The Indian challenge at the Australian Open 2026 will start on January 21 when Yuki Bhambri takes the court in men’s doubles. Along with Swedish partner Andre Goransson, Bhambri take on James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt in the first round of the Grand Slam. Meanwhile, the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff…
The Australian Open 2026 continues with Day 3 action at Melbourne Park, featuring the completion of first-round matches. Defending women’s champion Madison Keys begins her title defense, while two-time men’s champion Jannik Sinner launches his bid for a third straight Melbourne title. Other marquee names include Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina, Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz, Stefanos…
Novak Djokovic kicked off his 2026 Australian Open campaign in style, securing a convincing straight-sets win over Spain’s Pedro Martinez in the first round at Rod Laver Arena. The 38-year-old Serbian legend triumphed 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, marking his 100th career victory at Melbourne Park and highlighting his enduring dominance on the hard courts. This milestone…
Performing in front of greats like Rod Laver and Roger Federer is not an easy task but Aryna Sabalenka overcame the ‘legendary’ pressure to start her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a win over wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah on Sunday. Sabalenka won 6-4, 6-1. A six-time Australian Open winner, Federer and three-time champion at Melbourne…
Zeynep Sonmez made headlines with history and heartfelt gesture at the Australian Open 2026 on Sunday. After coming through Qualifiers, the 23-year-old Sonmez first helped a ballkid who fainted beside the court before becoming the first Turkish woman to advance into the second round of the Australian Open at the 1573 Arena. The incident took…
Novak Djokovic has downplayed the pressure of winning his record-extending 25th Grand Slam title ahead of the Australian Open 2026, stating its unnecessary. Winner of most tennis Grand Slams in men’s singles, Djokovic is on level with Australian great Margaret Court, who also has won 24 Majors in her career. Djokovic, who went past Rafael…
For the first time in several years, India will have no representation in either men’s or women’s singles draw at the Australian Open tennis tournament, the draw of which was announced on Thursday. The absence of Indian players in the singles of year’s first Grand Slam speaks about the declining state of country’s tennis, particularly…
Novak Djokovic will open his Australian Open 2026 campaign against Pedro Martinez of Spain in the first round after the men’s singles draw was announced on Thursday (January 15). Seeded fourth, the 10-time Australian Open champion, Djokovic was placed in the bottom half of the draw, which also has two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner of…
The Australian Open 2026 headlines the tennis calendar as the first Grand Slam of the year, delivering high-stakes action at Melbourne Park. Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are set to return to defend their titles in a tournament bursting with top talent, massive prize money, and thrilling storylines. Australian Open 2026: Dates and…
Novak Djokovic has decided to quit Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), an organization for the players he co-founded. Djokovic’s decision came in just a few days before the Australian Open 2026, where the Serbian will be chasing his 25th Grand Slam title. The PTPA came into existence in 2021, with Djokovic and Canadian Vasek Pospisil,…
