It's OK To Use Sports as an Escape From Politics We don’t have to treat everything as political, even if politics has a meddlesome hand in everything. Reason · Jan 27
Novak Djokovic v Lorenzo Musetti start time and how to watch Australian Open quarter-final Djokovic will hope to be fresh for the quarter-finals after receiving a walkover from the fourth-round The Independent UK · Jan 27
Swiatek faces torrid Open test against familiar foe A formidable force stands in the path of Iga Swiatek and another step towards a career grand slam in the Australian Open quarter-finals in Melbourne. AAP · Jan 27
Anisimova eager to end Pegula's domestic domination Jessica Pegula will take an imposing record against fellow Americans into her Australian Open clash with Amanda Anisimova. AAP · Jan 27
What this Australian Open’s 58-year first says about the current state of tennis The top six seeds in both the men’s and women’s tournaments are still standing to set up blockbuster quarter-finals, and there are two different reasons to explain this piece of history The Independent UK · Jan 26
Australian Open live: Latest scores as Sinner set for quarter-final rematch after ‘difficult’ test Sinner did not have to face the same extreme heat but encountered some difficulty closing out the win as the defending champion returned to the quarter-finals The Independent UK · Jan 26
Jessica Pegula reveals special motivation behind beating Madison Keys as defending Australian Open champion exits Pegula, whose parents own the Buffalo Bills, avoided wearing a Kansas City Chiefs jersey as a forfeit after setting up a quarter-final with Amanda Anisimova The Independent UK · Jan 26
Pegula gets Keys, wins the cheese bet with Open win Jessica Pegula will meet Amanda Anisimova in an all-American quarter-final at the Australian Open after ending the title defence of great mate Madison Keys. AAP · Jan 26
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
Gauff, Pegula move into Australian Open second round The American women's top seeds have breezed into the Australian Open second round, with world No.3 Coco Gauff joined by Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula. AAP · Jan 19
Alcaraz chases history at Australian Open despite split while women’s draw is open Sinner, seeking a third consecutive Melbourne title, is the Spaniard’s clear rival but Swiatek, Rybakina, Bencic, Gauff and others are in Sabalenka’s way The Guardian - UK · Jan 17
When does the Australian Open start? Seeds, draw and how to watch First tennis Grand Slam of the year is coming up in Melbourne Evening Standard · Jan 16
Ranking Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open opponents — from Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek, to herself The World No 1 has a dominant record at the hard-court grand slams and is aiming for a third Australian Open in four years, but her list of rivals is growing The Independent UK · Jan 15
Australian Open 2026: How to Watch, Betting Odds and Favorites to Win It’s time again for the first tennis major of the 2026 season with the Australian Open about to be underway. There’s some interesting storylines to look for hea Sports Illustrated · Jan 14
The Independent UK · Jan 14 Australian amateur beats Jannik Sinner en route to AU$1m prize in thrilling One Point Slam The New South Wales state champion upset Sinner, Amanda Anisimova and Pedro Martinez, before beating Joanna Garland in the final to land the top prize
AAP · Jan 14 'Pressure is a privilege', says new Aussie Open seed World No.6 Alex de Minaur and teenage sensation Maya Joint have officially been named as home singles seeds for the Australian Open starting on Sunday.
What Hi-Fi? · Jan 13 Australian Open live stream 2026: stream Alcaraz vs Djokovic free online and on TV Here's how to watch 2026 Australian Open live streams online from any country in the world, as Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys attempt to defend their titles.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025 The big sports quiz of the year 2025 Have you followed the football, rugby, basketball, NFL, cycling, F1, tennis, horse racing, sumo, athletics and golf?
Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2025 Amanda Anisimova on Breakout Year: ‘I Achieved Things That I’ve Always Dreamt About’ The American tennis star sat down for a wide-ranging conversation about her U.S. Open revenge match, short offseason and what’s next.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025 Iga Swiatek: ‘I didn’t want to give any points for free – it’s a Wimbledon final and I wanted to win’ Iga Swiatek tells Simon Cambers she was baffled by post-match suggestions she should have let Amanda Anisimova win one game in Wimbledon final as she turns focus to Australian Open in 2026
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Emma Raducanu withdraws from exhibition matches after physical struggles ended her season early Emma Raducanu will not compete in two exhibition events next month after struggling with physical issues
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 How the Rybakina revival proves women’s tennis is stronger than ever A high-quality edition of the WTA Finals produced something of a surprise winner, but Elena Rybakina’s return to the top of the sport is an indication that it’s in rude health
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025 Aryna Sabalenka in tears after missing out on biggest payday in women’s tennis history Despite her defeat to Elena Rybakina in the final, Sabalenka set a new WTA record for season earnings at just over $15m
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025 Sabalenka to face Rybakina in WTA Finals decider after holding off Anisimova Aryna Sabalenka rekindles her rivalry with Elena Rybakina in the WTA Finals showpiece in Riyadh after both players came through three-set semi-finals
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 WTA Finals live: Elena Rybakina overcomes Jessica Pegula in tight three-set battle to book place in final A place in the WTA Finals showpiece is on the line as the final four compete in Riyadh today