Once blessed with computer-like recall, memories fading for Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and others

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Now that the intensity and need is no longer there, it seems the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are letting go much of their past.

Tiafoe to battle De Minaur in high-stakes Melbourne clash

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Frances Tiafoe won against Francisco Comesana 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 on Wednesday and will play Australian Alex De Minaur, the No 6 seed, in the next round

Melbourne rematch looming? Tien and Borges set third-round date with Medvedev in sight

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Learner Tien and world No. 46 Nuno Borges both secured clinical second-round victories on Wednesday.

Bublik breaks “Melbourne curse” to secure career-best start

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Alexander Bublik won against Marton Fucsovics 7-5, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday night and will face Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the next round

Moutet advances as Zheng’s marathon journey ends in retirement

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Corentin Moutet benefited from the abandonment of Michael Zheng (3-6, 6-1, 6-3, 2-0 ret.) on Wednesday night and will play Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, in the next round

“I’m trying to drop shot like him”: Gauff channels Alcaraz in ruthless win over Danilovic

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Coco Gauff’s evolution into a multidimensional threat continued on Wednesday night as she dismantled world No. 68 Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-2 to reach the Australian Open third round for the fifth time. Currently sitting on a 5-1 record for the 2026 season, the third-seeded American paired her signature world-class defensive coverage with a newfound tactical … Continued

Medvedev overcomes Halys scare to match record start from career-best 2021 season

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Medvedev advances to his first Grand Slam round of 32 since the 2024 US Open, ans manages his best start of the season since 2021. He’s defeated Quentin Halys 6-7(9), 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

Potapova’s persistence ends Raducanu’s Melbourne campaign, Sabalenka next

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Anastasia Potapova beat Emma Raducanu 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Wednesday and will play Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, in the next round

Quiet and clinical: Tommy Paul’s under-the-radar surge in Melbourne

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Tommy Paul is quietly putting together one of the cleanest opening-round runs of the 2026 Australian Open. By dismantling Thiago Agustín Tirante 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday, the world No. 20 secured his second consecutive straight-sets victory, signaling a return to the physical freedom and serving dominance that fueled his historic 2023 semi-final run. Tommy … Continued

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

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Victoria Mboko continued her meteoric rise on the Grand Slam stage on Wednesday, defeating American Caty McNally 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the third round of the Australian Open. The 19-year-old Canadian, currently ranked at a career-high world No. 17, demonstrated both her tactical skill and her trademark resilience, particularly in a second set that … Continued

Putintseva cruises past Jacquemot to secure Round of 32 berth

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Yulia Putintseva won against Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday and will face qualifier Zeynep Sonmez in the next round

Francisco Cerundolo races into third round with dominant win over Dzumhur

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Francisco Cerundolo won against Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 on Wednesday night. He’ll face the winner of the match between Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria and Russian Andrey Rublev, the No 13 seed, in the next round

Jellyfish, butterflies, and joy: How Naomi Osaka blends motherhood and style into her 2026 identity

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For Osaka, this “jellyfish” moment is the latest chapter in a career that has redefined what it means to be a modern athlete.

Duckworth survives five-set marathon to earn date with defending champ Sinner

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James Duckworth defeated Dino Prizmic 7-6 (4), 3-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday night

Hurkacz Battles Past Bergs to Reach Second Round

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

Aussie qualifier Sweeny stuns Monfils in emotional Melbourne marathon

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24-year-old local qualifier Dane Sweeny secured the biggest win of his life on Tuesday night againt Gael Monfils (6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5). It was the Frenchman’s last appearance in Melbourne.

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

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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.

Baez defies history and height to reach Melbourne second round

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Defying a massive 33cm height disadvantage and the mental weight of past collapses, the “2026 version” of Sebastian Baez proved his hardcourt evolution is real on Tuesday night vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3) on Tuesday.

Linda Fruhvirtova ends three-year Slam drought in Melbourne

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Linda Fruhvirtova beat Lulu Sun 6-3, 7-5 on Tuesday

Musetti celebrates Top 5 debut with hard-fought win as Collignon retires in distress

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Lorenzo Musetti benefited from the abandonment of Raphael Collignon (4-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5, 3-2 ret.) on Tuesday

“Ace Queen” Karolina Pliskova overcomes dramatic first-set collapse to secure emotional Melbourne return

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Karolina Pliskova beat Sloane Stephens 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Tuesday night. She’ll face Indonesian Janice Tjen in the next round