Australians in disappointing second-round exodus Jordan Thompson, Ajla Tomljanovic, Talia Gibson, Storm Hunter and Priscilla Hon were casualties in a disappointing day at the Australian Open for the locals. AAP · Jan 21
'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and third seed Coco Gauff have both booked their spots in the third round at the Australian Open. AAP · Jan 21
No excuses for Alcaraz with deep Open run on cards History-seeking world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz is desperate for a deep Australian Open run after previous attempts were halted by big-time quarter-final opponents. AAP · Jan 20
Aussie achieves career high after questioning career Questioning his tennis future when ranked 528 last July, plucky Dane Sweeny is adamant his breakthrough Australian Open win is only the beginning. AAP · Jan 20
Naomi Osaka’s jellyfish-inspired outfit steals the show at Australian Open Over the years, tennis has had its share of noteworthy fashion moments. And Osaka added another in Melbourne The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
Kasatkina frustrated after defeat on day of mixed fortunes for Australian players Melbourne is known for its unpredictable winds and it blew both ways for Australian tennis fans on Tuesday The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
'I beat him once before': Duckworth eyes Sinner upset James Duckworth is in a buoyant mood as he prepares for an Australian Open second round showdown with two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner. AAP · Jan 20
Australian Open tennis chiefs bid au revoir to French tennis star Monfils Veteran French tennis player Gael Monfils was given an on-court homage on Tuesday after losing his first round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Radio France Internationale · Jan 20
Aussie women driving each other to new Open heights Australia's female players have locked in their best Australian Open performance in 34 years, with six set to feature in the second round. AAP · Jan 20
'Look at my face': New Aussie shattered by Open exit In her Australian Open debut as a local citizen, Russian-born Daria Kasatkina suffered a monumental upset to Czech qualifier Nikola Bartunkova. AAP · Jan 20
Osaka serves up iconic look in entrance to Open Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has made a statement at the Australian Open, both with her outfit making an entrance to the court and a three-set victory. AAP · Jan 20
Katie Boulter takes confidence from Australian Open defeat to Belinda Bencic Boulter was beaten 6-0 7-5 by the 10th seed in the first round at Melbourne Park. The Independent UK · Jan 20
Bencic delivers statement Australian Open performance to outclass Boulter Katie Boulter had told herself all the pressure was on the 10th seed Belinda Bencic, but the Briton fell in a 6-0, 7-5 defeat at Melbourne Park The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
No trouble for Sinner as tearful opponent retires hurt Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner spent just 68 minutes on court, winning both sets against Hugo Gaston before the Frenchman retired. AAP · Jan 20
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Katie Boulter beaten by Belinda Bencic in Australian Open first round Boulter fell to a 6-0 7-5 defeat against the 10th seed, while Sonay Kartal lost to Anna Kalinskaya.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Gael Monfils bids emotional farewell to the Australian Open after a 1st-round loss Gael Monfils has bid farewell to the Australian Open, ending his run at the tournament after a first-round loss to Dane Sweeny
AAP · Jan 20 Aussie qualifier stuns veteran to claim first AO win Showing the same fighting qualities as his doppelganger Lleyton Hewitt, qualifier Dane Sweeny has ended Frenchman Gael Monfils' 20-year Australian Open run.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 ‘Legend’ Gael Monfils waves emotional farewell to Australian Open Monfils was making his 20th appearance at the Australian Open but lost in the first round to home qualifier Dane Sweeny
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 Australian Open 2026: Osaka opens ‘jellyfish season’ with win, Tsitsipas battles through – as it happened Jannik Sinner started his title defence, Naomi Osaka won in three sets after turning heads with her outfit and Katie Boulter was beaten by the in-form Belinda Bencic
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Ukrainian star sends powerful T-shirt message at Australian Open Oleksandra Oliynykova still made a big impression at the Australian Open despite her first-round exit at the hands of Madison Keys
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Sonay Kartal disappointed in performance during Australian Open first-round loss There was no disgrace for the British number two but it was the manner of her 7-6 (3) 6-1 defeat than rankled.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Madison Keys shakes off nerves to begin Australian Open title defence The defending champion battled back from behind after losing the opening four games to beat Ukrainian debutante Oleksandra Oliynykova
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Australian Open player whose opponent celebrated too early is now through to second round Nishesh Basavareddy was three points away from defeat in the second round of qualifying when his opponent Sebastian Ofner mistakingly celebrated victory
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 Madison Keys’ Australian Open title defence nearly falters as Ukrainian steals the show Oleksandra Oliynykova made life hard for the American with a vicious concoction of drop shots, slices and moonballs up to the roof
AAP · Jan 20 Oliynykova makes the most eye-catching of Open debuts Oleksandra Oliynykova has done her absent father proud in pushing defending champion Australian Open Madison Keys in the opening round at Melbourne Park.