The Latest Breaking News from Australian Open

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

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.

AAP · 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 28

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

The Guardian - AU · 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.

AAP · 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.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 27