Women's tennis

‘Basic tennis etiquette’: Navratilova, Davenport condemn Osaka after her Australian Open flashpoint

Naomi Osaka's (R) second-round win against Sorana Cirstea was marred by a testy exchange and icy handshake at the end.

Sloppy Naomi Osaka grinds past ‘mad’ Sorana Cirstea to stay alive at Australian Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka walks on the court to face Romania's Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open.

‘Crazy, surreal’ as Aryna Sabalenka moves ominously on in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after beating China's Bai Zhuoxuan at the Australian Open.

Naomi Osaka says ‘I’m a little strange’ after Melbourne fashion statement

Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives to face Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 20.

Janice Tjen becomes first Indonesian to win an Australian Open match in 28 years

Unseeded Janice Tjen (above) stunned Canadian 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) to surge into the second round in Melbourne.

Veterans Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic and Novak Djovokic make rousing starts at Australian Open

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrating after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at Melbourne Park on Jan 19, 2026.

Sporting Life

At the Australian Open, a long line of love and hope follows Alexandra Eala

Even in defeat, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines stops to sign autographs for her legion of fans.

Tennis players hit by cramp as heat and heartbreak strike at Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2026 Canada's Marina Stakusic is assisted onto a wheelchair after retiring from her first round match against Australia's Priscilla Hon REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Coco Gauff crushes Kamilla Rakhimova to reach Australian Open second round

Coco Gauff of the United States in action during her first round match against Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova.

Aryna Sabalenka sees off Rakotomanga Rajaonah to reach Australian Open second round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 18, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her first round match against France's Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah REUTERS/Hollie Adams

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