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Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2026

Stone cold Sinner: Jannik sweeps Shelton to set up heavyweight semifinal with Djokovic

Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach his third consecutive Australian Open semifinal. The two-time defending champion and second seed will now face Novak Djokovic in a clash of titans, extending his Melbourne winning streak to 19 matches.

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Cédric Rouquette
Lorenzo Musetti and Novak Djokovic, Austalian Open 2026

Weirdest AO match ever? Musetti injury propels Djokovic into 13th Melbourne semifinal

Novak Djokovic benefited from the abandonment of Lorenzo Musetti (4-6, 3-6, 3-1) on Wednesday night and will face the winner of the match between American Ben Shelton, the No 8 seed, and Italian Jannik Sinner, the second seed, in the next round

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Elena Rybakina, 2026

Rybakina halts Swiatek’s career Slam bid to be back in semifinals in Melbourne

Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday to advance to the Australian Open semifinals.

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Tennis Majors
Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2026

« My level of the US Open was higher, but it’s pretty close »: In Australia, Alcaraz takes the lead toward glory with total coolness

Carlos Alcaraz has navigated the Australian Open without dropping a single set, moving within two victories of becoming the youngest man in history to complete a Career Grand Slam with a drive that perhaps we haven’t seen before.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2026

Carlos Alcaraz masters Alex De Minaur to secure maiden Melbourne semifinal

Carlos Alcaraz moved into his first Australian Open semifinal on Tuesday. The Spaniard defeated local favorite Alex De Minaur in straight sets. The final score was 7-5, 6-2, 6-1. Alcaraz now awaits a semifinal clash with Alexander Zverev.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2025
10 months ago

The “sleeper” effect: How Carlos Alcaraz is building a first-class serve to serve his first-class ambition

While the world No. 1’s groundstrokes remain the most destructive in the game,...
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Cédric Rouquette
Ben Shelton, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

Mature Shelton overpowers Ruud to reach third Melbourne quarterfinal

Ben Shelton defeated Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday to advance...
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Cédric Rouquette
Hingis OTD 01_26
10 months ago

January 26, 2002: The day Capriati made Hingis crack in the Australian Open final

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Lorenzo Musetti, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

Beyond the flair: Musetti’s hard-court maturity seals quarterfinal set at the Australian Open

Lorenzo Musetti defeated Taylor Fritz 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 on Monday night to reach...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz at the 1-Point Slam, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

The ‘fun’ factor: How new formats are winning over the Tour’s toughest

Whether it’s facing legends or battling amateurs for AUD $1 million, the 2026...
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Simon Cambers
Elina Svitolina, 2026
10 months ago

Svitolina dismantles Andreeva to set up blockbuster Gauff quarterfinal

Elina Svitolina defeated Mirra Andreeva 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday night to advance to...
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Tennis Majors
Martina Hingis 1997 Australian Open
10 months ago

January 25, 1997: The day Swiss Miss Martina Hingis became the youngest ever Grand Slam champion

Every day Tennis Majors takes you back in time to celebrate a great...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

Alcaraz passes Paul test to reach third straight Melbourne quarterfinal

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday night to...
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Cédric Rouquette
Iva Jovic, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

Jovic juggernaut crushes Putintseva 6-0, 6-1 to set up dream Sabalenka quarterfinal

Iva Jovic defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-0, 6-1 on Sunday to reach her first...
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Cédric Rouquette
Aryna Sabalenka, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

Sabalenka roars into 13th straight quarterfinal after surviving Mboko’s late surge

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Victoria Mboko 6-1, 7-6 (1) on Sunday night to reach...
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Tennis Majors
Eliot Spizzirri, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

“I was astonished by the timing”: Spizzirri takes responsibility but questions Sinner’s heat-rule lifeline

Eliot Spizzirri left Rod Laver Arena with a mix of pride and profound...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner cramping, Melbourne 2026
10 months ago

“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...
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Cédric Rouquette
Tsonga OTD 01_24
10 months ago

January 24, 2008: The day Tsonga crushed Nadal at the Australian Open with an awesome display of power tennis

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga became a crowd favourite and the third straight surprise men's finalist...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner cramping, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

“Tennis is a very mental game”: Sinner survives massive cramps welcomes the heat rule suspension to overcome Spizzirri

Jannik Sinner defeated Eliot Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to secure...
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Cédric Rouquette
Lorenzo Musetti, Australian Open 2026
10 months ago

Marathon Musetti survives Machac epic to reach first Australian Open second week

Lorenzo Musetti defeated Tomas Machac 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 to reach the...
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Cédric Rouquette