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Novak Djokovic responds as Aryna Sabalenka breaks his record at the Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka has kept her flawless start to the Australian Open intact, easing past Victoria Mboko in straight sets. The top seed hasn’t lost a set yet, with wins over Tiantsoa Sarah Rakotomanga Rajaonah, Zhuoxuan Bai, Anastasia Potapova, and now Mboko.

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Victoria Mboko points to one reason behind loss to Aryna Sabalenka

She’s no stranger to the bright lights of this tournament, having already lifted the trophy twice, in 2023 and 2024. And there’s plenty of talk that she could do it again.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 25

Novak Djokovic moves to Australian Open quarter-finals after Jakub Mensik withdraws

Novak Djokovic will play in the 2026 Australian Open quarter-finals after Jakub Mensik withdrew one day before their match. Djokovic beat Pedro Martinez, Francesco Maestrelli, and Botic van de Zandschulp, all without losing a set, to reach the fourth round of this year's Australian Open.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 25

'Super pleased': Demon powers into AO quarters

Alex de Minaur has produced one of his best grand slam performances, crushing Alexander Bublik to book a spot in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Elena Rybakina News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Elena Rybakina Ruthlessness Shines Through at Australian Open

Elena Rybakina booked a place in the fourth round with a 6-2 6-3 victory over the Czech Republic’s Tereza Valentova. She now faces Elise Mertens, a player against whom she leads a 6-1 head-to-head record.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Australian Open Day 9 Women’s Predictions Including Jessica Pegula vs Madison Keys

Day 9 of the Australian Open sees the end of the fourth round. We will know all eight quarterfinalists by the end of Monday’s play. But who will the final quartefinalists be?

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 25

Carlos Alcaraz's quest for 1st Aussie Open title stays on course

Carlos Alcaraz has won six major titles and 24 ATP championships before his 23rd birthday, which occurs in May. He has won on every surface, but the Australian Open has eluded him.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Australian Open Day 9 Men’s Predictions Including Novak Djokovic vs Jakub Mensik

Day 9 of the Australian Open will see the end of the fourth round. By the end of play Tuesday, our quarterfinal lineup will be set. But who will be the final four men to reach the quarterfinals?

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 24

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, teen Iva Jovic storm into Aussie Open quarters

At the outset of the 2010s, current World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had earned a reputation for struggling in the big moments. She rose to the top five in the world, but would lose to lower-seeded players in the second week of majors.

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Tennis News / ESPN / January 24

Can Carlos Alcaraz finally win the Australian Open?

Alcaraz has won the other three majors twice each -- but never made it past the quarterfinals at the Australian Open.

Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Stan Wawrinka Bids Emotional Australian Open Farewell

Stan Wawrinka’s illustrious career at the Australian Open came to a close with a 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Taylor Fritz in the third round. At 40 years old, Wawrinka, ranked 139th, fought valiantly but ultimately couldn’t fend off Fritz, who will now face Lorenzo Musetti in the round of 16.

Naomi Osaka News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Injury Ends Naomi Osaka’s Australia Open Hopes

Naomi Osaka has made the heartbreaking decision to withdraw from the 2026 Australian Open, citing injury ahead of her much-anticipated third-round clash against Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Lorenzo Musetti Win Seals Historic Italian Trifecta

It was a historic day for Italian tennis at the Australian Open, as Lorenzo Musetti’s victory over Tomas Machac in five thrilling sets marked the first time that three Italian men had reached the last 16 of the prestigious tournament.

Tennis News / HITC / January 24

Iga Swiatek reacts to news of Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open withdrawal

Naomi Osaka has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open, bringing an early end to her comeback campaign at Melbourne Park. The Japanese star,

Tennis News / HITC / January 24

Taylor Fritz explains how the locker room reacted to Jannik Sinner’s cramping at the Australian Open

Jannik Sinner suffered a scare at the hands of Eliot Spizzirri as the Italian struggled with the intense heat at the Australian Open. The Italian was on the verge of going two sets to one down, before heat rules indicated the roof should be put on Rod Laver Arena.

Novak Djokovic News / Serve on SI / January 24

Novak Djokovic Avoids Disqualification at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic easily defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in the third round of the 2026 Australian Open on Friday night: 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4). Even better, he became the first player, male or female, to win 400 singles matches in Grand Slam events in the Open Era.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 24

Italians continue strong runs at scorching Australian Open

The extreme heat played havoc with the afternoon matches at the Australian Open on Saturday, causing the temporary suspension of two ATP matches. Fortunately, three courts at Melbourne Park have retractable roofs, so play at Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena continued.