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Iga Swiatek pushes back on Aryna Sabalenka’s view after Australian Open defeat

Iga Swiatek pushes back on Aryna Sabalenka’s view after Australian Open defeat

Iga Swiatek’s hopes of completing a Career Slam this season came to an end in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Swiatek entered Melbourne as one of the tournament favourites, with the Australian Open standing as the only Grand Slam she has yet to claim.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Serena Williams Steps In To Defend Coco Gauff: Why Passion in Sports Still Matters

Tennis has always been a game of razor-thin margins and high emotions. But when a legend like Williams speaks up about a controversial moment, the whole world tends to listen.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / January 29
'I’m Not Chasing Anyone': Novak Djokovic Fires Back at Disrespectful Question Down Under

'I’m Not Chasing Anyone': Novak Djokovic Fires Back at Disrespectful Question Down Under

You know the old saying: don’t poke the bear. It’s a lesson one reporter learned the hard way at the Australian Open this week after asking Djokovic a question that didn’t just land flat—it sparked a fire.

Amanda Anisimova News / Total Apex Sports / January 29
'Going to Lose My Mind': The Heartbreaking Truth Behind Amanda Anisimova’s Australian Open Exit

'Going to Lose My Mind': The Heartbreaking Truth Behind Amanda Anisimova’s Australian Open Exit

Tennis can be a brutal, lonely sport. There are no teammates to pass the ball to when things go south, and nowhere to hide when the cameras are zooming in on your lowest moments.

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The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

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Jannik Sinner News / Total Apex Sports / January 29
Jannik Sinner’s Masterclass: Setting the Stage for an Epic Melbourne Semifinal

Jannik Sinner’s Masterclass: Setting the Stage for an Epic Melbourne Semifinal

If you’ve been watching the Australian Open this year, you probably saw this coming. Jannik Sinner hasn’t just been winning; he’s been dismantling opponents with a kind of quiet, ruthless efficiency that makes you wonder if he even sweats.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Elena Rybakina Beats Jessica Pegula To Advance To Australian Open Finals

If you looked away for five minutes during the second set of the Australian Open semifinal, you probably missed three different momentum shifts, a near-collapse, and enough drama to fill a prestige TV miniseries.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 29
WTA issue statement on player privacy after Coco Gauff incident at Australian Open

WTA issue statement on player privacy after Coco Gauff incident at Australian Open

Australian Open preparing for a set of intriguing semi-finals, but the main topic of conversation is happening far from the court. The attention has been on Coco Gauff’s early departure from the quarterfinals, which was as unexpected as it was disappointing.

Aryna Sabalenka News / HITC / January 29
Aryna Sabalenka matches 24-year-old record by reaching Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka matches 24-year-old record by reaching Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka eased into the Australian Open final on Thursday, taking down Elina Svitolina in straight sets. Sabalenka, who is looking to lift her third trophy in Melbourne, was rarely challenged as she cruised to a 6-2, 6-3 win over the Ukrainian 12th seed.

Elina Svitolina News / ESPN / January 29

Sabanlenka tops Svitolina, on to 4th AO final

Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / January 29
ATP Australian Open Alcaraz vs Zverev Best Bets

ATP Australian Open Alcaraz vs Zverev Best Bets

Alcaraz – Zverev: 30.01.2026 04:30 CEST H2H: 6-6 Carlos Alcaraz has won seven straight matches. This week in Melbourne, Alcaraz defeated Walton in the opening round in straight sets.

Serena Williams News / BBC Sport / January 29

Serena Williams refuses to rule out tennis comeback

Serena Williams refuses to rule out returning to professional tennis after recently filing the necessary paperwork.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Heartbreak in Melbourne, Progress Everywhere Else for Lorenzo Musetti

Heartbreak in Melbourne, Progress Everywhere Else for Lorenzo Musetti

Lorenzo Musetti’s 2026 Australian Open quickly turned from a near certain triumph to tragedy, over the course of three sets against Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals.

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Tennis News / ESPN / January 28

Why each Australian Open men's semifinalist can wi...

And then there were four: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic. Here's how each can win the Australian Open.

Tennis News / HITC / January 28
What Roger Federer once said about smashing his racket after a loss to Novak Djokovic

What Roger Federer once said about smashing his racket after a loss to Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer has gone down in tennis history not only for his ability, but also for his grace and elegance on the court. Smashing rackets was a rarity from the Swiss legend, who won 20 Grand Slam titles and reached world number one during his phenomenal career.

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Australian Open Men’s Semifinal Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev

Australian Open Men’s Semifinal Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev

The men’s semifinals in Melbourne are set, and to say fans are excited is an understatement. Although the 2026 Australian Open has lacked upsets throughout its first week and a half, it sets up for a tremendous final weekend at the first slam of the year.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 28
Will the Australian Open Crown Another First-Time Champion?

Will the Australian Open Crown Another First-Time Champion?

Elina Svitolina's seismic upset of world No. 3 Coco Gauff at the 2026 Australian Open did more than blow open the women's draw; it reignited a familiar truth about Melbourne Park.

Tennis News / HITC / January 28
Ben Shelton says if he thinks he’s actually improving after defeat to Jannik Sinner in straight sets

Ben Shelton says if he thinks he’s actually improving after defeat to Jannik Sinner in straight sets

Ben Shelton has crashed out of the Australian Open after a quarterfinal defeat to familiar foe Jannik Sinner. ATP number two Sinner has won the Australian Open in each of the last two years, and beat Shelton in last year’s semifinal.

Danielle Collins News / Total Apex Sports / January 28
Danielle Collins Just Dropped a Truth Bomb on US Politics at the Australian Open

Danielle Collins Just Dropped a Truth Bomb on US Politics at the Australian Open

Usually, the biggest headlines coming out of the Australian Open revolve around upset losses, grueling five-setters, or someone smashing a racket in frustration.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 28
Iga Swiatek echoes Coco Gauff's call for privacy: Like 'animals in the zoo'

Iga Swiatek echoes Coco Gauff's call for privacy: Like 'animals in the zoo'

Two of the top women's tennis players have thrown their support behind Coco Gauff and her wish for players to have media-restricted areas where they can go for privacy.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 28
Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to punch ticket to Australian Open semifinals

Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to punch ticket to Australian Open semifinals

If Ben Shelton ever wakes up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night, it’s probably because he just dreamt he saw Jannik Sinner standing on the other side of a tennis net.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 28
Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semis as Lorenzo Musetti retires

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semis as Lorenzo Musetti retires

Fortune is smiling on Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. 

Ben Shelton says if he thinks he's improving after loss to Jannik Sinner
Coco Gauff destroyed her racket after losing at Australian Open
Iga Swiatek echoes Gauff's call for privacy: Like 'animals in the zoo'
'Passion, caring, matters': Serena Williams backs Gauff after Aussie exit
Aryna Sabalenka jokes that men can't handle Australian Open heat
Aryna Sabalenka News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28
Aryna Sabalenka jokes that men can’t handle Australian Open heat

Aryna Sabalenka jokes that men can’t handle Australian Open heat

Aryna Sabalenka brought the jokes to her post-match press conference at the Australian Open. Sabalenka routed Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 in their quarterfinal match at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday night.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 27
Elena Rybakina trounces Iga Swiatek to reach Australian Open semis

Elena Rybakina trounces Iga Swiatek to reach Australian Open semis

Fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina took advantage of an error-filled effort by second-seeded Iga Swiatek and rolled to a 7-5, 6-1 win in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Wednesday in Melbourne.

Alexander Zverev News / Field Level Media / January 27
Alexander Zverev downs Learner Tien in Australian Open quarters

Alexander Zverev downs Learner Tien in Australian Open quarters

Still seeking his first Grand Slam championship, Alexander Zverev is through to the semifinals of the Australian Open for the third year in a row. The third-seeded German defeated 25th-seeded Learner Tien of the United States 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday in Melbourne.

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