Wawrinka Advances, Becoming the Second Oldest Man to Win a Match at Australian Open
Stan Wawrinka is not done yet. The Swiss legend rallied past Serbia’s Laslo Djere on Kia Arena in Melbourne on Day 2, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) to became the second …
What to Watch on Day 3 of the Australian Open
Day 3 of the Australian Open. Let the title defenses begin! Sinner, Keys and a bevy of other high-profile first-rounders will take us to the end of the first round …
At 28, Paul Taps Experience More than Ever
Tommy Paul was a bit of a late bloomer on the ATP Tour. Preternaturally gifted but not exactly the most disciplined chap in his early twenties, it took the American …
Australian Open 2026, Day 3 Schedule
First round action will finally reach its conclusion on Day 3 in Melbourne. Here’s the full schedule. Rod Laver Arena From 4:30 PMWomen’s Singles – Round 1O. Oliynykova (UKR) vs …
Hobbled Auger-Aliassime Retires from AO Opener
By Richard Pagliaro | Sunday, January 18, 2026Photo credit: Australian Open Facebook Felix Auger-Aliassime’s Australian Open ended in a painfully premature exit. The two-time US Open semifinalist Auger-Aliassime retired after …
Gauff Cruises In AO Opener, Stearns Conquers Kenin
By Richard Pagliaro | Sunday, January 18, 2026Photo credit: Australian Open Facebook Coco Gauff played first-rate contortionist in her Australian Open opener. Seventy-nine minutes into the match, Gauff was moving …
Emma Raducanu Issues Invite to Secret Weapon
By Richard Pagliaro | Sunday, January 18, 2026Photo credit: David Gray/AFP/Getty Emma Raducanu has rebranded—thanks to an inspiring Melbourne Park fan. Raducanu rallied from 2-4 down surging through seven straight …
ESPN Faces Backlash Over New Streaming Paywall
By Erik Gudris | Sunday, January 18, 2026Photo credit: Rolex ESPN is currently running ads with the headline “Stream Every Match” to promote its Australian Open coverage in the United …
Alcaraz Opens Quest to be Youngest Career Slam Winner
Carlos Alcaraz is up and running in Australia, having defeated Australia’s Adam Walton 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-2 in the first night session of the 2026 Australian Open. tennis express pro player …
‘Ivy’s Finest’ Michael Zheng – From Columbia to Round 2 of AO, and Back to Columbia…
Die-hard tennis fans have been aware of Michael Zheng for a while now. He’s a two-time NCAA champion, after all, and in 2022 he reached the Boys’ Singles final at …