What to Watch on Day 5 of the Australian Open
My, how time flies. Second round singles action will be in the books after Day 5 down under. Here’s what we’ll be watching on a big day in Melbourne. tennis …
Australian Open Day 5 Schedule
Second round singles will complete on Day 5, and there’s also doubles and mixed around the grounds. ROD LAVER ARENA 4:30 PM — Women’s Singles (Round 2)[6] Jessica Pegula (USA) …
Raducanu Still Searching for Identity and Game After AO Loss to Potapova
Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open came to a disappointing end on Day 4 as she was knocked off by Anastasia Potapova, 7-6(3) 6-2. The 2021 US Open champion admitted she felt …
Alcaraz Switches on and Surges Past Hanfmann
Carlos Alcaraz is slowly but surely getting up to speed at the 2026 Australian Open. The 22-year-old was flat early, erratic at times, but ultimately more than punchy enough to …
Jet Set: Gauff Soars Into AO Third-Round Clash vs. Baptiste
By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, January 21, 2026Photo credit: Australian Open Facebook Record-setting attendance has marked the first four days of this Australian Open. Today, Coco Gauff turned Margaret Court …
Sabalenka Cruises into Round Three at Australian Open
Business as usual. That’s the modus operandi of world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, especially at the Grand Slams, and especially on hard courts. tennis express pro player gear The 27-year-old powered …
Next Gen: Cruz Hewitt Hangs with Federer Twins
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, January 20, 2026Photo credit: James D. Morgan/Getty Their famous fathers were rivals, and Cruz Hewitt and twins Myla and Charlene Federer are friends. Cruz Hewitt, …
Rafter: Players Are Greedy Asking for More Prize Money
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, January 20, 2026Photo credit: Australian Open Facebook Stars ranging from Novak Djokovic to Coco Gauff have called on Grand Slams to increase prize money. Former …
Belinda Bencic, Future Grand Slam Champion?
When asked to predict potential first-time Grand Slam winners on the women’s side, the name Belinda Bencic continues to pop up. tennis express pro player gear The Swiss returned from …
Five Provisionally Suspended on Likely Corruption Violations
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, January 20, 2026Photo credit: Corleve/Mark Peterson Five people—including two players—have been provisionally suspended for “likely” corruption violations. The two tennis players—Alana Tuayeva (Russia) and Nikol …