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Holger Rune provides huge update on his Achilles injury in latest social media post

Holger Rune has given a significant update on his Achilles injury that he suffered last year. Rune ruptured his left Achilles tendon at the Stockholm Open last year, with the Dane leaving the court in tears after retiring from his semifinal against Ugo Humbert.

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Coco Gauff opens up on costly mistake made after her first Grand Slam quarter-final match

Coco Gauff is determined not to repeat the same mistake she made after reaching her first Grand Slam quarter-final, following her latest run at the Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / January 26

Jannik Sinner admits how he feels about playing on Margaret Court Arena rather than Rod Laver at the Australian Open

Jannik Sinner advanced at the Australian Open on Monday after defeating Luciano Darderi in the fourth round. Sinner, who is aiming to win a third consecutive men’s singles title at the event, defeated Darderi 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 in two hours and nine minutes.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 26

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka face unexpected device ban at Australian Open

The 2026 Australian Open organizers went against established ATP and WTA protocols when Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Aryna Sabalenka were asked to remove devices tracking their on-court activity.

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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.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

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Tennis News / HITC / January 26

Ben Shelton believes he holds a ‘huge advantage’ over Jannik Sinner at Australian Open

Ben Shelton has booked a return to the Australian Open quarterfinals after rallying past 12th seed Casper Ruud. After dropping the opening set on Rod Laver Arena, Shelton fought back to secure a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory.

Tennis News / HITC / January 26

Iga Swiatek hits career milestone no player can beat since Caroline Wozniacki in 2014

Iga Swiatek has progressed through the Australian Open in fairly smooth fashion as she has made her way to the last eight of the competition. The Pole is one stage away from her best-ever performance at the Melbourne event, as she holds two semi-final appearances to her name in 2022 and 2025.

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Alcaraz vs De Minaur

Zverev – Tien: 27.01.2026 03:30 CEST H2H: 1-1 Alexander Zverev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, Zverev defeated Diallo in the opening round in four sets, after losing the opening set 6-7.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

The Law of Extremes in Tennis

Something extreme. That’s the answer to the question of what would have to happen for one of the newly formed “Big Two” not to win the Australian Open.

Tennis News / HITC / January 26

Tennis history has been made at the Australian Open ahead of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s next matches

The Australian Open quarter-finals are now set in the women’s and men’s draws, as the likes of Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz have found out their fate.

Iva Jovic News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Teenager Iva Jovic Rewriting the Script in Australian Open Debut

On a stage where experience usually dictates survival, Iva Jovic has arrived at the right time. The 18-year-old American has powered her way into the Australian Open quarterfinals in her Melbourne debut, announcing herself not as a promising junior making up the numbers, but as a fully-formed competitor ready for the sport’s biggest arenas.

Amanda Anisimova News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

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.

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 / 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.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

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.

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

Is Learner Tien the kryptonite to Daniil Medvedev?

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 25