11 h. ago Australian Open Tennis 2026 Quarter Finals: Prize money, full draw, Tuesday schedule, how to watch, odds

The action is heating up in Melbourne.

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12 h. ago World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz caught using a BANNED device ahead of Australian Open showdown with Alex de Minaur

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz was ordered to remove a banned fitness tracker before his Australian Open fourth-round match, sparking a rules debate ahead of his quarter-final against Alex de Minaur

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12 h. ago How Alex de Minaur can beat Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarter

The home favourite has taken his speed and returns to new levels in Melbourne, but it’s his serve that will be key against world No 1 Alex de Minaur went into his quarter-final with Jannik Sinner at the 2025 Australian Open hopeful that he could make life difficult for the defending champion. Not only did that not happen, but the manner of his one-sided defeat left him wondering if he really had the game to trouble the top players.Fast forward a year and the Australian again finds himself in the last eight, again facing one of the sport’s superstars, this time Carlos Alcaraz. As with Sinner, the head to head doesn’t make pretty reading for De Minaur, with Alcaraz leading 5-0. This, though, is their first grand slam meeting and there is a growing feeling that things can be different. Continue reading...

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13 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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13 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner break rule as Australian Open champ forced into forfeit

All you need to know about how a busy day in the Australian Open including a code violation, a bizarre forfeit and the banning of one of sports' most popular trackers

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15 h. ago ‘Data is not steroids’: Why were Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz banned from wearing fitness trackers at Australian Open?

Sinner, Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been caught wearing fitness trackers during their matches at the Australian Open

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15 h. ago Jannik Sinner forced to remove banned device by Australian Open chiefs hours after Carlos Alcaraz also busted

JANNIK SINNER was ordered to take off a banned device ahead of his Australian Open fourth round clash. The Italian, 24, took on compatriot Luciano Darderi for a place in the last eight in Melbourne. As he walked out onto Margaret Court Arena for the contest, Sinner appeared to be wearing a Whoop fitness tracker....

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16 h. ago Former Grand Slam winner embarks on new job in totally different sport after splitting from Carlos Alcaraz

FORMER Grand Slam winner Juan Carlos Ferrero is embarking on a new career path - after splitting from Carlos Alcaraz. He is set to work with young Spanish golfer Angel Ayora as he begins work in a completely different field. The French Open winner - who also won multiple ATP Tour singles titles - is...

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16 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz's former coach confirms career change in new job after shock split

Juan Carlos Ferrero has announced his new role after ending his seven-year coaching partnership with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz

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18 h. ago Jannik Sinner ordered to remove banned device moments before Australian Open match

Sinner was spotted wearing a Whoop device, after Carlos Alcaraz was also busted by tournament officials

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22 h. ago World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz caught using a BANNED device ahead of Australian Open showdown with Alex de Minaur

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz was ordered to remove a banned fitness tracker before his Australian Open fourth-round match, sparking a rules debate ahead of his quarter-final against Alex de Minaur

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36 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz victory, Coco Gauff win, Novak Djokovic walkover

The fourth round of the Australian Open in the men's and women's singles took place on Sunday in Melbourne

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36 h. ago Home hope De Minaur destroys Bublik at Australian Open to set up Alcaraz showdown

Australian wins 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 on Rod Laver ArenaDe Minaur will meet world No 1 on hottest day since 2020Fuelled by revenge, dismissing doubters and upturning narratives, Alex de Minaur is within reach of somewhere he has never been. The home hope blitzed his bogeyman Alexander Bublik in just 92 minutes on Sunday night to book a place in his seventh grand slam quarter-final, and a tantalising showdown with the top seed Carlos Alcaraz.Sunday’s match finished in a blink, 6-4, 6-1, 6-1, before the sun went down over a surprisingly chilly Rod Laver Arena that left the Kazakhstani cussing to his coach about the conditions. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz serves up lesson with Australian Open dismissal of Paul

World No 1 claims 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 victory over 19th seedPlayer been making significant changes to service motionCarlos Alcaraz spent the final 52 minutes of his fourth-round match at the Australian Open chasing down his prey, determined to convert his two-set lead into a straightforward win against Tommy Paul.As he worked hard to secure the decisive break in set three, Alcaraz put together a flawless serving performance. He won 86% of his first serve points in the set, landing 76% of his first serves. He did not even come close to facing a break point, losing just five service points in total. Alcaraz, the world No 1, closed out his 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 win over the 19th seed Paul with an unreturned serve. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz makes Novak Djokovic contract claim as private message shared

Carlos Alcaraz shared how tennis icon Novak Djokovic jokingly made a big demand of the Australian Open star during the off-season

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44 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz overcomes spirited Tommy Paul to reach Australian Open quarter

World No 1 claims 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 victory over 19th seed Alcaraz recovers from slow start to navigate first real test at tournamentCarlos Alcaraz continued to build momentum in his pursuit of the career grand slam as he navigated a slow start and pushed through his first test at the Australian Open to reach the quarter-finals with a 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 win over the 19th seed Tommy Paul. Alcaraz, the world No 1, has now reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park for three consecutive years and this is his first time doing so without dropping a set.Having already won each of the three other grand slam tournaments twice, he will be attempting to break new ground by reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time in his career. Things were far from easy for Alcaraz, who has played many tough matches with Paul over the past four years, losing to the American twice in their seven meetings. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz takes on Paul in fourth round; Sabalenka defeats brave Mboko

Carlos Alcaraz meets Tommy Paul as cooler day brings relief from heat Updates from Sunday’s day session at Melbourne Park | Email JoeyThis is the first-ever meeting between Sabalenka and 19-year-old rising star Mboko.“I think it’s super cool,” Mboko said in the build-up. “I’ve never played a current number one in the world. That’s going to be a very different experience. I assume we’d be playing on Rod Laver, as well. I’ve never played on a Grand Slam centre court either. A lot of firsts. I’m just really excited. It’s something not many people get to experience. To be doing that on Sunday is, I think, really cool. Just to show what I got.” Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka defeats brave Mboko; Alcaraz takes on Paul

Carlos Alcaraz meets Tommy Paul as cooler day brings relief from heat Updates from Sunday’s day session at Melbourne Park | Email JoeyThis is the first-ever meeting between Sabalenka and 19-year-old rising star Mboko.“I think it’s super cool,” Mboko said in the build-up. “I’ve never played a current number one in the world. That’s going to be a very different experience. I assume we’d be playing on Rod Laver, as well. I’ve never played on a Grand Slam centre court either. A lot of firsts. I’m just really excited. It’s something not many people get to experience. To be doing that on Sunday is, I think, really cool. Just to show what I got.” Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka and Alcaraz in action as cooler day brings relief from heat

Aryna Sabalenka takes on Victoria Mboko; Carlos Alcaraz to face Tommy Paul Updates from Sunday’s day session at Melbourne Park | Email JoeyDissipating heat, however, doesn’t mean that the environmental challenges are completely absent today. A smoke haze has blanketed Melbourne since yesterday, as winds blew down the smoke from a fire in the Otway ranges which has grown to about 8000 hectares overnight.Air quality alerts have been issued across Melbourne, Geelong and the surrounding regions, while a a total fire ban remains in place for the Northern Country, North Central, North East, and Gippsland fire districts. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz has ‘so much fun’ as he beats ‘really difficult’ Australian Open opponent

Carlos Alcaraz eased his way into the Australian Open fourth round on Friday

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