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This Week in History: Monica Lewinsky, deadly storms and Britain’s most prolific serial killer

Explore how major events were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic seals 400th Grand Slam win to make more history at Australian Open

Djokovic beat Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets as he also equalled Roger Federer’s mark for wins at the Australian Open

The Independent UK

Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic eases to clinical win over Francesco Maestrelli – as it happened

Ten-time winner swats aside Italian qualifier 6-3 6-2 6-2 with efficient display in the second round at Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU

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Carlos Alcaraz marches on at Australian Open after golfing with Roger Federer

Carlos Alcaraz’s preparations for his second-round victory at the Australian Open included a round of golf in Melbourne with Roger Federer

The Guardian - UK

Carlos Alcaraz drops verdict on Roger Federer’s golf skills after Australian Open win

Carlos Alcaraz played a round of golf with Roger Federer and was impressed with the tennis legend’s skills

The Independent UK

Alcaraz swings with Federer while chasing career slam

Carlos Alcaraz has revealed he is playing golf with Roger Federer rather than practising on his down days while chasing a career grand slam in Melbourne.

AAP

Joao Fonseca knocked out of Australian Open in first round after physical struggles

Fonseca was upset by 85th-ranked American Eliot Spizzirri as the Brazilian struggled on his return to Melbourne

The Independent UK

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Djokovic continues to make Australian Open history as tour’s elder statesman

Serb showed off astounding movement in 100th win in Melbourne to begin his 22nd grand slam season in style

The Guardian - UK

How ‘centurion’ Novak Djokovic led record day for Australian Open old guard

Djokovic equalled two records at the Australian Open in Melbourne, saying that ‘history-making is great motivation’

The Independent UK

Djokovic equals two all-time records and wins his 100th match at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has equaled two all-time tennis records by starting his 21st Australian Open

The Independent UK

Life after the ‘Big 4’: are tennis’ modern stars cutting through like they used to?

Tennis’ four Grand Slams (the Australian, French and United States Opens, as well as England’s Wimbledon tournament) attract millions of spectators and billions of viewers each year.

The Conversation

Sabalenka advances under Laver, Federer glare

The presence of tennis legends Rod Laver and Roger Federer made Aryna Sabalenka nervous, but the world No.1 powered into the Australian Open second round.

AAP

Roger Federer steals the show at Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony

The Australian Open's first formal opening ceremony turned into a Roger Federer celebration

The Independent UK

Roger Federer thrills fans with trademark shot on Australian Open return

The 44-year-old Federer took on Casper Ruud in a practice tiebreak, and won 7-2

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Carlos Alcaraz Poses Perfect Solution for Him, Jannik Sinner to Earn Career Grand Slams in 2026

Carlos Alcaraz just needs an Australian Open title to complete his career grand slam.

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.

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

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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

How the final years of Novak Djokovic’s career are being shaped by unstoppable forces

Given the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the continuation of Djokovic’s career is becoming less about the bid to win a 25th grand slam title and more the determination to appreciate what is left

The Guardian - UK

Stan Wawrinka: ‘I really believe that I squeezed the lemon until the last drop’

The 40-year-old is nearing end of his career and has few regrets after winning three grand slams in Big Three era

The Guardian - UK

Game On: the Swiss sports brand using hi-tech and chutzpah to challenge Nike and Adidas

Zurich-based firm taps into latest robot tech to ‘fibre-spray’ high-end sports shoes worn by the likes of Roger Federer

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‘Corrupt, demented circus clown’: Nobel committee slams door on Donald Trump’s dream of stealing the peace prize

Their decisions are “final and stand for all time."

Cycling News

'The best day of his career' - Brutal defeat of Tadej Pogačar on Col de la Loze in 2023 Tour de France revealed massive inner resilience, say UAE management

UAE Team Emirates-XRG CEO Mauro Gianetti praises Slovenian's ability to fight back from defeats

AAP

'Stan the Man' says 2026 will be his last tennis stand

Former champ Stan Wawrinka will surely land an emotional Australian Open farewell in January after announcing 2026 will be his final year in tennis.

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