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Ailing Carlos Alcaraz edges Alexander Zverev in Australian semis

Slowed by cramps and seemingly about to bow out of the Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz recovered to pull out a dramatic five-set win against Alexander Zverev in the semifinals on Friday in Melbourne.

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The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Tennis News / ESPN / January 29

Gadecki, Peers win another Australian Open title

Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first team to win consecutive Australian Open mixed doubles titles since 1989.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 29

2026 Transylvania Open Cluj WTA Entry List: Raducanu, Vekic, Danilovic & more

Tennis will return to Romania with the Transylvania Open in Cluj, and with it, also some of the best players in the world. This year, the Transylvania Open will be held for the sixth time.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Australian Open Women’s Final Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina

The Australian Open women’s final delivers the matchup tennis fans have been waiting for, as the two most dominant players on hard courts meet once again on the sport’s biggest stage.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 29

'It's cruel': The art and the agony of the runner-...

Should tennis do away with the runner-up speech? It's unique to the sport -- and can be devastatingly hard to do.

Katie Boulter News / Tennis Infinity / January 29

2026 Ostrava Open WTA Entry List: Parks, Boulter & more

The Ostrava Open returns to the WTA calendar, and the entry list for the comeback event has been released. There have been three editions of this WTA 250 event held in Ostrava.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 29

2026 Abu Dhabi Open WTA Entry List: Rybakina, Badosa, Mboko & more

The Abu Dhabi Open will be the first WTA 500 event held after the Australian Open, and the entry list has been made public. The WTA 500 tournament in Abu Dhabi is one of the latest additions to the WTA calendar.

Tennis News / HITC / January 29

Serena Williams’ ex-coach suggests how she’d get on if she played doubles with Venus now

Serena Williams continues to attract attention in the tennis world despite retiring from the sport in 2022. Williams called time on her glittering career as a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, having also lost 10 finals.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina: Australian Open 2026 Final Preview and Tactical Breakdown

In a repeat of what was one of the matches of the 2020s, Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Elena Rybakina, with the Australian Open title on the line once again.

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The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina: Australian Open 2026 Final Preview

For the second time in four years, the Australian Open women’s final will be contested between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, two of the biggest hitters on tour.

Lorenzo Sonego News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Biggest Movers in the ATP Top 100 This Week Including Learner Tien and Lorenzo Sonego

With the Australian Open now deep into its second week, the new ATP rankings will reflect two intense weeks of tennis in Melbourne. Early exits for some established names and breakthrough runs from a new wave of contenders have reshaped the ATP Top 100, continuing the volatility that has defined the opening stretch of the season.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

ATP Australian Open Djokovic vs Sinner Best Bets

Djokovic – Sinner: 30.01.2026 09:30 CEST H2H: 5-8 Novak Djokovic has won nine straight matches. This week in Melbourne, he demolished Martinez in the opening round in straight sets.

Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / January 29

Naomi Osaka withdraws from another event amid ongoing injury struggles

Naomi Osaka will not make a swift return to the WTA Tour after withdrawing from an event during the Middle Eastern swing. Osaka likely had high hopes at the 2026 Australian Open after making progress under new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who previously worked with Iga Swiatek.

Tennis News / HITC / January 29

Jim Courier highlights a misstep from Carlos Alcaraz in past clashes with Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev are set to face off at the Australian Open, with a spot in the final on the line. Mats Wilander had good things to say about Zverev’s serve ahead of the meeting, which will be held at Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 29

Tennis Australia boss on player privacy concerns: 'We've heard you'

Tennis Australia CEO and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley confirmed Thursday that he has heard several players' pleas for privacy away from the court.

Serena Williams News / Field Level Media / January 29

Serena Williams declines to shut down comeback rumors

Serena Williams is not ready to say she's returning to professional tennis. Or that she has played her final match. In an interview on "Today" on Wednesday, the 44-year-old icon would not commit either way.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 29

Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina set for Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka earned her fourth consecutive appearance in the Australian Open final on Thursday, dispatching Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-2, 6-3.

Sabalenka jokes that men can't handle the Australian Open heat

Rybakina sends message to tennis fans after reaching Australian Open final

Serena Williams declines to shut down comeback rumors

Tennis Australia boss on player privacy concerns: 'We've heard you'

Iga Swiatek echoes Coco Gauff's call for privacy: Like 'animals in the zoo'

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

'I’m Not Chasing Anyone': Novak Djokovic Fires Back at Disrespectful Question Down Under

You know the old saying: don’t poke the bear. It’s a lesson one reporter learned the hard way at the Australian Open this week after asking Djokovic a question that didn’t just land flat—it sparked a fire.