'Job's not done': Aussie qualifier plots Osaka ambush WA qualifier Maddison Inglis isn't ready to go home yet, vowing to lock in for a fierce Australian Open third-round battle with two-time champion Naomi Osaka. AAP · Jan 23
Emerging star Mboko tees up Sabalenka Open blockbuster Teenager Victoria Mboko has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and will meet world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, while Coco Gauff also made the last 16. AAP · Jan 23
Alcaraz eases into fourth round after Sabalenka wins tense match – as it happened Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeats Corentin Moutet of France in three sets after women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka also progressed The Guardian - AU · Jan 23
Guessing game: Osaka coy on fitness before Aussie clash Naomi Osaka wouldn't elaborate on her injury concern against Sorana Cirstea -- and is also keeping quiet on what her next fashion statement will be. AAP · Jan 22
Players’ group’s $1bn breakaway tour plan pushes tennis to brink of civil war The players’ lobby group embroiled in a lawsuit with tennis authorities is seeking $1bn in investment to fund a radical restructure based around a new Pinnacle Tour The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
Cloud over Kokkinakis future after latest setback Thanasi Kokkinakis faces another extended stint on the sidelines amid serious concerns over a shoulder injury that flared up again during the Australian Open. AAP · Jan 22
Stan Wawrinka wins marathon against Gea to make grand slam history at 40 Stan Wawrinka became the first 40-year-old in the third round of a grand slam in 48 years after surviving a five-setter against Arthur Gea in Melbourne The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
Naomi Osaka battles past Cirstea but emotions boil over in ‘fair play’ row Naomi Osaka was a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 winner over Sorana Cirstea but tempers frayed at the end of the match The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
Special Ks burn brightly but briefly as Kokkinakis and Kyrgios exit doubles The injury-blighted crowd favourites were edged out by fellow Australians Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans The Guardian - AU · Jan 22
Cameron Norrie v Alexander Zverev start time and how to watch Australian Open match Norrie has lost all six of his previous meetings with Zverev but is confident ahead of his latest showdown with the world No 3 The Independent UK · Jan 22
'Hobbled' Special Ks dumped from AO by countrymen Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans were too strong for injured fan-favourites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis in their Australian Open first-round doubles clash. AAP · Jan 22
Meet the ‘dogs of war’ taking over the Australian Open Not everyone can sail to the pinnacle of tennis like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and an increasing number of gritty, battle-hardened players from an improving US college system are showing there can be a different way to the top The Independent UK · Jan 22
Sinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is into the third round after seeing off local hope James Duckworth in straight sets. AAP · Jan 22
Fireworks outshine fashion as Osaka offers apology Naomi Osaka wore a stripped-down version of her eye-catching outfit as she made the Australian Open third round, but had a frosty exchange with Sorana Cirstea. AAP · Jan 22
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Naomi Osaka stunned by frosty handshake from beaten Australian Open opponent Sorana Cirstea, who was making her last Australian Open appearance, complained about Osaka making noise between serves
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Djokovic's 399th Grand Slam match win propels him into Australian Open third round Novak Djokovic has advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after beating Francesco Maestrelli for his 399th Grand Slam singles win
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Record-breaking Stan Wawrinka extends remarkable final Australian Open run The 40-year-old Wawrinka is through to the third round on his final Australian Open before his retirement, winning a five-set epic in the longest match of the tournament so far
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Novak Djokovic moves to brink of huge career milestone with dominant Australian Open win Novak Djokovic is just one victory away from becoming the first player to win 400 Grand Slam singles matches
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 Australian Open 2026: Sinner and Osaka advance, Bencic crashes out – as it happened Jannik Sinner continued his title defence, Naomi Osaka won a tetchy contest and qualifier Nikola Bartunkova shocked Belinda Bencic
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Cameron Norrie eyes breakthrough against Alexander Zverev at Australian Open Norrie will try to beat the German third seed for the first time in seven attempts.
AAP · Jan 22 Maestro Djokovic beats Maestrelli to advance at AO Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli has joined the long list of tennis players who have lost to peerless Serb Novak Djokovic at the majors.
AAP · Jan 22 Shelton ousts Aussie as Sinner, Djokovic also march on Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner have cruised through after Aussie qualifier Dane Sweeny's inspired Melbourne Park run came to an abrupt halt on Open day five.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22 Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic eases to clinical win over Francesco Maestrelli – as it happened Ten-time winner swats aside Italian qualifier 6-3 6-2 6-2 with efficient display in the second round at Melbourne Park
AAP · Jan 22 'It's crazy': Inglis in disbelief after epic Open run In her first main draw at a major in four years, qualifier Maddison Inglis has joined Alex de Minaur as the last locals standing in the Australian Open singles.
AAP · Jan 22 'A little crazy': Keys, Swiatek lead stars into last 32 Titleholder Madison Keys, world No.2 Iga Swiatek and fellow US seeds Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula have all advanced to the Australian Open second round.