Match report

Defending champ Madison Keys mounts comeback to reach R3 in Melbourne

Madison Keys extended her Australian Open winning streak to nine matches on Thursday, recovering from a double-break deficit in the second set to defeat compatriot Ashlyn Krueger (6-1, 7-5).

Cédric Rouquette

January 22, 2026

Etcheverry exploits Melbourne humidity to end Fery’s dream run

Tomás Martín Etcheverry utilized the heavy, oppressive conditions of a humid Melbourne night to dismantle British qualifier Arthur Fery 7-6(4), 6-1, 6-3, securing a place in the Australian Open round of 32 for the second time in three years.

Tennis Majors

January 21, 2026

Mboko overcomes slow second-set start to oust McNally in Melbourne

Cédric Rouquette

January 21, 2026

Mental clarity, major results: Svitolina powers into third round with clinical win over Klimovicova

Moving to a perfect 7-0 in 2026, the Ukrainian veteran neutralised the firepower of rising talent Linda Klimovicova 7-5, 6-1 to reach her 11th Australian Open third round.

Cédric Rouquette

January 21, 2026

Australian Open: Sabalenka storms into third round as “tigress” legacy grows

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her relentless dominance at Melbourne Park on Wednesday night, overpowering Chinese qualifier Zhuoxuan Bai 6-3, 6-1 to secure her place in the third round.

Tennis Majors

January 21, 2026