Ben Shelton analyzes his role on the circuit and the power of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in these last seasons.
Ben Shelton analyzes his role on the circuit and the power of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in these last seasons.
After many complicated months and thinking about returning to competition, Nick Kyrgios finally achieved a victory on the courts. It was at the Kooyong Classic exhibition tournament. The Australian player defeated Zhizhen Zhang with a score of 6-3, 4-6, and 11-9, a tight result that gives him some hope. Matteo Berrettini also won in this same tournament, beating Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios vuelve a ganar un partido: así fue su triunfo sobre Zhang
After a preseason and start to the year very different from previous editions, Novak Djokovic has already made his presence felt at the 2026 Australian Open. Despite not having played any previous tournaments, the anticipation is high regarding the Serbian, with the uncertainty of how far he can go and if he will be able to compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in five-set battles.
— Chad Dinas (@ChadDinas) January 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic ya entrena en Melbourne bajo la atenta mirada de los australianos
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met again at the 2026 Australian Open. After participating in an exhibition in South Korea and flying on the same plane to Australia, the Spanish and Italian players continue to show evidence of their good relationship. The two teams coincided during the training session changeover, greeting each other with total confidence.
Sinner and Alcaraz greet each other at the Australian Open pic.com/ijvmIKfIu8
— The Big Three (@Big3Tennis) January 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y Sinner, nuevamente juntos en el Open de Australia
As if they had switched roles, Jannik Sinner was the one who suffered and enjoyed from outside the court watching his coach Simone Vagnozzi play out an exchange. This happened at the Australian Open 2026 facilities, during the preliminary phase of the "One Point Slam". Sinner didn't have to play much as his opponent, Luke Saville, double-faulted.
When the student watches the master 👀 pic.twitter.com/z5byRHDDKH
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner se divierte viendo jugar a Vagnozzi en el Open de Australia
Fabian Marozsan was in charge of ensuring that this ATP Auckland 2026 would have a new champion. The Hungarian tennis player, currently ranked 52nd in the world, defeated Gael Monfils with a comeback included, with a score of 5-7, 6-3, and 6-4 in just over two hours of play. Therefore, the French player will not be able to defend the tournament trophy in New Zealand.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El torneo de Auckland tendrá nuevo campeón en este 2026
He wasn't at his best, as indicated by his withdrawal from the match against Kopriva at the Canberra Challenger, although there may have been some hope that Kei Nishikori would fight to return to the big stages. Ultimately, hours before his debut, the Japanese player pulled out of the 2026 Australian Open, although no further details have been provided on the matter.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nishikori se baja del Open de Australia horas antes de su partido
The quest for a triumph becomes exceedingly complicated for a Venus Williams who does not see the light at the end of the tunnel. It also couldn't happen in her debut at the WTA Hobart 2026. The 45-year-old American player, ranked 576th in the world, was defeated in her opening match of the Australian tournament by Tatjana Maria, who won 6-4 and 6-3 in 1 hour and 28 minutes of play.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Tatjana Maria vence con contundencia a Venus Williams
Ben Shelton analyzes his role on the circuit and the power of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in these last seasons.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met again at the 2026 Australian Open. After participating in an exhibition in South Korea and flying on the same plane to Australia, the Spanish and Italian players continue to show evidence of their good relationship. The two teams coincided during the training session changeover, greeting each other with total confidence.
Sinner and Alcaraz greet each other at the Australian Open pic.com/ijvmIKfIu8
— The Big Three (@Big3Tennis) January 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y Sinner, nuevamente juntos en el Open de Australia
After many complicated months and thinking about returning to competition, Nick Kyrgios finally achieved a victory on the courts. It was at the Kooyong Classic exhibition tournament. The Australian player defeated Zhizhen Zhang with a score of 6-3, 4-6, and 11-9, a tight result that gives him some hope. Matteo Berrettini also won in this same tournament, beating Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kyrgios vuelve a ganar un partido: así fue su triunfo sobre Zhang
As if they had switched roles, Jannik Sinner was the one who suffered and enjoyed from outside the court watching his coach Simone Vagnozzi play out an exchange. This happened at the Australian Open 2026 facilities, during the preliminary phase of the "One Point Slam". Sinner didn't have to play much as his opponent, Luke Saville, double-faulted.
When the student watches the master 👀 pic.twitter.com/z5byRHDDKH
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner se divierte viendo jugar a Vagnozzi en el Open de Australia
After a preseason and start to the year very different from previous editions, Novak Djokovic has already made his presence felt at the 2026 Australian Open. Despite not having played any previous tournaments, the anticipation is high regarding the Serbian, with the uncertainty of how far he can go and if he will be able to compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in five-set battles.
— Chad Dinas (@ChadDinas) January 13, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic ya entrena en Melbourne bajo la atenta mirada de los australianos
Fabian Marozsan was in charge of ensuring that this ATP Auckland 2026 would have a new champion. The Hungarian tennis player, currently ranked 52nd in the world, defeated Gael Monfils with a comeback included, with a score of 5-7, 6-3, and 6-4 in just over two hours of play. Therefore, the French player will not be able to defend the tournament trophy in New Zealand.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El torneo de Auckland tendrá nuevo campeón en este 2026
He wasn't at his best, as indicated by his withdrawal from the match against Kopriva at the Canberra Challenger, although there may have been some hope that Kei Nishikori would fight to return to the big stages. Ultimately, hours before his debut, the Japanese player pulled out of the 2026 Australian Open, although no further details have been provided on the matter.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nishikori se baja del Open de Australia horas antes de su partido
The quest for a triumph becomes exceedingly complicated for a Venus Williams who does not see the light at the end of the tunnel. It also couldn't happen in her debut at the WTA Hobart 2026. The 45-year-old American player, ranked 576th in the world, was defeated in her opening match of the Australian tournament by Tatjana Maria, who won 6-4 and 6-3 in 1 hour and 28 minutes of play.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Tatjana Maria vence con contundencia a Venus Williams
Cruz Hewitt was unable to take advantage of that wildcard into the preliminary phase of the 2026 Australian Open, falling in his debut in the competition. Michael Zheng, ranked 174th in the world, delivered as the favorite against the Australian, defeating him with a score of 6-3 and 6-3 in 1 hour and 18 minutes of play.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Cruz Hewitt cae en su debut en la qualy del Open de Australia
Full of victories for the Spaniards in the three duels played in the preliminary phase of this 2026 Australian Open. Firstly, Martín Landaluce defeated Chun Hsin Tseng by 7-5 and 6-3 in 1 hour and 21 minutes of play, making his debut in the qualifying rounds with an important triumph. Later, Pablo Llamas managed to overcome Henry Bernet to secure the victory by 3-6, 6-3, and 7-6(3), while Rafael Jódar prevailed over Li Tu by 6-2 and 6-1.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Landaluce, Llamas y Jódar avanzan con paso firme en la fase previa del Open de Australia