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Coco Gauff earns 75th major victory, advances to Australian Open 2nd round

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 / ESPN / January 18

No. 7 seed Auger-Aliassime retires vs. Borges

Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his first-round match with Nuno Borges at the Australian Open on Monday, citing cramping.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18
Patrick Mouratoglou explains what made Roger Federer’s forehand so special

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

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.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18
Milos Raonic says if he liked being called a ‘serve bot’ as he makes Nick Kyrgios comment

Milos Raonic says if he liked being called a ‘serve bot’ as he makes Nick Kyrgios comment

Milos Raonic had one of the biggest serves in the history of the ATP Tour. Raonic announced his retirement from tennis last week, bringing an end to his career, which saw him reach the Wimbledon final and achieve a best ranking of world number three.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18
Rennae Stubbs makes a big Amanda Anisimova claim before the Australian Open

Rennae Stubbs makes a big Amanda Anisimova claim before the Australian Open

Amanda Anisimova will be eyeing a strong run at the Australian Open after impressing in recent Grand Slams. Anisimova takes on Simona Waltert in the first round of the Australian Open, where she is the fourth seed.

Bianca Andreescu News / Tennis Infinity / January 18

Bianca Andreescu wins her first title since 2019 US Open

Bianca Andreescu has finally added another trophy to her collection, her first since winning the 2019 US Open. When Andreescu skyrocketed into the Top 5 on the WTA Tour in 2019, probably no one expected her to drop out of the Top 200 only a few years later.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18
Nick Kyrgios issues three-word response to Maria Sakkari’s stunning Australian Open shot

Nick Kyrgios issues three-word response to Maria Sakkari’s stunning Australian Open shot

On Sunday, Maria Sakkari defeated Léolia Jeanjean to advance at the Australian Open. Sakkari, the former world number three, defeated Jeanjean 6-4, 6-2 in Melbourne and will face Donna Vekic or Mirra Andreeva in the second round.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Australian Open Day 2: Match Times for Djokovic, Gauff and Swiatek Revealed

Australian Open Day 2: Match Times for Djokovic, Gauff and Swiatek Revealed

The second day of the Australian Open is here, with a packed Monday in store as the first Major of the year continues in Melbourne. Day two features some of the sport’s biggest stars, including 24-time Slam champion Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek.

Emma Raducanu News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
It’s That Time of the Year: Raducanu Time

It’s That Time of the Year: Raducanu Time

Emma Raducanu did something incredible a few years back, capturing the hearts of millions around the world. Ever since then, those same people have been clamoring for a repeat, or at the very least a respectable sequel.

Sebastian Korda News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
The Korda Conundrum

The Korda Conundrum

Sebastian Korda was once pegged as the breakout star who would inevitably claim the throne as America’s best player. That coronation never came. His story has become a familiar one in tennis: the tale of what could have been.

Tennis News / HITC / January 18
Milos Raonic explains what Novak Djokovic has done which has completely changed tennis

Milos Raonic explains what Novak Djokovic has done which has completely changed tennis

Milos Raonic believes that Novak Djokovic has done something which has changed tennis forever. Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion, with the former world number one winning more major singles titles than anybody else in the Open Era.

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Venus Williams makes brutally honest admission after historic Australian Open loss

Venus Williams makes brutally honest admission after historic Australian Open loss

Venus Williams’ return to the Australian Open ended in a first-round loss Sunday, but the seven-time major champion left Melbourne Park focused on progress rather than the result after making history in the women’s singles draw.

Venus Williams News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Australian Open Day 1 Women’s Recap: Williams Plays, Three Seeded Players Exit

Australian Open Day 1 Women’s Recap: Williams Plays, Three Seeded Players Exit

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the legendary Venus Williams, and last year’s runner-up in Cincinnati, Jasmine Paolini, all featured on Day 1 of women’s action at the Australian Open.

Ekaterina Alexandrova News / Field Level Media / January 18
Zeynep Sonmez helps fainting ball girl at Australian Open

Zeynep Sonmez helps fainting ball girl at Australian Open

Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez came to the aid of a ball girl who fainted during her 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday in the first round of the Australian Open.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Australian Open Day 2 Women’s Predictions Including Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider

Australian Open Day 2 Women’s Predictions Including Barbora Krejcikova vs Diana Shnaider

A bumper day of tennis is in store at the Australian Open on day two with 28 matches on the slate in Melbourne. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Australian Open Day 2 Women’s Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Donna Vekic

Australian Open Day 2 Women’s Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Donna Vekic

With 28 matches on the slate, there should be plenty of entertaining tennis on day two at the Australian Open. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 18
Elena Gabriela Ruse pulls off first upset as Aussie Open begins

Elena Gabriela Ruse pulls off first upset as Aussie Open begins

Romanian Elena Gabriela Ruse swept 26th-seeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday, pulling off the first upset of a seeded player as the Australian Open got underway in Melbourne.

Flavio Cobolli News / Field Level Media / January 18
Qualifier Arthur Fery upsets No. 20 Flavio Cobolli in Aussie opening round

Qualifier Arthur Fery upsets No. 20 Flavio Cobolli in Aussie opening round

British qualifier Arthur Fery delivered the first upset in the men's singles bracket of this year's Australian Open when he knocked off No. 20 seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-1, on Sunday in opening-day action at Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic News / Field Level Media / January 17
Novak Djokovic dismisses 'now or never' mindset in pursuit of 25th Slam

Novak Djokovic dismisses 'now or never' mindset in pursuit of 25th Slam

If Novak Djokovic is feeling any pressure to win a record 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open, the 38-year-old Serbian star certainly isn't showing it.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 17
Italy's Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open

Italy's Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open

Italy's Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday ahead of his scheduled first-round meeting with local favorite Alex de Minaur. "I'm really sorry to have to withdraw from the tournament," said Berrettini, who is dealing with an illness.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 17
WTA roundup: Mirra Andreeva storms to Adelaide title

WTA roundup: Mirra Andreeva storms to Adelaide title

Third-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva won 12 of the last 13 games to defeat No. 8 seed Victoria Mboko of Canada 6-3, 6-1 for the Adelaide International title Saturday in Australia.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / January 16
Carlos Alcaraz could be in GOAT conversation at the Aussie Open

Carlos Alcaraz could be in the GOAT conversation at the 2026 Australian Open

The 2026 Australian Open main draw begins on Saturday, January 17, and there are plenty of eye-opening storylines around the tennis season's first Grand Slam.  

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Gauff could go up against one of her idols at 2026 Australian Open

Coco Gauff could have the chance to go up against one of her idols at 2026 Australian Open

Gauff enters Melbourne as the No. 3 seed, looking to improve on her quarterfinal appearance from last season.

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