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Rod Laver posts message to Roger Federer after the first day of the Australian Open

Rod Laver and Roger Federer took in most of the action of the Australian Open’s first day on the Grand Slam’s main court. Federer has been a pivotal figure in the run-up to the Australian Open, having practised with Casper Ruud and played out an exhibition doubles match with Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Pat Rafter, and Ash Barty.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime emotionally explains his Australian Open retirement

Felix Auger-Aliassime's 2026 Australian Open campaign ended in the worst possible fashion when he retired in the opening round, and the Canadian talked about the situation afterward.

Iga Swiatek News / Serve on SI / January 19

Iga Swiatek Got Annoyed With Her Kit at Australian Open

It was not always pretty, but Iga Swiatek picked up a first round win at the 2026 Australian Open with a victory over qualifier Yuan Yue: 7-6(5), 6-3. Swiatek hit 34 unforced errors and acknowledged the issues after the match.

Liudmila Samsonova News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Australian Open Day 3 Women’s Predictions Including Liudmila Samsonova vs Laura Siegemund

The first round will conclude on Day 3 of the Australian Open, which means we get 20 women’s singles matches. As always, we here at LastWordOnTennis will share our thoughts on all of the matches with you.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Australian Open Day 3 Women’s Predictions Including Belinda Bencic vs Katie Boulter

Elena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Australian Open Day 3 Women’s Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Kaja Juvan

Naomi Osaka News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Australian Open Day 3 Women’s Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Antonia Ruzic

Madison Keys News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Australian Open Day 3 Women’s Predictions Including Madison Keys vs Oleksandra Oliynykova

Tennis News / HITC / January 19

Why Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, or Aryna Sabalenka are unlikely to win 2026 Australian Open

As the 2026 Australian Open unfolds in Melbourne, debate is already swirling around the chances of top seeds like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Aryna Sabalenka lifting the first Grand Slam trophy of the year.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 19

Is Men’s Tennis Becoming Boring? Coco Gauff Throws Shade at the Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner Era

Let’s be real for a second: we all love a good rivalry. The battles between Federer and Nadal defined a generation of sports. But is there such a thing as too much dominance?

Novak Djokovic News / ESPN / January 19

Centurion: Djokovic wins 100th Aussie match

Novak Djokovic closed Day 2 at the Australian Open with his 100th win at Melbourne Park. He beat Pedro Martinez in straight sets in a match that marked the start of a record 21st Australian Open and 81st Grand Slam.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 19

Australian Open Day 2 Women’s Recap: Gauff, Andreeva & Swiatek feature

There was a packed day of women’s action on Day 2 of the Australian Open. Several title contenders, including French Open champion Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, and teenage prodigy Mirra Andreeva all played in Melbourne.

Coco Gauff News / Serve on SI / January 19

Coco Gauff Changed Her Game By Erasing 'Mental Deficit'

Coco Gauff kicked off her 2026 Australian Open campaign with a solid first round win over Kamilla Rakhimova: 6-2, 6-3. Gauff's serving struggles have been well documented and began to flare up in today's match, when she hit three double faults in the second game.

Tennis News / HITC / January 19

Novak Djokovic weighs in on Roger Federer’s level after Casper Ruud exhibition

Roger Federer’s return to the Australian Open was met with a warm reception, as fans in Melbourne were excited to see him back in action. The Swiss legend took part in an exhibition during the opening ceremony, joining Andre Agassi, Pat Rafter, and Lleyton Hewitt on the court.

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Fearnley seeks confidence boost after early exit

After a sharp rise in the world rankings, Britain's Jacob Fearnley faces a new challenge with his place in the top 100 jeopardised by an early Australian Open exit.

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.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18