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Six Women Withdraw From 2026 Australian Open

The women’s draw at the 2026 Australian Open generated some fascinating potential matchups. French Open champion Coco Gauff could play the legendary Venus Williams in the second round, and Wimbledon winner Iga Swiatek might face last year’s US Open semifinalist Naomi Osaka.

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Venus Williams breaks silence with social post after fifth loss in a row

Venus Williams’ time at the Hobart International has been cut short after a first-round loss to Tatjana Maria. Williams, who entered the tournament on a wildcard, fell 6-4, 6-3 to Maria.

Tennis News / HITC / January 16

Roger Federer responds to Australian Open wild card talk after Casper Ruud win

Roger Federer was back on Rod Laver Arena on Friday, much to the delight of fans. Now 44, Federer hit the court for a practice session with three-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 16

Mira Andreeva Storms Past Diana Shnaider in Adelaide Semifinal Statement

If anyone was still questioning whether the hype around Mirra Andreeva was real, they got their answer in Adelaide. In a quarterfinal clash that felt more like a glimpse into the future of women’s tennis than a standard warm-up match, the 17-year-old phenom didn’t just win; she made a statement.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 16

Aryna Sabalenka Talks Iga Swiatek Rivalry at Australian Open

The brief offseason is over, and the world's best tennis players have arrived in Melbourne for the 2026 Australian Open. As always, the top players participate in a pre-tournament press conference.

Coco Gauff News / HITC / January 16

Coco Gauff shares eye-opening view on how the Australian Open differs from other Slams

Looking for her third Grand Slam title, Coco Gauff is set for her seventh appearance at the Australian Open. Gauff’s best run in Melbourne came in 2024 when she made it to the semifinals, only to fall to Aryna Sabalenka, who went on to win the title.

Tennis News / HITC / January 16

Laura Robson gives her take on how Emma Raducanu and Francisco Roig are getting along

Emma Raducanu’s lead-up to the Australian Open hasn’t exactly been smooth, but she still has plenty of reasons to feel confident heading into Melbourne.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 16

Novak Djokovic Watches On as Roger Federer Lights Up Rod Laver Arena

The year is 2026, and the scene at Rod Laver Arena felt like a fever dream for anyone who grew up watching the golden era of the sport. For the first time since 2020, Roger Federer stepped onto the blue hard courts of Melbourne, not just to wave to the crowd, but to pick up a racquet.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Countdown to the Australian Open: Time for Carlos Alcaraz to Exercise Demons

Carlos Alcaraz has done very little wrong in his young career. But there is one glaring exception: he’s been surprisingly mediocre in Australia. Despite multiple attempts, the Spaniard has yet to leave a significant mark at the Australian Open.

Roger Federer News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Roger Federer Returns to Melbourne Park with Classic Backhand Moment in Australian Open Practice

Roger Federer has made a memorable return to Melbourne Park during the build-up to the Australian Open, thrilling fans with a display of his historic shot-making ability.

Novak Djokovic News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Novak Djokovic Shrugs Off Crowd Interruption as He Cruises at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic showed both composure and confidence at the Australian Open after briefly being interrupted by a vocal spectator during a match in Melbourne, responding calmly before continuing on his way to a comfortable victory.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles Preview: Draw Analysis, Key Matches, and Projections

And we are back. After an almost five-month-long hiatus, Slam tennis is finally here again, with the world’s biggest names and best players heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open.

Tennis News / HITC / January 16

Jannik Sinner gets real on if he is adapting his game only to challenge Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner says his recent changes weren’t about Carlos Alcaraz, stressing his goal is to become a more complete player rather than tailoring his game to one rival.

Tennis News / HITC / January 15

Jessica Pegula reveals what Roger Federer is like in person ahead of the Australian Open

Roger Federer is quite possibly the most beloved player in the history of tennis. The 20-time Grand Slam champion made his ATP debut in 1998 and went on to carve out a career any man or woman would be proud of.

Roger Federer News / HITC / January 15

Why Roger Federer was ‘emotional’ after winning his final Australian Open

In 2018, Roger Federer won his final Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. The Swiss maestro, a winner of 20 major titles, defeated Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena.

Stan Wawrinka News / Serve on SI / January 15

Stan Wawrinka and Gaël Monfils Begin Their Farewell Slam Season

In tennis, there are players who win, and there are players who entertain. There's also a subset of players who leave tennis fans frozen in disbelief, mouths open and eyes wide, wondering whether what they just witnessed was even possible.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

'One of the Greatest': Roger Federer Reflects on Alcaraz and Sinner Rivalry

If there is a tennis player who knows the importance of rivalries, it is Roger Federer, whose nearly two-decade-long career was defined by his battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, which included some of the greatest matches in tennis history.

Tennis News / HITC / January 15

Roger Federer says how he’d feel about Serena Williams coming out of retirement

Serena Williams teased fans with an unlikely return to tennis late last year, with her name having appeared on a drug testing pool. Williams immediately shut down the excitement of a potential comeback, with her decision to retire seemingly not changing anytime soon.

Tommy Paul News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

ATP Adelaide Best Bets Including Paul vs Machac

Machac – Paul: 16.01.2026 03:30 CEST H2H: 2-1 Tomas Machac has won three of his last five matches. This week in Adelaide, Machac has yet to drop a set.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 15

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner in same half of Australian Open draw

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner and record 10-time winner Novak Djokovic are in the same half of the Australian Open draw, revealed Thursday in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 15

ATP roundup: Top seed Ben Shelton in jeopardy in Auckland

No. 1 seed Ben Shelton dropped the first set against No. 7 seed Sebastian Baez of Argentina before rain halted play Thursday in the ASB Classic quarterfinals in Auckland, New Zealand.