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Australian Maddison Inglis after her second round win against Laura Siegemund.

How Osaka’s withdrawal has blown the draw open for this Aussie wildcard

Maddison Inglis hadn’t played in a grand slam in three years. Now she’s in the round of 16 with an extra day off before she plays her opponent.

  • Billie Eder
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts against Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands.

Australian Open as it happened: Inglis opens up on ‘life-changing’ moment; Djokovic’s words of warning as he advances

It’s been a day of extreme heat and high drama at Melbourne Park after Naomi Osaka withdrew from her clash with Australia’s Maddison Inglis due to injury while Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner beat the heat to move to the next round.

  • Hannah Kennelly, Roy Ward, Marc McGowan, Billie Eder, Scott Spits and Danny Russell
Naomi Osaka and her social media post.

‘Breaks my heart’: Injured Osaka forced out of the AO, Inglis now guaranteed $480,000

Dual Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka sensationally withdrew from this year’s tournament with an abdominal injury, sending local qualifier Maddison Inglis into the fourth round.

  • Marc McGowan
Daniil Medvedev takes a moment in the shade during his third-round match.

‘The weather is crazy’: Players, officials prepare for extreme heat at Australian Open

Players will be given extended breaks or be brought from the courts if temperatures hit life-threatening levels on Saturday.

  • Danny Russell
The evolution of Naomi Osaka.

The evolution of Naomi Osaka from tennis player to cultural icon

Tennis has become more than just the on-court performance for two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka. It’s also about the theatre that comes with being centre stage.

  • Billie Eder
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Sorana Cirstea, left, of Romania confronts Naomi Osaka, right, of Japan after their match.

Australian Open 2026 as it happened: Kokkinakis, Kyrgios eliminated in all-Australian doubles stunner

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis face Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans on day five of the AO. Follow live.

  • Danny Russell, Roy Ward, Marc McGowan, Billie Eder and Hannah Kennelly
Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea exchange words at the net.

Osaka apologises for ‘disrespectful’ on-court interview after fiery exchange with Cirstea

Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea had a heated exchange after the two-time Australian Open champion’s victory on Thursday night.

  • Billie Eder
Storm Hunter thanks the crowd after her round one win at the Australian Open.

Storm Hunter’s secret sauce is kept close to home

It’s been a tough time for the Australian tennis star, but she’s had the right recipe to keep her spirits up.

  • Stephen Brook, John Buckley and Cara Waters
Naomi Osaka wearing an outfit inspired by jellyfish with a touch of butterfly, designed by the player, couturier Robert Wun and Nike, at the Australian Open.

The butterfly effect: Naomi Osaka’s tennis fashion comeback

WAGs forced to take a back seat as players such as Coco Gauff lift their style game – and sales.

  • Damien Woolnough