Alcaraz, Swiatek, Relaxed about Career Slam
Iga Swiatek may have said it best when conversation at her pre-tournament press conference at the Australian Open turned to winning the Career Grand Slam. tennis express pro player gear …
Medvedev’s Mission for 2026: Two Titles in one City
Daniil Medvedev is back in top form after winning two 250-level titles over the last three months, at Almaty and Brisbane, but the former world No.1 is far from satisfied. …
Andreeva, Mboko Set Battle of Teens for Adelaide Title
The two highest-ranked teenagers on the WTA Tour are set to clash for the Adelaide title on Saturday. tennis express pro player gear Ninth-ranked Mirra Andreeva, 18, and Mboko, 19, …
Australian Open: 5 Women’s First-Rounders to Watch
By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, January 15, 2026Photo credit: Mubadala Citi DC Open Facebook The Happy Slam should deliver drama from the very first round. Here’s our choices for Top …
Get to Know All 16 Women’s Singles Qualifiers at the 2026 Australian Open
The qualifiers have battled their way through, and now taken their place in the main draw, each of them earning at least $150,000 Australian for their efforts. Here’s a blurb …
Get to Know 2026’s Australian Open Men’s Singles Qualifiers (and one Lucky Loser so far)
The qualifiers have battled their way through, and now taken their place in the main draw, each of them earning at least $150,000 Australian for their efforts. Here’s a blurb …
Federer on Fonseca: He Should Want to be ‘The Guy’
19-year-old Joao Fonseca – he of the pulsating power and the passionate, go-everywhere Brazilian fan base – is getting a lot of attention after this year’s Australian Open draw. The …
Sloane Stephens on AO Qualifying: Major Step
By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, January 15, 2026Photo credit: Australian Open Facebook Last season, a chronic foot injury left Sloane Stephens struggling to run without pain. This week at Melbourne …
Party Crashers: If Alcaraz and Sinner Falter, One of These Men Can Win the AO Crown
By Richard Pagliaro | Thursday, January 15, 2026Photo credit: Daniel Pockett/Getty Major finals are now as exclusive as members-only celebrations. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 2 Jannik Sinner …
What to Know about the Australian Open Men’s Singles Draw
The draws are out and first-round matchups are set. Here’s a look at five things we learned from the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles draw, which was held on Thursday …