15 h. ago Inglis to splash out on new toaster ‘and maybe the kettle’ after Swiatek ends Melbourne run

Qualifier leaves with $480k after 0-6, 3-6 defeatInglis exit ends Australian interest in women’s singlesMaddison Inglis leaves Melbourne Park with a lot, including the high-end toaster she’s always wanted. There is pride, having reached the round of 16 at the Australian Open, but also disappointment. In the biggest match of the local qualifier’s career, the world No 2 Iga Swiatek proved too polished, securing a 6-0, 6-3 victory on Monday night.The result leaves no more local players in the women’s singles draw. In the men’s singles, there is only Alex de Minaur, who plays top seed Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday evening. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Shelton v Ruud; Swiatek swats aside Inglis, Sinner defeats Darderi – live

All the latest Melbourne updates as last 16 continues Pegula ends Keys’ reign | Follow on Bluesky | Mail DanielDown break point at 0-2 1-2, Darderi locates an ace, but he must soon handle another, Sinner dashing in to put away a volley having cracked a forehand to the corner. But a netted return restores deuce and from there he closes out the game before celebrating by petulantly throwing down a towel next to his coach. Meantime, Swiatek is doing all she can to prevent Inglis getting on the board, an overhead dispatched with prejudice saving game point at 3-0.Swiatek breaks Inglis immediately for 2-0 and though, as she seeks to consolidate, she’s taken to deuce, she eventually prevails. She can play a lot better than this – and if she wins, against Rybakina, she’ll have to. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Jannik Sinner eases past Luciano Darderi to reach Australian Open quarter

The two-time defending champion maintained his perfect record against fellow Italians with victory over Luciano Darderi.

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19 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Luciano Darderi v Jannik Sinner, Maddison Inglis v Iga Swiatek – live

All the latest Melbourne updates as last 16 continues Pegula ends Keys’ reign | Follow on Bluesky | Mail DanielThey’re away now, Swiatek holding, while on Court, Sinner serves out to lead a ticking Darderi 6-1 6-3.Inglis, passed over for a wildcard, saved a match point in the first round of qualifying, then played a decider in the last, and this is an amazing occasion for her: an Australia Day headline slot against a great in the making. Having struggled on tour for years, she now receives £243,000 – great stuff, though she did get lucky with Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal. I can’t say I wasn’t looking forward to seeing her against Swiatek, but Inglis changing her life is a pleasant consolation. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Cilic v Ruud, Djokovic ‘stressed’ in victory, Osaka withdraws – live

Sinner battles cramp and heat | Osaka withdraws Djokovic admits to losing cool in win | Email BillyVan de Zandschulp has only been broken once in the tournament himself, so Djokovic is unlikely to get anything for free there.*Van de Zandschulp 0-1 Djokovic (*denotes next server) Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Djokovic and Rybakina in action, Osaka withdraws – live

Sinner battles cramp and heat in four-set victory Osaka withdraws before Inglis match | Email LukeVan de Zandschulp has only been broken once in the tournament himself, so Djokovic is unlikely to get anything for free there.*Van de Zandschulp 0-1 Djokovic (*denotes next server) Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Djokovic, Swiatek and Wawrinka in action, Osaka withdraws – live

Sinner battles cramp and heat in four-set victory Follow us on Bluesky | And you can also mail LukeVan de Zandschulp has only been broken once in the tournament himself, so Djokovic is unlikely to get anything for free there.*Van de Zandschulp 0-1 Djokovic (*denotes next server) Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Van de Zandschulp v Djokovic, Kalinskaya v Swiatek – live

Third-round matches continue at Melbourne Park Follow us on Bluesky | And you can also mail LukePlay is yet to resume on the outside courts due to the extreme heat.Iga Swiatek, the No 2 seed in the women’s draw, is under way against Anna Kalinskaya on Margaret Court Arena. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Australian Open 2026: Djokovic in action, Swiatek survives scare, Andreeva wins on day two – live

Live updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Tennis civil war erupts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail LukeThat breaker seems to have taken place while my system was down, but we’re back in good working order now.Fearnley will be sick to have lost this, having led 3-0 in the fourth, but Majchrzak moves on to face Maroszan. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Australian Open 2026: Swiatek survives scare, Djokovic and Andreeva in action on day two – live

Live updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Tennis civil war erupts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail DanielThat breaker seems to have taken place while my system was down, but we’re back in good working order now.Fearnley will be sick to have lost this, having led 3-0 in the fourth, but Majchrzak moves on to face Maroszan. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Australian Open 2026: Swiatek, Djokovic and Andreeva in action on day two – live

Live updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Tennis civil war erupts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail DanielAndreeva and Vekic are out on Court Back with Fearnley, he holds for 6-5 in the fourth; can Majchrzak serve out for a breaker, or will scoreboard pressure get to him? Continue reading...

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