74 m. ago Emma Raducanu lands nightmare Australian Open draw before falling to shock defeat

Raducanu could face two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka if she progresses to the third round

Events

2 h. ago How to watch Emma Raducanu in Australian Open from UK as London star is handed tough draw

How to watch Emma Raducanu in Australian Open from UK as London star is handed tough draw  MyLondon

Politics

3 h. ago Raducanu stunned by wildcard Preston in Hobart after tough Australian Open draw

Australian Taylah Preston, world No 204, wins 6-2, 6-4Raducanu could face Sabalenka early in MelbourneEmma Raducanu ended her preparations for the Australian Open with a miserable 6-2, 6-4 defeat by Taylah Preston, a 20-year-old Australian wildcard, in the quarter-finals of the Hobart international.As the top seed in Hobart, a small WTA 250 tournament, Raducanu had entered the tournament with a real opportunity to compete for an elusive second career WTA title since her win at the US Open more than four years ago. Instead, the challenging rainy conditions were seemingly all it took to unsettle the Briton, who put in a dismal performance on Thursday evening. Her defeat against Preston, the WTA No 204, is her fourth-worst defeat by ranking since 2021. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Emma Raducanu gets nightmare Australian Open draw despite three

The British No.1 has had a tough start to 2026 and things aren't going to get any easier in Melbourne, where top seed Aryna Sabalenka is blocking her path

Politics

4 h. ago Roger Federer hails Alcaraz and Sinner’s ‘great’ rivalry amid Australian Open return

Six-time champion returns for opening ceremonyWorld No 1 to face Adam Walton in first round Roger Federer hailed the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the six-time champion returned to the Australian Open for the first time since his retirement in 2022.Federer, who last travelled to Australia in 2020, will headline the inaugural opening ceremony with a doubles exhibition match alongside Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Emma Raducanu could face Aryna Sabalenka after tough Australian Open draw

The British number one lost to the world number one at Wimbledon last year.

Politics

5 h. ago Emma Raducanu lands nightmare draw despite Australian Open seeding

Raducanu could face two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka if she progresses to the third round

Politics

5 h. ago Australian Open 2026 draw: Emma Raducanu handed tough path as potential Aryna Sabalenka showdown emerges

British top seed could face world No1 in the third round at the Australian Open

Politics

22 h. ago Australian Open Tennis 2026: Prize money, schedule, seeds, draw, odds, time difference, how to watch

The world’s best tennis players are preparing to do battle in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Politics

43 h. ago Emma Raducanu's three nightmare Australian Open opponents including all

Emma Raducanu could potentially face several tough opponents in the opening rounds of the Australian Open

Politics

44 h. ago Emma Raducanu gets 'withdrawal' update on eve of Australian Open after match suspended

The Australian Open main draw begins on Sunday, and Emma Raducanu's preparations for the year's first Grand Slam continue to be disrupted by injury and the weather

Economics

4 d. ago 9 outstanding Australian Open qualifiers including ‘next Roger Federer’ eyeing main draw spot

Some of tennis' brightest stars will be battling it out for a spot in the Australian Open main draw

Politics

4 d. ago When is the Australian Open draw? Seeds, wildcards and confirmed entry list

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are both an Australian Open title away from completing the career grand slam

Politics

2 w. ago 26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match Jannik Sinner will be aiming to become only the second man in the Open era, after Novak Djokovic, to win three consecutive Australian Open singles titles, while in the women’s draw Madison Keys will be seeking to defend the title she landed via a shock victory over Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s final. Elsewhere, Roger Federer is scheduled to return to Melbourne Park for the first time since retiring from tennis in 2022 as part of a Battle of the World No 1s match, alongside Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. “It still makes me smile when I think about all the moments I’ve had here,” said the Swiss legend. Continue reading...

Politics