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Australian Open Day 6 Women’s Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Anastasia Potapova

Day 6 action at the Australian Open continues on the women’s side with several blockbuster third-round encounters. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka looks to impose her authority against Anastasia Potapova, while rising teenager Iva Jovic aims for a statement upset against top-10 stalwart Jasmine Paolini.

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Coco Gauff explains how Carlos Alcaraz inspired her to ignore coach’s advice in latest Australian Open win

Coco Gauff has moved comfortably into the third round of the Australian Open, following a straightforward win over Olga Danilovic. After defeating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3 in her opening match, Gauff followed up with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Danilovic to continue her strong start to the tournament.

Novak Djokovic News / BBC Sport / January 22

Djokovic breezes through to Australia Open third round

Novak Djokovic beats Francesco Maestrelli to reach the third round of the Australian Open, in his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title to take him one clear of the all-time singles record.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Australian Open Day 6 Women’s Predictions Including Elina Svitolina vs Diana Shnaider

Day 6 at the Australian Open brings several intriguing women’s third-round matchups, featuring established stars, rising talents, and contrasting playing styles.

Jessica Pegula News / BBC Sport / January 22

'It sucked' - Pegula puts friendship aside to progress

Jessica Pegula says it "sucked" and Lorenzo Musetti admits it "was not easy" as both put friendships aside to crush their doubles partners at the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 22

Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton head to 3rd round in Melbourne

All six seeded players advanced in the Thursday afternoon session of the Australian Open. In the most intriguing second-round match, fifth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti ousted Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a battle of top-40 Italian players and occasional doubles partners.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 21

Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys advance to Australian Open's 3rd round

Two of the top four American women's tennis players appear headed for a showdown in the round of 16 in the Australian Open. However, No. 6 Jessica Pegula and No.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Sinner vs Duckworth

Kopriva – Fritz: 22.01.2026 08:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Vit Kopriva has won three of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, Kopriva outlasted Struff in five tight sets.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Tsitsipas vs Machac

Machac – Tsitsipas: 22.01.2026 04:30 CEST H2H: 0-1 Tomas Machac has won four of his last five matches. He has never made it past the third round at the Australian Open.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 21

Coco Gauff makes another big donation to HBCUs

Tennis star Coco Gauff is once again using her platform to make a powerful investment in the future of Black education, announcing her latest donation to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Novak Djokovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Djokovic vs Maestrelli

Van de Zandschulp – Shang: 22.01.2026 04:00 CEST H2H: 0-1 Botic van de Zandschulp has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, the Dutchman upset Nakashima in the opening round in four sets.

Tennis News / HITC / January 21

Serena Williams’ former coach recalls his first impressions of Ben Shelton, ‘that was insane’

Ben Shelton is among the American stars searching for Australian Open success in Melbourne, and he has started off well. Shelton is the eighth seed at the Australian Open, where he was handed a very tricky draw in his attempts at a maiden Grand Slam title.

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / HITC / January 21

Greg Rusedski thinks he may know what happened to Felix Auger-Aliassime in Australia

Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Australian Open campaign didn’t exactly go to plan. Travelling to Melbourne as the seventh seed, the Canadian was hoping to make a deep run down under.

Tennis News / HITC / January 21

Sam Querrey shares what he thought about Naomi Osaka’s outfit at the Australian Open

Naomi Osaka stunned fans with her outfit at the 2026 Australian Open. Walking on the court for her first-round match against Antonia Ruzic, Osaka wore a veil, an umbrella, and a hat.

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Karolina Muchova News / Tennis Infinity / January 21

Watch: Muchova loses crucial point for celebrating too early at Australian Open

Karolina Muchova lost a very crucial point during her second-round match at the 2026 Australian Open for celebrating a bit too early. Muchova is always one of the dark horses when entering a major tournament.

Frances Tiafoe News / HITC / January 21

Frances Tiafoe shares his view on Alex de Minaur before their Australian Open clash

Frances Tiafoe is through to the third round of the Australian Open after seeing off Francisco Comesana in four sets on Wednesday. The American was solid throughout, eventually posting a 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win at Margaret Court Arena.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Australian Open Day 5: Match Times for Djokovic, Osaka, Sinner Revealed

Day 5 of the Australian Open brings another thrilling slate of matches, featuring former World No.1s and a host of Slam champions. A total of 32 singles matches are scheduled for Thursday.

Emma Raducanu News / Serve on SI / January 21

Emma Raducanu's Coach on Hot Seat After Australian Open

Emma Raducanu's young career has been defined by her 2021 US Open title, injuries, and a revolving door of coaches. Last August, Raducanu finally settled on Francisco Riog as her head coach after cycling through interim coaches all season.

Frances Tiafoe News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Frances Tiafoe Knocks Off Francisco Comesana In 2nd Round Of Australian Open

Frances Tiafoe is playing like a man who just dropped a heavy backpack. On Wednesday, he took care of business against Argentina’s Francisco Comesaña, winning 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to punch his ticket to the third round of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka: The 'Classy' vs. 'Wild' Style War Heating Up the Australian Open

Half the fun of a Grand Slam these days isn’t just who hits the winning shot—it’s who wins the walk-on. And at this year’s Australian Open, the competition started long before the first serve.

Rafael Nadal News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

The King Comes Home: Why Rafael Nadal’s Return to Melbourne is the 2026 Event You Can’t Miss

It’s been a quiet couple of years at Melbourne Park without the signature grunt, the obsessive water bottle placement, and the sheer, unadulterated will to win that defined an era.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 21

Tommy Paul among seeds advancing to Australian Open 3rd round

Three seeded men's players advanced with relative ease to the third round of the Australian Open in ideal Melbourne conditions on day four of the tournament.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / January 20

Aryna Sabalenka regroups, advances to third round of Australian Open

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus stumbled for a moment in the first set, but went on to defeat Chinese qualifier Zhuoxuan Bai, 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.

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.