Highlights of the ninth day of the Australian Open on Monday (times GMT): 0702 SONEGO THROUGH TO FIRST SLAM QUARTER-FINAL Italy's Lorenzo Sonego reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time with a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 victory over American qualifier Learner Tien.
The Australian Open quarter-finals begin on Tuesday and fans are expected to pack Rod Laver Arena when 10-times champion Novak Djokovic meets Carlos Alcaraz, who is bidding to complete a career Grand Slam.
American stars Coco Gauff and Madison Keys are still in the draw at the Australian Open -- but who else is? We break it down.
The No. 6 seed missed multiple break points to seize the advantage in the third-set and Keys profited to move into the quarterfinals.
Carlos Alcaraz had a much quieter offseason. He is an Australian Open shy of a career Grand Slam. If the Spaniard wins in Melbourne in 2025 or 2026, he will become the youngest man to complete the career Slam. The Australian Open main draw singles tournaments run from Jan. 12-26.
The men’s singles draw is highlighted by the third seed Alcaraz and seventh seed Djokovic in a blockbuster matchup. They met last year in the Wimbledon final (won by Alcaraz) and Olympic final (won by Djokovic).
Novak Djokovic has declined to do a customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open to protest comments made on air by someone who works for the official broadcaster of the tournament in the host country,
Jannik Sinner (No. 1 ranking) will take on Marcos Giron (No. 46) in the Round of 32 of the Australian Open on Friday, January 17.Sinner earned a four-set victory over Tristan Schoolkate (4-6, 6-4,
Novak Djokovic declined a post-match TV interview after winning in the fourth round of the Australian Open after an on-air personality from the local Australian broadcaster of the tournament made negative comments about him in front of Serbian fans.
Alex de Minaur will be aiming to make the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time when he takes on American talent Alex Michelsen at Rod Laver Arena on Monday night. The Australian eighth seed has reached the fourth round on four occasions but has never made it through to the last eight at Melbourne Park.