Tennis finds itself in another heated conversation off court, where scheduling headaches and player welfare debates are getting almost as much airtime as match highlights.
The recent string of withdrawals and public gripes has sharpened focus on how the tour …
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When the favorites wobble and the underdogs start looking comfortable, the tour notices and the gossip feeds off every unexpected winner.
A cluster of developments this week — veteran sparks, rising challengers, and coaching tweaks — has quietly widened the …
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Alexei Popyrin’s night at Melbourne Park ended in a tangle of missed chances, tears and public questioning about the future of his tennis.
The 26-year-old looked shattered after a 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (10-4) defeat by Alexandre Muller, …
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Coco Gauff laughed her way through a post-match interview with buddy Chris Eubanks, proving elite tennis does not require a poker face off court.
The moment came after Gauff wrapped up a tidy opening-round victory at the Australian Open, and …
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A win at the Australian Open and a puddle of tears are not mutually exclusive, apparently.
Maddison Inglis produced a gutsy night-time performance at Melbourne Park, edging lifelong friend Kimberly Birrell in a three-hour classic that finished 7-6(6), 6-7(9), 6-4, …
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De Minaur insists he will be selfish with his time and energy at the Australian Open, and frankly it is a plan that makes sense for a home favourite carrying big expectations.
Arriving at Melbourne Park with strong form and …
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Ben Shelton answered the opening bell in Melbourne with a straight-sets victory that mixed raw power with calm tiebreak chops.
The former Florida star beat France’s Ugo Humbert 6-3, 7-6(2), 7-6(5) in Round 1 of the 2026 Australian Open, a …
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A Ukrainian WTA player has called for Aryna Sabalenka to be expelled from professional tennis.
At the Australian Open, Oleksandra Oliynykova used a postmatch platform to press a political case she says cannot be ignored, urging fans and governing bodies …
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Naomi Osaka survived a scare in Melbourne and stole the style show.
After wobbling against world number 65 Antonia Ruzic, the two-time Australian champion dug in, changed tactics late in the deciding set and closed out a nervy three-setter while …
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Bad news in Melbourne: Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open.
The Italian confirmed the decision on Saturday, pulling out of his scheduled first-round match with Alex de Minaur and clearing space in the draw for a lucky loser, …
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Sabalenka smiled, served, and later took a selfie with Roger Federer and Rod Laver as if that was the normal post-match routine.
The world number one started her Australian Open title defence with a straight-sets victory over wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga …
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Arthur Fery walked onto John Cain Arena as a qualifier and left as the man who delivered the first upset of this Australian Open.
The 23-year-old Brit beat Italy’s 20th seed Flavio Cobolli in straight sets and did it with …
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Alcaraz arrives hungry in Melbourne and Sabalenka is ready to defend their biggest ambitions over two long weeks of tennis.
The Australian Open has shifted to a 15-day format again to cut down on late-night drama, and the draw gives …
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Novak Djokovic will close out the night session in Melbourne, because if you were worried about surprises, you were not paying attention.
The opening days of the Australian Open stack up like a well ordered draw sheet: Iga Swiatek starts …
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Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne chasing the one trophy he still needs to complete a rare Career Grand Slam and to prove he is the man to beat on every surface.
The World No. 1’s Australian Open story has been …
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Late-night tennis has a habit of turning carefully planned routines into improvisation under stadium lights.
Emma Raducanu arrived in Melbourne and found herself slated to play the final match on Margaret Court Arena on Sunday night, and she was blunt …
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Rod Laver Arena gave a standing ovation to a familiar flick of the wrist as Roger Federer reminded the crowd why so many still watch tennis for that single shot.
On a Friday practice that felt equal parts exhibition and …
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Emma Raducanu has been dealt another tough draw at the Australian Open and could meet Aryna Sabalenka as early as the third round.
The British number one is seeded at a major for the first time since 2022 and opens …
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