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On YouTubeTennis News / Serve on SI / January 28
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 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.
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.
Tennis News / HITC / January 28
Amanda Anisimova weighs in on Coco Gauff’s privacy concerns at Australian Open
Players react after footage of Coco Gauff sparked debate about boundaries off the court. Amanda Anisimova has shared her perspective on the discussion around player privacy at the Australian Open following Coco Gauff’s exit from the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz News / Total Apex Sports / January 28
Ink Down Under: Carlos Alcaraz Bets His Skin on Australian Open Glory
There’s winning a trophy, and then there’s marking your body forever to prove you did it. Carlos Alcaraz, the young sensation who has taken the tennis world by storm, is upping the stakes for his next Grand Slam campaign.
Danielle Collins News / Total Apex Sports / January 28
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 / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Australian Open Men’s Semifinal Prediction – Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner
In what could be a thrilling semifinal clash, 10-time champion Novak Djokovic – who is still striving for one last day of glory – will take on two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner with the Italian aiming to make it a hat-trick of titles at Melbourne Park.
Iga Swiatek News / Serve on SI / January 28
Iga Swiatek Knows What She Needs to Improve After Australian Open
Unlike ahead of her 2025 campaign, there was no "eureka moment" during this year's pre-season training block for Iga Swiatek. By her own admission, the Pole was still getting to grips with some techniques that she and coach Wim Fissette had worked on over the off-season, whilst in live play at this month's Australian Open.
Jannik Sinner News / HITC / January 28
Alex de Minaur told what he needs to improve to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner by Grand Slam champion
Alex de Minaur has a lot to reflect on after being knocked out of the Australian Open. De Minaur was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz, 7-5 6-2 6-1, in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.
Coco Gauff News / HBCU on ClutchPoints / January 28
Coco Gauff and celebrities who say they ‘would’ve attended HBCUs’
Over the past half-decade, celebrities and dignitaries have embraced and engaged HBCU culture, and Coco Gauff is a perfect example. Recently, Gauff donated $150,000 to the UNCF in support of scholarships for tennis athletes who attend HBCUs.
Alexandra Eala News / HITC / January 28
Alexandra Eala receives message from the Philippines House of Representatives after recent success
Alexandra Eala advanced to the Philippine Women’s Open quarter-finals on Wednesday after defeating Himeno Sakatsume in straight sets. Eala was clinical against her Japanese opponent, winning five of her seven break-point opportunities before closing out the match 6-4, 6-0.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 28
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 / Last Word On Sports / January 28
'Passion. Caring. Matters.' Serena Williams Backs Coco Gauff After Australian Open Exit
Coco Gauff crashed out of the 2026 Australian Open in the quarterfinals after delivering one of the worst performances of her career, suffering a one-sided 6-1 6-2 defeat to Elina Svitolina.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
The Rise and Rise of Italian Tennis
As has been the way of tennis since its inception as a sport that has continued to grow and capture attention across the globe, there have been countries which have looked to dominate at certain points or have enjoyed a golden era.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 28
Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semis as Lorenzo Musetti retires
Fortune is smiling on Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. The fourth-seeded Serbian was down two sets to none in the quarterfinals on Wednesday in Melbourne when his opponent, fifth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, retired due to an injury.
Aryna Sabalenka News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28
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 / Last Word On Sports / January 27
Australian Open Semifinals Predictions: Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina
The superstar results of Aryna Sabalenka collide with veteran star Elina Svitolina in the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne. Which player will have the guile to advance to the women’s singles final?
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 27
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.
Tennis News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27
Coco Gauff destroyed her racket after losing at Australian Open
Coco Gauff got hammered in the Australian Open on Tuesday night and lost in straight sets to Elina Svitolina, and she was not happy about it.
Alexander Zverev News / Field Level Media / January 27
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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