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Day 1 as it happened: Toilet trouble leads to 20th seed's demise in first round
The Australian Open is back for 2026, and the stars were out and about on Sunday to begin their quest for the title in the year's first Grand Slam.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
The favorites to the underdogs: Ranking the Australian Open contenders
Which tennis players are most likely to win the Australian Open -- and who could surprise?
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Experts' picks: Who will win?
Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner are the Australian Open defending champs -- can either win again? Our experts make predictions.
THE BIG KYRGIOS QUESTIONS
Is Nick Kyrgios competing at the Australian Open? FAQs about the star's 2026 season
Is Nick Kyrgios playing at this year's Australian Open? Is he retired? What is his current ranking? Here's everything you need to know about the tennis star.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
A three-week bonanza: How Craig Tiley revolutionized the Australian Open
Grand Slams are usually thought to be two-week affairs, but the Australian Open behemoth has transformed into a three-week tennis bonanza, writes Matt Walsh.
Emma Raducanu
Tennis
Raducanu expecting 'tricky' Australian Open second round clash vs. Potapova
Emma Raducanu looks ahead to her Australian Open second round match against Anastasia Potapova.
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Adam Walton: Match Highlights
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Adam Walton: Match Highlights
Tennis
What is the Australian Open 2026 prize money? All-time stats
Everything you need to know about the prize money at the Australian Open 2026.
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- Venus makes Aussie Open history, falters in loss
- Sabalenka survives 'tricky start' in Aussie opener
- Zverev drops 1st set, rallies to win Aussie opener
- Berrettini withdraws from AO clash vs. de Minaur
- Australian Open: Raducanu hits out at schedule
- Djokovic: Pursuit of 25th major not 'now or never'
- Andreeva rallies to take Adelaide title vs. Mboko
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