Australian Open Archives - Page 2 of 6

January 28, 2026 3:55 PM

Djokovic gets out of jail to reach Melbourne semis as Musetti retires

Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and standalone 25th Grand Slam crown, but only after a cruel twist of fate for Lorenzo Musetti, who quit their quarter-final with an injury on Wednesday while leadin...

January 28, 2026 10:39 AM

Elena Rybakina downs Iga Swiatek to move into Australian Open semi-finals

Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a dominant second set display to hand six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek a 7-5 6-1 defeat at Melbourne Park. Looking to lift the trophy for the fir...

January 28, 2026 4:14 PM

Jessica Pegula sees off fellow American Amanda Anisimova to reach first Australian Open semi

Jessica Pegula moved into the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time in her career on Wednesday, with a 6-2 7-6(1) win over fellow American and fourth seed Amanda Anisimova at Melbourne Park. The sixth seed, who exited the competition...

January 24, 2026 12:18 AM

Alcaraz dazzles in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka, Gauff grind through

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff took a rocky path to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday but Carlos Alcaraz glided into the last 16 in his 100th Grand Slam match. Home favourite Alex de Minaur made the last 16 for the fifth successive y...

January 23, 2026 3:23 PM

Alcaraz dazzles in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka grinds through to fourth round

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff took a rocky path to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday but Carlos Alcaraz's road was paved with gold in his 100th Grand Slam match. A day after 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka led a parade of yesterday's hero...

January 23, 2026 3:06 PM

Medvedev rallies from two sets down to reach Australian Open fourth round

Daniil Medvedev fought back from two sets down to beat Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan 6-7(5), 4-6, 7-5, 6-0, 6-3 on Friday, booking his place in the fourth round of the Australian Open after a marathon third-round clash. The 11th seed was down a break ...

January 20, 2026 10:38 PM

Short shift for Sinner, Keys through as Osaka makes bold Melbourne statement

Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys made winning starts to their Australian Open title defences on Tuesday but former champion Naomi Osaka made the biggest splash on day three of the tournament with a dazzling entrance before her match. Sinner, who is ai...

January 20, 2026 3:36 PM

Jannik Sinner through to Australian Open second round after Gaston retires

Double defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday in just over an hour of tennis after his French opponent Hugo Gaston retired upon losing the first two sets 6-2 6-1. In his first official match s...

January 20, 2026 3:15 PM

Australian Open: Venus Williams exits women’s doubles in first round

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams and partner Ekaterina Alexandrova were knocked out of the women’s doubles at the Australian Open on Tuesday, losing 6-3, 6-4 to France’s Elsa Jacquemot and Colombia’s Emiliana Arango in the ...

January 20, 2026 10:12 AM

Australian Open stands firm on prize money amid player concerns

Governing body Tennis Australia (TA) has defended the amount of prize money on offer at the Australian Open as twice Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff warned that players would raise the pressure if their demands were not met. The Australian Open...