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Venus Williams Sets Australian Open Record At Age 45, But Falters In 1st Round

Venus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the Australian Open, a testament to her endurance and longevity at the highest level of tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz Kickstarts Career Grand Slam Bid With Tough Australian Open 2026 Test

Carlos Alcaraz kickstarted his bid for a career Grand Slam with a battling three-set beating of home hope Adam Walton at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Aryna Sabalenka Overcomes A Nervy Start In A First-Round Win At Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was a little bit nervous with Rod Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd for her first-round win at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Video: Ball Girl Collapses In Australian Open Heat, Tennis Star Zeynep Sonmez Rushes To Help

Play was halted during an Australian Open first-round match Sunday when a ball girl fainted as temperatures soared, with players Zeynep Sonmez and Ekaterina Alexandrova rushing to help her.

Alexander Zverev Happy With Response After Wobble In Opening Australian Open Win

A relieved world number three Alexander Zverev said he was encouraged by the way he responded from a set down on Sunday to reach the Australian Open second round.

France's Corentin Moutet Booed For Underarm Match Point Serve At Australian Open

Frenchman Corentin Moutet defended his tactics Sunday after serving underarm on match-point against home hope Tristan Schoolkate at the Australian Open.

British Qualifier Arthur Fery Upsets 20th Seed Flavio Cobolli In Melbourne

British qualifier Arthur Fery scored a major upset Sunday at the Australian Open by taking down 20th seed Flavio Cobolli on his maiden main draw debut in Melbourne.

'Doesn't Make Sense': Emma Raducanu Questions Australian Open Scheduling

Emma Raducanu has questioned the Australian Open scheduling, which forced her to hurriedly prepare for the major, as she arrived in Melbourne on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic Fancies Chances In Melbourne Despite 'Missing A Bit Of Juice'

Novak Djokovic said Saturday he likes his chances at the Australian Open despite "missing a bit of juice" in the legs, declaring he can still beat anyone on his day.

Hungry Carlos Alcaraz, Focused Aryna Sabalenka Target Australian Open Glory

Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a career Grand Slam on Sunday "hungry" for an elusive Australian Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka is laser-focused on clinching a third Melbourne crown.

Venus Williams 'Up For The Challenge' Of Australian Open At 45

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams said Saturday she was "up for the challenge" as she gets set to become the oldest woman to play at the Australian Open at age 45.

Roger Federer Practises With Casper Ruud Ahead Of Exhibition Match At Australian Open 2026

Swiss legend Roger Federer returned to Rod Laver Arena on Friday for the first time since 2020 for a practice session with Casper Ruud, according to ATP.

Iga Swiatek Eyes Career Grand Slam But Focuses On First Round At Australian Open

Iga Swiatek said Friday it would be a dream to complete a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open but "grinding" through the first round was the Polish star's focus.

Coco Gauff Says Record Australian Open Money Progress But More Needed

Coco Gauff said that a record prize pool at the Australian Open starting on Sunday was "progress" but "still not where we'd like it".

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner And Iga Swiatek Head Into 2026 In Search Of A Career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz knows what matters the most to him in 2026 and isn't shy about telling the world: He wants to win the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam.

Aryna Sabalenka Faces Tough Road To Australian Open Title Amidst Strong Rivalry From Coco Gauff And Iga Swiatek

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka's road to a third Australian Open title in four years could include passing her rivals Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek after the draw for the season's first major was revealed on Thursday.

Australian Open Draw: Coco Gauff and Venus Williams Set For Potential Meeting In 2nd Round

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.

Australian Open Champion Madison Keys Loses In The Adelaide International Quarterfinals

Madison Keys lost in the Adelaide International quarterfinals to rising Canadian talent Victoria Mboko on Thursday, less than a week away from the start of her Australian Open title defense.