'Revenge' on mind as Italian plots Djokovic upset at AO Novak Djokovic won't be thrown into a Melbourne Park melting pot in his Australian Open quarter-final with Italian rising star Lorenzo Musetti. AAP · Jan 27
Novak Djokovic v Lorenzo Musetti start time and how to watch Australian Open quarter-final Djokovic will hope to be fresh for the quarter-finals after receiving a walkover from the fourth-round The Independent UK · Jan 27
Swiatek faces torrid Open test against familiar foe A formidable force stands in the path of Iga Swiatek and another step towards a career grand slam in the Australian Open quarter-finals in Melbourne. AAP · Jan 27
Aussie Inglis keeps lid on after life-changing Open run Winning almost half a million in prizemoney won't change Maddison Inglis with the Australian eyeing off some kitchen appliances as a treat. AAP · Jan 26
Ruud makes timely exit from Australian Open as Shelton storms into last eight Casper Ruud’s wife is pregnant with their first child, leaving the Norwegian facing a nervy wait – with the due date nearing – before his defeat against Ben Shelton in the fourth round The Guardian - 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 Independent UK · Jan 26
Inglis to splash out on new toaster ‘and maybe the kettle’ after Swiatek ends Melbourne run Maddison Inglis outlines plans for $480,000 prize money after world No 2 Iga Swiatek ends her Australian Open run with a 6-0, 6-3 victory The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Iga still eager for breakthrough Australian Open title Poland star Iga Swiatek has outclassed Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis, who exits the Open in the fourth round. AAP · Jan 26
Australian Open 2026: Shelton beats Ruud, Swiatek swats aside Inglis, Sinner defeats Darderi – as it happened Ben Shelton came from a set down to book his place in the last eight, after Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner had eased through too The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
'Massive': Aussie qualifier embraces Open opportunity Qualifier Maddison Inglis has the chance to continue her dream run and go where no Australian woman has at Melbourne Park since retired great Ash Barty in 2022. AAP · Jan 25
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 · Jan 24
Australian Open 2026: Ruud sinks Cilic, Djokovic ‘stressed’ despite win, Osaka withdraws – as it happened Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek were among the winners while Naomi Osaka withdrew on a heat-disrupted day The Guardian - UK · Jan 24
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 · Jan 22
Wardrobe, qualifier can't halt Iga in career slam quest Iga Swiatek had some hurdles to overcome in her Australian Open first-round clash with Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue, but ultimately proved too strong. AAP · Jan 19
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Novak Djokovic equals Roger Federer record while reaching Australian Open milestone - latest Djokovic’s dominant win over Pedro Martinez followed victories for Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff on day two
AAP · Jan 19 Gauff, Pegula move into Australian Open second round The American women's top seeds have breezed into the Australian Open second round, with world No.3 Coco Gauff joined by Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 Alcaraz chases history at Australian Open despite split while women’s draw is open Sinner, seeking a third consecutive Melbourne title, is the Spaniard’s clear rival but Swiatek, Rybakina, Bencic, Gauff and others are in Sabalenka’s way
AAP · Jan 17 Swiatek narrows focus with grand slam history in sight World No.2 Iga Swiatek has the opportunity to become a career grand slam winner, but isn't looking beyond her Australian Open first-round clash with Yue Yuan.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 ‘I was still breastfeeding in the first tournaments I played’: Belinda Bencic on getting back to her best Belinda Bencic has climbed more than 1,200 places following the birth of her daughter and believes she can win a grand slam, she tells Donald McRae
Evening Standard · Jan 16 When does the Australian Open start? Seeds, draw and how to watch First tennis Grand Slam of the year is coming up in Melbourne
AAP · Jan 16 Getting uncomfortable key for Madison's Open defence Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys has flagged some additions to her game as she returns to Melbourne Park.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 The rising tension ahead of the Australian Open and how tennis found itself in a mess IN FOCUS: An ‘insane’ schedule has led to many top players speaking out as the sport’s governing bodies face legal action from the breakaway Professional Tennis Players’ Association, writes Jamie Braidwood
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Australian Open men’s and women’s seed list and tracker Follow the progress of the top-32 players in the men’s and women’s draw at the Australian Open
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Ranking Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open opponents — from Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek, to herself The World No 1 has a dominant record at the hard-court grand slams and is aiming for a third Australian Open in four years, but her list of rivals is growing