Tennis News
'Ups and downs' as Swiatek begins bid for history with win
Iga Swiatek's bid to complete the career Grand Slam gets off to an underwhelming start as she struggles past Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue in the Australian Open first round.
Source: BBC Sport
Fearnley seeks confidence boost after early exit
After a sharp rise in the world rankings, Britain's Jacob Fearnley faces a new challenge with his place in the top 100 jeopardised by an early Australian Open exit.
Source: BBC Sport
Gauff wins two brilliant points on way through to Australian Open second round
Third seed Coco Gauff wins two brilliants during a dominant 6-2 6-3 first-round win against Kamilla Rakhimova at the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport
Raducanu wary of Potapova: I know it's going to be a really tricky one!
British No 1 Emma Raducanu has admitted she is wary of her second-round opponent Anastasia Potapova at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Source: Sky Sports
I dont want to be just a punching bag dramatic day at Australian Open marred by retirements
Flix Auger-Aliassime surrendered meekly with cramp while Britains Fran Jones was among a list of injured players forced to bow out at Melbourne ParkIve honestly got no bloody clue what…
Source: The Guardian
Australian Open 2026: Swiatek, Djokovic and Andreeva in action on day two live
Live updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Tennis civil war erupts | Follow on Bluesky | Mail DanielThat breaker seems to have taken place while my system was down, but were back in…
Source: The Guardian
'Not young any more' - Wawrinka, 40, battles into second round
Veterans Stan Wawrinka and Marin Cilic roll back the years to advance to the Australian Open second round.
Source: BBC Sport
What's next for Alex Eala after 2026 Australian Open first-round exit
Alex Eala's early Australian Open exit gives a reminder of where she can still take her game to the next level.
Source: ESPN
'Big push for positivity' helps Medvedev end Grand Slam losing streak
Daniil Medvedev says he is trying to be as "positive on the court as I am in life" as he snaps his Grand Slam losing streak at the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport
Gauff off to flying start at Australian Open but Brit Jones retires
Coco Gauff started her quest for a maiden Australian Open title in style as Amanda Anisimova strolled into the second round but Brit Fran Jones was forced to retire injured.
Source: Sky Sports
Sobbing Jones among Australian Open injuries
Injury wrecks Francesca Jones' hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.
Source: BBC Sport
Eala falls short against Parks in Australian Open debut
Alex Eala of the Philippines was unable to ride a wave of raucous crowd support to victory in her Australian Open main draw debut, falling short in a seesawing battle against American Alycia Parks.
Source: ESPN
Gauff cruises to Round 2 despite serve struggles
Third-seeded Coco Gauff had some familiar struggles on serve but still had enough class and power to defeat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3 on Monday in a first-round match at the Australian Open.
Source: ESPN
'I want more': de Minaur cruises in Open opener
Alex de Minaur has made his most impressive start to his home grand slam yet, advancing to the Australian Open second round at near-record pace.
Source: ESPN
Alex de Minaur eases into Australian Open second round with routine win over lucky loser
Mens sixth seed dismantles Mackenzie McDonald 6-2, 6-2, 6-3Hamad Medjedovic awaits in next round at Melbourne ParkHis serve remains a work-in-progress, but a dominant Alex de Minaur sailed through…
Source: The Guardian
Australian Open forced to make changes after fans queue for hours on opening day
Sundays 70,000-strong crowd beat previous mark from 2019Tennis Australia work to squeeze more patrons into Melbourne ParkThe Australian Open was forced to put more staff on the gates at Melbourne…
Source: The Guardian
No. 7 seed Auger-Aliassime retires vs. Borges
Felix Auger-Aliassime retired from his first-round match with Nuno Borges at the Australian Open on Monday, citing cramping.
Source: ESPN
Alex de Minaur v Mackenzie McDonald: Australian Open first round live
Updates as Australias No 1 meets the American lucky loserHunter leads Open local charge on day two with straight-sets winAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailMcDonald to serve firstDe Minaur…
Source: The Guardian
Coco Gauff secures solid Australian Open first-round win despite serve issues
American third seed beats Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3I just want to win the tournament, says 21-year-oldCoco Gauff made a solid start to the Australian Open as she secured a relatively…
Source: The Guardian
Storm Hunter leads Australian Open local charge on day two with straight-sets win
Australian defeats Spaniard Jessica Bouzas 6-4, 6-4Alex de Minaur, Jordan Thompson and Emerson Jones in actionStorm Hunter has put almost two years of injury pain behind her, becoming the second local…
Source: The Guardian
