Gael Monfils was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open and bids farewell to Melbourne forever in his role as a professional tennis player. In his final stint as a professional, the Frenchman couldn't overcome Dane Sweeny in a closely contested match, eventually succumbing 6-7 (3) 7-5 6-4 7-5.
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Sebastián Báez appeared at a press conference of the 2026 Australian Open after an epic victory over Mpetshi-Perricard and explained the factors influencing the impressive start to his year. "The most important thing is that I feel perfect physically. I spent a lot of time dealing with issues, starting tournaments without being at 100%. Continuing to compete despite that gave me a mental strength that I now harness by feeling healthy. I have also made some changes to my game, being more aggressive, tweaking some details in my serve, making adjustments in my team, and working with my physio... Winning matches like today's builds confidence and helps me grow," commented the Argentine.
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Heat, tension, maximum equality, and great tennis. Those were the ingredients that seasoned the duel between Jakub Mensik and Pablo Carreño in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open. The balance ended up tipping in favor of the young Czech tennis player, who survived as best as he could in the fourth set, playing kamikaze tennis and saving very adverse situations against a Carreño who couldn't finish it off. The final result was 7-5 4-6 2-6 7-6 (1) 6-3 in favor of Mensik, who now awaits Jódar or Sakamoto in the second round.
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The Brazilian appeared at the press conference visibly sad about the defeat in the 2026 Australian Open, but with clear explanations of what happened.
Ben Shelton seems to be fully recovered from the shoulder problems he suffered in the final stretch of last season, but the American revealed in a press conference at the 2026 Australian Open that he went through a real ordeal. "I am very excited to compete in Grand Slam tournaments, as I feel that's where I play my best tennis. A few months ago, I was in a lot of shoulder pain, and it was hard for me to recover. The worst part was how it felt when I returned to training, but now I feel fine," explained the American.
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I arrived with many doubts, and they have quickly been cleared up in the worst possible direction. Joao Fonseca was not in a position to compete at the highest level in this 2026 Australian Open, a tournament from which he has been knocked out in the early stages. The Brazilian could barely put speed on his serve convincingly and also suffered from the relentless heat in Melbourne, being eliminated by Elliot Spizzirri with a score of 6-4 2-6 6-1 6-2. A harsh blow for the Brazilian.
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Ben Shelton started his journey in the 2026 Australian Open on a high note, by defeating one of the most dangerous players he could face in the first round. He managed to win in straight sets against Ugo Humbert who surrendered to the explosiveness of the young American, winning 6-3 7-6 (2) 7-6 (5). He awaits Monfils or Sweeny in the second round.
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Sebastián Báez is one of the players who has started the new season the best, and the expectations placed on him in this Open de Australia 2026 are enormous. The Argentine was able to emerge unscathed from a tricky first-round match against a dangerous opponent like Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricad, who came close to surprising him. Báez ended up winning 6-4 6-4 3-6 5-7 6-3, setting up a meeting with Luciano Darderi.
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Gael Monfils was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open and bids farewell to Melbourne forever in his role as a professional tennis player. In his final stint as a professional, the Frenchman couldn't overcome Dane Sweeny in a closely contested match, eventually succumbing 6-7 (3) 7-5 6-4 7-5.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Monfils se despide para siempre del Open de Australia
The Brazilian appeared at the press conference visibly sad about the defeat in the 2026 Australian Open, but with clear explanations of what happened.
Sebastián Báez appeared at a press conference of the 2026 Australian Open after an epic victory over Mpetshi-Perricard and explained the factors influencing the impressive start to his year. "The most important thing is that I feel perfect physically. I spent a lot of time dealing with issues, starting tournaments without being at 100%. Continuing to compete despite that gave me a mental strength that I now harness by feeling healthy. I have also made some changes to my game, being more aggressive, tweaking some details in my serve, making adjustments in my team, and working with my physio... Winning matches like today's builds confidence and helps me grow," commented the Argentine.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Báez explica la clave de su éxito en este inicio del 2026
Ben Shelton seems to be fully recovered from the shoulder problems he suffered in the final stretch of last season, but the American revealed in a press conference at the 2026 Australian Open that he went through a real ordeal. "I am very excited to compete in Grand Slam tournaments, as I feel that's where I play my best tennis. A few months ago, I was in a lot of shoulder pain, and it was hard for me to recover. The worst part was how it felt when I returned to training, but now I feel fine," explained the American.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton: "Me costó mucho recuperarme de mis problemas de hombro"
Heat, tension, maximum equality, and great tennis. Those were the ingredients that seasoned the duel between Jakub Mensik and Pablo Carreño in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open. The balance ended up tipping in favor of the young Czech tennis player, who survived as best as he could in the fourth set, playing kamikaze tennis and saving very adverse situations against a Carreño who couldn't finish it off. The final result was 7-5 4-6 2-6 7-6 (1) 6-3 in favor of Mensik, who now awaits Jódar or Sakamoto in the second round.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Mensik tira de épica para vencer a un gran Carreño en Australia
I arrived with many doubts, and they have quickly been cleared up in the worst possible direction. Joao Fonseca was not in a position to compete at the highest level in this 2026 Australian Open, a tournament from which he has been knocked out in the early stages. The Brazilian could barely put speed on his serve convincingly and also suffered from the relentless heat in Melbourne, being eliminated by Elliot Spizzirri with a score of 6-4 2-6 6-1 6-2. A harsh blow for the Brazilian.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fonseca colapsa en Australia por el calor y molestias en su espalda
Ben Shelton started his journey in the 2026 Australian Open on a high note, by defeating one of the most dangerous players he could face in the first round. He managed to win in straight sets against Ugo Humbert who surrendered to the explosiveness of the young American, winning 6-3 7-6 (2) 7-6 (5). He awaits Monfils or Sweeny in the second round.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton resuelve con solvencia un duelo realmente complicado en Australia
Sebastián Báez is one of the players who has started the new season the best, and the expectations placed on him in this Open de Australia 2026 are enormous. The Argentine was able to emerge unscathed from a tricky first-round match against a dangerous opponent like Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricad, who came close to surprising him. Báez ended up winning 6-4 6-4 3-6 5-7 6-3, setting up a meeting with Luciano Darderi.
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Strong emotions are coming on Wednesday, January 21st of the 2026 Australian Open, where part of the second round will be played in respective singles draws. Both Aryna Sabalenka, against Bai, and Carlos Alcaraz, facing Hanfmann, will play in the daytime session at Rod Laver Arena, with matches for Álex de Miñaur, against Medjedovic, and Iva Jovic, against the local Hon, scheduled for the night. At Margaret Court Arena, there will be prominence for Andrey Rublev, Cori Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, and Frances Tiafoe, while names like Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev are relegated to John Cain Arena.
Wednesday full schedule #AusOpe pic.twitter.com/zc5mnvuMZ5
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) January 20, 2026
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There's no way. Tallon Griekspoor is immersed in a deep crisis in Grand Slams since he arrives as a seeded player. He has been defeated in the first round in straight sets in the last three tournaments of this category, and his start to 2026 doesn't promise anything good. The Dutchman has lost his last five matches and eleven sets, without winning a single set so far this season. In the 2026 Australian Open, he was crushed by Ethan Quinn.
Tallon Griekspoor in his last three Slams:
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) January 20, 2026
2025 Wimbledon - #31 seed, loses first round in straights with no tiebreaks
2025 US Open - #29 seed, loses first round in straights with no tiebreaks
2026 Australian Open - #23 seed, loses first round in straights with no tiebreaks
🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/kmJuFi3wBl
Griekspoor having an absolute nightmare start to the season.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) January 20, 2026
Lost his last 5 matches and 11 sets…
Yet to win a set in 2026 pic.twitter.com/kW6ttCNrtP
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