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Naomi Osaka shares difficult injury update after Australian Open victory

Naomi Osaka shares difficult injury update after Australian Open victory

Naomi Osaka secured her place in the third round of the Australian Open after defeating Sorana Cîrstea. Osaka came into the Australian Open straight from suffering from illness at the United Cup, and she has been put through her paces in Melbourne.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 22

What is a career Grand Slam in tennis? All-time winners

Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova are the most recent tennis players to complete career Grand Slams. Check out the all-time winners list now.

Daniil Medvedev News / Tennis Infinity / January 22

Daniil Medvedev says that tennis locker room used to be 'as toxic as it could be'

Daniil Medvedev is known for being among the most open and engaging personalities in tennis, and he continued that by sharing an interesting insight from his coaches.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 22

Shake Shack is finally here! But is its Australian Open debut an ace?

Shake Shack is the latest culinary craze taking the Australian Open by storm, but is its burger, fries, and shake worth the eye-watering $50 price tag?

Sam Querrey News / HITC / January 22
How much money the Australian Open could offer for the One Point Slam next year has been reported by Sam Querrey

How much money the Australian Open could offer for the One Point Slam next year has been reported by Sam Querrey

The One Point Slam event at the Australian Open created a huge reaction this year. Prior to the main tournament getting underway, the One Point Slam saw a total of 48 professionals, amateurs and celebrities compete over just one point, with the winner receiving $1millionAUD.

Mirra Andreeva News / ESPN / January 22

Can Mirra Andreeva make a run at the Australian Open title?

Andreeva won the Australian Open lead-up in Adelaide -- and could be the most likely player to upset Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or Iga Swiatek.

Jessica Pegula News / Serve on SI / January 22

Jessica Pegula Opens Up on Her Blueair Partnership

The Australian Open has kicked off, and world No. 6 Jessica Pegula has started the tournament with an emphatic 6-2, 6-1 win over Anastasia Zakharova. The American is keen to start the year off with a bang at the first slam of the year.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including De Minaur vs Tiafoe

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including De Minaur vs Tiafoe

Paul – Davidovich Fokina: 23.01.2026 02:30 CEST H2H: 4-0 Tommy Paul has won four of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, Paul defeated Kovacevic in the opening round easily in straight sets.

Ben Shelton News / HITC / January 22
Ben Shelton says if he actually likes filming TikTok dances with his girlfriend Trinity Rodman

Ben Shelton says if he actually likes filming TikTok dances with his girlfriend Trinity Rodman

Ben Shelton has been featured more frequently on his footballer girlfriend Trinity Rodman’s social media. Shelton is one of the best tennis players in the world, and currently holds the status of being American number one.

Stan Wawrinka News / HITC / January 22
Stan Wawrinka reveals why five-set matches suit him so well after Australian Open win

Stan Wawrinka reveals why five-set matches suit him so well after Australian Open win

Stan Wawrinka put together a memorable performance to overcome Arthur Gea in the second round of the Australian Open. Wawrinka, who entered the tournament as a wildcard, became the first player over 40 to reach the third round in Melbourne since 1977.

Tennis News / HITC / January 22
Martina Navratilova points to key factor behind Daniil Medvedev’s Australian Open form

Martina Navratilova points to key factor behind Daniil Medvedev’s Australian Open form

Daniil Medvedev has kept up his strong form in 2026, booking a spot in the third round of the Australian Open. The Russian came into the tournament after winning the Brisbane International, picking up his 22nd ATP title – each one from a different country.

Tennis News / HITC / January 22
The player ranked outside the top 1000 who is yet to drop a set at the Australian Open

The player ranked outside the top 1000 who is yet to drop a set at the Australian Open

The Australian Open has thrown up several surprises as the first Grand Slam of the year hurtles towards its second week. Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jiri Lehecka, and Flavio Cobolli all fell at the first hurdle in the men’s draw as several seeds dropped out in the first round.

Amanda Anisimova News / HITC / January 22
Amanda Anisimova shuts down political question about United States at Australian Open

Amanda Anisimova shuts down political question about United States at Australian Open

Amanda Anisimova made her position clear when asked about representing the United States at this year’s Australian Open, The 22-year-old, who was born in New Jersey to Russian parents, was questioned about whether recent events in the U.S.

Nick Kyrgios News / HITC / January 22
Nick Kyrgios furious after controversial let ends Australian Open run

Nick Kyrgios furious after controversial let ends Australian Open run

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis’ run at the Australian Open ended in dramatic fashion on Thursday. The pair, who were hoping to win their first match at the tournament since lifting the trophy in 2022, lost 6-4, 4-6, 10-7 to fellow Australians Marc Polmans and Jason Kubler.

Tennis News / HITC / January 22
Marin Cilic says what he thinks about Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka as they all win in Australia

Marin Cilic says what he thinks about Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka as they all win in Australia

This year’s Australian Open really is proving that age is just a number! Three of the oldest players in the men’s singles draw, Marin Cilic (37), Novak Djokovic (38), and Stan Wawrinka (40), have made their way through to the third round.

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Jannik Sinner News / HITC / January 22
Jannik Sinner highlights the one thing Carlos Alcaraz does better than anyone on ATP Tour

Jannik Sinner highlights the one thing Carlos Alcaraz does better than anyone on ATP Tour

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have made smooth starts to their Australian Open campaigns, reaching the third round without dropping a set. Sinner cruised past James Duckworth 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, while Alcaraz worked through a bit of resistance from Yannick Hanfmann before taking it 7-6(7-4), 6-3, 6-2.

Stan Wawrinka News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
Stan Wawrinka Proves Age is Just a Number

Stan Wawrinka Proves Age is Just a Number

It’s been 20 years since Stan Wawrinka played his first-ever match at the Australian Open. He had pushed the No. 4 seed David Nalbandian into a four-setter in 2006, confidently going up against one of the best players to never win a Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic News / NAI Sports / January 22

Djokovic, Key advance at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic dropped a service game for the first time in this Australian Open and then didn't lose another point against Francesco Maestrelli, advancing to the third round with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win.

Alexander Zverev News / Total Apex Sports / January 22
Heart-Stopping Moment: Alexander Zverev Survives Injury Scare in Gritty Australian Open Win

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alexander Zverev Survives Injury Scare in Gritty Australian Open Win

For a few terrifying seconds inside John Cain Arena, it felt like history might be repeating itself in the cruelest way possible. Alexander Zverev, the World No.

Iga Swiatek News / Total Apex Sports / January 22
Can Iga Swiatek Finally Conquer Melbourne? The Pole Storms Into Third Round After Scare

Can Iga Swiatek Finally Conquer Melbourne? The Pole Storms Into Third Round After Scare

Let’s be real for a second—Melbourne Park hasn’t always been the kindest hunting ground for Iga Swiatek. For a player who essentially owns the clay courts of Paris and has already tasted glory in New York, the Australian Open has remained that one elusive puzzle piece.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 22
Naomi Osaka Apologizes After Disrespecting Sorana Cirstea

Naomi Osaka Apologizes After Disrespecting Sorana Cirstea

On Thursday night, Naomi Osaka defeated Sorana Cirstea in three sets during their second round match at the Australian Open: 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. However, the battle was far from over after the match.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
Jannik Sinner vs Alcaraz vs Djokovic: Who Looks Most Dangerous After Two Rounds?

Jannik Sinner vs Alcaraz vs Djokovic: Who Looks Most Dangerous After Two Rounds?

Two rounds of the 2026 Australian Open are complete, and the tournament has clarified into what most expected: a three-horse race. Something unexpected could derail the script, as it sometimes does, but the overwhelming likelihood is that Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, or Novak Djokovic will lift the trophy in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 22
Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton head to 3rd round in Melbourne

Lorenzo Musetti, Ben Shelton head to 3rd round in Melbourne

All six seeded players advanced in the Thursday afternoon session of the Australian Open. In the most intriguing second-round match, fifth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti ousted Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a battle of top-40 Italian players and occasional doubles partners.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 21
Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys advance to Australian Open's 3rd round

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.

Tommy Paul News / Field Level Media / January 21
Tommy Paul among seeds advancing to Australian Open 3rd round

Tommy Paul among seeds advancing to Australian Open 3rd round

Three seeded men's players advanced with relative ease to the third round of the Australian Open in ideal Melbourne conditions on day four of the tournament.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / January 20
Aryna Sabalenka regroups, advances to third round of Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka regroups, advances to third round of Australian Open

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus stumbled for a moment in the first set, but went on to defeat Chinese qualifier Zhuoxuan Bai, 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.

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