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Taylor Fritz and Sebastian Korda are looking for fresh starts to their seasons in Dallas. To get one, they’ll have to go through each other on Friday

Previewing that American showdown, and today's three other quarterfinals in the Big D www.tennis.com/news/article...
Taylor Fritz and Sebastian Korda are looking for fresh starts to their seasons in Dallas | Tennis.com
To get one, they’ll have to go through each other. Previewing that U.S. showdown, and three other quarterfinals.
www.tennis.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The Books section—with Becca Rothfeld, Ron Charles, Michael Dirda—is one place where the Washington Post is definitively better than the Times. So they're getting rid of it
WaPo's Matt Murray told staff the paper is shuttering sports, moving remaining staff to features, shrinking foreign coverage, restructuring metro, closing books coverage, suspending Post Reports podcast

“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said

More in tonight’s Status
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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“I just got mature”

Carlos Alcaraz used his full repertoire to beat Novak Djokovic and complete the career Slam at 22

That’s young, but it’s fitting, because Alcaraz showed off his most grown-up tennis yet in Australia www.tennis.com/news/article...
“I just got mature”: Carlos Alcaraz used his full arsenal to beat Novak Djokovic and complete the career Slam | Tennis.com
Scoring the achievement at 22 may be young, but it’s fitting, because Alcaraz showed off his most full-grown tennis yet.
www.tennis.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:33 PM
“I just got mature”

Carlos Alcaraz used his full repertoire to beat Novak Djokovic and complete the career Slam at 22

That’s young, but it’s fitting, because Alcaraz showed off his most grown-up tennis yet in Australia www.tennis.com/news/article...
“I just got mature”: Carlos Alcaraz used his full arsenal to beat Novak Djokovic and complete the career Slam | Tennis.com
Scoring the achievement at 22 may be young, but it’s fitting, because Alcaraz showed off his most full-grown tennis yet.
www.tennis.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Novak Djokovic played his best match "in the last several years" to beat Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz put on one of his most "mature" performances to beat Alexander Zverev

What will it take to win their #AusOpen final? www.tennis.com/news/article...
Carlos Alcaraz is playing for the career Slam. Novak Djokovic is playing for the most Slams. | Tennis.com
Recapping their semifinal thrillers, and previewing their high-stakes final.
www.tennis.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:25 AM
The Dueling Houdinis

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic made great five-set escapes in their semis

Which of them will be in better shape for another war on Sunday?

Recapping their semifinal thrillers, and previewing their high-stakes #AusOpen final www.tennis.com/news/article...
Carlos Alcaraz is playing for the career Slam. Novak Djokovic is playing for the most Slams. | Tennis.com
Recapping their semifinal thrillers, and previewing their high-stakes final.
www.tennis.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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“I didn’t expect to turn it around”

Elena Rybakina needed just two words from her coach—“more energy!”—to wrest control of the Australian Open final from top seed Aryna Sabalenka

On their second see-saw, power-packed, tug of war in Melbourne www.tennis.com/news/article...
Two words of advice—
On the Kazakh's see-saw, power-packed tug of war with Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne.
www.tennis.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:19 PM
“I didn’t expect to turn it around”

Elena Rybakina needed just two words from her coach—“more energy!”—to wrest control of the Australian Open final from top seed Aryna Sabalenka

On their second see-saw, power-packed, tug of war in Melbourne www.tennis.com/news/article...
Two words of advice—
On the Kazakh's see-saw, power-packed tug of war with Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne.
www.tennis.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Reposted
“I actually know what was wrong in all of those finals,” Aryna Sabalenka says of her past big-stage defeats

This time she'll try to keep calm and carry on when she faces Elena Rybakina in a twin-tower tussle for the AO title

Will her forehand make the difference? www.tennis.com/news/article...
Aryna Sabalenka or Elena Rybakina? Australian Open women’s final preview | Tennis.com
The top seed will try to keep calm and carry on in a twin-tower tussle for the title.
www.tennis.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:29 AM
“I actually know what was wrong in all of those finals,” Aryna Sabalenka says of her past big-stage defeats

This time she'll try to keep calm and carry on when she faces Elena Rybakina in a twin-tower tussle for the AO title

Will her forehand make the difference? www.tennis.com/news/article...
Aryna Sabalenka or Elena Rybakina? Australian Open women’s final preview | Tennis.com
The top seed will try to keep calm and carry on in a twin-tower tussle for the title.
www.tennis.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:29 AM
#ausopen Men's Semifinal Preview

Alexander Zverev is 6-6 vs. Carlos Alcaraz. He beat him here two years ago. He says he has worked on his "aggressive game."

What would he have to do to spring a major surprise tonight? www.tennis.com/news/article...
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alexander Zverev: Australian Open semifinal preview and pick | Tennis.com
Zverev is 6-6 vs. Alcaraz, and says he has worked on his “aggressive game.” Could it be enough to spring a surprise?
www.tennis.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Australian Open Women’s Semifinal Previews

Thursday’s semis—Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elina Svitolina; Elena Rybakina vs. Jessica Pegula—feature four very in-form players, and two similar dynamics

Who will prevail, the punchers or the counterpunchers? www.tennis.com/news/article...
Australian Open Women's SF Preview: Sabalenka vs. Svitolina, Rybakina vs. Pegula | Tennis.com
Who will prevail Thursday, the punchers or the counterpunchers?
www.tennis.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Australian Open Women’s Semifinal Previews

Thursday’s semis—Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elina Svitolina; Elena Rybakina vs. Jessica Pegula—feature four very in-form players, and two similar dynamics

Who will prevail, the punchers or the counterpunchers? www.tennis.com/news/article...
Australian Open Women's SF Preview: Sabalenka vs. Svitolina, Rybakina vs. Pegula | Tennis.com
Who will prevail Thursday, the punchers or the counterpunchers?
www.tennis.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:07 AM
"I wasn't cold enough to beat him," Lorenzo Musetti says of a recent close loss to Novak Djokovic

"His ball speed is really high, never seen anything like it," Ben Shelton says of Jannik Sinner

Can either the Italian or the American pull off an upset tonight? www.tennis.com/news/article...
De Minaur, Musetti or Shelton: Which underdog stands the best chance of shocking the world in the AO quarterfinals? | Tennis.com
The three heavy favorites—Alcaraz, Djokovic and Sinner—are a combined 22-2 against their respective opponents.
www.tennis.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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It's business-end time at the #AusOpen

Carlos Alcaraz is 5-0 vs. Alex De Minaur
Novak Djokoivic is 9-1 vs. Lorenzo Musetti
Jannik Sinner is 8-1 vs. Ben Shelton

Which, if any, of these underdogs stands a chance of shocking the world in the quarterfinals? www.tennis.com/news/article...
De Minaur, Musetti or Shelton: Which underdog stands the best chance of shocking the world in the AO quarterfinals? | Tennis.com
The three heavy favorites—Alcaraz, Djokovic and Sinner—are a combined 22-2 against their respective opponents.
www.tennis.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
It's business-end time at the #AusOpen

Carlos Alcaraz is 5-0 vs. Alex De Minaur
Novak Djokoivic is 9-1 vs. Lorenzo Musetti
Jannik Sinner is 8-1 vs. Ben Shelton

Which, if any, of these underdogs stands a chance of shocking the world in the quarterfinals? www.tennis.com/news/article...
De Minaur, Musetti or Shelton: Which underdog stands the best chance of shocking the world in the AO quarterfinals? | Tennis.com
The three heavy favorites—Alcaraz, Djokovic and Sinner—are a combined 22-2 against their respective opponents.
www.tennis.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Reposted
“The moment it’s over, you’re back to being friends”

Friends, countrywomen, podcast partners—and now big-stage foes

Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys know they have a path to a Grand Slam title, if they can get past the other on Monday www.tennis.com/news/article...
Madison Keys & Jessica Pegula: Friends, podcast partners—and now big-stage opponents | Tennis.com
Both know they have a path to a major title, for whomever comes through Monday at the Australian Open.
www.tennis.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
“The moment it’s over, you’re back to being friends”

Friends, countrywomen, podcast partners—and now big-stage foes

Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys know they have a path to a Grand Slam title, if they can get past the other on Monday www.tennis.com/news/article...
Madison Keys & Jessica Pegula: Friends, podcast partners—and now big-stage opponents | Tennis.com
Both know they have a path to a major title, for whomever comes through Monday at the Australian Open.
www.tennis.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Daniil Medvedev calls Learner Tien an “unbelievable player"

He also says he “drives me nuts”

The two will renew one of the best rivalries of 2025, with each man in a new place, and with something different to prove www.tennis.com/news/article...
Daniil Medvedev won't underestimate Learner Tien in AO matchup that
The two will renew one of the best rivalries of 2025 on Sunday, with each man in a new place, and with something different to prove.
www.tennis.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM
“I enjoy winning more than in previous years,” says Alexander Bublik, the ATP’s newest Top Tenner

The free-spirited 28-year-old has decided that victory is worth fighting for

How will his new attitude hold up against Aussie Alex De Minaur today? www.tennis.com/news/article...
At 28, free spirit Alexander Bublik has learned that victory is worth fighting for | Tennis.com
How much farther can that attitude take him, in Melbourne, and rest of 2026?
www.tennis.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:16 AM
“Trust and accelerate” is Coco Gauff’s mantra of the moment

How the American is trying to combine spin and pace on her much-dissected serve and forehand

Both shots are about to get a test from Karolina Muchova www.tennis.com/news/article...
"Trust and accelerate" is Coco Gauff’s mantra of the moment | Tennis.com
How the American is trying to combine spin and pace on her much-dissected serve and forehand.
www.tennis.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:46 AM
From the "Do you feel old?" department: Iva Jovic only made tennis her priority after Covid hit. Now, just turned 18, she's into the Top 30

On her 9-2 start to 2026, which continues against Yulia Putintseva today at #AusOpen www.tennis.com/news/article...
Iva Jovic used her off-season to get stronger, faster, and quicker. So far it's paying off in 2026 | Tennis.com
The 18-year-old has sailed through two rounds at the Australian Open ahead of a big test against Jasmine Paolini.
www.tennis.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Daniil Medvedev calls Learner Tien an “unbelievable player.” He also says he “drives me nuts”

The two will renew one of the best rivalries of 2025 on Sunday, with each man in a new place, and with something different to prove www.tennis.com/news/article...
Daniil Medvedev won't underestimate Learner Tien in AO matchup that
The two will renew one of the best rivalries of 2025 on Sunday, with each man in a new place, and with something different to prove.
www.tennis.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Eliot Spizzirri, 24-year-old, 85th-ranked Connecticut native, wins the last 4 games to take the first set from Jannik Sinner. #AustralianOpen2026
January 24, 2026 at 2:11 AM
“Trust and accelerate”: That's Coco Gauff’s mantra of the moment.

How the American is trying to combine spin and pace on her much-dissected serve and forehand

Both shots are about to get their first big test of the #ausopen www.tennis.com/news/article...
"Trust and accelerate" is Coco Gauff’s mantra of the moment | Tennis.com
How the American is trying to combine spin and pace on her much-dissected serve and forehand.
www.tennis.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM