AUSTRALIAN OPEN

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Gael Monfils shares heartfelt message after emotional Australian Open goodbye

Gael Monfils has taken to social media to reflect on his long relationship with Australia and the Australian Open following his final appearance at the tournament.

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Naomi Osaka made to work hard for first-round victory at Australian Open

Naomi Osaka launched her 2026 Australian Open campaign with a gritty three-set victory over debutant Antonia Ruzic in a match that swung repeatedly in momentum and intensity.

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Jannik Sinner cruises into Australian Open second round after Hugo Gaston retirement

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.

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Ben Shelton survives Ugo Humbert scare to launch Australian Open bid with straight-sets win

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.

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Defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys battles through first-round nerves

Madison Keys began the defence of her Australian Open title with a hard-fought victory on Tuesday, overcoming early nerves to defeat Ukrainian debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova in Melbourne.

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Australian Open: Iga Swiatek survives first-round battle against qualifier Yuan Yue

Iga Swiatek pulled off an unconvincing straight-sets victory over Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue at Rod Laver Arena on Monday as she targets her first Australian Open title.

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