Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. The thrilling four-set match secured Alcaraz’s career Grand Slam. At 22, he became the youngest male player to achieve this milestone in tennis history. Alcaraz said winning all four Grand Slam titles has not reduced his passion. He added that […]
Australian Open 2026
Sinner advances, Keys exits as Melbourne faces heatwave
MELBOURNE: Jannik Sinner powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday, while defending women’s champion Madison Keys crashed out, as Melbourne braced for a forecast 45C heatwave. Read More: Keys dumped out in last 16 as Melbourne braces for heatwave Sinner, recovering from cramps in his third-round match, defeated fellow Italian and close friend Luciano Darderi 6-1, […]
Alcaraz targets career Grand Slam at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: World number one Carlos Alcaraz has set his sights on winning the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam, despite parting ways with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero last month. Read More: Alcaraz beats Sinner in sold-out South Korea exhibition match The 22-year-old Spaniard, who split with Ferrero after a seven-year partnership that delivered […]
Djokovic skips Adelaide warm-up to focus on Australian Open
Novak Djokovic has announced he will withdraw from next week’s Australian Open warm-up tournament in Adelaide to concentrate on preparations for the year’s first Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. The 38-year-old Serbian made the announcement via social media, citing physical readiness as the reason for his decision. Read More: Novak Djokovic steps away from Professional Tennis […]
Venus Williams to make Australian Open comeback at 45
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after being granted a wildcard entry, tournament organisers announced on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years. The 45-year-old American last competed at the season-opening Grand Slam in 2021, where she exited in the second round after a loss […]