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Sports / Tennis

Sabalenka beats heat to reach Melbourne semis as Zverev blasts through 27 Jan 2026 - 11:23 am
Germany's Alexander Zverev (R) and USA's Learner Tien embrace at the net after their men's singles quarter-final match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 27, 2026. (Photo by Izhar Khan / AFP)
Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne 26 Jan 2026 - 03:58 pm
Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates beating Italy's Luciano Darderi in their men's singles match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Izhar Khan / AFP)
Djokovic, Alcaraz into Melbourne last eight as next gen roars 25 Jan 2026 - 04:05 pm
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return against USA's Tommy Paul during their men's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2026. (Photo by Izhar Khan / AFP)
Tien thrashes Medvedev after nosebleed to make maiden Slam quarter-final 25 Jan 2026 - 03:18 pm
USA's Learner Tien celebrates victory over Russia's Daniil Medvedev after their men's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2026. (Photo by David Gray / AFP)
Gauff sees off Muchova to make the Australian Open last eight 25 Jan 2026 - 12:48 pm
USA's Coco Gauff serves to Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova during their women's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2026. (Photo by Martin Keep / AFP)
Djokovic wins record 400th Slam match to power on in Australia 24 Jan 2026 - 02:34 pm
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic mimics playing a violin on his racket as he celebrates victory over Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Martin Keep / AFP)
Wawrinka, 40, out in third round on fond Australian Open farewell 24 Jan 2026 - 01:19 pm
Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka gives an interview after losing to USA's Taylor Fritz in their men's singles match in Melbourne on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP)
'Heartbroken' Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured 24 Jan 2026 - 12:50 pm
Japan's Naomi Osaka attends a press conference after winning her women's singles match against Romania's Sorana Cirstea on January 22, 2026. (Photo by William West / AFP)
Extreme heat triggers suspension rule at baking Australian Open 24 Jan 2026 - 08:39 am
A security officer looks on as the roof of Rod Laver Arena is closed due to extreme heat during the men's singles match between Italy's Jannik Sinner and USA's Eliot Spizzirri in Melbourne on January 24, 2026. (Photo by David Gray / AFP)
Djokovic, Swiatek roll into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive 22 Jan 2026 - 12:19 pm
Serbia's Novak Djokovic looks on during his match against Italy's Francesco Maestrelli in Melbourne on January 22, 2026. Photo by David Gray / AFP
Raducanu to 're-evaluate' after flat Australian Open exit 21 Jan 2026 - 12:24 pm
Britain's Emma Raducanu hits a return to Austria's Anastasia Potapova during their women's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2026. (Photo by Martin Keep / AFP)
Ukrainian makes soldier dad's 'dream come true' at Australian Open 20 Jan 2026 - 02:40 pm
Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova serves to USA's Madison Keys during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2026. (Photo by Martin Keep / AFP)
Djokovic eases to opening win in latest bid for 25th major title 19 Jan 2026 - 04:30 pm
Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return to Spain's Pedro Martinez during their men's singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 19, 2026. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)
Trailblazer Eala exits Australian Open after 'overwhelming' scenes 19 Jan 2026 - 11:41 am
Philippines’ Alexandra Eala hits a return to USA’s Alycia Parks during their women’s singles match against on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 19, 2026. (Photo by David Gray / AFP)
Venus Williams, 45, exits Australian Open after epic battle 18 Jan 2026 - 02:56 pm
USA's Venus Williams reacts on a point to Serbia痴 Olga Danilovic during their women's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP)
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help 18 Jan 2026 - 12:10 pm
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Zverev wobbles but wins at Australian Open as Alcaraz enters fray 18 Jan 2026 - 09:46 am
Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates after his victory against Canada's Gabriel Diallo during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP)
Sinner targets hat-trick, Sabalenka seeks redemption at 2026 Australian Open 17 Jan 2026 - 03:22 pm
Italy's Jannik Sinner attends a practice session ahead of the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2026. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)