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Countdown to Australian Open: Is This Finally Alex De Minaur’s Moment in Melbourne?

If there was ever a time for Alex de Minaur to prove he belongs in the elite conversation, it’s now. The Australian had been hovering around the top twenty for years, occasionally breaking into the top ten but never truly establishing himself there.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 15

Keys falls in Adelaide ahead of Aussie defense

Madison Keys lost in the Adelaide International quarterfinals to rising Canadian talent Victoria Mboko on Thursday, less than a week away from the start of her Australian Open title defense.

Roger Federer News / BBC Sport / January 15

Federer backs Alcaraz to complete career Slam in Melbourne

Roger Federer says he hopes Carlos Alcaraz can win the upcoming Australian Open and become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 15

Venus Williams, Coco Gauff in line for 2nd-round Australian Open clash

American superstars young and old could clash in the second round of the Australian Open after the draw was made Thursday in Melbourne. Coco Gauff, 21, and Venus Williams, 45, were set on a collision course.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 15

Raducanu given potential Sabalenka obstacle in Melbourne

Emma Raducanu is handed a potential third-round match against world number one Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 15

Coco, Venus could meet early at Australian Open

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, more than six years after they first played each other in a major.

Emma Navarro News / Serve on SI / January 14

Emma Navarro Leaves FILA for Rival Brand

The beginning of every tennis season sees movement among players and their sponsorships. American star Emma Navarro is the latest player to shake up her apparel and footwear.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

ATP Auckland Best Bets Including Mpetshi Perricard vs Mensik

Shelton – Baez: 15.01.2026 01:00 CEST H2H: 1-0 Ben Shelton has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Auckland, in his opening match of the season, Shelton defeated Comesana in straight sets.

Jessica Pegula News / HITC / January 14

Jessica Pegula explains why she would have been ‘losing her mind’ playing viral tennis star

The tennis world was gripped by the story of Hajar Abdelkader last week… Egypt’s Abdelkader was awarded a wild card into an ITF W35 event in Kenya, and the rest was history.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Sam Querrey compares American player to Roger Federer and says he has the ‘most beautiful’ game on the ATP Tour

Sam Querrey believes an American ATP player could have a similar game to Roger Federer. Federer is one of the biggest stars in tennis history, having won 20 Grand Slam singles titles in his career.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / January 14

Nick Kyrgios names the former Grand Slam finalist he wants to play with at the Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios is back on the ATP Tour this year after a frustrating 2025 season that was heavily disrupted by injury. Home favorite Kyrgios took on the Brisbane International at the start of the season, playing both singles and doubles.

Daniil Medvedev News / HITC / January 14

Steve Johnson has ‘no doubt’ about what is going to happen to Daniil Medvedev after his title victory in Brisbane

Daniil Medvedev made the perfect start to his 2026 season at the Brisbane International. Medvedev had a point to prove this year after a challenging past year, with the former world number one winning just one Grand Slam match in 2025.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 14

Coco Gauff’s serve costs her a chance at $1 million in Australia

Coco Gauff’s serve let her down once again… The American’s serve has been a topic of discussion for quite some time now. In 2025, Gauff led the way for double faults on the WTA Tour, hitting 431, 131 more than her closest challenger.

Taylor Fritz News / HITC / January 14

Taylor Fritz already has a ‘massive’ regret about his 2026 season

Taylor Fritz has been busy at the start of the 2026 season, with all of his focus now on the Australian Open. World number nine Fritz has never won a Grand Slam title, coming closest with a US Open final loss to Jannik Sinner in 2024.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Emma Raducanu overlooked for British tennis award as Jack Draper claims men’s prize

Emma Raducanu had her best run on the WTA Tour since winning the US Open in 2021. She put together a solid season, with consistent results coming at the Washington Open, Miami Masters, and Queen’s Club Championships.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Nick Kyrgios on ‘big kid’ Novak Djokovic’s retirement rumors, ‘It’s only good…’

Nick Kyrgios has defended Novak Djokovic amid ongoing retirement speculation, calling the 24-time Grand Slam champion a “big kid” and insisting his continued presence is a gift to the sport.

Tennis News / HITC / January 14

Elena Dementieva believes Aryna Sabalenka is ready to conquer Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka has made a strong start to her 2026 tennis campaign, picking up her first title of the year before January is even over. Aryna Sabalenka has opened the 2026 season in commanding fashion, capturing the Brisbane International title on Sunday with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk, 6-4, 6-3.

Emma Raducanu News / Field Level Media / January 14