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Daniil Medvedev identifies ‘turning point’ in finding form before Australian Open

Medvedev comes into the Australian Open having won his 22nd tour-level title at the Brisbane International

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz breaks silence over shock split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Alcaraz said the decision was ‘mutual’ as he builds up to his ‘main goal’ of winning the Australian Open and completing the career grand slam

The Independent UK

The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess

IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

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Coco Gauff leads calls for Grand Slam prize money to be increased further

It comes after the largest prize money hike in the Australian Open’s history

The Independent UK

Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep

The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder

The Independent UK

'No regrets': Osaka to attack in fresh Open tilt

Naomi Osaka hopes to add more aggression to her game and build on her impressive US Open performance as she aims for a third Australian Open title.

AAP

Kokkinakis hits return serve at critics of Open call

Thanasi Kokkinakis is comfortable with his decision to play Australian Open doubles with Nick Kyrgios, after a shoulder injury led to his singles withdrawal.

AAP

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Hungry Alcaraz ready to sink teeth into champion Sinner

Jannik Sinner could become the second man to win three straight Australian Open titles in the open era, but fierce rival Carlos Alcaraz has other ideas.

AAP

Carlos Alcaraz full of confidence in his team after Juan Carlos Ferrero split

The pair’s seven-year partnership came to an end last month.

The Independent UK

‘It’s a long and difficult dream’: João Fonseca on practice, patience and matching Sinner and Alcaraz

Brazilian teenage tennis sensation tells Donald McRae he cannot control expectations but is looking forward to challenging the best again in 2026, starting at the Australian Open

The Guardian - UK

Career clouds lifted as Storm savours return to Open

Storm Hunter is soaking up a return to the Australian Open singles draw, after fearing her best tennis days were behind her after serious injury.

AAP

Australian Open 2026 Women’s Seed Report: Aryna Sabalenka Looks for Third Title Down Under

The No. 1 seed enters Melbourne as the favorite, but several challengers, including Elena Rybakina and defending champion Madison Keys, pose a formidable threat.

Sports Illustrated

Australian Open 2026 Men’s Seed Report: Picks and Predictions From Melbourne

Can anyone take down Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? The field will look to stage an uprising Down Under.

Sports Illustrated

Roger Federer Likens Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open Quest to Rory McIlroy at Masters

Alcaraz returns to Melbourne in 2026 with more than just an Australian Open title on the line.

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The Guardian - AU

Tension at the tennis: inside the high-stakes world of racket stringing

There would be no Australian Open were it not for the work undertaken in an unassuming underground room at Melbourne Park

The Guardian - UK

The secret is out: how Australian Open helped usher in three-week slam festivals

Grand slam qualifying used to be an oasis for tennis hipsters but a game of one upmanship between the Australian and US Opens has set the standard for spectacular lead-in weeks

AAP

De Minaur outclassed by Alcaraz in final Open prep

Top local hope Alex de Minaur has been outclassed by Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in his final preparation for the Australian Open.

The Guardian - UK

Raducanu stunned by wildcard Preston in Hobart after tough Australian Open draw

Emma Raducanu suffered a miserable 2-6, 4-6 defeat by world no 204 Tayla Preston in Hobart after the Australian Open draw threw up a potential early match-up with Aryna Sabalenka

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The Independent UK

Roger Federer backs Carlos Alcaraz to complete ‘crazy’ achievement

Alcaraz is a two-time champion at Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open but has never advanced beyond the quarter-final stage of the Australian Open

The Guardian - UK

Roger Federer hails Alcaraz and Sinner’s ‘great’ rivalry amid Australian Open return

Six-time champion returns to headline opening ceremony, while world No 1 will face Australia’s Adam Walton in first round at Melbourne Park

The Independent UK

Australian Open men’s and women’s seed list and tracker

Follow the progress of the top-32 players in the men’s and women’s draw at the Australian Open

AAP

Federer hopes Alcaraz can pull off 'crazy' Open triumph

Six-times Australian Open champion Roger Federer knows Carlos Alcaraz will have completing a career grand slam at Melbourne Park on his mind.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Australian Open 2026 draw: Emma Raducanu handed tough path as potential Aryna Sabalenka showdown emerges

British top seed could face world No1 in the third round in Melbourne

AAP

Australian Open draw hands de Minaur a devilish path

Alex de Minaur will have no time to ease his way into the Australian Open draw after being pitted against ex-Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in round one.

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