Competitive field for Mumbai Open WTA tournament
Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne
A ferocious forehand helped Alcaraz to grab the first break for a 5-3 lead, and the six-times Grand Slam champion closed out the opening set on his retooled serve
Australian Open 2026: Ball girl collapses due to heat as players rush to help
The incident happened as Russian 11th seed Alexandrova was serving during the second set with the girl falling onto her back while standing at the base of the umpires chair
Australian Open 2026: Alexander Zverev passes Diallo test, fans fume on day one
The patience of fans was tested as they lined up in long, snaking queues to the Melbourne Park gates under a hot sun
Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic says addiction to tennis keeps him going at 38
The 38-year-old is about to embark on his 21st Australian Open and remains among the top contenders, behind defending champion Jannik Sinner and top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz
What the Alcaraz-Ferrero split reveals about tennis player-coach dynamic
The mania around the high-profile breakup shows the evolving nature of the athlete-confidant alliance in an individualistic sport. Coaches used to be support acts to the star. But with on-court coaching now fully legal at all levels, they have moved from backstage to front and centre
