Defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner made a commanding start to his Melbourne campaign on Tuesday, advancing to the second round after France's Hugo Gaston retired with the Italian leading 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour at Rod Laver Arena.
Ben Shelton's Australian Open campaign began with a stern examination, but the American eighth seed once again showed why Melbourne has become a happy hunting ground for him.
Veteran Novak Djokovic earned a dominant opening-round straight-set win over Pedro Martinez at the 2026 Australian Open on Monday night.
Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open campaign came to an abrupt and frustrating end when the Canadian was forced to withdraw from his opening match, cutting short what had been billed as a promising run.
British youngster Arthur Fery claimed one of the biggest wins of his career by defeating No. 20 seed Flavio Cobolli at the Australian Open, continuing his remarkable run in Melbourne.
Novak Djokovic claims he had a physical setback in his Australian Open preparations, but will be ready in time for the opening grand slam of the year in Melbourne.