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Arthur Gea, Australian Open 2026

“La Sensation Française”: Qualifier Arthur Gea Stuns World No. 19 Lehecka in Melbourne Debut

1-year-old Arthur Gea announced his arrival on the world stage on Monday, toppling 17th seed Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to secure his first Grand Slam win and extend his perfect start to the 2026 season.

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Stan Wawrinka, Australian Open 2026

“The Passion is Still Intact”: Stan Wawrinka secures emotional Final Melbourne win

Forty-year-old 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka turned back the clock to secure his first Melbourne win in five years, defeating Laslo Djere in a four-set thriller to launch his emotional final professional season.

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Iva Jovic, 2026

Rising star Iva Jovic matches career-best Slam result with opening win

American teenager Iva Jovic continued her blistering start to the 2026 season on Monday night, dispatching compatriot Katie Volynets in straight sets to secure her place in the second round of the Australian Open.

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Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2026

Australian Open: Medvedev, Paul, Rublev, and De Minaur sail through as Auger-Aliassime withdraws and Tien struggles

The second day of the 2026 Australian Open delivered a mix of long-awaited redemption and sudden heartbreak, headlined by Daniil Medvedev’s first Grand Slam victory in over a year and the shock retirement of seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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Alex de Minaur, 2026

“Demon” on a Mission: De Minaur dominates McDonald to chase Hewitt’s hard-court legacy

World No. 6 Alex de Minaur launched his home Grand Slam campaign with a clinical straight-sets victory over Mackenzie McDonald (6-2, 6-2, 6-3).

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Andrey Rublev, 2026
1 month ago

Rublev breezes into second round as Safin influence begins to take hold

Andrey Rublev secured a clinical straight-sets victory over Matteo Arnaldi to open his...
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Félix Auger-Aliassime
1 month ago

“I don’t have all the answers now”: Seventh seed Auger-Aliassime retires against Borges in Melbourne thriller

A bewildered Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire from his first-round clash against...
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Cédric Rouquette
Tomas Machac, portrait
1 month ago

Machac to Tennis Majors: “I traveled to Australia with big doubts about whether I could even play”

Tomas Machac arrived in Melbourne to face a daunting Australian Open draw and...
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Wilander OTD 01_19
1 month ago

January 19, 1989: The day world No 1 Mats Wilander was stunned in the second round of the Australian Open

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at an important moment in tennis history....
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Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2026
1 month ago

Record Crowd witnesses Alcaraz begin historic career Slam quest with opening win

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz overcame first-match rust and the absence of longtime...
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Olga Danilovic, Australian Open, 2025
1 month ago

Danilović denies Venus Williams in emotional Melbourne thriller after improbable final-set comeback

Olga Danilovic edged out Venus Williams 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday night....
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Alexander Bublik, Australian Open 2024
1 month ago

Top 10 debutant Bublik ends Melbourne drought to secure first AO win in four years

Alexander Bublik secured his first Australian Open victory since 2022 on Sunday night,...
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Yannick Hanfmann, Kitzbuhel 2025
1 month ago

Australian Open: Hanfmann makes second round, waiting for Alcaraz

Yannick Hanfmann edged out Zachary Svajda 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Sunday
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Aryna Sabalenka doing a legendary selfie
1 month ago

World No. 1 Sabalenka dominates opener before star-studded celebration

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6-4, 6-1 and made a legendary selfie...
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Zeynep Sonmez, 2025
1 month ago

“Turkish Pride”: Sonmez makes history with upset win and act of kindness in Melbourne

Zeynep Sonmez became the first Turkish woman to win an Australian Open main-draw...
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Michael Zheng, Australian Open 2026 | © Dar Yasin/AP/SIPA
1 month ago

Qualifier Michael Zheng stuns Korda in five-set Melbourne thriller

Michael Zheng won against Sebastian Korda 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 6-3 on Sunday...
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Frances Tiafoe, Australian Open 2026
1 month ago

Tiafoe dazzles in Heritage kit to secure dominant Australian Open Opening win

Frances Tiafoe defeated Jason Kubler 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday
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Roger Federer
1 month ago

January 18, 2000: The day Roger Federer won his first match at a Grand Slam event

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
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1 month ago

Australian Open : Baptiste outlasts Townsend in All-American thriller to snap losing streak

Hailey Baptiste won against Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-3 on Sunday
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Elsa Jacquemot, 2026
1 month ago

Jacquemot stuns Marta Kostyuk in 3-hour Australian Open thriller marked by late injury drama

Jacquemot - Kostyuk was the first ever women's singles match at the Australian...
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