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Patrick Mouratoglou weighs up if Federer could beat Ruud at 44 in an official match

Roger Federer looked right at home back on Rod Laver Arena, taking a practice tiebreak against Casper Ruud ahead of the Australian Open. Federer returned to Melbourne for the tournament’s opening ceremony, where he took part in an exhibition match alongside Patrick Rafter, Andre Agassi, and Lleyton Hewitt.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Djokovic vs Martinez

Dimitrov – Machac: Time TBA H2H: 0-1 Grigor Dimitrov has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Brisbane, Dimitrov lost to Collignon in straight sets.

Casper Ruud News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Ruud vs Bellucci

Atmane – Maestrelli: 19.01.2026 06:00 CEST H2H: first meeting Terence Atmane has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Adelaide, Atmane lost to Humbert in the opening round in straight sets.

Emma Raducanu News / BBC Sport / January 18

Australian Open Daily: Raducanu leads British trio into round two

Reflections on a perfect opening day for British players as Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery win at the Australian Open.

Daniil Medvedev News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Medvedev vs De Jong

Medvedev – de Jong: 19.01.2026 01:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Daniil Medvedev has won five straight matches. Last week in Brisbane, Medvedev won the title, defeating Nakashima in the final in straight sets.

Venus Williams News / ESPN / January 18

Venus makes Aussie Open history, falters in loss

Venus Williams became the oldest player to compete in singles at the Australian Open, but faltered late in a three-set loss to Olga Danilovic.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18

Aryna Sabalenka makes special request to Roger Federer after Australian Open win

Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence at the Australian Open is off to a strong start, as she eased into the second round with a straight-sets win. She faced a wildcard entry in Rakotomanga Rajaonah, who proved to be an unfamiliar but intriguing first-round opponent.

Aryna Sabalenka News / ESPN / January 18

Sabalenka survives 'tricky start' in Aussie opener

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a "tricky start" to win her opening-round match at the Australian Open.

Alexander Zverev News / ESPN / January 18

Zverev drops 1st set, rallies to win Aussie opener

Alexander Zverev slumped in the first set of his first-round Australian Open match against Gabriel Diallo before rallying to win 6-7 (7), 6-1, 6-4, 6-2.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 18

Elena Gabriela Ruse pulls off first upset as Aussie Open begins

Romanian Elena Gabriela Ruse swept 26th-seeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday, pulling off the first upset of a seeded player as the Australian Open got underway in Melbourne.

Flavio Cobolli News / Field Level Media / January 18

Qualifier Arthur Fery upsets No. 20 Flavio Cobolli in Aussie opening round

British qualifier Arthur Fery delivered the first upset in the men's singles bracket of this year's Australian Open when he knocked off No. 20 seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1, on Sunday in opening-day action at Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / January 17

Novak Djokovic dismisses 'now or never' mindset in pursuit of 25th Slam

If Novak Djokovic is feeling any pressure to win a record 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open, the 38-year-old Serbian star certainly isn't showing it.

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Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 17

What Iga Swiatek can still do in her career that’s ‘scary’ for her WTA rivals

If Iga Swiatek retired today, she’d be a shoo-in for the Hall Of Fame. But at just 24 years of age, there’s plenty more to come from the greatest Polish player of all time.

Matteo Berrettini News / Tennis Infinity / January 17

Matteo Berrettini withdraws late from 2026 Australian Open

The draw for the 2026 Australian Open has been weakened by Matteo Berrettini's withdrawal from the season's opening Grand Slam. Berrettini has been plagued by various injuries in the past few years.

Jasmine Paolini News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Australian Open Day 1 Women’s Predictions Including Jasmine Paolini vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich

The first Grand Slam of this year is here as 256 singles players have descended upon Melbourne to compete for the Australian Open title. Day 1 kicks off with 16 women’s matches, including Jasmine Paolini vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Australian Open Day 1 Women’s Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah

The first Grand Slam of this year is here as 256 singles players have descended upon Melbourne to compete for the Australian Open title. Day 1 kicks off with 16 women’s matches, including Aryna Sabalenka vs Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah.

Tennis News / HITC / January 17

Andy Roddick pushes back on Roger Federer’s comments about Joao Fonseca

Joao Fonseca is seen by many as one of the brightest young players on the tour, and some believe he has the game to shake up the hold Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner currently have over men’s tennis.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 17

Italy's Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open

Italy's Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday ahead of his scheduled first-round meeting with local favorite Alex de Minaur. "I'm really sorry to have to withdraw from the tournament," said Berrettini, who is dealing with an illness.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 17

WTA roundup: Mirra Andreeva storms to Adelaide title

Third-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva won 12 of the last 13 games to defeat No. 8 seed Victoria Mboko of Canada 6-3, 6-1 for the Adelaide International title Saturday in Australia.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / January 17

Coco Gauff Debuts New Balance Kit for Australian Open

All of the world's top players and their brands bring the heat to Melbourne for the first Grand Slam of the season. Not only is New Balance the official apparel partner for the Australian Open, but it also sponsors WTA World No.

Jannik Sinner News / Serve on SI / January 16

Jannik Sinner Slams New Racket: 'The Racket Sucks'

With the main draw of the 2026 Australian Open kicking off this weekend, tennis fans are eagerly looking for early signs of which player could make history.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 16

WTA roundup: Teens to meet in Adelaide final

Youth will be served in the Adelaide International final as teenagers Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko square off Saturday in Australia. Third-seeded Andreeva, 18, advanced with a 6-3, 6-2 semifinal win Friday against ninth-seeded Russian compatriot Diana Shnaider in one hour and 24 minutes.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / January 16

Carlos Alcaraz could be in GOAT conversation at the Aussie Open

Carlos Alcaraz could be in the GOAT conversation at the 2026 Australian Open

The 2026 Australian Open main draw begins on Saturday, January 17, and there are plenty of eye-opening storylines around the tennis season's first Grand Slam.

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Roger Federer reflects on the Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner rivalry

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Milos Raonic announces retirement from professional tennis