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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big things are expected of Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2026 after the Canadian ended last season inside the top five. Auger-Aliassime won three ATP Tour titles in 2025 at the Adelaide International, Open Occitanie, and the European Open.
Milos Raonic recently announced his retirement from professional tennis. In a statement on social media, the Canadian said: “This is a moment you know will come one day, but somehow you never feel ready for it.
Taylor Fritz’s start to the tennis season was far from ideal as he suffered multiple losses at the United Cup. The United States might have reached the semi-final of the competition, but Fritz picked up losses against Sebastian Baez, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Hubert Hurkacz.
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.
Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys have both been struck by one WTA player in particular at the start of the 2026 season. Two titles have already been won on the WTA Tour in 2026, including world number one Aryna Sabalenka lifting the Brisbane International for a second consecutive year.
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.
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.
Canada's Victoria Mboko ousted defending champion and No. 2 seed Madison Keys 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals of the Adelaide International on Thursday in Australia.
American superstars young and old could clash in the second round of the Australian Open after the draw was made Thursday in Melbourne. Coco Gauff, 21, and Venus Williams, 45, were set on a collision course.
No. 2 seed Tommy Paul earned his first tour-level victory in four months with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of compatriot Reilly Opelka on Wednesday at the Adelaide International in Australia.