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On YouTubeTennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 24
Australian Open Day 7 Men’s Recap: Sinner Survives Scare, Djokovic Makes History as Wawrinka Says Farewell
And so, the first week of this year’s Australian Open is in the books, as what was once a 128-player draw has now been reduced to the final 16. Day seven
Madison Keys News / Last Word On Sports / January 24
Australian Open Day 7 Women’s Recap: Keys Dominates While Others Fight Through
Day 7 of the 2026 Australian Open concluded third-round action in the women’s singles draw, locking in the second-week line-up in Melbourne. Seven matches were played across Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and the show courts, with several contenders tested as the stakes increased.
Jannik Sinner News / Last Word On Sports / January 24
Could the Heat Derail Jannik Sinner?
Jannik Sinner has been the unquestionably been the best player in Melbourne for the past two years. That dominance is why he won the Australian Open both times with relative ease.
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.
Ugo Humbert News / ESPN / January 24
Humbert pulls out of Davis Cup tie with France 
Ugo Humbert has pulled out of playing for France in a Davis Cup match next month to prioritize upcoming tournaments.
Naomi Osaka News / HITC / January 24
Naomi Osaka explains what went wrong in practice before Australian Open withdrawal
Just hours before she was set to face Maddison Inglis in the third round, Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Australian Open. It is a major setback for the tournament, especially since Osaka had been playing well and is a two-time champion.
Tennis News / BBC Sport / January 24
Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors
North American teenagers Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko are through to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time.
Tennis News / HITC / January 24
Mirra Andreeva matches historic feat last achieved by Venus Williams in 2001
Mirra Andreeva has booked her place in the Australian Open fourth round, collecting another straight-sets win to continue her strong start to the season.
Stan Wawrinka News / ESPN / January 24
Wawrinka toasts with beer in Aussie send-off
Stan Wawrinka said goodbye after his loss to Taylor Fritz and then grabbed two beers from a courtside ice box, cracked the cans with the Australian Open tournament director and saluted the crowd.
Jannik Sinner News / HITC / January 24
Why Jannik Sinner thinks he’s ‘lucky’ after testing third-round Australian Open 2026 match
Jannik Sinner admitted he needed a slice of fortune to survive a physically draining third-round match at the Australian Open 2026, after struggling with cramps and extreme conditions.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 24
Australian Open Day 8 Women’s Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Victoria Mboko
We have reached the second week of the first slam of the season, as 16 women remain in the 2026 Australian Open draw. With a few upsets across the grounds of Melbourne, day eight has situated us with some terrific matchups between top players.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 24
Australian Open Day 8 Men’s Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul
The second week gets underway at Melbourne Park on day eight with plenty of promise. There are four fourth-round matches on the slate at the Australian Open and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, as well as all the action in the women’s singles.
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.
Jannik Sinner News / Field Level Media / January 24
Match involving Jannik Sinner temporarily suspended due to heat rule
The third-round match between World No. 2 Jannik Sinner and Eliot Spizzirri was suspended for about 10 minutes in the middle of the third set due to the extreme heat policy of the Australian Open.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 23
Trio of top-10 Americans advance to Australian Open's 4th round
Three American women -- No. 4 Amanda Anisimova, No. 6 Jessica Pegula and No. 9 Madison Keys -- advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with straight set victories on Saturday in Melbourne.
James Blake News / Serve on SI / January 23
Thomas Blake Takes On New Role In Tennis World
Thomas Blake, former ATP World No. 264 and brother of Hall of Famer James Blake, has made a nostalgic pivot in his post-playing career. The Harvard alum will be returning to his old training grounds at the Saddlebrook Resort.
Alexander Bublik News / Serve on SI / January 23
Alexander Bublik Extends Career-Best Run at Australian Open
Alexander Bublik continued his exceptional start to the season with a hard-fought victory over Tomas Martin Etcheverry, overcoming the Argentine 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on a raucous evening on Margaret Court Arena.
The 'Men's Australian Open champions' quiz
Can you name every Men's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era beginning in 1969?
Tommy Paul News / Field Level Media / January 23
Tommy Paul, Learner Tien continue to thrive at Australian Open
Maybe it's the summer-like conditions in January or the "Happy Slam" vibes, but something in Melbourne agrees with American tennis standouts Tommy Paul and Learner Tien.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 22
Aryna Sabalenka, Victoria Mboko escape trouble, advance in Melbourne
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus subdued a stubborn Anastasia Potapova of Austria 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 21
Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys advance to Australian Open's 3rd round
Two of the top four American women's tennis players appear headed for a showdown in the round of 16 in the Australian Open. However, No. 6 Jessica Pegula and No.
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