3 h. ago Novak Djokovic match halted as he reacts to Roger Federer comment at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic was unable to escape from Roger Federer at the Australian Open

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6 h. ago Roger Federer backs Carlos Alcaraz to complete ‘crazy’ achievement

Alcaraz is a two-time champion at Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open but has never advanced beyond the quarter-final stage of the Australian Open

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7 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...

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8 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.

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23 h. ago Amateur stuns pros to win One Point Slam and A$1m in boost for Australian Open

TikTokification of the sport brings in crowds with Tennis Australia as big a winner as new millionaireA 29-year-old tennis coach from Sydney won the inaugural One Point Slam at the Australian Open and its A$1m prize on Wednesday, after upstaging a field which included Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff.It is Tennis Australia, however, which won the jackpot, after the new concept – despite its near three-hour duration, often confusing format and awkward exchanges between players – attracted a full house to Rod Laver Arena during opening week as organisers look at non-traditional ways to attract fans to Melbourne Park. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago How the final years of Novak Djokovic’s career are being shaped by unstoppable forces

Given the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the continuation of Djokovic’s career is becoming less about the bid to win a 25th grand slam title and more the determination to appreciate what is left

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47 h. ago Will anyone end the Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz supremacy? – video

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are dominating men’s tennis. Will anyone stop them at the Australian Open? Continue reading...

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55 h. ago This Carlos Alcaraz gamble underlines the biggest question in Jannik Sinner rivalry

Alcaraz and Sinner’s battle for supremacy took a twist with the news of the world No 1’s split with his long-term coach; can a third man can become a contender for grand slam titles this season?

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55 h. ago Could you win a point against Carlos Alcaraz for $1m? This event will reveal all

After an inconspicuous launch last year, the sudden-death One Point Slam is back and will put 10 amateur players against the best in the world

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3 d. ago How to watch the 2026 Australian Open on TV, the schedule, seedings and more

Play in the Australian Open is scheduled to begin January 18 on the hard courts of Melbourne Park

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4 d. ago Brutal Carlos Alcaraz reality over US Open prize money as star ‘didn’t get half’

Carlos Alcaraz was widely reported to have won tennis' biggest prize ever at the US Open last year, although he would've actually banked far less

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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

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4 d. ago 'Next Roger Federer' has huge brand deal backing and Australian Open dream

This young Swiss tennis star is a former junior world No. 1 and has been granted a wildcard into Australian Open qualifying while being endlessly compared to Roger Federer

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5 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

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5 d. ago 'I met Carlos Alcaraz – tennis star left me in no doubt about what he's really like'

A close ally of Carlos Alcaraz has shared a telling story about the world No. 1 that sheds light on his behaviour behind the scenes

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5 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner exhibition: Start time and appearance fees

The top two male players in the world face off in Korea, eight days before the Australian Open begins

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8 d. ago 'Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner dominate tennis – but there's a player better than both'

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner sit atop the world of men's tennis - but their reign of dominance could be coming to an end soon, says one expert

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1 week ago Andy Murray reveals Roger Federer snub that Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic refused to follow

Andy Murray revealed how Roger Federer snubbed him on the practice courts after never acknowledging Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

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1 week ago Will Carlos Alcaraz prosper after split with coach as new tennis season looms?

Spaniard resumes intense rivalry with Jannik Sinner, while Sabalenka and Swiatek remain at the top of women’s gameAmid the endless flood of Instagram photo dumps and gushy captions from social media users around the world saluting another year gone by, Carlos Alcaraz’s efforts were particularly interesting. The candid photos chosen by Alcaraz from his camera roll included dozens of friends and family, various barbecues and his many haircuts throughout the year, but there was no room at all for one notable individual: Juan Carlos Ferrero.The abrupt dissolution of the coaching partnership between Alcaraz and Ferrero is one of the most shocking recent coaching splits and the reaction has been dramatic. Journalists swarmed outside Alcaraz’s tennis club in El Palmar a day after the news in their futile attempts to speak with the world No 1, then Ferrero decided to give a number of interviews to offer his own side of the story. Reports from Spain detailing reasons for the end to their par...

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2 w. ago Wimbledon 2026: Ticket and hotel deals from just £329pp to see Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at SW19

TENNIS fans no longer need to camp out all night in the Wimbledon queue to see the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Punters can now secure their spot at the world's most prestigious tennis tournament with a range of Wimbledon packages that take the hassle out of a trip to the All England...

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