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Rafael Nadal Picks Sides in Alcaraz-Djokovic Australian Open Final

The highly anticipated 2026 Australian Open men's finals match is just hours away. Either Carlos Alcaraz picks up his 7th Grand Slam title or Novak Djokovic gets his 25th Grand Slam title.

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Lindsay Davenport puts a percentage on Serena Williams’ chances of returning to tennis this year

Speculation about Serena Williams’ return to tennis has been building ever since she re-entered the drug testing pool late in 2025. The American stepped away from the game in 2022 after a remarkable career that included 23 Grand Slam titles.

Victoria Mboko News / Tennis Infinity / January 31

Teenage sensation Victoria Mboko withdraws from 2026 Abu Dhabi Open

Victoria Mboko will take more time off after the 2026 Australian Open than was first expected after withdrawing from the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open. Mboko's progress is closely followed by many tennis fans since the 19-year-old's stunning run to the 2025 Canadian Open title.

Novak Djokovic News / HITC / January 31

Why Novak Djokovic missed training ahead of Australian Open Final

Novak Djokovic was nowhere to be seen around Melbourne Park after booking his place in the Australian Open final. Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner for the first time in over two years, securing his first Grand Slam final appearance since Wimbledon 2024.

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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

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

WTA Abu Dhabi Day 1 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Ajla Tomljanovic

WTA Finals champion Elena Rybakina secured her second Grand Slam title on Saturday by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final. Although a momentous moment, there is no break on the WTA Tour.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

'I Have to Support Him': Rafael Nadal Weighs In on Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final

For the first time since 2023, Rafael Nadal is back at the Australian Open, where he is set to take part in a host of activities ahead of the men’s final on Sunday — a final that will feature his long-time rival Novak Djokovic going up against his apparent protege, Carlos Alcaraz.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 31

Elena Rybakina rallies, tops Aryna Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina rallied from three games down in the third set to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and win her first Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 31

Alcaraz responds to viral clip and claims he 'almost retired' against Zverev

Some fans and commentators thought Carlos Alcaraz was on the verge of retiring against Alexander Zverev, but the Spaniard has clarified what really happened.

Novak Djokovic News / BBC Sport / January 31

Why Djokovic needs Melbourne win more than Alcaraz with history on the line

Whoever wins the Australian Open men's singles final will create history - but it feels like Novak Djokovic needs victory more than Carlos Alcaraz.

Tennis News / HITC / January 31

Elena Rybakina breaks Serena Williams’ WTA record after Australian Open triumph

Elena Rybakina has claimed her second Grand Slam title, beating Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final. Rybakina was dominant throughout the tournament, losing just one set and serving consistently well in Melbourne.