3 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz marches on at Australian Open after golfing with Roger Federer

World No 1 eases to 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 win over HanfmannBritain’s Cameron Norrie holds nerve against NavaCarlos Alcaraz’s preparations for his second-round victory at the Australian Open included a round of golf in Melbourne with Roger Federer, whose abilities off the tee he praised following a 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 win over Yannick Hanfmann.“It’s as beautiful as his tennis,” Alcaraz said of Federer’s golf swing. “I’m not surprised. It’s unbelievable. Everything he does, he does in style, really beautiful. On the golf course, it’s a really beautiful swing.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Cameron Norrie gets into party spirit as he reaches Australian Open third round

The 26th seed battled to a four-set win over Emilio Nava in a great atmosphere at Melbourne Park.

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6 h. ago All Australian Open matches suspended as British tennis star forced off court

Multiple matches were suspended with British No.1 Cameron Norrie among those affected

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7 h. ago Every Australian Open match SUSPENDED with Britain’s Cameron Norrie among players forced off courts

PLAYERS were forced off court at the Australian Open as the weather caused havoc at Melbourne Park. British star Cameron Norrie was among the stars to be forced off court due to a dramatic shower. Norrie, 30, had been locked in a fourth set tiebreak when the match was delayed. The Brit led the match...

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9 h. ago Australian Open star argued with umpire before brutal code violation for eating sushi

An Australian Open star dined on sushi during her match which led to her receiving a punishment

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12 h. ago Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open campaign ends in second round

The British number one let a first-set lead slip in a 7-6 (3) 6-2 defeat.

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24 h. ago Watch Emma Raducanu’s next match at Australian Open: UK start time, TV channel and streaming

Emma Raducanu swept aside Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1 in the first round on Sunday

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30 h. ago Naomi Osaka sends tennis fans wild at Australian Open with 'jellyfish' outfit designed by London

Naomi Osaka has sent the tennis world into meltdown after her sensational entrance for her first round match against Antonia Ruzic at the Australian Open on Tuesday. 

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30 h. ago Jannik Sinner responds after Australian Open opponent quits first round match in tears

Jannik Sinner is looking for a third straight championship at the Australian Open and is on a 16-match winning streak

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35 h. ago Madison Keys’ Australian Open title defence nearly falters as Ukrainian steals the show

Oleksandra Oliynykova made life hard for the American with a vicious concoction of drop shots, slices and moonballs up to the roofFans seated in the upper bowls of the vast Rod Laver Arena are long accustomed to watching tennis from a considerable distance away, but on Tuesday afternoon they enjoyed the rare sight of the tennis ball frequently rising as high as their seats.That is the magic of Oleksandra Oliynykova, who made life hell for Madison Keys in the first match of the American’s Australian Open title defence with a vicious concoction of drop shots, slices and, most notably, moonballs that seemed to graze the stadium roof. Despite facing two set points in the opener, Keys showed her mental fortitude as she advanced to the second round with a 7-6 (6), 6-1 victory. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Djokovic continues to make Australian Open history as tour’s endearing elder statesman

Serb showed off astounding movement in 100th win in Melbourne to begin his 22nd grand slam season in style The very first point of Novak Djokovic’s 2026 season offered an instant reminder of his enduring greatness. Djokovic started his first match of his Australian Open campaign, also his opening match of the season, by working his way through a breathless 17-stroke rally and then punctuating the exchange with a perfectly timed forehand winner. He could not help but chuckle at his own genius.That blazing start set the tone for a straightforward night inside Rod Laver Arena as Djokovic began his 22nd grand slam season with an effortless 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Spain’s Pedro Martínez. It was the Serb’s 100th win at the Australian Open, a feat he has also achieved at Wimbledon and Roland Garros. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Djokovic continues to make Australian Open history as tour’s elder statesman

Serb showed off astounding movement in 100th win in Melbourne to begin his 22nd grand slam season in style The very first point of Novak Djokovic’s 2026 season offered an instant reminder of his enduring greatness. Djokovic started his first match of his Australian Open campaign, also his opening match of the season, by working his way through a breathless 17-stroke rally and then punctuating the exchange with a perfectly timed forehand winner. He could not help but chuckle at his own genius.That blazing start set the tone for a straightforward night inside Rod Laver Arena as Djokovic began his 22nd grand slam season with an effortless 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win against Spain’s Pedro Martínez. It was the Serb’s 100th win at the Australian Open, a feat he has also achieved at Wimbledon and Roland Garros. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago ‘I don’t want to be just a punching bag’ – dramatic day at Australian Open marred by retirements

Félix Auger-Aliassime surrendered meekly with cramp while Britain’s Fran Jones was among a list of injured players forced to bow out at Melbourne Park“I’ve honestly got no bloody clue what happened after that point in the match,” said Francesca Jones as she fought back tears. Jones had been battling hard on court 15 at Melbourne Park, chasing her first grand slam main-draw win at the sixth attempt, when she slipped and fell. She instantly felt a tear in her glute muscle. Jones soon had no choice but to retire from her Australian Open first-round match while trailing 2-6, 2-3 to Linda Klimovicova, a 21-year-old Polish qualifier.“Obviously I’m at a career high,” Jones said. “I’m probably in the main draws of the Masters, and then you are thinking: ‘Should I continue, do I fight because it’s a slam?’ There’s money, there’s points on the line. Equally with my history, it’s probably not the smartest thing to keep pushing. I’m just having that internal debate.” Continue reading...

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55 h. ago ‘I don’t want to be a punching bag’ – dramatic day at Australian Open marred by retirements

Félix Auger-Aliassime surrendered meekly with cramp while Britain’s Fran Jones was among a list of injured players forced to bow out at Melbourne Park“I’ve honestly got no bloody clue what happened after that point in the match,” said Francesca Jones as she fought back tears. Jones had been battling hard on court 15 at Melbourne Park, chasing her first grand slam main-draw win at the fifth attempt, when she slipped and fell. She instantly felt a tear in her glute muscle. Jones soon had no choice but to retire from her Australian Open first-round match while trailing 6-2, 3-2 to Linda Klimovicova, a 21-year-old Polish qualifier.“I’m at a career high,” Jones said. “I’m probably in the main draws of the Masters, and then you are thinking: ‘Should I continue, do I fight because it’s a slam?’ There’s money, there’s points on the line. Equally with my history, it’s probably not the smartest thing to keep pushing. I’m just having that internal debate.” Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Coco Gauff overcomes serving woes to reach Australian Open second round

Coco Gauff recorded six double faults in the first set of her opening round match at the Australian Open

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58 h. ago Tearful Fran Jones forced to retire from Australian Open match due to injury

The British No 3’s sobs were audible around the court while her bid to reach the second round for the first time ended in another painful retirement

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69 h. ago ‘I’m really sorry’ – Former Wimbledon champion pulls out of Australian Open an hour before first match

A FORMER Wimbledon champion apologised after pulling out of her Australian Open match an hour before taking to the court. Marketa Vondrousova won her only Grand Slam at the All England Club in 2023. She has struggled for form and fitness in the two-and-a-half years since. And her problematic shoulder issues that have plagued her...

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3 d. ago Emma Raducanu points out Australian Open fan and says 'you can come to every match'

Emma Raducanu beat Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Australian Open first round.

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3 d. ago Ball girl collapses at Australia Open with tennis ace hailed after rushing to her aid and helping carry her off court

TENNIS star Zeynep Sonmez rushed to the aid of a ball girl who fainted during her opening Australian Open match. The ball girl fainted by the umpire's chair as Ekaterina Alexandrova was serving for the second set of the Australian Open match at Melbourne Park. She fell on her back but managed to get back...

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3 d. ago Australian Open player responds to boos after underarm serve on match point

‘If I can entertain the people, that's even better’ Corentin Moutet said after his first-round win over Tristan Schoolkate

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