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Alcaraz – Paul: 25.01.2026 03:30 CEST H2H: 5-2 Carlos Alcaraz has won five straight matches. This week in Melbourne, Alcaraz defeated Walton in the opening round in straight sets.

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Taylor Fritz explains how the locker room reacted to Jannik Sinner’s cramping at the Australian Open

Jannik Sinner suffered a scare at the hands of Eliot Spizzirri as the Italian struggled with the intense heat at the Australian Open. The Italian was on the verge of going two sets to one down, before heat rules indicated the roof should be put on Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Australian Open Day 7 Men’s Recap: Sinner Survives Scare, Djokovic Makes History as Wawrinka Says Farewell

And so, the first week of this year’s Australian Open is in the books, as what was once a 128-player draw has now been reduced to the final 16. Day seven

Madison Keys News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Australian Open Day 7 Women’s Recap: Keys Dominates While Others Fight Through

Day 7 of the 2026 Australian Open concluded third-round action in the women’s singles draw, locking in the second-week line-up in Melbourne. Seven matches were played across Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and the show courts, with several contenders tested as the stakes increased.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Could the Heat Derail Jannik Sinner?

Jannik Sinner has been the unquestionably been the best player in Melbourne for the past two years. That dominance is why he won the Australian Open both times with relative ease.

Novak Djokovic News / Serve on SI / January 24

Novak Djokovic Avoids Disqualification at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic easily defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round of the 2026 Australian Open on Friday night: 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4). Even better, he became the first player, male or female, to win 400 singles matches in Grand Slam events in the Open Era.

Ugo Humbert News / ESPN / January 24

Humbert pulls out of Davis Cup tie with France

Ugo Humbert has pulled out of playing for France in a Davis Cup match next month to prioritize upcoming tournaments.

Naomi Osaka News / HITC / January 24

Naomi Osaka explains what went wrong in practice before Australian Open withdrawal

Just hours before she was set to face Maddison Inglis in the third round, Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Australian Open. It is a major setback for the tournament, especially since Osaka had been playing well and is a two-time champion.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 24

Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors

North American teenagers Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko are through to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time.

Tennis News / HITC / January 24

Mirra Andreeva matches historic feat last achieved by Venus Williams in 2001

Mirra Andreeva has booked her place in the Australian Open fourth round, collecting another straight-sets win to continue her strong start to the season.

Stan Wawrinka News / ESPN / January 24

Wawrinka toasts with beer in Aussie send-off

Stan Wawrinka said goodbye after his loss to Taylor Fritz and then grabbed two beers from a courtside ice box, cracked the cans with the Australian Open tournament director and saluted the crowd.

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Jannik Sinner News / HITC / January 24

Why Jannik Sinner thinks he’s ‘lucky’ after testing third-round Australian Open 2026 match

Jannik Sinner admitted he needed a slice of fortune to survive a physically draining third-round match at the Australian Open 2026, after struggling with cramps and extreme conditions.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 24

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 23