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Carlos Alcaraz wins first Australian Open, completes career Grand Slam

Alcaraz celebrates his seventh Grand Slam trophy after defeating Djokovic. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]
February 2, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Australian Open title by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final, becoming the youngest player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments at 22.

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Elena Rybakina outlasts Aryna Sabalenka to claim Australian Open crown

Elena Rybakina celebrates winning her first Australian Open title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]
February 1, 2026
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Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final to win her first Australian Open title, overcoming early setbacks and seizing the decisive moments at Rod Laver Arena.

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Rybakina powers into Australian Open final to set up Sabalenka rematch

Rybakina reacts after sealing match point to reach the Australian Open final. [Xinhua photo]
January 30, 2026
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Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open final with a composed straight-sets win over Jessica Pegula, earning another shot at world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and a chance to rewrite the ending of last year’s Melbourne classic.

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Sabalenka reaches Australian Open final with dominant semifinal win

Sabalenka’s powerful backhand crosscourt helped her dominate Elina Svitolina. [photo credit: Xinhua]
January 29, 2026
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Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to a fifth Grand Slam title after defeating Elina Svitolina in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final.

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Pegula books Australian Open semifinal clash with Rybakina after Anisimova win

Melbourne keeps opening up for Pegula. A strong quarterfinal performance sends her into the last four at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]
January 28, 2026
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Jessica Pegula continued her Australian Open surge with a composed straight-sets victory over Amanda Anisimova, setting up a blockbuster semifinal against Elena Rybakina at Melbourne Park.

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Sabalenka powers into Australian Open semifinals as heat rises in Melbourne

Sabalenka’s title defense rolls on as she books a semifinal spot at Rod Laver Arena. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]
January 27, 2026
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Aryna Sabalenka shrugged off extreme heat and a spirited challenge from teenager Iva Jovic to storm into the Australian Open semifinals, keeping her bid for a third straight Melbourne crown firmly on track.

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Sabalenka powers past Mboko as Melbourne title push gains steam

When Sabalenka finds her rhythm, the rest of the draw feels it. Another statement win at Rod Laver Arena. [Australian Open Instagram]
January 25, 2026
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Aryna Sabalenka delivered another commanding Australian Open performance, overwhelming Victoria Mboko in straight sets to book her place in the quarterfinals at Rod Laver Arena.

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Alcaraz rolls past Paul as Australian Open dream stays alive

Rod Laver Arena hosts another dominant performance from Alcaraz [Australian Open Instagram]
January 25, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant Australian Open run with a straight-sets win over Tommy Paul, moving one step closer to completing his career Grand Slam in Melbourne.

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Aryna Sabalenka survives tiebreaks to reach Australian Open last 16

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning the third-round match against Anastasia Potapova at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]
January 23, 2026
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame Anastasia Potapova in two tiebreak sets to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Carlos Alcaraz dominates Corentin Moutet to reach Australian Open last 16

Carlos Alcaraz advances in Melbourne, setting up a fourth-round clash with Tommy Paul. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]
January 23, 2026
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World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz continued his strong start at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Corentin Moutet to advance to the last 16 in Melbourne.

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