Tennis News
Australian Open 2026: defending singles champions Keys and Sinner in action - live
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2026 23:12
Updates from day seven at Melbourne Park Pliskova v Keys, then Spizzirri v Sinner on Rod Laver Arena Any thoughts? Get in touch with an emailWhat all that means for todays competitors is one hell of a slog, with the thre...
Is there more to the Beckham feud story than meets the eye?
BBC - 23 Jan 2026 18:30
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham wants out from his family. What's behind his bombshell claims?
Follow live: Osaka withdraws from tournament; Djokovic inches from disqualification
ESPN - 23 Jan 2026 18:00
There was drama aplenty on middle Saturday at the Australian Open with extreme heat causing major delays, Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the tournament, and Novak Djokovic coming inches away from being defaulted.
Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring?
BBC - 23 Jan 2026 16:18
Though the Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner rivalry is thrilling, tennis correspondent Russell Fuller ponders whether it could make Grand Slams boring.
Alex de Minaur sets up enticing last-16 clash with nemesis Bublik at Australian Open
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2026 15:27
Australian beats Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4, 7-5Bublik defeats Etcheverry in straight setsAlex de Minaur has a date with his own nemesis. The Australian defeated Frances Tiafoe in a spectacular three sets on Friday night, 6...
Australian Open Daily: Is British tennis punching below its weight?
BBC - 23 Jan 2026 14:34
Gigi, Russell and Dan Kiernan round up day six of the Australian Open.
Why Norrie exit underlines how Britain is punching below weight
BBC - 23 Jan 2026 14:23
Britain is one of the richest tennis nations in the world but once again its singles players have not reached the second week at a Grand Slam.
Australian Open 2026 week one action - in pictures
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2026 14:00
All the drama from the first grand slam of the year at Melbourne Park featuring Alex de Minaur, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Jannik Sinner and the Special KsRead more Australian Open coverage
What it takes to be an Australian Open ballkid - video
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2026 14:00
Theres nothing more iconic at the Australian Open than the ballkids, and as a child Guardian Australias Matilda Boseley dreamed of becoming one. Now, as an adult, that dream has 'come true' - with Australian Open...
'You want to get the one win': The biggest head-to-head rivalries in women's tennis
ESPN - 23 Jan 2026 12:33
Sabalenka and Swiatek are the Australian Open favorites - but each is likely relieved that her American rival is on the other side of the draw.
Full-throttle Norrie outlasted and overpowered by Zverev in four-set defeat
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2026 11:38
Zverev wins 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 to reach fourth roundGrit, discipline and spirit not enough for NorrieCameron Norrie did what he could. Rather than easing into a long best-of-five-sets match, he played at full throttle fr...
Croatia's Fett tests positive for three substances
ESPN - 23 Jan 2026 11:35
Croatian tennis player Jana Fett has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for "three prohibited substances," the International Tennis Integrity Agency said.
Tennis star riles up booing Australian Open crowd by DANCING in front of them!
Sky Sports - 23 Jan 2026 11:28
Yulia Putintseva drowned out a hostile crowd by dancing in front of them following her win against Zeynep Sonmez at the Australian Open.
Dancing & drop shots - Alcaraz and Moutet serve up spectacular action
BBC - 23 Jan 2026 10:08
Carlos Alcaraz and Corentin Moutet produce a series of brilliant rallies during their Australian Open third-round match as the Spaniard eases to an entertaining straight-sets victory.
Australian Open moves play with 40C heat expected
BBC - 23 Jan 2026 09:40
The Australian Open has brought forward Saturday's order of play as part of plans to cope with temperatures of 40C in Melbourne.
Underarm serves, tweeners and comedy - Alcaraz-Moutet thrill Aussie crowd!
Sky Sports - 23 Jan 2026 09:38
Carlos Alcaraz and Corentin Moutet thrilled the Australian Open crowd with underarm serves, tweeners and a lot of drop shots!
Putintseva drowns out 'disrespectful' crowd with rabbit song
BBC - 23 Jan 2026 09:20
Yulia Putintseva turns to a song about rabbits to drown out the "disrespectful" crowd during her Australian Open third-round match.
Australian Open 2026: Zverev v Norrie, Tiafoe v De Minaur, Svitolina v Shnaider - live
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2026 09:12
Updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Mboko sets up Sabalenka clash after win | Mail KatyNorrie and Zverev are going through the pre-match formalities. The umpire tells the players to smile big for the camer...
Alcaraz stays sharp in 3rd-rd. Aussie Open sweep
ESPN - 23 Jan 2026 08:18
Corentin Moutet kept Carlos Alcaraz on his toes with a variety of shots, but Alcaraz cruised to a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 win in their third-round Australian Open match.
Sports quiz of the week: arguments, insults, fights, protests and drama
The Guardian - 23 Jan 2026 08:00
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De Minaur roars into fourth round at AO
ESPN - 23 Jan 2026 07:57
Alex de Minaur has become the first local man since John Newcombe to make the fourth round of the Australian Open five years in a row.
GB's Cash & Glasspool stunned at Australian Open
BBC - 23 Jan 2026 07:01
British top seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool suffer a shock second-round loss to wildcards James McCabe and Li Tu in the Australian Open men's doubles.