Kyrgios makes Australian Open singles call Returning from injury, Nick Kyrgios has spoken with Australian Open organisers and made the call not to use a wildcard to play singles this year. AAP · Jan 9
Tennis Australia Is Courting Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce For The 2026 Australian Open “We have extended an open invite to Travis and Taylor Swift to come to the Australian Open.” Pedestrian.tv · Jan 9
Nick Kyrgios rules out playing singles at Australian Open to focus on doubles Nick Kyrgios’ surgically-repaired knee and wrist will not prevent him from taking part in the Australian Open, but he will not feature in the singles draw The Guardian - AU · Jan 9
'Love watching her': Barty salutes new Aussie Open seed Teenage star Maya Joint will be the first home women's seed at the Australian Open since former world No.1 Ash Barty broke a 44-year title drought in 2022. AAP · Jan 8
Tips for Enjoying the 2026 Australian Open Who to watch, what to eat and how to get around Melbourne. Sports Illustrated · Jan 8
Top-ranked Sabalenka calls season schedule 'insane,' plans to skip tournaments to avoid burnout Aryna Sabalenka has describes the tennis schedule as “insane” and plans to skip some tournaments this year to avoid injuries or burnout The Independent UK · Jan 8
ESPN Parts Ways With Two Longtime Analysts for Australian Open ESPN will have new hosts for the first tennis major of the year. Sports Illustrated · Jan 7
Wildcard debate: Wawrinka hopes for injury-free Kyrgios Retiring veteran Stan Wawrinka was all class when discussing the wildcard debate surrounding Nick Kyrgios, putting aside the pair's acrimonious past. AAP · Jan 7
Aussie teen targets top 100 after Brisbane breakthrough Emerson Jones, just 17, will take confidence into the Australian Open after a brave loss to world No.17 Liudmila Samsonova at the Brisbane International. AAP · Jan 7
Nick Kyrgios faces anxious wait ahead of Australian Open following loss IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 6
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Australian Open warm-up tournament The Serb has scaled back his tennis calendar in recent years in a bid to peak for the grand slams as he targets a record 25th major title The Independent UK · Jan 6
Nick Kyrgios loses in Brisbane ahead of Australian Open wildcard decision The Australian now faces an anxious wait to see if he will be given a wildcard for the first Grand Slam of the year The Independent UK · Jan 6
Sabalenka, Keys on track for quarter-final blockbuster Australian Open finalists Madison Keys and Aryna Sabalenka won second round Brisbane International matches to move closer to a juicy rematch. AAP · Jan 6
Australian Open prize money increased to record high thanks to Tennis Australia boost Men’s and women’s singles champions will pocket $4.15m each while players who lose in qualifying still take home at least $40,500 The Guardian - AU · Jan 6
AAP · Jan 6 Players take home larger Australian Open prize pool Players in the main draw of the Australian Open are guaranteed to collect at least $150,000 while the men's and women's champions will now bag $4.15 million.
inkl · Jan 6 Nexo Announces Groundbreaking Sponsorship Deal as Major Cryptocurrency Partner Australia's crypto industry has been boosted by the news that Nexo is to become the Australian Open's official crypto partner, a move that should help to elevate digital currencies in the country.
AAP · Jan 5 Djokovic pulls out of Adelaide ahead of Australian Open Seeking an 11th Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic has surprised by pulling out of the warm up event in Adelaide.
AAP · Jan 3 'Not part of my DNA': Demon undaunted by Ruud defeat While admitting he made uncharacteristic mistakes in his defeat to Casper Ruud, world No.7 Alex de Minaur won't catastrophise ahead of the Australian Open.
The Independent UK · Jan 3 Women’s tennis ‘stands on its own’ and does not need Battle of the Sexes, says Iga Swiatek The six-time major winner said the women’s game ‘has so many great athletes and great stories’ and has no need to compete with the men’s equivalent
AAP · Jan 3 Start at zero: Keys not retracing steps in Open defence Madison Keys was a popular winner in the form of her life at Melbourne Park last year, but she has changed things up ahead of her Australian Open defence.
AAP · Jan 3 'In the palm of my hand': Kyrgios is Open to qualifying Nick Kyrgios has described himself as a "chaotic mess, but an entertainer" as he prepares to return in Brisbane and awaits a call on his Australian Open status.
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Katie Boulter hires Maria Sharapova’s former coach for Australian Open Boulter looks set to go through qualifying in Melbourne after her ranking dropped outside the top-100
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Heather Watson lays out return plans after Australian Open news confirmed The 33-year-old has dropped to British No 9 after suffering an injury in late August
AAP · Jan 2 'Start at 6pm': Medvedev's Australian Open night plea Former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev has featured in absurd late-night finishes at the Australian Open, but he has a solution to the regular nocturnal nonsense.
AAP · Jan 2 Tennis great to contest Australian Open at age 45 Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams has received the last women's wildcard on offer for the Australian Open, with a call on Nick Kyrgios yet to be made.