Carlos Alcaraz sent a strong warning to his rivals after cruising into the Australian Open last 16 with a straight-sets win over France’s Corentin Moutet. The world No. 1 claimed his 87th Grand Slam victory in his 100th match at majors, equalling Bjorn Borg’s record at the same stage of his career. Alcaraz said his game is steadily improving
24 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Eighteen-year-old Iva Jovic claimed the biggest win of her career by defeating World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) at the Australian Open to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time. The young American credited advice from Novak Djokovic for helping her overcome the Italian and will next face Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva
24 January,2026 08:23 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP-1768893008155_d.png "Tjen becomes first Indonesian to win at Australian Open in 28 years")
Janice Tjen made history as the first Indonesian in 28 years to win an Australian Open match, defeating 22nd seed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6(7/1) to reach the second round. The 23-year-old world No. 59 celebrated the win in front of family and cheering Indonesian fans.
20 January,2026 02:48 PM IST | Melbourne | AFP-1768891880581_d.png "Surfer bitten in fourth shark attack off Australia’s east coast in three days")
Beaches along New South Wales' northern coast and northern Sydney were closed Tuesday and local authorities said Sydney's northern beaches would remain closed to swimmers and surfers for 48 hours.
20 January,2026 12:50 PM IST | Melbourne | APADVERTISEMENT
