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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.

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Djokovic serves up masterclass in 100th Australian Open win

Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory - a straight-set first-round win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

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.

Jacob Fearnley News / BBC Sport / January 19

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.

Stan Wawrinka News / BBC Sport / January 19

'Not young anymore' - Wawrinka advances to round two

Veterans Stan Wawrinka and Marin Cilic roll back the years to advance to the Australian Open second round.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 19

What's next for Alex Eala after 2026 Australian Open first-round exit

Alex Eala's early Australian Open exit gives a reminder of where she can still take her game to the next level.

Daniil Medvedev News / BBC Sport / January 19

'Big push for positivity' helps Medvedev end Grand Slam losing streak

Daniil Medvedev says he is trying to be as "positive on the court as I am in life" as he snaps his Grand Slam losing streak at the Australian Open.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 19

Eala falls short against Parks in Australian Open debut

Alex Eala of the Philippines was unable to ride a wave of raucous crowd support to victory in her Australian Open main draw debut, falling short in a seesawing battle against American Alycia Parks.

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.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 19

'I want more': de Minaur cruises in Open opener

Alex de Minaur has made his most impressive start to his home grand slam yet, advancing to the Australian Open second round at near-record pace.

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

Patrick Mouratoglou explains what made Roger Federer’s forehand so special

Roger Federer is, arguably, the greatest tennis player of all time. During his legendary career, the Swiss Maestro collected 103 ATP titles; the second most of all time, behind Jimmy Connors.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18

Rennae Stubbs rates Madison Keys’ and Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open chances

The Australian Open is now underway, with plenty of upsets having already taken place in Melbourne. On the ATP Tour, 20th seed Flavio Cobolli lost in the first round to Arthur Fery, who emerged through qualifying.

Novak Djokovic News / Tennis Infinity / January 18

Novak Djokovic explains his shocking decision to split from organization he co-founded

Novak Djokovic's departure from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), a body he co-founded, caused a stir, and he has now opened up about his decision.