Naomi Osaka once again ensured that all eyes were on her before a ball was even struck at Roland Garros. Months after making headlines with her <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-jellyfish-naomi-osaka-with-a-hat-a-veil-and-an-umbrella-sails-through-australian-open-2026-round-1-1768916354188">jellyfish-inspired look</a> at the Australian Open, the Japanese star arrived for her French Open 2026 first-round match in a black corset-style ensemble and flowing skirt before revealing a shimmering gold playing dress underneath. The eye-catching outfit quickly became one of the biggest talking points of the opening week in Paris. The four-time grand slam champion later compared the sparkling dress to the illuminated 'Eiffel Tower at night', saying the design immediately reminded her of the iconic Paris landmark.<h2>'I feel like the Eiffel Tower at night'</h2>The gold-and-bronze Nike dress was paired with a custom walk-on creation from Swiss designer Kevin Germanier, who transformed elements of Osaka's previous tennis outfits into a couture-inspired entrance look. The outfit featured a beaded corset and pleated skirt before the Japanese star unveiled her match attire. Watch the fit check blow:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Osaka fit check ✅<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RolandGarros</a> <a href="https://t.co/NGzRYyn3OU">pic.twitter.com/NGzRYyn3OU</a>&mdash; Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) <a href="https://twitter.com/rolandgarros/status/2059257254772162881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-title-favourite-sinner-makes-light-work-of-round-1-challenge-1779851366205">French Open 2026 | Title favourite Sinner makes light work of round 1 challenge</a>"When I first saw the match dress in real life, I felt I looked like the Eiffel Tower at night," Osaka told reporters after her victory. She also revealed she had packed backup outfits in case tournament officials objected to the glittering design."I actually got a little worried because when the sun hits the dress, it reflects a lot, so I was a little scared the umpire was going to kick me off the court. I got two back-up, normal dresses - thankfully I didn't have to wear them."<h2>Osaka backs fashion with dominant victory</h2>While her outfit grabbed attention off the court, Osaka delivered on it with her racket as well. The 16th seed defeated Germany's Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6(3) to book her place in the second round of the French Open 2026. After cruising through the opening set with aggressive baseline hitting, Osaka showed resilience in the second, recovering from 5-3 down and saving a set point before sealing victory in the tie-break.The former world No. 1 will next take on Croatia's Donna Vekic in the second round. Vekic, the Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist, advanced after defeating French wildcard Alice Tubello in straight sets.

Famous for her fashion choices at grand slams, Naomi Osaka chose to glitter like Eiffel Tower at night for her R1 match at French Open 2026 which she won.

Naomi Osaka once again ensured that all eyes were on her before a ball was even struck at Roland Garros. Months after making headlines with her jellyfish-inspired look at the Australian Open, the Japanese star arrived for her French Open 2026 first-round match in a black corset-style ensemble and flowing skirt before revealing a shimmering gold playing dress underneath. The eye-catching outfit quickly became one of the biggest talking points of the opening week in Paris. The four-time grand slam champion later compared the sparkling dress to the illuminated 'Eiffel Tower at night', saying the design immediately reminded her of the iconic Paris landmark. 'I feel like the Eiffel Tower at night' The gold-and-bronze Nike dress was paired with a custom walk-on creation from Swiss designer Kevin Germanier, who transformed elements of Osaka's previous tennis outfits into a couture-inspired entrance look. The outfit featured a beaded corset and pleated skirt before the Japanese star unveiled her match attire. Watch the fit check blow:

Famous for her fashion choices at grand slams, Naomi Osaka chose to glitter like Eiffel Tower at night for her R1 match at French Open 2026 which she won.

French Open 2026 | Osaka shimmers like 'Eiffel Tower at night' during R1 win - WATCH

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has won his maiden Australian Open title in Melbourne, lifting his seventh Grand Slam trophy overall. The young Spanish tennis star dominated the tournament and added another major achievement to his rapidly rising career.


Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz Wins Maiden Australian Open Men’s Title Defeating Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz was at the top of his game on Sunday (Feb 1) as he won his maiden Australian Open title by defeating Novak Djokovic at the Rod Laver Arena. The 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win also saw Alcaraz become the youngest player to clinch a career Grand Slam. After the win, Alcaraz reflected on his journey and gave a special mention to Rafael Nadal, who was in attendance for the championship clash.<h2>Alcaraz reflects on Australian Open win&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>"I mean, this moment is really special, but having Rafa in the stands made it even more special, to be honest," said Alcaraz.&nbsp;"Lifting the trophy for the first time in Australia was crazy. A dream come true. I dreamt about getting an Australian Open and completing the career Grand Slam."&nbsp;Alcaraz reflected on Nadal’s 2009 semifinal win over Fernando Verdasco, which set the pace for the Spaniard to win his maiden title. Alcaraz stated he took inspiration from the epic 2009 run where Nadal would later beat Roger Federer in the summit clash.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;"After the semi-final, I just thought about that semi-final in 2009, he played against Verdasco, and then he came back physically and played such a great final against Federer and won," said Alcaraz.&nbsp;"So I was thinking a little bit about it.&nbsp;"It's just about pushing through and having him there, I was like watching him and he gave me some, like, good spirit, good mindset."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>In the final that lasted more than two hours, Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The win meant Alcaraz won his maiden Australian Open and completed his career Grand Slam at 22. Overall, he now has seven major titles and is the defending champion at the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open.

The 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win also saw Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest player to clinch a career Grand Slam. After the win, Alcaraz reflected on his journey and gave a special mention to Rafael Nadal, who was in attendance for the championship clash.

Carlos Alcaraz was at the top of his game on Sunday (Feb 1) as he won his maiden Australian Open title by defeating Novak Djokovic at the Rod Laver Arena. The 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win also saw Alcaraz become the youngest player to clinch a career Grand Slam. After the win, Alcaraz reflected on his journey and gave a special mention to Rafael Nadal, who was in attendance for the championship clash. Alcaraz reflects on Australian Open win "I mean, this moment is really special, but having Rafa in the stands made it even more special, to be honest," said Alcaraz. "Lifting the trophy for the first time in Australia was crazy. A dream come true. I dreamt about getting an Australian Open and completing the career Grand Slam." Alcaraz reflected on Nadal’s 2009 semifinal win over Fernando Verdasco, which set the pace for the Spaniard to win his maiden title. Alcaraz stated he took inspiration from the epic 2009 run where Nadal would later beat Roger Federer in the summit clash. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "After the semi-final, I just thought about that semi-final in 2009, he played against Verdasco, and then he came back physically and played such a great final against Federer and won," said Alcaraz. "So I was thinking a little bit about it. "It's just about pushing through and having him there, I was like watching him and he gave me some, like, good spirit, good mindset." ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happened in the match? In the final that lasted more than two hours, Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The win meant Alcaraz won his maiden Australian Open and completed his career Grand Slam at 22. Overall, he now has seven major titles and is the defending champion at the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open.

The 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win also saw Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest player to clinch a career Grand Slam. After the win, Alcaraz reflected on his journey and gave a special mention to Rafael Nadal, who was in attendance for the championship clash.

Australian Open final: Carlos Alcaraz reflects on historic feat, says 'dream come true'

It was so near yet so far for 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic after he lost to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Australian Open 2026. Playing at the Rod Laver Arena in the Championship clash, Alcaraz beat Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his maiden Australian Open and thereby complete his career Grand Slam. After the defeat, Djokovic reflected on his dream run and stated he did not anticipate reaching another major final in his career.<h2>Djokovic reflects on dream run</h2>"I must be very honest and say that I didn't think that I would be standing in a closing ceremony of a Grand Slam once again,” 38-year-old Djokovic said after defeat to Alcaraz.&nbsp;"So I think I owe you the gratitude as well for pushing me forward throughout the last couple of weeks.&nbsp;"God knows what happens tomorrow, let alone in six months or 12 months. So it has been a great ride. I love you guys."<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>In the final that lasted more than two hours, Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The win meant Alcaraz won his maiden Australian Open and completed his career Grand Slam at 22. Overall, he now has seven major titles and is the defending champion at the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open.&nbsp;Both Djokovic and Alcaraz showed few signs of fatigue in another gladiatorial contest. They both opened with comfortable holds before a double fault and netted forehand presented the first break point chance for Djokovic at 2-1. Alcaraz saved it, but the aggressive fourth seed kept pressing and converted on his third, then consolidated for a 4-1 lead.&nbsp;Djokovic was reading Alcaraz's serve well and once he got in the rallies was authoritative, with a sensational forehand winner earning him two set points. He claimed the set in a statement 33 minutes after a ninth unforced error from the top seed, having dominated the big moments. It was vintage Djokovic, but Alcaraz came storming back, upping the tempo to break for 2-1 in the second set, pumping his fist when he saved a break point and held in the next game.&nbsp;Djokovic put drops to his eyes and began rubbing them, unable to tame a now rampant Alcaraz who broke again for 5-2. There were some sensational rallies that had the crowd on their feet in set three, which went with serve until Djokovic slapped a forehand wide under pressure to slip 2-3 behind.&nbsp;Djokovic gamely saved four set points at 3-5, but with his energy levels dropping was unable to save a fifth as the Spaniard took control. On the back foot, Djokovic then saved six break points in an 11-minute opening service game in set four to stay alive and kept fighting hard. But Alcaraz ground him down and pounced as Djokovic served to stay in the match to seal a maiden Australian championship.

In the final that lasted more than two hours, Novak Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Carlos Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

It was so near yet so far for 24-time major winner Novak Djokovic after he lost to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Australian Open 2026. Playing at the Rod Laver Arena in the Championship clash, Alcaraz beat Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his maiden Australian Open and thereby complete his career Grand Slam. After the defeat, Djokovic reflected on his dream run and stated he did not anticipate reaching another major final in his career. Djokovic reflects on dream run "I must be very honest and say that I didn't think that I would be standing in a closing ceremony of a Grand Slam once again,” 38-year-old Djokovic said after defeat to Alcaraz. "So I think I owe you the gratitude as well for pushing me forward throughout the last couple of weeks. "God knows what happens tomorrow, let alone in six months or 12 months. So it has been a great ride. I love you guys." What happened in the match? In the final that lasted more than two hours, Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The win meant Alcaraz won his maiden Australian Open and completed his career Grand Slam at 22. Overall, he now has seven major titles and is the defending champion at the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open. Both Djokovic and Alcaraz showed few signs of fatigue in another gladiatorial contest. They both opened with comfortable holds before a double fault and netted forehand presented the first break point chance for Djokovic at 2-1. Alcaraz saved it, but the aggressive fourth seed kept pressing and converted on his third, then consolidated for a 4-1 lead. Djokovic was reading Alcaraz's serve well and once he got in the rallies was authoritative, with a sensational forehand winner earning him two set points. He claimed the set in a statement 33 minutes after a ninth unforced error from the top seed, having dominated the big moments. It was vintage Djokovic, but Alcaraz came storming back, upping the tempo to break for 2-1 in the second set, pumping his fist when he saved a break point and held in the next game. Djokovic put drops to his eyes and began rubbing them, unable to tame a now rampant Alcaraz who broke again for 5-2. There were some sensational rallies that had the crowd on their feet in set three, which went with serve until Djokovic slapped a forehand wide under pressure to slip 2-3 behind. Djokovic gamely saved four set points at 3-5, but with his energy levels dropping was unable to save a fifth as the Spaniard took control. On the back foot, Djokovic then saved six break points in an 11-minute opening service game in set four to stay alive and kept fighting hard. But Alcaraz ground him down and pounced as Djokovic served to stay in the match to seal a maiden Australian championship.

In the final that lasted more than two hours, Novak Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Carlos Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

'I didn't think that I would be standing in a closing ceremony': Novak Djokovic on dream Australian Open run

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz scripted history on Sunday (Feb 1) as he defeated 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final of the Australian Open 2026. In doing so, Alcaraz became the youngest winner of a career Grand Slam (all four major titles), reaching the feat at a mere age of 22. On the other hand, defeat for Djokovic meant he remains level with Margaret Court with 24 major titles and missed out on a record-breaking feat.<h2>Alcaraz scripts history</h2>In the final that lasted more than two hours, Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The win meant Alcaraz won his maiden Australian Open and completed his career Grand Slam at 22. Overall, he now has seven major titles and is the defending champion at the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open.&nbsp;A seventh Slam put him alongside John McEnroe and Mats Wilander and one behind Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl. It was a first defeat for Djokovic in a Melbourne final, having won all 10 previously, leaving him still searching for a landmark 25th major to better Australia's Margaret Court, who was also watching on centre court.&nbsp;Djokovic, striving to become the oldest man to lift a Grand Slam singles trophy, last won one at the US Open in 2023. Since then, Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shared the spoils. Both men battled through five long sets in their semi-finals, Alcaraz against Alexander Zverev and Djokovic against Sinner, and recovery was always going to be key after their physical struggles.&nbsp;Both Djokovic and Alcaraz showed few signs of fatigue in another gladiatorial contest. They both opened with comfortable holds before a double fault and netted forehand presented the first break point chance for Djokovic at 2-1. Alcaraz saved it, but the aggressive fourth seed kept pressing and converted on his third, then consolidated for a 4-1 lead.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Djokovic was reading Alcaraz's serve well and once he got in the rallies was authoritative, with a sensational forehand winner earning him two set points. He claimed the set in a statement 33 minutes after a ninth unforced error from the top seed, having dominated the big moments. It was vintage Djokovic, but Alcaraz came storming back, upping the tempo to break for 2-1 in the second set, pumping his fist when he saved a break point and held in the next game.&nbsp;Djokovic put drops to his eyes and began rubbing them, unable to tame a now rampant Alcaraz who broke again for 5-2. There were some sensational rallies that had the crowd on their feet in set three, which went with serve until Djokovic slapped a forehand wide under pressure to slip 2-3 behind.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Djokovic gamely saved four set points at 3-5, but with his energy levels dropping was unable to save a fifth as the Spaniard took control. On the back foot, Djokovic then saved six break points in an 11-minute opening service game in set four to stay alive and kept fighting hard. But Alcaraz ground him down and pounced as Djokovic served to stay in the match to seal a maiden Australian championship. It ensured he remained world number one and Sinner two, with Djokovic moving up a place to three ahead of Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest winner of a career Grand Slam (all four major titles), reaching the feat at a mere age of 22. 

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz scripted history on Sunday (Feb 1) as he defeated 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final of the Australian Open 2026. In doing so, Alcaraz became the youngest winner of a career Grand Slam (all four major titles), reaching the feat at a mere age of 22. On the other hand, defeat for Djokovic meant he remains level with Margaret Court with 24 major titles and missed out on a record-breaking feat. Alcaraz scripts history In the final that lasted more than two hours, Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The win meant Alcaraz won his maiden Australian Open and completed his career Grand Slam at 22. Overall, he now has seven major titles and is the defending champion at the Australian Open, French Open and the US Open. A seventh Slam put him alongside John McEnroe and Mats Wilander and one behind Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl. It was a first defeat for Djokovic in a Melbourne final, having won all 10 previously, leaving him still searching for a landmark 25th major to better Australia's Margaret Court, who was also watching on centre court. Djokovic, striving to become the oldest man to lift a Grand Slam singles trophy, last won one at the US Open in 2023. Since then, Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have shared the spoils. Both men battled through five long sets in their semi-finals, Alcaraz against Alexander Zverev and Djokovic against Sinner, and recovery was always going to be key after their physical struggles. Both Djokovic and Alcaraz showed few signs of fatigue in another gladiatorial contest. They both opened with comfortable holds before a double fault and netted forehand presented the first break point chance for Djokovic at 2-1. Alcaraz saved it, but the aggressive fourth seed kept pressing and converted on his third, then consolidated for a 4-1 lead. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Djokovic was reading Alcaraz's serve well and once he got in the rallies was authoritative, with a sensational forehand winner earning him two set points. He claimed the set in a statement 33 minutes after a ninth unforced error from the top seed, having dominated the big moments. It was vintage Djokovic, but Alcaraz came storming back, upping the tempo to break for 2-1 in the second set, pumping his fist when he saved a break point and held in the next game. Djokovic put drops to his eyes and began rubbing them, unable to tame a now rampant Alcaraz who broke again for 5-2. There were some sensational rallies that had the crowd on their feet in set three, which went with serve until Djokovic slapped a forehand wide under pressure to slip 2-3 behind. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Djokovic gamely saved four set points at 3-5, but with his energy levels dropping was unable to save a fifth as the Spaniard took control. On the back foot, Djokovic then saved six break points in an 11-minute opening service game in set four to stay alive and kept fighting hard. But Alcaraz ground him down and pounced as Djokovic served to stay in the match to seal a maiden Australian championship. It ensured he remained world number one and Sinner two, with Djokovic moving up a place to three ahead of Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest winner of a career Grand Slam (all four major titles), reaching the feat at a mere age of 22.&nbsp;

Australian Open final: Alcaraz scripts history, beats Djokovic to become youngest career Grand Slam winner

Novak Djokovic will go head-to-head with Carlos Alcaraz as they face off at the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final on Sunday (Feb 1). The contest at the Rod Laver Arena will be one for the neutrals with Alcaraz targeting his maiden Australian Open title, while Djokovic will try to script history with an elusive 25th Grand Slam title. Ahead of the key, the high-voltage contest between the two: here’s all you need to know, including live streaming, time, and overall head-to-head records.&nbsp;When will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic contest at the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final start?The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic contest at the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final will start at 2:00 p.m. IST (7:30 p.m. local time) on Sunday (Feb 1).&nbsp;Where will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final contest take place?The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic contest at the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final will be played at the Rod Laver Arena.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic?Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have faced each other nine times to date, with Djokovic holding a slight advantage: 5 wins for Djokovic and 4 for Alcaraz. Their most recent clash went to Alcaraz, who defeated Djokovic in the 2025 US Open semifinals 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2, after tough losses in previous meetings: the Australian Open quarterfinals and the Paris 2024 Olympic final, both with Djokovic in top form or facing physical challenges.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Which channel will broadcast the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India?The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India will be telecast on Sony Sports Network. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Which channel will live stream the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India?The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv App.

Ahead of the key, the high-voltage contest between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic: here’s all you need to know, including live streaming, time, and overall head-to-head records.

Novak Djokovic will go head-to-head with Carlos Alcaraz as they face off at the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final on Sunday (Feb 1). The contest at the Rod Laver Arena will be one for the neutrals with Alcaraz targeting his maiden Australian Open title, while Djokovic will try to script history with an elusive 25th Grand Slam title. Ahead of the key, the high-voltage contest between the two: here’s all you need to know, including live streaming, time, and overall head-to-head records. When will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic contest at the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final start? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic contest at the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final will start at 2:00 p.m. IST (7:30 p.m. local time) on Sunday (Feb 1). Where will the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final contest take place? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic contest at the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final will be played at the Rod Laver Arena. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds What is the head-to-head record between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic? Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have faced each other nine times to date, with Djokovic holding a slight advantage: 5 wins for Djokovic and 4 for Alcaraz. Their most recent clash went to Alcaraz, who defeated Djokovic in the 2025 US Open semifinals 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2, after tough losses in previous meetings: the Australian Open quarterfinals and the Paris 2024 Olympic final, both with Djokovic in top form or facing physical challenges. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Which channel will broadcast the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India will be telecast on Sony Sports Network. Which channel will live stream the Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India? The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final match in India will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv App.

Ahead of the key, the high-voltage contest between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic: here’s all you need to know, including live streaming, time, and overall head-to-head records.

Australian Open 2026, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic final: All you need to know including live streaming, time, H2H

Jensi Kanabar made headlines on Friday (Jan 30) by becoming the first Indian girl to win the Australian Open Under-14 title. The 14-year-old showed great determination in the final, fighting back to defeat Australia’s Musemma Cilek 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Earlier, after losing the opening set and going down 0-2 in the second, Jensi stayed calm and did not give up. She slowly found her rhythm, played with more confidence and completely turned the match around to secure a impressive comeback win. Kanabar delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 &amp; Under Trophy, dominating the round-robin stage at Melbourne Park. She won all her matches in straight sets to finish first in Group A with a perfect 3-0 record.&nbsp;She began with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Nepal’s Shivali Gurung, followed by a close 7-5, 6-4 victory against China’s Jinyu Zhou. She ended the group stage in style with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 win over New Zealand’s Jocelyn Ke.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the semi-final, she faced Japan’s Aoi Yoshida and delivered a calm performance and won a close first-set tiebreak 7-6(3) and then took the second set 6-2 to reach the final. She ended a remarkable week by making a strong comeback in the title match to lift the trophy.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ao-2026-there-will-be-no-handshake-shocking-display-board-message-at-sabalenka-svitolina-semis-1769760751211">AO 2026 | 'There will be no handshake': Shocking display board message at Sabalenka-Svitolina semis</a><h2>Who is Jensi Kanabar?</h2>Jensi Kanabar is one of India’s most talented young tennis players and is quickly rising through the junior ranks. She is from Junagadh, Gujarat and started training at a young age. Over the years, she has shown strong dedication and steady improvement on the junior circuit.&nbsp;Her success has been reflected in the rankings, having held the No.1 position in both the AITA Girls Under-14 and Under-16 categories. By early 2026, she had also earned a place in the AITA Women’s Singles rankings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/peers-gadecki-retain-mixed-doubles-crown-at-australian-open-2026-1769745977884">Peers, Gadecki retain mixed doubles crown at Australian Open 2026</a>&nbsp;Beyond junior events, Jensi has also impressed at the senior level. At just 14, she made her debut on the ITF Women’s circuit and qualified for the main draw of a W15 tournament with straight-set wins. Her discipline, focus and strong mindset on court mark her as one of the brightest young hopes in Indian tennis.

Kanabar delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy, dominating the round-robin stage at Melbourne Park. She won all her matches in straight sets to finish first in Group A with a perfect 3-0 record.

Jensi Kanabar made headlines on Friday (Jan 30) by becoming the first Indian girl to win the Australian Open Under-14 title. The 14-year-old showed great determination in the final, fighting back to defeat Australia’s Musemma Cilek 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Earlier, after losing the opening set and going down 0-2 in the second, Jensi stayed calm and did not give up. She slowly found her rhythm, played with more confidence and completely turned the match around to secure a impressive comeback win. Kanabar delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy, dominating the round-robin stage at Melbourne Park. She won all her matches in straight sets to finish first in Group A with a perfect 3-0 record. She began with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Nepal’s Shivali Gurung, followed by a close 7-5, 6-4 victory against China’s Jinyu Zhou. She ended the group stage in style with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 win over New Zealand’s Jocelyn Ke. In the semi-final, she faced Japan’s Aoi Yoshida and delivered a calm performance and won a close first-set tiebreak 7-6(3) and then took the second set 6-2 to reach the final. She ended a remarkable week by making a strong comeback in the title match to lift the trophy. Also Read - AO 2026 | 'There will be no handshake': Shocking display board message at Sabalenka-Svitolina semis Who is Jensi Kanabar? Jensi Kanabar is one of India’s most talented young tennis players and is quickly rising through the junior ranks. She is from Junagadh, Gujarat and started training at a young age. Over the years, she has shown strong dedication and steady improvement on the junior circuit. Her success has been reflected in the rankings, having held the No.1 position in both the AITA Girls Under-14 and Under-16 categories. By early 2026, she had also earned a place in the AITA Women’s Singles rankings. Also Read - Peers, Gadecki retain mixed doubles crown at Australian Open 2026 Beyond junior events, Jensi has also impressed at the senior level. At just 14, she made her debut on the ITF Women’s circuit and qualified for the main draw of a W15 tournament with straight-set wins. Her discipline, focus and strong mindset on court mark her as one of the brightest young hopes in Indian tennis.

Kanabar delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 &amp; Under Trophy, dominating the round-robin stage at Melbourne Park. She won all her matches in straight sets to finish first in Group A with a perfect 3-0 record.

Who is Jensi Kanabar? India’s rising star wins U14 Australian Open title

Serena Williams, 23-time grand slam champion including 7 Australian Open titles, has sparked the comeback rumours again. Williams retired after playing her lastmatch in US Open 2022 but registered herself in the players' drug testing pool last December. The 44-year-old, however, has neither confirmed not denied about her potential return but is he manages to comeback, it will surely be a sight for the tennis fans to watch one of the greatest players of all time to show her skills on the court again.<h2>Is Serena Williams coming out of retirement?</h2>During the Today Show on Wednesday (Jan 28), Williams did not clearly say that she is not going to make a comeback and that has sparked a buzz around her coming out of the retirement.Also Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-it-very-well-could-be-watch-video-lebron-james-in-tears-after-potentially-last-nba-game-in-hometown-cleveland-1769676886643">NBA superstar LeBron James in tears after potentially last game in hometown Cleveland</a>"I don't know, I'm just going to see what happens," Williams said about the potential return when asked by the show host. "It's not a maybe," she added when the host replied to her previous anwer as "that's a maybe to me."Upon being asked about her return to the durg testing pool, something confirmed by International Tennis Integrity Agency to BBC in December, Serena said: "I don't know if I was out. Listen, I can't discuss this. If I want to put it [rumours] to bed... listen, I want to go to bed."<h2>What is dug testing pool list for tennis players?</h2>The drug testing pool is the list of top 100 players in singles, doubles and wheelchair categories as well as returning athletes. A retired player in only eligible to return to competitive tennis after spending six month in the list. Serena's name appeared on the list on October 6. Once in the list, the players need to let the testers know their where they will be for one hour every single day in order to ensure that they are tested at random to avoid any unfair advantage by using banned substance.

A retired player in only eligible to return after spending six month in the International Tennis Integrity Agency drug testing pool list. Serena's name appeared on the list on October 6. The players in the list need to let the testers know their where they will be for one hour each day.

Serena Williams, 23-time grand slam champion including 7 Australian Open titles, has sparked the comeback rumours again. Williams retired after playing her lastmatch in US Open 2022 but registered herself in the players' drug testing pool last December. The 44-year-old, however, has neither confirmed not denied about her potential return but is he manages to comeback, it will surely be a sight for the tennis fans to watch one of the greatest players of all time to show her skills on the court again. Is Serena Williams coming out of retirement? During the Today Show on Wednesday (Jan 28), Williams did not clearly say that she is not going to make a comeback and that has sparked a buzz around her coming out of the retirement. Also Watch: NBA superstar LeBron James in tears after potentially last game in hometown Cleveland "I don't know, I'm just going to see what happens," Williams said about the potential return when asked by the show host. "It's not a maybe," she added when the host replied to her previous anwer as "that's a maybe to me." Upon being asked about her return to the durg testing pool, something confirmed by International Tennis Integrity Agency to BBC in December, Serena said: "I don't know if I was out. Listen, I can't discuss this. If I want to put it [rumours] to bed... listen, I want to go to bed." What is dug testing pool list for tennis players? The drug testing pool is the list of top 100 players in singles, doubles and wheelchair categories as well as returning athletes. A retired player in only eligible to return to competitive tennis after spending six month in the list. Serena's name appeared on the list on October 6. Once in the list, the players need to let the testers know their where they will be for one hour every single day in order to ensure that they are tested at random to avoid any unfair advantage by using banned substance.

A retired player in only eligible to return after spending six month in the International Tennis Integrity Agency drug testing pool list. Serena's name appeared on the list on October 6. The players in the list need to let the testers know their where they will be for one hour each day.

'7 Australian Open titles & 23 grand slams': Serena Williams says 'not a maybe' on potential comeback

Italy’s Jannik Sinner took another step towards a third consecutive Australian Open title on Wednesday (Jan 28) after he outclassed USAs Ben Shelton at the Rod Laver Arena. Sinner, the defending two-time champion, got the better of Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in little over two hours, extending his winning run to 19 matches at Melbourne Park. He will now face 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semis as the Serb bids for a record 25th major title on the Grand Slam tour.<h2>Sinner makes light work of Shelton</h2>In what was anticipated to be a high-voltage clash, Sinner was at his ‘A-game’, dismantling Shelton in straight games. Sinner dropped only 11 games during the rout and was superb on his winners while keeping his first serve. The two-time champion was not broken in the entire match and saved four break points. Interestingly, he broke his opponent three times in the match, once in each set, to march to the semis. In total, the 24-year-old won 107 points, which saw him edge the contest in straight sets.&nbsp;"We go day by day, today I felt I was moving again a little bit better, I feel physically stronger again," the relentless Sinner said after easing into a sixth consecutive Grand Slam semi-final.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;"We all know what challenge I am up to," he said of facing Djokovic, 38.&nbsp;"These are the moments you practise for and wake up for in the morning.&nbsp;“It improves you as a player and a person, we are lucky to have Novak still here playing incredible tennis for his age.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Lucky Djokovic next for Sinner</h2>Earlier, fifth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti was well on top and leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 when he retired after treatment on his upper right leg, with his movement badly impeded. This meant Novak Djokovic was through to the semis despite trailing by two sets. He will next face Sinner for a place in the final of the Australian Open men’s singles.

Jannik Sinner, the defending two-time champion, got the better of Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in little over two hours, extending his winning run to 19 matches at Melbourne Park.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner took another step towards a third consecutive Australian Open title on Wednesday (Jan 28) after he outclassed USAs Ben Shelton at the Rod Laver Arena. Sinner, the defending two-time champion, got the better of Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in little over two hours, extending his winning run to 19 matches at Melbourne Park. He will now face 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semis as the Serb bids for a record 25th major title on the Grand Slam tour. Sinner makes light work of Shelton In what was anticipated to be a high-voltage clash, Sinner was at his ‘A-game’, dismantling Shelton in straight games. Sinner dropped only 11 games during the rout and was superb on his winners while keeping his first serve. The two-time champion was not broken in the entire match and saved four break points. Interestingly, he broke his opponent three times in the match, once in each set, to march to the semis. In total, the 24-year-old won 107 points, which saw him edge the contest in straight sets. "We go day by day, today I felt I was moving again a little bit better, I feel physically stronger again," the relentless Sinner said after easing into a sixth consecutive Grand Slam semi-final. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "We all know what challenge I am up to," he said of facing Djokovic, 38. "These are the moments you practise for and wake up for in the morning. “It improves you as a player and a person, we are lucky to have Novak still here playing incredible tennis for his age.” ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Lucky Djokovic next for Sinner Earlier, fifth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti was well on top and leading 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 when he retired after treatment on his upper right leg, with his movement badly impeded. This meant Novak Djokovic was through to the semis despite trailing by two sets. He will next face Sinner for a place in the final of the Australian Open men’s singles.

Jannik Sinner, the defending two-time champion, got the better of Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in little over two hours, extending his winning run to 19 matches at Melbourne Park.

Australian Open 2026: Sinner outclasses Shelton in QF, takes step closer to hat-trick of titles

Alexander Zverev has become the first player to enter Australian Open 2026 men's singles semis. The German beat Learner Tien 6-3, 7(7)-6(5), 6-1, 7(7)-6(3) at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday (Jan 27) in Melbourne Park to make a place in the last four . The win was Zverev's 12th consecutive win at a major against at lef-handed opponent - making it one of the hardest players to beat against a southpaw. Zverev would now hope to continue his from in the next two rounds at the year's first open and sweeten the bitter taste of loss in Australian Open 2025 final against Jannik Sinner.<h2>Why this win is important for Zverev?</h2>With the win against Tien, Zverev entered his 10th grand slam semi-final, making him one of the top players in the current era along with Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and of course Novak Djokovic. The win, however, wasn't without a scare when Zverev lost the second set but the German regrouped well to win the next two sets and advance in the tournament.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-australian-open-2026-aryna-sabalenka-muscles-past-american-teen-iva-jovic-to-reach-semis-1769484656418">Aryna Sabalenka muscles past American teen to reach Australian Open semis</a>"Without my 20 aces or something like that, I probably would not have won today. Obviously very happy with my serve, but yeah, just generally happy to be back in the semis,” said Zverev after the win.The German also acknowledged the level of play by his opponent and said: "Learner from the baseline was playing unbelievable. I don't think I've played anyone who plays that well from the baseline for a very, very long time."<h2>What next for Zverev?</h2>The German was once touted as a successor to the trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic, but has failed to live up to the expectations. The 28-year-old has never won a grand slam. His best at a major is reaching final of US Open (2020), Australian Open (2025), and French Open (2024). At grass courts in Wimbledon, he has not been able to clear the fourth round hurdle thrice (2017, 2021, 2024).Despite early success, which included beating Federer at a teen and making top 20 as youngest only after Djokovic, Zverev has not been able to reach his full potential. In the Australia Open 2026, he would definitely aim to win his maiden grand slam title but the road only gets tougher hereon.

Zverev beat Learner Tien 6-3, 7(7)-6(5), 6-1, 7(7)-6(3) at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday (Jan 27) to make a place in the last four. Despite early success, Zverev has not been able to reach his full potential. In the Australia Open 2026, he would definitely aim to win his maiden grand slam title.

Alexander Zverev has become the first player to enter Australian Open 2026 men's singles semis. The German beat Learner Tien 6-3, 7(7)-6(5), 6-1, 7(7)-6(3) at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday (Jan 27) in Melbourne Park to make a place in the last four . The win was Zverev's 12th consecutive win at a major against at lef-handed opponent - making it one of the hardest players to beat against a southpaw. Zverev would now hope to continue his from in the next two rounds at the year's first open and sweeten the bitter taste of loss in Australian Open 2025 final against Jannik Sinner. Why this win is important for Zverev? With the win against Tien, Zverev entered his 10th grand slam semi-final, making him one of the top players in the current era along with Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and of course Novak Djokovic. The win, however, wasn't without a scare when Zverev lost the second set but the German regrouped well to win the next two sets and advance in the tournament. Also Read - Aryna Sabalenka muscles past American teen to reach Australian Open semis "Without my 20 aces or something like that, I probably would not have won today. Obviously very happy with my serve, but yeah, just generally happy to be back in the semis,” said Zverev after the win. The German also acknowledged the level of play by his opponent and said: "Learner from the baseline was playing unbelievable. I don't think I've played anyone who plays that well from the baseline for a very, very long time." What next for Zverev? The German was once touted as a successor to the trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic, but has failed to live up to the expectations. The 28-year-old has never won a grand slam. His best at a major is reaching final of US Open (2020), Australian Open (2025), and French Open (2024). At grass courts in Wimbledon, he has not been able to clear the fourth round hurdle thrice (2017, 2021, 2024). Despite early success, which included beating Federer at a teen and making top 20 as youngest only after Djokovic, Zverev has not been able to reach his full potential. In the Australia Open 2026, he would definitely aim to win his maiden grand slam title but the road only gets tougher hereon.

Zverev beat Learner Tien 6-3, 7(7)-6(5), 6-1, 7(7)-6(3) at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday (Jan 27) to make a place in the last four. Despite early success, Zverev has not been able to reach his full potential. In the Australia Open 2026, he would definitely aim to win his maiden grand slam title.

Australian Open 2026 | Closing in on maiden grand slam title: Zverev beats Tien to enter 10th major semis

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev made a shock exit from this year’s tournament after he was stunned by Learner Tien of the United States on Sunday (Jan 25). Medvedev, runner-up in 2021, 2022 and 2024, was beaten 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 by Tien at the Rod Laver Arena. Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz took another step towards a career Grand Slam as they beat Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2026.<h2>Medvedev stunned</h2>The 20-year-old American, who capped a breakout 2025 by winning the ATP Next Gen title, crushed the Russian 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 in just 1hr 42 mins on Margaret Court Arena. It put 25th seed Tien into a last-eight clash with third-seeded German Alexander Zverev. He is the youngest men's singles quarter-finalist at Melbourne Park since Nick Kyrgios in 2015 and the youngest American man to reach the last eight at a Slam since Andy Roddick in 2002 at the US Open.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;"It feels amazing. I mean, so special to do it, especially here," Tien, who won his first career title in Metz in November, said of making his maiden quarter-final.&nbsp;"It's always so special for me to come back and play here.&nbsp;“Every year since I've been coming here, the crowd support has been amazing. I don't know why, honestly, a crowd like this with this much energy and support, it means the world to me to do it here.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>Alcaraz in QF</h2>Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his bid for a maiden Australian Open title with a masterclass to reach the quarter-finals on Sunday by dismissing the American Tommy Paul. The six-time Grand Slam champion won 7-6 (8/6), 6-4, 7-5 to equal his best run in Melbourne and is yet to drop a set.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spanish top seed plays home hope and sixth seed Alex de Minaur or 10th seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan for a place in the last four. If Alcaraz, 22, can break his Australian duck he will become the youngest man in history to win a career Grand Slam of all four majors.

Daniil Medvedev, runner-up in 2021, 2022 and 2024, was beaten 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 by Learner Tien at the Rod Laver Arena.

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev made a shock exit from this year’s tournament after he was stunned by Learner Tien of the United States on Sunday (Jan 25). Medvedev, runner-up in 2021, 2022 and 2024, was beaten 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 by Tien at the Rod Laver Arena. Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz took another step towards a career Grand Slam as they beat Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2026. Medvedev stunned The 20-year-old American, who capped a breakout 2025 by winning the ATP Next Gen title, crushed the Russian 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 in just 1hr 42 mins on Margaret Court Arena. It put 25th seed Tien into a last-eight clash with third-seeded German Alexander Zverev. He is the youngest men's singles quarter-finalist at Melbourne Park since Nick Kyrgios in 2015 and the youngest American man to reach the last eight at a Slam since Andy Roddick in 2002 at the US Open. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli "It feels amazing. I mean, so special to do it, especially here," Tien, who won his first career title in Metz in November, said of making his maiden quarter-final. "It's always so special for me to come back and play here. “Every year since I've been coming here, the crowd support has been amazing. I don't know why, honestly, a crowd like this with this much energy and support, it means the world to me to do it here.” ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Alcaraz in QF Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his bid for a maiden Australian Open title with a masterclass to reach the quarter-finals on Sunday by dismissing the American Tommy Paul. The six-time Grand Slam champion won 7-6 (8/6), 6-4, 7-5 to equal his best run in Melbourne and is yet to drop a set. The Spanish top seed plays home hope and sixth seed Alex de Minaur or 10th seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan for a place in the last four. If Alcaraz, 22, can break his Australian duck he will become the youngest man in history to win a career Grand Slam of all four majors.

Daniil Medvedev, runner-up in 2021, 2022 and 2024, was beaten 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 by Learner Tien at the Rod Laver Arena.

Australian Open: Tien stuns Medvedev in fourth round; Alcaraz books quarter's berth

From Novak Djokovic to Roger Federer here is a look at five players with most matches won in Grand Slams. The elite list consists of legendary names like Rafael Nadal, Jimmy Connors and Andre Agassi. 

From Novak Djokovic to Roger Federer here is a look at five players with most matches won in Grand Slams. The elite list consists of legendary names like Rafael Nadal, Jimmy Connors and Andre Agassi.&nbsp;

From Novak Djokovic to Roger Federer, 5 players with most matches won in Grand Slams

Novak Djokovic continues to age like a fine wine as the Serbian won his 400th match at a Grand Slam tournament on Saturday (Jan 24), having got the better of Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Red Laver Arena in round three of the Australian Open 2026. Djokovic, a 10-time winner of the Australian Open, made light work of his Dutch counterpart as he sealed his place in the fourth round. Elsewhere in the third round, Jannik Sinner was through to the next round, extending his winning streak to 17 matches in Melbourne Part, while Iga Swiatek also won her contest.<h2>Djokovic scripts history</h2>In what was a one-sided affair at the Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic swept past Dutchman van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). The win means he became the first player in the history of the sport to reach the feat of 400 wins in Grand Slam tournaments. The legendary star has 10 Australian Open, seven Wimbledon, three French Open and four US Open titles to his name during an illustrious career. &nbsp;&nbsp;Roger Federer (369) and Serena Williams (365) are the next best. Victory was also his 102nd at Melbourne Park, where he has won 10 titles, to equal Federer with the most Australian Open singles wins. Djokovic's reward is a fourth-round clash with either Czech rising star Jakub Mensik or American tournament debutant Ethan Quinn, whose match was delayed due to extreme heat. The 24-time Slam winner is in good form so far as he bids to shatter the recent dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;"I'm still trying to give these young guys a push for their money," said Djokovic. "I'm still around. I'm hanging in there.&nbsp;"Obviously, Alcaraz and Sinner are the two best players in the world. They're playing on a different level from all of us right now.&nbsp;"But, you know, when you enter the court and the ball rolls, you always have a chance, particularly here, on the court that has given me the most in my career."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>Sinner, Swiatek in R4</h2>Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16. The Polish second seed, who is chasing a maiden Melbourne title, wobbled before beating 31st Russian seed Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 1-6, 6-1. Swiatek faces qualifier Maddison Inglis next after Naomi Osaka pulled out of her third-round match against the Australian because of injury.&nbsp;Elsewhere, two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner was also through to the next round, having beaten USA’s Eliot Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic, a 10-time winner of the Australian Open, made light work of his Dutch counterpart as he sealed his place in the fourth round. 

Novak Djokovic continues to age like a fine wine as the Serbian won his 400th match at a Grand Slam tournament on Saturday (Jan 24), having got the better of Botic Van de Zandschulp at the Red Laver Arena in round three of the Australian Open 2026. Djokovic, a 10-time winner of the Australian Open, made light work of his Dutch counterpart as he sealed his place in the fourth round. Elsewhere in the third round, Jannik Sinner was through to the next round, extending his winning streak to 17 matches in Melbourne Part, while Iga Swiatek also won her contest. Djokovic scripts history In what was a one-sided affair at the Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic swept past Dutchman van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4). The win means he became the first player in the history of the sport to reach the feat of 400 wins in Grand Slam tournaments. The legendary star has 10 Australian Open, seven Wimbledon, three French Open and four US Open titles to his name during an illustrious career. Roger Federer (369) and Serena Williams (365) are the next best. Victory was also his 102nd at Melbourne Park, where he has won 10 titles, to equal Federer with the most Australian Open singles wins. Djokovic's reward is a fourth-round clash with either Czech rising star Jakub Mensik or American tournament debutant Ethan Quinn, whose match was delayed due to extreme heat. The 24-time Slam winner is in good form so far as he bids to shatter the recent dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli "I'm still trying to give these young guys a push for their money," said Djokovic. "I'm still around. I'm hanging in there. "Obviously, Alcaraz and Sinner are the two best players in the world. They're playing on a different level from all of us right now. "But, you know, when you enter the court and the ball rolls, you always have a chance, particularly here, on the court that has given me the most in my career." ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Sinner, Swiatek in R4 Six-time major champion Iga Swiatek endured a roller-coaster ride before sealing her place in the Australian Open last 16. The Polish second seed, who is chasing a maiden Melbourne title, wobbled before beating 31st Russian seed Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 1-6, 6-1. Swiatek faces qualifier Maddison Inglis next after Naomi Osaka pulled out of her third-round match against the Australian because of injury. Elsewhere, two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner was also through to the next round, having beaten USA’s Eliot Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic, a 10-time winner of the Australian Open, made light work of his Dutch counterpart as he sealed his place in the fourth round.&nbsp;

Australian Open: Djokovic scripts history with 400 Grand Slam wins; Sinner, Swiatek in R4

Japan's Naomi Osaka is back with another teal dress at the Australian Open 2026. In the round 2 match on Thursday (Jan 22), Osaka took her fashion down a notch but upped her game a level. During her 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win, at Margaret Court Arena, against Sorana Cirstea, who is playing her last Australian Open, Osaka looked full of confidence despite dropping the second set. The Japanese, however, was so determined that eventually her 'C'mons' got under the skin of Cirstea and two shared a tense moment after the match was over and they fullfilled the handshake formality.<h2>Naomi Osaka dress in Australian Open 2026 Round 2</h2>Unlike her first round appearance, when <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-jellyfish-naomi-osaka-with-a-hat-a-veil-and-an-umbrella-sails-through-australian-open-2026-round-1-1768916354188">Osaka walked out in 'jellyfish mode</a>', the second round dress was toned down by removal of the couture wide-brim hat, veil and parasol. Osaka was though still wearning the same teal coloured dress with matching shade of tendrils flowing flawlessly. Take a look yourself:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Naomi Osaka making a grand entrance again 💅 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/walkon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#walkon</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flybetter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#flybetter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@emirates</a> <a href="https://t.co/EE9vnW7qZp">pic.twitter.com/EE9vnW7qZp</a>&mdash; #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/2014257642924093702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

She even inspired fans with her look in the first round that a couple of fans were seen sporting a veil while waching her match. Speaking about the fans going with her fashion choices, she said: "I’m really glad that you love it," making their day fo sure as visible by the smile:

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On the fashion choices, she added: "Just something fun I like to do on the court. I like to express myself through clothes."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-wawrinka-40-wins-five-set-thriller-to-end-48-year-old-drought-1769082460469">AO 2026: Wawrinka, 40, wins five-set thriller to end 48-year-old drought</a><h2>Okay, but was the the drama with Cirstea?</h2>After the match, Cirstea, after handshake with Osaka, kept looking at her for a moment. The Japanese player then asked the chair umpire, "what was that for?" and then explained it later.

Cirstea, after handshake with Osaka, kept looking at her

“Apparently a lot of ‘C’mons’ that she was angry about," Osaka revealed. "She could have asked me (to stop). Honestly ... no one’s ever complained about it before. Also the umpire didn’t tell me I was wrong — the umpire said I was fine. Like, I thought we moved past it," added an emotional Osaka.Cirstea, later on, said that the issue was getting unnecessary attention and added: "There was no drama. It was just a five-second exchange between two players that have been on tour for a long time. It stays between us."Well, whatever happened, Osaka now next played Aussie Maddison Inglis in the next round on Saturday (Jan 24) to move forward in the tournament.

Unlike her first round appearance, when Osaka walked out in 'jellyfish mode', the second round dress was toned down by removal of the wide-brim hat, veil and parasol.  The Japanese, however, was so determined that her 'C'mons' got under the skin of Cirstea during 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win.

Japan's Naomi Osaka is back with another teal dress at the Australian Open 2026. In the round 2 match on Thursday (Jan 22), Osaka took her fashion down a notch but upped her game a level. During her 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win, at Margaret Court Arena, against Sorana Cirstea, who is playing her last Australian Open, Osaka looked full of confidence despite dropping the second set. The Japanese, however, was so determined that eventually her 'C'mons' got under the skin of Cirstea and two shared a tense moment after the match was over and they fullfilled the handshake formality. Naomi Osaka dress in Australian Open 2026 Round 2 Unlike her first round appearance, when Osaka walked out in 'jellyfish mode', the second round dress was toned down by removal of the couture wide-brim hat, veil and parasol. Osaka was though still wearning the same teal coloured dress with matching shade of tendrils flowing flawlessly. Take a look yourself:

Unlike her first round appearance, when Osaka walked out in 'jellyfish mode', the second round dress was toned down by removal of the wide-brim hat, veil and parasol. &nbsp;The Japanese, however, was so determined that her 'C'mons' got under the skin of Cirstea during 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win.

AO 2026: Osaka tones down 'jellyfish' look, opponent Cirstea gave her a stare but Japanese player wins in end

Stan Wawrinka, who is playing in his last Australian Open, ended a 48-year-old drought at the year's first slam with is marathon five-set win on Thursday (Jan 22) at Show Court Arena in Melbourne. The Swiss, who played under the shadow of legendary Roger Federer througout his career, eteched his name in the history by becoming first player at 40 or above to reach the third round at any grand slam. He beat 21-year-old Arthur Gea 4-6 6-3 3-6 7-5 7-6 [10-3] in a nail-biting finish.<h2>HIGHLIGHTS | Wawrinka wins five-set thriller to enter Australian Open 2026 R3</h2>The wildcard from Switzerland started the match with 4-6 loss in the first set before coming back strongly to win 6-3 in the second one. The third set again went to Gea 3-6 before the sets started going deep. Wawrinka came out on top with 7-5 win the fourth set to leave the final set as winner takes all and he didn't dissappoint - winning it 7(10)-6(3). Have a look at the winning highlights below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">STAN. WAWRINKA. 👏 The Swiss legend defeats Arthur Gea in a blockbuster five set thriller to advance to R3! 🇨🇭<a href="https://twitter.com/stanwawrinka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@stanwawrinka</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/wwos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wwos</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/tntsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tntsports</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/wowowtennis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wowowtennis</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO26?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO26</a> <a href="https://t.co/Mkrbv9edtN">pic.twitter.com/Mkrbv9edtN</a>&mdash; #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/2014273893679145314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-novak-djokovic-strolls-into-round-three-madison-keys-wobbles-to-keep-title-defence-alive-1769062710845">AO: Djokovic strolls into round three, Keys wobbles to keep title defence alive</a><h2>How did Wawrinka react after the win?</h2>"It’s my last Australian Open so I’m trying to last as long as possible," acknowledged the 40-year-old after the match, looking exhausted. "I’m always going to fight, I’m always going to leave everything on the court, always trying my best, trying to push myself."It's a(n) amazing feeling to be on this court, to have so much noise, so much support, it was a long match, I don’t know how I’m going to recover, but I’m super happy. Maybe I’m going to pick up a beer, I deserve one," he added.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-scared-zverev-enters-round-3-after-medical-timeout-and-pain-killer-vs-muller-1769002476720">Zverev in R3 after injury scare</a></h2>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. Zverev revealed after the match that he did take a pain-killer during the medical timeout and was fine after that. He also acknowledged getting 'scared' as the injury was closer to Achilles Tendon area - a part he had suffered injuries in the past which have gone for longer duration.&nbsp;

Wawrinka started the match with 4-6 loss in the first set before coming back strongly to win 6-3 in the second one. He eventually beat Arthur Gea 4-6 6-3 3-6 7-5 7-6 [10-3] in a nail-biting finish, becoming first 40 or older player to enter R3 at a major since Ken Rosewall in 1978.

Stan Wawrinka, who is playing in his last Australian Open, ended a 48-year-old drought at the year's first slam with is marathon five-set win on Thursday (Jan 22) at Show Court Arena in Melbourne. The Swiss, who played under the shadow of legendary Roger Federer througout his career, eteched his name in the history by becoming first player at 40 or above to reach the third round at any grand slam. He beat 21-year-old Arthur Gea 4-6 6-3 3-6 7-5 7-6 [10-3] in a nail-biting finish. HIGHLIGHTS | Wawrinka wins five-set thriller to enter Australian Open 2026 R3 The wildcard from Switzerland started the match with 4-6 loss in the first set before coming back strongly to win 6-3 in the second one. The third set again went to Gea 3-6 before the sets started going deep. Wawrinka came out on top with 7-5 win the fourth set to leave the final set as winner takes all and he didn't dissappoint - winning it 7(10)-6(3). Have a look at the winning highlights below:

Wawrinka started the match with 4-6 loss in the first set before coming back strongly to win 6-3 in the second one. He eventually beat Arthur Gea 4-6 6-3 3-6 7-5 7-6 [10-3] in a nail-biting finish, becoming first 40 or older player to enter R3 at a major since Ken Rosewall in 1978.

Australian Open 2026: Wawrinka, 40, wins five-set thriller to end 48-year-old drought

Alexander Zverev, finalist at Australian Open 2025, entered round 3 at the ongoing edition of the grand slam but not without an injury scare and a medical time-out. 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. Zverev revealed after the match that he did take a pain-killer during the medical timeout and was fine after that. He also acknowledged getting 'scared' as the injury was closer to Achilles Tendon area - a part he had suffered injuries in the past which have gone for longer duration.<h2>Zverev survives injury scare to advance in Australian Open 2026</h2>"I took a pain killer and it was fine after that," Zverev revealed about the injury scare and medical timeout. "I’m not someone that takes a lot of medical timeouts, but I was a bit scared because it was towards the Achilles tendon and there have been a lot of Achilles tendon injuries in the past on tour. I was a bit afraid.Also Check: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/alcaraz-survives-208-km-h-serves-by-hanfmann-to-enter-round-3-in-australian-open-2026-watch-1768982815264">WATCH | Alcaraz survives 208 km/h serves to enter round 3 in Aus Open 2026</a>"I just wanted the physio to check it out, but after the medical timeout I was playing fine. I was moving fine. I hope tomorrow it’s going to be fine as well," he added.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-emma-raducanu-loses-in-straight-sets-after-not-feeling-like-scrapping-whole-match-1768996925696">Raducanu loses in straight sets after not 'feeling like scrapping whole match'</a></h2>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. The British player was hoping to step up on her three round three trips in the grand slams last year but failed in the year's first slam. Raducanu, however, isn't going too hard on herself about the loss, 'given the preparation she had.'Meanwhile 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).

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.

Alexander Zverev, finalist at Australian Open 2025, entered round 3 at the ongoing edition of the grand slam but not without an injury scare and a medical time-out. 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. Zverev revealed after the match that he did take a pain-killer during the medical timeout and was fine after that. He also acknowledged getting 'scared' as the injury was closer to Achilles Tendon area - a part he had suffered injuries in the past which have gone for longer duration. Zverev survives injury scare to advance in Australian Open 2026 "I took a pain killer and it was fine after that," Zverev revealed about the injury scare and medical timeout. "I’m not someone that takes a lot of medical timeouts, but I was a bit scared because it was towards the Achilles tendon and there have been a lot of Achilles tendon injuries in the past on tour. I was a bit afraid. Also Check: WATCH | Alcaraz survives 208 km/h serves to enter round 3 in Aus Open 2026 "I just wanted the physio to check it out, but after the medical timeout I was playing fine. I was moving fine. I hope tomorrow it’s going to be fine as well," he added. Raducanu loses in straight sets after not 'feeling like scrapping whole match' 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. The British player was hoping to step up on her three round three trips in the grand slams last year but failed in the year's first slam. Raducanu, however, isn't going too hard on herself about the loss, 'given the preparation she had.' Meanwhile 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).

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

British player Emma Raducanu's Australian Open 2026 campaign came to an end on Wednesday (Jan 21) after a straight-set loss against Anastasia Potapova. 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. The British player was hoping to step up on her three round three trips in the grand slams last year but failed in the year's first slam. Raducanu, however, isn't going too hard on herself about the loss, 'given the preparation she had.'<h2>Raducanu loses in straight sets after being 5-3 up in 1st set</h2>“It was one of those you’re 5-3 up, but you’re not feeling particularly good, and you’re trying to tough out every point however you can. It’s not the way that I want to really be playing. It got me in the lead. I just didn’t feel like I could scrap the whole match,” she said after the match.Also Check: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/alcaraz-survives-208-km-h-serves-by-hanfmann-to-enter-round-3-in-australian-open-2026-watch-1768982815264">WATCH | Alcaraz survives 208 km/h serves to enter round 3 in Aus Open 2026</a>“I don’t want to give myself too much of a hard time because I know my preparation going into this tournament. I have to leave with my head held high because of the matches I’ve had here. I didn’t even know at the beginning if I would be coming to Australia, so it’s a positive in that sense," she also said.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-coco-gauff-leaving-fashion-to-naomi-osaka-enters-r3-with-perfect-win-1768987523177">Gauff enjoys 'perfect' win at Australian Open 2026 R2</a></h2>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) - equalling Pam Shriver's record of 76 wins in her first 100 grand slams matches. She still has one more match to complete 100 appearances at grand slams and is most likely to go past Shriver.

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.'

British player Emma Raducanu's Australian Open 2026 campaign came to an end on Wednesday (Jan 21) after a straight-set loss against Anastasia Potapova. 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. The British player was hoping to step up on her three round three trips in the grand slams last year but failed in the year's first slam. Raducanu, however, isn't going too hard on herself about the loss, 'given the preparation she had.' Raducanu loses in straight sets after being 5-3 up in 1st set “It was one of those you’re 5-3 up, but you’re not feeling particularly good, and you’re trying to tough out every point however you can. It’s not the way that I want to really be playing. It got me in the lead. I just didn’t feel like I could scrap the whole match,” she said after the match. Also Check: WATCH | Alcaraz survives 208 km/h serves to enter round 3 in Aus Open 2026 “I don’t want to give myself too much of a hard time because I know my preparation going into this tournament. I have to leave with my head held high because of the matches I’ve had here. I didn’t even know at the beginning if I would be coming to Australia, so it’s a positive in that sense," she also said. Gauff enjoys 'perfect' win at Australian Open 2026 R2 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) - equalling Pam Shriver's record of 76 wins in her first 100 grand slams matches. She still has one more match to complete 100 appearances at grand slams and is most likely to go past Shriver.

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'

Australian Open 2026 top seed Carlos Alcaraz was made to sweat during his round 2 win against Yannick Hanfmann at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Wednesday (Jan 21). Alcaraz, being the top class player he is, survived the first round of onslaught with serves measuring 208 km/h, and then showed his game in the next two sets. He eventually won 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 in straights sets but it took him 2 hours 44 minutes. Alcaraz is still looking for his maiden Australian Open title, having already won the rest three grand slams.<h2>Alcaraz talks about R3 win vs Hanffmann</h2>“It was tough… the ball was coming as a bomb you know - forehand, backhand, serves so I had to be ready for those,” Alcaraz said after the match. “Really, really happy that I get through a really difficult first set and then I started to feel a little bit better on the court with my shots. Tactically I played much, much better so [I’m] just happy to have played at a really good level at the end of the match and get through to another round.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 Stop what you are doing &#39;coz that&#39;s ELITE BY HANFMANN 🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/wwos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wwos</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@espn</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/tntsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tntsports</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/wowowtennis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wowowtennis</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO26?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO26</a> <a href="https://t.co/e1AUKcIs7w">pic.twitter.com/e1AUKcIs7w</a>&mdash; #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/2013830774894567782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-belarus-aryna-sabalenka-shuts-down-political-talks-after-ukrainian-call-for-ban-of-russian-players-from-tennis-1768981136878">Australian Open 2026: Belarus' Sabalenka shuts down 'political talks' after Ukrainian's call for ban</a>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. Alcaraz edged Hanfmann on break points won, 4/9 as compared to 1/7 for his opponent and service points won as well. Despite the rocket speed of serves, Alcaraz only lost 60 points but won 73 of them.<h2>'Jellyfish' Naomi Osaka sails through Australian Open 2026 round 1</h2>Osaka made a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-jellyfish-naomi-osaka-with-a-hat-a-veil-and-an-umbrella-sails-through-australian-open-2026-round-1-1768916354188">grand entry in a 'jellyfish' mode</a> before her round 1 match against Antonia Ruzic which she won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. 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 and veil. And to save her from the unpredictable London rain, the lady had an umbrella as well.

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.

Australian Open 2026 top seed Carlos Alcaraz was made to sweat during his round 2 win against Yannick Hanfmann at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Wednesday (Jan 21). Alcaraz, being the top class player he is, survived the first round of onslaught with serves measuring 208 km/h, and then showed his game in the next two sets. He eventually won 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 in straights sets but it took him 2 hours 44 minutes. Alcaraz is still looking for his maiden Australian Open title, having already won the rest three grand slams. Alcaraz talks about R3 win vs Hanffmann “It was tough… the ball was coming as a bomb you know - forehand, backhand, serves so I had to be ready for those,” Alcaraz said after the match. “Really, really happy that I get through a really difficult first set and then I started to feel a little bit better on the court with my shots. Tactically I played much, much better so [I’m] just happy to have played at a really good level at the end of the match and get through to another round.”

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. &nbsp;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

Naomi Osaka has once again evoked 'oohs and awws' at a grand slam even before playing her first match. At the Australian Open 2026 on Tuesday (Jan 20), Osaka made a grand entry in a 'jellyfish' mode before her round 1 match against Antonia Ruzic which she won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. This is not the first time Osaka, a former world number one, has attaracted limelight for her fashion sense. At the US Open 2025, she entered for the R1 match with sparkly roses and a Labubu doll for company which became an instant hit as well.<h2>Explaining Osaka's Jellyfish dress</h2>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 and veil - almost making her look like an aristocratic Englishwoman from the England of 1800s. And to save her from the unpredictable London rain, the lady had an umbrella as well.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ao-2026-jannik-sinner-says-not-the-way-to-win-a-match-after-walkover-vs-hugo-gaston-1768910797956">Jannik Sinner says 'not the way to win a match' after advancing to R2 of Australian Open 2026</a>Her hat had a butterfly shape on it and it was in remembrance to the moment in Aus Open 2021 when a butterfly came and sat on her face. Listen to her talk about it:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Fashion meets sports meets <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a>, courtesy Naomi 💙 <a href="https://t.co/gxVjLZnUSB">pic.twitter.com/gxVjLZnUSB</a>&mdash; #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/2013590560498418118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What did Osaka say about the look?</h2>Explaining in an interview to Vouge, Osaka revealed: "There was an image of a jellyfish, and when I showed it to her she (Shai, two-year-old daughter) got so excited.""When I look back at the players who came before me, I think about how those moments -- those looks -- have become memories that live forever. So much of the time, other people get to write our stories for us. This felt like a moment where I could write a little bit of my own," she further explained.Osaka is a two-time Australian Open champion, having last won in 2021 after winning the first title in 2019. Apart from that, she also have won US Open twice - in 2018 and 2020). Ranked at number 1 women's player in the past, Osaka is finding her way back to the top again&nbsp;

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.

Naomi Osaka has once again evoked 'oohs and awws' at a grand slam even before playing her first match. At the Australian Open 2026 on Tuesday (Jan 20), Osaka made a grand entry in a 'jellyfish' mode before her round 1 match against Antonia Ruzic which she won 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. This is not the first time Osaka, a former world number one, has attaracted limelight for her fashion sense. At the US Open 2025, she entered for the R1 match with sparkly roses and a Labubu doll for company which became an instant hit as well. Explaining Osaka's Jellyfish dress 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 and veil - almost making her look like an aristocratic Englishwoman from the England of 1800s. And to save her from the unpredictable London rain, the lady had an umbrella as well. Also Read - Jannik Sinner says 'not the way to win a match' after advancing to R2 of Australian Open 2026 Her hat had a butterfly shape on it and it was in remembrance to the moment in Aus Open 2021 when a butterfly came and sat on her face. Listen to her talk about it:

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

Coco Gauff said that a record prize pool at the Australian Open starting on Sunday was "progress" but "still not where we'd like it". The leading players in men's and women's tennis joined forces last year seeking from the four majors a higher percentage of tournament revenue and contributions towards welfare programmes such as pensions. They also want to be consulted when any of the Grand Slams consider making changes that could directly affect them.The Australian Open pledged a 16 percent increase in the total prize purse to Aus$111.5 million (US$75 million) this year.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/breaking-an-olympics-event-undisputed-championship-india-qualifier-to-be-held-in-new-delhi-on-jan-31-1768569887347">Breaking Undisputed Championship India qualifier in New Delhi on Jan 31</a>The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million, up 19 percent from last year.Asked on Friday about the increase, two-time major champion Gauff said: "The percentage is still, of revenue comparison, not where we would like it."I think there's still further conversations that have to be had, not just with the Australian Open, but with all the slams."She added: "The collective feeling is that, yes, there's been progress, but I still think it's not where we would like to see it."Top players say the changes they are after would benefit the entire tennis ecosystem, and not just those at the top.Asked if she expects more talks with the slams in 2026, Gauff said: "I think no one wants this conversation to be continuing for years and years."So I would imagine that we would continue to have those conversations and maybe more pressure being applied with especially the top 10."World number three Alexander Zverev, last year's beaten Australian Open finalist, struck a less upbeat tone."Don't really feel like there's any progress, to be honest," the German said."I feel like it's just a lot of talk, a lot of time invested into it, and not really any changes."Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- who like Gauff has represented the players in talks with the majors -- was asked if the Australian Open concessions were enough."I think we always can do better," the four-time Grand Slam champion replied."But I think all of the slams, they are trying to work together with us and come to a conclusion. I hope one day we'll get to a happy place for everyone."

The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million, up 19 percent from last year.

Coco Gauff said that a record prize pool at the Australian Open starting on Sunday was "progress" but "still not where we'd like it". The leading players in men's and women's tennis joined forces last year seeking from the four majors a higher percentage of tournament revenue and contributions towards welfare programmes such as pensions. They also want to be consulted when any of the Grand Slams consider making changes that could directly affect them. The Australian Open pledged a 16 percent increase in the total prize purse to Aus$111.5 million (US$75 million) this year. Also Read: Breaking Undisputed Championship India qualifier in New Delhi on Jan 31 The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million, up 19 percent from last year. Asked on Friday about the increase, two-time major champion Gauff said: "The percentage is still, of revenue comparison, not where we would like it. "I think there's still further conversations that have to be had, not just with the Australian Open, but with all the slams." She added: "The collective feeling is that, yes, there's been progress, but I still think it's not where we would like to see it." Top players say the changes they are after would benefit the entire tennis ecosystem, and not just those at the top. Asked if she expects more talks with the slams in 2026, Gauff said: "I think no one wants this conversation to be continuing for years and years. "So I would imagine that we would continue to have those conversations and maybe more pressure being applied with especially the top 10." World number three Alexander Zverev, last year's beaten Australian Open finalist, struck a less upbeat tone. "Don't really feel like there's any progress, to be honest," the German said. "I feel like it's just a lot of talk, a lot of time invested into it, and not really any changes." Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- who like Gauff has represented the players in talks with the majors -- was asked if the Australian Open concessions were enough. "I think we always can do better," the four-time Grand Slam champion replied. "But I think all of the slams, they are trying to work together with us and come to a conclusion. I hope one day we'll get to a happy place for everyone."

The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million, up 19 percent from last year.

Coco Gauff lauds Australian Open prize pool 'progress' but acknowledged room for improvement

Here is a look at five key battles between Carlos Aclaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent times as they look set to meet at the Australian Open 2026. This key battles include US Open 2025 final, Wimbledon 2025 final and French Open 2025 final. 

Here is a look at five key battles between Carlos Aclaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent times as they look set to meet at the Australian Open 2026. This key battles include US Open 2025 final, Wimbledon 2025 final and French Open 2025 final.&nbsp;

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: 5 epic battles between modern-day tennis greats

As the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open (AO) has its own history, feel, and pulse. Held in the Southern Hemisphere, far from the other three majors, it naturally feels different. That distance, both literal and cultural, is exactly what makes it special. The Australian Open is where players get their first chance each year to make a statement. This season, the spotlight is on Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, who both need one more major to complete a career Grand Slam. Winning in Melbourne would not only complete their collection, but also put them on track for a rare calendar-year sweep. With both players in great form, the stakes feel higher than usual.<h2>Why the Australian Open feels different</h2><h3>The biggest stage in tennis</h3>The Australian Open is the most attended tennis tournament in the world. Over three weeks, Melbourne Park welcomes fans from across Australia and beyond. In 2025, a record 1,218,831 people came to watch. But it’s not just about tennis; fans also come for live music, popular food spots, interactive experiences, and the famous evening matches played in warm summer air. The event feels more like a festival than a tournament. &nbsp;<h3>Roofs that beat the weather</h3>Anyone from Melbourne knows how unpredictable the weather can be. A sunny morning can easily turn into a storm by the afternoon. Melbourne Park is built for this, and its three main stadiums, Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, and Margaret Court Arena, all have retractable roofs.&nbsp;&nbsp;With the help of these roofs, matches continue to play, no matter the conditions, allowing fans to keep watching even when it rains.&nbsp;<h3>Wheelchair tennis</h3>The Australian Open has long pushed the sport forward and is the first major to officially introduce wheelchair tennis in 2002 and the first to put wheelchair finals on the main show courts. That commitment grows again in 2025, with new international events in Brisbane, Sydney, and Adelaide contributing to the expanded 2026 Australian Wheelchair Tennis Summer Series.<h3>Australian Open 2026: Prize money pool</h3>Players at this month's Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool, with organisers on Jan 6 announcing a 16 per cent increase in the total purse to AUS $111.5 million (US $75 million). The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home AUS $4.15 million (US $2.79 million), up 19 per cent from last year's AUS $3.5 million.&nbsp;The players beaten in the opening round will get AUS $150,000 (US $100,750), while even those knocked out in the first round of qualifying receive AUS $40,500 (US $27,200).

This season, the spotlight is on Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, both needs one more major to complete a career Grand Slam. Winning in Melbourne would not only complete their collection, but also put them on track for a rare calendar-year sweep.

As the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open (AO) has its own history, feel, and pulse. Held in the Southern Hemisphere, far from the other three majors, it naturally feels different. That distance, both literal and cultural, is exactly what makes it special. The Australian Open is where players get their first chance each year to make a statement. This season, the spotlight is on Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, who both need one more major to complete a career Grand Slam. Winning in Melbourne would not only complete their collection, but also put them on track for a rare calendar-year sweep. With both players in great form, the stakes feel higher than usual. Why the Australian Open feels different The biggest stage in tennis The Australian Open is the most attended tennis tournament in the world. Over three weeks, Melbourne Park welcomes fans from across Australia and beyond. In 2025, a record 1,218,831 people came to watch. But it’s not just about tennis; fans also come for live music, popular food spots, interactive experiences, and the famous evening matches played in warm summer air. The event feels more like a festival than a tournament. Roofs that beat the weather Anyone from Melbourne knows how unpredictable the weather can be. A sunny morning can easily turn into a storm by the afternoon. Melbourne Park is built for this, and its three main stadiums, Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, and Margaret Court Arena, all have retractable roofs. With the help of these roofs, matches continue to play, no matter the conditions, allowing fans to keep watching even when it rains. Wheelchair tennis The Australian Open has long pushed the sport forward and is the first major to officially introduce wheelchair tennis in 2002 and the first to put wheelchair finals on the main show courts. That commitment grows again in 2025, with new international events in Brisbane, Sydney, and Adelaide contributing to the expanded 2026 Australian Wheelchair Tennis Summer Series. Australian Open 2026: Prize money pool Players at this month's Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool, with organisers on Jan 6 announcing a 16 per cent increase in the total purse to AUS $111.5 million (US $75 million). The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home AUS $4.15 million (US $2.79 million), up 19 per cent from last year's AUS $3.5 million. The players beaten in the opening round will get AUS $150,000 (US $100,750), while even those knocked out in the first round of qualifying receive AUS $40,500 (US $27,200).

This season, the spotlight is on Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, both needs one more major to complete a career Grand Slam. Winning in Melbourne would not only complete their collection, but also put them on track for a rare calendar-year sweep.

How is Australian Open different from other Grand Slams

Russia's Daniil Medvedev once again called for early night sessions for the upcoming Australian Open 2026 - year's first grand slam. The comment comes after multiple post-midnight finishes for Medvedev at the ongoing Brisbane International tournament. The tournament being played by Medvedev before he gets into action in AO 2026 which kicks off on January 18 to mark the beginning of the new grand slam season.Medvedev complained that late finishes at the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins on January 18 in Melbourne, were unfair to players, spectators and officials and benefited nobody.But he conceded that the demands of television broadcasters came first so change would not happen."It never will, because TV's controlling everything and I think there is always a reason why it (starts at) 7:00 pm and not 6:00 pm," said Medvedev, who has suffered from matches finishing in the early hours of the morning on his last two Australian Open appearances.Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-this-chapter-is-now-closed-says-novak-djokovic-after-quitting-tennis-players-organisation-he-co-founded-1767603637990">'This chapter is now closed': Djokovic on quitting tennis players' organisation</a>A year ago, Medvedev was beaten by Learner Tien in a Melbourne Park match that finished at 2:55 am.In 2024, on his way to the final, he beat Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori in a second-round clash that ended at 3:39 am."I don't think it will ever change," said Medvedev after his 6-2, 6-3 opening round win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics at the Brisbane International on Monday."And again, I'm happy to play the night session if I need to, and I would not cry about it."The Australian Open stages two matches in its evening sessions, which begin at 7:00 pm on the two main show courts, and it has a notorious reputation for finishes well after midnight.In 2023 three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray's five-hour, 45-minute epic against Thanasi Kokkinakis finished at 4:05 am and also led to calls for change.In 2008, Lleyton Hewitt beat Marcos Baghdatis in an Australian Open match that finished at 4:34 am, the latest finish in Grand Slam history.Medvedev said it made sense to start at 6:00 pm to try to finish earlier."I like soccer, but here I don't watch the Premier League because it's at two in the morning," he said."It's pretty much the same -- people who really love tennis would like to see it at six because then they are almost sure to watch both matches."OK, if it goes ridiculously long, (instead of finishing) at three, it would finish at two. It's better for everyone."

Medvedev complained that late finishes at the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins on January 18 in Melbourne, were unfair to players, spectators and officials and benefited nobody.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev once again called for early night sessions for the upcoming Australian Open 2026 - year's first grand slam. The comment comes after multiple post-midnight finishes for Medvedev at the ongoing Brisbane International tournament. The tournament being played by Medvedev before he gets into action in AO 2026 which kicks off on January 18 to mark the beginning of the new grand slam season. Medvedev complained that late finishes at the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins on January 18 in Melbourne, were unfair to players, spectators and officials and benefited nobody. But he conceded that the demands of television broadcasters came first so change would not happen. "It never will, because TV's controlling everything and I think there is always a reason why it (starts at) 7:00 pm and not 6:00 pm," said Medvedev, who has suffered from matches finishing in the early hours of the morning on his last two Australian Open appearances. Also Read -'This chapter is now closed': Djokovic on quitting tennis players' organisation A year ago, Medvedev was beaten by Learner Tien in a Melbourne Park match that finished at 2:55 am. In 2024, on his way to the final, he beat Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori in a second-round clash that ended at 3:39 am. "I don't think it will ever change," said Medvedev after his 6-2, 6-3 opening round win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics at the Brisbane International on Monday. "And again, I'm happy to play the night session if I need to, and I would not cry about it." The Australian Open stages two matches in its evening sessions, which begin at 7:00 pm on the two main show courts, and it has a notorious reputation for finishes well after midnight. In 2023 three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray's five-hour, 45-minute epic against Thanasi Kokkinakis finished at 4:05 am and also led to calls for change. In 2008, Lleyton Hewitt beat Marcos Baghdatis in an Australian Open match that finished at 4:34 am, the latest finish in Grand Slam history. Medvedev said it made sense to start at 6:00 pm to try to finish earlier. "I like soccer, but here I don't watch the Premier League because it's at two in the morning," he said. "It's pretty much the same -- people who really love tennis would like to see it at six because then they are almost sure to watch both matches. "OK, if it goes ridiculously long, (instead of finishing) at three, it would finish at two. It's better for everyone."

Medvedev complained that late finishes at the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins on January 18 in Melbourne, were unfair to players, spectators and officials and benefited nobody.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev calls for early night sessions at upcoming Australian Open 2026

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has decided to leave the player orinisation he co-founded back in 2020. Thedevelopment comes a couple of weeks ahead of year's first grand slam, Australian Open 2026, which kicks off January 18 in Melbourne. Djokovic said that the originization no longer aligns with his 'values and approach' and has decided to part ways. He had established the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) along with Vasek Pospisil for better representation of the players' interest.<h2>Djokovic quits player association he con-founded</h2>"I am proud of the vision that Vasek and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger, independent voice," Djokovic ​said in a statemet on social media platform X on Sunday (Jan 4). But it has become clear that my values and ⁠approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organisation. I wish the players and those involved the best as they move forward, but for me, this chapter is now closed," he added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-travis-head-leads-australia-charge-in-sydney-after-joe-root-record-breaking-160-1767600918586">Ashes: Travis Head leads Australia’s charge in Sydney after Root’s record-breaking 160</a>Djokovic and the PTPA were not aligned on 'all aspects' of lawsuit by the organization against tennis bodies ATP, WTP, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency. The lawsuit alleged anti-competive practices by the tennis bodies and later included four grand slam organizers into the case as well.<h2>What did the organization said on Djokovic's exit?</h2>Responding to Djokovic's social media post, PTPA issued a statement late Sunday (Jan 4) and said: "The PTPA is governed by players and operates with open communication, collaborative decisions and regular engagement. We always welcome the opportunity to ‍address issues with any player, and remain available to do so."The PTPA and Tennis Australia, as per the player association organization, were also close to a deal ahead of the start of the new gran slam season.

Novak Djokovic had established the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) along with Vasek Pospisil in 2020 for better representation of the players' interest.

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has decided to leave the player orinisation he co-founded back in 2020. Thedevelopment comes a couple of weeks ahead of year's first grand slam, Australian Open 2026, which kicks off January 18 in Melbourne. Djokovic said that the originization no longer aligns with his 'values and approach' and has decided to part ways. He had established the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) along with Vasek Pospisil for better representation of the players' interest. Djokovic quits player association he con-founded "I am proud of the vision that Vasek and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger, independent voice," Djokovic said in a statemet on social media platform X on Sunday (Jan 4). But it has become clear that my values and ⁠approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organisation. I wish the players and those involved the best as they move forward, but for me, this chapter is now closed," he added. Also Read - Ashes: Travis Head leads Australia’s charge in Sydney after Root’s record-breaking 160 Djokovic and the PTPA were not aligned on 'all aspects' of lawsuit by the organization against tennis bodies ATP, WTP, International Tennis Federation and International Tennis Integrity Agency. The lawsuit alleged anti-competive practices by the tennis bodies and later included four grand slam organizers into the case as well. What did the organization said on Djokovic's exit? Responding to Djokovic's social media post, PTPA issued a statement late Sunday (Jan 4) and said: "The PTPA is governed by players and operates with open communication, collaborative decisions and regular engagement. We always welcome the opportunity to ‍address issues with any player, and remain available to do so." The PTPA and Tennis Australia, as per the player association organization, were also close to a deal ahead of the start of the new gran slam season.

Novak Djokovic had established the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) along with Vasek Pospisil in 2020 for better representation of the players' interest.

'This chapter is now closed,' says Novak Djokovic after quitting tennis players' organisation he co-founded

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday said she saw little point to the "Battle of the Sexes" match and that women's tennis has nothing more to prove.&nbsp;World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios faced off in a highly publicised and controversial exhibition match in Dubai a week ago.&nbsp;Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 with Sabalenka's side of the court reduced in size by nine percent in an attempt to restrict his power and speed advantage.&nbsp;It bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" encounter between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.&nbsp;Back then, there was more at stake with the nascent women's professional tour, set up by King, fighting for legitimacy and prize money.&nbsp;"I haven't watched because I don't watch stuff like that," world number two Swiatek said in Sydney, where she opens her season at the United Cup.&nbsp;"I think for sure it attracted a lot of attention. It was entertainment, but I wouldn't say that had anything to do with social change or any important topics.&nbsp;"I think the name was just the same as the one from the Billie Jean King match in '73. That's it. There were no more similarities because I feel like women's tennis stands on its own right now.&nbsp;"We have so many great athletes and great stories to present, we don't necessarily need to compare to men's tennis.&nbsp;"Honestly, there doesn't need to be any competition."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The Polish star, who is preparing for the Australian Open this month, the only Grand Slam she is yet to win, said the mixed-teams United Cup was a better way to celebrate men's and women's tennis.&nbsp;"I think actually events like this one, United Cup, brings tennis together, and WTA fans and ATP fans can watch this event with so much excitement," she said.&nbsp;"Seeing also singles players that usually don't have space to play mixed doubles together, playing these kind of matches, I think this is actually what makes our sport much more interesting and better."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Ties at the United Cup comprise one men's and one women's singles and a mixed doubles, with group winners in each host city -- Perth and Sydney -- advancing to the quarter-finals along with the best runners-up.&nbsp;Sabalenka this week defended playing Kyrgios, saying tennis needs to "keep it fresh, keep it new, keep it fun".&nbsp;"I think I would definitely do it again," she said. "I love revenge and I don't like to leave it the way it is."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios faced off in a highly publicised and controversial exhibition match in Dubai a week ago.

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek on Saturday said she saw little point to the "Battle of the Sexes" match and that women's tennis has nothing more to prove. World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios faced off in a highly publicised and controversial exhibition match in Dubai a week ago. Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 with Sabalenka's side of the court reduced in size by nine percent in an attempt to restrict his power and speed advantage. It bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" encounter between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Back then, there was more at stake with the nascent women's professional tour, set up by King, fighting for legitimacy and prize money. "I haven't watched because I don't watch stuff like that," world number two Swiatek said in Sydney, where she opens her season at the United Cup. "I think for sure it attracted a lot of attention. It was entertainment, but I wouldn't say that had anything to do with social change or any important topics. "I think the name was just the same as the one from the Billie Jean King match in '73. That's it. There were no more similarities because I feel like women's tennis stands on its own right now. "We have so many great athletes and great stories to present, we don't necessarily need to compare to men's tennis. "Honestly, there doesn't need to be any competition." ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes The Polish star, who is preparing for the Australian Open this month, the only Grand Slam she is yet to win, said the mixed-teams United Cup was a better way to celebrate men's and women's tennis. "I think actually events like this one, United Cup, brings tennis together, and WTA fans and ATP fans can watch this event with so much excitement," she said. "Seeing also singles players that usually don't have space to play mixed doubles together, playing these kind of matches, I think this is actually what makes our sport much more interesting and better." ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Ties at the United Cup comprise one men's and one women's singles and a mixed doubles, with group winners in each host city -- Perth and Sydney -- advancing to the quarter-finals along with the best runners-up. Sabalenka this week defended playing Kyrgios, saying tennis needs to "keep it fresh, keep it new, keep it fun". "I think I would definitely do it again," she said. "I love revenge and I don't like to leave it the way it is." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and Australian Nick Kyrgios faced off in a highly publicised and controversial exhibition match in Dubai a week ago.

Iga Swiatek says women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes'

Nick Kyrgios beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" on Sunday, in a highly-publicised showdown with modified rules that divided tennis fans.&nbsp;Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match in Dubai that bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 encounter between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.&nbsp;Back then, there was more at stake with the nascent women's professional tour, set up by King, fighting for its legitimacy and prize money for female players still far lower than for the men.&nbsp;King, one of the all-time greats of the women's game who was at the peak of her powers, saw off the 55-year-old Riggs, a top player in his day, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in Houston.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;On Sunday, each player received only one serve and the dimensions of Sabalenka's side of the court were nine percent smaller, in an attempt to restrict Kyrgios' power and speed advantage.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Kyrgios has dropped to 671 in the rankings after playing just six ATP matches over the past three seasons, but the 30-year-old Australian still had enough to see off four-time Grand Slam singles champion Sabalenka.&nbsp;"Honestly, it was a really tough match. She's a hell of a competitor," said Kyrgios."I had to strap in because she was putting the pressure on and ultimately it was a really hard-fought battle."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match in Dubai that bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 encounter between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

Nick Kyrgios beat women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the "Battle of the Sexes" on Sunday, in a highly-publicised showdown with modified rules that divided tennis fans. Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match in Dubai that bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 encounter between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Back then, there was more at stake with the nascent women's professional tour, set up by King, fighting for its legitimacy and prize money for female players still far lower than for the men. King, one of the all-time greats of the women's game who was at the peak of her powers, saw off the 55-year-old Riggs, a top player in his day, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in Houston. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes On Sunday, each player received only one serve and the dimensions of Sabalenka's side of the court were nine percent smaller, in an attempt to restrict Kyrgios' power and speed advantage. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Kyrgios has dropped to 671 in the rankings after playing just six ATP matches over the past three seasons, but the 30-year-old Australian still had enough to see off four-time Grand Slam singles champion Sabalenka. "Honestly, it was a really tough match. She's a hell of a competitor," said Kyrgios. "I had to strap in because she was putting the pressure on and ultimately it was a really hard-fought battle." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios won 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match in Dubai that bore little resemblance to the era-defining 1973 encounter between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.

Nick Kyrgios beats Aryna Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' in Dubai

India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha has secured a place in the men’s doubles main draw of the 2026 Australian Open after winning the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff held in Chengdu, China.&nbsp;The second seed, Niki, representing India, partnered with Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro; the pair won their first match against Tianzhi Qian and Bowen Wu and then went on to defeat Pak Long Yeung and Chih Chi Huang in the semifinals.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the final, they recorded a solid 6–4, 6–3 win over Japan’s Seita Kusuhara and Katsuki Nakagawa to claim the Australian Open wildcard. This gives Niki his first-ever Grand Slam main draw appearance. To recognise this achievement, KSLTA has announced a reward of ₹1,00,000 for Niki Poonacha.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner -Greater Bengaluru Authority and Hon. secretary -KSLTA said: "We at KSLTA are extremely thrilled at Niki Poonacha’s performance at Chengdu, where he won the Australian Open wild card qualifying event along with his partner, Pruchya Isaro.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"We are happy and proud that he continues the legacy of Rohan Bopanna, who just retired. We wish Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro all the very best in the Australian Open 2026, and we are sure they will make our state and nation proud. The KSLTA is happy to announce a reward of Rs. 1 lakh to Poonacha for this achievement."&nbsp;KSLTA remains committed to supporting athletes representing Karnataka on national and international platforms and acknowledges milestones that contribute to the growth of tennis in the state.

Niki Poonacha, representing India, partnered with Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro; the pair won their first match against Tianzhi Qian and Bowen Wu and then went on to defeat Pak Long Yeung and Chih Chi Huang in the semifinals. 

India’s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha has secured a place in the men’s doubles main draw of the 2026 Australian Open after winning the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff held in Chengdu, China. The second seed, Niki, representing India, partnered with Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro; the pair won their first match against Tianzhi Qian and Bowen Wu and then went on to defeat Pak Long Yeung and Chih Chi Huang in the semifinals. In the final, they recorded a solid 6–4, 6–3 win over Japan’s Seita Kusuhara and Katsuki Nakagawa to claim the Australian Open wildcard. This gives Niki his first-ever Grand Slam main draw appearance. To recognise this achievement, KSLTA has announced a reward of ₹1,00,000 for Niki Poonacha. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner -Greater Bengaluru Authority and Hon. secretary -KSLTA said: "We at KSLTA are extremely thrilled at Niki Poonacha’s performance at Chengdu, where he won the Australian Open wild card qualifying event along with his partner, Pruchya Isaro. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes "We are happy and proud that he continues the legacy of Rohan Bopanna, who just retired. We wish Poonacha and Pruchya Isaro all the very best in the Australian Open 2026, and we are sure they will make our state and nation proud. The KSLTA is happy to announce a reward of Rs. 1 lakh to Poonacha for this achievement." KSLTA remains committed to supporting athletes representing Karnataka on national and international platforms and acknowledges milestones that contribute to the growth of tennis in the state.

Niki Poonacha, representing India, partnered with Thailand’s Pruchya Isaro; the pair won their first match against Tianzhi Qian and Bowen Wu and then went on to defeat Pak Long Yeung and Chih Chi Huang in the semifinals.&nbsp;

India's Niki Poonacha qualifies for Australian Open 2026 men’s doubles main draw

Indian ace shuttler Lakshya Sen finally broke his title drought on Sunday (Nov 23), winning the Australian Open Super 500 in Sydney and picking up his first trophy of 2025. The World No 14 Indian produced a calm and sharp performance in the final, beating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight sets of 21-15, 21-11. For Sen, this win came as a big relief after many close calls this season, including a runner-up finish in Hong Kong. Got it. &nbsp;He controlled the temperament throughout the contest, mixing tight net play with sharp smashes, and his opponent, Tanaka, struggled to keep up as the rallies grew longer. The second game especially showed Sen’s command as he pushed ahead early and never let the lead slip.&nbsp;Sen’s win capped off a strong seven days, during which he had to work hard in almost every round. He survived long matches against Ayush Shetty and former World No. 2 Chou Tien Chen earlier in the tournament. Those battles had drained him, but they also sharpened his rhythm. When he walked out for the final, he looked settled and ready.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/smriti-mandhana-palash-mucchall-wedding-postponed-amid-medical-emergency-report-1763895986021"> Smriti Mandhana-Palaash Muchhal wedding postponed amid medical emergency, confirms manager</a>&nbsp;The match itself turned out easier than expected. Tanaka struggled from the start, missing smashes, mistiming drops, and losing control in long rallies. The Japanese shuttler has been known as a strong player on the domestic circuit, but his inconsistency showed again. Sen’s plan was simple: keep the shuttle in play, wait for errors, and raise the pace only when needed. Tanaka had one small burst at 15-13 in the first game, but Sen didn’t let it shake him. He won the next few points quickly, closing the game with smart placement. In the second game, the gap widened. Tanaka kept sending shots into the net, and Sen kept building small leads that soon became uncatchable. By the end, it was clear who had controlled the match. Sen wrapped it up in just 38 minutes, one of the shortest finals he has played in recent years. Even though he won’t make it to the World Tour Finals this season, he will return home with confidence and a trophy that he has waited a long time for.

Sen’s win capped off a strong seven days, during which he had to work hard in almost every round. He survived long matches against Ayush Shetty and former World No. 2 Chou Tien Chen earlier in the tournament. Those battles had drained him, but they also sharpened his rhythm. 

Indian ace shuttler Lakshya Sen finally broke his title drought on Sunday (Nov 23), winning the Australian Open Super 500 in Sydney and picking up his first trophy of 2025. The World No 14 Indian produced a calm and sharp performance in the final, beating Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight sets of 21-15, 21-11. For Sen, this win came as a big relief after many close calls this season, including a runner-up finish in Hong Kong. Got it. He controlled the temperament throughout the contest, mixing tight net play with sharp smashes, and his opponent, Tanaka, struggled to keep up as the rallies grew longer. The second game especially showed Sen’s command as he pushed ahead early and never let the lead slip. Sen’s win capped off a strong seven days, during which he had to work hard in almost every round. He survived long matches against Ayush Shetty and former World No. 2 Chou Tien Chen earlier in the tournament. Those battles had drained him, but they also sharpened his rhythm. When he walked out for the final, he looked settled and ready. Also read | Smriti Mandhana-Palaash Muchhal wedding postponed amid medical emergency, confirms manager The match itself turned out easier than expected. Tanaka struggled from the start, missing smashes, mistiming drops, and losing control in long rallies. The Japanese shuttler has been known as a strong player on the domestic circuit, but his inconsistency showed again. Sen’s plan was simple: keep the shuttle in play, wait for errors, and raise the pace only when needed. Tanaka had one small burst at 15-13 in the first game, but Sen didn’t let it shake him. He won the next few points quickly, closing the game with smart placement. In the second game, the gap widened. Tanaka kept sending shots into the net, and Sen kept building small leads that soon became uncatchable. By the end, it was clear who had controlled the match. Sen wrapped it up in just 38 minutes, one of the shortest finals he has played in recent years. Even though he won’t make it to the World Tour Finals this season, he will return home with confidence and a trophy that he has waited a long time for.

Sen’s win capped off a strong seven days, during which he had to work hard in almost every round. He survived long matches against Ayush Shetty and former World No. 2 Chou Tien Chen earlier in the tournament. Those battles had drained him, but they also sharpened his rhythm.&nbsp;

Lakshya Sen wins Australian Open Super 500, ends long title drought

Six-time grand slam champions Carlos Alcaraz has never won Australia Open but the Spaniard will be facing Aussie amateurs ahead of the Australian Open 2026. The organizers of the year's first grand slam have announced a unique competition where 10 amateurs will be facing 22 professionals including Alcaraz to win a million dollars (Australian). The competition will take place before the main tournament which is scheduled to take place in January next year at the iconic Melbourne Park. Not only the player amateurs but Alcaraz will also be looking at winning big Down Under next year.<h2>Australian Open Million Dollar Point challenge</h2>In the challenge 10 amateur players will face 22 professionals to have a shot at winning one million dollars (Australian) or around 660,000 US dollars. To win the prize money, the amateurs will have to score just one point against the professional. Sounds easy, right? But hey, your opponent most probably is going to be Carlos Alcaraz, who sometimes doesn't even concede a point in a grand slam.Also Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-lebron-james-announces-second-decision-is-he-retiring-here-s-what-nba-superstar-said-1759853652532">LeBron James announces 'Second Decision.' Is he retiring from NBA?</a>The exact details of the competition, such as format, dates, etc. are yet to be announced by the organizers but 'rock, paper &amp; scissors' will be used to determine who will serve and who will receive in the competition.<h2>What is the motive behind this challenge?</h2>This challenge could be the part of making the year's first grand slam and the game of tennis, in general, popular among youth and inspire others to take it up. The 2026 edition would mark the second year of Australian Open 'One Point Challenge' but the 2025 edition largely went unnoticed.The tennis grand slams are making an extra effort to make the game accessible to more fans, Wimbledon, dubbed as the Championship, brought in many influencers in this year's edition while the US Open staged a revamped mixed doubles to attract more crowd in the arena.

In the challenge 10 amateur players will face 22 professionals to have a shot at winning one million dollars (Australian) or around 660,000 US dollars. To win the prize money, the amateurs will have to score just one point against the professional.

Six-time grand slam champions Carlos Alcaraz has never won Australia Open but the Spaniard will be facing Aussie amateurs ahead of the Australian Open 2026. The organizers of the year's first grand slam have announced a unique competition where 10 amateurs will be facing 22 professionals including Alcaraz to win a million dollars (Australian). The competition will take place before the main tournament which is scheduled to take place in January next year at the iconic Melbourne Park. Not only the player amateurs but Alcaraz will also be looking at winning big Down Under next year. Australian Open Million Dollar Point challenge In the challenge 10 amateur players will face 22 professionals to have a shot at winning one million dollars (Australian) or around 660,000 US dollars. To win the prize money, the amateurs will have to score just one point against the professional. Sounds easy, right? But hey, your opponent most probably is going to be Carlos Alcaraz, who sometimes doesn't even concede a point in a grand slam. Also Watch: LeBron James announces 'Second Decision.' Is he retiring from NBA? The exact details of the competition, such as format, dates, etc. are yet to be announced by the organizers but 'rock, paper & scissors' will be used to determine who will serve and who will receive in the competition. What is the motive behind this challenge? This challenge could be the part of making the year's first grand slam and the game of tennis, in general, popular among youth and inspire others to take it up. The 2026 edition would mark the second year of Australian Open 'One Point Challenge' but the 2025 edition largely went unnoticed. The tennis grand slams are making an extra effort to make the game accessible to more fans, Wimbledon, dubbed as the Championship, brought in many influencers in this year's edition while the US Open staged a revamped mixed doubles to attract more crowd in the arena.

In the challenge 10 amateur players will face 22 professionals to have a shot at winning one million dollars (Australian) or around 660,000 US dollars. To win the prize money, the amateurs will have to score just one point against the professional.

What is Australian Open 'One Point Challenge': Alcaraz to face amateur players for a million dollars

Novak Djokovic has been around for a long time now - 2008 to be precise when he won his first grand slam title - the Australia Open. Over the years, Rod Laver Arena became his favourite court as he managed nine more wins here out of a total 24 grand slams he has won.Djokovic is 38 now and will be 39 next year - his age is showing up as he continues to chase the elusive 25th grand slam title - probably the only feather missing from his decorated tennis career cap. But, should Djokovic retire? Let's have a look at the details:Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/roland-garros-carlos-alcaraz-scripts-marvellous-comeback-to-beat-jannik-sinner-for-french-open-2025-crown-1749403046167">Carlos Alcaraz scripts marvellous comeback to beat Sinner for French Open crown</a>The Serbian is already considered one of the greats of the game with joint-most grand slam tiles among men or women to go with Margaret Court's 24. But, it has been nearly one and half years that Djokovic has managed to win a slam.Since he won US Open 2023, Djokovic has made it to only one more slam final - Wimbledon 2024 - that too he lost in straight sets against Carlos Alcaraz. That final, however, is the best Djokovic could muster after his last grand slam - signs of age catching up?Here's how Djokovic has fared in grand slams since winning US Open 2023:<ul><li>Australian Open 2024 - The Serb lost it to Jannik Sinner 1-6, 2-6, 7-6, 3-6 in the semi-final.</li><li>French Open 2024 - Djokovic gave walkover to Casper Ruud in quarter-final due to injury.</li><li>Wimbledon 2024 - The Serb lost it to Carlos Alcaraz 2-6, 2-6, 6-7 in straight sets in the final.</li><li>US Open 2024 - Djokovic lost to Alexie Popyrin 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 in third round.</li><li>Australian Open 2025 - Djokovic gave a walkover win to Alexander Zverev in semi-final while being down 6(5) - 7(7) - again age catches up.</li><li>French Open 2025: The Serb lost to Jannik Sinner 4-6, 5-7, 6(3)-7(7) in straight sets in the semis and took a medical timeout in between as well.</li></ul>Clearly, Djokovic isn't as fit as he used to be and this is visible in his records. He has managed to reach knock out stage five times in six grand slams but has managed to win only one set and gave walkover twice.Time is definitely running out for the Serb and if doesn't manage to win a grand slam anytime soon, he'll surely be ending his career with 24 titles - still the joint most.

Djokovic has managed to reach knock out stage five times in six grand slams since he US Open 2023 title but has managed to win only one set and gave walkover twice.

Novak Djokovic has been around for a long time now - 2008 to be precise when he won his first grand slam title - the Australia Open. Over the years, Rod Laver Arena became his favourite court as he managed nine more wins here out of a total 24 grand slams he has won. Djokovic is 38 now and will be 39 next year - his age is showing up as he continues to chase the elusive 25th grand slam title - probably the only feather missing from his decorated tennis career cap. But, should Djokovic retire? Let's have a look at the details: Also Read - Carlos Alcaraz scripts marvellous comeback to beat Sinner for French Open crown The Serbian is already considered one of the greats of the game with joint-most grand slam tiles among men or women to go with Margaret Court's 24. But, it has been nearly one and half years that Djokovic has managed to win a slam. Since he won US Open 2023, Djokovic has made it to only one more slam final - Wimbledon 2024 - that too he lost in straight sets against Carlos Alcaraz. That final, however, is the best Djokovic could muster after his last grand slam - signs of age catching up? Here's how Djokovic has fared in grand slams since winning US Open 2023: Australian Open 2024 - The Serb lost it to Jannik Sinner 1-6, 2-6, 7-6, 3-6 in the semi-final. French Open 2024 - Djokovic gave walkover to Casper Ruud in quarter-final due to injury. Wimbledon 2024 - The Serb lost it to Carlos Alcaraz 2-6, 2-6, 6-7 in straight sets in the final. US Open 2024 - Djokovic lost to Alexie Popyrin 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 in third round. Australian Open 2025 - Djokovic gave a walkover win to Alexander Zverev in semi-final while being down 6(5) - 7(7) - again age catches up. French Open 2025: The Serb lost to Jannik Sinner 4-6, 5-7, 6(3)-7(7) in straight sets in the semis and took a medical timeout in between as well. Clearly, Djokovic isn't as fit as he used to be and this is visible in his records. He has managed to reach knock out stage five times in six grand slams but has managed to win only one set and gave walkover twice. Time is definitely running out for the Serb and if doesn't manage to win a grand slam anytime soon, he'll surely be ending his career with 24 titles - still the joint most.

Djokovic has managed to reach knock out stage five times in six grand slams since he US Open 2023 title but has managed to win only one set and gave walkover twice.

Should Novak Djokovic retire? Here's what his record suggests since winning US Open 2023 - his 24th grand slam

Jannik Sinner retained his Australian Open title with an emphatic 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev. Watch this report for more details!

Jannik Sinner retains Australian Open crown, defeating Alexander Zverev

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