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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.

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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.

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.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Australian Open Day 8 Women’s Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Mboko

We have reached the second week of the first slam of the season, as 16 women remain in the 2026 Australian Open draw. With a few upsets across the grounds of Melbourne, day eight has situated us with some terrific matchups between top players.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Australian Open Day 8 Men’s Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul

The second week gets underway at Melbourne Park on day eight with plenty of promise. There are four fourth-round matches on the slate at the Australian Open and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, as well as all the action in the women’s singles.

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.

Jannik Sinner News / Field Level Media / January 24

Match involving Jannik Sinner temporarily suspended due to heat rule

The third-round match between World No. 2 Jannik Sinner and Eliot Spizzirri was suspended for about 10 minutes in the middle of the third set due to the extreme heat policy of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 23

Trio of top-10 Americans advance to Australian Open's 4th round

Three American women -- No. 4 Amanda Anisimova, No. 6 Jessica Pegula and No. 9 Madison Keys -- advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with straight set victories on Saturday in Melbourne.

James Blake News / Serve on SI / January 23

Thomas Blake Takes On New Role In Tennis World

Thomas Blake, former ATP World No. 264 and brother of Hall of Famer James Blake, has made a nostalgic pivot in his post-playing career. The Harvard alum will be returning to his old training grounds at the Saddlebrook Resort.

Alexander Bublik News / Serve on SI / January 23

Alexander Bublik Extends Career-Best Run at Australian Open

Alexander Bublik continued his exceptional start to the season with a hard-fought victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry, overcoming the Argentine 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on a raucous evening on Margaret Court Arena.

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