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How the AO “broke things open” for Lindsay Davenport

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (855+ words) Before she was crowned the 2000 Australian Open women's champion, Lindsay Davenport's first milestone at Melbourne Park came as a 16-year-old when she advanced to the third round of the major as a qualifier. Despite suffering a straight sets loss to…...

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Another year, and more milestones for Learner Tien

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (657+ words) The effects of Learner Tien's Australian Open 2025 breakthrough continue to reverberate, more than a year on. The American youngster on Tuesday beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a third-set tiebreak at Indian Wells to reach his first Masters quarterfinal, propelling him…...

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IWD: Celebrating the iconic women who’ve played AO final rematches

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (949+ words) When Elena Rybakina won her 2026 semifinal to set up an Australian Open final rematch with Aryna Sabalenka, it created major ripples. Firstly, it was the resumption of a compelling rivalry, where a deciding set had been required in nine of…...

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ausopen.com > articles > news > top-seven-matches-australian-open-2026

Top seven matches of Australian Open 2026

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (871+ words) We've been treated to an epic three weeks of tennis at Melbourne Park." Qualifiers reached new heights, a former champion produced a stirring run to the third round in his final AO, and the sport's biggest stars rewrote history. Below,…...

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Alcaraz, Djokovic on cusp of history-making Australian Open final

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1034+ words) Novak Djokovic has it down pat how to best manage his emotions while patiently waiting in the wings for hours, ready to be called on court for his showdown at the pointy end of a major. Even still, there's only…...

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Belgian pair fly the flag in AO 2026 junior wheelchair singles finals

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (731+ words) Alexander Lantermann and Luna Gryp have flown the flag for Belgium, winning the boys' and girls' junior wheelchair singles titles at AO 2026. Top Belgian seed Luna Gryp won the junior girls' wheelchair singles title over Japanese second seed Seira Matsuoka…...

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ausopen.com > articles > news > it-hurts-sinner-reflects-on-epic-five-set-defeat-djokovic

‘It hurts’: Sinner reflects on epic five-set defeat to Djokovic

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (551+ words) Just when pundits thought Australian fans would experience their first "Sincaraz" instalment on Sunday, Novak Djokovic emerged to set history on a different path. The Serbian star put together an all-time performance to dethrone the two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner…...

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ausopen.com > articles > news > mature-alcaraz-on-brink-tennis-history-ao-2026

"Mature" Alcaraz on the brink of tennis history at AO 2026

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (602+ words) Carlos Alcaraz remembers a time when pushing his mind and body to its limits didn't always seem worth the pain. It can be difficult to fathom given his evolution as one of the sport's modern-day warriors and particularly in light…...

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ausopen.com > articles > news > history-on-line-sabalenka-and-rybakina-ao-2026-final

History on the line for Sabalenka and Rybakina in AO 2026 final

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (727+ words) Records are on the line as we approach the pointy end of Australian Open 2026. A slice of history beckons for both Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina in their blockbuster women's final on Saturday, a rematch of their 2023 three-set epic at…...

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Davenport “in awe” of current crop ahead of Sabalenka-Rybakina AO blockbuster

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (636+ words) Lindsay Davenport knows a thing or two about great tennis when she sees it. The former world No.1 and three-time Grand Slam champion competed in one of the finest eras of women's tennis, and since retiring has moved into tennis…...