BBC Sport looks at the effects of playing for hours outdoors.
Djokovic breezes to 399th Grand Slam match win
ESPN - 22 Jan 2026 07:26
Novak Djokovic rolled into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win that moved him one shy of becoming the first player to reach 400 wins in Grand Slam singles matches.
'It sucked' - Pegula & Musetti put friendships aside to progress
BBC - 22 Jan 2026 07:17
Jessica Pegula says it "sucked" and Lorenzo Musetti admits it "was not easy" as both put friendships aside to crush their doubles partners at the Australian Open.
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis rides emotions to tense win but local hopes fade
The Guardian - 22 Jan 2026 06:44
World No 168 beats German veteran Laura Siegemund in three setsRinky Hijikata, Dane Sweeny and Taylah Preston lose in second roundInspired qualifier Maddison Inglis has ridden an emotional rollercoaster in her first gran...
Djokovic's 399th Grand Slam match win propels him into Australian Open third round
Sky Sports - 22 Jan 2026 06:30
Novak Djokovic's 399th Grand Slam match win over Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli propelled him into the Australian Open third round.
Djokovic cruises into Australian Open third round
BBC - 22 Jan 2026 06:23
Novak Djokovic will need to conserve energy if he is to make history at the Australian Open - and he has not dropped a set in the first two rounds.
Australian Open 2026: Francesco Maestrelli v Novak Djokovic - live
The Guardian - 22 Jan 2026 02:16
Updates from day five at Melbourne Park Mens No 4 faces Italian qualifier on Rod Laver Arena Any thoughts? Get in touch with an emailIts been a busy start to the day for Americans in the womens singles.Ninth seed and def...