Australian Open

Alcaraz keeps his promise and gets a kangaroo tattoo on his left leg

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:18:06 +0100

Carlos Alcaraz always keeps his promises and the latest one was to immortalise a kangaroo, the symbol of Australia, after winning the Antipodean Grand Slam on 1 February. Said and done. The world number one already has the new tattoo on the lower part of his left leg, which is barely visible with his socks on. "I like them discreet," he says.

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How Caroline Wozniacki's stunning vacation pics break the Internet

RAÍZ — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:46:13 +0100

Caroline Wozniacki was nowhere near a tennis court this week. Yet the former world No. 1 still managed to dominate the sports conversation.

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Aryna Sabalenka's engagement is official: who is the man set to marry the world No. 1?

Valeria Sosa — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:33:15 +0100

Not long ago, Aryna Sabalenka made it clear she was waiting for an engagement ring. After lifting the Brisbane title earlier this season, the world No. 1 thanked her boyfriend during her on-court speech and hinted she hoped to call him something else soon. It was a public nudge that put the spotlight on her relationship.

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Emma Raducanu, the collector of coaches and sponsors: first Uniqlo woman

JOAN SOLSONA, Patrick Spencer — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:26:17 +0100

Everything she does is newsworthy, even though she has not won a tournament since the 2021 US Open, her only professional crown. Emma Raducanu, 23, has left US multinational Nike to become the new global ambassador for Japanese brand Uniqlo. She is the first woman to have this role at the company and joins tennis players Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori. Uniqlo also sponsors Ayumu Hirano (snowboard) and golfer Adam Scott.

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Carlos Alcaraz's secret drink for recovery

LAURA FOLE, PATRICK SPENCER — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:57:57 +0100

When Carlos Alcaraz resorted to pickle juice in the middle of a match to combat vomiting and cramps, many interpreted it as yet another eccentricity of elite sport. However, far from being an improvised remedy or mere superstition, this practice has an increasingly solid scientific basis.

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John McEnroe gets involved in a confrontation with a fan at Melbourne Airport

RAÍZ — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:42:10 +0100

In what was meant to be a normal journey home after the conclusion of the Australian Open, not many had it as calm as others. In the case of John McEnroe, his trip back home had a bit of 'turbulence' before taking off.

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Carlos Alcaraz reveals tattoo he'll get after finally winning the Australian Open

SAM — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:07:08 +0100

Carlos Alcaraz didn't need long to reflect on what his Australian Open victory meant, because the memory is already destined to become permanent.

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Rafa Nadal watches Australian Open from the stands and admits what he wished had happened

SAM — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:21:02 +0100

Rafael Nadal walked back into the Australian Open with the calm of someone who has nothing left to prove and everything left to appreciate.

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Novak Djokovic's emotional speech after losing the Australian Open final could signal his retirement

RAÍZ — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:32:48 +0100

The 2026 Australian Open final delivered more than a passing of the torch. It also sparked fresh questions about the future of Novak Djokovic after an unusually reflective post-match speech that felt, to many, like the beginning of a goodbye.

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Alcaraz beats Djokovic to close the Grand Slam circle in Australia

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:13:57 +0100

Carlos Alcaraz is already a legend at the age of 22 years and 272 days. The Spaniard continues to write his story, in his own way, after completing the Grand Slam circle at the Australian Open. For such a special occasion, it will always be written on February 1, 2026, he had in front of him Novak Djokovic, the best player who has wielded a racket regardless of this result

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Who is the girlfriend of tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, winner of seven Grand Slam titles?

SAM — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:53:26 +0100

At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already built a résumé that places him among the modern greats.

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Novak Djokovic's touching gesture to a girl who battled cancer before his final with Carlos Alcaraz

SAM — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:46:23 +0100

While Novak Djokovic continues to chase history on the court, his most powerful moment at the Australian Open this year came far from the baseline.

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Alcaraz vs Djokovic: Start time and where to watch the Men's final of the Australian Open

CALIOPE SMITH — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:51:02 +0100

The 2026 Australian Open men's singles final will feature one of the sport's most compelling rivalries: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic, a matchup that blends youthful brilliance with seasoned mastery. Djokovic seeks yet another Grand Slam crown and a record-extending 25th major title, while Alcaraz aims to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning the only major missing from his résumé.

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Australian Open winners list: check out all the champions in the history of the tournament until 2026

PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:48:26 +0100

The 2026 Australian Open is in its final days of competition, and this weekend the winners in singles and doubles in both the women's and men's categories will be decided.

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Australian Open 2026 Prize Money: How much is the payout per round in this year's Grand Slam?

RAÍZ — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:12:40 +0100

Winning the Australian Open isn't just about lifting one of the most iconic trophies in tennis; it also comes with a massive financial reward. As the first Grand Slam of the calendar year, the tournament sets the tone for the season, drawing the world's best players to Melbourne Park with prestige, ranking points, and a record-setting prize pool.

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Rafa Nadal, on the Alcaraz vs Djokovic final: "If I have to support someone, I support Carlos"

EFE, PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:05:39 +0100

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal returned to the Australian Open on Saturday for the first time since his retirement, in a tribute to his career, in which he said that despite his shared history with Novak Djokovic, he will give his support to Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final.

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Djokovic's love-hate relationship with Australia: deported, booed, his father misses final...

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:48:20 +0100

Novak Djokovic was more excited than ever after reaching his 11th Australian Open final and 38th overall. The reason was the love-hate relationship he has had with the city and the country in which he has had the most success throughout his career. Of his 24 major titles, 10 of them have been on the blue of the Rod Laver Arena. His effectiveness percentage in finals is 100 per cent

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Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open against Aryna Sabalenka, the WTA's number 1 player

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:17:45 +0100

Elena Rybakina, Russian-born and Kazakh nationalized in 2018, has once again put her current country on the tennis map. The 2022 Wimbledon champion won her second Grand Slam title on Saturday.The setting was the Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open, which looked with the roof on because of the rain. She could not have chosen a better victim as she defeated the number one, Aryna Sabalenka, who had been her executioner in the 2023 final. She closed a favorable score of 6-4, 4-6 and 6-4, in two hours and 18 minutes. Rybakina was able to come back from 0-3 down in the tiebreaker. The best tennis player on the planet is starting to look like a loser in finals.

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Djokovic clings to his legend against Sinner and will play for his 25th Grand Slam 875 days later

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:44:58 +0100

Novak Djokovic bristles when it is mentioned to him that he is behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. "My great rivals were Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. I was not always the pursuer," he replies, referring to his dominance in terms of figures with respect to the other two members of the 'Big Three'. Djokovic again claimed the status of the best player in history on Friday after ending Sinner's resistance, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 and 6-4, in 4 hours and 9 minutes.

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What time is the Sabalenka vs Rybakina and how to watch the 2026 Australian Open women's final?

RAÍZ — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:34:42 +0100

The 2026 Australian Open women's final delivers a blockbuster rematch between two of the most dominant hard-court players in tennis. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face World No. 5 Elena Rybakina for the championship at Australian Open, renewing one of the sport's most compelling rivalries.

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Alcaraz and all the discomfort and cramps he suffered against Zverev: "I threw up..."

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:45:31 +0100

Carlos Alcaraz is paying the price for the intensity and high temperatures in Melbourne (30 degrees on Friday) in his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev. Despite leading by two sets to nil, the world number one went to his bench in the seventh game of the third set to inform them that he was feeling unwell.

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Zverev's anger when Alcaraz asked for the physio: "You can't ask for attention for cramps"

B. F., PATRICK SPENCER — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:14:45 +0100

Alexander Zverev accused the Australian Open of protecting Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner during the tournament. His anger became apparent when the Spaniard, visibly cramping in the third set, called for medical assistance.

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Alcaraz survives cramps and Zverev to move one win away from completing Grand Slam

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:01:37 +0100

Carlos Alcaraz took revenge on Alexander Zverev on Friday, his conqueror in the quarter-finals of 2024, and is the first finalist of the 2026 Australian Open. The Spaniard defeated Zverev 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4) and 7-5, in five hours and 27 minutes, and will be in the final with the question of how he will respond physically after the episode of cramps suffered from the third set onwards. A right-handed passing shot to the limit gave him the deserved glory.Sascha had reached the semifinals showing ups and downs in his matches. He had dropped four sets along the way, and this point of mental fragility weighed on him in the points that decide victories.

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Sabalenka humiliates her rival and challenges officials after the most bizarre penalty of the Australian Open

Raíz — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:05:03 +0100

Emotions were running high, and for good reason. A spot in the Australian Open final was on the line. Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka and Ukrainian Elina Svitolina were performing at full throttle on the main court, unleashing their best shots in an intense battle to overpower one another.

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Coco Gauff breaks silence after viral racket smash: "I'm a real person with real feelings"

RAÍZ — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:49:25 +0100

Coco Gauff's Australian Open ended far earlier than she expected, but the aftermath revealed a side of the 21-year-old superstar that felt strikingly honest - and deeply human. After a shocking straight-sets loss to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, Gauff didn't trend for her forehands or footwork. She went viral for her emotions.

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Novak Djokovic comes to Coco Gauff's defense: 'I'm surprised there are no cameras in the shower'

SAM — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:58:07 +0100

Picture the press room buzzing in Melbourne, cameras flashing, players moving past in a blur of sweat, focus, and nerves, as Coco Gauff's quarterfinal exit sparked debate over frustration, ethics, and privacy.

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Serena Williams comes to Coco Gauff's rescue and offers to teach her best tips for... smashing rackets

SAM — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:27:04 +0100

Coco Gauff walked slowly down the tunnel at Rod Laver Arena, racquet in hand, eyes fixed on the floor after a difficult loss. Hours later, she received public support from a tennis icon, who defended her reaction following a 59-minute defeat to Elina Svitolina.

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Sinner does not fail against Shelton and makes Djokovic tremble in the semifinals

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:21:20 +0100

The Australian Open will have the best possible semi-finals with the presence of the top four seeds. In this order: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner (2), Alexander Zverev (3) and Novak Djokovic (4)

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Djokovic's seven lives at the Australian Open: Two sets down and Musetti injured: "I was at home"

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:05:15 +0100

Novak Djokovic has the luck of champions. The Serb, who had lost the first two sets to Lorenzo Musetti, benefited on Wednesday from the Italian's withdrawal due to injury. Djokovic thus reached the semifinals of the Australian Open for the 13th time in his career, with a score of 4-6, 3-6 and 3-1, in two hours and eight minutes

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Swiatek and tennis' Big Brother: "Are we tennis players or zoo animals?"

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:33:31 +0100

Coco Gauff was very upset on Tuesday after losing in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open to Elina Svitolina. The young American took out her frustration on her racket in one of the corridors leading to the locker rooms when she thought no one was watching. In a matter of seconds, the image went around the world.

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Carlos Alcaraz dominates the Australian Open like a racket tamer

Valeria Sosa — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:16:20 +0100

Carlos Alcaraz arrived in Melbourne with a clear objective: to conquer the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam still missing from his résumé. Already established as the world No. 1 and one of the sport's biggest draws, the Spaniard has approached this tournament with focus and intent, knowing exactly what is at stake. Now in the semifinals, that goal feels closer than ever, and his tennis has reflected both the weight of the moment and the confidence of a player in control of his craft.

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Ferrero's new reality: "It's hard to see Carlos Alcaraz compete and your whole team sitting in the chair"

EFE — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:54:35 +0100

Juan Carlos Ferrero, who is starting a new professional stage with golfer Angel Ayora, admitted that he finds it hard to watch from a chair, on television, as Carlos Alcaraz, whom he has coached for seven years, competes in the Australian Open.

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Coco Gauff takes out her frustration on her racket on the way to the locker room

B. F., PATRICK SPENCER — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:33:19 +0100

Coco Gauff succumbed in two sets, 6-1, 6-2, in just 59 minutes in her quarter-final match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina, who put on an exhibition on Rod Laver Arena.

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Australian Open star Aryna Sabalenka under fire as Ukraine player hits out at Gucci deal and calls for ban

SAM — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:55:07 +0100

Australian Open star Aryna Sabalenka's status as the world No. 1 has once again placed her at the center of controversy, this time far from the baseline.

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At 21, Coco Gauff has enjoyed hanging out with emerging teens at Australian Open

LAPRESSE — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:06:29 +0100

Coco Gauff wants those people posing questions to her about the teenagers breaking through at the Australian Open to remember one thing: She's 21. The 18-year-old Iva Jovic will be playing No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park. That's after Sabalenka, a two-time champion in Australia, beat 19-year-old Vicky Mboko on Sunday in the fourth round. "The way people ask the questions make it seem like I'm way older than," the teenagers, Gauff said. "I have been around longer, obviously, but yeah, they're always, like, 'Do you have any advice to give them?' "I'm, like, you guys, these are, like, my peers. We are the same. We are hanging out," she added for effect, smiling. "We're in the same age group."

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Jannik Sinner breaks silence on off-camera break during heated Australian Open win

RAÍZ — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:31:12 +0100

Extreme heat has always shaped matches at the Australian Open, but rarely does it take over the conversation the way it did on Saturday, January 24 in Melbourne. During a tense third-round clash, play was suddenly halted, cameras went dark, and an eight-minute pause became the focal point of a growing storm around the match.

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Naomi Osaka forced to withdraw from Australian Open with abdominal injury

RAÍZ — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:10:07 +0100

The Australian Open had been shaping up as another meaningful chapter for Naomi Osaka. Back on one of her most successful stages, she was drawing attention for more than just results. Her movement looked sharp, her confidence steady, and her presence in Melbourne carried the familiar mix of focus and individuality that has long defined her career.

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Djokovic and the ball that almost cost him disqualification: "I apologised and was lucky"

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:29:52 +0100

Novak Djokovic was happy to have reached the last 16 of the Australian Open in three sets. The Serb referred to several aspects, including the elimination of Stan Wawrinka at the hands of Taylor Fritz

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What is the Australian Open extreme heat policy?

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:58:38 +0100

The Australian Open has been forced to implement its extreme heat policy for the first time this year, which means that all outdoor matches are suspended and only retractable roof stadiums can be played in.

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Naomi Osaka will not be dressing up again at this Australian Open

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:46:44 +0100

Naomi Osaka's carnival at this year's Australian Open is over. The Japanese player was forced to withdraw on Saturday through injury before taking to the court for the third round against local player Madison Inglis. The costume she wore to play the first major will no longer be seen on the courts at Melbourne Park, and it caused so much controversy among her locker room colleagues.

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Naomi Osaka apologizes to Sorana Cirstea after tense Australian Open moment

RAÍZ — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:38 +0100

The Australian Open has a way of amplifying everything. The heat, the pressure, the stakes. On Thursday, Jan. 22, all of that came together during a second-round match that ended with more questions than applause. A tightly contested three-set encounter pushed both players physically and emotionally, setting the stage for an exchange that would quickly draw attention beyond the court.

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Tense finish at Australian Open sees Naomi Osaka and Cirstea clash

SAM — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:30:38 +0100

Naomi Osaka's second-round match at the Australian Open ended on a surprisingly tense note despite a hard-fought victory.

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Where to watch Coco Gauff vs Hailey Baptiste at the Australian Open 2026

CALIOPE SMITH — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:54:26 +0100

At the 2026 Australian Open, the women's singles draw features a noteworthy all-American matchup in the third round: Coco Gauff, one of the world's top players, against compatriot Hailey Baptiste. With Gauff seeded No. 3 and aiming to make a deep run in the year's first Grand Slam, this third-round clash has drawn interest from tennis fans around the world.

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Coco Gauff opens up on how it is for a black woman to navigate through the current Trump Administration era

RAÍZ — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:51:57 +0100

Tennis superstar Coco Gauff has opened many headlines recently across the sports media, not only after her brilliant performances at the Australian Open, but after her comments about the current state of America under Presindent Donald Trump's second period in administration.

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Naomi Osaka shatters tennis fashion norms with a stunning sea inspired outfit

Valeria Sosa — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:18:28 +0100

Tennis is considered a sport of skill, precise movement, and stylish apparel, and if it was ever described as the "gentleman's sport," Naomi Osaka broke that stereotype with one of the most elegant entrances in recent memory.

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Oliynykova's 'silent' claim: "I need your help... but I can't talk about it here"

B. FLEITAS, PATRICK SPENCER — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:37:06 +0100

Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova, who lost on the third day of competition to the defending champion, Madison Keys, 7-6(6), 6-1, appeared before the media in the subsequent press conference wearing a T-shirt with a message: "I need your help to protect children and women in Ukraine, but I can't talk about it here."

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A boy proposes to Zverev in Melbourne: "Where's my ring? I'm not that cheap"

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:54:35 +0100

Alexander Zverev had to work hard to reach the second round of the Australian Open. The third seed and finalist in last year's Australian Open was forced to come from a set down against Canada's Gabriel Diallo to close out a 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 victory

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Paula Badosa: "Winning a Grand Slam is always the goal and I think only injuries will stop me"

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:46:00 +0100

Spanish women's tennis hopes in the women's draw at the Australian Open are pinned on Paula Badosa. The 26-year-old from Begur, ranked 28th in the WTA rankings, reappeared at the Brisbane tournament after withdrawing from the latter part of last season through injury. Paula, before her debut in the first major with Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas, spoke to MARCA about how she is feeling and her expectations for 2026.Last year you came in with no expectations and reached the semi-finals. What are your expectations this time around?

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The effects of the heat in Australia: a ball girl collapses

JOAN SOLSONA, PATRICK SPENCER — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:34:37 +0100

One of the images of the first day of the Australian Open came in the first round match of the women's singles draw between Zeynep Sonmez and Ekaterina Alexandrova.

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Djokovic addresses injury concerns ahead of Australian Open 2026

SAM — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:51:29 +0100

Novak Djokovic's buildup to the 2026 Australian Open has taken on an unexpectedly candid tone this week as the 38-year-old Serbian addressed concerns about his fitness and injury status ahead of the season's first Grand Slam.
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