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Novak Djokovic v Jannik Sinner start time and how to watch Australian Open semi-final

Djokovic and Sinner will meet in a fourth grand slam semi-final in two years, with the Italian winning all of the previous three

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Elina Svitolina aims to bring ‘light’ to war-torn Ukraine as she targets first Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina will face each other in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Bulletin AM briefing: Starmer to push for stronger China ties and five dead in Russian ‘terror’ attack

Good morning – here are five of today’s biggest stories. Starmer pushes for stronger ties with China ahead of Beijing visit Met Office issues weather warning for ice after Storm Chandra Five dead after Russian ‘terror attack’ on passenger train in Ukraine Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown…

The Independent UK · Jan 28

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Lorenzo Musetti devastated by Australian Open retirement: ‘There are no words’

The Italian was two sets up to Novak Djokovic when he retired due to a right leg injury

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Why Novak Djokovic’s lucky Australian Open run now faces a major problem

After receiving a walkover in the fourth round, Djokovic advanced from the quarter-finals when Lorenzo Musetti retired from two sets up, booking a rematch with Jannik Sinner

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Australian Open 2026: Ben Shelton v Jannik Sinner – as it happened

Jannik Sinner, seeking a third Australian Open title in a row, thumped Ben Shelton in straight sets to set up a last-four meeting with Novak Djokovic

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

Djokovic admits he was beaten before Musetti injury in Australian Open clash

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The Independent UK · Jan 28

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Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open semi-finals after Lorenzo Musetti retires

Italian Musetti suffered a right thigh problem and was unable to complete the match, despite leading by two sets to love.

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Novak Djokovic survives at Australian Open as Lorenzo Musetti retires hurt while two sets up

Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare to reach the semi-finals when Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire hurt while two sets up

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

Top players band together on tennis privacy concerns

Iga Swiatek has backed Coco Gauff's call for more player privacy at the Australian Open but Novak Djokovic doesn't expect camera coverage to be wound back.

AAP · Jan 28

Elena Rybakina powers past Iga Swiatek to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Rybakina defeated Swiatek 7-5 6-1 and will face Jessica Pegula, who was a 6-2 7-6 (1) winner over Amanda Anisimova.

The Independent UK · Jan 28

'What was that game plan?': analyst questions de Minaur

Opinions in the tennis world are divided as to where Alex de Minaur goes next after a seventh grand slam quarter-final loss ended his Australian Open campaign.

AAP · Jan 28

‘Are we animals in a zoo?’: Why Australian Open stars are frustrated by lack of privacy

Iga Swiatek backed Coco Gauff’s criticism of the behind-the-scenes surveillance and said it ‘would be nice’ for players to have more space away from the cameras

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Iga Swiatek vows to work on game after career grand slam bid ended by Elena Rybakina

The world No 2 said she was willing to follow Aryna Sabalenka’s example after a 7-5 6-1 defeat to Rybakina in the quarter-finals

The Independent UK · Jan 28

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AAP · Jan 28

The many layers to Svitolina-Sabalenka AO semi showdown

Elina Svitolina will once again by playing for her fellow Ukrainians in the Australian Open semi-finals against Aryna Sabalenka.

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Australian Open live: ‘Lucky’ Djokovic books Sinner showdown after Musetti retires while two sets up

Djokovic will play Sinner in Friday’s semi-finals after Musetti suffered a heartbreaking injury while leading the 10-time champion

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

Elena Rybakina blows away Iga Swiatek to reach Australian Open semi-final against Jessica Pegula

Elena Rybakina took a significant step towards her second grand slam title as she overpowered and outplayed the second seed Iga Swiatek

AAP · Jan 28

Pegula, Rybakina set up Open semi-final clash

Jessica Pegula and the equally-impressive Elena Rybakina have set up a semi-final showdown at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 28

Alex de Minaur fell a distance short at the Australian Open. Will he ever win a major?

There is no doubt that the Australian is a fine player but the brilliance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner means a grand slam title is still a slim prospect

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28

Australian Open 2026 quarter-finals: Pegula beats Anisimova after Rybakina stuns Swiatek – as it happened

Game-by-game report: Jessica Pegula beat Amanda Anisimova in an all-American clash after Elena Rybakina upset Iga Swiatek

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27

Morning Mail: One Nation’s polling surge; Alex de Minaur exits Australian Open; how Sussan Ley might survive

Pauline Hanson’s party ascendant after Coalition chaos; Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Australian in Melbourne; the battle to expose Sydney Water’s secrets

AAP · Jan 27

'Revenge' on mind as Italian plots Djokovic upset at AO

Novak Djokovic won't be thrown into a Melbourne Park melting pot in his Australian Open quarter-final with Italian rising star Lorenzo Musetti.

AAP · Jan 27

Deflated Demon won't give up on grand slam title hunt

Alex de Minaur has vowed to keep working to improve his game in pursuit of a maiden grand slam title after a tough Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 27

Carlos Alcaraz Says His U.S. Open Performance Was ‘Unmatchable’ to Australian Open

The 22-year-old is looking to become the youngest men’s player to capture his career grand slam.

The Independent UK · Jan 27

Why the Australian Open is finally seeing the very best of Carlos Alcaraz

The world No 1 moved two wins away from completing the career grand slam with a statement win over Alex de Minaur

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