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Anisimova Turns Melbourne Into Familiar Territory as Stearns Is Swept Aside
Amanda Anisimova is starting to make the Australian Open feel like unfinished business. The world No.4 rolled past fellow American Peyton Stearns 6–1, 6–4 in just over 70 minutes, extending…
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What is the Australian Open’s Extreme Heat Policy?
The Australian Open’s Extreme Heat Policy is the tournament’s safety system for dealing with Melbourne’s most predictable wildcard: brutal January heat — and it was triggered on Saturday, January 24,…
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Jana Fett Provisionally Suspended in ITIA Anti-Doping Case
Jana Fett has spent the opening weeks of 2026 as a tennis absentee — now we know why. On Friday, January 23, 2026, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed…
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Home of the Brave: Potapova Pushes Tie-Break Queen Sabalenka to the Edge
In the land of the brave, Big Science — and its little sister, Big Data — has already delivered its verdict: when sets tighten and walls appear, Aryna Sabalenka breaks…
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“Ten Days Without a Racket Isn’t Enough”: Swiatek Lays Bare the Physical Toll of an Eleven-Month Season
Iga Swiatek keeps winning, but she is not pretending it comes easily. After another efficient Australian Open performance, the world No. 2 spoke less about trophies and more about fatigue,…
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Cirstea Fumes Over Osaka’s Conduct After Frosty Net Exchange in Melbourne
Naomi Osaka won the match, but she did not win over her opponent. Sorana Cirstea left the court visibly unhappy after a tense Australian Open second-round clash, offering a frosty…
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Oksana Selekhmeteva Brings Badosa Back to Earth as Australian Open Exit Triggers Ranking Slide
Paula Badosa’s Australian Open comeback was brought back to earth with a thud. Oksana Selekhmeteva, playing with freedom and nerve, stunned the former world No. 2 in straight sets, delivering…
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The Price of January Glory: Why the Australian Open’s True Cost Won’t Go Away
Every January, Melbourne glows. The Australian Open fills the city with sunshine, soundtracks, and sold-out sessions, reinforcing its claim as a global sporting capital. Yet beneath the forehands and fireworks…
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Raducanu Runs Out of Answers Quickly as Potapova Flips the Script in Melbourne
Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open came to an abrupt and uncomfortable halt under the roof at the ANZ Arena, where Anastasia Potapova dismantled her 7–6(3), 6–2 with a mix of nerve,…
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Bold Swings and Steady Hands as Pressure Separates Eva Lys and Sorana Cirstea in Melbourne
One of the sharpest first-round contests of the Australian Open so far unfolded quietly but grippingly, with Germany’s Eva Lys and Romania’s Sorana Cirstea trading control, momentum, and nerve across…
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Rybakina Rolls Quietly On in Melbourne, Serve Doing the Talking Again
Elena Rybakina slipped through the first round of the Australian Open with minimal fuss and maximum efficiency, brushing aside Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan 6–4, 6–3 in a performance that felt both…
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Complete Breakdown of Women’s Tennis Ranking Points: From Grand Slams to ITF W15 Tournaments
Last updated: 16 February 2026.Understanding how ranking points are awarded in women’s tennis is key for players, fans, and analysts alike. From the prestige of WTA Majors to the stepping…
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Jovic Rides Early-Season Rhythm Into Melbourne, Keeps Her Feet Firmly on the Ground
Iva Jovic arrived at the Australian Open with momentum already humming — and she made sure it stayed that way. The 18-year-old American opened her campaign with a composed 6–2,…
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Anisimova Gets Down to Business in Melbourne, Then Lets Her Personality Breathe
Amanda Anisimova opened her Australian Open with the brisk efficiency of a contender who knows exactly why she is here — and with just enough humanity to remind everyone she…
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Kasatkina Walks Out as One of Australia’s Own — Pride First, Pressure Second
Daria Kasatkina has played the Australian Open ten times. On Sunday, she finally does it as a local. When she steps onto court to face 18-year-old Czech qualifier Nikola Bartunkova,…