Interview
Novak Djokovic: “This win almost equals winning a Grand Slam”
Following a historic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic reflects on defying the "experts" who tried to retire him, his strategic recovery for the final, and why this semifinal stands as his finest performance in years. This is most of the quotes Novak delivered at the flash quotes spot in Melbourne after 2:00 am.
The art of suffering: How Carlos Alcaraz refused to break in Melbourne (as he always does)
Carlos Alcaraz stated that he never thought for a single second about giving up in his grueling semifinal against Zverev, literally or figuratively. Even the challenge of rebuilding his body before the final is one he has fully accepted.
Zverev slams Alcaraz’s medical timeout as « bullshit »; Spaniard says physio made the call
Alexander Zverev slammed tournament officials on Friday after Carlos Alcaraz was granted a medical timeout for what appeared to be severe cramping. The German third seed accused the tour of protecting its top stars during a high-stakes moment in their five-set semifinal.
Australian legends Cash, Rafter, Hewitt explain what Alex De Minaur needs to do to beat Carlos Alcaraz at Australian Open
De Minaur has lost all five of his battles with Alcaraz but has been playing some of his best tennis and has the support of a home crowd
“Sometimes there are no real explanations”: Jannik Sinner on his battle with heat and cramping
Despite reaching the fourth round, Jannik Sinner admitted to significant physical uncertainty under the Melbourne sun. "We don’t know" if the heat will always be a struggle, he remarked, adding others "I don't know", regarding if his quality of sleep was to blame for the mid-match cramps;
“I’m trying to drop shot like him”: Gauff channels Alcaraz in ruthless win over Danilovic
Jellyfish, butterflies, and joy: How Naomi Osaka blends motherhood and style into her 2026 identity
Physically undercooked Fonseca falls to Spizzirri in the only major shock of a calm Tuesday night in Melbourne
“It can’t keep going on like this”: Shattered Popyrin falls in midnight epic as nightmare summer continues
“I don’t have all the answers now”: Seventh seed Auger-Aliassime retires against Borges in Melbourne thriller
Machac to Tennis Majors: “I traveled to Australia with big doubts about whether I could even play”
Carlos Alcaraz on Ferrero departure: “I have the same team, just one person missing”
Federer in Melbourne: What the Legend Really Thinks About Alcaraz, Serena, and the ‘Lies’ of Tour Life (in 9 key quotes)
An emotional farewell: Monfils bows out of Auckland in final campaign
From “Joke” to Jackpot: Alexander Bublik cracks the ATP Top 10 in Hong Kong
No handshake, no silence: Kostyuk’s political signal shadows Sabalenka’s Brisbane crown
From “Middle East double” to Australian swing wisdom: How Andreeva deals with expectations
“I want to be that guy again”: Medvedev’s clinical start in Brisbane
The “Frankenstein” and the “Sicko”: The Miraculous Return of the Special Ks
Zverev’s 2026 crossroads: why it’s “Now or Never” for the unsatisfied World No. 3