Grand Slams are usually thought to be two-week affairs, but the Australian Open behemoth has transformed into a three-week tennis bonanza, writes Matt Walsh.
Category: Tennis
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Ranking the top American players as 2026 begins
Coco Gauff won another major title in 2025, and Taylor Fritz continued to lead the American men. But who else is set to make a move in 2026?
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The best players and biggest moments of 2025
As the 2025 tennis season comes to a close, we name the top players and moments of the year.
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Ofner celebrates too soon, loses Aussie qualifier
Before Sebastian Ofner lost in Australian Open qualifying, the 29-year-old Austrian had raised his arms and walked toward the net after taking a 7-1 lead in the decisive tiebreaker against Nishesh Basavareddy, not realizing he needed 10 points to win.
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Amateur stuns Sinner on way to 1 Point Slam win
Sydney amateur Jordan Smith beat defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner on his way to claiming the $1 million Australian dollar first prize at the Australian Open’s 1 Point Slam.
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Shelton shakes off ‘rust,’ into Auckland quarters
Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton “knocked off the rust” in his first match of 2026 with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana in the ATP Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Raducanu overcomes delay, wins Hobart match
Emma Raducanu claimed her first victory of the new season after fighting back to see off Camila Osorio at the Hobart International.
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka top seeds at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were officially made the top-seeded players for the Australian Open which begins Sunday at Melbourne Park.
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Shelton shakes off ‘rust,’ reaches Auckland QFs
– Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton “knocked off the rust” in his first match of 2026 on Wednesday with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana in the ATP Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Monfils falls in 1st round of Aussie tuneup in NZ
Defending champion Gael Monfils lost his opening match at the ASB Classic in Auckland as he prepares for the Australian Open in what he said will be his farewell season.