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Amanda Anisimova Ends 25-year Australian Open Drought For U.S. Women

American players have stamped their authority on the women’s draw at the Australian Open, with Amanda Anisimova’s fourth-round victory ensuring that four United States players have reached the singles quarterfinals for the first time in 25 years.

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Betting on the second half of the Australian Open: The best values in ATP and WTA

It's down to the wire in Melbourne. Here's where the value lies for the rest of the tournament.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 26

The 'future number one' facing Sabalenka - who is teenager Jovic?

Novak Djokovic says Iva Jovic has "all the tools" to be world number one - but who is the 18-year-old who will face Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open quarter-finals?

Tennis News / HITC / January 26

Coco Gauff addresses if she wants Amanda Anisimova to win her next Australian Open clash

Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova are two of the standout American players making waves at this year’s Australian Open. Gauff has already booked her place in the quarterfinals, while Anisimova is looking to do the same in her upcoming match.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 26

Eala launches inaugural Philippine Women's Open by putting on a show with dominant win

Alex Eala did not disappoint the home fans with a dominant win to start the inaugural Philippine Women's Open.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Lorenzo Musetti on a Mission: Can the New Dad Shock Novak Djokovic Down Under?

There is something different about Lorenzo Musetti this year. If you watched him dismantle Taylor Fritz in the fourth round of the Australian Open, you saw it.

Elina Svitolina News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Why Elina Svitolina Chose Silence Over Scandal at the Australian Open

Sports press conferences have become a bit of a minefield lately. It used to be about forehands, backhands, and “taking it one match at a time.” Now? It’s often a geopolitical interrogation.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Rest or Rust? Why Daniil Medvedev Thinks Novak Djokovic’s Free Pass Could Backfire

In the high-stakes world of Grand Slam tennis, the only thing harder than winning a match is not playing one at all. Novak Djokovic, the ten-time champion of the Australian Open, finds himself in a bizarre, though theoretically enviable, position.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 26

Ben Shelton Beats Casper Ruud At Australian Open To Punch Ticket To Quarterfinals

On a Monday in Melbourne that felt more like a prize fight than a tennis match, Ben Shelton didn’t just play tennis; he orchestrated a moment. In a clash that had Rod Laver Arena buzzing, Shelton dug deep to rally past Casper Ruud, securing his spot in the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third time in four years.

Jelena Ostapenko News / Tennis Infinity / January 26

Watch: Jelena Ostapenko hits her opponent in face during Australian Open match

Jelena Ostapenko, known for splitting opinion, was involved in another controversial moment at the 2026 Australian Open, even though the incident did not seem deliberate.

Iga Swiatek News / HITC / January 26

Iga Swiatek lost ‘massive battle’ with Australian Open organisers prior her fourth round

Iga Swiatek’s build-up to her Australian Open fourth-round match was far from smooth, thanks to a disagreement with tournament organisers. This year, Swiatek is seen as one of the favourites at the Australian Open, and she has a chance to complete the Career Slam if she can win her first title in Melbourne.

Tennis News / NAI Sports / January 26

Pegula knocks Keys out, faces Anisimova in quarters

Jessica Pegula knocked podcast pal and defending champion Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday and moved into a quarterfinal against Amanda Anisimova, another all-American match.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / January 26

Watch: Djokovic comes incredibly close to repeating 2020 US Open disqualification incident

Novak Djokovic was incredibly close to being disqualified from the 2026 Australian Open after he almost repeated his infamous incident from the US Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Australian Open Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Elina Svitolina

We’re now approaching the business end of the Australian Open with the first quarterfinals set at Melbourne Park. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for both matches, as well as the action in the action in the men’s singles, but who will secure their spot in the last four?

Andrey Rublev News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Andrey Rublev has a Grand Slam Problem

Andrey Rublev was never a Grand Slam champion, but he used to be a threat. That distinction matters because what’s happening now goes beyond simply failing to win Majors.

Jannik Sinner News / ESPN / January 26

Sinner tops fellow Italian to reach AO quarters

Jannik Sinner beat fellow Italian Luciano Darderi, 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), in cooler conditions to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals.

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Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Australian Open Quarterfinal Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Alex de Minaur

We have reached the final eight down in Melbourne as the 2026 Australian Open is setting up for a terrific finish. No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz has breezed into his 14th Grand Slam quarterfinal but is set up for a blockbuster against Aussie Alex de Minaur.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 26

'Every time it's a lesson' - Musetti eyes Djokovic after beating Fritz

Lorenzo Musetti produces a dominant display to beat Taylor Fritz and set up an Australian Open quarter-final against 10-time winner Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 26

Jessica Pegula ends Madison Keys' repeat bid at Australian Open

A year after winning her first career Grand Slam in Australia, Madison Keys saw her bid for a repeat end on Monday at the hands of another American looking to follow in Keys' footsteps in winning her first Slam in Melbourne.

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, teen Iva Jovic storm into Aussie Open quarters

Jakub Mensík withdrawal sends Novak Djokovic into Aussie Open quarters

Alexander Zverev storms into Australian Open quarterfinals

Stan Wawrinka bids emotional Australian Open farewell

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Tennis News / HITC / January 25

Tim Henman picks out key change he noticed in Carlos Alcaraz’s game against Tommy Paul

Carlos Alcaraz remains unbeaten at the Australian Open, coming through another tough test to see off Tommy Paul and book his place in the quarter-finals.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 25

Jakub Mensik WDs in Australia, Novak Djokovic advances to quarters

Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after his scheduled opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew due to an abdominal injury. Sixteenth-seeded Mensik recorded a 6-2, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) victory over Ethan Quinn on Saturday to set up the Czech's encounter with the 24-time major champion on Monday.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 25

Carlos Alcaraz's quest for 1st Aussie Open title stays on course

Carlos Alcaraz has won six major titles and 24 ATP championships before his 23rd birthday, which occurs in May. He has won on every surface, but the Australian Open has eluded him.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 24

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, teen Iva Jovic storm into Aussie Open quarters

At the outset of the 2010s, current World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had earned a reputation for struggling in the big moments. She rose to the top five in the world, but would lose to lower-seeded players in the second week of majors.

Naomi Osaka News / Serve on SI / January 24

3 Players Who Benefit From Naomi Osaka's Australian Open Withdrawal

Tennis fans were disheartened to hear that four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka had to withdraw from the 2026 Australian Open due to an injury. "I've had to make the difficult decision to withdraw to address something my body needs attention for after my last match," said Osaka.

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

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.