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Rennae Stubbs offers insight into Venus Williams’ decision to keep playing at 45

Venus Williams is still playing on the WTA Tour at 45, even though she is not a regular presence anymore. She has played five events since July, showing up in Washington, Cincinnati, New York, Auckland and Melbourne.

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Naomi Osaka reveals key tactical change after Australian Open scare

Naomi Osaka came through a scare against world number 65 Antonia Ruzic to avoid an early exit. The two-time Australian Open champion took the opening set 6-3 and looked in control, but Ruzic hit back, winning the second set by the same scoreline.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Day 4: Match Times for Alcaraz, Gauff and Sabalenka Revealed

We are into the second round at the Australian Open as the competition slowly but steadily intensifies–and so do the stakes. Both World No.1s return to action on Day 4 of the “happy Slam,” with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka set to headline proceedings on Rod Laver Arena.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / January 20

Jannik Sinner says there’s still one shot that isn’t clicking despite a strong start in Melbourne

Jannik Sinner wasted no time in getting his Australian Open campaign up and running, finishing off Hugo Gaston in just over an hour. The match at Rod Laver Arena ended early when Gaston retired while trailing 6-2, 6-1.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Alcaraz vs Hanfmann

Opelka – Davidovich Fokina: 21.01.2026 02:30 CEST H2H: 0-1 Reilly Opelka has won three of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, the American defeated Budkov Kjaer in the opening round in straight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Medvedev vs Halys

Faria – Rublev: 21.01.2026 01:30 CEST H2H: first meeting Jaime Faria has won four of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, Faria qualified for the main draw tournament by winning all three qualifying matches in straight sets.

Tennis News / HITC / January 20

Jannik Sinner joins Djokovic and Agassi in exclusive Australian Open club after Gaston win

The reigning champion advanced comfortably in Melbourne and reached a milestone his biggest rival has yet to match. Jannik Sinner opened his 2026 Australian Open title defence in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, moving into the second round after Hugo Gaston was forced to retire injured.

Andrey Rublev News / Tennis Infinity / January 20

'I don't know the guy': Rublev brutally honest about his next Australian Open opponent

Andrey Rublev was very honest during his most recent on-court interview at the 2026 Australian Open. Rublev might be one of the best tennis players ever, who never made it past the quarter-final stage at a Grand Slam.

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / HITC / January 20

Felix Auger-Aliassime explains decision behind Australian Open first-round retirement

Felix Auger-Aliassime’s first-round match at the Australian Open didn’t go as planned, with the Canadian unable to see it through to the end. Auger-Aliassime had an impressive 2025 season that saw him pick up three titles and reach the semi-finals of the US Open.

Casper Ruud News / HITC / January 20

The sweet reason why Casper Ruud could leave the 2026 Australian Open

Casper Ruud might soon be swapping his tennis racket for baby bottles. The Norwegian star, currently competing at the 2026 Australian Open, has revealed that he may have to leave the tournament early for the sweetest possible reason – the imminent arrival of his first child with his wife, Maria.

Tennis News / HITC / January 20

Katie Boulter out of Australian Open after first-round defeat to player likened to Martina Hingis

The British number four was beaten in straight sets in Melbourne, while the in-form Swiss continued her impressive start to the season. Katie Boulter’s Australian Open run came to an abrupt end on Tuesday, as she was eliminated in the first round by Belinda Bencic at Melbourne Park.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Australian Open Day 4 Men’s Predictions Including Alex de Minaur vs Hamad Medjedovic

Day 4 action at the Australian Open continues with several compelling men’s second-round matchups, including hometown favorite Alex de Minaur, resurgent Brit Cameron Norrie, and former US Open semifinalist Tommy Paul.

Venus Williams News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Venus Williams Lets 4-0 Lead Slip in Stunning Australian Open Exit

It felt like the fairytale was written. The ink was dry, the headline was ready, and the crowd at John Cain Arena was preparing to blow the roof off. At 45 years old, Venus Williams—a name synonymous with tennis royalty—was up 4-0 in the deciding set.

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Mirra Andreeva News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Mirra Andreeva’s Reality Check: The Ugly Side of Tennis Stardom

It’s the story we keep hearing, and frankly, it’s one we’re getting tired of writing about. Another bright young talent steps onto the court, gives it their all, falls short, and then opens their phone to a torrent of hate.

Iga Swiatek News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Skirt-Gate 2026: Why Iga Swiatek Ripping Her Own Clothes Won the Internet

We’re not even a full week into the 2026 Australian Open, and we’ve already got the moment that everyone is going to be talking about for the rest of the tournament.

Madison Keys News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Fire on the Court, Ice in the Press Room: Oleksandra Oliynykova Sparks Controversy After Madison Keys Clash

We like to think of Grand Slams as a vacation from the real world. We tune in for the blistering serves, the long rallies, and the polite applause. But at the 2026 Australian Open, the barrier between the tennis court and global geopolitics didn’t just crack—it shattered.

Joao Fonseca News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Joao Fonseca Hype Train Derails Down Under

Brazilian teenage sensation Joao Fonseca suffered a surprise early exit in the first round of the Australian Open to World No.85 Eliot Spizzirri, who was making his main-draw debut Down Under.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 20

Italian men dominate early play on Day 3 of Australian Open

The Italian men dominated play on Tuesday afternoon at the Australian Open. And the top dog of the newest tennis power country, No. 1 Jannik Sinner, does not take the court until in the evening at Melbourne.

Madison Keys News / Field Level Media / January 19

Champ Madison Keys shaky early but advances in Australian Open

For the first time in her career, Madison Keys walked out onto a Grand Slam stage on Tuesday as the tournament's defending champion. For the ninth-seeded Keys, the first hour and 12 minutes vs.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 19

Novak Djokovic Reacts to Carlos Alcaraz Copying His Serve

On Monday night, Novak Djokovic kicked off his 2026 Australian Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Pedro Martínez: 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. While Djokovic would have to advance all the way to the final to face Carlos Alcaraz, it did not stop a reporter from asking about a viral sensation among tennis fans.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 19

Novak Djokovic joins Roger Federer in history after Australian Open opening-round win

There is no getting around the fact that Novak Djokovic is one of the most influential tennis players ever. In fact, he belongs to the same company as

Felix Auger-Aliassime News / Field Level Media / January 19

Alex de Minaur advances, Felix Auger-Aliassime retires in Australia

Next to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the top two players in the world, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was the hottest player on the ATP Tour in the closing months of 2025.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / January 18

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.