13 h. ago Ruud makes timely exit from Australian Open as Shelton storms into last eight

Norwegian’s wife is heavily pregnant with their first childTwelfth seed had faced nervy wait with due date nearingCasper Ruud suffered a frustrating 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 defeat to Ben Shelton in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Monday night, but the silver lining of the three-time grand slam finalist’s loss is that he will finally be able to return home.Ruud, the 12th seed, has had one eye on events back home during his time in Melbourne owing to the fact that his wife, Maria, is heavily pregnant with their first child and is due to give birth this weekend. Ruud had repeatedly stated that he would withdraw and immediately begin the long journey home if she went into labour during the tournament. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Australian Open live: Latest scores as Sinner set for quarter

Sinner did not have to face the same extreme heat but encountered some difficulty closing out the win as the defending champion returned to the quarter-finals

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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 Australian Open live: Latest scores as Sinner discovers quarter

Sinner did not have to face the same extreme heat but encountered some difficulty closing out the win as the defending champion returned to the quarter-finals

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18 h. ago Sinner v Darderi live: Australian Open latest score updates as defending champion passes another test

Sinner did not have to face the same extreme heat as the defending champion returned for the quarter-finals

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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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21 h. ago Sinner v Darderi live: Australian Open latest score updates after ‘lucky’ escape for defending champion

Sinner will not have to face the same extreme heat as the defending champion bids for the quarter-finals

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39 h. ago ‘You OK?’ – Tennis star Luciano Darderi writhes in agony from cramp during live TV Australian Open victory interview

LUCIANO DARDERI writhed in agony with brutal cramp during a live TV interview at the Australian Open. The Italian, 23, had booked his place in round four with a four-set win over No15 seed Karen Khachanov. Saturday's action in Melbourne was played in brutal conditions as temperatures soared to a sweltering 40C. A severe heatwave...

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47 h. ago Tennis fans left divided after American star Ben Shelton wrote a four

Like most winners at the Australian Open, Shelton wrote a few words on a TV camera for his fans. However, his words kicked off a big debate online amid huge tension in America.

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