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Katie Boulter out of Australian Open after first-round defeat to player likened to Martina Hingis

The British number four was beaten in straight sets in Melbourne, while the in-form Swiss continued her impressive start to the season. Katie Boulter’s Australian Open run came to an abrupt end on Tuesday, as she was eliminated in the first round by Belinda Bencic at Melbourne Park.

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Australian Open Day 4 Men’s Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Hamad Medjedovic

Day 4 action at the Australian Open continues with several compelling men’s second-round matchups, including hometown favorite Alex de Minaur, resurgent Brit Cameron Norrie, and former US Open semifinalist Tommy Paul.

Venus Williams News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Venus Williams Lets 4-0 Lead Slip in Stunning Australian Open Exit

It felt like the fairytale was written. The ink was dry, the headline was ready, and the crowd at John Cain Arena was preparing to blow the roof off. At 45 years old, Venus Williams—a name synonymous with tennis royalty—was up 4-0 in the deciding set.

Mirra Andreeva News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Mirra Andreeva’s Reality Check: The Ugly Side of Tennis Stardom

It’s the story we keep hearing, and frankly, it’s one we’re getting tired of writing about. Another bright young talent steps onto the court, gives it their all, falls short, and then opens their phone to a torrent of hate.

Iga Swiatek News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Skirt-Gate 2026: Why Iga Swiatek Ripping Her Own Clothes Won the Internet

We’re not even a full week into the 2026 Australian Open, and we’ve already got the moment that everyone is going to be talking about for the rest of the tournament.

Madison Keys News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Fire on the Court, Ice in the Press Room: Oleksandra Oliynykova Sparks Controversy After Madison Keys Clash

We like to think of Grand Slams as a vacation from the real world. We tune in for the blistering serves, the long rallies, and the polite applause. But at the 2026 Australian Open, the barrier between the tennis court and global geopolitics didn’t just crack—it shattered.

Joao Fonseca News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Joao Fonseca Hype Train Derails Down Under

Brazilian teenage sensation Joao Fonseca suffered a surprise early exit in the first round of the Australian Open to World No.85 Eliot Spizzirri, who was making his main-draw debut Down Under.

Naomi Osaka News / Serve on SI / January 20

Naomi Osaka Makes Waves in Jellyfish Nike Kit at Australian Open

It is officially jellyfish season in Melbourne. Last week, Nike dropped Naomi Osaka's jellyfish-inspired kit for the 2026 Australian Open on its website.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Young American Men Stun the Field on Day 3 at the Australian Open

Three American men–Ethan Quinn, Eliot Spizzirri, and Nishesh Basavareddy–some playing in their first-ever Australian Open main draw matches, won on Day 3 at the 2026 Australian Open.

Gael Monfils News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Gael Monfils Bids Farewell to Melbourne With Trademark Magic

Gael Monfils was eliminated from the Australian Open first round in a dramatic farewell to a tournament he’s lit up many times. The 39-year-old’s final

Tennis News / HITC / January 20

Novak Djokovic offers candid verdict on Joao Fonseca’s potential

Many people regard Novak Djokovic as the greatest tennis player of all time. So when he gives his opinion on the up-and-coming generation, it tends to carry some weight.

Frances Tiafoe News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Day 4 Men’s Predictions Including Frances Tiafoe vs Francisco Comesana

Day 4 action at the Australian Open continues with several compelling men’s second-round encounters across the grounds in Melbourne. Frances Tiafoe looks to build momentum against Francisco Comesana, while Alejandro Davidovich Fokina faces the towering Reilly Opelka.

Alexander Bublik News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Day 4 Men’s Predictions Including Alexander Bublik vs Marton Fucsovics

The opening round of the Australian Open concludes on Day 4, with several seeded players and intriguing matchups set to take center stage in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Paul vs Tirante

Cerundolo – Dzumhur: 21.01.2026 01:00 CEST H2H: 2-0 Francisco Cerundolo has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Adelaide, Cerundolo lost to Munar in the 1/8-Finals in three tight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Day 4 Women’s Predictions Including Emma Raducanu vs Anastasia Potapova

The second round of the Australian Open kicks off on Day 4 as 64 women remain in the first Grand Slam draw of 2026. Some of the best in the world will be in action on Day 4, including British star Emma Raducanu squaring off against Anastasia Potapova.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Day 4 Women’s Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Olga Danilovic

The second round of the Australian Open kicks off on Day 4 as 64 women remain in the first Grand Slam draw of 2026. Some of the best in the world will be in action on Day 4, including American star Coco Gauff squaring off against Olga Danilovic.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Day 4 Women’s Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Zhuoxuan Bai

The second round of the Australian Open kicks off on Day 4 as 64 women remain in the first Grand Slam draw of 2026. Some of the best in the world will be in action on Day 4, including No.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Day 4 Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Maria Sakkari

The second round of the Australian Open kicks off on Day 4 as 64 women remain in the first Grand Slam draw of 2026. Some of the best in the world will be in action on Day 4, including teenage phenom Mirra Andreeva squaring off against Maria Sakkari.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 20

Italian men dominate early play on Day 3 of Australian Open

The Italian men dominated play on Tuesday afternoon at the Australian Open. And the top dog of the newest tennis power country, No. 1 Jannik Sinner, does not take the court until in the evening at Melbourne.

Madison Keys News / Field Level Media / January 19

Champ Madison Keys shaky early but advances in Australian Open

For the first time in her career, Madison Keys walked out onto a Grand Slam stage on Tuesday as the tournament's defending champion. For the ninth-seeded Keys, the first hour and 12 minutes vs.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 19

Novak Djokovic Reacts to Carlos Alcaraz Copying His Serve

On Monday night, Novak Djokovic kicked off his 2026 Australian Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Pedro Martínez: 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. While Djokovic would have to advance all the way to the final to face Carlos Alcaraz, it did not stop a reporter from asking about a viral sensation among tennis fans.

Tennis News / HITC / January 19

Paula Badosa describes her relationship with Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova

Paula Badosa has made a winning return to the Australian Open after defeating Zarina Diyas in round one. Badosa was forced to end her 2025 season early due to injury, but the WTA number 26 is now back with a bang.

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Field Level Media / January 19

Alex de Minaur advances, Felix Auger-Aliassime retires in Australia

Next to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the top two players in the world, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was the hottest player on the ATP Tour in the closing months of 2025.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / January 18

Coco Gauff earns 75th major victory, advances to Australian Open 2nd round

It's hard to believe that 21-year old Coco Gauff is competing in her seventh Australian Open. But the third-seeded player in the world is doing just that and, despite some serving issues early, dispatched of Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova, 6-2, 6-3 in one hour, 39 minutes in warm Melbourne conditions.

Ekaterina Alexandrova News / Field Level Media / January 18

Zeynep Sonmez helps fainting ball girl at Australian Open

Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez came to the aid of a ball girl who fainted during her 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday in the first round of the Australian Open.

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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