Our Features

Hubert Hurkacz, Australian Open 2026

Hurkacz Battles Past Bergs to Reach Second Round

Hubi's Resilient Return: Hurkacz Battles Past Bergs to Reach Second Round

Author avatar
Tennis Majors
Joao Fonseca, Australian Open 2026

Physically undercooked Fonseca falls to Spizzirri in the only major shock of a calm Tuesday night in Melbourne

On a day of largely predictable outcomes for the tournament’s heavyweights, American Eliot Spizzirri delivered the standout shock of Tuesday by capitalising on a match-starved João Fonseca (6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2) on Tuesday.

Author avatar
Cédric Rouquette
Madison Keys, Brisbane 2026

Madison Keys survives opening set scare to launch title defense in Melbourne

Defending champion Madison Keys, 30, fought back from a disastrous start to defeat Ukrainian newcomer Oleksandra Oliynykova (7-6, 6-1).

Author avatar
Tennis Majors
Lleyton Hewitt at the Australian Open

January 20, 2008: The day Hewitt and Baghdatis finished the latest match in Australian Open history

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at an important moment in tennis history. On this day in 2008, two stars started their match close to midnight and fought their way to the latest-ever finish at the Australian Open. Find out how it unfolded

Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Alexei Popyrin, Australia 2026

“It can’t keep going on like this”: Shattered Popyrin falls in midnight epic as nightmare summer continues

An emotional Alexei Popyrin admitted he needs to "look deep inside" after a crushing five-set loss to Alexandre Muller on Monday night, a defeat that capped off a winless Australian summer and extended a losing streak dating back to the 2025 US Open.

Author avatar
Tennis Majors
Coco Gauff, Australian Open 2026
January 19, 2026

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

Author avatar
Cédric Rouquette
Arthur Gea, Australian Open 2026
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...
Author avatar
Tennis Majors
Stan Wawrinka, Australian Open 2026
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...
Author avatar
Tennis Majors
Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open 2026
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...
Author avatar
Tennis Majors
Félix Auger-Aliassime
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...
Author avatar
Cédric Rouquette
Tomas Machac, portrait
January 19, 2026

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...
Author avatar
Cédric Rouquette
Wilander OTD 01_19
January 19, 2026

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....
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2026
January 18, 2026

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...
Author avatar
Cédric Rouquette
Aryna Sabalenka doing a legendary selfie
January 18, 2026

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...
Author avatar
Tennis Majors
Zeynep Sonmez, 2025
January 18, 2026

“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...
Author avatar
Cédric Rouquette
Frances Tiafoe, Australian Open 2026
January 18, 2026

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
Author avatar
Tennis Majors
Roger Federer
January 18, 2026

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....
Author avatar
Alexandre Sokolowski