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Australian Open Day 2: Swiatek, Gauff, and Anisimova command the spotlight as women’s stars surge into Round 2

Cédric Rouquette

January 19, 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.

Tennis Majors

January 19, 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.

Tennis Majors

January 19, 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.

Tennis Majors

January 19, 2026

“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 Nuno Borges on Monday

Cédric Rouquette

January 19, 2026