Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic has advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals after his opponent, Jakub Mensik, announced his withdrawal due to injury.
Second seed Jannik Sinner endures one of his toughest Australian Open matches in three years, coming from behind to defeat Eliot Spizzirri 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the third round.
Vietnamese-American tennis player Learner Tien defeated Nuno Borges 7-6(9), 6-4, 6-2 to secure a spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open, where his opponent will be Daniil Medvedev.
Former women's world number one Naomi Osaka donned a jellyfish-inspired outfit and carried an umbrella as she stepped onto the court during the first two rounds of the Grand Slam in Melbourne.
Second seed Jannik Sinner is set to face Australian wildcard James Duckworth in the second round of this year's Australian Open, rekindling memories of a past on-court clash.
Australian Open 2026 commentator Wally Masur drew criticism after suggesting Novak Djokovic was so dominant that only a muscle tear could lead to a loss against Pedro Martinez.
Tennis player Novak Djokovic began his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title with a comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Pedro Martinez in the Australian Open first round.
American legend Venus Williams faces calls for retirement from many fans after a comeback loss to Olga Danilovic 7-6(5), 3-6, 4-6, in the first round of the Australian Open women's singles.
Fourth seed Novak Djokovic could face Jannik Sinner, who has defeated him in all five of their recent encounters, if he reaches the Australian Open semifinals.