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Is Sinner-Alcaraz in danger of making majors boring?

Though the Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner rivalry is thrilling, tennis correspondent Russell Fuller ponders whether it make Grand Slams boring.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 6 Men’s Recap: Alcaraz Dominates, Medvedev Completes Comeback

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is at his mighty best at this year’s Australian Open, after he easily won his third-round match to make the second week. Other players in the men’s draw, including Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev, didn’t need to worry too much in their respective Friday matches.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 23

Croatia's Fett tests positive for three substances

Croatian tennis player Jana Fett has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for "three prohibited substances," the International Tennis Integrity Agency said.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 7: Match Times for Djokovic, Osaka, Sinner Revealed

The first week of the Australian Open is coming to a close, and with it the third round, as only 16 players will remain on both the men’s and women’s sides by the end of the day.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Carlos Alcaraz Sets Standard in First 100 Grand Slam Matches

Carlos Alcaraz just won his 100th match at a Grand Slam, and the manner in which he reached that milestone tells you everything about what kind of player he’s becoming.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Iva Jovic Stuns Paolini to Reach Second Week of the Australian Open

Iva Jovic’s Australian Open breakthrough has quickly become one of the defining stories of the women’s draw. The 18-year-old American continued her remarkable run on Friday, producing the biggest win of her young career to defeat seventh seed Jasmine Paolini 6-2 7-6 booking a place in the Round of 16 at Melbourne Park for the first time.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Aryna Sabalenka hails ‘incredible’ quality of Victoria Mboko before Australian Open clash

Aryna Sabalenka has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open as she continues her bid to reclaim the title. But her path does not get any easier.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 6 Women’s Recap: Early Morning Thrillers And A Notable Upset

Day 6 of the 2026 Australian Open marked the start of third-round matches in the women’s singles draw. Eight matches were scheduled for the day, and several seeded players advanced amid comebacks and tense battles.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 7 Women’s Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Anna Kalinskaya

Day seven at the Australian Open promises plenty of entertaining tennis as the third round continues. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Naomi Osaka vs Madison Inglis.

Naomi Osaka News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 7 Women’s Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Madison Inglis

With eight third-round matches on the slate on day seven at the Australian Open, there should be plenty of entertaining tennis. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, including Iga Swiatek Anna Kalinskaya – but who will secure their spot in the round of 16?

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Cam Norrie shares his thoughts on only losing to Alcaraz, Djokovic and Zverev at Grand Slams

Cameron Norrie’s exit from the Australian Open leaves Britain without a player left in the draw. Even so, for the 30-year-old, just reaching this stage again was another positive step.

Stan Wawrinka News / Serve on SI / January 23

Stan Wawrinka Is on His Best Australian Open Run Since 2017

Theatrics were brewing at ANZ Arena for the second match of Stan Wawrinka's farewell tour in Melbourne. The 2014 Australian Open champion, who is usually a cool customer, uncharacteristically engaged with the crowd throughout the match.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Coco Gauff explains her thoughts on Naomi Osaka’s extravagant Australian Open entrance

Coco Gauff is through to the fourth round of the Australian Open after coming from behind to beat Hailey Baptiste. The 21-year-old recovered well from a slow start, losing the first set before taking control and dropping just three games across the next two sets.

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Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

'Positive Signs' For Djokovic After Dominant Start to Australian Open

Novak Djokovic is back into the third round of yet another Australian Open, picking up his 101st match win at the tournament along the way, which is just one shy of the men’s match wins record currently held by Roger Federer.

Aryna Sabalenka News / HITC / January 23

Aryna Sabalenka on the key change that reshaped her career

Aryna Sabalenka’s career has gone to another level over the past three years. Between 2017 and 2022, she had some inconsistent Grand Slam runs, but since then, she’s collected four major titles.

Tommy Paul News / HITC / January 23

Tommy Paul says what he thinks about Learner Tien as they both reach the fourth round

Tommy Paul is back into the fourth round of the Australian Open. The world number 20 led Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-1, 6-1, when the Spaniard retired from the match.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Naomi Osaka criticised by Novak Djokovic’s wife over Australian Open incident

Naomi Osaka has drawn plenty of attention at this year’s Australian Open, and it’s not just because of her play. Her vibrant entrance before facing Antonia Ružić in the first round got people talking, and there was also some controversy that cropped up during her second-round match.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / January 23

Taylor Fritz faces uphill task at Australian Open after major setback

Taylor Fritz has worked his way into the third round of the Australian Open, continuing to grind out results despite a tough run of injuries. Although he has not been at full fitness, the American found a way past both Valentin Royer and Vit Kopriva to book his place in round three.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Naomi Osaka told apology wasn’t necessary after Australian Open clash with Cirstea

Naomi Osaka’s cold handshake: A look at the controversy surrounding her match with Sorana Cirstea Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, but her latest victory was overshadowed by a tense moment at the net rather than her performance on court.

Tommy Paul News / Field Level Media / January 23

Tommy Paul, Learner Tien continue to thrive at Australian Open

Maybe it's the summer-like conditions in January or the "Happy Slam" vibes, but something in Melbourne agrees with American tennis standouts Tommy Paul and Learner Tien.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 22

Aryna Sabalenka, Victoria Mboko escape trouble, advance in Melbourne

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus subdued a stubborn Anastasia Potapova of Austria 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday.

Jessica Pegula News / Serve on SI / January 22

Jessica Pegula Opens Up on Her Blueair Partnership

The Australian Open has kicked off, and world No. 6 Jessica Pegula has started the tournament with an emphatic 6-2, 6-1 win over Anastasia Zakharova. The American is keen to start the year off with a bang at the first slam of the year.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 22

Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton head to 3rd round in Melbourne

All six seeded players advanced in the Thursday afternoon session of the Australian Open. In the most intriguing second-round match, fifth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti ousted Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a battle of top-40 Italian players and occasional doubles partners.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 21

Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys advance to Australian Open's 3rd round

Two of the top four American women's tennis players appear headed for a showdown in the round of 16 in the Australian Open. However, No. 6 Jessica Pegula and No.