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3 Players Who Benefit From Naomi Osaka's Australian Open Withdrawal

3 Players Who Benefit From Naomi Osaka's Australian Open Withdrawal

Tennis fans were disheartened to hear that four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka had to withdraw from the 2026 Australian Open due to an injury. "I've had to make the difficult decision to withdraw to address something my body needs attention for after my last match," said Osaka.

Tennis News / HITC / January 24
Mirra Andreeva matches historic feat last achieved by Venus Williams in 2001

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.

Novak Djokovic News / ESPN / January 24

Djokovic's 400th Grand Slam win extends record

Novak Djokovic became the first player to reach 400 wins in Grand Slam singles when he beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Saturday night in the third round of the Australian Open.

Jannik Sinner News / HITC / January 24
Why Jannik Sinner thinks he’s ‘lucky’ after testing third-round Australian Open 2026 match

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Tennis News / ESPN / January 23

Keys, Pegula advance to set up Aussie showdown

- An earlier start and hot weather were no worries for defending champion Madison Keys and her fellow American Jessica Pegula at the...

James Blake News / Serve on SI / January 23
Thomas Blake Takes On New Role In Tennis World

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.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 23
Boris Becker compares Iva Jovic to former world number one after latest Australian Open win

Boris Becker compares Iva Jovic to former world number one after latest Australian Open win

Iva Jovic’s dream start to the 2026 season has continued at the Australian Open, where she has reached the fourth round. Jovic reached the final at the Hobart International and she has now defeated Katie Volynets, Priscilla Hon, and Jasmine Paolini.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23
Patrick Mouratoglou picks his top player to never win a Grand Slam title

Patrick Mouratoglou picks his top player to never win a Grand Slam title

It’s no small achievement to win a Grand Slam, and only a select few in the sport’s history have ever done it. While players like Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal made it look easy at times, for most, it remained an unattainable goal.

Tennis News / HITC / January 23
Victoria Mboko reflects on looming Australian Open test against Aryna Sabalenka

Victoria Mboko reflects on looming Australian Open test against Aryna Sabalenka

Victoria Mboko has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, going one better than her previous best Grand Slam showing at Roland Garros last year.

Alexander Bublik News / Serve on SI / January 23
Alexander Bublik Extends Career-Best Run at Australian Open

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.

Naomi Osaka News / The Spun / January 23
Tennis Legend Calls Out Naomi Osaka For Poor Etiquette

Tennis Legend Calls Out Naomi Osaka For Poor Etiquette

Naomi Osaka has dominated the headlines at the Australian Open this week but it's not because of her play on the court. On Thursday night, Osaka defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

Stan Wawrinka News / Serve on SI / January 23
Stan Wawrinka Is on His Best Australian Open Run Since 2017

Stan Wawrinka Is on His Best Australian Open Run Since 2017

Theatrics were brewing at ANZ Arena for the second match of Stan Wawrinka's farewell tour in Melbourne. The 2014 Australian Open champion, who is usually a cool customer, uncharacteristically engaged with the crowd throughout the match.

Tommy Paul News / Field Level Media / January 23
Tommy Paul, Learner Tien continue to thrive at Australian Open

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 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.

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