Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open. AAP · Jan 29
Gauff’s racket rage fallout: are players right to feel like they’re on Big Brother? After the American’s venting went viral, players’ privacy has become a serious issue and deserves to be respected regardless of their income The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Serena Williams Won’t Give a Firm Answer to Comeback Rumors “The Today Show’s” Savannah Guthrie asked Williams about her potentially coming back to tennis, and Williams never gave a firm “no.” Sports Illustrated · Jan 29
Serena Williams gives coy answer when asked about tennis comeback IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 29
Serena Williams refuses to rule out tennis return in awkward exchange The 23-time grand slam champion has not played competitively since the 2022 US Open, but passed up the chance to shut down rumours of a return The Independent UK · Jan 29
Greg Slade hopes to inspire other gay men after positive response to coming out The British wheelchair star revealed his sexuality publicly in an Instagram post earlier this month. The Independent UK · Jan 29
Feeling disrespected, Djokovic plans on 'creating my own history' in Australian Open semifinals Novak Djokovic is feeling disrespected The Independent UK · Jan 29
Savannah Guthrie asks Serena Williams if she’s ‘mad at her’ after awkward interview moment Williams was a guest on Wednesday’s episode of ‘Today’ The Independent UK · Jan 28
Antihero Marty Supreme is sociopathic in his pursuit of glory. Why do we want him to win? Marty Supreme is a frenetic tale inspired by Marty Reisman, the charismatic American table tennis champion of the 1950s. The Conversation · Jan 28
Tennis Mailbag: Extreme Heat, Coverage Complaints and More From the Australian Open The weather has affected several matches, including Jannik Sinner’s third-round win over Eliot Spizzirri. Plus, the favorites continue to dominate. Sports Illustrated · Jan 28
Novak Djokovic Drops Iconic Line to Question About Chasing Alcaraz, Sinner What a mic drop response from the 24-time major champion. Sports Illustrated · 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
'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 tennis players being treated like zoo animals? Iga Świątek thinks so Iga Świątek is echoing Coco Gauff's concerns about the constant camera gaze at tennis tournaments The Independent UK · Jan 28
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
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Australian Open 2026: Melbourne heatwave turns Alcaraz, De Minaur matches brutal Extreme heat in Melbourne is reshaping the Australian Open 2026, pushing players like Alcaraz and De Minaur to physical limits and raising questions about safety and fairness.
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Aryna Sabalenka frustrated by Australian Open’s ban on wearable fitness trackers Sabalenka, who is a Whoop ambassador, is not allowed to wear the devices on court during the Australian Open
The Guardian - AU · Jan 27 Australian Open insulates tennis from extreme heat but still faces million-dollar hit Crowd numbers shrink and fans keep Melbourne Park visits brief while Rod Laver and Margaret Court Arenas protected by roofs and aircon
AAP · Jan 27 'Can he last?': the big Open question for Djokovic Novak Djokovic's walkover into the Australian Open quarter-finals is a huge boost but tennis greats are doubting the 38-year-old's ability to go all the way.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Experts liken this sport to walking for healthy aging benefits Tennis has physical, cognitive and social benefits that could improve longevity
Sports Illustrated · Jan 26 Serena Williams Shares Sweet Video of Her Playing Tennis With Her Daughters It’s always awesome to see the 23-time major champion back on the tennis court.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 What this Australian Open’s 58-year first says about the current state of tennis The top six seeds in both the men’s and women’s tournaments are still standing to set up blockbuster quarter-finals, and there are two different reasons to explain this piece of history
The Guardian - AU · Jan 26 Courtside fashion at the Australian Open: ‘People are definitely dressing up more’ If the races is a nightclub, the tennis is a long lunch with spectators in silk dresses, sneakers and tailored shorts
The Independent UK · Jan 26 ‘Data is not steroids’: Why were Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz banned from wearing fitness trackers at Australian Open? Sinner, Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been caught wearing fitness trackers during their matches at the Australian Open
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Jannik Sinner ordered to remove banned device moments before Australian Open match Sinner was spotted wearing a Whoop device, after Carlos Alcaraz was also busted by tournament officials