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 …
Tsitsipas’ Advice to the Tour? Stay Humble
As Stefanos Tsitsipas mounts his comeback from a debilitating back injury that sabotaged his 2025 season and made him wonder if he’d ever play the sport pain-free again, the Greek …
Sinner’s Streamlined Serve Sparking Fast Finishes
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, January 20, 2026Photo credit: Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Jannik Sinner is creating a slower start and delivering faster finishes. Two-time Australian Open champion launched his title defense …
Fly Girl: Osaka Rallies By Ruzic, Lands In AO Second Round
By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, January 20, 2026Photo credit: Australian Open Facebook Naomi Osaka walked onto Rod Laver Arena like a woman walking the runway of a theatrical fashion show. …
Monfils Bids Adieu to Australian Open After Loss to Sweeny
39-year-old Gael Monfils still has tennis left to play in 2026, but his work at the Australian Open is officially over after the Frenchman fell to qualifier Dane Sweeny on …
What to Watch on Day 4 of the Australian Open
Second round action kicks off on Day 4 – here’s what we’ll be keeping tabs on. SEE THE FULL DAY 4 ORDER OF PLAY HERE tennis express pro player gear …
Fonseca on First-Round Loss at AO: “I Needed More Time”
All eyes were on Joao Fonseca ahead of this year’s Australian Open. The 19-year-old phenom was slated to face Jannik Sinner in the third round, a potential contest that many …
Australian Open, Day 4 Schedule
Second round action kicks off at the 2026 Australian Open on Day 4, with two world No.1s on Rod Laver. See the full schedule below. tennis express pro player gear …