18 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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19 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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20 h. ago Jannik Sinner eases past Luciano Darderi to reach Australian Open quarter

The two-time defending champion maintained his perfect record against fellow Italians with victory over Luciano Darderi.

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21 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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36 h. ago Tennis star refused to ditch red knickers after breaking Wimbledon dress code

Wimbledon's dress code caused problems for female players for years and a stunning ace landed herself in hot water when she showed up to SW19 wearing red knickers

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41 h. ago Novak Djokovic enjoys another big slice of luck as Serbian star is handed a walkover through to the Australian Open quarter

The day after he narrowly avoided disqualification after whacking a ball inches from a ball girl's head, Novak Djokovic received another hefty slice of luck.

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42 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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45 h. ago Major Sex and the City star stuns fans by showing up at Australian Open in Melbourne

Fans of iconic television series Sex and the City got a treat at the Australian Open on Sunday when a major star of the show turned up to take in some tennis. 

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45 h. ago Tennis star was forced to ask friends to buy food for him after financial troubles

This Australian tennis star reached two Grand Slam finals and earned £5.2m in prize money, but he eventually struggled to afford food after a 2009 injury spell

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47 h. ago Female tennis star was ordered to remove shirt at Australian Open by umpire

Bizarre scenes unfolded at the Australian Open as tennis star Victoria Azarenka was told to remove her shirt by the umpire before her match

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49 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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57 h. ago Book Miami Open tennis and spectacular Caribbean cruise to Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Jamaica from just £2,399pp

THE world’s top tennis stars will be jetting off to Florida for the sizzling heat and A-list glamour of the Miami Open – and you can join them. Held at the Hard Rock Stadium, this isn't just a tennis tournament - it's a five-star festival of sport, food, and culture.  Now you can turn your...

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65 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Cilic v Ruud, Djokovic ‘stressed’ in victory, Osaka withdraws – live

Sinner battles cramp and heat | Osaka withdraws Djokovic admits to losing cool in win | Email BillyVan de Zandschulp has only been broken once in the tournament himself, so Djokovic is unlikely to get anything for free there.*Van de Zandschulp 0-1 Djokovic (*denotes next server) Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open as tennis star releases statement

Naomi Osaka has announced her withdrawal from the Australian Open ahead of her third-round clash with Maddison Inglis

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3 d. ago Tennis star Yulia Putintseva slams 'disrespectful' Australian Open crowd

Yulia Putintseva has slammed fans for their lack of tennis etiquette - after the Kazakhstan star twerked on court in her third round match against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez.

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3 d. ago Tennis star taunts ‘disrespectful’ Australian Open fans after beating crowd favourite

Yulia Putintseva was not happy with the behaviour of fans during her third round match against Zeynep Sonmez

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4 d. ago US tennis star gives clear Donald Trump response at tense Australian Open press conference

American tennis star Amanda Anisimova shut down a reporter who tried to steer her Australian Open press conference towards US politics

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4 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka reveals reason behind Australian Open heartbreak – 'Really sad for tennis'

Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has spoken about her feelings of heartache leading into the 2026 Australian Open

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Australian Open fans 'obsessed' with star's 'tennis queen' WAG as she stuns Down Under

Tennis fans in Melbourne have found their new muse after one Australian Open star's girlfriend turned heads Down Under and was dubbed queen of the court for her social media content

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