Djokovic eases to opening win in latest bid for 25th major title

Novak Djokovic embarked on his latest quest to win a record 25th Grand Slam by easing to an ominous straight-sets victory Monday at the Australian Open.
19 January 2026, 18:57 PM

Australia defends prize money amid player complaints

The world's top players wrote to the Grand Slams calling for significant improvements in prize money in April last year.
19 January 2026, 13:05 PM

Medvedev turns up the heat to beat De Jong, Gauff crushes Rakhimova

Gauff started her quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a 6-2 6-3 win over Kamilla Rakhimova.
19 January 2026, 11:25 AM

'Proud' Venus Williams, 45, exits Australian Open after epic battle

Venus Williams fell at the first hurdle but said she was proud of herself after making history as the oldest woman to ever play at the Australian Open on Sunday.
18 January 2026, 19:13 PM

Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne

Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday, as the world number one showcased the power and precision befitting a player chasing history.
18 January 2026, 18:50 PM

'Fearless' Sabalenka belatedly comes good to win Melbourne opener

Aryna Sabalenka warned she was only going to get better as the top seed recovered from a slow start to launch her Australian Open with a straight-sets win on Sunday.
18 January 2026, 17:45 PM

Ball girl faints during Australian Open match as heat bites

Play was halted during an Australian Open first-round match Sunday when a ball girl fainted as temperatures soared, with players Zeynep Sonmez and Ekaterina Alexandrova rushing to help her.
18 January 2026, 15:35 PM

Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open

Alexander Zverev overcame a shaky start before reaching the second round on Sunday's first day of the Australian Open, as top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka get set to enter the fray.
18 January 2026, 11:57 AM

Vondrousova withdraws from Australian Open with injury

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from the Australian Open on Sunday after the Czech player said she was dealing with a shoulder injury.
18 January 2026, 11:08 AM

All eyes on Alcaraz, Sabalenka as Australian Open begins

Alcaraz starts his bid for a career Grand Slam, with the Australian Open the only title missing from his collection.
18 January 2026, 08:07 AM

Djokovic fancies chances in Melbourne despite 'missing a bit of juice'

Novak Djokovic said Saturday he likes his chances at the Australian Open despite "missing a bit of juice" in the legs, declaring he can still beat anyone on his day.
17 January 2026, 17:27 PM

Venus Williams 'up for the challenge' of Australian Open at 45

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams said Saturday she was "up for the challenge" as she gets set to become the oldest woman to play at the Australian Open at age 45.
17 January 2026, 11:33 AM

Players welcome Grand Slam prize money boost but vow to push for more

The Australian Open will offer a record A$111.5 million ($74.73 million) in prize money this year and while players welcomed the increase, top names like Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka said the push for a bigger payout must continue across the Grand Slams.
16 January 2026, 15:14 PM

Sinner says doping scandal made him stronger

The 24-year-old Italian arrived at Melbourne Park last year under intense pressure, not knowing his fate after a drugs scandal.
16 January 2026, 11:54 AM

Sabalenka says 'Battle of the Sexes' pays off after ruthless win

Aryna Sabalenka said her much-maligned exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios had paid dividends as she demolished Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to launch her Australian Open preparations.
6 January 2026, 05:27 AM

US$75 million up for grabs as Australian Open prize money hits record high

The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million (US$2.79 million), up 19 percent from last year's Aus$3.5 million.
6 January 2026, 04:32 AM

Medvedev renews call for early nights at Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev on Monday renewed his call for the Australian Open to begin its night sessions earlier, after the Russian endured a string of recent post-midnight finishes at Melbourne Park, but admitted there was little chance of it happening.
5 January 2026, 12:49 PM

Djokovic quits players' union he co-founded

Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday he was leaving the professional players' union he co-founded in 2020, citing "concerns regarding transparency and governance" within the body.
5 January 2026, 02:57 AM

Zverev admits 'a lot of catching up' to reel in Alcaraz, Sinner

World number three Alexander Zverev admitted on Saturday that he has "a lot of catching up to do" to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
3 January 2026, 01:56 AM

Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45

The American will compete in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2021.
2 January 2026, 06:05 AM