Style PointsBeach-inspired glitz and Gucci news: How Aryna Sabalenka is serving up style at the Australian OpenSabalenka has signed on as SoHo-based jeweler Material Good's first-ever brand ambassador, and has also joined the Gucci family.Read More
At 28, free spirit Alexander Bublik has learned that victory is worth fighting forHow much farther can that attitude take him, in Melbourne, and rest of 2026?
Three more things we learned about the 1 Point Slam, from champion Jordan SmithAustralia's newest millionaire sat down with Mark Petchey and Andrea Petkovic on The Big T.
"I can barely imagine playing in four years": Taylor Fritz excited for AO clash with 40-year-old Stan WawrinkaA straight-set winner Thursday, the No. 9 seed updated that his knee "has been feeling really good the last couple of days."
Casper Ruud records 300th win of career with second-round victory at Australian OpenThe three-time Grand Slam finalist is just the fourth man born in 1998 or later to reach that milestone.
Wearing tribute to infamous Roland Garros shorts, Stan Wawrinka shrugs off place in tennis fashion historyWawrinka, 40, reached the third round of the 2026 Australian Open in a shirt that pays homage to the plaid shorts in which he won his second of three major titles.
Sorana Cirstea gives Naomi Osaka frosty handshake after Australian Open clashThe Romanian, playing her final season, accused Osaka of talking between serves.
Outfit of the Day: Jannik Sinner’s saucy Australian Open kit divides the InternetNike’s olive and lemon Slam set drew mixed reviews as the two-time defending champion cruised into Round 3.
Ethan Quinn recoups pricey Nobu dinner bill with best-ever Australian Open runThe 21-year-old was hit with a big dinner tab by his fellow Americans ahead of the Australian Open. Now, he's into the third round for the first time.
Ben Shelton goes behind-the-scenes on off-season, Australian Open prep on YouTube channelNovak Djokovic praised the decision from players like Shelton to use digital media to connect with fans.
Iga Swiatek is still the only tennis player to reach the third round of every Grand Slam this decadeThe six-time Grand Slam champion moved into the round of 32 at the Australian Open in straight sets on Thursday.
Tennis.com InterviewClara Tauson weathers illness, “boom boom” tennis to advance at Australian OpenThe No. 14 seed booked an intriguing third-round match vs. rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko in Melbourne.Read More
Madison Keys feels defending champion boost through two wins at Australian OpenKeys is yet to drop a set and feeling good vibes as she closes in on a second-week return in Melbourne.
Iva Jovic used her off-season to get stronger, faster, and quicker. So far it's paying off in 2026The 18-year-old has sailed through two rounds at the Australian Open ahead of a big test against Jasmine Paolini.
Jannik Sinner, black or white t-shirt enthusiast, reveals his three wardrobe essentials with IG's "Street style Australia"The two-time reigning Australian Open champ rocked Denma’s Gucci: La Famiglia collection during the laid back interview.
Zeynep Sonmez, "playing together" with unreal AO atmosphere, equals her historic major run“I know that it's a new thing in Turkey, but I don't want to stop here. I want to keep going," she declared after reaching the third round.
Outfit of the Day: Reilly Opelka goes out in style with $1,800 Sease kit at Australian OpenThe American’s quiet luxury look stole the show during his second-round defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Critical Carlos Alcaraz gets encouragement from team after advancing at Australian OpenThe top seed came off the court feeling down about his second-round performance against Yannick Hanfmann but found positives before his press conference.
Daniil, Behind The Mic: Medvedev teases potential post-retirement podcast at Australian Open“Five years after my career, you never know,” the ever-quotable former No. 1 said of a potential media foray.
Andrey Rublev finds his “chill” under Marat Safin at the Australian OpenThe No. 13 seed rallied past qualifier Jaime Faria to reach the third round.
Coco Gauff gives back, talks HBCU donations totaling $250,000 in two years at Australian OpenThe American discussed family ties to Historically Black Colleges and Universities after reaching the third round in Melbourne.
Aryna Sabalenka calls Naomi Osaka’s fantasy Nike kit a “perfect fit” at Australian OpenThe ensemble has the fashion-obsessed world No. 1 thinking of how she might top Osaka at future major outings.
Tennis.com InterviewElina Svitolina finds strength in stepping back, talks burnout recovery at Australian OpenSvitolina ended her 2025 season after an emotionally devastating Billie Jean King Cup performance; with help from husband Gaël Monfils, the recharge helped her make an unbeaten start to 2026.Read More
The ATP Challenger Tour in 2026: 35 Showcase events and everything else you need to knowFrom the tournaments to the players, a guide to why this circuit is such a crucial pathway to the top of professional tennis.
Five things to watch for on AO Day 4: A well-behaved Alcaraz, Sabalenka's net rushesPlus: Gauff tries to step on the gas, Andreeva takes on an in-form Sakkari, and Zheng skips class for round two.
Mirra Andreeva, Victoria Mboko, Iva Jovic: Making the cases for each top teenAfter a trio of breakthrough seasons, they're all into the second round of the Australian Open.
Telling himself "it's okay to lose" to Gael Monfils, Dane Sweeny closes showman's AO chapter"Somehow it is the finish line, but, whew, thank you so much for this amazing ride," the Frenchman told his fans in Melbourne.
Playing through injuries, Taylor Fritz blames short off-season for slow start at Australian OpenFritz began the year with a knee injury and eluded to other physical issues after a four-set win over Valentin Royer.
Zizou Bergs gets to twerk at Australian Open: “I can be very ridiculous!”The Belgian opened 2026 with a strong United Cup run and a viral celebration ahead of the Australian Open but suffered a tough first-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz.
Outfit of the Day: Naomi Osaka makes rock star arrival to Australian Open in Nike ensembleThe former world No. 1 made an unforgettable entrance on Rod Laver Arena, complete with a large hat, veil, and parasol combination—plus a pair of pleated pants.
Karolina Pliskova navigates uncertain future after injury odyssey, Australian Open comebackThe former world No. 1 missed nearly all of the 2025 season after undergoing two surgeries on her left ankle.
Janice Tjen speaks softly, carries big slice to make history again for Indonesia at Australian OpenThe former Pepperdine University player became the first from her country to win a main-draw match in Melbourne since Yayuk Basuki in 1998.
Madison Keys makes winning Australian Open return, but Oleksandra Oliynykova steals the showThe tattooed Ukrainian led the defending champion 4-0 in the first set, and had two set points, before Keys rallied 7-6(6), 6-1.
Coco Gauff’s custom Australian Open kit is finally available to shopThe world No. 3 debuted her New Balance look in Melbourne, and fans can now buy a version of her on-court style.
Casper Ruud has ringer "on all hours of the day" for pregnant wife's call to leave AO, hurry homeThe No. 12 seed gave an update on impending fatherhood, noting his phone is only off in Melbourne while playing matches.
Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz, the top two U.S. men, have high expectations in Australia, and in 2026On Tuesday, Shelton faces an in-form Ugo Humbert, while Fritz looks to put a stuttering start to the season behind him.
Absent from Melbourne, Bianca Andreescu wins first title—an ITF W35—since 2019 US OpenThe 25-year-old triumphed in Bradenton to kick off a planned three-event stretch in the Sunshine State.
Stan Wawrinka shows power of converting nerves to confidence in winning start at final Australian OpenThe 40-year-old delivered on his wild card opportunity by overcoming Laslo Djere from a set down Monday.
Novak Djokovic just became the first tennis player to win 100 matches at three different Grand SlamsHe had already reached that milestone at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and he just did it at the Australian Open.
Sorry, haters: Iga Swiatek still stans Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” at Australian OpenThe polarizing album gets two thumbs up from the former world No. 1.
Ajla Tomljanovic—the last player to beat Serena—welcomes potential Williams comebackThe Aussie won the final match of Williams’ career at the 2022 US Open, but the 23-time Grand Slam champion fueled rumors of a return by re-entering the anti-doping pool.
Alycia Parks navigates “difficult” atmosphere vs. Alexandra Eala at Australian OpenThe American admitted the standing-room only Court 6 crowd of Filipino fans took some getting used to before winning in three sets.
Unbothered—or eternal optimist—Daniil Medvedev looks towards the future at Australian OpenBack on track in Melbourne, the former world No. 1 isn’t over-analyzing his 2025 slump after a strong start to the season.
