Venus Williams, 45, exits Australian Open in her final Grand Slam, proud of her effort despite the loss.

Venus Williams, 45, lost in the first round of the Hobart International, setting up a potential record at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic, 39, returns to the 2026 Australian Open chasing his 11th title and 25th Grand Slam to surpass Margaret Court’s record.

Czech teen Jakub Mensik won the 2026 Auckland Classic, beating Argentina’s Baez 6-3, 7-6(7), to claim his second ATP title and reach a career-high No. 17.

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka won her first match at the 2026 Australian Open in straight sets, advancing to the next round.

Jaqueline Cristian upset top seed Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 6-0 in Adelaide, while Madison Keys advanced to the quarter-finals.

Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis withdraws from Adelaide International due to a shoulder injury, jeopardizing his Australian Open hopes.

Alex de Minaur advanced to the second round of the 2026 Australian Open with a straight-sets win.

Argentine tennis player Sebastian Baez reached the ASB Classic final in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2026.

A 17-year-old tennis player reached the men's ASB Classic final, becoming the third youngest in the modern era.