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?By Steve Tignor Jan 22, 2026
"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."By TENNIS.com Jan 22, 2026
Sorana Cirstea gives Naomi Osaka frosty handshake after Australian Open clashThe Romanian, playing her final season, accused Osaka of talking between serves.By David Kane Jan 22, 2026
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.By TENNIS.com Jan 22, 2026
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.By David Kane Jan 22, 2026
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.By David Kane Jan 22, 2026
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.By Steve Tignor Jan 21, 2026
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.By TENNIS.com Jan 21, 2026
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.By David Kane Jan 21, 2026
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.By David Kane Jan 21, 2026
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.By Stephanie Livaudais Jan 21, 2026
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.By Steve Tignor Jan 20, 2026