German Zverev beat Alexandre Muller 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday (Jan 21) at John Cain Arena - his favorite in Melbourne. He revealed after the match that he did take a pain-killer during the medical timeout and was fine after that.

Australian Open 2026: 'Scared' Zverev enters round 3 after medical timeout and pain-killer vs Muller

Raducanu was was ahead 5-3 in the first set at one points before losing 6(3)-7(7) and she almost gave up in the second set, losing 6-2. Raducanu, however, isn't going too hard on herself about the loss, 'given the preparation she had.'

Australian Open 2026: Emma Raducanu loses in straight sets after not 'feeling like scrapping whole match'

Gauff, who started the campaign with a record win, is now in the R3 after beating Olga Danilovic. Gauff won the match 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on Wednesday (Jan 21).

Australian Open 2026: Coco Gauff, leaving fashion to Naomi Osaka, enters R3 with 'perfect' win

Hanfmann's first serve was 208 km/h, just 1 km/h slower than Alcaraz. The German's average serve speed was also 188 km/h, also just 1 km/h slower than the Spaniard.  He eventually won 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 in straights sets but it took him 2 hours 44 minutes.

'Really difficult first set': Alcaraz survives 208 km/h serves by Hanfmann to enter round 3 in Australian Open 2026 - WATCH

Oliynykova's t-shirt at the post-match presser read, ‘I need your help to protect Ukrainian women and children, but I can’t talk about it here.’

Australian Open 2026: Belarus' Sabalenka shuts down 'political talks' after Ukrainian's call for ban

Unlike other professional Ukrainian tennis players, Oliynykova still lives and trains in her homeland despite the constant threat of Russian attacks, and just before she came to Australia, the Kyiv native came close to being hit in one such incursion.

Ukraine's Oliynykova calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian players from tennis

Naomi Osaka stole the spotlight with a stylish win as Jannik Sinner cruised into round two at the Australian Open 2026. Gael Monfils bowed out, Madison Keys survived, and fresh faces shone in Melbourne

Australian Open 2026, Day 3 wrap: Osaka steals spotlight as Sinner cruises and Monfils bids farewell

The Japanese player walked onto court in a turquoise and green zip-up which had organic tendrils on the sides along with a matching racerback. The look, called 'exoskeletal' by Vouge in an interview with Osaka, was paired up with a wide-brimmed hat with a butterfly shape on it and a veil.

'Jellyfish' Naomi Osaka, with a hat, a veil and an umbrella, sails through Australian Open 2026 round 1

If Sinner manages to win this year's Australian Open, he'll be only the second player after Novak Djokovic in the open era history to win three back-to-back Australian Open title.

Jannik Sinner says 'not the way to win a match' after advancing to R2 of Australian Open 2026

Joao Fonseca (28) and Tallon Griekspoor (23) lost their matches at 1573 Arena and John Cain Arena in Melbourne Park. Brazil's Fonseca lost 4-6, 6-2, 1-6, 2-6 to American Eliot Spizziri while Frenchman Griekspoor lost 6-2, 6-3, 602 in straight sets, also to American Ethan Quinn.

Shock day for top players: Two top-30 seed players out in R1 of Australian Open 2026

From Novak Djokovic to Roger Federer, discover the five men with the most wins in Australian Open history, their records, titles and dominance in Melbourne that shaped one of tennis’s greatest Grand Slams.

From Novak Djokovic to Roger Federer: Meet 5 men with most wins in Australian Open matches

A record-chasing champion begins strongly in Melbourne as top stars move into the next round, while others face tough battles and emotional moments on a dramatic opening day.

Australian Open 2026, Day 2 wrap: Djokovic hits 100 in Melbourne, Swiatek and Gauff survive opening tests

With two more matches left to complete 100 appearance in women's singles in grand slams, Gauff also has a shot at becoming the player with third most wins in her first 100 major matches. With 75 wins in 98 matches she onnly trails Pam Shriver (76), Serena Williams (86), and Chris Evert (90).

21-year-old and next to legends already: Coco Gauff starts Australian Open 2026 with historic win

Australian Open 2026 may mark emotional farewells as five tennis legends step onto Melbourne Park for what could be their final appearance, celebrating careers filled with titles, memories, and moments.


'The last rally': 5 legends who might be playing their final Australian Open

Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, now has 100-10 record at his favorite slam and is expected to break Federer's record of 102 wins by R3. He isalso  only player to have won 100 or more matches in 3 grand slams: Aus Open (100), French Open (101), and Wimbledon (102).

Another level of greatness unlocked: Novak Djokovic records 100th win at Australian Open

The Canadian was only one set away from losing the match but a comeback could never be ruled out, especially for a top-10 seeded player. Auger-Aliassime was absolutely desolate about the injury but vowed to never let it happen again.

Felix Auger-Aliassime, top-10 seed at Australian Open, gives walkover to Borges as he didn't want to be 'punching bag'

Novak Djokovic heads into the Australian Open 2026 with several historic milestones in sight. A strong run in Melbourne could further elevate his legacy and add more unforgettable chapters to his legendary career.

5 records Novak Djokovic can break at 2026 Australian Open

During her Slam opener in Melbourne, Swiatek was pushed to the limits at the legendary Rod Laver Arena before prevailing 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 more than two hours later.

Australian Open 2026: Iga Swiatek survives exit scare to punch second-round ticket

Medvedev, during his straight-set 7-5 6-2 7-6(2) win over Jesper de Jong, was aggressive in his play and used the courth depth effectively to send off an early warning to Alcaraz as well as defending champion Sinner.

Dark horse of Australian Open 2026: Daniil Medvedev fires early warning to Alcaraz and Sinner

The two-time major winner edged past Russia-born Kamilla Rakhimova of Uzbekistan 6-2, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, with the sun beating down hard.

Australian Open 2026, Day 2: USA’s Coco Gauff begins title quest with straight-set win

Day 1 of the Australian Open 2026 delivered big wins for Alcaraz and Sabalenka and an emotional farewell for Venus Williams as the season began with drama, heat, and historic moments in Melbourne. 

Australian Open 2026, Day 1:  Alcaraz and Sabalenka shine as Venus Williams makes emotional exit in Melbourne

The players waited for the ball kid and medical staff to leave the arena before resuming the match after a delay of around seven minutes.

Ball girl collapses at Australian Open 2026; Zeynep Sonmez rushes to help, wins hearts - WATCH

The 27-year-old Belarusian, fresh from winning the season-opening Brisbane International, made a sloppy start in losing the first three points of the match when serving.

World no 1 Sabalenka makes shaky start at Australian Open 2026; manages selfie with Federer – WATCH

Carlos Alcaraz enters the Australian Open with a chance to add another Grand Slam to his career and move closer to a long-standing tennis record, as he continues to build one of the strongest starts in modern men’s tennis.

How Carlos Alcaraz can break 47-year-old record of THIS tennis stalwart in Australian Open

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Australian Open 2026: 'Scared' Zverev enters round 3 after medical timeout and pain-killer vs Muller

Aus Open 2026: Raducanu loses after not 'feeling like scrapping whole match'

Aus Open 2026: Gauff, leaving fashion to Osaka, enters R3 with 'perfect' win

WATCH | Alcaraz survives 208 km/h serves to enter round 3 in Aus Open 2026

Belarus' Sabalenka shuts down 'political talks' after Ukrainian's call for ban

Ukraine's Oliynykova calls for ban on Russian and Belarusian players from tennis

Australian Open 2026, Day 3 wrap: Osaka steals spotlight as Sinner cruises

'Jellyfish' Osaka sails through Australian Open 2026 round 1

Sinner says 'not the way to win a match' after advancing to R2 of Aus Open 2026

Shock day for top players: Two top-30 seed players out in R1 of Aus Open 2026

From Djokovic to Federer: Meet 5 men with most wins in Australian Open matches

Australian Open 2026, Day 2 wrap: Djokovic hits 100, Swiatek and Gauff survive

21-year-old and next to legends already: Gauff starts AO 2026 with historic win

'The last rally': 5 legends who might be playing their final Australian Open

Another level of greatness unlocked: Djokovic records 100th win at Aus Open

AO 2026: Auger-Aliassime gives walkover as he didn't want to be 'punching bag'

5 records Novak Djokovic can break at 2026 Australian Open

Australian Open 2026: Swiatek survives exit scare to punch second-round ticket

Dark horse of Australian Open 2026: Medvedev's early warning to Alcaraz, Sinner

Australian Open 2026, Day 2: Coco Gauff begins title quest with straight-set win

Australian Open 2026, Day 1: Alcaraz and Sabalenka shine as Williams makes exit

Ball girl collapses at Australian Open 2026; Sonmez rushes to help - WATCH

Australian Open: Sabalenka makes shaky start; manages selfie with RF – WATCH

How Alcaraz can break 47-year-old record of THIS tennis hero in Australian Open