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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Learn Their Australian Open 2026 Draw

The Australian Open draw for 2026 has officially dropped, and let’s just say the tennis gods have woken up and chosen violence. We aren’t getting a gentle ease into the season; we are getting thrown straight into the fire.

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Roger Federer shares his view on Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s rivalry after hitting with them

Australian Open could see Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner clash once again Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner might not have to wait long to reignite their rivalry, with another showdown in Australia potentially looming.

Roger Federer News / ESPN / January 15

Federer understands Alcaraz's 'tough' Slam chase

Roger Federer says he won't be the one to remind Carlos Alcaraz about how hard it is to complete a career Grand Slam.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 15

Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open Nightmare: Can She Survive the Aryna Sabalenka Collision Course?

If Emma Raducanu was hoping for a gentle ease into the 2026 season, the tennis gods had other plans. The draw for the Australian Open has just dropped, and to say it’s “tricky” would be the understatement of the year.

Emma Raducanu News / HITC / January 15

Emma Raducanu’s participation in major British event confirmed

Emma Raducanu’s run at the Hobart International came to an early end on Thursday, with Taylah Preston knocking her out of the tournament. Raducanu was the top seed in Tasmania and seen by many as a strong contender to lift her first trophy since winning the 2021 US Open.

Novak Djokovic News / HITC / January 15

Novak Djokovic shares his thoughts on the Australian Open’s One-Point Slam in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic is stepping up his preparations for the Australian Open, taking on Frances Tiafoe in a Melbourne exhibition match. The Serbian came away with a 6-3, 6-4 victory, which was a positive response after he pulled out of a practice session with Daniil Medvedev over concerns about his wrist.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 15

Giron beats rain, Shelton must wait in Auckland

Top-seeded Ben Shelton was a set down to seventh-seeded Sebastian Baez when their quarterfinal at the ASB Classic was suspended because of rain. The first quarterfinal won by Marcos Giron took more than seven hours because of repeated rain breaks.

Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

Countdown to the Australian Open: Jannik Sinner Aims to Make History

The Australian Open countdown is officially on, and to prepare you for the first major of the year, we’re breaking down the stakes for each of the top players.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 15

Countdown to Australian Open: Is This Finally Alex De Minaur’s Moment in Melbourne?

If there was ever a time for Alex de Minaur to prove he belongs in the elite conversation, it’s now. The Australian had been hovering around the top twenty for years, occasionally breaking into the top ten but never truly establishing himself there.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 15

Keys falls in Adelaide ahead of Aussie defense

Madison Keys lost in the Adelaide International quarterfinals to rising Canadian talent Victoria Mboko on Thursday, less than a week away from the start of her Australian Open title defense.

Roger Federer News / BBC Sport / January 15

Federer backs Alcaraz to complete career Slam in Melbourne

Roger Federer says he hopes Carlos Alcaraz can win the upcoming Australian Open and become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 15

Venus Williams, Coco Gauff in line for 2nd-round Australian Open clash

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.

Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 15

Raducanu given potential Sabalenka obstacle in Melbourne

Emma Raducanu is handed a potential third-round match against world number one Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 15

Coco, Venus could meet early at Australian Open

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, more than six years after they first played each other in a major.

Sloane Stephens News / ESPN / January 14