World No. 2 Iga Swiatek continued her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a hard-fought first-round victory at Rod Laver Arena on Monday, battling past Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue to advance to Round 2 at Melbourne Park. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion and one of the favourites to capture the elusive first Australian Open title […]
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Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 and one of the favourites to lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup at the 2026 Australian Open, has advanced to the second round after a decisive first-round victory at Melbourne Park. The defending champion and top seed showcased her trademark power and athleticism to move comfortably into Round 2 […]
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Defending champion Jannik Sinner is set to begin his Australian Open 2026 title defence on Tuesday, with tournament organisers confirming the Italian star’s first-round clash will take place at Melbourne Park’s showpiece venue. As one of the headline names of the opening rounds, Sinner’s match has been slotted into a prime international broadcast window, drawing […]
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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the second round of the 2026 Australian Open, setting up a key clash as he continues his pursuit of a first title at Melbourne Park and aims to complete a career Grand Slam — a feat no player his age has achieved before. After a commanding opening-round […]
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In a remarkable twist at the Australian Open build-up, Sydney amateur Jordan Smith captured headlines worldwide by defeating reigning Grand Slam star Jannik Sinner en route to lifting the inaugural Million Dollar One Point Slam trophy. The pressure-packed, single-point knockout event at Rod Laver Arena turned tennis hierarchies upside down, spotlighting an unexpected champion amid […]
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Nick Kyrgios is edging closer to a long-awaited return to competitive tennis, with the former Wimbledon finalist set to play his first ATP Tour match in 10 months after receiving a wildcard for next month’s Brisbane International. For a player whose career has swung between brilliance and breakdowns, the announcement marks a significant checkpoint in […]
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The tennis world is still absorbing the aftershocks of one of the most unexpected developments of the season, with world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz ending his long-standing partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero just weeks before the 2026 Australian Open. What initially appeared to be a routine coaching change has quickly evolved into a far […]
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Aryna Sabalenka’s grip on women’s tennis tightened further as the world number one was voted the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Player of the Year for the second successive season. At 27, Sabalenka has become the benchmark for excellence. Her 2025 season stood out not just for the silverware collected, but for the consistency with which […]
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The spotlight is growing brighter ahead of the December 28 exhibition showdown between Nick Kyrgios and World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a modern revival of the iconic “Battle of the Sexes” concept. While framed as entertainment, the match has triggered intense debate, social chatter and psychological gamesmanship. On paper, it is a fun exhibition. In […]
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Aryna Sabalenka is gearing up for one of the most talked-about exhibitions of the year, yet the World No.1 remains unfazed by the noise swirling around her. The four-time Grand Slam champion will face Australian star Nick Kyrgios in a modern-day “Battle of the Sexes” on December 28 — a spectacle instantly compared to Billie […]
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