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Taylor Fritz faces uphill task at Australian Open after major setback

Taylor Fritz has worked his way into the third round of the Australian Open, continuing to grind out results despite a tough run of injuries. Although he has not been at full fitness, the American found a way past both Valentin Royer and Vit Kopriva to book his place in round three.

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Naomi Osaka criticised by Novak Djokovic’s wife over Australian Open incident

Naomi Osaka has drawn plenty of attention at this year’s Australian Open, and it’s not just because of her play. Her vibrant entrance before facing Antonia Ružić in the first round got people talking, and there was also some controversy that cropped up during her second-round match.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 23

De Minaur roars into fourth round at AO

Alex de Minaur has become the first local man since John Newcombe to make the fourth round of the Australian Open five years in a row.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Jasmine Paolini reveals the real reason why she lost to Iva Jovic at the Australian Open

It wasn’t Jasmine Paolini’s day down under… The two-time Grand Slam finalist had made her way through to the third round without much trouble, defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-1, 6-2, and Magdalena Frech, 6-2, 6-3.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23

Naomi Osaka told apology wasn’t necessary after Australian Open clash with Cirstea

Naomi Osaka’s cold handshake: A look at the controversy surrounding her match with Sorana Cirstea Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, but her latest victory was overshadowed by a tense moment at the net rather than her performance on court.

Tennis News / NAI Sports / January 23

Alcaraz, Sabalenka reach Australian Open Round 4

Top-ranked tennis player Carlos Alcaraz won his third-round match against World No. 32 Corentin Moutet 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 at the Australian Open on Friday, in what appeared to be a fairly convincing scoreline, but the match was anything but routine.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Djokovic vs van de Zandschulp

Shelton – Vacherot: 24.01.2026 04:30 CEST H2H: 1-0 Ben Shelton has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Auckland, Shelton lost to Baez in the quarterfinals in straight sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Fritz vs Wawrinka

Mensik – Quinn: 24.01.2026 08:00 CEST H2H: 2-0 Jakub Mensik has won six straight matches. This week in Melbourne, Mensik defeated Carreno-Busta in five sets.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

ATP Australian Open Best Bets Including Sinner vs Spizzirri

Cilic – Ruud: 24.01.2026 10:30 CEST H2H: 0-4 Marin Cilic has won three of his last five matches. This week in Melbourne, the Croat demolished Altmaier in the opening round in straight sets.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 23

Carlos Alcaraz trails just Bjorn Borg in this stat after third-round win at the Australian Open

In the world of tennis, being mentioned in the same breath as Bjorn Borg usually means you’re doing something legendary. For Carlos Alcaraz, that’s just a regular Friday in Melbourne.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 23

Alcaraz stays sharp, sweeps past game Moutet

Corentin Moutet kept Carlos Alcaraz on his toes with a variety of shots, but the 22-year-old Spaniard cruised to a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 win in their third-round Australian Open match.

Daniil Medvedev News / BBC Sport / January 23

'Not again' - Medvedev battles back from brink

Daniil Medvedev lives up to his billing as a five-set expert with a comeback victory over Fabian Marozsan to reach the Australian Open fourth round.

Aryna Sabalenka News / BBC Sport / January 23

'Emotionally all over the place' - gritty Sabalenka wins

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she was "emotionally all over the place" as she squeezes into the Australian Open fourth round.

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 / ESPN / January 22

Sabalenka halts 'incredible' Potapova in Melbourne

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka has overcome several bouts of inconsistent play to beat Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) and advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 22

Serena Williams’ former coach has noticed a change in Coco Gauff’s serve at the Australian Open

Coco Gauff has enjoyed a strong start to her 2026 Australian Open campaign. The American has yet to drop a set at the tournament, having secured comfortable victories over both Kamilla Rakhimova and Olga Danilovic.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Naomi Osaka Survives Cirstea Scare as Post-Match Tension Steals Spotlight

Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of the Australian Open after a tight three-set victory against Sorana Cirstea. While the match itself was a gripping

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Gucci Appoints Aryna Sabalenka As A New Global Ambassador

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is living her best life not just on the court but also off it. She’s securing sponsorships to a degree that she never did before, and now has one more major brand associated with her.

Tennis News / HITC / January 22

Marin Cilic equals Goran Ivanisevic record after latest Australian Open victory

Marin Cilic appears to have revitalised his tennis career at the age of 37. Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, began his Australian Open campaign by demolishing Daniel Altmaier, 6-0, 6-0, 7-6.

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.

Alexander Zverev News / Total Apex Sports / January 22

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

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 / Field Level Media / January 22

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

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.