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‘I feel like I’ll never be cold again’: How tennis stars coped with Melbourne heat

Extreme heat wreaked havoc on Saturday’s Australian Open schedule but tennis has changed its ways of dealing with the sun

The Guardian - UK

Seeds dominate as Australian Open reaches business end

All but three top-10 men's and women's Australian Open seeds remain in the hunt heading into the second week.

AAP

Australian Open 2026 Midterm Grades: Favorites Hold Steady

Week 1 may have been upset free—with fashion and feuds taking center stage. But that usually leads to a tasty menu of clashes in Week 2.

Sports Illustrated

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Jannik Sinner ‘lucky’ to progress after feeling the heat at Australian Open

The defending champion struggled in extreme conditions, with play suspended on outside courts, but eventually beat Eliot Spizzirri in round three.

The Independent UK

Spizzirri acknowledges 'funny timing' but accepts Australian Open heat rules after loss to Sinner

Eliot Spizzirri was leading a struggling Jannik Sinner in the third round of the Australian Open when the extreme heat rule was enforced

The Independent UK

‘I got lucky’: Jannik Sinner overcomes cramps and extreme heat to hold off spirited Spizzirri

Australian Open reigning men’s champion beats world No 85 by 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 after he makes most of suspension in play at Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU

‘Lucky’ Jannik Sinner saved from shock Australian Open exit by specific tournament rule

Sinner was melting in the sweltering Melbourne conditions against Eliot Spizzirri and needed medical treatment before a key turning point

The Independent UK

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Play resumes as Open schedule backs up after heat delay

Play has resumed after extreme heat in Melbourne forced Australian Open organisers to suspend matches on outside courts and close the roofs on show courts.

AAP

'I got lucky': weather gods help Sinner into last 16

Two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner has overcome an almighty fright to move dramatically into the Australian Open's last-16 in Melbourne's heatwave.

AAP

Australian Open suspended as players suffer in extreme heat

Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, suffered from cramp during his win over against Eliot Spizzirri as temperatures pushed towards 40C on day seven at Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open 2026: Sinner beats Spizzirri, Keys and Pegula ease through – as it happened

Defending champion overcomes cramp in win over Eliot Spizzirri as extreme heat dominates day seven at Melbourne Park

The Guardian - AU

Australian Open schedule change announced amid forecasts of extreme heat

Extreme heat is expected in Melbourne and Australian Open organisers have responded by changing Saturday’s schedule

The Independent UK

Stan Wawrinka wins marathon against Gea to make grand slam history at 40

Stan Wawrinka became the first 40-year-old in the third round of a grand slam in 48 years after surviving a five-setter against Arthur Gea in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK

Meet the ‘dogs of war’ taking over the Australian Open

Not everyone can sail to the pinnacle of tennis like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, and an increasing number of gritty, battle-hardened players from an improving US college system are showing there can be a different way to the top

The Independent UK

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Sinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is into the third round after seeing off local hope James Duckworth in straight sets.

The Independent UK

Djokovic's 399th Grand Slam match win propels him into Australian Open third round

Novak Djokovic has advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after beating Francesco Maestrelli for his 399th Grand Slam singles win

The Guardian - UK

Australian Open 2026: Sinner and Osaka advance, Bencic crashes out – as it happened

Jannik Sinner continued his title defence, Naomi Osaka won a tetchy contest and qualifier Nikola Bartunkova shocked Belinda Bencic

AAP

Maestro Djokovic beats Maestrelli to advance at AO

Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli has joined the long list of tennis players who have lost to peerless Serb Novak Djokovic at the majors.

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The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

Osaka keeps fans guessing with Open fashion show

Naomi Osaka will have to share the Australian Open spotlight with a swag of stars including Novak Djokovic and 2025 champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys.

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: Craig Tiley’s Future Looms Over Australian Open

The USTA has reportedly pursued the Tennis Australia CEO. Plus, Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a 25th major and more from Melbourne.

The Independent 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

AAP

'I beat him once before': Duckworth eyes Sinner upset

James Duckworth is in a buoyant mood as he prepares for an Australian Open second round showdown with two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner.

AAP

No trouble for Sinner as tearful opponent retires hurt

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner spent just 68 minutes on court, winning both sets against Hugo Gaston before the Frenchman retired.

The Independent UK

Jannik Sinner consoles opponent after sudden Australian Open retirement

The defending champion spent just 68 minutes on the court as Hugo Gaston retired while trailing 6-2 6-1

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