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It was the 45-year-old’s first appearance in Melbourne since 2021.
Madison Williams|
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are certainly the top choices to win this year’s Australian Open title. But if neither player is able to get it done, who else has the best shot?
Blake Silverman|
The American tennis star captured her first major trophy in Melbourne last year and has since embarked on a long and winding journey back to Australia.
Madison Williams|
Carlos Alcaraz just needs an Australian Open title to complete his career grand slam.
Madison Williams|
The No. 1 seed enters Melbourne as the favorite, but several challengers, including Elena Rybakina and defending champion Madison Keys, pose a formidable threat.
Jon Wertheim|
Can anyone take down Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner? The field will look to stage an uprising Down Under.
Jon Wertheim|
Alcaraz returns to Melbourne in 2026 with more than just an Australian Open title on the line.
Tim Capurso|
Jordan Smith beat Jannik Sinner on his way to winning the Australian Open’s 1 Point Slam.
Blake Silverman|
It’s time again for the first tennis major of the 2026 season with the Australian Open about to be underway. There’s some interesting storylines to look for hea
Madison Williams|
Who to watch, what to eat and how to get around Melbourne.
Jon Wertheim|
ESPN will have new hosts for the first tennis major of the year.
Madison Williams|
One of tennis’s greatest partnerships has come to an end, sending shockwaves through the sport. Plus, why Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka’s exhibition fell flat.
Jon Wertheim|
She will also make Australian Open history with her wild-card bid.
Madison Williams|
What a year it was.
SI Staff|
Will Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continue to dominate next season? Who will be the top-ranked American players? Will any stars retire? This and more in our look ahead.
Jon Wertheim|
The world No. 1 didn't understand why anybody was criticizing her exhibition match against Nick Kyrgios.
Kristen Wong|
 The Danish tennis star opens up about his Achilles injury, road to recovery, the sport’s demanding schedule and much more.
Jon Wertheim|
The duo worked together for seven years.
Madison Williams|
Eight of the top-10 highest-paid female athletes this year are tennis players.
Madison Williams|
The American tennis star sat down for a wide-ranging conversation about her U.S. Open revenge match, short offseason and what’s next.
Jon Wertheim|
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