The American analyzed how the roof changed the course of his encounter with Jannik Sinner: "The rules are the rules, I have nothing to say about them".
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Luciano Darderi had not won a single match in Melbourne until the start of this 2026 Australian Open, where he is pushing his limits in Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the round of 16 after defeating Khachanov. At 23 years old, this Argentine player with an Italian passport is experiencing a meteoric progression, currently ranking 25th in the world and performing at a high level. A specialist on clay courts, his progress outside his natural habitat is evident.
"I have significantly improved my level on hard courts. The key was to compete consistently on this surface, and now I feel much more comfortable," said a man who will face Jannik Sinner in the round of 16. "It's clear that it will be a tough match, but stepping onto Rod Laver Arena to play against him will be a gift of life," he explained.
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Amanda Anisimova was able to overcome her match against Stearns without major complications, displaying a natural ability to perform at the highest level in the extreme heat during her match. The American shared the key to her success. "The work starts the day before. It's important to stay well hydrated and, above all, take ice baths. That was crucial in my case. Then, during the match, putting ice on the neck and drinking a lot is important, but the essential thing is to stay calm, not waste energy by overthinking the situation, and eat well," declared the quarterfinalist of the 2026 Australian Open.
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Ben Shelton continues to aim very high and could aspire to important achievements in this Australian Open 2026. This is evident from his level of play, already reaching the round of 16, as well as the confidence he exudes in press conferences. "I'm doing many things very well. I feel great confidence in my tennis and believe that the improvements I've made in the preseason are showing in my game. I adjusted nuances to return better, move more efficiently, vary the speed with my backhand, and be more precise with my forehand and serve. I thrive in big stages like this," stated the American.
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Lorenzo Musetti was able to emerge victorious from a great battle against Machac in a match that was interrupted due to the extreme heat rule to deploy the retractable roof in the final stretch. Asked about the differences between competing in that context and doing it outdoors, the Italian was decisive. "I am very proud of this victory. There was a radical change when they turned on the air conditioning and deployed the roof; it started to get a bit cold, and the ball bounced lower. I was strong mentally and very solid," commented the Italian, who awaits the winner of the match between Fritz and Wawrinka in the 2026 Australian Open round of 16.
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Jessica Pegula advanced firmly to the round of 16 of the Australian Open 2026 and reflected in a press conference on what it meant to play in the first match of such a hot day. "It seemed good to all of us to start an hour earlier to avoid the heat a bit; it was a good decision. Also, to have the roof open, I wanted to feel the heat for a while to adapt to it. The difficulty of such conditions is that we have gone from mild temperatures to this abrupt hell. The body does not tolerate such a radical change," commented the next opponent of Madison Keys.
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Madison Keys was able to come through a tough match at the Australian Open 2026 against Pliskova and went to the press conference to assess her performance and thank playing in the first slot to avoid the heat. "I was surprised by the heat when I stepped on the court, but it was manageable playing early. In extreme heat conditions, it is vital to stay well hydrated and, regarding the strings, to increase the tension slightly. I only raised half a kilo today, but if I had to play in hotter hours, I could have increased the tension by three or four kilos," declared a woman who will play in the round of 16 against her friend Jessica Pegula.
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After defeating Paolini and advancing to the second week of the Australian Open, Iva shows extraordinary maturity at just 18 years old. This is her story.
The American analyzed how the roof changed the course of his encounter with Jannik Sinner: "The rules are the rules, I have nothing to say about them".
Ben Shelton continues to aim very high and could aspire to important achievements in this Australian Open 2026. This is evident from his level of play, already reaching the round of 16, as well as the confidence he exudes in press conferences. "I'm doing many things very well. I feel great confidence in my tennis and believe that the improvements I've made in the preseason are showing in my game. I adjusted nuances to return better, move more efficiently, vary the speed with my backhand, and be more precise with my forehand and serve. I thrive in big stages like this," stated the American.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton avisa a sus rivales: "He mejorado mucho y me crezco en grandes escenarios"
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Luciano Darderi had not won a single match in Melbourne until the start of this 2026 Australian Open, where he is pushing his limits in Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the round of 16 after defeating Khachanov. At 23 years old, this Argentine player with an Italian passport is experiencing a meteoric progression, currently ranking 25th in the world and performing at a high level. A specialist on clay courts, his progress outside his natural habitat is evident.
"I have significantly improved my level on hard courts. The key was to compete consistently on this surface, and now I feel much more comfortable," said a man who will face Jannik Sinner in the round of 16. "It's clear that it will be a tough match, but stepping onto Rod Laver Arena to play against him will be a gift of life," he explained.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Darderi: "He mejorado mucho en pista dura, enfrentarme a Sinner será un regalo de la vida"
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Lorenzo Musetti was able to emerge victorious from a great battle against Machac in a match that was interrupted due to the extreme heat rule to deploy the retractable roof in the final stretch. Asked about the differences between competing in that context and doing it outdoors, the Italian was decisive. "I am very proud of this victory. There was a radical change when they turned on the air conditioning and deployed the roof; it started to get a bit cold, and the ball bounced lower. I was strong mentally and very solid," commented the Italian, who awaits the winner of the match between Fritz and Wawrinka in the 2026 Australian Open round of 16.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Musetti explica el cambio radical que supone jugar bajo techo en el Open de Australia
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Amanda Anisimova was able to overcome her match against Stearns without major complications, displaying a natural ability to perform at the highest level in the extreme heat during her match. The American shared the key to her success. "The work starts the day before. It's important to stay well hydrated and, above all, take ice baths. That was crucial in my case. Then, during the match, putting ice on the neck and drinking a lot is important, but the essential thing is to stay calm, not waste energy by overthinking the situation, and eat well," declared the quarterfinalist of the 2026 Australian Open.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Anisimova: "Fue clave darme baños de hielo antes de saltar a pista"
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Jessica Pegula advanced firmly to the round of 16 of the Australian Open 2026 and reflected in a press conference on what it meant to play in the first match of such a hot day. "It seemed good to all of us to start an hour earlier to avoid the heat a bit; it was a good decision. Also, to have the roof open, I wanted to feel the heat for a while to adapt to it. The difficulty of such conditions is that we have gone from mild temperatures to this abrupt hell. The body does not tolerate such a radical change," commented the next opponent of Madison Keys.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Pegula: "Me alegro de haber jugado con al aire libre, hay que adaptarse al calor"
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Madison Keys was able to come through a tough match at the Australian Open 2026 against Pliskova and went to the press conference to assess her performance and thank playing in the first slot to avoid the heat. "I was surprised by the heat when I stepped on the court, but it was manageable playing early. In extreme heat conditions, it is vital to stay well hydrated and, regarding the strings, to increase the tension slightly. I only raised half a kilo today, but if I had to play in hotter hours, I could have increased the tension by three or four kilos," declared a woman who will play in the round of 16 against her friend Jessica Pegula.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Keys explica el ajuste en las raquetas necesario para combatir el calor
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After defeating Paolini and advancing to the second week of the Australian Open, Iva shows extraordinary maturity at just 18 years old. This is her story.
The Serbian reveals what the key is to working alongside him and talks about his current coach, Boris Bosnjakovic, present at the 2026 Australian Open.
Alexander Zverev will face a truly uncomfortable and worrying match in the round of 16 of the 2026 Australian Open against one of his recent tough opponents, Fran Cerúndolo. The Argentine has won 3 out of the 5 matches they have played, and Sascha explained what makes it difficult for him when facing him. "The last two times we played, I managed to beat him, all on hard courts. I hope to get one more win, but the truth is that he is a tough opponent for me. He has a forehand that troubles me a lot because it is very powerful and has a great topspin effect," stated the German.
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