Tennis News
'I just want to do Australia proud': Alex de Minaur on the Australian Open
Alex de Minaur talked to ESPN about his home major, his "Best Actor" award and the ongoing challenge of playing Alcaraz and Sinner.
Source: ESPN
How much for winning the 2026 Australian Open?! The prize money on offer at the year's first Slam
Just how much prize money will the best tennis players on the planet share in at the 2026 Australian Open? The numbers are almost eye-watering!
Source: ESPN
Kostyuk tore ankle ligament during Aussie loss
Marta Kostyuk tore a ligament in her left ankle during her first-round loss at the Australian Open and has withdrawn from doubles.
Source: ESPN
Alcaraz begins Grand Slam bid with win against Walton
Carlos Alcaraz beats Australia's Adam Walton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in his Australian Open first-round match as he begins his quest for a career Grand Slam.
Source: BBC Sport
Raducanu dominant in Australian Open first-round win
Emma Raducanu finishes her Australian Open first-round match with a dominant 6-4 6-1 performance against Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
Source: BBC Sport
Williams' history-making day ends in narrow defeat
Venus Williams makes history at the Australian Open but the 45-year-old falls to a narrow defeat by Olga Danilovic in the first round.
Source: BBC Sport
Highlights: Norrie wins five-setter epic at Australian Open
Highlights as Cameron Norrie wins a five-set epic in the first round of the Australian Open.
Source: Sky Sports
Highlights: Raducanu sails into second round of Australian Open
Highlights as Emma Raducanu sails into the second round of the Australian Open.
Source: Sky Sports
How Jones went from retirement plan to career-best year
Britain's Francesca Jones was "very serious" about retiring in 2025. Instead, she enjoyed a career-best season and is now set for an Australian Open main-draw debut.
Source: BBC Sport
Venus Williams sets Australian Open record at age of 45 but falters with win in sight
American becomes oldest singles player at tournamentWilliams led 0-4 in deciding set before stumblingVenus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the Australian Open, a…
Source: The Guardian
Raducanu revels in new nickname and eager to 'improve a lot more'
Emma Raducanu was thrilled with her straight-sets win in the opening round of the Australian Open on Sunday, but insists she can "improve a lot more".
Source: Sky Sports
Will it click for Gauff? 'When it comes together, she will be frightening!'
Will it click for Coco Gauff? Jonathan Overend believes the American world No 3 can have a great Australian Open and lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup in Melbourne.
Source: Sky Sports
Australian Open Daily: Raducanu leads British trio into round two
Reflections on a perfect opening day for British players as Emma Raducanu, Cameron Norrie and Arthur Fery win at the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport
'Recharged' Alcaraz starts career Grand Slam bid with win
World number one Carlos Alcaraz is "recharged" after a nine-week break as he bids to complete the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport
Sabalenka survives 'tricky start' in Aussie opener
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a "tricky start" to win her opening-round match at the Australian Open.
Source: ESPN
Venus makes Aussie Open history, falters in loss
Venus Williams became the oldest player to compete in singles at the Australian Open, but faltered late in a three-set loss to Olga Danilovic.
Source: ESPN
Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial peace deal revealed for first time
PTPA had launched lawsuit against four grand slamsDjokovic says he still has issue with PTPA leadershipThe civil war engulfing tennis has been laid bare on the opening day of this years first grand…
Source: The Guardian
Williams blows golden chance for Grand Slam win at 45
Venus Williams came agonisingly close to claiming a first Grand Slam win since 2021, at the age of 45, only to lose out to Olga Danilovic as she rallied from 4-0 down in the final set to clinch a…
Source: Sky Sports
Emma Raducanu recovers from slow start to ease through at Australian Open
Briton overcomes Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-4, 6-1 Thai opponent shines in first set before falling awayEmma Raducanu rallied impressively from a slow start and early deficit to open her Australian Open…
Source: The Guardian
Raducanu overcomes slow start to sail into second round
British number one Emma Raducanu overcomes a shaky start to sail past Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the Australian Open first round.
Source: BBC Sport
