Cruz Hewitt crashes out of Open qualifying again Cruz Hewitt has crashed out of Australian Open qualifying at the first hurdle but Storm Hunter has reached the second round at Melbourne Park. AAP · Jan 13
Australian Open is drawing record crowds before the tournament has even begun To supercharge the Melbourne Park event, ‘Opening Week’ maximises the music, food and wellness – and adds a $1m tennis showcase The Guardian - AU · Jan 12
France's top female tennis player Boisson pulls out of Australian Open France's best female tennis player Lois Boisson on Monday pulled out of the Australian Open citing injury concerns. The 22-year-old world number 35, has not competed officially since September. Radio France Internationale · Jan 12
Tomic in fine touch as he chases Open berth Bernard Tomic and Olivia Gadecki are among the locals looking to secure a spot in the Australian Open main draw, with both banking opening qualifying wins. AAP · Jan 12
How to watch the 2026 Australian Open on TV, the schedule, seedings and more Play in the Australian Open is scheduled to begin January 18 on the hard courts of Melbourne Park The Independent UK · Jan 12
Aryna Sabalenka makes pointed gesture to Marta Kostyuk after Brisbane International win World No 1 Sabalenka laid down a marker ahead of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over the Ukrainian and pointedly celebrated The Independent UK · Jan 11
'Winning knows no age': Venus back in Australia Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams is preparing in Hobart ahead of her 22nd Australian Open, where she well break an age record. AAP · Jan 11
Is the Australian Open on TV? Channel, live stream and how to watch tennis grand slam Two heavyweight matches are booked for finals weekend in Melbourne The Independent UK · Jan 10
When is the Australian Open draw? Seeds, wildcards and confirmed entry list Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are both an Australian Open title away from completing the career grand slam The Independent UK · Jan 10
'Consumed me': why de Minaur is relaxed ahead of Open World No.6 Alex de Minaur has never been ranked higher entering a grand slam and has rarely been more relaxed either ahead of his 10th Australian Open tilt. AAP · Jan 10
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner exhibition: Start time and appearance fees The top two male players in the world face off in Korea, eight days before the Australian Open begins The Independent UK · Jan 9
US trio join battling Medvedev in Brisbane semis Russia's three-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev has had to work for a spot in the Brisbane International semi-finals alongside three Americans. AAP · Jan 9
Nick Kyrgios responds after failing to receive Australian Open wildcard The maverick Australian will not play in the men’s singles at his home Grand Slam in Melbourne The Independent UK · Jan 9
Young pair get Australian Open lead-up wildcards Two Australian rookies have been granted wildcards for the Hobart International ahead of the first grand slam of the year in Melbourne. AAP · Jan 9
AAP · Jan 9 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.
Pedestrian.tv · 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.”
The Guardian - AU · 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
AAP · Jan 8 '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.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 8 Tips for Enjoying the 2026 Australian Open Who to watch, what to eat and how to get around Melbourne.
The Independent UK · 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
Sports Illustrated · Jan 7 ESPN Parts Ways With Two Longtime Analysts for Australian Open ESPN will have new hosts for the first tennis major of the year.
AAP · 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 Medvedev credits coaches as he serves it up in Brisbane Daniil Medvedev has continued an impressive build up to the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Frances Tiafoe at the Brisbane International.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Nick Kyrgios faces anxious wait ahead of Australian Open following loss IN FULL