The AO Wrap

Day 15: Alcaraz dethrones the king! Djokovic's last AO? Big call on Rybakina

A new era! Carlos Alcaraz has rewritten the history books as the youngest man to achieve the career Grand Slam, and the first person to defeat Novak Djokovic in an Austra

Day 14: Rybakina reigns in Melbourne, stage set for Alcaraz v Djokovic showdown

Elena Rybakina has outgunned two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka to score her first Australian Open crown and her second major title. Tennis Australia’s head of game analys

Day 13: Best ever? Djokovic schools Sinner, Alcaraz outlasts Zverev, women’s final preview

The 2026 Australian Open has delivered! Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic created even more history in a five-set epic against defending champion Jannik Sinner. And Carlos

Day 12: Rybakina survives, Sabalenka soars into Final, Men’s SF preview

Elena Rybakina has survived a late surge from Jessica Pegula to book her place in Saturday's Women’s Final. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack the rollercoaster matc

Day 11: Sinner sinks Shelton, Rybakina v Pegula SF locked in, Djokovic escapes elimination

Jannik Sinner has unlocked near-perfect tennis against Ben Shelton, and powered his way into a third Australian Open Semifinal. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas recap the

Day 10: Alcaraz demolishes Demon, Svitolina shakes off Gauff, Zverev & Sabalenka in!

Carlos Alcaraz has produced a jaw dropping performance against the last Aussie standing, Alex de Minaur, to progress to his first Australian Open semifinal. Alexia Mitche

Day 9: Shelton blasts Ruud, Swiatek ousts Aussie, defending champion out!

Ben Shelton has smashed his way into the 2026 Australian Open quarterfinals, sending Casper Ruud packing. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas unpack Iga Swiatek’s chances ag

Day 8: Demon demolition, Svitolina shatters Mirra, hungry Learner bagels Daniil

The second week of the 2026 Australian Open kicks off, with Brett Thomas and Alexia MItchell recapping some surprising results on Day 8. Alex de Minaur unlocks a new leve

Day 7: Osaka out! Jannik’s melting moment, Djokovic’s near miss

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2026 Australian Open, giving Australia’s Maddison Inglis a spot in the second week. Alexia Mitchell and Brett Thomas

Day 6: Demon frightens Foe, teens reign supreme, another Medvedev miracle!

Alex de Minaur has fended off Frances Tiafoe to progress to a fourth round showdown against Alexander Bublik. The kids are alright – Iva Jovic, Mirra Andreeva and Victori

Day 5: Stanimal unleashes the beast, Osaka’s war of words, Aussie’s crazy win

Stan Wawrinka has wound back the clock in his five set epic to progress to the third round for the first time since 2020, and is joined by old dogs Marin Cilic and Novak

Day 4: Demon haunts Serb on home turf, Mirra makes history, top seeds roll in!

Alex de Minaur has protected his home turf on Rod Laver Arena, holding back a feisty challenger in Hamad Medjedovic… How far can the Demon go in the 2026 Australian Open?

Day 3: Sinner spills the mustard, Osaka struts in, Bencic the ‘Boulter’?

Outfits stole the show on Day 3 of the 2026 Australian Open, as Jannik Sinner and Naomi Osaka captured our attention in more ways than one! Brett Thomas and Alexia Mitche

Day 2: Novak hits 100, career slam for Iga? Eala-Mania, magic Mirra, Aussies in!

Novak Djokovic has secured his 100th Australian Open win, but the questions remain over the chance of a looming retirement. Can Iga Swiatek become the first woman to clai

Day 1: Alcaraz & Sabalenka lift off, vintage Venus, seeds scattered!

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have overcome first round jitters to launch their 2026 Australian Open campaigns, while veteran wildcard Venus Williams wound