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Australian Open Day 8 Men’s Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul

The second week gets underway at Melbourne Park on day eight with plenty of promise. There are four fourth-round matches on the slate at the Australian Open and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, as well as all the action in the women’s singles.

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Italians continue strong runs at scorching Australian Open

The extreme heat played havoc with the afternoon matches at the Australian Open on Saturday, causing the temporary suspension of two ATP matches. Fortunately, three courts at Melbourne Park have retractable roofs, so play at Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena continued.

Jannik Sinner News / Field Level Media / January 24

Match involving Jannik Sinner temporarily suspended due to heat rule

The third-round match between World No. 2 Jannik Sinner and Eliot Spizzirri was suspended for about 10 minutes in the middle of the third set due to the extreme heat policy of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 23

Trio of top-10 Americans advance to Australian Open's 4th round

Three American women -- No. 4 Amanda Anisimova, No. 6 Jessica Pegula and No. 9 Madison Keys -- advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with straight set victories on Saturday in Melbourne.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 23

Keys, Pegula advance to set up Aussie showdown

- An earlier start and hot weather were no worries for defending champion Madison Keys and her fellow American Jessica Pegula at the...

James Blake News / Serve on SI / January 23

Thomas Blake Takes On New Role In Tennis World

Thomas Blake, former ATP World No. 264 and brother of Hall of Famer James Blake, has made a nostalgic pivot in his post-playing career. The Harvard alum will be returning to his old training grounds at the Saddlebrook Resort.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Boris Becker compares Iva Jovic to former world number one after latest Australian Open win

Iva Jovic’s dream start to the 2026 season has continued at the Australian Open, where she has reached the fourth round. Jovic reached the final at the Hobart International and she has now defeated Katie Volynets, Priscilla Hon, and Jasmine Paolini.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Patrick Mouratoglou picks his top player to never win a Grand Slam title

It’s no small achievement to win a Grand Slam, and only a select few in the sport’s history have ever done it. While players like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal made it look easy at times, for most, it remained an unattainable goal.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Victoria Mboko reflects on looming Australian Open test against Aryna Sabalenka

Victoria Mboko has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, going one better than her previous best Grand Slam showing at Roland Garros last year.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Nick Kyrgios explains if Gael Monfils’ legacy is hurt by missing out on a Grand Slam title

Gael Monfils has announced that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career. He’s already started his farewell tour, which included his last appearance at the Australian Open earlier this year.

Carlos Alcaraz News / HITC / January 23

Carlos Alcaraz matches tennis record only one player in history can beat

Carlos Alcaraz has reached the Australian Open fourth round after a convincing straight-sets win over Corentin Moutet. The world number one dropped just seven games against the unconventional Frenchman, setting up a fourth-round match with Tommy Paul.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Total Apex Sports / January 23

Aryna Sabalenka Drops a Bombshell: Baby Plans, Career Breaks, and Why She’s Not Done Yet

It’s not often that a World No. 1 tennis player sits down in the middle of a Grand Slam and maps out their personal life for the next decade, but Aryna Sabalenka has never really been one to stick to the script.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 23

'You want to get the one win': The biggest head-to-head rivalries in women's tennis

Sabalenka and Swiatek are the Australian Open favorites -- but each is likely relieved that her American rival is on the other side of the draw.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Naomi Osaka: From Darling to Disliked?

Naomi Osaka spent years as one of tennis’s most beloved figures. The support wasn’t unearned. She burst onto the scene as a young phenom delivering performances that had people whispering about a potential successor to Serena Williams herself.

Alexander Bublik News / Serve on SI / January 23

Alexander Bublik Extends Career-Best Run at Australian Open

Alexander Bublik continued his exceptional start to the season with a hard-fought victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry, overcoming the Argentine 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on a raucous evening on Margaret Court Arena.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Coco Gauff sends advice to Victoria Mboko and Iva Jovic after Australian Open progress

Coco Gauff’s strong start to the Australian Open has continued, as she looks to add a third Grand Slam title to her name. The American came from a set behind to beat compatriot Hailey Baptiste 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 and book her place in the fourth round at Melbourne Park.

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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.

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

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.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 23