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Melbourne: Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz captured his first Australian Open title after defeating top seed Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set final at Melbourne Park on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Melbourne – World No. 5 Elena Rybakina produced a stunning display of power, composure, and resilience to defeat top seed Aryna Sabalenka and win her first Australian Open title in a gripping three-set final on Saturday.

Melbourne, January 31, 2026 – Novak Djokovic produced a masterclass in resilience and skill, coming from two sets to one down to defeat Jannik Sinner and end his bid for a third consecutive Australian Open title. The epic semifinal, which lasted four hours and nine minutes, concluded near 1:30 a.m. on Saturday with Djokovic prevailing 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Melbourne, January 30, 2026 – World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz staged a heroic comeback to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in an epic five-hour and 27-minute semifinal at the Australian Open on Friday, securing a spot in the final.

Melbourne, January 29, 2026 – Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open 2026 women’s singles final after a composed yet dramatic straight-sets victory over sixth-seeded American Jessica Pegula, winning 6-3, 7-6(7) under the lights at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.

Melbourne, January 28, 2026 – Sixth seed Jessica Pegula advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after securing a straight-sets victory over fellow American Amanda Anisimova in a high-profile quarterfinal clash at Rod Laver Arena.

Melbourne, January 27, 2026 – World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showcased her dominance and composure on Tuesday, defeating 18-year-old Iva Jovic in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run at the Australian Open, easing into his third consecutive quarter-final appearance on Sunday after defeating American Tommy Paul in straight sets. The match at Rod Laver Arena was briefly disrupted by a medical emergency in the stands but ended with the world number one delivering another commanding Grand Slam performance.

Jannik Sinner narrowly survived a brutal test of endurance at the Australian Open, overcoming extreme heat at Melbourne Park to keep his title defense on track.

Melbourne, January 18, 2026 – World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus began her Australian Open 2026 campaign with a strong statement, defeating French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in straight sets on Sunday. The match, part of the night session at Rod Laver Arena, saw Sabalenka hit 23 winners to secure a 6-4, 6-1 victory in 1 hour and 16 minutes.